Chapter 11!! I am glad you all liked the previous chapter. If you are wondering, why I didn't make a big scene about the meeting between Serenity and Melissa here is the answer. Melissa will cause some trouble but don't forget, she is a servant in the palace. If you noticed, she always calls Endy Prince Endymion, so she doesn't have much privilege. And don't forget the other mistresses, like Beryl. Don't worry she won't keep herself back.
I hope you will enjoy this chapter and as always: Let me know what you think!
Chapter 11
Serenity eyed her only clean dress nervously. She really had to visit that tailor. Thinking about the new dresses made her excited. Of course, she could have new dresses just like the ones she had on the Moon, but she wanted to try the Earth fashion. She just really didn't know what it was like, but Endymion would surely like it more. Not that she wanted him to like her dresses...
"What are you thinking about, Love?" Endymion asked coming out the bathroom.
"About the new dresses. Do you think if I have Earth-clothes, I would look more like an Earth-woman?" Hearing the question, Endymion laughed.
"I don't think you could ever look like a girl from the Earth. Don't get me wrong, but you are more delicate, your skin is paler, not talking about your silver hair." Endymion couldn't help but smile with admiration as he talked. No, a girl from Earth could never ever be that beautiful as she was.
"I could dye my hair." She said.
"No! I would never forgive it. Your hair is so beautiful." Endymion said playing with a silver tress.
"Don't tell me, you are in love with my hair." Serenity laughed.
"Maybe I am." Endymion smiled back at her. Suddenly they went still and looked at each other surprised. He? Being in love? His heart beat so fast, Endymion was sure it would jump out from his chest any moment now. He had to say something. He didn't want to listen to his brain anymore; it was time to listen to his heart.
"I lov-"
"Endymion dear! You eating with us right?" Gaia said stepping in the room. Looking from her son to Serenity she frowned. 'What is going on?'
Endymion took a step from Serenity and turned to his mother.
"Of course. Give us a second."
Gaia looked confused. "All right." She went to the door then stopped and turned back to Serenity. "I'll let the servants know that there will be one more person eating with us from now on." She tried to be as nice as possible. It wasn't easy, but she tried.
"Thank you." Serenity said stunned. Gaia nodded and left the room. Serenity looked with wide eyes for a while then smiled at Endymion brightly.
"That is a good beginning." Endymion smiled back, took her hand, and went out the room. His mother wasn't entirely honest, but she tried and that was enough for now. If she and Serenity spend some time together, his mother would surely like her. There was no way anybody could hate Serenity anyway.
"Good morning son! Good to see you up so early." King Damian said once they stepped in the lunchroom.
"Good morning to you too." Endymion answered.
"Good morning King Damian." Serenity said from behind Endymion.
"Oh. Good morning dear. I hope you slept well after the long journey."
"Yes. Thank you." Serenity downcast her eyes, her face flushed a bit when she thought about last night. Sleep was not exactly what they did.
Seeing her blush, Jadeite, Nephrite and Zoisite grinned at their Prince knowingly.
"Sere, you already up?" Mina said from the door. Kunzite stood besides her smiling.
"Mina." Serenity smiled happily. It was good to know, that she wasn't alone around her new family.
"Well, now that everybody is here, we can begin the breakfast." Gaia said emotionlessly.
The Kind, the Queen and even Endymion and his Generals talked easily with each other. Serenity watched them silently. The King sat at the end of the large table, talking cheerfully. To his left sat Endymion, she and Mina. To his right the Queen, Kunzite, Nephrite, Jadeite and Zoisite. They seemed relaxed and at ease with each other. Serenity smiled a bit. Now it didn't seem so difficult to feel at home on the Earth.
"The breakfast was very good. Let's drink our coffee; the work is waiting for us." The King said finally.
Serenity looked puzzled at Endymion. "Coffee?" She asked softly.
"You don't know what coffee is?" Endymion asked. Time to time he had to remind himself that there were a few things Serenity didn't know.
"It is a drink. It makes you stay awake." Endymion tried to explain as easily as he could. Once the coffee was served, Serenity looked at the dark drink and her face lit up.
"Oh, it's like hot chocolate right?" Endymion couldn't warn her; she sipped from the coffee. Endymion winced. He knew that Serenity liked sweet things. He had no idea how she will react at the bitter, dark-coffee.
Serenity gulped and put the cup at the table slowly. "Okay. It is NOT like hot chocolate," she whispered to Endymion.
"I wanted to warn you. It may be a bit bitter, but if you put some sugar and milk in it; it will be better." As he explained it, he made one for her, making sure that he put enough sugar in it.
"Here you are. Try it now."
Serenity looked at the cup suspiciously but did as she was told to and took a slip. She opened her eyes surprised.
"Mmm. It is much better this way." She smiled at Endymion.
Endymion smiled back and drank his coffee slowly.
"You don't need any sugar?" Serenity asked, she had no idea how someone could drink it without anything.
"No, Angel. I like black-coffee." Seeing her grimace, he laughed.
King Damian watched this interlude curiously. This girl should have known something if she could change his son so much. He glanced at his wife. Gaia didn't raise her eyes from her plate, not even for a second.
"Well, Mina. When are you leaving?" The King asked. Serenity turned to Mina frowning.
"As soon as I can. After breakfast if it is all right?" Mina answered.
"Sure."
"Mina?" Serenity looked confused at her friend.
"I am sorry Sere. Yesterday your Mother left a message. I have to go back to the Moon. Don't worry, the Moon is safe, I just have to take care of something. You know that the Senshi and I were the main forces of the army. But, know that you are here; we have to reorganize a few things. I came back as soon as I can." Mina smiled warmly.
After half an hour, they all went to the teleport-room. After a quick goodbye and many hugs later Mina teleported to the Moon. Serenity couldn't help but felt like she stayed alone. She glanced at Endymion. This day will be good at least. He promised to show her the palace and the little dogs. Thinking about the dogs she cheered up.
"Well," King Damian said. "It is time for us to go. Endymion, please come with us to the study, I want to tell you what happened while you were away. Kunzite, come with us too, please." The men nodded.
"Of course. Nephrite mentioned last night that a guard noticed enemy troops nearby," Kunzite said. The fact that Mina went back to the Moon disturbed him more than he thought. Work seemed a good way to forget about the blond beauty for a while.
"Yes. We will tell you everything what we know," Zoisite said.
Serenity downcast her eyes, she should have know, Endymion had other things to do. He had no time to show her around the palace. It was completely understandable, but she couldn't help but feel disappointed. It seemed that Endymion forgot about her.
However, she was wrong. Endymion wanted so much to show her around, it was her first day here after all. It was the first time he felt uneasy because his duty toward his father. He couldn't expect her to wait for him in their room, but imagining Serenity walking around all alone... There were only a few people, who knew that she was in the palace, but he didn't want to risk. Suddenly he looked at his mother.
"Mother, what are you doing today?"
Gaia looked surprised. "I have to answer a few letters, that's all. Why do you ask?"
"I promised Serenity that I would show her around the palace, but it seems I can't do that. Maybe you can go with her instead of me?" Serenity and Endymion waited for the Queen's answer tensely. At first, Gaia wanted to say no, but glancing at her husband, she sighed.
"Why not? If it is all right with you?" She turned to Serenity.
"Of course it is!" Serenity said excitedly. It could be their chance to get to know each other. "Actually I would like to go to the tailor this afternoon. I need some new dresses..." She said nervously.
"I can go with you, if you would like to." The Queen said. "We can meet in front of the lunchroom in an hour?"
"Sure." Serenity smiled happily. Gaia nodded and left the room.
Endymion sighed. This far went everything all right.
"Could you give us a minute?" He turned to his father.
"Of course. We will be waiting in my study." With that, the men stepped out the room. Once the door was closed, Endymion turned to Serenity.
"I am sorry. I wanted to spend the day with you, but I have to go with my father. Anyways, this is a good opportunity for you to get to know my mother," He said wrapping his arms around her waist.
"You are right. You can show me the dogs when you have time." Serenity answered, laying her head on his chest.
"I promise." Endymion said kissing her forehead. "I have to go now. See you at lunch." He kissed her quickly and went after his father.
"Yes, see you later." Serenity whispered. She glanced at the teleport once more, sighed and went to their room.
Opening the door, she found Melissa in the room.
"Is Prince Endymion with you?" Melissa asked without greeting her.
"No. He has a meeting with his father." Serenity tried to control her anger, but she was losing fast.
"Oh. All right. I wanted to ask if he needs me now or tonight."
"Look Melissa. He won't need you, not today, nor tomorrow, not ever. You better get used to it. You know what? We do not need you anymore as a maid either."
"You have no right to fire me! I am the Prince's personal maid!" Melissa shouted angry.
"You were. I am sure you will find some other job in the palace. You can leave now." Serenity walked to the bed gracefully.
"Who do you think you are? You are only a Moon brat!"
Serenity looked furiously at her. "Who do I think I am? I am the Moon Princess AND your Prince's wife! I have every right to fire you! Leave the room right away or I call the guard."
"I am someone who is really important to the Prince!" Melissa shouted.
"Sure. That is way you aren't allowed to call him simply Endymion." Melissa ran to the door.
"Don't think it is over! We will see what the Prince says about it!" With that, she rushed out the room.
Serenity sighed. It was the first fight but surely not the last if she wanted to have Endymion's heart for herself, but she was ready to fight.
After an hour, Serenity stood in front of the lunchroom nervously. Queen Gaia was late. Suddenly a servant stood before her.
"Princess Serenity! Queen Gaia is really sorry, but she has to do something else and can't go with you." The servant bowed deep.
"It's all right. Thank you." She sighed and turned around. She should have known. She noticed that the Queen wasn't honest with her right at the beginning. Well, it seemed she had to go alone on her exploration.
She went from room to room. First, she found a big ballroom and 2 lunchrooms, but after a few hours, there were only bedrooms and bathrooms. This wing of the palace was surely not in use right now. She didn't see any guard or servant for a while now. Suddenly she remembered that is was almost lunchtime. Queen Gaia probably didn't miss her, but she won't run away and anyway, she was hungry. With that, she turned around. Her excitement however didn't last long. Looking around she realized, that she was lost.
Endymion stretched his legs. It seemed that there were more and more people against the Moon. They talked long about this new situation and what they can do about it. Something was not right; he could feel it. There was no reason for the people to hate the Moon right now, no new laws or conflict.
Sighing he went to his room searching for Serenity, but she wasn't there. Endymion shrugged and went to the lunchroom. Probably a servant already told her that the lunch was ready. Stepping in the big lunchroom, he looked around and frowned.
"Mother? Do you know where Serenity is?"
"In your room I guess." Gaia felt a bit guilty however her voice was even.
"No, she isn't there. I thought she was with you?"
"No, I had to do some... important things and I couldn't go with her today." Gaia winced. She knew her son. She knew he would never believe this lie.
"And what were these really important things?"
"I... there were..."
"Why? Why are you lying to me?! Why are you so mean to her?" Endymion had never been so disappointed in his life.
"She is only a Moon witch!" Gaia cried.
"Don't talk about her like this! You let her go alone! Gods know where she is right now. Listen to me carefully, mother, if anything happened to her..."
"Endymion! Don't dare to talk to your mother like this!" King Damian's voice was warning.
"You know I am right father. I understand that you want to protect your wife, so please understand that I am only doing the same thing," Endymion said turning to his father.
"Protect her? From who? From your own mother?" Gaia almost cried. When did it go so wrong?
"If I have to protect her from you, then that is what I will do." Endymion said coldly, and rushed out the door.
Nobody said a world for a while. Finally, Kunzite and the Generals left the room and ran after Endymion. Gaia sank into the chair trembling. Endymion had never turned against her in his life. At least, not because of a woman. He usually laughed when he heard how she threw out his mistresses when she found them in his bed. King Damian stood silently in front of the door.
"You made a stupid mistake Gaia," he said turning to his wife finally.
Soo what do you think? Like I said, Melissa HAD to be more accepting last night, because Endymion was there too, but now… Yeah. And Gaia. She tried to be nice at first, but when someone is not honest, it doesn't work right?
bunnykim89, HarryPotter'sgirl17, RoyalLovers1418: Yeah she is mean, but maybe it will change, who knows? (:
silvermoon8573: He didn't know how Serenity would react. And it wasn't the last problem in their relationship, so prepare yourself, Endy!
chibiangel413, pink.puffcloud: Endy has to face his feelings really soon….
Whyte Roses, Sailormoonloverlol: It was really soon, right? (:
xxxTigerLilyxxx: You were right. Melissa couldn't do anything while Endymion was there. That would have been a stupid. But don't worry it will get more and more interested. Hopefully. In the next chapter you will see, who the red-head was (:
shantie1984: Serenity has a temper as well, she just has to get use to the things now. Yeah, Rei, Mina, Amy and Lita will show up later. Probably when Mina comes back.
jupiter2005: Do you mean Gaia or Melissa? Anyway, they both will have to face Endymion for hurting Serenity (: