A/N: So far I've been pretty quick with the updating. One every night
hehehe. But I think I'm gonna slow down now coz I'm getting writer's block.
I know that last few chappies are boring etc. but it's the process so bear
with me. Things get Juicy next chappie though. Thanx for da reviews btw.
Keep them coming. ^_^
Disclaimer: Look, if I owned SM, I wouldn't be stuck here writing fanfics now.
Chapter 2: A Hidden Angel
Serenity burst out of her room and made no effort to hide the look of triumph on her face. Finally after a full day of plotting and a further full day of reviewing her plotting, she had her plans worked out down to the very last detail. The ball was tonight and despite the misconceptions of others, she was quite looking forward to it - with good reason of course.
Normally, Serenity would've probably run away or pretended to commit suicide or something along those lines, as long as she got what she wanted (A/N: Look, I know those things sound like girly behaviour, but no matter how much of a tomboy she is, she's still a girl. We got that cleared? Good). But this time was different. When Endymion questioned her ability to actually fulfil the requirements of a lady, things got personal. She knew all the ways of a Princess, she just chose not to use them.
Serenity called for all her servants and maids and various other royal subjects to help her complete her with Stage 1 of her plan. She needed all the help she can get. As soon as all the required persons were present, she closed the door behind her. The 'click' of a locking door was the last sound heard for the next 5 hours.
~~*~~
5 hours later...
"Where is she? I haven't heard from her all day and the ball starts in an hour. I hope she doesn't decide to runaway or pull another one of her funny jokes. This is her engagement party and if anything happens, our kingdom will be the laughing stock of the century." Queen Serenity loved her daughter and all, but the thought of her embarrassing herself and the whole kingdom was something she could not just shake off.
"Your Majesty, Princess Serenity has been in her room all day and we have not heard from her lately either. Perhaps she has something important to attend to," Amy suggested. And she had no idea how right she was.
~~*~~
Knock knock. Knock knock.
Mina stood outside Serenity's room waiting for an answer.
"Who is it?" asked a voice from inside.
"Sere? Are you alright in there? Your mother is worried sick about you. The ball starts in less than an hour and you really should be getting ready. This is after all your engagement party and how could we start without the bride-to-be present." Mina was extremely curious about what Serena was doing and somewhat disturbed by the prospect that she may turn up in a last- season 'gown' that looked like something out of a servant's wardrobe.
"Tell mother not to worry, I will not be running off anywhere. There is just something that must be done before I leave. You will definitely see me there when the ball starts." Serena's voice seemed confident yet a little shaky at the same time. How is that possible, I do not know. But that's just how it seemed.
"If you say so..." Mina wasn't too satisfied with that answer but there was not much she could do about it.
~~*~~
The ball had started and music was playing. The merry dancing almost made Endymion smile. Almost. If it weren't for the fact that he had to marry that gender-challenged brat, he would easily enjoy himself at this social event. He thought up as many different ways as possible to avoid the imp. That included asking all the passable courtiers to dance with him as well as booking times with important persons to discuss political matters, which under normal circumstances would not interest him in the least.
Due to the fact that he was deep in thought and still cursing his parents, he missed the announcement of the engagement and the 'grand' entrance of his bride-to-be. So when the entire court gasped and then stunned into complete silence, he looked up to see what it was all about.
Shock. In front of him was the most pleasant sight. He rubbed his eyes to make sure he was not dreaming and then glanced again to see that the angel was indeed still there. On her feet were marvellous sky blue slippers to match her eyes. She was wearing a lavender dress that hugged every curvaceous feature. The exquisite gown flowed right down to the ground and the design resembled a flower. On the back of her were wings that completed the image (A/N: Think Drew Barrymore in 'Ever After'). Her face was decorated with simple make-up but her appearance was so perfect in every way that the make-up was only there to enhance it. Her hair were out of the customary 'meatballs' that Endymion often teased her about and was pulled back with the end of her hair curled and the side fringe in ringlets.
'The girl looks strangely familiar but I can't quite put my finger on it. Well never mind. How wonderful would it be though if I was betrothed to this angel instead.' Endymion would later see the irony of the situation.
The angel's gaze landed on Endymion and she gave a smug and knowing little smile. This confused him even more.
"Who is she?" was the only thing he could mutter to one of his generals, Malachite.
Malachite really thought his Prince had lost it. She was announced to the world just seconds ago. "That, my friend, is your fiancée who you've spent the last 3 days trying to weasel your way out of marrying."
Shock. That was the most disturbing thought of the evening. The grubby excuse for a Princess who he's known since he was 13, was capable of transforming herself into the most wanted woman ever born.
He wasn't the only one shocked, however. The Senshi were nowhere near the stages of recovery. They just stared wide-eyed at their Princess whom they spent all their lives trying to womanise. And now there she was, winning the eye of every man present. It wasn't that they weren't happy for her, just that they wondered whatever had brought about such a change. (A/N: But we all know, don't we? ^_^)
It was manners for Endymion to lead Serenity into the first dance (mind you, at that point in time, he didn't mind it at all), so as he led her to the dance floor, he had the same thought as everyone else in the room. 'She was a hidden angel indeed.'
But how was our poor Prince to know that there would be plenty more to come...
Disclaimer: Look, if I owned SM, I wouldn't be stuck here writing fanfics now.
Chapter 2: A Hidden Angel
Serenity burst out of her room and made no effort to hide the look of triumph on her face. Finally after a full day of plotting and a further full day of reviewing her plotting, she had her plans worked out down to the very last detail. The ball was tonight and despite the misconceptions of others, she was quite looking forward to it - with good reason of course.
Normally, Serenity would've probably run away or pretended to commit suicide or something along those lines, as long as she got what she wanted (A/N: Look, I know those things sound like girly behaviour, but no matter how much of a tomboy she is, she's still a girl. We got that cleared? Good). But this time was different. When Endymion questioned her ability to actually fulfil the requirements of a lady, things got personal. She knew all the ways of a Princess, she just chose not to use them.
Serenity called for all her servants and maids and various other royal subjects to help her complete her with Stage 1 of her plan. She needed all the help she can get. As soon as all the required persons were present, she closed the door behind her. The 'click' of a locking door was the last sound heard for the next 5 hours.
~~*~~
5 hours later...
"Where is she? I haven't heard from her all day and the ball starts in an hour. I hope she doesn't decide to runaway or pull another one of her funny jokes. This is her engagement party and if anything happens, our kingdom will be the laughing stock of the century." Queen Serenity loved her daughter and all, but the thought of her embarrassing herself and the whole kingdom was something she could not just shake off.
"Your Majesty, Princess Serenity has been in her room all day and we have not heard from her lately either. Perhaps she has something important to attend to," Amy suggested. And she had no idea how right she was.
~~*~~
Knock knock. Knock knock.
Mina stood outside Serenity's room waiting for an answer.
"Who is it?" asked a voice from inside.
"Sere? Are you alright in there? Your mother is worried sick about you. The ball starts in less than an hour and you really should be getting ready. This is after all your engagement party and how could we start without the bride-to-be present." Mina was extremely curious about what Serena was doing and somewhat disturbed by the prospect that she may turn up in a last- season 'gown' that looked like something out of a servant's wardrobe.
"Tell mother not to worry, I will not be running off anywhere. There is just something that must be done before I leave. You will definitely see me there when the ball starts." Serena's voice seemed confident yet a little shaky at the same time. How is that possible, I do not know. But that's just how it seemed.
"If you say so..." Mina wasn't too satisfied with that answer but there was not much she could do about it.
~~*~~
The ball had started and music was playing. The merry dancing almost made Endymion smile. Almost. If it weren't for the fact that he had to marry that gender-challenged brat, he would easily enjoy himself at this social event. He thought up as many different ways as possible to avoid the imp. That included asking all the passable courtiers to dance with him as well as booking times with important persons to discuss political matters, which under normal circumstances would not interest him in the least.
Due to the fact that he was deep in thought and still cursing his parents, he missed the announcement of the engagement and the 'grand' entrance of his bride-to-be. So when the entire court gasped and then stunned into complete silence, he looked up to see what it was all about.
Shock. In front of him was the most pleasant sight. He rubbed his eyes to make sure he was not dreaming and then glanced again to see that the angel was indeed still there. On her feet were marvellous sky blue slippers to match her eyes. She was wearing a lavender dress that hugged every curvaceous feature. The exquisite gown flowed right down to the ground and the design resembled a flower. On the back of her were wings that completed the image (A/N: Think Drew Barrymore in 'Ever After'). Her face was decorated with simple make-up but her appearance was so perfect in every way that the make-up was only there to enhance it. Her hair were out of the customary 'meatballs' that Endymion often teased her about and was pulled back with the end of her hair curled and the side fringe in ringlets.
'The girl looks strangely familiar but I can't quite put my finger on it. Well never mind. How wonderful would it be though if I was betrothed to this angel instead.' Endymion would later see the irony of the situation.
The angel's gaze landed on Endymion and she gave a smug and knowing little smile. This confused him even more.
"Who is she?" was the only thing he could mutter to one of his generals, Malachite.
Malachite really thought his Prince had lost it. She was announced to the world just seconds ago. "That, my friend, is your fiancée who you've spent the last 3 days trying to weasel your way out of marrying."
Shock. That was the most disturbing thought of the evening. The grubby excuse for a Princess who he's known since he was 13, was capable of transforming herself into the most wanted woman ever born.
He wasn't the only one shocked, however. The Senshi were nowhere near the stages of recovery. They just stared wide-eyed at their Princess whom they spent all their lives trying to womanise. And now there she was, winning the eye of every man present. It wasn't that they weren't happy for her, just that they wondered whatever had brought about such a change. (A/N: But we all know, don't we? ^_^)
It was manners for Endymion to lead Serenity into the first dance (mind you, at that point in time, he didn't mind it at all), so as he led her to the dance floor, he had the same thought as everyone else in the room. 'She was a hidden angel indeed.'
But how was our poor Prince to know that there would be plenty more to come...