Ruby nervously smoothed out the folds of her white wedding dress as she waited to walk down the aisle. She couldn't believe that she was getting married to Sapphire again - it felt like just yesterday that their first wedding had crashed and burned.
Sapphire stood, waiting at the altar in her sharp tuxedo, a calm and steady presence. Ruby looked at her from the window of the house and felt a surge of love and gratitude. No matter what happened, she knew that she could always love and support her lover. She couldn't wait
Suddenly, a blur of green flashed down the aisle. It was Peridot, throwing handfuls of colorful flowers at the guests as she ran past. They seemed to laugh as she made her way to the front, grinning ear to ear. From what Ruby could tell, it was pretty much the same so far, which helped to calm her nervousness.
As the music began to play, Ruby took a deep breath and began to walk down the stairs and toward the aisle. She could see Steven standing at the front, a big smile on his face. He had agreed to officiate their wedding, and Ruby couldn't think of anyone she trusted more to oversee their special day, especially when he had done it before.
When she reached the end of the aisle, Sapphire took her hands in hers and smiled.
Steven stood before the gathering of gems and humans, feeling honored to be officiating at the wedding of Ruby and Sapphire. "Welcome, my dear friends," he began, "Today we celebrate the love between two incredible gems who have been through so much together. Ruby and Sapphire, your love has been a source of inspiration for all of us who have been lucky enough to witness it."
He paused for a moment, looking at the couple before him. "You are each other's strength and support, the yin to each other's yang. And today, we come together to witness the start of a new chapter in your journey as partners for life."
Steven's voice grew softer as he continued, "Love is a journey, and it's not always easy. But it's worth it. It's worth every moment of joy, every tear shed, every obstacle overcome. Because at the end of the day, love is what makes life truly meaningful."
He looked at Ruby and Sapphire once again, feeling the depth of his own emotions as he spoke. "Ruby, Sapphire, I have no doubt that your love will continue to light the way for all of us. Your commitment to each other is an inspiration, and I am so honored to be here today to witness the next step in your journey."
Steven beamed at the couple before him. "You are both truly gems in every sense of the word. And I know that your love will continue to shine bright for all eternity."
Ruby took a deep breath and looked into Sapphire's eyes. "Sapphire," she began, "I used to think that I wasn't worthy of love, that I wasn't enough on my own. But then I met you, and everything changed. When we're together, it feels like I can conquer anything. You make me feel whole and complete, like I'm exactly where I'm meant to be."
She paused for a moment, taking in the momentousness of the occasion. "I promise to always support you, to lift you up when you're feeling down, to be your partner in every sense of the word. I vow to love you fiercely and unconditionally, for all eternity."
Ruby felt tears welling up in her eyes as she spoke. "I know that we've been through some tough times, and I can't promise that everything will always be easy. But I can promise that I will always fight for us, for our love. No matter what the future holds, I know that I will always be by your side, holding your hand and facing it all together."
She took Sapphire's hand in hers and looked deep into her eyes, her breath shuttering due to her nerves as she waited for the other to continue.
Sapphire took a deep breath, feeling the weight of the moment. She looked into Ruby's eyes, the love of her life, and began to speak. "Ruby, my love," she said, "when I met you, my world was forever altered. You showed me that there was more to life than just the path that was laid out before me. You opened my eyes to a universe of infinite possibilities, and together, we've explored the best of them."
She paused for a moment, taking in the sight of her beautiful bride before her. "I vow to always be your partner, to stand beside you through all of life's challenges and triumphs. I promise to support you, to lift you up when you need it, and to be your rock through the darkest of times."
Sapphire's voice grew stronger as she spoke. "And I vow to keep changing with you, to keep exploring new paths and new possibilities together. We've already come so far, and I know that the future holds even more adventures for us. I will never stop loving you, Ruby, and I will never stop fighting for us."
She reached out and took Ruby's hand in hers. "Together, we are unstoppable. And I promise to spend every day of our lives making sure you know just how much you mean to me." Sapphire felt her heart swell with love and joy as she spoke the words, knowing that they were exactly what she wanted to say.
Bismuth stepped forward, holding two glittering rings in her hand. "Ruby and Sapphire," she said, "These rings represent your love for each other and the bond that you share. May they always remind you of the joy and happiness you bring to each other's lives."
Ruby and Sapphire exchanged rings, each holding the other's hand tightly. Then, with tears in their eyes, they leaned in for a delicate kiss. The guests cheered and clapped, celebrating the union of two of the most beautiful and powerful gems in the universe.
And as the couple made their way down the aisle, hand in hand, they knew that they had found something truly special in each other - a love that would last forever.