Disclaimer: See the Prologue

A/N: This chapter has a lemon in it, because it has their honeymoon too. As such, this chapter and I'm pretty sure this one alone, is rated M.

Chapter 5

A Summer Wedding and Sacrifices

About 5 months later, Lloyd was getting ready for the wedding. He had on a tuxedo w/ a red bowtie and belt thingy (A/N: sorry, I can't think of what those are called…they go along the bottom of the shirt part…), and matching black boots. His spiky brown hair had been gelled down and hung to the nape of his neck. Kratos was nearby, dressed in a similar outfit. Regal, Yuan, and Genis were also standing near. Kratos seemed extremely happy, happier than anyone had seen him since Anna's death. He asked Lloyd, "Are you ready?"

Lloyd replied, "Yeah…I'm…a little nervous though."

Kratos nodded, "That's normal. I was extremely nervous when your mother and I had our ceremony. It was only Yuan, me, her, and the priest, but I was a mess. Yuan can attest to that."

The aforementioned cobalt-haired seraphim nodded to confirm what Kratos was saying, "He was a wreck, despite the fact that it was a small and private ceremony. I thought he would drop Anna's ring."

Kratos replied, "Anyway, Lloyd, you'll be fine. Colette loves you dearly and I'm sure she's nervous too. There's nothing for you to worry about."

Regal answered, "Yes, your father is correct, Lloyd. She's probably as nervous as you are."

Genis smiled, "Yeah, I'm sure she is. She's probably really happy too."

Meanwhile, in a different part of the chapel, Colette was almost ready. She had on an ivory-colored dress, white elbow-length gloves, her long blonde hair had been parted and the front pieces had been braided and put into a crown-like shape and the veil set on her head was the color of a cloud on a clear day and accented with yellow lining. She was wearing white stilettos too. She shifted her weight nervously and sighed, "…Everyone, are Lloyd and I doing the right thing?"

Raine smiled and answered right away, "Yes, Colette, you are. You're probably just getting nervous. A lot of new brides get that way, so don't worry. Lloyd loves you for who you are, not just what you look like." Her silvery-white hair had been brushed and straightened, and it just touched the tips of her shoulders. She was wearing a one-shoulder ankle-length pastel blue dress, and wore her usual white boots.

Presea added, "Though you do look beautiful today, Colette, Lloyd loves you more for your big heart than he does for your physical characteristics. So yes, you are doing the right thing. I've never seen Lloyd as happy as he has been since you two got engaged." She was wearing a pastel blue dress, her pink pigtails had been braided, and she had on white slipper-like shoes.

Sheena replied, "It is the right thing to do, Colette. You make an absolutely beautiful bride and Lloyd doesn't know how lucky he is." She figured complimenting Colette would help her get over and further suppress her own feelings for the Eternal Swordsman. She was wearing a pastel blue sleeveless blouse that had flower designs around the collar, white pants, and her dark hair had been braided.

Colette smiled, "Thanks, Sheena." She hugged the raven-haired summoner, then blinked as she heard the bells ringing, "Oh, you four should go get your places." She smiled at Presea, "Thank you for being the flower girl."

Presea smiled back, "You're quite welcome, Colette." She told Sheena and Raine, "Let us go. I am sure the others are waiting." She gave Colette a quick hug, then left the room.

About 10 minutes later, the wedding began.

Colette had requested Pastor Marche to perform the ceremony, and he had agreed, saying it would be one of the finest duties he would ever perform.

Lloyd was standing at the front, fidgeting a bit.

Kratos elbowed him, "Stay still, Lloyd. I know you're nervous, but you won't help Colette feel any less nervous is you keep fidgeting like that."

In the sanctuary, only a few friends and family had been invited to the wedding.

Chocolat and Cacao were among the guests, and sat quietly while the wedding proceeded.

Genis was standing up at the front with Lloyd and the others, and had the rings in his pocket.

Finally, "Here Comes the Bride" played, and Colette was escorted up by her father, Frank. All the guests stood up.

Once they arrived at the front, Pastor Marche asked, "Who gives this young woman to be wed?"

Frank replied, "I do, sir. I'm her father, Frank Brunel."

Pastor Marche nodded, "Very well then, everyone be seated."

All the guests sat down.

Frank took a seat as well. He smiled over at Dirk and Kratos, who were both sitting in the same row as he was, "It's an honor to finally meet you, sir." He whispered to Kratos, so as not to interrupt, "So you're Lloyd's biological father?"

Kratos nodded in response, watching the ceremony.

Dirk told Frank, "Best not bother 'im riaght now, Frank. 'e's too busy revelin' in 'is son's happiness." He was too, and turned back to the ceremony. (A/N: Such horrid grammar…must not…kill…Dirk…)

Frank nodded and continued to watch the ceremony.

Pastor Marche asked Lloyd, "Do you, Lloyd Irving, take Colette Brunel to be your lawfully wedded wife? To have and to hold, to love and to cherish, forsaking all others and remaining true to only her, in sickness and in health, for better and for worse, for as long as you both shall live?"

Lloyd replied all smiles and holding both of Colette's hands, "I do."

Pastor Marche nodded and turned to Colette, "Do you, Colette Brunel, take Lloyd Irving to be your lawfully wedded husband? To have and to hold, to love and to cherish, forsaking all others and remaining true to only him, in sickness and in health, for better and for worse, for as long as you both shall live?"

Colette was also giddy with happiness and replied, "I do."

Pastor Marche nodded, "Then let us begins the exchanging of rings. Will the ring bearer please come forward?"

Genis stepped forward and handed Lloyd the ring he had Dirk make for the wedding. It was a very finely crafted ring, with ruby insets along the band, as well as the words "My love is as eternal as the heavens" engraved on the inside, and the diamond was exceptionally sparkly and large. He had wanted only the best for Colette. Genis then handed Colette the ring that she had Dirk make for Lloyd. It was a quite plain ring with rubies encrusted along the top of the band, and on the inside of it, it said, "You are my guardian angel". (A/N: I know, I'm a sap. Shut up!) He then stepped back to allow the ceremony to continue.

Pastor Marche then said, "Lloyd Irving, take the ring, place it on Colette's finger, and repeat after me."

Lloyd placed the ring on Colette's ring finger, then looked at him for a moment. He then smiled at Colette again and listened.

Pastor Marche said, "With this ring, I thee wed."

Lloyd repeated, "With this ring, I thee wed."

Pastor Marche and Colette smiled at virtually the same time. Then, Pastor Marche looked to Colette, "Colette, take the ring, place it on Lloyd's finger, and repeat after me."

Colette put Lloyd's ring on him and smiled up at him. She then listened for what Pastor Marche would say.

Pastor Marche replied, "With this ring, I thee wed."

Colette repeated, "With this ring, I thee wed."

Pastor Marche smiled and nodded. He then added, "I now pronounce you man and wife. You may kiss the bride."

Lloyd took the veil away from Colette's face and planted a deep, passionate kiss on her lips.

Pastor Marche turned to everyone gathered and said, "I now present to you, Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Irving!"

Everyone stood and clapped for the newlyweds.

Colette and Lloyd finally broke the kiss and waved to everyone, smiling broadly.

Pastor Marche then added, "The reception will be held at the bride's house, and I was asked by the newlyweds to convey the message that everyone is invited."

Kratos spoke up, "So, Lloyd, have you and Colette decided where you will have your honeymoon?"

Lloyd blushed, then nodded, "Yeah, we're going to Altamira."

Regal replied, "Good choice, Lloyd. I'll make sure no one disturbs you and your bride."

Lloyd smiled, "Thanks, Regal." He turned to Colette, "Let's get going."

Colette smiled right back, "Sure. We need to get everything ready anyway."

The newlyweds headed back to Colette's house, to prepare everything for the reception.

Lloyd changed out of his red tuxedo, and back into his familiar clothing, so that he wouldn't mess it up in getting everything ready.

Colette also changed, back into her white-and-blue dress and black tights, "Lloyd, this is great!" She was still really giddy from the wedding and hugged him tightly.

Lloyd smiled and returned her embrace, "I agree, Colette. We should get everything ready, though."

Soon, there was a knock on the door.

Colette blinked, "…Who could that be?" She walked over to the door and opened it.

Kratos, Dirk, and Frank were all three standing there, having come to help them out.

Lloyd blinked, "Dirk? Dad? Frank? What brings you here?"

Dirk answered, "Well, we di'n't feel riaght abou' makin' you two prepare the reception ya'selves so we tho't we'd come help ya. Ain't that right, Kratos?"

Kratos nodded, "Dirk's right. And don't try to talk us into leaving. We're not going anywhere until everything's ready."

Frank asked, "So what can we do to help?"

Colette smiled, "Father! Thank you all for coming to help. Hmm…Kratos, could you and Dirk start making steaks? That's what we were going to have as the main course."

Kratos replied, "Sure…as long as it isn't anything involving tomatoes, I'll gladly help."

Colette giggled, and then told Frank, "Father, how about you get started on the potatoes and rolls? Lloyd and I will handle dessert."

Frank nodded, "Sure. Let's get started!"

After about 3 hours of preparation, everything was ready and the guests were starting to arrive.

The first ones to walk in were Chocolat and Cacao.

Chocolat ran over to Lloyd and Colette, who were standing by the dessert table near their cake, which Cacao had lovingly prepared. She told them, "Congratulations, Lloyd! I'm so happy for you and Colette." She hugged them both then got herself some food.

Cacao smiled at Lloyd and Colette, "You two, thank you for letting me make that cake for you, and congratulations." She hugged Colette, kissed her on her cheek, then got herself some food and sat with her daughter.

The reception went well and Lloyd and Colette received many gifts, most of them were things that they would be able to use in the new home that they would move into in Palmacosta after Lloyd discarded all of the Exspheres, which he estimated (A/N: It's a Lloyd estimate so it's bound to be off a bit…XD) would take about 8 months.

After the reception, Kratos, Dirk, Frank, Lloyd, and Colette all cleaned up. After they were done cleaning, Lloyd and Colette started packing up for their honeymoon.

It was during this time that Kratos heard something outside. The voice he had heard sounded like Hexa, so she must have escaped Luin Prison! He walked outside and glared at her, "Hexa…so, you've broken free, have you? I'm sorry, but I won't allow you to disturb my son's peace."

Hexa smirked, "Too bad. It's getting disturbed anyway!" She headed into Colette's house, zipping past Kratos and going to stab Lloyd through the back.

Kratos was too late to block the move with his own sword, so he used his own body as a shield, getting stabbed through the back. The blade came out his stomach, "Lloyd!" He shouted at his son to get his attention.

Lloyd jumped and turned. He saw his father with a sword sticking through him and Hexa holding it. He shouted back, "Dad!!" He then glared over at Hexa, "You won't get away with this!" He lunged at her, drawing both swords, "Fierce Demon Fang!"

Hexa winced in pain as Lloyd slashed her stomach with the hi-powered move, falling to her knees and panting.

Lloyd then clocked her in the head with the blunt end of his sword to knock her out, "Colette, go find Professor Sage and get the authorities! Hurry!"

Colette nodded and ran out of the room.

Lloyd darted to Kratos as he fell, catching him, "Dad…hold on! You're gonna be okay!"

Colette soon came back with Raine.

Raine looked shocked at the scene before her, but darted over to Lloyd and Kratos, "Move aside, Lloyd. I'll do what I can for your father."

Lloyd nodded and stood up, releasing his father and getting out of her way. Concern flickered in his chocolate brown eyes as he watched her heal his dad.

Raine finally spoke again, having pulled out the blade and healed him to the best of her ability, "I've done everything I can, Lloyd. It's all up to Kratos now. Why don't you and Colette leave to go on your honeymoon, and I'll send you regular updates about Kratos via letters?"

Lloyd sighed and nodded, "…Okay. I'm sure it's what Dad would want anyway…" He got to his feet and looked at Colette, "Are you ready?"

Dirk walked into the room, having overheard everything, "I'll help ya, Raine. What ya need me ta do?"

Raine replied, "Dirk…why don't you go put Kratos in bed? If he wakes up and tries to move, don't let him. He shouldn't be moving around too much, especially after what happened to him."

Dirk nodded and lifted the unconscious seraphim, carrying him up the stairs. He told Lloyd on his way up, "Lloyd, don' ya be worryin' about yer father while ye're on your honeymoon. Tha's the last thing he'd be wantin.' I'll help Raine to take care o' him. E's your father too after all."

Colette told Lloyd, "Yeah, I'm ready."

Lloyd replied, "All right then, let's go."

Colette nodded and told him, "Okay. Lloyd, please don't forget that Dirk and Raine are taking good care of your father…I want our honeymoon to be special."

Lloyd managed a small smile at her, "Don't worry, I won't. And I promise, this trip will be something that you won't ever forget."

After traveling to Altamira via Rheiard, Lloyd and Colette safely touched down on the island and walked to the main part of the resort.

Regal was standing near the entrance, smiling broadly at them, having left hours before and not being aware of the bad condition Kratos was in, "Lloyd, Colette, it's a joy to see you again."

Lloyd replied, "Good to see you too, Regal."

Regal asked, "Are you okay, Lloyd? You seem a little preoccupied."

Colette told Regal, "…Kratos was attacked by Hexa…well actually; it would've been Lloyd that got attacked, if Kratos hadn't stepped in to save him."

Regal's eyes widened slightly, concern flickering in his eyes, "…Is he all right?"

Lloyd shrugged, "We don't know. When we left, he was still unconscious. I'm sure he'll be fine though. Dad's tough." He managed a smile.

Regal nodded, "I'm sure you're right. There's nothing to be concerned about. Come, I'll show you two to your room in the hotel. I took the liberty of reserving the honeymoon suite for you."

Colette blushed, "Oh…thanks, Regal!"

Lloyd blinked, "Wow…thank you. You didn't have to do that."

Regal shrugged, "It was no problem. I figure I may as well use my status as President of the company for something."

Colette smiled, "Right…well then, take us to our room, Regal!"

Regal escorted the newlyweds to the honeymoon suite and told them, "Here it is. I've already paid for it, so you two just enjoy your stay. And there's a 'Do-Not-Disturb' sign hanging on the back of the door whenever you're ready to use it…" With that, he promptly left the room, going back to Lezareno.

Lloyd walked around the room, impressed by the size and grandeur. "Wow! This room is really nice!"

Colette smiled, "Yeah, it is." She stayed with him, holding his hand. She noticed there was only one bed and blushed. Not that she was uncomfortable with the idea of sharing a bed with Lloyd…she had just never shared a bed with anyone before.

Lloyd also noticed this and blinked, "…I guess with all the other stuff in this room, they only had room for one bed." (A/n: XD Lloyd, you are such an idiot.)

Colette fake giggled to hide her nervousness, "Yeah, I guess so." She kissed him on the cheek.

Lloyd noticed the fake giggle and asked, "What's wrong, Colette?" He turned to face her, putting his arms around her and trying to comfort her.

Colette told him, "…I don't think they just put one bed in here because there was so much stuff. It is…the honeymoon suite…"

Lloyd finally figured it out and his eyes went wide and he blushed, "…Ohh! Well, I don't mind…sharing a bed…with you, Colette." (A/N: Argh! The suspense is killing me!)

Colette smiled, "Oh, good." She hugged him tightly, then placed her arms around his neck and kissed him on the lips.

Lloyd kissed back, "So…uhh, what you wanna do?" He asked, after they broke the kiss to breathe. His face was almost as red as his shirt by this time.

Colette shrugged, "…Maybe we can lie on the bed and see if it's as comfortable as the ones in the VIP room." It was a purely innocent suggestion, but it wouldn't stay innocent.

Lloyd replied, "Good idea." He flopped down on the bed, and the velvet sheets were very comfortable, "Wow! It's even more comfortable than those. Come; lay down next to me, Colette."

Colette smiled and nodded, lying on the bed. She sighed, "Wow, it is. I could almost go to sleep right now."

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Lloyd told her, "Don't…I have a suggestion of what we can do…." He said, slightly uncomfortable about asking Colette for sex.

Colette looked at him, "Oh, well then, what is it?"

Lloyd replied, "Well, uhh…we could always, uhh…have sex. That is, if you want to." He scratched the back of his neck nervously, his face blushing a bright red.

Colette giggled, "Sure, Lloyd. I don't mind giving that to you." She took off Lloyd's red jacket, suspenders, and gloves, showing the black sleeveless shirt he had on underneath. She then took off her own white-and-blue dress, revealing the white bra, black tights, and panties she was wearing.

Lloyd kissed Colette deeply on the lips, his hands roaming gently to the small mound of her breast and rubbing gently. He then reached both hands around her, embracing her as well as unfastening the bra, taking it off of her.

Colette kissed back, at the same time, taking off Lloyd's black shirt.

When they both came up to breathe, Lloyd was panting, "Wow…that was a good kiss, Colette. Want…to do something more?"

Colette giggled, also breathing a bit hard, her face mildly flushed, "I was wondering if you were going to ask." She took off her black tights and panties, showing Lloyd her naked body.

Lloyd was blushing even more now, "…Colette, you're beautiful…" He murmured, becoming aware of his own growing arousal. He took off his coal-gray pants, showing off the black boxers he was wearing.

Colette smiled, "Lloyd…you're really handsome." She kissed him deeply on the lips.

Lloyd kissed back, and got on all fours, hovering over Colette, "…You sure, Colette?" He was a virgin and inexperienced, and didn't want to end up hurting Colette by accident.

Colette nodded, smiling up at him, "Yeah, Lloyd, let's do this." She kissed him deeply, wrapping her legs around his waist as a small encouragement.

With nothing else to stop him, Lloyd gulped and nodded, sliding off his boxers and thrusting hard into Colette, wincing a bit as he lost his virginity.

Colette winced a little also, since she had just lost her virginity at the same time as Lloyd, panted and began to wriggle around under Lloyd, to keep up with his brisk rhythm.

Lloyd began to pick up the pace, getting even and even more aroused, panting and moaning in pleasure.

Colette moaned in pleasure as she began to orgasm, smiling up at Lloyd, "I LOVE YOU, LLOYD!" She shouted.

Lloyd blushed, "I love you too, Colette." He whispered to her as he reached his peak too, thrusting hard into her.

Colette moaned in pleasure and wrapped her legs around Lloyd's, their bodies twined together in pleasure.

Lloyd's seed poured deep into Colette, creating a warm feeling inside of her.

She released him and they both lay there for a minute, panting.

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Colette then yawned and rolled onto her side, pulling the cover over herself, "Wow…it's late now. Is it already 12:00 midnight?"

Lloyd nodded and gave a slight yawn too, "Yeah…it is. Ready to go to sleep?"

Colette smiled, "Yeah, I am. Good night, Lloyd. I love you." She kissed him on the lips.

Lloyd kissed back, then told her, once the kiss was broken, "I love you too, Colette." He rolled onto his side as well and placed an arm around her delicate form, pulling the cover on his side up to his waist. He yawned again, and fell asleep.

A/N: So yeah, was that a good chapter? Bad? Please review!