WHTMT - chapter 3

ooooooooooooooo

From this moment, life has begun

From this moment, you are the one

Right beside you is where I belong

From this moment on

ooooooooooooooo

Sam watched as Kara walked down the makeshift aisle towards him, escorted by the Admiral in full dress uniform. He was all but unnoticeable though, as Kara shone with radiance. She wore a white dress - not a traditional wedding dress, but a long white gown with turquoise flowers sprinkled carelessly across it.

Her face was as none had ever seen it before - glowing with joy, eyes sparkling happily. Her smile was wide but shy, teeth barely showing.

The chairs were all full, many of Galactica's crew wanting to be a part of this most unique occasion. All of Sam's friends from Caprica were in attendance as well, wanting to be a part of the consummation of the relationship they'd witnessed the beginning of between him and Kara.

oooooooooooooo

From this moment, I have been blessed

I live only for your happiness

And for your love I'd give my last breath

From this moment on

ooooooooooooo

Kara's heart raced as she took Sam's hand in hers, ready to say her vows to him.

"I promise to love, honour and cherish you Samuel as my husband, as long as we both shall live, enjoying every moment we have together, whether in joy or sorrow, in sickness or health, always being there for each other, forever."

She looked deep into his eyes as she spoke, and the tears she saw there spurred on her own. Her voice cracked as she reached the end, and one tear broke free and wound it's way down her cheek. He lifted his other hand up and brushed it away, but as he smiled at her the tears spilled down his own cheeks. Kara involuntarily gave a nervous giggle, and it was catching. Sam laughed as well, and soon the entire crowd of people were laughing, many of them through their own tears.

oooooooooooo

I give my hand to you with all my heart

I can't wait to live my life with you, I can't wait to start

You and I will never be apart

My dreams came true because of you

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The giggles ended eventually and Sam took a deep breath and squeezed Kara's hand.

"I promise to love, honour and cherish you Kara as my wife, as long as we both shall live, to love you, protect you and be with you wherever you go, sharing your joys and sorrows, helping you through the tough times and rejoicing with you in our happiness. I will always be here for you - never doubt that, ever. I love you with all my heart and you will always be the most important thing in my life. Forever."

And the tears began again, spilling down Kara's cheeks this time, as her heart finally admitted the truth of his feelings for her. He'd told her loved her many times, and showed her through his actions, but Kara was a wary soul and found it hard to trust others. Perhaps because she'd been hurt so many times in the past, she was reluctant to believe that anyone could love her like Sam did. She knew he did in her mind, but somehow her heart had always held just a small measure of doubt, always expecting things wouldn't work out in the end.

Sam's words, combined with the look of absolute love and devotion in his eyes finally convinced that last bit of doubt to vanish.

ooooooooooooo

From this moment, as long as I live

I will love you, I promise you this

There is nothing I wouldn't give

From this moment on

ooooooooooooo

"As the ceremony is concluded and the sacred marriage rites have been accomplished, I bestow the blessing of the lords of Kobol on you Samuel and Kara, newly bound as husband and wife. You are now one in the eyes of the gods and in the eyes of your friends and family, should you still have any."

Kara looked over at the Admiral and Lee, sitting side by side - the closest thing she had to family. Lee had a sweet smile on his face as his eyes met hers - that boyishly handsome smile that he always reserved for her. His father had a smile as well, and as she watched, he removed his glasses and wiped the tears out of his eyes. Her heart swelled - she'd never been happier. All the people she loved the most were here, close by and happy for her.

"You may now kiss to seal the covenant."

"This is the part I've been waiting for," Sam teased in a whisper as he wrapped his arms around her waist.

Kara slapped his arm, forgetting for the moment where she was. She was suddenly reminded though, as the audience broke into laughter. She flushed deeply, but Sam merely laughed as well and pulled her to him, kissing her deeply. She forgot everything again as she lost herself in him.

oooooooooooooo

You're the reason I believe in love

And you're the answer to my prayers from up above

All we need is just the two of us

My dreams came true because of you

oooooooooooooo

"So, are you as happy as I am?" Sam whispered in Kara's ear as they danced together.

"Nope." He pulled back in surprise and stared at her.

"I'm happier." She moved close and they kissed, bodies swaying slowly to the music.

Adama sat with Roslin, watching Kara and Sam dancing, a happy smile on his face. As Lee and Dee came off the dance floor to join them, Adama leaned forwards to speak to his son.

"I never thought I'd see this day," he murmured.

"Me neither," Lee answered honestly.

"I'd like to think this is how things would have been with Zack, had he lived."

Lee looked at him and gave a small smile. "It would have been. You never saw them together, but I did, and they were an awful lot like this."

"I figured that, given Zack's personality. Sam reminds me a lot of him. I'm glad Kara found someone else. Forever is a long time when all you have is the memory of someone you loved."

Lee nodded. Even though he still had feelings for Kara - feelings that were not just the friendship type - she was happy with Sam, someone who was so much like her it was almost scary. But, he had to admit to himself, the kind of person she really needed.

"I'm glad too," he said, reaching for Dee's hand and squeezing it.

oooooooooooooo

From this moment, as long as I live

I will love you, I promise you this

There is nothing I wouldn't give

From this moment, I will love you, as long as I live

From this moment on.

oooooooooooooo

"I love you Samuel, more than I've ever loved anyone."

"I thank the gods every day for giving you to me - I love you so much Kara."

And Sam picked her up and carried her across the threshold of their new, private quarters on Galactica, ready to begin the newest phase of their lives together.

TBC