Epilogue
One year later, Elrond and Molly were married at the museum where they first met. The wedding was Wiccan. The bride and groom stood at the alter in front of a very attractive and tattooed woman who answered to Priestess Lynnda. She wrapped a silken cord around their hands as they spoke their words of love to each other.
"Molly, before you came into my life. I never thought I could ever love anyone the way I love you. And now that we have found each other again I feel whole once more." Elrond said as happy tears formed in his eyes.
Molly looked at him as she said her vows holding back her own tears of joy. "Elrond, in my mind I had dreamed of this moment and now that you are here you have made it reality. Thank you for being a part of my life."
Gandalf was by his side wiping his tears with his sleeve and blowing his nose. Both Vesta and Michael were by Molly's side as they started to cry their tears of happiness too. They were thankful that their friend finally found someone who loved her just as much as they did. In the front row, Molly's mother was crying hysterically like all mothers at weddings did.
Priestess Lynnda began to speak as she blessed their union.
"In times past it is believed that the soul shared characteristics with all things divine. It is this belief which assigned virtues to all the directions: East, South, West and North. It is in this tradition that a blessing is offered in support of this ceremony."
Elrond looked lovingly into Molly's eyes as the priestess continued to speak.
"Blessed be this union with gifts of the East, communication with heart, mind and body, fresh beginnings from the rising of each sun, the knowledge of the growth found in the sharing of silences."
Molly gave her groom a wink and smile as the priestess continued to speak.
"Blessed be this union of gifts from the South, warmth of heart and home, the heat of the heart's passion, the light to be created by both to illuminate the darkest of times."
As the priestess spoke, everyone could feel the love spreading around the whole room as they looked on at both the bride and groom.
"Blessed be this union the gifts of the West, the deep commitments of the lake, the swift excitement of the river, the refreshing cleansing of the rain, the all encompassing passion of the sea."
Out the corner of his eye Michael spied a very hot looking blonde man with long hair and pointed ears giving him a wink. Of course he winked back.
"Blessed be this union with the gifts of the North, firm foundation on which to build, fertility of the fields to enrich your lives, a stable to which you may always return."
In the second row on Elrond's side there sat a young woman with long dark hair who sat next to a man with a dark brown hair and beard. Both looked on as they smiled at the couple.
"I am so happy that father has found mother again. She looks just as beautiful as I remember" The woman told her male companion.
"As am I my dearest Arwen. Remind me to thank her for bringing you life at the reception." He answered as he gave his wife a peck on the cheek.
"Each of these blessings emphasizes those things which will help you build a happy and successful union. Yet they are only tools, tools which you must use together to create what you seek in this union." The priestess said.
Not too far from Arwen and Aragorn sat two good looking male twins who looked like younger versions of Elrond who smiled as their father was being bound to this woman. One twin nudged the other.
"Hey Elrohir? Since she really our mum back in middle earth and dad is marrying her again. Does that make her our step-mother or is she still our mum?"
He rolled his eyes at his brother.
"I think that would make her still our mum Elladan. But I do have to say the priestess is pretty hot."
"Oh okay. And yeah she is hot." He agreed.
Both twins sat back and continued to watch the ceremony as Preistess Lynnda continued to speak some more.
"Do you, Elrond, take Molly to be your wife, to be her constant friend, her partner in life and her one true love? To love her without reservation, honor and respect her, protect her from harm, comfort her in times of distress, and to grow with her in mind and spirit?"
"Yes, I do." Elrond answered.
"Do you. Molly, take Elrond to be your husband, to be his constant friend, his partner in life and his one true love? To love him without reservation, honor and respect him, protect him from harm, comfort him in times of distress, and to grow with him in mind and spirit?"
"Yes, I do." Molly answered.
"And now for the rings." Priestess Lynnda said.
Gandalf dug deep into his robes, he looked worried for a few moments and then he realized he put it on so he wouldn't lose it.
"Excuse me for one moment." He said as he turned around.
He cursed in pain as he yanked the ring slowly off his finger and a quiet giggle spread among the guests as he tried to pry it off. After a few moments, it finally did come off and he presented the ring to Elrond as he took a deep breath and exhaled.
"Here you go." The wizard said as he handed it to him.
"Thanks Gandlaf ... for everything." Elrond said with a thankful smile as he took the ring from him.
The priestess spoke again.
"Everything in The Power Of The Worlds is done in a circle, the sky is round and the earth is round like a ball and so are the stars. The wind in its greatest power whirls. Birds make their nests in circles. The sun goes down and comes up again in a circle. Even the season form a great circle in their changing and always coming back to where they were. The life of two people from lifetime to lifetime, and so it is in everything that power moves."
Elrond and Molly turned to face each other as he spoke and slipped the ring on her finger.
"Molly, I commit myself to the bond and the unique relationship that exists between us, and pledge to keep it alive. As this ring has no end, neither shall my love for you." He said.
"Elrond, I commit myself to the bond and the unique relationship that exists between us as well, and I too pledge to keep it alive. As this ring has no end, niether shall my love for you." She answered.
Priestess Lynnda looked at both of them and smiled and then she made the announcement.
"By the powers vested in me, I now pronounce you husband and wife."
And before Priestess Lynnda could say 'you may now kiss the bride' he planted a long kiss on his newly re-wed wife.
"I was gonna 'you may now seal your pledge' but it looks like you both beat me to it." She said with a grin.
As they kissed everyone in the room cheered. A few moments later at the reception, Elrond and Molly were greeted by Arwen, Aragorn, Elladan, and Elrohir. Arwen was the first to hug her.
"Welcome back to the family mother." She said.
Molly looked over at Aragorn who was smiling at them.
"So I understand this is my son-in-law?"
"Yes. Molly meet Aragorn."
"Nice to finally meet you." He said as he kissed her hand.
The newly reunited family talked until it was time for pictures. The photographer postioned everyone in their spaces and started clicking away.
"You guys! I have an idea." Molly said.
And then another flash went off.
One year later Molly and Elrond looked through their wedding album at that funny picture. Both of them laughed at everyone's expressions. Gandalf pretending to pick his nose, Arwen and Aragorn making fish lips and crossing their eyes. Next to them, the twins Elladan and Elrohir flipping the bird and wearing dark sunglasses. Michael in Legolas' arms planting a kiss on his cheek with him looking quite surprised. Various members of the wedding party giving crazy and random expressions and last but not least, the bride and groom. Molly laughing and being slung over Elrond's shoulder like a sack of potatoes as he had a look of satisfaction on his face.
"I think this is best picture from the whole wedding." Elrond said with a grin.
"Yeah we did have fun that one didn't we?" Molly mused.
And then she turned the pages and looked at them cutting the cake and then turned to one where she was done shoving cake in Elrond's mouth and the photographer snapped her licking the frosting off his face.
"Although I do like this one too." She said.
They both looked at the photo and laughed and then he kissed her. He picked her up in his arms and made their way to the bedroom. Even after a year, there was no signs of them slowing down when it came to making love. Every time they did, it got better each time and he never tired of being with her, nor she of him. After they were done, she had something to tell her husband as they held each other close and snuggled under the covers.
"Elrond."
"Yes?"
"How do you feel about giving the kids a little brother or a little sister?" She asked.
"What are you trying to say?"
There was a long pause as a smile crossed her lips as she looked up lovingly at her husband.
"What I'm saying is my lord ... is that you're going to be a daddy again."
"No shit?" He asked with a smile.
"Yeah." She answered.
Elrond beamed with happiness as he held her close and looked in her eyes.
"I love you." He said.
"I love you too." She answered back.
THE END
