Three Years Later

"Riku!" Sora cried, running to catch up with his friend. "Long time no see!"

He smiled. "Hey Sora, how's college going? Still together with Kairi I see." The red head ran up smiling and gave her friend a hug.

Something seemed different between the two. They were nineteen now and in college, but that wasn't it.

"We have something big to tell you, Riku." She took a deep breath, shaking in excitement. "We're getting married!"

Sora lifted her right hand to show the engagement ring, and Riku smiled.

"Congratulations! It's about time, though I suspect everyone you tell will say that they knew this day would come." He was truly happy for his friends that they were finally going to commit. They were perfect for each other; even if it did take them awhile to figure out they liked each other.

"Hey, how's Mrs. Riku doing these days? She must be pretty tired considering the circumstances." Sora smirked and Kairi smiled bigger.

Riku's smile was so big that they swore that it was the best smile they had ever seen him give, very similar to the one he wore on his wedding day and when he and Taela left on their honeymoon…

"Taela's doing great. She's taking it easy just as the doctor said. It'll only be a few more months until the big day."

Sora and Kairi beamed at him. "We're really happy for you two. So I guess we'll see you later?

"Yeah, see you around."

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Riku walked in the front door to his house awhile later carrying dinner in his arms. Taela had said she was having a craving for Chinese food so he ordered take-out.

"I'm home." He called loud enough so she would be able to hear him.

"I'm in the bedroom."

He smiled and walked upstairs and to the end of the hall where their room was. When he opened the door he went and curled up under the covers with her, placing a hand on her stomach.

"So how are my two favorite people in the world?"

She giggled. "We are just fine, thank you. And your future son would like to say hi, by the feel of his reaction." Taela placed a hand on top of his. "He loves the sound of your beautiful voice. I can tell because he moves around whenever you talk."

Riku bent over and kissed her swollen stomach. "He's going to love you just as much as he loves me, you'll see."

Taela sighed happily. "We really are a family now. It feels…. perfect."

"Hey, I promised, didn't I? And in three months we'll be able to bring home Edward, and our new life as parents will begin."

"Hm, I can't wait for this adventure. It will truly be worth while" Riku kissed his beloved wife and was glad that everything had worked out.

But who knew? Maybe someday Edward would become a keyblade like his father and a strong warrior like his mother?

But that was another story completely.