If the day before wasn't busy enough, the day of Derek and Odette's wedding was even busier. Everything had to be perfect, so there were many last minute things to take care of, but it was all about to pay off. In one of the castle dressing rooms, Derek and Bromley were getting ready. Bromley wasn't very nervous, despite being chosen as Derek's Best Man, but Derek was more nervous than anything in his whole life. As Derek straightened the cape on his formal attire, he let out a heavy sigh. "I don't know if I can do this, Brom."

"Why?" Bromley asked his best friend, "What're you worried about, Derek? You're getting married."

"I don't know, I guess I've just got the jitters is all," Derek explained.

"I know how you feel," his friend chuckled, "Remember when I entered that pie-eating contest?"

Derek rolled his eyes at the memory, "Oh yeah, I remember."

"I mean, I was nervous starting off," Bromley started, "but it all turned out okay after I won."

"You got sick afterwards," Derek reminded him.

Bromley then felt embarrassed at Derek's comment, "Oh…right."

Suddenly, Uberta entered the room wearing her green dress. "Are you boys ready yet?" she asked.

Derek nodded to her, "Yeah, we're ready, mother."

Uberta: looked at her son and instantly burst into tears. He really had grown up so much since he was born, and he was the spitting image of his father.

"Oh Derek! You look so much like your father!" Uberta cried, "You're just as handsome as he was! He would have been so proud of you!" The queen then ran forward and pulled her son into a tight bear hug.

"Thanks mother," Derek said in pain.

Upon hearing her son's tone of voice, Uberta immediately released him. "Oh my, sorry darling," she apologized as she took out her handkerchief and blow her nose into it.

"It's alright," Derek reassured her, "Mother, can I ask you something?"

Uberta smiled and nodded, "Anything."

"Do you think I'll be a good husband to Odette?" Derek asked.

"What?" Uberta responded in surprise, "Of course you will, why?"

"I don't know, I guess I'm a little nervous is all," Derek began with a shrug, "I mean, I do love her, but I'm a little worried that I won't make her happy. I mean, we weren't the best of friends growing up and we did a lot of bad things to each other."

Suddenly, Bromley let out a small chuckle, "You don't have to tell me twice." Bromley's comment then earned him a dirty look from Uberta, and he immediately shut up.

"What if it happens all over again and we become miserable?" Derek asked his mother.

Uberta understood what her son was going through, so she smiled and put her hand on his shoulder. "Derek, I understand that you're worried about that, but you and Odette have both matured greatly since you were children," she began, "And if you're anything like your father was, you will be a great husband to her. Besides your father and I were like that as well when we were children…of course what I did to him was a thousand times worse than what Odette did, and you two were more civilized compared to us."

Feeling reassured, Derek gave his mother another hug, "Thanks mother. I needed that."

"Anytime," Uberta said, "Now let's get a move on, you two! The ceremony is in ten minutes."

Derek then let out another sigh as his mother left the room, "Some things never change."

At that very same moment, on the other side of the castle, Odette was getting ready with the help of her handmaiden and friend, Alyssa, who was about a year younger than her, and had long brown hair and large hazel eyes. Odette was in her wedding dress and was sitting in front of her mirror applying her makeup and Alyssa was doing Odette's hair.

"You look so beautiful, Your Highness," Alyssa commented, "The prince sure is a lucky man." Odette didn't respond to Alyssa's comment, as she was deep in thought about the previous day and her encounter with Damien. Alyssa noticed this and felt concerned.

"Your Highness?" she asked, but still no response, "Odette, are you alright?"

Odette suddenly snapped out of it at the sound of her name. "What? Oh, yes I'm fine, Alyssa," the young princess responded, "I was just thinking about something."

"Are you nervous?" Alyssa asked.

Odette nodded, "A little, but mostly because of something that happened to me yesterday."

Alyssa looked at her friend in confusion, "Really? What happened?"

"Well…" Odette began, "I met someone."

"Who?"

"Prince Damien of Hashmere," Odette answered.

"I've heard about him," Alyssa said, "They say he's a spoiled, self-obsessed brat."

Odette nodded in agreement, "He certainly proved that yesterday."

"Why, what did he do?" Alyssa asked in concern.

"He…he asked for my hand in marriage," Odette hesitantly said.

Alyssa looked at Odette in shock, not expecting her to say that, "Didn't he know who you were?" she asked.

Odette shook her head, "No, but he knew who Derek was, and after I told him I was already marrying someone else, he said some very cruel things about Derek. He called him an imbecile and said that Derek would ruin my life and reputation if I married him...basically saying Derek isn't good enough for me."

Alyssa shook her head and sighed, "He obviously doesn't know Derek like you do," she began, "He doesn't know that Derek is sweet, charming, and is willing to do anything to make you happy."

Odette smiled, no longer having any doubts about marrying Derek, "You're right, Alyssa. I know Derek better than anyone, and I know we'll be happy together."

Alyssa then shrugged at her princess's words. "Well, I wouldn't say you know him better than everyone," she remarked, "I mean, there's his mother."

Just then, the two women burst into laughter and then settled down after a few moments.

"You're a good friend, Alyssa," Odette complimented, "I hope you find someone to make you as happy as Derek makes me."

"Me too," Alyssa agreed, her voice sounding a little sad. And this wasn't unnoticed by Odette. For the past few weeks since her father's death, Odette had Alyssa as her handmaiden, but being as kind as she was, the princess became fast friends with her. They'd often talk about how Odette was marrying Derek and how Alyssa was hoping to find someone herself. Odette wanted to help her anyway that she could, but in the meantime, she had to get to the wedding.

A few minutes later, Derek found himself standing at the church altar with Bromley by his side. The church was packed with Noble men and women from both kingdoms and royals from all around. Derek was even more nervous than he was before, but he took a deep breath and quickly calmed down.

'Well, this is it,' he thought to himself as his mother gave Rogers a signal. Rogers then tapped his baton on his podium and the band began to softly play the Wedding March. Everyone in the church stood as Odette entered in her wedding dress and holding her wedding bouquet of white roses and wild flowers, and slowly walked up the aisle. Upon reaching the altar, she handed her bouquet to Uberta and took Derek's hands.

"Odette…you look…amazing," Derek lipped, causing Odette to smile and nod.

"Dearly beloved, we are gathered here today to bear witness the long anticipated union of Prince Derek and Princess Odette in the bond of Holy Matrimony," the minister began, "I know we've all been waiting for this day for many years. From the day Princess Odette was born and when Prince Derek was just a young boy, King William and Queen Uberta brought them together in hopes for them to fall in love to join their kingdoms from more than just their close friendship, but also by becoming family. After many years, their wish has been granted. May I have the rings, please?"

Derek nodded to him and reached for the rings, but couldn't find them. He began to search himself frantically, causing Rogers to face-palm himself from his podium, while Odette simply smiled. Suddenly, Bromley elbowed his best friend, who looked at him to see the rings in his hand.

"Thanks, Brom. I owe you one," Derek whispered to him as he took the rings and handed them to the minister.

'I'll remember that,' Bromley thought to himself with a smirk.

The minister then handed Odette's ring to Derek. "Derek, put this ring on Odette's finger and say 'with this ring, I thee wed'," he instructed.

"With this ring," Derek began as his took Odette's left hand and slip her ring onto her ring finger, "I thee wed."

The minister then gave Odette Derek's ring, "Odette, put this ring on Derek's finger and say 'with this ring, I thee wed'."

"With this ring," Odette began as she did the same, "I thee wed."

"And now the bride and groom would like to say their vows," the minister began, "which they have personally written for each other."

Derek took another deep breath as he took Odette's hands again, looked deep into her eyes, and began to recite his vows, "Odette, we've known each other our whole lives, and while we may not have started out as the best of friends, I've come to love you more than life itself."

Hearing Derek's sweet words made Odette begin to tear up a bit.

"You're the kindest, gentlest, and most beautiful person I know, both inside and out," Derek continued, "Even as kids when we used to fight, I admired how strong willed you were, how courageous you were, and how you were always kind to everyone you meet. I will always love you and everything that you are as a princess, woman and human being, I will always be there for you, and I will always protect you. I am honored to be your husband, and I'm proud to have you as my wife."

Odette smiled tearfully as she took a deep breath of her own and began to recite her own vows, "We've been through a lot together, Derek," she began, "And while as kids I admired how you were always so cheerful and happy, even when we fought I was still in a good mood around you even when I never showed it. And you proved to be an amazing man, you are a good person and you were there for me after my father's death, and I know you'll continue to be there for me for the rest of our lives. And I will be there for you too whenever you need me. I love you with all my heart, and as your wife, I always will."

"I now pronounce you man and wife," the minister proclaimed, "You may now kiss the bride."

Derek and Odette obliged and took each other in their arms and kissed passionately, causing the entire church to cheer, especially an over-emotional Uberta who ended up bursting into tears and wailing.

Hours later, after the sun had gone down, all the guests were gathered in the castle ballroom for the reception. Everyone was dancing, talking to one another, enjoying the fine foods, and having a wonderful time. And no one was happier than Uberta. Not only had she outdone herself yet again, but her son was now married and well on his way to becoming king, the icing on the cake was now she had a daughter in law and she finally had a female relative who she can do girl stuff with whenever she visited and she still hadn't stopped crying tears of joy since the ceremony.

Derek chuckled at this sight. "I haven't seen my mother this happy since I proposed," he commented.

"I actually think she might be happier than then right now," Odette giggled as she rested her head on her new husband's shoulder.

Derek nodded in agreement, "Yeah, maybe."

Suddenly, Odette took head off of Derek's shoulder and looked at him. "Let's take a walk outside, I need some air."

"Alright," Derek responded before turning to his mother, "We'll be back in a bit, mother."

"Alright, dear," Uberta said as she blow her nose again. Derek and Odette then stood up and made their way outside. The two of them held hands as they walked through the garden. "It's beautiful out tonight," Odette commented.

"Yeah, it is," Derek agreed as he looked around. He then looked up and pointed at the moon, "Look, there's a full moon."

Odette then looked up at the moon and smiled, "They say that when two people are married on the day of a full moon, they'll be together forever."

"Well, let's hope they're right," Derek commented, causing Odette to giggle. He then sighed as he put his arm around his new wife's shoulders.

"Derek? Are you alright?" Odette asked.

Derek nodded, "Yeah, I'm just really happy right now."

Odette smiled at her husband's happiness, "Me too, but I wouldn't get comfortable just yet."

Derek then looked at her in confusion, "What do you mean, Odette?"

"Well, I heard what you said to Bromley when he gave you my ring," Odette said with a smirk, "Remember, that you owe him one?"

"Oh yeah…" Derek said as he felt his stomach drop, "Ah man, he's gonna keep bugging me about it until I return the favor."

"Well, as your wife, I feel like it should be my responsibility now too," Odette said.

Derek raised an eyebrow at her, "Sounds to me like you have an idea."

"You might say that," Odette commented.

"Well, let's hear it," Derek requested.

Odette gave Derek a coy smiled and began to whisper in his ear.

A few minutes later, Bromley sat at a table rubbing his belly in a food coma. He had been known for liking food and would eat everything in sight, but even he knew that he had overdone it this time.

"Enjoying yourself, Brom?" Derek asked as he approached his best friend.

Bromley groaned in discomfort, "I was until I ate that last turkey leg."

Derek chuckled, "Well then, I think I know a way to cheer you up."

"I doubt it, but I'll humor you," Bromley said in amusement.

Derek then turned away and gave Odette a wink, and she then came over with her handmaiden, Alyssa. "Brom, this is Alyssa, she's Odette's handmaiden," Derek said, introducing the young woman to his best friend, "I thought you'd like to meet her."

Suddenly, as soon as he saw Alyssa, Bromley didn't feel uncomfortably full anymore. He then stood up and walked over to her. "Uh, h-hi," he nervously greeted her.

"Hello, lord Bromley," Alyssa greeted back with a shy smile.

"Would you like to dance?" Bromley asked.

"Sure, but I don't really know how," Alyssa responded.

"Me neither," Bromley said bashfully.

Alyssa smiled at him and took his hands, "I guess we'll just have to learn together."

"I guess so," Bromley said as Alyssa led him to the dance floor. On the way there, Bromley turned to Derek and said, "We're even now," causing the young prince to sigh in relief. Derek then went over to Odette and hugged her.

"Odette, you're a brilliant," he complimented her.

"Thanks, Derek," Odette giggled as she and her husband turned their attention back over to the dance floor and watched their two friends struggle at dancing a bit, "You know, I have a good feeling about those two."

"Yeah, me too," Derek agreed, "I think we'll be seeing them a lot together in the future."

A few more minutes passed and the music suddenly stopped playing and everyone started to clear the dance floor. Derek and Odette knew what that meant. It was time for their first dance as husband and wife.

"Care to dance?" Derek asked Odette as he offered her his hand.

Odette smiled and took his hand, "Why certainly."

Derek and Odette then moved onto the dance floor and stood into the waltzing stance. The music then began playing again and the two of them began dancing. The music was soft and graceful, but the strange thing was, Derek and Odette couldn't figure what the song was or why it was familiar to either of them, but couldn't help but feel as if it was made for them. Odette then looked around and noticed that everyone was looking at them.

"Derek," Odette said nervously, "everyone's watching us."

"It's alright, Odette," Derek reassured her, "It's just you and me right now."

Odette smiled and nodded, and then rested her head on Derek's chest as the two of them continued dancing. A few minutes later, the music ended and Derek and Odette stopped dancing, looked each other in the eyes and moved in the share a passionate kiss, causing everyone in the ballroom to cheer. The two of them then broke from their kiss and went back to their table.

"Derek, don't you think it's time we made the announcement?" Odette asked her husband.

"Yeah, good idea," Derek agreed as he stood up and cleared his throat, "May I have everyone's attention, please?"

As soon as Derek asked that, the whole ballroom fell quiet and everyone turned to him.

"I'd like to thank each and everyone of you for coming here today," Derek started, "Now as you all know, since Odette and I are now married, our kingdoms will unite and we are entitled to rule them as king and queen. However, Odette and I will not be assuming the throne just yet."

Suddenly, there was a wave of confusion in the ballroom as everyone began talking amongst themselves. No one knew if Derek was joking or not. But their silence was broken as they heard Uberta laugh, "Oh Derek, you're such a comedian!"

"Mother, I'm serious," Derek argued a bit, "I made a promise to Odette that we wouldn't step up as king and queen until we've discovered who's responsible for her father, King William's murder, and bring them to justice."

"But Derek, you haven't figured out where the Great Animal is!" Rogers shouted.

"No, but yesterday I discovered a clue that will help me find it," Derek responded, "But until I do, my mother, Queen Uberta, will be acting ruler of both kingdoms."

Uberta was speechless by her son's words, but realized why he chose to do this and walked over to him, "I understand, Derek. And I will see to it that both kingdoms are looked after until the time is right."

"Thanks mom," Derek said as he hugged his mother. Odette then stood up and walked over to them and joined in on the hug.

"Thank you so much, Uberta," Odette thanked her gratefully.

Uberta smiled at her, "It's my pleasure dear."

Later that evening after the reception, Derek and Odette walked down the hallway to their new bedroom. "Well, that takes care of everything," Derek said.

"Oh, I wouldn't say everything," Odette commented.

"What do you mean?" Derek asked as Odette turned to her husband with a sly grin on her face, causing him to smirk as he realized what she meant, "Oh!"

Odette then took Derek's hand and led him into their bedroom and closed the door behind them. It was the most passionate night the kingdom had ever known.

Me: Oh man! I thought I'd never get this done! I hope you guys enjoyed it. Sorry it took so long, but I got a little discouraged after a review told me that Derek and Odette were a bit OOC in the last chapter, but I hope they're more in-character in this chapter. I'd also like to thank white pedal for beta'ing it for me again. Additionally, I would like to ask ginnyPottr1993 why she blocked me after she said she wasn't angry with me if she can see this story. I'm not angry with you, I'm just curious as to why I was blocked. And for everyone else, yes, the song Derek and Odette danced to was Far Longer than Forever. Please read and review, but please be nice. Also, for those of you who've read this story before, I decided to change Prince Lucas' name to Damien so no one confuses him for the boy in the new CG movies (which I don't fully approve of).