Legend Of Romantic Love

English translation

Romantic love was an unknown concept. Marriage served solely as a means to forge alliances and increase the population. As a result, marriages were often unsatisfying. Discourse even arose between tribes because of misunderstandings between couples. In this world, the gods were not mere observers, they were the architects of life.

Their decisions had a profound impact on the lives of mortals. Each deities had their own responsibilities and domains. Though often distant and indifferent, their choices could have far-reaching consequences for the world.

Mora, the Goddess of Death, was tired of witnessing the strife of humans. Moreover, most of the gods reveled in their disregard for the mortals inhabiting the world. As a result, she shunned her fellow deities. Mora was known for her shimmering green eyes, like emeralds, but only her fellow gods and the dead could see her.

Perla, on the other hand, was the Goddess of the Sky, the daughter of Solon, the God of Law and Knowledge. Perla was a beautiful maiden; her eyes shone with the brilliance and color of the sun. Her freckles resembled stars scattered across her skin, like constellations sparkling in the night. She was married to Alon, the god of the Sea. Though their marriage was advantageous, Perla felt a pang of regret, even though she didn't know why.

One day, Mora was strolling along a beach. Suddenly, something caught her eye, shimmering in the corner of her vision. She approached to investigate. She found a long necklace made of pearls. She was about to search for its owner when she heard a rustle.

"Who's there?" the goddess inquired. As she spoke, a beautiful maiden emerged from her hiding place. Upon seeing the woman, Mora's heart skipped a beat.

"Good afternoon, ma'am," the maiden greeted her. "Could you please return my necklace? It was a precious gift from my mother," the woman pleaded.

After Mora returned the necklace, she was perplexed. "How can you see me? Only the dead and the gods can see me," Mora said.

But as she gazed at the woman, she noticed a peculiar glimmer in her eyes. "Wait a moment! Are you the Goddess of the Sky? Perla, is that your name?" she asked again.

"Yes, that's me," Perla confirmed. As their eyes met, they were both taken aback.

"I need to give this back to you," Mora said. She handed the necklace to Perla. "I hope you won't be upset if I ask how you lost your necklace?" she inquired.

"I accidentally fell from the sky, and I don't know why. Thankfully, I'm a god, not a mortal," Perla replied.

"Perla, you're here!" they suddenly heard a voice behind them. They turned and saw the source of the voice, none other than Alon, the God of the Sea. "Thank you for watching over my wife," he expressed his gratitude to Mora. "You need to return to the heavens; your Father is wondering why the moon hasn't risen yet." After saying this, they both left.

The following night, Mora was surprised to find Perla visiting her on the beach again. "What are you doing here, Perla?" Mora asked.

"I asked my father if I could visit you every night because I think we both feel like we're alone," Perla replied. Mora was taken aback by Perla's words; Perla immediately regretted what she had said. "Forgive me, ma'am. I didn't mean to say anything hurtful," she said nervously. Mora almost laughed at her reaction. "It's alright; I'm just curious why you said you feel alone. I thought you were happy because you have your Father watching over you and your friends?" Mora asked.

"Ma'am, could you please not tell my father?" Perla begged. Mora agreed. "After I married Alon, it felt like something was missing from our marriage. But whenever I told my Father, he would always get angry and wouldn't respect me," Perla said. Mora felt sympathy for her story. "You weren't wrong about my feelings; I truly am alone. So, let's continue to be together," she declared.

In the days that followed, Mora grew even fonder of being with Perla, wanting to know her better. So, she constantly asked her about her life. "Why are you named Perla? Is it because of your necklace?" she asked.

"My Mother adored pearls. Because of that, she wanted to name her firstborn daughter after what she considered the most beautiful thing," Perla replied. She looked at the water to see her own reflection. "Honestly, I don't see it in myself," Mora suddenly said. "But the name suits you." Perla's cheeks flushed at her words. "Mora, are you joking?" she asked. "No. She made the right decision to name you after the beautiful pearls." Perla smiled at her words.

"Ma'am, would it be alright if I told you my secret feelings?" Perla asked. "You can trust me. After all, we're friends," Mora replied. "Honestly, my Mother wasn't content with her marriage to my Father either. So, she told me she regretted following a man who couldn't make her happy and that I should follow my heart, but I don't know what my heart wants." She was close to tears as she spoke. Mora gently wiped away her tears. "Don't worry, Perla. As your friend, I'll make sure you stay happy while I'm here." As she said these words, Perla knew what she wanted; and that was to be by Mora's side forever.

Their time together allowed them to know each other even better. Whenever they were together, they both felt something special in their hearts. Perla wanted to follow her heart and break free from the heavy burden she had carried for so long, so she wanted to tell her Father. But Solon was furious when she defied his orders. "When I'm with my husband, I can't stop thinking about Mora?" Perla asked. "The Goddess of Death? You want to replace your husband for a woman? Your union has no benefit!" her father roared and punished her by imprisoning her in a deep cave, known only to him and Alon.

Mora wondered why the sky hadn't turned night yet and, after waiting for a long time, her beloved friend still hadn't returned. So, she called Alon to ask why Perla wasn't there. Alon took Mora to a cave, where they found Perla imprisoned. Alon gave Mora the key to free Perla. Once she was released from her confinement, her father saw them. Perla quickly grabbed Mora's hand to escape the cave. They headed beyond the heavens, towards the void, where they felt safe and free from interference.

From their position, they embraced tightly. As they were cuddling, Mora confessed her true feelings. "I've never experienced this feeling before, but I want to tell you that you are my most cherished one, and I will do everything to stay by your side," she said with a radiant smile. "If my father thinks our relationship is abominable, I will continue to defy his orders and love you even more," Perla confessed wholeheartedly before embracing Mora again.

As Mora and Perla soared through the cosmos, they found a sanctuary where they could love freely. However, they knew that their love was against the laws and decrees established by Solon. Solon relentlessly pursued them, doing everything in his power to separate them. But Mora and Perla, united in their love, faced each challenge together.

The union of Mora and Perla became legendary, and their story spread throughout the cosmos. Even the gods across the universe shared their tale with their followers.

When the story of Perla and Mora became widely known, their love was called "Romantic Love," derived from the name of the Goddess of Death, Mora, whom Perla loved.