Story: The Deal of Death
Chapter: Ten
Anime: Sailor Moon
Pairing: Serenity/Endymion
Rated: Teen
Author's Notes: Hi! I'm sorry about the wait. I know this is REALLY short, but I wanted to get it out for you guys. I hope you enjoy it nonetheless. READ MY NOTES AFTER THE CHAPTER!!
"His bride?!" The girls gasped. Endymion nodded.
"I'm afraid so," He said not liking the idea himself.
"What should we do?" Jediete asked after a moment of silence. Endymion sighed.
"I'm not sure," He answered, "For now, all we can do is hope something good will happen. My men and I will try our best to figure out a plan."
"Where will you go?" Raye asked. The girls didn't know what they would do once the men left.
"We're going home," Jediete answered the dark-haired girl.
"To the Land of the Dead," Kunzite finished looking at Mina. The blonde smiled at the general.
"It'll be all right. Serenity is a strong woman with an unbeatable heart, especially now," Mina said, "If I know my best friend, she is taking care of herself."
Endymion smiled at the girl, "Yes, I think you're right, Mina. Though, don't worry, we'll get her back."
"I know," Mina breathed.
The men said their goodbyes to the ladies, and vanished. They would be watching over them as well.
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Serenity awoke in a terribly lit room. She looked around, but saw very little. The only things she could make out were the velvet bed she was laying on, stone walls, and a chained door at the other end of the room. Serenity definitely didn't like this place.
'What is this place?' Her mind whispered to her. Serenity shivered from the cold temperature the room gave off. One thing was for sure: This place was evil, and she wanted out!
Serenity jumped when she heard the door creak open. She watched a small, fragile looking girl walk in holding a tray of food. Serenity guessed she was a servant here. The girl sat the tray on the table with two chairs that were set awkwardly in the room. The girl then went over to the fireplace to ignite a small fire to light up the room a bit more.
"Miss?" Serenity called out into the empty air quietly. The girl jumped from the voice. She turned around to look at the women, but had her head bowed in respect.
"It is all right. I'm not going to hurt you," Serenity said in reassurance, "What is your name?'
"Heather," The servant girl answered softly. Serenity smiled, and patted a spot on the bed. Heather walked over slowly, and sat down.
"Heather, please look at me," Serenity whispered to her gently. Heather looked up at her face, but wouldn't make eye contact, "Look at me directly."
Heather hesitated, but looked into the woman's beautiful, blue eyes that didn't show anger, hatred, disappointment or distaste. They were clear and friendly. The young girl gasped in surprise, but covered her mouth from fear that she would be hurt for the action.
Serenity smiled again, "Thank you. I'm Serenity, and I'm relieved to see a friendly face among these quarters."
Serenity knew from the way this girl acted that the servants were treated very poorly and low. Obviously, this child was scared to death that she would slap her just because she gasped. Serenity knew that Heather had never made eye contact with anyone, especially someone above her 'standards'. It pained Serenity to see this, and it made her want to help.
"How long have you worked here, Heather?" Serenity asked after a few seconds. Heather looked back down at the bed again, but Serenity gently lifted her chin up.
"Since I was small enough to walk, my lady," Heather rasped out. Serenity frowned in sadness, but she held no pity in her heart. This girl didn't want it.
"Heather, you know no reason… to be afraid of me. I am as much a prisoner as you are," Serenity whispered as she brushed aside Heather's short, blonde hair. Heather nodded, and smiled slightly for the first time. Suddenly, the door slammed opened, and a woman with puke green hair walked in.
"You, child, what do you think you're doing? Get back to work," The woman sneered with disgust. Heather jumped up in fear, and left the room quickly. Once she was gone, the woman walked into the room fully to look upon Serenity.
"So… you're the whore that has become the jewel in Diamond's eyes," She spat out in hate. Serenity's eyes widen in shock at being labeled a whore.
"Excuse me!" Serenity cried, "I am no whore."
The woman brushed aside her comment with a flick of her hair, "Either way, I am Lady Emerald, the most beautiful woman across the land."
Serenity coughed trying not to laugh, "This must be a pretty small area of land then."
Emerald's eyes became slits, "I beg your pardon, mistress. I will not have the likes of you saying such things about me."
Serenity couldn't help it, she chuckled, "Whatever you say."
Emerald stomped her foot like a child on the stone floor. She didn't know what to say to Serenity, "Twit!"
Serenity laughed a bit more when she stormed out of the room. What an odd person. Suddenly, a chill went down Serenity's spine when another person entered her room. This was a white-haired man. Serenity saw his violet eyes roam over her body.
"Serenity," His callous voice breathed in lust. Serenity didn't have time to think before he was over her body kissing her neck.
Once again, sorry about the wait and the length of the chapter. I plan on the next one being longer. Please, let me know what you think.
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