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I do not own FF7, but I wish I could… =^_^= Yaoi warning and another marriage here. Serious fluff. Enjoy!
Htress
htress@jenovaproject.com
Cid and Vincent's love song
Vincent was standing next to the rebuilt Tiny Bronco, where Cid was fast asleep. The pilot had worked all day long to repair his baby… Vincent smiled, returning in the house to get some material. He sat his back against the fence, laying his canvas on his lap and few pen strokes later he was dipping his brush into a warm orange paint, adding the beautiful shades of the sun setting in the background…
In less than a days, all Rocket Town would gather in the small church to celebrate their marriage… Everyone here loved Cid, and didn't care about the fact he was with a man, as long as he was happy, the Highwind's crew was the most overjoyed by the news. And Vincent was a happy man. Chaos taken away, his ability to transform almost gone, he was feeling lighter than ever, only his golden claw remained of the horrible experiments of Hojo, but Cid didn't mind.
Blue, yellow, green… An hour and a half later he was done, and he had a new painting to hang up. Vincent sighed, the stars were now up and softly he began to hum a song in the warmth of the birthing night, waiting for the paint to dry.
Quand s'allument les étoiles dans le ciel de mon pays Quand s'allument les étoiles dans la fraîcheur de la nuitLe vent souffle de la mer emportant vers les collines
La chanson de notre amour- Cid? I thought you were sleeping!
The pilot chuckled and stopped singing. He got down of the Tiny Bronco, stretching and yawning.
- I was, about half an hour ago, he answered, can I see?
- Later, it's not dry yet… And shouldn't we supposed to prepare Seph and Cloud's bedroom? They'll arrive tomorrow morning. And from what Seph said, Cloud have a terrible time with the scorching heat…
- And you want him to sleep on the second floor!?! &%&** Vinny! Our bedroom is cooler…
- You're right, let's get the sheets changed, then.
Vincent turned to go inside when he felt Cid pressed against his back, nuzzling tenderly his neck.
- Can't it wait an hour or two?
*******
The night had been tiring for Vincent and Cid, the ex-Turk reminding constantly to Cid that they weren't supposed to do this, especially if they were getting married, at least not a day before the engagement, just to symbolize the fact that they should be pure… All in vain. So there they were, sprawled across the bed in the guest's room, sleeping soundly when a certain silver-haired man opened the door. Sephiroth startled, he didn't expect to find Vincent and Cid /there/ of all places, so he quietly made his way to the bed and poked his father. Vincent opened his eyes and looked at his son.
- What are you doing here? And what time is it?
- I should be asking the same question to you, Sephiroth answered, and it's 15 past 11.
- I'm sorry, I should have been up… Cid and I decided to lend our room to you, Cloud will be more comfortable, it's cooler down than here…
They were interrupted by the phone. Vincent picked it up. After he hung up, he gestured to Sephiroth to follow him outside and they went in the kitchen where Cloud was already waiting. He was gulping a glass of cold water, his hair flattened by sweat. He had a great difficulty with walking, his feet weren't lifting over 1 inch from the ground.
- He looks very tired, Seph, are you sure he's sleeping well?
- He didn't last night. He was feeling sick a little so I phoned Dr. Stark and he said that it was probably just an hormonal wave, it will pass. And the heat tends to affect him a lot. If only it was cooler…
Now settled on a chair, Cloud looked at the two in the staircase and waved wearily at Vincent. The ex-Turk smiled.
- Cloud… How are you today?
- Hot, Vincent, but I'm fine…
He didn't have the time to finish. A wave of pain hit him, Cloud doubled over but Vincent and Sephiroth were already there to carry him in the master's bedroom. They lay him on the bed, the silver-haired man holding Cloud's hand as he was breathing deeply and Vincent started the ceiling fan. Finally, after few moments, it passed.
- No worry, doc said it was normal, Cloud explained to Vincent.
- Maybe, but I don't want you to feel bad during the ceremony. You just have to stay here and relax. I'll ask if someone wants to stay with you, they'll understand. Anyway the Turks won't be able to make it…
- It was them on the phone? Asked Sephiroth.
- Yeah, it was Elena. Apparently Reno and Rude hit the bars yesterday and when they came back, Reno tripped on Night Vision, the dog attacked and sent the two flying down the stairs.
- &?%%?$ What's going on, here?
- Vincent don't look!!!
Sephiroth had blinded his father by pulling a sheet over his head.
- You're not suppose to see each other until the ceremony! By the way, it do starts at 1:30, no?
Two loud yells was heard from the Highwind's house in Rocket Town…
*******
The small church was crowded. All the town was here, the members of Avalanche were at the front with the priest. Sephiroth and Barret were the best men, Yuffie and Tifa, maids of honour and the little Marlene the flower girl. Cid was already next to the shrine, in his neat ceremonial pilot uniform, when the little girl stepped in, throwing rose and sakura petals on the aisle. And few seconds later, Vincent walked in too, dressed in his black Turk uniform, a red rose pinned on his breast pocket. He was lead by Reeve, and followed by Yuffie and Tifa, who, instead of holding the train, were protecting his blood red wings. He was impressive, but mostly, it suited him perfectly.
The music started, and they both recognized their favourite love song…(see above) Reeve left Vincent next to Cid before sitting down on the bench next to the others and the priest began the ceremony by blessing them with sacred water.
- We are all united in this sacred place to celebrate the union of Mr. Cid Highwind and Mr. Vincent Valentine…
*******
- Shera… please, bring me some water…
- In a minute, Cloud, just wait a little minute!
She came back seconds later with a glass full of fresh water with ice cubes in it. Cloud smiled and gulped it down. Shera had accepted to stay with him, since she known well the house and all, but mostly because she had some experience as a nurse. The blond boy was still lying on the bed, panting from the heat and sickness. She patted his head gently.
- You better, now? She asked him in concern.
- Yea… no!!! owwwie!
- Breathe, Cloud, breathe! It'll pass soon…
Shera sighed. Poor Cloud had been sick because of his hormones and now he was gripping with terrible cramps… Cramps?… She looked at the clock. She looked at Cloud, at the clock, at Cloud…
- Cloud? When did you have your first cramp?
- Last night, why?
- And in the last hour, how much did you have?
- Three, maybe four…
- OH MY GOD!!! CLOUD DON'T MOVE, I'LL COME BACK!
And with that she bolted off for the church.
********
Cid passed the golden ring at Vincent's finger.
- And you Vincent, do you wish to take for husband Cid Highwind, for the better or worse, until death part you?
Vincent looked into the sky blue eyes of Cid.
- Yes, I do…
- I declare you spouses, you can now kiss…
And just as they were to kiss, a bomb burst in.
- CIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIID!!!
- ?$&?&&!!! Woman! If you had anything against my marriage…
- CidjustshutupandgopreparetheHigwindcauseCloud'shavingcontractionseach20minuteswehavetogotoMideelrightnow!
- CLOUD'S IN LABOUR?!?, Sephiroth shouted in shock
- But he was due next month! Vincent added
- Jay! Andy! Brayat! Go start the engines! Barret! Reeve! Go prepare Cloud's room!, Cid barked, turning to Vincent, And you, you come with me.
With that he kissed Vincent briefly and they ran with AVALANCHE toward his house, leaving the rest of the village in pure confusion. Reeve and Barret were already on board with the crew, preparing a comfortable bed in one of the cabin. Shera and Sephiroth carried Cloud over, they hadn't a second to lose. Cid and Vincent rushed to the control room with the rest of the group and they took off for Mideel's hospital.
******
Sephiroth ran all the way to the hospital, Cloud spooned in his arms, Cid, Vincent and the rest of AVALANCHE on his tail. He went straight to the emergency room and almost bumped into Dr. Stark.
- Oh, Mr. Valentine! I didn't expect you before the next month…
- I know, but Shera said he's been terribly sick today and now he had contractions each 10 minutes…
The doctor paled.
- Should have known… Tammy! Prepare a surgeon unit quick! Tell Maya and Elly I have an emergency C-section right now! Put him there! Okay, now Mr. Strife try to relax, Mr. Valentine, you'll stay with him during the surgery?
Sephiroth nodded. The doctor handed him a medical blouse, a hat and a mask he slipped on over his black tuxedo. Cloud squeezed his hand.
- All right! To the block B!
*******
An hour and a half later, in the waiting room of the surgery block B, nervousness and heat were obvious. Cid and Barret were pacing the room, jackets and ties piled on a chair. Yuffie and Tifa were hyperactive, babbling about baby things… Suddenly the double doors opened and a very shaky Sephiroth got out.
- Sephiroth? Vincent risked
The silver-haired man retired his mask and hat, and threw himself on his father.
- So it's a boy or a girl? Tifa asked
Sephiroth wiped away some tears while Cloud, lying on a stretcher was lead to the rest room. Everyone gathered around him, and Sephiroth finally answered.
- Boys… Two beautiful twin baby boys!!!
- ?$%%&?*!!!! Barret and Cid cursed at the same time
- I CAN'T BELIEVE THIS!!! I'm so happy! Vincent hugged his son again.
- Twins!!! What do they look like?
- Silver hair, blue eyes and two wonderful… wings…
Everyone gasped and they tried to walk quietly to the day nursery.
*******
Cloud opened his eyes, blinking away the last remnant of drug from his lungs. He was in a private room. Next to him was a cradle, and Sephiroth was feeding the little baby in the moonlight. Cloud blinked again. Did he just see wings?
- Sephiroth? He rasped
The silver haired man lifted his head.
- Cloud… You're finally awake! Look! Here, take him…
The blond took the small bundle in his arms and his heart melt when the small baby opened his bright blue eyes. He passed a hand into the smooth silver hair and into the duvet of the wings.
- Hello, my little angel…
- Angel… It suits him well, Sephiroth whispered with a smile, And how are we gonna name this one?
His lover leaned over the cradle to retrieve another baby, as beautiful as the first, with spiky silver hair and blue eyes and put him in Cloud's arms with his brother. The blond's shoulders began to shake as he looked at his sons.
- He reminds me… Zack… Angel and Zack…
Zack yawned and snuggled on his father's chest. Sephiroth took Angel and rocked him softly, singing the lullaby Cloud taught him. When the two babies were asleep, Sephiroth lay them both in their cradle. He cupped his lover's tear strained face with his hands and brought the blond to a kiss.
- Cloud… You outdid yourself… I love you, and I love our sons…
- Oh… Sephiroth… Sephy… Sephy!
Cloud cried for a long time, he wasn't expecting this… He was so happy…
- Shhhhh… It's all right… Try to rest, I'll watch over the babies… Cloud… The surgery had been a little hard on you, he?
The blond calmed down and sagged in his bed.
- I love you, Seph…
- I know… Sleep now, sleep my angel…
In their cradle Angel and Zack babbled sleepily. Sephiroth covered them with the baby blanket. And in the moonlight four angels formed a family.
End
Author's notes
SURPRISE!!!! Hehehehe… TWINS! Poor Cloud he had a very good reason to be sore… Two babies… with wings. KAWAII!!! What do you think? ==^_^==