Title: Peace, Love, and Serenity
Author: Mei Mei (Formerly known as Sailor Peace)
Rating: R (I don't think it will ever be NC-17, but just warning you... I'm not sure...)
Author's Notes: So whatcha think so far? I've read all your reviews so far before I re-edited (although it really didn't effect this Chapter.) Anyway, Chapter 4 and 5 are up! (Well After I repost this that is!)
Last Time : Last Time... Endymion's opinion of Serenity changes from "You're an airheaded blonde..." to "Wow, you have some potential..."
Serenity smiled at her reflection in the full length mirror. She would even have to
admit that she had never felt so pretty before in her entire life. Her dress, although a bit out of
style, was magnificent. It had been hand made for her mother and surprisingly it fit Serenity like
a glove. It had an empire waist and around the waist, right under her breasts, was a small, pink
ribbon. The bodice was gathered and not too showy, but it revealed enough to gather a man's
attention. The sleeve's were small and a bit puffy, set slightly off the shoulders. Finally the 'Piece
de Resistance' was her golden curls set magnificently atop her head and her mother's coronet
set perfectly in the middle. The crown was a simple, yet elegant, silver, diamond-studded tiara,
which suited her tastes perfectly. She never really cared for fancy things, always caring for her
home country and it's people more.
She sighed and wondered subconsciously where Endymion was and why he was taking
so long. She had seen the carriages of the guests arriving for the last half hour and she knew
that they would soon be announced to the court, if Spain ran anything like France did. She
sighed again, gathered her skirts and headed towards her sitting room. There she waited several
minutes for Endymion, but when he did not show she opened her door to the hallway and
peered out sighing.
'Where on earth is that man?' She had no sooner had that thought when a maid came
bustling up to her out of breath. She spoke quickly in Spanish and Serenity sighed in frustration,
wishing desperately for Haruka's aid in translation. The maid, seeing Serenity's obvious trouble,
stopped and repeated herself as slowly as possible. Serenity smiled and this time understood
what the maid was trying to say. Obviously, 'Prince Endymion' was running 'late' having had his
'suit no fit,' but he would 'meet' Serenity at the 'entrance' of the 'festivities.'
Serenity smiled and thanked the maid saying "Muchos Gracias, SeƱorita," although it
came out sounding something quite ridiculous with her French accent. The maid laughed and ran
off, motioning for Serenity to follow her.
***
Endymion sighed. His day was NOT going as planned. First he had not seen Serenity
since their first meeting the day before because he had been stuck in 'those stupid royal
meetings about some small province or another.'
Normally he would have enjoyed these meetings, but today he had just wanted to get
to know Serenity, especially if his father was planning what he thought he was planning. Then
after all of that, his suit had not fit!
'Blasted Tailors!' He sighed and looked in the mirror. 'At least it looks like it fits.' He
turned and adjusted the suit. 'Perhaps I have gained weight?' He laughed. 'How can I win
Serenity over if I am unfit?' As soon as he thought those thoughts he scoffed and adjusted his
suit one last time. 'Win? Her? That stubborn French Princess?'
He looked in the mirror one last time before exiting his dressing room and walking
quickly to the ball room, until of course he heard them announcing his parents, which then
caused him to break out into a full speed run.
***
Serenity took turns nervously glancing at the now packed ball room and angrily glaring
at the grand staircase looking for Endymion. The King and Princess had just been announced
and no sooner did the announcer cry "Prince Endymion" than did the devil himself come rushing
down the stairs, where he slipped at the bottom and promptly slid straight into a full suit of
armor.
Serenity laughed, but quickly grew quiet when she saw the guests staring towards the
entrance. After straightening himself up and ordering a servant to reassemble the suit of armor,
Endymion looked up at Serenity and smiled crookedly, running a hand through his raven hair.
He then linked his arm with hers and whispered, "Shall we? I believe they are calling
for you." She blushed becomingly and the two ventured into the ball room, unaware of the
rumors that would soon follow.
***
Serenity sighed softly and glanced around the ballroom. 'Not one man has asked me to
dance, or if they have, they always excuse themselves at the last minute.' She sighed again.
'Damn Spanish men aren't anything but cowards. They're afraid to ask a woman to dance.' She
looked back at the dancing couples and felt terrible. 'I wish I could just leave.'
Endymion, also, was wishing he were somewhere else. His mother had forced him to
dance with some Italian chit and he wished that Beryl was here so he would have an excuse to
leave, although when he gave that idea a second though, he would rather have Serenity in his
bed. 'Why, what a good idea...' He thought with a smirk.
Finally, Endymion excused himself from the timid Italian chit and headed towards
Serenity. 'I will dance with her first, she looks terribly lonesome,' he though, not too mention he
wanted to feel her in his arms as long as he could. However as he approached the thrones he
noticed someone had beaten him to it, but as Serenity stood to join him, the man suddenly
looked frightened and excused himself cowering. He raised a brow but then saw his father
grinning as the man walked away. Endymion sighed. 'Father, what are you planning now?' As he
approached, Phillipe smirked and nodded in approval as Endymion bowed in front of Serenity.
"Might I have the pleasure of a dance, mademoiselle?" He said, his Spanish accent deep and
husky, as he lifted her small palm to her lips, kissing it gently. She nodded and smiled.
"But of course, your highness." Endymion smiled in return and led Serenity to the
dance floor, placing one hand on her waist and intertwining his fingers with hers as they began
waltzing around the floor.
"So, my lady, how are you enjoying my ball?" Serenity sighed but forced a smile to her
face.
"Oh it is very lovely. I am having a marvelous time." He detected her falsehood and
smiled gently, tilting her chin up so that she looked him in the eye.
"Never feel that you should lie to me, my dear." She blushed and bowed her head
ashamed and flustered, her voice wavering as she spoke. 'How does he frighten me so?'
"I... I am dreadfully sorry, your highness... forgive me." He laughed heartily and
whispered in her ear.
"How could I not forgive such an angel?" She blushed again, but smiled up at him.
They continued to dance, enjoying each other's company. When the clock struck 11,
Serenity yawned and Endymion laughed, remarking how he had 'tired her out'. He offered to
escort her to her room and she accepted, not seeing Haruka anywhere nearby. Endymion
grinned like a mad-man and thought that this night might get even better.
As the neared Serenity's wing, he slowly slipped his hand into hers nonchalantly,
grinning down at her when she looked up at him shocked.
"Goodnight, Prince Endymion." She whispered and curtsied when they stopped in front
of her door, but he grabbed her hand again and tilted her chin up.
"Call me Endymion." She smiled and nodded, but noticed how his eyes strayed from
hers and got darker as they neared her chest. "Serenity... You are so beautiful." He whispered
recapturing her gaze and slowly lowering his head to hers. "So very beautiful..." His lips were
about to touch hers when he heard and agravated *hmmph* behind them and saw Haruka,
sword in hand. She shooed him away in Spanish.
"Excuse me, your highness, for my rudeness, but obviously someone as smart as you
appear to be has noticed the rumors concerning both your royal highnesses are spreading like
wildfire, and I will do my best to protect the repute of my princess. Now if you will pardon us,
we must talk, since you have evidently not told Serenity of these rumors." She pushed Serenity
into her room. "Goodnight, your majesty," And with that she left a very perplexed Spanish Prince
in the hallway. For two reasons.
One. He had almost kissed Serenity and that woman had interrupted them.
Two. Serenity was in Elisabeth's old room.
Author's Notes...
OOh... And so the drama begins... How will this effect Endy's opinion on our favorite French princess?
ANYWAY! Coming soon - Part Two!
Next Time: Interlude! Haruka's Letter to the Family!
Author: Mei Mei (Formerly known as Sailor Peace)
Rating: R (I don't think it will ever be NC-17, but just warning you... I'm not sure...)
Author's Notes: So whatcha think so far? I've read all your reviews so far before I re-edited (although it really didn't effect this Chapter.) Anyway, Chapter 4 and 5 are up! (Well After I repost this that is!)
Last Time : Last Time... Endymion's opinion of Serenity changes from "You're an airheaded blonde..." to "Wow, you have some potential..."
Serenity smiled at her reflection in the full length mirror. She would even have to
admit that she had never felt so pretty before in her entire life. Her dress, although a bit out of
style, was magnificent. It had been hand made for her mother and surprisingly it fit Serenity like
a glove. It had an empire waist and around the waist, right under her breasts, was a small, pink
ribbon. The bodice was gathered and not too showy, but it revealed enough to gather a man's
attention. The sleeve's were small and a bit puffy, set slightly off the shoulders. Finally the 'Piece
de Resistance' was her golden curls set magnificently atop her head and her mother's coronet
set perfectly in the middle. The crown was a simple, yet elegant, silver, diamond-studded tiara,
which suited her tastes perfectly. She never really cared for fancy things, always caring for her
home country and it's people more.
She sighed and wondered subconsciously where Endymion was and why he was taking
so long. She had seen the carriages of the guests arriving for the last half hour and she knew
that they would soon be announced to the court, if Spain ran anything like France did. She
sighed again, gathered her skirts and headed towards her sitting room. There she waited several
minutes for Endymion, but when he did not show she opened her door to the hallway and
peered out sighing.
'Where on earth is that man?' She had no sooner had that thought when a maid came
bustling up to her out of breath. She spoke quickly in Spanish and Serenity sighed in frustration,
wishing desperately for Haruka's aid in translation. The maid, seeing Serenity's obvious trouble,
stopped and repeated herself as slowly as possible. Serenity smiled and this time understood
what the maid was trying to say. Obviously, 'Prince Endymion' was running 'late' having had his
'suit no fit,' but he would 'meet' Serenity at the 'entrance' of the 'festivities.'
Serenity smiled and thanked the maid saying "Muchos Gracias, SeƱorita," although it
came out sounding something quite ridiculous with her French accent. The maid laughed and ran
off, motioning for Serenity to follow her.
***
Endymion sighed. His day was NOT going as planned. First he had not seen Serenity
since their first meeting the day before because he had been stuck in 'those stupid royal
meetings about some small province or another.'
Normally he would have enjoyed these meetings, but today he had just wanted to get
to know Serenity, especially if his father was planning what he thought he was planning. Then
after all of that, his suit had not fit!
'Blasted Tailors!' He sighed and looked in the mirror. 'At least it looks like it fits.' He
turned and adjusted the suit. 'Perhaps I have gained weight?' He laughed. 'How can I win
Serenity over if I am unfit?' As soon as he thought those thoughts he scoffed and adjusted his
suit one last time. 'Win? Her? That stubborn French Princess?'
He looked in the mirror one last time before exiting his dressing room and walking
quickly to the ball room, until of course he heard them announcing his parents, which then
caused him to break out into a full speed run.
***
Serenity took turns nervously glancing at the now packed ball room and angrily glaring
at the grand staircase looking for Endymion. The King and Princess had just been announced
and no sooner did the announcer cry "Prince Endymion" than did the devil himself come rushing
down the stairs, where he slipped at the bottom and promptly slid straight into a full suit of
armor.
Serenity laughed, but quickly grew quiet when she saw the guests staring towards the
entrance. After straightening himself up and ordering a servant to reassemble the suit of armor,
Endymion looked up at Serenity and smiled crookedly, running a hand through his raven hair.
He then linked his arm with hers and whispered, "Shall we? I believe they are calling
for you." She blushed becomingly and the two ventured into the ball room, unaware of the
rumors that would soon follow.
***
Serenity sighed softly and glanced around the ballroom. 'Not one man has asked me to
dance, or if they have, they always excuse themselves at the last minute.' She sighed again.
'Damn Spanish men aren't anything but cowards. They're afraid to ask a woman to dance.' She
looked back at the dancing couples and felt terrible. 'I wish I could just leave.'
Endymion, also, was wishing he were somewhere else. His mother had forced him to
dance with some Italian chit and he wished that Beryl was here so he would have an excuse to
leave, although when he gave that idea a second though, he would rather have Serenity in his
bed. 'Why, what a good idea...' He thought with a smirk.
Finally, Endymion excused himself from the timid Italian chit and headed towards
Serenity. 'I will dance with her first, she looks terribly lonesome,' he though, not too mention he
wanted to feel her in his arms as long as he could. However as he approached the thrones he
noticed someone had beaten him to it, but as Serenity stood to join him, the man suddenly
looked frightened and excused himself cowering. He raised a brow but then saw his father
grinning as the man walked away. Endymion sighed. 'Father, what are you planning now?' As he
approached, Phillipe smirked and nodded in approval as Endymion bowed in front of Serenity.
"Might I have the pleasure of a dance, mademoiselle?" He said, his Spanish accent deep and
husky, as he lifted her small palm to her lips, kissing it gently. She nodded and smiled.
"But of course, your highness." Endymion smiled in return and led Serenity to the
dance floor, placing one hand on her waist and intertwining his fingers with hers as they began
waltzing around the floor.
"So, my lady, how are you enjoying my ball?" Serenity sighed but forced a smile to her
face.
"Oh it is very lovely. I am having a marvelous time." He detected her falsehood and
smiled gently, tilting her chin up so that she looked him in the eye.
"Never feel that you should lie to me, my dear." She blushed and bowed her head
ashamed and flustered, her voice wavering as she spoke. 'How does he frighten me so?'
"I... I am dreadfully sorry, your highness... forgive me." He laughed heartily and
whispered in her ear.
"How could I not forgive such an angel?" She blushed again, but smiled up at him.
They continued to dance, enjoying each other's company. When the clock struck 11,
Serenity yawned and Endymion laughed, remarking how he had 'tired her out'. He offered to
escort her to her room and she accepted, not seeing Haruka anywhere nearby. Endymion
grinned like a mad-man and thought that this night might get even better.
As the neared Serenity's wing, he slowly slipped his hand into hers nonchalantly,
grinning down at her when she looked up at him shocked.
"Goodnight, Prince Endymion." She whispered and curtsied when they stopped in front
of her door, but he grabbed her hand again and tilted her chin up.
"Call me Endymion." She smiled and nodded, but noticed how his eyes strayed from
hers and got darker as they neared her chest. "Serenity... You are so beautiful." He whispered
recapturing her gaze and slowly lowering his head to hers. "So very beautiful..." His lips were
about to touch hers when he heard and agravated *hmmph* behind them and saw Haruka,
sword in hand. She shooed him away in Spanish.
"Excuse me, your highness, for my rudeness, but obviously someone as smart as you
appear to be has noticed the rumors concerning both your royal highnesses are spreading like
wildfire, and I will do my best to protect the repute of my princess. Now if you will pardon us,
we must talk, since you have evidently not told Serenity of these rumors." She pushed Serenity
into her room. "Goodnight, your majesty," And with that she left a very perplexed Spanish Prince
in the hallway. For two reasons.
One. He had almost kissed Serenity and that woman had interrupted them.
Two. Serenity was in Elisabeth's old room.
Author's Notes...
OOh... And so the drama begins... How will this effect Endy's opinion on our favorite French princess?
ANYWAY! Coming soon - Part Two!
Next Time: Interlude! Haruka's Letter to the Family!
