Hiya once again, all you happy people. Sorry about this chapter being out so late. I've had all kinds of crap to worry about lately and haven't had alot of time to type or anything. Well, hope you all like Chapter 11! Enjoy! DISCLAIMER: THREE WORDS, I OWN NOTHING!

*Too Late To Back Out Now*

Vivi ran back to his room and knocked on the door. "Who is it?" He heard Haley call from inside. "It's me! Open up." Haley went to the door and let Vivi in. "Hey Haley. Where's Steiner?"

"Beatrix came by and he went off somewhere with her. What's up?"

"Oh, I just wanted to tell him that Zidane's holding on to the ring for now."

"Oh, ok. So, when's the party gonna start?"

"In about 3 hours. You'd better go find something to wear."

"Oh! Your right! I gotta get a dress, and some makeup, and jewelry, and..." And Haley went on and on about what she needed as she went down the hall and to Eiko's room.

-Back at Eiko-

Eiko was walking down the hallway, when someone jumped through the window next to her and scared her. Amarant took off the cloak he had around himself and looked at Eiko. "Hey kid."

"Don't you know how to use a door?!"

"I do, I just like using the window."

"Figures, so, how ya doin?"

"I'm good. Gotcha a present, follow me." Amarant and Eiko walked out of the castle and Amarant stopped Eiko a little ways out of the castle. "Here, let me put this on you." He said as he pulled out a blindfold and covered her eyes. She heard Amarant walk off and was really tempted to take off her blindfold. Amarant stuck his head around the corner. "No peeking Eiko!" Eiko put her hand down to her side. Amarant came back and lifted her blindfold. Eiko gasped at what Amaranth got her. It was a chocobo carriage made with silver and platinum, and two gold chocobo's pulling it. "It's a specially made carriage. it can ride over water and mountains easily! Happy birthday kid." Eiko looked closer at the chocobo's the carriage, admiring it from every angle. She ran up to Amarant and gave him a huge hug. "THANK YOU! THANK YOU! THANK YOU! This is fantastic! Now I can ride anywhere! Thanks Amarant!"

"Uh...Eiko?"

"Yeah?"

"I....can't....breathe!"

"Oh! Sorry! I didn't mean to choke you. I just really love your gift!" She loosened her grip on him and let him breathe. "Well, I'd better get going."

"Wait! My birthday party's tonight, aren't you gonna come?"

"Hmm, i'd forgotten about it. Sure. I guess I can stay until after the party."

"Alright! Thanks again!" Eiko said and ran off inside the castle.

-3 hours later, at the party-

Eiko was dressed in an emerald green dress and Vivi was in a night black tuxedo. Vivi grabbed Eiko's hand and they walked in the dining hall, where everyone had already been waiting on Eiko. Everybody stood up and cheered for Eiko when she walked in. Cid, who was sitting next to Eiko's chair, dinged his glass and called for everyone's attention. "Would you please all join me in singing to Eiko, please." Everyone started singing, causing Eiko to blush.

"Happy birthday to you. Happy Birthday to you. Happy birthday, dear Eiko. Happy birthday to you!" Everyone clapped after they finished singing and Eiko sat down at the dining table. Quina cut the big cake in half, dividing one half and giving a piece to everyone in the room, and devouring the other half itself. As Eiko was opening gifts from people she hadn't gotten gifts from yet, Zidane nudged Vivi, who was looking very nervouse. 'Hey, you ok man?'

'Uh...I didn't know there were this many people in the castle. I'm way to nervouse to do this!'

'Hold on a sec! You planned this for weeks! You can't back out now!'

'B..But, what if she says no?! I'll be burned in front of everyone in the castle! I'll be humiliated for life!'

'Does she love you?'

'What kind of question is that? I need advice right now, not a pop quiz!' Eiko was almost done with her presents, so Zidane knew he had little time to calm down Vivi. 'Look, if she loves you, then she'll say yes! You went through all kinds of crap to make this perfect, it's too late to back out now! She's almost done, here.' Zidane pulled out the box with the ring in it and handed it to Vivi. 'Ask her when she's through. You can do this. Your ready to make a commitment to her, so do it. If you don't, then you'll miss the perfect opportunity!' Vivi took a deep breath and shook his head. 'Your right. I got this under control. I can do this.'

'That's right! You got this perfect. Look, she's on her last present. Here's the box of flowers. Go get her!' Zidane handed him the flowers and he turned towards Eiko. After Eiko opened her present from Beatrix, an exact duplicate of her 'Save The Queen', she turned towards Vivi. "Vivi? I didn't get a gift from you." Vivi handed her the box and smiled. "Happy birthday hon." She opened the box and smiled at the white roses. "Oh Vivi! There beautiful! Thank you!"

"That's not all."

"Huh?" Vivi took a deep breath before talking. "Eiko, ever since I was 10, I was in love with you. I still am, and I always will be. There isn't a force on earth that can break my love for you."

"Vivi?" Vivi got out of his chair and got on one knee. Everyone in the room started gasping. He pulled out the ringbox and opened it up, revealing a solid gold ring with the biggest diamond she had ever seen on it. "Eiko Carol, will you marry me?" Everyone in the room gasped louder. Eiko's eyes started to water. She looked at her dad, who was smiling and holding his wife's hand. She looked back at Vivi, trying to hold back her tears. "Yes, Vivi, I'll marry you!" Everyone in the room cheered louder than ever as Eiko let all of her tears go and she gave Vivi the biggest kiss he ever had. Vivi broke away and put the ring on Eiko's finger. The ring fit perfectly and Eiko smiled, not even bothering to wipe her tears away. She looked at Zidane, Steiner, and Haley. "You all knew about this, huh?" They all shook their heads. She laughed a bit and looked back at Vivi.

"I love you, Vivi." She said and gave him another kiss. "Love you too, Eiko." Everyone cheered once more. Eiko hugged Vivi tightly and, face still tear-streaked, thought to herself. *This is the best night of my life.*

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YYYYYYAAAAAAYYYYYYY!!!!!! They're engaged! WOOHOO! Well, I hope you all liked the chapter! You guys didn't really think I was gonna have Eiko say 'No', did you? Of course not! I'm not THAT mean! N E way, please review and tell me if I should make a chapter for the wedding and stuff. Gotta go! L A T E R !