Caught
Earth was as beautiful as she imagined it would be: the plant life was so much more alive than on the Moon. The cool summer breeze blew the various floral aromas into the air and made her feel so calm and peaceful. The young maiden was quite surprised there was such a thing as a breeze on Earth, let alone flowers that had distinct smells. She was so used to that not being the case in her homeland, but welcomed these new experiences hungrily. The water tasted better, the grass felt softer, and everything just felt so much more…alive, for lack of a better term. if she could, she would live on this planet, no questions asked.
The woman sat at one of her favorite spots in the Earthen gardens: A large fountain in the shape of one of the Earth's more exotic flowers. Cool water fell from the mouth of each of its petals in gentle waterfalls of crystal, and sometimes looked like a rainbow of color when the sun caught the liquid at a certain angle. Nearby and in view, was a wall of assorted rose bushes with various, vibrant colors: red, yellow, violet, some colors she wasn't even aware existed. But she loved them, almost as much as she loved her Prince, just almost.
She sighed dreamily as her beloved sat beside her, taking her hand.
"Like it? I planted a few more a few nights ago. White ones, for you."
"Lovely," he played with her fingers. "Did you grow them with your powers?"
"Yes."
The Princess smiled warmly.
"Then they are even more lovely than I had first thought. Thank you so much, I adore the gift."
He lifted her hand to his lips to kiss it gently, then released it. She folded both her hands in her lap, and looked down.
"Something wrong?"
"It's just…Venus will come to get me soon. I wish I could stay just a bit longer."
The Prince smiled mischievously.
"Fear not Serenity. I don't think Venus will be much of a problem today," he stood, reaching for her hand. "Shall we continue our stroll?"
The girl peered up at him curiously.
"You really don't think she'll come?"
"I believe she will, but…let's just say I've placed a bit of interference in her path."
Serenity giggled then took his outstretched hand.
"Oh? I wonder what it could possibly be."
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Further down the garden path, behind yet another wall of rose bushes another couple did their usual dance. She demanded the return of her Princess, he curtly denied. She tried to step around him, he blocked her path, and then she began to shout words that a proper lady, probably should not know. He then took her hand, and began to walk her down the garden path, her scowl evident until she found her charge and returned to the Moon. At least, that's what Princes Serenity and Prince Endymion believed to happen with their every encounter. There was only one fact, correct in this series of events: There was a lot of screaming.
"My Lord," the Venusian beauty panted. "You treat me too kindly."
His reply was to nibble at the nape of her neck. She stifled a groan.
"We really should try doing this inside one day, don't you think?"
He trailed more kisses down her collar bone.
"Is that a yes? Or a no," she giggled.
"Mmm," he kissed her full on the lips this time. "One day, perhaps."
"One day…soon?"
He wrapped his arms around her waist and pressed her body up against his. Placing his head on the crown of her golden head, he replied huskily.
"Your Princess will come on the next full moon. Come with her that night and I'll show you my chambers."
"Alright," she combed her hands through his fine silver hair. "I look forward to it, my Lord."
Just then, they heard rustling in the bushes being used as their cover. Without a moment's hesitation, Kunzite pushed Sailor Venus away from him. She smiled coyly as he began to re-button his shirt.
"I won't ask you again," the Senshi said a bit too loudly. "Where is Princess Serenity? We need to return to the Moon immediately!"
As his last button fastened on his uniform, the bushes opened slightly to reveal a puzzled Princess Serenity and Prince Endymion. The smaller woman ran over to her friend.
"It's alright Venus! I'm here now, we can go. Stop yelling at Lord Kunzite, please."
Venus leveled a glare at the Princess who then turned her attention to anything else but the angered Senshi.
"Alright Princess, but only because you requested it. Shall we go home, now?"
Serenity nodded vigorously. She turned to face Endymion to look at him one last time, then to Kunzite.
"I'm terribly sorry," she began. "Venus is very protective of me and well, sometimes she loses her temper over it. But please accept my apology on her behalf."
"That's quite alright, milady," the General bowed. "I understand the Lady Venus' concern. I would be the same with my Prince."
Venus tapped her foot impatiently. Serenity sighed, then went to leave with her guardian. The taller blonde walked after her Princess, but not before throwing a wink at the silver-haired General.
Endymion stared at one of his dearest friends, taking in his disheveled appearance. He cracked a grin knowingly.
"I have a question for you Kunzite."
"Yes, my liege?"
It took all his willpower to restrain himself from chuckling.
"How good is the Lady Venus?"
The General turned a slight shade of crimson. The slim bit of control Endymion had been holding broke as he laughed uncontrollably. He hit Kunzite on his shoulder in a brotherly fashion.
"I do believe we have much to discuss tonight, my friend. Drinks at the tavern?"
Kunzite sighed resignedly.
"Drinks at the tavern, my liege."
