HIATUS Representative of the Moon Goddess

Midnight Heartache - A Cry to the Moon Goddess

In the hushed embrace of the night at Mystic Moon Academy, Selene lay in her dorm room, cocooned by the comforting shadows and serenity of slumber. The world outside had surrendered to silence, a tranquil surrender to the lunar glow that bathed the surroundings in ethereal luminescence. The moon, a sentinel of secrets and dreams, cast its soft silver light through the windows, creating intricate patterns of moonbeams on the floor.

Amid this nocturnal symphony, Selene found herself drifting through the sea of dreams, unaware of the tempest that was about to assail her heart. The night air held an almost mystical quality, as though the academy itself had submitted to the calming lull of the hour, a testament to the enigmatic life that stirred within its ancient walls.

But in the depths of her dreams, a relentless and sharp pain, unlike anything she had ever experienced, pierced through Selene's heart. It was as though her very soul ached with a profound hurt, as if some sacred bond had been sundered, leaving a void that throbbed with agony. In the tumultuous realm of slumber, her dream-self writhed in this unrelenting anguish.

Suddenly, Selene's eyes shot open, her body surging upright as if escaping an unseen malevolence. Her heart hammered within her chest, a wild and erratic rhythm that seemed to echo the agony from her dreams. A cold sweat dampened her forehead, and her rapid breaths created hazy puffs in the chilled night air. The remnants of that searing pain lingered like smoldering embers in the wake of a scorching fire.

Beside her, Olivia lay in the tranquil embrace of deep sleep, her breaths slow and even, entirely unaware of Selene's inner turmoil. The room, bathed in the moon's soft glow, held an air of quietude and secrets, seemingly undisturbed by the tempest within Selene's heart. Desperate not to disturb her friend's peaceful rest, Selene swallowed her sobs, trapping the turmoil within her chest and allowing silent tears to slip down her cheeks.

She knew she couldn't face this ordeal alone. The room was enveloped in an eerie calm, as if the universe itself held its breath, waiting for her plea. Turning her gaze to the heavens, Selene implored the Moon Goddess for solace and guidance. Her whispered words were like a delicate serenade to the night, a plea for understanding in the midst of profound confusion. The celestial light streaming through the window seemed to shimmer with an otherworldly response, dancing with the weight of the secrets it held.

"What is happening to me?" Selene's silent question hung in the air like a prayer, her heart heavy with the unexplainable agony she had just endured. She was a vessel, a conduit for a pain she couldn't comprehend, and it gnawed at her soul like a relentless tempest.

Alone in the stillness of the night, Selene reached out to the one entity that might hold the answers to her pain. With a whispered plea, she invoked the Moon Goddess, her voice trembling like a fragile note in the vast symphony of the cosmos. "Please, help me. I don't understand what's happening."

The room remained shrouded in silence, as if the very elements of the night held their breath, waiting for the Moon Goddess's response. Then, a gentle presence, like the softest caress of a breeze, enveloped Selene. It was a soothing touch, a warm embrace of understanding that quelled the tempest within her. Her racing heart began to slow, and her erratic breaths found a steadying rhythm.

In the quiet spaces of her mind, the Moon Goddess's voice, like a gentle, ethereal melody, graced her thoughts. "Child of the night, your pain is real, but it is a feeling deep within you, not a physical ailment. It is the pain of the sacred bond of fated mates, one that transcends time and space."

Selene's brow furrowed, her heart aching with the newfound knowledge. "But how can I feel it? I'm not yet 18, and I haven't made that connection."

The Moon Goddess's presence was a source of solace, a guiding light in the profound darkness of her confusion. "You, dear Selene, are my chosen representative. You are deeply attuned to the sacred bonds that tie your kind together. Your empathic connection allows you to sense the emotions of others, especially the profound pain of betrayal within the bond of fated mates."

The explanation flowed over Selene like a gentle stream, mingling with the fading remnants of the sharp pain that had roused her from sleep. It was a unique and unexpected sensation, to sense the emotions of those around her, especially within a bond as sacred and profound as that shared between fated mates. The Moon Goddess's revelation brought a measure of clarity to the turmoil within her heart, but it also raised a multitude of questions about the path she was destined to tread.

Selene couldn't help but be consumed by thoughts of this newfound understanding. The room, wrapped in the profound quiet of the night, felt like a sanctuary of contemplation. The Moon Goddess's presence lingered, a gentle and reassuring companion in the midst of Selene's relentless introspection.

As she lay in the stillness, her thoughts meandered through the intricate pathways of her situation. She hadn't sought this empathic connection, but now it was an undeniable part of her existence. The emotions of others, especially within the sacred and mystical bond of fated mates, were a turbulent sea she was learning to navigate. The revelation was like a key that unlocked a hidden door, leading her deeper into the enigmatic labyrinth of her own existence.

Selene knew she needed to adapt, to find a way to manage this newfound connection to the emotions of others, especially when they were as profound as the sense of betrayal that had awoken her in the dead of night. The Moon Goddess's presence acted as a guiding light, illuminating a path through this unfamiliar territory.

With each passing moment, Selene's acceptance of her unique role deepened. The bond she shared with the Moon Goddess, though unconventional, had become a wellspring of strength. It was a reminder that she wasn't alone in her journey, that there were forces beyond the earthly realm that watched over her.

As she drifted back into the embrace of sleep, the questions remained, but the turmoil in her heart had quieted. Selene carried the knowledge that, even in the face of emotions she hadn't chosen, she could endure and learn from the profound experiences her unique connection brought to her life.