Chapter Two: Taurus
"Taurus had an idea. He would give Virgo a gift. Through the forest and over mountain, he found a star."
(Actual text found on the Taurus coin in the game)
Taurus stood amongst the other Zodiacs, pondering how he would show his affection for Virgo. In his mind, several thoughts were formed. With his nature to give to others, all his ideas dealt with presenting Virgo with a gift, representing the way he saw her.
He left the congregation of the gods, letting them drown in their own designs to gain their beloved's hand. As Taurus traveled the land, he reflected on his perception of his love. "Each time I am near her, she radiates warmth that ignites my heart. If I was to give her the same, she would surely be mine."
And with this thought in mind, Taurus took of in search of his present. Through forest, field and glen, the Zodiac traveled, looking for an object that glowed with the same aura as Virgo. Everywhere he journeyed, nothing was able to heat his body with the same magnitude.
Soon the sky grew darker; his travels had been long this day. In time, night would overtake the god and obscure his sight. As the stars came out to greet him, Taurus raised his head. "She is as beautiful as these heavens in which I gaze each night; she could make her home in this majesty."
Taurus came to the conclusion that a star would be most ideal a gift for his beloved. He climbed the tallest mountain and reached up into the heavens. From it, he plucked the brightest star. He felt heat permeate his body, reminding him of Virgo. "This is what I've been searching for," he spoke to the welcoming night.
He walked down the peak and over the land, keeping his prize firmly in hand. Soon he would be at the gathering the Zodiacs held on the horizon, there he would give Virgo his token of love.
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A/N: The second chapter is completed, woohoo! I would like to thank all the people who reviewed this little story, your kind words were enough to inspire me to continue this until the end. *bows his head in gratitude* I have to say that writing these chapters is much easier than working on my other stories. I guess that it has to do with way it's done. I'm writing this as a fable for small children (no offense to the reviewers, okay), so short paragraphs are ideal for keeping them interested in the outcome. Anyhoo, that's all for now. So until the next time we meet, farewell and may peace be with us all. ^_^ (August 22, 2002)