Moonlit Breezes - Chapter 1 (Revised) 08.25.01
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An Endymion & Serenity Romance
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Moonlit Breezes - Chapter 1
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The breeze blew through Serenity's bedchambers and the princess
pulled the covers closer to her lithe body. Any minute now Luna was
bound to enter and then it would be good bye peace and solitude. She
would have the latest news and gossip, of which Serenity wasn't one bit
interested in.
Cracking one eyelid open Serenity gazed out her window to the
Sea of Serenity. Its name fit it. The water was as smooth as glass, not
one billow could be seen. The way the sunlight reflected off it amazed
Serenity every morning. Each time it was different and yet the same.
Serenity heard the door creak open ever so slightly, and quickly shut
her eyes. Maybe Luna would go away.
Luna padded quietly into her ward's room. The princess looked
completely peaceful, as if nothing in the universe could harm her. For
a moment, Luna hesitated. Maybe she should let Serenity sleep in--just
this once. No, she couldn't do that today. Especially not today.
"Serenity Usagi the Second! Wake up! Earth has joined the
Silver Millennium alliance, and without requiring a betrothal. Wake
up, you silly girl!" Serenity was now very well awake. She knew her
mother had been trying for sometime to convince Earth to join. A
feeling of relief washed over her. At least she would not have to be
betrothed to the prince of Earth. She had heard he was quite good
looking, but still, she knew very little about him.
"All right Luna, I'm awake!" Serenity groaned. Why did she have
to have a cat that talked anyway?
"Well, it's about time!" Luna huffed. "Did you hear what I said
about Earth?"
"Of course, I heard you Luna!" Serenity said and swung her legs
over the edge of the bed, as Luna began to head for the door.
"Oh! Serenity, I almost forgot! In two days we will be visiting
Earth in honor of its entrance." Serenity sighed and headed towards
her bathing room. Going to Earth would mean going to a ball, which
would mean being fitted for a new evening gown, which would mean
another embarrassing encounter with her measurements. Another sigh
escaped Serenity, she wasn't exactly fond of her body. Pushing her
current thoughts aside Serenity stepped into the warm bath water.
On her way to breakfast Serenity was joined by her cousin,
Minako, Royal Princess of Venus.
"Usagi-chan! Have you heard? Earth has joined the alliance!"
Minako exclaimed. Now Serenity was about fed up! What was so special
about Earth's inclusion to the alliance? There hadn't been such a big
fuss when Mercury had joined. Serenity smile sweetly at her overly
exuberant cousin.
"Of course, I've heard. It was the first thing Luna told me
this morning when she woke me up." Serenity replied, somewhat less
exuberantly than the Venusian princess.
"Why aren't you happy about it?" Minako asked.
"I guess I'm just a little sleepy, this morning." Serenity
lied. Truth be told, Serenity could have cared less whether Earth was
part of the alliance or not. It was nothing except another planet.
The following days passed quickly, as preparations for the trip
to Earth was made. Princess Serenity received a new wardrobe, courtesy
of the King, Queen, and Prince of Earth. There were three gowns, all of
the same style, but each a different color: one gold, one a light blue,
and one pure white. She also received two skirt and blouse sets. One
was a short, light colored jean shirt with a casual top. The second was
more formal, a rose colored skirt that went to her ankles and white silk
blouse.
Endymion slouched in his chair. This was without a doubt the
most boring day of his life. Zoisite was quizzing him on questions he
was supposed to know about the Moon Princess. He knew them. He had
known them. He didn't care about them.
"Name?" Zoisite asked. "Serenity Usagi the Second." Endymion
answered.
"Age?" "Eighteen."
"Color of hair?" "Blonde." No, Endymion's thoughts were on Lady
Beryl. She was a lovely redhead he had seen in the marketplace the day
before. If she was at the ball tomorrow night he was definitely going
to have a dance with her. Maybe he'd even take a few kisses. Grinning,
he answered Zoisite's next question.
"Height?" "Five-foot-four inches." Yes, Lady Beryl would
definitely be fun to play around with, but for now he was done with
being pestered about the Moon Princess.
Endymion stood up and walked out of the room. He still had an
hour before he had to meet the rulers of the Moon.
After arriving on Earth, Serenity instantly fell in love with
the planet itself. There many kinds of flowers she had never seen
before and was quite taken with them all. But what caught her attention
most was not the waterfalls, the flowers, or even the people of Earth.
It was the sky. On the moon the sky was always black; albeit, it was
lighter in the day, but it was still dark. On Earth the sky was a
beautiful shade of blue. Any of Serenity's previous conceptions of what
this planet was like, flew straight out the window, the Earth was
beautiful to say the least.
Endymion breathed in the fresh air. He loved it away from the
palace. He frowned briefly, in twenty minutes he was supposed to meet
the Moon Princess. Although, his parents did not say it straight out,
Endymion knew that they were hoping for a marriage between himself and
the Moon Princess. Not only would it strengthen their ties with the
Silver Millennium Alliance, but it would also produce an heir. An heir.
What would it be like to be stuck with children? Well, if he was going
to have to have them, he would surely wait a while.
Queen Gala sighed. Where was the boy? As if on cue, Prince
Endymion rode up atop his black stallion.
"Hello mother." He greeted her and flashed her a smile that
said, 'I'm as innocent as the day I was born.'
"Endy, where have you been? You're late young man!" Gala
reprimanded. That smile was not going to win her over this time!
"Come, my son." She said and led him toward the adjoining room.
Princess Serenity stood, looking around the room. Not that the
walls weren't interesting, but where was the royal family? They didn't
have all day! Well, maybe, they did, but that was beside the point. The
large wooden door opened to reveal two men and a woman, who Serenity
assumed to be the renowned chemist, Queen Gala of Earth.
"Queen Selenity, it is a pleasure to finally meet you as well
as your daughter and her court." The older man said and took a step
toward the group.
"King Terrance, I assure you, the pleasure is all ours. Your
planet is quite beautiful and fascinating." Queen Selenity paused.
"Even my somewhat cynical daughter has been taken with it I believe."
She said with a glance towards the princess.
Princess Serenity moved until she stood in the front of the
group. "Please allow me to introduce my court, this is Minako, princess
of Venus. Rei, princess of Mars. Makoto, princess of Jupiter. And Ami,
princess of the ice planet, Mercury." Serenity gestured to each of her
court respectively and was careful to keep her eyes on the monarch
before her.
Prince Endymion watched the greetings and became quite
intrigued, the princess was not only beautiful, but also knew how to
draw one's attention to herself, without trying. Pasting on a smile he
stepped forward to the princess and introduced himself. "I am Prince
Endymion." He paused to kiss the back of her hand and then added
huskily, "Of Earth." The prince the moved back to a position next to
his mother.
Serenity straightened visibly. What was it about this man that
brought her to be so shaken by a simple kiss on the hand. Serenity
forced her body to relax. The prince stood there with a smirk on his
handsome face, as if daring her to even think about breathing. Shaking
her head, Serenity turned her attention back to the conversation at
hand. Queen Gala and her mother were talking about a ball which was to
be thrown in honor of the Earth's entry into the Alliance. The senshi
were flirting with some men, dressed in gray suits, who had entered
slightly behind the royal family. Oh no! The prince was coming toward
her again! What was she supposed to do? Entertain him?
"So, your the Supreme Princess Serenity." He drawled.
"And you're the ever so known Prince Endymion of Earth."
"I have that privilege." A shiver ran up Serenity's spine as
he reached out and tugged at a single odango. "I simply love your
hairstyle." Serenity didn't know whether he was complimenting her or
making fun of her. She did not reply. The prince chuckled and went to
stand near his father.
Nearly, an hour later, Serenity was settled in her room with
her senshi seated around her.
"Serenity? What do you think of Prince Endymion?" Minako asked.
Serenity shrugged and replied nonchalantly, "I don't know."
"You know, he's really kinda cute." Makoto added. "But
Mako-chan, I thought Queen Selenity said we were not to try to pressure
the princess into having any feelings for the prince." Ami asked,
ruining the plan Makoto and Minako had so carefully constructed. Rei
yawned. "Can we please stop with the matchmaking? When Serenity
wants to have a suitor, she'll find him in due time! Besides, I have my
own love life."
"WHAT???" Four other people yelped in unison.
"That's right! Jedite asked me too go with him to the ball
tomorrow night." Rei said noncommittally.
Minako sighed. "No one asked me."
"No one asked me either." Serenity stated matter-of-factly.
"But I don't need a date, there's always plenty of men there anyway."
Serenity smiled, but only Rei noticed the sadness that hung in her
eyes. The group of friends talked of unimprtant things for another
hour.
"Well, I'm kinda tired." Minako said. "Me too." Ami agreed, and
one by one each of the girls left Serenity's room. Except Rei. She
approached the Princess cautiously.
"Usa-chan?" Serenity did not look at her closest friend.
"Usa-chan. There will be plenty of fine men at the ball tomorrow, do
not worry about a dancing partner, besides you will have all day
tomorrow to find, how do these Earthlings put it? A hot date? And don't
worry, you're not the only one who doesn't have a date."
Serenity sniffled her thanks to the Princess of Mars and then
let her go to the others, who she knew would be crammed at the door.
Sure, enough, she was not disappointed, they tumbled on top of each
other when Rei opened the door. Serenity just smiled and shook her head
at them, they meant well, but they weren't very coordinated sometimes.
All in all they were her closest friends, but that was her problem they
were her friends. Serenity had a deep longing inside her that she knew
no friend could ever feel. It was a longing for a lover, a soulmate.
The next day came early and when Serenity woke up to feel the
breeze and see the Sea of Serenity, she realized she could do neither.
No, she was here on Earth. There was no breeze coming through her
balcony. 'Well,' She thought grumpily, 'at least Luna's not here to
tell me when I should get up.'
It was nearly an hour before Serenity left her guest room and
made an appearance at breakfast. She was wearing the rose colored skirt
and white blouse she'd received from the royal family. Everyone, even
Minako--who was as usually as late as Serenity--was there.
"Good morning, Princess Serenity." King Terrance greeted her.
"Good morning." Serenity replied and noticed her mother
beseeching to remember her manners. "I do apologize for my tardiness."
The King and Queen did not appear to be insulted. Queen Gala waived her
off saying, "It's nothing dear, Endy, is not here either. Have a seat."
She gestured to a nearby seat, and Serenity took it gratefully, not
wanting to be the center of attention this morning. And to her relief,
the adults began talking of the upcoming ball, while the senshi flirted
with the men from yesterday, whom she had now learned were Prince
Endymion's personal guards.
Prince Endymion entered with a redheaded woman on his arm. She
was approximately around 5'8" and practically towered over Serenity.
"Ahh, Lady Beryl, I was not informed you would be joining us
for breakfast today. Surely, it must've been out of the way for your
driver." King Terrance stood and motioned for a servant to bring an
extra chair. Lady Beryl smiled coolly.
"It was nothing, my driver takes me where I please." She stated
proudly.
The rest of breakfast went well until Queen Gala dropped the
bomb shell.
"Endy, I want you to show Serenity the sites of Earth today."
Serenity saw Beryl stiffen visibly.
"But mother, I am supposed to spend the day with Lady Beryl."
Queen Gala looked at her son, sternly. She did not particularly care
for Lady Beryl and did not wish her to spend anymore time with Endymion
unless it was absolutely necessary.
"Endymion, you may be the Prince of Earth, but today you will
obey me, and you will go with Princess Serenity!" Not to mention that
Queen Gala calmly yet firmly stated.
Needless to say, that was the end of that, and Endymion knew
when to leave well enough alone. Today he would be with Serenity and
Lady Beryl would not be with them.
The day had passed quickly for both Serenity and Endymion.
Serenity had begun to enjoy Endymion's presence immensely--even if he
was aloof at times and did tease her. When you got passed his outer
shell of a person he actually seemed hospitable at times. Likewise,
Endymion was beginning to enjoy Serenity's company she was delightfully
beautiful and everything about his planet seemed to fascinate her. He
found him wanting to know her more.
"Where are we going, now?"
"To the Sea of Silver." Endymion replied
"What is the Sea of Silver?" Serenity asked tentatively.
Endymion looked at her like she was half-crazy.
"Don't tell me that you don't know what a sea is!" He said,
unbelieving. "The Sea of Silver is a sea where the top of the water is
so calm and the water so oxygenated, that it takes on a silver hue."
Endymion spoke wistfully.
"You must like it." Serenity remarked, breaking Endymion from
his trance. "It sounds very much like the Sea of Serenity."
"Sea of Serenity?" He questioned.
"Yep! It was named for me when I was born and I have always
felt as though it was part of me." Serenity continued. "It's on the
palace grounds, very near my room in fact. Every morning the a breeze
blows across it and I wake up."
"It sounds beautiful."
"Oh, it is! Don't tell my mother this but, Rei-chan and I once
went swimming in it!" Serenity said with a girlish giggle. Endymion
looked confused.
"Why wouldn't you go swimming in it?"
Serenity smiled. "Because, it's forbidden, the legends say if you go
swimming in it you will have seven years of bad luck! We went swimming
when I was eleven and nothing bad has happened to me yet!" Serenity
looked somewhat wistful and Endymion noticed a hurt look in her eyes.
"But..." he tried to prod her along. Reaching over he put a
hand on her shoulder. Serenity sighed.
"Nothing bad has happened to me, but nothing good has either."
"What?" Endymion asked and removed his hand.
"I've never been in love, I've never even been kissed. And I
don't why I'm telling you this!" Serenity finished defensively and
looked away from his penetrating gaze.
"I've never been in love, either." Endymion said softly.
Serenity swung around at him. "But what about Lady Beryl?" Endymion
shook his head and Serenity didn't push the subject.
The Sea of Silver was truly as beautiful as Endymion had
described it, if not more so. The reflection of the sun glimmered off
the water. There was a refreshing breeze, much like the one of Sea of
Serenity. Serenity closed her eyes and breathed in. The air was pure
and sweet to her lungs. Endymion chuckled from behind her.
"What?" Serenity spun on him with mock indignation. She placed
her hands on her hips and knitted her eyebrows together. With a small
pout added to her lips, Endymion found her to be quite sexy.
"You looked as though you had never seen anything like the sea
before." Serenity turned back to the sea. It was breathtaking.
"It's beautiful, isn't?" Endymion asked and Serenity breathed
her approval. "How would you like to get a closer look?"
"What?"
"You wanna go swimming?" Endymion said in clearer terms.
"But I don't have anything to swim in--" Serenity began to
protest. Endymion smiled deviously. "We can fix that." He stated
matter-of-factly and picked Serenity up, held her over the water, and
attempted to drop her in it; but she held onto him and they both fell
in.
Serenity came up out of breath, chest heaving, and Endymion
prayed that she wasn't as mad as she looked.
Serenity opened her mouth to yell at him, but couldn't find
the words. They both ended up laughing. Endymion reached for Serenity,
and pulled her to him.
"Sere, you've told me that you've never been kissed. Would you
mind if I kissed you?" Serenity's mouth went dry as she nervously
licked her lips and shook her head in the affirmative. Endymion nodded
in seeming acceptance of her decision, let go of her, and began to
swim toward the mound of sand in the middle of the large lake.
Serenity stood there for a minute unsure of what to do. Perhaps
she should've let him kiss her. With a large sigh, Serenity began to
swim towards Endymion. She made it over to where Endymion sat on the
sand with his head in his hands. She bit her lip pensively, what did a
person say in a situation such as this?
Endymion swung his head toward hers. "Why?" was all he said.
"Well, I don't know, I... I want my first kiss to be special,
of course you probably wouldn't understand that."
"Why wouldn't I understand it?" He asked softly and eased into
the waters in front of her.
"Well, they say on the moon that... well that you humans don't
care about such things. A kiss isn't a commitment. And as silly as
this probably sounds to you. I want my first kiss to be with someone I
really love and care about." the princess finished.
"And you don't care about me? I'm just some prince to you
right?" Endymion stated bitterly as his pride reared its head.
"No, that's not it. I do care about you Endymion," Serenity
soothed, "especially after today, but I don't know what you feel for
me. And that's why I couldn't let you kiss me, it just wouldn't be...
wouldn't be," Serenity drifted closer to him as she searched for the
words, "it wouldn't be what I wanted. I want someone I care about, yes,
but I also want somebody who cares for me."
"I know what I feel for you."
Serenity's head shot up. "What... what do you feel... for me?"
"I feel a undeniable attraction, you are beautiful, companable,
kind to others, compassionate, goodness! You're perfect, Sere."
"Well, I suppose, one kiss couldn't hurt." She said.
Endymion pulled her still yet closer to him so that they were
touching. His lips descended to hers and his warm, tender kiss was a
homage to her beauty. She began to pull back, unsure. But Endymion
pulled her closer to him and sought for her lips again as his fingers
wound themselves into her wet, clingy hair. Serenity and Endymion
parted and Endymion gently held Serenity. Serenity opened a pair of
glazed over azure eyes to him. This was a million times better than
what Serenity had dreamed what her first kiss would be like. Giving a
low groan, Endymion kissed her forehead, down her face, and on to
nibble her earlobe. Serenity found herself lost in the man who was
kissing her. Endymion drew back from her, afraid to go to far.
Throwing on a mask of stoicism, to cover his raging emotions, he asked,
"Are you ready to go back now?"
It was all Serenity could do not to draw far away from him.
Only seconds ago he had been a passionate man, who was melting her with
his touch, now he looked as though the kiss had never happened and
nothing could touch him. His eyes were hard and his gaze, penetrating.
One kiss had hurt, it had been her first, he had known it and now it
was obvious he didn't care. He had taken of her and then discarded her,
just as easily. Serenity wanted to cry as they left the sea.
The two future rulers arrived at palace only an hour before
the ball was to begin and Endymion wordlessly escorted Serenity to her
room.
As Serenity turned the knob of her door, Endymion grabbed her,
turned her around, and kissed her hard. Without a word he left her
standing dumbfounded outside her bedroom door, wet clothes and all.
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End of Chapter 1
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Look for chapter 2 to be out soon! Honestly, I had so much fun writing
this chapter! I think Silver Millennium fics are the funnest to write!
(For me, anyway!) ^_^
~Sailor Eclipse~
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~Sailor Eclipse~
Jolene829@yahoo.com
ICQ - 37287071
AIM - Jolene579
http://www.geocities.com/Tokyo/Highrise/9825/
Rated G
Disclaimer: I don't own Sailor Moon or any of the characters, but the
story is mine.
An Endymion & Serenity Romance
Remember to send me feedback! Jolene829@yahoo.com
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Moonlit Breezes - Chapter 1
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The breeze blew through Serenity's bedchambers and the princess
pulled the covers closer to her lithe body. Any minute now Luna was
bound to enter and then it would be good bye peace and solitude. She
would have the latest news and gossip, of which Serenity wasn't one bit
interested in.
Cracking one eyelid open Serenity gazed out her window to the
Sea of Serenity. Its name fit it. The water was as smooth as glass, not
one billow could be seen. The way the sunlight reflected off it amazed
Serenity every morning. Each time it was different and yet the same.
Serenity heard the door creak open ever so slightly, and quickly shut
her eyes. Maybe Luna would go away.
Luna padded quietly into her ward's room. The princess looked
completely peaceful, as if nothing in the universe could harm her. For
a moment, Luna hesitated. Maybe she should let Serenity sleep in--just
this once. No, she couldn't do that today. Especially not today.
"Serenity Usagi the Second! Wake up! Earth has joined the
Silver Millennium alliance, and without requiring a betrothal. Wake
up, you silly girl!" Serenity was now very well awake. She knew her
mother had been trying for sometime to convince Earth to join. A
feeling of relief washed over her. At least she would not have to be
betrothed to the prince of Earth. She had heard he was quite good
looking, but still, she knew very little about him.
"All right Luna, I'm awake!" Serenity groaned. Why did she have
to have a cat that talked anyway?
"Well, it's about time!" Luna huffed. "Did you hear what I said
about Earth?"
"Of course, I heard you Luna!" Serenity said and swung her legs
over the edge of the bed, as Luna began to head for the door.
"Oh! Serenity, I almost forgot! In two days we will be visiting
Earth in honor of its entrance." Serenity sighed and headed towards
her bathing room. Going to Earth would mean going to a ball, which
would mean being fitted for a new evening gown, which would mean
another embarrassing encounter with her measurements. Another sigh
escaped Serenity, she wasn't exactly fond of her body. Pushing her
current thoughts aside Serenity stepped into the warm bath water.
On her way to breakfast Serenity was joined by her cousin,
Minako, Royal Princess of Venus.
"Usagi-chan! Have you heard? Earth has joined the alliance!"
Minako exclaimed. Now Serenity was about fed up! What was so special
about Earth's inclusion to the alliance? There hadn't been such a big
fuss when Mercury had joined. Serenity smile sweetly at her overly
exuberant cousin.
"Of course, I've heard. It was the first thing Luna told me
this morning when she woke me up." Serenity replied, somewhat less
exuberantly than the Venusian princess.
"Why aren't you happy about it?" Minako asked.
"I guess I'm just a little sleepy, this morning." Serenity
lied. Truth be told, Serenity could have cared less whether Earth was
part of the alliance or not. It was nothing except another planet.
The following days passed quickly, as preparations for the trip
to Earth was made. Princess Serenity received a new wardrobe, courtesy
of the King, Queen, and Prince of Earth. There were three gowns, all of
the same style, but each a different color: one gold, one a light blue,
and one pure white. She also received two skirt and blouse sets. One
was a short, light colored jean shirt with a casual top. The second was
more formal, a rose colored skirt that went to her ankles and white silk
blouse.
Endymion slouched in his chair. This was without a doubt the
most boring day of his life. Zoisite was quizzing him on questions he
was supposed to know about the Moon Princess. He knew them. He had
known them. He didn't care about them.
"Name?" Zoisite asked. "Serenity Usagi the Second." Endymion
answered.
"Age?" "Eighteen."
"Color of hair?" "Blonde." No, Endymion's thoughts were on Lady
Beryl. She was a lovely redhead he had seen in the marketplace the day
before. If she was at the ball tomorrow night he was definitely going
to have a dance with her. Maybe he'd even take a few kisses. Grinning,
he answered Zoisite's next question.
"Height?" "Five-foot-four inches." Yes, Lady Beryl would
definitely be fun to play around with, but for now he was done with
being pestered about the Moon Princess.
Endymion stood up and walked out of the room. He still had an
hour before he had to meet the rulers of the Moon.
After arriving on Earth, Serenity instantly fell in love with
the planet itself. There many kinds of flowers she had never seen
before and was quite taken with them all. But what caught her attention
most was not the waterfalls, the flowers, or even the people of Earth.
It was the sky. On the moon the sky was always black; albeit, it was
lighter in the day, but it was still dark. On Earth the sky was a
beautiful shade of blue. Any of Serenity's previous conceptions of what
this planet was like, flew straight out the window, the Earth was
beautiful to say the least.
Endymion breathed in the fresh air. He loved it away from the
palace. He frowned briefly, in twenty minutes he was supposed to meet
the Moon Princess. Although, his parents did not say it straight out,
Endymion knew that they were hoping for a marriage between himself and
the Moon Princess. Not only would it strengthen their ties with the
Silver Millennium Alliance, but it would also produce an heir. An heir.
What would it be like to be stuck with children? Well, if he was going
to have to have them, he would surely wait a while.
Queen Gala sighed. Where was the boy? As if on cue, Prince
Endymion rode up atop his black stallion.
"Hello mother." He greeted her and flashed her a smile that
said, 'I'm as innocent as the day I was born.'
"Endy, where have you been? You're late young man!" Gala
reprimanded. That smile was not going to win her over this time!
"Come, my son." She said and led him toward the adjoining room.
Princess Serenity stood, looking around the room. Not that the
walls weren't interesting, but where was the royal family? They didn't
have all day! Well, maybe, they did, but that was beside the point. The
large wooden door opened to reveal two men and a woman, who Serenity
assumed to be the renowned chemist, Queen Gala of Earth.
"Queen Selenity, it is a pleasure to finally meet you as well
as your daughter and her court." The older man said and took a step
toward the group.
"King Terrance, I assure you, the pleasure is all ours. Your
planet is quite beautiful and fascinating." Queen Selenity paused.
"Even my somewhat cynical daughter has been taken with it I believe."
She said with a glance towards the princess.
Princess Serenity moved until she stood in the front of the
group. "Please allow me to introduce my court, this is Minako, princess
of Venus. Rei, princess of Mars. Makoto, princess of Jupiter. And Ami,
princess of the ice planet, Mercury." Serenity gestured to each of her
court respectively and was careful to keep her eyes on the monarch
before her.
Prince Endymion watched the greetings and became quite
intrigued, the princess was not only beautiful, but also knew how to
draw one's attention to herself, without trying. Pasting on a smile he
stepped forward to the princess and introduced himself. "I am Prince
Endymion." He paused to kiss the back of her hand and then added
huskily, "Of Earth." The prince the moved back to a position next to
his mother.
Serenity straightened visibly. What was it about this man that
brought her to be so shaken by a simple kiss on the hand. Serenity
forced her body to relax. The prince stood there with a smirk on his
handsome face, as if daring her to even think about breathing. Shaking
her head, Serenity turned her attention back to the conversation at
hand. Queen Gala and her mother were talking about a ball which was to
be thrown in honor of the Earth's entry into the Alliance. The senshi
were flirting with some men, dressed in gray suits, who had entered
slightly behind the royal family. Oh no! The prince was coming toward
her again! What was she supposed to do? Entertain him?
"So, your the Supreme Princess Serenity." He drawled.
"And you're the ever so known Prince Endymion of Earth."
"I have that privilege." A shiver ran up Serenity's spine as
he reached out and tugged at a single odango. "I simply love your
hairstyle." Serenity didn't know whether he was complimenting her or
making fun of her. She did not reply. The prince chuckled and went to
stand near his father.
Nearly, an hour later, Serenity was settled in her room with
her senshi seated around her.
"Serenity? What do you think of Prince Endymion?" Minako asked.
Serenity shrugged and replied nonchalantly, "I don't know."
"You know, he's really kinda cute." Makoto added. "But
Mako-chan, I thought Queen Selenity said we were not to try to pressure
the princess into having any feelings for the prince." Ami asked,
ruining the plan Makoto and Minako had so carefully constructed. Rei
yawned. "Can we please stop with the matchmaking? When Serenity
wants to have a suitor, she'll find him in due time! Besides, I have my
own love life."
"WHAT???" Four other people yelped in unison.
"That's right! Jedite asked me too go with him to the ball
tomorrow night." Rei said noncommittally.
Minako sighed. "No one asked me."
"No one asked me either." Serenity stated matter-of-factly.
"But I don't need a date, there's always plenty of men there anyway."
Serenity smiled, but only Rei noticed the sadness that hung in her
eyes. The group of friends talked of unimprtant things for another
hour.
"Well, I'm kinda tired." Minako said. "Me too." Ami agreed, and
one by one each of the girls left Serenity's room. Except Rei. She
approached the Princess cautiously.
"Usa-chan?" Serenity did not look at her closest friend.
"Usa-chan. There will be plenty of fine men at the ball tomorrow, do
not worry about a dancing partner, besides you will have all day
tomorrow to find, how do these Earthlings put it? A hot date? And don't
worry, you're not the only one who doesn't have a date."
Serenity sniffled her thanks to the Princess of Mars and then
let her go to the others, who she knew would be crammed at the door.
Sure, enough, she was not disappointed, they tumbled on top of each
other when Rei opened the door. Serenity just smiled and shook her head
at them, they meant well, but they weren't very coordinated sometimes.
All in all they were her closest friends, but that was her problem they
were her friends. Serenity had a deep longing inside her that she knew
no friend could ever feel. It was a longing for a lover, a soulmate.
The next day came early and when Serenity woke up to feel the
breeze and see the Sea of Serenity, she realized she could do neither.
No, she was here on Earth. There was no breeze coming through her
balcony. 'Well,' She thought grumpily, 'at least Luna's not here to
tell me when I should get up.'
It was nearly an hour before Serenity left her guest room and
made an appearance at breakfast. She was wearing the rose colored skirt
and white blouse she'd received from the royal family. Everyone, even
Minako--who was as usually as late as Serenity--was there.
"Good morning, Princess Serenity." King Terrance greeted her.
"Good morning." Serenity replied and noticed her mother
beseeching to remember her manners. "I do apologize for my tardiness."
The King and Queen did not appear to be insulted. Queen Gala waived her
off saying, "It's nothing dear, Endy, is not here either. Have a seat."
She gestured to a nearby seat, and Serenity took it gratefully, not
wanting to be the center of attention this morning. And to her relief,
the adults began talking of the upcoming ball, while the senshi flirted
with the men from yesterday, whom she had now learned were Prince
Endymion's personal guards.
Prince Endymion entered with a redheaded woman on his arm. She
was approximately around 5'8" and practically towered over Serenity.
"Ahh, Lady Beryl, I was not informed you would be joining us
for breakfast today. Surely, it must've been out of the way for your
driver." King Terrance stood and motioned for a servant to bring an
extra chair. Lady Beryl smiled coolly.
"It was nothing, my driver takes me where I please." She stated
proudly.
The rest of breakfast went well until Queen Gala dropped the
bomb shell.
"Endy, I want you to show Serenity the sites of Earth today."
Serenity saw Beryl stiffen visibly.
"But mother, I am supposed to spend the day with Lady Beryl."
Queen Gala looked at her son, sternly. She did not particularly care
for Lady Beryl and did not wish her to spend anymore time with Endymion
unless it was absolutely necessary.
"Endymion, you may be the Prince of Earth, but today you will
obey me, and you will go with Princess Serenity!" Not to mention that
Queen Gala calmly yet firmly stated.
Needless to say, that was the end of that, and Endymion knew
when to leave well enough alone. Today he would be with Serenity and
Lady Beryl would not be with them.
The day had passed quickly for both Serenity and Endymion.
Serenity had begun to enjoy Endymion's presence immensely--even if he
was aloof at times and did tease her. When you got passed his outer
shell of a person he actually seemed hospitable at times. Likewise,
Endymion was beginning to enjoy Serenity's company she was delightfully
beautiful and everything about his planet seemed to fascinate her. He
found him wanting to know her more.
"Where are we going, now?"
"To the Sea of Silver." Endymion replied
"What is the Sea of Silver?" Serenity asked tentatively.
Endymion looked at her like she was half-crazy.
"Don't tell me that you don't know what a sea is!" He said,
unbelieving. "The Sea of Silver is a sea where the top of the water is
so calm and the water so oxygenated, that it takes on a silver hue."
Endymion spoke wistfully.
"You must like it." Serenity remarked, breaking Endymion from
his trance. "It sounds very much like the Sea of Serenity."
"Sea of Serenity?" He questioned.
"Yep! It was named for me when I was born and I have always
felt as though it was part of me." Serenity continued. "It's on the
palace grounds, very near my room in fact. Every morning the a breeze
blows across it and I wake up."
"It sounds beautiful."
"Oh, it is! Don't tell my mother this but, Rei-chan and I once
went swimming in it!" Serenity said with a girlish giggle. Endymion
looked confused.
"Why wouldn't you go swimming in it?"
Serenity smiled. "Because, it's forbidden, the legends say if you go
swimming in it you will have seven years of bad luck! We went swimming
when I was eleven and nothing bad has happened to me yet!" Serenity
looked somewhat wistful and Endymion noticed a hurt look in her eyes.
"But..." he tried to prod her along. Reaching over he put a
hand on her shoulder. Serenity sighed.
"Nothing bad has happened to me, but nothing good has either."
"What?" Endymion asked and removed his hand.
"I've never been in love, I've never even been kissed. And I
don't why I'm telling you this!" Serenity finished defensively and
looked away from his penetrating gaze.
"I've never been in love, either." Endymion said softly.
Serenity swung around at him. "But what about Lady Beryl?" Endymion
shook his head and Serenity didn't push the subject.
The Sea of Silver was truly as beautiful as Endymion had
described it, if not more so. The reflection of the sun glimmered off
the water. There was a refreshing breeze, much like the one of Sea of
Serenity. Serenity closed her eyes and breathed in. The air was pure
and sweet to her lungs. Endymion chuckled from behind her.
"What?" Serenity spun on him with mock indignation. She placed
her hands on her hips and knitted her eyebrows together. With a small
pout added to her lips, Endymion found her to be quite sexy.
"You looked as though you had never seen anything like the sea
before." Serenity turned back to the sea. It was breathtaking.
"It's beautiful, isn't?" Endymion asked and Serenity breathed
her approval. "How would you like to get a closer look?"
"What?"
"You wanna go swimming?" Endymion said in clearer terms.
"But I don't have anything to swim in--" Serenity began to
protest. Endymion smiled deviously. "We can fix that." He stated
matter-of-factly and picked Serenity up, held her over the water, and
attempted to drop her in it; but she held onto him and they both fell
in.
Serenity came up out of breath, chest heaving, and Endymion
prayed that she wasn't as mad as she looked.
Serenity opened her mouth to yell at him, but couldn't find
the words. They both ended up laughing. Endymion reached for Serenity,
and pulled her to him.
"Sere, you've told me that you've never been kissed. Would you
mind if I kissed you?" Serenity's mouth went dry as she nervously
licked her lips and shook her head in the affirmative. Endymion nodded
in seeming acceptance of her decision, let go of her, and began to
swim toward the mound of sand in the middle of the large lake.
Serenity stood there for a minute unsure of what to do. Perhaps
she should've let him kiss her. With a large sigh, Serenity began to
swim towards Endymion. She made it over to where Endymion sat on the
sand with his head in his hands. She bit her lip pensively, what did a
person say in a situation such as this?
Endymion swung his head toward hers. "Why?" was all he said.
"Well, I don't know, I... I want my first kiss to be special,
of course you probably wouldn't understand that."
"Why wouldn't I understand it?" He asked softly and eased into
the waters in front of her.
"Well, they say on the moon that... well that you humans don't
care about such things. A kiss isn't a commitment. And as silly as
this probably sounds to you. I want my first kiss to be with someone I
really love and care about." the princess finished.
"And you don't care about me? I'm just some prince to you
right?" Endymion stated bitterly as his pride reared its head.
"No, that's not it. I do care about you Endymion," Serenity
soothed, "especially after today, but I don't know what you feel for
me. And that's why I couldn't let you kiss me, it just wouldn't be...
wouldn't be," Serenity drifted closer to him as she searched for the
words, "it wouldn't be what I wanted. I want someone I care about, yes,
but I also want somebody who cares for me."
"I know what I feel for you."
Serenity's head shot up. "What... what do you feel... for me?"
"I feel a undeniable attraction, you are beautiful, companable,
kind to others, compassionate, goodness! You're perfect, Sere."
"Well, I suppose, one kiss couldn't hurt." She said.
Endymion pulled her still yet closer to him so that they were
touching. His lips descended to hers and his warm, tender kiss was a
homage to her beauty. She began to pull back, unsure. But Endymion
pulled her closer to him and sought for her lips again as his fingers
wound themselves into her wet, clingy hair. Serenity and Endymion
parted and Endymion gently held Serenity. Serenity opened a pair of
glazed over azure eyes to him. This was a million times better than
what Serenity had dreamed what her first kiss would be like. Giving a
low groan, Endymion kissed her forehead, down her face, and on to
nibble her earlobe. Serenity found herself lost in the man who was
kissing her. Endymion drew back from her, afraid to go to far.
Throwing on a mask of stoicism, to cover his raging emotions, he asked,
"Are you ready to go back now?"
It was all Serenity could do not to draw far away from him.
Only seconds ago he had been a passionate man, who was melting her with
his touch, now he looked as though the kiss had never happened and
nothing could touch him. His eyes were hard and his gaze, penetrating.
One kiss had hurt, it had been her first, he had known it and now it
was obvious he didn't care. He had taken of her and then discarded her,
just as easily. Serenity wanted to cry as they left the sea.
The two future rulers arrived at palace only an hour before
the ball was to begin and Endymion wordlessly escorted Serenity to her
room.
As Serenity turned the knob of her door, Endymion grabbed her,
turned her around, and kissed her hard. Without a word he left her
standing dumbfounded outside her bedroom door, wet clothes and all.
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End of Chapter 1
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Look for chapter 2 to be out soon! Honestly, I had so much fun writing
this chapter! I think Silver Millennium fics are the funnest to write!
(For me, anyway!) ^_^
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