AN: LAST CHAPTER! AAAHHHHH! REJOICE!
Disclaimer: I don't own starocean, square enix does. I also don't own FFX or FFVIII or their songs, but i borrowed them because they sound great.
Karin: so in the end, i don't get guys?
you're attractive enough, just that i haven't come up with anyone good enough for you.
Karin: aww, that's sweet. Well, for now, i will rest till the next fic, see you guys later!
... sucker...
Fayt stood there, nervously fumbling with his fingers. It has been years since he had been this nervous. The cool out-door breeze did not help either, but at least it was a cloudless day, and that was the the only good thing that has happened so far in helping this wedding. Sole had given up trying to calm Fayt down, seeing has to how it was completely pointless.
"Have you got the ring?"
Fayt asked Sole, for what appeared to be the ten thousandth time.
"Yes, i have it, don't worry too much."
Sole reassured Fayt and pulled out the ring for Fayt to see. It was the same one he had given Maria. But at that time, they weren't officially married. Fayt looked at the crowd of friends and family. All smiling and basically being happy and all about the wedding. Ryoko Leingod sat in the front row, wasting her tenth tissue box while Mirage tried to supply her with more.
Cliff was next to Mirage, giving Fayt the thumbs up, while he tried to place his hand around Mirage. It sort of ended in a bloody mess, but without too much blood. Suddenly, everyone fell silent. The bride had arrived. Fayt could only stare, and so does everyone else. Maria, with the most beautiful pure white two piece wedding dress ever made.
With the top being something that resembles a tube shirt, and her long white skirt that shaped itself nicely around her legs. It allowed for her slim middriff to show. On her wrists were white bands made of silk and finally, the veil on her beautiful face. With her hair flowing freely down, she looked even more beautiful than she did back then, on these same steps.
The exact same steps where Fayt had first laid eyes on her. With each step she took, the sunlight seemed to wrapped its glory and warmth all around her. A step closer, a heart skipped another beat. By the time Maria was at the front, next to Fayt, he could have stopped breathing completely. But luckily, he didn't, because that would make him one of the greatest idiots ever.
"Fayt..."
Maria smiled behind the veil and Fayt could have sworn her face was extremely red. Was it make-up? Or was it blush? Karin gave a slight cough.
"Oh, sorry. It's just... Maria, you look... simply perfect. Perfectly beautiful. Just stunning."
Fayt had just managed to throw in really nice words in a random mess and still make sense of it all.
"Thanks."
Maria smiled. The King of Ariyglyph, Arzei, and the Queen of Aquaria, Romeria, stood side by side in front of Fayt and Maria, so as to perform the ceremony.
"Can we continue?"
The King asked.
"Huh? Oh, sure."
Fayt rubbed the back of his neck and Cliff mumbled something about copycats. The crowd stay silent as the holy ceremony began to unfold.
"Friends and family. I thank all of you for gathering here to witness a great moment the lives of yours and in this young couple. Through pain and hardship, you have learned the ways of life, to treasure what you have achieved, and achieved it, you two have done."
The King began.
"Today is a special day for all of us. Today, we are gathered here to honour the union of two of the greatest heroes known on Elicoor II and on many other planets. They have saved the lives of many, risked their own and bravely stepped forward for mere strangers to their normal lives such as ourselves."
Queen Romeria continued.
"We are here to witness the union of these two, and we have gathered to bless them on their relationship and wishes it to last for eternity."
King Arzei said. A sudden defeaning roar pierced the air, signalling the arrival of one last guest. The giant winged beast landed onto the garden below the ceremony area, but its height was more than enough.
"Crosell!"
Fayt exclaimed, surprised to see the dragon here. His own flight were circling the castle, as though as a form of sign.
"I heard of this little one's union and i decided to give them my blessing as well."
Crosell said, which caused several people, including Ryoko Leingod, Marietta and even Leiber to faint. A talking dragon, now that was new, to some people.
"By all means, lord Crosell."
Arzei said.
"Well then, by the power invested into me by the great forefathers of the old order, i bless you with the greatness and honour of the order. Take these as a gift. These will grant you the respect of all dragons, no matter where and how they appear."
Crosell used one claw and passed both Fayt and Maria medellions with small gems imbedded in them. But they were no ordinary gems, for within each, burned a flame of red and blue. Crosell reared back and roared loudly. Each dragon of his own flight roared in response, changing their formations and landing around the castle in one giant circle.
"Lord and lady of Airygylph and Aquaria, please continue."
Crosell said.
"Thank you. Now then. Let us continue. If there is anyone here who would want to object to this beautiful union, please speak now, or forever hold your peace."
The King said. Leiber was tempted to stand up and object out-right, but was quickly pounded back into his seat by a large group of people. Steeg, Lancar, Cliff, Mirage, Fuin, Nel, Albel all included.
"Let us proceed."
Romeria said, not noticing the small incident with Leiber.
"Do you, Fayt Leingod, take this beautiful and courageous lady to be your wedded wife? To cherish and hold, through sickness and through death, till the very end of time?"
Romeria asked.
"I do."
Fayt replied.
"Do you, Maria Leingod, take this dashing and brave man to be your wedded husband? To support and love, through suffering and through hardships, till the end of time?"
Arzei asked.
"I do."
Maria replied almost as quickly as the question ended.
"Well then. By the power invested in us by the great heavens and ancestors of Elicoor II, we now pronouce you, man and wife."
Arzei and Romeria said in unison.
"You may kiss the bride."
Fayt flipped the veil back, revealing Maria's beautiful and priceless face. As the two stared into each other's eyes, they knew, that this was it.
"Till the end of time?"
She asked.
"Till the end of time."
And by that, they kissed, and sealed their love with all of their hearts and affections for each other. The crowds cheered wildely, all celebrating this great marriage. They broke apart their kiss after a while and smiled to one another.
"We did it."
"We did."
They wispered to each other.
"PARTY!"
Fuin yelled and everyone cheered yet again. Fayt smiled to Maria.
"Maria? May i have this dance?"
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He held her hand as they dance within the audience chamber. Normally, with Lesselle around, that would not be an option, but this time, it was an exception. Couples took the floor and started to dance. Nel leading Albel, Mirage and Cliff trying out new steps that look like judo moves. Sole asked Clair for a dance, which she shyly accepted. Romeria and Arzei took the floor as well. Fuin tried to ask Yuin, but she was nowhere to be found, so he settled with Kanai, who did not really want anything to do with Fuin. Leiber took the liberty of sharing tissue boxes with Ryoko Leingod at the sides, both crying for totally different reasons. Karin took the liberty of helping herself to the great food being served, with a couple of others fighting against her for the chicken, including sophia. The band played a slow and light tune, being led by Pepitta herself. The soft melody transcended throughout the entire hall. Maria rested her head on Fayt's chest, smiling.
"This would be the first time i would be dancing."
She admitted.
"Well, let me guide you then."
Fayt replied, leading Maria in the steps. It was slow dance, therefore there wouldn't be much movement. With the singer actually being Yuin, Fayt thought it would be bad, but instead, Yuin's voice had transformed the entire hall, luring the dancers into a state of relaxation and tranquility. Fayt slowly moved into the steps, holding Maria closely. He pulled back from her once, but still holding onto her hand, and pulled her back to him.
"That was just for kicks."
He smiled.
"Really."
They silently went along, listening to the beautiful words of the song.
"kaze ga yoseta kotoba ni
oyoida kokoro
kumo ga hakobu ashita ni
hazunda koe
tsuki ga yureru kagami ni
furueta kokoro
hoshi ga nagare koboreta
yawarakai namida
suteki da ne
futari te wo tori aruketa nara
ikitai yo
KIMI no machi ie ude no naka
sono mune
karada azuke
yoi ni magire
yumemiru
kaze wa tomari kotoba wa
yasashii maboroshi
kumo wa yabure ashita wa
tooku no koe
tsuki ga nijimu kagami wo
nagareta kokoro
hoshi ga yurete koboreta
kakusenai namida
suteki da ne
futari te wo tori aruketa nara
ikitai yo
KIMI no machi ie ude no naka
sono kao
sotto furete
asa ni tokeru
yumemiru"
The song ended with an applause and Yuin bowed, beginning the next song.
"Whenever sang my songs
On the stage, on my own
Whenever said my words
Wishing they would be heard
I saw you smiling at me
Was it real or just my fantasy?
You'd always be there in the corner
Of this tiny little bar
My last night here for you
Same old songs, just once more
My last night here with you?
Maybe yes, maybe no
I kind of liked it your way
How you shyly placed your eyes on me
Did you ever know
That I had mine on you?
Darling, so there you are
With that look on your face
As if you're never hurt
As if you're never down
Shall I be the one for you
Who pinches you softly but sure
If frown is shown then
I will know that you are no dreamer
So let me come to you
Close as I want to be
Close enough for me
To feel your heart beating fast
And stay there as I whisper
How I love your peaceful eyes on me
Did you ever know
That I had mine on you?
Darling, so share with me
Your love if you have enough
Your tears if you're holding back
Or pain if that's what it is
How can I let you know
I'm more than the dress and the voice
Just reach me out then
You will know that you're not dreaming
Darling, so there you are
With that look on your face
As if you're never hurt
As if you're never down
Shall I be the one for you
Who pinches you softly but sure
If frown is shown then I will know
that you are no dreamer"
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It would be easy to say that they lived happily ever after, for they did. As another chapter in their lives came to an end, they began once more to a new journey. One in which they would walk down the same path, together. The love in which they had created would be unbreakable. The pain and suffering that they would face, would be shared. With the power invested in me as the author and by the order of the old order, i bless their happiness for eternity, kept within the minds of those who would hear this tale, and be passed down through generations that are to come. Bear within our souls, we know that happiness would always await those that are willing to face the fears and pain. To what end would they stop at until they find true happiness? To the end of time.
THE END
AN: I would like to thank my parents and friends and older sister for their support, you guys really helped me out greatly. I would like to thank the readers for actually reading. I'll be starting my next project by the end of Christmas 2005, Suikoden III with Suikoden IV mixed. After that, i will see if i have enough ideas to write a more softer, family type sequel for this fic. Thanks you all! If you didn't notice, the above two songs are "Suteki Da Ne" from FFX and the second one is "Eyes on me" By Faye Wong in FFVIII. Thanks for reading!