Chapter 11

Pirate Princess

Prince Endymion true heir to his father King Diam's throne and lands suddenly woke up. He lay in his big bed and looked around his big room. He looked to his right and saw the space empty. "Was it a dream? Did I dream you Serenity?" Endymion asked himself as he sat up. He was all alone in the bed. Endymion got tears and covered his face with both hands. His mind really starting to believe he had dreamed meeting Serenity and the crew of fun loving pirates.

Endymion got up and reached for a robe. He then slowly walked out the open doorway to a balcony. Endymion walked to the rail and looked down to the gardens. In the distance snow covered mountain peaks could be seen.

Endymion sighed deeply and wiped the tears away. "Oh but what a wonderful dream it had been." He whispered to himself. Endymion turned around thinking about what he would do that day. He stopped and stared down shocked.

"It was no dream!" He exclaimed as he spotted Serenity on the ground curled up in a ball. "Serenity!" Endymion just about yelled as he went down to her fast. He pulled her into his arms as new tears formed in his eyes. He was so happy that he hadn't dreamed her. She was real. Serenity grabbed onto him and held him tight. Endymion didn't notice how scared she was since he was so happy that he wasn't alone like he thought. That was the first time he had woken up and she wasn't in his arms since they had been there in his room.

"Oh Sere I thought I had dreamed you. I really started to believe that I was all alone again. Oh what a nightmare. I never want to be alone again." Endymion said as he sat back and held Serenity on his lap. Serenity stayed silent and only held him. Endymion sighed then went to move her head back but she wouldn't move. "Serenity what is wrong?" Endymion asked after he realized that she was scared. Serenity stayed silent as tears started to form in her eyes again. "Sere my sweetness please talk to me. I wish to help." Endymion said as he tried to move her head again. This time Serenity moved her head and looked into his beautiful eyes.

Endymion was surprised as he reached and wiped her tears. He frowned and went to adjust himself but stopped moving when her grip on him tightened. Endymion realized she was scared.

"Were be the ground Endy?" Serenity asked looking at him for answers. Endymion looked around then toward the railing. He realized that she must have looked and had gotten scared when she couldn't see the ground below.

Endymion had forgotten how high his rooms were. He had also forgotten that Serenity had never been so high up. Not after her fall. She had told him how scared she had been after she had taken that fall that hurt her so she couldn't have children. The highest she had ever been was on the mountaintop on the island. But Serenity was okay with that since they were on the ground. Endymion's rooms were even higher then the ship mast was.

"Sere we are very high up in a tower here in the palace. If you had seen it from the ground…" Endymion started to say but stopped. He suddenly smiled then held her as he stood up. "Come my love it is time to leave this room. I will take you down to the gardens." Endymion said as he walked to the bed to sit her down. They let each other go then went and got dressed.

"Endy are we far from the sea?" Serenity asked while she put her slippers on. Endymion started to shake his head while he smiled. He walked to her and then picked her up and then walked over to another closed door. "Hold me close my love." Endymion said as he opened the door then slowly walked out onto another balcony that over looked the sea and sky and nothing else. Serenity gasped out in surprised while she held his neck as Endymion walked to the railing. Endymion held her close as they both looked out at the sea far below and off in the distance. "One day soon I will take you down to the beach." Endymion said as he smiled. Serenity smiled and kissed his cheek. "I use to sit out here and just stare at the sea." Endymion said in a very soft voice. Serenity laid her head on his shoulder as she continued to smile. "I understand. I use to look at the water as I sat at the front of Papa's….." Serenity whispered but stopped. Endymion just pulled her closer.

They stood out there for another fifteen minutes then went back into the room. "We will shock everyone and join them for the morning meal. Then I will take you out to the gardens." Endymion said as he adjusted Serenity's cape on her shoulders. He placed his left hand on her chin to hold her head up to look at him and said, "Please know that they will all stare at you and even me. But do not worry. I will place you near Father or Diam and I will be on your other side. And do not think you need to look at anyone else or talk to them. Because you do not have to." Serenity nodded her head in understanding. "I trust you Endy. I know you won't let anyone hurt me my husband." Serenity said. Endymion gave her a kiss then took her hand. They walked out together finally leaving the room after six weeks.

Endymion at first could not remember where the dinning hall was. But after they heard the others all talking. Endymion led Serenity toward the noise. They both stopped together and looked into the room. Both never knew that Queen Selene stood behind them and looked at them both. She walked away fast going back to her rooms. Selene wasn't in the mood for the others to say something. She also knew that everyone would be looking at Serenity. Selene wondered what Diam would say but figured she would deal with him later. She knew he would probably forgive her since he would be happy that Endymion had finally left his room.

Endymion held Serenity's hand tight and said very softly, "The woman next to father on his right in Celeste. She is Diam's and my sister's mother. Next to her the woman with almost black/red hair is my oldest sister Beryl. Then you know Jadeite and next to him is his wife Rei my other sister and Diam's twin. Then our cousin Ami and I guess that man is her husband. Yes Zoisite is his name. He and Jadeite are brothers. The two next to him I do not remember. Across from Celeste is Diam of course and the woman next to him is Setsuna. She is his wife. They were always together when I was younger. The couple next to her is my other cousin Nephrite, yes Ami's brother and I think his wife's name is Makoto. Oh yes, that guy by Zoisite is Kunzite. He is Setsuna and Makoto's brother. His wife is Minako. They all were always together. All good friends. If I remember right next to Jadeite, Nephrite was Diam's other best friend."

"Were you not friends with any of them?" Serenity whispered as she looked at Endymion. Endymion looked at her with a sad look on his face. "No. I had no friends. I am or I was the youngest. Beryl,Diam, Rei, Jadeite…well almost all of them are eight to ten years older then me." He paused then gave a half laugh and then said, "I was the baby." Serenity looked at him and realized that Endymion had really been alone when he was younger. She went and hugged him close and whispered, "I would have been your friend. We would have been very close. Best friends like now." Endymion hugged her back and then smiled. He knew deep in his heart that they would have been close if they had grown up together there in the palace. They were so close in age and had so many things in common.

Endymion got a wicked little grin on his face as he thought that even if they had grown up together there in the palace, he would have still been with only her. Knowing his family like he thought, Endymion knew that the others would have left the two of them alone.

Endymion was suddenly glad that Serenity hadn't been raised around the others. She was too sweet and nice to be corrupted by them. Endymion knew that he would keep the others away from Serenity so she wouldn't be turned to be like them.

"Soon my sweet wife I will get you away from everyone." Endymion whispered. Serenity moved and kissed his cheek. Endymion let her go then took her arm onto his and lead her to the others. Everyone stopped talking and eating and looked at the two. The King smiled big and stood up fast. "Move Diam. All of you move down two spaces." King Diam said as he waved some servants over to bring more chairs and two plates.

After the others by Diam moved down and settled on their seats, Endymion led Serenity over to his father and held her chair placing her next to the King. Endymion trusted his father.

Everyone looked at the two. Serenity sat very still afraid to move not until Endymion did. After he picked up his fork Serenity did the same. The King was the first to start eating again followed by Prince Diam and Jadeite. Soon after everyone else started to eat again. Every one of them except Diam and Jadeite would glance at the two. King Diam turned a little to talk to Endymion and Serenity. But only the two could hear her voice.

"I believe son that I will take both of you shopping later." King Diam said with a smile after awhile. Saying it a little loud. "Oh Father shopping sounds fun." Rei said thinking along with the others that they would get to go. "But Father, Endymion had said that Serenity had never been." Prince Diam said. King Diam smiled and said, "Well there is a first time for everything. But only we three will be going. It will be hard enough on Serenity and even Endymion. I do not want everyone in our way. Rei you and the others may go shopping later." The others each got silent while Rei nodded her head in understanding.

"If we are going, I would like to go after we eat. I want to show Serenity the yards today." Endymion said softly. "Very well." King Diam said as he looked at Endymion then back at the others. "If you are all done then leave. Endymion and Serenity do not need you all staring at them as they eat. They both chew their food the same way as all of us." He then said. Everyone but Prince Diam looked down. He smiled. "Come wife let us go check on the children." He said as he stood up then helped Setsuna up. Everyone else got up and left slowly.

The last one out was Beryl. She looked back into the room and glared at Endymion. "Damn it. With Endymion back it will mess up my plans." She said to herself. "I will be Queen. No one will stop me." Beryl then said as she turned and walked away fast.

King Diam sat with Serenity and Endymion while they ate. The three then left out together going out the front doors after Endymion covered Serenity's head with her hood. Right before they got to the carriage Endymion pointed to the palace for Serenity. "See the highest window? That is part of our room." He whispered to her. Serenity looked down fast after looking up. Endymion took her to the carriage. They both got into the open carriage followed by the King. "We are taking this carriage so you both can see the lands." King Diam said as he sat down across from the two. As they rode along King Diam point out different things. When he pointed to the sea he smiled after Serenity's eyes lit up.

They arrived in one of the villages that King Diam really liked and the carriage stopped. King Diam got down first then Endymion did. He helped Serenity then held her arm as they followed the King into a clothing store. The older coupled greeted the three as they both bowed and smiled big. "We welcome you our wonderful King." The older man said. "Thank you Mr. Jenks. I do believe you two might remember my youngest Endymion." King Diam said as he patted Mr. Jenks lightly on the back. "Yes! Yes. Such a fine boy. Oh my he has grown up so handsome." Mrs. Jenks said as she smiled. Endymion only looked down. Serenity could tell that he didn't remember the older couple. "And this young lady is Princess Serenity." King Diam said as he looked at her. "Welcome Princess Serenity." The older couple said at the same time as they both bowed slightly. Serenity blushed as she half smiled.

"We are here to get them both their new clothes." King Diam said knowing that the two wouldn't want to be there long. "Yes! Yes. My King! The mister and I have been working hard on them already just like you asked." Mrs. Jenks said as she walked behind a counter and brought out some new clothes for both Endymion and Serenity. "Yes we are done." Mr. Jenks said as Endymion and Serenity both admired the fine cloth. "Please please try them on." Mrs. Jenks said as she started to lead Serenity to another room. "Excuse me but I will help her." Endymion said as he took Serenity's hand. Mrs. Jenks bowed and walked away. She and her husband showed King Diam all of the clothes.

King Diam smiled and had some of the guards carry the boxes to the waiting carriages. There had been another following theirs so the items could arrive back at the palace. King Diam smiled after he noticed Endymion and then Serenity both walk out in their new clothes.

Endymion lead Serenity over to some mirrors and she gasped after she saw herself. "Now you really are a princess. My pirate princess and only mine." Endymion whispered making Serenity smile at him. "You are so handsome." Serenity whispered making Endymion blush. He then took her hand and they walked beside each other back to the King. They all told Mr. and Mrs. Jenks thanks and left out.

King Diam led them to some other shops and let the two pick out everything that they wanted. He had even picked out a few things.

After shopping they went back to the palace. Endymion took Serenity back to the dinning hall so they could eat the lunch meal with the others. Again everyone was silent and watched the two. King Diam surprised his Queen after she saw him smiling at her from across the table. She half smiled and was thankful he was happy. She had been right, King Diam was very happy that the two had left their room.

Endymion and Serenity ate fast then left even faster. He took her back to their room so they could look at their new things. Endymion surprised Serenity after he showed her the matching rings he had gotten. They each placed the rings on their fingers. After putting their things away and new clothes away they took a nap.

When he woke up and felt Serenity beside him, Endymion only smiled and pulled her closer. He smiled even more knowing he wasn't alone. After dinner he took her out to the gardens. They both never noticed Beryl watching them as she hide behind some trees and bushes.

To be continued.

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