Sins of a Goddess
Here's the next chapter, a lot of mystery and intrigue in this one me thinks ( Anywho yeah I know that I'm about 7 months overdue for this chapter but hey I WAS really busy.
I was for some time contemplating whether to discontinue this story due to disinterest but it was one particular review that made me decide to finish it. So I will write as much as I can and finally get this done. Don't care what anyone says...so now on to some review to the reviewers.
Sci-Fi Raptor if you're reading this, this chapter is dedicated to your kind words
Sakuraforever...gee that's one of the nicest things I've ever heard to motivate me to write...ummm I think ________________________________________________________________________
2 years ago: There's something about Peorth Part 2: Paris Vacation
Aaaawww Paris, the city of love and many other things that would probably take too long for this narrator to describe, it is here where many tourists flock to catch the sights, the smells and the experience to always remember such as this particular one. Look at how happy he is about to take a picture of one of France's landmarks the Eiffel Tower. Now he (let's give him a name, let's call him Bob) is checking to make sure his lenses are clean, now he's making sure that the angle, the frame and the wind direction (don't ask) are just right. He looks into the sight, gets his target and is about to press the button for the perfect shot.
Except.........
Cameras don't normally glow do they? Maybe the flash is broken Bob why don't you go check it? Huh? Did the camera just move? The involuntary shaking was so surprising that our little friend just couldn't help but drop his prized camera on the ground, what was going on? The camera shined even brighter as a human hand reached out of it almost as if it were pulling itself out of the camera. Only one reasonable solution, ALIENS HAVE POSSESSED YOUR CAMERA BOB!!!!!
Too stunned by fear by this revelation, the hand continued to further come out, quickly becoming from a hand to an arm to the body of a very shapely woman, she stepped out dusted herself off with her free hand for her other hand was still "stuck" in the camera lens, she reaches in and pulls her other hand free which seems to be joined by another hand and that hand becomes a young man who seemed to be tugging quite a heavy load of suitcases next him. Okay rewind, a girl, a boy and suitcases just appeared out of your camera??!!! Man this is something for the news or the tabloids:
ALIENS VACATIONING IN PARIS COMES OUT OF MAN'S CAMERA
Just than the girl spoke, her voice very sweet and harmonious with a light hint of a French accent, so beautiful it was that it can only be described as a voice of a goddess
Girl: aaawww Paris, just the perfect place to spend our honeymoon.........um you don't think anyone saw that did you Keiichi?
The boy or Keiichi as he was called spoke he seemed to look like that nervous young man type but right now he seemed like the happiest guy on earth.
Boy: call it a hunch Peorth, but maybe he did?
Oh no one of the aliens just pointed at him
Girl: oh just him? Good, this shouldn't be too difficult
The girl approached our right now about to piss his pants photographer, she placed her hand on his forehead, Bob couldn't help but blush alien or not she didn't really look half bad (okay okay she looked downright beautiful) and Bob wasn't exactly successful with the ladies, this was his only touch from female contact since well his mother.
Bob: OH PLEASE NO MISS ALIEN!!! DON'T EAT MY BRAINS!!!!!
Girl: look just relax, this won't hurt at all
What happened next was hard to describe, it felt like the girl was rewinding his mind as if it were a VCR tape and rewound it all the way back to the point where Bob saw the two come out of his camera, the next instant he felt a slight tingly shock and then.........what just happened? Bob opened his eyes he was standing in front of the Eiffel Tower to snap a picture as planned, heh must have daydreamed for a second there, Bob picked up his camera and.........
Bob: okay well the wind is coming from that direction so its only right to shoot the picture from this angle.........
If Bob took the time to away from his work he would have seen the two aliens that popped out of his camera walking away, well he would have seen them that is if he remembered all that. ________________________________________________________________________
Keiichi Morisato felt as if his arms would fall off at any moment, why WOULD a goddess need so many suitcases for anyway? (Better not ask that, he didn't think he could take the answer). All he could do was strain as he dragged the pile of luggage with him as he followed his goddess/wife to well somewhere.
Keiichi: argh Peorth, are we there yet?
Peorth: oh quit your complaining Keiichi, we're almost there
Keiichi almost shuddered, Peorth told Keiichi that she would take care of the accommodations, Keiichi couldn't even fascism what type of place she would have in mind.
Peorth: ah here we are
Keiichi looked up from his luggage carrying to see the place Peorth had in mind and needless to say the word big seemed like an understatement to describe this place.
Keiichi: t-this is the place??!!!
Keiichi had read enough travel brochures to know about this place it was called the Hotel Tres Elegance (Okay I admit I'm never was any good at French so don't come after me for the lame or possibly incorrect name). Since it was one of the highest rated hotels in France quite possibly the world, a common person like Keiichi would need to make a small business loan just to spend a night here.
Keiichi: honey I know you want to make our honeymoon special but don't you think this is a little out of our price range?
Peorth: non, dear Keiichi, just trust moi
Okay it wasn't what she said that scared Keiichi, it was how she said it. So inside he reluctantly went and approached the main desk.
Keiichi: um excuse me, I would like to get a room
The desk attendant just took one look at Keiichi and almost burst out laughing
Attendant: you want to spend the night HERE monsieur? Or did you get lost on the way to some godforsaken barn? Because I'll be happy giving you directions
Typical, he had to be dealing with a stuck up Frenchmen (no offence to the French of course)
Keiichi: eerr no, I'm pretty sure I'm in the right place
Attendant: this is not a place for anyone monsieur, I am quite sure that you cannot afford to stay at our grand hotel with what you make in a lifetime
Keiichi: hey I.........
Attendant: now don't make me call security mon ami, it will mess our carpets
Keiichi: I.........
Keiichi turned to Peorth he was amazed how eerily calm she was
Peorth: I must protest, is that the way you treat your guests? I request my husband speaks to your owner of this establishment
Keiichi: yeah I.........
Attendant: fine then, SHE can stay, a beautiful goddess such as herself should definitely not be seen with someone like you, maybe I could give you a "personal" tour of our rooms mon cherie
The attendant winked at Peorth and Keiichi could feel his face getting hotter, he was disgusted by his very blatant (as well as obvious) attempt to pick her up.
Keiichi: HEY buddy you can make fun of me but leave her out of this
Attendant: oh so what are you going to do about it you little little man?
???: Is there a problem here?
It was then an elderly gentleman approached the desk
Attendant: non monsieur, just ejecting this filthy vermin out of your establishment
Man: oh I see, now what do we have here?
The man faced Keiichi but seemed more interested in Peorth as he looked her up and down
Keiichi; (he better not be one of those "old" perverts checking her out cause if it is.........man I have a dirty mind)
His reaction was hardly what he expected however.........
Man: my my Peorth, is that you?
Peorth smiled
Peorth: it has been a long time old friend heh you look good
Man: and you Peorth have matured into a beautiful young lady
Peorth: why merci beaucoup mon ami
Man: now what brings you to my humble hotel Madam?
Peorth: oh no need to be so formal Monsieur Trottier
Man: well if we are on the same level of formality no need to call me monsieur but you haven't answered my question
Peorth: oh, I'm on my honeymoon
Man: I see
The man faced Keiichi and hastily shook his hand
Man: aw you must be the very lucky man.........
Keiichi: Keiichi, Keiichi Morisato.........
Man: aw, a Japanese how exotic, you may call me Renard, I am the owner of this establishment
Keiichi: you know Peorth?
Renard: know her? Why I knew Peorth when she was just a petit femme
Keiichi: really?
Renard: but enough about that, I'm pretty sure you young lovers don't want to hear stories from this boring old man, so is there a problem?
Keiichi: yeah your attendant won't give us a room
Renard: oh really??!! Well you will be my personal guests, stay as long as you like, no charge at all
Peorth: merci Renard
Renard: now take their bags to the honeymoon suite
Attendant: r-right away
Renard: and I'll be seeing you later I think its about time we had a employee evaluation about the way you conduct with our guests
Attendant: gulp, if you would so kindly walk this way
Keiichi: now this is more like it, say Peorth.........you knew the hotel's owner and didn't say anything about it??!!
Peorth: oh he was just someone I befriended during my earth-training course; I worked at his hotel part time, he saw me as a daughter
Keiichi: does he know you're a.........you know?
Peorth: funny thing is that the old man doesn't have a clue, but that's alright he's a sweet old man
Keiichi: well you could have told me that to avoid that whole incident
Peorth: I could, but where would the fun be in that? ________________________________________________________________________
Keiichi: wow this is beautiful
Keiichi looked around at the room they were given. It was quite spacious and well decorated a place Keiichi would never dream his honeymoon could ever be spent. While he was enjoying the view of his room, Peorth was well enjoying some thoughts to herself, some very naughty thoughts.
Peorth: (so this is the place that Keiichi and I will express our most passionate desires. Now how should we proceed? I want to be forward but not too forward, I want him to know how much I want him but not so much that it would scare him away)
Peorth thought back to every romance (and to some extent hentai) manga she's ever read and recalled that this would be the moment that the girl would ask the guy to leave to put on something more "expressive".
Peorth: Keiichi, would you be a dear and get us some ice for the wine?
Keiichi: sure
As Peorth watched Keiichi walk out the door she smiled as she pulled out some very revealing lingerie out of their suitcase.
Peorth: this will be one night he'll never forget
Meanwhile Keiichi was heading towards the ice machine whistling a happy tune, Keiichi could act naïve at times but he wasn't stupid, Peorth just asking for ice out of the blue wasn't a coincidence, he knew that when he got back Peorth would surprise him with something wild and sexy like she always did with him.
Keiichi: (it's not like I'm complaining, it's just her way of expressing herself.........something Belldandy would never even consider doing of course)
But that's why you love her Morisato, if she were another Belldandy you wouldn't have given her the time of day.
Keiichi: (I'm glad that I know that I'm never alone but still I wish.........I wish I could know if Bell were okay or not, I really miss her)
As if his wish were answered Keiichi could hear a soft, sad voice singing from the distance, the tone was sad and yet it sounded so harmonious and familiar
Keiichi: no it couldn't be, Belldandy?
Throwing caution to the wind Keiichi followed the direction of the voice not even caring that he just dropped the ice bucket as the ice melted into the floor.
Meanwhile Peorth waited impatiently lying very suggestively on the bed
Peorth: how long does it take one to get ice?
Keiichi meanwhile had followed the singing voice, it was almost like he was in a trance, and his body just wouldn't listen as he felt his legs were dragging him to the source of that beautiful voice. His walk took him outside to the hotel's swimming pool area and there standing on the surface of its waters like a beautiful siren or goddess was her.
Keiichi: Belldandy
Belldandy: Keiichi
Belldandy had a sad and upset look on her face, which pierced Keiichi's heart to its very soul, but he couldn't just leave no not when he was so close or was it this trance-like state he was in affecting his logical thinking?
Keiichi: Belldandy, what's wrong?
Belldandy: you have forgotten me, Keiichi
Keiichi: what? I'll never forget you, Belldandy there hasn't been a day that I've never stopped thinking about you
Belldandy: than why did you marry that........that wench??!!! Why didn't you wait for me to come back?
Keiichi:........Belldandy I...
Belldandy: don't worry though, I understand she was the one who seduced you, she was the one who selfishly took you for herself, she called me her friend but that is all a lie a true friend wouldn't have done what she did, but don't worry Keiichi I've come back so we can be together again
Keiichi: yes together forever
Keiichi slowly walked into the pool and started heading towards his love not even realizing that she was standing on the deeper end of the pool and water was slowly reaching his head the more he moved, whatever had come over him had erased any sense of logic in his head. Soon the water was above his head, everything was getting dark but the worse thing was he didn't even seem to care, only one thought filled his mind....
Keiichi: (soon we'll be together forever, Belldandy)
Meanwhile back in their hotel room, Peorth could feel a life force dying close by but this wasn't just any ordinary life.
Peorth: Keiichi??!!!
Peorth immediately got up and practically flew to the direction of Keiichi.
Peorth: (if anything happens to him, I'll never forgive myself)
Meanwhile Keiichi's body had sunk to the bottom of the pool. He was not even moving or even making any attempt to save his own life the only thing he could think of was being reunited with his beloved Belldandy.
Keiichi: (I've never felt so happy or so complete in my life, Belldandy has come to give me release.........I'll never leave her side again)
Peorth: KEIICHI!!!!!
From under the waters he could hear Peorth's voice
Keiichi: (Peorth?)
"Just ignore her, she was the seductress that started the whole thing, she isn't your true happiness."
Peorth: KEIICHI PLEASE ANSWER ME!!!!
Keiichi: (her voice, so full of love, so full of concern)
"She only means you harm Keiichi, she's only out there to look out for herself."
Peorth: KEIICHI!!! Please don't die!!!!! Please tell me you're okay!!!!!
Keiichi: (what am I doing???!!!)
Keiichi's self preservation instinct finally kicked in as he thrashed the water around trying to reach the surface, trying to do anything in his power to reach precious oxygen but to no avail.
Keiichi: (this is hopeless, I just can't swim)
"Just give up Keiichi, you've lost it all"
Keiichi: (no I can't quit, I can't die now)
With renewed energy Keiichi continued his struggle to reach the surface before Keiichi's final amounts of air ran out it would seem like he were doom but with one final Herculean effort Keiichi managed to kick out of the water to the surface and get a breath of air before he felt like he was sinking again.
Keiichi: Peorth!!! Help me!!!!
Peorth: KEIICHI??!!! KEIICHI!!!! Oh Water spirits heed my call, aid this mortal from your watery fall!!!!
Keiichi could feel his body being gently lifted by an invisible force which gently placed him right next to Peorth, Keiichi coughed up a little water but was nonetheless alright.
Keiichi: thanks Peorth
Peorth just smiled trying to hide her fear of losing Keiichi
Peorth: thinking of taking a swim? It would help if you actually knew how or if you were dressed for it
Peorth gestured to his now drenched clothes
Keiichi: Peorth, I'm sorry I scared you
Peorth: speak no more of it, I'm just glad you're okay but please tell me what happened?
There was no use hiding it might as well tell her the truth
Keiichi: Peorth, Belldandy was calling me
Peorth: Belldandy? Where?
Keiichi: right there
Keiichi pointed out to the pool but no one was there
Keiichi: but she was right there!!!
Peorth: tell me what did she say?
Keiichi: all I can remember was she was calling to me and I listened I couldn't control my body or my mind, if your voice didn't snap me back to reality when it did I probably would have drowned
Peorth: hhhmmmm I don't sense anything around.........how long were you in that pool for?
Keiichi: not long, 5-10 minutes max, do you suspect Mara or someone like that was involved?
Peorth: no, nothing can escape that fast and not even leave even the smallest trail for me to pick up, whatever you saw Keiichi probably didn't even exist, I think you are suffering from a mental delusion caused by separation anxiety from Belldandy
Keiichi: don't need to sugar coat it Peorth, you can say it. I'm going insane, but insanity or not I saw her out there I know it but I want to know why did she try to have me killed?
Peorth: all I can say Keiichi, Belldandy or not if it decides to come back I'll protect you no matter what, this is not the word of a goddess first class but by the honor of Peorth of the Roses
Keiichi: Peorth.........
Keiichi than just realized something and tried to avert his eyes
Keiichi: I like your outfit by the way
Peorth looked down to see what he meant, in all the confusions of trying to save Keiichi Peorth hadn't bothered to changed and needless to say she was still wearing that revealing lingerie but this time it was outside where anyone could see them, Peorth tried in vain to cover herself.
Peorth: EEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKK!!!!!!!!
Keiichi: I wonder how that outfit is any different than her goddess gear?
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Back at the hotel room Keiichi was lying in bed, he kept insisting he was okay but Peorth kept urging him to rest after his near death experience but Keiichi wasn't afraid, a near death experience for him was a dime a dozen.
Peorth: you just lie there, I'll make you some Darjeeling tea
Keiichi: what did you say?
Peorth: I said I'll make you some Darjeeling tea
Keiichi: since when did you start liking Darjeeling tea?
Peorth: I don't know I guess it started when I first moved in with you this was during one of your little drinking benders.........
Keiichi lowered his head in shame he still could not forget his drinking problem he had that one time, the problem that made him such an ass in front of Peorth, the problem that almost killed him.
Peorth: well I wanted something to drink and for some odd reason I opened one of the cupboards in the kitchen almost like I knew what was inside, I saw the still untouched tea leaves and thought, what the hell.........I've been drinking it ever since I guess its because of its interesting blend it has
Keiichi remembered how Belldandy always seemed to offer him tea every time something was happened now Peorth was doing the exact same thing with the exact type of tea as well, this couldn't be a coincidence. However Peorth coming back with a cup, which she handed to him, interrupted his thoughts.
Peorth: here
Keiichi took it and smiled at her, she smiled back, Keiichi couldn't help but notice she was smiling the same way Bell did when she made tea ignoring that thought however he took a sip.
Keiichi: hey this is really good
Peorth beamed with pride
Peorth: I know I can't quite make it as good as Bell but I hope this makes you feel better
Keiichi took another sip
Keiichi: don't be so modest you make it as if you were Belldandy herself
Peorth: (I know he's just trying to be nice but still, I can't help but feel good being told that) why thank you Keiichi
Keiichi: I know you had plans tonight Peorth and I'm sorry.........
Peorth: don't worry, we'll do them another night, we still have time tonight just rest and if you need anything I'll always be here
Keiichi: that's what I can count on
And so the two lovers fell asleep (without doing anything hentai-ish as well) in each other's arms. Of course despite how serene things were Peorth couldn't help but feel incredibly frustrated at how things went that night.
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Keiichi woke up the next morning a little groggy but never a less quite relaxed. Lazily he rolled to his wife's side only to find it empty. Shocked Keiichi sat up to see Peorth standing next to the window, she looked like she had been up for awhile, without even looking she asked if he slept well.
Keiichi: yeah, yawn.........what about you?
Peorth: yeah I slept fine, do you want me to make you tea?
Keiichi: sure
And after drinking his morning tea Keiichi felt a little more awake.
Keiichi: so what were you doing up?
Peorth: well I was about to do my morning exercises
Keiichi: you do morning exercises?
Peorth: yeah, but I always did them while you were still asleep, so do you want to help me?
Keiichi: sure, so what do you do?
Peorth just gave him a coy smile
Peorth: why don't you take a guess?
Keiichi: okay, uuummmm aerobics? (Peorth in spandex, drool drool)
Peorth: non
Keiichi: tennis? (Peorth in a skirt, drool drool)
Peorth: non
Keiichi: uuummm swimming? (Peorth in a bathing suit drool drool)
Peorth: non
Keiichi: okay what?
Peorth: karate
Keiichi just looked at his wife funny
Keiichi: you're kidding, right?
Peorth: non, I am quite serious
Keiichi: you never seemed like the fighting type
Peorth: oh there's more to moi than meets the eye dear Keiichi
Keiichi: eeerrr okay
Peorth: look all you need to do is be my sparring partner, maybe you'll learn something
Keiichi: so what do I have to do?
Peorth: just go on the opposite side of the room and charge at me at top speed
Keiichi: are you sure about this?
Peorth: oui, all you need to do is try to touch moi
Keiichi shrugged and headed for the opposite end of the room, of course Keiichi's kind nature always gives him second thoughts.
Keiichi: (gosh, I hope I don't hurt her)
Peorth assumed some sort of fighting stance (one that Keiichi questioned even existed) and gestured that she was ready for him.
Keiichi: (she's been reading a bit too much manga, well here goes)
With a weak war cry, he charged and it wasn't until he was almost upon her that she made a move, moving like lightning she sidestepped Keiichi and swept him, with a perfect Judo sweep takedown, Keiichi hit the ground with a thud.
Keiichi: ow
Peorth: was that all you have? If you think you can knock me down with a weak attempt like that you are seriously mistaken or are you holding back for my sake??!! You'll never survive me if you do that
Keiichi: (Peorth? Peorth what's wrong?)
Peorth: now get up and try again!!! I want you to at least be able to touch me once
Keiichi in great reluctance did so and charged again this time a lot faster, but Peorth grabbed his arm and was easily able to toss him over her shoulder, Keiichi hit the ground on his back hard.
Keiichi: argh
Peorth: you aren't married to a simple woman you know, you are married to a goddess and as a result the problems you'll face will be twice as worse, what you've already experienced with Belldandy will seem like nothing, I will not make the same mistake Bell did, I realize even if I am a goddess I have limitations. I can't be everywhere for you!!!! Now get up!!!!
Keiichi weakly got up and rubbed his back, his wife now seemed like a different person, what was going on? ________________________________________________________________________
Phone Attendant: monsieur Trottier, we have been receiving complaints about room 601. We are receiving complaints of rather loud banging, crashing and several odd screams are coming from the room
Renard: is that so? Room 601? That's Mme Peorth and her husband's room, non?
Phone Attendant: oui
Renard: they are you, recently wed and in love...we should respect there privacy, don't you think?
It took 5 whole minutes but it finally clicked in
Phone Attendant: oh? Ohhhhhhh I will tell the complainers that there are renovations being done to the room
Renard: please do ________________________________________________________________________
However what really was going on was not as pleasant as Renard had envisioned. Peorth was flipping and slamming Keiichi around like a rag doll. Keiichi was now wondering if his wife even remembered that this was supposed to be a simple exercise session. It wasn't until Keiichi got a good look at her eyes he could sense there was more to this than mere frustration. He could see all in them. He could see a mixture of fear, anger and sadness in them. Keiichi suddenly stopped he couldn't continue with something that was hurting his wife like this.
Peorth: why do you stop???!!! Do you not realize that if I were an enemy I'd hurt you more??!!!
Keiichi: but you're not, you're my wife Peorth
Peorth: shut up!!!!! Until this session is over can you call me that!!!! Right now I am your enemy now continue this fight
She now sounded like a woman possessed even though Keiichi was scared out of his mind he summed up the last of his courage to speak some sense into his wife.
Keiichi: or you'll do what?
Peorth: I'll !!!!... I'll!!!!
Peorth couldn't finish that thought. The sadness was beginning to overwhelm her.
Keiichi: but you are right about something...I always relied on my goddess to save me...there will be a day that you can't be there...a day that I need to learn to save myself...I will get stronger for you Peorth...
Peorth looked into Keiichi's eyes there was a certain type of determination and love that he had never shown to anyone. No that was a lie, the only person he'd give a look like that to was...Belldandy. Peorth immediately stopped and tried to calm herself
Peorth: Keiichi...I'm so sorry!!!! I...I...
Keiichi believing that he was reaching her continued to speak in a gentle manner.
Keiichi: it's okay you have nothing to be sorry for...
Keiichi tried to reach for his wife but she moved out of the way she would have none of that right now. Her knees felt weak, her vision was getting blurry, the room was spinning and it was getting harder to breath. She needed to be somewhere, anywhere away from here at this moment.
Peorth: I...I need to get some air!!!!
And before Keiichi could say anything Peorth had run out the door.
Keiichi: Peorth...
Keiichi closed his eyes and let out a sad sigh ________________________________________________________________________
Peorth walked the streets alone. There was one word she had hoped to never hear again. When she married Keiichi, she never felt happier in her entire life. With Keiichi she believed that he would take away all the lonely moments away forever.
Peorth: (married to him for a few days and already I can't seem to be there when he needs me)
Peorth thought to the pool incident and how Keiichi almost drowned. The night she had planned to be perfect.
Peorth: Ha ha I'm so stupid...when will I realize that I'm just never going to get a break? Oh Keiichi...I'm so sorry
She thought back about the following morning feeling so angry inside. She felt so angry that she took her morning exercise with Keiichi a little too seriously. Last night only reminded her that she could never be as perfect as Belldandy. After all Belldandy would had been there to save Keiichi before he would have even touched the water.
Peorth: What's wrong with me? I fail my duty as a goddess and a wife and I took it out on Keiichi? I'm so stupid!!!!
Peorth in frustration pounded a nearby wall leaving an indent impression of her fist and also chased away any guy close by who had plans to hit on her.
Peorth: am I even a good wife? Keiichi tells me he loves me and I believe him...but am I really worthy of him?
Peorth sighed at her words
Peorth: (am I worthy of him? Funny, I am a goddess First Class and yet he makes me feel this way...I only want him to be happy...)
You're being stupid again Peorth. You know that's not the full truth, you want your happiness as well.
Peorth: (if I deny that I would be lying...I want to be happy as well...I want to have a chance to be in love...I fell in love with you Keiichi so I could never feel loneliness again, I know that you'll never make me feel sad Keiichi...and now when I can finally have my chance...)
Peorth thought back to after she saved him and what he told her afterwards. It had hurt her a lot.
Peorth: (he claimed to have seen Belldandy...why??!!!! Why do you still haunt me Bell??!!!!)
Maybe it all comes back to that faithful day. The day Belldandy died when it should have been you. The promise she made you take...
Peorth: she told me to tell Keiichi that she'll return to him one day...
And did you keep this promise, Peorth? No!!! In fact you ended up taking Keiichi for yourself.
Peorth: (but...I couldn't just tell him that...I couldn't have him wait for something that may never return)
And so you justify this thought by taking your best friend's one true love from her?
Peorth: (it was better than just leaving him there by himself!!!!)
She remembered the drunken mess he became after Belldandy's sacrifice. He just sat there and wasted away.
Peorth: (at least when I was true with my feelings...I was able to help him and he was able to help me)
Peorth smiled remembering their wedding night. It was literally like a dream come true.
Peorth: Keiichi...I know even after what I did to him he'll still be willing to forgive me...that's what makes him Keiichi
Peorth began to turn around and head back to the hotel room. Sure their honeymoon came off at a bad start but now she was so in the mood to try again and make it a night he'll never forget.
Peorth: (I should stop doubting our love...after all we did pass the Gate of Judgement...mmmmm me and my handsome Keiichi)
However fantasizing doesn't allow one to fully watch where their going as Peorth would find out as she accidentally bumps into someone, Peorth backed off apologetically.
Peorth: oh I'm am SO sorry Monsieur!!!! I wasn't watching where I was going
The figure simply smiled
???: no I am sorry...I am sorry for everything
Peorth: (that voice...something is so familiar about it) w-who are you?
???: Oh Peorth...have you forgotten me? It pains me to hear that...especially after I have spent these past years looking for you. I could never forget my beautiful goddess
Peorth: w-what?! No it can't be...Troy?
Peorth looked to face the young man she had bumped into. He was a tall young man probably around her age. He had blue eyes and platinum blond hair to match with his handsome features. He looked at Peorth with a look of eerie gentleness.
Troy: Peorth...it has been so long
Peorth: no you can't be you!!!!!
Troy: but it is me...
Peorth: that's impossible!!!!
Troy: please Peorth calm down...maybe this is not the best place to talk if you want to keep you know what a secret
Peorth reluctantly nodded and the two headed for an ally where Peorth was intending to give him the third degree.
Peorth: why are you here??!!!
Troy: I was looking for you like I said...
Peorth: we passed through Gate of Judgement and failed!!!!! By the rules I should never see you again
Troy: I don't care about the rules...all I know that is I love you and I still do...I know this is a lot to take in
This was indeed a lot to take in thought Peorth. Troy had been her first boyfriend and like Keiichi he was a mortal. It was many years ago when Bell made a forbidden trip to Earth as a little girl. However when she came back she could never stop talking about a certain one, a Keiichi Morisato. Even so young Bell knew she had found her soulmate. It was these stories that awoke Peorth's own curiosity in mortals. Several years afterwards she would hear the cries of this mortal. He had lost everything and lost his will to live and was about to end it all. Breaking every rule of Heaven, Peorth came to him. She would never forget that night. She had thought she found true love that time.
Peorth: so why are you here?
Troy: I want you to take me back...I want to have your love again...I want to start things over again
Peorth: look I'm sorry it's just not meant to be...we failed the Gate...our hearts are not true
Troy: screw that damn Gate!!!! Do you have any idea what I have been through when I passed and did not see you at my side??!!! All that pain and loneliness??!!! I vowed that I would not rest until I have you again
Peorth: Troy, I am sorry about the pain...but...I'm married now to someone I know that I am in love with...it would be unfair to both of you if I didn't go with my feelings
Troy: aw yes Keiichi Morisato
Peorth looked at her former lover with surprise
Peorth: how do you know about him??!!!
Troy: my dear I know more about you than you realize
Peorth: do you? What else do you know?
Troy: that he is weak...weaklings are not worthy for a goddess such as yourself which brings to the second reason why I'm here, I want to see your so called husband's strength
Peorth: if you do anything to hurt I'll...
Troy: you'll do what?
Energy began to surround Peorth's hand as she pointed it at Troy
Peorth: I'll protect him...by any means necessary
Troy: you would attack me? To protect that weakling?
Peorth sadly sighed and let the energy dissipate
Peorth: Troy...as a Goddess I cannot lie in saying that I have some feelings left but I'm happy with my life now, I don't want to leave you in a bad way again...I just at least would like to be your friend...so I don't want you to do anything to Keiichi, okay?
Without her noticing, Troy slipped something out of his back pocket.
Peorth: I hope you understand
Troy: I understand Peorth...
Troy wrapped his arms around her. Peorth did not return the hug but did not fight him off.
Troy: I see you feel so strongly about this
Peorth: I'm glad...I just have one question, how did you find me? The separation from the Gate should have been permanent
Troy: I will be honest with you...I did have a little help
Peorth: oh?
Troy: but I will tell you all in due time
Peorth felt a sharp prick in her neck as she suddenly realized that Troy just had stabbed her with something. Peorth cursed herself for letting her guard down as she pushed him away seeing that he had just injected some strange fluid from a syringe into her.
Troy: for now just sleep, my dear
Peorth: Troy...going into this much trouble to kidnap me? This is sad even for you, I thought you of all people would...know...that...
Something was wrong Peorth suddenly began to felt really dizzy and her eyelids began to feel even heavier.
Peorth:...that...your mortal...drugs don't...work on me...
Peorth collapsed to the ground asleep.
Peorth: zzzzzzzz
Troy: you always did talk too much Peorth...I am sorry that I had to do that but I can't have you interfering as I deal with your so call husband
Picking up her limp form, the young man only known as Troy began to set his plan in motion one that would result in the death of either himself or Keiichi Morisato. ________________________________________________________________________
Back at the hotel room, Keiichi found himself pacing back and forth across the room. Several hours had passed after seeing his wife in a frantic panic run out of the room. Keiichi decided not to go anywhere to wait for her when she got back but that was several ours ago.
Keiichi: dammit Keiichi, I don't see why you have to be so nervous...I know she's been gone longer than you expected but she's a goddess she can protect herself, right?
Keiichi's thoughts were interrupted by a loud rapping knock on the door.
Keiichi: is that Peorth? No it can't be her...if it were she'd let herself in but who could be at the door at this time? Better yet who do I know in Paris that would come and visit me? Keiichi, did you order room service in your sleep again?
Realizing that he was beginning to sound like a schizophrenic, Keiichi decided to open the door. Standing there was a young man who had an eerie look of calm anger in his eyes directed towards Keiichi.
Keiichi: hello? I'm sorry but I think you may have the wrong room
The man simply smiled.
Man: oh no I've found the right room, Keiichi Morisato
He knew his name. Keiichi had a bad feeling about this.
Keiichi: well may I ask what business you may have?
Man: my name is Troy Bardon...it is so nice to meet you at last Mr Morisato
Troy, there was something familiar about that name nonetheless he let Troy continue.
Troy: you know you're a lot shorter than I expected you to be
Keiichi: ah-hem...the reason why you're here?
Troy: how rude of me...yes why I came...I know all about you Morisato...and your marriage to a special someone
Troy!!! Now Keiichi remembered the name, it was the name of Peorth's ex.
Keiichi: what do you want?
Troy: I still cannot believe that she chose to marry someone as weak as you...that's why I want to challenge you to see who is truly worthy of her me or you
Keiichi: so you want me to fight you? No...I have nothing to prove
Troy: oh Morisato, if you refuse me you have everything to lose
To prove his point he handed Keiichi a small metallic object. He didn't even need to give it a second look it was Peorth's wedding band.
Keiichi: what have you done to her?!!!
Troy: right now she sleeps waiting for her right prince to wake her
Keiichi: I swear if you did anything to harm her!!!!!
Troy: no harm has come to her, this I can assure you that...
Keiichi: why are you doing this?!!!
Troy: when I lost Peorth, I thought I lost everything again...I vowed to find her again no matter what it took...it was some time recently someone came to me, promising me that they'll break the curse of that wretched Gate that forbids me to see her. Of course I chose to accept...I just can't afford to lose everything again, I'm sure you know how that feels like
Keiichi: actually I do...there was a time I did lose everything but I can't let you get away with kidnapping Peorth
Troy: if you feel that you are strong enough...than follow me
Keiichi: if I refuse?
Troy: than you will lose Peorth forever just like I have
Having no choice Keiichi decided to accept the sick and twisted game.
Keiichi: lead the way ________________________________________________________________________
15 minutes later, Keiichi followed Troy to a condemned building.
Keiichi: (typical why do these newbie villains always set up base in some sort of falling apart building?)
Their destination? The roof and their lying in a corner was...
Keiichi: Peorth!!!!
Trying to run to her, Keiichi was unfortunately blocked by Troy who was beginning to clench his fists and assumed a fighting stance.
Keiichi: out of my way!!!!
Troy: you have to get past me first...you have to prove you are stronger than me
Keiichi: why??!!!! Do you want Peorth back so badly that you're willing to make her hate you forever?
Troy: there is more to this than simply getting her back...after the curse was lifted I thought I could see her again but I heard that she was already married to you...I asked myself why did this happen? Why was the curse broken only to find out that her heart was already taken??!!! Keiichi...do not mistake my intentions for hatred...no in fact it's quite the opposite I respect you a lot
Keiichi: you have a funny way of showing it...kidnapping my wife, threatening and picking a fight with me
Troy: I believe that only a strong person should have a love of a goddess...you need to be strong enough to protect her as well as she is able to protect you.
Keiichi didn't want to admit it but he was right. It was as Peorth had told him that marrying a goddess will come with problems two times worse compared to a normal marriage.
Keiichi: (is Troy trying to test me? I love Peorth and there will be times that I have to fight without her help...I guess this is one of those times)
Troy: there is no turning back, Morisato...either one of us will die today
Keiichi let out a nervous laugh
Keiichi: heh heh do you have to be so morbid?
Keiichi decided to charge pass Troy to reach Peorth but was stopped by the young man. Keiichi tried to run past him from the right but was stopped, tried to pass from the left but was stopped. It seemed no matter what direction he tried to go Troy was ready for him. Troy's patience started to wear out.
Troy: you cannot win like that...fight me
To prove his point Troy swung his fist and struck Keiichi in the chin.
Keiichi: argh...
Without letting him catch a break Troy let out a sharp kick to the ribs. Keiichi managed to bring his arms to block the hit but now he felt the pain there.
Keiichi: figures I just had to be facing an expert fighter
Deciding this wasn't working Keiichi decided to take to the offensive.
Keiichi: (I mean how hard can this be? Just ball up a fist and swing)
Keiichi threw a punch of his own but Troy expertly caught it and gave his arm a painful twist.
Keiichi: aaarrrrggghhh
Troy: you have the love of a goddess...is this all the strength you can muster?
Troy let him have it in the stomach causing Keiichi to hunch over in pain as Troy lets go of his arm. Keiichi clutched his now sore arm in pain as he never took his eyes off of Troy.
Keiichi: (okay...fighting back doesn't seem to work)
Troy: I lost Peorth to you? Now I am starting to feel ashamed for you...
Keiichi:...do you think this fight will prove anything? I hate violence...
Troy: I know you don't want to fight...BUT DON'T YOU UNDERSTAND??!!!! THERE ARE TIMES YOU CAN'T AVOID FIGHTING...I can see why you are so weak...your first lover taught you nothing
Something snapped in Keiichi as he threw a punch with his single good arm and caught an unsuspecting Troy right across the face.
Troy: aarrrgghhh...
Keiichi: don't you dare speak about Belldandy like that...she has taught me so much...how to love myself and everyone around me...I know she's not with me right now but I know that our love will always be eternal
Troy rubbed his sore face as he licked the blood from his lip.
Troy: so the rumors were true...you had the love of two goddesses, I was denied the love of one...what makes you so much different than I?
Keiichi: well I don't kidnap the people I claim to love
Troy: funny...but remember what is at stake here
Keiichi soon began appreciating the short breather he got because now he was on the receiving end of Troy's attack. First he received a knee to the gut, followed by a punch to the face and another kick to the ribs to end his painful combo. Keiichi was knocked to the edge of the roof by the momentum of the blows.
Troy: answer me Morisato...why?
Keiichi weakly got up careful not to take that last step.
Keiichi: I have the love of two goddesses? You want to know why? The answer is I don't know, there hasn't been one moment that I haven't wondered why I was chosen. I'm nothing special...I can't offer anyone who chose to fall in love with me much...except that I will love them back with every part of my being.
Troy: I was willing to offer the same
Keiichi: but your love isn't true...you can't say you want to be love just because you think you can. Love isn't something you say you want to have...tell me if Peorth wasn't a goddess, can you honestly say that you'll love her the same way?
This time Troy couldn't answer. Peorth did influence his life a lot but only because he knew her secret as a goddess. He never thought of what would have happened if he had met her as a mortal.
Keiichi: if you say that is what love is than I'm sorry to say...that your definition of love is faker than Peorth's French accent
Troy: you interest me more and more every time I talk to you...maybe in another time and place we could have been friends
Keiichi: you know it's not too late
Troy: maybe when this is all over...but for now let's finish this
Troy charged at Keiichi at top speed. However there was something familiar about the what was happening and than it hit Keiichi. Earlier that day during his training session with Peorth. He remembered how when he himself blindly charged Peorth and was tossed around with ease. Trying to remember how Peorth did it, he allowed Troy to come enough for Keiichi to grab his arm and flip him over his shoulder to the ground with an expert judo take down. The momentum caused Troy to fall over the edge of the building.
Keiichi: NOO!!!!
Troy was able to catch the edge of the roof and looked up at Keiichi
Troy: good form Morisato...I can finally rest now
Keiich: what??!! Your plan wasn't to take Peorth back was it?
Troy: smart guy...yes...when I first spoke to her. I realized that her heart already belonged to you...I knew that she would never accept me again
Keiichi: than why all this?
Troy: Isn't it obvious? I just wanted to see her one last time and I wanted to make sure the one who won her heart was strong enough to protect her...I feel that you are capable enough to do so. My feelings for may not have been real Morisato but I do truly care for her...farewell
Troy let the ledge go ready to accept his destiny but his hand was grabbed by Keiichi who now kept him from falling.
Troy: huh? Why?
Keiichi: Because if you die...Peorth will be sad
Troy:...
Keiichi: Peorth probably remembers you as a strong person...however taking your own life is cowardly, do you want Peorth to remember you as a coward?
Troy: Keiichi, thank you
However there was a problem Keiichi could not muster enough strength to pull him up.
Keiichi: argh...just hang on
Troy: like I have a choice? Keiichi just let me fall...you'll fall too if you keep hanging on
Keiichi: now don't be such a pessimist...I guess your right...I am weak
Troy: no Keiichi you are one of the stronger ones, you have the will to keep on living no matter what...Keiichi please tell Peorth I'm sorry
Troy let go of his grip
Keiichi: NOO!!!!!
However instead of falling Troy was hovering in the air.
Keiichi: uumm can you fly?
Troy: last time I checked no...
Keiichi turned around to see Peorth standing smiling at him
Keiichi: what the?
Peorth: now that's enough...I think I let this play out long enough
Keiichi: Peorth!!!
Peorth: you were expecting someone else?
Keiichi: wait...how long were you up?
Peorth: like I told Troy, those mortal drugs don't work on me, I was faking it the whole time
Keiichi: you mean you could HAVE SAVED YOURSELF THIS WHOLE TIME??!!!
Peorth: yeah but where will the fun be in that? ________________________________________________________________________
After rescuing Troy
Troy: Peorth...I tried to hurt you and your husband and yet you still saved me, thank you
Peorth: ha ha you look so cute when you act all ignorant like that...don't worry I don't like to hold grudges
Troy: and Keiichi in my attempt to teach you something, you ended up teaching me something that I will never forget
Keiichi: don't mention it...I just hope you find your own happiness one day
Troy: no...I have committed many crimes against you it is time I paid for them
Peorth: you know there is a way you don't have to...
Troy: really how?
Peorth: by starting with a clean slate
Peorth gently placed her hand on his forehead and there was a bright white flash. ________________________________________________________________________
Troy woke up from his hospital bed. His face was dripping with sweat.
Troy: that dream again...
A woman in white entered the room with a concern look on her face
Woman: I heard some screaming is everything okay?
Troy: I had that dream again...the one with the young man and that beautiful young woman...some sort of angel...no a goddess...I dreamt that I was there and I tried to hurt them
Woman: good thing it was only a dream...it couldn't be real right? You have been in this hospital for several years now right?
Troy: I guess your right...maybe after you're done your shift Miss Nurse we can go out for dinner? Maybe I can tell you the rest of the story?
The woman was a nurse working in one of Paris' hospitals. Troy Bardon was a patient who was confined to this hospital for 5 years now they said he was suffering from mental delusions but he was on the road to recovery and he seemed rather nice how could she refuse?
Woman: sure that sounds wonderful
Troy: thank you Miss Nurse...
Woman: please call me Aki
Troy and Aki smiled at each other but had Troy looked out of his window he would have seen another guest waving farewell and than disappearing in the night sky. ________________________________________________________________________
Peorth sighed as she reappeared in the hotel room where Keiichi was waiting for her. She had finally taken care of all the loose ends, Troy would no longer have any memory of her but at least he'll be happy in his new life.
Keiichi: I knew you goddess could seal away memories of mortals...but to go so far as alter the entire reality around one? I didn't knew you had that type of power
Peorth: to tell you the truth Keiichi...I didn't know I had that type of power either. I just wished him to be happy...do you think happy in his new life?
Keiichi: I believe so...his obsession was the only thing that kept him going several years ago but now...now he can fall in love on his own...I heard you paired him up with a cute nurse
Peorth: hey I only give the best...
Keiichi: so were you able to find out who was helped him break the Gate's curse?
Peorth: no...whoever orchestrated all this did a very good job covering up their tracks...I wasn't able to find out anything from Troy's memories. However it had to be someone skilled enough to break powerful curses
Keiichi: do you think it's...?
Peorth shook her head
Peorth: no, this can't be the work of any demon...but I have a feeling that you seeing Belldandy and Troy suddenly appearing are somehow connected
Keiichi:...
Peorth: do not worry, if this person comes back to harm my little Keiihy I will be there to protect you
Keiichi smiled
Keiichi: and I will be there to protect you
Peorth: yes, now what should I do for my heroic husband that risked his life to save me?
Keiichi: hey I didn't do anything, you could have saved yourself remember?
Peorth: yes but it is the thought that counts...ha ha but...
Uh-oh she said but...
Peorth: that was a really funny what you told Troy...what was it again? His love is faker than Peorth's French accent?
Keiichi: eep!!! Hey now don't be so hasty I only said that to sound dramatic, you know?
Peorth: oh Keiichi you're not going to escape Peorth's punishment
Peorth began chanting some inaudible words as she waved her hand.
Keiichi: I-I can't move
Keiichi felt as if some invisible force moving him to the bed. Now Keiichi was lying on the bed paralyzed with Peorth standing over him grinning devilishly.
Keiichi: eeeerrrrr Peorth can't we talk about this?
Peorth: not until you suffer PEORTH'S SPECIAL TICKLE TORTURE!!!!!
Keiichi: no no Peorth you know how ticklish I am
Before Keiichi could make any more protest Peorth pounced on him tickling him on every part of his body.
Keiichi: ha ha ha stop it Peorth stop it!!!! Ha ha ha ha
After a good 10 minutes of tickling, Peorth released him from her spell. Keiichi tried to get up but Peorth stopped him.
Peorth: oh no cherie...don't get up yet
Keiichi could get the hint and smiled
Keiichi: well we are still on honeymoon right?
Peorth: aw cherie, you are so sexy when you take charge...
Keiichi: I can do other things as well
Peorth: I'm pretty sure you can
The two leaned over for a sweet passionate kiss. Pretty soon their clothes were scattered all over the floor as the two lovers became one. ________________________________________________________________________
Meanwhile in the distance
???: what an interesting turn of events...I knew the mortal was strong but I never could imagine he would be able to do the things he did. The love he has for that goddess...I might have underestimated it, maybe it's time to see for myself what his love for his two precious goddesses is worth...
To Be Continued...
Okay I am finally done this chapter!!!! Sorry for taking too long and sorry with my terrible portrayal of Paris to tell you the truth I've never been there before myself. However I chose that place cause it seems like the type of place Peorth would want to bring Keiichi to, right? Anyway next chapter we are taken back to the present, what does a race, a mortal, his goddess wife and a mysterious girl all have in common? Find out next chapter...
Here's the next chapter, a lot of mystery and intrigue in this one me thinks ( Anywho yeah I know that I'm about 7 months overdue for this chapter but hey I WAS really busy.
I was for some time contemplating whether to discontinue this story due to disinterest but it was one particular review that made me decide to finish it. So I will write as much as I can and finally get this done. Don't care what anyone says...so now on to some review to the reviewers.
Sci-Fi Raptor if you're reading this, this chapter is dedicated to your kind words
Sakuraforever...gee that's one of the nicest things I've ever heard to motivate me to write...ummm I think ________________________________________________________________________
2 years ago: There's something about Peorth Part 2: Paris Vacation
Aaaawww Paris, the city of love and many other things that would probably take too long for this narrator to describe, it is here where many tourists flock to catch the sights, the smells and the experience to always remember such as this particular one. Look at how happy he is about to take a picture of one of France's landmarks the Eiffel Tower. Now he (let's give him a name, let's call him Bob) is checking to make sure his lenses are clean, now he's making sure that the angle, the frame and the wind direction (don't ask) are just right. He looks into the sight, gets his target and is about to press the button for the perfect shot.
Except.........
Cameras don't normally glow do they? Maybe the flash is broken Bob why don't you go check it? Huh? Did the camera just move? The involuntary shaking was so surprising that our little friend just couldn't help but drop his prized camera on the ground, what was going on? The camera shined even brighter as a human hand reached out of it almost as if it were pulling itself out of the camera. Only one reasonable solution, ALIENS HAVE POSSESSED YOUR CAMERA BOB!!!!!
Too stunned by fear by this revelation, the hand continued to further come out, quickly becoming from a hand to an arm to the body of a very shapely woman, she stepped out dusted herself off with her free hand for her other hand was still "stuck" in the camera lens, she reaches in and pulls her other hand free which seems to be joined by another hand and that hand becomes a young man who seemed to be tugging quite a heavy load of suitcases next him. Okay rewind, a girl, a boy and suitcases just appeared out of your camera??!!! Man this is something for the news or the tabloids:
ALIENS VACATIONING IN PARIS COMES OUT OF MAN'S CAMERA
Just than the girl spoke, her voice very sweet and harmonious with a light hint of a French accent, so beautiful it was that it can only be described as a voice of a goddess
Girl: aaawww Paris, just the perfect place to spend our honeymoon.........um you don't think anyone saw that did you Keiichi?
The boy or Keiichi as he was called spoke he seemed to look like that nervous young man type but right now he seemed like the happiest guy on earth.
Boy: call it a hunch Peorth, but maybe he did?
Oh no one of the aliens just pointed at him
Girl: oh just him? Good, this shouldn't be too difficult
The girl approached our right now about to piss his pants photographer, she placed her hand on his forehead, Bob couldn't help but blush alien or not she didn't really look half bad (okay okay she looked downright beautiful) and Bob wasn't exactly successful with the ladies, this was his only touch from female contact since well his mother.
Bob: OH PLEASE NO MISS ALIEN!!! DON'T EAT MY BRAINS!!!!!
Girl: look just relax, this won't hurt at all
What happened next was hard to describe, it felt like the girl was rewinding his mind as if it were a VCR tape and rewound it all the way back to the point where Bob saw the two come out of his camera, the next instant he felt a slight tingly shock and then.........what just happened? Bob opened his eyes he was standing in front of the Eiffel Tower to snap a picture as planned, heh must have daydreamed for a second there, Bob picked up his camera and.........
Bob: okay well the wind is coming from that direction so its only right to shoot the picture from this angle.........
If Bob took the time to away from his work he would have seen the two aliens that popped out of his camera walking away, well he would have seen them that is if he remembered all that. ________________________________________________________________________
Keiichi Morisato felt as if his arms would fall off at any moment, why WOULD a goddess need so many suitcases for anyway? (Better not ask that, he didn't think he could take the answer). All he could do was strain as he dragged the pile of luggage with him as he followed his goddess/wife to well somewhere.
Keiichi: argh Peorth, are we there yet?
Peorth: oh quit your complaining Keiichi, we're almost there
Keiichi almost shuddered, Peorth told Keiichi that she would take care of the accommodations, Keiichi couldn't even fascism what type of place she would have in mind.
Peorth: ah here we are
Keiichi looked up from his luggage carrying to see the place Peorth had in mind and needless to say the word big seemed like an understatement to describe this place.
Keiichi: t-this is the place??!!!
Keiichi had read enough travel brochures to know about this place it was called the Hotel Tres Elegance (Okay I admit I'm never was any good at French so don't come after me for the lame or possibly incorrect name). Since it was one of the highest rated hotels in France quite possibly the world, a common person like Keiichi would need to make a small business loan just to spend a night here.
Keiichi: honey I know you want to make our honeymoon special but don't you think this is a little out of our price range?
Peorth: non, dear Keiichi, just trust moi
Okay it wasn't what she said that scared Keiichi, it was how she said it. So inside he reluctantly went and approached the main desk.
Keiichi: um excuse me, I would like to get a room
The desk attendant just took one look at Keiichi and almost burst out laughing
Attendant: you want to spend the night HERE monsieur? Or did you get lost on the way to some godforsaken barn? Because I'll be happy giving you directions
Typical, he had to be dealing with a stuck up Frenchmen (no offence to the French of course)
Keiichi: eerr no, I'm pretty sure I'm in the right place
Attendant: this is not a place for anyone monsieur, I am quite sure that you cannot afford to stay at our grand hotel with what you make in a lifetime
Keiichi: hey I.........
Attendant: now don't make me call security mon ami, it will mess our carpets
Keiichi: I.........
Keiichi turned to Peorth he was amazed how eerily calm she was
Peorth: I must protest, is that the way you treat your guests? I request my husband speaks to your owner of this establishment
Keiichi: yeah I.........
Attendant: fine then, SHE can stay, a beautiful goddess such as herself should definitely not be seen with someone like you, maybe I could give you a "personal" tour of our rooms mon cherie
The attendant winked at Peorth and Keiichi could feel his face getting hotter, he was disgusted by his very blatant (as well as obvious) attempt to pick her up.
Keiichi: HEY buddy you can make fun of me but leave her out of this
Attendant: oh so what are you going to do about it you little little man?
???: Is there a problem here?
It was then an elderly gentleman approached the desk
Attendant: non monsieur, just ejecting this filthy vermin out of your establishment
Man: oh I see, now what do we have here?
The man faced Keiichi but seemed more interested in Peorth as he looked her up and down
Keiichi; (he better not be one of those "old" perverts checking her out cause if it is.........man I have a dirty mind)
His reaction was hardly what he expected however.........
Man: my my Peorth, is that you?
Peorth smiled
Peorth: it has been a long time old friend heh you look good
Man: and you Peorth have matured into a beautiful young lady
Peorth: why merci beaucoup mon ami
Man: now what brings you to my humble hotel Madam?
Peorth: oh no need to be so formal Monsieur Trottier
Man: well if we are on the same level of formality no need to call me monsieur but you haven't answered my question
Peorth: oh, I'm on my honeymoon
Man: I see
The man faced Keiichi and hastily shook his hand
Man: aw you must be the very lucky man.........
Keiichi: Keiichi, Keiichi Morisato.........
Man: aw, a Japanese how exotic, you may call me Renard, I am the owner of this establishment
Keiichi: you know Peorth?
Renard: know her? Why I knew Peorth when she was just a petit femme
Keiichi: really?
Renard: but enough about that, I'm pretty sure you young lovers don't want to hear stories from this boring old man, so is there a problem?
Keiichi: yeah your attendant won't give us a room
Renard: oh really??!! Well you will be my personal guests, stay as long as you like, no charge at all
Peorth: merci Renard
Renard: now take their bags to the honeymoon suite
Attendant: r-right away
Renard: and I'll be seeing you later I think its about time we had a employee evaluation about the way you conduct with our guests
Attendant: gulp, if you would so kindly walk this way
Keiichi: now this is more like it, say Peorth.........you knew the hotel's owner and didn't say anything about it??!!
Peorth: oh he was just someone I befriended during my earth-training course; I worked at his hotel part time, he saw me as a daughter
Keiichi: does he know you're a.........you know?
Peorth: funny thing is that the old man doesn't have a clue, but that's alright he's a sweet old man
Keiichi: well you could have told me that to avoid that whole incident
Peorth: I could, but where would the fun be in that? ________________________________________________________________________
Keiichi: wow this is beautiful
Keiichi looked around at the room they were given. It was quite spacious and well decorated a place Keiichi would never dream his honeymoon could ever be spent. While he was enjoying the view of his room, Peorth was well enjoying some thoughts to herself, some very naughty thoughts.
Peorth: (so this is the place that Keiichi and I will express our most passionate desires. Now how should we proceed? I want to be forward but not too forward, I want him to know how much I want him but not so much that it would scare him away)
Peorth thought back to every romance (and to some extent hentai) manga she's ever read and recalled that this would be the moment that the girl would ask the guy to leave to put on something more "expressive".
Peorth: Keiichi, would you be a dear and get us some ice for the wine?
Keiichi: sure
As Peorth watched Keiichi walk out the door she smiled as she pulled out some very revealing lingerie out of their suitcase.
Peorth: this will be one night he'll never forget
Meanwhile Keiichi was heading towards the ice machine whistling a happy tune, Keiichi could act naïve at times but he wasn't stupid, Peorth just asking for ice out of the blue wasn't a coincidence, he knew that when he got back Peorth would surprise him with something wild and sexy like she always did with him.
Keiichi: (it's not like I'm complaining, it's just her way of expressing herself.........something Belldandy would never even consider doing of course)
But that's why you love her Morisato, if she were another Belldandy you wouldn't have given her the time of day.
Keiichi: (I'm glad that I know that I'm never alone but still I wish.........I wish I could know if Bell were okay or not, I really miss her)
As if his wish were answered Keiichi could hear a soft, sad voice singing from the distance, the tone was sad and yet it sounded so harmonious and familiar
Keiichi: no it couldn't be, Belldandy?
Throwing caution to the wind Keiichi followed the direction of the voice not even caring that he just dropped the ice bucket as the ice melted into the floor.
Meanwhile Peorth waited impatiently lying very suggestively on the bed
Peorth: how long does it take one to get ice?
Keiichi meanwhile had followed the singing voice, it was almost like he was in a trance, and his body just wouldn't listen as he felt his legs were dragging him to the source of that beautiful voice. His walk took him outside to the hotel's swimming pool area and there standing on the surface of its waters like a beautiful siren or goddess was her.
Keiichi: Belldandy
Belldandy: Keiichi
Belldandy had a sad and upset look on her face, which pierced Keiichi's heart to its very soul, but he couldn't just leave no not when he was so close or was it this trance-like state he was in affecting his logical thinking?
Keiichi: Belldandy, what's wrong?
Belldandy: you have forgotten me, Keiichi
Keiichi: what? I'll never forget you, Belldandy there hasn't been a day that I've never stopped thinking about you
Belldandy: than why did you marry that........that wench??!!! Why didn't you wait for me to come back?
Keiichi:........Belldandy I...
Belldandy: don't worry though, I understand she was the one who seduced you, she was the one who selfishly took you for herself, she called me her friend but that is all a lie a true friend wouldn't have done what she did, but don't worry Keiichi I've come back so we can be together again
Keiichi: yes together forever
Keiichi slowly walked into the pool and started heading towards his love not even realizing that she was standing on the deeper end of the pool and water was slowly reaching his head the more he moved, whatever had come over him had erased any sense of logic in his head. Soon the water was above his head, everything was getting dark but the worse thing was he didn't even seem to care, only one thought filled his mind....
Keiichi: (soon we'll be together forever, Belldandy)
Meanwhile back in their hotel room, Peorth could feel a life force dying close by but this wasn't just any ordinary life.
Peorth: Keiichi??!!!
Peorth immediately got up and practically flew to the direction of Keiichi.
Peorth: (if anything happens to him, I'll never forgive myself)
Meanwhile Keiichi's body had sunk to the bottom of the pool. He was not even moving or even making any attempt to save his own life the only thing he could think of was being reunited with his beloved Belldandy.
Keiichi: (I've never felt so happy or so complete in my life, Belldandy has come to give me release.........I'll never leave her side again)
Peorth: KEIICHI!!!!!
From under the waters he could hear Peorth's voice
Keiichi: (Peorth?)
"Just ignore her, she was the seductress that started the whole thing, she isn't your true happiness."
Peorth: KEIICHI PLEASE ANSWER ME!!!!
Keiichi: (her voice, so full of love, so full of concern)
"She only means you harm Keiichi, she's only out there to look out for herself."
Peorth: KEIICHI!!! Please don't die!!!!! Please tell me you're okay!!!!!
Keiichi: (what am I doing???!!!)
Keiichi's self preservation instinct finally kicked in as he thrashed the water around trying to reach the surface, trying to do anything in his power to reach precious oxygen but to no avail.
Keiichi: (this is hopeless, I just can't swim)
"Just give up Keiichi, you've lost it all"
Keiichi: (no I can't quit, I can't die now)
With renewed energy Keiichi continued his struggle to reach the surface before Keiichi's final amounts of air ran out it would seem like he were doom but with one final Herculean effort Keiichi managed to kick out of the water to the surface and get a breath of air before he felt like he was sinking again.
Keiichi: Peorth!!! Help me!!!!
Peorth: KEIICHI??!!! KEIICHI!!!! Oh Water spirits heed my call, aid this mortal from your watery fall!!!!
Keiichi could feel his body being gently lifted by an invisible force which gently placed him right next to Peorth, Keiichi coughed up a little water but was nonetheless alright.
Keiichi: thanks Peorth
Peorth just smiled trying to hide her fear of losing Keiichi
Peorth: thinking of taking a swim? It would help if you actually knew how or if you were dressed for it
Peorth gestured to his now drenched clothes
Keiichi: Peorth, I'm sorry I scared you
Peorth: speak no more of it, I'm just glad you're okay but please tell me what happened?
There was no use hiding it might as well tell her the truth
Keiichi: Peorth, Belldandy was calling me
Peorth: Belldandy? Where?
Keiichi: right there
Keiichi pointed out to the pool but no one was there
Keiichi: but she was right there!!!
Peorth: tell me what did she say?
Keiichi: all I can remember was she was calling to me and I listened I couldn't control my body or my mind, if your voice didn't snap me back to reality when it did I probably would have drowned
Peorth: hhhmmmm I don't sense anything around.........how long were you in that pool for?
Keiichi: not long, 5-10 minutes max, do you suspect Mara or someone like that was involved?
Peorth: no, nothing can escape that fast and not even leave even the smallest trail for me to pick up, whatever you saw Keiichi probably didn't even exist, I think you are suffering from a mental delusion caused by separation anxiety from Belldandy
Keiichi: don't need to sugar coat it Peorth, you can say it. I'm going insane, but insanity or not I saw her out there I know it but I want to know why did she try to have me killed?
Peorth: all I can say Keiichi, Belldandy or not if it decides to come back I'll protect you no matter what, this is not the word of a goddess first class but by the honor of Peorth of the Roses
Keiichi: Peorth.........
Keiichi than just realized something and tried to avert his eyes
Keiichi: I like your outfit by the way
Peorth looked down to see what he meant, in all the confusions of trying to save Keiichi Peorth hadn't bothered to changed and needless to say she was still wearing that revealing lingerie but this time it was outside where anyone could see them, Peorth tried in vain to cover herself.
Peorth: EEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKK!!!!!!!!
Keiichi: I wonder how that outfit is any different than her goddess gear?
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Back at the hotel room Keiichi was lying in bed, he kept insisting he was okay but Peorth kept urging him to rest after his near death experience but Keiichi wasn't afraid, a near death experience for him was a dime a dozen.
Peorth: you just lie there, I'll make you some Darjeeling tea
Keiichi: what did you say?
Peorth: I said I'll make you some Darjeeling tea
Keiichi: since when did you start liking Darjeeling tea?
Peorth: I don't know I guess it started when I first moved in with you this was during one of your little drinking benders.........
Keiichi lowered his head in shame he still could not forget his drinking problem he had that one time, the problem that made him such an ass in front of Peorth, the problem that almost killed him.
Peorth: well I wanted something to drink and for some odd reason I opened one of the cupboards in the kitchen almost like I knew what was inside, I saw the still untouched tea leaves and thought, what the hell.........I've been drinking it ever since I guess its because of its interesting blend it has
Keiichi remembered how Belldandy always seemed to offer him tea every time something was happened now Peorth was doing the exact same thing with the exact type of tea as well, this couldn't be a coincidence. However Peorth coming back with a cup, which she handed to him, interrupted his thoughts.
Peorth: here
Keiichi took it and smiled at her, she smiled back, Keiichi couldn't help but notice she was smiling the same way Bell did when she made tea ignoring that thought however he took a sip.
Keiichi: hey this is really good
Peorth beamed with pride
Peorth: I know I can't quite make it as good as Bell but I hope this makes you feel better
Keiichi took another sip
Keiichi: don't be so modest you make it as if you were Belldandy herself
Peorth: (I know he's just trying to be nice but still, I can't help but feel good being told that) why thank you Keiichi
Keiichi: I know you had plans tonight Peorth and I'm sorry.........
Peorth: don't worry, we'll do them another night, we still have time tonight just rest and if you need anything I'll always be here
Keiichi: that's what I can count on
And so the two lovers fell asleep (without doing anything hentai-ish as well) in each other's arms. Of course despite how serene things were Peorth couldn't help but feel incredibly frustrated at how things went that night.
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Keiichi woke up the next morning a little groggy but never a less quite relaxed. Lazily he rolled to his wife's side only to find it empty. Shocked Keiichi sat up to see Peorth standing next to the window, she looked like she had been up for awhile, without even looking she asked if he slept well.
Keiichi: yeah, yawn.........what about you?
Peorth: yeah I slept fine, do you want me to make you tea?
Keiichi: sure
And after drinking his morning tea Keiichi felt a little more awake.
Keiichi: so what were you doing up?
Peorth: well I was about to do my morning exercises
Keiichi: you do morning exercises?
Peorth: yeah, but I always did them while you were still asleep, so do you want to help me?
Keiichi: sure, so what do you do?
Peorth just gave him a coy smile
Peorth: why don't you take a guess?
Keiichi: okay, uuummmm aerobics? (Peorth in spandex, drool drool)
Peorth: non
Keiichi: tennis? (Peorth in a skirt, drool drool)
Peorth: non
Keiichi: uuummm swimming? (Peorth in a bathing suit drool drool)
Peorth: non
Keiichi: okay what?
Peorth: karate
Keiichi just looked at his wife funny
Keiichi: you're kidding, right?
Peorth: non, I am quite serious
Keiichi: you never seemed like the fighting type
Peorth: oh there's more to moi than meets the eye dear Keiichi
Keiichi: eeerrr okay
Peorth: look all you need to do is be my sparring partner, maybe you'll learn something
Keiichi: so what do I have to do?
Peorth: just go on the opposite side of the room and charge at me at top speed
Keiichi: are you sure about this?
Peorth: oui, all you need to do is try to touch moi
Keiichi shrugged and headed for the opposite end of the room, of course Keiichi's kind nature always gives him second thoughts.
Keiichi: (gosh, I hope I don't hurt her)
Peorth assumed some sort of fighting stance (one that Keiichi questioned even existed) and gestured that she was ready for him.
Keiichi: (she's been reading a bit too much manga, well here goes)
With a weak war cry, he charged and it wasn't until he was almost upon her that she made a move, moving like lightning she sidestepped Keiichi and swept him, with a perfect Judo sweep takedown, Keiichi hit the ground with a thud.
Keiichi: ow
Peorth: was that all you have? If you think you can knock me down with a weak attempt like that you are seriously mistaken or are you holding back for my sake??!! You'll never survive me if you do that
Keiichi: (Peorth? Peorth what's wrong?)
Peorth: now get up and try again!!! I want you to at least be able to touch me once
Keiichi in great reluctance did so and charged again this time a lot faster, but Peorth grabbed his arm and was easily able to toss him over her shoulder, Keiichi hit the ground on his back hard.
Keiichi: argh
Peorth: you aren't married to a simple woman you know, you are married to a goddess and as a result the problems you'll face will be twice as worse, what you've already experienced with Belldandy will seem like nothing, I will not make the same mistake Bell did, I realize even if I am a goddess I have limitations. I can't be everywhere for you!!!! Now get up!!!!
Keiichi weakly got up and rubbed his back, his wife now seemed like a different person, what was going on? ________________________________________________________________________
Phone Attendant: monsieur Trottier, we have been receiving complaints about room 601. We are receiving complaints of rather loud banging, crashing and several odd screams are coming from the room
Renard: is that so? Room 601? That's Mme Peorth and her husband's room, non?
Phone Attendant: oui
Renard: they are you, recently wed and in love...we should respect there privacy, don't you think?
It took 5 whole minutes but it finally clicked in
Phone Attendant: oh? Ohhhhhhh I will tell the complainers that there are renovations being done to the room
Renard: please do ________________________________________________________________________
However what really was going on was not as pleasant as Renard had envisioned. Peorth was flipping and slamming Keiichi around like a rag doll. Keiichi was now wondering if his wife even remembered that this was supposed to be a simple exercise session. It wasn't until Keiichi got a good look at her eyes he could sense there was more to this than mere frustration. He could see all in them. He could see a mixture of fear, anger and sadness in them. Keiichi suddenly stopped he couldn't continue with something that was hurting his wife like this.
Peorth: why do you stop???!!! Do you not realize that if I were an enemy I'd hurt you more??!!!
Keiichi: but you're not, you're my wife Peorth
Peorth: shut up!!!!! Until this session is over can you call me that!!!! Right now I am your enemy now continue this fight
She now sounded like a woman possessed even though Keiichi was scared out of his mind he summed up the last of his courage to speak some sense into his wife.
Keiichi: or you'll do what?
Peorth: I'll !!!!... I'll!!!!
Peorth couldn't finish that thought. The sadness was beginning to overwhelm her.
Keiichi: but you are right about something...I always relied on my goddess to save me...there will be a day that you can't be there...a day that I need to learn to save myself...I will get stronger for you Peorth...
Peorth looked into Keiichi's eyes there was a certain type of determination and love that he had never shown to anyone. No that was a lie, the only person he'd give a look like that to was...Belldandy. Peorth immediately stopped and tried to calm herself
Peorth: Keiichi...I'm so sorry!!!! I...I...
Keiichi believing that he was reaching her continued to speak in a gentle manner.
Keiichi: it's okay you have nothing to be sorry for...
Keiichi tried to reach for his wife but she moved out of the way she would have none of that right now. Her knees felt weak, her vision was getting blurry, the room was spinning and it was getting harder to breath. She needed to be somewhere, anywhere away from here at this moment.
Peorth: I...I need to get some air!!!!
And before Keiichi could say anything Peorth had run out the door.
Keiichi: Peorth...
Keiichi closed his eyes and let out a sad sigh ________________________________________________________________________
Peorth walked the streets alone. There was one word she had hoped to never hear again. When she married Keiichi, she never felt happier in her entire life. With Keiichi she believed that he would take away all the lonely moments away forever.
Peorth: (married to him for a few days and already I can't seem to be there when he needs me)
Peorth thought to the pool incident and how Keiichi almost drowned. The night she had planned to be perfect.
Peorth: Ha ha I'm so stupid...when will I realize that I'm just never going to get a break? Oh Keiichi...I'm so sorry
She thought back about the following morning feeling so angry inside. She felt so angry that she took her morning exercise with Keiichi a little too seriously. Last night only reminded her that she could never be as perfect as Belldandy. After all Belldandy would had been there to save Keiichi before he would have even touched the water.
Peorth: What's wrong with me? I fail my duty as a goddess and a wife and I took it out on Keiichi? I'm so stupid!!!!
Peorth in frustration pounded a nearby wall leaving an indent impression of her fist and also chased away any guy close by who had plans to hit on her.
Peorth: am I even a good wife? Keiichi tells me he loves me and I believe him...but am I really worthy of him?
Peorth sighed at her words
Peorth: (am I worthy of him? Funny, I am a goddess First Class and yet he makes me feel this way...I only want him to be happy...)
You're being stupid again Peorth. You know that's not the full truth, you want your happiness as well.
Peorth: (if I deny that I would be lying...I want to be happy as well...I want to have a chance to be in love...I fell in love with you Keiichi so I could never feel loneliness again, I know that you'll never make me feel sad Keiichi...and now when I can finally have my chance...)
Peorth thought back to after she saved him and what he told her afterwards. It had hurt her a lot.
Peorth: (he claimed to have seen Belldandy...why??!!!! Why do you still haunt me Bell??!!!!)
Maybe it all comes back to that faithful day. The day Belldandy died when it should have been you. The promise she made you take...
Peorth: she told me to tell Keiichi that she'll return to him one day...
And did you keep this promise, Peorth? No!!! In fact you ended up taking Keiichi for yourself.
Peorth: (but...I couldn't just tell him that...I couldn't have him wait for something that may never return)
And so you justify this thought by taking your best friend's one true love from her?
Peorth: (it was better than just leaving him there by himself!!!!)
She remembered the drunken mess he became after Belldandy's sacrifice. He just sat there and wasted away.
Peorth: (at least when I was true with my feelings...I was able to help him and he was able to help me)
Peorth smiled remembering their wedding night. It was literally like a dream come true.
Peorth: Keiichi...I know even after what I did to him he'll still be willing to forgive me...that's what makes him Keiichi
Peorth began to turn around and head back to the hotel room. Sure their honeymoon came off at a bad start but now she was so in the mood to try again and make it a night he'll never forget.
Peorth: (I should stop doubting our love...after all we did pass the Gate of Judgement...mmmmm me and my handsome Keiichi)
However fantasizing doesn't allow one to fully watch where their going as Peorth would find out as she accidentally bumps into someone, Peorth backed off apologetically.
Peorth: oh I'm am SO sorry Monsieur!!!! I wasn't watching where I was going
The figure simply smiled
???: no I am sorry...I am sorry for everything
Peorth: (that voice...something is so familiar about it) w-who are you?
???: Oh Peorth...have you forgotten me? It pains me to hear that...especially after I have spent these past years looking for you. I could never forget my beautiful goddess
Peorth: w-what?! No it can't be...Troy?
Peorth looked to face the young man she had bumped into. He was a tall young man probably around her age. He had blue eyes and platinum blond hair to match with his handsome features. He looked at Peorth with a look of eerie gentleness.
Troy: Peorth...it has been so long
Peorth: no you can't be you!!!!!
Troy: but it is me...
Peorth: that's impossible!!!!
Troy: please Peorth calm down...maybe this is not the best place to talk if you want to keep you know what a secret
Peorth reluctantly nodded and the two headed for an ally where Peorth was intending to give him the third degree.
Peorth: why are you here??!!!
Troy: I was looking for you like I said...
Peorth: we passed through Gate of Judgement and failed!!!!! By the rules I should never see you again
Troy: I don't care about the rules...all I know that is I love you and I still do...I know this is a lot to take in
This was indeed a lot to take in thought Peorth. Troy had been her first boyfriend and like Keiichi he was a mortal. It was many years ago when Bell made a forbidden trip to Earth as a little girl. However when she came back she could never stop talking about a certain one, a Keiichi Morisato. Even so young Bell knew she had found her soulmate. It was these stories that awoke Peorth's own curiosity in mortals. Several years afterwards she would hear the cries of this mortal. He had lost everything and lost his will to live and was about to end it all. Breaking every rule of Heaven, Peorth came to him. She would never forget that night. She had thought she found true love that time.
Peorth: so why are you here?
Troy: I want you to take me back...I want to have your love again...I want to start things over again
Peorth: look I'm sorry it's just not meant to be...we failed the Gate...our hearts are not true
Troy: screw that damn Gate!!!! Do you have any idea what I have been through when I passed and did not see you at my side??!!! All that pain and loneliness??!!! I vowed that I would not rest until I have you again
Peorth: Troy, I am sorry about the pain...but...I'm married now to someone I know that I am in love with...it would be unfair to both of you if I didn't go with my feelings
Troy: aw yes Keiichi Morisato
Peorth looked at her former lover with surprise
Peorth: how do you know about him??!!!
Troy: my dear I know more about you than you realize
Peorth: do you? What else do you know?
Troy: that he is weak...weaklings are not worthy for a goddess such as yourself which brings to the second reason why I'm here, I want to see your so called husband's strength
Peorth: if you do anything to hurt I'll...
Troy: you'll do what?
Energy began to surround Peorth's hand as she pointed it at Troy
Peorth: I'll protect him...by any means necessary
Troy: you would attack me? To protect that weakling?
Peorth sadly sighed and let the energy dissipate
Peorth: Troy...as a Goddess I cannot lie in saying that I have some feelings left but I'm happy with my life now, I don't want to leave you in a bad way again...I just at least would like to be your friend...so I don't want you to do anything to Keiichi, okay?
Without her noticing, Troy slipped something out of his back pocket.
Peorth: I hope you understand
Troy: I understand Peorth...
Troy wrapped his arms around her. Peorth did not return the hug but did not fight him off.
Troy: I see you feel so strongly about this
Peorth: I'm glad...I just have one question, how did you find me? The separation from the Gate should have been permanent
Troy: I will be honest with you...I did have a little help
Peorth: oh?
Troy: but I will tell you all in due time
Peorth felt a sharp prick in her neck as she suddenly realized that Troy just had stabbed her with something. Peorth cursed herself for letting her guard down as she pushed him away seeing that he had just injected some strange fluid from a syringe into her.
Troy: for now just sleep, my dear
Peorth: Troy...going into this much trouble to kidnap me? This is sad even for you, I thought you of all people would...know...that...
Something was wrong Peorth suddenly began to felt really dizzy and her eyelids began to feel even heavier.
Peorth:...that...your mortal...drugs don't...work on me...
Peorth collapsed to the ground asleep.
Peorth: zzzzzzzz
Troy: you always did talk too much Peorth...I am sorry that I had to do that but I can't have you interfering as I deal with your so call husband
Picking up her limp form, the young man only known as Troy began to set his plan in motion one that would result in the death of either himself or Keiichi Morisato. ________________________________________________________________________
Back at the hotel room, Keiichi found himself pacing back and forth across the room. Several hours had passed after seeing his wife in a frantic panic run out of the room. Keiichi decided not to go anywhere to wait for her when she got back but that was several ours ago.
Keiichi: dammit Keiichi, I don't see why you have to be so nervous...I know she's been gone longer than you expected but she's a goddess she can protect herself, right?
Keiichi's thoughts were interrupted by a loud rapping knock on the door.
Keiichi: is that Peorth? No it can't be her...if it were she'd let herself in but who could be at the door at this time? Better yet who do I know in Paris that would come and visit me? Keiichi, did you order room service in your sleep again?
Realizing that he was beginning to sound like a schizophrenic, Keiichi decided to open the door. Standing there was a young man who had an eerie look of calm anger in his eyes directed towards Keiichi.
Keiichi: hello? I'm sorry but I think you may have the wrong room
The man simply smiled.
Man: oh no I've found the right room, Keiichi Morisato
He knew his name. Keiichi had a bad feeling about this.
Keiichi: well may I ask what business you may have?
Man: my name is Troy Bardon...it is so nice to meet you at last Mr Morisato
Troy, there was something familiar about that name nonetheless he let Troy continue.
Troy: you know you're a lot shorter than I expected you to be
Keiichi: ah-hem...the reason why you're here?
Troy: how rude of me...yes why I came...I know all about you Morisato...and your marriage to a special someone
Troy!!! Now Keiichi remembered the name, it was the name of Peorth's ex.
Keiichi: what do you want?
Troy: I still cannot believe that she chose to marry someone as weak as you...that's why I want to challenge you to see who is truly worthy of her me or you
Keiichi: so you want me to fight you? No...I have nothing to prove
Troy: oh Morisato, if you refuse me you have everything to lose
To prove his point he handed Keiichi a small metallic object. He didn't even need to give it a second look it was Peorth's wedding band.
Keiichi: what have you done to her?!!!
Troy: right now she sleeps waiting for her right prince to wake her
Keiichi: I swear if you did anything to harm her!!!!!
Troy: no harm has come to her, this I can assure you that...
Keiichi: why are you doing this?!!!
Troy: when I lost Peorth, I thought I lost everything again...I vowed to find her again no matter what it took...it was some time recently someone came to me, promising me that they'll break the curse of that wretched Gate that forbids me to see her. Of course I chose to accept...I just can't afford to lose everything again, I'm sure you know how that feels like
Keiichi: actually I do...there was a time I did lose everything but I can't let you get away with kidnapping Peorth
Troy: if you feel that you are strong enough...than follow me
Keiichi: if I refuse?
Troy: than you will lose Peorth forever just like I have
Having no choice Keiichi decided to accept the sick and twisted game.
Keiichi: lead the way ________________________________________________________________________
15 minutes later, Keiichi followed Troy to a condemned building.
Keiichi: (typical why do these newbie villains always set up base in some sort of falling apart building?)
Their destination? The roof and their lying in a corner was...
Keiichi: Peorth!!!!
Trying to run to her, Keiichi was unfortunately blocked by Troy who was beginning to clench his fists and assumed a fighting stance.
Keiichi: out of my way!!!!
Troy: you have to get past me first...you have to prove you are stronger than me
Keiichi: why??!!!! Do you want Peorth back so badly that you're willing to make her hate you forever?
Troy: there is more to this than simply getting her back...after the curse was lifted I thought I could see her again but I heard that she was already married to you...I asked myself why did this happen? Why was the curse broken only to find out that her heart was already taken??!!! Keiichi...do not mistake my intentions for hatred...no in fact it's quite the opposite I respect you a lot
Keiichi: you have a funny way of showing it...kidnapping my wife, threatening and picking a fight with me
Troy: I believe that only a strong person should have a love of a goddess...you need to be strong enough to protect her as well as she is able to protect you.
Keiichi didn't want to admit it but he was right. It was as Peorth had told him that marrying a goddess will come with problems two times worse compared to a normal marriage.
Keiichi: (is Troy trying to test me? I love Peorth and there will be times that I have to fight without her help...I guess this is one of those times)
Troy: there is no turning back, Morisato...either one of us will die today
Keiichi let out a nervous laugh
Keiichi: heh heh do you have to be so morbid?
Keiichi decided to charge pass Troy to reach Peorth but was stopped by the young man. Keiichi tried to run past him from the right but was stopped, tried to pass from the left but was stopped. It seemed no matter what direction he tried to go Troy was ready for him. Troy's patience started to wear out.
Troy: you cannot win like that...fight me
To prove his point Troy swung his fist and struck Keiichi in the chin.
Keiichi: argh...
Without letting him catch a break Troy let out a sharp kick to the ribs. Keiichi managed to bring his arms to block the hit but now he felt the pain there.
Keiichi: figures I just had to be facing an expert fighter
Deciding this wasn't working Keiichi decided to take to the offensive.
Keiichi: (I mean how hard can this be? Just ball up a fist and swing)
Keiichi threw a punch of his own but Troy expertly caught it and gave his arm a painful twist.
Keiichi: aaarrrrggghhh
Troy: you have the love of a goddess...is this all the strength you can muster?
Troy let him have it in the stomach causing Keiichi to hunch over in pain as Troy lets go of his arm. Keiichi clutched his now sore arm in pain as he never took his eyes off of Troy.
Keiichi: (okay...fighting back doesn't seem to work)
Troy: I lost Peorth to you? Now I am starting to feel ashamed for you...
Keiichi:...do you think this fight will prove anything? I hate violence...
Troy: I know you don't want to fight...BUT DON'T YOU UNDERSTAND??!!!! THERE ARE TIMES YOU CAN'T AVOID FIGHTING...I can see why you are so weak...your first lover taught you nothing
Something snapped in Keiichi as he threw a punch with his single good arm and caught an unsuspecting Troy right across the face.
Troy: aarrrgghhh...
Keiichi: don't you dare speak about Belldandy like that...she has taught me so much...how to love myself and everyone around me...I know she's not with me right now but I know that our love will always be eternal
Troy rubbed his sore face as he licked the blood from his lip.
Troy: so the rumors were true...you had the love of two goddesses, I was denied the love of one...what makes you so much different than I?
Keiichi: well I don't kidnap the people I claim to love
Troy: funny...but remember what is at stake here
Keiichi soon began appreciating the short breather he got because now he was on the receiving end of Troy's attack. First he received a knee to the gut, followed by a punch to the face and another kick to the ribs to end his painful combo. Keiichi was knocked to the edge of the roof by the momentum of the blows.
Troy: answer me Morisato...why?
Keiichi weakly got up careful not to take that last step.
Keiichi: I have the love of two goddesses? You want to know why? The answer is I don't know, there hasn't been one moment that I haven't wondered why I was chosen. I'm nothing special...I can't offer anyone who chose to fall in love with me much...except that I will love them back with every part of my being.
Troy: I was willing to offer the same
Keiichi: but your love isn't true...you can't say you want to be love just because you think you can. Love isn't something you say you want to have...tell me if Peorth wasn't a goddess, can you honestly say that you'll love her the same way?
This time Troy couldn't answer. Peorth did influence his life a lot but only because he knew her secret as a goddess. He never thought of what would have happened if he had met her as a mortal.
Keiichi: if you say that is what love is than I'm sorry to say...that your definition of love is faker than Peorth's French accent
Troy: you interest me more and more every time I talk to you...maybe in another time and place we could have been friends
Keiichi: you know it's not too late
Troy: maybe when this is all over...but for now let's finish this
Troy charged at Keiichi at top speed. However there was something familiar about the what was happening and than it hit Keiichi. Earlier that day during his training session with Peorth. He remembered how when he himself blindly charged Peorth and was tossed around with ease. Trying to remember how Peorth did it, he allowed Troy to come enough for Keiichi to grab his arm and flip him over his shoulder to the ground with an expert judo take down. The momentum caused Troy to fall over the edge of the building.
Keiichi: NOO!!!!
Troy was able to catch the edge of the roof and looked up at Keiichi
Troy: good form Morisato...I can finally rest now
Keiich: what??!! Your plan wasn't to take Peorth back was it?
Troy: smart guy...yes...when I first spoke to her. I realized that her heart already belonged to you...I knew that she would never accept me again
Keiichi: than why all this?
Troy: Isn't it obvious? I just wanted to see her one last time and I wanted to make sure the one who won her heart was strong enough to protect her...I feel that you are capable enough to do so. My feelings for may not have been real Morisato but I do truly care for her...farewell
Troy let the ledge go ready to accept his destiny but his hand was grabbed by Keiichi who now kept him from falling.
Troy: huh? Why?
Keiichi: Because if you die...Peorth will be sad
Troy:...
Keiichi: Peorth probably remembers you as a strong person...however taking your own life is cowardly, do you want Peorth to remember you as a coward?
Troy: Keiichi, thank you
However there was a problem Keiichi could not muster enough strength to pull him up.
Keiichi: argh...just hang on
Troy: like I have a choice? Keiichi just let me fall...you'll fall too if you keep hanging on
Keiichi: now don't be such a pessimist...I guess your right...I am weak
Troy: no Keiichi you are one of the stronger ones, you have the will to keep on living no matter what...Keiichi please tell Peorth I'm sorry
Troy let go of his grip
Keiichi: NOO!!!!!
However instead of falling Troy was hovering in the air.
Keiichi: uumm can you fly?
Troy: last time I checked no...
Keiichi turned around to see Peorth standing smiling at him
Keiichi: what the?
Peorth: now that's enough...I think I let this play out long enough
Keiichi: Peorth!!!
Peorth: you were expecting someone else?
Keiichi: wait...how long were you up?
Peorth: like I told Troy, those mortal drugs don't work on me, I was faking it the whole time
Keiichi: you mean you could HAVE SAVED YOURSELF THIS WHOLE TIME??!!!
Peorth: yeah but where will the fun be in that? ________________________________________________________________________
After rescuing Troy
Troy: Peorth...I tried to hurt you and your husband and yet you still saved me, thank you
Peorth: ha ha you look so cute when you act all ignorant like that...don't worry I don't like to hold grudges
Troy: and Keiichi in my attempt to teach you something, you ended up teaching me something that I will never forget
Keiichi: don't mention it...I just hope you find your own happiness one day
Troy: no...I have committed many crimes against you it is time I paid for them
Peorth: you know there is a way you don't have to...
Troy: really how?
Peorth: by starting with a clean slate
Peorth gently placed her hand on his forehead and there was a bright white flash. ________________________________________________________________________
Troy woke up from his hospital bed. His face was dripping with sweat.
Troy: that dream again...
A woman in white entered the room with a concern look on her face
Woman: I heard some screaming is everything okay?
Troy: I had that dream again...the one with the young man and that beautiful young woman...some sort of angel...no a goddess...I dreamt that I was there and I tried to hurt them
Woman: good thing it was only a dream...it couldn't be real right? You have been in this hospital for several years now right?
Troy: I guess your right...maybe after you're done your shift Miss Nurse we can go out for dinner? Maybe I can tell you the rest of the story?
The woman was a nurse working in one of Paris' hospitals. Troy Bardon was a patient who was confined to this hospital for 5 years now they said he was suffering from mental delusions but he was on the road to recovery and he seemed rather nice how could she refuse?
Woman: sure that sounds wonderful
Troy: thank you Miss Nurse...
Woman: please call me Aki
Troy and Aki smiled at each other but had Troy looked out of his window he would have seen another guest waving farewell and than disappearing in the night sky. ________________________________________________________________________
Peorth sighed as she reappeared in the hotel room where Keiichi was waiting for her. She had finally taken care of all the loose ends, Troy would no longer have any memory of her but at least he'll be happy in his new life.
Keiichi: I knew you goddess could seal away memories of mortals...but to go so far as alter the entire reality around one? I didn't knew you had that type of power
Peorth: to tell you the truth Keiichi...I didn't know I had that type of power either. I just wished him to be happy...do you think happy in his new life?
Keiichi: I believe so...his obsession was the only thing that kept him going several years ago but now...now he can fall in love on his own...I heard you paired him up with a cute nurse
Peorth: hey I only give the best...
Keiichi: so were you able to find out who was helped him break the Gate's curse?
Peorth: no...whoever orchestrated all this did a very good job covering up their tracks...I wasn't able to find out anything from Troy's memories. However it had to be someone skilled enough to break powerful curses
Keiichi: do you think it's...?
Peorth shook her head
Peorth: no, this can't be the work of any demon...but I have a feeling that you seeing Belldandy and Troy suddenly appearing are somehow connected
Keiichi:...
Peorth: do not worry, if this person comes back to harm my little Keiihy I will be there to protect you
Keiichi smiled
Keiichi: and I will be there to protect you
Peorth: yes, now what should I do for my heroic husband that risked his life to save me?
Keiichi: hey I didn't do anything, you could have saved yourself remember?
Peorth: yes but it is the thought that counts...ha ha but...
Uh-oh she said but...
Peorth: that was a really funny what you told Troy...what was it again? His love is faker than Peorth's French accent?
Keiichi: eep!!! Hey now don't be so hasty I only said that to sound dramatic, you know?
Peorth: oh Keiichi you're not going to escape Peorth's punishment
Peorth began chanting some inaudible words as she waved her hand.
Keiichi: I-I can't move
Keiichi felt as if some invisible force moving him to the bed. Now Keiichi was lying on the bed paralyzed with Peorth standing over him grinning devilishly.
Keiichi: eeeerrrrr Peorth can't we talk about this?
Peorth: not until you suffer PEORTH'S SPECIAL TICKLE TORTURE!!!!!
Keiichi: no no Peorth you know how ticklish I am
Before Keiichi could make any more protest Peorth pounced on him tickling him on every part of his body.
Keiichi: ha ha ha stop it Peorth stop it!!!! Ha ha ha ha
After a good 10 minutes of tickling, Peorth released him from her spell. Keiichi tried to get up but Peorth stopped him.
Peorth: oh no cherie...don't get up yet
Keiichi could get the hint and smiled
Keiichi: well we are still on honeymoon right?
Peorth: aw cherie, you are so sexy when you take charge...
Keiichi: I can do other things as well
Peorth: I'm pretty sure you can
The two leaned over for a sweet passionate kiss. Pretty soon their clothes were scattered all over the floor as the two lovers became one. ________________________________________________________________________
Meanwhile in the distance
???: what an interesting turn of events...I knew the mortal was strong but I never could imagine he would be able to do the things he did. The love he has for that goddess...I might have underestimated it, maybe it's time to see for myself what his love for his two precious goddesses is worth...
To Be Continued...
Okay I am finally done this chapter!!!! Sorry for taking too long and sorry with my terrible portrayal of Paris to tell you the truth I've never been there before myself. However I chose that place cause it seems like the type of place Peorth would want to bring Keiichi to, right? Anyway next chapter we are taken back to the present, what does a race, a mortal, his goddess wife and a mysterious girl all have in common? Find out next chapter...