SassyRecombinantpassions: So you did decide to read it. Hmm, cliffhangers makes things interesting. At least that's what I think. --;;
Origins89: Yes she can, but she gets a lot nicer towards the end.
Suzu Fujibayashi: But of course, this story wouldn't go on without her agreeing.
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A little bit closer
Flashback
"Sheena, will you marry me?"
I stood; stunned for a moment, even though I knew it was coming from the moment he knelt down. I could tell he was nervous and I figured it'd be best to let him know of my decision.
"Yes." I watched as he broke out in a huge grin and I waited until he slipped the ring onto my finger.
"Zelos!" I remember squealing with delight as I gave him a bone breaking hug.
"Never, in all my years did I think it would lead to this." He gave me an affectionate smile, "But I'm so glad it did."
End flashback
It's been two weeks…
"Sheena...Sheena?...Sheena!"
I broke out of my thoughts and turned to face a very exasperated Seles, "What is it?"
"Eeesh…" She bounced over and stood at my feet, "I've been calling you for like forever! What's up you lately?"
"Ah…sorry." I shook my head and got up as Seles pulled me along, "Where are we going?"
"Didn't I tell you already? Zelos said he'd met us in that bridal place to pick out a flower girl outfit for me." She continued to drag me out the front door.
"Oh. Right, I forgot." I walked behind her slowly, "But don't we need two flower girls?"
Seles stopped for a moment, "I didn't think of that. We'll figure it out later."
I nodded and pushed open the wide glass doors leading to wedding dresses and all other things related.
"There you two are." Zelos grinned and gave me a soft kiss, "Come on I got a bunch picked out already."
When we reached there, Seles had busied herself by diving into the piles of puffy dresses with frilly lace, trying to find the best one.
"See anything you like?" Zelos asked, pulling Seles out of the pile.
"There is this pink one…but I don't want to clash with your outfit."
Zelos made a face and I laughed.
"You know Seles, My tusk isn't going to be pink." He grunted threw another dress into the pile.
Seles popped out again after a while, "Yes…I think this should be it. But what's the other flower girl going to wear?"
"Other?" Zelos questioned, "Oh right, well we haven't picked one. But I guess I could get one of the random kiddies here to do it."
I groaned in silent protest, "Zelos, it's a wedding. Only people close to us can hold such important positions."
Zelos sighed and rubbed his chin in thought, "What about Genis?"
"Genis?" Seles titled her head to one side, "You know there's a reason they call it a flower girl."
"Yeah, yeah. But a pink ribbon here and a dress there, he'd be girlier than you are Seles!" Zelos grinned and ducked the flying hanger Seles threw at him.
"Genis can be the ring bearer." I stated, ignoring the protests from Zelos, "Pink…hmmm…what about Presea?"
"Hmmp." Zelos pouted and sat down on the nearest chair, "I still think Genis would be better. But…isn't Presea a bit…you know?...Old?"
I smiled sheepishly, "Yeah well, I'm sure she won't mind-"
"Okay, okay." Seles interrupted, "Can I try it on now?"
"Go ahead." Zelos mumbled and waited with slight impatience for Seles to come out.
"Hey Zelos?" I asked patting the seat beside me, "Have you picked out a best man?"
Zelos joined me shortly, "Of course. Who better than my best bud, Lloyd?"
"Did you tell him yet?"
"I sent a letter this morning. What about you and your maids, and the one with the honor-- or something?"
I sighed, "Maid of honor, Zelos. And that's what's been bugging me. Colette and Raine are both my friends and I just can't decide."
"Aren't you closer to Colette?"
"Yeah, but she's a bit…um, clumsy." I grimaced at the thought of Colette tripping on the train of my dress, "And Raine's probably going to give me a lecture on walking."
Zelos chuckled, "Don't worry about it. It'll come to you."
"Hey! I'm done!" Seles called from the changing room, "So, how is it?"
Seles came out wearing a puffy pink dress with a white satin slash around her waist tied into a big bow at the back. It significantly brought out her reddish pink hair.
"You actually look pretty cute." I grinned and the little girl blushed.
"Yeah Seles!" Zelos laughed and patted her on the back, "You finally look civilized."
She glared at him, "I'm going to pretend I didn't hear that."
Zelos quickly pushed her back into the dressing room, "I don't have much time, I'm meeting with the princess later so you need to hurry and change."
"Princess?" I wondered out loud, "What's that for?"
Zelos stretched out against the wall, "I need to book a caterer and someone who can make our outfits. Hilda say's she knows someone with a very good reputation."
"I see. We do have a lot of planning to do. Like invitations." I leaned back on the bench, "I can start them when we get back home."
"Good. I'll add my list when I return--Seles, hurry up!"
"I'm done, I'm done! You have no patience Zelos." Seles stormed out of the changing room and dumped the dress on Zelos, "We can leave now."
"The Princess waits for no one." Zelos shot back as he paid for the dress.
"Apparently, neither do you." Seles snorted and bounced out the front doors.
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"Colette, Lloyd, Raine, Genis, Presea, Regal, Orochi, Cia, Leanna, Grandpa, Tiga, Mimisa, Johanna—uh…who are these people?" Seles climbed up onto the sofa and sat beside me.
"My friends I was journeying with and the ones from my village too." I explained jotting down a few other names, "They'd feel insulted if they weren't invited."
"I see…they have pretty complicated names."
I laughed softly and continued to write down some more, "I suppose so."
"How many people are going to be coming to the wedding?" Seles asked with child-like curiosity.
"I don't know…Zelos still needs to add his list." I flared my nose wondering just how many people would show up.
"Considering his personality," Seles began, "The whole of Meltokio is bound to be invited."
I frowned; he'd better not invite those damned women that follow him around like a puppy dog, "Maybe…"
"Have you decided in which church you're going to have the ceremony?"
"We've talked about it and decided the Church of Martel in Flanoir should be perfect."
"Why that one?" Seles questioned, "When there's one right here in Meltokio."
"It…has a different atmosphere," I struggled to find the right words, "It gives me a sense of true peace and solidarity—Zelos likes it too of course."
"What about the reception?" She went on.
I started to wonder why she was so full of questions, maybe she's trying to make an effort with me, "We're coming back here for that. It's the building right next door…you know, where the dinner party's are held."
"Yes, it should be big enough. Morning or evening?...the wedding I mean."
"Hmmm…evening for sure." I answered after a bit of thought.
"H-have you decided anything about your honeymoon?" Seles silently fiddled with thumbs.
"No, not yet," I was a bit concerned for the girl; she looked a bit pale, "Is something wrong Seles?"
"No, I'm fine," She looked up and gave me a wavering smile, "Just take care of my big brother alright?"
"I will." I gave her shoulder a pat but sensed something was still not quite right, "Really Seles, you seem so tense. What's wrong?"
"N-nothing," Seles stammered and finally sighed, "It's just that…I never really got along with him and I guess I was kind of upset that he really liked you and he wasn't paying so much attention to me anymore…I know it's selfish but…"
I wrapped one arm tightly around her shoulders, "No, it's not selfish at all. I can understand that you must have felt some sort of resentment towards our relationship. But Zelos will always be your brother, no matter what, even though we're getting married it's like he's going to love you any less."
"Thanks…" She whispered meekly.
After a while I went back to filling out my list with Seles peeking over my shoulder every so often.
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Well, this chapter took a while for me to get to. Maybe I shouldn't have more that two stories running at one time…
Next chapter, the rest of the TOS crew arrive! Why?...I don't know yet but I'll think of something. -- --;;
Well, you all know what comes next…review.
It really makes my day, knowing I'm not spoiling my eyes over this computer for nothing. O.O;;