Warning: big lemon in this chapter!
Nervously Endymion stepped in front of full-length mirror to the side of his chamber. Usually the prince of the earth cared little for appearances, particularly his own, but since the arrival of the elegant moon princess, the generals had noticed how each morning the prince fussiness increased. It meant each morning's perpetrations were greatly delayed.
Today Endymion wore causal wear; black informal trousers with an off-white shite, laced slightly at the front. Knee-high boots and a light black-cloak finished the outfit. Now he was fluffing his black ruffles, much to his general's amusement.
Behind him they tried to stifle a snigger. Kunzite stared at the younger generals with his usual cold expression.
Endymion sighed, 'I guess I look the part.' The others nodded, asking to be dismissed impatiently. 'Just one thing before you leave. I need to ask…for some advice from you all.'
Like a small boy he faced them, hands wringing together. 'I want things today to go smoothly, so is there…are there any guidelines you can…provide?'
He looked so lost and childish the three youngest generals exploded with laughter. Kunzite barked at them. With a flick of his wrist a blast erupted from his palm and threw the three from the chamber within seconds.
'Never ask those fools for advice again, especially in the matters of the heart, your highness' Endymion stared blankly at his eldest general.
'All you have to do is listen. That is all women wish from us men and I daresay the lovely moon princess will differ much.'
'Indeed. But I was more asking…I can trust you tell no one Kunzite?' he meet the generals silent gaze.
'As you know I have never been with another woman. And the other night…when me and Serenity…when we were together…I hurt her. I mean…' Endymion's mouth dried under the other man's gaze, 'I guess I am asking you what exactly it is that I did wrong?'
To his amazement Kunzite's lips curled slightly. Never before had he seen the general smile.
'I am pleased to inform you that you did nothing wrong. The first time for both is uncomfortable, but her pain will be greater by far. Remember and respect that. You will be taking something sacred from her when you become one. Then it will be your duty to make her forget that pain. It will only last a fleeting second. Then you both will enjoy one another like nothing you have ever experienced before.'
Endymion tried not to blush at the generals words, looking anywhere about his room other than the man before him. Soon Serenity would be his wife and sharing a bed with him every night. The chamber could do with a woman's touch, he thought pleasantly. Excitement brewed in his stomach. To break the uneasy silence he coughed loudly.
'Thank you Kunzite, but pray tell me, how is it you of all people, who display such a distant and cold exterior, know so much of love and making it for that matter?'
The afternoon picnic had been planned so carefully by Endymion, as a way to help them both relax before the wedding the following day. They wedding had been moved forward so that it was only a week ago that he and Serenity stood in front of the king, and agreed whole-heartily to marry one another.
The sun blazed high in the clear-blue sky as Serenity rode on horseback, Endymion holding her tightly from behind. In his arms she felt secure and a warm, fuzzy feeling washed over her. That morning he had surprised her with an invitation to a private picnic out in the woods. Her heart had not ceased to summersault since.
It was then that she spent the remainder of the morning selecting the perfect gown. In the end she had decided that a delicate pale-blue summer-gown suited the best, its layer of light fabric flowing off her in a teasing fashion. Furthermore it intensified the blueness of her eyes. For a moment she played with the idea of braiding her hair instead of keeping it in the traditional style of moon royalty. She had just made up her mind to change it when Endymion had knocked on her chamber-door. Quickly smoothing the fabric of her dress and her hair, which she would have to keep as two buns and pigtails, she dashed towards the waiting prince.
When they reached the destined spot a small gasp escaped Serenity's mouth. It was the clearing outside the cave. Memories of that night surrounded her for a second. Lush green leaves provided them with shade from the scorching sun yet enough light to see. The fragrance of the soil and flowers filled her nose with such earthy sweetness. Numerous birds fluttered and darted in the branches above, singing their songs and flapping their dance, not caring for the couple beneath.
Endymion squeezed her gently. With such elegance he swung off the horse to the floor and spun round effortlessly to take her, skirts flaring in mid-air for a second. Wrapping an arm round her waist he kept her tight to him as he reached and grabbed the wicker basket, brimming with numerous sweet treats and luxuries. Then he guided Serenity through the clearing to the mouth of the cave. A spot had been cleared for them to sit, some firewood ready and waiting to be lit. Two elegant glasses glistened, pre-filled with mouth-watery wine.
'Oh Endymion, it is perfect! You arranged all of this for me?'
Lowering her to the floor gently he quickly joined her, leaning against the cave wall as he kicked his boots off. In the heat of the day Serenity smiled inwardly, pleased with her decision to wear a light gown that allowed her arms and legs to enjoy the rays of sunlight filtering through the trees. He offered her a glass and then took the other, raising it to hers.
'To us, my fairest lady of the moon. Let us enjoy this afternoon together as simply, Endymion and Serenity' the glasses clinked together.
Prince Diamond could sense the ring pulsing through the door. No other life-force was behind it. Without a sound he opened the door and snuck into the chamber.
Nothing about it gave away the personality of its owner. Diamond frowned as bare furniture and plain walls greeted him. Was the ring in the hands of a mere servant?
He thought he would have to search for hours, through numerous draws or at least multiples items of jewellery. But it was just sitting there, on the bed-side table, lonely and unwanted. Diamond suppressed a chuckle; it had almost been too easy.
'Tonight' he murmured, 'tonight I will finally see you again my sweet princess and I will take you away from here, to live our happily ever after.'
For hours they had talked and teased and laughed with one another. It was as if they had known an eternity together. Long had the sun descended from the sky, the food and drink consumed and the fire lit. Under a woollen blanket the couple snuggled, neither wanting to move.
Serenity found her head resting against the man's chest, unconsciously listening to his heartbeat. Through the lace of his shirt she slipped her fingers, wanting to feel the smooth chest radiating such cosy warmth. His hand took her playful one. He planted a soft kiss on it.
'Do you know what your touch does to me Serenity?' his growl vibrated through his chest, causing Serenity to shiver in delight.
Yes, she knew exactly how much the earth prince relished her touch. She told him so.
'You sound like you enjoy holding such power over me, my fair lady.'
'Maybe you should not trust me so, my handsome prince.' Serenity nuzzled into his chest once more and was rewarded with another low growl.
'I think we should think about returning for the night. We are getting married tomorrow after all.'
Endymion laughed boisterously at the princess's pout. He could not remember the last time he laughed so loud and full-hearted.
'I love being under the night sky, just me and you. Could we not stay a few more minutes?'
Endymion kissed her nose lightly, 'Perhaps there is no harm in staying a few more minutes. I can never say no to you, after all.'
A few minutes passed in silence. Serenity was so lulled by his heartbeat she barely heard him speak.
'Tell me Serenity, what changed your mind about me and agreeing to our union?'
Serenity snapped her gaze to him, hating how vulnerable his words made him. She really did hold a power over him.
'I could not sleep after that night on May Day. I could not stop thinking about you, about me and the last few months. Then I thought how you have been nothing but kind, patient and caring towards me since we met. You never once demanded my love, or that I forget Prince Diamond. After I resolved that I was restless that night because I care for you, I feel into a peaceful sleep. And I dreamt of you.' Once again Serenity sought sanctuary against Endymion's chest; his heart thumped heavy and swift now. 'I woke up that morning with a new realisation. The night in the cave, and at the Beltane fires, you were not wearing the ring. My feelings growing for you were true. When we wore the rings they merely played out our desires for one another…' absently she twisted the ring on her finger.
Endymion placed his hand over hers and with a voice thick with sincerity said, 'You have my word that I will never wear the other ring. I will keep it safely locked in my chambers. And I want you to wear the ring Prince Diamond gave you as long as you wish. I promise not to be offended, for it provides you with fond memories.'
'With words such as those it is hard not to admire you, Prince Endymion,' she jested. With a light jab to his ribs Serenity continued. 'The next morning I overheard you saying no longer wished to marry me and the thought of facing the future without you…it tore my very fibres of my heart like never before. A future without you just seemed filled with utter darkness. I loved Diamond more than I thought possible to love anyone and you broke my heart the day I was separated from him, yet….I want you to be the one to unbreak it.'
Unshed tears were dried instantly when Endymion swept her in a kiss, filled with the promise to be take her the broken pieces of her heart and make them whole. Tenderly he stroked her flushed cheek and brushed his hot lips against hers. Their softness and sweet taste teased him, making him hungry for more. A fierceness like none he had experienced before stirred, like a waking lion. Endymion thought she could not tease him further; her moans vibrated pleasantly against his lips tantalising his inner beast.
Serenity breathed in his earthy scent, almost wanting to fill her body with it. As Endymion lowered her to the ground, she laced her fingers through his soft ruffles and teased his scalp. As soon as her back hit the earth she allowed herself to explore his body further, gingerly caressing his toned biceps and chest. At some point his shirt was removed allowing her cool fingers to tease his burning flesh. She heard his swift in-take of breath, loving the effect her gentle touch had upon him just as much as relishing in his. All rational thoughts drifted from them both, touching and teasing next to the dying flames.
Endymion began to worship the rest of her body with his lips, leaving several hot, moist trails along her slender form. Serenity's skin seemed to sizzle with every kiss. When did it become so sensitive? It was if it had a whole new life of its own, charged with a blazing passion only Endymion knew how to stimulate. A burning wave swirled within her core. She knew they should stop the kissing and teasing before their love making went too far. It was meant for tomorrow night, after they were officially man and wife, in the soft confides of the marriage bed. But it felt so intoxicating, to be worshipped in such a way by him. At first her desire had ignited deep within for him and increasingly grew until it reached the point it was almost unbearable. Her body writhed under him, wanting more.
Soon their garments were removed tenderly and became a messy heap somewhere nearby. Once more firm lips pressed passionately against hers. She needed more; Serenity teased her tongue into his moist mouth, groaning with the unfamiliar pleasure. For a moment she wanted to pull away, shocked by her own boldness. The act had come so naturally. She was exactly where she wanted to be with her lover's length, hard with unbridled passion, nestled against her burning core. Pleasure rose within.
Everywhere her skin glowed he devoured with his lips and fingers. When he stroked her breasts she arched her back, filling his hands with their softness. He brought her to new heights of pleasure with each finger caress and brush of lips. All the while she stroked his smooth back, his chest and nibbled the firmness of his neck. Everything became a pleasurable mush in her mind, only feeling their bodies pressed together perfectly.
Abruptly he stopped. His fingers traced the soft curves of hers, stroking them and interlacing them together. With their eyes locked he tenderly kiss her palm, one another the other. Serenity blushed at how much her body yearned for his touch again. For some reason Serenity suddenly recalled moments from her childhood with her cousin Mina, and the times spent conversing and gossiping about love-making and the pleasuring of one's partner; as they matured less time was spent giggling and more time being intrigued. Nevertheless no amount of information could prepare her for this moment or its intensity catching her off-guard; her body was no longer her own. It was melting under his touch.
Heat glowed across his face. Flames of passion flickered within his blue eyes. It was as if love had consumed his whole mind, body and spirit. Endymion gazed down upon his princess, her silver hair like a silky blanket of moon-dust complimenting those wide eyes, so innocent, yet utterly lost to their shared passion. He relished the desire hidden in those depths. It made him confident even though he had never before touched another like this before. He relished every moment; every moan she made sent pleasant shudders up his spine.
'I have told you how much I love you, my fair Serenity. Will you now allow me to show you? I promise not to hurt you this time' Endymion displayed a wolfish grin.
She cupped his cheek informing her decision with another flourish of kisses to his neck. Closing his eyes in immense pleasure Endymion unlaced his fingers and teased them lower. With eager tenderness one finger rubbed her most sensitive part, the rosebud of her being. Her body tensed. A gasp erupted from her. Endymion remembered Kunzite's words and continued, lowering his lips to nuzzle her neck. Serenity let out a throaty groan beneath him; she loved how her body ignited under his.
With two fingers he began to rub and caress her delicate rosebud. Moans rubbed against his lips signalling the pleasure his touch stimulated. The fact that he had complete control increased his own enjoyment. He wondered if the moon princess knew she was beginning to shake and thrust her hips in rhythm to his fingers. Without warning he plunged a finger into the sensual folds of her core. Her eyes flew open instantly. Endymion swiftly swallowed her cries with his lips, rubbing and licking them tenderly. With his free hand he embraced her, watching the mixture of pleasure pull at her features. The kiss lasted only a moment. He broke away to observe her; Serenity's eyes were closed again, her lips pressed firmly shut as she tried to prevent any more moans escape. But her thrusting body betrayed her. The intensity of his rubbing continued, feeling and listening to the princess's movement.
A burning wave danced within her core, its intensity increasing with every stroke and rub. Serenity was lost in the ruptures of passion, only feeling the love inside her build and build and build to the moment her core released an explosion of pure bliss.
It was not long before his slick fingers felt the passion unleash; her body stiffen for a slight moment along with the walls of her core. Serenity stopped breathing. A moment passed. Panic rose within Endymion. Suddenly she sighed, a mixture of agonising groans and satisfied moans. It took a couple more moments before Serenity became aware of Endymion's amused expression. Nerves slammed into her. Had he watched her body lose completely control?
Slowly his fingers left her. 'Did you enjoy that Serenity, my love?'
Her chest heaved heavily. Hot air filled her lungs; she could not answer him. Never had she felt so painfully good. It was hard to describe. She wanted more, already missing how his fingers filled her. As if to answer her thoughts, Endymion lowered his head to smother her thighs and stomach with more of his hot, moist kisses. Firm hands were placed on her thighs and before Serenity could regain her all of her senses fully, he began kissing her rosebud. Throwing her head back Serenity screamed in delight. Endymion held her hips in place whilst he worshipped the scared sweet nectar of his wife-to-be. With his hot, rough tongue he rubbed and licked and sucked her back into the oblivion of pleasure.
Serenity bit her lips, but to no avail. Multiple moans and groans erupted from her, begging Endymion for more. All the while Serenity's lips yearned for his, wanting to smell and taste him once more. But he was working utter magic on hot core. The heated wave began to build again, quicker and fiercer than before. Serenity was deaf to her own whimpers as Endymion's hands began to massage the nubs of her breasts. He teased them between his fingers, pulling them ever so gently. Another scream signalled a second wave crashing within the moon princess.
Endymion allowed her a moment to recover. Slowly he licked her sweet climax from his lips and with an amused grin he observed her body glistening with sweat. Before he had not fully admired the beauty of her body, her wonderful curves, her delicate skin, or sparkling innocent eyes. Stars, he thought, she is aglow with love. When she had recovered enough he kissed her again. Immediately Serenity pressed her tongue into his mouth as if to drink her own sweet juices straight from him.
It was then Serenity felt the full intensity of their love; Endymion's hard length was pressed against the nub of her core. And she yearned for it immensely. Still reeling from how much pleasure his fingers and lips stimulated, she wondered lustfully what his hard manhood would feel like inside. He teased her with it, rubbing it against her nub, all whilst displaying another wolfish grin. Serenity writhed and buckled beneath him.
When he felt her inner walls slick again, he lifted from her slightly. Kunzite's words filled his head and he knew this was the crucial moment. Together they had gone too far to stop. Not only did he want to pleasure her, he needed her too. So what if they consummated their marriage a few hours early than protocol dictated? It was the right moment for both of them, here basking in the light of the moon and stars and heated by the burning embers of the fire.
Should he tell her it would hurt? Or should he just…. Endymion knew he should stop stalling. In his mind he knew that he would now be the cause of great pain for his love. Yet was that not a re-telling of their relationship. They had meet, shared a dance and kiss, then he had hurt her to now gain her trust and growing affection. Yes, Endymion comforted himself, he would be the one to break her but he would also be the one to pick up the pieces and tie them back together.
The look in her eyes communicated she was ready. Leaning over her Endymion thrust his length into her fragile core. Before the screams could leave her Endymion kissed them away. He stilled for a moment, unsure if he should pull out or not. After a few moments she whimpered against him, wiggling her hips to signal his next action. As gently as possible he withdrew, nearly all the way, and then thrust into her again, his lips never leaving hers. Her body tensed less this time. Endymion kept the thrust slow and deep and soon her hips began to thrust in rhythm to his.
When Endymion had first entered Serenity her body felt torn. She wanted to scream at him, demanding him to withdraw. Before she could he smothered her with a deep, tender kiss. Within a few minutes the agony of his length inside eased slightly; there was room for her to wiggle. He withdrew then only to thrust deeper the second time. Surprisingly it was not as shockingly painful. The third thrust was almost pleasurable. The wave returned then, ever so slowly as Endymion rocked gently into her.
Entwining their hands together Endymion tried to rock them both blissfully, maintain a gentle, deep and loving rhythm. He loved gazing down at her whilst making love to her. A warm feeling crept into the depths of his heart as he knew that they were now one, united in body and love. This was how he wanted to spend the rest of eternity.
Under his loving gaze, joined at their cores with love and pleasure, Serenity knew she had found where she belonged. This was how he would heal her heart and make her whole again. And it already felt complete from their love-making.
'Endy…Endy…I do not know….how much more…I can…' Serenity arched her head back as the greatest wave crashed within.
Under him Serenity's body shook. As soon as her inner walls tensed around him Endymion began to thrust into harder and faster than ever. It took only seconds for him to scream her name in return as his own climax peeked, filling her being with his love. An explosion of gold and silver light embraced them, but neither noticed. With one final thrust he bent down to consume her lips, one last time that night.
The two slipped into a peaceful slumber as their limbs relaxed into a loving embrace. And although their limbs remained entwined during their slumber, for the first time in weeks the two enjoyed deep, dreamless rest.
The ring glinted between his fingers. This was it, the moment he had been waiting for. He had stolen the ring back that very morning and waiting all day for the privacy of night. This way Serenity would surely be alone in her bed-chambers, probably unable to sleep with fear of being forcefully married to that man tomorrow. Now he would be her hero, embracing her into his arms and stealing away under the cover of night. Once they had shared their first moments together he would promise her a safe eternity together, with her wrapped safely within his arms. Diamond could not help the smile that exploded across his features.
As soon as he slipped the ring on and opened the connection between the rings his vision was taken directly to the cave he had inhabited only a few nights before. A sickening feeling twisted his gut. Something was not right.
His breath hitched as he was forced to witness a horrifying sight. The earth prince starred down at the princess trapped beneath her. Never had he been allowed to witness her naked form, her silvery locks sprawled across the floor as if she lay on a bed of moon-dust. Diamonds fingers itched to stroke her smooth skin, to play, tease and caress her to pure bliss…and kiss her lips once more…
The dark-haired prince's eyes were full of lust. Diamond knew he had to save her, now. He willed her to look at her, to open hear his mind trying to connect to hers through the rings. Without it she would never be able to hear him.
Suddenly Serenity mouth gaped open as she arched her back. Water threatened to spill from her eyes. Swiftly the earth prince swooped down and swallowed her screams of agony with a kiss. Diamonds silent shouts never reached her. He wanted to seize her attacker, to rip that man away from harming his love. And the earth prince just stayed there, his length sheathed deep within her. How could his innocent princess endure his weight; she shuddered with discomfort. How could he force like this? Serenity bucked her hips slightly as that man withdrew from her, only to cause a small grimace when he thrust in once more. Her contorted face tore Diamonds heart.
But his sickness was nothing in comparison when, finally, his love opened her eyes. How could they be filled with such tenderness? Finally the other prince withdrew from her lips, those lips which were only his to kiss. Diamond growled at the couple. In disbelief Diamond had to watch with a breaking heart. Serenity urged the dark-haired man on with a delicate nod, now relishing every thrust into her. Again and again and again Diamond witnessed the passion between the two, their body's one with passion.
Diamond howled at the couple. More than anything he wanted to stop watching their love making; he tore at his eyes wishing he could gouge them from their sockets. Serenity's silent moans were like daggers to his skin, slicing his body all over. His throat constricted. No longer could he breath. With sheer determination he ripped the ring off. It pinged when it hit the wall and then clattered into the shadows. Tears flowed freely down his blazing cheeks and neck and through his fingers that clasped his whole face. For a long time after his sobs echoed into the dark.
When he had sobbed his last breath, Diamond thumped the wall, eyes narrowed in fierce determination. He would make the earth prince pay for taking his Serenity and making her forget him. And as for Serenity, he would save her. He would make her remember their love for one another, with his kiss and with his touch. Soon he would be the one to bring her take her to the depths of passion and beyond. To the shadows he mentally promised them both that they would have the future together, if it was the last thing he would do.
This chapter was so hard to write so I hope you enjoyed it. All comments/ reviews all well received; they help me to develop my writing and confidence ;-) x p.s this story will have a happy ending, even for Diamond xxx
