Disclaimer: This game is not mine, but owned by Konami.  I only love the characters.

**Camus**

(It was perfect…)

The ceremony was absolutely perfect.  My parents were a bit disappointed that I would not be marrying a woman, but they loved Miklotov like their own son soon enough.  My father was even willing to do the rites because there had been little preparation for the wedding.  I didn't want many people there anyway…just my family and some friends at most.  I believed Miklotov wanted it that way too.

(You said yes…)

He was so military walking down the aisle in such careful yet powerful steps that it almost caused me to laugh.  He was probably a nervous wreck, just as I was, waiting at the top for him to come.  Then when my father read the rites, I saw his fist clench up a bit though he tried to stare at me the whole time.  After saying I would take Miklotov as my husband, it was his turn to reply.  I don't think I've ever heard Miklotov sound so calm and nervous at the same time.  His "yes" came out clearly yet quickly and almost cut off the end of my father's sentence.  With the approval, I sealed our marriage with a passionate kiss.

(Then we promised each other forever…)

Our marriage rings were the same as our promise rings.  Miklotov said that maybe it could mean that we were married a few years longer.  That made me smile, and it could be true.  After that first date of ours, we had never broken our relationship.  He had never seen anyone else; I had only seen him.  It could have worked if we had married earlier, but I never wanted to rush Miklotov.  Also, if he wanted to experience more dating, even if it was with someone else, he could.  Of course he isn't going to do that now that he is bound to me.

(We partied all night…)

Yet that whole night felt like a dream.  It passed by too quickly, and soon the moon was high up in the sky and the stars were shining brightly.  Miklotov and I had retired from dancing for a bit and stood outside in the chilly air, embracing and kissing under the soft moonlight.  As my tongue explored the mouth I knew so well, I pushed Miklotov against the wall and reached for his collar.  He suddenly pushed me away, and I frowned a little bit, until he whispered that we should return to dismiss our guests so we could have the rest of the night to ourselves.  I was excited by the prospects, and we returned to our own room to party by ourselves that night.

(And spent the next day together…)

I don't know what I would call this trip we are having now.  We are kind of wandering around the Grasslands, seeing all the different people, and maybe visiting the Zexen lands later.  All I know is that I will be going with Miklotov at my side.

(And spend the rest of our lives together…)

**Miklotov**

(It wasn't so easy…)

I must admit that I was afraid that I would not impress Camus's parents enough that they would allow a marriage between us.  Even though Camus assured me that I would be easily accepted into the family, I almost dreaded the day that I would meet them.  What if they found me too bold?  Too boring?  Or maybe they might not even want Camus marrying another man.  I did not believe that I had the charm or the wit to persuade them otherwise.  It would be disappointing to know that Camus would have no children.  If they did not bless our marriage, I would need to leave Camus so that he could find someone else.  I could never come between a son and his parents, even if it meant I would have to suffer.

(Trying to live up to my own expectations…)

I made sure that I was in good physical shape and held back negative thoughts.  When we finally knocked on the door, I saw Camus's parents for the first time.  They already had their gray hairs, but they seemed as energetic as one of us.  When Camus's mother was busy embracing her son, I introduced myself to his father.  With a firm handshake, he told me that any friend of Camus was welcome anytime.  I smiled, and finally I relaxed for the first time in days.  Maybe they at least did not mind Camus marrying another man.  Though he did not refer to me as "lover" or as "future husband" or anything similar to those words.

(But it wasn't so bad…)

Camus's mother then came up to me and told me that she was glad to meet her son's best friend.  I smiled, and guessed that maybe the letter never reached his parents, because they did not seem to mention the fact that Camus wanted to marry me.  Then she hugged me and told me that she would be happy to call me her "son".  I did not know what that exactly implied, so I just continued to smile.  Well at least the introductions went well, even though they might not know the reason why I was here.

(Then I found myself busy…)

I insisted on helping with the chores while we temporarily stayed with Camus's parents.  Camus's mother would cook a large breakfast that was also delicious, and after we finished eating, Camus and I would head to the fields to train on some monsters.  I took care of some of the village children for free and had them show me different places nearby.  Camus meanwhile helped his father with his work and was probably also catching up on the news.  There was a lot of news to catch up on, almost 20 years of it.

(The marriage temporarily forgotten…)

I would even sometimes help Camus's mother cook meals and clean the house.  She asked me many times about my friendship with Camus, and I always hinted that we shared more but could never say it straight out.  Then one day she confronted me.

(Though it had to be mentioned one day…)

Actually she first asked me if Camus had any lover and how their relationship was going.  Then suddenly the words were free as I blurted out that I was his lover.  She gasped, but then in a matter of seconds she smiled warmly at me and hugged me.  She told me that she was glad, but she was not positive about how her husband would feel.

(And I had to be tested…)

Camus's father was not so enthusiastic.  I guess he was hoping that he would have a grandchild through Camus, but that could never happen if he was with me.  So he devised this little game, and suddenly he started yelling at me for everything.  I did not know that this was a test of his, so I almost left for the reason I mentioned earlier.  When I was out the door, I guess Camus was allowed to chase after me if he wanted to.  I really do not remember the details, but soon Camus found me outside with the children, trying to look happy but failing miserably.  He told me what his father had done and that if I just came home with him, the marriage would go through.  It was such a surprise, but I followed Camus anyway and was greeted by a loving mother and a father who was ready to bless our marriage.

(Thankfully I passed…)

So that takes me to today.  The ceremony is over, the marriage official.  I am so glad that I met Camus so long ago.  Strangely enough, I am also glad that I was in that accident that one day.  Or else I would not be here with Camus today.

(And now I can feel those soft touches again…)

A/N: I'm so glad I finished this story!  I hoped all you readers have enjoyed it too.  Well there are a few things that I want to clear up.  First of all, I'm a little too young to know anything about romance, so I made all those romantic moments up and the reactions by what I have learned from books.  Secondly, some of the information in this story is probably not accurate.  There is no proof that Camus's parents are alive, and I think in Suikogaiden I, Camus and Miklotov visit the Grasslands and do some kind of mission in his hometown and then leave.  Thirdly, I have no idea how marriages are performed.  I have never been to one, and all the knowledge I have is from what I have read.  So I hope it wasn't too bad.