Disclaimer: I do not own Sailormoon or any of its characters. Also, I do not own the Greek mythology mentioned in this story. I do not own the song in this story. The credit is due to Plus One and the title is called Written on my Heart. I do own the story idea and made up characters. Do not copy my work. I take great pride in it.
Authoress note: In the story I will always refer to her goddess name until someone in the story says her mortal name. It is easier for me and I hope you all know the difference. It has taken me a while to write this chapter and I am sorry for the delay. I just didn't know how to begin this chapter. I am currently working on the third chapter and hopefully, if everything goes the way I plan, should be posted soon.
Warning: There is some sexual mentioning in this story. Do not read if you get offended easily. I wanted to have people feel the love between Endymion and Selene.
Stories currently by authoress: Princess in a Bind: Serenity's fate, Feeling Lonely, Metallia's Lies, and Forbidden Love of a Moon Goddess.
Selene, now known as Serenity and the beautiful princess of Athens, sat at the high table with her back straightened in her chair surrounded by nobles from both Athens and Sparta. Selene had been living amongst the mortals for awhile now and to tell the truth was quite bored of the endless parties and the many suitors trying for her hand in marriage. She disliked turning each one of them down, but her human form was already betrothed to the King of Sparta. She couldn't shame herself and her country by backing out of the treaty. She would be beaten to death or hanged by her pale throat.
Tonight, they were celebrating the end of the hundred year war and to settle the differences, Selene was offered as a bride to the King of Sparta. No one could quite remember what had started the silly war in the first place, but Selene did and she smiled at the foolishness of them all. It all started with the immortals Hera, Athena, and Aphrodite. Each one beautiful and really none of them could compare to Selene, but nevertheless they involved a silly mortal into their argument.
Each one of the goddesses bribed the young man Paris with magical gifts. Hera offered him all the power a mortal could process to conquer other countries and maybe to rule the world. Athena offered him wisdom so that he would always overcome his enemies. And really no surprise here, Aphrodite offered Paris the love of the most beautiful mortal woman in the world. Like it was mentioned earlier in the story, Paris was a fool and didn't think hard enough of the promises made by the goddesses, for with immortals there was always a price to be paid.
Paris took Aphrodite's offer and named her the most beautiful. But no one bothered to tell him that his love was already married and so the foolish man set off to find her with Aphrodite's golden apple in his procession. The golden apple of Aphrodite could make any person fall in love with the person processing it and Helen was just another one of its victims. When Helen laid her sapphire eyes on Paris, she didn't have a chance and fell instantly in love with the handsome youth.
She forgot about her husband and her adoring subjects. So Paris and his beautiful Helen ran away together, which in turn caused the hundred year war. You see, Paris was a prince of Athens and of course Helen was the queen of Sparta, so naturally both countries blamed each other and went off to war. But soon after, Paris found his love dead by the hands of the goddesses that he had spurned. They were so angry at him that they took the most precious thing away from him to teach Paris a cruel lesson. Remember what I told you earlier about the god's price to pay and this was his. And so without anymore meaning to live his life, the fool took a rope and hung himself above the dead corpse of his love.
Selene's thoughts now turned to that of her ex-lover, Zeus. She did admit that fleeing her problem was childish and she should have dealt with him better than what she did. But, she was still hurt and doubted if it happened again she would act any better. After all, immortals have feelings just like any mortal. She still couldn't believe that Nyx, the goddess of the night, and herself have gotten away with this scheme as long as they have. When Zeus finds out he will be so pissed. Selene laughed out loud, causing the honored guest next to her grin.
The princess of Athen's father stood, causing his chair to scrap across the floor as his legs pushed it back from him, and tapped his fork on the side of his golden jeweled encrusted goblet in his hand filled with the best wine of Athens. Everyone drew their attention to the king, stopping all previous conversations. "Tonight, we celebrate the end of a war and the betrothal of my daughter Princess Serenity to the king of Sparta." He paused, as applause erupted around the hall and Selene joined in the merriment even bored as she was, not wanting people to think the worst of her.
Selene laughed to herself about the irony of the situation she was being forced into. She escaped seeing Zeus get married and now she would have to marry in her mortal form. Selene sneaked a peek under her eyelashes at the man she would marry sitting next to her. She had to admit he was very handsome with his midnight black hair and the deepest set of blue eyes she had ever seen on a mortal. His body wasn't lacking either. He had a tall physique and even with his clothes on you could see the outlines of his nicely formed muscles.
Her betrothed caught her peaking at him from the corner of his eye and winked, making her blush and turn to talk to the person next to her. Endymion had to admit that his princess was indeed beautiful with her blonde that in the light produce a silver sheen and her eyes that glowed with a light that he couldn't quite explain. Music began playing; signaling the end of dinner and Endymion knew he had to have his princess nestled in his arms. So, he got out of his chair and walked towards her.
Selene began to panic as Endymion walked closer towards her. She closed her eyes wishing he would just go away and leave her be, but it was not to be so for when she re-opened her eyes, he was holding out his hand waiting for Selene to accept. And of course she accepted his gesture. He looked like the type of man that hated to be refused and it would also look suspicious on her part if she had refused him.
Once on the dance floor, Selene closed her eyes and let the music take control of her. She forgot about her promise to Nyx and let her goddess spirit leave her mortal body and travel towards Mount Olympus. She forgot how beautiful it was and she felt a little homesick, but she knew that it wasn't time yet to return. All she could think about was Zeus' betrayal. She knew now that he would always do what is best for his kingdom and the safety of the universe. She just had no place left in his life and she was becoming completely fine with that. Of course, Selene would never forget him or the time they spent together for he was her first and hopefully last love. She just needed some time alone and to recollect her thoughts and feelings in the matter.
Selene floated towards Zeus' castle, never realizing it, and it was too late to turn around. She watched Zeus cuddle and kiss a woman with dark hair and she knew that this woman was to be his wife. Silent tears rolled down her cheeks and she didn't bother to wipe them away. Because she needed to see this to get through the pain that still dwelled in her heart. It would take time for her to properly heal. I hope you have a good life with her, Zeus. Selene whispered more for herself than to Zeus. Selene gasped as she recognized the woman in Zeus' arms.
The mystery woman who would be marrying Zeus was no other than her rival, Hera. How could he have chosen her? Selene thought to herself. Now my life will indeed be a living nightmare for she hates me as much as I do her. Zeus must have felt her presence for he leaned away from Hera's neck and glanced about the throne room. Hera tried to get his attention back, but knew it was no use. His attention was gone away from her and she stomped angrily away from the throne room.
"Selene, is that you I feel in here?" Zeus called out, moving closer to her hidden position. "Have you finally accepted the truth and come to apologize to me for your actions?" Selene wanted to punch him really hard in the nose. He was still an arrogant pompous jackass. What did he expect from her after the way he told her? He could have gone about it in a different way. But what she did next even surprised her. She gently kissed him on the lips and touched his cheek as a sign of farewell.
Zeus touched his lips and knew Selene wasn't quite ready to come back to his side. "I will wait for you, Selene. But do not leave Mount Olympus. I will be very displeased if I find you gone and I will enforce my earlier threat. I will chain you to my throne chair." Selene laughed at her private joke. Zeus still had no clue about what she had done and it made it so much more satisfying. She started to fade away and knew her time was up. She left the Heavens and returned to her mortal body.
While she had been out of her mortal body, Endymion had taken the opportunity to be in the garden with her. And she found herself sitting on his lap. Selene gasped and blushed a light pink color on her cheeks. King Endymion winked at her, pleased with her maidenly beauty. She was truly an innocent woman and he could hardly wait to have the beauty between his sheets.
Endymion leaned closer to Selene and gently pressed his lips to hers. He opened her mouth with his tongue and drank in her sweetness. Selene felt intoxicated by his kiss and had never been kissed quite like that before. Not even Zeus could match this mortal. Selene whimpered when Endymion took his mouth away from hers and wished he could do even more to her. As if reading her thoughts, Endymion lowered the top half of her dress and suckled on her breasts. Selene moaned and drew his head closer to her.
Without taking his lips off her breasts, he raised the lower half of her dress and pulled it up towards her waist. And still without moving his lips, he placed his hand at her most intimate spot and began to massage in a slow pace. Selene moaned louder and wiggled under his grasp. He moved his hand faster and the moans would not stop coming from Selene's mouth. She climaxed soon after. But they were not even finished.
Endymion pulled his pants down and once he was ready, he entered Selene. He was very pleased to find her to be a virgin, not knowing another mans touch except his own. When they began reaching their climax, Endymion forcefully pressed his lips against hers to silence the moans and screams coming from her and his mouth. Once they finished, Endymion cleaned himself up and re-tied his pants. Then he helped Selene redress and fix the few strands of hair that came loose. "I can't wait until tomorrow night when you will officially be mine." Selene really couldn't say anything to him for she was still feeling the after affects.
Endymion and Selene left the gardens to return to the party. He returned Selene to her chair, next to her father, and returned himself to the chair next to her. "I am very pleased with your daughter, King Atlas. I look forward to honoring my terms of the contact." He raised his cup in a toast and gulped the sweet wine. King Atlas grinned and finished off the wine in his cup, waiting impatiently for a servant to refill it. Selene wondered what Endymion meant, but she knew both men would not tell her anything of the terms of the treaty. Women in Athens and Sparta only did as they were told to do. Which being a goddess, Selene had more freedom than most mortals. But even she had to answer to Zeus, so freedom wasn't really hers to begin with.
"Serenity, would you sing for us with your magical voice? I wish to end the night with something special and dear to the guests." Selene snapped out of her thoughts as soon as her mortal father spoke to her. She pushed back her chair and moved slowly to the middle of the floor, deliberately making people stare at her as she passed. Staring straight at Endymion she began her song.
Thinking how it might have been
If you had never walked into my life
I would have been nothing
Without you, where would I be?
Every moment used to feel
Like living through a cold and starless night
But everything's changing
You gave me your love
Now I'm looking at forever
When I never thought
I'd ever see that far
You're in my soul now, wherever I go
Now I know right from the start
Your love was written on my heart
How could I have been so blind?
When you were always here, so near to me
And there is no other
Who knows me the way I feel you do
And you were waiting all the time
For me to come around and finally see
All the love I was missing
There you were, right beside me, always beside me
You are my light and my truth
I've found my destiny in you
Your love was written on my heart
You're forever written on my heart
When the first notes left her mouth, everyone was on the edge of their seats. They couldn't believe that a girl could sing so beautifully like a nightingale. Selene finished her song and bowed towards her audience. When she lifted herself back up, she couldn't believe that people were giving her a standing ovulation. She only sung what was in her heart. Just like she always did on Mount Olympus. It wasn't really that special.
Endymion helped her back into her seat and kissed the top of her hand. "You sing so beautifully, Serenity. My heart felt like it would jump from my chest. I have never heard anyone sing the way you have tonight." Selene blushed at his compliment and reach for her cup to sip the sweet wine to relieve her thirst. Endymion took her hand and held it in his own. "I am receiving a rare and wonderful jewel, King Atlas. I am the luckiest man in the universe."
King Atlas was very pleased at how the young couple was acting towards one another. He wanted his only child to be happy and to have love like him and her mother did. It was unfortunate that Serenity's mother died when she was born. He raised Serenity the best he could and was proud of the woman she had become. "Serenity, you may retire to your quarters now. It is getting late and I want you well rested for tomorrow's wedding." Selene nodded her head and left the celebration with her ladies-in-waiting behind her.
Once alone in her bedchambers, Selene shed her clothes and walked naked towards the balcony. The moon sent a moonbeam down to her and greeted its oldest and dearest friend. "I know you miss me, Luna. I miss you too, but I still need more time. Things are becoming complicated for me here. I actually believe that I am falling in love again and that could prove to be dangerous." The moonbeam glowed brighter and Selene laughed. The moon was the only one who really knew and understood her.
"I must be dreaming for I see a beautiful goddess standing before me." Selene stood still and turned slowly to face the man who spoke to her. She breathed a sigh of relief as she recognized the man in front of her. Selene thought that Zeus had found her and that she had to return to Mount Olympus with him. She was glad that it was Endymion who stood before her now. "I am sorry if I startled you, Serenity. I didn't mean to. It's just that I can't stop thinking about you and I need to hold you in my arms tonight and the nights hereafter."
Selene walked towards him, making sure that her steps were slow and sensual. The moonlight glowed dimmer as she walked away from it. Reaching Endymion, she pushed him gently onto the bed and started to sing an exotic song. She then moved her hips and arms to the beat of the song. Selene smiled to herself as she noticed Endymion never taking his eyes off her hips. She had always danced like this for Zeus and it pleased her that the dance also had the same effect on mortals.
Endymion couldn't take much more of her torment and pulled her on top of him. "It's not fair that you have clothes on while I do not," Selene pouted to him. Endymion gave her an evil grin and rolled her over, so that he was the one on top. He quickly shed his own clothes and began to give her a taste of her own medicine by tickling her. "Stop! Stop! I beg of you," Selene laughed, trying to wiggle free of his grasp.
"It looks like were once again early celebrating our wedding night," Endymion whispered into her ear. They made love until the early hours of morning and Selene had never been more satisfied. Endymion was a wonderful lover and her body tingled with thoughts of later that night. They both fell asleep exhausted with the morning sunrise glowing on their entangled bodies.
(Meanwhile)
Nyx smiled as she just arrived to watch over her sleeping friend. Selene looked extremely happy and it looked like she was finally enjoying being mortal. Then she frowned as she recognized the man sleeping with Selene. How in the hell did he figure out where she was? I thought I had hidden her away from the immortals. Maybe I should leave it be and let fate take its course. Yes, that is exactly what I will do. She gave her friend one last look and flew back towards Mount Olympus.
To be continued...