Hi All!

This story may seem a bit complicated at first, but please give it time, and the layers will begin to reveal itself. PLEASE REVIEW. I'd love to know what you think.

Present

The midnight sky glittered through the darkness. Staring at the wonders of nature before her, she sat at the edge of the creek, her chin resting on her knees. Her soft silk gown folded beneath her, the night air pushed the blades of grass, grazing her toes making her smile uncomfortably as her silver blond locks pulled away from her, caressing her cheeks. She closed her eyes and sighed. Nature was kind to her, almost as if it knew her significant place in the universe. Looking to the horizon, she began to wonder how the events in her life had led to this moment. However no matter how hard she tried to untie the strings of fate, she could not comprehend where she had gone awry. The losses she suffered, the friendships she had gained, had it all been worth it?

Had he been worth it?

Was losing oneself ever worth it?

Past

She felt warm. Curled in a tiny ball, she pulled the comforter to her body tightly. She knew there wasn't much time left and her day would begin shortly. Yet the softness around her was simply too amazing to give up. She could stay here forever…

"Serenity, you must awaken now."

Sighing, she threw the cover over her head, her silver-gold hair scattered about her shoulders.

"Molly you truly do know how to ruin my best moments."

Her maid looked at her in surprise. Her red hair in its usual bun blazed like fire against the palace walls, her freckles scrunched in a frown, giving forth an angry aura. Serenity smiled. This was the Molly she loved, the Molly that never seemed to fit in with her surroundings.

She huffed.

"I apologize my lady, however your Mother and Father are waiting for you and unless you would like to be solely responsible for my unemployment, I suggest you make haste to the table."

Laughing Serenity threw the covers off her body and made way to the edge of her large four poster bed.

"Alright alright, I surrender. "

She walked towards her large washing basin as two maids entered to remove her clothes. She entered the basin immediately feeling the warmth of the water surround her body. Sinking her body into the water, she immediately felt as if she could return to bed once more..

"Oh Serenity?"

Sighing she closed her eyes, clenching her teeth she uttered:

"Yes Molly?"

Smirking, Molly came to her side, placing her gown for the day on the bed knowing fully well the news she was about to deliver would not be well received.

"I forgot to mention… you have a guest."

Serenity gave out a grunt before immersing her entire body under water once more.

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She stared in disgust at her reflection before her. A guest. It never ceased to amaze her on her parents insistence on finding a significant other . If only she could add a little repulsiveness to her figure. A little wart here, a little disfigurement there...perhaps then she would cease to be the most sought after royal in the entire universe. She knew her figure and beauty drove men wild across the galaxy. To this day, none could compare to her pale milky complexion, her sapphire orbs which drowned all those who she made eye contact with, and her immortal figure which had been passed down through the line of Selene. No dress to this day could conceal her goddess like figure which would attract much unwanted attention from women and men alike. It was true that beauty was bestowed on many, but why did all the symmetries of the universe need to be imparted in one being? Someone else could benefit from the luscious silver gold locks that cascaded down her back in a sea of waves ending at her ankles. Another woman could use the tiny waist and voluptuous chest that was so hard to conceal with even the strongest of corsets. Another poor maiden could use the softness of her skin that felt like silk to touch. She did not need all of it. She tore her eyes away from the light yellow gown and fixated her gaze on her toes. To be sought after for her mind, and not her body...

"M'lady, the highness's request your presence immediately."

Sighing she looked up at the mirror replacing her soft gaze with a cold stare. No one would penetrate this heart.

She turned to her window, her eyes fixated on earth.

Some wounds simply did not heal.

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Please review! I'd like to know what you think, if I should continue??

-Chotti