Disclaimer: I still don't own Danny Phantom as it's the property of Butch Hartman, Nickelodeon and Viacom International. I am just a loyal fan and nothing more.

Unshattered Bonds

Chapter 23: Happily Ever After

The following months had flown by very quickly. Danny and Ember had informed their friends and family about their desire to move the wedding for this June and the entire family had worked overtime to prepare for the big event. The venue had been booked, flowers were bought, the cake was ordered, catering was arranged and the invitations were sent out. They also managed to keep it on the down low and the media and their fans were still under the impression that they were having a long engagement. All was exactly as the happy couple had wanted as they waited for their special day.

Now on June 3rd ,2014, the day has finally become.

The wedding between world hero Danny Phantom and ghostly pop star Ember Mclain has finally come.

Despite it being rather short noticed, Danny managed to use his connections to get them a nice place to hold the wedding ceremony. The ceremony was going to be held at The Amity Park Royal Gardens at exactly 11 a.m. Despite the short amount of time to plan, the ceremony was carefully planned out, as well as the reception and honeymoon plans and it was going to be a simple, elegant affair. Even the entire staff was ordered to keep any paparazzi or fans out, as well as keep the details about the wedding quiet.

Needless to say, it was suppose to go off without a hitch.

"What do you think? How do I look?..." Danny asked as he turned to Tucker as he pointed to his hair.

"That's the tenth time you asked that question and for the tenth time, you look great man..." Tucker, who would be serving as the best man, said simply.

"Tech boy here is right little man, you're looking sharp..." Johnny said from the other end.

"I know, I'm just...I can't believe this day has finally come..." Danny said as he took a deep breath.

He still couldn't believe that he was finally going to marry his beloved Ember Mclain today. She was finally going to be his bride today. She was the love of his life, the girl of his dreams and at the end of this day, she would finally become his wife.

Danny looked at his mirror reflection, he was wearing a new suit, his hair was combed and neat looking, he had a clean shave and he looked like a real groom. He still couldn't believe that 8 years ago at the most, he and Ember were still enemies and would always attack each other upon sight and now they were getting married. He tried to resist the urge to laugh at the sheer irony of it all. He knew that if someone had told him when he was 14 that he and Ember would fall in love and get married, he would have called them bigger fruit loops than Vlad was.

So much has changed since then, all thanks to that wild Valentine's day hijinks from so long ago.

"Ember..."Danny thought happily as he glanced around.

Since he and Ember agreed for a simple, private ceremony, they decided to go small but classy. Tucker was serving as the best man, Kitty was going to be matron of honor, his sisters would both serve as brides maids, Johnny even agreed to be one of the grooms men, along with Wolf. They even got Clockwork to officiate the ceremony. His dad was even going to give Ember away since she had not spoken with her own parents since before her death.

Everything has been planned out and arranged and all that was left was to get dressed and show up on time. He could do that, right?

'Anyway Johnny, I wanted to say thanks again for letting Kyle and Roxy be ring bearer and flower girl..." Danny said appreciatively.

"No problem, you wouldn't believe how excited they are..." Johnny said with a smile.

"Not as excited as Dani and Jazz I'll bet...Man, you will not believe how crazy those two got over planning the wedding..." Tucker muttered, memories of being forced to help shop for wedding material still in his mind.

"Tell me about it..." Danny sighed as he turned to his reflection once more.

Soon his father, all dressed up in his good suit, entered the scene with a big, proud smile and tears about to slid down his face.

"Oh Danny, look at you...A 100 percent genuine Fenton man. .." Jack said as he pulled his son into a bare hug and tried to hold back his tears.

"Careful dad, I just got my hair done..." Danny said, but continued to hug his dad back.

"I still remember when you were just a little boy, playing with your toy rocket and now you are a grown man, about to take a wife and start a family of your own...I'm just so proud of you..." Jack said as he pulled his only son back into another hug.

"Aw dad..." Danny said as he let him hug him once more.

"So how are you feeling?..." Jack asked.

"Nervous, a little sick..." Danny confessed.

"I did too when I married your mother but don't worry, it'll pass as soon as you see your blushing bride..." Jack said.

"Anyway guys, enough mush...We got to get him at the alter in half an hour..." Tucker pointed to the clock.

"You're right, come on son. .." Jack said as he began to help prep his son up.

All the while, Danny felt his insides flip, his palms sweat and his heart thunder at knowing that soon, he would be at the alter, to await his beautiful bride.

"Half an hour..." Danny gulped as his father tried to readjust his tie.

In half an hour, he would see Ember again, he hasn't seen her since yesterday due to tradition and the moment he sees her, she would transform from fiancé to bride to new wife and she would be all his for the rest of his life and afterlife.

He just hoped he wouldn't faint before the end of the ceremony!

At the venue

The gardens were elegantly decorated and dozens of people, human and ghost like, have arrived. There were mostly Danny's relatives, coworkers and old college acquaintances, along with Frostbite and his people, Queen Dora, Pandora and many other of his ghostly allies. Also Ember's music producer, agent and several of her own friends in the music industry and ghost zone where there as well.

"Friend of the bride or the groom?..." The usher asked.

"Sam and Christopher Manson Morgan, groom side..." Sam answered.

She was wearing a classy black and purple dress and her husband Christopher was wearing his gray suit. However if one were to look closely, they would have noticed a little bump on Sams stomach. They soon went to there seats and found themselves sitting next to Valerie and her dad.

" Hey there Val..." Sam said.

"Hey Sam...Chris...I'm so glad that you guys made it..." Valerie said.

"I wouldn't miss this for the world..." Sam said and Valerie was focusing on her stomach.

"So how's the little one doing?..."Valerie asked as she gestured to Sam's stomach.

" Perfectly..."Christopher said as he proudly rubbed his wife's belly.

"So any news yet, is it a boy or a girl?..." Val asked.

"Not yet, I'm just four months pregnant and I only found that out three weeks ago..."Sam said with a tired smile since that was when her morning sickness started to kick in.

"Personally, I'm leaning on a girl...but I wouldn't mind a boy either..." Sam said honestly.

" Same with me, I'm happy with a boy or girl, although I am partial to C.J..." Christopher said with a grin.

"C.J?..." Val asked.

"Christopher Junior..." He said.

"Just remember that C.J could in fact be a Lilly..." Sam said with a smug look.

" I know but it's not like this will be our only one..." Christopher said with wiggled eyebrows.

Sam gave him a half hearted annoyed look before dissolving in laughter. Valerie soon joined in as well. It was obvious that Sam and Christopher were still as in love with each other as they ever were.

"So where's Raymond? I haven't seen him since graduation..." Sam asked as she realized Val beau was nowhere in sight.

Raymond was Val college sweetheart and an up and coming scientist for Fenton Works. He was able to design weapons and even helped keep Val suit up to date.

"He had business in Tokyo but he promised to call later..." Valerie assured them.

On the brides side, where the majority of the ghostly guests were seated Aphrodite suddenly appeared, with Clockwork on her arm. However Aphrodite was wearing a strange pair of glasses and a strange looking headscarf, and none of the males in the room seem to have been rendered into drooling zombies yet.

"Are you sure about this?..." Clockwork said as he referred to her outfit.

"Don't worry, the hex I placed on these things are designed to shield my hypnotizing beauty for just 12 hours, I only ever use it if I have to, and I wasn't going to miss this wedding for the world..besides, it's getting tiring having to make those shades for every time. .." Aphrodite said.

"This is a wedding and it would be poor taste if I ended up out shining the bride, not to mention detrimental to the spirit of loves mission... Aphrodite said seriously.

Clockwork nodded.

"The wedding will commence soon, I need to take my post..." Clockwork said.

"Best of luck darling. .." Aphrodite said as she gave him a quick kiss.

The former guardian of love then sat down in her chair, happy that the hex on her headscarf and glass were working and no one else was distracted by her. She glanced around her and saw so many happy couples there a day she even saw Danny's goth friend and her husband and smiled proudly when she saw her pregnant stomach.

Love was beautiful and she could feel that it was very fruitful right now.

"Oh I simply love weddings..." Aphrodite thought as she saw kept looking around.

It was all so beautiful and many ghosts and humans arrived to celebrate this grand, glorious day. Suddenly she sense a familiar vibe of love and smiled. She glanced up and with her advance senses she could see and feel her son and his wife just outside this area, observing his handy work.

Even if Eros...Cupid didn't mean to, he still managed to bring two soul mates together and that's something that all spirits of love strive for. She knew that he was probably still feeling awkward around Ember and Danny to ask for an invitation but she doubted he would miss this.

"Well done, my son..." Aphrodite quickly lowered her shades in order to send a wink in the direction of her son, before placing them back on before anyone noticed her and her magical beauty.

Elsewhere

Cupid flinched when he saw his mother send him a wink.

"Oh she spotted us.." Cupid grumbled in embarrassment.

"I still don't see why we can't join them..." Psyche said.

"I... I know that I let things go with Ember but I still think it would have been...too much too soon. ..Besides, if she wanted us to attend the wedding, she could have sent an invitation..."Cupid said.

"Even so, you still wanted to see..." Psyche said with a teasing smile.

"I am the spirit of love and my duty is to make sure to guide love and make marriages last...I figure my presence would at least bring some luck, even if they won't see it..." Cupid said, trying to sound profesional.

Psyche merely giggled before taking his hand.

"I guess if you want it that way, I see the groom coming out..." Psyche said as she pointed.

Cupid saw Danny stand nervously at the alter but even at this distance he could sense that he was happy to get married today. Now all that was left was for Ember to join in.

At the bridal chambers

Ember was looking at her reflection ,unable to believe that this was her. She was wearing a simple, strapless white wedding dress with sweetheart neckline. Her firey blue hair was down in elegant waves and she was wearing a special flame retardant wedding veil that she had custom made for this special event. She had been careful with her make up as well. She was also holding a bouquet of white roses, her favorite flower as well.

"Okay something old. ..that's the locket Danny gave me when he was 17...something new...my engagement ring...something borrowed...Kitty gave me her diamond earrings and necklace and something blue...well, there's my hair...not to mention the sapphire crystal bracelet Danny got me for our anniversary. .." Ember muttered, wanting to be sure that she had everything ready.

"How are you feeling? Nervous?..." Kitty, the matron of honor, asked in concern.

"A little...I just can't believe that this day has finally come..." Ember said with a sigh.

"I can, you and Danny are made for each other..."Kitty said with an encouraging smile.

Ember smiled back and looked to see Jazz and Dani all dressed up in their blue bridesmaids dresses. She also saw Maddie there, wearing a mother of the groom gown.

"You look so beautiful Ember..." Dani said sweetly.

"Yeah, a real vision of beauty..." Jazz said eloquently.

"Thanks girls..." Ember said as she tried to adjust her veil a little more.

"Let me help you dear..." Maddie said kindly.

"Thanks Maddie..." Ember said appreciatively.

"None of that, for here on out, I want you to call me mom, remember..." Maddie said.

"Alright...mom..." Ember said with a big grin on her face.

"Yep, by tonight we're gonna have another woman in the Fenton family... Jazz said with a proud smirk.

"Ember Fenton...Ember Phantom...I can't wait until those names are finally mine. .." Ember sighed, feeling her heart beat like mad.

"As I said, I can't think of anyone more worthy for my son than you. .." Maddie said kindly as she gave the bride a hug, with Jazz and Dani joining in.

Kitty looked on, feeling so happy for her best friend. After so long, not only was Ember getting a great husband, but a loving family as well.

"Welcome to the family...sis..." Dani said sweetly before kissing Ember on the cheek.

Ember up just couldn't stop smiling and tried not to tear up, out of fear of ruining her makeup. Danny's family was so kind and accepting, even after the awkward first impression. They were going to be her family and she wouldn't have it any other way.

"Are you still nervous?..." Kitty asked.

"Not so much anymore...I'm ready..." Ember said with a determined smile on her face.

This was her wedding day, she was the bride and Danny was her groom and in just a few moments, he was going to become her husband. She loved Danny with all her heart and he loved her and chose to marry her. She was ready for this, she has been ready for this since the moment he gave her that engagement ring that she was still wearing proudly on her finger.

Suddenly she heard a knock on the door and signaled Dani to open it. She saw that it was her future father in law Jack Fenton.

"It's almost time, are you all ready?..." Jack asked.

Ember paused as she looked at her reflection in the mirror once more and then to her best friend and future in laws. Her dress was everything she could have hoped for, Dani, Jazz, Maddie and a Kitty were so supportive and she knew that at the end of the alter, Danny was waiting for her.

"I'm ready..." Ember said as she took Jacks arm as he lead her to the ceremony.

To the first day of the rest of her life.

At the alter

Danny stood nervously at the end of the aisle with Tucker standing next to him, trying to calm him down.

"I can't believe this is happening. .." Danny said, feeling a little woozy.

" Hang in there man, you look great and so does everything else..." Tucker said to calm him down.

Danny looked around to see many of his friends, family and allies from over the years. He saw his mother in the stands next to his aunt Alicia and they were both crying into their tissues. He saw Valerie and her dad sitting next to a pregnant Sam and her husband Christopher. Chris gave him a thumbs up and Sam sent him a secretive smile. Danny returned it.

It was so strange that they had been once in love but now they were marrying different people, and all they could feel was happy for the other, not to mention that Sam was going to have a baby with him to boot. He was happy for her. Christopher was a great guy and Sam was about as haply with him much as he was happy with Ember and that's saying something.

Suddenly he heard the wedding march and he knew that it was time.

"Good luck Danny..." Tucker whispered quickly.

"Thanks…"He muttered, still feeling butterflies in his stomach as anticipation builds up inside him.

As the music continued playing, he saw his sisters and Kitty come down the aisle and take their places, along with Roxy the flower girl and Kyle the ring bearer. Suddenly every one turned around and Danny soon saw Ember, all dressed in her beautiful wedding dress, be escorted by his father.

"Beautiful..." Danny whispered to himself, complete besotted by the sight of his bride.

Ember has never looked more beautiful than right at this very moment, with the biggest smile he has ever seen on her face. She was like a radiant angel in white.

Soon Ember reached the end of the aisle and his dad sent him a proud smile, before joining his mother and aunt. Danny and Ember's eyes locked in a loving gaze.

"I'm the luckiest guy in the world..." Danny whispered to himself, feeling so smitten and happy right now.

"Dearly beloved and departed, we are gathered here today to join in union this half ghost and this ghoul in holy matrimony…"Clockwork started the ceremony..."If anyone has areason for why these two should not wed, speak now or forever hold your peace..."He said.

No one spoke up and Clockwork continued with the ceremony, saying the usual stuff the officiant was suppose to say. Danny and Ember were barely listening at all as they were so focused on each other. They were just so happy and in love, that no mere words could hope to express the depth of their feelings.

"And now the bride and groom would like to exchange vows…"Clockwork said and that got there attention.

Danny took a deep breath and took Ember's hand in his as he looked into her eyes.

"Ember, no words will ever be enough to fully express what I feel for you. I love you so much and I am so happy to be the one who gets to marry you. You are beautiful, smart and the most brilliant, loving woman in the whole world and all I can do is try and be worthy of your love. You are the only woman for me and there will never be another, not now and not ever. I know that we didn't get off on the right foot when we first met but I can say that I love you, only you and nothing will ever change that..." Danny said sincerely.

He saw Ember begin to shed a tear before wiping it away. Now it was her turn.

"Danny…I love you...more than i ever thought a person could love someone. You make me feel a happiness I never thought I was able to achieve. I love your kind heart, you warm laugh and how no matter how bad things seem, you stay hopeful for the both of us. I was in a dark place, for a long time, before you lighten my afterlife and i will always be grateful that the fates brought us together. I love you with all of my heart and I'm proud to finally become your wife and share my afterlife with you…'Ember said as she looked into Danny's eyes, seeing them give her an adoring look.

"Now it is time to exchange rings, best man… the rings please?..."Clockwork said as he turned to Tucker who pulled out the two rings and gave them to the bride and groom.

Danny and Ember both place their rings on their partner's finger, never taking their eyes off each other as they did so. Soon came the moment that they were all waiting for.

"Do you Daniel James Fenton takes Amberline Mclain to be your lawfully wedded wife, to have and to hold, for better or for worse, till the end of all time?..."Clockwork said.

"I do…"Danny said with absolute happiness.

"And do you Amberline Mclain take Daniel Fenton to be your lawfully wedded husband, to have and to hold, for better or for worse, till the end of all time?..."He said to the bride.

"You better believe I do!…'Ember happily shouted, earning some laughs from those around her.

"By the power invested in me by the law of the Ghost Zone, I now pronounce you husband and wife, you may-…'He was cut off when Ember pulled Danny into a passionate kiss, completly ignoring the world around them.

"Continue kissing..…"He said with a chuckle as everyone cheered to newlywed couple.

"Way to go man..." Tucker thought as he wiped a tear away.

"Congratulations Danny, you deserve it..." Sam thought as she continued to applaud for them.

"That's our boy..." Jack said as he wiped a tear for Maddie's eye.

"He's all grown up..." Maddie said before blowing her nose in her handkerchief.

"Welcome to the family Ember..." Dani thought as she watched the kiss, feeling so happy for them.

"I'm so happy for you Ember..." Kitty thought as she wiped a tear from her tear.

"Oh, I always end up crying at weddings..." Aphrodite thought as she clapped, feeling tears shed as she did so.

Unknown to the wedding party, she was not the only spirit of love who was crying, being touched by the beautiful, touching unity between lovers. Aphrodite wss able to sense him, lthough she doubted that her son would ever admit to it, anyway.

After almost forever, Danny and Ember soon separate from each other, both thinking the exact same thing.

"How did I get to be so lucky?..." The both thought as Clockwork proudly presented them and they soon ran down the aisle together hand in hand.

Both feeling so happy that they were at long last, man and wife.

Later

The Reception had been perfect, toasts were made, the cake was cut, speeches were made and people danced and we're married. Jazz even caught the bouquet when Ember tossed it. Now things were dialing down and Ember and Danny were going soon. Once the majority of the guests had gone, Ember changed out of her wedding dress and she and Danny had brought their luggage for their trip.

"Are you both sure, I mean it's a long flight to Paris..." Maddie said in concern.

"Not for us, as a wedding gift, Frostbite loaned us the Infi-Map to take us to any part of the world for our honeymoon. .." Danny said as he gladly presented it.

"That was cool of him..." Dani said, feeling so happy for them.

"Yeah it was..." Ember said before she pulled Dani into a hug, which Danny joined in.

"You're in charge of the home fort until I get back..." Danny said.

"I won't let you down big brother, just enjoy your honeymoon. .." Dani said.

"I know that I will..." Ember thought and nearly let out a giggle, confusing the two halfas, effort they could question her.

"YES!..." Was suddenly shouted loudly.

"Huh?..." The entire family blinked and soon saw Jazz running to them, with Tucker right behind her.

"I'm getting married!..."Jazz screamed in excitement.

" Are you serious?..." Danny said in disbelief as Jazz showed off her ring.

"Yeah, I asked Jazz to marry me and she's accepted..." Tucker said bashfully.

"This is wonderful, you guys..." Ember said as she hugged Jazz, while Maddie, Jack and Dani hovered over her in excitement, leaving Danny and Tucker to speak.

"Congratulations Tucker...I'm happy for you guys..." Danny said honestly.

"You mean it?..." Tucker asked.

"Yeah, despite being weird out at first, my sister loves you and I can't think of a better guy to call my brother in law...So, welcome to the family..." Danny said as he placed his hand on his shoulder.

"Thanks Danny..." Tucker said as the two best friends shared a manly hug.

Once the congratulations were made, Danny and Ember took their belongings and Danny opened his map.

"Okay Infi-Map, take us to Paris, France...but not too fast..." Danny said quickly.

Ember and Danny soon joined hands as the map began glowing.

"Bye guys, see you in two weeks..." Danny said.

"See ya..." Ember said as the maps aura soon surrounded them.

Danny and Ember were soon gone, being zoomed by the Infi-Map across the country and seas. As the happy couple clung to themselves as they were making their journey, both were just so happy that at long last, they were husband and wife and nothing will ever stand in the way of that.

All the obstacles they had faced over the years, their previous animosity, jealous rivals and bitter enemies could not break the bond between them and nothing ever will, especially now that they were husband and wife. There was a bond between them that will never be shattered, not by Cupid, Paulina, Vlad or anyone else for that matter.

No matter what, they knew that they will always love each other.

Always...

To be continued-

Next time on Unshattered Bonds

Epilogue

A/N: As my gift to you all, I made two chapters in one day!

Enjoy~

REPLIES to my loyal and totally awesome reviewers:

Feurrige: That's alright, it happens. Also, no one but Ember, Aphrodite, Cupid and Clockwork remember the events since Clockwork reversed time from before things went south. Ember because she had the time medallion on the entire time and Cupid and Aphrodite are naturally immune to time changes.

Invader Johnny: The reason Aphrodite did that is because she was sincere about her desire to see her son happy

The Reviewer: Maybe, I guess we just gotta wait and see.

:) Till next time beautiful people, remember to read and review :)