*Author's note*

Been awhile I know but college has REALLY made me a busy bee and barely anytime for creativity. I've literally only had the first part of this chapter done for literally 2 months but just today I've got off my butt and found inspiration to finish this chapter. Hope those of you who read this story enjoy this chapter and thank you for being sooo patient with me :)

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For five months Luna and Kozmotis had not seen each other. Luna was forgiven for running away and given an extension by Thranduil himself to search for a husband and if within one year she couldn't, then she'd be forced to resign as Beta but remain in Mirkwood for the rest of her years in whatever position Thranduil puts her as.

As for Kozmotis well—he was taking things much harder than Luna was. After that night, he had told his family who "Regina" really was and they all felt heartbroken for him. He tried to drop any conversations that would start up around her but they all knew that each time he left the room, it was to cry.

Poor Kozmotis had really come to love Luna more than anything in the world, more than his own family, more than his sister, even more than being a Guardian. He would sometimes even wished to no longer be a Guardian of the Night and become an Elf just so he could be with Luna forever and show Thranduil that he could be trustworthy.

One night as usual whenever he thinks his family isn't watching, Kozmotis stood over the mountain range that looked over the entire Woodland realm.

As he stood there another presence came before him and it was from the most unlikely person he'd ever imagine would get involve with this.

"The Woodland realm of Mirkwood, home of the Elven wolves. And one of which I am told you had saved Kozmotis, Thranduil's adoptive daughter and Beta". Kozmotis lowered his head away from the person that was beside him now. "You regret your actions?"

"No—it's just....Manny why do I still feel this way?" The deity standing before Kozmotis was none other than the Man in the Moon himself, Manny.

"You love Luna, you have ever since you met her" Manny stated the obvious as Kozmotis only stared at him. "You also happen to be the first gentleman over a bunch of dogs that she's met". At that statement it made Kozmotis smile while Manny chuckled softly. "Kozmotis, my old friend. Love is the most powerful of magic that any of us can ever withstand. It defines right from wrong, and makes us do unimaginable things. From your Brotherhood, to the elves".

"If that is love then why wouldn't it allow us to be together?"

"But it did get you two to meet".

"Then why does it hurt so much?" Kozmotis looked towards Mirkwood with tears glistening in his eyes. Manny turned to Kozmotis and told him.

"Kozmotis. I will do what I can to convince Thranduil, but I need you to consider of what Luna is feeling," he looked towards Mirkwood and stated solemnly, "She regrets every day for lying to you". Kozmotis looked back outwards towards Mirkwood and the two deities of Night remained there side by side for a moment.

In Mirkwood, Luna was laying on her bed looking up at the full moon and knew that Kozmotis was probably out there spreading the Night and protecting its creatures. For five months she barely slept hoping and praying that Kozmotis did not hate her for lying to him.

'My darling Luna, come with me to the gardens'. She heard her mother Aniu's voice in her head. Luna sighed solemnly and left her room and headed out to the gardens.

As Luna left the palace and entered the palace gardens, she walked down the stair path and after walking for a moment she saw her Queen standing before a beautiful and secret oasis.

A clear pond stood at the center, the sound of water running down from a tree behind Aniu which hid a secret waterfall. Trees surrounded the pond almost keeping it enclosed with only the one opening to get in and out.

Aniu stood on the other side of the pond and Luna stepped down the two stone stairs as she entered the oasis and stood before her Queen.

"Will you look into the pond?" Aniu asked. Luna looked at her mother and said to her.

"What will I see?"

"Even the wisest cannot tell, for this pond shows us events of our actions, our dreams and some things that our hearts deeply desire". Luna knelt down and looked deeply into the pond and began to see a vision.

She saw Kozmotis Pitchiner. She saw him and her together, their future together. She saw a future where he was her mate, they were married and even had a child together.

As Luna watched her true heart's desire play out, a tear fell from her face and with the ripple of the water, her vision disappeared. Shakily she breathed out as she tried to recover from what she had seen.

"I know what it was you saw. For it was also in my mind". She looked up at her mother who only stared her down. 'The meeting of you and the Guardian of the Night was not coincidence, you two were meant to meet with each other for he has seen a figure in his dreams and now that he's met you, he is certain it was you he was destined to meet'.

"But—but why me?" She then looked back down at the water and soon saw her mother's reflection sitting right beside her and Aniu stated softly.

"Because you were meant for something far greater than anyone could ever foresee, you were special Luna, from the moment I first saw you as a puppy, you were very special".

"It doesn't matter anymore, even if it weren't for father's demand, he'd probably never speak to me again. He and Adar have never gotten along and I strongly believe he hates me now knowing I am his bloodline and Beta". Aniu placed a gently hand on Luna's cheek and turned her daughter to face her and she said to her in Elvish.

"Do you hate him as well?"

"Den melin Naneth".

Luna collapsed into her mother's arms and let her tears come out. Luna couldn't deny her feelings anymore.

Ever since that night when Kozmotis saved her, she felt like she had looked upon an angel or even another elf with his fine features. And after spending some time with him those three days, her feelings only grew stronger and she just had to lie about who she was.

Now she always feared that he'll never try to come find her because she's a kin of Thranduil and ever since the thieving started, Thranduil has held a grudge over Kozmotis Pitchiner and never once tried to work things out with a deity of the Night.

As Aniu held her daughter, she looked up at the Moon and prayed to Manny to help put things right less the future be burned and chaos will rain down upon both sides, forever creating a rift that could never be mended.

A couple more months passed and now taking a break from the Earth, Loki had invited his Brotherhood to Asgard to drink the night away and to celebrate the anniversary of their Unity as the Brotherhood of Night.

At an Asgardian pub, as Loki was boasting about the day the Brotherhood first united together to the young children of Asgard while providing images using his Seidr, Kozmotis and Vlad sat by the huge fireplace and listened as Loki continued to boast about himself as the main hero while Vlad rolled his eyes.

"Remind me why we kept him around?" Vlad turned to Kozmotis. Kozmotis let out a soft chuckle.

"Oh come now Vlad, you know your feelings for me are nothing but love and affection" Loki mocked as he stood up and grabbed Vlad in a headlock. "Why without me what would you be?"

"I would have my sanity still intact". All the gods and servants in the pub all proclaimed at Vlad's statement. Vlad freed himself from Loki then took notice of Kozmotis not really stepping in to stop their fighting like he normally does. "Everything alright brother Kozmotis?"

"Hmm? Oh yes Vlad everything is fine, I'm just....."

"Thinking about Lady Luna as always". Loki stated. Kozmotis turned to Loki but he interrupted the Guardian of the Night by continuing, "Try all you might to hide your feelings and listen to that meager Elf King's words, but we all know out of anyone in the nine realms, you are worthy of Luna's heart". Kozmotis shook his head as he grinned and said.

"I appreciate the statement Loki but Thranduil would never accept me having his daughter's hand, he made that point quite clear".

"Screw that mutt! He has no idea who he's dealing with. You are the Guardian who once conquered an entire orc clan with just one swift strike of your sword!" Loki exclaimed. "The same man who not only saved Midgard but all the nine realms from that Titian Thanos!" At that statement the Asgardians all raised their mugs and let out a proud cheer.

"You are the man who once stopped a thousand vampires with just your daggers. And next to this guy, you are the Supreme Master of all magic if not even better than him". Vlad stated.

"Hey! I'll give him credit but no one will ever be as skilled as I am in magic". Loki snapped at Vlad.

"Alright you boys that's enough! Now cease your pestering unless you want me to hang you both by the things that calls you both men!" Sigyn proclaimed as she came in with drinks for the guys. The crowd once again all exclaimed while Vlad and Loki looked at Sigyn in fear and repeatedly apologized to her. Sigyn then came up and sat by Kozmotis and said to him, "Listen Kozmotis, normally I wouldn't involve myself in affairs like this but from a woman's point of view, Luna would be lucky to have someone like you be hers. From the talks I remember us having, she would ask endless questions about you".

"Thank you Sigyn that really means a lot to me". Kozmotis stated with a warm smile. Sigyn smiled back and said to him.

"Anytime brother". She then kissed his cheek platonically before Loki proclaimed.

"I've got it! I've got it!!" He then raced over to Kozmotis and using his Seidr the teleport them out of the pub. Vlad rolled his eyes in annoyance that Loki always intentionally left him behind. Sigyn knowing where Loki was, walked up to Vlad and using her Seidr to teleport them to where Loki and Kozmotis were at.

The four of them now standing in the gardens of the Asgardian palace in Loki's secret garden that he and his adoptive mother Frigga only knew about and came to when he was a boy to practice his Seidr.

"If Thranduil cannot accept you for what you look like to win the heart of Fair Luna, then why not go as someone else?" Everyone looked at Loki like he was crazy.

"What in Manny's name are you talking about Loki!?" Proclaimed Vlad.

"I'm saying we change Kozmotis' appearance before Thranduil, he goes to Mirkwood, proposes to Luna and boom she's all yours!"

"Loki, my darling, I love you to all the nine realms and back but that has to be the most idiotic idea I have ever heard!" Sigyn exclaimed.

"What? What's wrong with it?"

"Many things! Like first of all what would his backstory be? Thranduil knows every single Elven wolf on Earth!"

"He tells him that he is not an Elf of Midgard but of Alfheim, the realm of the Light Elves. In fact let's make you the Prince—no, no, no King yes that's it King of the Light Elves! Seeking out a peace treaty among the Elves of Midgard to reconnect the bond they once had millennia's ago when the first Light Elves came down to Midgard. Anything else?"

"Yes actually; how is Luna ever going to accept him if he looks like a different person. You've heard of all the Elven wolves she's dumped out and left out in the cold rejected!"

"He charms her like he did before with stories and tales of the days of old".

"If I may have a word in," Kozmotis began which ceased Loki and Vlad's constant head-butting. "As much as this plan sounds like it could work, how will I get pass Aniu the White Soul? Her foresight sees even beyond both yours and your mother's Loki. I'm even told through Manny that she saw our meeting before it even happened. She'll easily know it's me before her husband does".

"Well you did say Aniu isn't as qualms with you as much as Thranduil is right?" asked Sigyn. "Maybe she might accept you having Luna's hand, but in all truthfulness you shouldn't change who you are to win Luna's heart".

"I second that. Loki this is plan of yours is foolishness and beyond idiotic!" Vlad proclaimed.

"Alright, alright, but can I at least try it? And if you all truly don't like it then I'll forget about it and you Kozmotis can go back to your far-away stalking". Kozmotis looked at Loki offended but before he could get a word in, the God of Mischief silenced him and with a wave of his hand green magic began to surround Kozmotis.

As Loki's magic began to slowly change Kozmotis armor into something more Elvish as well as some small minor appearance changes. Then like a rose just starting to bloom, Kozmotis was fully changed into an Elf. The green and gold light faded away leaving Kozmotis standing there before his brothers and sister.

Sigyn and Vlad now stared at him in awe while Loki had his arms crossed with a smug look on his face.

"Well—how do I look? Please tell me you didn't give me antlers again Loki".

"Better than that Brother mine. Dare I say if I were a woman, I would just beg you to take me". Loki then summoned a full length mirror and gesture for Kozmotis to take a look. When Kozmotis came up to the mirror he was amazed at his appearance.

His once short black hair was now a long, back length ginger, his once blue eyes were now pure green like emeralds, pointed ears to show his "Elven" heritage, his features somehow remained the same but his aura was almost like he was an actual star that had come down from the heavens and personified itself.

"Am I good or am I good?" Loki boasted.

"I must admit Loki, now that I'm seeing it, your plan might just work".

"Oh Vlad we are just beginning, to be a King he must have many, many things and you and I are gonna be a part of that". Loki then led Vlad away from the gardens leaving Sigyn and Kozmotis alone. After a brief silence, Kozmotis said to Sigyn as the mirror disappeared.

"Do you think she'll still know it's me?" Sigyn walked up to him and took his hand and said to him.

"Act out the part for the Elf King, but before Luna act like yourself. That's all I can say and maybe there might be a spark of hope that Luna may know it's you. That's all I ask of you Brother dear". She cupped her brother's face tenderly and smiled at him and Kozmotis smiled softly at her and nodded softly.

The two of them kissed each other's cheeks and she watched as Kozmotis left the gardens and she smiled solemnly and prayed to Valhalla that Luna and Kozmotis would be together and find love.