Story: Black Rose
Chapter: One
Anime and Book: Sailor Moon and Twilight
Pairings: Serenity/Endymion (all other normals apply)
Rated: Teen
Author's Notes: I loved writing this chapter, and I'm sorry about the wait. Enjoy!
With my princess in my arms, I walked through the old woods with the Scouts and the bloodsuckers, known as the Cullens. The brunette – Bella, I guess? – won't stop hovering over Serenity, and I keep having to tell her to back off, which only makes that bronze haired one, Edward, hiss at me. Yeah, like that'll scare me. I'm quivering in my shoes. He wishes at least. The only reason I even know the bloodsuckers names – yes, all of them – is because the Scouts couldn't resist the temptation to ask.
"What are you doing, Amy?" Carlisle, the leader, asked her. They were at the back of the group with their eyes glued to Amy's little computer. They were still discussing the details about Serenity's healing. I don't know why I'm bothering with this in the first place. Serenity means the world to me, but I've tried healing her alone so many times and it's never succeeded. What difference will this make? Who knows, honestly? It's just the Scouts trying to make another way for something that only has one option.
"I'm reading the mechanics on this machine. I'm guessing it will take a few days to make," Amy said. Of course, I already knew that. She couldn't stop thinking about it. It was giving me a headache, not like she cared or knew for that matter.
"So… Endymion, what's your story?" someone asked, coming up next to me. I didn't need to turn to see who it was.
"None of your business, Emmett," I said, my teeth clenched. The burly vampire chuckled, but dropped it. He would ask again later after my hands were free.
Finally, I could see light break through the trees in the far, far distance. My sharp eyes never lied to me, meaning we were getting out of here soon. We were heading towards the Cullens' home. They nicely told the other that they had a permanent residence here in Forks. How wonderful. After a few more dragging minutes passed, we reached the break in the forest, and stepped out onto a clean, green lawn of grass. A huge, white house with several walls of windows stood before me, showing off that this family didn't have the slightest difficulty with money. What a perfect package; vampires that not only were friendly, nice to look at and vegetarians – yes, I know - were also rich.
"Nice place," I said, sarcasm clearly in my tone. No one commented, but just continued walking. Soon, we entered the big, white house through the kitchen's back door. The kitchen was probably only built as a look. If normal humans came here, they'd need to have a kitchen to make it seem like they were humans too. Though, why humans would ever want to come to a house of vampires is beyond me, even though Serenity did.
"Here. We can put her on the couch in the living room for now. Rosalie, Alice, go upstairs and prepare a bed for her," Esme, Carlisle's wife, said as she led me towards the living room. The house looked to only know light colors, especially white. I laid my princess on the soft, white couch, but I didn't dare to leave her side. Esme stood next to me. "Endymion, would you like something to eat or drink?"
I shook my head, staring at my princess's pale face. "No." I could hear Amy and Carlisle talking in the kitchen. I didn't need to strain my ears to hear them.
"How are we going to keep her heart beating until the machine is built?" Carlisle asked.
Amy was still typing on her computer. "I'm designing a collar that I'm going to have Endymion and Hotaru transfer their powers in. It'll be just enough to keep her heart beating until the machine is ready."
"When will the collar be finished?"
"Thirty seconds," Amy said, her typing speed increasing. I heard a zapping sound, and the lights flickered. "There."
Carlisle picked up what I presumed to be the collar. "Wow. That's some computer, Amy."
"Thanks." She closed the computer's lid. "Endymion. Hotaru."
Hotaru entered the kitchen. "What is it?"
"Hold on. Endymion, could you come in here, please?" I didn't move. "Endymion!"
"Endymion, honey, Amy needs your help," Esme told me softly. I simply glared at her.
"I'm not leaving Serenity," I said, hissing deeply in my throat. Esme looked at me with sad eyes, and left the room. She had gone to the kitchen.
"He doesn't want to leave Serenity's side. You'll probably have to go to him," she told the others. Amy sighed, and walked into the living room.
"Endymion, I need you and Hotaru to combine your powers into this collar. It'll help keep Serenity alive temporarily until the healing machine is completed," Amy said, showing me the collar.
"What is she, a dog?" I said, grimacing at the thing.
"It's all we have right now. Please, cooperate for Serenity's sake."
I sighed, reaching for the thing. I looked at Hotaru, who had leaned down next to me. I saw her close her dark purple eyes, her body beginning to glow the same color. I looked at the bloodsuckers watching us, their eyes going wide at the power the small girl had. I smirked mentally, closing my eyes as well. I reached deep inside my empty shell of a body, looking for the dim light that was the golden crystal. I grasped at its ancient power, letting it take over my thoughts. I felt my skin go hot as the crystal lit my body up like Hotaru's. I could see the gold glow my body had through their eyes. Ever so slowly, I let my old power dance off my skin, combine with Hotaru's, and flow into the material of the collar. Opening my eyes, I saw our colors entwining on the collar.
I looked at Amy. "Happy?"
She smiled, taking the collar from me and putting it on Serenity's thin neck. "Yes, thank you." She had her computer open again, and she was typing on it. She looked back at Serenity. "Yes, it's working. Good job, you two."
Hotaru tearfully grinned. "I'm so relieved, aren't you, Endymion?"
I nodded. "Sure, Hotaru." I may be working for now, but that doesn't mean Serenity is going to survive. You could say I've become a very doubtful being.
Bella put her hands together. "That's wonderful. I'm glad." She leaned against her partner, Edward. He smiled gently down at her. I puked in my mind at the looks they gave each other. Rosalie and Alice came back downstairs.
"The bed is ready," Alice announced to the room, but she was only looking at me. Her eyes seemed to become cloudy for a second, but then she shook her head and smiled. "Could you move her upstairs, Endymion?"
I nodded, already sliding my arms underneath her petite body. I lifted her effortlessly into my cold arms, and followed the small bloodsucker up the stairs. She led me to another white room that had a wall length window at the far end. There was a large bed in the center of the room covered in – you guessed it – white sheets. I placed Serenity down on the soft mattress gently. I looked at her face, brushing her silver bangs to the side. Even when she was so close to death, she would always look so angelically beautiful to me. I heard the doors close behind Alice as she left the room, and her footsteps go down the stairs. They were finally giving me some privacy. Though, I knew in a house full of vampires, they would hear every word I would whisper.
So instead I would speak to her through our bond, knowing even in her current state, she would hear me. I felt the weak, thin cord in my mind that connected me to her. I took hold of it, letting my thoughts run down its path. 'Serenity, I want you to know that I'm here. Again. I'm sorry you can only see me through death's eyes. You can only imagine how much your pain and suffering tortures me. I dream only of saving you, but I know that I cannot do it alone. I'm here at your new friends' house, the Cullens. The Scouts are here, too. Hotaru and I are going to try and save you. I hope – dear, God, I hope – with her help, you'll be able to survive, but you know my past tries. You know I can't guarantee you anything as much as I would like to. You're a strong person, Serenity. I need you to have faith. Please, let your heart keep beating until the longest beat is over. I can't let you die this time. Please, hold on… to us. I love you, my princess. I love you. Hold on… for me.'
During those times when you feel the need to cry, I could only wish I had the tears to shed.
I don't know about you, but that last paragraph and line was... amazing to me. I don't mean to sound modest since I wrote it, but it felt so strong to me, especially the last line. I really enjoyed writing this chapter. Thanks for reading, and tell me your thoughts. Review, please.
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P.S. Sorry for any errors.
