War's Love

Ares

My mouth wouldn't move. I ran at him and held him to me. 

"Take it easy," His voice said it with little resolve in it. He missed me and I felt him wrap his arms around me. His brushed a loose strand of hair from my face and I was melting into him, my body and soul were his. "You are more beautiful than I remember, but still as unforgettable."

I felt my heart beating faster again. I was smiling and I pulled back enough from his chest. His arms were strong and they were holding me with a gentleness. His ocean blue eyes were more vibrant than when I last saw him. He was the God of War. I get it. "It took you four years to see you and I nearly," I stopped and he noticed my pause.

He leaned in to kiss my lips and they enclosed my mine. I felt his breath and his emotions going wild in the inside. When he pulled away, I felt like I had wanted to do that again. I wanted to. "No matter what I am not leaving you again, Elezana. I should have told all those years ago, but I wasn't sure what I was feeling. I fell in love with you when you smiled at me,"

I wanted to hear that for so long and I felt a tear run down my face. I began to cry and I held onto him. "I haven't thought about anything, but you for four years and I almost gave up hope you would come back for me. You were the only thing I wanted, the only man I would marry," I gazed into his eyes lovingly and he smiled at me. 

"Don't cry, it doesn't suit you," He said it and then I looked away. I had wanted this for so long there was nothing more important on my mind for four years. He wiped the tear away and he gave a serious expression. "Are you sure you want to be with me? You will not be able to mortal ever again and you will not be able to return to Acrin again," 

I could tell he wanted me to say yes, but he was more considerate than the villagers and my family knew. "I want to marry you and I have no desire to let go either." He smiled back at me with a light tug you could see his small dimples. 

He held out his hand to me and I took it. "Last chance," He said it trying to test me and he was kind. "There's no turning back after this,"

I had told myself I was fine with this and I was, but I wanted to leave one more thing behind me. "Before that, can I write something for my family," He gave me a blank expression and he conjured a piece of paper and a chunk of charcoal to write with. 

I wrote it quickly and reread it fast to make sure it was what I wanted to write. I needed to leave something behind for my father and sisters. I wanted them to be happy and not worry for me anymore. I had what I wanted. 

When I was done, I smiled up at Ares with a yearning that had been held in for four years. My feelings welled over anything rational that could keep me here. I was free to be with him. I didn't want to be anywhere else. I left the note on the alter addressed to my father. Ares was a little surprised I had asked for that. 

"Are you ready then?" He asked when gazed into my golden amber eyes and I took a hold of his hand. I got on my tip toes and kissed him on the lips. He melted into it and wrapped his arms tightly around my waist. 

When we pulled away, we were both breathless and yearning for more. "That proof enough for you," I said it with a little sarcasm and he laughed a little at it.

He pulled out a small pouch and opened it. Inside were two silver rings and an odd looking flower, I think. "Give me your hand," I hand him my left hand and placed a silver ring on my finger. He handed me the other one and I placed it on his ring finger. His hands were unbelievably soft for someone who had used a sword for years. When I let go, he handed me the flower. "Eat this, it is ambrosia, the fruit of the gods." I was surprised and fascinated by it. 

I didn't examine it long, but it had a reddish tint to it. It almost looked like a waterlily that flowed down Acrin's only river. It tasted sweet and I devoured it within moments. I didn't feel any different than before and I had consumed it. "Is it supposed to make me a goddess or just immortal?" I asked him and he moved in closer to me. I felt my ankle giving out and I fell into him. He caught me. 

"You are my goddess, Elezana," I instantly blushed like a one of those lovey dovey fools. His voice wasn't anything special it was the only sound that reminded me of him. It was unique and alluring. "I'll love and protect until the end of my days," 

Was that his vow to me? He sounds like a cliche with that line.

"I, Elezana swear to love and protect Ares until the end of my days," I responded and he only smiled at me. 

With our vows made, we were wed. I was now the happily married wife of Ares, God of War.

Aww, it is too cute. Take note of her pause earlier, it will have a role to play later in the story. Are they truly at the end of the story? I think not. There's more than just her marriage to Ares, but will she do when faced a truth she had never noticed about herself? How will Ares take it? It getting better. I hope you all think so too because this is not a prince and pauper kind of thing. Ares may seem like a totally hot guy, but he has more than just a pretty face. His backstory is on its way soon. I hope you enjoyed it. Thanks for reading it.   

P.S. Ares' character was based on the Song: Ares By: Winters Island  Give it a listen if you'd like to.