The Wedding

*A year since the Guardian's were called together to do something about Pitch Black*

"It has almost 300 years since Daniel and Katherine Elizabeth were married. They had spoken their vows in a little cabin by a lake in a State neither of them know or remember. They had no official or fancy clothes. No witnesses and no happy ending. They had been together for 2 years on the run before they married. A run away slave and a farmer's daughter," Cupid looked out over the crowd. All the Guardians, Tragedy, Groundhog, all the yeti, all the elves, and a few other spirits that they had met in their 300 years. Everyone wore their normal clothes, except Groundhog who had a little bowtie. They gathered in a cleaned out workshop with little folding chairs. Daydream and Bad Dream stood infront of Cupid facing eachother. Cupid looked at the happy couple and frowned a little.

Daydream asked Cupid to do the wedding, he wanted to refuse but her beautiful face and kind eyes made it impossible for him to tell her no. He really did like her but she had never strayed and that meant her and Daniel deserved each other. He almost remembered the couple. He had matched them in their lives. Back when he still was a hopeless romantic. You see he was probably the third Cupid and one of countless other love spirits. Aphrodite, Venus, Aidin, Valentine and many more in different cultures and places.

Cupid just happened to be a Greek man who died in America and decided to never leave. He, like Tooth, had a small army of baby Cupid's that flew around and did his bidding. He however never left field work because he liked going out and being a part of something. Unlike the Guardians all he needed was someone to believe in romantic love for him to be powerful.

"Like many lover's and dreamers I see daily. These two have decided to make their love permanent with vows. They have waited almost 300 years to be together again and they want to share these vows with you," Cupid held out his arms to show the couple.

Jack had shown Daydream how to modernize their clothes like he had. Daydream wore a baby blue sundress that went just past her knees with a sweetheart neckline and pockets. Her cloak didn't change but she did put arm holes in it so she could wear it more comfortably. Bad Dream already wore modern clothes like Jack so he kept his ripped jeans.

Bad Dream cleared his throat, "I remember the first time I saw you. My owner had sold me away from my mother and father. When I met your father the first thing he did was tell me to never look upon his daughter. Somedays when he would beat me, I would think that I should have listened but I never really believed it. Looking at you didn't make me fall in love. I heard your sweet voice before I ever saw your face. You only had kindness and you only gave sweetness. Even if you daydreamed all the time you were a very feet on the ground kind of girl. You taught me to read and write. You helped me be kinder. Without you, I would have grown into a very different person. So, I am thankful to have known you most of my life and to have loved you just as long. You will forever be my Daydream."

Daydream's eyes filled with tears, "Our past may not have been pretty. It was hard to fall in a forbidden love. It was even harder to run away from my father who I loved dearly," She paused taking a deep breath, "but nothing compared to being without you these last 287 years of being away from you have been the worst. I never want to go through that pain again. I want to constantly look to the future and to be with you always. I love you more than all the stars in the sky!"

"I now pronounce you husband and wife, you may kiss the bride!" Cupid said, and everyone applauded as Bad Dream kissed Daydream.

They then took each other's hand and ran between the chairs and out the doors. Since the reception was to be held in the same room the guests packed up the chairs and moved everything around while the couple got some alone time.

Daydream looked at Bad Dream as they got out the door. Married again, this time infront of all their friends with her father's blessing. She couldn't believe it. "Dan... Bad Dream, I can't believe we are married now!" Daydream smiled hugging her husband.

"I was thinking maybe I should be Daniel Dream instead of Bad Dream since I'm not really on the bad guy's side," he said thoughtfully, "What do you think?" He wrapped his arms around Daydream squeezing her a little.

"I don't care what you call yourself. I just don't want you to ever leave me again," Daydream smiled up at him. "but I do like calling you Daniel. So I will call you Daniel even if the world calls you Bad Dream."

"It's settled then. From now on I am Daniel Dream. I protect and keep the nightmares at bay. Maybe I should work with Sandy?"

Sandy stepped out the door and waved them in. He congragulated them and asked if Daniel would speek to him after. All this using pictures above his head of course. Daniel agreed and they entered the hall.

"Oh, My daisy!" Daydream said looking around. Christmas lights were hung around and a little DJ booth sat infront of a huge DJ booth. A Yeti stood at the huge one and an elf at the tiny one. The dancefloor was painted red and blue with a blended look where some was purple. Easter eggs laid on the tables around the dancefloor with flowers in the center and little candles. Dream sand floated above forming beautiful dreams and Baby tooth fairies danced around the sand. Frost flurries also spun with the dream sand in beautiful art. It was a wonderful sight and although the music was Christmas music it was nice too.

Tragedy stepped forward, she wore her cloak with a red tank crop top and jean shorts. Her long white legs and blood splattered stomach still showing. She looked like snow splattered with blood. Yet somehow she made it look good. Daniel picked up Tragedy and hugged her.

"Without you we would still be lost! Thank you Jeannie! You are an angel," he said squeezing her.

Tragedy patted his back, "Thanks Bro," she laughed, "You two deserve each other and I wish you all the happiness." When he sat her down she went to Daydream, "just remember to cut lose sometimes. You need to take care of yourself and Let go."

Daydream couldn't help but smile. "I will, you do the same. Call me anytime you need a fire put out."

Tragedy sniffed remembering her nose filled with water after her dream. Thank goodness that dream didn't come true.

"What is with that outfit by the way? I went more conservative and you went to show more skin?" Daydream motioned to Tragedy's new look.

"I'm not showing much more and shorts are better than a skirt. I have to keep my creepy appearance," Tragedy laughed shooing them onto the dancefloor.

The happy couple danced first on the floor and then slowly everyone joined in except Tragedy and Jack. Tooth also stood to the side, waiting for Jack.

The past couple of months Jack and Jeannie had little time together because they were helping with the wedding along with doing their jobs. Christmas was a busy time for both of them. Jack spoke first, being speechless was rare for him. "How are you Jeannie?" His memories had been fully restored and anything he missed after his death was covered by Tragedy.

"I'm okay. Kinda scared to live alone in my cave. I have never lived alone before," Jeannie smiled weakly.

"I honestly don't think your friends will move from the cave. It is the best place for the Nightmares and they have a home there," Jack smiled and hugged his sister. "I will also be visiting you a lot. Once Summer comes then I will only have work in the colder places and that is easy. Neither of us will be alone ever again."

Jeannie hugged Jack back, "I am glad! I missed you so much. Now, there is someone waiting for you so go dance with her." She nodded to Tooth. Jack smiled and went to Dance with Tooth.

Jeannie watched the dancing before she noticed him Cupid spoke beside her, "beautiful isn't it?"

Jeannie jumped and stared at him, "You scared me!"

"Good thing you are already dead," He laughed at his own joke. "You know this just proves my theory. Spirits can't find love here. Maybe when we finally pass on."

"You're dark. I am Tragedy and you are Cupid. This is romantic."

"Yeah, in the right light this is romance. However, if you are a man who wholeheartedly believed in love yet never found the one. Then, things like this prove that I never will." he shook his head. "I am kinda tempted to let myself pass on. You know, we are easily replaced. Before you there were probably many Tragedies. After you there will be more. So, why stay?"

Tragedy sighed, "because I love what I do. After 300 years of talking people off the edge and giving them hope, I don't need anyone to do it for me. I don't need romance. However if you do I suggest remembering romance is more than pretty words. It is a partnership. So behave and be kind. It will be hard but try for at least another 200 years. Then you can give up if you still feel that way." She smiled and took his hand taking him to the dancefloor. The party went well and Everyone ended up resting on the floor of the workshop afterwards.