Rumors of Selene's return and her unknown intentions were not the only concerns for the Celestial City. Whispers among the elders suggested that a relic of immense power, known as the "Heartstone", could maintain the balance and keep the Fracture sealed. Its energy, aligned with love and unity, could counteract the discord threatening the city.
The stone's last known location was the Labyrinth of Echoes, a treacherous maze located at the edge of the Celestial realm. Many had ventured in search of the Heartstone, but none had returned.
Given the urgency of the situation and their growing bond, Aria and Maeryn were chosen for this perilous quest. They set out at dawn, the horizon awash with hues of pink and gold. Their journey took them through terrains both beautiful and dangerous, from crystal forests to desolate valleys where silence reigned supreme.
Inside the Labyrinth, challenges weren't merely physical but psychological. Its walls echoed not with sounds, but with memories. Aria was haunted by visions of her time with Selene, moments of love followed by bitter disagreements. Maeryn, on the other hand, faced the demons of her lineage, the weight of being Lucifer's daughter, and the judgments she'd faced her entire life.
During one particularly harrowing challenge, a chasm opened beneath Maeryn's feet. As she clung to the edge, the Labyrinth whispered taunts into her ear, "You don't belong. You'll never be accepted."
Aria, battling her own visions, heard Maeryn's desperate shouts. Pushing through her pain, she reached out, grabbing Mae's hand. "I won't let you fall. Not now, not ever baby."
Their shared determination saw them through many such trials. When they finally found the Heartstone, it pulsed with a gentle, reassuring light. As they held it, the stone resonated with their combined energies, reinforcing its power.
However, as they made their way out of the Labyrinth, Selene's voice, echoing eerily, reached their ears. "Enjoy your little victory, for it will be short-lived."
With the Heartstone in their possession, the duo returned to the Celestial City as heroes. But while the city celebrated, both Aria and Maeryn knew that the real battle was yet to come. Their bond, forged in the fires of trials and solidified in their shared purpose, would be their greatest weapon.
A/N:
Uh oh! Selene wants revenge!!
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Hellfire & Heavenly Love
RomanceMaeryn an angel, she embodies both grace and infernal fierceness in her but she struggles with anger and trust issues. During her escapades to have some alone time, she stumbles upon Aria, also an angel. She is slightly older than Mae but has wisdom...
