Hope you guys enjoy the chapter as I received no responses to the last one. Just so you know I will be writing one more chapter and then an epilogue to conclude this story :)

Chapter 10

After managing to separate their parents before it got any further as their fathers had made their appearance, Neal persuaded them all to leave the chambers so Emma and Regina could have a moment. Or so the two women thought. Feeling a slight tug on her arm, the Queen looks across to her brother confused.

"You too..if you expect to get married, you can at least do it properly..besides you both need to prepare"

"But-"

Shaking his head abruptly, Neal leads his sister to the door leaving the brunette to stare after her Princess rather sad. Biting her lip to prevent a smile, the blonde sits back at her vanity and let's out a deep breath while gazing at her reflection before finally letting her smile out.

"Emma honey? Do you need a moment or are you nearly ready?"

Seeing her mother's head appear around the door, the Princess replies. "I'm ready.."

Taking in her daughter's happiness and how she looks more at ease than she did a couple of hours prior, Snow smiles. "Everyone was sent home as this is now a private affair..and there is a certain someone waiting for you in the hall.."

Grinning, the blonde stands and makes her way over to her mother. "I know this is a lot to take it as I was suppose to move and start a new legacy, not to mention the whole history but-"

"Love happens..it just sneaks up on you unexpectedly..look at your father and I. Now that I know, I've opened my eyes and I can see it..the way Regina looks at you is the way your father looks at me...she adores you Emma" taking her daughter's arm, the short haired woman leads her out towards the staircase.

Noticing her father stood at the double doors, the Princess grins as he holds his arm out. Frowning, the blonde then realises what is happening. "Wait..you said waiting in the hall, is Regina already in there?"

"Yes she is" David answers while sharing a confused look with his wife.

"But she..shouldn't she be walking in too? It's her day as well.."

"Honey I've already spoken to her and she told me that she has already done the whole walking down the aisle before, she doesn't need to do it again besides she wants this to be your day as and I quote, 'this will be the only time that you will ever walk down an aisle'" Snow informs her daughter.

Nodding slowly, the Princess then turns back to the closed doors with a deep breath, nerves clearly kicking in. "Okay then..lets go"

Giving a nod of order to the guard, David waits until the doors are pulled open before leading his daughter through and into the hall before being met by a makeshift aisle of flower petals as Regina waits ahead with her family to the side. Meeting the Queen, Emma looks at her love in awe over the fact that the woman has changed into a pale blue dress instead of her usual regal attire before briefly smiling at her father then leans in with a whisper to the brunette. "Are we really doing this?"

Holding in a chuckle, Regina nods then reaches her hand across taking hold of the Princess' hand and locking them together.

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Exiting the hall after the ceremony, the newly married couple make their way towards the gardens for a moment alone before re joining their family for the evenings events. Sitting down in their usual spot on the bench beside the Queen's Apple tree, the Princess rests her head down against the woman's shoulder. "I cannot believe what has happened today..this morning I woke up..dreading today and now? I don't want it to end"

Smiling, Regina glances down to Emma then lifts the blonde's head by taking hold of her chin to get the Princess to look at her. "That may be true but then a new day will begin and it'll be the start of our life together"

Grinning with a lip bite, the Princess cups the Queen's cheek and leans up to press a soft kiss on her lips. "I am so glad that I can now do that without having to hide or suppress my feelings for you"

Regina smirks and plants a kiss to her wife's nose. "I'm rather glad too because I love you with all my heart"

"I love you too" gazing adoringly, Emma grins again.

Hearing a throat clear, the Queen looks across to see David stood there and looks momentarily embarrassed. "David?"

Looking awkwardly between them at the moment he had witnessed considering Emma was still his little girl, the former shepherd explains his presence. "There is something you need to see..I know you requested for this day to be just family and we had sent the people of the Kingdom away but it would appear that they have found out the real reason for the change of plan and they still want to congratulate you, both of you on your marriage.."

Letting out a frown as she stands, Regina then turns towards her wife who also stands. "They..they want to congratulate..us? But I..I'm the Evil Queen..that's what..they said"

Grasping at both her hands, the Princess shakes her head profusely at the brunette. "No! You're not and never have been an Evil Queen..that was just a ridiculous rumour but you have never done anything bad..and they will see that. They clearly believe in you to be wanting to celebrate in your honour..not to mention coming to their senses as to them their Queen has just married her 'rivals' daughter"

Giving a teary smile, Regina nods then follows David back into the castle and towards the front entrance, gripping onto Emma's hand as they go. Pressing a light kiss to her Queen's shoulder as they pause at the door, the Princess then nods towards the guard on charge and watches as the doors are pulled open to reveal a sea of people stood upon the grounds. As the brunette stares wide eyed at everyone, the Princess leans close. "I think we should let them in..the ballroom is set up after all.."

Tilting her head to look at her wife, Regina then smiles at the blonde's last attempt at letting them in.

"..I want to show them how happy I am, how happy you've made me.."

Squeezing Emma's hand, the Queen replies with a small smirk. "As you wish Princess.."

Giving a cheeky grin, the blonde kisses her cheek in thanks gaining a array of cheers from the awaiting guests.

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Having danced the night away through accepted offers, not to mention achieving a dance for Neal with a young maiden, Emma lifts her chin up to scan the room for her wife.

"She's happy isn't she?"

Standing beside his wife, David nods towards their daughter as the pair witnesses the blonde succeed in her task. "Yes I would say so.."

Raising an eyebrow, the short haired woman watches as her daughter spots the Queen and makes her way up to her from behind, grabbing her hand in a giddy manner before tugging lightly and leading the brunette out the side door with a small giggle escaping her lips. "Yes she is" Snow adds dropping her curious demeanour into a smile.

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"Emma, what are you doing? Where are you taking me?" Trying her hardest not to laugh at the swift actions of her wife, Regina comes to a stop as the blonde pauses in the corridor and quickly latches her lips onto the brunette's. Receiving her answer, the Queen kisses back with a smile as her back meets the wall and her hands takes hold of the Princess' slim waist.

Mumbling a quick 'I love you' Emma deepens the kiss while taking hold of her love's face. Breaking away with air becomes an issue, the blonde beams. "I have wanted to do that all night..I'm sorry and I know it is not very ladylike or Princess like to say but a quick peck in front of our parents at the ceremony was not nearly enough"

Beginning to laugh, Regina nods. "I understand perfectly dear.."

Smiling in awe, the Princess then sighs in content while being in the brunette's arms. "God I love that sound..I could hear it forever..I swear to you now that I am going to make you laugh everyday and that you'll never be sad.."

Raising one hand from the blonde's waist, the Queen strokes her cheek. "Everyone gets sad sometimes..it's all part of life"

Gazing at the woman, the blonde then pecks her lips again. "Then I promise that whenever you are sad, I will be here with open arms and an ear to listen"

"My dear Emma, you have no idea how much I love you.." Regina states while resting her forehead against the Princess'

"I do..because I would love you more.."

"Not possible"

"Oh it is totally possible" the Princess retorts with a playful smile.

Pursing her lips, the brunette questions. "Are we really going to have our first marital fight on our wedding day?"

"No.." Untangling herself from her Queen, Emma then winks before making her way back to the ballroom door. "But imagine the making up we'd have to do..."

Eyes widening, the Queen watches her Princess disappear back into the ball leaving her stunned.