Disclaimer: I do not own sailormoon or its characters. I have no claims to the greek mythology mentioned in this story. I do own the story idea and any fictional characters of my own design.

Authoress Note: I know I promised the wedding to be over this chapter but I had an idea and ran with it. Hope you like it.

-I want to thank my new editors for helping me out. I will not mention their names but they know who they are.

Any italics in this story are Selene's thoughts.

Helios and Selene turned back towards Zeus and Hera, and then they bowed as was custom to royal monarchs. Helios still held onto one of Selene's hands and when she looked up at Zeus, she saw jealousy and hatred flash briefly in his blue eyes. Oh shit. I will certainly hear about this later. Selene thought to herself. It's not like he owns me or nothing. I thought I made that perfectly clear.

Helios' hand felt so warm and right within her own, that shivers traveled up and down her spine. He led her back to their thrones, seated next to each other, and couldn't help but kiss the top of her hand that he had just released. When Helios withdrew to his own throne, Selene felt lonely and wished that he could stay with her. But of course, he didn't want anyone to suspect something going on between them. It would ruin her reputation.

If only he knew. Once my pregnancy is revealed, what will he think of me then? She didn't know why she was starting to feel differently towards Helios, she just was. Were these feelings that of a friend or something more? Was it love or lust? What of Endymion? Selene rubbed her forehead, trying to clear away her recent thoughts. This is so damn confusing. Why is my mind and heart playing tricks on me?

Selene loved Endymion, didn't she? Why did she feel the same way towards Endymion as she did Helios? Then once more, reality set in. She knew she couldn't stay on Earth forever because her duty was to the Moon. Selene wouldn't be able to stay with Endymion even if she tried. He was mortal and would eventually die, while she lived on forever.

Plus, she had to think of her child growing within her womb. She couldn't raise it on Earth because she didn't know what powers the child would process, since the father is the most powerful god. Besides, Zeus would never let his child out of his sight. Even Heracles was trapped on Mount Olympus, never to return to Earth again. And was forced to marry Hebe, goddess of youth and who is in love with another.

Selene would have to leave Earth before her pregnancy was discovered. She figured she was about four weeks along. Even though she could change her looks, she couldn't change her figure. She would have to find a replacement as the Princess of Athens. "Selene, are you feeling alright?" Helios asked, walking towards her. "Everyone has already left for the reception."

"Oh, I'm perfectly fine," she answered quickly, hoping that Helios wouldn't question her further. "I was just resting for a few moments, nothing to worry yourself about." Selene finished and stood, accepting Helios' offer of escorting her to the reception.

Helios knew Selene was hiding something from him and it hurt. He thought their friendship was stronger than that. "Are you sure?" he asked her, raising his eyebrows. "Because, an hour has already gone by and Zeus sent me to fetch you. Is their anything going on between the two of you?"

"Nothing is going on between us. Why would you think such a thing?" Selene asked him quietly. "But I do need to talk to you privately later on tonight. There is a personal favor I need to ask."

Helios nodded. "I understand," he whispered, as they entered the banquet hall where the reception was being held at. "Zeus wouldn't start the dancing until you had arrived. Hera is pissed. My warning to you, watch out for her. She will probably take out her frustration against you."

Selene nodded and Helios drew her to a small table where Nyx and he were sitting. "Don't look now, Selene. But the queen of vipers is staring at you," Nyx whispered next to her. "If looks could kill, that would be the one," Nyx laughed, with Selene and Helios joining in. Hera glared even more, which made the three comrades laugh even harder, causing the other gods to look their way.

Hermes cleared his throat and hit his staff against the ground. "Gods and Goddesses, King Zeus will now dance with his wife." Zeus stood and bowed to Hera, who in turn placed her hand within his and was lead to the center of the floor. Zeus couldn't help but steer them closer to Selene's table. He was furious at Selene for disobeying his orders. Didn't he tell her to stay away from Helios? Selene belonged to him and the child within her womb proved it. He would have to talk about this issue with Selene later. She needed to be put back into her place. Something had changed her and he didn't like it one damn bit.

"Is it just me or is Zeus moving closer to our table," Helios spoke quietly.

Selene shook her head. "It's not you. Although, we still question your sanity," she giggled, and received a playful slap on her wrist from Helios.

Zeus watched Selene's and Helios' playful actions and his body stiffened with anger. Hera turned to look where he did and knew at once that the rumors were true. Zeus had a lover and it was between Nyx and Selene. But which one was it?

The dance ended and Zeus released Hera to his brother Hades. When he walked back to Selene's table, she was gone, along with Helios. Nyx smiled at him. "Would you honor me with a dance, Nyx?" he asked her, trying to save himself from embarrassment. He knew Hera was glancing his way and watching his every move.

(Meanwhile in the gardens)

Selene and Helios walked along the stone path, holding each other's hand. "Helios, I have something to tell you of great importance." He stopped and turned his body towards her. "This isn't easy to tell you and please don't interrupt me until I have finished." Helios nodded his head in agreement and wondered what it was. "A hundred years ago, I fell in love with another god and eventually gave my famed virginity to him. I was truly happy with him and expected our love to last forever. How naïve I was."

"Recently, I found out he wanted another and I ended my affair with him. He didn't want to end it but I gave him no choice. I wasn't going to be the other woman. A week ago, I found out I was pregnant and told him of the child. Now, he won't let me go and I am afraid of what might happen. I want to find someone who I can love and who will love me in return," she spoke, with tears falling down her cheeks. "Is that too much to ask fate for?"

Helios lifted Selene's chin and forced her to look at him. "It's Zeus, isn't it?" he asked Selene gently, and received a small nod. "Why did you lie to me when I asked about him earlier? I just wish you had confided in me sooner," he said, pulling Selene into a hug and let her cry against his chest. He in return, lowered his head on top of hers. After a while, Helios lifted his head and pulled Selene away from his body. "What do you require of me? I will give anything you ask for, if I can."

Selene wiped the tears from her face and took a deep breath. She locked her gaze with his. "I need a father for my child and a husband to protect me from Zeus' wrath. I want the other gods to believe that I conceived a child after marriage and that the child is his. I want you to be that man and my husband."

Helios thought for a moment. "Will I get to sleep with you?"

"What do you mean? Of course, we will share the same bed. That is what married couples do, is it not?" Selene asked, confused.

Helios sighed. "I mean sex, Selene. I will raise Zeus' child as mine but I also want children of my own and that means exercising my rights as your husband. Think about this carefully, Selene. I will not give you a divorce and I will not tolerate you sleeping with anyone else but me. In return, I will be faithful to you."

"I have already thought about that and I am completely fine with it. I just need a little more time to get use to the idea," Selene told him.

Helios gripped her arms tighter. "Do you realize that we must consummate our marriage the first night to make it legal. This isn't one of your games, Selene. Are you sure you still want to do this?"

Selene nodded. "I have no other choice, Helios."

Helios released Selene from his hold and in his hand appeared a small box. He then kneeled down onto the stone walkway and grabbed a hold of Selene's hand within his own. "I want to do this properly. Selene, goddess of the Moon, will you marry me and make me the father of your unborn child?"

Selene smiled. "Yes, I will marry you, Helios."

He opened the small box and placed the ring on her left hand. She brought her hand up to her face and noticed the symbol of the Sun and the Moon, entwined. When Helios raised himself up, Selene threw herself into his arms. She stared into his eyes and wasn't surprised when he brushed his lips against her own. "We really should be getting back now. We left Nyx alone with the other gods. She is going to kill us," he spoke, breaking off the kiss and leading Selene back into the reception, hand in hand.

Once they returned, Zeus immediately claimed Selene with a dance and held her to close to his body. Selene didn't struggle as she knew it was hopeless. He was much stronger in strength than she was. "I told you to stay away from Helios. Why did you disobey me, Selene? Do I have to enforce my earlier threat and chain you to my throne?" Zeus whispered loud enough, for only Selene to hear him.

Selene sighed. "Zeus, I am getting sick and tired of this. What I do is none of your business, anymore."

Zeus was interrupted by someone tapping on his shoulder. "I hate to interrupt, but I believe this dance belongs to me," Helios said, with a firm tone. Zeus reluctantly released Selene to Helios and went back to entertain his bride. Helios grinned and gathered Selene into his arms. She closed her eyes and let the music control her body movements.

When the dance ended, Helios took Selene's hand and pulled her behind him, to the front of the room. He whistled sharply and everyone turned their attention toward the sound. "I have an announcement to make." Everyone leaned in a little closer to hear what he had to say. "Selene and I are to be wed."

Nyx jumped to her feet and cheered for her best friends and everyone else followed her example. Except for one god and he was extremely pissed. "I forbid the marriage! She is supposed to be a virgin goddess!"

"Oh, and I suppose that Artemis and Athena kept their virginities in tack," Hades spoke to his brother. "They at least slept with one or two male gods. Let it go, Zeus."

Hera looked back and forth between Zeus, Selene, and Helios. "Is she your lover?" Hera yelled, and angry tears fell from her eyes. "Well, is she?"

To be continued…