The big city.

Sally was smiling.

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Layla was smiling a little as well.

Where as Carlisle would have continued kissing his now bride he was disrupted by Rose "Carlisle, this is your wedding and people are watching you" she said. Carlisle rolled his eyes and pulled away. He set a hand gently on her cheek and rubbed his thumb over it, "Hey, Mrs. Moore." he said with a smile.

Rose and Ashley smiled as they watched them. Even Carmen, was happy to see Carlisle happy and she couldn't help but smile.

Cora's heart was pounding hard against her chest as she looked at him, and she smiled widely.

"Hello, Mr. Moore," "She said quietly.

Elliot and Ava were both watching, each smiling, though Elliot's smile was bigger.

Blake'sface reamind unchanged, through his brother and father were smileing.

"Well if everyone would join me, there is a set up under a tent just down the beach. Let's give these two a moment." Rose said and she, Ashley, and Carmen tried to herd the guest down the beach.

Carlisle smiled inwardly at Rose's attempt to give them privacy. "You look amazing, but then again that's always true." He told Cora in a whisper.

Cora smiled at him.

"You look very handsome," She said quietly.

Elliot gave her friend one last smile before turning and following the others towards the tent. Ava strapped her violin on her back and followed.

Blake stood up, and followed Ava.

Marlys and her husband were following too, talking.

Issac stood up, but waited for his wifem, he didn't know why.

Tyler followed quietly.

Tally ran down the beach, ruining her dress even more.

Layla stood up and followed the others. She smiled at Cora and Carlisle againas she she walked past them.

Sally got up and walked with Layla.

"Why, thank you. I tried really hard, you know. To impress this fantastic girl on her wedding day. I wonder how I did." Carlisle said as he wrapped his arms around her waist and moved a little closer to her.

"Ah, well, I think I'd like to meet this girl. She's very lucky to have you," She said, hugging him.
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Andrea walked right past Issac without a word, saying nothing.
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Elliot laughed and ran after Tally, picking her up with ease.

"Come on, let's go to the tent. Ava is going to play her violin later. I think you'll like it," She said, smiling at the younger girl.
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Ava slowed down a bit, waiting for Blake.

Tally giggled. "Kay Kay." She said.

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Blake caught up with her and smiled at her.

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Issac didn't seem to care.

Carlisle sighed happily, "I suppose we should join our guests soon, huh?" he asked. He was content on staying where they were but he knew Rose would probably be back to nag him if he held up her plans anymore.

Ava smiled back, and soon the tent came into view.
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Elliot smiled, and set her down again. She offered her her hand before starting to walk.
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Cora nodded.

"Come on," She said, and took his hand before she began to walk slowly back towards the tent.

Carlisle followed her happily, "Was it everything you wanted in your wedding?" he asked her.

At the tent there were several large round tables for people to sit at. Only one was specified for people to sit at, it involved Cora and Carlisle. Whoever else wanted to sit their could.

Tally took her hand, and followed, resiting the urge to run to the tent.

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Blake smiled Ava again. "Are you okay?" He asked. "I'm sorry you don't really know anyone."

"It's okay. I'm glad I came," Ava assured him quickly, stepping into the tent as they came to it.

Elliot stepped in as well a few minutes later, leading Tally over to a table near the corner.

Andrea sat wordlessly at another table, seperate from everyone else, it seemed.
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Cora ndoded, smiling at him out of the corner of her eye.

"You were there, you were the one I was marrying. That was all I really cared about," She smiled.

Carlisle smiled at her, "As long as you are happy." he said to her. He looked forward and saw the tent coming into view.

Rose, Ashley, and Carmen stood on the edge of the tent, waiting for everyone to come in.

Blake led her to a table. "I gald." He said.

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Tally was bounceing in her seat.

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Issac fund a seat on the other side of the tent, away from Andrea.

Ava smiled. She sat down, then looked around.
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Elliot was silent, though she was grinning at Tally. She was looking around for Tyler.
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Cora smiled and stepped into the tent. She smiled at everyone, mostly at her brother and sister and Elliot.

Tally saw Tyler, and made him sit with them.

~~Time skip to after the wedding~~

They were back at the house, Carlisle still in his tux as he looked at their bed. The house was empty except for them, Rose had taken Ashley and Carmen out somewhere. He gulped loudly as he looked up at her "So..." he mumbled.

Ava smiled slightly, remembering the events of the day. The wedding was amazing; she wished Cora the best of luck. She was also proud of Blake; he hadn’t put a stop to the wedding like she knew he had wanted to.

She stood up from the couch and walked over to the window, pulling the blinds back to reveal the moon. She looked up at it, sighing in content. Things were just so….peaceful now. No Nick. No trouble. Just her and Blake…and Link, of course.

She stood up and walked towards the kitchen, pulling her hair down out of its bun on the way. She shook it out and let is hang loose over her shoulders, now slightly wavy. She walked to the kitchen and took out the milk, pouring herself a small glass before putting it in the microwave. She sat down at the table with her book while she waited, and when the beeping took her out of her daze, she stood up and took out the cup of milk, mixing in the chocolate and marshmallows. Ah, hot chocolate.

She sat down at the table, smoothing out her dark blue dress as she re-opened her book. Her violin sat on the couch. She was relieved that all had gone well with that at Cora’s wedding as well. She had played and put no one in a trance.

She blew the steam off the top of the drink before taking a small sip. It burned the roof of her mouth and her tongue, but she enjoyed the feeling. She set the mug down and turned a page in her book. The tick tock of the clock on the wall relaxed her. She settled deeper in the chair, and turned another page. Soon, however, she felt herself drifting off. She closed her eyes and leaned her head on the table, and sleep took over a few moments later.

When she awoke, the moon was high in the sky. She wondered what time it was. The clock read 12:01.

She stood up and closed her book, finishing her now cold hot chocolate. She rubbed the sleep from her eyes and sat down on the couch. Her dress was wrinkled and her hair messed up, but she didn’t really care. She turned on the TV and began to flip through the channels aimlessly. However, she soon curled up on the couch, and sleep found her once again.

This time she woke up in someone’s arms. She snuggled closer, sighing in content. She assumed it was Blake. However, when she opened her eyes, it wasn’t his eyes who met hers but someone else’s, someone unfamiliar.

She jumped back, her entire body alert suddenly. Nick. He was back. He was here for her again, and when she opened her mouth to scream, she couldn’t. No sound came out.

He reached out and took her hand, and she couldn’t move. She had no control over her body. She found herself reaching out to him again, while she screamed in protest in the back of her mind. He leaned in and kissed her. She found herself kissing him back, not pulling back.

Ava sat up with a start, breathing heavily. A cold sweat covered her forehead. A dream. It was all a dream. Nick wasn’t here. He never had been.

She pulled her knees up to her chest and looked around. The TV was still on, its light casting a faint glow throughout the rest of the dark living room. She started to cry. She didn’t know why; everything was fine. It wasn’t her fear of the dark that caused these tears; it was her dream. Nick being so close, and her not fighting back. She rocked back and forth quietly, trying to calm herself. Her stomach turned, and she felt nauseous. Him so close to her made her want to throw up, even if it had been a dream.

She pressed her lips together, forcing back the wave of nausea that came over her once again. She swallowed once before opening her eyes. She lifted her hands slowly, only to realize that they were shaking. She shook her head quickly, and a strand of hair, wet from sweat, fell in front of her eyes. She knew she must have looked like a mess, and now she couldn’t stop shaking.
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Elliot was back in the Dark Caverns, alone. She was so happy for her friend, so happy, yet she was also so sad. About Tyler. She sighed, and looked up as Andrew came in. She didn't even yell at him this time, and allowed him to sit next to her.
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Ashlyn was fast asleep, and for once, Ether wasn't giving her nightmares.
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Hymn was still in the darkest parts of the underworld. She'd been asleep for a long time now, and didn't show any signs of waking up soon.
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Cora was still in her dress as well, though she had taken her hair down, and now it went down to her lower back like usual. She had all but forgotten about their talk of a 'honeymoon', since it had never come up again. She was glad to be home, and was even happier that she was married.

She knew Robert would always have a place in her heart, yet Carlisle's was bigger, so much bigger. And she was happy to spend the rest of her life with him, more than happy.

She glanced at him, wondering why he looked so nervous. She offered him a smile.

Carlisle sighed and turned away from her. "Let's just forget it. It's not needed, right? I love you and that's enough, right?" he tried to convince himself, when in reality he wanted it, wanted her, more than ever. He shook off those feelings and stared at the ground.

Cora tilted her head slightly as she watched him. She laughed lightly, though she was confused.

"What are you talking about?" She asked, forcing him to look at her by tilting his chin up. "I'm confused." She looked slightly worried about him.

Carlisle looked at her softly, "Cora, the house is empty for a reason. You and I just got married and they left us alone for a certain purpose."