A/N: Hey everybody. I'm back. Sorry for taking so long with this chappie
but I kind of had a mental block. And I also got sidetracked every time I
sat down to write. But here it is. And keep those reviews coming.
Disclaimer: I do not own any of the SM characters.
Chapter 3: The Angel's Debut
Endymion was still recovering from shock. At that point in time, all of his well-trained abilities to mask his emotions had suddenly gone to waste. The expression on his face betrayed all thoughts that ran through his head.
Serenity, however, found the sight priceless. It was a Kodak moment indeed. Serenity smiled in triumph and gave a silent little squeal of delight.
"You look splendid tonight, My Lady," Endy tried to sound as if though it was just something he said to every woman out of routine. It didn't work. It was blatantly obvious to Serenity and rest of the court that he was quite taken with her. That doesn't go to say that he'd start taking her seriously. It was just pure lust. After he got what he wanted he could move on. Right?
"A lady has a duty to look her best at such an event of significance, My Lord," she stated matter-of-factly and forcing him to snap back into reality.
Endymion gasped. She talked as if though she spoke in this manner every single day of her life. This was not the Serenity he knew. The Serenity that he grew up with was rude, loudmouthed, and snapped at him every two sentences. It somehow felt as if though Serenity was trying to keep her distance with her words. However, Endymion quickly shook off that thought.
Endymion decided to play along with Serenity's game. As the music started for the first dance, he possessively positioned his left arm around her waist and tightened his grip, causing her to jump slightly in surprise. Not a word passed between them throughout the dance as neither of them deemed it necessary.
In wasn't long until the song had finished and it all felt too soon. Endymion loosened his hold on Serenity but never actually letting go.
And our beautiful angel, as graceful as she could, lifted herself up on the point of her toes and rightfully claimed Endymion's mouth with her cherry lips. Queen Serenity smiled. Her daughter was so cunning in her own little way. So, such traits were hereditary after all.
Whilst everyone erupted into fits of cooing at the cute couple, Endymion froze on the spot. However, as soon as Serena's lips left his, he felt as if though a part of him had been taken away. The stunned Prince then silently led his bride-to-be back to the comforting little huddle of where their parents stood.
Many other royals and noblemen in the hall wasted no time at all in filling Serenity's schedule for the night. As she was literally dragged off by Prince Tyron into the next dance, Endymion mentally kicked himself several times for being such an idiot. 'I should be that one that is holding her, not that pathetic excuse for a Prince.wait.why am I getting so overprotective. It's not like I like her in that way.'
After what seemed like 50 dances later, Serenity made her way back to where her mother, parents-in-law, and fiancé was poised. "Your majesties, may I please be excused to return to my chambers? I fear that I am feeling a little unwell and may not be fit to participate in any further activity tonight. I apologise for being such a bad hostess."
"Not at all my dear. I do hope you feel better in the morning. Endymion, please escort Princess Serenity back to her chambers," King Damian was extremely pleased at the way 'things' were going and wanted to create as many opportunities as possible for the couple to spend time together.
"Yes father," was all Endymion could mutter.
~~*~~
"Alright Sere, it's just you and me now. You can drop the whole Princess act and tell me what the hell is going on. You had practically every male in there flirting with you."
"Whatever do you mean, My Lord?"
"Okay then, I will do this your way." And with that, he roughly yanked her into his arms and seized her mouth, endeavouring into a searing kiss.
(A/N: *Whoa* is it getting hot in here or wot?)
Serenity would've almost enjoyed it and she would've almost returned the kiss if not for the fact that she suddenly remembered she was on a mission. And rule no.1 of her mission clearly states 'DO NOT, UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCE, FALL IN LOVE WITH TARGET'. So, with all the self-control and dignity that she could muster, Serenity forced Endymion's body away from her.
"Endy, what the hell do you think you're doing?" She was not only angry at the Prince but also at herself for not stopping him sooner.
"Repaying the gift you so kindly gave me tonight." Having said that, Endymion forced Serenity against the wall, holding up both her hands with his own. This put them in an extremely compromising situation to say the least.
"And what do you think you were trying to achieve pulling such a stunt tonight, my dear sweet Sere?"
Serena felt Endymion's heavy breathing down her neck. He proceeded with soft butterfly kisses down the side. She'd be lying if she said it didn't turn her on.
Out of sheer nerves, Serenity started panting heavily and Endymion wrongly took this as a sign for him to continue. That would definitely be the reason why he did not sense what was coming next, until the knuckles of Serena's right hand came into contact with his left jaw. Endymion jolted backwards from the sudden exertion of force. 'Man, that girl has a mean right hook.'
"What did you do that for?" demanded Endymion. Angry wasn't quite enough to describe how he was feeling at the moment.
"I warned you didn't I?" Serena smirked, "I thought you'd know better than to pull that trick on me."
Triumph was sweet but revenge was even sweeter. Serenity very casually started strolling away from the scene while the poor Prince was still rubbing his pain-ridden jaw.
Serenity didn't walk too far until she turned around and faced Endymion. "Endy, you're going to learn to respect women one day. But before that, you're going to learn to respect me. You think that I'm just like all your mistresses who go all jelly-kneed when you put on that whole Prince Charming act. You think that I, Serenity Moon, have as much dignity and brain as one of those cheap strip dancers. You think that you can use me to satisfy your cravings and then throw me away when you get sick of me. And you think you can have anything you want. Well, let me tell you something. I am different to all the women you've had, because I am one thing in the world that you can't have!"
What a way to finish the night!
Serenity held her head high and marched back to her chambers.
Meanwhile, Endymion was still pondering over what had just happened. But once it registered in his mind, he planned a scheme of his own.
'Serenity Moon, I am going to make you fall in love with me if it's the last thing I do.'
And hence began a game of seduction.
Disclaimer: I do not own any of the SM characters.
Chapter 3: The Angel's Debut
Endymion was still recovering from shock. At that point in time, all of his well-trained abilities to mask his emotions had suddenly gone to waste. The expression on his face betrayed all thoughts that ran through his head.
Serenity, however, found the sight priceless. It was a Kodak moment indeed. Serenity smiled in triumph and gave a silent little squeal of delight.
"You look splendid tonight, My Lady," Endy tried to sound as if though it was just something he said to every woman out of routine. It didn't work. It was blatantly obvious to Serenity and rest of the court that he was quite taken with her. That doesn't go to say that he'd start taking her seriously. It was just pure lust. After he got what he wanted he could move on. Right?
"A lady has a duty to look her best at such an event of significance, My Lord," she stated matter-of-factly and forcing him to snap back into reality.
Endymion gasped. She talked as if though she spoke in this manner every single day of her life. This was not the Serenity he knew. The Serenity that he grew up with was rude, loudmouthed, and snapped at him every two sentences. It somehow felt as if though Serenity was trying to keep her distance with her words. However, Endymion quickly shook off that thought.
Endymion decided to play along with Serenity's game. As the music started for the first dance, he possessively positioned his left arm around her waist and tightened his grip, causing her to jump slightly in surprise. Not a word passed between them throughout the dance as neither of them deemed it necessary.
In wasn't long until the song had finished and it all felt too soon. Endymion loosened his hold on Serenity but never actually letting go.
And our beautiful angel, as graceful as she could, lifted herself up on the point of her toes and rightfully claimed Endymion's mouth with her cherry lips. Queen Serenity smiled. Her daughter was so cunning in her own little way. So, such traits were hereditary after all.
Whilst everyone erupted into fits of cooing at the cute couple, Endymion froze on the spot. However, as soon as Serena's lips left his, he felt as if though a part of him had been taken away. The stunned Prince then silently led his bride-to-be back to the comforting little huddle of where their parents stood.
Many other royals and noblemen in the hall wasted no time at all in filling Serenity's schedule for the night. As she was literally dragged off by Prince Tyron into the next dance, Endymion mentally kicked himself several times for being such an idiot. 'I should be that one that is holding her, not that pathetic excuse for a Prince.wait.why am I getting so overprotective. It's not like I like her in that way.'
After what seemed like 50 dances later, Serenity made her way back to where her mother, parents-in-law, and fiancé was poised. "Your majesties, may I please be excused to return to my chambers? I fear that I am feeling a little unwell and may not be fit to participate in any further activity tonight. I apologise for being such a bad hostess."
"Not at all my dear. I do hope you feel better in the morning. Endymion, please escort Princess Serenity back to her chambers," King Damian was extremely pleased at the way 'things' were going and wanted to create as many opportunities as possible for the couple to spend time together.
"Yes father," was all Endymion could mutter.
~~*~~
"Alright Sere, it's just you and me now. You can drop the whole Princess act and tell me what the hell is going on. You had practically every male in there flirting with you."
"Whatever do you mean, My Lord?"
"Okay then, I will do this your way." And with that, he roughly yanked her into his arms and seized her mouth, endeavouring into a searing kiss.
(A/N: *Whoa* is it getting hot in here or wot?)
Serenity would've almost enjoyed it and she would've almost returned the kiss if not for the fact that she suddenly remembered she was on a mission. And rule no.1 of her mission clearly states 'DO NOT, UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCE, FALL IN LOVE WITH TARGET'. So, with all the self-control and dignity that she could muster, Serenity forced Endymion's body away from her.
"Endy, what the hell do you think you're doing?" She was not only angry at the Prince but also at herself for not stopping him sooner.
"Repaying the gift you so kindly gave me tonight." Having said that, Endymion forced Serenity against the wall, holding up both her hands with his own. This put them in an extremely compromising situation to say the least.
"And what do you think you were trying to achieve pulling such a stunt tonight, my dear sweet Sere?"
Serena felt Endymion's heavy breathing down her neck. He proceeded with soft butterfly kisses down the side. She'd be lying if she said it didn't turn her on.
Out of sheer nerves, Serenity started panting heavily and Endymion wrongly took this as a sign for him to continue. That would definitely be the reason why he did not sense what was coming next, until the knuckles of Serena's right hand came into contact with his left jaw. Endymion jolted backwards from the sudden exertion of force. 'Man, that girl has a mean right hook.'
"What did you do that for?" demanded Endymion. Angry wasn't quite enough to describe how he was feeling at the moment.
"I warned you didn't I?" Serena smirked, "I thought you'd know better than to pull that trick on me."
Triumph was sweet but revenge was even sweeter. Serenity very casually started strolling away from the scene while the poor Prince was still rubbing his pain-ridden jaw.
Serenity didn't walk too far until she turned around and faced Endymion. "Endy, you're going to learn to respect women one day. But before that, you're going to learn to respect me. You think that I'm just like all your mistresses who go all jelly-kneed when you put on that whole Prince Charming act. You think that I, Serenity Moon, have as much dignity and brain as one of those cheap strip dancers. You think that you can use me to satisfy your cravings and then throw me away when you get sick of me. And you think you can have anything you want. Well, let me tell you something. I am different to all the women you've had, because I am one thing in the world that you can't have!"
What a way to finish the night!
Serenity held her head high and marched back to her chambers.
Meanwhile, Endymion was still pondering over what had just happened. But once it registered in his mind, he planned a scheme of his own.
'Serenity Moon, I am going to make you fall in love with me if it's the last thing I do.'
And hence began a game of seduction.