A Question of Honor
Part of the Final Fantasy: Clouded Horizons Storyline

Epilogue

They were stretched out amongst the flowers of the field for hours later. They'd talked, of course. Yuna had talked about her pilgrimage, about Garden, about her hopes and dreams, everything that had come to mind.

While she had talked, Angel had listened, and just held her in his arms; enjoying the feel of actual human contact for the first time in… he wasn't sure. And when she was finished speaking, he told her of his life… and of the life of the Scourge of Dollet. It had been one of the most difficult things he had ever done, but it had been cleansing for his soul. After so long, he felt lighter; able to deal with everything new and wonderful that Yuna was offering him.

The horrendous things that he had done to Dollet and the world were irreversible. But, the positive image Yuna held of him, the way that she spoke of him, even the way that her eyes took him in… it was intoxicating; impossible to think negatively.

Soft breathing brought his attention back to the woman who lay in his arms. Her eyes were shut, her breathing slowed. He smiled; she'd fallen asleep in his arms. And he couldn't deny to himself how perfect she felt there.

He loved her. He'd realized it the second he'd realized what she had said.

His gaze stayed on her for an incalculable amount of time. The way her chest rose and fell with each breath was amazing. The way her lips shone in the bright afternoon light, the way that her eyes fluttered beneath heavy lids… she was absolutely exquisite.

"Are you just going to look at me all day?" Yuna's voice sleepily broke the silence. Angel smiled. "Only if you let me." She giggled, her eyes still closed. She sighed, snuggling into his chest. "'Kay."

They sat in silence again, enjoying their moment. Angel's lips quirked again. "Tired?"

"Mmhmm."

Angel's right eyebrow rose. She was rather agreeable…

"Listening to me?"

"Mmmhm."

"Marry me?"

"'Kay."

He smiled, holding back the chuckle he knew was coming. And then her eyes opened, and her head turned towards him. "You mean it, right?"

He blinked. Had he meant it? Originally, he'd meant it as nothing more than a joke, a statement to see if she was paying attention. But now, he wondered. Was this the woman he wanted to spend his entire life with? This woman who…

"Yes."

She closed her eyes, before wrapping her arms around his neck. "'Kay."

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I wonder how this will be accepted… until next epilogue..? Maybe.