Chris's Chronicles Book 1: Part 7:
The magic of love...
1746: Merida, Mexico

Jordan was riding her horse across the Yucatan Peninsula towards the coast, when she got the buzz. She brought her horse to a stop and looked around for the source. Under a tree near a pond stood a man about 10 years her senior and he walked towards her. She drew her sword out of habit and as protection.

"This is Holy Ground," he said as he stood up and walked towards her. "There is no need for that here. I am William Jose Vincente."

"I see no markings of Holy Ground, prove thyself or die."

Will pulled out a map from around 500 AD. "You are standing on the ruins of a temple named The Pyramid of the Magician."

Jordan looked at the map and then at the man before her. She saw the trust in his eyes, and even though she had learned over the years not to trust anyone, she withdrew her sword and stepped down off her horse. There was something special about this man and Jordan felt she could trust him with her life. "I am Jordan Christine Renwyck. Tell me more about this Pyramid."

Will looked at the woman before him and smiled. He could tell she was much younger than he. They sat down under the tree and he explained about the place they were at.

"So no one knows this is here, but us?" Jordan asked.

"It's been buried for centuries. It was a beautiful and magical place. Maybe one day if it is ever rediscovered it will be again."

"Why do you not let someone else know and have them dig it up."

"Because it's not ready yet to be found. When the Mayan Gods see fit, it will be found."

"What was this pyramid like?"

"It is the only Mayan site with a pyramid whose base is oval, rather than square and the corners were rounded as well. There are five different temples, one from each phase. The steps were located about here," he said as he stood up and walked over towards some trees. "And here." He said crossing in front of her. "This side was much steeper and had a huge doorway. There about 200 yards," he said turning his back from her and pointing "stood the Nun's Quadrangle." A tear rolled down his cheek. "It was there that I first died over 1100 years ago."

Jordan felt herself being pulled upwards by some unknown force and walked towards Will. "How did it happen?" she said wrapping her arms around his waist and laying her head down on his shoulder. He was only about two inches taller than her 5'3" body, and he was well built from head to toe.

"The day before I was to marry, I fell from the top of the wall onto the quad in front of my entire family, all my friends, everyone. A few hours later I awoke and everyone thought I was a God. We had many bad storms for a time after that and they thought I was an evil god so I left."

"When did you find out what you were?"

"Not for many years. I had found my way to Egypt by that time, and for the first time found another like me. He took me in and told me what I was and trained me. One day I told him I wanted to go back home since I was not a God, but he told me I could never go back. This map and my memories were all I had to remind me until I found my way back here a fortnight ago." He turned around and looked Jordan in the eyes. She was the most beautiful woman he had ever seen, even though she was covered in dirt and sweat. Her eyes were so deep, they reminded him of the sea which could barely be seen through the trees.

Jordan noticed him staring and backed away. She had this feeling deep inside her and her breathing grew rapid. "I need to go."

He reached his hand out and took hers gently pulling her towards him. "Please stay. Please do not leave me alone." He bent his head down and kissed her forehead. When she didn't resist, he gently kissed her lips. He felt her body go limp, and he carefully picked her up and carried her back to the tree. He sat behind her and placed one leg on each side of her, and wrapped his arms around her waist. They stayed like that as the sun fell behind the trees.

Three months later

Amanda made a few more changes to the dress and stood back to admire her work. "You look beautiful." She said.

Jordan fussed with the bodice of her gown and complained. "Did you have to make it so low cut?"

"It's not like he's never seen it before right?"

"Amanda." Rebecca said in a warning tone.

"Not once." Jordan confessed. "Well, ok once, but it was only because he walked in on me while I was bathing in the cenote."

"Sure, Jordan." Amanda said as she smiled. "You are going to make a beautiful bride."

Jordan turned to Rebecca and hugged her and Amanda. "Can you believe I am going through with this? What am I thinking?"

Rebecca grinned. "You're thinking about how much you love him and how you're about to spend the rest of your lives together."

"Long lives." Amanda joked. "A few centuries at least."

"That is it, I am not doing this." Jordan said as she started to walk away.

"She's only kidding, Well, maybe she is maybe she's not." Rebecca said walking towards Jordan. "Look at him." She said pointing across the way to where Will was standing next to Duncan who he had chosen as best man. "Do you love him?"

"Yes, with all my heart. I have never felt this way about anyone."

"Then, let's go." Amanda said. "The longer you wait, the more nervous and scared you'll make yourself. If this is what you want, then do it."

Jordan took a deep breath and smiled. "Ok, ok. If I do not go through with this...." she stopped. "No, I am going to go through this. I love him and I want to marry him. So what if we've only known each other a few months, I can not think of anyone I would rather spend the rest of my life with, no matter how long that is." She said looking at Amanda. "At least I can make a commitment to someone I love."

Rebecca tried not to laugh. It was true that Amanda loved Duncan, that had been apparent since they day they first met, but she could not see the two of them married. "She's right you know."

Amanda laughed loudly. "Duncan MacLeod of the clan MacLeod married? That's a good one. Now come on, their waiting. Besides, if Darius doesn't get back to his monastery soon, he'll flip out. How Duncan convinced him to leave, I'll never know."

"Will had some help in it." Jordan said. "Darius and Will are old friends."

Duncan walked over towards the women and smiled at Jordan. "You look beautiful."

"Thank you." She said as she hugged Duncan. "How is he holding up?"

"He's nervous. Darius is talking to him now. How about you?"

"She's scared as well." Rebecca answered. " If we're going to get these two married, we need to do it now, before they both change their minds."

Jordan smiled and hugged everyone. "Thank you. I am glad everyone could be here. It means a lot to me."

"It means a lot to us to see you happy." Duncan said. "Now let's get over there and get the two of you married."

Jordan, Amanda, Rebecca, and Duncan walked over to the tree where Jordan and Will had met three months earlier, and Duncan who had been holding Jordan's hand gave it to Will. Darius smiled and nodded.

"We are gathered here today, to witness the bond of two people who deeply love one another. I first met William 800 years ago in Paris. He was a scared man with a reckless attitude. He came to me for solitude and sanctuary as have many. Now I am glad to see he is a changed man and know that he will be happy. If there be anyone here that sees not why this union should take place, speak now or forever hold your peace."

Darius paused. Jordan looked at Will and smiled. She had truly fallen in love with him over the months, and she knew he felt the same. Ever since that day they first met and watched the sunset together, she knew they were meant to be together.

"The rings please." Duncan handed Will a ring and Amanda handed one to Jordan. "Jordan and Will wish to express their own vows and would like to say those. Will?"

Will took Jordans' hand and kissed it and looked into Jordan's eyes. "Three months ago, I returned to my place of origin in order to start a new life. I found no other way for me to start that new life than that day when I met you. I knew from the moment you drew your sword, that you were my life. I would loose my head for you, and as long as you have me, I want to be the one you wake up with in the morning, the one you share your secrets, your fears, your joys and accomplishments with. Till death do us part." He said as gently placed the ring on her finger. "I love you."

Tears started to roll down Jordan's cheek, and Will wiped them away. She took a deep breath and smiled, trying to hold back the tears. "I have never been good at talking about how I feel..." she started. Duncan and Amanda let out a chuckle remembering the day she yelled at Duncan. Jordan looked at them and smiled. "Ok, well maybe once in a while it escapes, and I am trying to let today be one of those days. The day I lost Alexander, I never thought I would be able to love someone ever again. Then I met you, and as I heard you tell me about the legends and the myths of this place as the sunset, I knew that the magic you spoke of was affecting me in a way I have never known. I fell in love with you, and I too, want to be the one to share those things with you, till death do us part." She slipped the ring on his finger. "Sorry, I guess this was not one of those days." She said as she smiled.

"It's ok." He said as Will kissed her. "I still love you."

"By the power given to me by God and witnessed in front of those that care about you most, I know pronounce you two husband and wife. You may now kiss your bride, again." Darius said as he smiled. Will picked Jordan up and kissed her.

When he put her down, she was giggling so hard, she had to lean against him for support. Everyone came up and congratulated and hugged them. Jordan was happy, and everyone could see it. During the small reception she couldn't stop smiling and nothing made Duncan or Amanda happier.

After the reception, once everyone had left, Jordan looked at Will and smiled. "I have never been this happy in all my one hundred years."

"Nor have I." Will said. "I have a gift for you. It is nothing special, just a small gift." He said as he pulled a wrapped package from his pack and handed it to her. He sat down next to her under the tree and smiled.

Jordan looked sad for a moment. "I did not get you anything, I am sorry."

"You have given me the best gift I could ever receive, your love. Open it."

Jordan opened the package, and inside laid a beautiful saber. The hilt was silver with purple and gold braids crisscrossing all the way down with a band of purple and gold leading towards the guard. There, three tassels had been attached. There was two short gold ones and the longest one in the middle was purple. In the middle of one of the crisscrosses, laid a brown cross etched in gold. The blade was also silver, with a delicate design of a cross made of two swords. Under it were 6 machetes, curving upwards like blades of grass. Above the cross was a quote. "Potest esse nur unus, carpe Diem!?" she read questionably.

"There Can Be Only One so Seize the Day. Do you like it?"

"I love it. Thank you." She said as she kissed him. "What are the six tiny swords for?"

"They are machetes. There's one for each generation of our family."

"Our family?"

"I want to have children with you. I know we can not, but we can find a way to have children. And I have a feeling that the possessor of the sixth generation will be special. I have one as well as one we will give our child."

"I do not know what to say." She said as she stared at Will.

"Then say nothing." He said as he kissed her. He knew she had not been with a man since Mars had raped her repeatedly, and their love making on their honeymoon was slow and passionate. He wanted to prove that making love could be beautiful and he did. When it was over, Jordan laid in his arms and cried.

"What's wrong, my beautiful?" he asked as he wiped her tears away.

"Nothing."

"Then why are you sad?"

"These are tears of joy." She answered. "I never thought I could ever feel this way after..." she stopped.

"I know." He said as he stroked her hair and kissed the top of her head. "But you're safe with me, and as long as you will have me, I will never let anything happen to you again."