I know that the ending of that last chapter was a little awkward, but get over it. Enjoy the chapter!

The gate opened to take us back into the monastery. I was still weak from my wound; Marlo saw this and rushed over to support my other arm.

He said, "We need to get him some medical attention!" The monks stopped staring and rushed into action. I was fading in and out of consciousness. The flashes that I was awake for: Marlo and Blaze setting me on a table, monks working over me with gauze and stitches, Blaze pacing the room, and Marlo sitting quietly in the corner.

A monk put a cup of some kind near my mouth and told me to drink it. I did as I was told, and drank the bitter, mucky liquid. I then began to feel real drowsy, and then I passed out.

I woke up a while later, still with a pain in my side. I looked over at a clock on the wall, it was three in the afternoon. I felt a hand in mine, and I turned my head to see Blaze, sitting at my bedside.

"What happened?" I asked.

She replied, "My father stabbed you with a sword."

I responded, "I remember that. I mean after you brought me back."

She continued, "The monks went to work stitching your wounds. You lost a lot of blood, but they said you'll be fine."

I responded, "And your father?"

She got a bit of a smile, "The monks loaded him and his soldiers into a couple carts and are taking them back to Epistria."

I answered, "How long until he comes after us again?"

She replied, "Probably a week."

I sighed, "Then we should leave. Where will this river take us?" I said, motioning towards the river for which the monastery was named.

She pondered for a moment, and then said, "I believe it will take us to Firenze. They are similar to Epistria, but they don't talk too much. My father won't follow us there."

I smiled, "Then we better get going." I said, sitting up. There was some pain, but not too much, and nothing I couldn't handle.

Blaze protested, "Just relax. You just got stabbed through the side." She put her hands on my shoulders, holding me back. "You're in no fit state to travel."

I responded, "No, I'm fine. Besides, we're getting married today, aren't we?" She pulled be back down onto the bed, leaned over, and kissed me.

When she broke our lock, she smiled and said, "Of course." I sat back up, standing up all the way this time.

I wasn't wearing a shirt, the one I had been wearing was blood stained and ripped up. "Could you do me a favor and get my other shirt from our room."

She nodded and left the room. As she left, Marlo entered. "Good to see that you're alright."

I responded, "Thanks. We are going to take the river south, to Firenze."

He nodded, "The city of trade. Lot's of trade routes move through there. We should be able to slip right in and disappear among the city's populace."

I shrugged, "I guess. But I was still hoping that you would do the ceremony for Blaze and I."

He smiled and nodded, "Of course son, of course."

(A few hours later)

The sanctuary was empty except for all but a few. Marlo stood at the head of the altar; I was on his right, Blaze, his left. There were two monks to serve as witnesses, and that was all. Nothing special about anything, we wore the clothes we had on earlier. She looked exactly the same as she did everyday in Crisis City. Because in reality, that was the girl I fell in love with. I didn't know Princess Blaze of Epistria, I knew Blaze the Cat. She was all I ever wanted, and all I ever needed.

The ceremony was nearly over. Marlo said, "And now the vows, Silver, you first."

I exhaled a deep breath and said, "Blaze, when I first met you, I like you right away. I fell in love with you, and now, here we are. I know that you will always be here for me, and I will always be here for you."

Marlo smiled, "Alright Blaze, now you."

Blaze also exhaled a deep breath, "Silver. The day I met you, I thought you were just some naive kid, but now I see that you are so much more. A brave, smart, loving man, and I know that you love me no matter what I do. And I will always be by your side."

Marlo then said, "And now...the rings." I pulled the small box out of my pocket and opened it. I took one of the wedding bands out and Blaze held out her left hand. I placed the ring on her finger. She did the same for me. Marlo smiled once more and then said, "By the power invested in me, I pronounce you two, man and wife. You may kiss your bride."

I reached out and pulled Blaze in for a kiss. As our lips met, I felt a change. She was finally mine, all mine. It was the best kissed we ever shared. It only lasted a couple seconds, but felt like it lasted for hours.

And just like that, Blaze and I, bonded for the rest of our lives. Through all our trials, from Iblis to Mephilis to the trials, we overcame every obstacle together. And now it was real, we would never have to be alone. She would be by my side, and I, by hers. And I knew, that together, there was nothing we couldn't handle.

I looked deep into her eyes and whispered, "Forever?"

She smiled and whispered in reply, "Forever and ever."

This is not the last chapter, the next one is!