AT LAST!!! Chapter 5.a is finished. Thank goodness with all the deadlines in school I thought this wouldn't be out now. I'm glad I could finally post this. ENJOY!
Serenity jerked around, happily jumping back to bed at the same time
grabbing one of the pillows and hugging it to her face. She tightly braced
it, the pillow muffling her girlish laughter. "En-dy-mion…" she spoke the
name so reverently that anyone man that could hear the lilting voice would
gawk visibly. What could be more exciting than this promising morning
has brought to her, she's getting this "silly" tingling feeling that this would
be one of 'THE' days that simply cries what a fine day for a little bit of
audacious exploration. If being bold was ever her nature! Yet in any way
one would put it what she's been having told her other wise. Serenity just
couldn't wait to go out and practically wanted to leap out of bed just for
her to see him again but she doubt that with the agitation clinging to her
like a shadow she may not be as confident like she thought she could.
Looking at him directly straight into those deep sapphire eyes shamefully
disarming, gives her the wobbling knees and after "that" dream she had
last night who would keep her from fainting in front of him with too much
heat rushing right into her.
Who said that sort of thing would prevent her from wanting or
wishing to meet with him again, she must after all, grow out of her timid
shyness sooner or later. A soft knock on the door barely audible to be
heard shake her off her reverie and eventually decided to open the door,
after a minute of hurried fumbling trying to make herself presentable when
it was just recently that the awareness of the semi-nakedness state she's in
was realized. She still hasn't washed nor changed out of her night dress.
Of all the things Serenity doesn't want to repeat, was having to make any
further bad impressions, which mind you, she's been doing for the last 24-
hours ever since her rather abrupt arrival. She twisted the knob not too
anxious to know whoever it was, a little nervous because of the possibility
that it might be him on the other end.
Serenity held her breath not too sure if she should stand fully in
front of him he might think she doesn't have any proper decency taught to
her. She can't blame him if that was what he had in mind, is just that with
everything so new to her, first with the surprising sight of him and then the
thrilled emotions that followed it made her clumsy on many things. Simple
things like forgetting a lot that includes the proper night clothes she should
have packed before she came, now she was left no choice but the camisole
to substitute it, and such a sheer garment it was. The most comfortable she
had that she actually prefer wearing during hot nights. And there's the
other matter of turning into a petty blank idiot. She wondered what has
kept her from running away scared of the sensations she cannot grasp only
that its exhilarating and left her consumed, hungry with want, always
clueless of what to do with them.
The door purposely ajar, let Serenity peek, her head strained to see
who it was as she saw only a meek girl standing quietly at the hall she
couldn't help but sigh in relief. Her tension disappearing, and Serenity
gave her a friendly smile and ask "What can I do for you?" at least she
could do was to be able to make a good impression to even one person
during her time here on earth.
The girl politely introduce herself as her lady's maid, "I'm here to
help you change you, your majesty" she addressed to the princess who
eagerly sees her as a good friend. The girl kept her head bowed a result of
the strict discipline drilled into her as she came in the age of 5 leaving her
deprive of the all the fun in being a child. Serenity though find it
unnecessary and happily asked for her name bringing her inside and
extending her hands towards her as a gesture for a handshake. "What is
your name? I would rather prefer it if we can address ourselves with our
names than titles, wouldn't you agree with me" she cheerfully suggested
keeping her arms extended. The girl whose eyes, wide eyed in shocked to
even hear such a royal lady, the next queen to be precise talk to a maid
like herself was already surprising but to suggest in addressing her with
the use of informal names was definitely a total shocker who in her station
would do such a thing.
"I'm sorry your majesty but I cannot do that it is not allowed for us
to accept" she kept her duty well it was important to stay that way she
hates getting involved with the royals. But Serenity wasn't easily
persuaded and just as persistently insisted until she'll get a positive answer
from her. Later on, the girl defeatedly said yes admitting that Serenity
wouldn't accept a no for an answer "I'm Ami Lonegrin" Ami hesitantly
took her hands in a gentle shake, unsure of what she did might get her in
trouble but its easy to be friendly with her. All she saw was the happiness
that spread in Serenity's face when she got her name, a triumphant grin
made Ami like her. She could tell Serenity was a sweet lady to ignore, she
only hope it wasn't some cruel trick plotted against her but that thought
was dismissed easily. "You can call me Serenity, I like your name it's
really nice I don't I have a last name though, if space could be my last
name then I'm Serenity Space but it doesn't have a nice ring to it like
yours" she bantered on. Ami on the other hand was left amazed as she
listened in her continuos whimsical chatter, exchanging conversations she
thought would never occur, Serenity treats her as if their been old friends
and laughed often, she's is starting to like her already. Though Ami would
never allow Serenity to dress by herself and stubbornly will not let her,
this time it was Serenity's turn to shrug her shoulder and let Ami do what
she came for, glad that she have a new friend. "Ami, can you tell me about
King Endymion, you know…" she bashfully asked her, twitching with a
strand of her golden-silvery hair, a hopeful gaze turn to Ami.
There wasn't a lot to tell really to Serenity because the king was
extremely an enigma even to her subjects they just couldn't figure him out
and he keeps on brooding in his study, liking to be alone, companionless
except for Nephrite who he gave permission to tug along. And about the
playing with women, taking what he required for a night of diversion, after
she grew dull for him, he would immediately dismissed one after another
after they serve their purpose. The sparkle of anticipation in Serenity's
eyes broke Ami's heart everyone knew what he was like he is a beast, a
cruel master, everyone stays out of his way, they even rarely mention his
name. It has really hurt her to speak the truth about him so she answered a
haft-truth, telling Serenity that he was simply a lonely man and a good
provider to his people. More than that she didn't dare add, she might end
up breaking her young heart.
His been dodging heavy strikes and tumbling down worn soldiers
for the past remaining hours in the morning, Endymion weren't too
satisfied with their 'awful' attempt to strike him everything were a
disappointment to him, hell everything was a damn disappointment.
Damned that woman. Damn her, can't I get rid of her. This wasn't helping
one bit, he can see it clearly as day that his men were too tired, too
exhausted to continue, almost haft of them drop on the ground like some
smothered moth a victim from a flame barely able to raise a single arm to
help them stand and carry a weapon. He stood huffing, resembling like a
bull eyeing new targets to pin with his sharp horns.
Now that there was only one left standing struggling not to give up the
man clenched the sword tightly, not a trace of weakness can be seen in his
stare making Endymion smile slyly as if saying 'so you think you can do
it' the confident look he gave to Endymion made his anger turn to fury.
Endymion hates cowardice but he despise self-assured new recruits, 'Lets
see what you can do'. There all fools if they think they can, stupid
imbeciles.
Kunzite look around and saw his fellow comrades helpless
and fallen, he waited long enough to show his skill to the king, the
determine skill he practice for a long time. It was the oath that wouldn't
allow him to drop the sword he held in his hand, who cares if his the king
what he came here is for the training and knowing Endymion, being a man
of great reputation in everything he does. This is now the big opportunity
for him test his progress. He must show what he got. For the sake of his
family he must try to defeat the king.
"Hey Ami! Where is he right now, Endymion?" that's been
bugging her for a while, there so many questions she wanted to ask,
everything that's all about him. The moment Serenity was all dress, she
run outside dragging Ami behind. She arrived in the garden leaving Ami
to catch up with her, the air filled with the dizzying fragrance of different
exotic flowers imported from around the world. All of it was artfully
planted and designed to captivate anyone who feasted their eyes on them,
their radiance, a mixture of hues some you cannot define because of their
colorful petals all in one flower, a duplication of the garden of Lost Eden,
and a tribute to the goddess Artemis. Edymion, personally see to it that
this garden is well cared, no one knew how come his so protective with
this specific garden, the only thing that he showed any significance and
love next to his mother and his people. A cruel master and his beautiful
garden, what a story to tell but only Endymion knew why. Only him and
the secret he held hidden in his wounded soul.
Ami finally made it next to Serenity, she was too much out of
breath to notice where they are but as the surroundings sink in she's too
scared to speak or call for Serenity. They were not suppose to be here, this
place is forbidden. Oh no! we have to get out of here!!!! Ami's mind
screamed. "Serenity we have to go we shouldn't be here, the king doesn't
want anyone in his garden!!!" beginning to panicked with the thought of
being caught she shouted to Serenity.
But she had wondered off into the vast garden, not hearing the
warnings of Ami. "That looks delicious" she picked out a handful of
berries and ate one, liking the taste she picked a bunch of them and
wrapped all of it with the use of her dress. And went ahead to search for
her worried friend.
She have to find her, the king mustn't know about this or she'll be
decapitated like the others who foolishly wondered around here without
knowing the danger. She then saw her, Serenity's dress was stained with
berry juice, presenting a lovely picture of a forest nymph with her hair all
the way to the ground, her legs exposed and lips stain with red color due to
the berries she have eaten. It wasn't the right time for admiration, so Ami
frantically run toward her, taking her arm immediately as she led Serenity
out of the magnificent garden.
"Serenity you shouldn't run off like that, you scared me going into
that garden. You must not ever be in there ever again, the king wouldn't
allow it. You'll be risking his anger on you" Ami gently scolded her
friend, they both sat in the bench as far away on that garden.
"But why, don't you see, it's really pretty and here taste this I saw a lot of
them inside. I bet this are his favorites, there's really plenty. Don't worry
if this very important for you then I would never be back in there. Okay"
Serenity assured her as she secretly cross her fingers away from Ami's
view.
"Ami I was wondering, if you know what Endymion likes, uuuummmm
what he likes to eat………………." I have to give him something in return
with the rose and may be I could make a cake with this berries. "Well, yes
I think he does, Makoto often bake them, I'm not sure though, why do you
ask?" Ami eyed her suspiciously, rewarding her with a blush from
Serenity. "nothing, just asking"…………………………..
Okay, this is long enough for now. I'll be continuing the other haft of this chapter on the next one. So, this is Chapter 5.a….. Sorry for taking this long to post. Don't worry Chapter 5.b would be more interesting. I just have to cut this one, I hope I can post back sooner. Ja ne, DON'T FORGET TO REVIEW!!!!!!REVIEW!!!!!REVIEW!!!!!!