Happy Endings

The Crown Princess's second wedding was even more lavish than the first. This time her wedding was right on the beach rather than at sea, and the merfolk swam up as closely as they could. The human guest's chairs were lower than usual to let the merpeople see. Soft, shimmery, turquoise cloth stung along the banisters and along the isle. Delicate, rare blue roses were also incorporated in with the gold pots and pillars. Even the chairs and altar was made of gold. Melody had the same bridesmaids as last time, in the same attire. Her daughters and Daniel's daughters dressed in similar outfits to the bridesmaids played the roles of flower girls. Her sons looked dashing in their navy suits. Julian was the ring barer and his brothers walked behind him proudly. They were thrilled about their mother's wedding and helped plan as well. Ariel was thrilled that her daughter finally found true love. She was dressed in a soft champagne coloured gown with a soft sheath and sparkly pendants. Phillip and Edline choose not to appear, knowing the hated looks they will get. They had married a couple weeks ago in Phillip's kingdom, where they were wanted and now live there.

"Ready honey?" Eric asked his daughter before their decent.

"Yes, daddy." Melody replied happily. The twenty-eight heir old heir was ready for her second and final wedding. She actually felt like a bride, with stuff going her way, not what Phillip thought was appropriate. The music filled the cool air and the flawless bride came down with her father. Daniel thought that she was radiant. Her dark hair was curled and hung loose down her back and her veil was held by a gold tiara with shell and vine designs. Her dress had a light golden lace trimming, with a fully, partially pleated skirt. The upper part of her dress exposed her shoulders with lacey sleeves. The bodice's design was similar to her tiara. She looked just as young and youthful as her first wedding.

After the I-do's the chairs were cleared and became a reception area. Melody danced with her children and her adopted children. It seemed like such a short time but Melody marched her children upstairs and tucked them in gently, in each of their own rooms. She was exhausted when she was finally alone with her new husband.

"I knew from our dance, it would only be a matter of time." Daniel laughed, undressing himself.

"Yeah, ten years." Melody added. "But we finally figured out the right thing."

"Yeah, it only took ten years." Daniel mimicked his wife. "But I truly love you." He added, and swung her into a kiss, which later developed into a wedding night love fest.

In Phillip's kingdom he and his new wife lived in a lavish large mansion next to his parents' castle.

"I never knew Melody could be so fertile!" He laughed as the couple talked in bed while Ediline fed Garnet.

"Shh, Garnet is here." She advised. "But that was a surprise. Usually princesses have only a child or two. But she has seven! I bet being the person she is she probably adopted Eleanor and Sophia as well."

"Ediline, may I ask you something?" He asked casually. She nodded and he proceeded. "Do you ever miss your daughters?"

"Absolutely not! They are far too much like Daniel and I hate Daniel!"

"But whether you like it or not, they are your daughters, aren't they?"

"Well, yes I suppose. Do you still care for your children? Melody mentioned once that you rarely spent time with them. I bet you don't know their names."

"I was busy! And I know their names. I'll even tell you in order. Julian, Ethan, Daniel, Clara, Kathleen, Sierra and Janessa."

"Lets just not think about them, lets just think about us." She snuggled up close too him after putting their baby in the cradle. Even though they knew the real reason they married each other, they never admitted it. In Ediline's case Daniel rarely want to have it, as did Melody with Phillip. Ediline and Phillip met their desires and Phillip had to rarely worry about having a lot of children with her since she just couldn't. He had expected Melody being the same, but alas it was never ment to be.

Princess Caroline-Rose was the only daughter Daniel and Melody had. She was a show stopper with deep emerald eyes like her father and golden hair like her fraternal grandparents. Her tones were similar to that of Melody. Melody and Daniel were ever so proud of their children. Five-year-old Caroline-Rose was already the heart-throb of boys in her first year class. Janessa was the star athlete of the fifth grade and Kathleen was a wonderful, creative artist. Sierra was a phenomenal singer; she even surpassed her Nanny, Ariel. She got all of the leads in the shows that her school produced. Clara was a ninth grade beauty, was intelligent and a miracle dancer, she had surpassed the best in Europe in ballet. Daniel and Ethan were skilled sailors, handsome and were the top athletes like Janessa. Julian was the most intelligent, kind and good-hearted. He loved the sea most, always wanting to explore every inch of it. Eleanor was sweet and was an avid reader. Although she was a year to young she was moved up to the tenth grade with Julian because she was well ahead of everyone. Sophia was also smart and moved up a grade to Clara's class. She was a talented violinist as Eleanor was a talented harpist.

After playing her cards right Melody got the life she wanted. Melody was happily married with Daniel and they never had an argument in five years, which was much better than between her and Phillip. They had frequent arguments of the tiniest of things. Daniel lovingly treated Julian, Ethan, Daniel, Clara, Kathleen, Sierra and Janessa as his own kids as did Melody too Eleanor and Sophia. Surrounded by her parents, husband and children, she could never ask for more.

Afterwards:

After years of tears Melody finally got the best life for her and her kids, with Daniel at her side. As for Phillip and Ediline they had a lot more kids (surprise, surprise) they called: Elise, Jessica, Marshall, Russell, Stefan and Evan.

Characters:

Sierra is based off of broadway actress Sierra Boggess who portrayed Ariel in The Little Mermaid in the broadway version of the movie.

Kathleen is based off of Kathleen in Barbie in The Twelve Dancing Princesses.

Eleanor has similar personality traits to that of Anne Hathaway in Ella Enchanted.

Clara is Clara from The Nutcracker.

*~* That is it guys, that is the end! I hoped you liked my first shot at a mature theme. Thanks for your comments, I thanks for being patient. I know this story took months to complete! Thanks for reading, bye! *~*

Family Tree: (Just had to through it in!)

Generation 1

Ariel + Eric = Melody;

Celeste + Edward = Christina and Daniel;

Penelope + Argos = Alexandra, Anastasia, Phillip and Anthea;

Lisette + Justin = Ediline and Erica.

Generation 2

Melody + Phillip = Julian, Ethan, Daniel, Clara-quadruplets and Kathleen, Sierra, Janessa-triplets;

Ediline + Daniel = Eleanor, Sophia and Melody-deceased;

Ediline + Phillip = Garnet, Elise, Jessica, Marshall, Russell, Stefan and Evan;

Melody + Daniel = Caroline-Rose