Hey guys, so I had someone request me doing a prequel to this story that showed them on the boat and all that and if more than one person wants to see it, then I would be happy to write it. Anyway here is the next chapter and there will probably be a few chapters that have the wedding party so just enjoy all the fluffy goodness.
With the actual ceremony over, everyone was told they could enjoy themselves at the bar that was set up while the brides took photos. About 45 minutes later Emma was sure that if she took another picture that her face would crack and Regina could see it.
"Ruby I think after this one we're good on photos that aren't from the party." Ruby snapped one more picture and after looking at it on her camera she gave the brides the all clear. With those pictures finally done the two brides finally got to join the party that was now totally underway. As they sat down to eat people would come around and offer their congratulations or comment on how beautiful they both looked. They eventually managed to finish eating and Emma took the opportunity to go change into her dress. That's right Emma was going to wear a dress to the party, mostly because she knew that by mid-afternoon that suit would be too hot to really move around it (expensive or not she was not looking forward to sweating through any kind of suit). She and Regina had found a lovely gown that Emma really liked and was much more comfortable to dance in so they had agreed that after the official pictures were taken Emma would go change. When she came back out the compliments began all over again and were only silenced when David took the microphone from the bandleader.
"Good afternoon everyone, I hope you enjoyed your food and I can tell the alcohol is being enjoyed as well. Before we get into traditional dances and things of that nature, both my daughter and her new bride wanted to give each other a gift…a gift I have been promised is appropriate to share with other people watching." David laughed at his own joke, but he stopped when Snow stepped on his foot, sending a clear message that it was a step too far.
"Right, not funny. Anyway, Regina requested to go first, so I'm just going to go get yelled at by my wife." David handed the microphone to Regina who took it and walked over to the band and took the piano player's spot behind the baby grand piano that they had moved outside for the event but usually never left the living room in the mansion. Regina gave no explanation and only gave a small nod to the rest of the band before beginning to gracefully play the piano in front of her. The second the first few chords were played Emma knew what song Regina was playing and it took everything she had to not start crying right then. Regina flashed her wife a smile and took a deep breath before she started to sing.
Somethin' in your eyes, makes me wanna lose myself
Makes me wanna lose myself, in your arms
There's somethin' in your voice, makes my heart beat fast
Hope this feeling lasts, the rest of my life
Regina looked over to where Emma was sitting and now they both had tears in their eyes threatening to fall. Regina smiled and continued on with her song, all the while expertly playing
If you knew how lonely my life has been
And how long I've been so alone
And if you knew how I wanted someone to come along
And change my life the way you've done
It feels like home to me, it feels like home to me
It feels like I'm all the way back where I come from
It feels like home to me, it feels like home to me
It feels like I'm all the way back where I belong
A window breaks, down a long, dark street
And a siren wails in the night
Regina and Emma were completely lost in each other and Regina was thankful that she had memorized the music and didn't need to look at the sheet music. Emma was past the point of being able to hold back her tears and Regina was trying, but even Snow could see the smallest tear slide down her face as she sang.
But I'm alright, 'cause I have you here with me
And I can almost see, through the dark there is light
Well, if you knew how much this moment means to me
And how long I've waited for your touch
And if you knew how happy you are making me
I never thought that I'd love anyone so much
It feels like home to me, it feels like home to me
It feels like I'm all the way the back where I come from
It feels like home to me, it feels like home to me
It feels like I'm all the way back where I belong
It feels like I'm all the way back where I belong
Regina played the song out before stilling her hands completely. When the piano fell silent Regina was a little surprised at the thunderous applause she received as she stood up. She rejoined her wife and as soon as she was close enough for Emma to touch she pulled Regina in for a searing kiss.
"Thank you."
"My pleasure of course. I told you that you'd like your gift."
"Indeed I did. Now sit down so I can give you yours." Emma went over and stood awkwardly at the microphone like a teenager who was about to give a class presentation.
"Hey guys, look I promise you no one here wants to hear me sing because I am the poster child for being tone deaf, but thank goodness my son picked up his musical talent from his other mother and can sing so I will let him sing the song that I wanted to sing, but trust me, it sounds better coming from him." Emma walked back over to Regina and guided her wife over to the area near the band.
"Trust me Regina, this you are going to want to see." Emma nodded over to Henry who grabbed three of his friends from school and walked over to the make shift stage in front of the band. Regina was expecting to hear the band come in and truthfully so was Emma, that was how Henry had been practicing the song for weeks, but instead of music she heard the four teenagers start to hum the intro to the song in perfect harmonies. Henry got smug look on his face because he knew he had pulled a fast one and had in fact surprised his mother with this new twist to her chosen song.
Where did all the people go?
They got scared when the lights went low.
I'll get you through it nice and slow,
When the world's spinning out of control.
Afraid of what they might lose
Might get scraped or they might get bruised.
You could beg them, what's the use?
That's why it's called a moment of truth
Henry stepped off the stage and moved so that he as in front of his mothers. As he sang people started to clap along with the beat and both Emma and Regina were floored with where this performance was heading, but Henry was certain he had never seen them so proud to hear him sing.
I'll get it if you need it,
I'll search if you don't see it,
You're thirsty, I'll be rain,
You get hurt, I'll take your pain.
I know you don't believe it,
But I said it and I still mean it,
When you heard what I told you,
When you get worried I'll be your soldier.
Funny when times get hard,
At the last moment when you're supposed to charge,
Always on the longest yard,
Oh, they feel their feet getting cold.
Hiding here, hiding there,
Find them underneath the stairs,
People hiding everywhere,
Trying to be still like a stone.
I'll get it if you need it,
I'll search if you can't see it,
You're thirsty, I'll be rain,
You get hurt, I'll take your pain.
I know you don't believe it,
But I said it and I still mean it,
When you heard what I told you,
When you get worried I'll be your soldier.
My aim is so true,
I wanna show you,
I'll try forever,
I'm never gonna say "surrender".
Again he stood in front of his mother and looked right at Regina while Emma wrapped her arms around her wife's waist and kissed the base of her neck.
I'll get it if you need it,
I'll search if you can't see it,
You're thirsty, I'll be rain,
You get hurt, I'll take your pain.
I know you don't believe it,
But I said it and I still mean it,
When you heard what I told you,
When you get worried I'll be your soldier.
The teenager joined his friends back on the stage and finished out the song standing with them.
I'll be your soldier
Well I'll be, oh I'll be your soldier
I'll be your soldier
I'll be your soldier
When the song was over and the boys had softly hummed out the last notes…well let's just say the applause Regina got was nothing compared to the reaction Henry's performance got from those at the party and with good reason. Emma was 100% sure in that moment that henry was Regina's son because Emma was never that creative and she sure as hell could never have sung like he just did. Henry was already wrapped up in a hug with Regina when Emma snapped out of her dream like daze. The teenager flashed his brith mother a toothy grin and she hit his shoulder before giving him a hug.
"That is not what you did in rehearsals kid."
"Well I figured mom deserved something special, something different."
"Such a charmer, you must be my son."
"That is debatable, if I was really your son I wouldn't have been able to sing the first bar of music." That earned him another hit on his shoulder.
"Child abuse."
"What are you going to do call the Sheriff?" Emma winked at her son as he rolled his eyes.
"Fine next time you want to sing to her, you do it." As the teenager walked away, pretending to be mad Emma called his name and he turned back around.
"Thank you."
"My pleasure of course."
So this was more music than anything else, but I assure you next chapter will have more talking but it will also be the other traditional wedding dances, with a twist so hang in there with me.