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[Rose Swan]

Amelia had done her best to arrange this and make it as beautiful as possible. And from the look on Isabella's face, glowing and radiant, asher father escorted her to her love, she had succeeded. It was small, only family and close friends, but it was lovely, in the chapel where she and Rogal had married years ago. She figured it would mean a lot to her daughter.

Isabella looked beautiful in her white dress, and was grinning ear to ear the entire time. This was the wedding she had truly wanted. Amelia looked lovely as well, in a royal Hannibalan blue, sitting at the front of the room with Melody and Pent. They both looked extremely happy for their younger sister. It may have been her second wedding, but it was the perfect one.

[Taiylor Wallace]

Many family members had come to see this. Those who couldn't come had sent their best wishes and love. Even Ephriam had managed to make it back from his travels.
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Rogal brought Isabella before Ferris, and as much as he wanted to keep his little girl for himself, he knew Ferris was right for her, and he gave her hand over to him. "Take good care of her..." Rogal was holding back tears now. Ferris stood proudly, taking Isabella on his arm.
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"I always will, sir," Ferris promised with a nod, and Rogal went to join Amelia's side.

[Rose Swan]

Isabella kissed her father's cheek before turning to face Ferris. The priest did his thing, and finally he turned to Ferris and asked "Do you, Ferriis, take this woman to be your lawfully wedded wife?"

Isabella met his eyes. He could see in her eyes a light that hadn't been there before.

[Taiylor Wallace]

Ferris decided to forgo the simple 'I do', and he spoke strongly, proudly, "I'd never choose another woman for the rest of my life, except her."

[Rose Swan]

Tears of joy slid down Isabella's face when he said it. The minister smiled, and so did Amelia. "And do you, Princess Isabella, take this man to be your husband?" he asked kindly.

"I do. This time I mean it." she said happily.

"And with that, I now pronounce you husband and wife. You may now kiss the bride."

Instead of the traditional way, Isabella kissed him, throwing her arms around him. Amelia started crying as soon as it started, hugging Rogal tightly. Her daughter's relationship was just starting, while hers was slowly coming to an end.

[Taiylor Wallace]

Rogal hugged Amelia tight, and he tried to hold back his own tears. Ferris enjoyed Isabella's kiss for everything it was worth. A small reception was taking place in the castle in their honor, and would act as a chance for everyone to see them off before their honeymoon. Said honeymoon was planned to be a week long, on the western Hannibalan countryside. Rogal didn't want them going too far, due to House Prescott's impending declaration of war.
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Everyone filed out, headed back for the castle. Ferris swept Isabella off her feet, carrying her out to where Savu and Devori awaited. A few Desturo also waited, helping Rogal up on Savu's back along with Amelia, and Ferris set Isabella up on Devori's saddle, climbing up behind her. He kissed her again, guiding Devori with only his knees so that his arms were free to hold Isabella. People lined the streets as the wedding procession rode by, cheering and wishing them well.

[Rose Swan]

Isabella laughed in delight as she was swept off her feet and brought her to Devori, while Amelia helped get Rogal on Savu before climbing on her dragolith's back as well in front of her husband to steer the reins. They hng back a little while they proceeded home to the castle. The attention should be on Isabella and Ferris, not her.

Isabella was smiling and laughing as the crowds cheered them on. They could all tell that she was genuinely happy, and excited that she was married to a man she loved and home safe and sound with him. She leaned into his chest as they rode through the city, lifting her head up and kissing his cheek happily.

[Taiylor Wallace]

Ferris smiled broadly, unable to hold it back. As they arrived back at the castle, he carried her once more inside. Rogal, as he slid from Savu's back, looked to his wife when she dismounted. He smiled gently to her, pulling her in close to kiss her. "Are you alright, love?" He asked in a near-whisper.

[Rose Swan]

Amelia hugged him tightly. "No... Are you?" she asked him softly. He knew why she wasn't alright. Just because he was seeming better didn't mean he was, and they both knew it was coming. But the wedding affected her more than just losing her daughter; she had lost her last lifeline for when her husband was gone.

[Taiylor Wallace]

"Physically... I feel better than I have in quite a while. Elsewise... I feel like my heart's shattered." He then offered her a reassuring smile, and just as he'd been telling her from the moment they'd known he was sick, he said, "It'll all be okay. You'll see."