Forever
Sierra's heart was pounding as she stood in the small room with Edmund, Lucy, and Cahira. For the first time, part of her wanted to run, but the other part didn't.
"I can do this." She whispered, and Lucy gently squeezed her hand.
"I know you can, Sierra. Trust me. You and Peter have been waiting for this day for so long." She smiled at her soon to be sister-in-law, gently squeezing her hand. Only a couple minutes later, Caspian poked his head in.
"We're ready." Sierra nodded, and Edmund took Cahira's hand, leading her out. Lucy smiled at Sierra one more time, and then left. She took a deep breath, smoothing the skirt of her simple white gown, and picked up the five roses she had. She looked out the small window, and saw Peter shifting from foot to foot, and picking at a thread on his shirt. Caspian nodded from the front, and then the door slowly opened. She quickly pulled the simple sheer veil over her face, and stepped forward. Her heart was pounding, but the butterflies took flight again when Peter smiled at her. She got to the front, and took his hand.
"You look beautiful, Sierra. Simply beautiful." He whispered, and she felt her cheeks burning. She handed her roses to Lucy, and then moved her veil and took Peter's hands. Caspian smiled, taking a deep breath, and then began.
"I'm not going to give a big speech, and you know why we're here. I'm not going to go on for that long, and I'll let you two start. Peter?" He took a deep breath, smiling slightly, and began, almost breathless.
"Sierra, I.....I don't even know exactly where to begin. When we met, I....I was a stupid teenager who just wanted to get his family home, and I didn't want anything to do with the several thousand year old teenage girl I met, or the prophecy she told me about. But....as time went on, I fell in love with her, and was too scared to tell her. And then, I told her, and I lost her. And then I got her back again, and lost her after I was able to tell her. Now.....Now I've got her back, and I'm not letting go this time. I love you, Sierra. You waited 1,400 years for me......And I would wait forever for you." He had to force himself not to lean in and kiss her, and Lucy was biting her lip, trying to hit cry. Caspian took a deep breath, and then spoke.
"Okay.....Peter, I was trying to not cry today. Sierra?" She took a deep breath, blinking back tears, and then looked up.
"Peter....When we met, I was determined on doing one thing, and one thing alone. I wanted to get rid of the woman who had ruined so much of my life. I thought I was too hardened....too hurt.....Too badly damaged to be able to love anymore. And you....You broke me. You shattered the stone I'd put around my heart. And when I lost you, it hurt. But sometimes.....Sometimes the pain is how you know that you still do have a heart. You helped me be able to love again. I love you, Peter. More than words can say. I've already waited what seems like forever for you, and I would do it again in a heartbeat." Caspian smiled, and they heard a couple of sniffles. They exchanged the rings, and said the formal vows. Then, Caspian smiled again, and stepped back.
"By the power given to me through Aslan, I now pronounce you husband and wife. Peter....You may now kiss your bride." He smiled wider than ever, and wrapped his arms around her, pulling her close and kissing her. She smiled, closing her eyes, and then after a minute, they pulled away. Then, Sierra looked over at Edmund and Cahira, smirking.
"You two next?" Everyone burst into laughter, and Cahira blushed bright red. Edmund grinned, kissing her cheek. A little while later, Peter and Sierra stood on the top deck, finally somewhat away from everyone else.
"I love you, Sierra. And I always will." He kissed her, and then he rested his forehead against hers.
"I'll love you forever, Peter."
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