Alexia Gilbert Diaries

15. I love you, Goodbye

[It's been a while since Luke and Alex finished their trails.]

Alex is in her bedroom, looking through a wardrobe of old dresses, hats, and jewelry, when Normani appears in the doorway, hiding something in her hand from view

Normani says, "Alright, bad news first-- I will have to miss your nuptials."

Alex looks at her in disappointment, and Normani looks at her guiltily

She pulls out a white lace wedding dress that she was hiding behind the door frame, and Alex's eyes widen in surprise

Normani says, "It's white, which won't fool anyone, but you can't get married in skinny jeans and combat boots."

She hands Alex the dress, and Alex hums in gratitude

Alex says, "Oh, Rebekah... Thank you."

Normani smiles at her and watches as Alex stands in front of her full-length mirror and holds the dress against her body to see how it looks

Alex says, "It's beautiful." Normani says, "Well, Rebekah happens to be the only woman alive who's commissioned wedding dresses in five different centuries. Never made it down the aisle, of course. She told me to give it to you"

Alex says, "Well, it's not too late! From what I understand, Jackson is still single!" Alex smiles and walks toward her as she looks at Alex affectionately

Normani says, "Alex... I wanted to say... You might be marrying Luke Kenner of the boozy backwater Kenners, but you're still one of us. A Mikaelson. Always will be."

Alex says, "Gosh, that would be such a nice compliment if it didn't link me to so many homicidal lunatics." Normani smiles and winks at Alex before she turns and leaves the room. Alex turns back to the mirror and admires her new dress

[Wedding Time]

Alex slowly walks to the doorway to the ballroom and stands still for a moment as all the guests stand to greet her. She nods at various people when she sees them and waits for Luke, who appears behind her a moment later. Alex and Luke clasp hands and smile at each other as they walk down the aisle. When they reach the two staircases, they split apart so they can each walk up the two staircases and meet on the balcony, where Mary is waiting for them to preside over the ceremony. An orchestra plays as they make their ascent, and they smile at each other from across the room until they make it to the altar

Mary says, "Please, be seated."

The guests all sit back in their chairs

Mary says, "We gather together as a community seeking peace, inspired by this couple standing before you."

cross the balcony on the other side of the courtyard, Klaus stands and watches the ceremony. Alex catches his eye and smiles at him, but his face remains conflicted. Elijah joins him a moment later and stands at his side.

Mary says, "There was a time when werewolves saw themselves not as cursed, but blessed with a connection to our most pure selves. And tonight, we honor that blessing with the long-awaited unification of the two Crescent bloodlines."

Mary performs a hand-fasting by binding Alex and Luke's wrists with baby's breath flowers Mary says, "In doing so, we choose to embrace Alex's vampire nature. With this union, Alex will share her unique gifts with her pack."

Mary places a long lit match into Alex and Luke's linked hands to light their ceremonial candle. Mary says "And now, your vows."Luke says, "I pledge to honor you and defend you and yours above all others." Alex looks around.

Alex looks up at Klaus then back to Luke. Alex says, "To share in blessings and burdens. To be your advocate, your champion." Luke says, "To be your comfort, your sanctuary, and for as long as we both shall live."

Alex looks up at Klaus again and says, "