Flames of Love

Chapter 4

The enemy appears

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

Disclaimer: No I don not own Mars. And yada yada...you have heard it all before.

A/N: I know it has taken quit a while...but I am very busy lately so I am very sorry. And I would like to thank all those who do review, which is not many...but thank you. PLEAZ REVIEW! takes breath Sorry...well here is the next chapter hope you all enjoy!

The sun shone brightly into the Princess's chambers peering over the sleeping beauty. There right next to her, sat the god. His head resting on the side of the bed and a chair that sat by her berth pulled up to the bed, him sitting it in peacefully. He had not left her side all night.

Rei's eyes fluttered open as the bright light shimmered in her violet gems. Surpassing a quiet yawn, she turned her head and there she saw him.

A small smile reached her soft red lips. His head just laid there. And the light shone on just enough of his figure to let you know that he was actually a god.

She sat there memorizing every little crack and crevice of his perfect face. Not even noticing when his eyes met hers. He returned her glare but she didn't care to notice.

Slowly his hand rose and cupped her face sending shivers down the young maiden's spine. She closed her eyes out of instinct at the feel of his skin against hers. Alex smiled at his young fire maiden.

"Do you still purpose the fact of me being a monster?" Alex questioned quietly as Rei's eyes fluttered open.

She jumped in reaction of his voice finally realizing his conscience. Her heart pounding she yelped and laughed at her response. Bringing her hand to cover her mouth she paused realizing that she was laying in her chambers.

Then the previous night's memories flowed into her mind like a river breaking through a dam. Alex shot up and sat gently down next to her taking her protectively into his strong grasp.

Rei sighed and welcomed his comfort. She didn't want to admit that she enjoyed him being around, not just yet anyways.

But why does he care? She asked herself. Why would he care?

These lines ran through her head over and over, for they were what she had last thought about the previous night.

Why? She had no reason of such. But she couldn't help but to think of him. All she had done was push him away, rudely mock him. She attacked his father's doings not his.

Clutching her fists she sobbed into his chest. Pain? For this is what she was feeling.

Alex encircled his arms tightly around her pulling her body closer to his.

"Shh. My fair Princess what tis the matter?" He asked while running his hands slowly through her long raven hair. Smiling he kissed her forehead gently and brought her chin up so her gaze could meet his.

Rei only blinked, unable to speak, her throat suddenly feeling dry. The roughness of her tongue rushing against her dry lips. She tried with all efforts to smile, but as much as she tried, she couldn't.

Something was wrong. Something was not right. This feeling that rushed through her. Was this lust? She suddenly felt the urge to kiss his lips. Her eyes leaving his gaze, staring at his luscious lips. They seemed so perfect.

Rei shook her head removing all thoughts that seemed to stir.

Alex cocked his head to the side as he noticed her actions. What was wrong with her? Ever since the previous night his fare fire maiden had been acting unusual. Pushing the thoughts aside for later Alex smiled as his grip loosened around her.

"Are you alright?" He asked. Her eyes floating up to meet his, there she saw it. Concern. He was concerned, about her?

But why? She asked herself. Why would someone like him be concerned about a mere Princess? Sure they shared the same planet. But wasn't that about it?

"Tis fine." She muttered.

Murmuring under her breath, "For now anyways."

Alex didn't hear her last words they appeared to be unclear to him. Rei smiled to herself,

Good. She thought.

"We shall leave from your chambers and get you some food. For I know this shall make you feel a little better." Rei's eyes brightened a little, the color returning to her now pale face. Alex smiled.

Her beauty is radiant. My fire maiden. The god thought, yes that was it.

She must be his. He suddenly shook his head abruptly removing the last statement from mind.

No! I can not own thy fire maiden. She is not an ornament. Alex's thoughts screamed at him.

Remembering his last words, he stood with her still in his arms, never letting go. Heading to the door he smiled down at her as her head found its way to his shoulder, and her arms wrapping themselves about his neck. For some reason they felt right there. As if they belonged. Their bodies perfectly intertwined.

Opening the door with ease, Alex stepped into the hall way as the door closed on its own. The halls were empty, Rei noticed, which seemed fairly odd. For wasn't it the week of non stop celebration since the arrival of the God of Mars?

Deimos smiled slightly at the sight she saw in her crystal ball. Rei had given it to her as a birthday present. Even though she could simply just look into her mind, the use of the crystal ball was far more fun. Phobos appeared by her sister's side and they both giggled.

"It shall happen soon sister. Thy Princess and the God of Mars will bind their growing love. And the enemy will step forward. But how soon?" Phobos replied her eyes wandering off into the ball.

Deimos sighed at the remark. For it was true and that day was something they did not look forward to.

"Your right Phobos. They have no clue, but we have seen it. It will happen. If only we could see the result of what is to happen. Then this awful feeling would dissolve."

Suddenly, the crystal ball's image went black, and a dark figure appeared. Not much light could be seen which made it hard to make out a face. And then it spoke, as if they could see the guardians.

"Phobos. Deimos. I know you will try and stop me. But don't be to sure. For I have a plan that shall not fail. And your Princess's power and her kingdom will be mine. Let us not forget out last encounter."

Phobos and Deimos' eyes opened wide.

"No. This can't be." The twins replied in unison.

"But I thought the Queen had had." Phobos was cut off by the dark voice.

"Killed me? Banished me? Yes that's what everyone thought. But I have returned." His voice echoed through the chamber leaving the twins in shock.

This can't be. Zorbious? Alive? But how?

A/N: Bum bum bum! Cliffhanger.. Hee hee. I know it has been along time. But guess what! I'm baaaaccck! I know this chapter is kinda short but I'm sorry this is all I had time for. I will try and update ASAP! And to answer your question on Zorbious. My mother told me that he was some evil myth that opposed the gods. Don't ask me. I just liked the name. Sounded evil. But yes. I hope you enjoyed, and stay tune into my other fics which will be updated soon! Please be a kind reader and REVIEW! Thanks so much! Bubyez for now!