~12 Years later~
A lot had changed in twelve years, Paige had grown in to a beautiful young women, who attracted the attention of all the young men around her, but she only had eyes for one of them. Seth. Her childhood friend who caught her hand the day the both could have ended up dead, the one who had been with her since the day she was taken to the castle. James had stayed true to his promise to Maria and found a sorcerer that could turn a vampire human again, it took a little getting used to after spending eight centuries as a vampire but it was worth it for Maria. Maria also had a child by James a boy which the pair of them named James JR, in honour of his father, he was eleven years younger than his older sister. There was some heart break on the cause to happiness, Paige's wolf Ghost had died but not before giving birth to several pups, it is unknown who the puppies father was and Timber died of old age a year or so ago.
Chris Harris had taken his son Milo away since Milo had developed a kind of obsession with Paige, one that worried those around the castle. Maria in turn decided to send him away when Paige was sixteen and when Milo was twenty-two. Maria ruled besides King James as his faithful wife and Queen, she bore him a child, James JR to take the throne since Paige made it rather clear she did not wish to become Queen she would rather live out her life with the man she loves. Gunner watched over her where as he always had since he went and got her that night all those years ago. He had also married Winter and turned his bride into a creature of the night, it was almost as if she was born to be one, she adjusted to it so well, all but the not going out in sunlight bit, having been burnt several times while she adjusted to her new status.
Bobby married Angelina and together they have two daughters, the last thing Bobby ever expected after his first wife had died due to complications of childbirth and their son was still-born. The married couple called their daughter Taryn and Shannon both had their mother's blond hair but his brown eyes and height, he lived it the castle with his younger sister Maria and her family. The Jarrett family suffered dearly when Karen died to some illness spreading around the near by village, she had contracted it when visiting and she refused any help saying if it was her time to leave this world then she has accepted it and so should her husband and children. All she asked is she be cremated and her ashed spread across the farm land in which she once lived. She also said she was proud of her children as they had become the very thing she had hoped for, they were perfect in every way to her. Jeff not being able to handle the grief of losing his wife and best friend, made the ultimate decision and threw himself off one of the cliffs surrounded the castle lands, his ashes were scattered over the farm he once owned along with Karen's.
Today was a special day, it was the one thing Maria was dreading in a way but gave her blessing to, like she had done twelve years prior, her daughter, her little girl was getting married. Everything had been arranged there was rose decorations spread throughout the many halls and around the throne room, the candles flickered from the slight breeze and the sun made the water look like diamonds as it always did when it shone down upon them. Since James had been a father figure to Paige he had agreed to give her to the man she was marrying, he trusted him with the reincarnation of his once vampire daughter, but now the beautiful adopted one although nobody had told her that he wasn't her biological father, it was a secret those around her who knew would take with them to the grave.
Everyone had taken their seats and knew this wasn't going to be any normal wedding, not when the bride had a love for dark colours, the roses scattered around were white, red and a midnight blue. The priest was standing at the alter with the man she would be marrying, who was dressed very smartly and had a nervous smile plastered on his lips, he knew he wanted to do this, they had know each other for twelve years now, and were finally tying the knot. Becoming one, his father always told him when the right woman can into his life he would know, she would turn his world upside down. Paige had done that alright, along with hanging off a cliff with him.
When everyone thought the bride had changed her mind the music suddenly began, there she appeared in the floor length black dress with silver detail, she slowly made her way down the rose petal dusted isle, her arm linked with James as he walked her steadily down the isle trying to calm her nerves as best he could. Once they were at the alter he gave Paige's hand to Seth who helped her to her place with a small smile of relief that she hadn't left him like he had feared, and to see she was just as nervous as he was although also a content with the events about to take place.
"Ladies and Gentlemen, today we have gathered together to celebrate the union of Princess Paige Storm and Seth Rollins. Marriage is a promise between two people who love each other, who trust each other, who honour one another as individuals in that togetherness, and who wish to spend the rest of their lives with each other. It enables the two separate souls to share their desires, longings, dreams, joys and sorrows and to help each other through all uncertainties of life" spoke the priest like the one from twelve years ago he enjoyed marrying people as it was allowing them to live happily together. From there he turned to the groom "Seth Rollins will you take Princess Paige Storm to be you lawful wedded wife? Will you love, comfort, honour and protect her, forsaking all other to be faithful to her until death do you part?" asked the priest smiling happily at them, to see two young people so in love was something that made him his job worth it. a child who found her father ten years after her birth and a son who lost his due to over use of magic, if anyone deserved to be happy these two would bet he top candidates for it, he waited patiently for Seth to say the two little words before looking to Paige who smiled at the man she was about to be wed to. "Princess Paige Storm will you take Seth Rollins to be your lawful wedded husband? Will you love, comfort, honour and protect him, forsaking all others to be faithful to him until death do you part?" he asked to Paige who smiled then answered his question with the same to words Seth had said moments ago, Maria was holding her breath as was both her husband and son
"I Seth Rollins take you Princess Paige Storm to be my wife and my better half. I will take care of you and cherish our relationship and love you today, tomorrow and forever. I will be open, honest and faithful to you. I take you for my wife, to have and to hold from this day on, for better, for worse, for richer, for poorer, in sickness and in health, to love and to cherish for all the days of my life and until my last breath" recited Seth, smiling as he held both of Paige's gloved hands in his own, this was his perfect day, and he knew if his father was still alive he would be proud of him for everything he had achieved over the years and for the man he had grown into, he cared for all those he loved and would anything to help them, plus he remembered the morals he was taut as a child.
"I Princess Paige Storm take you Seth Rollins to be my husband and my better half. I will take care of you and cherish our relationship and love you today, tomorrow and forever. I will be open, honest and faithful to you. I take you for my husband, to have and to hold from this day on, for better, for worse, for richer, for poorer, in sickness and in health, to love and to cherish for all the days of my life and until my last breath" repeated Paige changing the words to fit her saying her vows to Seth, he smiled at her as they both looked at the priest standing next to them, it was everything she could have wanted and Seth was everything she need other than her family, he was perfect in every way for her. She knew she couldn't imagine her life without him at her side.
"Please repeat after me" spoke the priest to both of them who looked at him with a smile holding the rings that had been specially made for the pair, the Latin description on the inside that only a few could read. "This ring, which has no beginning and no end, symbolizes the love and trust between us that will never cease. May its presence on your hand remind you of my love and vow. I place it on your finger as a visible sign of the promises which have made us husband and wife" added the priest listening as the pair repeated it together and placed the ring on each others finger, he actually had read up on what it said, it said their names with love always and forever on it, he had never come across a couple like the pair that stood in front of him. He watched as the groom kissed his bride who giggled during the kiss putting a smile on both their lips. "Until now Princess Paige Storm and Seth Rollins have spent each moment of their lives as separate individuals. But from this day on and every day after this day shall be shared and spent as one. Ladies and Gentlemen, I present to you Mr. and Mrs Rollins" finished the priest finishing the ceremony off to which everyone in attendance applauded them, they had began a new chapter of their lives. Marriage to each other, Seth and Paige the newly weds whom came into each others lives in the most unusual way bonded almost instantly, there were best friends that turned into a romance and now they're one united in marriage,
Maria smiled at her daughter and now son in law, she hugged them both and congratulated them as did everyone else in attendance. That was when things went from good to bad at the arrival of Milo and Chris Harris, it was a well known fact Milo was once in love with the bride. He slowly made his way over to the two and got down on one knee unaware of the events that had just taken place, he would either be happy for the pair or be incredibly angry about it but either way he was about to find out. Gunner noticing what was about to happen made his way over to the newly weds as did Winter, both of which being cautious as well as guessing Milo's reaction would be a good one.
"Paige, I know we have been parted for six years, but in those years I have never stopped thinking about you, I now know why you have always been on my mind, and that is because I am in love with you..." spoke Milo never getting to finish his speech since Chris had realised what had just taken place and put two and two together especially when he noticed Seth close to Paige and both wearing identical rings. "Father what are you doing?" asked Milo angry at what his father had done, still not understanding what had taken place and ignoring all the obvious signs of the recent event.
"This is a wedding party Milo, Seth and Paige's wedding party they are married now" responded Chris to his son, he had actually received invites for the wedding but decided against going to it as it would run the risk of Milo objecting to their marriage and ruining his friendship with Paige and Seth. Milo looked at the pair how Seth had his arm gentle around Paige's waist keeping her close to him, their matching rings and smart clothes were also a give away. He didn't want to believe it but he knew deep down his father was telling the truth after all he had no reason to lie. At that moment he decided to do something that could possibly end the marriage before it even had a chance to begin or end his friendship with both of them, he would prefer the end of the marriage but with Paige anything was possible.
"Me or him?" suddenly asked Milo looking over at Paige who seemed rather confused by the small three worded question. Seth also appeared to be rather confused but unfortunately Maria, James Senior or any other that were married knew exactly what he was asking, but didn't understand why "I'm in love with you Paige and I want you to be with me instead of him. So choose it's either me or him?" explained Milo, Paige looked at him in horror that someone she considered to be a close friend was asking her to make a decision such as that, even Seth looked on total disbelief that is once best friend was trying to make his now wife choose between the two, it only begged the question of what had happened to him in the last six years and what happened to the old Milo they both loved. It was also clear to both of them he had changed so much since leaving the castle six year prior at the orders of the queen.
"I will not choose between you, I can't. Seth here is my husband Milo. And you are one of my closest friends, a brother to me, I can not choose between two men that mean so much" replied Paige she was not going to do as he requested, she knew it was probably selfish but she wanted both men her life not just one, they both meant so much to her and had been there for her since she arrived at the castle with Gunner twelve years before. Milo stepped closer and whispered something to her and Seth something that brought horror to both of them. Before he attempted to pull Paige with him. Gunner stopped him returning the bride to her groom, Milo had taken her choice away from her, attempting to take her with him, in the end the ones around her chose for her. Seth the man who never left her who was always there when she needed him, who had loved her since day one although he never admitted it until James explained love to him. James and Maria were sure they would live happily as a married couple just like most of the married couples, and like Maria and James are with JJ or Junior as people around the castle and in the neighbouring village call him.
Shortly after the wedding James sent the newly wed couple to the castle in which he had built for his own daughter so many centuries ago. Black Rock Palace, he had hid completely redecorated and updated to accommodate the newly wedded couple, as well as sending an entourage of people to help them and a couple of vampires to keep them protected from any threat around. Keeping them as comfortable as possible. James knew if for any reason either or both of them had to be turned to vampires, that would be the place he would send them knowing upon turning a reincarnation would remember who they were in their past lives. He hoped neither of them had to be turned as he knew it would break Maria's heart especially when she knew if they were turned they would live on through the ages far after the people they loved who were still human had passed on.
