They spent few hours with Penelope's aunts and it was an interesting and insightful afternoon. Josie learned that murder and Michaelson family went together. Those were two things that went hand in hand. Penelope listened about things Freya did and she didn't even flinch at some of her stories. That was the moment when Josie started wondering if Penelope had it in her to kill someone…just for sake of killing. After lunch they went for a walk. Freya and Penelope were walking together and that left Josie with Keelin.

''I see that this conversation is making you uncomfortable.''

''You are not?''

''I got used to it. I know who Freya is and I learned to accept it…and I am a wolf. My curse was triggered when I killed someone. I had no right to say a word. My kill was an accident…but a kill none the less…''

''I don't know if I would ever be ok with a murder…''

''I don't know what to tell you. But from what I understood Freya… Penelope's connection to the book is connected to death. She can bring someone back, but she can pretty much send someone to death as well.''

''That scares me.''

''I know honey, but it takes a lot of courage to date Michaelson and be part of their weird circle of life and death.''

Josie watched two other women and she noticed how Penelope was taken by her aunt. Rest of the family was vampires and she didn't have much in common with them. But Freya was a witch…powerful witch and Penelope felt like she was the only one who could understand her.

''She looks happy…''

''She is with one of her kind.''

''There are witches in our school.''

''Like Penelope and Hope?''

''There is no one like them…''

''That's what I'm saying. I know you love her…But I need you to think about it… Think twice are you able to stand by her through everything.''

''What do you mean?''

''Freya, Hope and Penelope are cursed because of their power and women like them are always walking a thin line between dark and light magic and use of it. And you being linked to Penelope…means you will sometimes have to practice with her… Are you able to do that?''

''How do you know so much about this?''

''I am married to a witch and I watch what she does and how much some choices hurt her.''

''Now you are scaring me.''

''I'm sorry…''

After some time chatting to her aunt, Penelope turned and smiled at Josie. She offered her hand to her and Josie took it. She pulled her close and kissed her cheek.

''I missed you.''

''It looked like you had fun.''

''I did, but I still missed my favorite girl.''

''I missed you too P.''

They kissed and Freya made some comments about them making her sick and being too attached by the hip.

''Do you ever separate?''

''Not much… Why?''

''You are so sickening cute.''

Penelope hated those comments.

''So, when are you tying the knot?''

''What?''

''You girl caught the bouquet… You can get married…''

''We are sixteen…''

''Who cares… By supernatural laws you are allowed to get married in a commitment ceremony led by a witch…Maybe law doesn't see you as old as it takes, but supernatural laws allow you to.''

Josie looked at Penelope like she was pleading her to do it. Penelope was not sure what was hiding behind that wish for Josie. Before she says or does anything, she would have to talk to Josie. Keelin was shocked what her wife suggested.

''They are too young…''

''She signed the book with Penelope… She might as well marry her.''

For some reason her aunt was not dropping the marriage idea. And she was sort of right… If she could sign the book that binds them forever, why not perform the ritual to make the connection even more firm?

''I think it's something that we must really talk about. ''

''Tomorrow is the full moon…We can to it tomorrow evening. Your mom and Stefan are coming back and even they can be there.''

''We will talk about it and tell you what we decided.''

Penelope made excuse that she wanted to get some pastry and took Josie to the other side of the street.

''What's with her and our wedding?''

''I don't know…But I sort of love the idea…''

Penelope was surprised.

''You do?''

''Yes… It would be so romantic… Us… Paris…. Some simple and casual things…nothing huge.''

''Baby, do we need it?''

''I want to be your wife… I don't care who knows and who we tell. But I would know…and you will know… and that's what matters to me.''

Hope and Raphael walked toward them, so all the talk about the wedding was over.

''Raphael and I were just talking about having dinner somewhere. Want to join us?''

''Sure, let's go…''

They all went to dinner and what they didn't know was that Freya was working on the things needed for the ritual. Keelin was not happy about it and she said that to her wife few times.

''It's sick to get them married so young.''

''You don't get it. They need this ritual to bind their magic together.''

''Is everything about magic to you. They are babies.''

''They are two powerful witches. It's not my fault Penelope is the heir to the book and Josie signed with her? I didn't force them to do it. Now, they must learn how to take care of what they have.''

''I give up…''

She even called Katherine to come back and explained to her that they must marry to protect their magic. Katherine didn't want to lose her daughter so she promised to do all she can to get Penelope to have the ceremony. When the foursome came home, they were surprised to see bride and groom back.

''Mom you are back?''

''I am… Little birdy told me there is another wedding in the cards for us…''

Penelope looked at Josie who shook her head. Penelope knew it didn't come from Josie…Than she realized it was Freya.

''Mom, we are sixteen…''

''I know… But you must do that… You must do that to bind your magic together…to be each other's sores of force and magic. Being tied to you will make Josie stronger and two of you would be able to heal one another just by being close…physically close. Heal with touch or even making love… You will finish your education and will not stay forever hidden in the walls of Alaric's school. There is the real supernatural world there honey and it's a cruel world…''

Josie and Penelope were having quiet conversation without words. Penelope wanted Josie to be safe… and if her aunt is right, than she could help Josie heal and be stronger. Josie smiled and nodded. So, this was a done deal. Penelope was not happy for this, but she would do all she could for Josie…it was all for her. As soon as they said yes to this all, Katherine was on the phone doing her best do make it all happen tomorrow evening. When she was done with all that had to be provided for the wedding, she smiled.

''Now, Penelope will sleep with Rebeca tonight and you Josie will sleep with Hope.''

Both girls looked at Katherine in shock.

''It's your wedding day… You will not be seeing one another until tomorrow evening.''

''That is cruel.''

''That is tradition…It makes wedding night even better.''

''Ok, oversharing.''

After dinner, girls were separated and told that they will see one another at the very ceremony…Not earlier than that. Penelope was nervous about everything. Her head was a mess... Rebeca tried to calm her and give her best possible advice.

''Do you think I am making a mistake?''

''Do you love her?''

''I do….''

''Do you think you could love her until the end of your days?''

''I do…''

''Than you are doing the right thing. She loves you so much and it's sort of cute to watch you together.''

''You think we should do it?''

''I think only you know… I am always up for a celebration, but it's your life and love. I can tell you what I know. You love one another a lot and it's special. So, after more than thousand years of living I can tell you that only love matters…and you have it. All the rest…All the power, all the money…nothing matters when you are alone and empty.''

Penelope knew Rebeca was right. Love mattered. Love was what it was all about. And she loved Josie… and Josie loved her back.

Raphael took his things and went to another room so the girls would have some privacy. Hope pulled Jose to bed with her and she had million questions about the wedding and how they got to that idea. Josie said it was Freya's idea and that she and Penelope went with it after Katherine made a point.

''I want to marry her…but I'm not sure she wants to marry me.''

''She does. She loves you so much.''

''I am scared she will change her mind.''

''She might…about many things. But I doubt she will ever change her mind about you.''

''She doesn't look happy.''

''She is, but she is too worried about everything. You know Penelope. She is queen of mean on the surface, but in there is a big softie who loves you more than anything.''

Josie smiled to that comment. She loved Penelope too… She loved her so much that it scared her sometimes.

Hope and Rebeca fell asleep and the girls couldn't. Both of them had so many things on their mind and they tried to battle their demons. Penelope feared it was too soon and that she shouldn't trap Josie into marriage and Josie feared she was not good enough. She was scared of not being good enough partner for Penelope and that she will get tired of her soon. Somewhere deep they knew their fears were unjustified and that the other girl saw the world in them, but insecurities got the best of them at that moment.

Morning and the rest of the day were insane in the house. People were coming and house was full of people in charge of making this day memorable for the girls. They made little altar in the garden and it was full of baby pink and lavender color roses. Chairs were placed on the both sides and there was white carpet that led to the altar. Trees were full of small white Christmas lights and tables with food and drinks were placed there too. Freya made sure to cast the spell to make it feel warm so girls don't need coats or anything covering their dresses. Dresses arrived and they were not allowed to see them until it was time to get dressed. Katherine got each of them set of very sexy, but yet tasteful lingerie. Josie got baby pink set. It was corset panties, garter belt and nude stockings. Same was given to Penelope, but her set was lavender. That gave her a hint about her dress color. Bag with the dress was huge and she was really scared of what her mother picked for her…and Josie. Penelope never saw herself as a traditional bride, so white was never option for her. As the time went by , shew as getting very nervous and curious about how will everything turn out. Makeup artist and hairdresser came and it was time for the girls to get ready. They had very discreet and tasteful make up and they looked gorgeous. Both girls had their hair up. Penelope had around her bun small lavender flowers and pearls. Her mother gave her small diamond earrings and that was all the jewelry she had. It was time for the dress. One of the ladies got her shoes first. They were satin and lavender color. They got her underskirt that had many layers of tulle. When they finished with it, the dress came. It was beautiful. It was lavender color and in the back it hat few strings of lavender and baby pink stones. Bottom of the skirt was covered in silk baby pink and lavender mini flowers and top was embroiled with the same color flowers. It looked amazing on Penelope. She was looking regal. When she saw herself in the mirror, she became aware of what was really happening. She was really getting married to Josie. On the opposite side of the house, Josie was going through the same things. Her dress was baby pink princess skirt and long in the back. Just like Penelope's. Her dress was beautiful, but much more saddle than Penelope's. Corset part of the dress was embroiled with small white and baby blue flowers and her hair was in the low , very rich bun. She had few baby pink roses in her hair and her future mother in law gave her the same earrings she gave Penelope.

When the time for brides to go down came, Klaus came to get Penelope and Stefan came to get Josie. He was the one walking her down the aisle. Both men were stunned by the young ladies they were about to take down and lead to the moment that will forever change their lives. All four of them were ready for that adventure.