Note: This will probably be the last chapter of A Surprising Proposal; hope you guys all enjoyed it, and thanks to everyone who took the time to review. The ending is a bit short, and I'm not actually sure if that's what is said during weddings. The first chapter recieved 12 reviews, but it went down from there. Let's try to get at least 12 for this chapter too, alright? Because it would be fitting to end with what it began. But of course more is also nice--the more the merrier! ( Without further ado, let's find out who the intruder was! Enjoy:
Recap of Chapter 6
The couple said their vows, and "I do"s, and finally the priest asked, "If there are any who object the joining of these two in holy matrimony, please speak now, or forever hold your peace."
Cagalli and Athrun turned to the audience, but no-one raised any objections. They turned back to the priest who opened his mouth to continue the rites.
Suddenly the back door burst open again and a mysterious figure darted in. "Stop! Stop the wedding!"
Chapter 7
Every single head in the cathedral whipped round to stare at the intruder. "Stop the wedding," the voice repeated somewhat panickedly, panting hard from his run. Nervously he ran a hand through his dirty blond hair as he realized that everyone's attention was now focused on him. "Eh-heh," he laughed nervously, gulping.
Athrun narrowed his eyes. "Dearka?"
"Sorry man, didn't mean to interrupt your wedding there. But you see, how could the wedding possibly go on without my presence? After all, I was the messenger." He grinned brightly, hoping all would be forgiven.
Cagalli smiled brightly back through her translucent veil. "That's alright Dearka. We didn't mean to start without you. Of course you're essentially important."
Dearka brushed off his suit and tried to slick back his hair as he scurried up the aisle to join the groomsmen at Athrun's side. "Sorry," he mouthed again.
"Don't worry about it," replied Athrun, feeling in a generous and forgiving mood. After all, Dearka had been an essential part of his plan.
All heads turned back to the preist who smiled serenely at the young couple. "Without further ado, Athrun, do you take Cagalli to be your lawfully wedded wife, to hold and to cherish, in sickness and in health?"
"I do."
Next he turned to Cagalli. "Cagalli, do you take Athrun to be your lawfully wedded husband, to hold and to cherish, in sickness and in health?"
"I do."
As one, the guests all murmured "Aww" happily.
"I now pronounce you man and wife." The preist looked around, grinning. "You may now kiss the bride."
The church bells pealed melodiously as Athrun bent down to kiss the love of his life, ready to embark on the new adventure that they would share—the rest of their life: together.
Fin.
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