Melaena woke up and realized she was lying in what looked to be a Greek ruin, surrounded by large white clouds. She looked down and noticed she was no longer wearing the black dress as she was before, but a long, flowing white gown. She also noticed that she was no longer bleeding, and her wounds were nonexistent.
"Where am I?" she thought aloud, standing up to further observe the area around her.
"You are in Mount Olympus, my child." a deep voice said gently. Melaena turned her head in the direction of the voice, and saw two dark figures coming towards her. As the figure came closer, Melaena recognized them immediately. It was the god of the Underworld himself, Hades, and his wife Persephone, her ancestors.
"Melaena, you brave, brave girl. You have made me very proud." said Hades.
"Am I...dead?" Melaena asked. Hades nodded. "What am I doing here? I thought only gods were allowed on Mount Olympus."
"That is true. But you are no mere mortal, Melaena. You are a direct descendant of Persephone and myself. Your have divine blood running through you. Blood that had been passed through your family through generations. Your body may be mortal, but your spirit is not." said Hades. Melaena nodded in understanding.
"There is someone who have been wanting to see you, child." Persephone said, and from behind her, came King Adrostos and Queen Fairuza, Melaena's parents.
"Mother? Father? Is it really you?" Melaena said, reaching out her hand to her mother, who grabbed it.
"Daughter, we are so proud of you." Fairuza said smiling.
"You sacrificed your life to save the one you love, and the lives of your friends, and your kingdom. You have become a true Queen, my dear." said Adrostos.
"Melaena, there is something we need to tell you. Something that we should have to you in the beginning." Fairuza said.
"What is it?" Melaena asked.
"Come, we will discuss it inside." said Persephone, leading the three of them inside the temple. When they made it inside the temple, Persephone motioned for Melaena to sit down, which she did. "Melaena, when you were born, a prophecy was foretold by the Fates. Your aunt joined forces with the witch Medusa to take over the kingdom. You see, your aunt had always resented the royal family because even though she had your grandfather's blood, she was illegitimate, conceived from your grandfather and his mistress, who seduced him with witchcraft. After she was born, her mother was put to death. Even though your grandfather acknowledged her as his child, her illegitimacy made her ineligible for the throne. And then you came along."
"Me?" said Melaena.
"Yes. As my sole heir, you were the only thing that stood between her and the crown. And she tried to kill you, many times after your birth, but Lord Death made sure you were always protected. But the prophecy stated that on your sixteenth birthday, there would be a coup on the palace, and many lives would be lost, including your mother's and mine. But you would not die. You were to survive, and defeat the witch." said Adrostos.
"But I did die. Look at me." said Melaena
"Your death was not part of the prophecy, yes. But because of your sacrifice, your divine power has been unlocked. You are now a Goddess, Melaena." said Hades.
"And because if your courage and selflessness, I have decided to make you immortal, and return you to Earth." a voice said. Melaena turned to see Zeus approaching her. "Give me your hand, Melaena." Melaena did as she was told and outstretched her hands. Zeus took her hands in his, and suddenly Melaena felt like a million shock waves were riddling through her body.
"What did you do to me?" asked a confused Melaena.
"I have given some of my lightning. Use it to defeat the witch." Zeus said. Persephone walked up to Melaena and handed her a scepter, which was adorned with skulls and small onyx stones.
"What is this for?" Melaena asked.
"To open the gates of Hell, to send the witch where she belongs." said Persephone.
"Are you ready, child?" Hades asked. Melaena nodded. Adrostos and Fairuza rushed to embrace her.
"You have made us very proud, my darling. You are going to be a wonderful Queen." said Fairuza. After they let go, Melaena found herself surrounded by swirls of black smoke, slowly vanishing, and Mount Olympus started to face to black...
"Kid, what's going on? What happened to Melaena's body?" Maka asked.
"I don't know! She's just vanished." said Kid frantically. Medusa laughed. "What have you done with her, you vile bitch!" he spat.
"Why I haven't done anything. I'm just as confused as you are." Medusa mused. "Now are we going to just sit here and stare at each other all day, or are you finally prepare to surrender? You know, I have no problem killing every last one of you."
"We will never surrender to you, you old hag! Gods like me never surrender!" Black Star spat.
"Have it your way, then." Medusa said, arrows raised. Suddenly, she heard footsteps. "Who are you? Show yourself! Medusa demanded.
"Very well, then." a voice said. A voice Kid knew all too well: his beloved Melaena. But it can't be! he thought. She's dead. From the archway emerged Melaena, alive and well. But Kid noticed there was something different about her. There was a glow about her, her eyes looked brighter, and Kid noticed that her wounds were gone, and she was no longer bleeding. She was wearing a long, deep purple Grecian style gown. She was wearing the necklace that Kid had given her. Her long black hair, which was adorned with an onyx and amethyst diadem, cascaded around her. Kid also noticed she was holding a scepter in her hand.
No! It can't be! I killed her!" Medusa thought.
"MELAENA!" exclaimed the others, and they rushed to embrace her. Kid took her into his arms and kissed her.
"I thought I lost you." Kid said through tears.
"Yeah, we thought Medusa killed you!" Black Star said.
"There's no time to explain now. Right now we have a witch to fight." Melaena replied. Turning to Medusa, she smirked and said, "You didn't think I'd let you win that easily, did you? You are more delusional than I thought." Medusa flicked her wrist, and suddenly lightning bolts were coming out of her hands.
"Liz, Patty, weapon form!" Kid ordered, ad Liz and Patty transformed, as did Soul, Spirit, and Tsubaki. Medusa simply smirked, arrows still raised.
"Let's go, witch!" spat Melaena, standing at fighting stance as Medusa lunged at her. Medusa sent arrows at Kid, Maka, and Melaena at the same time. Kid and Maka managed to dodge her attack, but an arrow struck Melaena's abdomen. However, the wound completely healed, leaving no trace on Melaena's body. She shot a lightning bolt at Medusa, sending her through a wall.
"Why are you not bleeding?!" Medusa asked in shock.
"I am a Goddess now. You know what that means, Medusa? It means I'm immortal!" Melaena spat, hitting Medusa with another lightning bolt, electrocuting her. Medusa sent more arrows at Melaena, but each arrow went through her, leaving no damage. Medusa was then hit by Kid's bullets. When Medusa was weakened, Melaena sent another shock.
"This is for my father!" Melaena spat, shocking her again, making Medusa scream in agony.
"This is for my mother!" Melaena delivered a swift kick to Medusa's stomach.
"And this is for my kingdom!" Melaena delivered another painful shock. Chrona came charging towards her, sword raised, prepared to deliver the fatal blow. However, she was stopped by Melaena.
"Wait, why did you stop her?" Medusa asked incredulously. "You have me right where you want me. Why not let her finish me off.
"I could do that. I should do that. But death is too good for you. Too simple. No, I want you to suffer for all of the atrocities that you subjected my people to." Melaena spat. "Stand back!" she said to the others. Melaena raised her scepter, and suddenly the floor began to crack and drift apart. Flames emerged through the cracks. "Medusa Gorgon, I hereby sentence you to an eternity in hell! An eternity of suffering and torment. Never again will you see the light of day, or inflict pain on another human being!" Suddenly, pairs of demon hands rose through the floor and began to drag Medusa into the floor. Medusa was trying with all her might to free herself from the demons' grip, literally scratching the marble floor beneath her. Melaena stamped hard on Medusa's hands, forcing her to let go, leaving her to be dragged into the fiery depths of Hell, where she will live for eternity.
"Melaena, you did it! She's gone!" Kid exclaimed. The others cheered.
"Melaena, what happened to you? We all watched you die." said Maka.
"I woke up in Mount Olympus, and Hades and Persephone came to me. My parents too. They told me that because I sacrificed my life for you guys, I had become a full Goddess, and Zeus had made me immortal. But I can still live on Earth, and I will never die." Melaena responded. Maka nodded in understanding. Black Star scoffed.
"Well, you still won't be able to surpass me!" he teased. Melaena rolled her eyes. She then turned to Kid. "Did you really mean those things you said?" About having nothing left if you lost me?" Kid pulled her closer to him.
"Of course I did. My life would not be complete, without you in it. Melaena, when you died, a part of me died with you. You are the love of my life, and I never want to lose you again." Kid said, looking deep into Melaena's eyes.
"Well, you will never have to worry about that, because I am here to stay, and I will be with you forever." Melaena said. Suddenly they heard a loud sniffle. They turned to see Brigitte at the foot of the staircase, with Giselle in tow.
"Brigitte, are you crying?" Melaena asked.
"It's just that young love is so beautiful. It's like seeing your parents all over again." Brigitte said through tears. Melaena ran over to Brigitte and embraced her.
"I think this belongs to you." Brigitte said, pulling out a pearl and amethyst crown ad handing it to Melaena. Brigitte then got on her knees and bowed. "I am forever in your service, Your Majesty. Long Live the Queen!" The royal guards entered the ballroom and bowed down next to Brigitte. "Long Live the Queen!" they shouted. Maka, Stein, Spirit, Tsubaki, Liz, Patty, Soul, and Kid also bowed.
"Long Live Queen Mel!" Patty shouted.
"YAHOO! BOW DOWN BEFORE MY GODLINESS!" Black Star shouted, standing on top of a statue. Tsubaki blushed with embarrassment. Melaena grabbed her scepter, walked over to Black Star, and whacked him on the head with it, knocking him out cold. Suddenly, she felt a pair of hands around her waist.
"What am I going to do you with you?" Kid chuckled.
"Love me." Melaena mused.
"That I can do." Kid said, kissing her passionately. Medusa was finally gone, and Charon was safe again. Now the only thing Melaena had left to do was plan her coronation, and her wedding.
Did you really think I would just let Melaena die like that?