"Alright everyone!" Amaya exclaimed happily. The guests have all taken to the dance floor, changed into their partying clothes. All the children have gone to sleep, so it was time to party into the night. Amaya beamed.

"It's karaoke time!" she said excitedly. "We have a special performance for you by the bride herself!" The crowd roared. "She has chosen a song to sing to her new husband, so let's hear it for the first contestant tonight! Put your hands together!" The applause grew louder.

Aerith was still sitting at the table, her wedding dress replaced with a simpler pink gown. She blushed and bashfully smiled as she stood up. Amaya got down and handed her the microphone and led her on stage.

Aerith stared down nervously, surprised at how big the place was and suddenly realizing how many people were watching her. She closed her eyes and took a deep breath as she heard the piano melody play. She opened her eyes once again and they found their way onto Cloud.

# A new beginning
A new chapter of my life
Started the day
When I thought
It could be my last… #

She gently raised her free hand and touched her cheek with the tips of her fingers.

# My eyes were wide shut but I hadn't given up… #

She smiled sadly, looking away from Cloud.

# Just thought I'd be walking the world alone… #

She closed her eyes.

# Out of the blue
There I met you…#

She opened them once again and smiled at Cloud.

# Showed me a life I can't see without you
And there's just no way
That I can fight these emotions
Your energy running through me
Nobody can renew me like you…#

She closed her eyes again and sang with her heart at the last chord, then sang softly for the next.

# Out of the blue
Can this be true? #

The drums began to start, and the audience cheered loudly.

# Family and friends they were my life
I wasn't one for butterflies
But you gave me love that I can't disguise… #

Aerith reached out her hand towards Cloud, and then bringing it onto her chest.

# And there will be times when we're apart
I want you to know you're in my heart
Growing into a beautiful garden… #

The music calmed down, and so did Aerith. Her figure saddened a little as she sang the next verse, keeping a brave smile.

# No emotions
My whole body felt like ice
Needed to feel that the sun would shine my way
My world had turned to dust
But I had my faith and trust
Just thought I'd be walking the world alone…! #

The climax of the entire song, and everything else around her disappeared as she sang out her heart and soul to the only person she could see.

# Family and friends they were my life
I wasn't one for butterflies
But you gave me love that I can't disguise
And there will be times when we're apart
I want you to know you're in my heart
Growing into a beautiful garden… #

The audience joined in as the chorus came.

# Out of the blue
There I met you
I can't believe that this happened so soon
And there's just no way
That I can fight these emotions
Your energy running through me
(Out of the blue)
(There I met you)
(Showed me a life) I can't see without you
(Out of the blue) Without you
There I met you, you
(Showed me a life) I can't see without you

There will be times when we're apart
I want you to know you're in my heart
Growing into a beautiful garden (Finally come true)
(Out of the blue)
(There I met you) #

Aerith let out a deep breath, her lungs filling up with much needed air as applause erupted once again, every guest standing up from their seat to cheer her. Aerith grinned sheepishly, rubbing the back of her neck. She rushed down from the stage and hugged Cid warmly.

"Was I okay?" she asked, still grinning. "I was so nervous!" Cid laughed, pulling away.

"You were amazing, sweetheart," he said, stroking her cheek. "I'm proud of you." Aerith beamed.

"Thanks, Uncle Cid," she said sweetly. She hugged him tightly again. Suddenly, Yuffie popped up from behind her and snatched the microphone, a mischievous smile on her face.

"Guys and girls!" she shouted, raising a hand in the air. "Now that the bride has sung her special song, don't you think the groom should too?" Cloud, who was still sitting at the table as Aerith came back over, felt his mouth drop open. Yuffie smirked at him. "Well, don't you?" The crowded cheered, all turning to look over at Cloud.

"What?!" Cloud glanced around at everyone as they beckoned him to get up onto the stage. Aerith sat back down and clapped her hands excitedly.

He didn't know what to do. He felt two hands grab him and pull him out of his chair, towards the stage. He was breathing fast, nervously looking at Cid and Yuffie who were carrying him.

"Wait…" he muttered. "Wait…no! I can't sing!" Yuffie ignored him.

"Cloud Strife, everyone!" she said into the mike. Cid chuckled.

"You'll do fine, kid," he told him reassuringly. Cloud shook his head a little too quickly.

"No! I'm serious! I… I've never sung before! I can't sing!" Before he could protest any longer, he found himself standing on the stage with the microphone thrust into his hands.

The room was dead quiet, everybody eager to hear him. Cloud swallowed, feeling extremely nervous. He glanced back at Aerith on the table, and she smiled at him, mouthing 'it's okay'. He gave her a slight nod.

Looking back at the guests, he heard a familiar tune play. He took a deep breath and closed his eyes, as the words just came to him. From the heart.

# You're there by my side
In every way
I know that you would not forsake me … #

He glued his gaze onto Aerith, singing his words to her, and only her.

# I give you my life
Would not think twice
Your love is all I need believe me… #

The guests and bridesmaids all began to cheer loudly. The lights dimmed and the spotlight focused on Cloud.

# I may not say it quite as much as I should
When I say I love you darling that means for good
So open up your heart and let me in… #

The drums started up softly into the chorus.

# And I will love you 'til forever
Until death do us part we'll be together
So take my hand and hold on tight
And we'll get there… #

He flashed Aerith a sweet smile, lowering his head in a nod.

# This I swear… #

He slowly walked down the steps of the stage, towards Aerith.

# I'm wondering how I ever got by
Without you in my life to guide me
Where ever I go the one thing that's true
Is everything I do I do for you… #

The bridesmaids giggled quietly as he drew closer to Aerith's table.

# I may not say it quite as much as I should
When I say I love you darling that means for good
So open up your heart and let me in… #

He stopped in front of her and stared deeply into her eyes, still singing from the heart.

# And I will love you 'til forever
Until death do us part we'll be together
So take my hand and hold on tight
And we'll get there… #

He took Aerith's hand and smiled, lowering his head again for the soft-spoken last line.

# This I swear… #

Cloud closed his eyes and let go of her hand.

# So whenever you get there
Just reach out for me
I'll never let you down… #

He opened his eyes to her.

# …my love #

The song began to pick up, and the guests all joined in.

# And I will love you 'til forever
Until death do us part we'll be together
So take my hand and hold on tight (and hold on tight)
And we'll get there …
And I will love you (and I will love you)
Until forever
Until death do us part (until death do us part)
We'll be together (I'll be there for you) #

He took her hand once again as she beamed at him.

# So take my hand ( so take my hand )
And hold on tight
And we'll get there ( Ohhh, we'll get there ) #

He paused for a split second, taking a breath and staring into her emerald pools.

# And this I swear… #

The room erupted with applause and cheering. Cloud let out a sigh and wiped his forehead. Aerith beamed and pulled him into a much-needed hug. He held the microphone once again to his mouth and whispered the last line once again, to let her know that it wasn't just the song. It was his word.

# This I swear… #

Out of The Blue - Delta Goodrem
This I Swear - Nick Lachey