The Crow; Chasing The Moon

14) Start Of Something New

Bonnie Springs Ranch
(One Year Later)

3rd Person P.O.V- The owner of the Ranch allowed the GA to rent it for the day, so the young couple could have their wedding. The Saloon was set up for the reception and just outside Jay stood as the officiate, while Dakota was obviously the groom, Aaron was best man and both Billy and Rob were the gathered guests whom filmed it.

(Bonnie Springs Hotel)

Briar- Standing in front of the full length mirror. (Bites Bottom Lip)

Katrina- There was a literal war between the girl and her mother about the wedding dress. Briar wanted black and Nick wanted something more well white. (Giggles) Even Though the dress isn't on the traditional side it's white and she's absolutely beautiful. "You look amazing." I hand her, her bouquet of flowers.

Briar- Taking my flowers it just adds that little something to the already picturesque look I paint. (Smiles Tearily) "I wish daddy was here."

Nick- Standing behind my daughter as I rest my hands on her waist and kiss her cheek. "I know you do and so do I, but I know for a fact he is so very proud of the young woman you are." I quickly wipe away the tears. "None of that, you'll ruin the makeup Kat did."

Katrina- Before we all lose it, I look at the time. "Alright it's show time."

Briar- (Giggles)

Nick- (Shakes Head)

(Outside The Saloon)

Katrina- As the maid of honor and flower woman, I walk out of the hotel first and to my assigned spot, throwing rose petals along the way.

Briar- I wrap my arm around my mothers, then take a deep breath.

Nick- Giving my daughter a kiss on the cheek, I lead her out of the hotel and up the makeshift rose petal isle to her soon-to-be husband.

Jay- Once everyone is in their places. (Smiles Brightly) "Who gives this young woman, to this young man?"

Nick- I was half tempted to roll my eyes. "I Nicklaus Joseph Groff-Bagans, give my daughter Briar Alexia Groff-Bagans to this young man."

Jay- I could see him fight the urge to roll his eyes. (Nods Approvingly) He steps away from the two as I continue. "Today we are gathered to witness the bonding of these two souls, does anyone object?" Glancing around at our family that is gathered and not hearing an objection, I continue. "Your vows?"

Dakota- Turning to face my soon-to-be wife as we both pull out an identical piece of paper. (Smiles) "Taking the time to get to know you, I love you even more, though your complexities are beyond my very own." Pausing I glance up from what I'm reading and lock eyes with Briar, before I continue. "I learn from your wisdom each and every day. Your mind, stirs my soul to new heights and your faith in me gives me strength."

Briar- (Blushes) Looking down at the paper in my hand as I pick up where he had left off. "Your touch delights me and without your love I'm incomplete. Between us we find the echo of the love, that has filled the universe since the dawn of creation."

Dakota- Briar trails off as I easily pick up and continue. "Through us, it spreads peace and harmony to our friends, family and beyond."

Briar and Dakota- Locking eyes as we recite the next part word for word together. "So this day, I bind myself to you with these wedding vows. Willingly and wholeheartedly."

Dakota- Folding up the paper as I pocket it once more, I take her hands in mine giving them a gentle squeeze. "Free from any doubt or mental reservation. In riches and in poverty. In jubilation and in despair. In sickness and in health. Despite our flaws, I will share my life with you."

Briar- Having balled up the paper and tossed it at my mother, before accepting Dakota's hands and entwining our fingers. "All that is mine, is yours. With love I will tell you the truth as I understand it. I will honor and respect you. I will rejoice in your joys and weep in your sorrows."

Dakota and Briar- Leaning slightly as we press our foreheads together. "I will love and cherish you, without cease and without pause. All the days of our lives, until death parts us."

Jay- Their vows were most definitely unique to them. "Exchange the rings."

Dakota- Aaron hands me a simple black diamond encrusted band as I take my lovers left hand and slide it unto her ring finger. (Smiles)

Briar- Katrina hands me a simple black band as I in turn slide it unto Coda's ring finger.

Jay- (Smiles Widely) "By the power invested in me, I now pronounce you Husband and Wife. You may kiss the bride!"

Dakota- Resting my hands on Briars waist as I pull her into a slight dip, my lips locking with hers.

Briar- I return the kiss with a heated passion.

3rd Person P.O.V- The gathered family completely losses it when the couple finally locks lips sealing the deal.

~New beginnings are often disguised as painful endings~