Love, Passion, Rapture, Devotion: Part 3
Written by: Hino Rei (shar@vertek.net)

AUTHORS NOTES:
Disclaimer info in Part 1. Blah blah blah.

Leiko: 'original' character; sister of Rei; name meaning "arrogant"

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Love is an irresistible desire to be desired irresistibly
- Anonymous

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Rei was seated next to Endymion. He had let the slight surprisement of this 'gift' sink in; and now the two were seated in silence, not knowing what exactly to say. "What.. exactly brings you here to Earth, Hino-sama?" Endymion asked, finally breaking the silence between them.

"I have come to the understanding that my father was in debt to you. Is, should I say? But as you have already known for quite some time, my father has become quite ill, and matters have been placed into my hands."

"Yes, I have come to that understanding. As well as the responsibility, you have also gained the crown, am I not mistaken?"

"That is not of importance." Rei shot at him. "But for the record, I have set my eyes on ruling over Mars permanently."

"But what about your sister, Leiko? Is she not also a direct bloodline and heir?"

"Do not speak of her. She is not important either; for all she does is ruin things for all of us, epecially for my people."

Endymion tilted his head. "Why must you speak ill of your sister?"

"She believes that the crown of Mars is to be placed upon her head. She believes Mars is hers. What she does not understand is that I was born into Mars, and that the throne is rightfully mine. For her, it's always Leiko this and Leiko that.."

He chucked slightly, but cleared his throat, changing the subject. "Where do you intend to stay?"

"I was just about to discuss those plans with you. You see, I am not loved by your people, and I am sure if you release me, they will have be killed, despite the consequences. And is it not rude to dismiss a gift given to you by royalty? I intend on staying within the confines of this palace."

Endymion nodded. "You are right. We can't let you out of the palace due to safety reasons; but as you know yourself, you are now my posession, so I will be making sure you do not get past these walls."

"Posession?" Rei shouted angrily. She had given herself as a gift only to get her here upon Earth; not to become something for him to own.

"But you presented yourself as a gift.." He smirked. "I know of someplace where you can be kept safe,"

"And where exactly would that be?" she asked. She moved in close to him. "There is no such thing as safe for a Martian walking upon the Earth's soil.." She already knew where she would be staying. She had it all planned out. He would invite her to his bed, and she would follow. He would get what she wants.. and then in time, she would get what she wanted. She moved herself back and stood up, walking from door to door until she reached the one which lead down to his personal chambers. Endymion followed her steps, taking hold of her wrist when she was in front of the bedroom's path.

"There is only one place within these walls that has complete privacy, and that would be the bed upon which I sleep.." he said, not letting her get past him any further. "Now, it would not be proper for me to do this, but under these circumstances--"

"-- you are not known for your prudency, or have you forgotten that?" Rei turned, leaning against the door. His face was close enough to hers that they could feel each other's soft exhales.

"No, Hino-sama, I am not.." He reached down beside her waist, towards the handle, and opened the door. Still clutching her wrist, he walked his way down the hall and into his private chambers. What he could not see was the look of satisfaction upon Rei's face.

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