A/N: Ok, so I don't know what happened but I thought I already have posted chapter twenty and now I realized I didn't...so...I don't quite remember if I posted friday's chapter or not, according to my agenda I didn't, so here it goes friday's and today's chapter. A moment many of you have been waiting, just like the last story...the juicy part is about to start. Thanks for reading. See you on wednesday. Enjoy.
Divinity: A question of Honor
Chapter twenty one
"Venus…" Serenity whispered and watched in awe the venusian symbol on the child's forehead.
Aphrodite smiled and turned to look at her consort Adonis "She's more beautiful than me…"
Adonis chuckled "You both are"
Serenity wiped a few tears off her face and smiled kindly "I will leave now; you need your privacy…"
Aphrodite turned to look at the moon goddess "I don't want you to leave…"
Serenity nodded "It's alright Aphrodite; we will meet once you feel rested"
The love goddess smiled and nodded "Thank you dear friend"
"For what?" Serenity's voice was soft.
"For being here at such an important time for me…" the blonde goddess said.
"You don't have to thank me" the lunar queen left the room.
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Athan was sitting in one of the living room chairs anxiously, he searched for his wife everywhere but with no luck, he asked Artemis if he knew where she was but he didn't get a positive answer.
"Ares…you said you were going to keep your mouth shut…" Athan said softly. He was about to start looking for her again when he heard a very familiar heel echo on the main hall, standing up we walked to meet with the sound, hoping it was indeed his wife.
"I'm glad you're here, I was worried about you…"
Serenity frowned, shaking her head softly she crossed her arms in front of her chest "I don't see why…"
Athan's blue eyes widened by her response and scratched his head softly "You left and you didn't tell me where you were. I thought something had happened to you…"
Serenity started walking again towards her chambers, her husband followed behind "Aphrodite asked me to go see her, that's all"
"Oh, how is she?"
Serenity opened the door of their room and turned to face her husband with a serious expression.
"What?" Athan asked surprised.
Serenity tilted her head to a side and half smiled "Nothing, it is just so strange you ask how my friends are doing…" she walked into the room and sat on the bed "She gave birth"
Athan leaned on one of the pillars and crossed his arms "Oh really, Adonis must be very happy to have an heir"
Serenity half smiled again "Yes, they had a gorgeous baby girl…"
"Oh well, they'll have to keep trying…"
Serenity turned to look at Athan with a shocked expression "What did you just say?"
"Well…Every man's desire is to have a boy…I mean…" the king trailed off.
"You are doing that again" Serenity looked at him with serious eyes; she started to fight the tears that were threatening to fall. There he was, manifesting his apparent dislike for baby girls, and made her wonder how would their life be if they have a baby girl.
"What am I doing?" Athan asked, raising his voice.
"Athan, why does it bother you so much that everyone is having a baby girl? Why is it so bad to have a daughter? What if we have a daughter, wouldn't you love her, adore her and look out for her?" Serenity stood up, her tears couldn't hold anymore and started to fall.
"Of course I would! I'm just saying that having a boy is every man's dream…don't cry" he wiped the tears off his wife's face with delicacy. Holding her hands they walked back to the bed and sat "Now tell me, how is Aphrodite going to name her daughter?"
Serenity looked at him "Her name is Venus"
Athan's eyes widened "Venus. That means that…"
Serenity nodded "She's another chosen warrior"
"Have you talked to Chronos lately?" the lunar king suddenly asked.
Serenity shook her head no "He's been quite busy…why?"
"It just makes me wonder why so many chosen warriors are being born, I know we have to be protected but it seems there is something else and we must to be careful"
Serenity lowered her gaze "I'm worried…"
"No, dear…don't" Athan placed his hand softly under her chin and raised her face to meet his eyes "We will be prepared. I already talked to the Andromedian army. They will support us in anything we decide to do"
Serenity nodded her head softly.
"I won't tolerate any harm done to my family…" the king said with reassurance.
The alarm of a disturbance in the immortal realm was still in the air, even though the Higher Gods have reassured to everyone that they have been taking care of the situation, they still had meetings with Ares and of course with the lunar royals to strengthen the Alliance in order to protect every being in the universe.
At least three times a week they would meet to talk about the threats they were still receiving, threats that with time started to get more and more disturbing. Because of these threats, Athan ordered to have at least three guards always following the queen wherever she went and asked her to stay in the palace as much as she could. They all knew that whatever this evil being was knew of the existence of the Ginzuishou and that had its eyes on it.
"Where is she?" the god of war asked.
"She at the palace, I do not want her to go out until everything is under control, I do not want to expose her and my child" Athan responded.
Athan was worried, very worried; the threats seemed to be more focused in hurting Serenity than other being of their realm and to him it was very frightening to think who was behind all this.
Nehelenia stopped looking for him and she even seemed to be missing. After that day he never heard of her again but somehow her name still send shivers down his spine and made him think she could be sending the threats; he knew she was hurt for what happened, he knew she developed feeling towards him and even he didn't want to admit it, he cared for her but the one he truly loved was his wife.
"Serenity is a very strong Goddess, she and the sacred stone must be under protection" Ares said.
"Yes, the palace is full of guards. I can't let them harm her, my child and take the sacred crystal" Athan said with concern "Luna and Artemis are with her at all times when I'm not there…"
"That is good to know…" Ares said with a low voice.
Athan sighed "I know I made mistakes before, but believe me, Serenity is the most important thing in my life. I would do anything to keep her safe"
"Anything…" he whispered.
Serenity was in her chambers looking through the window in silence, her hands were absently caressing her small belly; these past days have been difficult, she knew things were a little complicated for the anonymous threats they were receiving. Athan had taken measures in order to protect her and her child along with the holy stone they kept on the praying room.
Her lavender eyes looked out the stars hanging in the sky, shining like diamonds she thought; then her gaze stopped on the blue marble in the distance "So beautiful…"
Earth was like their Moon, it was inevitable to look at the sky and not see the beautiful blue planet hanging in the vast sky like a crystal ball, but unlike the moon, Earth was self sustainable; it had real trees and water, soft perfumed breeze and was full of color.
"I wonder how are you doing dear friend…I wish you were here right now, I miss you terribly" she said softly.
She remembered their last encounter like if it was yesterday; she remembered her kind smile and words. She remembered holding her child and the way he looked at her and smiled.
"Is there anything I can do for you Your Majesty?"
Serenity turned to the door "Luna…" she smiled "No, I'm fine…thank you"
Luna was with her the most time she could. Knowing Serenity could get easily tired of being followed all day so she sat on a chair in the living room and read something to entertain herself and give the queen some privacy.
"If you need anything, please, don't hesitate to ask me" Luna said softly and bowed.
"Thank you Luna…" Serenity sighed.
"Are you feeling alright?" the dark haired girl asked.
Serenity nodded "Yes…I'm just…tired, that's all" standing up she went to sit on the bed "Come sit with me Luna…I do not wish to be alone…"
The mauian girl walked to her and sat next to her "What is wrong Your Majesty…please tell me"
Serenity smiled and tried to hide her tears "Something very silly…"
"Whatever it is, please tell me. Maybe I can help you"
Serenity lowered her gaze "I'm worried, for everything that is happening"
"That is not silly at all Your Majesty. Fortunately there haven't been any attacks but we must be careful and take care of you and your baby"
Serenity winced and lowered her head.
"I know it must be very uncomfortable to have me at all times with you Your Majesty I wish nothing that is not peace and good things for you…I" Luna trailed off and blushed "I'm sorry…I'm overwhelming you with my words…"
Serenity shook her head, still her head down "No, it's not that…" she said softly.
"Your Majesty?"
This time Serenity raised her head and turned to look at Luna "I think it is time…" she smiled faintly.
Luna's burgundy eyes widened in shock when Serenity's words fell into place "Oh my!" standing up she started to walk around the room "What should I do?" she placed her hands on her face "I do not want to leave you alone…"
"I will take care of her little one…" a low feminine voice was heard. Serenity knew whose voice was it and smiled.
Aurea walked into the living room with a tray with biscuits and hot tea.
"Thank you Aurea" Gaia smiled when her friend put the silver tray on the table in front of her.
Aurea smiled "You're very welcome"
Gaia moved forward and placed two cups upside up and started to pour the hot liquid in them "Join me for a cup of tea"
The brown haired woman sat next to her on a chair and grabbed the cup of tea; she blew the soft steam coming out and took a sip in silence.
Gaia sighed and looked down; placing her hot tea on the table again with delicacy she placed her hands on her lap and started to play with the soft fabric napkin "I'm so sorry the wedding had to be postponed" her voice was soft, almost a whisper.
Aurea raised her head at her and shook her head so softly. Placing the cup on the table as well she smiled at the queen "It is not your fault, King Odell needs to recover, family is more important than those kinds of celebrations"
Gaia half smiled "I'm glad he's finally feeling better…"
Aurea grabbed her tea cup again and took a sip "And when a couple is living together, there is no need to be sad…" she said between her sips.
Gaia's green apple eyes opened wide in surprise, her soft pink lips formed a perfect O, then made a devilish smile "Aurea…are you living together?"
Aurea choked on her tea and blushed a deep shade of red "Huh?"
"You are!" Gaia whispered "Good for you…"
Aurea was looking at her tea, when she heard Gaia's word immediately looked at her "What did you just say?"
"Good for you…" Gaia repeated and took another sip of her tea. Aurea blinked a couple of times and remained silent, making Gaia chuckle.
"I am not going to judge you, I know you two have been in love for a long time" Gaia looked at her friend.
"I won't say it doesn't make me feel a little bit awkward" Aurea put her cup down making a soft noise with the porcelain and looked at the terran queen "Leonidas is a man with a range and well…to be in a relationship with a maid and now trying to live with her without being married well… the court will have a lot to talk about"
Gaia sighed; she knew what Aurea was talking about. Even when she lived on the immortal realm muses and goddesses loved to gossip as well about the lives of everybody.
"The court doesn't have to know if you are married or not"
Aurea smiled "The right time will come. There's a reason for everything"
The terran queen lowered her gaze "Yes…" she said in a sad tone.
"What's the matter?" Aurea raised a brow.
Gaia looked at Aurea with sad eyes "Nothing, it's just that…I miss Serenity, that's all"
Aurea stood up and went to sit next to her friend and queen, placing her hands over Gaia's she smiled "I know…she must be missing you as well, but, maybe one day…you two will meet again"
Gaia patted Aurea's hand and smiled "Maybe…one day"
"I've been thinking so much about her lately…I hope she's okay" Gaia's voice was full of worry.
"She's strong and very smart. Everything is going to be okay" Aurea reassured.
Gaia smiled "She is very smart…thank you"
"So, where is Endymion?" asked the maid trying to lighten up the mood by changing the subject.
Gaia chuckled "Studying…he's been quite engrossed with his lessons"
"Did he..." Aurea looked both sides and placed a hand on her mouth "You know…have noticed about his…gift?"
Gaia shook her head "He hasn't mentioned anything and you know he always speaks up his mind when it comes to something new" she chuckled.
"Obelix is teaching him how to use the crystal…" Aurea whispered.
Gaia nodded "Well, he is teaching him how to pray. He's too young to start the concentration and channeling process…"
"Time is going very fast…he's so big" Aurea said with amazement.
"Time never stops…" Gaia breathed and looked out the window "Time will give the opportunity to meet again my dear friend"
"What's wrong Gaia?" Aurea patted her hand softly.
Gaia turned her face at Aurea "Have you noticed how bright the moon hangs in the sky on day time? It amazes me…"
"Yes, I have seen the moon on day time, but not like this before…do you think it means something?" Aurea asked curious.
"I don't know…maybe it's about to happen something important, something mystical" Gaia smiled.
I do not own Sailor Moon, just this plot and some of the characters. Thank you.
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