Epilogue

"So tomorrows the big day, huh Tifa?" Yuffie asked.

"Yeah it is," Tifa said, sipping her martini.

"Hope your ready for some entertainment," Yuffie said slyly.

Tifa raised her eyebrow at Yuffie. Tifa, Yuffie, and Valerie were celebrating Tifa's bachelorette party in an extravagant club. Yuffie force Tifa to wear a wedding veal, making sure that everyone knew that this was Tifa's last night as a single girl. Men walked up, playfully trying to have Tifa forget about her fiancée but they all failed.

"What are you getting at?" Tifa asked.

A mischievous smile spread on Yuffie's face, "Oh, nothing."

"How do you feel Tifa?" Valerie asking sweetly, "I mean, about marrying my brother?"

"Well," Tifa said, looking down at her glass. "It's going to be a new experience. Something I'm really looking forward to." She softly smiled, remembering the day he proposed to her. She couldn't help but smile at how timid and nervous he was.

"Is something wrong Chase?" Tifa asked.

"No, nothing," he answered, keeping his eyes away from her.

They had been with each other for a few months now. After they crumbled what was left of the ShinRa organization, all that was left was to live life. After they met, Tifa and Chase could never have been separated. The two found comfort with one another and that was how they wanted to keep it.

So every chance they had, they went out. Chase didn't like how their first date went, so he made sure each time they went out for dinner, he made sure that it went well. . Both of them were at a restaurant neither of them had been before. All through dinner, Tifa notice how nervous Chase was. He only talked whenever Tifa asked him something and not even in real sentences.

"Chase, we promised each other we won't keep secrets," Tifa said.

Chase sighed, "I remember, Tifa."

"So, what is it?"

He swallowed hard, "Tifa?"

"Yes?"

Chase reached into his pocket and pulled out a small, velvet box. He fumbled with it as he tried to open it. Chase finally managed to do so and held it in front of Tifa. Inside was a golden ring with a large diamond. "Ms. Tifa Lockhart, will you-"

"Yes," Tifa interrupted.

"Um, I was going to ask you if you liked the ring," Chase said.

Tifa looked away, "…it's nice."

"Good. I wouldn't want to propose with a ring you hated."

Tifa looked back at him with a smile, "Your terrible."

"I wonder what's he doing now…" Tifa asked herself.

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A bright light shone on Chase as he sat on a chair. Luckily he had really dark sunglasses on and it didn't bother him too much. Barret and Cid stood above him. Cid blew puffs of smoke in his face and Barret always tinkered with his gunarm. They eyed him as he fidgeted in the spotlight.

"Can I go now?" Chase asked.

"Why, so you can go to a skin bar?" Cid asked.

"Or get drunk and be so hammered that it'll get you past tomorrow?" Barret asked.

"Actually," Chase said. "I don't drink and strip clubs are demeaning to women. I just want to go home so I can sleep. I want to be up and early tomorrow."

"So you're not staying for your bachelor party?" Cid asked, clicking on all the lights. He arranged it so they wouldn't be too bright. Vincent, Reeve, Red, and other friends from Chase's days at ShinRa were there.

"I just don't get you guys," Chase said, covering his face.

"All this alcohol will go to waste then," Barret said, pointing to the kegs.

"And the stripper," Cid added.

"If you want me to stay, I'll stay. But, I'm not going to drink nor…" Chase coughed. "Do anything with the stripper. Got it memorized?"

"Yeah, yeah," Barret said, pouring a glass fro himself.

"This is going to be a long night," Chase thought.

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Tifa stared into the night sky. The stars sparkled brightly and the moon hung low. Its soft light bathed Tifa. She sat by herself on top of the roof of her old bar. Once she came back, Tifa decided not to keep that charade anymore. The bar was part of her old life. She had a new one now. Besides, only one person ever came in there.

"I knew I'd find you up here," said the voice she came to love. He balanced himself on the shingles and slowly made his way to her. He sat next to her and she gave him a smile.

"Just thought I'd watched the stars. You know how much I love doing that."

"Yeah I do. I also know that you do it because something's on your mind too."

She laughed, "Funny, there isn't anything that has me worried. It's just that now, my life seems like its going right. No more worrying about someone who'll never pay me any attention to me. No evil momma's boys. No imminent destruction of the planet. No more mundane life."

"Tifa, do you like kids?"

"I love them. Why?"

"No reason. Just asking."

"Come on Chase. Why, do you want to have one?"

"Nice moon out."

"I hate it when you do that," she said playfully. "Your really so weird sometimes."

"Come with being a Materia SOLDIER."

"Thought you didn't like be called that."

"I don't but I can't escape what I am. I might as well except that that's me. Somehow, I think that it won't matter anymore. No unless you expect me to make an ice sculpture on a daily basis anyways. But, no matter what I do, your going to keep thinking of him aren't you?"

"I want to see him one more time Chase. I'm sorry. I love you but-"

"I understand Tifa," he kissed her softly. "I'll see you later today then."

He left her alone. She felt guilty for bringing up the past. He was always putting her before himself and this is how she treated him. He said he understands, but does he accept it? She sighed.

"Tifa?"

She turned around to see him smiling at her. He raised his hand into the air. From it, bright crystals started to descend in front of them.

"Let me bring the stars to you."

She smiled and mouthed the words 'Thank You' to him.

( . ) -----------\

Chase held Tifa closely to him. Her head was on his chest as they danced at their reception. Soft music played for them as other couples came to the dance floor.

"I want some cake," Chase said, smiling.

"Didn't you already eat a piece?" Tifa asked.

"That's the problem. One slice Tifa?"

Tifa laughed. The song ended and they walked with each other to their seats. Chase picked out another piece of cake and began to indulge. Tifa looked around the room looking at all her friends having fun. She felt someone tapping on her shoulder and turned around. Tifa jumped up in joy as she say the familiar blue-eyed, chocobo haired SOLDIER.

"Cloud! You came!" she said as she hugged him.

"Calm down, Tif. I wouldn't miss this for anything," Cloud said as he held onto to her.

Tifa looked at him, "It's been such a long time. How did you manage to even hear about this?"

Cloud nodded over to Chase, "Your new husband somehow tracked me down and told me about it. He arranged everything. Glad you found the right guy for you Tif."

Tifa looked over to Chase, who still kept eating the same piece of cake. She could see that from the rim of glasses, he kept an eye on her. On top of that, she could tell he was smiling.

Tifa sat back down, "You never cease to amaze me."

"Yeah, well, its my job to keep you happy right?"

A/N: And that's that. Finally finished and well, whatever. I just wish I had a little bit more Chase/Tifa thing going on but this was a side project after all. If you guys and gals could do me a favor, tell me what you think of Chase. Like how big was the shocker that he was ShinRa all the time or stuff like that.

Thanks for reading and liking this fic. Without an audience, these are nothing but untold words.