Flames of Love
Chapter 2

Harsh words for first meetings?

By: Aireonna (a.k.a. Candice Willman)

Disclaimer: Yea we all know... I do not own Sailor Mars. But I do own her mother, father, and the god. Well I don't really own the god, but I own him in this story! Not to mention the most important thing, the plot! Took me long enough right? Well sorry. I'm on spring break, so fun. Bwhahahaha...Well newayz back to the fic. Enjoy!

A/N: Again edited and such… please enjoy! Italicized words mean thoughts…

A chime rang throughout the palace. Rei slowly walked down the stairs. She wore a long beautiful purple and red dress that seemed to hug every curve just the right way. Her hair was left down encircling her shoulders. On top of her head laid a crown with a little bit of resemblance to her mothers yet it was smaller. She finally made it to the floor as she stopped to bow to her waiting parents.

"Rei, are you ready to meet the god of Mars?" Rei smiled a fake smile for she knew she had no choice in the matter.

Her mother had asked just to see if she had changed her mind. The three bowed and walked into the throne room. There they each took their seats in order of power. Rei sat and smiled at the people who had gathered to witness the arrival of the god himself.

Rei sighed. It's not like he is so mighty. He is the son not the actual mighty god. It makes no difference. He is still a killer and a god I suppose. She thought as the people settled in their seats.

"I still do not see why we must throw a ball in his arrival. He is yet still a teenager and only one year older than I. He is only the son of our actual god." Rei was stopped as a light filled the room and a figure of a young, handsome, and built man appeared.

Sighing and rolling her eyes she continued to have a conversation with herself that only she could hear.

Oh gods, here it comes, our people and their graveling.

The young man slowly approached the throne while the people respectively bowed, turning he glanced at Rei. Rei turned her head towards the crowd. The light was still too bright to make out a face.

"Welcome to our kingdom." Rei heard her father speak with respect towards the "god".

I think I should leave. I will not be missed anyways. Sighing at the crowd, Rei shook her head.

The light faded and the man stepped forward. He was in his late teens and was rather handsome. His short black hair, midnight blue eyes, and godly suit that only brought out the muscles in his chest. It was a shame actually. Someone with such good lucks but such a bad reputation.

"We are all very glad that you decided to come along. Alex, meet our daughter. The royal Princess of Mars, Rei." The king replied while raising his hands to the direction of where Rei had been sitting.

The people in the room all turned their heads to see the princess was nowhere to be found. The crowd gasped as the king's face turned a tinge of red.

"Where is she? How could she do this?" He raged on.

"Oh honey. Don't worry. She will be fine. She just wandered off. You will be fine." The Queen stated trying to comfort her outraged husband.

"Okay. I am sorry, is our god displeased?"

Alex blinked a little returning to reality.

"Huh? Oh, no I am not displeased. In fact I will umm… I would much rather go and look around. If you do not mind?" He questioned trying to be excused. The king and queen looked at each other and smiled.

"Of course. Our kingdom is your kingdom. You may do whatever you please." The Queen replied surpassing a giggle.

The young god bowed and exited the room closing the chamber doors behind him. The god of Mars sighed as he shimmered himself into the front garden. He gasped taking in how large it really was.

We have nothing quite of this sort at home. How beautiful. The young god thought to himself.

Alex turned his head as a delicate voice reached his ear.

What a lovely sound. I wonder what beauty could make such a beautiful sound.

His mind questioned walking towards the voice that called to his heart. Following the intriguing sound, he found himself in a clearing. There laid a large fountain made of sacred silver and a large wooden veranda located in the center with beautiful flowers surrounding. Birds chirped and the song continued on.

The god blinked noticing there was a young female figure standing in the veranda with birds surrounding her as she sang.

Could it be? He asked himself quietly.

He slowly stepped onto the veranda causing her to jump sensing the presence. Turning to face him she stepped into a fighting stance.

She is on guard. But why? He asked a little confused why she would want to fight him.

Tch. Apparently she has not a clue of my blood. He laughed at her bravery.

"What do you want with me?" The girl demanded.

Hmp. Such attitude. She really has no idea who I am. He chuckled to himself.

"Well? Answer me. I command you to do so!" She shouted in rage.

Her eyes widened as she realized how handsome this young man who was defying her really was.

The way his midnight blue eyes resembled the vast universe when you stared into them. The build of his body. Her eyes questioned, noticing the rather strange apparel he had on. He wore a reef of golden leaves at the top of his jet black hair.

"Really? Commands? But aren't you nothing but a peasant? And why are you in the Royal Gardens?" He glanced at her clothing and looked at it weirdly. But noticed the way it revealed her lovely curves.

The dress expressed her beauty beautifully. He failed to notice the crown that lay upon her raven hair.

Is this guy for real? She thought a little surprised at the dignity he held.

"I am..." Suddenly, the two were stopped as the king and queen approached.

"Ah. Thank you so much for finding her." The king replied. The god and girl looked at each other in bewilderment.

"Oh Rei. You had us worried." Her mother replied as she smiled to the god.

"You mean that this maiden...is your princess of Mars?" The god asked in shock.

The king and queen shook their head in unison as they turned towards their daughter. Rei stood there still comprehending the realization of what was taking place.

"He…He is your god?" Rei asked turning her head to Alex. Her features tightened a little as she realized that he had been wearing the crown of a god all along.

"You are! Arg! And I was too dumbfounded and… and naïve to notice." Rei yelled while throwing her hands up in frustration.

She quickly made her way off the veranda stopping at the stairs to clasp the ends of her dress tightly in her hands. Slowly, she turned and lifted her head beginning to walk away.

"I am sorry for such an outrage. But, but I hate you." Raising her head up high she turned fighting back tears as she ran to the doors leading into the castle. The king and queen faced the god and frowned.

"She did not mean it your godliness. She is just a young…" The king was cut off by the words of the god.

"Yet she did. It is proven in her eyes." Alex glanced to where his young fire maiden had previously been standing with hurt in his eyes.

She thinks of me as a killer. But I am not. Reassuring himself, he tried not to let the maiden's words to pain him so, but he couldn't help it

Rei ran through the castle unaware of where she was going, just letting her feet take her to where ever as she cried out her pain.

Suddenly, she stopped as she found herself in her most cherished room of the castle.

This is the room I met with my friends. The ballroom. She sighed remembering her best friends.

"Oh Princess Serenity, Amy, Mina, Lita. How I miss you so." Her words were spoken softly for only her to hear.

"It has been forever it seems. I wonder how you all are." Closing her eyes, she walked to the center of the ballroom, admiring the paintings and the vastness of the room.

The young princess took the ends of her dress and began twirling as if dancing with a prince. Not noticing that a form had appeared at the door, she continued her frolicking.

Alex stood from the doorway looking in on the beautiful Princess as she danced across the ballroom floor as if she had wings. But she continued on with her outburst of joy even after he took a step into the room.

Alex stared at the young fire maiden in admiration. The way her smile shinned. The way her dress twirled around tightening on her small form. Her hair moving as if dancing along with her.

Lovely. He thought. Just as a princess should be.

He stopped as she had twirled to the throne and bowed as if she weren't even royalty. His face tightened in sorrow.

Rei giggled as she knelt down and began singing the tune she had been whispering into the wind awhile ago.

Deep in my soul

Love so strong

It takes control

Now we both know

The secrets bared

The feelings show
Driven far apart

I'll make a wish

On a shooting star

Rei suddenly stopped as she heard clapping in the background. She quickly shot up and turned still grasping her dress. Her features tightened as she feasted her eyes on the young god. She swiftly motioned towards him with an evil glare.

"That was beautiful your highness." He replied while bowing in respect.

"Beautiful it was. For you have heard my voice before and said nothing. Why do you still torment me? Hmp. I don't even know your name." Rei smirked as she turned to the painting next to them.

"Huh? Oh my name is Alex." The young god bowed and took the princess' hand brushing his lips upon it. Rei blushed realizing exactly what he was doing. She quickly snatched her hand afar of his grasp.

"I beg your pardon but I still have the same thoughts about you. And those thoughts do not plan on changing anytime soon. I am sorry your godliness. But you..." Alex brought his finger to the Princess' lips causing her to stop her words.

As his finger touched her soft lips it sent shivers down her spine. Rei closed her eyes and sighed. Alex smiled at the Princess's reaction.

So I may have a chance. He thought to himself.

Rei jumped back away from his gentle touch as she shuddered. She grasped her skirts and forced a smile.

"I'm sorry. But I must attend to my duties." Rei smirked as she released a sigh and walked towards the exit of the ballroom. Alex blinked as the young Princess made her way to the exit.

Suddenly, he grabbed her arm and pulled her to him. Rei gasped, her delicate body came into contact with his rough chest. Her body shuddered a little in the contact. She had never been this close to a man, let alone a god.

Alex felt the shudders of the young fire maiden that he now held in his arms. He didn't know what brought him to take those actions, but he did. And it had seemed right at the time. Alex snapped back to reality when he felt the struggles of the Princess.

"The young fire maiden. I do not mean to scare you. For all I want is a second chance. Let alone a first that was blown before our meeting. For I am sorry you blame me of my fathers doings. For I am no killer, just a leader. And I do just as much as you do. For I have nothing to do with my father's doings. And I'm sorry you can not accept that I am not a killer. For I am a god. Merely a man. And nothing more." Alex stopped finding his grip on the Princess had tightened and she had a look of pain in her eyes.

She had eased her struggling and had actually been listening to his words.

Rei sighed as tears fought to be released from her violet eyes, but she would not let them. She would not show a weakness in front of this man. Let alone the God of Mars. But just how long could she fight these tears? The pain? How long till she broke down from all the suffering?

A/N: Well? What do you all think? Did you like it? I hope so. Please R&R. And tune in to the next chapter to find out what happens between the God and our fare Princess...Bwhahahah cliff hanger..