Authors Note: Sorry for the long wait, I've been working crazy hours and haven't had time to work on this. Apologies for the cliff hanger. I will get to the next chapter soon.
Dawn came and went, the Queen and her love were left to be by the guards, and most of the castle. Until late in the afternoon when they finally were roused from their slumber by a very loud Star Butterfly barging into Moon's chambers.
"MOM!" Star screeched as she slid into the room, the hall flooding a sliver of the chamber with a bright light.
"STAR! Why must you barge into my room this early in the morning?" Moon scolds her daughter, as she sits up with her hair a mess and her larger shirt hanging off one shoulder.
"Mom, It's 4:30 in the afternoon…." Star states looking at her wand of which has shifted into a clock face.
"Heavens no! It cannot be that late, how long have I slept for? Why hasn't anyone woken me?" Moon says while she was trying to untangle herself from her blankets. Then realizing there was another body in the bed with her. Specifically Eclipsa's body was in the bed with her. Everything comes flooding back to her so quickly.
"No one woke you because I got home when Dad was leaving at 3 a.m. this morning heading for gods knows where. Mumbling something about you. I asked him what was wrong and He told me you divorced him and he was leaving. Then the guards caught wind of it and kept and eye on your room light and realized that you didn't shut your light off until about 6 this morning. So when I was informed of all of this, I told them to let you rest and I went to all of your meetings today. Telling everyone you were feeling under the weather. I even sat through them and took notes." Star explains, and then hands over a notepad to her mother.
Moon takes a moment to look at her daughter, Star's hair was done up in a tight heart shaped do, her hands were gloved and she was in a light blue royal gown. Her heart shaped Tiara placed delicately inside of her hair, and her wand placed at her hip. Then she opens the notebook to see everything is in black, intricate handwriting, with well-written notes.
"You… You did all of that sweetie?" Moon asks in an endearing tone. Star smiled at her mother and sat down on the edge of the bed.
"Yes, I made sure I took very good notes. I also had a stenographer stand in just incase I missed anything important. Their paperwork will be delivered later today. I also made sure that the high commission knew what was going on. I told them that you had Dad sign the Divorce papers last night. Which prompted them to ask me if I was doing all right, I told them I knew it was coming and I would rather it is this way. Then I called the law office that was in the file and set up a meeting for you with them tomorrow. The time of the appointment is written down on the agenda for tomorrow." Star said as she scooted closer to her mother and Eclipsa.
"You did a very wonderful job my dear, you're going to make a fine Queen one of these days. I really appreciate you doing all of this for me, but you didn't have to. Its not your responsibly, it's mine. I don't want to put that kind of pressure on you." Moon says to her daughter.
"Mom, I did this because you need a break. You deserve a break. I can step up for a while, while you figure out exactly is going on in your life. This kingdom isn't going to shut down because you need a few days to figure things out. You're here; if I have a question I can come to you. Before when Dad was forcing me to become Queen it was because he didn't want the responsibility. You're not forcing me, I am choosing to do this, and I am choosing to help my mother." Star says while she places her hand on Moons.
"Sweetheart, that is one of the many things I love about you. You are so kind and generous. I really appreciate this." Moon says and then she feels the bed shift, Eclipsa is now sitting up looking at both of the women sitting on the bed. She sighs and smiles at Star softly.
"Star my favorite girl, how are you doing this fine morning?" Eclipsa asks holding her arms out for Star to embrace her. Star smiles and launches herself into Eclipsa's arms, both of the women giggle as Eclipsa wraps Star up in a tight embrace. Moon lean's over and hugs both of them, smiling softly holding her two favorite people in the whole world.
"Eclipsa, its almost 5 in the afternoon by the way, its way past morning." Star says as she removes herself from her mothers and Eclipsa's embrace.
"Oh goodness why is it so late? Who allowed us to sleep this late? Wait, I think I heard all of this. I thought I was dreaming. Darling were you an amazing daughter this morning and took care of everything for your mother?" Eclipsa asked. Star just nodded and smiled at Eclipsa.
"So… Can I ask a question?" Star asks with a sly smile on her face.
"Yes my dear, you can ask us anything." Eclipsa says, placing her hand on Moon's. The two women smile fondly at the young girl who's sitting on the edge of the bed.
"Have you two… ya know… Done it yet? Should I be running away to burn this dress in fear of getting cooties?" Star asks smiling brightly at her mother and Eclipsa.
"STAR!" Moon scolds, giving her daughter a stern look.
"No, but not from your mothers lack of trying." Eclipsa states, with a sly smile of her own giving Moon's hand a gentle squeeze.
"ECLIPSA!" Moon scolds the older woman turning her glare on her. Star found it quite amusing that her mother finally found someone to irk her in a playful way.
"What? It's the truth. I'm not going to lie to Star, I never have and I never will. I cherish her." Eclipsa states
"Okay, well I just came to let you know what was going on. I have to go see Marco about a few things; do you need anything before I leave? I can have one of the guards tell the kitchen that you need some food. " Star says before giving both her mother and Eclipsa hugs.
"No darling, I will call for food in a little while. Do you want to have dinner tonight with us or is that a little too soon?" Moon asks.
"I have a few more things to get in order before Marco and I go on another mission tonight. We are trying to get things in order for the monster transition for you. So I don't think I can make it to dinner tonight mom. I'm sorry. I will let you know if I can though. I don't know how long all of this is going to take." Star says as she gets up and walks over to the door.
"Have a safe trip my dear, please keep us both updated." Eclipsa says with a smile waving at Star from the bed.
"I will, I'll text both of you with updates. Have a good evening." Star says shutting the door behind her.
"She's a wonderful young women, and she's going to make a fine Queen one of these days Moon. You raised her so well, and I am so glad I get to be part of her life." Eclipsa says as she wraps her arms around Moon.
"Sometimes she even manages to still surprise me with how mature she can be. I mean do you see these notes? They are immaculate, she did such a wonderful job and I'm sure she handled the council meetings very well. I am so proud of her." Moon states as she gets up and starts to dig through her closet. She pulls out a pair of dark black sweat pants and a baggy red hoodie then she walks over to her lingerie chest and pulls out a slim black tank top, a bra and underwear.
"Eclipsa, I am going to go shower. Your more than welcome to join me if you'd like." Moon says to Eclipsa with a wink. As she walks over to the door next to the bed and gently pushes it open.
"As tempting as that would be, I'm unsure you would behave." Eclipsa states.
"If you want me to behave, I will be a perfect angel. I promise. I am not going to pressure you into anything you don't want to do. I'll leave the choice up to you. Otherwise you can take one after me." Moon states while standing in the doorway to the bathroom. She smiles at Eclipsa softly gazing at the beautiful woman on the bed with disheveled teal hair.
"I'll think about it." Eclipsa states while stretching out on the bed, Moon shakes her head and walks into the bathroom
Moon gets the water temperature just perfect and strips out of her nightshirt and underwear. Then grabs a couple towels and places them in the warmer next to the shower. She removes her wedding band, placing it permanently in another dimension with a flick of a wrist, removing the thought of River. Her hand feels bare but that is something she will become accustom to in time. She steps into the shower and take s a deep breath of the warm air around her, letting the heat soak into her skin.
She sighs quietly to herself, letting her mind wonder to anywhere it desires. She smiles softly at the thought of Eclipsa, and how their love for each other is growing. Its tentative right now but hopefully soon it will blossom into something beautiful. Moon lets the water rush over her, soaking her silver hair enough so she can lather in her shampoo; the shampoo is made from the roses in the garden, and smells amazing.
Moon gets lost in washing her hair and doesn't even realize that the door to the shower opens. She's only slightly startled when the shorter woman wraps her arms around her from behind pressing her body into hers.
"I probably am going to regret this later, but the thought was so tempting." Eclipsa says giving Moon's shoulder a kiss. Moon freezes for a moment; unsure of what to do next, her body is on fire.
"Eclipsa." Moon manages to choke out after a long moment. Eclipsa has her hands resting on the curve of Moons stomach right above a small patch of silver hair between her legs.
"Moon, you truly are a gorgeous woman. I'm not sure how anyone could neglect you, mind, body, and soul." Eclipsa says while holding Moon giving her gentle kisses along her back.
Eclipsa shifts her hands into Moons hair and starts to help massage the shampoo into her scalp. She takes extra care to make Moon feel cherished. Eclipsa moves around Moon so she's standing in front of her, she massage's the front of her head making sure all of her hair has been cleaned. She gently tilts Moon's head back into the shower's spray giving Eclipsa a beautiful view of Moons neck and chest. Eclipsa tries vehemently to not stare at Moons full breasts.
"You can look my darling, I invited you in here. I knew fully that you would be looking. So go ahead." Moon says as Eclipsa removes her hands from her hair. Moon leans her head back again to fully rinse the rest of the shampoo out of her hair.
"Moon, you are a lovely woman. Breath-taking even. But If I actually indulge in looking I don't know if I won't touch." Eclipsa confesses to Moon, staring into ice blue eyes that seem like they could pierce through her soul.
"What are you afraid of Eclipsa?" Moon asks, cupping Eclipsa's cheek, softly stroking it.
"I'm afraid I won't ever want to stop." Eclipsa states.
"What else are you afraid of?" Moon asks.
"Rejection. I am terrified of rejection." Eclipsa says looking away from Moon.
"Have I done anything to make you think I would reject you? You have expressed interest in me and I openly pursued it. But if you don't want this any longer I can step away. Your happiness is far more valuable than mine." Moon says with a smile.
"No, I just fear so many things. I know you care for me. I don't want you to put me before myself though. We have to be equals, if this is going to work." Eclipsa says pulling Moon into a tight embrace. Forgetting for a long moment that they were still naked and in the shower together.
"Eclipsa…" Moon's stutters out again, her voice cracking, along with her resolve.
"Oh, Sorry." Eclipsa says taking a step back, away from Moon.
"No, your fine. Lets get you washed up, and then we can continue to talk about this clothed." Moon says letting her eyes rake over Eclipsa's body with a hungry gaze. Dark teal hair cascading down her shoulders. Eclipsa's full breasts, and her soft curves that accent her hips, and draw the eye line down to thick thighs.
"Don't. Don't look at me like that Moon." Eclipsa states with a wistful sigh.
"Look at you like what? Like I desire you? Like you are the most delightful sight I have ever seen? Like I could literally spend hours kissing your beautiful body?" Moon asks as she takes a step forward toward Eclipsa, and then reaches behind her.
"Yes, like that." Eclipsa states, trying hard to breath while the taller woman is in such close proximity. Eclipsa doesn't realize that Moon is massaging shampoo into her hair because her eyes are closed so tight while she is trying to focus on her breathing.
"Don't worry Darling' I will only look. I won't touch unless you want me to." Moon states, as she continues to lather Eclipsa's hair. Once Eclipsa's teal locks have been fully washed Moon directs her back under the spray of the shower and rinses her hair fully. Moon then turns around and grabs the conditioner and puts it in her hair. Then she pulls Eclipsa out of the spray and conditions her hair for her.
"Moon…" Eclipsa mumbles as Moon puts the conditioner into Eclipsa's hair.
"Yes Eclipsa?" Moon asks.