Finally we had reached land, and even if it was the drunken Island of Tortuga, it was a sight for sore eyes. As soon as we were docked the men went to the tavern and Jemmerson, Bella, myself, and even Jack and Gibbs went to meet with the man who will be marrying us.

Bella had a glow to her that I have never seen, the sight of her smile just made my heart swell in joy. Knowing that I put that smile on her face, brings me peace.

"I can't believe it." She whispered softly, for my ears only.

"Well believe it lover. It's happening." I whispered right back, laying a kiss to her temple.

I squeezed her tightly in my arms as we followed Jemmerson to the small chapel that I had never known was here. This place is a menace and I never like stopping here, even before I found Bella-ironically this is where we met-I just never liked the drunkenness of the place.

I may be a pirate but I don't relish the thought of treating women the way these men do just because they are drunk, and even when they are sober. And yet the women let themselves be treated this way, it just sickens me all together.

"Here we are Cap'n!" Jemmerson exclaimed with glee as we came to the small house.

This is supposed to be a chapel? It looks more run down than the whole Island itself.

"We are just meeting him here before we are married. We are to be wed on the ship."

"Of course sir, of course. He just needs to go through a few things before we get started, and don't worry he isn't a drunkard like the rest of this god forsaken place. This way."

This put me a bit at ease, I do not wish to be wed on such an Island I would much rather be married on my own ship and I know that Isabella feels the same.

"Jemmerson my boy! How are you! Long time no see."

"Father!"

We all stopped, shocked at the exchange that was taking place in front of us. Did Jemmerson just call him 'Father'?

They embraced heartily, the man laying a kiss on Jemmerson's head before looking at the rest of us, a smile on his face.

"I'm guessing the two holding each other so close is the happy couple then?" he asked while looking to Jemmerson and then myself for confirmation.

"Yes they are. Father I would like you to meet Captain Alistair and his lovely bride-to-be Isabella."

"Ah, it is lovely to meet the both of you. How long have you been together if you don't mind my curiosity?"

"Not at all, we have been together for three years. Just engaged actually, we wanted to be married as soon as possible and so the first port we came to seemed the best."

"Oh yes, I am elated you have chosen to be wed here. As I'm sure ye have gathered I am Jemmerson's father. Yay I was a pirate for many a year, but sadly I had to let it go and join society. Was I happy when my son followed my footsteps, not a damn bit but what could I do?"

He asked rhetorically, the man seemed well enough, and to be a pirate at one time in his life was fairly impressive considering he is now a priest.

"Thank you so much for doing this on such short notice, I do hope it won't put you in a bad spot."

My Isabella, always the considerate one, how she can be that way and still be a pirate I have yet to figure out. The things I have seen her do and how lethal she can be, you would never guess that she is as compassionate as she is.

"Oh no my dear. Not at all, I am happy to do a favor such as this. Now where will we be doing the ceremony and when?"

"Preferably sunset and on the ship if it does not put you out."

"It sounds great. Will your crew be in attendance?"

"They will all more than likely be drunk by sunset so I doubt it."

"We'll be there mate, along with Jemmerson I am sure." Jack spoke up, now I know why he came along.

They wanted to be a part of it as well, and I appreciate that. Bella on the other hand rolled her eyes at the thought of Jack Sparrow being anywhere near her wedding.

"Alright then, sounds smashing. I will meet you on the ship at sunset, will you be needing any dress wear? I'm sure we can find you something." The man asked politely, just doing his job.

"No actually I have everything we will need." Bella spoke softly, a smile on her face.

She still wouldn't show me what she had stowed away and I am sure she will send me out of the quarters to change so that I wouldn't see her before we are wed.

"Sounds perfect. We will all meet at the ship let's say twenty minutes before sunset so you can get ready."

"Great, thank you again." I said while holding my hand out to shake his firmly.

He shook it with a hard squeeze before Isabella and I walked out, leaving Jemmerson and the others to talk with his father for a little while. I am sure they only stayed behind to give us our privacy, and it was well appreciated.

I looked down to my love to see she was tense, her eyes shifting frantically as she surveyed the perimeter around us. I knew that look, it means she needs to feed and she is looking for the perfect opportunity.

I looked to the right to see someone lurking suspiciously in between two of the buildings just out of the way. I nudged her gently, as not to startle her as I knew she was very delicate when in this trance. Her head turned sharply to where I had been looking, as if she knew my thoughts, and if she did I would not be surprised.

"Stay here, please Alistair." She whispered before starting that way, me right behind her much to her dismay.

"You never listen."

"Why would I? I have seen this many a time my love you do not scare me."

"I should." She whispered in a lethal tone as we disappeared between the horribly constructed buildings and into the shadow of them.

I couldn't see very well even though it was still quite bright outside, it's because of my 'human eyes' as Isabella calls them. All I heard was the ripping of fabric and then the distinct sound of grunts as Isabella fed from the man.

I looked behind me to make sure no one was looking this way, in fear she may be caught at any moment. When suddenly I realized she was standing right beside me, a sated smile on her face and her eyes vibrant once again as she smiled up at me.

Pure perfection.

"Better?" I asked softly, looking behind her as if I could see the man.

"Yes, and he will be awaking any moment so we better get moving."

I nodded before wrapping my arm around her waist and hurrying away from the scene and back toward the Black Swan.

"You never cease to amaze me my love." Was all I said as we boarded the ship, her in my arms securely and a grin widening her face to the point that I thought she was going to crack.

"I love you." She said suddenly, stopping in front of our quarter doors.

"As I love you." I returned while looking at her curiously.

"Are you sure this is what you want Alistair?" she asked, unsure.

I was shocked, I would have never expected her to have cold feet. She has been waiting for this day for three years and now that it is happening she gets nervous? No. There is more to this.

"I am more than sure of it. Why do you ask?"

"Because, Alistair I don't want you making a decision you may regret later. I know you want me to change you and I will I told you I would. But, I don't want you to resent me for it later. I love you too much to lose you."

A few tears escaped from her beautiful crystal eyes and I wiped them away quickly before they could go any further.

"Don't. Ever. Think. I will stop loving you. Ever. You are my heart Isabella, my life. Without you in my life I would be nothing. I would be the same shell of a man that I was years ago before I met you. I love you with all my heart and I know for a fact that this is what I want. The question is, is this what you want?"

I asked sincerely, for the first time in perfect grammar as well, I could see the pride in her eyes as she looked upon me with a teary smile.

"I wouldn't want anyone else." She whispered before leaning up to kiss me on the lips.

"Ahem!"

I growled menacingly, causing Isabella to giggle as we pulled apart to see the men to be in attendance to the wedding standing on the main deck looking at us expectantly.

"Yes?" I asked through gritted teeth.

"Almost time Cap'n. Don't ye think ye both should be gettin' ready?" Jemmerson asked with a suggestive lilt to his voice as he raised his eyebrows.

"Of course, let me just grab my clothes." I whispered before entering the quarters with Isabella giggling away.

"Keep laughing, go on." I said as she walked over to the small wardrobe to grab something for me and herself that she would not let me see.

"Here you are love, now go get ready and I will meet you out there soon."

"Can't I just change in here with you as always?" I asked with a pout as she handed me black trousers, and a beige chemise along with a light brown vest.

"Of course not lover. You can't see my dress yet, I won't allow it now go!"

She said while pushing me out the door and shutting it in my face so I wouldn't have the chance to turn and say anything. I heard Jemmerson, Jack and Gibbs snickering at me as I walked across deck and down below so I could get ready.

I didn't even pay them any mind, I was getting ready to marry the most amazing woman I have ever met in my entire life. And when I am ready to give up being a pirate she will change me and we will be together for all eternity.

I understand her concerns for my decision of course, but I know what I want. And she is what I want, I can't change that and I know she wouldn't change it either.

She is my forever and I know that I am hers. We were always meant to be, we are mates and no matter what anyone says I know that it was fate that brought us together three years ago.

"It's time Cap'n. Don't you look sharp as a sword?!" Jemmerson exclaimed as I ascended the stairs up to the deck.

"Thank you mate."

"Don't be nervous." Jack commented as I went to stand in front of Jemmerson's father who was smiling, does he ever stop that?

"I'm not. I have been waiting three years for this, I'm ready to make her mine."

Jack smirked and nodded his head looking to where Jemmerson had crossed the deck to knock on the quarter doors so Isabella would know it was time before he returned to where we were standing on the other side.

I waited anxiously to see her, just to see her beautiful face to know this was all real and that I wasn't just in another of my dreams turned a nightmare. After a few moments had gone by and I thought I really was in a dream, the doors finally opened and out stepped my goddess.

The men all stared wide eyed as I gasped too softly for them to even register. She looked magnificent. I had seen her in a dress only once and that had been glorious as we had a sword fight, but this is no comparison.

She looked stunning as she walked toward me with a vibrant smile on her face that light up the orange and pink sky. She was wearing a beige dress similar to my shirt, it hugged her figure tightly as it fanned out at her hips. It was long sleeved, and those flowed out at the wrists as well, and the dress was pure lace. It had a plunging neck line that showed the tops of her breasts wondrously.

I couldn't help but to stare for a moment before looking into her eyes, she knew where I had been looking. And she didn't care, she knew how much I craved her. Her eyes were sparkling with tears of joy, it was then that I noticed her beautiful blonde locks as they cascaded down her back in thick tendril curls.

She finally, finally reached me and I took her hand in mine eagerly. A smile on my face to match hers, this will by far be the happiest memory I hold.

I kissed her hand before turning us to face the priest, he looked overjoyed at our affection. He must be a fan of love because not once has he looked at us without a smile on his face, strange man.

"We gather here today to join these two in matrimony. If anyone has a reason that these two should not be wed please speak now or forever hold your peace."

He paused for a moment, even though no one in their right mind would say a damn thing. Even if they did I'd pull my sword on them, no one is objecting to this union I promise you.

"Alright, Alistair repeat after me. I, Alistair take thee Isabella, to have and to hold till death do us part."

Thank god he skipped all the long drawled out words that meant nothing to the both of us and got right down to business.

I smiled, taking both her hands in mine and facing her fully before speaking his exact words. Bella smiled widely at every word I spoke, tears welling in her eyes at every word I spoke.

"Isabella repeat after me. I, Isabella take thee Alistair, to have and to hold till death do us part."

She spoke flawlessly throughout her vows, never skipping a beat as she looked directly into my eyes to communicate her love for me without even having to say it directly.

The priest went on for a little while longer before we finally made it to the 'I do's'. I wasn't very happy about this but I said nothing.

"Do you Alistair take Isabella to be your lawful wedded wife?" I smiled widely as I answered.

"I do."

At this a lone tear slipped down Isabella's cheek, to which I gladly wiped away. Winking at her for good measure, she giggled softly.

"Do you Isabella take Alistair to be your lawful wedded husband?"

"I do." The best words I have ever heard in my life, I felt as if a weight had been lifted off my chest.

"I now pronounce you husband and wife. You may kiss your bride."

And boy did I ever. I wasted no time in pulling her into my arms and crashing my lips to hers. She threw her arms around my neck and plunged her fingers into my hair, pulling softly as I kissed her into oblivion. The men hooted and hollered for us as we remained in our lip lock, relishing in the moment. She was mine, she was finally mine.

Finally when we pulled apart I laid my forehead upon hers and just held her close, I couldn't believe it.

"I love you." I whispered for only her ears.

"I love you too."

"I give you for the first time Captain Alistair and Isabella Baur."

The men cheered once again at his statement, my wife, my love, she has my name. I still can't grasp this moment in its entirety.

"To the happy couple!" Jemmerson and Gibbs yelled as we looped arms.

"How about it Mrs. Baur?" I asked as we headed for a round of drinks before my wife and I retired for the night.

"I will never tire of hearing that." She sighed happily as we all piled up deck behind the wheel where Jemmerson had set up the drinks.

"Good because I'm sure he will be using it as much as possible." Jack commented as he took his cup in his hand, going to take a swig but was stopped by Isabella's raised brow.

"Ah, toasts. Continue."

"Well considering I am the only one to ever see the two of ye together in ye're entirety. I must say I have never seen a love such as the one ye both share. It's truly beautiful and ye have a once in a life time love that I am sure will never fade."

"To many happy years of marriage ol' friend." Jack added once Jemmerson was finished.

We all raised our glasses before taking a swig of the rum that I knew was awaiting me, Bella wasn't much of a drinker but she wasn't about to say anything.

I couldn't keep my hands off her, her body had to be as close to me as possible and it still wasn't close enough. Not until I had truly made her mine, not until the men leave and I strip that dress from her body.

Calm down Alistair, soon enough.

And as if she were reading my mind again, Bella patted my arm lovingly while sending a wink in my direction before listening to the men's conversation once again as if she had never looked away.

I wasn't paying attention and I knew Bella wasn't, all we want is to be alone. That dress of hers is truly tempting me at the moment, I soon found out after the ceremony that there was no back to her dress. So every time I rested my hand on her back I was met with no cloth, but skin. Smoot, silky skin that I was all too familiar with.

It has been driving me insane and all I want is to take her down into the quarters and have my way with her like I have wanted to do since we met.

As if reading my mind at that moment my new wife looked at me with a glimmer in her eye that said she felt the same way.

She sent me a wink and one last haughty look that said 'soon enough'. And I just couldn't wait.