A/N: Starting this chapter, there's going to be a lot of skipping ahead because I'm going to skip to certain events, eventually leading up to sixteen years from the last chapter. If I didn't have to, I wouldn't, because I know a lot of skipping can get annoying, so I'll try to make it as painless to read as possible and I hope you guys enjoy it!
Also: Sorry for the lack of updating. I've been busy and I'm truly sorry! Now, to thank the reviewers:
Damien455, Glad you like it!
Vintagegirl, It is sad, isn't it? No problem; I've been busy too. Glad you're enjoying it!
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2 years later
The sunroom of Halliwell manor was elegantly decorated in flowers of several different colors. A string of flowers spiraled down the railing on the staircase and a red velvet carpet led to the sunroom where several of the Halliwell's stood.
Prue, Piper, Phoebe, and Paige stood on the left side of the room with their mother, Patty. Beside them were Pandora and Phoenix. On the right side stood Victor with Collin and Alexander, Phoenix's boyfriend. In the center stood Grams and in front of Grams on the right stood Rick, smiling and waiting patiently for Payton to come walking down the steps and to him.
Payton walked down the first set of steps and paused on the landing, smiling at her family, so happy they could all be there with her. She took a deep breath before walking forward, head held high. She tried desperately to go at a steady pace but she was so impatient to get the wedding started that it was very difficult. Finally, after what seemed like an eternity of walking, she stepped beside Rick and faced him, holding his hands.
Grams smiled and began the ceremony.
"We are gathered here today to unite two souls as one. Do you, Rick Evans, and Payton Halliwell, join us here of your own free will to acknowledge the eternal bond shared by both of you?"
"I do," Payton and Rick replied in unison, smiling giddily.
"Rick, you may recite your vows," Grams said.
"Payton, we went through so many hardships and so many tough times. But our love was stronger than everything else and the bond between us got us through all those bad times. And now, here we are, where I've always known we would end up. I promise to love, respect, and honor you for the rest of our lives and even into the afterlife," Rick said softly.
"Payton," Grams said, smiling.
"Rick, you're the best thing that's ever happened to me. I never thought I would meet someone as sweet and loving and caring as you. So much has happened to us the past four years and I still wonder how we made it through. But then I think about you and our love and everything becomes clear again. No matter what happens, I'll always love you," Payton said, tears of joy glistening in her eyes.
"Here before witnesses, Rick and Payton have sworn their vows towards each other," Grams continued. "With this cord, I bind them to those vows." Magically, a cord loosely tied around their hands.
Smiling happily at each other, Payton and Rick said in unison, "Heart to thee, body to thee, always and forever, so mote it be."
"So mote it be," Grams said.
"So mote it be!" Everyone else in the room shouted happily, everyone smiling.
"Kiss already!" Pandora whined, grinning from ear to ear.
Payton and Rick laughed, moving close together and kissing.
Two years later
Another Halliwell wedding was taking place. This time, It was Pandora and Collin's wedding. Everyone who had attended Payton and Rick's wedding was there, waiting in the living room.
Four years had passed and still, Pandora hadn't told anyone who Collin really was, not even her mother. She knew she had to eventually, especially now that they were going to married. But it would wait until tomorrow. Right now, she was getting married to the love of her life.
Pandora marched down the steps and made her way impatiently down the "aisle" to the living room. She stopped in front of Grams, smiling, and the ceremony began.
"We are gathered here today to unite two souls as one. Do you, Collin Ericson, and Pandora Halliwell, join us here of your own free will to acknowledge the eternal bond shared by both of you?"
"I do," Pandora and Collin replied in unison, smiling giddily.
"Collin, you may recite your vows," Grams said.
"Pandora, you're the most amazing person I have ever met. Our love has undergone so many tests that I'm surprised we made it this far but I'm glad we have. I'll love you and I'll protect you, forever and always," Collin recited
"Pandora," Grams said, smiling.
"Collin, you're amazing. No other words can describe how I feel about you and how important you are to me. Our love has surpassed a lot and I'm grateful for every moment we have together," Pandora said, tears of joy glistening in her eyes.
"Here before witnesses, Collin and Pandora have sworn their vows towards each other," Grams continued. "With this cord, I bind them to those vows." Magically, a cord loosely tied around their hands.
Smiling happily at each other, Pandora and Collin said in unison, "Heart to thee, body to thee, always and forever, so mote it be."
"So mote it be," Grams echoed.
"So mote it be," the rest of the room echoed, applauding.
"Come on, kiss!" Phoenix squealed, already imagining what her wedding would one day be like.
Grinning, Pandora and Collin kissed, sealing their vows and pronouncing them husband and wife.