I do NOT own Divergent. This Brilliance came from Roth. I do however own the plot of this story.
It had been a long six months of hard work and dedication to planning this occasion. But this was finally it the day Tris had never expected to come in her life. After so many long months of planning; organizing and worst of all dress fittings ,Today was the day, her wedding day. Tris smiled a bit nervously at her reflection as Christina finished braiding her hair and applying the final accessory to it.
"You look gorgeous." Christina said as she held up from over Tris' hair and smiled brightly at her friend in the mirror. Tris allowed the bright smile to ease her. "Only because of your efforts." Tris replied. "Because my efforts were used on one gorgeous girl. Four is one lucky guy." came the reply.
Christina had done most of the wedding planning and as expected had gone a bit overboard at times still however, she was a large contributing factor for this day and Tris was thankful for her.
Originally Tris and Tobias had only wanted a small wedding with only their closest friends present, but Tori intervened there saying that as leaders Tris and Tobias should have a huge wedding to accommodate for leaders and peoples of the other factions who would want to witness the marriage of a leader, especially the two wedding of the two heroes of the recent war. So letters were sent out to each Faction leader and a carefully selected amount of people from each faction except for the Abnegation who were all welcomed to attend and Marcus and Evelyn who got no invitations at all and Tobias and Tris hoped to God that they wouldn't show up.
The wedding itself was taking place in one of Amity's gardens. Johanna had wanted to take part in the wedding and allowed them to use it. Tobias had also wanted to use amity to re-create the scene from when he had proposed and Christina had had no objection towards it. So working with the Abnegation and the Amity, Christina and Tris had worked to prepare the wedding. Though Christina dominated the workload as she wanted certain things to be a surprise.
The food for the wedding was extravagant and colorful using a wide variety of the fruits and vegetables grown in Amity. However the true crowning gem was the cake. It was a towering 5 layer, Chocolate cake with delicious, snow-white, butter cream icing and beautiful, fondant Irises of all colors and at the top were two tiny figurines made of sugar dressed as a Bride and Groom which were to resemble Tobias and Tris it really was a beautiful cake and the Dauntless Chiefs had taken pride in crafting it.
The color theme of the wedding was hard for Tris to decide on. Christina had suggested going for an all white wedding but Tris had wanted black and another color, Tobias had left this part of the wedding up to Tris and she didn't want to disappoint him with anything, not even something as simple as color! Upon hearing that all the factions would be joining in and getting the gift of the garden from Johanna Tris was reminded of Tobias' proposal and the majestic rainbow and multi-colored Iris field. Tris then decided the theme should be rainbow colored and went about in incorporating every color into her wedding. Most of the decorations and furniture were pure white streamers and cloths with various petals, leafs and bouquets of different flowers.
Finally her dress was striking, simply beautiful even to someone like her who didn't appreciate fashion much but then wedding dresses were special. This dress would participate in some very special memories, had participated in them already. Tris giggled a bit as she remembered her displeasure of all the dress searching and then Christina's delight as they'd found this dress and it had fit. The dress was a black, satin and lace princess type dress with a long train and was decorated with sliver glitter and small roses. The dress was strapless and revealed her shoulders and ravens nicely and clung tight to her chest area showing her small bust through the fabric and on the left side on the cheat area of the dress was a large silver glittery rose. On her feet were black, strap-up ballerina flats with tiny, silver roses. Her blond hair was up in a complicated bun and curled strands of it fell into her face and framed it. Silver pins held the bun in place and a stunning Tiara with tiny, blue diamonds had been placed on her head. Around her neck was an old silver locket she had found when she had gone back to her parent's old house in Abnegation it had belonged to her mother and held a picture of Tris' family back when she and Caleb were still babies. Her make-up for this was day was to accentuate her innocence as Christina put it and was all light pinks and slight silver glitter. Christina looked over her critically.
"So, something old, new and blue." She recited as she pointed to each of the items she meant in turn.
Tris' dress was new, her locket old and her tiara had blue diamonds. "Here" Christina said simply, casually dropping an item into Tris' lap. "All that's missing is something borrowed." Looking into her lap Tris saw a pair of lacy, black gloves and a silver rose bracelet. "That bracelet's one of my favorite pieces of jewelry" Christina said, "So I'll be expecting it black, the gloves are yours however."
Tris just beamed at Chris who returned it. "I really am happy for you." She said softly as she turned away from the mirror. "Thank you." Was Tris' reply as Christina left her alone in the spacious room.
Tris had spent all yesterday and last night at Amity with Christina as most of the guest had begun to arrive and she was there to welcome them. Tobias had arrived early that morning.
Tris still couldn't believe that this day had come. It all felt like some surreal dream. That her instructor, the Dauntless prodigy Four had wanted to marry her, even after all they'd been through together. Tris couldn't picture her life without him and was happy he'd felt the same way. Would she be a good wife, did he really want her? Was he sure? She'd already gone over these issues with him and he'd dismissed them with the words. "Yes, of course and Yes I am sure" Tris smiled at the memory. However it didn't stop the slight jitters and butterflies she felt in her stomach. Sighing she opened up her locket and concentrated hard on the smiling faces of her parents. They held so much pride as they held Tris and Caleb as well as each other in the picture. Tris couldn't help but wonder when it had been taken photos weren't exactly the norm in Abnegation. Well however it was taken she was glad that it was now in her possession. Her thoughts then shifted to memories and daydreams of her family both old and new.
A knock on the door to the room snapped Tris out of her reverie. "Come in." she called and turned around to face the door as it opened. Robert stood in the door way a gentle smile on his face which she returned with a big smile. "It's time." He said simply gesturing to her. Nodding she closed her locket, checked her reflection one last time and then followed Robert out the door to the Garden where she would be married. As they walked to the Garden various Amity who wouldn't be attending the formal ceremony but would be watching it on video as someone from Erudite filmed it live turned to look a the beautiful bride and under their stares she felt her cheeks reddening.
"You look beautiful and kind of worried." Robert commented lightly.
"How could I not be? I've never been very graceful what if I mess something up?" Tris asked in reply with a light yet worried tone. No sooner than she'd said it she tripped a bit and Robert was quick to steady her.
"Trust me, you won't mess up and even if you do your Tobias will always be there to catch you." He said, to which Tris felt a gentle smile tug on her lips.
"He really is one lucky man." Robert added with a twinge of sadness."You know I always thought that I'd be the one marrying you. Not giving you away."
Tris looked up at him in surprise. He definitely was a handsome boy with his sunny blonde locks and gray eyes so like the color that clothed the faction he came from but unlike the faction so full of life and joy definitely befitting Amity. Where her Tobias/Four was all complex and defensive, Robert was simple and open life with him would be easier than it was with Tobias at times. Once she could imagine living a life with him if they had both stayed back in Abnegation. But upon meeting Tobias she knew that she could never have what she felt with Tobias with Robert or with anyone else for that matter.
"You've been a good friend to me Robert in fact I've come to think of you as a brother. That's all you'll ever be to me." Tris said she then thought she'd been too harsh until Robert began to laugh cheerfully.
"I guessed as much." He chuckled shaking his head "Tobias really is lucky."
They had come to the path leading to the Garden. A high hedge encased it and there was two stone pillars lined with vines and roses acting as an entrance to the garden. Tris could catch bursts of color through the hedge but she couldn't see the full the full scene and no one on the other side could see her yet either not until she stepped through the pillars. As she and Robert got nearer Tris saw a familiar figure waiting by the hedge curiously peeking in delight at the scene on the other side through the entrance. The figure wore a white dress and held a basket filled with flower petals; her Brown hair fell in pretty ringlets down her back and was decorated with White pink and purple flowers.
"Iris!" Tris called the young girl instantly whipped her head around her already wide eyes and smile going even wider as her eyes found the source of the call. "Trissy" the young girl squealed running to meet Tris but not before setting down her basket of petals. She then collided solidly with Tris who went back a bit at the force but then laughed as she mirrored Iris's actions and wrapped her arms in a loose hug in contrast to Iris' tight one around the girl's waist.
In all the time Tris and Tobias had been back and forth between different Factions sorting things out after the war and doing their jobs. They had come to spend more time with little Iris who had introduced Tris to the flowers she was named after that Tris now adored, both the flowers and the child. They'd learnt many things about the child and considered her part of their family. She'd been delighted when they had asked her to become their flower girl.
She was absolutely adorable, bold and sweet as well as intelligent. The more time Tris spent with her the more she could see the child would definitely choose Erudite and that she had the potential to become someone great. For now though she was just little cute iris and Tris intended to enjoy every moment with her. Right now Iris naturally curly, chestnut brown hair was in cute ringlets down her back and was decorated with pink, purple and white Irises. Her dress was purely white and frilly and went to her knees and had puffy sleeves, on her feet were frilly white socks with small pink bows and small high-heeled white shoes. Her bright smile shone against her tanned complexion and her dark brown irises looked up at Tris with pure admiration and love that could only come from a child.
"Tris you look so pretty!" she squealed in delight looking up at Tris who smiled down at her. "Not as pretty as you Flower." Tris replied using her nickname for Iris the child merely giggled.
"Well then." Robert said smiling at the two and once again extending his arm towards Tris. "Ready to get married?" He asked. "Yes." Tris laughed taking his hand as Iris hurriedly ran to the pillars picking up her basket and stood still Indicating that the Bride was here. The child was taking her role in the wedding very seriously.
Soon the music began in a light cheery tone and Iris disappeared into the hedge scattering petals, skipping in childish glee, Tris peeked beyond the pillars to see that Iris completed her march and focused only on the child as she took her special assigned seat at the very front row for fear of cold feet she didn't look anywhere else. Soon the music changed its pace into Here Comes The Bride indicating that Tris should begin her march. She nervously clenched Robert's arm tighter as they entered the hedge.
It was Splendid. That wasn't the only way to describe it but at this moment words failed her. She hadn't seen the finished result of all her and Christina's hard work till now. Christina had kept it a fiercely guarded secret from her.
There was a brilliant, deep red carpet lined with gold, leading up to an Ivory open pavilion with steps leading up to it and red and white roses and vines decorating the pillars and top of the structure. It was quaint and almost out of a fairy tale. Around it was a lovely garden of flowers which one could observe from the pavilion and roses of all colors grew unto the hedges the pavilion was also decorated with banners of different colors arranged as to not look tacky or gaudy. There were a total of 500 chairs arranged on either side of the red carpet; each chair was a fine metal chair with comfortable cushions and was white with different colored Irises and roses. Furthermore each seat was full of people from all the factions each in their own representative color and all their attention was focused on her. With a nervous smile Tris glanced towards the pavilion.
On the wide staircase stood her Bridesmaid, Rebecca, in an orange-off shoulder dress with red and yellow roses, Her Flame red hair was up in a simple bun and her emerald green eyes blazed in joy as she looked at Tris. The Amity born girl had become a good friend to Tris and very close to Uriah. Christina her maid of honor and best friend since the day they had jumped off the train grinned widely at her and dark eyes looked as if she were ready for a good cry. The deep red of her short dress that was decorated with an indigo rose stood out against her smooth dark skin and her height and her short Black hair was decorated by the Indigo rose she wore in it. Susan also stood up their at first she was very bashful but then her Abnegation tendencies pushed her into wearing a beautiful halter top deep-green dress with lighter green leafs as accessories she had persisted in keeping her hair in her plain bun though however she looked very attractive. Uriah stood on the other side of the staircase he was Tobias' Brides man looked good in his Suit which was a purplish black color and had a purple and Black tie. Zeke who was Tobias' Male of Honor also looked quite suit to the occasion in his suit which was a Bluish-black color and had a bright blue and black tie. Further into the pavilion were the musicians. Johanna stood at the top of the Pavilion in a long white Robe lined with Yellow she was to be their Marriage officiant.
Then her eyes feel upon him and he was Radiant absolutely handsome, strong and stunning. She was instantly teleported to how she felt the time when he'd first pulled her off of the net. Completely mesmerized. His hair that he'd allowed to get long was bushed back neatly. His suit was black and his tie was silver and black. He was neatly groomed and tailored and the suit showed off his well developed form. He wore his boyish-grin. His Deep hypnotizing irises met her grey-blue ones and she felt all her worries and thoughts disappear, forget all the other people it was only him and her. He looked at her with pure amazement, adoration, pride and love.
Soon her march was over and she stood at the bottom of the stair way.
"Who gives this woman away?" Johanna asked. "I do." Robert replied proudly as her removed himself from Tris arm giving her a final nod of encouragement. Tris smiled at him and then hurried to Tobias side in fact she jumped over the first two-steps which caused laughs from the audience and the Bridesmaids and men.
Tris didn't even bother to pay attention as Johanna started the formal greetings to the ceremony she was just concentrating on being immersed in Tobias' eyes and He just kept basking her in his loving glow and then came the time for their vows. Tobias giving her a look of pure love and holding her gaze for the entire time went first.
"I promise to love and cherish Beatrice, the one who helped me through so much. The person who has helped me to let go of all my sadness and frustration, the one who helped me out of my desperation and gave my life purpose. I promise to make every day of her life special our life may not always be easy but I will endure whatever hardships may come for her. I promise to stay by her side for better or worse, sickness and health and not even death could tear us apart."
At those words Tris felt tears prick her eyes but she refused to let them fall. Some of the ladies in the audience and Christina were already crying. With a steady voice she said her vows.
"I promise to love and support Tobias, the one who has come to mean so much to me. The one who has seen me through some of my darkest times. The one who has always had upmost faith in my abilities. I promise to continue to support him in all things. I will try not to be so difficult," that line earned a few chuckles especially from those who knew her behavior patterns first hand. "I promise to stay by you in poverty or wealth, better or worse, sickness or health and not even death could tear us apart."
"Is there anyone here who thinks this couple should not be married? Speak now or forever hold your piece."
There was dead silence for a good minute. And Tris released a mental sigh of relief. She'd thought for sure either Marcus or Evelyn would find a way to infiltrate the wedding.
Johanna smiled upon the couple. "Very well you have said your vows. I know pronounce you Husband and Wife." And with that They shared a very long passionate Kiss which made their audience erupt in cheers and Iris watched for a little while giggling before covering her face in her palms.
With that Tris and Tobias broke into a fast run down the aisle gripping each others hand as someone released the white Doves and Butterflies of all colors from their cages.
Later at the reception in a separate garden with adequate shade for everyone Tris and Tobias thanked all the guests as the mingled, Danced and finally ate the cake Tris had been longing for. It tasted heavenly. Tris shared a brother sister dance with Robert before handing him over to Susan and then watched as Tobias shared a father daughter dance with Iris.
Iris placed her bouquet of Irises and Roses in her hand with a big beam and various females from all the factions gathered around her well not the Abnegation ladies as such an event is self-serving also some of the Erudite females held off because it was illogical but the female populous of Dauntless, Candor and Amity were all ready to tear down her throat for it. Turning Tris tossed the bouquet and hearing the shocked gasps looked to see where it had fallen. And it had landed in none other than the arms of her dear friend Susan who was busy being flustered and receiving congratulations from Christina. Uriah and Rebecca were having a lovely time on the dance floor it seemed and Zeke being a free man was scoring with a lot of females.
Zeke and Uriah had planned an After, After party at their apartment back in dauntless and as it was nearing 8 o' clock they left with Rebecca and Christina in tow no doubt half the dauntless would be their tonight 'celebrating' the marriage of their two leaders and war heroes. Now that the wedding reception was dying down Tris held a quiet corner and just watched as Tobias wished the guest well for the night.
She had gone off into space daydreaming about her family as she looked at her locket. She didn't jump however as Tobias lightly tapped her shoulder. She looked up at him curiously and he looked down at her with pure love.
"Are you ready to return to Dauntless or would you prefer to spend the night in Amity again?" He asked her.
"Doesn't matter to me." Tris replied as Tobias helped her to stand up. "But there is something I'd like to address to first." Tris said nodding to the young Iris who sat alone eating another piece of wedding cake. Tobias nodded as well.
They made their way over to her and took seats on either side of her. She smiled at both of them and continued to eat her cake as she talked excitedly about the wedding through it. Both Tobias and Tris chuckled.
"Whoa slow down Rainbow." Tobias said, calling her one of their special nicknames for her." You shouldn't talk with your mouth full."
"He's right." Tris added gently.
They shared a nervous glance at each other before Tris decided to continue.
"Iris, sweetie" Tris began "We know you're an orphan. We heard the whole story from Johanna. Also we picked up a few things from all the conversations you've had with us."
Iris had stopped eating she had focused all her attention on Tris now
. "You're a very strong girl living on your own all this time" Tobias added,
"But we talked it over with Johanna." Tris continued "And even though we have all the paper work already we can't sign without your consent."
"So I guess what we're asking you…" Tobias began but trailed off, he grabbed unto Iris' hand.
"Is if you'd like for us…." Tris also trailed off in nervousness and grabbed Iris' other hand as the child looked at them confused.
"To become your parents." The said in rushed tones together fearing the beloved child's response.
"Tris. Tobias." She said in shock "…You'll be my parents?"
"Not if you don't want us too! We're not really suited but we'd try! We..." They said rushed together before they noticed the smile on Iris' face and the happy tears in her eyes "Yes! I'd love for you both to become my parents!" She shouted in glee. Jumping into a standing position and throwing her arms around the still seated Tobias and Tris as she allowed her tears to fall into their lap. "Thank you." She whispered as the couple came out of their shock and slowly hugged her back.
Later that night they tucked Iris into her bed and kissed her goodnight and went to find Johanna who was delighted with the way things turned out.
"We'll finalize the adoption in a week after our Honeymoon." Tobias told her shaking her hand as Tris just smiled.
And with that the couple got into the special silver limo hired from and made their way back to their honeymoon destination Dauntless to go to Uriah and Zeke's party.
And there it is. The wedding I don't think i did such a good job with it. Please let me know what you think and thank you so much to all of you who reviewed the first chapter and to all of you who took time to read this in the first place thank you so much.
