Chapter Six
Everyone had arrived at the wedding and Cloud was quickly taken to his dressing room. "Alright Cloud. Ready?"
"If Tifa is."
Yuffie entered and told them that Tifa was ready and after she left Cloud, Vincent and Denzel walked out as Reeve took his place at the center of the church and Barret walked over to Tifa's room.
Barret couldn't believe his eyes. "You look beautiful Tifa."
Tifa smiled and walked over to him. "Thanks Barret."
The pianist had begun playing while Cloud, Denzel and Vincent took their places. Then he saw her. Tifa was at the end of the church looking as beautiful as ever. Barret began walking her down the aisle and Cloud could see that he was beeming as if he were giving his own daughter away. He also saw that Red XIII was walking behind Tifa holding onto her train with his mouth. They arrived at the chapel and Tifa kissed him on the cheek. She then took her place next to Cloud and they looked into eachothers eyes. Reeve then stepped forward and began officiating. "Dearly beloved. We are gathered here today to join this man and this woman in holy matrimony. At the request of the bride and groom they have prepared their own vows. Cloud, you may go first."
Cloud looked at Tifa and began to speak. "Tifa. Not once in my wildest dreams did I ever imagine that I would be standing with you here today. I always thought that we'd just be really good friends but through the years I've seen you grow into a beautiful woman. You've been my best friend for as long as I can remember and through it all you've been the one constant in my life. You've made me a better man and I know that as long as I have you by my side we can face anything. I promise you that I will always love you for as long as I shall live.
"Tifa?"
Tifa looked into Cloud's eyes and fighting back tears began her vows. "Cloud. You've always been my white knight. Coming to my rescue whenever I needed you. You have always been there for me and I know that it hasn't always been easy. I've loved you for as long as I can remember and I am glad that were finally to this point. I promise that I will always love you for as long as I shall live."
"Now it's time for the rings. Cloud, place the ring on Tifa's finger and say these words. I Cloud."
"I Cloud." "Take thee Tifa." "Take thee Tifa." "As my lawfully wedded wife." "As my lawfully wedded wife" "To have and to hold." "To have and to hold." "Through sickness and health." "Through sickness and health." "As long as we both shall live." "As long as we both shall live."
Reeve told Tifa to do the same thing and when he was done he said,"Ladies and gentlemen, I give you Mr. and Mrs. Cloud Strife. You may now kiss the bride."
Cloud brought Tifa into a kiss that seemed to last for an eternity and they turned to face their friends.
Reeve smiled and said,"Time to go to the 7th Heaven Bar for the reception."
Everyone gathered at the 7th Heaven and Cloud and Tifa were soon on the floor sharing their first dance. Barret, Denzel and Marlene had each given their prepared speeches and after three hours everyone began departing. "Where are we going on our honeymoon?"
"I thought we'd go to Costa Del Sol."
"Perfect."