¸.·´¯`·»Wedding Madrigal«·´¯`·.¸
Selphie was an amazing woman. It had only taken her three days to throw together the wedding. All the remaining students and the people of Balamb had gathered on the Alucald Plains. They sat in the white chairs Selphie had borrowed from the hotel restaurant.
An arch blooming with red roses was set atop the cliff where Quistis had talked to her mother only days before. Where he had proposed to her, giving her his heart. A long white runner ran up to the arch where a priest stood waiting.
Seifer stood a few paces in front of the priest in a crisp black tux. His golden hair was glistening in the morning sun, a small smile residing on his face. His best man Raijun stood off to the side, next to Zell who was his only groomsman.
The sun was setting, and candles had been strategically placed everywhere. They gave the whole plane a flickering glow of warmth.
Despite the beauty around him Seifer couldn't help but look at the ruins of Balamb that loomed behind the people. It would always be there, looming in their memories forever. It had given them life, and a family. It was where love was found, and love was lost. Where friends had been made, and friends had died.
The black grand piano that had also been borrowed from the hotel finally started to be played. Seifer was pleased to see it was none other then Fuijin's long fingers that graced the ivory keys. His long time friend and partner smiled at him softly with a slight nod of her head.
All attention was turned to Rinoa who was the first of Quistis' bridesmaids to walk down the isle. She wore the same cream dress as she did to the Ball, on the fated day where she met her future love. Seifer watched the impish girl's tiny steps; thinking of days long passed. He had loved Rinoa; those fiery days in Deling had been something he had lived for. She was the embodiment of youth and beauty, the woman he had always wanted to protect.
Seifer had said good-bye to her and those days long ago.
Selphie came next, dressed in a flowing yellow sundress. Her green eyes were sparkling; everything was going so well. Seifer couldn't believe all the things the brunette had done for him. She had almost caused a riot on the day he failed his SeeD exam, and had followed him into the depths of the earth to find Quistis. There was more to her then sunshine and cookies, she had a beautiful heart.
Selphie gave him a tiny grin as she took her place beside Rinoa.
The only woman he had ever known as a sister walked slowly down the isle next. She was in a light blue dress, her elegant brown hair framing her face. She had been the one to reveal Seifer's past to him. To make him see his feelings for Quistis, and to allow him to open up to the world. Seifer couldn't help but glance over his shoulder at Zell, who was blushing furiously.
It was no secret now, Zell had fallen for Squall's big sister.
Seifer's head snapped forward as the wedding march began. The rows of people stood up, turning all their attention to the white tent. His pulse quickened, the air seeming to grow thick around him. It seemed like forever before the woman he loved walked out of the tent.
The pristine white gown sparkled in the candlelight. A gauzy white veil hid her face and her golden hair. She carried a bouquet of white roses, red ribbons trailing from the stems. She made her slow ascent up the aisle.
Quistis had been the one to teach him how to be a Seed. Now she was the one to teach him how to love, and at that he would never fail.
This would never be like the wedding in their dreams. There was no man in the back she truly loved. He was waiting for her at the front. This was not pain, but true life-shattering love. She stepped in front of him, turning to hand the roses to Selphie.
Seifer reached out and took her hands carefully. The audience sat down in proper silence. The priest began to speak, but his words lost to Seifer. His eyes were riveted on his veiled bride. Seifer had never thought of getting married, especially not to Quistis Trepe.
Things had changed so much, the world had changed. He knew who his parents were; He had killed his father. The thought rolled over him like a storm cloud. It was pain it was anger. He would kill his mother, to make this world safe for his children. Then as quickly as the storm cloud had came, it was replaced by blue skies.
Their children.
The thought set his heart soaring in his chest. Dreams of playing in fields with Quistis and their babies flitted through his mind. It sent golden joy rippling through his heart.
"I do," Quistis' voice interrupted Seifer's thoughts. Her voice was rich velvet rubbing across his skin.
"And do you, Seifer Almasy, take this woman to be your wife?" the priest asked him. A grin shot across Seifer's face. He only had one answer in mind
"I do," he said his hands tightening on hers.
"I now pronounce you man and wife. You may kiss the bride" the priest announced. Seifer slowly flipped her veil back to reveal her flawless face. Tiny tears of happiness flowed down her cheeks as he cupped her face in his hands. Their lips met softly in an elegant kiss. Their first kiss as husband and wife.
Cheering rang out from behind them. Zell was whooping, Selphie was laughing. Seifer pulled away and the spun around to look at the crowd. The priest's voice rang out over the calls.
"I now present you Mr. and Mrs. Seifer Almasy."
The crowd roared in happiness, Seifer tossing his head back to laugh. He threw his arms around his wife and spun her around into another kiss. Selphie stood up in front of them and shouted to the crowd.
"Everyone to the dance floor!"
The crowd rushed to the area Selphie had set up for the after party. It was lined in white Christmas lights, with more candles. Wooden planks had been set down to dance on, and a band was already playing.
Seifer pulled away from her again and wiped the teardrops from her cheek. He took her hand and they started walking to their after party.
"I love you, Quistis" he said softly into the night air.
"Once I had dreamed I would meet a man that would save me from this madness, but I fear Seifer Almasy that you have only driven me in deeper" she said with a grin. He chuckled and clenched her hand tightly.
"Beautiful women make me do crazy things" he said with a smirk, pulling her onto the wooden dance floor. He wrapped his arms tightly around her and led her into a beautiful dance to the slow music playing. They were one unit moving in time with each other and the beat. All eyes were on them, the first dance.
Everything had gone so perfectly, and Selphie was beaming with joy. People were dancing, the food was great, and everyone had been having a good time all night long. The bride and groom were beautiful golden reflections of happiness. They were radiant with each other.
Selphie walked slowly over to where they were sitting, laughing with Zell and Ellone. All four of them looked up at her and she flashed Zell as secret smile. The blond man nodded and led Ellone off to the side.
"Seifer, can I have this dance?" Selphie asked with a tiny smile. Seifer glanced at Quistis then nodded and stood up. He walked with Selphie onto the dance floor, glancing at Quistis only once more to see her get up to dance with Nida.
"Everything is beautiful, thank you Selphie," Seifer said as they danced. She nodded, looking around satisfactorily.
"Thank you for giving me the opportunity to make everyone in Balamb happy, even if just for a night," Selphie said.
"Your welcome" he said with a smile and a slight nod of his head. Selphie saw that Zell and Ellone were back out of the corner of her eye.
"I have one more surprise for the two of you" she whispered softly.
Seifer walked over to Quistis and wrapped his arms around her. She grinned up at him, her eyes sparkling.
"What do you say we get out of here?" he said softly, kissing her neck with tender lips.
"We can't leave our guests!" Quistis exclaimed softly with a giggle.
"We are the bride and groom! It's expected of us to leave early," he said. She nodded and glanced around at all the people.
"Okay, but let's not make a scene," she said. He nodded and took her hand. The two of them slid silently into the night. Seifer followed Selphie's carefully given instructions and led Quistis into the deep forest.
"Where are we going?" she asked, lifting her skirts to walk easier. Roots from the trees threatened to trip her every step.
"Selphie said it was a surprise," he responded with a glance at her over his shoulder. The two of them burst into a clearing filled with candles. Their flickering lights revealed a mountainous amount of blankets spread on the ground.
"Where in the world did she get all these candles?" Quistis asked, looking around in amazement.
"Don't know, don't care," Seifer whispered before sealing the space between their lips.
Suddenly a loud boom was heard and they jerked apart, searching the sky for any sign of attack. Fiery color then exploded across the sky.
"Fireworks? Where did Selphie get fireworks?" Quistis asked, gazing up at the sky with wide eyes. She sat down on the blankets and watched them burst into color. He sat down next to her, staring only at how the colors reflected on her hair.
She turned her head and looked at him with a smile. At that instant they were the only two people in the world. He kissed her, pulling her tightly to him.
The blue sorceress.
She fell into his arms, veil slipping to the ground.
And her eternal solider.
Her hair tumbled around them in a shower of glistening light.
Two naked, broken souls embraced to become one.
That night he lost himself in her radiance, under a sky filled with golden fire.
A Very Important Author's note
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