I was woken up really tenderly the next morning. I felt and strong hold on my waist and someone whispering into my ear to get up.

"Five more minutes," I mumbled

"Cagalli, get up please," He said into my ear

I shushed him and stuffed my head under the pillow, trying to block that evil person from waking me in my slumber. I felt soft and supple hand going underneath my shirt, touching my skin. Next, thing I was doing was laughing my head off, trying to escape the clutches of the tickle attack. My eyes opened to meet green and amused eyes. I looked at him and he said "Will you get up now?"

I said "Well I'm awake, do you expect me not to get up and just stay in bed."

"Hmm, what are you going to do once you get up," He asked

"You're on to something, what is it?" I asked

"Don't tell me, you forgot what today was, and I thought you loved me," He said simpering

I folded my arms and said "Well it is either a day, a birthday, an anniversary day, a holiday, or…"

"Or our wedding day," He said interrupting

I agreed and said "Or our wedding day…you mean that's today, well what are you doing get off me," I said trying to pushing him away.

"Sure, after this," He said giving me a taste of his lips and kissing me with passion "Our last kiss as and engaged couple. See you at the altar."

He got off me and left the taste and softness of his delicate lips, still lingering upon mine. I shook my head went to the washroom to take a long shower, for the day. I was then wearing a black V-neck ruched sequin trim top with a low rise Capri pant. Slipping flip flops on I went to eat breakfast, after packing my suitcase, just in case.

I was given a full stomach and I looked at the clock that read nine in the morning the ceremony would be 3 sharp, meaning six hours. I knew it would take a long time for me to get ready, let alone everyone else.

I met all the girls at the hall, which I transported to by a limo. They were waiting for my inside and I took a couple of minutes of breathing fresh air, I looked at the new metal made harbour now and had a recollection of the incidence that happen a few days back. I shuffled inside and was met my torture, my dress hadn't arrived and some things were running a bit behind. I took a deep breath and said "Okay does anyone know what the telephone number of that dress shop was?"

Stellar handed me the number and I called them, figuring out that it was half and hour away, I calmed down and bit and handled everything else which included, telling the music people to move to the proper place, ask the staff to spray the flowers and asking the electrician to fix the fallen light and to make sure the food would be ready on time. By the time I finished, my dress had finally arrived and time was limited. I went in the changing room and told everyone that I'd surprise all of them at the altar, they were all disappointed at the fact they couldn't see the dress, which was in its huge cover hanging.

I let the hair stylist come in and the make-up person. I got up after half an hour from the hot tub that renewed my back and took all the stress away and the two ladies all ready to attack. I put on a special pair of lingerie that Athrun would learn off tonight. I closed my eyes as one off the ladies used a hot curling and iron stuff for about an hour and took half and hour more to finish. In the end my hair was curly, straight and braided. My hair was tied into a half up and half down do, using my own hair and clipped in s specific way to add volume the band was a large braid itself. The tied hair was wrapped with a curl as well. The rest of my hair fell and the types of hair gave me an exotic look. At the front was straight and one side of my head held more than the other adding a flip. We she was fished, I was awed at my own appearance, saying "It that really me."

She replied "Of course, you have no idea do you how beautiful you really are, princess,"

I said "My names Cagalli and thank you so much," giving her a hug.

She added a crystal tangle tiara and left with a "At this rate, your fiancée will faint."

I heard my friend screaming outside and asking her what I looked like, but she told them what I requested, which was to wait and be surprised. They all groaned and went away.

Next was the make-up lady, who was none other than Merna.

I said "This is it no Merna."

She cried and nodded. I took out the cover and she was in utter shook and how beautiful it looked. She said "Did you pick it out?"

"Yes and I finally found it after 5 hours," I said laughing

She helped my put it on and I placed my slippers on and took out the expensive jewellery Athrun gave to me as a present, but I had a surprise store for him today as well. I phoned my brother while Merna was tying my dress with the ribbon at the back.

"Hello," I heard him

"Hey Kira, it's me." I said

"Cagalli, missing your Athrun already," He replied

"Shut up, it the black bird ready," I said in code

"Yes and don't worry, I'm taking care of it." He said

"That's why I'm worried so much," I said laughing "Merna that's to tight, I can't breathe."

"What happened?" I heard Kira say

"Nothing Merna is suffocating me with the tying of the dress," I said as Merna finished with the dress

"One question," He said

"Sure anything," I said

"Why is it that I didn't know my sister was so pretty till today," he said

I turned around and saw my brother looking at me with pride.

"My sister's all grown up," I saw him, open his arm. I went and entered the hug.

"Thank you, but you weren't supposed to see until the ceremony." I said

"Well too late, but don't worry I won't tell anyone, how amazing my sister is," I heard him say and placed something in my hand. I looked down and saw the box. I opened it and saw a K and an L, and in between was a child. I looked at the small charm and knew it was for my charm bracelet. I turned it around and read it 'My first niece,'

My eyes widened and I looked up and saw Kira smiling. I screamed so loud, probably the fish must have heard it. My out burst brought attention, but Kira blocked them out without creating much fuss.

I went and said "How long have you kept this from me,"

"Well I didn't know until last week, and Lacus is a month along. It came to me by total surprise." He said.

"But how do you know if it's a girl," I asked

"Lacus and her motherly credence," He said

"Yes I guess a mother knows best. I'm so happy for you, does anyone else know?" I said

"Besides Athrun no, we are going to tell everyone at the reception, if you don't mind," He said

"Of course I don't" I said clipping the charm onto my bracelet that I was wearing like always. He left and I looked at the time which read that I only had an hour left.

I sat down and placed the slippers Ella gave to me, on my feet and admiring its beauty radiating off me. I got my make-up done afterwards. It was a simple style, but I glowed in it, the happiness of this day brightly shining on my face, like a new life.

I stood up and looked at myself. I felt so beautiful and for some reason incomplete at that moment, and the nervousness of the attention about to come to me being pulled as each second passed. Breathing a breath in, I calmed down and accepted my exquisiteness in the dress. I smacked my head, remembering that I had to put on Athrun's jewellery set. I called for Merna and she placed to on me quickly, before leaving to sit on her seat in the audience.

"Now I look complete," I said to no one in particular. I looked at the clock that read I had ten minutes before the ceremony starts and another ten, before my entry. I drank a couple sips of water and kept on breathing, to calm my nerves away. I sat down and looked around, my bouquet in hand adorning me some more. I looked at my wrist and all the charms on it. I had a specific charm for each of my friends and now family. I delicately touched Athrun's charm, which was a heart, and knew I was ready for whatever came next today.

I heard the opening music and the chorus being sung, I knew I had to get up, for my time was soon and my appearance to be shown to everyone. I opened the door and walking, my dress flowing behind me as like a stream of milk. I slowly reached the doors that were separating me form the world, and my loved one. I closed my eyes and thought of my father, who would've been here and encouraging me. He is still near me guiding me with each step I take. I heard a key change and the doors opened, awing everyone that came into my field of view. I looked on the other side and saw Athrun there and charming as every, with his eyes widened in astonishment. I took a graceful step in side and walked along the coloured carpet in an even pace, enhancing the room in luminosity, with each step I took. I heard a few cries of happiness, all my friends' were in approbation and had genuine faces plastered upon there face. I gave them all a bright smile of my own content.

After that, my golden eyes never left Athrun's emerald ones, which were twinkling in pure joy. I reached to him after an eternity, which in reality was a matter of minutes. I saw him take out a hand, which I anxiously took. He guided to my place and our union started. The priest came out looking very proud of us, and started…

"Dearly Beloved, we are gathered here today in the presence of these witnesses, to join Cagalli Yula Attha and Athrun Zala in matrimony, which is commended to be honourable among all men; and therefore – is not by any – to be entered into unadvisedly or lightly – but reverently, discreetly, advisedly and solemnly. Into this holy estate these two persons present now come to be joined. If any person can show just cause why they may not be joined together – let them speak now or forever hold their peace."

No one spoke and he continued "Very well, I would not have accepted anyone defying these two untainted love for one another. In the years they have been together, their love and understanding of each other has grown and matured, and now they have decided to live their lives together. Put on then, as God's chosen ones, holy and beloved, compassion, kindness, lowliness, meekness, and patience, forbearing one another and, if one has a complaint against another, forgiving each other; as the Lord has forgiven you, so you also must forgive. And above all these put on love, which binds everything together in perfect harmony. Now Cagalli, you may say your vows"

I took a deep breath and started, "Athrun, when we met it as enemies between the walls of war. You spared me, realizing that I was a girl. After that we talked and learned how much of the war has affected us. You treated me with care, and created an unknown desire in my heart. We left as enemies and I learned your name as we departed, meeting up again with death of you close, at my hands. I gave you something you keep to this day. After you came back at our side we finished off the first war and I received my first kiss. We grew closer and I knew that you were the one for me, even if you didn't love me back. I felt my heart just was taken out of my body and given to you. After the second war had came with me, and left back to the battle field. We became stronger and now and somehow we here together. My love for you wills never die, and I promise that I will never hurt your trust. You and only you rules my heart and the memories will never fade. My love at times isn't patient and kind; and at time I have been jealous, arrogant and rude. However love does not insist on its own way; it is not irritable or resentful; it does not rejoice at wrong, but rejoices in the right, even though I do. Love bears all things, and believes all things, hopes all things and endures all things. I what to just say, that my love, even though doubtful will never end for you."

My speech poured out all my emotions. The priest spoke up once more "Now Athrun, will you say your vows,"

Athrun looked up to my and started "I still remember your eyes from the island. You never seemed to leave my mind. I'd remember thinking of you constantly and your voice singing into my ears. I also felt my heart flutter whenever you were in my presence. Your smile was one of the things that caught me one, in realizing how much I loved you and the fact I wanted to be with you forever. I knew how broken I would be if you weren't here," he said placing his and on his hear and continued "Love has no other desire but to fulfill itself. But I love and have desires and to which are: To melt and be like a running brook that sings its melody to the night; to know the pain of too much tenderness; to be wounded by your own understanding of love; And to bleed willingly and joyfully. To wake at dawn with a winged heart and give thanks for another day of loving; to rest at the noon hour and meditate love's ecstasy; To return home at eventide with gratitude; And then to sleep with a prayer for the beloved in my heart and a song of praise upon my lips. And the only person I believe to share that is with you Cagalli. I promise to cherish you smile, your presence and each time your heart beats, in its rhythmic tune. I promise you that I will keep on continuing each and every promise we have made in the past and continue them on in the future, with your smile guiding my way," finishing off and leaving tears in my eyes.

"Now repeat after me, Cagalli" the priest said "I, Cagalli take you Athrun to be my husband, my partner in life and my one true love. I will cherish our union and love you more each day than I did the day before. I will trust you and respect you, laugh with you and cry with you, loving you faithfully through good times and bad, regardless of the obstacles we may face together. I give you my hand, my heart, and my love, from this day forward for as long as we both shall live."

I repeated each sentence he said with passion leaving my body and each word came out.

"Now Athrun repeat it as well," the priest said after me

Athrun said "I Athrun take you Cagalli to be my wife, my partner in life and my one true love. I will cherish our union and love you more each day than I did the day before. I will trust you and respect you, laugh with you and cry with you, loving you faithfully through good times and bad, regardless of the obstacles we may face together. I give you my hand, my heart, and my love, from this day forward for as long as we both shall live."

"Now may we have the rings," the priest called. He took hold of one and said "Cagalli, place this ring on Athrun, saying your vow."

I took the ring and placed it on the tip of Athrun's ring finger saying "I Cagalli give you Athrun this ring as an eternal symbol of my love and commitment to you," before completely placing the ring onto him.

Athrun did the same saying "I Athrun give you Cagalli this ring as an eternal symbol of my love and commitment to you," and slipping the ring onto my finger.

The priest finished off "Two are better than one, because they have a good return for their toil, for if they fall, one will lift up his fellow; but woe to him who is alone when he falls and has not another to lift him up. Again, if two lie together, they are warm; but how can one be warm alone? And though a man might prevail against one who is alone, two will withstand him. Now by the power vested in me by the Nation of Orb, I now pronounce you husband and wife. You may now kiss the bride."

Athrun held my hand and we slowly leaned in and he placed, a soft kiss on my lips, and I wrapped my arm around his neck, deepening it and broke earning an perpetuity of applauds.

The priest said in the end "I present to you the newly married couple, Mr. and Mrs. Zala"

The guests stand and applaud, as we then lead the recessional out. I held Athrun's hand and we were in a room for photographs before the reception. Athrun whispered in my ear "My god I almost fell seeing you coming,"

I smiled and said "That's the reaction a person got, unknown to you."

The photographer took some picture and we did some poses, before he left leaving us alone. "So how does it feel like being Mrs. Zala?" Athrun asked

"Nothing different but I feel so happy," I said as he wrapped his arms around me.

"Oh, how was your first kiss as being married officially," He asked

"I'll show you," I said placing my lips on him earning a groan form him as he held my tight and I wrapped my arms around his neck. My lips locked against his overpoweringly, the shockwaves ringing through us both. I moaned and a vibrating whisper in between. A knock on the door was heard and we unfortunately broke. I smirked as Yzak came in saying how they need to came to the reception hall. We told him, we'd be there and he left.

I fixed a bit of my make-up and asked Athrun "Are we leaving today or tomorrow,"

"Tonight, why," He asked

"Can I change before we leave," I said

"Sure, that's why we are going home before we get on the aircraft." He said

"You really don't want me to know where we're going right." I said linking my arms with his before we headed out.

"No, you just relax and wait for all the surprises," He said walking us to door and greeted by applaud form the whole audience. All the girls came up after me and looked at my dress.

"It looks so beautiful," Meyrin said admiring the fabric.

I laughed and said "It was worth it the see all of your faces,"

We all laughed and I was given present after present. I was a good thing I had a present table set. We had a nice three courses meal and it was time for the speeches.

Everyone came up one by one, each of them giving a speech of our relationship with one another and how close we were as friends. I had a lot of toast and I had never been any happier. Kira announced his new title as soon-to-be father and I was the first one to react and congratulate him again. I had never been happier for my brother as well.

Next was the dancing and Athrun and I shared the first dance as a married couple. We were in perfect sync and I eventually laid my head on his shoulder and embracing him. I shared a few dances with everyone else and enjoyed the evening. I met up with Kira alone and said "We need to get black bird out," since everyone had left and it was just the gang.

"Already on it, just bring Athrun and the gang out the back in ten," He said sneaking away. I went back and pulled Athrun to me.

"Athrun," I said in a tone so he would suspect me" I just have to go outside for I while, I'll be back in a few."

I heard him saying to some people he'd be back and I walked through the back doors into the chilly night sky. I heard people snickering behind me. I smiled and said "Hey, sharks want some dinner," laughing and turning to face my husband trying to stop me from going to the harbour. I wrapped my arms around him and said "Don't worry I won't leave you so fast."

"Cagalli, don't do that. Everyone come out, you guys aren't really good at hiding." He said

Everyone came out and we talked, on cue I covered Athrun eyes and said "Don't peek I have a surprise for you." He did as I said and a pair of headlights came out.

Kira came out and everyone was speechless, except for a "Wow!"

I said "You ready?"

"Yes," Athrun replied

I took out my hand and saw him, looking at him new car. He just was widened in shock. He touched the hood of it and asked "How did you know I wanted a car?"

"Because I love you," I replied

He looked at it, then me and said "Thank you," embracing me.

"Is it a good wedding present," I asked

"Nope, it's just right." He said

I turned to everyone and waved good bye, since we were leaving for a month and I gave everyone a hug and was asked the question "We're did you get that car."

"I got a person to design it and they made it, and modernized it too meet Athrun's standards. I guess they did a pretty good job." I said

Athrun said farewell also and we left to get our luggage and for me to change. I smiled as Athrun roared his new engine and drove us to the manor where the butler was taking our luggage out. We thanked his as we both went inside to change quickly. I decided to wear a dress that would meet up to the standard of my dress and I found one. It was a Sexy Black Embellished Ruched Halter Dress. A sweetheart neckline segues to a prettily ruched front, which creates a cascading ruffle down the center, ankle length in front, with a soft, floor-length train in back, which was tied at the back. Athrun wore a pair of beige dress pants and a simple yet fitting coloured dress shirt that matched the colour of my dress. My hair was left as is and I wore some black beaded strappy sandals, and Athrun wore black dress shoes. I leaned against the door as he finished off though I still wasn't done. I just couldn't get enough of watching him. He walked towards me, lifting me up in bridal style and walked us to the car. I smiled and leaned on his chest, listening to his heartbeats, which beat only for me.

I said "So how's it like being a Representative of Orb?"

"Not different, but knowing that I get to gladly bear you for the rest of my life, as mine," He replied.

He placed me in his new car and he drove us to the airport/shuttle base. That really helped giving me clues about our destination, I thought sarcastically. I heard him tell the porters to get the luggage on his transportation which he gave in numbers and letters. The porter understood, but of course I didn't. We walked to a private waiting area and Athrun asked "You want anything?"

I replied, "Sure, get me an ice cream sundae to share."

He said okay and left me behind. I sat and leaned my head back, I was exhausted. I heard footsteps coming in and out. I snapped my eyes opened and saw Athrun coming with a mixed layered peach and strawberry layers, peach for me and strawberry for Athrun. He placed it down and said "Did you pack clothing for summery weather?" he asked

"Yes," I replied and took a spoon into the ice cream and placing it into my mouth. He did the same.

I heard an announcement come on and Athrun said "Time for us to go, but first," taking out a silk band to cover my eyes. I whined but he lifted me in his arms and we walked through some doors and I felt very anxious to know where I was being transported to. After a while I was set down and the blind fold came off. I was inside a cozy jet.

"So we're going somewhere on earth," I said

"Yes, clue number two." He said

"Two?" I asked

"I asked you about the luggage, that was clue number one," He said

"Okay, so it's on earth, a place that is going to be warm." I said

"Yes, no for the third it is somewhere in the Caribbean's," He said

"Oh," I said then "But Athrun there are about a billion islands there."

"Sorry, but those are your only clues," He said

I pouted and lay on his lap. He brushed my hair as the jet was up and flying. In a matter of hours we reached a small island and I finally got the answer I was thirsting to get. The island was called Nevis. The plane shifted to the ones that would land on water and I held Athrun tightly as we set down on a new adventure that was just full of surprises.