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Here is the fated meeting of the Prince and Princess (:
Endymion watched them leave from the upper floors. He couldn't be sure what it was about her or if it was her. This was as close as he'd been yet. His eyes were deceiving him. She wasn't gray skinned or boring. She smiled from ear to ear and her laugh was contagious. Without a word, he followed them out. He knew Kunzite and Jadeite would follow as well.
He saw which establishment they entered and he quietly entered behind them. He watched the hungry looks following the damn girl, her Guardians sure as hell didn't. When he looked to them, they were talking about God only knows what. Turning his attention back to Serenity, he took a seat in a booth and ordered water.
He watched her move and it was something else. He couldn't peel his eyes away. He also had no idea why he was watching but he was. Like half the room. Other women approached him, they didn't compare. Not at the moment. Was this why, Kunzite wanted him to meet her? Due to her beauty and whatever this effect was she put on him?
God help him. He told himself he would just make sure she made it back to the Palace in one piece. Nothing else. Kunzite's words earlier were sticking with him. He didn't want to risk the wrath of the other Guardians.
The music moved her tiny body on the dance floor, without a care for everyone around, Serenity swayed and let it take her over. She felt light as a feather as she twirled and sashayed her hips around.
She saw her friends head toward the bar instead of the dance floor. They were either giving her space or had something to discuss they didn't want her to known about. Either way, she was losing herself in the music.
As the music came to a end, Serenity caught her breath. A few people dancing around her applauded her graceful moves and encouraged her to stay on the floor.
As she excused herself to join her friends, she felt it. The rush in her hand returned. The tingling.
"No!" She muttered curling her hand into a fist. What did it mean? If she wasn't careful someone would see.
"I saw you dancing."
Serenity looked up and was met with the iciest blue eyes she ever saw. He wore a white suit with the top buttons of his shirt undone revealing his upper body somewhat. His hair was displaced, hanging across his eyes.
"Diamond." He introduced himself, extending his hand to hers. "I believe this is the first time I've seen you here."
Serenity's mouth dried, she couldn't extend her hands and smiled sheepishly instead, "Usagi. I hate to be rude but I must find my friends." She turned beginning to walk off but Diamond began again.
"You came in with the ebony haired girl and blonde wearing a red bow, right?"
"How did you know?" Serenity smiled gently as she stopped on the heel of her foot.
"I observed you come in." He admitted as he smiled. Despite the alarms his statement brought to her, Serenity stayed put, her hand tingled even more. "You are the loveliest creature on this side of the Earth." Diamond moved, clearly blocking her view of the bar.
"Thank you. Did you see where they went?"
"Follow me, Usagi." His hand reached for the small of her back and led her toward the back hall and exit.
Endymion hissed in pain as he looked at his hand, the tingling was back. He looked back and saw Diamond leading Serenity away from the dance floor, out of sight from her friends. "Dammit." He stood and began following them with haste. He knew of Diamond and it was enough to turn his stomach. The tingling in his hand increased as he followed trying to catch up.
Serenity bit her lip as she walked with Diamond. Something didn't feel right the further away she walked from her friends. The pit of her stomach sank and she just couldn't place why this felt like a mistake. Why am I walking with him? I should get out of here and find my friends on my own.
As they reached the exit, Serenity's breath hitched and she turned to face him with hesitancy written all over her, her arms shook.
"What's wrong?"
"My friends wouldn't leave through the back doors. I'm leaving now." She asserted, attempting to walk around Diamond. He wrapped his hand forcefully around her forearm and pushed her against the wall. She yelped in pain and slightly crumpled.
"No you don't, Serenity." He licked his lips as he said her real name aloud. "I know who you are."
"Help!" She managed to scream weakly, her heart pounded against her chest. He was coming closer to her.
"You aren't mated yet are you?"
She froze and glared up at him.
"You aren't my soulmate." She firmly stated trying to stand straight up once again. The pain hadn't dulled out completely.
"Maybe not but I know how to force it. Simple really with my skills." He bragged producing a small leather bag from his blazer pocket. "I'll rule the Moon with you as my queen."
"You're sick." She spat back. He sneered and pushed her against the wall with one hand. "I'd rather you kill me."
Endymion walked calmly toward the two, his arms crossed over his chest and offered his suggestion, "How about you don't give this creep ideas." Her crystalline eyes found his and it made his gut wrench to Diamond with his hands on her. "Remove your hands voluntarily or I will force you too, Diamond."
"Endymion, she is mine." Diamond retorted coldly.
"No, she isn't." He was trying so very hard to keep diplomatic and prevent himself from causing a scene. He felt her fear vibrating off her. He felt it! He breathed and watched Diamond closely. The only thing that had changed was the tingling in his hand. He noticed it wasn't as bad.
Serenity craned her neck to really look at Endymion. This was her first time seeing him up close. Her breath caught in her throat for a second, he was handsome and he spoke so confidently. The tingling in her hand calmed considerably. But it was replaced by something else. A very intense feeling that shook her. He was tense, she could tell he was holding back.
How am I feeling this? This is inconceivable! I can feel him.
"I'm not letting her go easily, Endymion."
Shuffling his feet, Endymion sighed and popped his knuckles. It wasn't like he didn't warn the man. In a flash, he threw himself at Diamond and they crashed through the backdoor. Serenity cringed and gasped watching the scene unfold in front of her. She should run back to the bar. She knew it was safer but her instincts told her to step outside into the alley and see if the Prince was fairing well enough.
The two men were throwing punches and attempting to get the upper hand for minutes. Endymion dodged a tackle and forced Diamond to the ground hard before turning back to the door to find the petite blonde with eyes the size of balloons.
"I'm okay, Princess." He assured her with a smile. Diamond clenched his fist and glowered at the man standing above him. He wasn't paying him attention. He reached for a piece of glass from a broken bottle.
Serenity saw. The horrible scene that played out in her mind scared her. She had to do something. Instinct forced her to rush forward screaming for Endymion to move. She shoved him as Diamond began to get to his feet. Protect him. Protect herself. If he got through Endymion, she was next. She knew it.
The air changed, becoming thick around them. Endymion watched, shocked. Serenity was glowing silver, especially the broach that appeared to come alive. The energy around her changed. Her emotions were not in check.
Diamond watched but laughed, "Your light show doesn't scare me, little girl." He was standing in front of her, pointing the glass shard at her.
It all happened in seconds, one minute Diamond had taunted her and the next, the Silver Crystal activated to send Diamond back to the ground, out cold. The glow disappeared and the broach that appeared to crystalize turned back into a fancy accessory.
Silence.
Endymion blinked looking from Diamond to her and back to him. Words were escaping him. Confusion. Wasn't he saving her from being hurt? Serenity breathed hard after coming down from the attack. She didn't know how she activated the Crystal but she did.
Endymion saw it too.
She cracked a grin and turned to Endymion and raised a hand to her head, "Your highness."
"I think we are past pleasantries, my dear." He cracked his own grin as he sat up and finally stood up dusting himself off. "Thank you, Serenity." As confused as Endymion was, he had to let it slide, she didn't know how she activated her power. Clearly, if she knew, she wouldn't act like this.
"You're welcome. If you hadn't come when you did, he was going to force bond with me." She said looking back toward him. "I don't want to be forced into that kind of relationship."
"I don't blame you." He agreed looking at Diamond's unconscious body before back at her. "I don't want to be forced into bonding with someone I'm into either."
Their eyes met and Serenity couldn't help but feel some relief. He knew how she felt. His eyes told her. She searched those eyes, those dark stormy eyes that seemed held her own bright eyes.
"Serenity, move!"
The couple were interrupted and as they turned, Serenity gasped, Minako and Rei powered up to their Senshi forms and drew their weapons. Hurriedly, Serenity stepped in front of Endymion.
"Rei? Minako?" Serenity tilted her head looking at them. Rei had her flame bow ready and Minako had the love chain out, swinging it in her hands. Serenity stepped in front of Endymion, "Don't you two even think about it!" She shouted, holding her arms out.
