Here is the next chapter!
I know this chapter is still short, but it is technically longer than the last one! I had to type like crazy to get this chapter done in time. I am grateful class was cancelled or else that probably wouldn't have happened. I stayed up late last night until I finished it so I didn't disappoint everyone.
I hope everyone reading this chapter really enjoys it since this is a major step in their relationship. If you read the latest chapter in 'Welcome to Reality', then you already know what this is about.
Although you may see events that aren't significant now—for example the wind-up crow gifted to Maleficent—they will play a part in future events. Just a warning before you watch the proposal and wedding.
Enjoy!
Maleficent knew Hades was planning some sort of surprise on the morning of their one-year and six-months anniversary.
Yes, she has counted the days that she's been romantically involved with her significant other. What else is she supposed to do on the Isle of the Lost, besides fall more in love with him every single day?
Anyways, there was only one significant reason how Maleficent knew something was going on. As they were getting ready to head into town, Hades practically begged the fairy to wear her best dress and not wear her crown just for that day. Although Maleficent questioned the intentions, she reluctantly caved after Hades gave her his biggest and best puppy dog eyes. The fairy felt extremely better when the god thanked her with a passionate kiss that took her breath away.
Then Maleficent became nervous from all the stares she received by the townspeople. "I don't like this," she mumbled to her beloved. "Everyone is watching us."
Hades chuckled at her timid behavior. "Can you blame them?" He wondered as he smiled reassuringly. "They are amazed by your beauty. I'm the only one—besides Jafar—that has seen you like this."
"And I can't believe you convinced me to come out like this," she grumbled in misery. "I feel like a fool."
"But you look like a queen," Hades complimented as his smile grew. "Besides . . ." The god trailed off as he stopped them in the middle of the street in the center of town. He turned so he was now standing in front of Maleficent. "I wanted you to look your best for this."
The fairy titled her head curiously, noticing from the corner of the eye that everyone had stopped in their tracks to watch them as an audience. "What do you mean?"
If possible, his smile grew even larger. "I love you," Hades announced easily, "and I want to spend every day on the Isle with you. But I don't want us to be just boyfriend and girlfriend. I want you to be my queen and me your king. There's only one way for that to happen. So . . ."
Clearing his throat over-dramatically, Hades knelt down on one knee. Maleficent gasped, bringing her shaking hands to cover mouth in surprise as Hades pulled back the lid of a velvety box, revealing a beautiful black ring with a purple gem on top. In the back of her mind, she noticed a flash of light, like someone took a picture of them, but she was too distracted at the moment to care.
"Will you marry me?" Hades proposed, his voice cracking slightly from his over-whelming emotions. "Will you be my queen?"
"Yes," Maleficent answered quietly. Louder, she squealed in an explosion of emotion, "Yes!"
Happiness danced across her face as Hades slipped the ring onto her finger. The couple kissed to celebrate as most of their audience cheered and applauded. Of course there was one or two spectators that were kind of salty at the announcement, but the now engaged couple tuned them out.
They have a wedding to plan after all!
Six months.
That's how long it took to plan the entire wedding, though it probably could have taken less time if the couple hadn't insisted on being married on their two-year dating anniversary—which would also be their three-year friendiversary.
Surprisingly, many of the villains wanted to help with the special event, since it would probably be the first and only wedding ever hosted on the Isle of the Lost. Honestly, the couple didn't really have to do anything for the special occasion. All Hades had to do was make the rings, which he wanted to keep a surprise from his future wife. As for Maleficent, she had to be measured and then fitted for her wedding dress.
Now, two different people worked on the gorgeous dress. While Lady Tremaine measured and sewed the dress, Cruella de Vil was the one that designed the gown and even provided the fabric. Although Cruella was a fashion heiress before living on the Isle of the Lost, she had a hobby of sketching clothing she would wear. Maleficent was quite surprised when she found herself loving the simple design, though you are gonna have to wait just a little longer to see it.
Ursula offered to make the wedding cake for the incredible occasion, though it would be baked with spoiled ingredients. The two-tiered cake was covered in a purple, blue, and black frosting with flex of white edible paint to resemble a galaxy. Instead of the cake topper depicting the couple—mainly because the octopus wasn't that skilled—it had a small modeling chocolate crow resting on top of a beautiful rose.
There was only one thing left that was needed for the wedding, besides a venue. The couple didn't have to worry about the perfect location for the wedding, only one that was large enough for every citizen on the Isle of the Lost. Within a week, they decided to have the wedding on the Bridge Plaza. The couple would be standing underneath the archway by the broken bridge while their guest would be facing Auradon. This way everyone—both on the Isle and in Auradon—can watch the wedding.
The last item so the couple could be wedded was a minister. Maleficent and Hades debated for a good month on who should officiate the wedding. The first logical choice was Claude Frollo, who used to be a well-respected judge before being condemned to the Isle of the Lost. The couple essentially decided against him since Frollo was too strict with his religious views, which isn't good since Hades is a god. Next option was James Hook, since he was a captain of a pirate ship, but he was slightly too senile for the couples' liking.
After voicing their concerns and troubles to Jafar—their closest friend on the island—he chuckled at their dilemma, claiming the answer was right in front of them. He reminded the couple that he used to be the Royal Vizier of Agrabah, which meant he had similar responsibilities to that of a minister. With that out in the open, Jafar offered to officiate the wedding as his gift to them. The couple was thrilled with the plan, wondering why they didn't think of the idea sooner.
Now they were ready for the wedding!
The grand celebration was much larger than either one of them realized.
Over one-hundred guest attended, which included the infant children of some of the villains. The children, their parents, and the remaining pregnant women took the designated seats while the rest stood along the sidelines or sat on the roof of nearby buildings. None of the children were old enough to walk, so there would be no designated flower girl.
Hades stood underneath the archway, anxiously waiting for the arrival of his bride. One of the women informed him a few hours prior that Maleficent would have her picture taken first before arriving to the wedding, as the picture would be his gift from her. His impatient behavior almost got the best of him, until someone announced the arrival of the fairy.
Hades's jaw dropped at the sight of his beautiful wife-to-be.
The dress was made of lilac Mikado—a heavy weight silk—fitting so perfectly with Maleficent's pale skin tone and dark brown hair. It had a V-neck fit and a flare gown with a natural waistline and a chapel length train—about eighteen inches long. The back had a large V opening, revealing most of her painful scar, though her brunette hair and enormous lilac veil hid it temporarily. The dress embodied the clean and classic trend while also capturing the seductive silhouette of the fairy. Hades couldn't believe she had such a striking figure . . .
Maleficent smiled lovingly as she slowly strolled down the aisle while carrying the thrown together bouquet of flowers. She had to force herself to take her time so she didn't stumble, trip, or fall. But Hades couldn't wait any longer.
Ignoring the protest of his friend, the god briskly walked down the aisle to meet the fairy in the middle. He greeted her with a loving, yet sudden kiss, gaining the coos and awes of the audience. Maleficent's smile grew even larger as she reluctantly pulled away. "You aren't supposed to kiss me yet," she teased. "You're supposed to wait until after we say, 'I do'."
"Sorry," he apologized insincerely. "I couldn't wait any longer. You are just too beautiful."
Hades held out his arm, just like he did when he first offered his assistance with helping her walk. "Shall we, my queen?"
Maleficent immediately entwined her arm with his. "We shall, my king."
Together, they walked the rest of the path before turning to face each other at the end. Jafar began the usual proceedings of the ceremony, but Hades had tuned him out as he gazed at Maleficent with adoration. He couldn't believe that in just a few more minutes, she would be his wife and he would be her husband . . .
The ceremony seemed to have dragged on forever. Hades was practically teeming with nervous energy, which Maleficent noticed. "Look whose impatient now," she quietly teased, earning a muffled chuckle from her groom.
"—I pronounce you husband and wife," Jafar finally announced after a century of speaking nonsense. He smirked in amusement. "Hades, you may kiss your bride now."
The god didn't need to be told twice. Half a second passed before his lips crashed against the fairy's in a needy kiss. The audience stood on their feet as they applauded the newly-weds.
The married couple pulled away from the kiss after a few seconds, barely an inch of space between them. Maleficent wrapped her arms around Hades's neck as she nestled her nose against his. "I love you, Aidoneus," she mumbled so only he could hear her. "I always will . . . until death do we part."
A new fire ignited inside Hades at the sound of his real name. He kissed her one last time in urgency, suppressing the passion that was clawing at him internally. There was only one thing that would make his dreams complete. . .
She would arrive sooner than he hoped.
Cliffhanger!
If you want to see a picture of Maleficent's wedding dress go to this link (remove the spaces first): www. justinalexander justin-alexander /collection /wedding-dress /88107/
You know what happens next! I'll see you next week when they make the discovery!