Forever and Forever More
By Potions Mistress 9
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Author's notes:This is the missing stuff from Sense and Sensibility.

Title: Forever and Forever More

Author: PotionsMistress9

Email: Dragonfly1_234@hotmail.com

Story Rating: R Chapter Rating:Pg

Genre: Romance/General

Pairing: Brandon/Marianne

Disclaimer:I do not own Sense and Sensibility.Just the plot bunnies.

Spoilers: The movie Sense and Sensibility, starring Alan Rickman as Col. Brandon and Kate Winslett as Marianne Dashwood.

Summary: The missing good stuff from the movie.This is sort of a sequel.

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Chapter one:


The rain pounded on the roof as marrian elooked out it.Christopher should have been here by now.He had gone out on some business.So,she was left to love and miss him.Looking at the granfather clock.It was past midnight.She was officially worried.

Little did she know that she would fall asleep and be awaken by him a few hours later.

That's exactly what took place.She was in the middle of a rather good dream when she was awaken by footsteps in the front hall.She had no idea who it was,so she slipped into the kitchen unnoticed and emerged with a knife.

She had it poised and ready to strike when she heard a familiar voice.

"Marianne,do not strike at me.For 'tis me...Christopher."

"oh,please forgive my ignorance." They walked toward each other and met in a heated kiss.

"I missed you so."

"And,I you."They just stood there and stared at each other for the longest time.

He sat on the couch and motioned for Marriane to sit with him.They talked well into the night.Both fell asleep on the couch.

The Dashwoods walked down the steps looking for Marriane.There,they found her sleeping on the couch with her head in her beloved's lap.

Both were awaken by a chuckle from Edward and an 'ahem' from Mrs.Dashwood.Colonel Brandon was the first to look up.He smiled and yawned.

marriane,however had a seperate reaction.She looked at her mother and began to panic.

"Sorry,Mother.We were talking and...we became tired and fell asleep.Forgive us."

"Marriane Dashwood!" Mrs.Dashwood said sternly before relaxing."You two have done nothing to be forgiven in my eyes."

"oh...okay."

It was later that day that the real shock came.Colonel Brandon asked Marriane along for a walk in the feilds.She graciuosly accepted his offer.They were walking in silence for sometime and the tension was thick.Marriane was able to sense nervousness in his actions.

"Christopher,what is wrong.You seem to have a problem."

"Oh...nothing."

Marriane and Christopher walked for a distance before they stopped under a willow.The two sat down on the bench and he began to collect his thoughts before speaking.

"Marriane,I...we have been friends for sometime,have we not?"

"yes,Colonel.Why do you ask me so?"

"I have come to respect...to think very highly of you.Your beauty is that which,in my eyes may not be matyched,an angel you must be.When I first heard your voice,I thought that I was in the presence of an Angel.From that first note to now,I have had certain feelings for you.What I am trying to say is that:I know you probably deem me unworthy and not as dashing as Mr.Willoughby,but I would be honored if youwould do me the honor of being my wife.Marriane Dashwood,I am in love with you and want you to marry me.That is if you concent to it."

"I....I..."

"I promise that you will never want for anythiong,especiaslly love.You will always have that in abundance.I admit that we shall have our rows,but,I shant let that keep me from my feelings for you."

"Colonel....Christopher.....yes.I shall be made your wife.What I thought i felt for Willoughby was pure lust.It was a infantile infatuation.I love you as you love me."

He kissed her softly on the lips as a tear rolled down Marriane's cheek.He wiped it away.

They spent the rest of the morning together and headed back in time for dinner later in the evening.It was then that they made the announcement in front of the Dashwoods(including fanny& John),Mrs.Jennings,Edward,Elinor and everybody else that was close to the two.

Everybody was chatting quiteyl and enjoying their meals when Colonel Brandon stood up to speak.Everyone silenced as he began to speak.

"As many of you have undoubtedly noticed,Miss Marriane and I have been friends for quite sometime,now.This mornig,she and i took a stroll in the patures and she has consented in being my wife." There was a surprised shush amongst the guests at Delaford.Then,an excited murmur washed over them.

Mrs.Dashwood stood and spoke. "I shall consent to this as well,for you are a man of much to be admired and honored.Congratulations from all of us."

That night,there was much to be celebrated.But,in the midst of the excitement,marriane still found time to play for everyone.

Her fingers elegantly touched and pushed the keys on Brandon's Broadway Grand.She began to sing.

Christopher was transfixed with his beloved's voice.She truly must have been an angel.



**Or scorn or pity on me take,

I must the true relation make,

I am undone tonight.

Love, in a subtle dreame disguised,

Hath both my heart and me surprised,

Whom never yet be durst attempt awake;

Nor will be tell me for whose sake,

He did me the delight or spite,

But leaves me to inquire

Of sleep again, who was his aid,

And sleep so guilty and afraid

As since be dares not come with my sight. **



As she finished,there was a long applause.Even Mr.Palmer applauded.

At the end of the night,everyone departed,all except for the Dashwoods.They had decided to stay.Elinor and Edward Ferrars decided to stay as well.Elinor and Edward slept in a room next to Mrs Dashwood.Margaret shared one with Marrianne next to Colonel Brandon's.

Marriane decided to take a walk in the garden.she heard a rustle in the rose bushes.Looking up,she saw who it was.Christopher was smelling the sweet fragrances of the beautiful plants.She snuck up behind him and began to whisper a sonnet into his ear.

"Let me not to the marriage of true minds Admit impediments, love is not love Which alters when it alteration finds, Or bends with the remover to remove. O no, it is an ever-fixed mark That looks on tempests and is never shaken; It is the star to every wand'ring bark, Whose worth's unknown, although his height be taken. Love's not Time's fool, though rosy lips and cheeks Within his bending sickle's compass come, Love alters not with his brief hours and weeks, But bears it out even to the edge of doom: If this be error and upon me proved, I never writ, nor no man ever loved."

"I love that sonnet.And should you continue,I shall take you here and now even out of wed lock."

"Please do."

"Sorry...I cannot.For 'tis not proper." He saw that pout on Marriane's face and chucckled lightly.He kissed her and escorted her to her room before bading her good evening and retiring into his own.



--------------------------------------------- Author's Notes ------------------------------------------------

*Note that anything marked in ** at the beginnig and end of it is either a sonnet or a song.The song she sings for him is the song that he gave to her along with the piano forte.It is called "The Dreame"

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