Mercury's turn! I don't own anything except for the Senshi's parents and
Marcasite and Hematite. Oh yeah, and I don't know jack about chess, so
bear with me. Onwards!
Mercury
Amilan woke up after a restless sleep. She had been dreaming about what would have happened if Prince Zoicite hadn't been nearby at the ball when Lord Darek tried to rape her. She shuddered and got out of bed. {I'll have to do something nice for him.}, She thought as she looked for her swimsuit for her daily morning swim. She found it, put it on and made her way down to the pool, especially built for her and Michiru. She swam laps while thinking about Prince Zoicite and how kind he had been towards her. She thought about his soft looking hair and beautiful green eyes. She was so deep in thought; she didn't hear the splash of another person entering the pool. A slight tug on her hair denoted someone's presence. "Hello Michiru. Are you out for an early morning swim too?"
"Yes I am. I couldn't help but notice that something seems to be on your mind. What's wrong?"
"Michi, what do you give someone as a symbol of lifelong gratitude?"
"That's an interesting question. Who earned your gratitude?"
"Prince Zoicite. Lord Darek tried to rape me and Prince Zoicite stopped him."
"He tried to WHAT! When I get my hands on him I'll..." Michiru was in a rare fit of rage. The water grew hot and began to seethe.
"Calm down, Michi, I'm fine. Prince Zoicite and I dealt with the problem. If Darek so much as looks at another girl again, I'd be very surprised."
Michiru calmed herself, with obvious effort. The water returned to normal. "Give him something that means a lot to you. Not a personal possession, but a symbol of something you love."
Ami thought for a moment. "I know just what to give him. Thanks Michi!" Ami hoisted herself out of the pool and made for her room. When she got there, she immediately set to work on her present for Zoicite. She worked so hard, by the time she finished, it was one thirty. She threw on a light blue, short- sleeved dress that was a little lower cut than her others, ran a comb and brush through her hair and left. Zoicite was already in the library when she arrived, reading through a history of Mercury.
"Have you an interest in my home planet, Prince Zoicite?" Ami inquired softly, coming up behind him.
He jumped, then stood up and bowed. "I just wanted to research a bit, so I wouldn't feel like a complete idiot. I also wanted to see if your beauty was inherited."
Ami blushed. "Oh. I brought you something, as a sort of thank you for helping me last night." She produced a light blue water lily in a glass case. "Blue water lilies are only available on Mercury. It took me forever to find a light blue one. It will never fade, or die. It was the only thing I could think of that seemed fitting to give you." She held it out to him and he took it.
"Thank you. I'll cherish it for as long as I live. I also have a present for you." He presented a white rose from behind his back. "It's called a rose and is native to Earth. It reminded me of you and I had it sent from my home." She curtseyed and took the rose.
"It was very kind of you to give me this, Prince Zoicite. Thank you very much. Shall we begin our chess game?" She led him over to her favorite table. "Would you rather be white, or black?"
"Black." He pulled out her chair, and then took his own seat and the game began.
"How do you like the Moon Kingdom's library, Prince Zoicite?" Ami asked, moving a pawn.
"It has a lot of books about the histories of other planets. Before I arrived here, I had no clue how the Jovian social system worked. It's quite fascinating actually. Do you come here often, Princess Amilan?"
"Yes, I do, it's so quiet and I still haven't read all the books in here."
They were quiet for a few while more. "Princess Amilan, forgive me for asking, but is there anyone special in your life as of now?"
Ami blushed. "I'm afraid not, Prince Zoicite. Why do you ask? Check."
"I admire you greatly, and would simply like to get to know you a little better. Shall we make this game a little interesting?"
"In what way, Prince Zoicite?"
"If I win, then you grant me one wish. If you win, I grant you one wish. Do you agree to the terms?"
"Yes I do." Ami was very confident, she had never lost a chess game. She nearly fell over when she lost.
"Checkmate, Princess."
"Very well, Prince Zoicite." Ami said, as they stood up and stretched. The game had lasted over two hours. "What is your wish?"
"A kiss, if you've no objections, Princess." Zoicite said, leaning towards her.
Ami blushed. "I've no objections." Zoicite leaned over and gently kissed her. A loud giggle and a snort caused them to spring apart guiltily. Rei and Jadeite emerged from behind the shelves. Rei's face was red with suppressed laughter and Jadeite was bent over in hilarity.
"Reiana Phoenix Hino, what in the name of Mercury are you doing spying on me?" Ami was furious and Rei knew it.
"I'm sorry Ami, but it's just that look on your face when we caught you guys kissing was priceless!" Rei gasped while roaring with laughter. Ami fixed her mouth.
"You can laugh here all you like, because Zoi-chan and I are leaving!" Ami said, grabbing Zoicite's hand and marching out the library. They turned a few corners and slowed down.
"Did you call me Zoi-chan, Princess?"
Ami blushed. "I'm sorry. It just popped out of my mouth. I hope you didn't mind."
"Of course not. I would rather you called me that instead of Prince Zoicite all the time."
"In that case call me Ami." They had wandered outside, and were touring the gardens of the princesses. They were just going through Venus' when a noise made them leap back. Minako and Kunzite were locked in a passionate embrace, and did not hear Ami or Zoicite. They hid behind a large bush and watched.
"Who would have guessed? My leader and yours." Zoicite whispered.
"They seem as different as night and day." Ami said softly. They crossed over into Ami's garden without alerting the two. "This is my garden. I designed it myself. All of my favorite Mercurian flowers are in here." She stopped at the fountain in the center and ran her fingers over it lightly. The surface froze over.
Zoicite looked at Ami in surprise. "How did you do that?"
"My ties with the planet Mercury enable me to freeze things. You saw the ice sculpture of the palace at the ball? I made it."
"Oh. Ami, did you mind my kissing you?" Zoicite asked worriedly.
Ami surprised herself by smiling. "Not at all. I think I liked it. It was my first kiss, so I don't really have anything to compare it to."
Zoicite smiled and kissed her. "I think that I like you." Ami surprised him by kissing him again.
"I like you too, Zoi-chan."
"Ah-HAH!!! I KNEW IT!!!" Mina stepped out from the shadows, Kunzite in tow.
"I knew you guys liked each other. I just knew it!" Kunzite shook his head.
"Mina, love, I think that Princess Amilan and Zoicite would rather be alone right now." Mina allowed herself to be led away, after throwing a wink at Ami.
"I'm beginning to think that we aren't meant to be alone, with the way everyone keeps barging in. Isn't there somewhere we can be alone?"
Ami giggled. "Well the school rooms are usually deserted this time of day." They went to the school rooms and continued talking.
"Ami-chan, have you ever been to Earth?"
"No, I haven't but one of these days I'm going to go. I'm so interested in learning about your planet. It looks so beautiful from here."
"It's beautiful, but the Moon is prettier. One day I promise I'll take you down to Earth and show you around. You'll love it." Zoicite brushed a stray lock of hair from Ami's face. Ami caught his finger and kissed it softly. The door opened.
"Oh, uh, there's my ride. Bye!" Hotaru said, running out of the room. She looked mortified to have caught them when they were alone.
"You know, I think that we're just having a bad day. It's getting late anyway. I'll walk you to your room." Zoicite said. He walked her to her quarters and gave her a gentle kiss. Ami walked in her room, leaned against her door and sighed. She was convinced she had fallen in love.
Zoicite walked back to his room, convinced that he had fallen in love with his ice sprite.
I'm done with another chapter! Damn I'm good! Well, y'all know the drill review and junks! Peace out!!
Isis Aurora Tomoe
Mercury
Amilan woke up after a restless sleep. She had been dreaming about what would have happened if Prince Zoicite hadn't been nearby at the ball when Lord Darek tried to rape her. She shuddered and got out of bed. {I'll have to do something nice for him.}, She thought as she looked for her swimsuit for her daily morning swim. She found it, put it on and made her way down to the pool, especially built for her and Michiru. She swam laps while thinking about Prince Zoicite and how kind he had been towards her. She thought about his soft looking hair and beautiful green eyes. She was so deep in thought; she didn't hear the splash of another person entering the pool. A slight tug on her hair denoted someone's presence. "Hello Michiru. Are you out for an early morning swim too?"
"Yes I am. I couldn't help but notice that something seems to be on your mind. What's wrong?"
"Michi, what do you give someone as a symbol of lifelong gratitude?"
"That's an interesting question. Who earned your gratitude?"
"Prince Zoicite. Lord Darek tried to rape me and Prince Zoicite stopped him."
"He tried to WHAT! When I get my hands on him I'll..." Michiru was in a rare fit of rage. The water grew hot and began to seethe.
"Calm down, Michi, I'm fine. Prince Zoicite and I dealt with the problem. If Darek so much as looks at another girl again, I'd be very surprised."
Michiru calmed herself, with obvious effort. The water returned to normal. "Give him something that means a lot to you. Not a personal possession, but a symbol of something you love."
Ami thought for a moment. "I know just what to give him. Thanks Michi!" Ami hoisted herself out of the pool and made for her room. When she got there, she immediately set to work on her present for Zoicite. She worked so hard, by the time she finished, it was one thirty. She threw on a light blue, short- sleeved dress that was a little lower cut than her others, ran a comb and brush through her hair and left. Zoicite was already in the library when she arrived, reading through a history of Mercury.
"Have you an interest in my home planet, Prince Zoicite?" Ami inquired softly, coming up behind him.
He jumped, then stood up and bowed. "I just wanted to research a bit, so I wouldn't feel like a complete idiot. I also wanted to see if your beauty was inherited."
Ami blushed. "Oh. I brought you something, as a sort of thank you for helping me last night." She produced a light blue water lily in a glass case. "Blue water lilies are only available on Mercury. It took me forever to find a light blue one. It will never fade, or die. It was the only thing I could think of that seemed fitting to give you." She held it out to him and he took it.
"Thank you. I'll cherish it for as long as I live. I also have a present for you." He presented a white rose from behind his back. "It's called a rose and is native to Earth. It reminded me of you and I had it sent from my home." She curtseyed and took the rose.
"It was very kind of you to give me this, Prince Zoicite. Thank you very much. Shall we begin our chess game?" She led him over to her favorite table. "Would you rather be white, or black?"
"Black." He pulled out her chair, and then took his own seat and the game began.
"How do you like the Moon Kingdom's library, Prince Zoicite?" Ami asked, moving a pawn.
"It has a lot of books about the histories of other planets. Before I arrived here, I had no clue how the Jovian social system worked. It's quite fascinating actually. Do you come here often, Princess Amilan?"
"Yes, I do, it's so quiet and I still haven't read all the books in here."
They were quiet for a few while more. "Princess Amilan, forgive me for asking, but is there anyone special in your life as of now?"
Ami blushed. "I'm afraid not, Prince Zoicite. Why do you ask? Check."
"I admire you greatly, and would simply like to get to know you a little better. Shall we make this game a little interesting?"
"In what way, Prince Zoicite?"
"If I win, then you grant me one wish. If you win, I grant you one wish. Do you agree to the terms?"
"Yes I do." Ami was very confident, she had never lost a chess game. She nearly fell over when she lost.
"Checkmate, Princess."
"Very well, Prince Zoicite." Ami said, as they stood up and stretched. The game had lasted over two hours. "What is your wish?"
"A kiss, if you've no objections, Princess." Zoicite said, leaning towards her.
Ami blushed. "I've no objections." Zoicite leaned over and gently kissed her. A loud giggle and a snort caused them to spring apart guiltily. Rei and Jadeite emerged from behind the shelves. Rei's face was red with suppressed laughter and Jadeite was bent over in hilarity.
"Reiana Phoenix Hino, what in the name of Mercury are you doing spying on me?" Ami was furious and Rei knew it.
"I'm sorry Ami, but it's just that look on your face when we caught you guys kissing was priceless!" Rei gasped while roaring with laughter. Ami fixed her mouth.
"You can laugh here all you like, because Zoi-chan and I are leaving!" Ami said, grabbing Zoicite's hand and marching out the library. They turned a few corners and slowed down.
"Did you call me Zoi-chan, Princess?"
Ami blushed. "I'm sorry. It just popped out of my mouth. I hope you didn't mind."
"Of course not. I would rather you called me that instead of Prince Zoicite all the time."
"In that case call me Ami." They had wandered outside, and were touring the gardens of the princesses. They were just going through Venus' when a noise made them leap back. Minako and Kunzite were locked in a passionate embrace, and did not hear Ami or Zoicite. They hid behind a large bush and watched.
"Who would have guessed? My leader and yours." Zoicite whispered.
"They seem as different as night and day." Ami said softly. They crossed over into Ami's garden without alerting the two. "This is my garden. I designed it myself. All of my favorite Mercurian flowers are in here." She stopped at the fountain in the center and ran her fingers over it lightly. The surface froze over.
Zoicite looked at Ami in surprise. "How did you do that?"
"My ties with the planet Mercury enable me to freeze things. You saw the ice sculpture of the palace at the ball? I made it."
"Oh. Ami, did you mind my kissing you?" Zoicite asked worriedly.
Ami surprised herself by smiling. "Not at all. I think I liked it. It was my first kiss, so I don't really have anything to compare it to."
Zoicite smiled and kissed her. "I think that I like you." Ami surprised him by kissing him again.
"I like you too, Zoi-chan."
"Ah-HAH!!! I KNEW IT!!!" Mina stepped out from the shadows, Kunzite in tow.
"I knew you guys liked each other. I just knew it!" Kunzite shook his head.
"Mina, love, I think that Princess Amilan and Zoicite would rather be alone right now." Mina allowed herself to be led away, after throwing a wink at Ami.
"I'm beginning to think that we aren't meant to be alone, with the way everyone keeps barging in. Isn't there somewhere we can be alone?"
Ami giggled. "Well the school rooms are usually deserted this time of day." They went to the school rooms and continued talking.
"Ami-chan, have you ever been to Earth?"
"No, I haven't but one of these days I'm going to go. I'm so interested in learning about your planet. It looks so beautiful from here."
"It's beautiful, but the Moon is prettier. One day I promise I'll take you down to Earth and show you around. You'll love it." Zoicite brushed a stray lock of hair from Ami's face. Ami caught his finger and kissed it softly. The door opened.
"Oh, uh, there's my ride. Bye!" Hotaru said, running out of the room. She looked mortified to have caught them when they were alone.
"You know, I think that we're just having a bad day. It's getting late anyway. I'll walk you to your room." Zoicite said. He walked her to her quarters and gave her a gentle kiss. Ami walked in her room, leaned against her door and sighed. She was convinced she had fallen in love.
Zoicite walked back to his room, convinced that he had fallen in love with his ice sprite.
I'm done with another chapter! Damn I'm good! Well, y'all know the drill review and junks! Peace out!!
Isis Aurora Tomoe