...And this fic starts to earn its rating
Serenity sat still putting on a slight smile for the maid who diligently brushed her long hair. It had already been three days into the bonding festival and once again no one seemed to be tugging on the bond like she had been told should happen. It had been hard to hide her disappointment. Her first two bonding festivals had ended unsuccessfully and she had to be told repeatedly that it had taken her own mother seven tries before she had found Serenity's father. Her own time would come.
The young maid set down her brush before turning to leave the room as her duties were finished for the evening. Serenity sighed, finally able to fully express her feelings once alone. She feared that once again this time would be met with failure. She hadn't even been able to sense even a smidgen of someone on the other end of the bond while she walked amongst the suitors on the first night. At least she had the Prince of Earth to look forward to tomorrow evening. Even if she was left disappointed due to the bond, she would still have the opportunity to pick his brain about his home planet.
She hummed to herself feeling slightly better as she picked out her attire for the next day. Her mother had insisted, against Serenity's pleading, that she wear ballroom dresses throughout the extent of the festival. The princess had assumed that it was due to what had occurred at her previous festival, but she doubted her clothing had truly made a difference. Perverted men were perverted men, regardless of her clothing choices.
"Alright Endy, turn on the charm." Nephlite patted the prince on his shoulder. The prince rolled his eyes at his General's antics, thanking the gods that he had the good sense to leave Jadeite at home for this visit. If Nephlite was overly annoying with his teasing, Jadeite would have been unbearable. "She won't be able to resist."
Endymion didn't need Nephlite to goad him own or boost his ego. He knew he was good looking. They had been provided clothing for each day, fashions from the different planets in the Silver Millenium. He had learned that his chosen outfit from yesterday had been from Saturn, with its high neck collar and buttons made from thick ribbon. The Princess Minako of Venus had practically accosted him the precious morning, gushing on how well he had taken to the Saturnese clothing. She had apparently picked everything for each individual out herself and couldn't wait for his take on today's Venusian ensemble.
"Don't you think it's a bit much skin?" Zoicite asked as he looked over from where he lounged lazily on the couch. His black shirt had a deep v, showing off much of the top of his chest. His pants were also tighter than usual.
Endymion shrugged. "There's not much I can do about it now. They did pick it for me after all, so it shouldn't be inappropriate."
"I wonder if the Princess will be dressed similarly?"
She wasn't. Sadly, there was no cleavage in sight on the Lunar heir, as Endymion caught sight of her in a private dining hall. She was dressed in a white flowing gown; a younger girl with short black hair stood behind f her chair. The girl bowed her head, acknowledging his presence, before moving to sit in the far corner of the room.
"Princess," Endymion greeted warmly. "An honor to finally stand in your presence."
A smile slowly graced the edges of her mouth as he approached her. "Prince Endymion. I must say that out of everyone here you are by far the person I am most curious to meet.
"Indeed?" Endymion raised his eyebrow grinning inwardly when her face flushed. It was a pretty pink color dusting lightly over her nose and cheeks.
"Yes, Your planet has always piqued my curiosity, Prince. This beautiful blue sphere just floating right above us. I didn't really get a chance to converse with your father while he was here and was hoping you would allow me to gain some insight into where you call home."
"Of course, Princess," Endymion replied, pleased that he could easily keep Serenity's attention without the conversation being directly focused on himself. Their chatter was kept light and pleasant; him telling stories of how parts of the planet could be hot with seas of sand, lush with plains of green as far as the eye could see or mountains of white with peaks high above the clouds. Her eyes would widen as he spun tales of leaves turning to gold and falling from trees. He didn't quite understand how the rest of the planets and moons she had visited never experienced seasons. Or perhaps they did, and each was a bit different from the last.
He would talk throughout their meal, stopping for small bites while she inhaled hers and put her empty plate aside quickly to focus more on his words. Throughout dinner, her plate was replaced multiple times and each time she did the same. Climate turned to the Earth's people; who she learned had many ethnicities, many different cultures, and spoke different languages. When he began to describe some of their cuisines, her mouth dropped open and eyes widened. He had hit her utmost favorite subject.
Soon food turned to politics and philosophies. Although a more serious subject matter, Endymion found himself at ease as he discussed the going ons of his planet, the past challenges that they had faced as many countries came together to how they came to be the government that they were now.
Throughout their conversations, the Terran prince found himself coming to two very startling conclusions. Princess Serenity had an extremely hearty appetite that would put even Nephlite's to shame. Endymion had lost count how many times the maid had passed by to replenish Serenity's finished plate. In addition, he hadn't missed the look in her eyes when he started talking about the different cuisines found throughout his planet. She had looked utterly charmed and stared in wonder as he had described different dishes from around the globe.
The second realization was that despite their many differences, they shared similar values. They both had their own thirst for knowledge and while Endymion was more fond of sitting down with a book, the princess preferred to jump in and get first-hand experience. The pair also had a staggering love for their people. He had enjoyed reminiscing with her on how he would sneak away from his duties every once in a while to wander throughout the villages closest to the palace.
She had just inquired about their clothing choices when her chaperone cleared her throat. "You have five minutes, Princess."
Serenity wrinkled her nose in dissatisfaction. "Oh please Hotaru. Must I really have a time limit? It's not as if I have to meet anyone else after. Surely, the prince doesn't mind extending our time together." She glanced at him, eyes pleading for him to speak up.
Endymion opened his mouth to acquiesce to Serenity's wishes when the Saturnese princess cut him off. "Her Majesty the Queen gave us specific rules. It is not fair to the others that Endymion gets extra time with you because your schedule happens to be free after dinner."
The Lunarian pouted cutely turning back to face him but glared at her guardian from the corner of her eye. "To answer your question, your highness, we do dress a bit more conservatively than you do up here. Well, in most parts of the planet anyway. Closer to the middle of the planet is far hotter, and thus some there tend to where more," he paused as he tried to find the appropriate term, "..revealing attire. Given the location of the capital, we usually don't dress so freely." He picked at the top that he had been given to wear earlier.
The princess' eyes widened at what he was implying. "I must apologize if your clothing has caused you any discomfort, Prince Endymion. The Princess of Venus picked out the clothing for every consort and did not take into account that other planets customary expose more than others."
"It's fine, really," he said holding his hands up in defeat. "All part of experiencing another culture after all although, if I may Princess Serenity," he grabbed her hand gently, taking note of how tiny it was compared to his own. "Even if I am not the one chosen, I would like to extend the invitation to you to visit my planet. Earth is truly a place you cannot experience through words alone. It is my wish that everyone in the Silver Millenium truly see what my planet has to offer. It is my wish that everyone be more like you."
"That," she started and then bit her lip, "sounds absolutely wonderful. Thank you."
Endymion stroked the pad of his thumb over her knuckles. "And hopefully one day soon, we'll see each other again." He lifted her hand to his mouth, pressing a soft kiss at the very top.
Serenity's mouth opened slightly in shock, her face blushing much deeper than it had earlier that evening. "I, um, I hope so too. And would look forward to it." Her voice was a tad shrill, sounding a pitch or two higher than usual.
He wanted to smile at the obvious effect he was having on her, but soon became worried as her eyes quickly dilated and she started to gasp for breath. "Princess?" He asked hesitantly putting a hand on her shoulder as she stared past him. She jumped at his touch, pulling away quickly and grabbing Hotaru's hand, who had approached when noticing the Prince's concern.
"I'm fine, wonderful really." She gasped out. "I really will forward to meeting you again, Prince Endymion. I'm afraid our time is up though and I hope you have an exceptional evening." The confusion and concern on prominent on the Terran prince's features. Hotaru, too, looked quite suspicious over the Lunarian's actions as she was dragged away from their dining room.
"Serenity, are you alright?" Saturn asked trying to keep up with the speed that the princess was moving down the hall. She had stopped being dragged and now struggled to match Serenity's pace.
"I'm fine, really, Hotaru." The Princess of Saturn raised her eyebrow in response. "Please, I promise. I just need to be alone."
"I'll walk you to your chambers," Hotaru said firmly. There was no questioning the Senshi of Death's decision.
Serenity clutched her hand to her chest as she collapsed against her bathroom door. Her body burned, a smoldering fire welling up in the pit of her belly that shot down to the apex of her thighs. She had felt a bit heated throughout her dinner with Endymion but when he had kissed her hand, brushing his lips gently against her knuckles, it was like something had erupted inside of her soul.
She hastily stripped out of her dress, thankful that it hadn't fit as snug as it should. Her nipples had already stood painfully erect and the stimulation of the cool air made her cringe. A hand brushed graced lightly over her breasts and Serenity bit back a gasp. The hot water couldn't fill the tub fast enough.
Was this the effects of the soul bond? Her mother had told her that when she found the person she was meant to be with, she would know. The girls had only been able to give brief descriptions from books or third-party experiences as none of them were bonded. Michiru and Haruka had only smiled knowingly and given her the same advice as the queen.
Her bath was both unsuccessful and unsatisfying. The hot water did nothing to either calm her raging body or push it over the edge. Her damp body collapsed against her silk sheets, goosebumped from either the cool air or her heated core. Teenage curiosity had prompted her to explore her body, decades ago but rarely did she feel to urge to satisfy herself.
Her fingers brushed against the short blonde wisps of hair at the apex of her thighs. Tentatively, she slid a finger inside her pussy, grazing her slit with her fingertips. She gasped at the wetness and pushed the finger further bit by bit until it was all the way in.
"Gods," she let out a soft gasp as she started to move her finger in and out of her tight snatch. She could barely think straight but somehow her memory conjured the face of the Terran prince. How he had brushed against her knuckles so softly with his hands. And the thought burned bright in her mind's eye if he would ever touch her with that same gentleness in other places.
She groaned softly as she struggled to reach completion, her hips undulating in tune with her fingers. She had dared to add a second digit and found her opening too tight. Settling for her one finger she soon found that it just wasn't enough.
Serenity abandoned her task, instead focusing on her swollen clitoris. The quiet of her room made her small gasps and moans all the louder. Increasing her pace, her eyes rolled to the back of her head as her body tensed sweetly.
Mouth hanging open, she gasped for breath. Her breasts heaved with exertion, the pink tips glistening with sweat. Likewise, her blush pink vagina dripped with her essence. The sheets below her lay wet with her orgasm. Her hair had fallen out of the bun she had placed it into bathe and covered her akin to a golden cape.
Still shivering in the aftermath of her climax, the princess pulled on the closest nightgown to her hand. It wouldn't do for a maid to enter in the morning and discover her in anything akin to her current state.
Endymion couldn't remember the details of his dream, but he had awoken to gasp for air, his black hair plastered to his skin. And he was hard as a rock. He lifted the blanket cringing at the sight of his tented pants. Years had passed since the last time he had awoken to an erection, and even longer still that he had to deal with it himself.
It wouldn't do for him to go looking for someone in a foreign castle in the dead of the night to deal with his situation, especially when he was there to win the princess' hand. So he stood in a cold shower, wishing his hardness away. His skin pruned and body screamed against the ice water raining down on his skin, but it wouldn't go away. It was like some strange fire had started in this groin and he groaned realizing that he wouldn't find relief unless he dealt with it himself.
He hadn't bothered wrapping the towel around his waist after he had dried off. Instead, he wrapped his hand firmly around his thick shaft. He started to rub almost unconsciously while he found his other hand rubbing his thumb over his leaking tip. His precum dribbled over his fingers even dropping to the bathroom floor. He found himself settling back against the bathroom vanity as his knees began to grow weak. The unevenness of his breathing increased as his movements did as he tugged on his member trying to find release.
Soon he felt the familiar tightening in his balls as he prepared for his climax. His grip on the counter tightened as he bent over it, jacking himself off even faster. Eyes glancing up, he caught a glimpse of himself in the mirror; his cock looked bigger than it ever had before as his hand moved at a frightening pace. His mind was hazy as he reached for completion and he began to see another image form in the mirror.
His eyes widened as Serenity's hand hovered over his own before settling down on his cock and copying his own movements. She wasn't there next to him that was for certain, but he could see her reflection in the mirror and he could feel her. Her soft touches were different from his own and as their fingers reached up to skirt gently over the tip, her sweet caresses sent him over the edge.
Groaning, ropes of white splashed against the top of the vanity and coated the mirror. He shuddered as his body started to relax from his release. "What the hell was that?" he muttered to himself. He couldn't understand where the image of the princess had come from, surely not one of his fantasies. And he could feel her as if she was there standing next to him jacking off his cock with her own hands.
He shook his head at an attempt to clear his mind, not wanting to think about what had just occurred. He needed to get some rest and think this through better, but first, he should deal with his mess. It wouldn't do to have the maid come in and find cum on the vanity counter and mirror.
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To Moon Bunny, Saturnkitty, and SaturnnFoxx. Thanks for the supportive comments. I hope that the fic will remain unique to you all throughout its entirety. Being my age, I've read A LOT of Sailormoon fanfics and I know it's hard to maintain that distinctiveness but I will do my utmost best to try.