Chapter Seven: Coming Together at Last

Before they knew it April had arrived and it was the week of the wedding. Kyo was busy finishing up his classes since he would be away a little while for their honeymoon while everyone was doing their particular part to get ready. It was the evening of the twelfth and Tohru was sitting at the sitting room table looking at some last minute notes that Ayame had given her a week ago. Since Momiji's father was taken off some time to spend with his son, now that the curse was lifted and he had graduated from high school, he had also given her the week of the wedding off as well as her honeymoon time. As she glanced over the notes Yuki came into the room with a smile and sat down on the other side.

"What are you doing Miss Honda?" he asked.

"Just looking over some stuff your brother gave me" she replied, "He wants everything to go really well after all."

"Of course" Yuki said with a roll of his eyes.

"I'm glad you came actually" she replied placing her pen down.

"Why's that?"

"I have a favor to ask of you," she said looking at him.

"Anything you ask of me" Yuki replied with his princely smile, "I will gladly do Miss Honda."

"I was hoping you would say that" she said with a smile of her own.

(Next Scene)

The day of the wedding finally came. Kyo was at Hatsuharu's house getting ready while Tohru was at the main house with the other girls. Haru came into his room and noticed Kyo once more trying to straighten his tie. He chuckled as he walked to him and took over.

"Are you nervous Kyo?" he asked as he tied it.

"Of course I'm nervous" Kyo nodded, "Not about the wedding or anything but all those people who will be staring at me. I hate stuff like this."

"You'll be fine" Haru replied as he finished, "I'm glad you decided to go with a tuxedo."

"Yea" Kyo nodded brushing the lint off of his black tux, "I didn't fancy wearing one of those weird wedding kimonos. Besides Tohru is wearing a dress I got to match. How's it look?" he asked.

"Good. I must say Kyo I am really honored to be your best man."

"It's no big deal" Kyo nodded, "After all you and I are closer then anyone."

"I'm surprised you didn't ask Yuki to be one of your men."

"The damn rat? No way."

"C'mon Kyo, you got to admit. You don't hate him as much as you used to."

"Well yea. I don't but that has nothing to do with it. He's doing something else anyway."

"Oh?"

"Yea" Kyo nodded his head as Momiji stuck his head through the door.

"Hey Kyo" Momiji smiled, "Look at you."

"Where have you been you little brat?" Kyo asked in a huff, "Get in here. You need to get ready."

"Okay. Okay. I'm coming" Momiji said closing the door behind him and walking over to Haru who handed him his tux, "So are you nervous Kyo?"

"Why does everyone keep asking me that?" Kyo grumbled, "Just get ready."

"All right" Momiji agreed with a half of a smile.

(Next Scene)

Meanwhile over in the courtyard Ayame was giving instructions to the many servants of Sohma house on where certain chairs and flower baskets should be set up. Shigure came over dressed in his best wedding kimono.

"Hey Aya" he replied, "Everything looks like it's coming together."

"Oh yes" Ayame nodded, "There is still so much to do though."

"But it looks beautiful."

"Of course it does. After all I put my heart and soul into it all to make it just perfect for their day."

"And I must say your outfit is stunning" Shigure commented.

"Isn't it though?" Ayame beamed as he showed his outfit off, "I wanted to look my best on this marvelous occasion" he replied dramatically.

"By the way Aya where is that lovely young girlfriend of yours? You know you're assistant?"

"Oh Mine? She's helping Tohru get ready as we speak."

"Oh I see" Shigure nodded his head as he spotted that the cake had arrived and hurried over to the gate.

(Next Scene)

In the main house Uo, Hana, Kisa, Rin and Kagura waited expectantly for Tohru to appear. She was behind a curtain in front of a mirror as Mine put the finishing touches on her dress.

"How does it look?" Tohru asked.

"Take a look for yourself" Mine replied showing her the mirror.

When Tohru saw the dress she immediately hugged Mine and then took up her skirts.

"Well let's go show everyone else," she said, "I want Hana and Uo to put my veil on."

"Okay" Mine nodded as the two of the walked out of the curtain.

When everyone saw her they rushed over and told her how beautiful she looked. Mine gave the girls some last minute instructions and then rushed out the door to go get their bouquets. Uo took up Tohru's veil as Hana brushed her dress.

"Tohru you look amazing" Uo replied as she placed it on her head and fixed her curls that were in her hair, "Kyoko would be so proud."

"Thank you Uo" Tohru hugged her.

"Yes Tohru" Hana added, "You look wonderful. I think I am going cry."

"Hana" Uo said.

"Not because I am unhappy. But because I am very happy. I am very happy for you Tohru."

"Thank you Hana" she hugged her as tears formed in her eyes.

A knock sounded at the door and Yuki stuck his head in.

"Hey Prince" Uo replied, "What are you doing here? This place is girls only."

"I have a job" Yuki managed to smile, "And Miss Kurami told me to fetch all of you. She's waiting for you in the hallway."

"That's our cue" Rin replied picking up her skirts and walking over to the door, "See you out there" she said to Tohru as she left and Hana and Uo walked out with her.

"Mhm" Tohru nodded as Kagura and Kisa came over.

"Good luck honey" Kagura embraced her.

"Yes sissy" Kisa added.

"I'll see you guys" Tohru grinned as they departed and Yuki came over.

"Well I must have the greatest job in the world. You look beautiful Miss Honda" he kissed her cheek.

"Thank you Yuki" she replied with a smile, "But before we go out there, I have one more favor to ask of you."

"Anything. You just name it," he said taking her arm.

"After today you can't call Miss Honda anymore because I won't be Miss Honda. So I would really like it if you called me Tohru from now on."

Yuki looked at her deep in her eyes and kissed the top of her forehead.

"You got it, Tohru" he grinned as they both walked out of the room, since he was to be the one to walk her down the aisle.

(Next Scene)

One by one the guests arrived. Tohru's family came in and were instructed by Ayame where to sit. Mrs. Miyoshi took one look at Ayame's extravagant clothes and shook her head as Mr. Miyoshi led her to their seats. Takao pushed his brother Riku who was frowning into his seat and told him to behave himself. Soon everyone was sitting in the beautiful courtyard with the sun shining all around them. On Kyo's side in the front row sat most of the members of the zodiac including Akito and Kandis. Rebecca and Andie sat together since Ritsu and Momiji were in the wedding party. From Hatsuharu's house Kyo and the boys came over and stood by the man who would be performing the ceremony. Finally the music began as Hatsuharu sat down at his keyboard and played. The girls came down the aisle carrying their bouquets. And then finally he saw her. Tohru was coming down the aisle on Yuki's arm looking so beautiful he could hardly breathe for the moment. When Tohru arrived at the front Haru ceased his playing and walked up to stand behind Kyo. Yuki kissed her cheek one last time after removing the piece of her veil from her face and then went to sit down with Machi who was waiting for him in the second row. The Pastor began the ceremony and Tohru and Kyo took each other's hands pledging to love one another for the rest of their lives.

(Next Scene)

Later on in the main hall everyone was having a wonderful time at the reception. Tohru and Kyo said hello to everyone as Haru and his band played the best music. Sometime in the middle of it all Haru tapped the microphone to get everyone's attention.

"Ladies and gentlemen, it is now time for the bride and groom to dance their first dance as man and wife" he smiled as Kyo and Tohru took to the floor and everyone clapped, "Now I know you asked me not to do this Kyo" he smirked at his cousin who smirked back, "But I wanted to do something special for the two of you. So this is my wedding present to you," he replied sitting down, "To Mr. And Mrs. Sohma I dedicate this song to you and to everyone out their who has been lucky enough to experience a love like yours" he began to play.

Verse One:

In my life I see where I've been
I said that I'd never fall again
Within myself I was wrong
My searchin' ain't over...over
I know that

Chorus:

When you love a woman
You see your world inside her eyes
When you love a woman
You know she's standin' by your side
A joy that lasts forever
There's a band of gold that shines waiting somewhere...oh yeah

Verse 2:

If I can't believe that someone is true
To fall in love is so hard to do
I hope and pray tonight
Somewhere you're thinkin' of me girl
Yes I know...I know that

Chorus:

When you love a woman
You see your world inside her eyes
When you love a woman
You know she's standin' by your side
A joy that lasts forever
There's a band of gold that shines waiting somewhere...oh

Bridge:

It's enough to make you cry
When you see her walkin' by
And you look into her eyes

Chorus:

When you love a woman
You see your world inside her eyes
When you love a woman
Well you know she's standin' by your side
A joy that lasts forever
There's a band of gold that shines
When you love a woman...
When you love, love, love, love
When you love a woman
You see your world inside her eyes

Hatsuharu finished the song and on the last note everyone clapped as they finished dancing with their potential partners. Meanwhile Kyo was kissing his wife certain that he couldn't possibly be any happier than he was at this moment. And Tohru felt the same.

(Till Next Time)

Authors Note: Hey everyone! Well that is the last chapter but not the last you will hear. One more thing left to write.

Note One: Song is "When you love a woman" by Journey. This song played so much in my head when I thought of Tohru and Kyo's relationship. Maybe as I did when they were dancing you thought about all the things that had occurred to Tohru and Kyo throughout their relationship and placed each moment with the words. Sort of like an AMV. Anyway I hope you enjoyed it!

Next Time: Epilogue:

Tohru's final words!