Mal's POV.
I woke up to someone knocking at my door. Urgh. Can I not just stay in bed. I thought to myself as I snuggled tried to snuggle further under the covers. It was this action that made me realise I was cuddled into someone. I knew it straight away it wasn't Ben but as I opened my eyes I was met with a yellow piece of clothing, there is only one person I know who wears that colour. I ignored the knocking, well more like pounding on my door, and looked up. Sure enough there was my mom beginning to wake up herself. That was when I remembered why she was there. Mom opened her eyes and immediately looked down at me.
"Sorry." I apologised as I attempted to get up. I mean Christ she must think I'm so pathetic for asking her to stay with me last night. Mom stopped me from moving thought by placing her arms around and and hugging me as tightly as she could.
"Don't apologise, Mal. It's fine." She told me. I couldn't help but smile at her before the door opened and the girls practically fell through it. Me and mom couldn't help but laugh as the four of them struggled to get their balance again. They were carrying various bags, boxes and garment bags.
Hearing us laughing Evie looked over. "Oh sorry." She said as she noticed mom was in the room. "We thought you would be alone. We will come back soon." Evie rambled and turned to leave but before any of them could take a step forward mom spoke to them.
"It's okay girls. You stay. I need to go make sure everything is in order and get myself ready anyway." Mom told them before placing a kiss to the top of my head and moving out of the room, closing the door behind her.
I couldn't help but smile as Evie suddenly went into her planner/organizer mode making sure everything went in it's 'correct' place. It wasn't until I saw Jane sit in the chair near the dresser that I realized they shouldn't be here.
"Erm... Evie, Jane shouldn't you both be somewhere else?" I asked them. "With Fairy Godmother maybe." I added as I noticed their blank/confused expressions.
"Oh." Jane said. I had expected Evie to answer my question but she just went back to curling Jane's hair. "No we did it last night. None of us could sleep so me and Evie rang mom and went to the cathedral last night. It's all sorted, I promise." Jane explained. I nodded to her before Audrey and Lonnie caught my attention muttering about something.
"What the hell are you two doing?" I asked unable to keep the humour out of my voice.
"Nothing." They replied at the same time. I just raised my eyebrow, while Jane and Evie laughed.
"Just give her them guys." Evie told them as she was somehow already finishing up Jane's hair. Although since returning her hair after the coronation it always seemed to have loose curls. "She won't stop bugging you until you do." Evie stated.
I turned back to Audrey and Lonnie expectantly. Lonnie was surprisingly the one who began talking. "Well there's a tradition here for the bride to have something old, something new, something borrowed and something blue to wear on her wedding day. It's supposed to bring the bride happiness and lick on her wedding day." She told me. Oh god, what have they done this time!? I thought to myself as I waited for someone else to start talking. Thankfully I didn't have to wait long.
"So this" Audrey started as she showed me the box in her hands. "is from Belle and covers your something old, something new and something blue." Audrey took a few steps forward and handed me the box. I had no idea about this so whatever it is Mom managed to keep it it well under wraps.
I lifted the lid and found the most beautiful hair slide I've ever seen. It was a gold hair slide with beautifully placed purple, blue and yellow gemstones. I couldn't actually speak right know. I cant believe she went out and bought me something like this.
I lifted my head up as I heard Evie clear her throat. "The hair slide was Belle's. Adam bought her it and she wore it on her wedding day. He had it custom made with the yellow and blue sapphires for her. But she wanted you to have it to wear for your wedding day so you would have your something old and something blue." Evie explained.
Audrey carried on the explanation from Evie. "Belle added the amethysts so your colour was incorporated into it as well. That's why it also covers your something new." I couldn't believe this. This was getting to be too much. She had already given me her engagement present from dad now she was giving me one of her wedding presents. I could feel the tears building in my eyes the more I looked at the hair slide so after running my fingers over it again I passed it to Evie with a smile.
It was then I remembered they had mentioned for things. "I don't know if I dare ask this but what have you thought of for something borrowed?" I asked the four of them.
"I think it's better if Jane shows you that since it was her idea." Lonnie tells me. I turned to Jane in time to see her leaving the room. I glanced at the others but when I saw them still smiling I knew she must have gone to get whatever it is. Although when Jane came back she had Dude, who was dressed in a little dog style tux, by her feet. As soon as he saw me he came running over and jumping onto my lap he started licking my hands. "Hey Dude." I greeted him as I began stroking him. "I don't get it." I told Jane. The other three just smiled and giggled at me.
"I borrowed him from Carlos to be your ring bearer. He covers your something borrowed." Jane stated. I actually couldn't believe they had gone to all this trouble over some old superstition/tradition because it supposedly brings good luck. I couldn't help but let a few tears escape my eyes. I was just so touched by everything they had done for me and how supportive they were being.
"Oh no. No crying. Not today." Evie stated as she came over and wiped the tears from my face.
"Yeah." Lonnie said, agreeing with my sister. "Today is supposed to be a happy day."
"Sorry." I apologised still sniffling. "I just can't believe you guys thought of something like this. It really means a lot." I told them.
They four of them surprised me when they all stepped forward and hugged me. "Mal, we love you. Your like a sister to all of us. Of course we would do this for you. You deserve it and so much more." I was told but who it came from really surprised me. I would expect something like that from Evie or maybe at a stretch Jane but this came from Audrey. Just to know she thinks of me like that was enough to start me crying again.
I have no idea how long we stayed in that group hug but Evie suddenly exclaimed "Crap! It's already 10:30!" Shit" I thought to myself. I'm getting married at 1! How has the morning gone by so fast!
By lunch time (12:00) I had my make up finished and Evie was just finishing my hair. I felt her place the slide in my hair before spraying my hair with more hair spray. As she did this I pondered my decision to walk myself down the aisle. I knew I could ask either of Ben's parents but they have been so fantastic I couldn't bare it if they said no.
"Okay M, you're done." Evie told me. I finally slid off the chair and looked in the mirror and I have to say, I don't look hideous. Audrey did a great job with my make up. It was minimal, which is what I wanted but it was still noticeable. My hair, as always when Evie did it, looked amazing. She had pulled the top half of my hair back and held it in place with the hair slide from Belle and had loosely curled my hair.
"Thanks guys. I love it." I told them. Honestly sometimes I don't know what I would do without these girls. "So do I get to see these dresses then?" I asked. I had yet to see the dresses, even my own. Evie had wanted them to be a surprise, why I don't know. She had me blindfolded when I had my last dress fitting so I didn't see the dress until it was completely finished. Evie nodded before pulling the girls into the bathroom to change.
A few minutes later they stepped out and I honestly had no words. Evie had really outdone herself with these dresses. They were a deep purple with a blue sash around the waist. The sash had yellow detailing added into it. The girls looked beautiful. Their make up was minimal, similar to my own, their hair curled perfectly. "Wow." I breathed out.
"You like them?" Evie asked, as she fiddled with the sash on her dress. Why she was always nervous showing me things I have no idea. She had yet to make something I disliked (Unless you count the horrible pink frilly dress she had made Audrey for her birthday).
"Are you kidding me!? E, they're amazing. I don't know how you can top this." I told her. I had no doubt she would try and out do these dresses but I honestly wasn't sure she would succeed.
"Wait until you see yours." Audrey stated as Evie and Lonnie pulled me out of my chair and all but pushed me into the bathroom, slamming the door behind me. I looked around and found a pair of white shoes near the toilet and a garment bag hanging from the shower door.
My curiosity got the better of me and I unzipped the garment bag. I couldn't stop the gasp that escaped my mouth even if I wanted to. My dress was beautiful. I quickly slipped it an and was thankful I could just use my magic to tie the back of it together. I put on the shoes so the dress didn't trail on the floor and turned to face the mirror to admire the dress properly. Well Evie certainly had outdone the bridesmaids dresses.
My dress had a sweetheart neckline with an a line layered skirt. It was white with a purple ribbon around my waist which was tied into a bow at the bottom of my back. The bodice of the dress was covered in various yellow, blue and purple gemstones matching both my engagement ring and hair slide perfectly. The bodice of the dress also showed of my bump proudly and without making me look too big. Even the shoes had a few matching gemstones on them. I couldn't believe how well Evie had done with this dress. I mean I knew it would be a lovely dress but this was way beyond anything I expected.
"You done yet, Mal!?" I heard Lonnie call through the door.
"Yeah! Just a sec!" I called back to her. I took a breath before I stepped through the door and back into the bedroom. It was then I heard an additional gasp. One that wasn't there when I went into the bathroom. I spun my head towards the door and found our dad stood there. "Dad!? What are you doing here? Shouldn't you be with Ben?" I asked. I hoped he wasn't here to tell me something was wrong with Ben but then I figured he wouldn't wait until I had got dressed for that. He would have shouted through the door to me.
"Yes, but I have something important to do first." He told me. What the hell! What was more important then being with his son on his wedding day.
"And that is?" I questioned, not completely sure I wanted to hear the answer.
"To walk you down the aisle." He stated. Wait, what!? He was... What!? I told them I was walking myself down the aisle.
"I uh..." For once I was at a complete loss for what to say. What the hell could I say to that. I just stood there smiling at him. My hand came to rest on my bump without me even thinking about it but I noticed what I had done when I noticed everyone's smiles got a little bigger.
"We should get going." Dad told us. The girls all nodded and he held his hand out. I willingly took it and to be honest knowing I had him there on the ride to the cathedral made me feel a little better since we had no idea what Maleficent had planned, plus there was Chad and Leah to worry about but that could wait for one day. Today the only thing I wanted to think about was that I would be marrying Ben in half an hour.
We headed down stairs and I was met with pretty much every member of staff in the castle. I couldn't help but smile at them as we passed. Mom and Dad had given them the night off so they could attend our reception. Me and Ben had practically demanded that it happened so they really didn't have a choice. If they didn't give them the night off Ben had assured me he would but thankfully our parents agreed straight away.
I let out a little laugh as we walked outside. I was stood there looking at the same carriage Ben and I had ridden in to get to his coronation. It was then I noticed the limo parked in front. I assume that was for the girls. I knew my assumption was right when Evie came and hugged me. "See you when you get there, M." She said before kissing my cheek and walking off to the limo. Jane, Audrey and Lonnie followed Evie example and hugged me before leaving all telling me they would see me at the Cathedral. I smiled and waved at the limo as it drove off.
"You ready." Dad asked me. I nodded at him. He didn't even need to ask me that question. I couldn't wait to marry Ben. I was certainly ready for this. He smiled down at me before leading me down to the waiting carriage. After both Dad and the guard who would be driving us there helped me into the carriage, Dad stepped up and sat next to me and we began our journey to the Cathedral.
The further through our journey we got the more people there were lining the streets. I smiled and waved to them but I turned briefly to my Dad with questioning eyes.
"It's a tradition going back years. It was the same when me and your mom got married. People like to try and catch a glimpse of the dress your wearing in person rather then see it for the first time on tv." He explained. I kinda understood it but I also kinda didn't at the same time. I nodded to him and carried on waving and smiling at the people who were outside to see us.
All too soon we were pulling to a stop outside the Cathedral. My nerves were hitting me a little. Not about the wedding but what would happen after the wedding. I would be crowned Queen of Auradon in a little over an hour. That was what was scaring me more then anything but with Ben next to me I knew I could do it. I watched Dad climb out of the carriage and took his hand as he helped me down.
As a came off the bottom step I lifted my head and found the girls and guys all waiting for me. The only people missing from the group were Mom and Ben. As me and Dad began walking towards the group I felt the protective magic in the air and felt how strong it was. I smiled slightly knowing the wand would be safe.
Once we reached the group at the top of the stairs I was pulled into a hug by Jay and Carlos. "You look beautiful, sis." Jay whispered to me.
"Thank you." I replied to him, as the pair pulled away from me. I received quick hugs from Doug and Aziz as well before they received their cues to get ready. Evie quickly handed me my bouquet of magicked purple and blue roses before they lined up in their pairs. Jane and Carlos were first with Dude in between them, Audrey and Jay behind them. Lonnie and Aziz were next with Evie and Doug directly behind them. They were last since Evie was my maid of honour and Doug was Ben's best man. They walked through the doors each pair a few steps behind the one in front and I couldn't help but smile brightly at the sight.
After a few minutes me and Dad heard the familiar music which we knew was our cue. I linked my arm through his proffered arm and rested the hand holding my bouquet against my bump. It's not like it wasn't immediately obvious I was pregnant in this dress so trying to hide the twins be damned. I'm not hiding them any more.
A few minutes later I found myself being escorted down the aisle. I heard gasps and the photographers camera clicking away but none of that mattered to me right now. As I looked forward I saw Ben in his customary blue and yellow suit but with one difference. He now had a purple waistcoat, handkerchief and tie with it. He looked so handsome stood there and I couldn't take my eyes off of him.
Before I knew it I was stood directly in front of him. I registered Dad kissing me quickly on my cheek before taking his seat near Mom. Ben helped me up the last couple of steps so I was level with him and I turned and passed my bouquet back to Evie to hold for me. As I turned back to Ben he gently took my hands as Fairy Godmother signalled for everyone to sit down.
"Ladies and gentlemen," Fairy Godmother started and I couldn't help but smile even bigger and brighter at Ben. I couldn't believe we were actually getting married. "We are gathered here today not to witness the beginning of what will be, but rather what already is! We do not create this marriage, as we can not. But we can and do, however, celebrate with Ben and Mal the wondrous and joyful occurrence that has already taken place in their lives, and the commitment they make today."
Me and Ben smiled at each other before we both turned to face Fairy Godmother. "I believe you have written your own vows?" She asked us. We both nodded before turning back to each other. Doug leant forward and handed Ben my wedding band which he had obviously taken off of Dude's collar. Ben took it from him with a smile before he took my left hand and after sliding the ring down to my knuckle and holding it in place he raised his head to look me in the eyes.
"Mal, I love you with all that I am." Ben said and already the tears were beginning to gather in my eyes. "With this ring I promise to cherish every moment with you and be there to witness your beautiful life. I will always make time for us and our family. I promise to dream with you and be your biggest fan. To laugh with you and to always encourage you to follow your dreams. I cannot express how much you mean to me. You mean more then any words can say and you are giving me the best thing I could ever hope for, unconditional love and my children. I love you." Ben said before he gently pushed the ring further into my finger. I let a few tears escape from what he had said. It was so beautiful.
"Mal." Fairy Godmother gently prompted me. I noticed Evie had stepped forward holding out Ben's wedding band. After taking it from her I copied Ben's earlier action and held the ring around his knuckle.
"Ben, I told you when I first came here I didn't know what love felt like and I didn't. But being with you I have slowly learnt." I told him, hearing the tears in my own voice. "You have opened my heart to so many new feelings. I know now that from the moment I met you I loved you. My body and brain were telling me things my heart just didn't want to listen to. I can never thank you enough for everything you have done and continue to do for me. You have my heart Ben and from this day forward I promise you shall never walk alone. My heart will always be your shelter and my arms forever will be your home." I finished as I pushed the ring onto his finger.
Ben then took both my hands once again and we could hear sniffles from guests around the Cathedral but we couldn't take our eyes off of each other.
"Ben and Mal, remember to treat yourselves and each other with respect, and remind yourselves often of what brought you together. Take responsibility for making the other feel safe, and give the highest priority to the tenderness, gentleness and kindness that your connection deserves. When frustration, difficulty and fear assail your relationship, as they threaten all relationships at some time or another, remember to focus on what is right between you, not just the part that seems wrong. In this way, you can survive the times when clouds drift across the face of the sun in your lives, remembering that, just because you may lose sight of it for a moment, does not mean the sun has gone away. And, if each of you takes responsibility for the quality of your life together, it will be marked by abundance and delight." Fairy Godmother spoke to us more than to our guests. After a few moments she raised her voice slightly and announced. "I now give you Mr and Mrs Ben and Mal Rogers!"
The applause that followed was almost deafening. We shared a quick kiss with each other before looking around the cathedral for the first time since we had both been stood on the dais. It was then I noticed both Chad and Queen Leah in the crowd. But even the sight of them couldn't wipe the smile from my face.
Ben lead me down to our parents and I was immediately engulfed in a hug from our mom. "Oh Mal, you look stunning." She told me. I couldn't help but blush a little at the compliment. Okay I didn't look hideous but I wouldn't have gone straight to stunning.
I didn't really have time to think about it since I noticed our mom, dad and Ben move over to Fairy Godmother. As I noticed the crown on top of mom's head my nerves hit me fully. I couldn't believe this was happening. I was now absolutely terrified. I mean could I really rule Auradon with Ben!? I'm just a girl from the Isle of the Lost so how could I possibly rule a country like Auradon when I originally came here with a plan to destroy it.
I noticed Ben had stood next to our dad and our mom was stood on the other side of the table. How had I only just noticed the table? Had it been there the whole time. I looked at the wand sitting innocently under dad's spell jar and couldn't help but gulp.
As Fairy Godmother once again called attention to herself by clearing her throat she beckoned me over with a simple hand movement. I walked as slow as possible to the base of the steps, where Ben had stood/knelt for his own coronation, but it seconds later I was stood there looking up into the warm face of Fairy Godmother. I glanced up to Ben and saw the proud look and beaming smile on his face. Somehow just looking at Ben make me believe everything would work out the way it's supposed to. How Ben always calmed me with just a look or a smile I have no idea.
I knelt down (difficult in a floor length wedding dress with a baby bump) on the top step of the dais and lowered my head slightly. My head was low enough Fairy Godmother wouldn't have a problem putting the tiara on my head but still high enough for me to see what was happening.
Fairy Godmother bowed to my mom before mom knelt down slightly allowing Fairy Godmother to talk the gold tiara from her head. She walked over to me and I felt her gently place the tiara on my head causing me to look up at her. Fairy Godmother then turned her back to me as I watched our dad lift the spell jar from the table and Ben pass her the wand. Both Ben and Dad smiled at her before she turned back to me. I quickly looked towards Mom who was just smiling down at me.
"Do you solemnly swear to govern the people's of Auradon, with justice and mercy as long as you shall reign?" Fairy Godmother asked me. I briefly looked between Ben and our parents before answering her question.
"Yes, I do solemnly swear." I answered. I knew my answer was practically the exact same answer Ben had given all those months ago but it was the only answer I knew to give to that question.
I must have answered right because everyone's smile got a little bigger at my answer. "Then it is my joy and honour to bless our new Queen." She said as she gently touch my right then left shoulder with the tip of her wand. She made a small signal with her hand for me to stand and as I did Ben came to stand next to me. We turned to face all our guests as Fairy Godmother announced. "I give you King Ben and Queen Mal of Auradon."
Everyone in the Cathedral bowed/curtsied to us before another round of applause sounded but my eyes fell on the only two not clapping. Leah and Chad. Both looked absolutely miserable but I couldn't help but smile. Things couldn't have gone smoother. Leah and Chad didn't try to stop the wedding or coronation. Maleficent hadn't tried to breach the protective spells and potions around the Cathedral and I hadn't made a fool of myself. Nothing could wipe the smile off my face right now. We stayed where we were for a few photos at the photographers insistence before heading towards our friends and siblings who immediately engulfed us in hugs. Even our parents hugged us again.
After hugging everyone Ben took my hand and we made our way back down the Cathedral aisle and outside. Again we stopped and posed for a few photos before we finally started walking towards the carriage that was waiting outside. As usual Ben helped me up, although this time I was grateful for the help, before following my into the carriage.
"Ready for a few hours relaxation before the reception?" Ben asked me.
I merely smiled at him before saying "Between being worried all morning and being used as a styling doll by Audrey and Evie. Yes I am very much looking forward to a few hours peace." I told him. We shared a laugh about it before the carriage started moving and we were on our way home for the first time as husband and wife.
Author's Note: I wasn't going to post this chapter but after a few reviews and PM's asking when I would be posting it I decided to upload it early. I should have the reception chapter up in a few days but please let me know what you think of this chapter. Also I have used the coronation scene from the film. I have just slightly reworded it. There is no copy write intended with this. Please review and tell me what you think. x