[1 year later]
Today was the day. Peter and Aleisa had waited for this moment ever since they had ran into each other again in Narnia. Today was one of the biggest celebrations in Narnian history. Today was High King Peter's and High Queen Aleisa's wedding day. Just a few months ago Peter had proposed to her and since then it had been a whirlwind of preparations. The couple couldn't be any happier though. Now they would spend the rest of their lives completely devoted to one another.
On one end of the castle Aleisa was in a special changing room, getting ready for her day.
"Oh Aleisa I'm so excited for you!" Lucy squealed in delight. Susan and Aleisa chuckled at her excitement. She had asked the sisters to be her bridesmaids. Aleisa smiled broadly at her.
"I'm quite excited myself." She confessed to her soon to be sisters. At that moment a bunch of maids entered the room to help the three queens get ready for the celebrations. Aleisa watched her maid as the girl curled and molded her long raven hair into an elegant yet simple hairstyle. Susan noticed her wistful expression and smiled fondly.
"Peter is a lucky man to finally be marrying you." She sincerely told her friend. Aleisa glanced over at her in the mirror.
"I think I'm the lucky one. To find someone as loving and noble as he is. I couldn't ask for anything more." She replied shyly. Aleisa couldn't keep the smile off of her face. She was too excited for what was to come within the next few hours.
Over in Peter's room, the King was still asleep. He was a man after all so he didn't take quite as long to get ready. Edmund walked into the dim room and smiled at the snoring lump in the giant bed. Waking him up was going to be quite amusing. He walked over and opened up the curtains so there was actually some light in the room. Unsurprisingly, Peter never stirred. With a smirk Edmund tiptoed over to the side of the bed, where Peter's head was.
"Pete…..hey Peter it's time to wake up now." He called gently. Peter merely grumbled incoherently in response. Edmund snickered.
"Come on sleeping beauty. I think you've had enough sleep by now." Edmund continued. Peter shot a groggy glare at him and snuggled back into his pillows. Edmund smiled and prepared himself for the next reaction. Surely this would get the man up.
"Boy, I feel bad for Aleisa. To think she has to wake up to that face every morning from now on." He told his brother with a playful grimace. Peter mumbled in response followed by a few moments of silence. Suddenly Peter shot up and snapped his head over towards his brother who was trying to contain his laughter.
"It's my wedding day." Peter told him with wide eyes. His face broke out into a grin.
"Well at least you finally got up. I was worried you weren't going to make it in time and just sleep through the whole thing." Edmund teased as he stood up to give his brother room.
"Not today Ed." Peter replied with a smile. There was no way anything was going to keep him from his own wedding.
"Now call for the servants, I need to get ready. Where's my clothes, and my crown, what should I do with my hair…." Peter started rattling off before Edmund silenced him by grabbing his shoulders firmly and chuckled at his older brother.
"Calm down. We still have hours until the wedding." He assured. Peter laughed too.
"Oh Aleisa you look absolutely beautiful!" Susan gushed as she saw Aleisa in her bridal gown. The seamstresses had only recently finished it so no one had seen the finished product yet. The gown was in a gorgeous yet simple ball gown style and when it was coupled with the hair, it made Aleisa look like a goddess. Aleisa blushed at the compliment and admired the work in the full length mirror.
"Really? Do you think Peter will like it?" she nervously asked. Lucy and Susan shared a knowing look.
"He will love it, I think you could show up in rags and Peter will still like you in it." Lucy joked with a wink. The three of them laughed.
"Gee thanks Lucy, I could have just done that and it would have saved time with the fittings." Aleisa mock scolded the younger girl. This sent them into even more laughter. Once they had settled down a bit Aleisa looked back at the mirror in front of her.
"I can't believe I'm finally getting married." She muttered happily. It was like a dream come true.
Peter was standing by the altar. Aslan was next to him, officiating the event. As if by magic, the lion had shown up a month prior to the wedding and was more than happy to marry the royal couple. Peter was nervously fiddling with his collar and shuffling his shoes. Edmund noticed the nervous ticks and stepped up closer to his ear.
"Everything will be fine Pete. You're going to marry the love of your life and live happily ever after." He assured. Peter glanced over at him gratefully. However Edmund couldn't resist teasing his brother.
"Provided that you don't faint….or mess up your vows….or get too sweaty and gross her out…" Edmund added with a smirk. Peter's eyes widened in fear before shoving his brother gently. Edmund snickered at his facial expression.
"I'm kidding Pete! Lighten up." He countered.
"Thanks Edmund." Peter told him sincerely. He could always depend on his brother to lighten the mood. Just then some music began to play and the brothers looked over toward the back of the room. The congregation stood up and watched as the two other Narnian queens made their way down the aisle. Lucy was first, followed by Susan who sent a subtle wink at her older brother. Once those two had made it to the front, the music changed tune and Peter nervously swallowed. As the double doors opened his heart nearly stopped. Aleisa was even more beautiful than he ever could have imagined. Her dress complimented her perfectly and her hair was in a simple style that showed off her delicate face. As she looked up at him with those sea green eyes that he loved, Peter couldn't help but tear up with utter joy. He was finally going to be able to call this amazing woman his wife.
Aleisa gracefully walked through the double doors and steadied her breath. When she looked up she couldn't help but beam up at the man waiting for her. Peter couldn't keep his eyes off of her. As she walked closer she saw that his eye were filled with happy tears and she smiled even wider. How did she get so lucky as to have someone who loved her as much as she loved him? Peter was everything she had ever wanted and even more than she could have ever asked for. He was the perfect king and a wonderful man. Finally she reached the end of the aisle and passed her bouquet off to Susan. Aleisa turned to look at Peter who instantly took her hands in his.
"Hi." He muttered with a goofy grin. Aleisa smiled back elatedly.
"Hi." She greeted right back. The two smiled widely and let out a light laugh. They were both a nervous wreck on the inside, but it was overcome with the pure joy that they were also feeling. Aslan began the ceremony and soon came up to the vows.
"High King Peter, if you would like to begin." Aslan nodded to him. Peter swallowed before beginning.
"Aleisa, that very first time I laid eyes on you I knew you were something special. Even before we met in Narnia. On that train in England, I met my soulmate. You are everything I have ever wanted and needed. You make me complete, and until I met you I didn't even realize how empty my life was. You have become my best friend, my right hand man, and the love of my life. No one could do what you do and I admire you every day for it. From the way that you are so kind and companionate with the citizens of Narnia, to the fierceness in your eyes when you are on the battle field beside me. From here on out that is where I want you to be. Beside me. There is no other person I would ever want to be right by my side, in battle and in life. I love you so much, Aleisa. Much more than words can express. And from this day on I promise to be everything you need. Through sickness and health, through peace and war, and even through my stubbornness and stupidity, I promise to love you and cherish you until the day I die." During his whole speech, Peter never let his eyes wander from hers. By the end Aleisa was in tears. She couldn't help but smiled up at this man. All of the kind words he had just spoken had reached the depths of her heart. She cleared her throat and composed herself a bit before she began with her vows.
"Peter, I can't even begin to describe how happy I am to be marrying you. You have given me more love than I deserve and have gone over and beyond anything I could have ever imagined my future husband to be. You are truly my perfect man. I never thought love at first sight was real until I laid eyes on you. I couldn't help but crave your company as we grew closer over the years. You were born to be a ruler and I admire that aspect about you. Your chivalry, and courage, and deep devotion to that which you hold dear to your heart. Narnia couldn't ask for a better leader and I couldn't ask for a better person to be with forever. I promise to strive to be the best wife I can to you and a loyal co-ruler. I couldn't think of anywhere else I would rather be than with you. Nothing can tear apart the love that we have for each other and no matter what the future will bring, whether it be good or bad, I promise to be true to you and to stand by your side for as long as I live." Aleisa told him with pure love shining in her eyes. Peter beamed down at her.
"Now do you, High King Peter the Magnificent, take High Queen Aleisa the Truehearted, to be your lawfully wedded wife?" Aslan asked turning towards him.
"I do." Peter responded without hesitation.
"Now do you, High Queen Aleisa the Truehearted, take High King Peter the Magnificent, to be your lawfully wedded husband?" Aslan asked her.
"I do." She eagerly responded. The two beamed at each other and Aleisa bounced slightly on her toes in anticipation of what was to come.
"Then by the power vested in me, by the old magic of Narnia, I now pronounce you man and wife. You may kiss the bride." Peter didn't need to be told twice. He eagerly leaned down to plant a gentle kiss on Aleisa's lips, who was now officially his wife. Everyone cheered and clapped in celebration of the married couple. The other Pevensie siblings passed happy looks across the way at each other. They were thrilled for Peter and the fact that they had gained a new sister, legally anyway. The couple broke apart and smiled so wide that it seemed as if their faces would split any moment. The two of them turned to face the crowed and made their way down the aisle towards the banquet hall.
A few more hours into the night everyone was sitting around the many tables, enjoying each other's company and feasting. Aleisa and Peter were sitting at the head of the table with the other Kings and Queens next to them. The other nobles and friends that were invited were spread out among the other tables that made a square in the great hall. All throughout the night the newlyweds had been bombarded with congratulations from all their friends and the visiting nobles. Mr. Tumnus and the Beavers and even Orious had come to wish them the best. However nice all of that was, it was still a bit exhausting for them. So once everyone seemed preoccupied the two of them stole a bit of food and snuck out to one of the towers that overlooked the ocean. They laughed as they chatted and fed each other while taking in the quiet of the night and the beautiful view. Once they had finished their stolen meal they simply stood by the edge and looked out over the sea, with the moon reflecting off the surface of the waters. Aleisa stood with her hands resting on the railing and sighed contentedly. A smile slipped onto her face as she felt the hands of her new husband wrap around her waist from behind. She leaned back against him and laid her hands on top of his. Peter smiled happily and settled his head on top of hers.
"It's beautiful up here." Aleisa murmured, breaking the silence.
"Not as beautiful as you." Peter told her with a goofy smile on his face. Aleisa's face scrunched up in amusement as she tilted her head to look up at him. Peter continued beaming down at her.
"That is…..the cheesiest thing I have ever heard." She told him with a fond giggle. Peter rolled his eyes and hugged her giggling form tighter.
"I was trying to be romantic and you ruined it." He told her, now laughing himself. She turned herself around in his arms and nuzzled into the crook of his neck.
"I'm sorry. I'll try not to laugh next time you create another cliché moment." She apologized and smiled up at him. Peter smiled back and lent down to softly kiss her. He felt Aleisa smile into the kiss. Once they pulled away Peter rested his forehead on hers and stared into her mesmerizing eyes that were staring right back at him. His heart swelled at the thought of being able to look into those eyes for the rest of his life.