Shen and Akali were lying side by side on a grassy hill, looking up at the starry night sky. Akali turned over on her side and propped herself up on an elbow so she could face Shen.
"Shen?" She asked, studying his face as it gazed up at the constellations.
"Yes, Akali?"
"Do you promise to love me forever, like you do now?"
Shen turned his head to the side to look her in the eyes. "Of course. Nothing will ever change the way I feel about you, even becoming the Eye of Twilight." He set his hand gently on her cheek and leaned in to kiss her. "I will always love you, no matter what."
Akali smiled, and met him halfway in a kiss. She thought about his impending trial to become the Eye of Twilight, and what horrible test he would have to face. A worried look crossed her face that did not go unnoticed by Shen.
"What's wrong?" he asked in concern.
"Your trial," Akali said softly, putting a hand on his chest and resting her head there. They were silent for a few moments until Shen responded.
"I'll be fine. You'll see," he answered. But there was a quaver in his voice that Akali noticed. She looked up at Shen's face, and for the first time, she saw a trace of fear. Hugging tightly to him, she reassured the man she loved. "I know you will pass whatever test they throw at you. I have faith in you, Shen."
"Thank you, Akali. I want you to know that however much I change, I will always, always love you. Remember that we will always stand united."
A/N: Hey everyone! This is my second attempt at a fanfiction, and it's only the prologue, but if you could give me some feedback I'd appreciate it. I'm not sure how often I can upload chapters, but this story should be pretty short. ~Hope you enjoyed it!~