At the Beginning

Disclaimer: I do not own any of the characters except Thea and Skyler. I do not own the song "At the Beginning with You" from the Anastasia movie soundtrack, performed by Richard Marx and Donna Lewis.

The sand was soft and the waves curled gently that day on the beach. Peace, tranquility, there was nothing more that could have been asked for on such a momentous day. The sun glistened on the water on the most momentous day. The music was soft jazz and the crowd was ecstatic as the couple walked in. The announcer cut the music as the guests settled down at their tables. Conner sat next to Skyler, Thea next to Trent and Haley next to Ethan. "This is so beautiful,"said Thea. Trent laid his hand on top of hers and they ensnared each other lips in a kiss. Conner wrapped his arms around Skyler's shoulders and held her close. "Ladies and Gentlemen, it is my honor to introduce to you our newly married couple. Mr. And Mrs. Tommy Oliver,"said the announcer, Anton Mercer. Tommy held Kira's hand as they walked through the double doors, into the ecstatic crowd. As everyone sat down quietly, Kira and Tommy found a reserved table. "I would like to propose a toast to our newlyweds before they take their first dance together. To Tommy and Kira. May they live long lives together and always enjoy each others company. Never shall they part, and that everyday of their lives together brings joy, and love,"continued Anton as he held up a glass of champagne. "To Tommy and Kira,"said Trent as he stood up with his glass. Conner and Ethan were the next ones to rise up with their glasses in hand. The crowd cheered as Tommy and Kira sat together at their table. "And now, I would like to welcome our newlyweds to the dance floor for their first dance. The music slowly began to play as the lights dimmed. Spotlights were on Kira and Tommy as they made it out onto the dance floor.

We were strangers starting out on our journey
Never dreaming what we'd have to go through
Now here we are and I'm suddenly standing
At the beginning with you

Tommy and Kira held hands and started to dance as the music played their song softly. Kira smiled as Tommy looked deep into her soft brown doe eyes.

No one told me I was going to find you
Unexpected what you did to my heart
When I lost hope you were there to remind me
This is the start

And Life is a road and I want to keep going
Love is a river I want to keep flowing
Life is a road now and forever
A Wonderful journey

I'll be there when the world stops turningI'll be there when the storm is through
In the end I wanna be standing
At the beginning with you

Kira leaned in closer to Tommy and rested her head against his chest. Tommy leaned in close to her and whispered into her ear. "I love you baby and I always will." Kira took a deep breath in and smiled as she felt the warmth of Tommy by her side.

We were strangers on a crazy adventure
Never dreaming how our dreams would come true
Now here we stand unafraid of the future
At the beginning with you

And Life is a road and I want to keep going
Love is a river I want to keep flowing
Life is a road now and forever
A Wonderful journey

I'll be there when the world stops turning
I'll be there when the storm is through
In the end I wanna be standing
At the beginning with you

The lights began to lift up as the song began to pick up tempo. Kira and Tommy let go and started to dance around each other with bright eyes and big smile.

I knew there was somebody somewhere
Like me alone in the dark
I know that my dream will live on
I've been waiting so long
Nothing's gonna tear us apart

And Life is a road and I want to keep going
Love is a river I want to keep flowing
Life is a road now and forever
A Wonderful journey

Kira and Tommy came back to each other and held on again as the song began to slow down. Kira looked at Tommy's loving smile and couldn't help but feel the greatest joy. "I love you too,"she said.

I'll be there when the world stops turning
I'll be there when the storm is through
In the end I wanna be standing
At the beginning with you

In the end I wanna be standing at the beginning with you

Everyone clapped as the song stopped and Kira and Tommy stood on the floor with the biggest smiles on their faces.