Author's Note: Chapter twenty-four is out! Finally the wedding is here! I hope you are enjoying the story so far, please leave your comments and suggestions!
Here is the key for this chapter;
Y/N: Your name
Y/ST: Your style.
Y/WY: Your way.
Chapter 24: A Thousand Lifetimes...
You woke up suddenly, sweat drenching your body. You looked at both of your shaking hands, seeing sparks of electricity arcing across your skin, feeling a fleeting heat throughout your body. 'Did I do that not just in my dream... but for real? Is Alastor okay?!'
You looked in alarm behind you at Alastor. He was still sleeping, holding you tightly to himself as if he was having a nightmare of his own. But he seemed unharmed, you clutched at your chest, your heart beating fast beneath your hands.
It was early morning... red sunlight filtered through the windows, making you groan in displeasure. You were still tired. The sleep you had gotten seemed more draining than anything...
You knew you couldn't tell him about this nightmare of yours. It would just enrage him... "Don't go to him... I can't lose you again!" Alastor mumbled softly into your neck. Was he having the same nightmare? Or something similar? Nah... well... maybe...
Alastor woke up suddenly, his eyes wide and his pupils radio dials. You could feel him stiffen against your collarbone, sighing when he realized it was just a dream and that you didn't disappear. He held you even tighter and released a heavy sigh.
"Did you have another nightmare, my dear?" he asked gently. You turned to him, putting your hand on his bare chest "I did... but it seems so did you." you replied, watching him smile bitterly "I did... I dreamt that I was frozen and couldn't move, watching a man that looked like me... lure you away... it must have been Lucian." at that he gave a low growl.
"I dreamt that you were frozen, unable to move... and that all of our family was dead..." you choked out as tears brimmed in your eyes at the mere thought... he brushed a tear that threatened to fall away with his fingertips, kissing you gently "I'm still here and so is our family, my dear." he said gently. So much for not telling him...
You smiled bitterly against his lips, returning the kiss. There was a sudden sharp knock on your door. It opened to reveal Bastian and Gothall "We have come to give you both breakfast in bed and to get you both ready for your big day!" Bastian announced proudly, unaware of the stress you were both feeling.
At the mention of food, you heard your stomach growl in aggravation. Gothall pushed a big cart full of delicious smelling food into the bedroom and started to serve both you and Alastor, while Bastian poured you both your favorite drinks.
Despite both of yours and Alastor's nightmare... you both had a wedding to attend and you rather not let it drag you down on your own wedding day. With that thought you forced the nightmare into the back of your mind and began eating the delicious food in front of you.
Soon both you and Alastor finished your morning meals. You blush lightly, as you laid a quick kiss against Alastor's lips. Quickly you jumped out of the bed and headed towards your bathroom, wanting to take a shower.
As the water cascades down upon your body, you scrub your self harshly, remembering despite yourself... the feeling of Lucian's touch. Leaving you to shudder at the mere thought. Hoping he couldn't actually do anything he promised in the nightmare...
You got out of the shower, drying off and getting dressed. Walking out of your bathroom you had to blink back a surprise at your mother, sister, Vaggie and Niffty all sitting in their robes on the couches.
They all had their dresses with them, looking at you with bright smiles on their faces. You looked around the room and noticed all of the maids that all resided besides Gothall.
Alastor walked over to you, bending his head down to kiss you "I am going to go get ready with the boys, my dear." as he said this he quickly left, following Bastian out of the doorway to your room. 'Well time to get ready...'
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The girls were now all dressed and most had their makeup applied and hair done. You sighed bitterly, still trying to forget the nightmare you just had. It didn't seem to fade like most dreams, which was concerning.
You were getting your hair done now, with diamond studded jewel pins in your Y/ST hair. Having your makeup done Y/WY. It didn't take nearly as long as you thought, though you sighed in relief as Gothall finished.
She led you into your closet and helped you into ceremonial wedding dress, It still fit like a glove. Making you sigh in relief, remembering the fiasco from yesterday. Gothall then led you over to your jewelry case and helped you pick out Y/ST jewelry and then help you into your high heels that matched your wedding dress.
You were finally done and now the wedding jitters were starting to creep up into the forefront of your mind, making you cringe. You had no time to cope with your new reality and now this... you had died so young and marriage wasn't even on your mind yet at the time... and now you were getting married... 'Just pull yourself together.' you thought to your self, taking in a deep breath.
'It's going to be okay...' you let the breath you were holding out in a form of a sigh. You looked at yourself in the mirror with everything applied and now with your beautiful wedding dress on. Despite your wedding jitters, you couldn't help, but think you looked stunning! You smiled at your reflection and did a little twirl "What time is it, Gothall?" you asked, turning towards her.
"It's 11:30 am, almost time for the wedding ceremony. And your wedding planner should be here at the castle and coming to see you soon." Gothall said with a award winning smile, leading you out of your closet and into your bedroom.
Most everyone was done now, some just now getting the finishing touches done up. You sat down at your bed and waited for them to get finished, a few minutes passed and suddenly there was a sharp knock on your door.
"It's Alex Phoenix! I'm here to see the bride!" her muffled voice sounded through the door. Gothall left your side and opened the door, letting her through into your room. She was dressed very classy with a white revealing sparkling dress, with a matching hat, filled with white feathers. Her makeup was pretty, but on the heavy side.
"I'm glad your all done, because we need to get you all down stairs..." she paused pointing at everyone in the room "And my my your looking wonderful Y/N! Your Alastor is already waiting down at the alter for you! Oh and look at the time, let's get going!" Alex said quickly, with a broad smile. Suddenly looking a bit nervous at seeing the current queen of hell starring her down intently.
You could see Alex cringe for the briefest of moments, before trying her best to put up a mask of neutrality. You almost had to laugh and struggled to hold it in, while following her out with Gothall holding the train of your wedding dress, everyone close behind you.
Your stomach twisted like the twisting halls of the castle with your entourage trailing close behind you. Your palms began to sweat as you saw the throne rooms tall ornate double doors looming above you.
Alex turned to you, coughing to get your attention along with everyone else's "Now your mother, our Queen will go down the aisle, followed by our Maid of Honor, the Second Princess, Charlotte and our Bridesmaid, Vaggie..."
She took a deep breath and continued "Then our best man Husk followed by Bastian the Ring Bearer. Then the Flower Girl, Nifty will go forward, spraying rose petals around her on her way down the aisle, as our king, Lucifer will then walk you down the aisle." Alex finished, looking blue in the face.
"Okay, does everyone got it?" Alex added, satisfied as everyone, including you, nodded. You turned from Alex to look for your father, Bastian and Husk, they all seemed to have manifested out of nowhere... now staring at you.
Attendants opened the double doors for your mother, Lilith to enter. She gracefully and elegantly walked down the long aisle in-between long ornate dark brown benches filled to the brim with people on either side.
She walked on a ornate white apple themed, golden edged carpet, towards a beautiful Alter. Flowers encompassed a large upside down pentacle behind the alter, surrounded by white ornate greek pillars with flowering vines crawling down the length of both of them.
An Ornate Zebra Marble Alter stood before a tall black and gold robed man, his eyes glowing red in the recess of his darken hooded face. Long black hair pooled through the sides of the hood. He had large black wings that touched the marble floors. You could just make out his black clawed hand, his skin color was alabaster white.
Before the Alter stood Alastor, looking dashing in his wedding attire, smiling brightly. Then your Maid of Honor, Charlotte and your Bridesmaid Vaggie left down the aisle, both stopping near where you would stand. Husk came in after, walking to Alastor, as they patted each other on the shoulders in greeting.
The the Ring Bearer, Bastian walked elegantly down the aisle with an ornate silk cream colored pillow clutched to his broad chest, containing two beautiful rings. Followed by an nervous Niffty, who scattered dark red, white and blue rose petals down the aisle as she walked.
You felt as if your guts were twisting into tighter knots as your dad, Lucifer turned to you and hooked your arm into his, giving you a bright and encouraging smile "You can do this, my dear." he whispered gently giving you a light squeeze with his arm.
You smiled at him as you both came down the aisle to a loud applause and many oohs and aahhs. The song "A Thousand Years." (by Christina Perri) started to play. It was a beautiful song and just felt right, making your eyes tear up as it went on. ( watch?v=rtOvBOTyX00)
Your dad kissed you on your cheek, leaving you to stand before Alastor and the Officiant. Looking up, you smiled brightly at Alastor. He took your hands in his, returning the smile as the song soon ends.
"We stand here today to officially bind these two in unholy matrimony. I presume no one objects." The unnamed Officiant deep rumbling voice declared loudly. There was an unnerving silence that followed. Though you don't know why you felt unnerved by it.
"Do you Alastor, take Y/N to be your Unholy Bride for the rest of Eternity?" the cloaked man looked towards Alastor with thick book clutched in his hands "I do." Alastor said with a tearful, smiling gaze, meant only for you. Bastian came up with the rings as Alastor took your ring in his black clawed hand.
He lifted your hand up and placed the ring on your finger slowly "I have always loved you, ever since we met long ago in another distant lifetime and the one before that and now standing here in this one. You are my forever. My dear, Y/N." Alastor said in a deep voice, tears threatening to fall from his heavily lidded eyes.
"And do you Y/N take this Unholy Groom for the rest of Eternity?" the Officiant asked, looking towards you "Yes, I do!" you said with tears threatening to fall from your own eyes. You turned to Bastian and picked up Alastor's wedding ring, grabbing his hand and placing it on his wedding finger slowly, looking up into his eyes.
"I have felt many things since finding you and coming here to Hell. And the one thing I feel the most is this undeniable overwhelming love that I have for you. Love that I will never let go of." you finished, your eyes glowing.
"Alastor, you may now kiss your Unholy bride! And you, Y/N your unholy groom!" declared the Officiant loudly. Alastor gently cupped your face in both his hands and passionately kissed you, making your lips spark with pleasure. Leaving you breathless as you grasp desperately onto his neck with both of your hands to draw him closer and deepen the kiss.
The crowed of demons erupted into applause, some openly crying as the song "Love Exists" by Amy Lee (Official Lyric Video) played in the grand room. ( watch?v=UHvGpxOMN6U)
Alastor broke the kiss and picked you up bridal style, hugging you close to his chest as he walked down the aisle and out into the halls of the castle. He took one long step and you two were suddenly inside your bedroom.
"My love..." he drawled slowly, kissing you softly on the lips while placing you on the bed gently. He trailed kisses down your neck and along your collarbone, his hands all over you, caressing and exploring your body as if he couldn't get enough. Leaving in his wake sparks of pleasure coursing through your body.
You moaned softly against his ministrations, your own hands moving under his suits shirt, running along his chiseled chest and abs. Making him emit a low rumbling purr from his chest. A loud and sudden sharp knock resounded against the door to your room. Making you hiss in annoyance.
Alastor turned his head unnaturally towards the door, eyes radio dials with strange red symbols floating around his head "Yes...?" he growled out through clenched teeth. A small and quite voice could be heard muffled behind the door.
"Your supposed to let Y/N get ready for the banquet..." Gothall said, sounding timid. He let out another growl that resounded throughout the room while helping you stand up. He held his hand towards the door and it slammed open to reveal Gothall. She seemed reasonable scared.
"I'm sorry, my lord." She bowed timidly towards you both and took note of your messy attire. She quickly came over to you and led you towards your closet with a hint of a knowing smile on her face as she neared your closet with you. Your face flushed brightly red after seeing the knowing look from her.
Gothall quickly got you dress in your wedding reception dress and fixed your hair and makeup while she was at it. You looked at yourself in the mirror and smiled. This would drive him mad the entire time...
You walked out of your closet to a livid Alastor. His eyes were still glowing with rage that quickly soften as you walked towards him. He snaked his arm around you and let Gothall lead you and himself towards the banquet.
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The grand banquet was as beautiful as you could hope for. Absolutely fit for a queen. Your favorite flowers elegantly placed, the style and color perfect. Your nightmare was now forgotten as you were led to the bride and grooms table.
You ate the very same dishes you and Alastor picked out with Silver Trinity at her wedding cake/restaurant; Finery Fires. You looked forward and saw an absolutely massive wedding cake, made to perfection. Just as you had both wanted it.
Soon there was a loud clapping from the massive crowd of demons as you were both were led to the wedding cake to cut it. Bastian handed you both a knife. You and Alastor smiled at each other. Both holding the blade and cutting into the cake with it, plating two slices on two separate golden ornate plates.
Alastor took a dollop of icing from his piece of cake and booped you on the nose with it, with an earsplitting grin on his face. Then he bent down and licked it from your nose. You turned beat red and smashed a piece of the cake into his mouth and with that he kissed you, he and the cake both tasted wonderful...
The crowed gave a loud applause and a couple of loud hoots. Your face redden even more if that was even possible as you both then left for your table. Bastian came over with several plates for both of you filled with desserts to add to the cake you already had.
You were now both feeding each other on and off playfully, forgetting that anyone else was there with you, only seeing one another "I would like to give a speech!" your dad said loudly with a clanking of his fork on his glass, standing with your mother at his side.
"To my now new son in law and close friend and to my own precious daughter, Y/N! You two shook my world when you both came back into our life's. Bringing back hope to a broken and tired King and Queen... thank you! Welcome back! We love you both!" he paused, looking up at Lilith "Let the party begin!" Lucifer finished with raised arms to a chorus of applause from the crowd.
Alastor got up and bowed towards you "My lady, would you take this dance with me?" he practically purred with a seductive smile on his face. You blushed and placed your smaller hand into his larger black clawed one.
He swept you up into his arms and led you to the dance floor. You could distantly make out a cheering crowd. The music started to play as you both danced, the world around you fading until you only saw him, your Alastor...