This chapter is for Bal09121994 with the prompt: "Would you consider writing one of where Emma and Regina get married?"
Regina stood in front of her mirror, smoothing her hands over her dress one last time. Today was the day that she was going to marry her best friend. Reflecting back on her life, Regina honestly had no idea how today was even possible. But with Emma, the impossible suddenly became possible.
"Nervous?" Henry asked from the doorway.
"Me? Nervous?" Regina scoffed. "Of course not."
Henry laughed before coming to stand next to her in the mirror. "You're such a liar."
Regina smiled. "I just want everything to go perfectly."
"It will," Henry said. "You guys have spent too much time on it for it not to."
Regina nodded before taking a deep breath and letting it out slowly. "You're right. Today is going to go perfectly."
Henry smiled before handing her the bridal bouquet of red roses. "Come on. There's an aisle for you to walk down."
Emma stood at the altar, nervously shifting back and forth. "She better come down that aisle."
David laughed. "Of course she will. She's not one to run away."
"True that," Emma said. "Although I feel like that was a slight dig at me."
David shrugged before winking at her. Emma went to make a comment back at him, but the music started as the processional began. Bridesmaids walked down the aisle, and soon the whole wedding party was in their place.
The bride's music began, and the whole room stood as Regina appeared in the doorway. Emma gasped as she saw how beautiful that Regina truly looked in her gown. The room hushed as Regina walked down the aisle with Henry on her arm.
As they reached the altar, Henry kissed Regina on the cheek before moving to the side. Emma held out her hand, and Regina took it with a smile. The ceremony was about to begin.
Regina and Emma had decided that Archie would be the one to officiate their ceremony, even though he only had his credentials from the curse. But as Regina put it, "details didn't matter".
The beginning part of the ceremony went fast, at least to Regina and Emma. Before they knew it, it was time for their vows. After much debate, they had decided to write their own.
Emma pulled a little piece of paper from her pocket before unfolding it and clearing her throat. "I'm going to get through this without crying," she said, causing the room to laugh.
"Regina, from the moment that I saw you, I thought that you were beautiful. Not just on the outside, but on the inside as well. I saw past the scary demeanor that you put out there, and realized that you were someone who had the potential to understand me once you got your head out of your ass." The room laughed as Regina rolled her eyes affectionately.
Emma smiled before continuing. "But as we got to know each other more, I knew that I was falling in love with you. I had no doubt in my mind that we would drive each other nuts, but that in the end it would all be worth it. And it was. As I'm standing here in front of everyone about to marry you, I know that there is no place that I'd rather be. I look forward to spending the rest of my life with you, and to finally have my happy ending."
Regina smiled at Emma before subtly wiping under her eyes. Snow squeezed her shoulder gently before handing her the paper with her vows. Regina cleared her throat before beginning. "Emma, I fell in love with you from the moment you arrived in this town. It confused me because I didn't think that I was capable of love anymore after everything that I had done as the Evil Queen. But as our relationship has grown, I've realized that I've finally found someone who understands me, and who understands that sometimes darkness is the easiest choice. You showed me that villains can get their happy endings, without having to lie and cheat to get it. I love you so much, and I can't wait to spend the rest of my life with you."
The room was filled with happy smiles and many happy tears as people gazed at the two women at the altar. Regina and Emma exchanged rings, and sealed the ceremony with the traditional kiss.
The whole room cheered as they joined hands. Snow handed Regina her bouquet, and the newlyweds walked down the aisle, their wedding party following them out.
"We're married now," Emma said happily, squeezing Regina's hand.
"That we are," Regina said, squeezing back. "And I wouldn't have my happy ending any other way."
Did anyone catch the reference to another chapter? :)
