Pocahontas: A New World Love Story

Chapter 12

[Nakoma decided to make Pocahontas' wedding dress, and thanks to Ariel, Nakoma got beautiful fabrics to make it. After a week or two, the dress was finished, and when Pocahontas saw it, she was speechless at how beautiful it was. Soon enough, the day had arrived and Pocahontas' maid of honor was Nakoma and the other princesses and Esmeralda were her bridesmaids. John Smith's best man was not only Eric but also Thomas and his groomsmen were the other princes and Phoebus. Everyone was there and Kekata would be the one to marry Pocahontas and John Smith]
*Pocahontas' Wedding Look**Ignore the male background on the feathers*

{In Grandmother Willow's location}
[John Smith was at the front beside Kekata and his groomsmen and best men were by his side as well. He was holding the same feathers that Pocahontas was holding. The other girls were in front and Pocahontas was behind them by her father's side. The wedding march on the violin started and the girls walked forward. One by one, they stepped aside and went to the other side, and finally, John Smith saw Pocahontas. His jaw dropped, Eric closed it for him, and Phoebus lightly slapped John Smith's cheek making him react and smile, which in turn made Pocahontas giggle. Chief Powhatan handed Pocahontas over to John Smith and he bowed his head. Chief Powhatan bowed his head back and then he took his seat. A mix of sage and other ritualistic flowers was burning around them to cleanse Pocahontas, John Smith, and Kekata. Nakoma took Pocahontas' wedding bouquet and her feathers while Eric took John Smith's feathers. Pocahontas and John Smith held hands and turned to Kekata. Pocahontas' people began to sing and everyone else followed along]

(The ceremony began)
Kekata: My dear children, we are gathered here today to unify a sacred marriage between our royal Princess Pocahontas, daughter of our great Chief Powhatan, and our late Chieftess Nonoma to this brave and kind soldier, John Smith, if there is someone who does not agree to this union, speak your mind
(Everything was silent)
Kekata: Then let us continue, by the great spirits may your marriage and lives be filled with happiness and peace, may they be filled with love and honesty, with strength and honor, may your marriage and lives be filled with ecological, economic, and social sustainability, and may the great spirits bless you both and your marriage, with great longevity. You may recite your vows to one another
[Nakoma and Thomas give Pocahontas and John Smith their feathers, which they hold with their left hands while still holding each other's hands]
Pocahontas: John, we come from two different worlds, two different types of culture, and I had never laid eyes on people that looked like you. I was instantly drawn to you as soon as I saw you getting off that boat. I was terrified to think that I would lose you multiple times, even though we have a lot of differences, we have a lot of similarities as well, and it is those differences and similarities that brought us together. I love you, with all of my heart and I vow to always love, respect, and honor you until the end of time
John Smith: Pocahontas, before I met you, I was a different man, someone who made a lot of mistakes that I will always regret. When I first laid eyes on you in that river, I know that both of your souls and hearts connected, and you were the most beautiful woman I had ever seen. You made me who I am today, you transformed me into a better man, and I want to continue being a better person every day. You are the love of my life and I vow to always love, cherish, honor, respect, and protect you for all eternity
(Meeko came up with a pillow on his back that held two rings and with their right hands, Pocahontas and John Smith took the rings and Meeko went to the other animals)
Kekata: John Smith, do you accept our Princess Pocahontas as your wedded wife
John Smith: Yes, I do, a million times yes
(Pocahontas placed his ring on John Smith's left ring finger)
Kekata: And my dear, Pocahontas, do you take this man, John Smith, and accept him as your wedded husband
Pocahontas: I do, of course, I do, yes
(John Smith placed her ring on her left ring finger)

Kekata: Then I declare you, husband and wife, what the great spirits have joined here today, no one will separate. John Smith, you may kiss our princess
[Pocahontas and John Smith come together and share a passionate kiss while smiling. Everyone erupts in clapping and cheering, and John Smith twirls Pocahontas around making her laugh while both of them were still kissing. They pull away and everyone starts getting ready for the reception. The food, drinks, plates, glasses, tables, and chairs were brought out, and everyone took a seat. The music began and John Smith and Pocahontas danced their first dance]

[Pocahontas then danced with her father while John Smith danced with Queen Arianna since she watched John Smith grow up and was like a second mother to him. Afterwards, John and Pocahontas came together for another dance]

[Pocahontas and John Smith then joined their entourage at their table, Eric stood up, and everyone paid attention to him]
Eric: Good Afternoon, everyone, I'm Eric, one of John's best men, and one of his best friends. John, you've always been a strong and brave person, a great friend, and yes, a man who's made a lot of mistakes, but as soon as you came into this new land, you met a certain young woman who changed your life for the better, she made you a brand new person, a greater man, and I am thankful that you changed for the better. Pocahontas, I will forever be thankful to you for changing the ways of my friend, and for saving his life. You are the right woman for him and every time that John speaks of you, he gets this special look in his eyes that I had never seen before, and I am truly grateful that you came along in his path, and I wish you both the best
(Everyone clapped and cheered then he sat down and Nakoma stood up)
Nakoma: Hello, I am Nakoma, Pocahontas' best friend. Pocahontas, ever since I can remember, you've always been like your mother, independent, free, adventurous, compassionate, and wise. You go where the wind takes you and John, he matches your spirit very well, you both are each other's halves, and I am so glad that you two met one another because the two of you are great human beings that deserve the best. You two brought our worlds together with your love, you both changed each other's lives for the better, and I wish you two all the happiness in the world
(Everyone claps and cheers and then Thomas stands up)
Thomas: Hello, everyone, I am Thomas, John's other best man, and I gotta say that I am very happy for Pocahontas and John. I mean, John, you saved my life twice, Pocahontas, you and your people forgave me for the unforgivable and heartless deed I committed, Pocahontas, you saved my best friend's life, you transformed him into a better person in a single day, you both opened up our eyes, and all I can say is that I'm overjoyed to see you two together, happy, and enjoying life. I wish you nothing but years of joy and happiness
(Everyone claps and cheers and then everyone starts enjoying the food and drinks)
[Pocahontas and John Smith danced with all of their friends, everyone ate, drank, talked, laughed, opened gifts, and when it was time, Pocahontas and John Smith cut their wedding cake together. The party was still going on by nightfall, Pocahontas threw her wedding bouquet and Nakoma ended up catching it. After saying goodbye to everyone, John Smith and Pocahontas got into their canoe, and went back to the village. Once there, they went into John Smith's home, which now was their home, for their most awaited, magical, special, and romantic wedding night]