The voice of a Goddess
Prologue
Aphrodite's body laid lifelessly in front of Apollo, with a dagger stained by her blood, in her right hand.
"Don't worry my love, I will join, very soon" cried Apollo as he pierced his sword through him, and joined his beloved.
Shortly Ares came and saw the body of his brother and his brother's wife. Ares focused all his energy on Aphrodite and Apollo, as his body fell next to Apollo.
"I … prophecies … that … Apollo and … Aphrodite will be lovers and … together for the next thousand years to comes. And … they will remember their love for each other" these were the last words that was said before Ares was now more.
Then a bright light shone on Apollo, Aphrodite and Ares, slowly Apollo's and Aphrodite's bodies rose, as their wings were spread, and their bodies were sent to the heavens above. Then Ares's body slowly vanished into thin air, as his soul looked at mount Olympic , then his gaze shifted to Apollo's chariot and Aphrodite's rose. He smiled sweetly, as he spread his white angelic wings, and ascended to the heavens above, to join his brother and sister-in-law.
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Chapter 1- the proposal
"Come on Kunzite, you have to come to the royal court" Jadeite begged "King Endymoin told us that the Princess of Venus would be there, and he arranged your marriage with her,"
"HE WHAT!!?" shouted Kunzite. He went red with anger. He spreaded out his white angel – like Atlantic wings, and was about to take flight, just when Endymion and Serenity's voice stopped him.
"Just what do you think your doing Kunzite?" questioned Endymion, he was annoyed and frustrated with Kunzite's action.
"Don't you want to meet, my cousin Minako, she is really pretty, she hold your interest, Kunzite" Serenity asked gently, which made Kunzite change his mind. His wings disappeared, and made his cape appear
"Fine, I'll meet this cousin of yours, but if I don't like her, then I'm not getting married, and I'll chose for myself" demanded Kunzite
"Not, to offend you, Kunzite, you don't have a good choice on women" added Kunzite
"it is kind of true, Kunzite. No one had the guts to point this out to you" answered Serenity
Kunzite remained quiet, but the anger still lingered in him. He turned around, and entered the court, with his cape unfurling behind him.
"let's hope that my cousin's voice soothes him" added Serenity
"She will, she will my dear. Now should we get going as well" replied
every one entered the court, thinking that Minako will win Kunzite's heart.
****Minako's Dressing room****
"Father, I'm feeling really nervous. I'm not sure if I could do this. I mean I am really nervous to meet Lord Kunzite. I wish mother was here to comfort me" as Minako, buried her head in her hands, as her father hugged his daughter, to reassure her
"Don't worry my dear, it will be alright" assured King Magellan. The King exhaled, and told his daughter the truth behind this marriage.
"Minako, the truth, behind this marriage is that I have entrusted your responsibility to General Kunzite, you are no longer my responsibility. After this session, you are to leave Magellan Castle, and never to come back. I'm sorry my dear, I had to do this,"
King Magellan looked at his crying daughter, and turned around and faced the door.
"Please entertain our guests, with a song of your choice" finished King Magellan, as he exited the dressing room, and walked down the stairs, and entered the court room.
There stood Serenity, Endymion and the 4 generals, of crystal Tokyo.
"Uncle Magellan" gushed Serenity, as she hugged her uncle with excitement. "Are you taking care of your self" inquired Serenity
"No my dear, I am going to die soon, but I don't want my Minako, to see my body. I told her the truth, but she can't brace her self, I wan to talk to her."
"Uncle, I think Kunzite, should go. He always has the right words"
The king's eyes shifted from Serenity to the silver haired general
"You must be general Kunzite,, I have heard a great deal about you. That's why I believe you are the perfect match for my daughter. I entrust with my daughter's responsibility. She is now your concern, and I beg of you, not to bring here in my funeral. Will I rely on you General Kunzite? " pledged King Magellan.
"I will you majesty. I will fulfil your wishes" replied Kunzite, as he bowed, and looked back to the king.
"Now Kunzite, I want you to bring my daughter downstairs. Like I was told by Serenity, your a man of the right words,"
"Yes your Majesty" obeyed Kunzite, as he walked up the stairs, and was no longer seen
"Do you think he's going to win her heart?" added Jadeite
"Every woman would die, to be in Princess Minako's place" pointed Zoicite
"I think Princess Minako is going to win his heart instead" jerked Nephrite.
****Minako's dressing room****
Kunzite found his way to Minako's dressing room, and saw her staring at her reflection. Kunzite moved towards her and gently placed his hand on her shoulder.
"Princess Minako, you are subjected to come down stairs."
Minako turned around, and hugged Kunzite, tightly. And continued to cry.
"Why did father do this to me?" cried Minako
"Ummm, Princess Minako I am not Neo – Queen Serenity, I am General Kunzite." Said Kunzite to his surprise.
"Oh' I am truly, Lord Kunzite, I thought you were my cousin Neo – Queen Serenity." As Minako stepped back, and wiped away her tears, and looked at the silver – haired General.
"Would you like me to escort you, down stairs? Your highness?" asked Kunzite, as he waited for her reply
"It would be an honour" answered Minako, as she linked her arm around Kunzite's arm, and held his tightly and walked out the dressing room. The couple reached the stairs, and every one's sight caught them. They fascinated. They looked great with each other. They were made for each other.
Kunzite and Minako walked down the stairs, and Kunzite escorted Minako to the grand piano, that as placed in the middle of the courtroom.
Minako was dressed in a gold strapless gown, with gold, silk veils, lightly wrapped her arms and waist, with matching jewellery, the Venusian crown, and gold heeled court shoes.
She played a few notes, as a starter of the song, and began to sing.
Lithium, don't wanna lock me up inside
Lithium, don't wanna forget how it feels without
Lithium, I wanna stay in love with my sorrow
Oh, but God I wanna let it go
she spread out her white angel – like Atlantic wings, which also caused Kunzite to spread his wings.
Come to bed, don't make me sleep alone
Couldn't hide the emptiness, you let it show
Never wanted it to be so cold
Just didn't drink enough to say you love me
I can't hold on to me
Wonder what's wrong with me?
Lithium, don't wanna lock me up inside
Lithium, don't wanna forget how it feels without
Lithium, I wanna stay in love with my sorrow
Don't wanna let it lay me down this time
Drown my will to fly
Here in the darkness I know myself
Can't break free until I let it go, let me go
Darling, I forgive you after all
Anything is better than to be alone
And in the end I guess I had to fall
Always find my place among the ashes
I can't hold on to me
Wonder what's wrong with me?
Lithium, don't wanna lock me up inside
Lithium, don't wanna forget how it feels without
Lithium, stay in love with mmm
I'm gonna let it go
As Minako got up from her seat and curtsied, she stepped on a small piece of her dress, and nearly tripped over, but luckily Kunzite caught. She slowly opened her eyes, and found her self in the arms of the silver-haired general.
They stared at each other, and were lost in their own thoughts. Suddenly they were startled by King Magellan.
"It is settled then, Minako, you will move in with Lord Kunzite, now. I will have the maids to take your belongings, to lord Kunzite's castle. I bid you farewell. Hope you live a happy married life." These were the last words her father gave and did not look back, but tears streamed down on the face of the father and the daughter.
Kunzite turned to Minako and asked,
"Princess, would you like to ride on your own, or would you like to ride with me"
"I would like to ride with you, lord Kunzite" replied Minako
Kunzite mounted on his horse, and pulled Minako on the horse, which cause her to sit in front of him.
"Your majesty" started Kunzite, and he faced the horse to Endymion and Serenity, "I am going to my estate, would care to join us for dinner, or are you going to the Crystal castle?"
"Your estate, Kunzite" answered Endymion, and a smile was formed on the faces of the queen and the 3 generals, as they had never seen Kunzite's estate.
"Very will then, I will be own my way" answered Kunzite, and his galloped to platinum castle.
The journey was fairly quite. They reached Platinum castle. Kunzite jumped off the horse, and helped Minako slid off the saddle, as his hands still placed on Minako's small waist.
Kunzite called one of the maids and told her to arrange a dinner for 7. The maid nodded, and entered the castle. Kunzite turned to Minako
"My Princess …" started Kunzite, he was interrupted by Minako
"Lord Kunzite, you do need to such formalities with me, just call me Minako"
"Same with you, Minako, just call me Kunzite. Any ways, we are going to become husband and wife in 3 weeks time."
"We need to discuss our wedding arrangements," answered Minako
"We'll do that, at dinner, then the king, queen and the other 3 generals arrive" responded Kunzite
"Uh… when is dinner?" inquired Minako
"Dinner is at 8, if you want to rest I can escort you to your room, and you can bathe, and get changed for dinner, or we can walk together on the palace grounds, and take a look at the garden, or we can soar the skies" replied Kunzite
"Together?" asked Minako
"Together!" replied Kunzite
"I would love to soar the skies with you," answered Minako
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Song used in this chapter called Lithium by Evanescence
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