RCA: Round eight, here we go! If you don't feel like reviewing then don't. I won't force you...
(Usually my A/N at the top is the same thing. It's the one at the bottom that changes.)
DISCLAIMER: I own nothing except what my twisted mind morphs and disorients of Stephanie Meyer's book. I do own my own writing, ideals and plots.
POV: Bella Swan...giggle
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Today was my wedding. I was very suprised, actually, that Esme had pulled it together in a week. We managed to get exactly the type of wedding I wanted, and Carlisle asked his friends from Alaska to come down. Eleazar and his mate Carmen were the first two to step out of the vehicle with the black tinted windows. They matched, him wearing a black suit and a brown tie, and her in an earthy brown, floor length dress. She had her hair pulled back in an elegan bun. The next out, as the two stepped past, was Carmen's sister Tanya. Her blonde hair was reflected off the strapless golden dress reaching her knees. I remembered her when he told me that she had expressed an interest. I didn't care. I pulled Jasper closer to me as Eleazar and Carmen greeted us. Esme and Carlisle led them inside. Tanya stepped up to me and my fiance.
"We finally meet, Bella. You are as beautiful as Edward described. Where is he anyway?" She asked, peeking through the gaped front door. Rosalie and Emmett swept out the doorway, her hair done up the way it would have to be later tonight. She smiled helpfully at me and grabbed Tanya's elbow, leading her inside and bringing her up-to-date on the family drama. Emmett hugged me one-armed and shook his brother's hand.
"It's bad luck to see the bride before the wedding." Emmett whispered, smirking.
"It's not like we're having sex in a broom closet before our wedding...Emmett...." Jaz breathed, turning back to the limo. Emmett punched him in the arm. The next two to step out was Kate and her mate, Garrett. The blonde vampire hugged me and smiled softly. Her hair cascaded down her shoulders in ringlettes, and her ruby dress nearly matched the color of her mate's eyes. That was startling. He must be new. Kate kissed Jasper's cheek and hugged Emmett. Garrett kissed my hand, and I felt Jaz's hand tighten from it's place on my hip. I slapped his abs, taking a moment to admire them.
"I didn't mean it mate, just admiring her. She is beautiful." Then he mouthed something like, nice catch, and winked at me. I felt my insides blush as Garrett closed the door. Rosalie came back outside as Emmett escorted the other guests inside. She grabbed my waist.
"It's time!" The tone reminded me of the time the pixie had pulled me away from him on my 18th birthday. Jasper pushed waved of bliss into me, not that I really needed them. I was getting married today! Emmett and Carlisle pulled my Jaz away from me, but I clawed him back, staring into his eyes. He smiled and kissed my nose, giving me a playful shove to Rose and my mother-in-law.... They whisked me upstairs where my dress was waiting, lying on mine and Japer's bed. I felt them strip me down and throw some black lingere on me. I didn't want to see it, I'd be nervous enough tonight as it was...my first time....
They pulled the dress on me and pushed me to the bathroom. I felt them applying make-up, pulling my hair into a beautiful bun with cascading curls falling. I knew they would make me look pretty. Before I knew it, I stood and an hour and a half had passed. I was led to my room again where I could look in the mirror. My dress was white, of course. After all, I was still a virgin. But the red lace showed my recent change. I loved it. The dress had two white straps holding the whole dress on my shoulders. My entire bust highlighted with a dark red lace and diamond pattern. The rest of the dress was white, all a pure innocent white. There were several diamond patterns along my hips down to my feet, which were covered by the long dress. The entire train was red, but embroidered with the same diamond pattern. My veil was white, but lined with red. It made me look very thin, the dress hugging my every curve, falling in waves after my hips. I lifted the dress to examine the innocent red heels.
I saved my face for last. I looked up, and I was shocked. My hair was perfect, every curl in place and not a single hair sticking up. My eyes were lined with black eye-liner, but my eye shadow was red, the same red as my eyes had been when I was changed. It had long since dissolved into the soft amber color they were now. My cheeks, which were normally the same gastly white as the rest of my stone body, were highlighted my an earthy pink color. I was shocked as my blood red lips parted. I looked alive again. I turned to Rose, vemon in my eyes, and reached out to hug her.
"Don't you dare cry on me!" But there were tears in her eyes as well. Her eyes were the opposite of mine, highlighted with red and shadowed black. Her lips were the same color as mine. The bridesmaid dresses were the same. The were strapless, red dresses, the trim was white. Their shoes rivaled mine, the same kind, only in a pearly white color. While my nails had been french manicured to be white, their's had been done in red. Their hair was done up in an elegant bun, no hair cascading down, nothing. Bree had white powder splashed on her face to match our skin, but her dark color wasn't hidden. She was still human, still humanly beautiful. She was the only one who would have the attention on them, other than Jaz and me. I gasped as Emse hugged me, holding her white lillies to her chest. Bree stood behind her mother, staring into the petals of the flower. Only mine was a mix of white lillies and red roses. Rose handed me my flowers, and I knew it was time to go. My family led me to the back doors, french doors....
I gasped, breathing slowly, taking my unnessary breaths. The doors opened and Bree went first, being the youngest. She was halfway down the isle when Esme followed. Rose pulled the veil over my eyes and I felt a dull thudding in my mind. I was imagining a heartbeat...and it was racing. I smiled as she left, walking after her mother. I waited, watching her. She was three fourths the way when the music began, and I vaguely knew I was walking. I had my chin held high...looking at the trees. Then, a gently nudging of calm seeped into my mind and I looked at Jasper.
That's when I knew that I would be okay.
Everything was fine.
I smiled greatly, glad that nobody could see me behind the veil and I stepped to him. His blonde curls had been trimmed just a little, smoothed down. He wore a black tuxedo with a black tie. So simple, and yet, he looked like an angel. He lifted the veil off my face and smiled softly at me. I handed my flowers to Rose, who was winking at Emmett. I allowed my hands to be taken by Jaz, who cleared his throate.
"Jasper wrote his own vows for the wedding, and he will recite them now." The preacher said to the Denali. Jaz turned to me-
---POV: Jasper Whitlock-Hale---
I pushed the calm at her gently. She was avoiding me, and I felt her nerves. After all, one man left her at the alter. I wouldn't leave her. Her face snapped to mine, and we were both smiling like...how did she put it...damn fools? Yes, damnded fools, and I didn't care. I loved her. I knew it would be okay all at once. We would spend forever and a day together. She had reached me now, and I took in her appearance all at once. The white dress lined with red...she looked so beautiful. Better than the pixie had, most definatly. I went over the vows in my head. We had practiced the ceremonial way, but only my vows would be said. That was how it would be. The preacher knew and my father knew. Everyone knew except her.... She handed her flowers to Rose, and I lifted the veil over her head. I took her hands in my own and looked her directly into the eyes.
"Jasper wrote his own vows for the wedding, and he will recite them now." The preacher told the Denali. I turned to her and recited it from memory.
"I do swear that I'll always be there. I'd give anything and everything and I will always care. Through weakness and strength, happiness and sorrow, for better, for worse, I will love you with every beat of my heart" I spoke those, then knelt on my knee again, and cleared my throate, my hands still holding tightly to hers. I would sing to her now. Of course I didn't write the song, but I was fond of it and I had noticed her often play it several times on my playlist. It was our song without meaning to be. I felt her shock when the first words came out, in a perfectly balanced voice. It sounded exactly like the singer, but then again, I practiced until it had.
"From this moment I have been blessed
I live only for your happiness
And for your love I'd give my last breath
From this moment on."
Bella, my beautiful Bella had tears in her eyes as she realized the song, the venom dripped from her lashes as I continued, and she joined in. We were in perfect harmony, surely a sign. It was beautiful to hear her voice next to mine.
"I give my hand to you with all my heart
Can't wait to live my life with you, can't wait to start
You and I will never be apart
My dreams came true because of you
From this moment as long as I live
I will love you, I promise you this
There is nothing I wouldn't give
From this moment on
You're the reason I believe in love
And you're the answer to my prayers from up above
All we need is just the two of us
My dreams came true because of you
From this moment as long as I live
I will love you, I promise you this
There is nothing I wouldn't give
From this moment
I will love you as long as I live
From this moment on."
Bella was sobbing now, as I stood, holding back the wimpers that threatened to escape from her chest. She was bursting with joy. I felt pride knowing that I could make her happy. We both turned to the preacher, who was dabbing the corner of his eye. He looked at the Bible and sighed, almost as happy as we were.
"Do you, Jasper Whitlock, take Isabella Swan to be your lawfully wedded wife? To have and to hold? Will you love her, comfort her, honor and keep her, in sickness and in health, for richer, for poorer, for better, for worse, in sadness and in joy, to cherish and continually bestow upon her your heart's deepest devotion, forsaking all others, keep yourself only unto her as long as you both shall live?" He asked. I squeezed my Bella's hand.
"I do." I said in my firmest voice, but it shook. Bella squeezed my hands back.
"Do you, Isabella Swan, take Jasper Whitlock to be your lawfully wedded husband? Will you love him, comfort him, honor and keep him, in sickness and in health, for richer, for poorer, for better, for worse, in sadness and in joy, to cherish and continually bestow upon him your heart's deepest devotion, forsaking all others, keep yourself only unto him as long as you both shall live?"
"I do." Bella's voice wavered. I could feel her nerves. But she was positive, she was...doubtful. Well, I was too, but, she was more positive than doubtful. I'd ask her about the doubt later.
I was vaguely aware that we were both speaking. "I thee wed." I whispered, pushing another silver band on her finger.
"I thee wed." Bella said, her face covered in venom. She pushed a silver band on my finger, it was warm against my cold skin. It gave her porcelain apeareance a little glow. She was almost officially mine. Almost...so close....
"In as much as Jasper and Isabella have consented together in marriage before this company of friends and family and have pledged their faith – and declared their unity by giving and receiving a ring – are now joined. You have pronounced yourselves husband and wife but remember to always be each other's best friend. What – therefore – God has joined together – let no man put asunder. And so, by the power vested in me by the State of Washington and Almighty God, I now pronounce you man and wife – and may your days be good and long upon the earth. You may now kiss the bride."
And she was mine, now, mine forever. I grabbed her face and pushed her lips to mine gently. I could feel the spark. It was over fast, too fast, but she was mine. MINE. I was happy. We turned to face the Denail and I could see, out of the corner of my eye, Esme and Rose's face covered in the venom-tears. Bree was bored, I could feel it.
"May I present Mr. and Mrs. Jasper Whitlock." And everyone around us cheered.
She was finally mine.
Mine.
But my Bella was nervous, and I probed her feelings. Nervous about tonight. Upon further inspection, I discovered that her virginity was still her's. Pure forever.
Mine.
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RCA: So the next chapter is the big one. The one that you've all been waiting for.... I hope I write it the right way....
My friend is fine, he got checked out early this morning. :) I still like him, that's the only reason I care. His current gf didn't show up. :) Good signs. Anyway, if your underage don't read. Because if I mess up, I don't want you thinking that's the way it happens, plus, there's things you aren't supposed to know yet. :/ However, I can't stop you, so if you're going to read, don't flame. If there's something wrong, send me a PM and I will fix it as quick as I can.
The wedding vows are kind of ironic, aren't they? May your days be good and long on this earth? :) Got that off the official wedding vows site. And I think the song part was brilliant and beautiful. :)
HAPPY EASTER! and Happy readings!