Birthday

The conference room of the Earth Palace had finally began to empty. Earlier that day, a meeting with the council was taking place. Not for anything severe: just a general conference between the members to keep them all up to date with the happenings on of court. The simplicity of the meetings didn't make them any less taxing. It seemed no matter what scenario, nobles couldn't help but butt heads. Only two remained in the room at this point: High Prince Endymion, and his lead advisor, Kunzite. The Prince ran a hand through his raven hare and sighed.

"Finally, it's over."

"Not enjoying yourself?"

"There are more pleasurable things I'd like to be doing. What about you?"

"I'm fine as is."

Endymion stared at the silver-haired man incredulously.

"Surely you remember what day today is?"

"The monthly meeting my Lord. Should there be anything else?"

The Prince sighed exasperatedly.

"Why am I not surprised. You forget your birthday every year."

"Is that all?" Kunzite waved a hand dismissively. "That's just another day to me, my Prince. Don't worry yourself about it."

"Nonsense. You're a dear friend and I wish to celebrate your birthday in some capacity."

"I'd rather you not."

"Need I order you?"

The older man grimaced. Endymion grinned.

"Just take the rest of the day off Kunzite. Go up to your chambers. I've…prepared a gift for you."

It was Kunzite's turn to sigh. He ran a hand through his hair.

"If I do not accept it you will order me to, correct?"

"Correct. Besides, I don't think you'll want to return this gift."

"So sure I won't?"

Endymion smirked. He motioned for his General to leave the room.

"Positive. Now go open it already! I'm eager to see your reaction tomorrow."

"This must be quite a gift," Kunzite said as he left the room. "If you intend for me to use it until tomorrow morning."

Endymion simply laughed. Taking the hint, Kunzite left and ventured to his chambers.

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In the middle of General Kunzite's chambers stood a large present. It's wrappings were an odd color for the man's chambers: his rooms were filled with muted shades of greens and grays, and this package was a beacon of orange and gold warm toned hues. A large, almost comical rose red bow adorned the gift. Kunzite approached it cautiously. As if it were a bomb ready to explode, he unraveled the ribbon, then proceeded to pull the wrappings from the box. He took a step back as the box opened on its own accord.

Out sauntered a woman with long, golden hair, a ribbon the same color of the bow on the gift tied in her hair. Her gown left…very little to the imagination – a tangerine, skin tight, sleeveless number with a skirt that fanned out in a mermaid tail fashion. Sparkles of gold splashed the gown with flashes of light, and her heels were a similar color as the gown. The woman posed seductively and winked at the man, who took a few steps back at the spectacle, trying to hide his amusement.

"Happy birthday," she purred. she placed one of her perfectly manicured hands on her hip.

"How did you get in here?"

She slapped her forehead in exasperation.

"Kunzite, can't you just say thank you and ravage me already? This took a lot of planning!"

"There are very few that have access to this room, so it must've been—"

She glided over to him in an instant and kissed him soundly. She went to pull away, but he held onto her waist. He finally took in her appearance and smirked.

"Perhaps you're right," he conceded as he lifted her into his arms. She squealed. "I am asking too many questions."

"It's a shame to waste such a marvelous outfit on only a bedroom, don't you think?"

"It's just a uniform. Nothing special."

She laughed. "Not yours, mine! Shall we go to dinner first? In town. I don't think anyone would recognize me."

"I have a better idea."

"Do you?"

He spun her then placed her back on the floor. She giggled as they walked out of the room hand in hand.

"If my hunch is correct, there is a private dinner ready for the two of us in the gardens. Shall we?"

"Sounds lovely."

The two passed Endymion in the hall.

"You were right, my liege. I do enjoy my gift. Thank you for facilitating it's arrival."

Minako smiled and winked at the Prince. He chuckled.

"I had a feeling you would. Happy birthday, Kunzite."