BIRTHRIGHT (complete #Wattys2016)

Chapter 17: The great day dawned

Everyone sat on either side of the aisle. Awaiting their arrival.

The French monarchy were all overwhelmed with joy and could not seem to contain it.

No one could.

They all sat in their best gowns and uniforms, the front of the aisle empty, save for the priest who was going to perform the ceremony. Suddenly the sound of music filled the great hall, causing everyone to stand up and look towards the open doors.

Just as they all turned to look, two shadows approached them.

King Alexander of France with Queen Isabelle of Scotland by his side.

Both of them had their arms linked together as they walked down the aisle. Isabelle looked etheral in her flowing white wedding gown with intricate silver embroidary on it. Her veil covering the obvious nerveousness displayed on her features. Her crown resting proudly on her head.

Alexander was nothing less than Isabelle. He proudly wore his uniform, completed with his medels of honor, and valor. His crown resting on his head, both of them giving off an aura of pure adoration for each other, and authority. Smiling, both of them stood facing eachother, their fingers interwined together.

The priest told everyone to settle down, and they did as told. Soon he started to speak as both Alexander and Isabelle were losted in eachother's eyes. Pulling a blind eye to the rest of the world.

Soon it was their turn to recite their vows.

"I, Isabelle Stewart take thee Alexander Valois, to be my lawfully wedded husband, secure in the knowledge that you will be my constant friend, my faithful partner in life, and my one true love." Isabelle recited, her eyes moist with tears of happiness.

"On this special day, I give to you in the presence of God and all these witnesses my pledge to stay by your side as your faithful wife in sickness and in health, in joy and in sorrow, as well as through the good times and the bad." While saying that her tears started to flow down her face as Alexander wiped them away.

"I promise to love you without reservation, comfort you in times of distress, encourage you to achieve all of your goals, laugh with you and cry with you, grow with you in mind and spirit, always be open and honest with you, and cherish you for as long as we both shall live." Isabelle finished as she placed a plain silver band around his finger, the guest all applauding loudly.

"I, Alexander Valois take thee Isabelle Stewart, to be my lawfully weddedwife , secure in the knowledge that you will be my constant friend, my faithful partner in life, and my one true love." Alexander recited after everyone settled down.

"On this special day, I give to you in the presence of God and all these witnesses my pledge to stay by your side as your faithful husband in sickness and in health, in joy and in sorrow, as well as through the good times and the bad."

"I promise to love you without reservation, comfort you in times of distress, encourage you to achieve all of your goals, laugh with you and cry with you, grow with you in mind and spirit, always be open and honest with you, and cherish you for as long as we both shall live." Alexander finished as he placed a beautifully sophisticated diamond ring onto Isabelle's fingers as tears of elation slipped down her rosy cheeks.

"You may now kiss your bride." The preist said as he took a step back. Instantly Alexander wrapped his arm around her waist and connected their lips in a passionate kiss. Instantly everyone stood up from their seats and applauded loudly, while Nathan and Theodore hooted loudly. Once the couple pulled away from each other they offered broad smiles and enthusiastic waves to everyone gathered there for them today.