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Serenity lifted he chin up, holding her quivering breath as best she could. But he knew she was nervous. His gloating midnight eyes and smug smirk didn't have to tell her that. Closing her eyes to compose her heart rate, she swept her skirts in a graceful curtsey, feeling his smile widen in pleasure at seeing her humbling form.
"Your Grace, I'm glad to know you have been well since we last met." She said, rising up to meet his eyes. He watched her as if she was but a jester before repositioning himself on his throne.
"You have no need to be so formal my dear sweet Serenity. We've known each other to be past formalities."
"I believe to only use such informal terms of endearments to those who are close to me." Serenity shot back coldly. His eyes blazed with anger before they turned with a glint of humor.
"And I'm sure you've come here to try and save those who hold that position in your heart." He rose up, stalking down the steps as if a predator. She felt her body curl back in fear from his approach until he was towering over her. He leaned his face down, close along her neck where she could hear him intake a deep breath, his own tickling the skin.
"Would you care to accompany me out to the gardens…Princess?" She had no room to refuse until she was pushed along to a side door.
"Your Grace, if you would kindly-"
"You will not call me 'Your Grace' Serenity." He growled, his grip tightening and pulled her along.
"And I would appreciate if you wouldn't use my name."
"I will call you what I like my dear."
Serenity sighed, knowing this was not a wise argument to make.
"Endymion-" He halted their movements and pulled her flush against him in an embrace. A large hand running along her cheek with such tenderness, reflecting the loving and caring emotions that reflected in his eyes upon gazing at her.
"It's been far too long since I've heard your charming voice call me that Serenity." He whispered, holding her tighter to him. "I've missed you so much…the pain…has been unbearable. But we won't go through it ever again my sweet."
"Endymion….Endymion!" she pushed against his chest causing to look down in confusion.
"I've come to save my friends." His eyes darkened as he released her, watching intently.
"And I suppose that you thought that you could bat your eyes at me to get them back."
"No I-"
"You knew my plan this whole time Serenity. With those princesses here, the other planets will bend the knee to me. I will have the entire universe at my command, no one will challenge me."
"That isn't right!"
"Isn't it Serenity?" He gripped he arms tightened and leaned closer. "You will be on the arm of the most powerful man in the universe. Even if it isn't right."
"How are you so certain?" He smirked, noticing the moonflower before he unwrapped her fingers from around the stem. He smiled at the beautiful flower as he twirled it within his fingers.
"You want your friends to be safe, no?"
"Yes." She hesitantly took a step back when his hand held against the small of her back to prevent her from walking off.
"Hmmmm." He murmured, brushing the flower behind her ear, cupping her cheek within his hand.
"Where are they?" She asked, trembling within his hold as his other hand continued to pet her hair. He chuckled darkly raising a hand away to snap his fingers. Behind them, the four generals appeared, each one tightly embracing an unconscious princess. Serenity's face dropped at the sight as she moved to run to them when Endymion caught her arm to hold her back.
"Ami…" She looked at the blue haired girl that was being held by Zoicite. The princess of Mercury that was genius in every way.
"Rei…" Her gaze shifted to the long raven haired princess from mars. Known for her fiery personality looked as if she was sleeping peacefully with in the arms of the blonde Jedite.
"Mako…" The dark haired amazon princess was held up within Nephrite's hold while the last Serenity gasped.
"Minako…" The blonde haired princess of Venus, the best friend of Serenity was being cradled by Kunzite, as if she wasn't even a prisoner. A smile on her face as she snuggled her head closer.
"What have you done to them?" She whispered, feeling the tears at her eyes before she glared accusingly at the king.
"I've done nothing. They have just been my guests at the palace. But if you wish for them to be free, well, it's a simple trade."
"Trade?" His smiled returned when he plucked a rose off from one of the several rose bushes within his garden. He brushed the thorns off before he shoved the rose behind her ear where the moonflower was, causing it to fall within his palm.
"You will stay here on earth…as my wife for eternity."
She tensed up, wanting to back away from him when he held her close.
"The choice is yours darling…but either way you will be mine."
He circled around her, his hand trailing up her neck to left a short strand of silver hair away from her ear.
"The only difference will be the number you save. I will specifically save the moon for last. How many will you allow to die? Either way, by the time I come for you thousands of millions will be dead, I won't be as generous as I was with your friends. I will…wipe…them…out. Just for you to be my wife." Her breath quivered as he moved away from her. Her innocent eyes going over her friends, only imagining their grieving in knowing that thousands of their civilians died.
Did they blame her for their deaths? Did everyone blame her for the terror that has been inflicted?
Her eyes drooped as a tear came from the corner of her eye. Her fists clenched at her side. It was all her fault, she should have guarded that crystal with her life after the last time she saw him.
"I accept." She whispered, feeling her pride sink within her chest.
Endymion smirked smugly, knowing that was her only choice. His hand rested upon her shoulder, feeling her small flinch at his touch. She was scared of him that was good. Learning from the past, he knew that he allowed her too much freedom. But this time, she would have no choice within anything.
Her only choice was to love him. He knew she still did, her blue eyes have always betrayed her. Even if she did hate him, that choice would be taken away as well. She would love him. Even if he had to rip it from her she would love him.
"That's a good choice Serenity." He murmured, turning her head to face his in order to capture her lips. It had been far too long since he had tasted those sweet succulent pink lips that he had to moan at the feeling. She pushed away from him, glaring up at his eyes though he could seed the excitement flush down to her cheeks.
"You said that you would release them."
He sighed and held her in a tight embrace, turning her head to face those that held her friends.
"Very well." He muttered and snapped his fingers. Immediately it seemed that the sleep her friends were under lifted. All at once their eyes opened, Serenity's eyes let up, expecting them to notice her. Their eyes didn't even send a glance her way but instead each looked up to the ones that held them, their bodies relaxing as they each began to affectional trail their hands around the men.
Ami rested her head against Zoicite's chest, her eyes numbed but she leaned as possibly close into his chest. Mako was looking straight within Nephrite's eyes, her hands gently massaging the back of his neck. Rei didn't even look like herself, she was calmly embraced by Jedite, her fingers combing through his hair affectionately. Though the oddest of all was Mina. The one that was serious over everything. Holding duty before all, was kissing all along Kunzite's neck.
"Ladies…" Endymion smirked, glancing down to Serenity's shocked expression. The four girls all turned their heads to the dark haired king, all without eyes of resentment but eyes of respect.
"Endymion-sama." They all curtsied to him, Serenity's eyes were wide in shock, a trembling hand lifted up to her mouth at them. "You are free to leave if you wish."
Instead of seeing them fight out of the grasps of their captors, they clung to them even tighter, not wanting to leave. Endymion raised a mocking eyebrow, looking down to Serenity with a sly smirk.
"Well there you have it my dear…they seem to want to stay here as my guests. Excuse us." He nodded to them before pulling Serenity along. The petite princess wiggling within his grasp.
"No! No! What did you do to them?! Why have you done this to them? Let me go! You cheated me! Let me go!" She screamed as he only dragged her inside the palace, the doors slamming shut to the outside.
"Oh my dear sweet Serenity." He chuckled, picking her up when she attempted to drag her feet. She tried kicked within his hold but he held her still.
"It will be just like our times together. But now you won't ever have to go back to the moon. And we can marry like we always said we would."
"Why Endymion? Why are you doing this?" She sobbed when he entered a large bedroom.
"I do this because I love you." He murmured setting her upon the bed. When she tried to fly out the room he beat her to the door, closing it to seal with a lock. "And we can't live without each other."
"I don't want to live with you like this." She sobbed, beating at his chest for him to let her go, though his hold was like iron. He didn't even acknowledge her protests, but held her closer to run through her long silver hair.
"My beautiful Serenity…you're all mine." He murmured. "Gods I've missed your scent, and now, you'll never leave again."
"You mean to lock me up?" She sniffled, trying to back away from him. He grinned and tilted his head, his jet black hair ruffled over his eyes as he smiled playfully.
"No, no, no, love." Her hushed, pulling her closer back into his arms. "You just won't be leaving the palace."
"I hope you realize soon that it won't be the way it used to be. Not like this."
"Shhhhhh darling." He murmured, stroking her back. "You're speaking nonsense. It won't be long, even if you're mad at me now, you'll forgive me soon and-"
"Endymion," She squirmed in his tight grasp. "You've taken over the solar system, everyone fears you, so you can't plan for me to outright forgive you. I won't forgive you because you've chosen this path." His midnight blue eyes that were looking at her with such joy and love turned black.
"You think that now love, but I have ideas in mind to help you change your mind. Don't worry though," He smirked, a dark smile that sent shivers down her spine when his hand gently held her cheek. "The sooner you come to face the reality of being my wife, the quicker it will all be over
Well that's this chapter, but I have some other stories coming soon. Please leave a review and let me know about what you think!