Chapter 9 A Day of Joy… Of Course
A few days later Sandry made a speech to her people. She thanked them for their support through her recovery and announced that she and Briar were getting married. The people already knew Briar and instantly knew he would help lead them well. Now that they were both better they had to plan the wedding and the coronation. Briar was worried he would fail the people but his worries were quickly dowsed when Sandry had made the speech. Sandry was nervous because she wanted the wedding to be perfect but wasn't sure how to do it. Luckily, she had plenty of help. Lark and her student were making her dress and Briar's outfit for the wedding. Rosethorn was preparing the citadel for the wedding. Dedicate Gorse were making the Cake and food for the reception while Niko and Tris made sure that it would be perfect weather. Last but not least Daja, Frostpine and Kirel were making the carriage that Briar and she would ride away in. It was the day before the wedding and Sandry and Briar were extremely nervous because of the next day but their excitement greatly abolished it. Sandry was sitting in their room watching over the sleeping Briar. She was so excited I am marrying the love of my life in mere hours! I hope I will be the perfect bride. What will happen when we are married? Will I live up to his expectations? Sandry fell asleep thinking of her duty to everyone.
The next day when Sandry awoke Tris, Daja, Lark and Rosethorn were bustling around her room preparing everything, the dress, makeup, flowers and a bunch of other stuff to long a list to mention. Sandry was whisked from place to place until at 10:00 that morning she was standing outside the door to the temple she was getting married in. Niko had gotten the right to lead her down the aisle because he was the one she had chosen since he had discovered her magic and had saved her more than once in her life. Now was the moment she had waited for, the doors opened…
Briar heard the doors open and turned to see Sandry come in. When the doors opened all the way Niko led Sandry in. Briars felt as if he was witnessing a goddess enter. Sandry's dress was as blue as her eyes and held a single flower. The flower wasn't even a flower, it was a briar branch. Sandry was half way down the aisle now and was shining like a star. Her smile was so bright and her eyes filled with tears of joy. Niko led her up the few steps to the alter and gave her hand to Briar. They both grasped the other's hand like there was no tomorrow. They both turned to face the alter.
They barely heard the priest, they were so happy and so in love. They heard the final thing though the priest looked at them, truly looked at them, and smiled "I pronounce you Husband and Wife, Briar; you may kiss your beautiful bride." Briar turned to her, lifted her veil and kissed her so lovingly that everyone cried in joy and happiness.
Briar stood up and looked at his new bride, Sandry was the most beautiful thing in the world and they would love each other forever, he knew it for a fact. Sandry led Briar down the aisle to the carriage. They climbed in and looked at the gathering crowd coming out of the temple. The two lovers looked at each other and smiled. Lark and Rosethorn got into the coach seats and yipped the horses away. They where being brought to the Great Gardens in the park.
The first thing they saw when they got to the gardens was the cake. It was huge, 6 tiers at least. When they pulled up the crowd swarmed around the carriage Briar opened the carriage door and got out, he turned to help Sandry out but found she was right next to him winking. Tris and Daja came up first to hug them. Then came Niko, Frostpine, Lark and Rosethorn.
Sandry was saying hello to Kirel when she felt a tap on her shoulder. She turned to see Pasco. "Pasco! I'm so glad you made it! How are you?" She said happily. Pasco smiled and replied "Good, You? Wait stupid question, I mean you just got married so you're probably really good." Sandry smiled and welcomed him and his family in to their seats. Sandry then went to find Briar. He was standing at the center fountain and talking to Niko. Sandry went over to stand next to Briar. Niko was saying "--- Well she was absolutely stunning!" Sandry smiled "Not talking about me are you?" she said. Niko looked at her and replied laughingly "Actually we were dearest. That is the most beautiful dress Lark has ever made." Sandry looked at Briar who was smiling "What o Smiling One?" she asked. Briar laughed and relayed "What shall I call you, Little Weaver, Flower Eyes, or Queen of my Heart?" Sandry laughed and punched him playfully. Tris came over "Hey lovebirds come join the poor and cut the cake." They giggled and came over. Sandry made one cut and Briar made the other. When they got two forks they fed the each other. Sandry shoved some cake all over Briar's face and laughed "Here love, have some cake!"
So it goes they had little ones two (a boy and girl! Who knew?) And lived for the rest of their days teaching their kids control over their plant and string magic (Guess who has what!). They lived to the end of their days madly in love with each other. They ruled the time with prosperity and a great council from Winding Circle (Again guess who!) and they were the greatest and kindest rulers known to Emelan.