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pumpkinraindrop (formerly LeaMicheleLove)
Today was the day. I sighed tugging on my hair before promptly having my hand smacked away by Griselda.
"You will be fine Bloom, but keep your hands off your hair and make-up unless you wish to die on your wedding day." I smiled up at her grateful for her teasing. We stood just outside the double doors, me pacing around and waiting for Saladin to come our way so he could walk me down the aisle. Zarathustra, Elditrude and Du Four thought it was utterly hilarious at how I couldn't keep still. I didn't want to kill them because it was too short notice to replace bridesmaids. All of a sudden Palladium and Avalon came waking through the doors their faces showing complete and utter shock.
"Bloom?... You look, beautiful." Palladium touched my veil reverently and I grinned at him. My dress was something like out of a Victorian horror movie. Pitch black with loads of lace, Faragonda and Du Four had insisted on me wearing a veil to cover my hair, and I had to agree with them in the end. It really did just add to the outfit.
"Thank you. How's Griffin?" They had kept me away from her for the past two days, the first evening for the hen party and the second because it was tradition. I was just dying to get in there and see her. I'd missed her like crazy, and I didn't see why we couldn't have our hen party together as we were both women. The two grinned at me madly.
"Let's put it this way. She has already threatened Fara four times in the last ten minutes to make the 'damn thing start'. It is fair to say that she is looking forwards to seeing her future wife." Avalon told me pulling me into a gentle hug. I couldn't help but giggle at that. Looks like I wasn't the only one missing my other half. At that moment Saladin came walking down the hall stepping in front of me.
"Beautiful, and terrifying. I wouldn't like to get on your bad side. Unfortunately I am already on the bad side of your wife for not speeding up the process, so, shall we?" He held out his arm for me to take and I took a deep breath nodding and slipped my arm through his.
The doors opened and Saladin and I stepped out. Every face turned towards me and I almost balked. Oh god what If I tripped? My eyes searched the hall Cloud Tower's dining hall which had been decorated for the occasion, and landed on the one person that I was there for. It was amusing to see her dressed in a long white gown with wings and a wand, but honestly, even though I was aware of that, I was more concerned with just getting to her and having her hold me. I had never felt so mushy. Subconsciously I must have sped up as Saladin had to tug on my arm gently to slow me down causing everyone in the audience to laugh. The twins, Griselda and DuFour followed behind us in opposing fairy tale dresses and Palladium and Avalon followed behind them dressed up as evil wizards as they carried the rings down the aisle. It felt like an eternity making my way down the aisle, and I was glad to reach the end, Saladin placing my hand in Griffin's. As soon as my skin made contact with hers I knew I was home. The press could say what they liked and Stella could make as many rude comments as she wanted to. I loved her, and that wasn't going to change. Codatorta true to his word had worked to get his licence so he could lead us through the ceremony. He bound our magic together, calling on old and powerful magic to unite us 'beyond death'. I liked that. It meant that even if we died I'd still be hers and she'd still be mine.
"I now pronounce you wife and wife. You may kiss the bride." I didn't need telling twice as I stepped closer to her, crushing my lips to hers as we ignored the clapping, jeers and catcalls. Whilst all our kisses had always felt electric and full of passion this was more intense. Warmth spread through my entire body and I could almost feel Griffin as I vaguely recalled Fara telling me that this was normal. After a few long moments breathing became essential and we pulled away from each other. Fara and DuFour almost suffocated us, leaving Griselda and the others to pry them off before we made our way outside. All the single women crowded around me as I chucked my bouquet of flowers. A young girl who had helped arrange the catering staff caught them and I grinned at her winking, causing her to blush.