Epic Happily Ever After.
Author's Notes.
The characters does not belong to me but this happy ending story is mine.
So this is epic epilogue that I planned from start and hope you all will be satisfied with this ending.
I want to thank everyone who ever reviewed Second chance and Changing fate. It's mean a lot that you all read and reviewed my very first story and series and I hope you all keep reading and reviewing my other stories too.
Thanks to readers who follow or favourite this story and specially thank you to Carol and Sohela, these two are my greatest supporters, advisers and my friends who help me grow as writer.
Finally thanks to creator of the vampire diaries who gave us this wonderful show and characters and inspired us to write fanfiction.
( Eight Years later)
On bright sunny afternoon of June the entire Lockwood Mansion was filled with guests .
Some were standing around and in deep conversations while some were taking their seats that was lined in rows in front of huge flowery aisle.
Richard and Carol Lockwood with Liz and Bill Forbes were greeting upcoming guests when they saw Mason arriving with his wife and six year old son.
''Mason!'' Liz greet him with smile. ''So glad you make it, where is your wife?''
Mason passed his son to his brother before pointing at gateway of gardens. ''Lucy is helping aunt Sheila up the steps, how is bride and groom are doing?''
''She is getting ready but you can go and meet groom, Stefan room is on west wing while Caroline is in east wing.'' Bill told him.
He and Lucy then left to meet bride and groom leaving Sheila with them. ''How was your trip in New Orleans did you manage to protect children?'' Richard asked in hush voice.
''It's went as well as I hoped, between me, their regent Vincent and Freya Mickelson we were able to handle their Hollows situation.''
Liz and Carol both sighed in relief so she continued. "Vincent send his gratitude for your help when you gave me that bones your family was guarding, we finally trapped hollow again but this time with help of leader of Gemini Coven on our side we send those bones to prison world.''
Richard then saw another guest approaching. ''Speaking of Gemini leader.'' Sheila turned around in time to see Joe and Alaric Saltzman approaching with their twin daughters who screamed in delight at sight of their grandparents. ''Grandma! Grandpa!''
Liz and Bill both smile and hugged their four year old granddaughters. ''Lizzy, Josie!'' You both looked prettiest flower girl.''
Lizzy giggled before flipping her hair just like her mother used to when she was young. ''Prettier then Sheila and Ella?'' Josie giggled along with her sister until they heard their mom cleared her throat looking at them sternly. ''All four of you are prettiest in our eyes. Now go upstairs and show your mommy, cousins and aunties your dresses.''
With that both girls rushed inside leaving amused elders behind them.
''They certainly got both their mothers personalities.'' Carol mused as she led them towards their seats.
Joe smiled while staring at her husband affectionately. ''That they are and lucky too because they have two sets of parents. I can't thank Caroline enough for being surrogate for us and for Stefan who supported her through out her pregnancy and then by raising girls with us and not to forget Damon who rebuilt huge house at old Salvatore state so that all of us can live together.''
Joe still remember how Kai's attack just not damaged her spleen but also her womb making her unable to carry full term but when they finally found out it was Stefan and Caroline who come forward with surrogacy idea, after all it was always Caroline's fate to give birth to their daughters but after they were born she couldn't bare to be apart of them and no one wants that either, that moment Damon as Godfather solve this problem and rebuilt house in old state where now Damon and Elena , Stefan and Caroline, Bonnie and Enzo and Ric and Joe live together along with their children.
''Still thank you for sharing your daughters with them because we all know how much they love them.'' Liz told her sincerely as they settle on their seats.
Once Liz and Carol left Sheila lean closer to Joe. ''Nicklaus wants to personally thank you for trapping Hollow in prison world.''
Both Joe and Ric looked around. ''Has Mickelson arrived yet?'' Ric asked but Sheila shakes her head. ''Only Klaus is coming with his wife and daughter, Elijah left for Bulgaria as soon this Hollow business was finished you know how Katherine gets whenever his family visits stretch long and even Nadia find it hard to cheer her up.'' She shakes her head remembering that high maintenance vampire.
"Rebekah took off for Vacation with her boyfriend Marcel , as for others I suppose they send their wishes and gifts although Ansel already arrived with Lily as far as I knew.''
She then pointed towards aisle where they can see Lily Salvatore instructing caterers with Ansel who has his arms wrapped around her.
''Klaus's Father and Salvatore's mother dating, Who would have thought.'' Ric whisper so they won't hear him.
''Well I think they look great together plus this way heretics are under watchful eyes of originals which works for everyone .'' Joe whispers back.
Five years ago with help of originals they were able to overpower Kai which helped Joe winning in merge.
Then later on Stefan and Damon request they free their mother but because she was unstable vampire who was deeply hurt once Stefan told her truth about Julian, it was then decided she will moved to New Orleans and then slowly over the years one by one they wake her heretics up.
They were so thankful that they swear their allegiance to Mickelson, there in New Orleans Lily Salvatore gain control to her bloodlust but everyone knows that being in relationship with Ansel helped her more.
''Well I guess if they got married it will make our bond even more stronger.'' Sheila told them with smile.
Upstairs in west wing groom was getting ready. Stefan Salvatore felt as nervous as he felt when he was about to get married in his past life and on top it of his bloody tie is not cooperating and his brother was not here to calm him down.
He was untying his tie when his brother appeared. His hair was messed up and tie half open and hanging from his neck as he tucked in his shirt back in his pants.
Damon didn't even flinch when he saw his brother glaring at him.
''Calm down broody groom and let me fix that for you.''
Even though they are human for years he still fix Stefan's tie in speed.
''Thanks now fix yourself and spray some clone, I can smell Elena's perfume all over you.''
He just gave him smirk but fix himself nevertheless.
''Word of wise, happy wife means happy life.'' Damon advice his brother who clearly looked nervous.
''I know how to make her happy but what if something goes wrong. If I survive today then I have no clue what will happen in our future.''
Stefan collapse on bed and Damon finally understand his brother dilemma.
Sitting beside him he gently tapped his back. ''Then prepare yourself for new adventure and trust me brother no matter what is store in our future we will face it together.''
Stefan finally smiles at his brother when door open again revealing his other best man or as Caroline says best woman when Lexi steps inside followed by his groomsmen Enzo, Lee and Ric who bring Lizzy and Josie with him. ''Daddy! Uncle Damon!''
In that moment he forget about his nerves as he hugged his precious daughters. ''You both looked so beautiful and how do I look?'' He asked and much to everyone amusement both girls checked him out same way as Caroline used to do.
''You look like prince.'' Josie said. ''Just like mommy look like princess.''
They both give him kiss on cheek before moving on to their uncle.
''Uncle Damon your hair is all messy just like Auntie Elena!'' Lizzy told him while Josie ran her fingers on his hair. ''There, all fix but Auntie Elena's hair are more messed up and mommy said it was all your fault.''
All elders were trying to contain their laughter while Damon place kiss on his niece cheeks. ''Don't worry your mommy is just stress out about her wedding but she won't complain when her own hair get messy tonight.''
Oblivious to meaning behind their uncle's remark, they were shocked when everyone screamed at him. ''Damon!''
'' Come girls let's go and gather your cousins.'' Lexi called them before turning towards her co best man. ''You !bring your brother at altar.'' Damon gave her mock salute and she left with girls.
''You Ready mate?'' Enzo asked Stefan who looked up and meet concerned stare of his friends. ''Yes I'm ready. Let's go.'' Damon pulled his brother up and gave him brotherly hug before leading him outside.
On east wing of Lockwood Mansion Bonnie was redoing her co maid of honours hair while Liz helped putting headpiece on brides hair.
Once Bonnie fix her hair Elena stood up and stare herself in mirror.
Her hair was completely fixed and flowing in waves behind her back and its hard to detect that her husband messed it up hour ago while making love with her , although it was Elena's fault because she couldn't contain her changing hormones and one smirk and the eye thing her husband does was enough to heat her desires.
Smiling she affectionately rubbed her round belly that was hidden in her cream silk gown and same feelings warmed her heart when she was pregnant with her six year old daughter Ella.
''You look perfect Dr Salvatore.'' Bonnie told her as she add finishing touches to her hair.
''I still have few years left of residency.'' Elena reminds her but that didn't stop Bonnie. ''Oh please they call you Dr Salvatore here already.'' Now that was true so she let it go because in that moment their eyes fell on bride who was now dressed up.
''Oh Caroline you look so beautiful.''
Caroline turned to face her friends who hugged her carefully. ''If I look as beautiful as you both looked on your wedding day then that's good enough for me.'' Both Elena and Bonnie remember their own weddings.
Elena and Damon got married six years ago when they found out about her pregnancy and even though she was still in college that didn't stopped Damon southern upbringing and next thing she knew they got married in spring at gardens of Salvatore boarding house.
Bonnie and Enzo on other hand get married in winter same year when As Christmas gift from Enzo they went on trip to Paris where he spontaneously popped question and in week their close family and friends gathered at Paris where they get married in French Chapel.
Now finally years later last member of their group is tying knot and even though Stefan had proposed to Caroline after birth of twins, she still wants to finish her studies and build her career first but that didn't stop Stefan who proposed her every year on their engagement anniversary until finally she became executive broadcaster, only then Caroline proposed him and asked for June wedding which he agreed in happiness.
''You all looked beautiful at your wedding.'' Liz told them affectionately while watching them gave her beaming smile.
Lexi took that moment as she entered wearing dark blue gown and with her they saw four cutest flower girls.
Ella Marinda Salvatore looked spitting image of her mother except her beautiful blue eyes that resemble her father.
''Mom how do I look.'' Elena wrapped her arms around her daughter as she told her. ''You look what your dad calls you.'' Laying kiss on top of her nose. ''You look just like an Angel.''
Sheila Amy Bennett St John was sitting beside her mother who put flowery crown on her five year old daughter's hair. '' Here you go now I want you to make sure that your crown won't fall down.'' Her daughter nodded her head before kissing her mother's cheek. ''Okay mom.''
Smiling at her daughter she caress her cheeks. Sheila maybe be closer to her lineage but appearance wise she favours her father most.
Lizzy and Josie were giggling and playing with their flower basket when they saw their mother calling them towards her.
Both girls quickly stand in front of their mother who really today looked like princess.
''Now Lizzy, Josie I want you to take care of these rings for me and as we practice yesterday when pastor asked for them you are going to hand each ring to me and your daddy, understand?''
Both girls gave her serious nod before taking rings from her hand.
Caroline then give herself one last look in mirror and saw the most happiest bride staring back at her. ''Okay everyone.'' She faced everyone as she said. ''I am ready to marry love of my life.''
With that they left room following her outside.
Once they reached at entrance of gardens, where bridal party assembled in line waiting for music to start.
At Altar Lexi arrived taking her place next to Damon. ''Get ready Steff your bride is arriving any moment.''
Stefan smile at her before turning his attention when music starts.
Once upon a time Stefan jumped in to Caroline's mind to watch her happy dream and saw her dreaming about their wedding but today reality is even more wonderful then that dream and even more wonderful then their wedding in his past.
His smile widen at sight of his Daughters and nieces accompanied by Lucy who was in cream coloured gown.
They spread petals everywhere as they walked on the aisle.
He saw almost everyone from town situated on their seats.
He saw Grams, (yes that's what he and Damon called her ever since they became human again) sitting beside Bonnie's parents who reconciled once they seal Original mother in same crypt along with where Bonnie's mother seals Original father years ago.
Along with Bennett's sat Lockwood's on left side and he saw Tyler sitting with his wife Vicky and Matt.
John and Jeremy were sitting on right side with Lily and Ansel and next to them Klaus sat with his daughter Hope and his wife Camille they got married few months ago when she became vampire because of Hollows.
There eyes met for few seconds and Klaus gave him friendly nod.
He then saw Bonnie walking down the aisle.
She has brilliant smile on her face but the second her eyes met with her husband that same smile widen thousand times more.
Next came Elena who was walking carefully but with certain grace and sure enough her eyes connected with her husband who was looking at her like she is the only beautiful woman he ever laid his eyes on.
Stefan saw his brother blowing kiss at his wife as Elena finally approached and took her place.
Shaking his head he lifts his head when music changed again and as Caroline stepped in his view with her parents, For moment Stefan thought he was transformed back in time.
Even though his past version of wedding was totally different from today but he couldn't help but notice that Caroline looked still as much beautiful as she looked then and to his surprise she choose same white gown this time too.
His human heart was bursting with excitement as Caroline crossed distances between them.
Once Liz and Bill gave their daughter hand in his , he felt finally complete.
''Girls were right you look just like princess.'' He told her in low voice.
''Well its fitting I look like princess because today is start of our happily ever after.'' She replied when pastor cleared his throat to gain their attention.
''Dear beloved we gathered here to witness union between Caroline Forbes and Stefan Salvatore.''
After that Stefan didn't listen much as his entire focus was on his beautiful bride who like him was lost in his eyes until Pastor asked them to exchange vows.
''Caroline for a very long time my life was filled with mistakes and regrets but then I got chance to make it right and I couldn't do it without your love. You make me laugh, you make me smile and not to forget dance every time you want.'' As expected people closer to him start laughing.
''You loved and accepted me when I couldn't love and accept myself at times so now standing here I vow to you I will love you until my last breath, I will try my best to be husband you deserve, I will raise our daughters and any future children with you with best of my abilities but most of all I will love you and that love will only grow more and more.''
He wiped stray tear from her cheeks and then pastor asked Caroline for her Vows.
''Stefan, you came in my life when I was just insecure, control freak teenage girl and there were times when I doubt myself but your love for me turned me into better person, it gave me confidence, it makes me patient, it makes me wise but above all it makes me loved and special.''
She tightens their joint hands as she continued. ''So now I vow to you that I will love you and our family with best of my abilities, we will be equal partners in every way and I will be best mother of our children but above all I will love you and keep loving you until our last breath and even love you when we both find peace.''
Stefan own eyes got wet but then Pastor asked for rings.
''Munchkins bring rings here.'' Damon called his nieces who were sitting in front row and then both girls ran towards them and hand each ring to their parents before running back to their seats.
''Now please put rings on each other fingers.'' Pastor told them .
Stefan held Caroline's hand before reciting. ''With this ring.'' He placed ring on her finger. ''I thee wed.''
Caroline then grabbed Stefan's hand. ''With this ring.'' She placed ring on his finger. ''I thee wed.''
Behind them He heard his brother. ''Finally.''
''By power Vested in me I now pronounced you husband and wife.'' They desperately stepped closer when Pastor told him. ''You may kiss your bride.''
That was all he needed to hear as he enveloped his wife in his arms and gave her the most loving kiss ever which she returned with equal love.
Around them their family and friends cheered and clapped for them and when they breakaway to face them they saw smiles everywhere.
With that newly turned Mr and Mrs Salvatore walked down the aisle towards where reception is about to take place.
It was certainly beautiful event and as bride and groom take the stage for traditional husband and wife dance Elena felt arm wrapped around her waist while other hand gently rubbed her belly.
''How is my wife and son doing.'' Damon whisper against her neck where he laid kisses.
''Surprisingly your son is behaving today, I can't feel any football match inside.''
They watched their daughter dancing with Her grandfather John, over the years Elena finally formed father daughter relationship with him , Isobel on other hand though apologise for abandoning her but couldn't stay since Ric didn't want her back.
She left for Bulgaria to stay with Katherine and Nadia and after Elijah and Katherine got married they became family of their own no matter how strange that sounds.
''Come Mrs Salvatore let's dance.'' Elena held his hand as he led her to dance floor. ''It's tradition after all.'' She reminds him with kiss and then start dancing with her husband.
Not far from them Enzo was dancing with Bonnie. Their eyes conveying their love for each other. ''You look breathtakingly beautiful my love, there is certain glow on your face that makes you more beautiful.'' Bonnie's eyes shine and unable to hide anymore she lean in to whisper in her husband's ear. ''That's because I am expecting little Enzo in eight months.''
To say Enzo was beyond happy would be an understatement and to show that happiness he kissed her passionately.
After Dance newly weds cut cake together. ''Don't you dare ruin my dress Stefan!'' Caroline warned him but to her and everyone surprise he feed her huge chunk off cake before meshing their lips together.
Everyone laughed and while Elena and Bonnie took their friend for clean up, someone offered him handkerchief. ''Thanks.'' He took handkerchief before realising who offered him. ''Your welcome my friend.''
''Klaus, glad you can make it.'' Stefan told him sincerely.
''Well your lovely bride is quite persistent, plus I want Hope to see her new school, she is starting in September.''
Nodding his head in understanding Stefan and Klaus walked in corner. ''How is Haley taking with Hope coming school here?''
Klaus stared at his daughter who was playing with rest of children. ''Thanks to your knowledge of my past we were managed to avoid so many threats but since your knowledge stopped before Hollows we had to deal with it hard way. I almost lost Camille if she didn't have my blood then I don't know...'' he stopped and Stefan patted his back in sympathy.
''I am grateful to Sheila and Joe who helped us getting rid off it but hope power is too much so Haley and I decided together she should come here.''
He then gave me genuine smile. ''I owe you again for your idea of Salvatore, Bennett school for supernatural and for turning your old home into school.''
Stefan smiles back staring around human, Vampires, witches, werewolf and hybrid all together co existing. ''We can co exist Klaus if we can control ourselves and do good with our abilities.''
Both friends clicked their glasses as Caroline joined them. ''I am happy to see you Klaus did you bring that painting?'' Amused Klaus show her gift table. ''It's there love I hope you like it.''
Caroline stare at wrapped canvas before turning to face him. ''How is Haley?''
''She and Jackson are preparing for arrival of their first born son. Hope is excited to have baby brother next month.''
Klaus stare at his wife and daughter again. ''As strange it's seems we are perfect examples of modern supernatural family.''
He then pointed towards His father who was approaching toward them with Stefan's mother, both friends gave each other knowing look.
''Stefan, Caroline it's time for toasts'' Lily told them.
They all gathered and one by one each important person in their lives said few things for them.
He saw everyone who contributed in some form to gain happiness he felt in his life and before he knew it he was on his feet clinking his own glass with spoon.
''Um, I have something to say too.'' He waited until everyone were silent while Caroline was staring at him questioningly.
''For most part of my life as far as I can remember, I have make countless of mistakes that affected not only me but people closer to me too and wasted precious time in regrets and self-loathing.''
His eyes met with Damon who was shaking his head. ''My brother is my constant support. He stand by me through out years even if he won't admit it and even when I gave up on him he never gave up on me so for that thank you. I am glad you find happiness you always deserve.'' He raised his glass to Damon and Elena.
He then stared at his friends. ''To you all my friends who now I am proud to call my family. To this town that is my home, thank you all for believing in me.'' He raised his glass towards all of his friends who understand his feelings and raised their own glass in return.
''Finally to Caroline.'' Stefan held out his hand which Caroline took it and stand up so she can wrapped her arms around him. '' Thank you for loving me , for trusting me, for choosing me , for filling my life with love and happiness.''
He tenderly kissed her lips before raising his glass to her. ''Thanks for this happily, no I mean for this epic happily ever after because in this moment I am feeling epic.''
He saw everyone raising their glass as his family and friends stared at each other agreeing whole heartedly with his words.
''To epic happily ever after.'' They all toast back.
In that moment everyone who got second chance to change their fate knows their lives is truly epic.
The Epic End.
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Author's Notes.
Here you go my version of happy ending that I given to this story and to these characters in form of this epilogue.
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