So it's been a while hasn't it? Sad to say I had no intention of finishing this story, but to avoid talking about her own fanfiction, my friend guilted me into finishing mine. So here is the conclusion. Thank you to everyone who liked this story in the past, i hope you enjoy the end.
2 Years Later
"I still think we should have gone with the green dresses. Black is just so depressing for a wedding, don't you think?" Zelena complains for the hundredth time while finishing up her makeup in the mirror.
I ignore her and focus on my breathing. One. Two. This is really happening; it's not a spell, alternate reality, or dream. Three. Four.
"Yeah, because the puke green dress you came up with would have been really flattering." Emma scoffs, charming as ever.
"These dresses are lovely Regina. Everything today is just so beautiful. I am so happy for you." Even after the engagement, parties, and rehearsals Snow still cannot get through a sentence without tearing up at the thought of my wedding day. My wedding day. Five. Six.
Emma moves to her mom to wrap her arms around her, for either comfort or just to keep her together before she completely falls apart. I look away from them, afraid of my own tears, and glance down at Tink who is making sure my gown is laying just perfectly. She gives me a wink before standing up and smoothing down her own black bridesmaid dress. I look at my four bridesmaids and can't help but feel so lucky to be loved by these amazing women.
"Thank you for sharing this day with me." I tell them, not wanting to hold back any emotion today, not when they are as warm as these ones. "I couldn't ask for four better people to stand by me. Your friendship and support mean so much to me, and when I think of where most of us started, I am even more amazed and honored to call you all my friends."
"Except Zelena!" Emma jokes with a wide grin. Luckily for her Zelena is too busy giving me a bone crushing hug to be bothered by the savior. My sister and I are pulling a part with smiles when we are interrupted by a knock on the door.
"That must be Henry, it's almost time." Tink chirps, moving to get the door. But instead of my son, it's the mad hatter on the threshold.
"Evening ladies," he tips his ridiculous hat.
"You want Jefferson to be one of your best men?" I ask shocked when I see the list Robin has given to me.
He shrugs and smiles while leaning over to give me a kiss on the cheek. Planning this wedding has made him overly affectionate, and I can't say I'm complaining. "Don't act so surprised my love, he is one of our closest friends."
"Is he? I s he really?" I ask, already knowing that Robin won't be deterred and is sticking to his choices. "Wouldn't you rather have a dwarf, or a dark one or even a feral cat? You know, something with a more stable mind than him?" I try for one more time at reason.
"Sure those things are calmer, but none of them are my best friend. I think you're just upset because he beats you in Monopoly every time." This I ignore, and resign myself to the chaos that is about to consume our wedding party.
"Could I have a moment with the queen alone before the death sentence takes place?" Cheeky bastard.
The women file out, giving me hugs and well wishes as they make their way into the hallway to prepare for their own walks down the aisle.
"Well I'll say I did quite the most excellent job getting you two on the right path. Cupid could not have done better. I am the mastermind of love." He puffs out his chest.
I roll my eyes at him. "You did next to nothing and caused more problems than you solved you overinflated mad ass." I can't keep a straight face and neither can he as he pulls me into a hug.
"Oh Regina, you are the worst at some times, most of the time, but I am happy for you. Even though we fight, scream, set off smoke detectors, vow vengeance on one another when one of us owns Park Place, egg each other's houses (that one's all him) I still love you. You deserve this."
Robin was right. Somehow after all this time, a man who used to think I was Satan herself and a woman who thought that said man was the biggest loon in the galaxy, became best friends.
"Thank you Jefferson. I am grateful for everything you have done for me; I am here ready now to take this step in part because of you. Now come on, let's get me married to my true love."
He takes my arm and looks down at me. "Are you positive you want to go with bow and arrow guy? I sort of always thought we would end up together, there's still time. I'll get Grace to drop the flowers and we can be in Akron by the morning" He grins and winks at me.
I throw my head back and laugh. "I knew you were truly mad." He opens the door and hands me off to Henry, who will be walking me down the aisle, before going off to take his place by Robin's side. As I take my steps and look around to see all the faces of family and friends, people I have come to love and be loved by, a princess and prince, a savior, a pirate, a fairy and a hatter, and then finally settle on the face of the man I love, the man who has given everything in the world to me, my true love, I know I am taking the steps to my happy beginning.
