Walking Dead: What is Family

Last chapter of my Walking Dead story, enjoy.

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Disclaimer: I don't own Walking Dead, it's characters or the song used in this chapter.

Chapter 19

Violet couldn't help but grin as she smoothed down her light red ankle length dress, even if she did feel awkward in the matching heels.

"Clem, relax, everything is going as planned." She tried to reassure her girlfriend. "This is already off to a wonderful start."

Clem, looking nice in a darker red dress similar to Violet's with matching flats and her hair in a small bun, looked frantic. "But Vi, I need to-"

"Relax. You need to relax, Lee and Carley are nervous enough without you adding to it." Violet said, taking Clem's hands.

Clem swallowed and nodded. "You're, you're right. Thanks Vi."

Still smiling, Violet guided Clem through to take their places for the wedding which would start soon. As soon as they entered they spotted Lee by the altar, smiling widely, although obviously nervous, shifting in his black tux with white undershirt, black tie and dress shoes.

"See, what did I tell you." Violet remarked.

Clementine laughed lightly. "Yeah, thank God Kenny's there to calm him down."

It was true, Kenny was there, clad in his own tux with white undershirt, dress shoes and an orange tie, serving as Lee's Best Man. The two girls moved towards their assigned seats, passing by Sarah and Ryan, dressed up respectively in a dark green knee length dress with flats and a black tux white undershirt combo with dress shoes and a green bow-tie. They exchanged smiles with them and with the Garcia family. Both Javi and Gabe, along with Vito had again worn the black tux and white undershirt with dress shoes look, their ties being the main difference, red for Javi, light blue for Vito and dark blue for Gabe.

Mari and Kate were of course present two, clad in a yellow knee length dress with black flats and a light purple knee length dress with matching heels respectively. Soon Clem and Violet reached their seats, next to Katjaa, in a light orange calf length dress with matching heels and her hair in a bun, and Duck, clad in his own tux with a black tie. As well as AJ, clad in his own tux with black tie, looking rather uncomfortable in it. It was then Lee spotted Clem and she nodded to him reassuringly, he smiled back and soon they heard the music starting, it was time. They all stood, watching in anticipation as the first the bridesmaids entered, followed by the maid of honour, then, finally, Carley appeared, she looked resplendent in a snowy white thin strapped wedding dress with a long train, white heels and a silver elegant veil, her hair was neatly styled and she looked just lovelier than ever. As she made her way down the aisle towards Lee, Clem couldn't help but think about everything that had led up to this point, for almost everyone here, the recent horrors of what she and Carley had endured at the hands of Carley's ex. The whole issue of Gabe's fears and suffering, his suicide attempt, the kidnapping he endured along with Mari and Kate. Yet now, as they watched Lee and Carley exchange their vows, it all seemed so far away, this moment, this perfect moment of happiness, was what made it all worth it.

With the wedding moving on to the reception, Clementine felt more relaxed, she also couldn't keep the grin off her face, something which Violet definitely noticed.

"Well, something's perked you up, what is it?" She asked.

Clem laughed. "Just...I've arranged a little surprise for them, for the first dance. I can hardly wait for this to start."

Violet quirked an eyebrow. "Oh, what is it?"

"You'll see." Clem said. "It's kinda gonna be a surprise for everyone."

"Aw c'mon Clem, at least give me a hint."

Clem laughed at that. "Alright, alright, it's the song."

Violet bit her lip at that, wondering what Clem meant. But soon, she got her answer as Lee and Carley made their way up to the dance floor for their first dance and then the music started playing. Both their eyes widened at it, they immediately looked to Clementine who grinned and nodded at them. Smiling widely they began to dance, getting over their surprise, for Clem had picked a song that she knew they both liked and felt it fit them both perfectly.

Heart beats fast

Colours and promises

How to be brave?

How can I love when I'm afraid to fall?

But watching you stand alone

All of my doubt

Suddenly goes away somehow

Watching as Lee and Carley danced, there wasn't a single person in the room without a smile on their face, or having any doubts as to what the happy couple had between them. This was a magical moment for them and for everybody watching, one they well and truly deserved.

One step closer

I have died every day waiting for you

Darling, don't be afraid

I have loved you for a thousand years

I'll love you for a thousand more

Violet had to admit, Clem sure pulled an amazing move here. The song seemed fitting on so many levels and not just for Carley and Lee. In some way, small or large, it seemed fitting for just about every happy couple present.

"When do we plan our wedding?" She asked softly, head resting on Clem's shoulder.

Clem wrapped her arm around Violet's waist. "Well, we've still got a bit to go before that, don't you think?"
Violet privately agreed, but said nothing, wanting to just enjoy the moment.

Time stands still

Beauty in all she is

I will be brave

I will not let anything take away

What's standing in front of me

Every breath

Every hour has come to this

The song was having an effect on Gabe and Vito too, as they sat, listening to it, hands linked, fingers interlocked, enjoying themselves.

"After all this, after everything we've come through." Gabe said softly. "I'm just glad, to have this moment, just being here with you, at such a special occasion."

Vito squeezed his boyfriend's hand. "I know exactly what you mean, I feel the same, it's like...like Clementine picked this song for everyone, to make this moment all the more special."

"Knowing Clem, that's exactly what she did." Gabe replied.

Grinning they moved closer, enjoying the moment, relishing the end of their own fears and nightmares as they did so.

One step closer

I have died every day waiting for you

Darling, don't be afraid

I have loved you for a thousand years

I'll love you for a thousand more

And all along I believed I would find you

Time has brought your heart to me

I have loved you for a thousand years

I'll love you for a thousand more

One step closer

One step closer

Dancing together in time to the song, Lee and Carley smiled warmly at each other, their eyes filled with so much love, their joy at this happy moment obvious. This day marked the beginning of their new lives together, all of them as a joyous, happy family. Without breaking stride in their dancing, they kissed again, letting their love be known and they continued to dance, right to the very end of the song.

I have died every day waiting for you

Darling, don't be afraid

I have loved you for a thousand years

I'll love you for a thousand more

And all along I believed I would find you

Time has brought your heart to me

I have loved you for a thousand years

I'll love you for a thousand more

End of chapter and of story, hope you enjoyed it, read and review please.