Chapter 28
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The next day, Serenity looked content as she leaned over the rail and smiled inhaling the wonderful fresh air of Earth. She helped the crew as they managed different parts of the ship as Darien sat in the Captain's quarters as they looked at the map showing him where Elysian was. Captain Hawkback looked skeptical at Darien when they saw nothing on the map but water and more water. Darien told the captain to have faith and the captain told Darien that he was starting to think Darien was nuts. Darien simply laughed.
Over the next few days, Serenity and Darien snuck secret glances at each other. He snuck a soft caress every once in a while on her shoulder or hair. After lunch, they purposely touch each other's hand while passing a dish or one of the spices. Darien did not want to pursue a relationship or show any romantic interest in Serenity but friendship while they were stranded at sea on a ship full of men and she was the only female. He noticed that some of the crew admired the beauty on board the ship with lustful eyes that was oblivious to Serenity but not Darien. He gave them warning glances if he caught them even thinking of approaching her unnecessarily. Part of the agreement with the captain was that none of the men would bother Serenity. He even noticed the captain a couple of times staring at the little bunny, and he gave him a warning glance nonverbally reminding them of their agreement.
One night as Darien lied in bed in his quarters that contained a small bed, a small desk, a medium- sized mirror attached to the wall next the door and lantern on the small desk which a couple of books that Darien bought with him were stacked. He was reading a book on philosophy when he heard a light knock on his door.
He said in a knowing manner, "Come in, Buns."
Serenity slowly opened the door and looked at him amazement as he lied on his bed reading a book. She was wearing a white nightgown and her hair was braided in a single braid that was swung over her shoulder. She was holding a tiny lit candle in her hand. She said in disbelief as she closed the door behind her, "How did you know it was me?"
Darien said without looking as he turned the page, "Because you knock like a girl."
Serenity frowned at him as she placed her free hand on her hips. Darien laughed as he continued to read his book.
Serenity asked as she frowned, "What's more interesting, me or your stupid book?"
Darien said pretending to read, "At the current moment, the book."
Serenity frowned at him as she turned on her heel to leave. As she grabbed the door knob, she found that it was being closed back by a strong hand and locked. She blushed as she felt the candle being taken out of her hand. Before she could turn around, she gasped as she felt tiny butterflies in her stomach as Darien wrapped his strong arms around her from behind pulling her towards his warm body. As she cradled against his body wrapped in his arms, Darien tilted his head and placed a soft kiss on her neck and then lifted his head to say affectionately, "I'm just joking, Buns. You know you mean the world to me."
Serenity muttered doubtful to him, "You don't act like it."
He asked softly with a smile as he rocked her side to side in his arms, "Why is that, love?"
Serenity said, "You've hardly shown me any ounce of affection since you kissed me last week."
Darien planted a soft kiss on top of her soft hair that smelled like vanilla and said with a deep inhale as he rested his head on her shoulder blade, "That's because I don't want to disrespect you on a ship full of men. You're not some average woman Bunny. You're a princess of the highest court and from the way you carry yourself, the men on the ship know that you are of noble blood."
Serenity said insecure, "I thought it was just because you weren't interested in me. I am not the most beautiful world in the world. I'm excruciating as you called me. "
Darien said with a warm smile, "Bunny, look in the mirror." When she turned her head, he slowly lifted her chin and turned her to face the mirror.
He said as he looked at her through the mirror, "I never understand why some of the most beautiful people in the world have the lowest self-confidence. You are breathtaking Buns. You are the vision of male fantasies, and to me you are perfect. There is not one thing I would change about you."
Serenity said weakly, "You hated my hair."
Darien laughed and said softly, "I loved your hair. I loved you since I was a little boy, and I have been waiting for you all my life. That's why I was never able to give my heart to another, because I already gave it to you a long time ago. You're my dream girl, Serenity. You're my everything. I love you."
Serenity looked at him in astonishment as Darien smiled at her with loving eyes through the mirror. She knew he meant every word. Her eyes blinked and a tear quickly slid down her cheek and she sniffed. Darien laughed softly as she turned looking in his affectionate eyes and buried her head into his chest as she wrapped her arms tightly around him.
Darien loosely pulled her away and lifted her chin with one hand as the other lied on her waist. He asked worried when he saw she was upset, "What's wrong, my love?"
Serenity said with a hurt expression, "I finally found someone that I care deeply about, and I will leave you in as soon as we make it to Elysian. A part of me wants to return home to my family, while the other wants to remain here on Earth with you and be a part of your family." She sniffed.
Darien said with a warm smile, "Let's not worry about what happens when we get to Elysian and focus on the time we have together on Earth."
Serenity looked at him as tears glistened down her cheeks. Darien laughed lightly and said with a tilt of his head, "Buns, you are something special. You cry about everything." She playfully slapped him on his arm causing a playful smile on his lips.
He then laughed again as he pulled her into his arms and gave her a passionate kiss on the lips. He then turned her around and slowly scooped her in his arms and laid her gently on the small bed. He wrapped her in his arms as they lied on the bed sideways with her cradled in his arms. They made out for a few hours before they fell asleep peacefully in each other's arms.
The sun rose into the sky awakening Darien to its powerful rays through his small window. He smiled with a sense of completeness rushed over him as his angel slept peacefully next to him. He got up and washed up. When Serenity woke up, she noticed that Darien was gone. She sat up worriedly looking around.
She soon arrived on the deck to see Darien staring at the beautiful scenery of the blue sky and the sun in the horizon covered by white clouds as birds soared highly in the sky. Serenity walked next to him. She was still wearing her pirate outfit and hat. Darien smiled warmly at her when she looked up at him. He pulled her in his arms and kissed her passionately on the lips leaving her breathless when he ended it and turned her around facing the scenery as he wrapped his strong arms protectively around her as she absentmindedly cradled deeper into his. She exhaled after breathing the fresh air.
Darien said looking ahead and said, "Buns, look at the sun."
Serenity looked at the sun and said, "It's beautiful, Dare. It's the sun."
She looked up at him and he quickly said, "No, baby, keep looking ahead."
She looked at the sun and then was amazed as she saw a beautiful golden city magically appeared floating above the ocean. It was a city covered with gold and in the center of it was a beautiful Golden Castle that glistened in the sun.
Serenity's jaw dropped. Darien said as he rested his head on top of her hair, "Welcome to Elysian."
Soon they found the captain and his crew surrounding them as they looked at the beautiful golden city.
Darien glanced over at Captain Hawkback with a smirk on his face as his dumbstruck expression. He asked slyly, "Still think I am nuts?"
Captain Hawkback said never taking his eyes off the floating city, "No, I must be losing him." He then shook out of his trance and ordered the crew to get back to work and sail full force to the city.
Darien whispered unconsciously, "Welcome to my world, Serenity." Serenity stared up at him tilting her head to the side as she stared at the zealous look of nostalgia in his wistful eyes. This place meant a great deal to him. Serenity could tell.
The Spanish Rose slowly floated towards the boarders of Elysian and stopped when they arrived nearly a sandy beach like area. Darien walked off the ship holding Serenity's hand as Captain Hawkback and a few of his crew walked next to him while a few others stayed on board and watched the ship.
When they were on the sandy shores of Elysian, Darien turned to the captain with his arm place protectively around Serenity's waist.
He said pointing to the left, "On the left side of the city about twenty miles south of the forest, there are some ancient caves over thousands of years old. In those caves, the royal family kept tons of gold, jewels, rubies, and diamonds from biblical times by the Romans, Greeks, Egyptians, and Africans in honor of the family. Take as much as you like, but beware of the royal guards. The Elysians do not steal, so it's not heavily guarded. You have three days to gather your jewels before the city disappears again. If you are captured by the royal guards, you will be killed."
Captain Hawkback reached to grab his sword, but Darien already drew his as he held it to the captain's neck while the crew surrounded Darien and Serenity with swords pointed towards them. Serenity clung tightly to Darien's body as Darien and the captain held eye contact.
Darien said sternly, "Captain, I have no reason to trick you. Take your treasures and leave before the third night."
The Captain stared into Darien's eyes and saw no treachery in them. The captain then relented and placed his sword by in his sheath as Darien lowered his. The Captain nodded for his crew to stand down. They lowered their sword placing them back in the sheaths.
Captain Hawkback asked, "I trust you Darien. Are you going to return with us?"
Darien smiled then said shaking his head, "No captain. I will only bring you trouble if you wait for me. It's better to take your booty and leave without being seen. I'll be fine."
Captain Hawkback held out his hand and said, "Well, it was good knowing you, and if you ever want work as a pirate, you always welcome on board my ship."
Darien smiled shaking the captain's hand and said, "Thank you captain for everything."
Captain Hawkback smiled warmly at Serenity and said taking her free hand and bringing to his lips. He kissed the back of it and said, "Good-bye my lady. Your beauty will be missed on board my ship. There is great potential in you also to be a pirate." Serenity instantly warmed up and smiled at the captain.
Darien watched with his arms wrapped around Serenity as Captain Hawkback and his crew departed in the forest.
Serenity asked curious as they stared at him, "You were telling the truth?"
Darien nodded.
Serenity asked another question, "They tried to kill us. How could you be so calm?"
Darien looked down and smirked at her and said, "My initials are CCCADC."
Serenity asked curiously, "What is that?"
Darien said as he turned her in his arms, "Cool calm collected and dashingly charming."
Serenity rolled her eyes as Darien burst into laughter.
He said taking her hand with his, "It's time to get you home, moon brat."
Serenity said, "Sure mortal wiseacre." Darien laughed as he watched Serenity walk passed him. He then ran up and grabbed her by the waist and lifted her up in the air causing her to scream in fear as he tossed her up and she landed in his arms as he carried her through the forest.
Prince Erik, who was no other than Marvel, stood on the throne as he was entertained by the rich citizens of Elysian. Since Endyimon was exiled and the Earth King was on his death bed, the Senate, who were the law makers, appointed him his provisional ruler until the golden crystal revealed the true king. No one has been able to take the Sword of the Earth out of the stone. Prince Erik was temporary content and happy that his first cousin Endyimon was out of the picture. Prince Erik was the son of Thameus, the Earth King's twelfth son. His father was Queen Susan's first love. When the Earth King blessed Damien with the crowd, Damien murdered his younger brother. Susan, who the Senate did not know was already with child, was sent to the Earth to live with her people to spend some final time with her family before he consummated their marriage and made her immortal. The truth was he was sending her there to hide the fact that she was pregnant with his brother's child. After nine months, Susan gave birth to a baby boy she named Erik. She spent the rest of the year with her family and bonding with her son. The following year, the Earth King sent for Susan to return to Elysian and leaving Erik to be raised with her family in Ireland.
Two years later, Queen Susan gave birth to Endyimon and Endyimon was announced to the world as the next King of the Earth. Endyimon and Erik were the best of friends and got in tons of trouble and went on many adventures together. Even though Erik was as great of a warrior as Endyimon, he never understood why his uncle the Earth King despised him and his aunt Queen Susan adored him like a mother, who he never knew. When he was fifteen, it was on his maternal grandmother's deathbed did she reveal his true parentage before she departed from the world. He discovered that his Aunt Susan was also his real mother and his first cousin Endyimon was also his half-brother. He also found out that his Uncle Damien sentenced his father to death. His father loved his big brother and was not after his brother's crown like Damien lied to the Senate and said he was. King Damien had become infatuated with Susan, Erik's father's fiancée and murdered his own brother to be with her.
Erik never let his aunt and uncle know that he knew the truth. Over the years, he became jealous of Endyimon who he now knew was his brother. He silently vowed to make the Earth King and his family suffered for what they did to his father.
As the party commenced of fire, juggling, magic tricks, dancing, wine and great food in his honor, Prince Erik looked straight ahead watched as Kuroki Mio appeared before him. She was wearing a red one shoulder gown that reached her ankles. She had a thin gold belt around her waist and golden sandals on her feet. She had long luscious black hair that fell to the middle of her back with beautiful violet eyes. She bowed before him and spoke in a sensuous voice, "My prince our plan is almost complete." She bowed down and got on her knees as she kissed his feet. Prince Erik smiled down at her.
Prince Erik gave her a lustful smirk as later the night he lied naked in his king sized bed as he groaned in satisfaction as he looked at the beautiful nude white haired man who were satisfying his hardened groin. He then groaned when a beautiful nude woman with blonde hair started to kiss on his chest. He closed his eyes in satisfaction as he used his hand to move the white haired man's head up and down his groin. The blonde haired woman came to his mouth and started to kiss him passionately on the lips as he released himself in the white-haired man's mouth. He fell asleep with a satisfied grin on his face.
Darien held Serenity's hand as he showed her around the beautiful kingdom of Elysian. Serenity asked as they walked through the local market, "So this is where you grew up?"
Darien asked looking at her, "Why do you say that, Bunny?"
Serenity said, "Because that's what you said on the ship when we were coming here, and it explains how you knew how to get here. So is this your home?"
Darien stared at her for a second then reluctantly nodded. Serenity stared at him and asked curiously, "Why did you leave here?"
Darien said purposely to end the subject, "I rather not discuss it, Buns."
Serenity said angrily, "You don't have a choice, Dare."
Darien arched an eyebrow and said, "Drop it, Bunny."
Serenity said irritated, "No, I won't. I want the truth."
Darien spat out angrily, "The truth is that you will be gone in a few days, and I will never see you again!" Serenity looked hurt releasing his hand. She backed away from him.
Darien looked at her with regret and began to apologize.
Serenity said cutting him off, "Drop it. I don't have time for your aloofness so forget about us and I will go to the castle by myself." She turned on her heel and walked off. She said not looking back, "You're probably will forget about me as soon as I am gone anyway. No wonder you were determined to get rid of me."
Darien yelled angrily, "You know what? Fine! I am sick of your immaturity anyway, you ungrateful brat! Just leave!"
She walked a good mile into the city before she felt someone yank her arm roughly and pulled her into a dark alley. She looked up and found herself looking into the eyes of a remorseful Darien. He placed his arms on both sides of her face and kissed her lips softly. He whispered remorsefully as he placed light kisses all over her face, hair, neck, and shoulders, how sorry he was and how he did not mean what he said.
He paid for them to stay in a luxurious inn, and this time Serenity blushed as she found herself walking in a fancy room with a queen sized bed in the middle of it and decorated with aphrodisiacs all around. When Darien closed the door behind them, he asked skeptical as he wrapped his arms tightly around her, "Do you like it?"
Serenity nodded then turned around to him and said, "Tell me the truth about you and this world Darien."
Darien stared at her faltering and insecure. She never saw him this unsure of himself. He said quietly, "If that would make you happy." She nodded.
They sat on the floor as one of the staff brought them fine trays of some of the best food and wine in Elysian. She did not understand why Darien was spending all this money on her. As she ate the bread, soups, and fruits and wine, she listened attentively as Darien told his long tale of his time as the crowned prince of the Earth. He told her how he fantasized about her as a child, he told her his real name was Endyimon, his many affairs with women, feeling detached from the world, his dying father, his long life span, he told her about his arranged marriage with Christina, about his children, about Beryl, and his wife dying next to him why he slept. He told her about losing to his father in battle, being rejected by the golden crystal and becoming an alcoholic and fornicator again after his wife's death. He told her how his father banished him and how he stripped him of his title. He told her how much trouble he could get into if he was caught being in this city.
Serenity tilted her head and stared remorsefully at Darien. She softly caressed his hair as he looked at her with innocent eyes. He revealed everything about himself that left him vulnerable. He was not used to feeling pathetic. She embraced him and soon found herself softly stroking Darien's back as he cradled his head on his chest as tears rushed down his cheeks. He could not remember the last time he cried.
To break the silence, he listened as he told her how she ended up on Earth. She told him how useless she felt and how she never really experienced anything since her mother forbid her from leaving the moon. She told him how she always wanted to be a warrior and of use instead of always being the damsel in distress but her mother prohibited her. She told him about Malcolm and the Sailor Scouts. He laughed as she told him about all the stupid things she did like getting captured by Malcolm or having a tantrum like a spoiled brat. He laughed as she told him that she was the spoiled ungrateful princess that he thought she was but did not look like a bunny.
When she finished talking Darien was smiling at her, she asked, "Are you going to go see your father and mother?"
Darien shook his head and said, "No, it would not be wise. I am breaking the rules for being here and the punishment is death if I am caught so no."
Serenity looked sad again. She found her face being lifted up and saw a smiling Darien looked down at her. He brought his lips down to her as she fell back on the rug as Darien cradled her in her arms. She did not even realized when he lifted her up and placed her softly on the bed. He started to leave small kisses all over her body causing Serenity to smile as her sensitive body reacted to his kisses.
When he came down to kiss her again, she stopped his head with her hands on both side of his face. She said as she looked deeply into his dark blue eyes, "Endyimon, make love to me. Give me one night of happiness in my long miserable existence."
Endyimon looked down at her with unsure eyes and said, "Serenity, I…
Serenity said with a smile, "You once told me you love me. Prove it right now! Make love to me."
Endyimon asked apprehensive, "Are you sure? It will hurt."
Serenity nodded and said, "As sure I am that I am falling in love with you, my prince."
Endyimon smiled then said, "As you wish, milady."
Serenity said with a smile as his lips started to descend upon hers, "Mortal savages…"
When he was an inch away from her lips, he whispered, "Shut up, Buns." He kissed her passionately on her lips. Serenity moaned as Darien soon placed kisses all over her naked body with her slender legs wrapped around his naked torso as the sheets barely covered their bodies. He took his time as he slowly left soft kisses all over her body and slowly started to lick and suck on her soft breasts causing her to moan out loud. When he finally entered her gently and slowly, he muffled Serenity's cries with soft kisses on her mouth muttering between each kiss sweet sayings like "I'm sorry" and "I love you, Buns". Darien laughed as he slowly and gently entered and exited her soft body as she would sometimes call him Darien and other times called him Endyimon. When he saw she was in no more pain and only pleasure appeared on her beautiful face, he started to thrust inside of her faster and deeper as she held on to him tightly like he was her white horse. When she was about to climax, he noticed the crescent moon appearing on her forehead as he rode her body faster. It started to light up as a yellow light illuminated from her forehead. He pounded into her faster as he felt his body starting to climax also, his eyes turned golden as a golden aura started to surround his body. She held on tighter as he went faster as she whimpered and panted softly like a little kitten from their intense lovemaking. Darien grabbed on to the headboard as he pounded his rock hard groin harder and deeper inside of her tight little body. The headboard banged against the wall and the bed springs squeaked. Serenity screamed out loud as Darien screamed with her as their bodies climaxed together and their auras merged together as a powerful energy exploded around them. The crescent moon disappeared from Serenity's forehead and the golden aura disappeared from Endyimon's body. He collapsed on top of her body as she fell into a deep sleep while he quickly rolled over on his back as he felt something hot rising in his body as he breathed heavily as he heard the sound of his heart rapidly beating in his chest.
Across the kingdom, the golden crystal embedded in the hilt of the Sword of the Earth started to light up and responded to the energy. A powerful golden ray shot from the sword across the kingdom to where Endyimon lied after making love to Serenity. It went into his body and Endyimon screamed so loud that an earthquake erupted around the Earth. Endyimon held out his arms as he felt the power of the golden crystal absorbed inside his body as he ascended from the bed.
King Damien lied on his deathbed and said weakly as the room shook around him, "Endyimon, my son, the king inside of you has finally awakened. " He shakily held up his hand and said, "Endyimon, I give you power. May Uno be with you." A golden energy slowly flowed from the Earth King's body and ascended above him. It flowed quickly into the atmosphere and headed towards Endyimon. Endyimon absorbed its aura. Endyimon's eyes were golden, his beard was gone, and his long hair was now properly cut to the short hairstyle he wore before his wife died. He was dressed in a golden armor with golden boots and a golden cape flowing behind his back. As Serenity slept, Endyimon disappeared out of the room.
The Earth King's hand dropped from his deathbed. King Damien was dead, and Endyimon was now the new King of the Earth.
In the stillness of the night, Endyimon reemerged in the ruins where he saw the Sword of the Earth in the stone. He determinedly walked towards the Sword of the Earth as if it was calling to him. As his cousin Erik's lovers satisfied him in his bed, he senses sharpen as he felt a powerful force in the city. He closed his eyes with a gratified look on his face. He already suspected something when a powerful earthquake erupted throughout the entire planet for five minutes. It was the second one of that magnitude in months. Endyimon stopped in front of the sword. He then placed his hand on the handle of the sword and stood in awe as he slowly pulled the sword from the stone. He stared at the beautiful object with wonderment as he held it in front of him before thrusting it in the air and yelling, "Elysian!" A powerful golden energy of light shot out quickly from the sword into the air to the dark clouds. Thunder roared through the sky and lightning struck sharply around him.
Erik's eyes opened wide as his lovers kissed all over his chiseled body. He said with a malice smile, "Well, well…the young prince has returned home and finally became the true king. Too bad he will die before his crowding ceremony. Kuroki Mio, you're up!" Kuroki Mio appeared out of the shadows wearing a black gown. She bowed before disappearing.
The next morning Serenity awoke to the sunlight shining brightly on her face through the windows. She could tell from the busy chatter around her that half the day had already passed. She slowly sat up and groaned in pain as she felt pain in the lower half of her body. She noticed in confusion that there was a blood stain on the sheets. She recalled Darien starting off gently almost playful with her, then he started to get rougher with her like another entity was taking over his body and he was losing control. She touched her forehead that was still hot as she remembered their essences merging. She ruined herself and she knew her mother would never forgive her for tarnishing her purity for one night of pleasure in her eighteen hundred years of discontentment. She was a jaded princess. She had everything she could ever want, but she could never fully live her immortal life. She merely existed until the day her mother died and she would become queen and wife to a man she did not love.
Serenity slowly brought her knees up to her chest and wrapped her arms around them as she rested her chin on her knee caps. She looked on with a pensive look on her face. Each day she spent with Darien or Endyimon, she had faith that he could bring her back home to her friends and family. Yet, the more she spent with him and thought about going home to a life of duty and friends who treated her as immaturely as she acted, she longed to be with Endyimon, yet she was not sure of how he felt about her. He warned her not to fall in love with her and any form of serious attachment. Even though last night was the best night of her life, she did not know if he truly cared for her or was it simply his trick to bed her.
"I love you, Serenity." She gasped as she turned to see Endyimon standing in the doorway dripping wet wearing nothing but a towel wrapped around his slender waist where she still saw a little black hair below his belly button. His damp black hair is nicely cut , his dreamy sapphire eyes, his beard is gone, his face is beautiful, his muscles are bulging, his chest is ripped, his ripped abdominals on display. The man before her looked as perfect as a Greek god. Her beast had turned into a handsome prince overnight.
Serenity looked at him quietly wondering if he could read her thoughts. When she did not respond, a sexy smile appeared on his lip as he said suavely, "I guess you like what you see. You're always welcome to watch, my little rabbit." Serenity's eyes widen.
She was about to say something in outrage when his facial expressions changed and asked concerned as he leaned against the doorframe, "How are you feeling, Buns? I'm sorry I was a little rough with you at the end. I lost control of myself. I hope that you can forgive me." A guilty expression appeared on his face.
Serenity stared at him and said blushing deeply, "Yes, it was painful but I still enjoyed last night. Thank you."
Endyimon smiled. He then said softly, "We'll go to the castle and I can get you home today if you wish." Serenity looked at him in shock as if he secretly wanted her to say no and that she would stay with him.
Serenity asked curiously, "I thought you were subjected to death if you found out to be here?"
Endyimon smiled warmly and answered, "They cannot kill the king."
Serenity looked stunned and asked, "But how?"
Endyimon said giving her a penetrating look, "You." Serenity stared at him.
Serenity never took her eyes off of Endyimon as he leaned away from the door frame and walked towards her. He sat next to her on the edge of the bed. His body slightly twisted as he looked in her blue eyes and said, "Something you gave me last night was what I needed for the golden crystal to accept me as its master."
Serenity asked confused, "What could I have possibly given you?"
Endyimon smiled lightly and said, "Your love. I think you represent the dreams of my childhood. I gave you my heart a long time ago before I even met you. You are what I have been waiting my entire life for, Serenity."
Serenity's lips slowly parted. Endyimon leaned over and kissed her softly which then turned more passionate as Serenity wrapped her arms around his neck as he lowered her body on the bed. He leaned over her and whispered when their faces were inches apart, "We'll go to the palace later on."
Serenity said shyly, "There is no rush." Endyimon gave her a warm smile. Endyimon lowered his head and started to kiss her softly on her lips as he tilted his head to deepen the kiss. Serenity closed her eyes as she caressed his naked body as she slowly traced it with her fingers. Endyimon's head slowly left her lips and softly left wet kisses down her body. When he got to her flat stomach, Serenity moaned in pleasure as he gently pushed her legs apart and buried his head between her legs. Serenity sighed in ecstasy as her hands gripped her broad shoulders. She cried out "Endyimon" on her lips.
Kunzite woke up naked next to Prince Erik in his bed with a slight headache as he sat up clutching his forehead. He turned to the prince who slept nakedly in his arms. Two years ago, he ended things with Zoicite, who wanted to come out publicly about their affair and was now being caught wearing women clothing. It was becoming too difficult to conceal their affair when Zoicite was becoming more and more flamboyant. He felt the stares and whispers about him being so friendly with Zoicite. To appease them, he ended up sleeping with a pretty fair maiden, but he felt nothing and he remained soft no matter how hard he tried to be straight. Women did not satisfy him no matter how beautiful and sweet they were.
After he ended his affair with Zoicite, who quickly found another lover around his age of twenty-one, Kunzite now thirty-one went to Ireland on business for the king. He was to escort Prince Erik to Elysian. Prince Erik was a handsome man that slept with both men and women as long as they were beautiful to him. No one dared to question the eccentric prince's sleeping patterns because they knew he would slit their throats without blinking an eye. Kunzite was acting as professionally as he could when he constantly saw the young prince staring at his eyes. One night before they were to depart on their journey, Prince Erik called Kunzite into his quarters to speak to him. While in his quarters, he saw that Prince Erik was talking to him and at the same time using a lot of carnal innuendo and constantly touching and caressing him. Before the night was over, Kunzite slept with the prince, and their secret love affair began.
When they returned to Elysian, Kunzite pledged his allegiance to the prince even when King Damien mysteriously became ill at Prince Erik's arrival. He spent his days following the prince's commands, and his nights going to the prince's quarters whenever he was called. Kunzite soon became jealous when he saw the many affairs that Prince Erik carried on. Kunzite became his jealous lover and with a kiss from his prince, he realized that no one could really tame the prince or his desires. Prince Erik lived in his own little world and had his own crazy way of handling situations. Kunzite soon accepted this affair without wanting the prince's affection. Over the last couple of years, he found himself in the prince's quarters being his commander and concubine at the same time.
Kunzite was no fool. He knew that his prince and lover wanted power and he hated Endyimon for some reason. Kunzite had heard rumors of Endyimon being in the city and from the powerful worldwide earthquake last night; he knew that Endyimon had become the new ruler. He knew that Prince Erik was plotting some against his cousin, but he did not know how. Even though he loved Prince Erik, Endyimon was the first man he ever loved as a friend and even a potential lover. He never told Endyimon that he secretly loved him since they were friends, and he knew Endyimon loved only women. Yet, he was no longer his own man. He was so infatuated with Prince Erik and distraught when Endyimon was banished that he sold his soul to the demon witch Metacilla to prove his eternal loyalty to Prince Erik, who also was working with Metacilla to destroy his Uncle Damien's entire family in order to avenge his father's death. He already got rid of the King Damien. Now, Queen Susan, Endyimon, and his two children were all that was left. Even though Kunzite loved Endyimon, he had no choice but to obey Prince Erik. His free will was gone, and he had no choice but to respond to anything he wished. What the prince wished now was for Endyimon's death. He would have to kill his dearest friend before the crowding ceremony.
Endyimon soon left out of the inn with Serenity on his arm. Serenity watched in awe when a golden aura surrounded his body before they left their room. He disguised himself as man with that Serenity danced with in the marine town. Serenity thought it was a freaky cool trick. He became tired of Serenity dressing like a man and took her to a local dress shop. He paid top dollar to buy Serenity a fancy golden gown with a white lace. She decided to keep her hair down as they went from shop to shop and he took her sightseeing around the city. Every once in a while he would pull her off to the side and started kissing her or sneaking a soft caress of her body.
Their fun soon stopped as news started to spread fast reaching Endyimon's ears about the death of their father. Everyone was waiting for him to make an appearance. They wanted to know who the new king will be. He could tell that they despised the ideal of Prince Erik being king. His cousin Erik was weirder than Zoicite and he saw things in a different way from everyone else. He was heartless and could kill and had killed many men without a blink of an eye. Human life meant nothing to him, power meant everything. When it reaches Serenity's ears, she gave him her condolence and apologized like it was her fault he was dead. He told her warmly that he was okay, and the only way for him to come into his full power was for his father to die. He had mentally prepared himself for his father's death, and the king inside of him will not allow him to mourn for him right now. There was much he had to do.
When it started to get late in the afternoon, they walked to hand in hand and saw royal guards dressed in gold armor patrolling the castle. Endyimon pulled Serenity's arm and led her into the hidden woods. Endyimon started to transform back into his regular self to Serenity's amazement. He gave Serenity a quick peck on the cheek as she stared at him.
He said as he held her hands in front of him, "I need you to go back to the inn."
Serenity stared confusedly, "What do you mean? I thought we were going to the castle."
Endyimon said, "Serenity, my father is dead. I was not expecting on getting my true powers last night. Erik is in charge, and we are not exactly on the best of terms right now. You already know what happened to Christina when I was right there." He brought her hands to his lips and kissed them. He said, "Serenity, I don't know what I would do if I lost you. I love you too much for you to go into a dangerous situation. They know that I am home and that I am the new king. They are probably plotting to kill me as we speak. So I need you to stay low key and remain in the inn until I find a way to return you to your home world. As a matter of fact, I don't want you to leave out. If my enemies find out about you, they will use you to destroy me. I cannot let that happened Serenity. You're too important to me." As Serenity listened intently as Endyimon was now staring at her with emotional eyes, his words started to remind her of her mother words when she told her about wanting to do more with her life. Was she really that important that they would allow the destruction of their worlds in order to protect her?
"Bunny…" Serenity look up to see Endyimon was staring at her with worried eyes. He had been talking to her but she tuned him out.
"Bunny, do you understand?"
Serenity nodded. The next thing she knew he was grabbing her by the sides of her arms and pulling her roughly towards him as he kissed her in a long, passionate kiss that left her breathless. He then kissed her head and whispered I love you her ear before coming out of their hiding place.
Serenity looked through the bushes as he approached the bridge that led to the Golden Castle in confident stride. The guards looked astonished when they saw him approaching them. They quickly made way for Endyimon to walk pass them as they stood at attention. Serenity stared at him until he disappeared behind the castle's walls. She was unaware of a mysterious figure with violet eyes staring down at her from the top of a tree branch of a tall tree. The mysterious figure became angry as they disappeared.
