Well, everyone is fine and dandy. Except Cas who was run thru. But who cares about Cas? Back to Vincent and Yuffie.
*Knock* *Knock*
"Come in."
"Hey Cas? You feeling up for a wedding?"
"Sure. Whose?"
"Cid and Shera's."
"Well, I don't know either one. So what side do I sit on?"
"Don't worry, sit with us. Yuffie and I are staying around the back. Yuffie insisted. Probably for a better chance at the wedding cake."
"Sounds like her."
"One question. Why didn't you want any Cure materia? It does help you heal faster."
"Well, I kinda deserve it, for putting you two through all that. Of course it does mean that Yuffie can't extract vengeance on me now, which make this the lesser of two evils. Besides, she hasn't let one person in with materia all week."
"You seem to raise some interesting questions there Cas. So what are you getting at this time?"
"Yuffie has managed to steal every materia of every person who has come in here. I think she put them back, but I don't know. Maybe you could ask her. And on that note, here."
Cas reached into a pocket of his cloak and pulled out a small bag filled with something.
"Here's all of Cloud's materia. I don't think he'll be needing it. And since you two will never see what I gave to Godo again, think of this as the dowry."
"How much did you give him?"
"Ah Yuffie, welcome to my humble hospital room. What can I do for you?"
"You can shut up and answer my question."
"Very well. I gave all the mastered versions of the materia in the bag."
"You what! That must have cost a fortune."
"True, but the jokes on him. The ones you have are almost, nearly mastered. So you will effectively get the mastered versions and a whole new set of new materia. He gets stuck with all the powerful materia that he can't get more of."
"Clever. But Godo said he was paid."
"Wait a moment. Hear that? I think they started the wedding."
"Oh crap, you're right!"
Yuffie, Vincent and Cas all managed to sneak into the wedding without disturbing the ceremony. Of course, it was an open air wedding so it wasn't that difficult. It was just outside of Rocket Town. As they settled in, they watched the ceremony continue. Cid looked out of place in a tux. And he looked pretty nervous without his signature cigarette. But Yuffie had heard that Shera had only agreed to marry Cid if he stopped smoking. Yuffie never managed to worm it out of Cid or Shera, but everyone else had managed to fill her in, somewhat. What exactly happened wasn't known, but the major consensus agreed that Cid had come home late, drunk off his ass and had finally managed to annoy Shera enough for her to blow her top. Things seemed to have gone downhill from there and Cid proposed, albeit drunkenly. Yuffie looked around. So many faces she could remember, so many memories. Could she tell them what had happened to Cloud? No, probably not. Everyone was avoiding the subject. And telling everyone would only hurt things. Tifa had finally gotten over Cloud and had opened a bar in Kalm, or Neo-Midgar as some jokingly called it. It was right next door to a dojo, where she was also assistant master. She had pooled her resources with Rude, the former Turk and opened it. Yuffie looked over to Tifa, who was sitting next to Rude. Awfully close I should think, Yuffie thought, for just business partners. Barret was there with Marlene, who was now nine. Barret was trying to keep her still, with no luck. Elmyra Gainsborough Wallace stopped them both before they became too noisy. Red XIII wasn't there, he was undergoing a trial to become the guardian of Cosmos Canyon and couldn't make it. The real big celebrity was the President of the WDO, former teammate and alter ego to Cait Sith, Reeve. He was accompanied by Elena as a bodyguard. She looked like a secret service agent except that she kept blushing and she was discreetly hold Reeve's hand.
"Hey Vincent? Where's the other ex-Turk? Reno?"
"Well, when he isn't getting drunk, he works in the same department as me."
"He drinks more than he works?"
"He's right over there. See, he's wearing the beer hat."
"He's getting drunk at a wedding?"
"No, he never wears a beer hat when he gets drunk. He's just getting what he calls 'nicely drunk.'"
"It must be real fun where you work."
"I would guess so. I didn't spend alot of time around the people there."
"What do you do?"
"The Shadow Guards are like the former Turks except there's a better sense of morals. We mostly take care of major threats as quickly, and as quietly, as possible. Monsters, rouge Soldiers, major thefts, etc."
""Maybe I should join."
"Hmm. That would make things, interesting."
Yuffie was getting bored. This was taking too long. For a moment she was almost glad she didn't have to go through this sort of wedding. At least in Wutai you got to sit down. And the bride and groom falling asleep wasn't a big problem, they just tended to get a rude awakening, as Yuffie found out. Unable to take it anymore, Yuffie pulled on Cas' shirt. Cas jerked awake and wiped some drool off his face.
"What ?"
"How much did you pay my dad?"
"You woke me up for that? This is a wedding. Have more respect then that."
"How much? And how did you convince him to listen to you in the first place? I guessed the stock market."
"It was. He made about four million Gil because of the tips I gave him."
"Four million? How much did you pay him?"
"Straight up and out, oh about 900 million Gil."
"I'M WORTH THAT MUCH?"
Unfortunately for Yuffie, she screamed that last part out. Luckily it was just in time for "you may now kiss the bride," so everyone one was busy with their own yells.
"So, Yuffie. What have you been doing lately? Still stealing materia as always?"
Yuffie pouted. Yuffie was talking to Tifa at the reception and eating some cake.
"No I am not. I plan to turn over a new leaf. Vincent says he can get me a job at the WDO."
"Doing what? What can you do?"
"Solve thefts. Also some undercover work I think."
"I am so going to get a security system. The thought of you investigating a theft at my house is disturbing to say the least. It be kinda like an insult to injury."
"Speaking of insults, I happened to be by Gold Saucer lately and I happened to catch the play that was showing."
"(Gulp) Y-y-you did? Oh crap. I didn't think Dio was the bidder."
"Oh crap in did. Now I suggest that you think a little more carefully about how you portray people next time. Or else, people might find out about it. And they might not be as forgiving as to not call a lawyer. Say like Cid over there."
Tifa didn't answer, but she nodded and walked over to a chair against the wall. She spent the rest of the time sulking, broken only by Tifa punching Rude when he asked if she wanted to dance.
"Did you have to do that?"
Yuffie started. Vincent had just snuck up behind her.
"Son of a. Of course I did. She deserved it."
"But what's this about me getting you a job?"
"I forgot to mention that. Well, can you get me a job."
"It should pose no difficulty whatsoever."
"Then there you go. I didn't lie, it was simply a matter of time before it was true."
"I might as well as ask Reeve while we're here. It wouldn't hurt. So you later."
Vincent walked off towards Reeve. Shera was preparing to throw the bouquet and all the single women were crowded around here. Even Tifa got into the mob, although everyone else gave her a wide berth.
"Hello Mr. President."
"Shit! Vincent? Don't do that. Man, what did I deserve to do that. Really puts the bodyguard in bad light, doesn't it Elena?"
"Shut up. I'm doing my job."
"Yes well. What do you want Vincent?"
"Just need to ask you for something."
"Wait, there's something different about you. Your eyes are green! When did that happen?"
"Not long ago. I had a few personal problems taken care."
"Glad to hear it. I heard you took a leave of absence. May I ask why?"
"Can you keep this to just yourselves?"
"It'll be marked 'Top Secret' in my mind. And that goes for you to Elena."
"Yessir."
"I got a letter from Cloud a few years ago."
"You've heard from Cloud?"
"Yes, in short, we found Cloud."
"We?"
"Myself and Yuffie."
"Oh, I see. Please continue."
"Brace yourself. Cloud's dead."
"What? How?"
"I can't say. But know he is happy, wherever he is."
"That's pretty bad news. Should we tell the others?"
"No, they don't need to know about it. We can just let them continue with their lives."
"Even for you Vincent, that's cold."
"I know, but if everyone knew Cloud was dead, they'd want to know why, how and where. And I cannot say right now."
"Very well. The others shall not find out on our part. So what was your request?"
"I wish to ask if Yuffie can join the WDO. As you know, she has a wide range of skills."
"The only opening available is in the Shadow Guards, your department I believe. But she would have to be your partner."
"Look Reeve, Shera is throwing the bouquet."
"Why aren't you there Elena?"
Elena held up her left hand. There was a wedding ring on her ring finger.
"So who was it?"
Reeve held up his left hand and showed the matching ring.
"Good for you two."
Shera turned her back to the crowd. Winding up, she threw the bouquet as hard as she could. It sailed over the crowd and landed neatly in Yuffie's lap. Yuffie picked it up and threw it back. Everyone was confused by the thought of someone actually throwing back the bouquet.
"That was odd. Any ideas about what just happened Vincent?"
"A few."
"Alright then. As I said, Yuffie would have to be your partner. And we all know how irritating she can be."
"I can work with her. And as you must know, I don't really work well with others."
"True enough. I'll just go offer the position to Ms. Kisaragi."
"No."
"What? But you asked for it."
"Not Miss Kisaragi. Mrs. Valentine." Vincent said breaking out in a wide smile.
Reeve was stunned speechless. Vincent married to Yuffie and Vincent smiling. The world had gone loopy. Vincent then made things worse for Reeve by laughing out loud. The entire wedding stopped and stared at Vincent. The few odd people fainted on the spot. Yuffie started to laugh at everyone. When the two of them stopped, Vincent looked around, somewhat abashed.
"What? It was funny."
Three year later.
"Mr. Valentine? You may come in now."
Vincent stopped his pacing and walked into the maternity ward. Yuffie was laying in the hospital bed, looking tired and weary, but happy. In her hands there was a small bundle. Yuffie was slowly rocking the new born baby to sleep.
"It's been a long day for both of us, hasn't it?"
"Yuffie!"
"There you are Vince. What took you so long?"
"Trouble on the road. A pack of Malboros attacked me on the way here. I'm sorry I'm late."
"I told you those damn things were trouble. Kill them all?"
"Down to the last slimy, smelly tentacle. Nothing was going to stop me from getting here."
"Thanks for the sentiments, but you're a little late."
"There were a lot of them. So this is our child."
"Our daughter."
"She looks like an angel."
Vincent looked at his daughter with pride. At that moment, she woke up and looked around. She had pale blue-green eyes. On her head were wisps of silver hair. An important memory came back to Vincent. Is was a message from Aeris.
"A second chance, eh? She was right."
"Who was right?"
"Aeris. Someone deserved a second chance, a fresh start. To begin again with two loving parents."
"Vincent, what are you talking about?"
"Let's call her Seraph. Alright with you?"
"Seraph?" Yuffie said, trying it out. "Seraph? Its kinda like Sephiroth's name, isn't it?"
"That's the point. I'll explain everything later. For now, get some sleep. I'll take care of Seraph."
"I am tired. Good night Vincent."
As Yuffie went to sleep, Vincent gently picked up his daughter. The pulse of life was strong in her, Vincent could tell. She would grow up strong and wise.
"I won't let things happen like they did last time. In the memory of all of those who died, I swear it."
Somewhere in a deep secret pouch, the Eternal materia glowed warmly. Vincent smiled. Sitting down in a chair, Vincent rocked Seraph until she fell asleep.
That's it, The End! It's over. The next chapter is just notes and odd stuff, but that doesn't mean that you shouldn't read it anyway! Please review.
*Knock* *Knock*
"Come in."
"Hey Cas? You feeling up for a wedding?"
"Sure. Whose?"
"Cid and Shera's."
"Well, I don't know either one. So what side do I sit on?"
"Don't worry, sit with us. Yuffie and I are staying around the back. Yuffie insisted. Probably for a better chance at the wedding cake."
"Sounds like her."
"One question. Why didn't you want any Cure materia? It does help you heal faster."
"Well, I kinda deserve it, for putting you two through all that. Of course it does mean that Yuffie can't extract vengeance on me now, which make this the lesser of two evils. Besides, she hasn't let one person in with materia all week."
"You seem to raise some interesting questions there Cas. So what are you getting at this time?"
"Yuffie has managed to steal every materia of every person who has come in here. I think she put them back, but I don't know. Maybe you could ask her. And on that note, here."
Cas reached into a pocket of his cloak and pulled out a small bag filled with something.
"Here's all of Cloud's materia. I don't think he'll be needing it. And since you two will never see what I gave to Godo again, think of this as the dowry."
"How much did you give him?"
"Ah Yuffie, welcome to my humble hospital room. What can I do for you?"
"You can shut up and answer my question."
"Very well. I gave all the mastered versions of the materia in the bag."
"You what! That must have cost a fortune."
"True, but the jokes on him. The ones you have are almost, nearly mastered. So you will effectively get the mastered versions and a whole new set of new materia. He gets stuck with all the powerful materia that he can't get more of."
"Clever. But Godo said he was paid."
"Wait a moment. Hear that? I think they started the wedding."
"Oh crap, you're right!"
Yuffie, Vincent and Cas all managed to sneak into the wedding without disturbing the ceremony. Of course, it was an open air wedding so it wasn't that difficult. It was just outside of Rocket Town. As they settled in, they watched the ceremony continue. Cid looked out of place in a tux. And he looked pretty nervous without his signature cigarette. But Yuffie had heard that Shera had only agreed to marry Cid if he stopped smoking. Yuffie never managed to worm it out of Cid or Shera, but everyone else had managed to fill her in, somewhat. What exactly happened wasn't known, but the major consensus agreed that Cid had come home late, drunk off his ass and had finally managed to annoy Shera enough for her to blow her top. Things seemed to have gone downhill from there and Cid proposed, albeit drunkenly. Yuffie looked around. So many faces she could remember, so many memories. Could she tell them what had happened to Cloud? No, probably not. Everyone was avoiding the subject. And telling everyone would only hurt things. Tifa had finally gotten over Cloud and had opened a bar in Kalm, or Neo-Midgar as some jokingly called it. It was right next door to a dojo, where she was also assistant master. She had pooled her resources with Rude, the former Turk and opened it. Yuffie looked over to Tifa, who was sitting next to Rude. Awfully close I should think, Yuffie thought, for just business partners. Barret was there with Marlene, who was now nine. Barret was trying to keep her still, with no luck. Elmyra Gainsborough Wallace stopped them both before they became too noisy. Red XIII wasn't there, he was undergoing a trial to become the guardian of Cosmos Canyon and couldn't make it. The real big celebrity was the President of the WDO, former teammate and alter ego to Cait Sith, Reeve. He was accompanied by Elena as a bodyguard. She looked like a secret service agent except that she kept blushing and she was discreetly hold Reeve's hand.
"Hey Vincent? Where's the other ex-Turk? Reno?"
"Well, when he isn't getting drunk, he works in the same department as me."
"He drinks more than he works?"
"He's right over there. See, he's wearing the beer hat."
"He's getting drunk at a wedding?"
"No, he never wears a beer hat when he gets drunk. He's just getting what he calls 'nicely drunk.'"
"It must be real fun where you work."
"I would guess so. I didn't spend alot of time around the people there."
"What do you do?"
"The Shadow Guards are like the former Turks except there's a better sense of morals. We mostly take care of major threats as quickly, and as quietly, as possible. Monsters, rouge Soldiers, major thefts, etc."
""Maybe I should join."
"Hmm. That would make things, interesting."
Yuffie was getting bored. This was taking too long. For a moment she was almost glad she didn't have to go through this sort of wedding. At least in Wutai you got to sit down. And the bride and groom falling asleep wasn't a big problem, they just tended to get a rude awakening, as Yuffie found out. Unable to take it anymore, Yuffie pulled on Cas' shirt. Cas jerked awake and wiped some drool off his face.
"What ?"
"How much did you pay my dad?"
"You woke me up for that? This is a wedding. Have more respect then that."
"How much? And how did you convince him to listen to you in the first place? I guessed the stock market."
"It was. He made about four million Gil because of the tips I gave him."
"Four million? How much did you pay him?"
"Straight up and out, oh about 900 million Gil."
"I'M WORTH THAT MUCH?"
Unfortunately for Yuffie, she screamed that last part out. Luckily it was just in time for "you may now kiss the bride," so everyone one was busy with their own yells.
"So, Yuffie. What have you been doing lately? Still stealing materia as always?"
Yuffie pouted. Yuffie was talking to Tifa at the reception and eating some cake.
"No I am not. I plan to turn over a new leaf. Vincent says he can get me a job at the WDO."
"Doing what? What can you do?"
"Solve thefts. Also some undercover work I think."
"I am so going to get a security system. The thought of you investigating a theft at my house is disturbing to say the least. It be kinda like an insult to injury."
"Speaking of insults, I happened to be by Gold Saucer lately and I happened to catch the play that was showing."
"(Gulp) Y-y-you did? Oh crap. I didn't think Dio was the bidder."
"Oh crap in did. Now I suggest that you think a little more carefully about how you portray people next time. Or else, people might find out about it. And they might not be as forgiving as to not call a lawyer. Say like Cid over there."
Tifa didn't answer, but she nodded and walked over to a chair against the wall. She spent the rest of the time sulking, broken only by Tifa punching Rude when he asked if she wanted to dance.
"Did you have to do that?"
Yuffie started. Vincent had just snuck up behind her.
"Son of a. Of course I did. She deserved it."
"But what's this about me getting you a job?"
"I forgot to mention that. Well, can you get me a job."
"It should pose no difficulty whatsoever."
"Then there you go. I didn't lie, it was simply a matter of time before it was true."
"I might as well as ask Reeve while we're here. It wouldn't hurt. So you later."
Vincent walked off towards Reeve. Shera was preparing to throw the bouquet and all the single women were crowded around here. Even Tifa got into the mob, although everyone else gave her a wide berth.
"Hello Mr. President."
"Shit! Vincent? Don't do that. Man, what did I deserve to do that. Really puts the bodyguard in bad light, doesn't it Elena?"
"Shut up. I'm doing my job."
"Yes well. What do you want Vincent?"
"Just need to ask you for something."
"Wait, there's something different about you. Your eyes are green! When did that happen?"
"Not long ago. I had a few personal problems taken care."
"Glad to hear it. I heard you took a leave of absence. May I ask why?"
"Can you keep this to just yourselves?"
"It'll be marked 'Top Secret' in my mind. And that goes for you to Elena."
"Yessir."
"I got a letter from Cloud a few years ago."
"You've heard from Cloud?"
"Yes, in short, we found Cloud."
"We?"
"Myself and Yuffie."
"Oh, I see. Please continue."
"Brace yourself. Cloud's dead."
"What? How?"
"I can't say. But know he is happy, wherever he is."
"That's pretty bad news. Should we tell the others?"
"No, they don't need to know about it. We can just let them continue with their lives."
"Even for you Vincent, that's cold."
"I know, but if everyone knew Cloud was dead, they'd want to know why, how and where. And I cannot say right now."
"Very well. The others shall not find out on our part. So what was your request?"
"I wish to ask if Yuffie can join the WDO. As you know, she has a wide range of skills."
"The only opening available is in the Shadow Guards, your department I believe. But she would have to be your partner."
"Look Reeve, Shera is throwing the bouquet."
"Why aren't you there Elena?"
Elena held up her left hand. There was a wedding ring on her ring finger.
"So who was it?"
Reeve held up his left hand and showed the matching ring.
"Good for you two."
Shera turned her back to the crowd. Winding up, she threw the bouquet as hard as she could. It sailed over the crowd and landed neatly in Yuffie's lap. Yuffie picked it up and threw it back. Everyone was confused by the thought of someone actually throwing back the bouquet.
"That was odd. Any ideas about what just happened Vincent?"
"A few."
"Alright then. As I said, Yuffie would have to be your partner. And we all know how irritating she can be."
"I can work with her. And as you must know, I don't really work well with others."
"True enough. I'll just go offer the position to Ms. Kisaragi."
"No."
"What? But you asked for it."
"Not Miss Kisaragi. Mrs. Valentine." Vincent said breaking out in a wide smile.
Reeve was stunned speechless. Vincent married to Yuffie and Vincent smiling. The world had gone loopy. Vincent then made things worse for Reeve by laughing out loud. The entire wedding stopped and stared at Vincent. The few odd people fainted on the spot. Yuffie started to laugh at everyone. When the two of them stopped, Vincent looked around, somewhat abashed.
"What? It was funny."
Three year later.
"Mr. Valentine? You may come in now."
Vincent stopped his pacing and walked into the maternity ward. Yuffie was laying in the hospital bed, looking tired and weary, but happy. In her hands there was a small bundle. Yuffie was slowly rocking the new born baby to sleep.
"It's been a long day for both of us, hasn't it?"
"Yuffie!"
"There you are Vince. What took you so long?"
"Trouble on the road. A pack of Malboros attacked me on the way here. I'm sorry I'm late."
"I told you those damn things were trouble. Kill them all?"
"Down to the last slimy, smelly tentacle. Nothing was going to stop me from getting here."
"Thanks for the sentiments, but you're a little late."
"There were a lot of them. So this is our child."
"Our daughter."
"She looks like an angel."
Vincent looked at his daughter with pride. At that moment, she woke up and looked around. She had pale blue-green eyes. On her head were wisps of silver hair. An important memory came back to Vincent. Is was a message from Aeris.
"A second chance, eh? She was right."
"Who was right?"
"Aeris. Someone deserved a second chance, a fresh start. To begin again with two loving parents."
"Vincent, what are you talking about?"
"Let's call her Seraph. Alright with you?"
"Seraph?" Yuffie said, trying it out. "Seraph? Its kinda like Sephiroth's name, isn't it?"
"That's the point. I'll explain everything later. For now, get some sleep. I'll take care of Seraph."
"I am tired. Good night Vincent."
As Yuffie went to sleep, Vincent gently picked up his daughter. The pulse of life was strong in her, Vincent could tell. She would grow up strong and wise.
"I won't let things happen like they did last time. In the memory of all of those who died, I swear it."
Somewhere in a deep secret pouch, the Eternal materia glowed warmly. Vincent smiled. Sitting down in a chair, Vincent rocked Seraph until she fell asleep.
That's it, The End! It's over. The next chapter is just notes and odd stuff, but that doesn't mean that you shouldn't read it anyway! Please review.
