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It's time for the wedding you've all been waiting for! I am creating this wedding entirely from scratch. If you don't like it, I'm sorry. I'm married so I know the general start and end. If you can overlook my ignorance, let's get it started!
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Epilogue
Mr. and Mrs. Valentine
Yuffie fought the urge to chew on her bottom lip again and again. She already had been scolded by Tifa for constantly ruining her makeup. Not to mention the artist was getting sick and tired of have to run around after a bride unable to sit still.
It was about to begin and there was no backing down now. Of course, the idea of running away from her dream man was out of the question. She couldn't imagine how hard it would be to win his heart over again if she abandoned him on their wedding day. A part of her knew he still carried fear of her doing just that.
"Dumb bitch," Yuffie grumbled as the thought about Lucrecia's cruelness to Vincent. But without the nasty woman's work she wouldn't be walking down the aisle to her dream man.
"Don't use such language," Godo said from her right in his wheelchair. Even as he scolded her a smile appeared on his face. It wouldn't be a lie if he was willing to admit he never thought he would see his daughter actually complete a marriage to a hero of their world. Not to mention being a heroine herself. Such funny times they lived in this world.
As the music to Tifa and Cloud's entrance as the maid of honor and best man ended, Godo moved to stand on his feet.
"Dad!" Yuffie gasped as Godo found his balance next to her. She began calling him her father a little time after her engagement to Vincent. Godo deserved that much respect.
"With a bit of hard therapy I made it so I could walk my daughter down the aisle," he said with a proud smile and held out his arm. "Let's do this!"
Yuffie had a dash of tears in her eyes and traces of laughter when she first stepped into view for the audience to see. All of it stopped when she looked forward to see Vincent waiting for her with a smile on his face. He wasn't in a tuxedo. He wore a genuine kimono for a groom with a pair of wooden sandals. He was the perfect match for Yuffie. She was in a white kimono with a green ribbon tied in her hair. The soft shade made her pale skin almost appear to sparkle.
She kept her eyes looked on her dearest love as she took slow steps next to her father. When they reached the end of their walk, Godo kissed her cheek and permitted for the ceremony to continue with his best wishes. He stumbled his way back to where his second wheelchair was in wait for him to be seated.
"Today we are gathered to witness the uniting of Miss Yuffie Kisaragi to her husband Mr. Vincent Valentine," the priest said before them. The sentence was only the beginning of a short and simple ceremony.
Their promises were exchanged with smiles and clicks of several cameras. Once their vows were expressed they both wore rings on their fingers as a way to commit to their promises. In the audience crying was heard and clicks were still sounding the people's excitement.
"I know pronounce you husband and wife! Vincent, please kiss your bride!" the priest said with excitement and cheers from their guests.
Yuffie expected a pleasant kiss of elegance and poise from her dear love. What she got was almost anything but. Vincent wrapped his arms around her waist so he could pulled her body close to his. As they kissed he dipped his tongue in for a quick taste and simple tease. Yuffie dropped her flowers as she wrapped her arms around his shoulders.
When they finally pulled apart even more cheers sounded from their friends and new family. As they led the way back down the aisle Yuffie fell against Vincent's body.
"What was with that?" Yuffie asked while giggling when they were waiting for Cloud and Tifa to join them in line to shake hands and receive hugs from their guests.
"No one will question you're mine," he said confidently.
"That's for sure," Tifa said with a laugh. "I thought he was going to suck your face off."
"I wasn't going to say anything," Cloud said. He held his hands up and shook his head. It was a conversation they weren't about to have while he was around.
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Yuffie was exhausted after all the food and dancing. Their first dance as husband and wife were to a classical tune well known to the people of Wutai. It was the usual music played for a husband and wife back in the years of Wutai's early beginning. When Yuffie first suggested they dance to the song Vincent couldn't' have agreed more. It showed how important their marriage would be for one another and for their nation. A true song for a couple of hopefully successful leaders.
"So, when do you plan on doing the baby thing?" a distant, elderly cousin asked. Yuffie chocked on the wine she was drinking leaving Vincent open to answer the question.
"Due to certain matters we need to sit back and discuss it more before we can set a for sure date," he said smiling to the elderly woman. "As soon as the date is known you shall know as well."
"Good," the woman said and kiss Vincent's cheek. He looked after her in shock to her kind gesture. Being a part of a loving family was something he would need to get used to.
"I didn't expect that. I'm sorry!" Yuffie said and placed her forehead on his shoulder to hide her face in embarrassment.
"That's the big question after something like this," he said. He kissed her head where it was placed against his shoulder.
"You can have children?" Yuffie asked with shock in her voice.
Vincent shrugged and took a sip of wine. He smiled down to her with excitement in his eyes.
"It will be a fun experiment to test," he said.
Yuffie yelled at him and hit his shoulder. As they laughed together, Cloud approached their table at the front of the room with a nervous smile on his face. He looked over his shoulder to see Tifa still talking with Reeve and Barret about something or other. When he looked back to the bride and groom he opened a box for them to see the diamond ring it held.
"Cloud!" Yuffie gasped. "When did you decide this?"
"A little while after Vincent asked you," Cloud admitted. "I debated it for a while and it only makes sense. She does everything to me I imagine Yuffie does to you."
Vincent smiled to his friend. He understood exactly what he meant.
"Ask her out on the patio," Vincent said. He pointed to the side where lights were hung around the wooden railing.
"I couldn't! This is your day!" Cloud said and returned the band to his pocket.
"I imagine a part of you was thinking it would be perfect since you brought the ring with you," Yuffie said and gave him a wink. "Vinnie and I have had our moment and the night is winding down. You have my permission to now make the time your own."
"She's a bit cleverer than we thought," Cloud warned Vincent with a smirk.
"Why do you think I love her?" Vincent asked. "Head on over and get yourself ready for your own future."
When Cloud left the table he walked straight to Tifa to pull her outside. The patio was empty of guest due to the night reaching its chill. Tifa appeared confused but played along to Cloud's wishes as she always had. Her confusion vanished when Cloud got down on one need and opened the ring box with his question. They watched her except his proposal like any woman madly in love would. She jumped when the ring was on her finger before she pulled him into a large hug.
"I am so celebrating this!" Yuffie said and jumped to her feet.
"Yuffie!" Vincent yelled and ran after her to the DJ at the head of the dance floor. Of course, her tiny body was much faster. He could not stop her from whatever action she was about to take.
"Ladies and gentlemen!" Yuffie called out only seconds after Cloud and Tifa walked back into the room wrapped in one another's arms. "May I present the latest engagement? Mr. Cloud Strife to Mrs. Tifa Lockhart!"
The room erupted with applause for the newest couple. On cue the DJ played a hit song for everyone to dance along. Yuffie jumped up and wrapped her arms around Vincent's neck with a tight hug. What craziness drove him to marrying such a foolish woman?
Then she kissed him with enough passion to almost rip his breath away. He tightened his arms around her waist. Oh, her obvious love for him may have been a factor.
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The end! So what did you think? I really enjoyed the dashes of drama and the truth to their romance. It was a wonderful story to write and I'm super happy I got it done! These ideas keep popping in my head and I can't get enough of them! If you really liked it check out some of my other pieces and follow me for more work. Thanks and have a great day or night! Whatever!
