Thousands of people had shown up to the palace to celebrate this special day. Those who could not find seats in the palace were gathered at the entrance, trying to get as close as they could to the special event.

Inside the palace a crowd of Snow White and Prince Charming's closest friends were gathered. Red Riding Hood stood with her Grandmother, who was currently blowing her nose in a tissue, creating a noise similar to a foghorn. The seven dwarves were huddled together. The event had brought such joy upon them that Happy was crying tears of joy, and even Grumpy cracked a smile.

A hush fell over the room as the minister at the middle of the room began to speak.

"We're all here today to celebrate the relationship of Snow White and Prince James and to be witnesses and supporters of the commitment they share with one another."

As the minister continued, Snow White gazed at her prince, who gazed back in the same loving manner. Everyone in the room was sure that what these two people had was the truest love of them all.

"Do you, Snow, take James to be your husband?"

A tear trickled down her cheek. "I do."

"And do you, James, take Snow to be your wife?"

"I do," he said with a wide smile.

"Then I do pronounce you husband and wife. You may now kiss the bride."

Snow looked into her husband's eyes and leaned in, only to be stopped by a gasp erupting from the people in the room.

A woman had appeared in a cloud of black smoke. She was wearing a modest brown dress and her face was wiped clean of makeup, but there was no mistaking her: it was Regina, the Evil Queen.

Snow pulled the sword from her husband's sheath and pointed it at the Evil Queen.

"Sorry I'm late," the Evil Queen said timidly; not like herself at all.

"What do you want?" asked Snow, glaring at her stepmother. "Have you come to threaten our happiness again?"

"No. I came," the Evil Queen took a deep breath, "I came to ask for your forgiveness."

Snow's eyes widened in surprise. She returned the sword to its sheath. She opened her mouth to speak, but she was interrupted.

"Forgiveness?" yelled Grumpy. "You murdered hundreds of people!"

"Yeah!" yelled Granny. "You have no right!"

"You killed my brother!"

"You burned my house down!"

"You need to pay for your crimes!"

Everyone joined in in agreement, yelling at the Evil Queen, who looked ready to disappear into black smoke again.

"Wait!" called Snow. "Let her speak."

The Evil Queen looked straight at Snow. "I know I don't deserve it. I was visiting Daniel's grave recently, and I realized that he would've feared me. He wouldn't be happy that I was seeking revenge; he would hate me. I have murdered and tortured many times, all just for revenge over someone who is long gone. I will do anything it takes to earn your forgiveness. Everyone's forgiveness," she added, looking around at the faces before her. "Please."

Snow's eyes softened. "You have done terrible things, Regina. I am willing to give you another chance," at these words an uproar sounded in the hall, and she had to raise her voice as she said, "but you need to earn everyone's forgiveness as well as mine. If you are to destroy your evil reputation, you must be kept in a chamber in the castle. You may not use magic for two years, and when those years are up, you may only use light magic. You will not have any special treatment. However, when you leave the castle for the next year, you will have a guard with you at all times for your safety and the safety of others. You must do whatever you can to earn the forgiveness of all. Can you do this?"

Regina nodded. She was relieved. Though she knew that she deserved to die for her crimes, she didn't fancy having to.

"Thank you," she croaked.

"We shall finish this ceremony soon, but for now, we need everyone to return to their homes. Thank you for attending, and we shall contact you of the rescheduled date."

With that, the crowd cleared from the palace, leaving only Snow, James, and Regina.

"Snow, are you sure this is the right decision? She might try to kill you again," asked James warily.

"I'm sure. Everyone deserves forgiveness if they ask for it."

Snow walked towards her stepmother.

"Regina, these next few years will not be easy. Are you sure you're ready?" asked Snow.

Regina nodded. "I will make up for the things that I've done, no matter how long it takes."