Author Notes: Hope you've all had a wonderful easter! I've managed to eat my weight in chocolate but I've also managed to write two chapters over this weekend for which I am very pleased. It's an excuse to eat lots of chocolate if it helps me crack on with this story. Thank you for the reviews so far, I'm glad you've all enjoyed it and I really hope you enjoy this next chapter. It just came to me as soon as I finished my last chapter that this was how I wanted it to pan out in the next part. I've got ideas for the next one, so I'll hopefully get started on that tomorrow. I'm taking a break from uni work and focusing on this to give myself something to do other than agonising over university all the time which would drive me loopy! :)

Anyway, Happy April Fools Day! Hope you don't get pranked too much. Enjoy the latest instalment of 'Feigning Innocence'

Disclaimer: I do not own any of the characters or story lines within Sailor Moon.

Chapter Ten – Let The Games Begin

Serenity had been pacing her room for the past couple of hours taking in the new orders she had been given. She must try and get as close to the Prince as possible, to try and get more information. The plan was beginning to form in her mind, but she felt like she was but clutching at straws. How one earth could she begin to get closer to the Prince if all they did was argue? One thing was sure; he would grow suspicious of her if she suddenly became too friendly. No, biding her time would be the best bet… Serenity was certain she had to try not to become too close to Endymion. The final order as she knew would be his death by her hands.

She sat down in the chair tapping her fingers on the edge of the soft leather. It was then, she realised what she must do first… Apologise to that cretin of a man. She had to begin slowly, build up a trust between the two of them. Yes it would take time, but after a while they might be able to get past some of the history. She sat thinking of how she could manipulate their strange attraction… One she hated to admit, but she enjoyed quite a lot. No, that must pushed to the back of her mind. It was just a job, like the many she had done before.

Serenity walked over to the door and sighed. She opened it quickly as the guards suddenly turned at her.

"What are you doing?" The first guard spoke looking her up and down, his hand firmly on the hilt of his sword.

She put her hands up and smiled slightly at the two un-nerved guards.

"Don't worry, I'm not trying to escape. I wanted you to ask Prince Endymion to come to my room. I would like to talk to him about something. I'll go back in my room now."

The guards looked relived when she backed into her room and shut the door. She could see the shock in their eyes the moment she opened the door. They were given strict orders not to allow her to leave her room so for her to open the door so suddenly was a shock. There was a mumble of voices on the other side of the door, then footsteps moving off into the distance. They had decided that it was wise to go and get the Prince, maybe just to stop her from wandering towards the door and pestering them any further. Now it was just a simple waiting game. It probably won't take him long to appear, the shock of her wanting to speak to him will be enough to draw him here as quickly as possible. She was counting on this idea as she paced the room once more. The decision of how to play this was on her mind, he knew her secret identity so relying on her sweet innocent reputation was not going to help. It was about playing the long game she realised. This was not going to be an easy transition, to get him comfortable with him if he would ever be able to get past it. She only realistically needed him to get to the point where she could roam free around the palace. Then her knowledge could be expanded on battle plans by listening in on conversations but she knew this would take a long time… If she was ever allowed anywhere on her own once more. Her desperation for some form of freedom, to go outside was so strong. But mostly, she missed her friends, her subjects and her family. Serenity wondered what Mina was doing while she was stood staring out of the window of this room waiting for her plan to come into action. It was then the sound of footsteps grew closer towards the door. He was coming. Time to get the ball rolling…

Endymion stepped through the door; he had rushed from his office when he had heard Serenity wanted to talk to him. She was such a confusing creature to him. Curiousity was his main feeling towards the girl at the moment. He hated her on one level, but on another level when he forgot about who she was… Endymion hated to admit it but he was physically attracted to her. There was something about her that seemed to draw him on a physical level, not that he would ever let himself open up to this girl even if they were betrothed… The thought of the marriage stuck in the back of his throat.

"You asked to see me?" He shut the door behind him and looked over at her.

"Yeah, I erm… I wanted to apologise for the way I snapped at you earlier." She smiled slightly walking over to him.

Endymion looked at her in shock, this girl was full of surprises. He never expected her to apologise to him for their fiery arguments. A silence filled the air, as he stood still not sure what to say to her. She seemed to realised that this comment shocked him and began to talk again.

"I know you were just trying to be nice to me, which is incredibly difficult for either of us. We have been brought up to hate each other without even knowing who the other is. Yes, I will not lie to you Prince. I hate you. But we are going to be married, so we should at least try to be civil to each other and not tear chunks out of each other… For the sake of our sanity if anything."

She laughed at the end of the comment; the air was tense as Endymion began to process all that she was saying. He had no idea where this had come from and was struggling with the different sides to this girl… She seemed to have all of these different personalities and he wasn't sure which one was the real Serenity… There was the innocent one, the cold-blooded killer, the bitch and this reasonable and mature side. He was curious to know if he could ever find out her true nature.

"Well thank you Princess." Endymion nodded at her and smiled slightly back at her. He turned to leave the room and stopped as he reached the door handle. Before he could stop himself from saying it, Endymion said

"Do you want to come for a walk round the gardens tomorrow morning? I know you haven't left this room or the library in weeks."

Serenity stood staring at him in shock. Neither of them seemed to know where that comment had come from and were confused as to why he had said it…

"That- That would be lovely."

"Good. Well good night Serenity." He quickly opened the door and stepped out before getting a reply.

Endymion stormed off past the guards without saying a word and strode down the corridors. He had no idea where that request had come from… When he heard her apology, he had felt bad and wanted to try and cheer her up. It was a bizarre feeling, to want to cheer up someone he hated. But when he saw her stood in front of him with a sad expression on her face, he couldn't help but want to try and cheer her up… Well, he thought as he walked into his bedroom and sat on the large four-poster bed. Tomorrow is going to be interesting.

Serenity was still stood in the same position. She was utterly confused as to why he had just offered to take her on a tour of the grounds. Yes, she wanted more than anything to go outside. But she could not understand why he had said it, but what she did know was that he was just as confused as to why he'd blurted it out as well. She slumped onto her bed amongst the satin cushions and blew a lock of hair out of her face.

"Let the games begin…" She rolled her eyes staring at the ceiling and imagining what tomorrow would bring in store. Her only hope was that the two of them could manage an hour in each others company without trying to kill each other…