John and Logan widened their eyes in shock and awe, speechless as they stared at their respective lovers.
Emma is wearing an Open Back Lace Silver dress with short sleeves, with her hair in a curly bob with plenty of loose strands and a braid section around her side with a pinned rose. Simple yet elegant.
Jasmine, on the other hand, is wearing a Simple Lace Formal White dress with long sleeves, with her hair all loose and brushed with only one secure flower braid in the middle to hold it somewhat firm without the breeze blowing it away. Lovely yet surprising.
"They went all out, didn't they?", Logan whispered. "Seems to be so. I guess we should've expected this.", John chuckled.
Gasps and nods of approval rang around the audience as the women with their escorts walked on, smiling happily, with bouquets of roses and jasmine flowers in their hands, and as they got closer, they locked eyes with their men.
Greg kissed Emma on the cheek warmly, "I love you, daughter.", and Emma spoke softly, "I love you too, Daddy.", while Genie hugged Jasmine with a tender smile as Genie whispered to Jasmine, "Sultan and Al is sure looking down on you, Jas.", and Jasmine smiled gratefully, "Thank you, Genie.", and with that, they let go of the brides.
The brides walked up to their grooms, and after sharing a smile, they turned their attention on their men after giving their bouquets to the bridesmaids.
Emma smiled lovingly as she spoke softly, "You're looking very handsome, John.", and John smiled heartily, "You are beautiful, luv.", squeezing her hands gently.
"You look absolutely amazing, Jazz.", Logan smiled as he placed his hand on her cheek. "Well, I thought it was best I get something amazing for the man I love.", Jasmine smiled; just wanting to get to that kiss already.
Kida nodded to the orchestra to stop the music, and cleared her throat, "Ladies and Gentlemen, on this beautiful spring day, we are all here to witness two wonderful couples get married, with I in charge of John Silver and Emma Fischer, and my husband, King Milo in charge of Logan Valkara and Princess Jasmine. You all traveled a long distance to participate in those ceremonies. I'll start, so be patient, all of you.", with a warm, slightly stern smile.
She then looked down at John and Emma, "John Silver of Narnia, please share your own vow.", and John nodded, taking a deep breath.
"Emma Fischer, you're the most compassionate, caring, loving, strong-willed, faithful, and stubborn woman I have ever met in all my life. With all my heart, I would never take you for granted, but see you as this beautiful breath of life that has saved me, feel you as this warm flame of soul that has given me memories and a family that I would never forget, and have you as this gorgeous woman that has shown me more than I have ever known. I love you to the stars and back, now and forever.".
Sniffles was heard from the audience and those nearby, and Kida smiled, blinking away a tear, clearing her throat, "Emma Fischer of Earth, please share your own vow.".
Emma cleared her throat as she pulled out a small parchment, she had on her. "I spent nights trying to think of something perfect.", she chuckled as she began.
"John Silver... you are the most amazing man that I have ever met in my life. A man that honestly, sometimes I don't feel like I truly deserve and who I feared I would lose on quite a few times. One that's stuck with me even when life threw us quite a few curves such as the events that led to the birth of our five children. Five children that love being your children, and one woman that loves being with you and will love being your wife.".
Emma then finished, "I love you to the stars and back, now and forever.", with a tearful smile, and coos was heard from the audience and those nearby.
Kida smiled widely, and nodded to her husband, and Milo smiled, cleared his throat, "It's my turn to ask. Logan Valkara of Earth, please share your own vow.".
Logan, after blinking tears away as he had listened to the vows next to him and Jasmine, turned his attention on Jasmine, and took a deep breath, beginning his vow.
"Princess Jasmine of Agrabah, you're the most beautiful soul I've ever known, inside and out, having a streak of sassiness left and right, finding all the right moments to make me smile and laugh, to listen to my worries and wishes, comforting me with your wonderful singing voice, and loving me with all the passion of your heart. You are the most magical thing that has ever happened to me, and I'll never forget you even when we grow old together. I love you to the oceans and back.", he finished with a smile.
"Logan...", Jasmine took a deep breath. "I've known love and heartbreak, I've had much in my life taken away. And yet, with you here, with our allies... it feels like life is giving back to me. You're an oasis in the desert that was my life, and I will always be thankful and cherish that you've come into my life. And I hope too, that we'll have so much more time to be with each other... to enjoy so much more from life that we can have as husband and wife. I love you so much...".
Logan's heart swelled so much with love as he smiled widely, finally realizing that he's not scared or alone anymore.
Milo wiped his glasses, sniffing, blinking away tears, nodding at Kida with a smile that he's fine, and Kida smiled understandingly, and took her turn.
"John Silver, do you take this woman, Emma Fischer, to be your wife as long as you live, to be with her in the highs and lows of your life together, to care for her to the ends of her days, to love her with all your heart, your soul, and your mind?".
John smiled widely, "Aye, I do.", his Scottish accent coming through for a moment, and Kida nodded, and looked at Emma, "Emma Fischer, do you take this man, John Silver, to be your husband as long as you live, to be with him in the highs and lows of your life together, to care for him to the ends of his days, to love him with all your heart, your soul, and your mind?".
Emma smiled happily, "Ja, I do.", her German heritage coming through for a moment, and Kida smiled widely, and nodded to Milo who has recollected his focus.
"Logan Valkara, do you take this woman, Princess Jasmine, to be your wife as long as you live, to be with her in the highs and lows of your life together, to care for her to the ends of her days, to love her with all your heart, your soul, and your mind?".
"I do.", Logan said with a wide smile.
"And do you, Jasmine of Agrabah, do you take this man, Logan Valkara, to be your husband as long as you live, to be with him in the highs and lows of your life together, to care for him to the ends of his days, to love him with all your heart, your soul, and your mind?".
"I do.", Jasmine said as she started to tear up.
Kida replied, "In the name of the Great Kings and the Heart Crystal of Atlantis, and all before us, I announce John and Emma Silver of Enchantia.", and Milo then announced, "In the name of the Great Kings and the Heart Crystal of Atlantis, and all before us, I announce Prince Consort Logan and Princess Jasmine Valkara of Agrabah.".
Kida and Milo then chorused together, "You may now kiss your wives!", with wide smiles after a pair of crystal necklaces were put around John and Emma's necks, and the rings now residing on Logan and Jasmine's fingers.
The guys didn't wait another moment before they embraced their new brides and gave them deep kisses on the lips. An act that all four of them were dying to do for a few hours.
The audience went wild, along with all the best men and bridesmaids, cheering and applauding, whistling and smiling, and Jason caught the eye of Mulan, and Mulan nodded at him with a smile as she applauded with passion and happy tears. She's sentimental for weddings, especially this part.
John and Emma's children clapped, laughing and cheering, happy for their parents, and Rajah roared heartily, happy to see his mistress looking so complete with his new master.
"You remembered to feed him, right?" Logan joked as Rajah clearly was looking somewhat hungry. Sitting still for so long at the services and all with the food lying out and not being eaten clearly was making his mouth water.
Jasmine giggled softly, and whistled to Rajah who came over, purring, and Jasmine pointed to one of the stands, "Take what you need, Rajah, leave plenty for the others, okay?", petting him.
Rajah mewed and purred, licking her face as thanks, and sprinted over to the stand, propping himself up, and grabbing a large leg of deer, getting off with a proud, smug smile as he went to the palace gardens, ready for some peace and quiet while he eats his meal.
Logan laughed, "Should have known that he preferred large meat over small meat.", before looking back at Jasmine with a smile, "Wanna dance and eat before we go or pack up some food for our honeymoon?", whispering the last part.
"Well, I'd very much like to talk to a few of the guests, might not have another chance to talk to quite a number of them ever again. Besides, it would seem rude to leave so early, Logan.", Jasmine whispered back.
Logan nodded warmly, "Good point. Let's go mingle, eat, and dance, my warrior princess.", kissing her softly on the lips, and Jasmine kissed him back with a smile, squeezing his hand as she took him around as the party then began after Pippa moved the chairs off to the stands and tables, using her dragon strength to pick them up after folding them up.
It wasn't anything too crazy, as Logan somewhat expected. Nothing really outrageous or stuff you'd see on old episodes of America's Funniest Home Videos. It was fairly a calm affair; chatting with others and having fun conversations while enjoying the atmosphere and the food that was available. Logan always pictured his wedding to be a fairly rowdy affair after the ceremony so having a calm one was a welcome change.
Heck, Logan saw his brother striking up a conversation with Mulan not too far off, and Jason somehow looked more comfortable with her than any other woman he'd met on nights at the bar back on Earth when the team's shift is over.
He never actually thought about it before, but somehow, Mulan would be the perfect soulmate for his brother...After all, Jason admired and respected her throughout the times he watched the movie and was rightfully angry at the matchmaker for humiliating her in front of all the townspeople who were there.
Still, it was up to Mulan if she even wanted anything more to do with Jason; that being if she wanted to actually start up a relationship with him. She may just be content to stay as friends or just stay focused on the war and battles than deal with romantic attachments. He hoped things would go well with Jason, but that was all he could do at the moment: hope.
Logan then glanced at Jasmine, smiling at something one of the guests said, and Logan never imagined that he could literally be part of Jasmine's life before he arrived with his comrades over a year ago, yet now, he could never change anything that has happened for it brought her to him.
The music then changed, and Kida announced, "It's time for the father-daughter dance.", and with a smile, John picked up Miranda and Zoey, swaying-dancing with them as they giggled and clapped while Greg asked Emma to dance with him.
Jasmine smiled sadly, and Logan was about to walk over to her, realizing that she's sad that her father isn't there when the Heart Crystal glowed all of a sudden, brighter than ever, and then with a beam of light, right besides Jasmine, appeared a woman that's almost a look-alike of Jasmine, but with differences, solid-transparent yet full of spirit.
Jasmine gasped, "A-ami?", and Logan blinked, recognizing the Arabic word she used, and it meant 'Mom'. Jasmine's mother, Aisha the Sultana smiled warmly at Jasmine, "Hello, my daughter. I hope you couldn't mind having your mother dance with you in place of your father.".
Logan knew that Jasmine's mother died when she was only 4, and it was devasting for both her and her father at the time.
Whatever the crystal had done... it appeared to make a connection to the beyond and brought Jasmine's mother back, in spirit, of course, and he was certain along with Jasmine that she would only be around for a short period of time. Still, Logan felt his heart tug at the sight of the reunion.
Jasmine nodded with tears, "Ami!", hugging her mother tightly, and Aisha happily returned it, kissing her forehead, "Come, let's dance, my sweet Jasmine.".
She looked back over to Logan as he smiled and nodded, "Go ahead; don't let me ruin this moment.".
Jasmine smiled widely, and let her mother guide her into dancing, and Aisha smiled, "Your father and I watched the entire ceremony...The womenfolk truly did good work. You look beautiful, Jasmine.".
Jasmine smiled happily, "Thank you, Ami...I really missed you...", and Aisha nodded, "I know, darling. I knew there was something up with Jafar when I was alive, but I didn't realize how far he could go in seizing the throne from my husband including murdering me indirectly...".
Jasmine narrowed her eyes, "I knew it! There was no way that you would have suffered a heart attack when you were happy and healthy.", and Aisha cradled her cheek, "Shush, my daughter, the past is the past. I'm here now, but only for a short time, so let's just enjoy our dance.".
Jasmine sighed, nuzzling into her hand and smiled, "You're right, Ami.", and continued dancing before the music changed once more, and Jasmine took her mother to Logan.
Logan bowed his head, "Hello, your majesty.", and Aisha smiled, "I am no longer the Sultana, Logan Valkara. I have watched everything from the first moment you arrived in this realm, and I'm beyond happy that you have brought life to my daughter.".
"Well, we've had our ups and downs as you probably have seen, but we've at least reached a high point that'll hopefully stay like that for quite some time.", Logan blushed as he got closer to Jasmine. "Is it alright if I have a few moments to dance with my new wife? With your permission, of course.".
Aisha smiled, "Of course you may, Logan. I must leave, unfortunately, but I must give you some important information. I heard of your plans to reclaim Agrabah after the war, and I am proud that you and my daughter would find time to restore the kingdom back to the blissful place it once was. There's one place that Jafar never found, thanks to me. My husband was easily manipulated as you have both noticed, but I wasn't. There's a secret compartment under the throne, and there, I hid the ceremonial crowns.".
"So that's where they went...", Jasmine said. "I always wondered why Jafar never really wore the crown after he seized the throne."
"Would it have mattered too much if he did?", Logan asked. "Well, not really; most knew he already took the throne and was never the rightful ruler and all, but...", Jasmine started to explain.
Aisha pointed out, "What my daughter's trying to say is that if Jafar wore my husband's ceremonial crown, he would have been the official ruler than the tyrant ruler, and if he dared to lure Jasmine with a love potion, well, you get the point.", with a sneer and grimace.
Logan snarled lowly as Jasmine shivered, glad that Jafar didn't get to that point, but there were moments that it looked like he was considering something for her.
Logan muttered, "I half wish that he was alive so I could roast him.", before calming down at Jasmine's touch, and Aisha nodded, "Indeed. But luckily, he's dead through and through. Soon as possible once the war's over, you recover the ceremonial crowns, and both of you will be official rulers; the Sultana and the Sultan Consort of Agrabah.".
Jasmine smiled determinedly, "We will, Ami.", and Aisha smiled, "I know. I love you, my sweet Jasmine. And oh, I promise that you will be free of any eyes watching from the stars. My friends have taken care of that.", with a little wink.
Jasmine blushed yet smiled, "I love you too, Ami.", and Aisha nodded, and saluted to Logan, "Take care of her, soldier.", before vanishing through the momentary beam, and the beam disappeared.
"I know that look; you're wishing your father was here too with her, right?", Logan asked gently as he squeezed her hand. Jasmine nodded. "Yeah, I just wonder why it was only her instead of the both of them..."
Logan then heard Esmeralda's voice through the tattoo, 'Because spirits have the strength to appear once in any choosing of place. Like with the Sultan in the spiritual plane. Soul guides like me appear more often for emergencies and important news.'
Jasmine blinked, "Was that Esmeralda you talked about?", hearing Esmeralda's voice, and Logan nodded, and Jasmine looked thoughtful, "That explains a lot...I am really glad that Ami came...".
Esmeralda's voice spoke again, 'I'm glad you got hitched, you two. I am going to talk with Power to see about Jasmine's soul guide, and I'll see you at your honeymoon place when you arrive there, if that's okay with you?'