Past Life Version 01 (Completed)

Chapter 19: The Price

Diana:

I was floating, the air around me was gas and dust. "I'm here again." I sighed. I was in Stellar Celestia's domian. I looked around, a door was floating far below me. "Weird. She's usually here." I swam down, opening it.

I was sucked in, forced into a dark room. Queen Victoria was standing there, she was facing Stellar Celestia. "Ah-!" my voice was cut off. "Queen Victoria, Aqua said you wanted proof of the troubles coming."

I frowned, Aqua never said anything. I didn't even know he could contact Stellar Celestia!

I swam closer, eardropping. "Yes, I didn't expect you to be it, your highness. So, you're on her side..." she hissed "I'm her mother, I must be at her side. It's my job to guide her."

"Don't you mean favor? I needed your help and it never came. Why should I help you-?" Victoria gasped, her hands clawing at her throat "I could only help if our fates are intertwined, which they are not. She has a piece of my power, she is my daughter. I will not leave you be until you agree to help her."

"Fine! I'll help! Just let me go!"Victoria yelped "Thank you. Will you like me to explain everything?"

"That would be nice!" Victoria growled, rubbing her neck. "Luciefer wants Earth and Eden. But since they're both protected, he can only aim for one. Earth is already taken by demons and they're heading for The Gate of Eden. In order to save both worlds, you must work together."

"And what if I don't?" Victoria smirked "Then you and your kingdom will fall." The smirk fell from her face. "I will help then. I will not put my people at risk."

Everything was fading and the door I came through re-opened. I was forced back out into Stellar Celestia's domain. "My daughter...." she caressed my cheek "Hi, mom. I didn't know Aqua made a deal with you." "So you saw. You weren't suppose to know, I'll have to edit the price he paid."

"What was the payment?" I stared into her empty white eyes. "I cannot say but the payment is something neither of you will like." 

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 I jumped up, panting. I was awake and back in my bedroom. "Aqua!!"  I shook him by the shoulder "Nnnn..." he groaned, looking up at me with sleepy eyes. "Morning, love." He rubbed his eyes, stting up. "You butt! You made a deal with Stellar Celestia and didn't tell me!!" I smacked his head "Ow! I did it for you!" he caught my wrist  "How did you find out?"

"Whenever Stellar Celestia makes contact with a galaxy, I'm forced to watch!" I pouted "But did Victoria agree?"

I nodded "Yeah, she didn't want to but she did."

"Well, we got what we need then." he flopped back down, trying to go back to sleep. "Whoa, we're not done talking!" I smacked his arm "What?" he grumbled "You also never told me you could contact Stellar Celestia!"

"Oh, yeah. Since we're mates, I can connect with Stellar Celestia, I just choose to do it when you're not around." he yawned, stretching his arms "Why? I'm her daughter and your fianceé! I have a right to know!" I crossed my arms and pouted. "You know what? I was only doing it because I was worried that you would get overstressed again!" he roared. I flinched back "Oh.." I mumbled, I just laid back down, facing the other way. Aqua sighed, laying down.

I gripped the pillow, we almost never argue but if we do, it's my fault. I groaned and turned around and wrapped my arms around his waist. "Thank you." I whispered, resting my head against his back. I could feel him sigh. He suddenly turned around and hugged me. "Why are you so cute?" he chuckled, burying his head against my neck "Aqua!" I giggled, returning his hug. My stomach did a flip, I jumped out of bed, running to the bathroom.