Ancestry (Final Fantasy XIII Fanfiction)

Chapter 2

Today was the day.

It was time for Serah to get engaged to Snow at the old mating ritual grounds. The younger Farron sibling had been going on and on about the blonde man and it was driving Lightning insane. She knew Serah was doing it on purpose to annoy her. Maybe is was some sort of revenge for her not treating Snow well. It made the older woman almost wish the two would get the marriage over with so she wouldn't have to hear about it anymore.

As she sat in her living room and waited for Serah to get ready, Lighting's mind wandered to what would happen after the marriage. She didn't want to admit it but part of her was scared. Serah would marry Snow and then would one day leave. It was selfish but Lightning didn't want to be alone, and Serah's presence meant that she never felt that way. But now things would be different. The woman knew it was for the best though. Serah needed to live her own life and didn't need her sister taking care of her forever.

As Snow had been coming over more and more, Lightning realized the big oaf had been growing on her. He treated Serah with kindness and respect. He was always trying to make the younger woman laugh and usually succeeded. Snow always called Lightning 'Sis' and would never grow angry with her no matter what she did to him. He laughed off any of Lightning's insults and never took offence at her glares and harshness towards him. She couldn't help but admire that, though she would never say it to him.

Serah seemed so much happier as well. And that was the biggest reason Lightning was letting this marriage happen. Serah's happiness was the most important thing. Since their parents had passed away, it was up to Lighting to make sure Serah lived the life she deserved.

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Both women took to the air once Serah was ready. Many couples would travel to the mating ritual grounds for their engagement, the same one that their draconic ancestors used. There, the couple would perform a dance together. It was not necessary for an engagement or marriage, just something many couples did for good luck and to remember their heritage. Interest had been waning lately however, as the younger generation forgot their roots.

As dragons, their kind lived solitary lives until they found a mate. Once chosen, the couples would usually stay bonded for the rest of their lives, if something did not happen to either partner. Things were different now.

As she flew behind Serah, Lightning wondered what Caius was doing. She hadn't seen him since that day in front of her house. Normally, she saw him a few times a month but not this time. The man did say he would be attending the engagement so Lightning assumed he would there with Snow. The two were old friends and it would be a surprise if he wasn't. Hopefully, the woman thought, she could leave before having to converse with her counterpart.

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Caius watched Lightning and Serah glide down to the center of the ritual grounds. It was a large flat area, covered in lush grass and blooming flowers. It was the perfect time for an engagement. There was no other people in sight as Lightning had made sure that everyone knew that today was Serah's day.

Snow grinned from beside the purple clad man, his blue eyes lighting up at seeing Serah. Caius watched the younger Farron sister smile brightly at seeing her future partner. These two truly loved one another. It was a heartwarming sight.

The dance between betrothed was usually performed alone, or only with close friends and family nearby. Caius and Lightning didn't plan to stay and would now leave to give the couple some privacy. Snow hadn't officially proposed yet so both knew he would do it today.

Snow gave Caius a thumbs up and rushed over to the women. After he announced his presence with a cry of 'SERAAAAAH!', he saw Lightning give her sister a hug and then her boyfriend a glare. Then, the older Farron quickly launched herself in the air to let them have their moment in peace.