Moon had been feeling down lately, she had been so busy with the high council and the new laws giving monsters equal rights that she had barely had any time to herself let alone time for anyone else. So when Star came to her and proposed a royal ball inviting all of the monsters as a "get to know each other event."
"That sounds like a wonderful idea Star, will you make the arrangements? I have much to do, I need to get a few more things done. If you need help Eclipsa will probably be willing to?" Moon offers in suggestion.
"I would but I can't seem to find her, I went to her tower earlier and she wasn't there and I have Marco and Tom looking for her all over the castle, but we can't seem to find her." Star says causing Moon to look up from her paper work.
"What do you mean you can't seem to find her?" Moon asked with a concerned tone.
"Mom, I mean we can't find her at all, she's not even in the secret passages that I'm
'Not supposed to know about.' We have looked everywhere." Star states while she makes stressed hand gestures about the situation. Moon stands up and rushes toward the door starting to panic.
"Mom, where are you going?" Star asks as Moon opens her office door and starts running down the hall.
"To find Eclipsa, call the boys, I think I know where she is. I will see you soon sweetie." Moon says as she flicks her wrist and her dress transforms into a pair of jeans and a tee shirt, her hair falls from its intricate style and her high heels become a pair of running shoes. Moon opens up a passageway after she turns a corner and runs down the stairs, bolting toward the royal gardens.
Once she was in the royal gardens she headed straight for the secret garden, breathing heavily as she runs toward the entrance. She hears Eclipsa crying as she walks into the round room with the swing in the middle. Eclipsa is sitting on the swing crying very loudly, her sobs tearing Moons heart to shreds. Moon rushes over to Eclipsa and takes her up into her arms pulling her into a strong embrace. Causing Eclipsa to stop crying for a moment as she tries to fight to get away from Moon.
"NO! Let me go! Go away!" Eclipsa shouts as she shoves Moon, Moon tightly holds onto Eclipsa while trying to keep her balance.
"Eclipsa Stop! It's me, Moon. Breathe darling. I have you now, what is wrong?" Moon says to her trying to be compassionate but firm.
"Moon! Moon oh, I'm sorry Moon." Eclipsa says as she starts to cry again clinging on to Moon as tightly as she can. Moon holds Eclipsa just a little tighter as Eclipsa cries into her tee shirt.
"Eclipsa what seems to be the problem my darling?" Moon asks then places gentle kisses on Eclipsa cheeks kissing the tears away from her eyes causing Eclipsa to smile at her.
"I was missing my mother, and I came here to listen to her voice; which just made me even more sad. She tried to reassure me, but nothing worked, her kind words of love and affection just made me cry harder, and made me miss her more. Which in result left me a huge mess. I'm sorry you have to see me this way Moon." Eclipsa says as she tries to wipe away her tears with her gloved hand.
"I understand completely, I miss my mother quite often. The first time I heard her voice I was quite the mess, much worse than you are right now actually. So just breathe, I am here for you. I will always be here for you, but you've concerned everyone in the castle. Star, Marco, and Tom have been looking for you half the morning. The only reason I came to find you is because Star told me they couldn't find you." Moon says with a concerned tone, giving Eclipsa a sad look.
"I'm sorry Moon I didn't mean to worry everyone." Eclipsa says while cuddling closer to Moon, nestling her head into the crook of Moons neck.
"It's fine, I'll tell Star I found you and we can stay here for a bit longer until you feel up to going back to the castle." Moon says as she shifts her position and grabs her phone out of her pocket and then places Eclipsa on her lap gently. This allows Eclipsa to cuddle closer to Moon and tuck her head into the crook of Moon's neck and burry her nose into silver hair that smells like roses and wildflowers.
Moon shoots a text to Star and lets her know what is going on with Eclipsa, well sort of. She then sets her phone on the ground next to them and wraps Eclipsa up in a soft and gentle hug. Giving her a soft kiss atop her head, letting her lips and nose linger against beautiful teal curls. Moon relishes in the moment, holding Eclipsa like this makes her feel at peace. The smell of the woman making her body calm down, the light sent of lavender and springtime making her body melt into the embrace.
"Moon, can… Can I kiss you again?" Eclipsa asks as her dark lips brush against Moons pulse on her neck. Causing moon to shiver.
"You don't have to ask Eclipsa." Moon said shifting her position so Eclipsa can look her in the eyes. Moon lightly lifts Eclipsa's chin and places soft kisses on her cheeks and then hovers over her lips lightly teasing, waiting for Eclipsa to make a move. Eclipsa doesn't hesitate and presses her lips into Moon's. They both deepen the kiss quickly, fighting for dominance. Moon seems to win the battle after a long moment, hearing Eclipsa moan into her mouth. They both break away at the same time breathing heavily.
"Moon my dear, why is it we only kiss when we are here?" Eclipsa asks in a sad tone. Causing Moons heart to break.
"Eclipsa, I am so sorry about neglecting you lately. I have been trying so hard to finish up this paper work with the new monster alliance, and the freedom rights, and anti discrimination of monsters laws, and everything else that I forgot to make time for you." Moon says with a frown.
"You've been doing all of that?" Eclipsa asks with a smile.
"Yes my love, all for you. I know you once loved a monster, and I don't want anyone else to feel like they can't. This is our legacy, Star has been strongly influenced by you and your courage, and I want her to feel like we both set the best example we could for her." Moon says to Eclipsa giving her a gentle kiss on the lips.
"But, you talk like she's my daughter. She's not. River is her father, I am not her mother; you are. She isn't mine in anyway." Eclipsa says in an exasperated tone.
"Her father hasn't been present as of late, I'm unsure of where he is most nights. He doesn't act like he even is king anymore. He'd rather be off adventuring with his family. Honestly I love him but I'm about to sever ties there to give him his freedom, let him do the things he wants to do. He's been done with being a king for quite some time. He proved that when I disappeared for a while, forcing Star to be a queen so quickly to remove the responsibility from himself." Moon says with an exasperated tone.
"Sorry, Moon. I can only imagine how that feels." Eclipsa says, pulling Moon closer.
"Its fine. Next time I see him I am going to discuss this with him. But until then lets keep this between us. I have a few things planned in the near future. As for how you are with Star, I think you would be a wonderful step mother." Moon says with a wink. Causing Eclipsa to blush.
"You can't mean that Moon, can you imagine the public outcry? The High Commission will throw the biggest fit." Eclipsa says with an exasperated look on her face, she's hopeful but insure if Moon is just pulling her leg.
"I mean every single word Eclipsa. I love you, you are aware of this. I have loved you for a very long time. I am seeking an opportunity to be with you with no secrets or lies. I am trying my very best to make both of us happy for the rest of our lives." Moon says as she kisses Eclipsa's lips again.
"Moon." Eclipsa starts to say but then is cut off by another kiss.
"Eclipsa, I know this is a lot to take in at the moment, you don't need to say anything. I'm just giving you the option." Moon says with a soft smile. Eclipsa smiles and reaches up and places a finger over Moons lips as to shush her, if only for a moment.
"I would love for all of that to be a reality, but don't you have enough on your plate with out going through a divorce? Do you feel like its necessary? I'm just asking because I don't want you to regret this." Eclipsa asks in a concerned tone.
"The paper work for the divorce is already in place. I just have to have him sign it and we will be divorced. He doesn't know it's coming, but if I know River like I do, he will sign it and walk away." Moon says.
"How will Star take this?" Eclipsa asks suddenly very worried for the young girl.
"She asked me last week when I was going to divorce her father. She knows I am unhappy and is aware of his neglect as of late." Moon states with a cold tone.
"Moon, I'm sorry I didn't mean to upset you." Eclipsa says pulling Moon closer and holding on to her tightly.
"You didn't my dear, I'm just upset with him. Would you like to come with me back to the castle now or do you want to stay here a bit longer?" Moon asks in a soft tone.
"I'll go back, but only if I get to spend the rest of the day with you, I don't care if its just sitting in your office reading while you finish the documents you need to complete. I would just really like to spend time with you." Eclipsa states while she holds Moon.
"I suppose next your going to ask me to carry you back to the castle." Moon states sarcastically but the sad puppy dog eyes Eclipsa gives her makes her cave and actually carry her back to the castle. Eclipsa's lips gently kissing Moons neck every few minutes as Moon carries Eclipsa with ease back to the castle. The kisses get more languid the closer Moon gets to the castle.
The guards open the door with out question as Moon walks into the castle. Eclipsa's teal hair covering her face and Moons neck, cascading down moons chest.
"Queen Moon, do you need assistance? Is Lady Eclipsa alright?" One of the Head guards asks after the doors close.
"No, I am perfectly capable thank you. She is fine, just exhausted. Today has been a very long day for both of us. Will you retrieve all of the documents in my office and bring them to my chambers? I need to continue working but Eclipsa needs rest and food. Also when River arrives please have him come to my chambers as well, I need to speak to him privately. Please send for Star right away." Moon says with an authoritative tone, as she walks up the stairs and toward her chambers.
"Queen Moon, Star has been waiting for you in your chambers for about an hour. But I will do everything else you need done. I will be along shortly with your paperwork."
"Thank you. You are dismissed." Moon says as she gently pushes her door open with her foot, she sees Star sitting on the ottoman at the foot of her large bed.
"MOM!" Star yells standing up as she rushes over to her mother. She stops a few steps in front of her mother.
"Eclipsa! Is she alright mom?" Star asks in a concerned tone. Freaking out slightly, fidgeting with her wand looking at Eclipsa with a frightened look.
"She will be alright dear, afraid the poor thing has cried herself into exhaustion. If you wouldn't mind, lets get her into bed so she can rest. I need to speak to you though about a few things." Moon tells Star as she walks around her, and over to her bed. Star follows behind her quickly and pulls the duvet away giving Moon a place to settle Eclipsa. She turns around and places Eclipsa on the bed gently, removing her from herself.
Star covers Eclipsa with a blanket and brushes her hair out of her face. Before lightly squeezing her shoulder and walking over to her mother. Star looks at her mother in her blue jeans and black tee shirt and running shoes. She stares for a long moment before she realizes there is dark black lipstick kiss marks all over her mother's neck.
Star sighs and walks over to her mother's make up desk and grabs a couple wipes out of a container and walks back over to her mother and hands them to her with an amused face.
"Mom, just be glad I'm the only one who saw that." Star states with a pointed look toward her neck. Moon pulls her hair aside and looks in the mirror that is directly across from her. She has the dignity to blush at the fact that her neck is covered in dark black lipstick kisses. She sighs and starts to wipe off her neck and then looks over at her daughter.
"Speak your peace Star." Moon says to her daughter. Causing Star to look slightly startled.
"How long has this been going on?" Star asks jabbing her thumb in Eclipsa's direction.
"Honestly I don't have a good answer for you on that one. Less than a month physically if that's what your asking, but how long have I loved Eclipsa? Ever since you and your father went on that stupid trip to the bog. Ever since I found out she wasn't really related to us. What do you want me to say Star, you know how it feels to settle for something less when what you really want isn't attainable." Moon states not exactly explaining whom she was talking about because Star already knew what her mother ment.
"Dad, is…. Terrible if I'm being honest, I love him, he's my father but I can't handle how he handles things. And I know you haven't loved him in a very long time, he hasn't always been there for you when you needed him the most lately so I completely understand what is happening. So does that mean Eclipsa is going to be my step mother?" Star asks as she sits back down on the ottoman.
"Only if you want her to be darling, your happiness is far more important than mine. If you wanted, I would stay with your father until our dying days." Moon states as she sits down next to her daughter placing her hands over Stars.
"I don't want you to stay with dad. He makes you miserable, the only time you ever smile anymore is when Eclipsa is around or someone mentions her name. I've noticed how you behave when she is mentioned. You make the same face as I do as when Marco is mentioned. So lets both do each other a favor and stop lying to ourselves, lets just be with who makes us happy?" Star asks her mother, asking for permission to marry someone who isn't a prince, asking her mother to be happy and love who she wants.
"Star, I accepted a long time ago that you and Marco were going to end up together. I expected nothing but him from the moment I met him. Go enjoy your youth with your friends. I have some unfinished business to attend to. Would you please go get the blue file that says River on it? Here is the key to the filing cabinet. It should be right up front. It's the Divorce papers. You are more than welcome to read them once you get back here. Thank you darling." Moon says as she hands Star a key that manifested in her hand. Then gives Star a kiss on the top of her head as she embraces her.
"No problem mom. I'll be back soon." Star says as she opens the door. Right in time for a guard looking poised to knock with a box full of paper work and writing supplies.
"Place them on the desk in the corner please, I will get to them in a moment. I will be having dinner in my chambers tonight, will you please inform the cook?" Moon asks the guard who salutes and nods as they walk out of the room.
Moments later Star comes running in to the room with a blue folder and hands it to her mother. She smiles and gives her a kiss on the cheek and tells her mother she has an adventure she needs to go on. Before Moon has a chance to say anything her daughter is gone leaving her alone with Eclipsa and her thoughts. She walks over to the desk and settles down pulling files out of the box and getting things in order. She grabs a quill and starts to fill out paper work once again.
Hours drag on, dinner is delivered and Moon eats in silence and allows Eclipsa to sleep not waking her. Telling the guard to take her meal back to the kitchen to be kept cold until she wakes up. Moon continues to work into the morning focusing on the paper work that desperately needs done before it gets sent to the high commission. She has to word everything carefully to make sure it gets approved although she knows she's not going to have any issues getting this approved. Everyone on the commission knows her motives behind doing so and has approved of it greatly.
The door slams open loudly rousing Moon from her paperwork, looking up startled and irritated. She glances back over and Eclipsa to make sure she hasn't been disturbed from her slumber. She hears a loud groan and sees the woman pull the blanket over her head. Then looks over at the door to see River standing there looking mildly irritated.
"River! Keep it down!" Moon hisses as she stands up and makes a beeline for River. Shoving him out the door of her chambers, knowing he is going to be loud based off the look on his face.
"Why must I keep it down in my own home?" River asks in an irritated tone.
"Because it is very late and people are sleeping and resting. Its called being respectful." Moon states.
"I am the King, I am allowed to do what I want and come and go as I please." River says giving Moon a pointed look.
"River enough. I am done with your childishness we need to talk." Moon states. Giving no room for argument, they are having this conversation weather he likes it or not.
"Fine, What do you want to talk about?" He asks.
"I know we haven't loved each other in a very long time, I know you no longer care for me and honestly I find it harder and harder to care for you with how you've been behaving. So I'm giving you an out, sign the divorce papers and leave, or we will do this the messy way." Moon says in a threatening tone, giving River a look that could kill.
"Where are the papers, I'll leave quietly. Thank you Moon" River says his gaze softening, realizing his soon to be ex wife understood completely why he was never home anymore.
"Stay." Moon says pointedly. She walks into her chambers to see Eclipsa awake and reading the divorce papers. Tears in her eyes she looks at Moon.
"You weren't kidding my darling were you?" Eclipsa asks.
"No, and Unfortunately I need those now. River is here to sign them now. So can I please have them?" Moon asks quietly. Eclipsa sighs and hands the documents over to Moon.
"Darling, are you sure about this?" Eclipsa asks.
"More than anything." Moon says hugging her and then grabbing the quill off her desk and walking out of the room. She walks out and hands River the quill and the paper work.
"Read it if you wish. You get a monthly allowance, like alimony. Your items will be delivered to where ever you want. You are welcome to visit Star when ever she wants you to. That's the basics. If you would sign it now so I can have it delivered to the law offices in the morning. I would greatly appreciate it." Moon states while standing there waiting for river to read the divorce decree. He reads it over carefully and signs the paper work then hands it back to Moon.
"I am going to go say good bye to our daughter, I'm sure you've made her aware of the situation." River states as he turns around to walk away.
"She encouraged me to do this, she knows how unhappy we both are. She's out on an adventure. It would be best if you called her first. Have her stop by where ever you have been staying. Have a good night river. The guards will escort you out." Moon states, and with a snap of her fingers two guards arrive next to River and lead him toward the front door. Moon sighs and walks back into her chambers. She sees Eclipsa laying on the bed once more legs spread open and arms splayed out across the pillows.
"You know Eclipsa, you're more than welcome to stay the night with me." Moon states as she crawls onto the bed. Transforming her clothing into something more suitable for the current situation. Which happens to be a baggy light pink tee shirt and a pair of panties. She's showing Eclipsa more of herself than she ever has and she can tell Eclipsa is staring at her.
"Moon, can….. Can you please…." Eclipsa stutters out, sounding nervous.
"Can I please what?" Moon asks as she slides closer to Eclipsa, wrapping her arm around her waist and pressing her breasts into her side.
"For fucks sake… Woman are you trying to kill me?" Eclipsa asks her face turning a deep red causing her mauve spades to glow. Moon smiles and leans over and gives her a gentle kiss on her lips.
"No, that would ruin all the fun of teasing you. Speaking of teasing you, are you hungry?" Moon asks quietly. Causing Eclipsa to glance down between Moons legs and lick her lips. Moon raises an eyebrow at Eclipsa and then her eyes widen realizing what she must have sounded like to Eclipsa.
"Oh, I meant real food Eclipsa, but your more than welcome to what I have to offer, after you eat." Moon says as she gets up and walks over to the door.
"I will be right back." Moon says as she walks out of her chamber. She quickly walks to the kitchen and grabs the plate of food for Eclipsa, warming it in the microwave. Moon returns to her chambers to see Eclipsa wearing nothing but a bra and underwear. She nearly drops the plate of hot food on the floor at the sight before her. Moons mouth falls open at the glory before her, a beautiful body wrapped up in dark teal underwear and bra displayed perfectly.
"Eclipsa… for the love of the gods you are gorgeous." Moon says walking into the room.
"Oh Moon, sorry I was looking for something to wear to bed. I didn't mean to still be this indecent by the time you arrived." Eclipsa says causing her face to blush, which creeps down her neck and onto her chest. Eclipsa looking flushed like that causes Moons heart to skip a beat.
Moon walked over to her desk and placed the plate on it so she wouldn't drop it. She rushed over to Eclipsa and took her up into her arms. Kissing her fervently, pulling her closer to her. Moon sighs into Eclipsa's kiss as they deepen it. Eclipsa is the first to break away trying to catch her breath.
"Moon, I don't want you to hate me but I'm not exactly ready for that just yet." Eclipsa says to Moon while holding her close.
"I understand… I just can't resist you when you're like this." Moon stated looking up and down Eclipsa's body, Moon's gaze causes Eclipsa to blush, making the flush cover her whole body. Moon stepped back and sighed as she took in one last look of Eclipsa's beautiful body and then closed her eyes and snapped her fingers.
The next thing Eclipsa knew was she was wearing a light blue tee shirt and a soft pair of cotton shorts. A soft sigh came from Moon after she opened her eyes and realized that she had cast the spell correctly.
"Thank you Moon." Eclipsa says giving her one more hug before walking over to Moons desk and grabbing the plate of warm food that was slowing cooling down due to their moment together.
"Your welcome Eclipsa, although I feared for a moment when I opened my eyes once again you would be completely naked instead of fully dressed. Magic is about desire. Unfortunately when the desire is strong enough, it can take control of things." Moon states. Sighing as she sits down on the bed. Eclipsa takes a seat at the desk moving some of the important documents out of the way, so she doesn't get any crumbs on them. She quickly eats while Moon sits patiently waiting for her to finish her meal.
"Thank you Moon, for everything you've done for me." Eclipsa states as she places the plate on the edge of the desk and walks over to Moon, standing in front of her.
"Your welcome Eclipsa, I would do anything to make you happy. You and Star mean the world to me." Moon states, and with a snap of her fingers the desk is reorganize and the plate is gone. Presumably in the kitchen sink waiting to be washed in the morning by the breakfast kitchen staff.
"Its getting late Moon, do you have any idea what time it is?" Eclipsa asks looking at Moon's face, the circles under her eyes becoming very prominent. This caused Moon to look at the watch on her wrist and realize it had become very late. It was almost dawn. She realized she had been up almost 24 hours, which wasn't unheard of as the queen but rarely needed as of late. She yawned and smiled at Eclipsa.
"Let me get my make up off and I will meet you in bed. Unless you need to remove yours also?" Moon asks as she walks over to her make up desk. Eclipsa follows and stands behind Moon.
"I probably could take my make up off, I'm amazed I didn't ruin your pillow case, or sheets with my make up."
"I wouldn't have cared if you had. I was more concerned with you resting well than your make up." Moon remarked while handing Eclipsa a make up wipe. Eclipsa looked in the mirror and wiped off the remnants of her make up. Crying earlier had removed most of it. She wiped away what was left off of her lips and eyes. Leaving her face a little pink. She tossed her wipe away and watched Moon finish wiping off the rest of her make up, and the beautiful woman she saw caused Eclipsa's heart to flutter.
Moon had transformed from a dignified Queen with regal esteem to a young woman who looked like the world was weighing down on her shoulders. Eclipsa leaned down and pulled Moon's hair aside and gave her a few light kisses on the neck and her cheek.
"You are even more stunning like this My Queen." Eclipsa whispered into Moon's ear, then gave her temple a light kiss. This caused Moon's eyes to flutter and her hand to grip onto the desk.
"You really need to stop being so charming." Moon says with a smile on her face. She turns around and gives Eclipsa a gentle kiss.
"I suggest we go to bed. We will wake up in a few hours to a new day and figure out what we are going to do." Eclipsa says after the quick kiss. She grabs Moon's hand and leads her to her bed. Eclipsa lay's down and allows Moon to curl into her holding her close.
"Rest well my love. Tomorrow we will figure out everything else." Eclipsa said with a soft kiss into Moons silver locks.
"Goodnight my Queen." Moon mumbles softly into Eclipsa's shoulder causing Eclipsa's eyes to well up with tears, and her heart to feel like its about to explode.
