Disclaimer: I did not create any of the following characters except for the occasional servant girl, aunt or friend of Alanna or George's. The Duke is mine but all the rest are the amazing Tamora Pierce's.
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~The Wedding~
George was at the alter along with the head priestess of the Goddess' temple in Tortall. He looked nervous, but had a calm air about him. Alanna on the other hand was still pacing but now in the back of the temple where she waited to go up to the front of the temple.
"Thayet, I'm so nervous," said Alanna as she untangled her tangled train once again.
The music was cued for Alanna to go down the aisle, as Thayet said, "Don't worry about it – everything will be fine! Now go walk down the aisle dear." Thayet went down the aisle before Alanna with another bridesmaid.
Then Alanna came out in her gorgeous silk and satin dress that came up to just above her bosom and the sleeves and shoulder area were made out of beautiful lace with embroidered flowers on it. Alanna's hair was half up in a bun and the rest of her hair cascaded down her back in copper ringlets. She had just the write amount of violet eye shadow upon her lids and her lips were a deep burgundy. Next to Alanna, even Thayet looked downplayed and slightly pale that day.
George gasped as his fiancée came down the aisle and murmured, "You look lovely my dear." Alanna blushed and reached out for his hand as she and George kneeled before the priestess. The ceremony went on for about an hour or so before the newly wed couple stood up and everyone cheered. The happy couple kissed as the priestess said, "You may now kiss the bride," and then walked down the aisle and outside into the carriage.
~The Reception~
Alanna sat at her table with George not knowing what was gone. She was so happy but as the night went on it was just a blur.
"Alanna," said Thayet. "Jon wants to talk to you." Alanna nodded as she got up to follow Thayet over to talk to Jon.
Jon gave Alanna a kiss on the cheek as he said, "Alanna, I am extremely happy for you."
"As I am for you, Jonathan," said Alanna as she smiled.
" I just want you to know that I'll always be here for you, as you are for me. Whenever you need me I will be here. Problems with George, anything…"
Alanna cut Jon off and sharply said, "Problems with George, Jon? We just got married, I don't need you to predict problems already thank you very much."
"Alanna, I didn't mean it like that," said Jon, frowning.
" However you meant it, I didn't like it and it was especially rude to say that several hours after I got married to George. I love George, you need to realize that. And I know you love Thayet, that's why you married her. You and I had something but George has always been there for me, not you. I love you Jon with all of my heart but in a totally different way that I love George. He's my husband and I'm in love with him. Okay Jon?" said Alanna as she put her hands on her hips.
" Yes Alanna, I understand. Congratulations again," said Jon as he hugged Alanna and turned around to go back to his table.
" Thank you Jon," said Alanna as she walked back over to the table along with him.
George saw the concerned look on Alanna's face and kissed her as she sat down. "Are you okay Alanna?"
Alanna smiled and said, " Yes George. I'm perfectly fine." Alanna hugged George and gave him a kiss as they were called up to slice the first piece of wedding cake. About an hour later, the two went into their respective rooms to change before they went onto the inn they were staying in that night. Thayet followed Alanna into her room to help her change.
"What did Jon say?" said Thayet.
"Oh, just some stuff about he would always be there for me if George and I had fights or anything. I couldn't believe he said that though. On the night of my wedding! I'm a bit annoyed," said Alanna as went behind the dressing screen to get into her violet colored gown – not the one she wore to the King and Queen's blessing of her marriage, but a different one that was more simple.
Thayet looked down and said, "I'm sorry he said that."
"Don't worry about it Thayet! He's just oddly protective at random times, it's nothing to worry about," said Alanna she stepped out from behind the screen. "Okay?"
Thayet smiled and said, "Okay." Alanna and Thayet then left the room to go outside. When Alanna found George the two left the wedding as hundreds of people through white rose petals and rice at them. The two go into the carriage and rode off.
~The Wedding Night~
George was on the bed with his shirt off and Alanna looked at him, grinned and said, "You know we've done this before dear."
"I know my sweet," said George grinning. "But this is special." George got off the bed and stood up. He walked over to Alanna and pulled her into his arms. George kissed Alanna with all he had in him as Alanna rubbed her hands through his hair.
"I love you," said Alanna as George pulled Alanna's shirt off and placed her on the bed.
"I know you do. I love you to my sweet, you need to know that. You need to know that I love you with all my heart," said George as he kissed Alanna once again.
" I know you love me George. I love you as much as you love me," said Alanna as she grinned and rubbed her hands through his hair once again. George kissed Alanna once more and the two made love but they both felt that this particular time meant more to them than anytime before. George and Alanna fell asleep in one another's arms on that wonderful night. I love you George said Alanna she drifted off to sleep. No worries anymore.