The Truth Behind The Mask

The Truth Behind The Mask - Chapter 2

The goddess lost track of time. Her arms around his muscular shoulders, his arms holding her cold body close to his abnormally warm one. It felt too right. It felt too fake. The goddess was tempted to pinch herself to see if it really was a dream but then again, if it was, she didn't want it to end. Finally, the warrior pulled away, he kept his hands on her delicate shoulders and smiled brightly.

Both were speechless. Amaterasu was really a beautiful human goddess, and Oki was a handsome male warrior. Things couldn't have been better for the two.

"A-Amaterasu... I-" Amaterasu covered his mouth.

"Shh... Okikurmi, I should tell you now, I am only here for three days." She lowered her head, looking instantly sad.

"W-what, why?" He seemed taken aback by her comment.

"I can stay longer, but if I do, I can never return to the Celestial Plain..."

"B-but... I understand my goddess..." He lowered his head, now looking equally sad.

"Oki! Please do not look sad. I can revisit you... I believe. Ushiwaka helped me get here..." She had grabbed his shoulders tentatively, forcing him to look into her eyes.

"I do wish you weren't a goddess. Oh ah, I mean...-"

"No need to lie to me Oki. I know you don't like it, I don't either, I wish I could take you with me... but even if I did, you need to be here, don't you?"

"No. I'd give up everything in the world to be with you my goddess."

"Oh Okikurmi." She threw herself into his arms again; tears began falling down her cheeks rapidly.

"Do not cry Amaterasu."

"B-but... I don't want to leave you Oki."

"I understand that you have to, it's your du-"

"No!" She moved to look into his eyes.

He laughed at her. He used one of his hands to wipe away her tears. She smiled from his touch.

"No? What is that supposed to mean goddess?"

"No as in, it's not fair... I am the goddess of all, and mother to all that is good, I must be able to find out something. I refuse to leave you! I should never have left to begin with."

"Then if you figure out something, let me know." He winked at her.

Oki looked around the tent for his mask. When he went to reach for it, Amaterasu grabbed it first.

"H-hey?" He said confused.

"Here." Amaterasu leaned in closer to him, she lifted the mask, when she was inches from placing it back on his head, she took him by surprise by capturing his lips in a passionate kiss.

Oki sat shocked, but then let his eyes fall shut. His hands make their way around her thin frame pulling her close. The goddess's hands ran over Oki's muscular shoulders. Both their tongues came out and met each other causing them both to moan. Their tongues entwined with one another, each explored each other's mouths as much as they could reach. They were both breathless. When they finally pulled apart Amaterasu instantly clinged to Oki, hugging him tightly.

They both panted. She let her head rest over his heart, listening to it as the now even beats became a beautiful harmony inside her mind. The goddess was torn. What was she to do? She had basically two days before she was to return home; either she stayed and never went back, or she went back and never got to see Okikurmi in person again.

"A-Amaterasu..." Oki's voice sounded nervous.

"Yes, my warrior?" She asked, keeping her head on his chest.