Beginning of Forever (OPEN)

[Belle/Lacey Gold]

Abi had been up since before sunrise. No bride could sleep in on the morning of her own wedding. She was giddy and nervous and excited and for some reason wanted to cry all at the same time. She was a nervous wreck. Abi had spent the evening with Vayda and left Mr Gold to have the house. It was bad luck for the Groom to see the bride before the wedding anyways.

She now sat side by side in Vayda's kitchen with he Maid of Honor as a hired Hair artist and Make up artist stood behind them working on the women. Abi held Vayda's hand tightly in hers and she tried to take deep breaths. Across from her hung her dress. Just the sight of it brought tears to Abi's eyes. She was really doing this...she was getting married... and to a man she loved. A man that would do anything to protect her. A man whose side she would never leave again.

Her dress was stunning. It was sleeveless and tight to the waist with a navy blue bodice. The train was a good four feet and it laced up in the back with a navy blue ribbon. Patterns of blue jewels were on the skirt. It was beautiful. She hoped Mr. Gold felt the same way about it. Belle's hair was being piled up on top of her head and pinned to the back in a elegant french twist with wisps of hair framing her face.

"No crying." The artist told her moving to fix her makeup and Abi smiled and wiped at her tears. How did she explain that she was crying because she was so happy. That and the fact that of course she was worried about everything. What if he did not even show up?


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[Rumpelstiltskin/Mr. Gold]

Gold, could not even think clear, of course for different reason then someone just getting on his really bad side. To think at one point he never though to get married again, after his first marriage, he could not say it had worked out even when at the start it felt so right & yet here he found himself once more doing just that ready to make that commitment once more. Though Abi, was indeed his equal in every way, even when he was Rumple in the old world she had not feared him as everyone else.

And she had so easily stolen his heart with out him knowing, she was a spirited that could not be tamed & there was no beauty to match her now or ever, at least in his mind. He knew that had they not of parted under such bad ways, he would of asked her to be his wife then, but things did not work out because he had been a fool.

Not he was given a second chance he was not going to miss it this time, he was grateful for it & he knew that it was not likely going to be easy more so because of the mayor, since everyone other wise appeared to like Abi so he did not fear for her there. Though his mind though of many things & oddly will out knowing it he did not sleep the night before his wedding ether, he was there to great the morning & for once even with out Abi there he felt more at ease, he just wished for everything to go smoothly for this was more Abi day then his own, even if it was both of there's he say it more as her day & he did not want anything to go wrong.

So since he could no sleep, he watched the rising sun & how it painted the sky with all kinds of colors & changed as he rose more & more into the air, he knew the rules of not seeing Abi before the wedding do to bad lucky & he would do all he could to not see her, even if he wanted to go find her to speak with her in the short time they where apart. He laughed at the idea, he was in love there was no mistaking it, he was not able to acted his jerk of a self for like a week before the wedding & any time Abi came around him, he found it hard not to smile or smirk with just having her close.

Of course Gold was not left alone in his home likely a good thing for the odds where he would of been more tempted to snick out of his own home, to see or at least speak with Abi. So his night since he could not sleep was playing cards, chess or just being told to seat down or something like that. Under any other time he would of made those that said such things, wish they had not though today they just where lucky.

The plan was after the wedding to go to the Caribbean somewhere & Gold also decided to get there portrait done, something that would only remind them more of this day. Of course with the rising of the sun, as time went on Gold started to get ready for the big day, he took a shower his hair even when wet curled a bit, he moved to set out his clothing before he needed to get ready, seeing that it was all in perfect shape, he did what he could to eat though thoughts of food was not really there.

When it was time he got dressed he was wearing a very dashing black crisp suit with a gold tie, the idea to get there was he would ride the stallion like before that he showed up to pick Abi up form the school, the idea was great & he had scene to it that someone had made sure the horse was bathed & looking his best, as well all the tack was cleaned & ready for the day.

[bryce]

Bryce had done his fair share to help get everything ready for the wedding. He had to admit that he was surprised when Mr. Gold asked him to be best man. He had never thought the man had had such faith in him. But Bryce assumed that it might have something to do with the fact that was one of the few that was truly respectful of the man.

It was Bryce that had arranged for the horses. Two white Andalusian horses for the carriage for the bride and maid of honor and two Black Frisian's for Gold and himself. He had learned latter that Gold's horse was actually one that the man owned. Bryce had arrived at Gold's house last night. He had ordered in some food and brought some alcohol.

Gold was so up tight, he needed to relax. The man hardly sat still for more than a few moments. He would have thrown Gold a Bachelor Party but did see him as being that type. So Bryce had done what he could. He had made final checks on everything and tried to keep the Groom calm...

The following morning, Bryce was up early. He had called to have the horses ready to go and the carriage sent on its way for the women. He made sure that his and Gold's horses would be on time, He did try to make Gold eat something but that was hopeless and he felt that he was already pushing his luck with all of his orders last night.

So eventually, Bryce showered and then got dressed and began to help Gold where he could. He was dressed in a suit of his own creation matching Golds, a navy blue vest and a white tie. They looked handsome. He just hoped Gold would not pass out from nerves.

[Rumpelstiltskin/Mr. Gold]

(That would be something Gold passing out form nerves)

Gold, had done well with Bryce there oddly better then he though he would how ever it might of dealt with Abi staying there with him or that it was his wedding that was coming up so he was off the charts to thinking like his old self.

And Bryce would of been right about him not being into the idea of a bachelor party, he had not really been in the frame of mind to do so & he would of been think to much of Abi, so it really would of ended bad. Bryce had helped where he could, though there was times Gold was close to just nipping at him like some dragon that a knight had wondered into there den, how ever he held back telling him self it would not be good & second well, he needed the man for the time being so, he could not do much to him until after word.

Gold felt a times that time was standing style, yet it was clear that it was not & soon it was time to head for the church, so with Bryce with him they went out to the waiting horses, once they where on & ridding Gold did what he could to relaxed, though it was not really simple though the ride had been enjoyable or as much as it could be because of the day.

How ever by the time they made it to the church he was in a little bit better shape, though it was clear he was still nerves & antsy all at the same time. He knew they where a head of Abi, likely a good thing since he really had to work to get himself under some form of control of relax & it might take until the moment Abi walked in to do so, of course the odds where if he did, it would only spike again once he saw Abi again.

[spaceypoos]

Vayda was in her room putting on her dress, while thinking over and over to herself what all she had to do at the moment as she was Abi's Maid of Honour. It was a huge responsability and is the one who usually takes all the wrap if things go wrong.

She slipped her dress on and then put on her shoes. She was unable to zip up her dress on her own, so she thought that she should go to the kitchen and get Abi to do it for her. She started making her way to the kitchen when she realized that she had forgot Abi's vail on her bed. She quickly turned around and headed back to her room.

She was flustered there was no dought about that, but Vayda was quite used to stress and could manage, plus she loved her friend very much and was thrilled when she had asked her to be her maid of honour. She got inside her room and tripped on her dress and fell right against her bed then fell onto the floor as he top half was exposed.

She quickly got up and covered herself and grabbed the vail and headed back to the kitchen, as her make up had to be done aswell. She finally made her way there and she noticed right away that Abi was sitting in a chair, getting her make up done and crying her eyes out. Vayda grabbed a tissue on the table next to her and went right over to Abi. She stood right infront of her and started to wipe her tears. "Aww Abi..what is it?, it's going to be hard putting on makeup with a wet face", she said to her trying to make her laugh.


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[Belle/Lacey Gold]

Abi looked up as Vayda entered the kitchen. She looked beautiful in her dress. Abi was still trying to wipe her tears away but they were still coming. The makeup artist had given up on trying to do Abi's makeup for the moment and had gone back to her hair. When Vayda began to wipe her tears away, Abi looked up at her Maid of Honor and gave a soft smile. "Aww Abi..what is it?" Vayda asked her. "...it's going to be hard putting on makeup with a wet face"

Abi chuckled. "What if he doesn't show up?" She said now. Abi took the tissue from Vayda and dried her eyes as she forced herself to stop crying. She knew how ridiculous that sounded. Of course he would be there but this was an emotional day for her. Abi stood and splashed her face with water and then dried it before returning to have her make up done.

Once she was finished, Abi stood and it was Vayda's turn with the Artist. Abi took down her wedding dress from the wall. She took it into the bedroom and then undressed before slipping the dress over her head. she slipped her arms in and then moved back into the kitchen. She would need someone to lace up the back for her. The dress was stunning. Almost a pity that she would only wear it for one day.

[bryce]

Bryce knew he was getting on Gold's nerves. He was not meaning to... The last thing he needed was to be in this man's bad book he just was trying to make sure things went as smoothly as possible. When it was time, Bryce mounted up and swung himself into the saddle of the horse that was meant for him. It was done with some difficulty since he was not an experienced horseman. But he managed without falling off the other side.

The road to the church had been blocked off by Chief Swan. It was for the safety of all involved and as it was something the town had never expected, It was done for Gold's and Abi's special day. Bryce rode at Gold's side. He watched the older man. Bryce knew this was not easy for Gold.

He knew the man had to be a nervous wreck. "Do you need anything?" Bryce asked now. When they got to the church, Bryce was the first back on the ground. He moved around to help Gold down. Bryce adjusted his suit and then Gold's. "We should go in and get in place." The Best Man said now. He glanced up at the church. "We need to be at the alter when Abi gets here."

[Rumpelstiltskin/Mr. Gold]

Gold heard Bryce first words, he looked at the man "Did I ask for something?" He softly growled, as everything started to come into place & Gold felt his nerves get even put off. Once at the church Gold heard Bryce words, he was close to saying something, but knew he had his point, once Gold was down he moved into the church, Gold was watchful since he knew that the mayor would love to make a scene if she got the chance.

Once they where in place, Gold was still no better though it was good at least he did not have to move for the time being, he now waited for Abi to show up & for the music to sound that she was about to come into the church, Gold knew he should not be this what ever he would class himself as, but he was & now for the moment he did not mind sharing the event with others, though he would not remain on such terms, no he would quickly be back to his old jerk of a self.

[spaceypoos]

Vayda stood there wiping Abi's large tears from her face, and wondered if something happened that she didn't know about. She watched as Abi was about to speak to her, and she took in a breath hoping that nothing happened. "What if he doesn't show?", she heard her wimper outloud. Vayda chuckled slightly at her but also in relief.

"Aww Abi, do you really have to ask yourself that question" she started. "The man adores you and I know that you have nothing to worry about..you just have cold feet and it's normal" she said as she watched Abi get up from her chair and walk over to the sink and started splashing her face with water. Vayda went over to her and rubbed her back and handed her a tea towel that was drapped over the oven door. "It will be alright", she said to her. "Now lets get our make up done" she said with a smile.

Vayda walked with Abi back to her chair so her make up could get done, and then she could go and get her dress on. Vayda knew she was next, but never really wore make up and she was feeling pretty uneasy about it. She sat there and watched Abi as she was almost finished, and she looked so beaufiful. "Aww Abi, if I could only look half as good as you do I would be happy" she said to her. "I've never really worn make up and I hope I don't look stupid" she said with some nervousness. Abi was done and it was her turn and moved into the chair, as she seen Abi walk over to her dress and take it out of the lkitchen.

Vayda new that she really didn't have to worry about her appearance as this make up artist knew what she was doing, but she always had a bit of self consious problems. "Please don't make me look like a clown", she said to the girl with a chuckle.

Vayda was almost finsihed when she had heard Abi walk back into the kitchen. She glanced over at her and she looked stunning. Vayda was now released from her chair and walked over to Abi. "Do you want some help with your laces?" she asked as she had seen that they weren't done up. "You look absolutly beautiful..your going to make him fall over ya know", she said to her with a smile, and started doing up her laces.

[Belle/Lacey Gold]

"Do you want some help with your laces?" Vayda asked her and Abi nodded with a small smile. "You look absolutely beautiful..your going to make him fall over ya know" her best friend continued as Vayda tightened Abi's laces. Abi knew that she was being foolish but her emotions were completely out of wack. She chuckled now. "I doubt it will effect him that much but I do hope he likes it." .Once she was laced up, Abi turned Vayda and she returned the favor doing up Vayda's dress as well.

Before long, the carriage had arrived. Abi took a deep breath and then She took a last look in the mirror before smiling at Abi and then opening the door out of the apartment. When Abi stepped outside, her eyes moved over the carriage. She knew that Bryce had been in charge of this and Abi made a mental note to thank him. The carriage was beautiful. The exterior was polished dark wood while the seats and trim were a navy blue. The driver was dressed in blue also. Both horses were white as snow with feather hooves and long rippling manes and tails. Abi smiled.

As she and Vayda approached the carriage, the driver hurried forward and out of his seat to help them up into the carriage. Moments latter, they were off for the church.

[bryce]

When Gold had snapped at him, Bryce had looked away and said nothing. Now he followed Gold into the church and then up the center aisle until they came to the alter. Bryce was silent the whole way up. He nodded and smiled at the people in the pews. It seemed like the whole town was here. Many of the people he knew. Bryce moved to the alter and stood at Gold's left side and just a little behind him.

He brushed his dark hair off his forehead and sighed. Bryce knew that he should say something to Gold but clearly, Gold wanted nothing to do with him right now. Bryce was just going to stand here, try and look pretty and try not to loose the rings or Gold would murder him right here in church. He was not going to say anything unless he was spoken to first. Bryce just wished the women would hurry up and get her so Gold mood might lighten up a bit.

[Rumpelstiltskin/Mr. Gold]

Gold knew he snaped perhaps to harsh at Bryce, though he was not one that really cared what others though or wanted, well excepted two & he had only found one of them so far, he would find the second with time, to him they mattered & of course Abi affected his mood in a good, way he was sure Storybrooke was glade she was around to help rein in Gold so to speak, eve if he did not really change around them, they knew & could see that she affected him, when he was around so when she was around, he was not as bitter, though with out her he was his normal jerk of a self.

Gold was at the front waiting, it appeared time was standing still to torment him, though it had not. For the moment the only people, that Gold could see with out turning was the pastor & he was not sure of the man, perhaps he could say that he did not come here much, even with collecting rent & that, this place he was not one to find such comfort as others, perhaps it dealt with many things, though he knew it was because he found blame for his lose & how he knew that, at least one of them had not been & he had been angry over it for no reason with a God, perhaps he should not of been.

Though most his life he found no reason for a God, when he did it was with his son, though with the lose of his son, he lost most his faith in a God that could do such a thing & not at this moment, he slowly was learning not to blame & accept that some things happened.