Hey there! A new creation of mine! Please review! Endy will start off dark at first, but dont worry, Serenity will change him! Enjoy and make sure to check out my other story, In Her Mind. I am new at this and would like some feedback! Enjoy and REVIEW! ^^ ~Okami-chan

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Serenity sighs, peering down at the guests in the palace's ballroom. They are all here to enjoy the Annual Winter Solstice Ball her parents, the king and queen of the Moon Kingdom, always host. It was an extravagant party, attended by lords who knew only about money, gambling, drinking, and sex, while on their arms is a lady or two, wearing formal gowns too low cut and seeking for these men who knew only about the money and sex for their interest.

Serenity would rather stay up in her room and play with some dolls her father recently bought her. For a 16 year old girl, her mind was like that of a 5 year old, full of innocence. However, since Serenity loves her parents, she must show up at the ball, even if for a short while, to keep up the image of the perfect Moon Kingdom's ruling family.

Straightening up, for posture is very important for a princess, her mother and maids would always reprimand, the blond haired princess slowly glides down the staircase. All eyes stop to stare at her. Serenity fidgets uncomfortably, though hiding her nervousness with a mask of serenity. Why was everyone staring at her? With looks of jealousy from the women and some deep, dark hunger from the men? Was something wrong with her? She was only wearing her white princess dress with her hair up into their signature buns.

Smiling politely at everyone, she quickly scurries to her parents, who were conversing with the King of the Kingdom of the Sun. The kind older man smiles down at his niece. "Hello there Serenity. My have you grown up. How old is she now, my brother?" Serenity's father only chuckles, giving his dear beloved daughter a kiss on the forehead. "She is only the young age of 16. Still young, brother, don't give me that look. I would not dream to marry her off at this age to one of these men." His brother, the younger one, nods. "I understand as that is a wise choice. We wouldn't want to taint little Serenity's innocence, hm?"

His warm chuckle and pat on her head made Serenity smile happily at her uncle. Her mother smile down at her only child. "Now dear, why don't you go mingle a bit? Your father and I have to greet the other guests."

The Princess only nods, wandering off to the buffet table where they have her most favorite things in the world. Sweets. Taking a piece of chocolate cake, Serenity eats happily, not noticing the pair of dark, midnight blue eyes staring at her.

King Endymion of the Earth Kingdom only stare at the innocent Princess with a smirk and dark eyes burning through her soul. At the young age of 20, Endymion is now the dark, cold ruler of his kingdom, striking fear through his people's hearts whenever his name is mentioned in their household. The King, though known as a cold, distant person, rules his kingdom well, with many loyal subjects by his side.

Since he is known as the dark ruler, whatever King Endymion wants, King Endymion will get. And staring at the young Princess indulging in sweets before him, Endymion found something he wants. He wants Serenity. The young, beautiful, naïve princess, to be his wife. And remember, whatever King Endymion wants, he will get.

Striding over to the teen girl on her third piece of cake, he gives her his most dashing smile. His sultry voice only makes Serenity shiver at the deep huskiness, melting her soul as she stare up and blush at this regal, dark, handsome man. "Hello there, Princess."

With a slight bow while taking her small hand delicately in his much larger one, King Endymion gives her a stare meant to seduce her, eyes searching for her soul. Giving her a small kiss on the back of her hand, he straightens up.

In her eyes, Serenity doesn't see the powerful, dark, lusting man that is known as King Endymion. Instead, she sees loneliness, sadness, and something else, hiding there, shut down and locked away.

Endymion stares down at her, wondering why this girl, instead of throwing herself at him or scurrying away, is rather staring up at him with a concentrated look on her face, as if trying to figure out his secret almost! Although, he must admit, she does look quite adorable with that look. No! What was he thinking? He is the cold ruler of the Earth Kingdom! He doesn't think anything is cute, let alone adorable! He has only met this girl for a few moments and yet she is doing this to him. He must have her!

Serenity picks up the long skirt of her dress and does a low curtsy to Endymion. The King only stares at her in approval, examining her body with eyes full of lust that he quickly covered when Serenity looks up. Her smile makes his eyes soften slightly, but he mentally berates himself for acting this way infront of the Princess.

Hearing her name suddenly being called, Serenity turns to her friend, Molly, who is seen waving for her. She turns back to King Endymion and gives another curtsy. "I must go, your highnes, for a friend is calling." Endymion only nods, memorizing every part of her. "We wouldn't want to keep her waiting."

Serenity smiles, giving one last final farewell before running off to her dear childhood friend. Endymion stares after while slowly thinking of a plan to make Princess Serenity his….

The two friends hug happily, having it been months since they were last in the company of each other. Molly giggles, holding her best friend out infront of her. "Serenity! You look beautiful! No wonder the men have been staring and the women gossiping about your looks! Oh, who was that handsome man talking to you? Don't tell me that it is King Endymion of Earth!"

Serenity only giggles at her friend's lively chatter. "Slow down, Molly, or you will faint from not being able to breathe! Why, you are very pretty yourself! The men here have nothing to do, getting bored of these women and the women have nothing to worry about for I cannot compare to their own beauty! Now let us forget about all this! It has been months!"

And with that, the two girls run off into the crowd of dancing couples, giggling and whispering about their life in the last few months that the other wasn't there. While this lively banter was happening, no one notices the silent carriage pulling up to the door belonging to King Endymion. No one notices the King talking to a few dark, burly men outside the palace, giving them plans about the capture of the princess, his Princess. No one notices the men slipping into the ball and blending into the crowd, in search of Serenity. However, everyone certainly notices when the beloved Princess Serenity of the Moon Kingdom never returned from her trip to the powder room.