So this ficlet is for Mega Pearl and Mkat, who wanted a MonRosalee moment for this song... upon multiple listens and rereads of the lyrics, I figured this would be appropriate... then, when looking for the album information, I found that the instrumental version was used in the wedding in Twilight. D'oh! But it just fits so well, damn the torpedoes, this is what you're getting! Muhahaha!

Reviews/ Suggestions/ Song Ideas always welcome! My music collection always has room for one more!

Still own nothing, and still not at Comic-Con.


Heart beats fast,

Colors and promises

How to be brave.

How can I love

When I'm afraid to fall?

Monroe stands in his spot and faces the group of people gathered before him. His parents and family on one side, Rosalee's on the other. Many members of the local Wesen community are taking this wedding as a symbol for inter-species dialogue; they're sitting on Rosalee's side because her family is so much smaller. He thought to himself how great it was that they had that support from their friends, especially since his family had been, shall we say, less than helpful. Out of the corner of his eye, Monroe sees Bud wave to his wife. Mrs. Wurstner was sitting behind Captain Renard, who was chatting with Holly Clark. Monroe saw Roddy and Chelsea in the back. Their band, String Theory, was playing the first half of their reception, but it was decided that, with the likelihood of Wesen-related problems, the Kehrseite band members would probably be better off not attending the ceremony. It turned out that Chelsea was a member of the same Eisbiber Lodge as the Wurstners; she was checking the microphones while Roddy rosined his bow. The non-denominational minister walks onto the altar and greets Monroe.

The music begins to play, and the parents are escorted in. Monroe hopes he was imagining the resigned look on his mother's face. He feels a hand on his shoulder and jumps a little. It's Nick.

"You okay?" the Grimm whispers, following Monroe's gaze. "Don't worry, I'll keep my eye on them. You just concentrate on what you're here for."

But watching you stand alone,

All of my doubt

Suddenly goes away somehow.

One step closer.

The music changes, and Chelsea and Roddy begin playing Pachelbel's Canon in D. Juliette enters and walks down the aisle. She looks lovely in the dark blue Rosalee chose for the bridesmaids. She smiles at Monroe, winks at Nick, and takes her place across from Bud. Rosalee's friend Mariyam is next, and she stands across from Hank. Finally, the Maid of Honor, Audrey, enters and takes her place across from Nick. The doors open, and all Monroe can see is her.

Rosalee is wearing a very simple, ivory gown that just sweeps the top of her shoes, dyed blue to match the bridesmaid dresses. She carries a simple bouquet of daisies, tied in a dark blue ribbon. She has an elbow-length veil, which was down in front of her face, but Monroe could see her smiling. All his worries melt away; he's dreamed of this moment for so long.

I have died every day

Waiting for you.

Darling, don't be afraid;

I have loved you

For a thousand years;

I'll love you for a thousand more.

Rosalee arrives in front of him, and he feels his breath catch. He still wonders if it's a dream, if he's going to wake up any moment alone again. She smiles and takes his hand. She must have read his mind, because she lightly pinches his thumb. No, this is real. And better than any dream he can remember.

Time stands still,

Beauty in all that she is.

I will be brave.

I will not let anything take away

What's standing in front of me.

Every breath, every hour,

Has come to this.

One step closer.

I have died every day

Waiting for you.

Darling, don't be afraid;

I have loved you

For a thousand years;

I'll love you for a thousand more.

The ceremony is fairly short, but Monroe can't keep his eyes off of her. He knows he's probably smiling like an idiot, but he doesn't care. He promises to love, honor, respect, and protect her, and she promises the same.

"You were my yesterday, you are my today, and you will be my tomorrow. With this ring, I give you my promise that you shall never walk alone." His hand shakes slightly as he takes her ring from Nick and slides it on her finger. Rosalee repeats the promise, and puts a ring on his finger as well.

And all along, I believed

I would find you.

Time has brought

Your heart to me.

I have loved you

For a thousand years;

I'll love you for a thousand more.

One step closer.

One step closer.

"By the power vested in me by the State of Oregon, I now pronounce you husband and wife. You may kiss the bride."

Monroe's hands shake a little as he lifts the veil and pushes it back. She smiles as he leans in, and they kiss. In that moment, it's just the two of them, together. Somewhere in the distance, he hears applause and cheers… and he swears he might actually hear his parents' voices in the din. They part, smile at each other, and take each other's hand.

"Ladies and gentlemen, may I present to you the happy couple!" Once again, a cheer went up, and Monroe thought he saw his mother wiping her eyes. Maybe, just maybe, everything was going to be fine after all...

I have died every day

Waiting for you.

Darling, don't be afraid;

I have loved you

For a thousand years;

I'll love you for a thousand more.

And all along, I believed

I would find you.

Time has brought

Your heart to me.

I have loved you

For a thousand years;

I'll love you for a thousand more.


Song: A Thousand Years by Christina Perri. We'll just call it a digital single. Copyright 2011, Atlantic Records.