After the Wedding

For some reason, I'm no longer alone. I'm serious, ever since I met this rag-tag group of heros, that sense that I'm always alone has vanished. To me, everyone and everything that we've done in the last year and a half, has had an effect on all of us. We're now a close knit group of friends. Just because our ages differ so greatly, doesn't mean a thing.

Lloyd is like a younger brother to me, not very smart, but always able to defend his friends. Lloyd has obviously has the largest impact on our group with his pure ideals. I was also the first to notice Sheena's obvious feeling towards Lloyd. Hell, I was the one who got him into talking with Sheena at Flanoir. It was still just twilight and everyone was still wondering the streets or shopping. Man, thank Fenrir I only had a mere crush on him, or I might of accidently made a move on him. Anyways, Lloyd, being the normally dense person that he was, was oblivious to Sheena's feelings and more or less always hurt her feelings every-time she tried to be romantic with him. I guess those words 'do it for her' always stuck with him because the next day, I noticed that Sheena and Lloyd walking outside the Inn holding hands, until they heard Colette walk outside and promptly separated.

Mmm, Colette. She was like everyone's little sister. She reminded me of Lloyd, her purity of thought and reason, but I guess that was the reason about Lloyd's strange feelings towards her. Lloyd told me that being in 'love' with her is a weird feeling for him, it's like incest. But in a way, I guess Colette was feeling the same way. But she told me that she was a bit jealous that Sheena, who has only known Lloyd only for barely a year, could take Lloyd away from her. But she also told me that she knew this would someday happen. Colette is strange like that, she'll help other people when she needs help more. But I guess that's where Raine comes in.

Raine and I have always understand each other well. To most people, we're like sisters. Where as she loves math and archaeology, I love history. I even remember when I managed to best her in a little history contest. Raine has always been a motherly figure to Colette, Genis and Lloyd, always scolding them for stuff they did wrong and praising them whatever they did right. Asides from me, Raine has always taken the job of consoling them, like when Lloyd was caught kissing Sheena, Raine was the one who helped Colette through it all.

Presea was the quietest of our entire bunch, she always stood there and listened to everyone speaking while she formed her opinions in her head. Like a lot of us, Presea had a crush on Lloyd as well, but always kept her cool about it. She knew about the relationship between Lloyd and Sheena for quite a long time. I actually have a history with Presea, I met her once when she was transporting sacred wood from Sybek to Meltokio. She didn't speak to me, but I did help her carry her axe while she was carrying the wood.

I walked towards the goddess who was silently watching over the lush green fields her staff in hand and the book in the other. Her long green hair was lighter then the grass. A circlet made of vines and flowers adorned her, while her natural clothes fit her perfectly. She promptly turned around and smiled softly when she saw me. "Greetings guardian of Ice."

I walked up next to her, my blue garb a contrast to her green dress, "Why did you decide to preside over Lloyd's and Sheena's ceremony?" I asked.

Her soft eyes penetrated my soul and seemingly saw into my heart, "You can see, can't you?" she said softly, "It was written in the stars long ago, that two hearts were to be made as one underneath the soft evening sun."

"I'm sorry, I'm questioning a goddess. I'm out of place." I reply, finally remembering that she was not human.

Mana nodded her head in disagreement, "Guardian of ice. You are not out of place. You merely do not understand. But you have seen it too, the way Lloyd and Sheena are."

"Yes, yes I have."

"Let us return to the gathering. I am sure many are awaiting you and I." Mana disappeared right before my eyes in a hail of green leaves and fresh air, I looked around, but to no avail, so I walked back to the pavilion.

Zelos Wilder has been another enigma, laid back and insincere yet thoughtful at times. Zelos to be perfectly honest, I did like him. I know I may not show it or anything, but he is a great guy albeit he is a playboy. I know I might be able to shape him up, but that's a longshot now that I have Efreet again. Anyways, I was the second girl Zelos was afraid of, kind of funny to boot considering I gave him so many broken bones that he could of sworn that he was my plaything. I was that 'ice-cool hunny', I didn't mind the name and all, I just wish he would stop staring at my chest. It's people like Zelos that seriously make me want to wear something more conservative … nah!

Asides from Sheena, I was considered the other girl in our group to have the great body which was I was very proud of, hell, I still am. But Sheena has me beat in the chest department, but she still dresses more conservative then I do. Like now for example, she's wearing her gown still while I've already changed to a blue tank-top and denim short-shorts. I can't stand wearing formal things. Anyways, the party was still growing seemingly; more and more people continued to filter in and out of Luin and the party, as I walked over to the pavilion when Colette ran up to me.

"Celsius! Can you show us your ice sculptures? Please?" she pleaded. She wore a beautiful white and pink dress that was reminiscent of what she wore at the dinner party after we saved the princess.

I stretched my arms out and half closed my eyes, "Uh, sure I guess. But why do you ask me now?"

"Well a lot of people have heard of your sculptures and are dying to see them!" Colette pointed the throng of people gathered in the pavilion along with Zelos, Chocolat, Lloyd, Sheena and some other of our friends.

I walked over there slowly, scanning the area on how large I could make the statue, some people commented 'you need ice don't you?' which I just nodded to. I found a good open area in the shade where I fell to my knees and placed my hands on the ground. "Be careful." in an instant, a large mound of ice came fourth form the ground the air seemingly froze around it as it exuded 'steam'. Some people looked upon me with awe, but Colette and Genis just smiled and jumped around.

"Alright. Now I need someone's knife or sword." I looked around and noticed that Presea had a few. She always had the habit of carrying around three knives on her dress, hidden or otherwise. Then I started my little work of art, I've always been known to make some statues for the hell of it in the ice cave, but that got boring as no one was ever there to watch or praise me. The last time someone had actually seen me do an ice carving before Lloyd and the others was back in Flanoir. The carvings of the Wonder Chef, a Yeti and something called a 'pac-man'. Well nonetheless a few hours later I finished my wonderful carving, probably one of my best. It was that of Lloyd and Sheena, both in their wedding outfits arm in arm. "That's quite nice. Where did you gain you experience?" asked a deep male voice behind me.

"Well, after being coped up in the ice cave for a long time, I suppose this talent comes naturally for someone like me!" I say proudly.

"Well your arrogance hasn't certainly changed." I turned around and noticed it was Kratos. The father of Lloyd.

I was in a bit of awe… not really. "Oh, Kratos, I completely forgot you were here!"

"Really now? I'm surprised." Kratos said with his signature snarl in his voice.

"Just how did you get here anyways?" I ask.

"I'd rather not explain, but since you're the fifth person to ask me. Derris-Kharlan is directly in between the mana flow of the moon and this planet, it causes a disruption per say in the transporters from Welgaia to Derris-Kharlan." explained Kratos, assuming that we knew what he was talking about.

"I think I understand." lied Lloyd obviously.

Kratos sighed and waved him off, "Well, it doesn't matter." He turned to his son, "I'm proud of you. So is Anna."

"Thanks dad. It means a lot to me."

I looked at the two and smiled in contentment. Their family no longer consisted of three members. Now it was four.

"Hey Celsius!" Sheena ran up behind me and patted me on the back, she was in good spirits for obvious reasons. "Nice job on the statue."

"Well, ya know. I am the guardian of ice and all. Heh." I reply arrogantly.

Sheena has always been like a best friend that's always there for me. It's hard to describe Sheena at times, stubborn yet affectionate, calm and devoted, the only things she doesn't have going for her is innocence like Colette and brains like me, Raine or Genis. There isn't much more I can say about Sheena then our history. The fight that ensued in the temple of ice was only between Lloyd and her versus me. I managed to knock Lloyd unconscious, but Sheena already was aware of my weakness to fire and defeated me after placing a pyre seal on my back not a nice feeling. Afterwards I joined their ragtag group of would-be world-saviors. I was the first (or second, or third…let's just say I noticed it.) person to notice Sheena little thing for Lloyd, well except for Zelos who noticed it long before I did. But like always, I was the first person to force them together. Nuff about that! I hate thinking about the past.

"Celsius? You inside there?"

I woke up from my little trance and noticed everyone was looking at me. "Oh! Sorry about that! What's up?"

"You've been like that for the last half-hour!" laughed Zelos.

I blushed a bit, before taking my seat. "Shut up!"

I looked around a bit and noticed that the buffet was already set up with a long line of people already at it. I knew this was going to be a long day, I sighed in exasperation.

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It seems that Celsius was in that trance again thinking about something. I guess she's just trying to straighten thoughts in her head. Anyways! I can't help but be in a daze myself! I'm married! To Lloyd Irving, the man I've always loved, I can't help but be so happy. Lloyd Irving, Hero of the reuniting battle against Mithos, hero of the half-elves, husband to Sheena Fujibayashi. Lloyd of Mizuho. Lloyd Fujibayashi. Damn, it just sounds so perfect to me. It was night time and I changed out of the wedding dress and into a silk kimono with a special type of obi wrapped around me. I stood at the tip of a stone tier away from the crowds. I noticed Lloyd walk up beside me his never-ending, plastered on his face. He was wearing a bit less then a suit, but not as formal.

"…Hey." I guess it's easy to assume that Lloyd was a bit shy.

I glared at him playfully, "Hey! We're married now and you're still saying 'hey' to me? I wonder at times why I marred you to begin with Lloyd Fujibayashi!" I loved saying that, Lloyd Fujibayashi, my husband. Lloyd once questioned me about the last name, since I was marrying an outsider to the clan, he has to take my last name so our secrets and names are faithful to the clan.

"Heh, I'm sorry. Sheena, my wife. " Lloyd looked carefully at me, examining my face. We stood there in silence, staring into each other's eyes. This is the reason why I was so devoted to one person, for someone like Lloyd. I'm glad I waited all these years. I finally met him, my dream come true, my knight in shining armor.

Lloyd placed his right hand on my cheek, "Sheena, your absolutely the most beautiful women on the face on the planet." I couldn't help but blush, he was just so perfect.

"Lloyd Fujibayashi… by the name of Mana, I will be devoted to you." I say, fully knowing that he already knew it. "You've made me the most happiest women on the face of the planet."

Lloyd shot me one of his signature smiles, "Sheena… I love you."

"I already know that you big idiot." I brought myself closer to Lloyd's face, our bodies seemed to know what the other was going to do as our lips connected for the second time today.

"Sheena!" I heard a loud commanding voice from the end of the dock yell. It had a sleight accent that no one Lloyd knew had. So I only assumed it was my grandfather. We broke our kiss and stood next to each other hand-in-hand. This was the final test, the approval of my grandfather. He walked over to Lloyd, scrutinizing his every feature.

"A bit scrawny if I do say so myself. Your hair, quite… outlandish. Your clothes you wore from before, far too old and beaten. And your swords, are old and blunt." he said without any remorse.

I felt a sleight anger welling up inside me, "Does it matter how he looks?"

"Yes it does Sheena. Just because he is a hero, doesn't mean he is fit to be a husband."

"…grandfather… I love Lloyd, doesn't that say anything to you?"

"Yes, but you also said the same thing about Zelos."

I couldn't say anything in reply. Grandfather looked at Lloyd square in the eyes, it must of made him a bit uncomfortable. "But your eyes… tell a much different then those of Zelos. Yours are full of compassion and love and devotion. From what I can tell from your spouse my daughter, is that…" I felt sweat drip from my hands, Lloyd apparently felt my anxiety as well, because he tightened his grip on my hand. "No matter what I say, you will still be by my daughter's side."

My eyes widened as my mind came to terms of what he said, did he say yes? "So? What's your decision?"

"My granddaughter, you've made bad decisions in the past. But this not one of them. From what I've seen, he is the best choice you could of ever made. I shall await for you at Mizuho." With that, grandfather walked away, along with my fears, laughing heartily.

Lloyd and I looked at each other, and smiled a smile that could break even Mithos' stone cold heart. Lloyd has always been able to wash away my fears, the fear of death at Luin, the fear of failure at the temple of lightning, the fear of the past in Derris-Kharlan. "Lloyd…"

"Yes, Sheena?"

"Thank you."

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I looked upon them from a distance, my eyes wondering back and fourth from Sheena and Lloyd. I felt a hole in my heart, but it to slowly fill with admiration. I can't be angry at Sheena for some reason, he stole him away from me, but only to lead him to a better life. This was the life they chose. I love them no longer as lovers, but as my older brother and sister. I slowly begin to feel the hole in my soul disappearing. Lloyd loved Sheena with all of his heart and soul, and Sheena loved Lloyd the same way.

I feel a tear fall down my cheek, it is not of sadness, but of happiness for Sheena and Lloyd. I noticed Raine has come to stand next to me, Raine knew the hearts of people better then any of us. "Raine?"

The half-elf that I know as my teacher looked at me and smiled, "What is it Colette?"

"Do you think they'll have a happy life?"

"Yes. Yes I do. I know you will too."

"I'm happy for my big brother and big sister." I looked back upon Sheena and Lloyd and my smile begins to grow. I was always told that my smile could heal any wounds, but only the happiness of Lloyd's can heal my own.

Celsius: that was actually a good chapter! -shines-

CT: heh, thanks.

Celsius: So what are you going to do now that this fic is over?

CT: over? Who said anything about this being over!

Celsius: Your hopeless.