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DESCRIPTION: Moon Goddess Caroline dreams of her love at night, and by chance finally meets him. Together they begin a love that surpasses the night.
INSPIRED BY: The myth of Selene and Endymion from Greek mythology.
REQUESTED BY: LoneWolf2492
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There is a tale told by few mortals of a love that transcended the boundaries of the night. It's a tale that the Gods frowned upon for it was one of their own who was on one side of the love.
To many she was called the Moon Goddess, but to a few she was simply known as Caroline. Now, Caroline was quite beautiful with golden hair that rivaled the sun, pale skin from the nights with the moon, and sea colored eyes.
Many men sought to claim her, but none were able to do so, for her heart belonged to another. A man who she had only seen in her dreams, and longed for the day he would come to her.
The only dilemma she faced with her love was the case in which he was mortal. She knew that no matter if or when they found each other, there would be a problem. Though, despite her doubts of their immortality, she wanted nothing more than to spend at least one night with the man who owned her heart.
Every night as her chariot rode through the sky, being pulled by the moon horses, she gazed down into the human world below, and, in her mind, she dreamed.
She dreamed of him.
~XX~
The man of whom she dreamed was no ordinary man. In fact, he was a prince, a very handsome prince, who dreamed of a beautiful maiden who would some down from the sky and visit him. He never knew her name, and though he would try to ask it, words would always fail him.
One cloudless night, the Prince decided to take a walk beyond his palace, and into the famed nightingale gardens. These gardens were special in that they would allow your dreams to become real, and you would find the meaning behind them.
As he lay down in the bed of night lilies, he closed his eyes, and drifted off into a peaceful slumber, awaiting the dreams that he loved so dear.
Caroline felt her presence being called down to the gardens, and though she had never been to such a place, she felt complied to go.
She arrived at the place where dreams come to life, and her breathe caught in her throat. Lying a few feet away was the man of her dreams.
His eyes opened as he felt someone coming towards him, and sat up, slowly. Turning his head, he gazed upon the beauty that haunted his dreams for months.
"You're here." He whispered, finding the words he had longed to say. Observing how her hair glistened in the moonlight and a small crown upon her brow with a half-moon resting on her forehead. Her dress was a pale blue and extended to the ground in graceful waves, and as she took a step, he noticed she was barefooted.
She stepped closer, and observed him closely, as he her, and found him just as handsome as he was in her dreams. His hair was cropped short, and possessed curls on the top. His face was handsome with a day old beard, giving him a scruffy, rugged look. His eyes as they held hers was a deep cerulean blue, blue as the night sky, and his clothes clung to his person, showing off his chiseled features.
She smiled, and moved to sit down in front of him. "You're here." She returned, in a melodic voice.
He smiled, revealing his dimpled cheeks. "I never thought I would see you." He replied, softly.
She lowered her head, and suddenly felt shy. "Me either." She whispered, gently.
He reached forward, and gently placed his right hand on her face, lifting it up to gaze into her beautiful eyes. "What is your name?" He asked, gently, searching her eyes.
She inhaled deeply, taking in the flowery fragrance around them. "Caroline." She answered, with a soft tone and smile.
He smiled, and stroked her face, gently. "Caroline," He whispered, trying her name out on his lips, causing her to shiver at the caress of her name. "Goddess of the Moon," He added, softly with admiration. "I knew you had to be a Goddess." He whispered, watching her blush at the compliment.
"What is yours?" She asked, wanting to know.
He smiled, and continued to stroke her face, gently. "Niklaus, Prince Niklaus." He stated.
She smiled, and lifted her right hand to his face. "Niklaus," She whispered, stroking his scruffy face.
He nodded, and held her eyes with his. "I've dreamed of this moment for years, and I never believed that it would come true." He replied, softly.
Nodding her head, she replied. "Neither did I."
Klaus searched her eyes, and felt his soul being drenched into her depths. He smiled, softly, before he replied. "I feel as if I already know you, and yet we just met." He whispered, holding her eyes.
Caroline smiled, and leaned into his hand. "Yes." She answered, simply, closing her eyes, relishing in the feel of his hand caressing her face, knowing that this might be the only time they would be allowed.
"You can't stay." Klaus remarked, though Caroline read the disappointment and question within.
Sighing, she lifted her face, and turned her head. "No, I cannot." She returned, sadly. "Although, I wish I could." She added, bowing her head.
Klaus nodded his head, sadness filled his being. He wanted to stay with her, love her, and hold her, but something told him he could not, and he never would. He frowned at the thought. Never is a long time, and he couldn't bear the thought. "How long do we have?" He asked, choking on the words.
She lifted her head, and turned to look into his eyes. "Until the sun begins to rise." She replied, softly, grasping his hand in hers.
He smiled, and leaned forward. "Then, let's not waste it, love." He replied, lowly, placing his lips on hers.
She smiled against his lips, and stroked his face as he pulled back. She read the wanting in his eyes, but she could also see that he wanted to wait. Knowing his dilemma, she turned her body, and leaned against his muscular body, relishing the feel of his arms encircling her, holding her close to him.
"Tell me about the stars." He whispered, against her temple, kissing it softly.
She smiled, and leaned her head back, and for the rest of the night, they stayed in each other's arms, discussing the stars, his kingdom, their hopes, and dreams, until it was time to say goodbye.
Caroline bowed her head, as they stood in front of each other, holding hands, afraid to let go. Tears, sparkling like the stars, sprinkled down her face.
"Come to me tomorrow." He whispered, placing his forehead on hers, as she softly sobbed.
She sniffed, and pulled back, slightly. "I have my duties, but I will try." She whispered, searching his eyes.
He smiled, and brushed her tears away with his thumb. "Then I'll wait all night." He replied, leaning forward to give her a parting kiss, before she stepped back, and slowly disappeared, taking his heart with him.
~XXX~
For many nights they met in the garden, and fell more in love than ever before. Each night, Caroline would lay by his side, and become warmed by his body. It was always these moments that Caroline loved the most, for no thoughts would enter their minds of the untold future, it would just be them and only them.
"I love you." She heard him whisper one night.
Thinking she misheard him, she lifted her head from his chest, and held his eyes. He smiled, and stroked her face gently. "I love you, Caroline." He whispered, softly.
A smile broke out on her face, and the stars seemed to brighten above them. "I love you." She returned, happily.
He smiled, and gently rolled them over to gaze down into her eyes. Brushing his fingers over her face, he bent down and gently kissed her lips with a passion they had dreamed of for so long.
Caroline's hands made their way into his hair, and threaded contently. She sighed against his lips, and lifted her right leg to brush against his leg. Her body sang with pleasure, and her blood boiled with passion and love.
He lifted his head, and moved his fingers down her face, throat, to the top of her breasts, loving her body shiver underneath his.
Her hands moved down his body, and grasped his shirt, and started to firmly pull it up and off his body. She smiled, when his perfect body came into view, and she knew this was the night they had both dreamed of.
His fingers gently pulled the straps of her gown down her shoulders, and arms until her top portion of her body was bare to his eyes. "You truly are a goddess, love." He whispered, bending to kiss the tips of her breasts.
She moaned and arched underneath his lips, and wanted more. Her mind began to fade into a cloud, with only the thought of his lips on her skin being the only thing in her mind.
In a small rush, she rolled them over, and let her dress fall down, until she was bare above him. With a smile, straddled his lap, as he sat up, and kissed her neck, wanting nothing more than to finish what they started.
Klaus felt his pants being removed, and he smiled against her skin. He pulled back, and moved his fingers over her bare waist, softly stroking her soft skin.
She couldn't wait anymore, as she lifted her body, and felt him enter her with soft precision. They contained their moans, at the contact, and slowly began to ride out their pleasure.
Caroline stroked his face with her right hand, before grasping his shoulders with each thrust she made on top of him. Their eyes locked with each movement, and Caroline couldn't stop the smile on her face as the pleasure seemed to overtake her.
Klaus moaned as his thumbs made their way to her breasts and sweetly brushed over her nipples, causing her to moan, and throw her head back with a soft cry. "My dreams were never this good." He whispered, with a smile.
She smiled, and lifted her head as she continued to rock against him, taking him further inside her with each move. "Nor mine." She moaned out, sighing with grand pleasure as her body began to burn.
Capturing her lips with his, Klaus gently rolled them over in the bed of lilies, and continued to thrust inside her, causing them both to moan, as her legs wrapped around his waist, taking him deeper.
The pleasure hit them tenfold, and Caroline couldn't contain her scream of ecstasy. She chanted his name as her desire came in waves, and the stars above them began to shine brighter than before.
As she screamed his name like a mantra, he screamed hers like a prayer, collapsing on top of her as he spilled his seed deep within her, sealing their love with one final thrust.
Panting wildly, Klaus rolled over onto his back, and stared up at the stars, trying to gain his breath, and calm his heart. A bright smile covered his face, as he turned his head to gaze at the woman who gave him such pleasure. "I'll never forget this night." He whispered, lovingly.
She smiled and propped up on his chest, gazing down into his eyes. "Neither will I." She whispered, leaning forward to kiss his lips.
He hummed against her lips, and stroked her face when she pulled back. "I wish this night could last forever, just so I could hold you always." He whispered, continuing to stroke her face.
Her smile faded, and she tugged her bottom lip in between her teeth, and lowered her eyes to his bare chest. "It could." She whispered, carefully, lifting her eyes to look at him.
His hand stilled, but his face held no emotion. "What?" He asked, leaning up on his elbows, causing her sit up with her blonde hair falling delicately down her shoulders.
"It could last forever." She remarked, softly, gauging his expression.
"What do you mean?" He asked, wanting to know.
She smiled, and caressed his face, softly. "You could be put into a peaceful slumber, and only become awake at night with me." She explained, gently.
His face froze at her words, and he just sat there and stared into her eyes, hoping she was wrong. What kind of life would that be? To only be awake at night, to forever be asleep during the day? His eyes closed voluntarily, trying to piece together the words once more. He couldn't give up his life. Or could he?
He had dreamed for so long of the beauty in his arms, and now he could lose her. His eyes opened to see her looking at him with a pained expression on her face. "I need time, love." He whispered, finally.
Caroline felt her heart break in her chest, but she knew she couldn't force him. Nodding her head, slowly, she gave her understanding, even though it killed her to do so.
Klaus studied her face, and he realized how much it would mean if he never saw her because of a life that didn't seem fair.
For the rest of that night, Klaus' mind tried to think of alternatives for which would end with him spending the rest of his life with the Goddess of the Moon.
~XX~
He stood in the temple, nervously wringing his hands together. He had known this was going to be a long shot when Caroline had left him that morning, but it was a shot he was willing to take. He sighed, as he moved towards the statue at the center of the temple, and gazed at the face.
"I would like to make a petition." He stated, firmly, and frowned when he was met with silence.
He lowered his eyes, and leaned forward to place his hands on a table in front of the statue.
"Make your petition, mortal." A thunderous voice sounded before him.
He lifted his eyes, and bowed his head in respect as he saw a tall man standing before him with a long beard and a golden crown on his head. "My Lord Zeus, my petition is that you will grant me the Moon Goddess' hand." Klaus replied, respectively.
Zeus smiled for a brief moment, before stepping towards him. "What does a mortal have to offer for the hand of a Goddess?" He asked, strongly.
Klaus swallowed, and straightened his back before the King of the Gods. "I have my heart, which she already owns, my Lord." He answered, firmly.
Zeus moved his blue eyes over Klaus' form, and inhaled deeply. "Does my cousin feel the same?" He asked, firmly.
Klaus nodded, and smiled. "She does." He answered, knowing he was right.
Zeus nodded, and approached him, carefully, gauging the mortal before him. "She is a Titan, mortal, a Goddess from the beginning of time. She is older than even I am, and the most pure." He began, in a demanding tone. "She is the most precious of my Titan clan, for she is the one with the most light." He added, watching Klaus smile with the knowledge. "But you already know this." He concluded by gauging the smile.
Klaus nodded. "I do."
"What you ask means giving up your conventional means as a mortal, for only a God can be with a Titan forever." Zeus remarked, softly.
"I know, but what kind of life is there for me when my heart belongs to her." He stated, lifting his head higher.
Zeus smiled kindly. "Then I grant you your petition, my cousin, and grant you immortality and godhood, for as long as you make the Moon Goddess shine her light, you will remain a member my family." He replied, knowing that this would be so, for he had seen the effects of Klaus' and Caroline's love, and had approved, much to the chagrin of many other Gods.
Klaus sighed, and nodded his head in gratitude. "Thank you, my Lord." He replied, bowing his head.
Zeus smiled, and waved a cup into Klaus' hand. "Thank your love, Niklaus." He replied, using Klaus' name for the first time.
Klaus smiled, and drank from the cup, immediately feeling the effects of the juice.
"Welcome to immortality." Zeus replied, smiling, before he disappeared from the room.
Klaus smiled and bowed his head. For only a moment, he thought of the life he left behind, but for Caroline it was worth it.
At least to him.
~XX~
Caroline didn't show up at the garden for three nights after he had said he needed time. No matter how much she wanted to, she couldn't bring herself to show up.
The pain from his words the last time they were together rang through her mind and heart, and even though she was a Goddess, she felt like a mortal.
She wanted to spend an eternity with him. She wanted to always be with him, and hold him, and love him.
The only problem was that she couldn't. He was mortal, and he would die sooner or later, and only Hades knew the pain she felt at that thought.
On the fourth night, she showed up at the garden, realizing she couldn't take not seeing him any longer. Her bare feet felt cool along the grass, and for a moment it was the only comfort to her.
Placing her hands on her stomach, she sighed, as her eyes searched the area for his familiar face. She felt her heart twinge in her chest when he was nowhere to be seen. Tears poured from her eyes, and she closed her eyes, bowing her head. She had pushed too far, and in doing so, she had lost him. The only man she had ever truly loved, completely.
She felt a hand brush over her cheeks, and she lifted her eyes to find him smiling, lovingly at her. "Klaus?"
"Hello, my Caroline." He whispered, smiling, showing off his dimples.
She smiled, not caring about the dilemma they were in, and threw herself into his arms. "I thought I lost you." She cried, holding him tighter within her embrace.
He chuckled, and held her. "Not a chance, love." He returned, kissing her neck, lovingly. "Ever." He added, pulling back to brush his right thumb over her face, wiping away her tears.
She smiled, and sniffed. "I shouldn't have made you choose." She stated, shaking her head. "I was being selfish, for suggesting the spell." She added, shamefully. "I just don't want to lose you, Klaus. I love you." She finished, more tears falling down her face.
He smiled, and wiped the tears away quickly. "I don't want to lose you either, Caroline." He returned, holding her eyes. "Which is why," He paused, holding out his left hand, waiting for her to look down.
Her eyes gazed down, and she gasped as she found a small star shaped ring in his palm. "Wha…How…?" She began, shaking her head.
He shrugged his shoulders. "This is my gift to you, Caroline, along with my mortality, and my love." He remarked, catching her eyes with his.
"Your mortality?" She asked, shaking her head.
He smiled, and stroked her face, gently, a loving gaze on his face. "I went to Zeus, and petitioned for your hand in marriage." He began, holding her eyes. "Apparently, he has known of our love for some time, and has granted it to me." He stated, smiling.
She began to shake her head, trying to understand his words. He stilled her head with his right hand, and smiled. "In return for your hand, he has granted me Godhood, so I will always be with you." He added, as she stilled her movements. "I realized after you disappeared that I can live without my title and my life, but I can't live without you, Caroline." He continued, tears beginning to fill his eyes. "You are my life now, and you always will be, until the end of time." He finished, stroking her face, lightly.
Caroline felt her heart pound in her chest, and her right hand touched his face, while her left hand landed on his chest. "You are truly a God now." She stated, though it almost sounded like a question.
He smiled, and nodded. "I am, love."
She smiled, and leaned forward, placing her lips on his for a passion filled kiss. "Oh, my love." She whispered, against his lips, happiness radiating from her body and soul.
He smiled, and lifted her in his arms. "Does this mean you will marry me?" He asked, softly.
She giggled, and pulled back to gaze into his eyes. "My love, we are already married by our souls." She answered, her eyes glistening like diamonds in the sky, as she allowed him to place the ring on her finger before wrapping her arms around his neck.
He nodded, and kissed her with love. "I love you." He whispered, against her lips.
"I love you." She whispered in return, kissing his lips with joyous love pouring out into the night.
And so ends or begins the tale of a love that surpassed the night, for in the end, they were joined together for more than just nights, and together, they rode the chariot across the stars, bringing light into the night with their love.
And every full moon, if you look closely, you can make out two lovers in a passionate embrace, for this love was the strongest to outlast even the Gods themselves.
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