Corpse Bride

Emily POV

" With this hand..." I hear you say.
Before you continue, you take my hand in yours. I clasp your hand tihgtly against my own, fearing this was just another dream in my delusional world.

" I will lift all your sorrows..." You say as you smile warmly at me. I could feel I was on the verge of tears. You didnt know how much you meant to me...my Victor.

You continue as your warm hand wipes away the tears forming on the edge of my eyes.
" Your glass will never be empty..." You cup the side of my face. You look at me, eyes full of love.

" for I will be your wine..."

My heart starts to flutter, as more tears start to form. This time I hold nothing back, and I cry happy, joyfull tears.

You light the candle on the table, still holding my hand tightly with one of your own. I look at your face, so different from the shy, secluded Victor I first loved. This time its filled with determination, joy, and it echoed the same love I held for you ever since that first night.

" With this candle..." You now look at me smiling. I smile back, beaming proudly and happily.

" I will light your path through the darkness "

You hold up one of my hands, still smiling so beautifully at me. The other holds the the golden wring I will wear for all eternity.

" And with this ring, I ask you to be mine " You slip on the ring onto one of my slender fingers. More happy tears flow. I was now truly your wife. Nothing could possibly tear us apart now.

Your gaze slowly removes them from me and onto the golden goblet filled with red wine. You smile an assuring smile at me. You slowly pick it up, yet I could not sense any hesitation from you. You look me in the eyes one last time. Then in one swift gulp, you down all the wine in the entire goblet.

For a second or two nothing happens, then I hear a gasp and I realize it comes from you. You double over to the floor, knees supporting you. I start to panick saying your name over and over.

After a moment nothing happens, but then you skin slowly turns blue and your eyes even darker than before. I was so close to you, yet I could not feel or hear your heartbeat. You stand up slowly, holding me in your arms. I clutch on to you tightly. I couldnt believe you had given up your life to be with me.

I hear the words " you may now kiss your bride"

I smile at the words " your bride "

You pull me, gently holding onto my slender waist , one hand lost in my hair. Both of my arms wrap themselves around your neck. And you whisper the words " I love you "

I know now, that well be together for the rest of eternity. But to me, an eternity with you would never be enough...my Victor.