It had been more than a month and Alanna had finally recovered, though her shoulder was sometimes sore. However she had more pressing issues at hand. Her wedding was but two weeks away. She was jolted out of here thoughts by a knock at her door.

"Alanna? Are you in there?"

"Come in Jon."

Jonathan opened the door and grinned, "Ready to put yourself through more dress fittings?"

Alanna sighed and let Jon pull her up from her chair. "Will they ever let us take a break?"

Jon chuckled and pulled her into his arms, "We'll get a break after the wedding."

Alanna smiled slyly, "I wouldn't say break, exactly."

Jon laughed, his deep voice filling the room but was silenced well enough when Alanna gave him a deep kiss. Jon pulled away, "Come, let's get you to your fitting." Alanna groaned but allowed Jon to pull her out of her room.

Alanna stood there examining herself in her wedding gown, she didn't like the low neckline but the maid convinced her to wear it since it was her wedding day. Alanna sighed; she quickly changed back into breeches and a tunic.

Next door Jon was being fitted in a dark, indigo tunic, with a silver shirt underneath. All the while wearing flowing, black, silk breeches. He noticed the door opening while looking at the mirror and turned around to see Alanna stepping in.

"Well, Jon I must say your looking very dashing." Alanna said in a teasing tone, while walking up to give him a kiss.

Jon chuckled, "And I cannot wait to see my Lioness in her wedding gown."

Alanna smiled, all teasing set aside she laid her head against his chest, while Jon stroked her copper locks. "I can't wait for this wedding to be over; I don't know how much longer I can put up with all this hectic planning."

She heard a deep rumbling in his chest as he laughed, "Ah, it will all be over soon, and then you'll be mine forever."

Alanna smiled softly and gave him a quick kiss on the lips. "I've got to go. I'll see you at dinner." Jon nodded and reluctantly let go of her waist.

It was the night before the wedding of Sir Alanna of Trebond and Olau and King Jonathan of Conte. Alanna was curled up in an armchair staring into the fireplace in Jon's room. While Jon was sitting at his desk finishing up some paperwork. "Jon?"

"Hmm?"

"Are you nervous?"

Jonathan stood up and walked over to where she was sitting and knelt in front of her. "Only a little. But I keep thinking about how after this one thing is over we'll finally be husband and wife, and you'll finally be mine. It helps to think about how much I love you."

Alanna smiled slightly before reaching up and dragging his head down to hers. Jon pulled Alanna to stand up and he slowly slid is hand up under her tunic, running his hands softly over her stomach, tracing all the scars she'd acquired over the years. When he reached a recent one at her shoulder, he tried to pull away, still feeling slightly guilty, but Alanna just pressed herself against him tighter and put her hand over his keeping it there. She slid her tongue in his mouth wallowing in the taste of him. Jon lowered her onto the bed and for that night, Alanna's nervousness dissolved into pure content.

Jon stirred as he felt the sun streaming through the window. He grumbled and pulled Alanna closer, not wanting to get out of bed. Jon opened his eyes and started to lightly trace circles on Alanna's back, reveling in the feeling of her soft skin. Alanna turned around to face him, eyes still closed, "It's not nice to tickle someone when they're sleeping." Jon merely chuckled and continued to trace around on her skin.

She opened her eyes to find Jon's sapphire eyes staring into her violet ones. Alanna grinned mischievously and grabbed his hand, and before Jon could blink she was straddling him pinning him to the bed. "Ah think you're clever Alanna?" And with that he sat up with Alanna still straddling him and kissed her fiercely while forcing her down to her backside.

"Mmm…I must say Jon; I do rather like this position." He laughed and let her up giving her a last kiss before getting up himself and stretching.

Suddenly he sat up, realization dawning on him. He pulled Alanna onto his lap, just as she was about to get up. She turned around and glared at him. Jon smiled slightly, "It's our wedding day Alanna."

Her eyes widened and she sighed while Jon grinned. "Oh Cythera's going to fuss around me for hours getting me ready."

Jon chuckled and gave her a light kiss, barely brushing his lips against hers. "At least you won't have to deal with Gary and Raoul, especially Gary."

Alanna smiled then hit him lightly on the chest, "Well I can't go get ready for our wedding if you won't let me go!" Jon chortled and they both got up to dress. They kissed each other goodbye and went their separate ways.

When Alanna arrived at Cythera's chambers, she knocked on her door as she heard faint grumbling and then the door opened. Alanna grinned, her violet eyes sparkling with amusement, "Am I a bit early Cythera?" she asked, seeing her disheveled hair.

Cythera blushed crimson and said, "Just give me a moment Alanna."

A moment later the door opened and Alanna stood to the side as Cythera pushed Gary out the door to go and meet with Jon and Raoul. As he walked by Alanna he winked at her as she chuckled.

Alanna entered and saw Cythera pulling her hair into a plait, when William (Cythera and Gary's son) began to whimper. Alanna walked over to the cradle, "Come here little man." she said as she picked him up and began to bounce him up and down. Soon enough William was giggling and squealing like mad as Alanna played with him.

Cythera finished and she went over and took him from Alanna saying, "You'll be a wonderful mother Alanna."

Alanna blushed slightly, "Thank you, but we're not having children immediately."

Cythera laughed lightly, "Ah, but it'll happen before you know it. Now come on," she said gesturing to the chair, "let's get you ready."

Jon sighed as Gary and Raoul rambled on while helping him get ready. When they were finished Gary clapped him on the back, "Good luck cousin."

Jon flashed them both a smile and said, "Mark my words Raoul, you'll be next."

Raoul chuckled as they walked towards the Chapel.

Alanna stood with Cythera behind the doors of the Chapel, fidgeting with her gown.

Cythera placed a hand on hers and whispered, "Calm down Alanna, it'll be over before you know it." Alanna nodded and smiled at Cythera.

When Alanna started down the aisle Jonathan's eyes widened. Her copper locks sparkled with rubies place throughout her hair. While she was dressed in a cream colored gown with a golden lioness rampant spiraling down her skirt. Her sleeves flared out when they reached her elbows. She had earbobs that were in the shape of silver daggers, an amethyst on the end of each tip. While a chain hung around her neck bearing her token of the Goddess. All in all she looked flawless, glowing even.

Alanna was just as enchanted with Jonathan's appearance. On his coal, black hair sat the Tortallan crown, gleaming in all its glory. He wore the same dark indigo tunic with silver shirt underneath and black breeches she had seen him in last time. His sword was at his side sparkling along with the sword belt that was studded with sapphires and diamonds.

Alanna took Jon's hand smiling at him as he smiled warmly back. "You look enchanting." He whispered in her ear.

Alanna smiled slightly, "You don't look so bad yourself Jon."

Soon enough, they were pronounced man and wife, and Alanna crowned the new queen. Jon kissed Alanna with all the passion he held, filled with joy at knowing they were officially together at last.

Jonathan and Alanna returned to their chambers to change for the ball held in their honor afterwards. Alanna stepped into their room and she gasped as she was swept up into another kiss from Jon. She laughed as he spun her around the room. "Jon put me down! We have to get ready for the ball."

He grinned and set her down kissing her in the process. "Cythera did an excellent job."

Alanna chuckled, "She did indeed, but I'm glad it's over."

Jon watched as she undressed, her back to him. She looked over her shoulder at him, "Stop staring your majesty, you'll get your chance tonight. Meanwhile, you should change too." Jon laughed lightly and went to the wardrobe to find something to wear to the ball.

Jon stepped out of the dressing room wearing a light, silk, silver tunic over a shirt lightly tinted in blue, so that it almost seemed white. While wearing the same pair of breeches, with his sword at his side on a slightly less decorated belt along with his crown. He smiled, watching Alanna twirl around once wearing a light silk, lavender gown. She wore amethyst earbobs and her flaming hair was hanging loose down just below her shoulders in waves. She had Lightning hanging from her golden sword belt in its sheath shining from being polished. On top of her hair, her new crown sparkled when she moved.

Alanna walked over to him smoothing his tunic slightly, "How do I look?"

Jon chuckled, "Beautiful, as always."

She grinned and tugged on his hand, "Come, they're expecting us."

When they arrived at the ballroom, both doors swung open and the herald announced, "Introducing King Jonathan of Conte the third and his new queen Sir Alanna of Olau and Conte, the Lioness and King's Champion of Tortall." Applause went up everywhere as they descended the stairs towards the center of the floor.

Jonathan bowed and flashed Alanna a grin, "Would you dance with me my queen?" Alanna rolled her eyes but couldn't help but smile and accepted. As the waltz began more couples came out to the dance floor. Gary and Cythera swept by, Gary winking and Cythera grinning. Jon chuckled as Alanna laughed. As the waltz slowed Alanna and Jon danced closer together. Alanna leaned her head against Jon's chest listening to his heart beat as he pressed his lips softly to her hair. "It feels good to be yours Jon…forever."

Author's Note: Wow, forget what I said about Chapter 11 being my longest…haha. I've noticed I seem to be writing more and more author's notes, anyways, hope you like it! Thanks to all my reviewers. I appreciate it.

P.S. I would have posted this sooner except for some stupid reason Fanfic wouldn't let me load it! It made me mad…lol.