Hi!Can't believe I am once more here, but since so many liked my stories and many more asked for this one, I will give it a shot. Although I can't make any promises regarding this story, I will try to update further chapters.
The bells echoed through all the kingdom dressed in white, the doves flew across the blue sky, the cheers were heard across the land… the wedding day had finally come.
The happiest moment ever after, where all dreams come true. It all was just as it should be. Daring was waiting at the end of the aisle, looking hexpectantly for his beloved bride to walk towards him so they could exchange vows and swear their true love to one another, so they would never be apart again. At the front row, the Bad Wolf Hood family sat, waiting for their youngest to appear, while in the opposite row, across the aisle, the Royals awaited just the same to witness an event that had never before happened. A Royal was marring a Rebel, a beastly prince was to espouse a wolf hooded girl. But none of that mattered. Not to him anyways. He was finally doing what his true heart desired, he was no longer bound to a destiny, or a path. He had taken his decision, and he had decided to marry Cerise.
Just then, the music started, announcing her arrival. All guests stood up as the doors swung open, and the silhouette of Cerise appeared in sight, with a halo of light behind her. Daring felt like a jolt of renewed energy, suddenly, the future not only seemed less scary, but it felt brighter.
It all came down to this moment, the exchange of rings, the vows, the undeniable, 'I do' and the moment in which they shared a kiss to treasure for the rest of their lives. It was hard to believe how perfect it all was… If it had only started that way, that is…
5 days before the wedding
"Are you sure you don't mind?" Cerise questioned her best friend again.
"I'm sure!" Darling giggled "Ramona is your sister, she should be your maid of honor, that's the right thing"
"I know, but -"
"I am still going to be one of your maids, so don't worry! You should be thinking of other things. Like your first dance, or the cake or something else! This day is all about you" she walked towards her, looking at her through the reflection "and you look gorgeous in your mother's dress" she added.
Cerise blushed like her name sake, a smile spreading in her features "Thanks" she swirled in front of the mirror, she really liked it "I am surprised she had one, since her wedding was a secret and all"
"Well, I'm glad she did, otherwise the counselor would had make you wear a traditional royal gown"
"More royal traditions and this wedding would be an official act more than a true love union" Cerise mocked, but her words did carry some resentment. She knew all too well she was marring a prince and by doing so, she would become queen and take part of the responsibilities in the kingdom, but still, she just wanted to feel the same joy she did back when Daring proposed. It was just the two of them being madly in love, not signing a contract.
"I know how dreadful it can be, you have been doing a great job, though" Darling said brightly "the formalities and solemnities are just part of being a Royal. You must really love my brother if you are still going through with this"
"More than you can possibly imagine" Cerise mumbled.
Darling smiled at that, just then her phone vibrated "Speaking of which" she told herself a bit distraught but ignored it by the time being "Come on, go outside so your family can look at you, Granny and Red had been waiting long to see you like that" she chuckled.
"Ok, I'm going" she left the room.
Just then Darling picked up her phone "What do you mean she is not coming?!"
"Is it really necessary for me to wear this much jewelry?" Daring asked while yet another medal was put on his chest.
"Come on, bro" Dexter smirked "I remembered you wanting to wear far more medals in Legacy Day"
"Yeah, that was back in school" he countered "Before things changed so much"
"You mean, before you changed" Dexter said slyly.
"Well, yes…" he looked at his reflection "I just want this wedding to be more simple. If it were for Cerise, we would have a small gathering in the woods, and I would have loved to grant that, but-"
"But you are going to become king" his brother finished "and it has to be officiated in the kingdom as custom dictates"
"Yes" Daring exhaled "so, if I can keep all this extravaganza to a minimum, it would be best"
"Hey, I know the wedding is important. But it's just an event, what really matters, what truly can make you happy is what comes after. You are going to be married! Cerise will be your wife, you will be together"
Daring beamed heartedly, lost in thought "That is all I ever wanted"
"Then, just smile your way through this madness, it will be worth it. Even better, try to enjoy it"
"Thank you, Dext. You truly are a great best man"
"Welcome"
Thanks for all the support! This cahpter goes to PRINCESS MH, who sure supported and encourage me to do this fic. I thank as well the many other writers that have supported/followed my fics, a special thanks to PitchBlackRose. So I really hope I can keep writting, although I am really overwhelmed with some other thing right now. So I won't say goodbye, luckily this is more like a 'until next time'. So, yeah, until next time...