Author's Note: There is sex in this chapter. Reader discretion is advised.
"Love is stronger than death even though it can't stop death from happening, but no matter how hard death tries it can't separate people from love. It can't take away our memories either. In the end, love is stronger than death." -Anonymous
Maximillion Pegasus sat on his private balcony, sipping a glass of wine. Today was always a bitter day for him, so he had sent his staff away early so that he could have some much needed time alone. He swirled his wine around in his glass. The bouquet was a bit too robust for his liking, but he didn't have the energy or motivation to get up and get a new bottle. It just served to make him angrier. Today was his beloved Cecelia's birthday, and he had spent the first part of the day visiting her at the cemetery. After that he had made a cake himself, frosted it, and cut the only piece from it.
On her last birthday, the two of them had made a cake together, laughing at how ridiculous it looked. So every year he baked a cake in honor of his sweet Cecelia.
He stared at the slice of cake sitting in front of him with a lit candle stuck in it. A lone tear slipped down his cheek. The image of his wife was fresh in his mind.
"Happy birthday my love." He whispered. As he blew out the candle, he thought, I wish more than anything to have you back with me here. And at that very same moment, a falling star shot across the sky. He ate the piece of cake (albeit ruefully) before preparing for bed. As he laid there like he had so many times before, he longed for the sweet touch of his beloved wife as he fell asleep.
Normally Pegasus' sleep was either colorful and vibrant or inky and black- there was no in between. He thought tonight would be black and dreamless, but an unexpected flash of light shattered the darkness.
"Pegasus." Called a familiar voice. Pegasus found himself walking toward the voice. The white light was getting closer. But standing in front of the light was a person- Shadi. The man who had given him the Millennium Eye. "It has been a long time my friend." He said, quietly.
"What are you doing here?" Asked Pegasus, confused.
"I am here because the fates have heard your constant cries for your bride to be back in your arms."
Pegasus took a sharp breath. "... And?"
"You made the right wish at the right time. Fate has given you a second chance with her. Do not waste it."
Pegasus was having trouble processing his words. Trembling at the sound of them, he whispered: "Do you mean it?"
"Yes, my friend. I do indeed. So go now, and enjoy your life with your wife."
"Wait!" He called. Shadi turned around. "What's the catch?"
"What do you mean?"
"Everything comes with a price, does it not? What must I give in return to have her back with me?"
"Nothing, my friend. Not this time." Shadi smiled and turned around and was pulled into the light. Pegasus ran after him, but before he could reach him, he shot straight up in his bed and was awake. He looked around and saw the digital clock by his bed that read 3 AM. He laid back down when he realized something was laying beside him. Something warm. Suddenly he remembered his dream and gasped. Could it be? He leapt out of bed and fumbled around, looking for a light switch. At last he found it and flipped it on, whipping around to see if it was true.
And it was.
There lay his beloved Cecelia, sleeping soundly in bed. He rushed to her bedside to look closer at her face. His wish had indeed been granted. Her face looked beautiful as ever, and he was pleasantly surprised to see that she had aged along with him. Her skin was still like fresh milk with rose petals that colored her cheeks. Her hair was still corn silk splayed across the silk pillowcase. She looked even better than he had remembered. His eyes flashed to her wedding ring and his stomach curled in anticipation. How he longed to wake her and celebrate her return! But he couldn't bear to do so and disturb her sleep. So instead he walked back to the wall, flicked off the lights, and tried to go back to sleep. It took him quite a while, but at last he was able to sleep again.
When he woke up later that morning, it was to Cecelia's golden curls tickling him. He opened his eyes to her blue eyes staring up at him.
"Maximillion..." She breathed.
"Cecelia... Oh my darling... I've waited so very long for this moment." He said, stroking her cheek.
"So have I." She whispered. When at last their lips met in a kiss over fourteen years in the making, it was the most joyous and electrifying experience he had ever felt. When they parted, Pegasus ran his fingers through her hair.
"I can finally give you the life you deserve. You'll want for nothing, my love. And now that we're together again, nothing shall take you from my arms. I love you so much, my darling."
"And now only forever awaits."
For the first time in years, they made love. When he entered her, she was reminded of the late nights they had spent together as young adults. There was so much passion between them, so much heat. It was incredible. Now, as they made love in the room, she was made aware of the similarities between then and now. After an over fourteen year long break, they were back together and had renewed their passion for one another.
As he moved inside of her, the delicious friction began to build in her. This was what she needed. This was what she had craved. She was awash with sensation as her attention was scattered between different parts of her body. He touched her in just the right way, until her body was wound up to her breaking point. Then, with one love bite at the nape of her neck, her body exploded with a rush of pleasure as she cried out his name.
After a few minutes he moved so that her head lay on his chest. As she lay there panting, she could hear the thudding of his heart. It was strange for her to think of herself as the reason for his joy. But, she had never anticipated that something like this would happen. He planted a kiss on her forehead, and she felt a pulse of electricity race through her.
They were back together, and nothing would tear them apart.