A/N- So, it's short and sweet, but I liked it as an ending. Thank you for those who read this story the whole way through. I'd appreciate some reviews since these stories have been quite neglected. A picture of Dara's wedding dress will be on my profile if you want to check it out.

James resumed his work, traveling every few days, and I started planning the wedding. I would accompany James into the various towns, but while he worked, I would go wedding shopping. I found the caterer, the decorations, and the flowers within the first month. The one thing Alice hadn't told me about was what dress I would be wearing. Apparently I was on my own for that. It was during the second month that I was still looking for my second dress. I'd been to various dressmakers and dress stores and there was nothing that caught my attention. I was about to give up, but I finally found my dress. I don't even think it was meant for anyone to actually wear, but it definitely will be now. I walked into the store and talked to the young woman behind the counter. She didn't believe me when I said I wanted to wear it, but that didn't stop me from insisting on it.

The dress was a ballroom styled dress with a tight bodice and a full skirt. Alone, the dress was a plain, virgin white dress, nothing special. However, they had wrapped a sheer, blood red fabric. Red flowers were embroidered into the material. The fabric pulled down to the left side and the flowed out in a strip down the white skirt. The veil was white with the same red embroidered flowers down the side. When I slipped it on and curled my hair in a bun, I knew this was the dress.

I was beaming when I found James near sunset. He knew something was up and waited for me to tell. "I found my dress."

"I figured you'd found something." James said.

"Yes well, that was pretty much that last thing. Of course, you need to get your suit."

"That's not nearly as hard as you finding your dress." James said.

We returned home and I was happy to find that I had a letter waiting for me from Bella. Apparently, the wolves had come and asked for a truce since no one was causing any major issues amongst the humans. The Cullens weren't drinking from humans and those like James and I who were drinking from humans kept our activities quiet. As long as we didn't cause any major issues, then there wouldn't be a need for the two species to fight. Of course, we'd both be watching each other closely. The most exciting news was that apparently Jake had imprinted on Nessie. No one believed it until Nessie confirmed it and fell asleep on Jake's stomach while he was in his wolf form. I quickly wrote my reply telling Bella about the wedding preparations and how well things were coming along.

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I was finalizing the wedding plans when a messenger came huffing and puffing in the room. He was all sweaty and grimy that I wrinkled my nose at his smell. He handed me a letter since he found me before James. I opened it like any other letter, but after the first sentence I knew I had to find James. The Volutri were going to be arriving at the Cullen's and challenging them for breaking vampiric laws. The Cullens were calling on everyone who had been at their wedding and those they didn't even know to come and speak on their behalf in hopes of avoiding a fight. I found James and showed him the letter. He agreed that we'd have to go and help and we left before the Cullen's messenger had time to rest.

The gathering at the Cullen house was impressive, with a few more vampires than the wedding. There were even two Romanian vampires who were just there because of how much they despised the Volturi. They really had no interest in anyone else. The wolves were also in attendance, ready to help their new allies. Nessie was seated on Jake's back just in case they had to leave in order to protect Nessie. When the Volturi finally arrived, we were all waiting for them. The offered to let us live if we accepted becoming a part of their guard, but everyone, especially Bella, Edward, and Alice who they really wanted declined. The special vampires of the guard immediately started their attach, but with Bella protecting people with her special gift, they were knocked back. With Carlisle converting the Volturi's supporters by calmly talking with them, and our side showing we were strong enough to stand against the guard, the Volturi were forced to give up. Of course they said they'd be back, like every other person who'd ever been defeated. With that, they disappeared into the forest and out of our lives. We knew that was the change in the world, that there would be a new order and a new freedom in a sense for vampires.

When the confrontation was over, James and I left. We would be seeing everyone soon enough, well as soon as we figured out a new date for our wedding…

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Finally the day had come. I was going to marry James and no more Victoria-like issues should ever arise. I sat in my room the night before and watched the sun rise. I decided to forgo the bridal party for a hunt. I knew James was doing the same, but in a different part of the forest. We had both been forced by Alice to promise that we wouldn't find each other on our hunts. After agreeing we were off and wouldn't see each other for 24 hours. But that had been last night and after quenching my thirst, I returned to Ruthridge and waited for the sun to rise.

As soon as the sun broke the horizon, Alice, Bella, and Rosalie were knocking on my door. My dress was hanging on the closet door and they quickly helped me into it. Rosalie worked on curling my hair while Alice quickly added some make up. When I was ready, they all slipped into their maroon colored bridesmaid dresses. Since I didn't have any father to walk me down the isle or give me away, Laurent would be doing the job. He found knocked on my door when it was time to head outside.

With the sky still a rosy red color, I stepped out the front doors of Ruthridge. James stood next to Carlisle at the alter. His hair was pulled back in a neat ponytail and his eyes were a bright red. He cleaned up well with a black suit and a blood red vest and tie. I smiled, knowing it matched my dress and Alice had something to do with that. Laurent passed me off to James a few steps away from the alter and James escorted me those last few steps. Carlisle started off the ceremony much like Bella's and Edward's, but instead of James and I reciting our own vows, we recited traditional ones, well traditional vampire vows.

"I, James Rothschild, take Dara Cavalo as my lawfully wedded wife. To love and to hunt with as long as this world turns and we walk upon it. In good times and bad, during busy days and endless nights I promise to cherish you as long as we both shall live, may it be eternity."

James slipped his mother's wedding ring onto my finger. The band wasn't heavy; in fact it felt as though it belonged there. Carlisle the looked at me and I recited the same vow as Bella handed me James' ring, a thick silver band.

"I, Dara Cavalo, take James Rothschild as my lawfully wedded husband. To love and to hunt with as long as this world turns and we walk upon it. In good times and bad, during busy days and endless nights, I promise to cherish you as long as we both shall live, may it be eternity." I slipped James' ring onto his finger before smiling up at him.

"I now pronounce you Lord and Lady, man and wife, mates for the rest of time." Carlisle said. "Lord James, you may kiss your bride."

James bent down and captured my lips, attacking them as though they were his latest prey item. I greedily sucked his tongue in my mouth, showing him I wouldn't be so simple to control. When we pulled apart, our few guests clapping and cheering us on greeted us. James led me down the isle, but instead of returning to Ruthridge, James picked me up and started running into the woods. Apparently, we wouldn't be attending our reception. I knew Alice and Laurent could handle it, especially with the small number of attending vampires.

James ran for some time, before stopping at a new manor I had never seen before. It resembled Ruthridge, but the property was a bit more open and not quite as dark as Ruthridge was. "Where are we?" I asked.

"This would be Elmwood, another one of my properties." James said. "Come this way." James led me around the back of the house, showing open fields and a large pond. "Remind you of anything?"

"My dream, when I was sick and I dreamt of being a vampire with you. It wasn't Ruthridge, it was here?"

"It could have been Ruthridge since the properties are similar, but I figured this would be a better honeymoon spot."

"You chose well, husband." I said.

"Thank you, wife." James said. His hand cupped my cheek as he kissed me hard once more. I guess a tour of the property would have to wait for another day…