The Second Meeting

By Bashfulglowfly

Chapter Three

At the sound of the voice, Serenity sat upright. She stared in shock at the man standing in front of her. A strange man. She blinked and had a second shock. It's my warrior! He looked the same as he did in her dreams. Thick dark hair, a lock of which fell across dark, midnight eyes. Broad shoulders that tapered down into slim hips. The clothing he wore was of fine material that emphasized the muscles and strength of his body. His hands were much larger than hers and seemed strong enough to hold the sword she had dreamed about him using.

The man moved closer to her and Serenity scrambled to her feet. She knew that she was very short and didn't want this strange man towering over her. He smiled as if he read her thoughts. He sat down on the grass, legs comfortably crossed in front of him. He patted the grass next to him where she had been sitting. "Please, sit back down again. I won't hurt you." She stared at him for a moment more. "And I don't want to put a cramp in my neck staring up at you."

"Perhaps I like having someone staring up at me for once." Serenity jumped a little at the man's laughter. It was warm and sent a tingle throughout her body. She sat down near him keeping an arm's distance from him. He seemed safe but it was extremely rare for her to meet a stranger when she was by herself.

Behind the bushes, Jadeite spoke to Nephrite and Zoicite, using hand signals. The other two nodded and cautiously made their way to other points in the garden where they could watch over their prince and keep an eye out for others.

"You are rather small." Endymion allowed. "But, it suits you."

Serenity looked down at her hands. "Not always. I'm not very good at combat." She looked up just in time to see his look of shock. "Don't women fight where you come from?"

Endymion shook his head. "No. Not very often at least. It's the duty of a warrior to keep women and children safe."

Serenity tilted her head "That's the duty of ALL warriors, isn't it? That's what Mars says."

"Mars?"

"One of my Senshi. My guardians."

"Oh. Are all your guardians women then?"

Serenity nodded. "Yes, they came here when I was three. We've grown up together." She paused for a moment. "You said that the Earth was pretty when you stand upon it. Have you visited there?"

Endymion smiled. "I'm from there." He could see Serenity freeze. He waited to see what she would do. "My name is Endymion." He held his hand out to her.

Serenity stared at him. She had always been told that the people of Earth were very primitive. That the men, especially, were barbarians. But Endymion didn't act like what she was told a barbarian was. He hadn't dragged her off by her hair and ate the flesh off her bones. He wasn't dressed in ragged furs and he certainly wasn't beating on his chest while screaming. Obviously someone, SEVERAL someones, didn't have a clue as to what they were talking about. She placed her hand into his. She watched as his darker broad hand enclosed her fair delicate one. She turned cerulean eyes to his, "My name is Serenity."


Kunzite stood in a strange room. He hoped that he'd ended up in the same place as Endymion and the others. As he approached the door, he felt something familiar. Holding his hand above it, he felt Nephrite's magic upon it. Well, now I know the four morons are here. He started thinking of the ways he was going to kill three of the four then stopped. He didn't have time for that. He had to find them and get them all out of here before they were found.

He walked out the door and looked but he didn't see any of the guide markers that Jadeite liked to use. But the hallway did go two directions, if he didn't see any after a bit this way; he'd backtrack and look in the opposite direction. He walked to the end of the hallway, which had a corridor intersecting it while still continuing straight ahead. He began looking for Jadeite's markers but suddenly he collided with someone. He grabbed hold of the person, no, a woman, before she could fall.

As he set her back on her feet, Kunzite noticed the long blonde hair tied back with a red ribbon. Then he realized that the clothing she was wearing was identical to one of the women who had taken the Moon Child back to her home. He really was on the moon. Damn.

Venus stared up at the tall man before her. She had never seen him around before! She smiled as she examined him. Tall, very tall with silver hair and gray eyes. Broad shoulders. She just knew that she would be able to sink her nails into them and he wouldn't flinch. Strong hands that were calloused enough to make things interesting if they touched her bare flesh. She smiled as she examined his hips and legs. Oh, yes! I do believe that he could last for a VERY long time! She looked back up at him. "I have not seen you before. What is your name?"

Kunzite stared into the bold blue eyes that had been examining him so thoroughly. He felt his heart thump in his chest. "My name is my own." He said coldly. He released her and started to walk around her.

Venus darted in front of him, placing a hand on his chest to stop him. "A man of mystery. I like that. But, I must ask you again. What is your name? And do not tell me it is none of my business. For I am Venus, leader of the Senshi, guardians of Princess Serenity." Her voice turned cold. "Your name." A demand, not a question.

"My name is not important. I am here to retrieve what is mine and return to where we belong." Kunzite stared back at Venus. The Guardian of the Princess. Damn! I really am going to kill all of them…if we get out of here alive.

Venus bowed mockingly. "A man with a mission. Interesting. What would one from Earth need on the Moon?"

Kunzite was startled. "How did you know?"

She smiled wickedly. "I didn't." And hit him with the spell she had prepared. He collapsed to the floor, unconscious. She was fairly certain she knew who he was. She had read the spies' reports from Earth. If she was correct, this was Kunzite, leader of the Shitennou, guardians of the Prince of Earth. And if he was here… She looked around. No one else was in sight. She quickly knelt by the man's side and cast another spell. Suddenly they were in her bedroom. She grunted softly as she lifted him onto her bed. She smiled as she stripped off his clothes, leaving only a loincloth. As she tied his hands and feet to the bedposts, she thought, Somehow I think that you would prefer being chained in the dungeons then tied to my bed. But I've been bored recently and I think I'm going to keep you for a while.

She stood back and looked at her handiwork and nodded in satisfaction. She then sent her thoughts to her sisters: Mars, Jupiter, Mercury. Find Serenity. She should be in the East Garden. There may be a man or men with her. She nearly smiled at the outraged reactions of the others. DO NOTHING TO THEM! I mean it. Just watch. But if they attempt hurt her, you can do whatever you want to them. But, promise me, just watch! I'll be there soon! The others gave her their reluctant agreement.

She took one more look at the unconscious man in her bed and ran a hand from his neck to waist enjoying the feel of warm flesh over strong muscles. "Wait for me. I'll be back soon." In a whirlwind of blond hair, she dashed out of her rooms and back to her princess.