Levana Ceri (Moon Love)

Chapter 2

Chapter 2

Serena sat huddled on a bench underneath the glow of her home the moon. She knew that being outside was dangerous...she even knew that leaving the safety of the house in the middle of the night without informing anyone of her whereabouts was beyond stupid. But she couldn't force herself to go back to the house. Back to the expectant faces of her friends who believed she would save them all. Back to the responsibilities that now weighed heavily on her, to the disappointment she knew would focus on her when her guardians realized….that she was gone and wouldn't be coming back.

 Serena raised her legs to the bench and wrapped her arms around her knees. She couldn't save any of them. She couldn't even save herself. She had just condemned not only her people but her friends and family to death. And yet she couldn't force herself to go back. A sob escaped her throat, the agony of knowing she was worthless and selfish…it was unbearable.

 She had seen the determination on Raye's face earlier. Raye would make sure she got fucked…even if she had to arrange for her rape. Which is what it would be. And the others would stand by and allow it to happen. For the sake of them all they had no choice. Serena understood…a part of her even agreed with them. But she couldn't sacrifice herself like that. "I'm not that damn bloody noble." Serena muttered to herself.

 Serena buried her head into her upraised knees and cried. Her knee length light purple sweater helped keep the chill of the night air away yet she still felt cold inside. Heart wrenching sobs racked her slim frame. She wasn’t sure how long she sat there and cried. She shuddered so violently she nearly missed the comforting hand that was placed gently on her head.

 With a gasp Serena shot upright ready to spring into flight when she looked up into the eyes of her companion.

 He quickly raised his hands up in a reassuring manner "Whoa, its ok. I'm not going to hurt you. It’s just that you looked so lost…" The man slowly lowered himself to sit next to her but was wise enough to keep his distance so as not to frighten her. "A young and beautiful young woman like yourself shouldn't be out alone on a dark night like this. If you don't mind I'd like to keep you company."

 Serena slowly nodded her head and scooted over to allow the man to seat himself more comfortably. He was handsome. Probably the most handsome human she had seen since arriving on Earth. His hair was long and clipped back to keep from flowing into his face. His eyes were crystal blue and he had an air of dignity about him that reminded her of her days at court. He wore black slacks and a grey long sleeved sweater. He removed his leather coat and offered it to Serena. She gladly took it and wrapped herself in the warmth still left there from his body. She wiped at her tears with the sleeves of her sweater and rubbed her hand against her jeans nervously.

 The man sat quietly next to her not trying to converse with her, simply offering her his companionship. Oddly enough she felt herself relax next to him and the weight on her heart slowly lifted. She glanced at him to see him sitting with his eyes closed, completely at ease.

 "Thank you." Serena said. He opened his eyes and gently smiled at Serena encouragingly.

 "No need for thanks. A beautiful night. A wondrous moon. And a gorgeous young lady. What more could a man ask for?" He quietly teased her.

 Serena felt a tiny grin tug at the edge of her lips.

 "Ah, now I am truly blessed. A smile can do marvelous things for ones frame of mind. I don't pretend to know why it is a woman like yourself would be suffering. But that you are is not in question." He said. 

Serena's grin disappeared as quickly as it had appeared. She tugged on one of her long blonde pigtails and curled the end around her finger.

 "I don't mean to intrude. But often enough, simply discussing your problems with a sympathetic ear can lighten your woes." He suggested.