Epilogue
Caedus departed from his StealthX once it had landed amongst the grounds of Dathomir. He observed the surroundings in search for the Forgotten Spire. He hoped that Saar'ii would excuse his tardiness, they hadn't seen each other nor spoken to each other for three years and he'd delayed being reunited because he was determined to eliminate his brother.
He found a spear pointed at his chest moments later, "Males are not welcomed here."
He looked up to find one of the Dathomiri witches glaring at him with pure hatred. He cautiously pushed the spear aside, "My apologies milady. I've come here on request of a female, one who has just so happened been trained amongst your kind. She wishes for me to meet her at the Forgotten Spire."
"Oh? I assume you are referring to Saar'ii. The Forgotten Spire is that way." The woman pointed in a further direction.
Caedus inclined his head in a gesture of thanks and trailed off. He hadn't attempted to cleanse the wounds or blood stains he had sustained in battle, so he wouldn't be the best sight. It was a rather disturbing way to find someone after three years, but Saar'ii probably wouldn't mind.
He saw her from the corner of his eye, beautiful as ever. She wore a slightly tattered silky, white dress which seemed rather unusual for her, but made her look all the more enticing surrounded by the nature of the planet.
"Been awhile, has it not?" Caedus said.
She seemed startled for a moment then visibly relaxed, "Good grief, still the same Caedus I see. Sneaking up on people when they least expect it. I must say you've changed a lot."
Caedus grinned, "I would be rather rude of me to say you still seem the same, but I might as well inform you anyway."
She laughed and wrapped her arms around his neck, "Never could tell a lie, could you?"
Her words startled him for a moment, but he decided to let it slide. She pulled away and he looked at her for long, silent moments…keeping her image in his memory forever. "Was there any specific reason you wanted me to come here?"
"I haven't seen you in years, and I've missed you every day since." She replied.
"If I said I hadn't thought of you daily, I'd be lying. There must be more to it than just simply wanting to speak with me for a few moments though." He urged.
"Yes. I know this is abrupt, and you might not be willing to follow through with this or even feel the same emotions." She said, avoiding getting right to the point as always.
He silently awaited her to finish her explanation. "Look, I want to spend every day with you." She continued.
He placed a finger against her lips, "You need not to say more. I understand what your point is. You wish to be my wife, correct?"
She smiled slightly, flushing, "If you approve."
"I must say, this is a very informal way to be wedded, but I want nothing more than to agree to your request." He said.
Her eyes widened, "Honestly? I am overjoyed to hear that."
"No one's here to make it official, so I'll just do so myself, if that's alright. And honestly, I've never attended a wedding, so it'll just be a little pathetic announcing. Saar'ii Ordai I hereby claim you as my equal, one whom I shall spend eternity with even when we shall die. Years have separated us, but our feelings have forever remained the same. You may change your surname or maintain your maiden name. Nevertheless you have now been claimed the wife of Caedus Solo." He grinned, "Good enough?"
"You're such a dork." She said with a laugh.
"Yes, and now I'm your dork." He said and pressed his lips against hers to assure the claim was official.