Happily Ever After
The next day, Skye and Luna went to every house and Skye apologised for his wrong deeds. And miraculously they forgave him so long as he never stole again. They also announced they were going to get married. This shocked most of the villagers but in a way they felt pleased that they were going to be happy from now on. It was like Luna completely changed Skye and Skye changed Luna.
The beauty of mid winter, it made the bare trees and ground pretty in a blanket of white snow. No one was outside, except for two people. A certain fortunate couple.
At the Goddess Pond Luna and Skye were smiling. Hand in hand and alone.
"Haha… It's just the two of us… our own private wedding" Skye grinned. It was like he was the happiest man in the world.
"Well… lets get started…"
Skye looked deep into Luna's eyes. "As a thief… I have my share of secrets, but I promise to love you no matter what for as long as we live"
Luna smiled.
"Your turn… I'm a no good thief but will you love me for as long as we live"
"Of course Skye" Luna said. Smiling wide.
"I hope I'm not interrupting anything?" Came a familiar… divine voice.
Skye gripped Luna's hand tighter. And the Harvest Goddess appeared right before them with her usual smile on her face. Skye looked at her, trying to place where he heard that voice before.
"Who…?" He began but could not finish.
"Harvest Goddess?" Luna said looking her puzzled.
"Congratulations on your marriage."
"T-thanks" Luna said.
"Wait… were you the one who told me to stop and listen on that day?" Skye asked
The Harvest Goddess simply said. "Yes."
"Can I ask...?" Luna started "Why you done so much to help us?"
The Harvest Goddess grinned more "It is my job to help people. Now, let me ring the bells for you"
The sound of bells chimed through the entire valley. And that started their new life together.
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The next morning Luna woke up and the first thing she saw was Skye. He was still holding her close to him even if he was asleep. Luna did not want to get up but work still had to be done. She quietly slipped out of bed and changed into her work clothes. Then quietly slipped out of their house. Then she began her hefty list of farm chores. Even if it was winter there was still a lot to do. After feeding and caring for her animals she returned home.
"Good morning Luna! My little angel…" Skye's voice greeted her as she entered.
Luna blushed a light pink. "Good morning Skye"
She went into the kitchen to start getting breakfast ready.
"You know… you're cute when you blush" Skye said, smiling also.
It caused Luna to blush even more. "Skye… uh breakfast is ready"
They ate their breakfast in happy conversation. Once the finished Luna washed the dishes.
"So Honey… any plans for today?" Skye hugged Luna from behind. And put his chin on her shoulder.
"Not particularly, why?"
"I'm going for a little walk… want to come with me?"
"Okay. I'll just… put this away"
Luna quickly finished he dishes and grabbed her coat. They both walked around the valley and enjoyed the time they spent together… as husband and wife.
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They adjusted to their marriage life quickly. Luna would slip out of bed and do ranch work for the morning and by the time she finished and went back to her house Skye had woken up. She'd make him breakfast then she would do various things. She would return at six to make dinner then at ten Luna went to bed while Skye walked to the spring. The only different day was Sunday when Luna would take a walk with Skye after breakfast and return at dinnertime. It was a simple routine. But after a season… something changed.
Like any normal day Luna woke up before Skye, however she felt horrible. She gently rubbed her abdomen. Waiting for it to ease, but it did not, it grew worse. Suddenly it became too much and Luna had to run to the bathroom where she was ill.
Not nice…
Luna's skin grew pale with grey tinge to it and she was still very tired. She rubbed her temples. She was considering whether she should go to work today. But thoughts were soon cut short, as she was ill again.
No… I think not…
It was then when she felt two warm arms encircle her.
"You okay?" Skye asked.
Luna shook her head. Skye reached for Luna's hand. It was ice cold.
"I think you need to see a doctor" Skye said. Pulling his wife to her feet.
"Skye…" Luna said weakly. Skye rubbed her back as he embraced her.
"Hopefully it not too bad…"
They got dressed and Skye took Luna to see Doctor Hardy. Once there, Doctor Hardy examined Luna.
"Hmm…" He said after the examination.
"So what wrong? She's not to sick right…" Skye asked. He sounded very worried.
"Well… the only thing I have to say about her 'condition' is…" Doctor Hardy paused. The tension in the clinic was rising.
"Congratulations!" He said eventually.
The colour suddenly returned to Luna's face. "I'm going to be a mommy? Really?"
"Yes. Congratulations you two" Doctor Hardy said.
Skye's face had a smile glued to it. "…Oh wow! Thank you"
Skye turned to face Luna. "I'm so glad you're not sick…and I'm going to be a daddy. Honey let's go home!"
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The word of Luna' s pregnancy spread like wildfire. And after a week or so Luna started to form a baby bump. Skye was pleased to no end and Luna was happy that she could finally be called 'Mom'.
But after a season Luna started to find pregnancy very hard. She was getting tired easily, morning sickness was not the nicest thing in the world and she'd been getting some really odd cravings. Who liked chips and chocolate together anyway? But despite that she was the happiest mother to be in the world.
"Say Skye? Have you thought of any names?" Luna asked one morning over breakfast.
"Well… I think that you should name them." Skye said. "Since any name picked by you has got to be the best choice"
"Really? Well I have been thinking…" Luna said. Then a mischievous grin formed on her face.
"And what might that be?" Skye asked.
"Well… you're going to have to 'wait ad see'." Luna said. Winking at the end.
"Haha. Well okay then" Skye said.
He put one hand on Luna's grown stomach. He smiled so wide and wrapped his other arm around her shoulders. Placing a light kiss on her cheek.
Luna rested her head on Skye chest. She had the most perfect name for their child.
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It was nearing Luna's due date. Her belly had grown pretty large and finding it to be extremely exhausting. But at least there was no more morning sickness. It would take longer to do her chores but she still did them.
"Your stomach is getting so big…" Skye said one time when going to bed.
"Hmm?" Luna mumbled.
"You will let me know if it hurts…Luna" Skye said.
"It does not hurt… your that worried about me?" Luna said.
Skye hugged her tightly. "Of course, your pain is my pain"
"Oh Skye…" Luna held on close. She could feel Skye thumping heart beat.
"Well get though this together." Skye finished
Luna was so touched that she started to cry a little. And in an instant their love seemed to grow. Luna understood just how much Skye cared for her; she smiled as she started to fall into sweet slumber
"…Forever" She said before going out like a light.
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"Hang in there Luna" Nina said motivating Luna.
Luna gulped and winced.
"Push Luna" Doctor Hardy said
"I… am!" Luna said loudly
Luna was in labour. Skye was waiting in the living room. All he could hear is Luna, in so much pain.
"I hope she's okay…" Skye said. Pacing more.
"Once more Luna, push!" Doctor Hardy said
"You can do it!" Nina encouraged her.
All I can do I pray… Hang in there Luna!
After six hours of pain the sound of a loud cry cracked the tension in the house. Skye smiled so wide. He quickly went to Luna's side. She was holding a little new born child wrapped in white in her arms.
"It's a little girl," Nina said.
Skye picked up the little child. She had bright purple eyes. Just like her mother but she had silver white hair like her father.
"So what you going to call her?" Nina asked.
Skye looked at Luna. She was smiling even tough she as worn out.
"I was thinking…Pearl" Luna said.
"Nice name." Doctor Hardy wrote on some sheets.
"It suits her," Skye said. Sitting on the bed next to Luna.
Luna rested her head on Skye's shoulder.
"We're a family of three now. This is so beautiful" Skye looked at Luna then back at his daughter. "I will always love you two."
"And we will always love you" Luna said weakly.
"You get some sleep Honey. You need it"
Skye looked down at Pearl. Her eyes looked back at him.
"My little girl…"
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Eight years later…
Today was the starry night festival. It was what Luna looked forward to each year. She smiled as she looked at her ceiling. It's been eight years since Pearl came into the world and already she'd grown so much. She was now a sweet eight year old. Her sliver hair was now past her shoulders and her purple eyes shone. Pearl would now help her mother with farm work then go off to play. But since it was the Starry night festival, she would stay at home.
Luna quietly got up and changed. Then went to wake her daughter up.
"Pearl dear… it's morning!" Luna said brightly.
Pearls eyes snapped open and she rubbed them
"Good morning mommy" Pearl said imminently jumping out of bed.
"Breakfast will be done it a bit" Luna said.
"Okay!" Came Pearl's delighted reply.
After finishing making breakfast both Pearl and Skye were at the table. Talking about something.
"What was that?" Luna asked. Setting a mountain of pancakes on the table.
"Oh you'll see" Skye said.
"Pancakes! Yummy!" Pearl scooped up three and started to eat.
Luna and Skye laughed then started to eat their own breakfast. Afterwards Luna and Skye washed the dishes as Pearl went to put her shoes on.
Soon Luna and Pearl stated to care for the animals. Pearl loved her life on a farm; she learned to love animals just as her mother does. Pearl grew a real interest for ducks and loved them most of all so Luna would always let Pearl take care of them.
After working all morning and well into the afternoon Luna and Pearl returned home. Once there Pearl disappeared into her room and Luna took a shower. She came out in nicer clothes for the starry night. Pearl had changed into her smarter jumper as well.
"Dinner's ready!" Luna said to the household. Soon both pearl and Skye were at the table.
"Say Luna… do you want to go to the spring afterwards? Just you and me? I got Pearl to look after the house."
"Okay" Luna smiled.
Then without any further ado they all started to eat dinner. Like any other starry night.
"Hehe. The spring seems more beautiful than ever." Skye said
"Really" Luna held Skye's hand tight as they sat on the ground looking at the stars above.
Then Skye wrapped his arms around her.
"You know… I will always love you for as long as I live."
"As do I…Forever and ever."
Skye kissed Luna's neck. "Thanks Honey" Skye said.
"It's the truth"
The stars shone brighter than any other normal night. The two looked at the beauty while still holding each other close. They had finally found what they had been looking for and over the past years could never believe that they were so happy. But they were and the beauty of it was it was real.
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The end.
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Yes I know that this chapter was completely irrelevant and I know I messed up the whole story now but I only planned for it to be a short story anyway.
Disclaimer – I do not own harvest moon or any of its characters
-- SingingAlto108
