Blue Blood Moon

Chapter 2

The angels can only meet on the night of the Blood Moon.  On this night, the King of Hell secludes himself to perform secret rituals, all in the name of power and greed. No one is allowed to see or speak with him till the dawn of the next day.  This is when Wen Qing spirits Wei Ying to the mortal world to be with Lan Zhan.

They live for this night,  living and loving a lifetime each time they are together. It is never enough or often enough, but they are thankful to Wen Qing for her help.  They yearn for the day they can wake up in each other's arms and never worry about being separated. 

Both, with the help of Wen Qing, search for a way to free Wei Ying.  While searching other planes and dimensions, Lan Zhan discovers an ancient scroll. And in it is a prophecy that gives him hope.

Heaven and Hell will join and become one on the night of the Blue Blood Moon, for one cannot be without the other.  What was once torn apart will be one. The world will become whole once more. For into the world, the peacemaker will come.

After reading and rereading, a thought forms in Lan Zhan's mind. " Is it even possible? What am I thinking right now?"

Now he is even more anxious to see his beloved; the next Blood Moon cannot come soon enough.

Finally, the next Blood Moon has arrived, and the two lovers lie in each other's arms.  Lan Zhan quietly tells Wei Ying what he has found and waits for his thoughts.  Stunned, Wei Ying looks deep into Lan Zhan's golden eyes, his thoughts swirling in his brain.  Then as if a thunderbolt hits, Wei Ying knows the answer.

He cups Lan Zhan's face in his hands and lightly kisses his lips. "My love, don't you understand?"

Lan Zhan whispers against his lips, "A child?"

Wei Ying smiles, his silver eyes glittering, "Not just a child Lan Zhan but our child. A child made from the bloodlines of Heaven and Hell."

Again Lan Zhan whispers, "But how?"

Still smiling, Wei Ying said, "I don't know yet, but I won't stop searching for an answer."

They were both silent, both lost in their thoughts.  Suddenly Wei Ying says with determination and conviction, "I will bear our child Lan Zhan; I have always secretly wanted something like this to happen."

Then very sweetly, he adds: "I'm sure you would look adorable pregnant and with a full rounded belly. As much as I want to see that, no, my love, I will do it."

Lan Zhan kisses Wei Ying, "My Wei Ying will be the most beautiful angel carrying our little one."

So for the first time, they will separate with hope in their hearts. They silently pleaded to the Supreme One to answer their prayers to be able to live and love one another without restraints.

Hurriedly Wei Ying returns to Hell, to the King's court. He must not bring suspicion or harm to his beloved.  The King enters, and slowly his eyes sweep the room, looking for once prized warrior and now his prized prisoner. Seeing him in the back, he asks him to approach the throne.  He senses something different about him. He is not feeling the pain or despair that brings him happiness. He began to frown at Wei Ying. He stares long and hard, and Wei Ying appears to pay him no mind. 

Wen Qing notices the King's attention on Wei Ying, and she must warn him. He places himself and Lan Zhan in danger. Finally, Wei Ying looks back at the King and remembers he must appear in despair even though he spent a night in bliss in Lan Zhan's arms. 

"What, your highness, not enough sadness for you? I am tired; please let me go," says Wei Ying.

After what seems like forever, the King lets him leave the throne room, but not without sending spies to keep an eye on him.  Somehow Wen Qing avoided the spies and slips into Wei Ying's room.  

"Are you mad, have you no fear? You are putting yourself and your lover in danger. Do not challenge the King, whispers Wen Qing angrily.

I"m sorry, Wen Qing, I was distracted by what Lan Zhan has found out. I will really need your help with this." pleads Wei Ying.  He tells her about the prophecy Lan Zhan has found. Her eyes became wider and wider till, finally, she gasped out loud.

"What!! You want to What!!"  Wei Ying puts a finger to her lips, "Please tell me there is a way to bear our child. I cannot live without my Lan Zhan or him without me. Please, Wen Qing help us, sobs Wei YIng.

"This child will be the embodiment of our love for each other. It will have both mine and Lan Zhan's bloodlines running through its veins.  Heaven and Hell in one tiny body. I want a life with my Soulmate and our child.

Wen Qing knows there are worse things than Hell if caught, but she wants to believe that Love will conquer all and the world could become whole again. She takes his hands in hers, "Look how you used to, do not give a reason for suspicion. I will do my best to help you bear a child, but have you given thought to how to hide your pregnancy should it happen?"

Wei Ying laughs as he wipes his tears. "Please, one problem at a time. Let's get pregnant first, then I will worry about hiding my belly."

Wen Qing sighs, nods her head, and leaves.  She has a lot of research to do to help her friend able to bear and carry a child.  With another heavy sigh, she goes to where others have forgotten about. The place below Hell, it is more ancient than Hell. Here she hopes she will find the answers she seeks.