A/N: Well...here it is, chapter five. I hope you like it, to me this is all new and i love your kind reviews. Keeps me going, now i'm planning on posting twice a week :) and now that i'll be doing that i have to find a new office software quickly to keep writing more chapters, i have so many things on my mind right now that i need to write for you :)
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Divinity
Chapter five
The days after her meeting with the mortal prince were like a dream, always in a good mood, excited by her friend's wedding and mostly excited by everything.
Gaia decided it was time to visit her friend and family on the moon.
Entering the big moon palace, walking through the large white marble corridor her slippers made a sound like if she was walking on crystal.
The Moon palace was a dream place, the corridors looked endless, large windows illuminated the place. She was in the middle of the hall when she saw Queen Selene's personal maid, a petite girl with her light brown hair tied up in a bun.
"Princess Gaia, what a surprise!" she bowed and smiled.
"Good day Amadis, by any chance, do you happen to know where my parents are? I've been looking for them all over the palace and I just can't find them"
"Your mother, Queen Nut is with Queen Selene in Princess Serenity's room, they're with the seamstress who's making the Princess's wedding dress. I can take you there if you want me to…"
"No, that's okay. I know the way, thank you." Gaia was about to continue her way when she turned to see the petite maid again and asked "Oh, Amadis?" her index finger connoting she had another question for her.
"Yes, Princess?" the short maid turned to see the goddess before her with her big brown eyes again.
"Do you know where my father is right now?"
"King Geb is at the main court of the palace I believe he's in the middle of his training."
"Thank you! You have a good day, Amadis!" she smiled and hugged the petite maid.
"You too, Princess, may I say you are in a very good mood today?" Amadis said with a warm smile on her face.
"I am! Everything's just wonderful" she left to the gardens to look for her father.
King Geb was practicing with a sword with not too much luck, and was glad nobody was around to see his lack of practice. He saw a familiar figure near the fountain then smiled when he realized who it was. His beautiful daughter.
"Father!" she called out loud and waved at him.
"Gaia! What a pleasant surprise!" he opened his arms welcoming his child, she returned his hug.
"I'm so glad to see you dear" he said his face on top of her head.
"I am too, Father" she then let go of the king and sat on one of the marble benches near the fountain. She looks at the sword in his father's hand and asks with a quizzical look.
"What are you doing with that sword?"
"Ah...I was trying to see if I still had some control over this thing, but I think I lost practice." said the king.
"You don't need that. We haven't been at war for a very long time." Gaia said trying to hide a smile.
"Mastering a sword is a battle man's pride you know?" the king turned to see his daughter.
"I believe you are right, Daddy." she said, her smile now showing.
Geb sat down next to his daughter and patted her hand then asked. "You haven't visit us in a very long time. Why is that?"
"I was busy, Daddy." Gaia shugged her shoulders.
"How's everything going on Earth?"
"Everything's fine"
"Are the humans behaving, or are they still battling too see who gets more land?" the king asked, raising a brow.
Gaia laughs and blushes a light shade of pink "They're fine father."
"Is Obelix taking good care of the shrine?"
"Yes." she smiled.
"Are the guards taking good care of you?"
"Father, you know I don't need any guards but yes, they take good care of me."
"Good, I know you don't need any guards, but you are my only daughter, and I don't want you to be hurt, even if I know you are well trained for battle."
"That's right, Daddy." she laid her head on his shoulder and sighed. "How is Mother doing?"
"Ah, you know, she's helping Selene to plan her daughter's wedding."
"I can tell she's happy. She loves to do those things, though she wished the wedding she is planning was mine." she said softly, though a hint of melancholy tainted her words.
"Dear, that's not true." Geb said feeling his daughter's melancholy.
"Daddy, the only thing mother does is talk about how much time I'm taking to find a consort and marry." Gaia said, holding her father's hands.
"You know, we are not going to be here forever. Eventually, either Hades or Chronos will call us to their kingdom, but we don't want to leave knowing that you are alone and without a consort."
"I know Daddy, but I'll be fine, I promise! When the time's right I know I'll find the one." she said, lifting her head and smiling at her father.
"I know, Gaia, well, we better put this topic aside. You better go to say hi to your mother, she's been asking for you." he said, taking his daughter's face in his hands and kissing her on the forehead.
"I'll see you later Father." she left to see her mother.
The white princess room was full of joy. The modist was adding some details to the princess's wedding gown while she was looking herself in the mirror.
"Oh my! Serenity, that dress is beautiful!" said Queen Nut while admiring the moon princess.
"You are going to look gorgeous!" said Queen Selene straightening the skirt of her daughter's dress.
"Athan is a very lucky man!" said Gaia, showing her face from the door.
"Gaia!" a surprised Serenity turned to the door, Nut and Selene saw Gaia at the door smiling.
"Oh Gaia! Where have you been?" Queen Nut came close to Gaia and hugged her, Gaia returned the hug.
"On Earth, Mother, I've been busy, but now I'm here!" she said approaching her friend to give her a hug "Look at you, you're a vision, full of pins." she laughed.
"I know, they're fixing the little details." Serenity laughed back.
"When did you get here, dear?" Nut asked her daughter.
"Today, like an hour ago, but I saw Father at the court, and went to say hi to him first."
"Oh, I see. Is he still trying to use that sword?" asked Queen Nut, raising her brow.
"Yes." Gaia smiled.
"He knows he's rusty, but he can't let that thing go." Nut shook her head.
"Mastering a sword is a battle man's pride, Mother." she said, quoting her father. She gave her mother a big smile.
"I believe you're right." her mother answered, she was aware of her husband's stubbornness.
"Gaia, I'm so glad you're here!" said Queen Selene, approaching the girl to give her a hug.
"Me too!" said Gaia back to the queen.
"This is a good oportunity for Eri to design a dress for you to wear at the wedding."
"I was thinking on wearing my royal dress for the event, Queen Selene."
"Nonsense! You are wearing a brand new dress!" said the queen, turning to the designer.
"Eri, could you take her measurements after you finish with my daughter?"said the queen with a pearly smile on her face.
"Of course, My Queen." said the woman, while holding pins with her mouth and adjusting Serenity's dress.
"Are you going to stay the night, dear?" asked Nut
"I wish I could, Mother, but I have to go back this evening." Gaia said, now standing on the pedestal where the designer started to take her measures.
"Aw, that's too bad." said Nut with a sadly tone.
"How's Earth doing, dear?" asked Selene. At the queen's question both Serenity and Gaia exchanged looks.
"Fine, fine. Everything's wonderful." Gaia said.
"I'm glad to hear it." Selene said. "After we finish with this, how about we go to the tea room?"
"That's sounds great, Mother! I'm hungry." Serenity said, trying to change the subject quickly.
After the designer was done with Gaia, they headed towards the tea room. But Serenity needed to have a word with her friend before taking Gaia's hand she led her to one of the corridor.
"Serenity, what's wrong?" Gaia asked worried.
"Gaia, did you find out how was...you know... he?"
"Oh, that. Yes, he's fine." lowering her voice she says. "I talked to him again."
"You what!" Serenity said, raising her voice only to be hushed by her raven haired friend.
"Keep it down, Serenity!" she said.
"I'm sorry, but that is so wrong, Gaia!" Serenity said in a panicked tone.
"He's not harmful. He's actually nice, but that was it. I told you I was only going to see who he was." Gaia said.
"You better stay away from him. It's not safe. Can you imagine what would happen to you if the higher gods find out? The alliances would break, it would be a total disaster." Serenity said.
"I know Serenity. By the way, thank you for not saying a word about it back in your room"
"I promised you I wouldn't tell" she smiled. "Now let's go have some tea, I'm starving!" Serenity said while rubbing her stomach.
Gaia linked her arm with her best friend and hurried down the hall until they where at the tea room.
The tea room was a white room with flowers on crystal vases everywhere. A huge window showed a panoramic view of the kingdom, the gardens and Earth. Soft pink fabric hung from the side windows and the ceiling; a large white table with an arrangement of pink and white roses as a centerpiece decorating all the food that was served. The teaset, white porcelain cups with silver handles, the tea pot with the same design giving a distinctive touch to the table and the occasion. All kinds of pastries, sandwiches and crumpets.
"So, tell me Gaia, have you found love already?" asked Queen Selene, while pouring the tea into one of the delicate cups, and handing to Gaia.
"Um, no, Your Majesty, I still haven't." she said, directing her gaze to the hot liquid.
"Aw, you should hurry, dear, we want to be able to plan your wedding as well!" she said, smiling.
Gaia chuckled
"I'll try." she said, shyly.
"Is Athan coming tonight, Serenity?" asked Queen Nut
"Yes, this afternoon, maybe you can meet him properly, Gaia." she said, turning to see her friend who only responded with a nod.
"I can introduce you a prince, he's not from too far. He's from Nebula." said Queen Selene, "We can invite him to have dinner with us." Queen Selene said.
"Oh dear god, no!" said Gaia and Serenity cracks a laugh.
"What?" asked the queen.
"I met him at the ball. He's too annoying, Your Majesty." Gaia said, with disgust in her voice.
"Really?" the Queen asked surprised, her soft hand covering her mouth.
"Yes, what if we leave this subject for some other day." said Gaia, trying not to show the rudeness in her voice.
Lunch went by smoothly after they left that subject alone. Serenity and Gaia remembered some stories from when they were younger, and both queens were laughing at them. Enjoying the moment, enjoying themselves.
"Just like old times." Queen Nut said.
"You're right, Nut." Selene said.
It was late afternoon and the sun was finally setting on the moon after a wonderful day with the queens, and their daughters enjoying themselves. Athan was about to arrive and dinner was almost ready.
Gaia was at Serenity's room, picking a dress for her friend.
"You always have to look impeccable." she said, giving her friend a smile.
"I'm so happy you're about to meet him. You'll like him, he's very sweet." Serenity said, while she finished putting her makeup on.
"What about this dress? I think it's pretty." Gaia asked showing Serenity the dress. A long layered strapless white dress with pink details.
"I love it! It's perfect! I haven't used that dress yet." she said, standing up from her marble dresser.
"Here, let me help you so you won't ruin your makeup." Gaia said, while helping Serenity with her arms. She finally places a silver chain on her neck.
"All done. You look beautiful." Gaia said.
They heard a knock on the door.
"Your Highness." said Amadis. Selene's personal maid. "Prince Athan is here." And with a low curtsy she left the room.
"Let's go, dear friend." Serenity said, taking Gaia's hand, and rushing to the door.
They both got to the parlor quickly. Prince Athan was waiting by the staircase looking up. His eyes shone at the sight of his fiancé walking down the stairs, her soft pale hand holding the side of the delicate dress.
"You look beautiful, Serenity. Like a dream." he kissed her hand. Serenity blushed.
"Dear, this is my best friend, Gaia." she said, moving aside to give her friend some space.
"Nice meeting you, Athan, I've heard nothing other than wonderful things about you." Gaia said, giving a small curtsy, as he kissed her hand.
"Nice meeting you as well. So you are the famous Gaia, Goddess of Earth." he said, giving a lower bow to her.
"That's me." she smiled.
"I've heard a lot about you, too." he said taking his fiancé's hand into his.
"Is that so? Well, I hope only good things." she smiled.
"Of course," he smiled back.
"Well, I better get going now." Gaia said, while kissing Serenity on the cheek.
"Why so soon?" he asked
"Please Gaia, stay for dinner." Serenity said.
"I've been here all day!" she laughed. "It's okay, you need time alone, besides I have dinner waiting for me back home. I can't say no to Obelix's food!" Gaia said, laughing.
"Thank you so much for coming." Serenity said, giving Gaia a small hug.
"Anytime. Athan, a pleasure meeting you. Take good care of my friend here." she said, and gives the prince a wink.
"Of course, nice meeting you, Gaia." Athan said smiling.
They both went to the dinning room holding hands. Gaia turned back to see the pretty picture those two made.
She smiled and went home.