Sorry for the great delay but I had a writer's block and had to take some time to get over it. Enjoy the continuation of this story now.
Disclaimer: Sailor Moon and the characters belong to their rightful author Naoko Takeuchi.
Signs:
"speaking"
' thinking'
[telepathic]
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Hidden Princess
Eliame
Chapter 0.4
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The healer soothed the exhausted animal before, to Endymion's great surprise, her hand began to glow slightly and the stallion relaxed completely into her touch. But he looked clearly shocked when Moonlight turned back to him again and Midnight neighed good-natured before it took off to run around the lake in the clearing. When the mysterious woman began to smile warmly he snapped out of his daze and returned it before asking, "What is your unusual talent, fair lady?"
She laughed softly and watched the stallion for a moment. "I am a healer, kind prince, and it seems that you treat your stallion fairly. I also am sure that your people can trust you.", she answered finally, again in her soft voice that reminded Endymion of a gust of wind. The Prince of Earth looked at her in wonder as he had never met a woman that was friendly, kind and free-living but at the same time held great authority about her and didn't address him as Your Highness. Suddenly a horn sounded through the silent forest and the young woman's eyes began to sparkle, showing that she had never really left her childhood fully behind.
It amazed Endymion as found himself already taking a great liking to the mysterious healer but his train of thoughts was quickly stopped by the horn being blown for a second time. " That are just the hunters of the village, kind prince . Still I should be on my way.", Moonlight explained calmly. " I will escort you as my way finds its destination in the village as well, my lady.", Endymion answered quickly and the healer nodded in understanding. The prince called for his horse and mounted, offering a hand to the young woman who shook her head smiling lightly which confused the prince. Suddenly she turned and began to run into the forest with a soft "Follow me, Prince of Earth." over her shoulder. Endymion followed swiftly and was astounded as the fragile looking woman jumped from the ground and continued her journey from branch to branch looking out for trouble ahead of them.
The Prince, on the other hand, became even more attracted to her, feeling a strong bond beginning to form between them. Moonlight lived through similar emotions. Her companion seemed kind, understanding and not in the least bit arrogant. She didn't know why but she felt absolutely save with him near. ' Moon, you are just a healer and he is the Prince of Earth. Snap out of it, you can't fall for him.', she scolded herself but it did nothing to stop her growing attraction to the man on the stallion beneath her and the feeling of complete security and peace enveloped her.
For once it wasn't important to her who she was just that he was near. Occasionally she glanced at him from the treetops and she saw him do the same but dismissed it as concern for her slipping and falling. When their eyes would meet she would blush and return to watching the path before them. Slowly the forest began to clear and she increased her speed, wanting to see the sun again. As they finally reached the border of the forest, she jumped to the ground again but didn't stop in her pace until she reached her hut. Endymion halted his stallion as well and dismounted, following her in. The hut was dark and small in comparison to the palace but still gave off a homey feeling.
In the air lingered a scent of herbs and in the front of the fireplace lay a comfortable looking rug. As Moonlight rummaged through the cupboards, searching for the things she would probably need. She really looked like a moonbeam to Endymion in the dark hut. Finally she slung a bag around her shoulder but the bow and quiver remained on the table where she had put them as she walked up to the prince who was standing in the entranceway. "It wouldn't have been necessary to wait for me, kind prince.", she told him but seemed happy that he had. Endymion smiled. "It seemed quite necessary, Moonlight. I wouldn't want to leave such a beautiful lady unprotected.", he added and Moonlight blushed before she told him that they should better go and quickly exited the hut when he stepped aside.
The prince agreed not knowing what had made him say that to her. He had even forgotten about formality for a moment. 'I can't fall in love with her already.', he told himself sternly as he stepped out of the hut. Moonlight waited for him to mount his stallion again before she turned into the direction of the forest and whistled shortly. A moment later a silver white horse galloped up to her and the healer mounted without stopping the beautiful animal in its tracks. The prince followed her noting how graceful she had looked as she had swung herself onto the horse's back. This mysterious woman grew even more special to him the longer he was with her.
Moonlight normally would forget everything around her when she rode Silverfly but this time she was aware of the stallion and its rider behind her the whole time. She was nearly relieved as they reached the fields and Molly turned around, waving to her. She didn't know what it was but just the thought of the prince let her emotions swirl and her heart beat faster. She was confused to no end. She needed distraction and some time to think.
Molly met her at the border of the dry fields and Moonlight dismounted Silverfly, telling it that she would call when she was finished at the fields. " You are early, Moon.", her friend greeted her smiling not having noticed the rider on the black stallion behind her, yet. The healer smiled, her eyes sparkling. "One time I shall be before time and you are complaining all the same, Molly.", she added and the farmer's daughter laughed. Just then Endymion stepped up beside the healer and Molly gasped.
Immediately sweeping into a curtsy she greeted the royal guest formally with a " Welcome, Your highness. Your visit brings great honour to us." The prince smiled friendly and told the young woman to rise again but out of the corner of his eye he observed Moonlight. She was smiling softly at her friend, waiting for her to finish the formal greeting. Endymion also noticed that the regal aura had reappeared around the mysterious young woman. Then a man walked up to them and Moonlight's eyes lit up once again. "Melvin.", she stated simply and slightly bowed her head obviously unbeknownst to herself. But Endymion didn't miss it. A formal gesture of royalty to acknowledge a presence. Moonlight's behaviour reminded the Prince of Earth more of that of a princess than a common healer but his thoughts were disturbed by Melvin speaking up.
"Greetings Healer. I thought you wouldn't arrive until noon.", the farmer's son greeted. "Selene help, one time I'm early and they can't simply accept it.", was the soft but also not seriously taken answer from the healer and Endymion was surprised at the mention of the Moongoddess. He didn't have much time to think about it though, as Melvin began to lead Moonlight and Molly away not having noticed him yet. While they walked to the middle of the fields and the two young women animatedly talked with the farmer's son, the prince began to wonder about the relations between these three. He grinned as Molly and Melvin blushed at a comment Moonlight had made while the mysterious young woman laughed. It made it quite obvious to him.
As the three reached the group of farmers standing in the middle of the fields, Moonlight quickly greeted them before walking with an elderly looking man into the direction of the north-side. Endymion, on the other hand, got distracted when the other farmers noticed him and bowed, welcoming him with great respect. Moonlight and the elder farmer, called Tom, walked to the well that provided the water which the farmer normally used for watering their fields.
"It still holds water but when we water the fields with it, they dry instead of growing fruitful.", he told the healer and she looked thoughtful. She crouched down and took a handful of dry soil, examining it. Suddenly a pair of shoes appeared infront of her and the young woman looked up, startled. The Prince of Earth was smiling down at her which she returned before getting up, the handful of dry soil still in her hand. She turned back to the farmer. "I'm sorry, Tom, but I do not hold an answer to this mystery. The sun hasn't shone that strong in the last days. The only logical explanation for it would be that the ground has been worked to often. But to be honest, fair farmer, I don't believe that.", she admitted apologetically. " It is not your fault, Healer. I just hope that the gods aren't angry with us.", he replied worriedly. "I do not believe so. I do not see a reason why they should be.", assured him Moonlight and Endymion smiled at hearing her soothing voice. " I do agree with the lady, Farmer Tom.", he now stepped in and the two looked at him surprised.
"Why do you believe so, Your Highness?", the farmer finally asked. " Because I as well don't see a reason why the gods should be angry with you, good farmer, and that is why I will see how I can help you.", the prince answered before he kneeled down on the ground, one hand placed atop the soil and his eyes closed. The farmer backed away as his prince kneeled down before him, being scared of seeming disrespectful but Moonlight remained where she was, watching Endymion carefully. She could feel how his aura began to test the ground and the folds beneath it and was surprised as he began to direct energy to a spot about eight feet under the ground.
All the people in the fields were amazed as the dry ground suddenly darkened to a fruitful black and the withered plants straightened up turning to a healthy green. Moonlight, on the other hand, looked a bit worried at the prince knelling before her. Even if he looked okay on the outside she could feel the exhaustion of his body. He had already stopped healing the soil a while ago but held his eyes closed to collect some energy before he slowly opened them and got up reluctantly.
Tom snapped out of his awed state and began to thank the prince over and over again, inviting him to a dinner in honour of the rescue of the fields. But Endymion politely declined instead asking him if he could get him a few supplies he needed for the tour he and some other royals would go on tomorrow. The farmer immediately agreed wholeheartedly and vanished with the list of supplies and two other farmers in tow. Endymion stayed where he was not that sure of his ability to walk without swaying, yet. " Your people can definitely trust you.", suddenly came a voice from behind him and he was startled for a minute, having forgotten about Moonlight's present.
She stepped infront of him and looked him straight in the eye another gesture not every common man or woman would do. But what surprised him was the worry evident in them. It seemed that this young woman could see more than she let on. But Endymion was even more surprised by her next gesture and she laid the tips of her fingers onto his chest and closed her eyes. The next instance he felt his exhaustion train away, finding himself energised as Moonlight's hand emitted a soft white glow. After a minute it vanished and she opened her eyes again smiling knowingly before averting her gaze to the remaining people in the field and was surprised as she only found Molly and Melvin still waiting.
"The farmers will be waiting for you with the supplies. We should better go, kind prince.", she said giving him another quick smile before she took a step back and the two began to make their way to her friends.
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That's it for Chapter 4 of Hidden Princess. Update in four days.
Eliame
I want to again apologise for the long wait and thank all that have reviewed.
[ ]- Thank you for the review. I hope you didn't die. That would be fatal.
[ Princess Shinra ]- Alright. I will certainly continue.
[ Shadinah ]- Thanks.
[ Karkarots-Frying-Pan ]- Sorry for the long wait. I hope you like it.
[ Neo Queen Serenity ]- I hope it didn't take to long.
[ Yami's Girl ]- Thank you.
[ Cherrystarr ]- Thank you and I will keep up the work, even if it will take a little longer sometime to update.
[ Ryoko ]- Sorry for the delay to you to that wasn't really ASAP.
[ Candace ]- Here it finally is. Have fun reading.
[ Caroline Rocha ]- Sorry, for the delay. I will update frequently now.
[ Faerie ]- Special Thanks to you. Since you were the first to review.
Disclaimer: Sailor Moon and the characters belong to their rightful author Naoko Takeuchi.
Signs:
"speaking"
' thinking'
[telepathic]
---------------------
Hidden Princess
Eliame
Chapter 0.4
---------------------
The healer soothed the exhausted animal before, to Endymion's great surprise, her hand began to glow slightly and the stallion relaxed completely into her touch. But he looked clearly shocked when Moonlight turned back to him again and Midnight neighed good-natured before it took off to run around the lake in the clearing. When the mysterious woman began to smile warmly he snapped out of his daze and returned it before asking, "What is your unusual talent, fair lady?"
She laughed softly and watched the stallion for a moment. "I am a healer, kind prince, and it seems that you treat your stallion fairly. I also am sure that your people can trust you.", she answered finally, again in her soft voice that reminded Endymion of a gust of wind. The Prince of Earth looked at her in wonder as he had never met a woman that was friendly, kind and free-living but at the same time held great authority about her and didn't address him as Your Highness. Suddenly a horn sounded through the silent forest and the young woman's eyes began to sparkle, showing that she had never really left her childhood fully behind.
It amazed Endymion as found himself already taking a great liking to the mysterious healer but his train of thoughts was quickly stopped by the horn being blown for a second time. " That are just the hunters of the village, kind prince . Still I should be on my way.", Moonlight explained calmly. " I will escort you as my way finds its destination in the village as well, my lady.", Endymion answered quickly and the healer nodded in understanding. The prince called for his horse and mounted, offering a hand to the young woman who shook her head smiling lightly which confused the prince. Suddenly she turned and began to run into the forest with a soft "Follow me, Prince of Earth." over her shoulder. Endymion followed swiftly and was astounded as the fragile looking woman jumped from the ground and continued her journey from branch to branch looking out for trouble ahead of them.
The Prince, on the other hand, became even more attracted to her, feeling a strong bond beginning to form between them. Moonlight lived through similar emotions. Her companion seemed kind, understanding and not in the least bit arrogant. She didn't know why but she felt absolutely save with him near. ' Moon, you are just a healer and he is the Prince of Earth. Snap out of it, you can't fall for him.', she scolded herself but it did nothing to stop her growing attraction to the man on the stallion beneath her and the feeling of complete security and peace enveloped her.
For once it wasn't important to her who she was just that he was near. Occasionally she glanced at him from the treetops and she saw him do the same but dismissed it as concern for her slipping and falling. When their eyes would meet she would blush and return to watching the path before them. Slowly the forest began to clear and she increased her speed, wanting to see the sun again. As they finally reached the border of the forest, she jumped to the ground again but didn't stop in her pace until she reached her hut. Endymion halted his stallion as well and dismounted, following her in. The hut was dark and small in comparison to the palace but still gave off a homey feeling.
In the air lingered a scent of herbs and in the front of the fireplace lay a comfortable looking rug. As Moonlight rummaged through the cupboards, searching for the things she would probably need. She really looked like a moonbeam to Endymion in the dark hut. Finally she slung a bag around her shoulder but the bow and quiver remained on the table where she had put them as she walked up to the prince who was standing in the entranceway. "It wouldn't have been necessary to wait for me, kind prince.", she told him but seemed happy that he had. Endymion smiled. "It seemed quite necessary, Moonlight. I wouldn't want to leave such a beautiful lady unprotected.", he added and Moonlight blushed before she told him that they should better go and quickly exited the hut when he stepped aside.
The prince agreed not knowing what had made him say that to her. He had even forgotten about formality for a moment. 'I can't fall in love with her already.', he told himself sternly as he stepped out of the hut. Moonlight waited for him to mount his stallion again before she turned into the direction of the forest and whistled shortly. A moment later a silver white horse galloped up to her and the healer mounted without stopping the beautiful animal in its tracks. The prince followed her noting how graceful she had looked as she had swung herself onto the horse's back. This mysterious woman grew even more special to him the longer he was with her.
Moonlight normally would forget everything around her when she rode Silverfly but this time she was aware of the stallion and its rider behind her the whole time. She was nearly relieved as they reached the fields and Molly turned around, waving to her. She didn't know what it was but just the thought of the prince let her emotions swirl and her heart beat faster. She was confused to no end. She needed distraction and some time to think.
Molly met her at the border of the dry fields and Moonlight dismounted Silverfly, telling it that she would call when she was finished at the fields. " You are early, Moon.", her friend greeted her smiling not having noticed the rider on the black stallion behind her, yet. The healer smiled, her eyes sparkling. "One time I shall be before time and you are complaining all the same, Molly.", she added and the farmer's daughter laughed. Just then Endymion stepped up beside the healer and Molly gasped.
Immediately sweeping into a curtsy she greeted the royal guest formally with a " Welcome, Your highness. Your visit brings great honour to us." The prince smiled friendly and told the young woman to rise again but out of the corner of his eye he observed Moonlight. She was smiling softly at her friend, waiting for her to finish the formal greeting. Endymion also noticed that the regal aura had reappeared around the mysterious young woman. Then a man walked up to them and Moonlight's eyes lit up once again. "Melvin.", she stated simply and slightly bowed her head obviously unbeknownst to herself. But Endymion didn't miss it. A formal gesture of royalty to acknowledge a presence. Moonlight's behaviour reminded the Prince of Earth more of that of a princess than a common healer but his thoughts were disturbed by Melvin speaking up.
"Greetings Healer. I thought you wouldn't arrive until noon.", the farmer's son greeted. "Selene help, one time I'm early and they can't simply accept it.", was the soft but also not seriously taken answer from the healer and Endymion was surprised at the mention of the Moongoddess. He didn't have much time to think about it though, as Melvin began to lead Moonlight and Molly away not having noticed him yet. While they walked to the middle of the fields and the two young women animatedly talked with the farmer's son, the prince began to wonder about the relations between these three. He grinned as Molly and Melvin blushed at a comment Moonlight had made while the mysterious young woman laughed. It made it quite obvious to him.
As the three reached the group of farmers standing in the middle of the fields, Moonlight quickly greeted them before walking with an elderly looking man into the direction of the north-side. Endymion, on the other hand, got distracted when the other farmers noticed him and bowed, welcoming him with great respect. Moonlight and the elder farmer, called Tom, walked to the well that provided the water which the farmer normally used for watering their fields.
"It still holds water but when we water the fields with it, they dry instead of growing fruitful.", he told the healer and she looked thoughtful. She crouched down and took a handful of dry soil, examining it. Suddenly a pair of shoes appeared infront of her and the young woman looked up, startled. The Prince of Earth was smiling down at her which she returned before getting up, the handful of dry soil still in her hand. She turned back to the farmer. "I'm sorry, Tom, but I do not hold an answer to this mystery. The sun hasn't shone that strong in the last days. The only logical explanation for it would be that the ground has been worked to often. But to be honest, fair farmer, I don't believe that.", she admitted apologetically. " It is not your fault, Healer. I just hope that the gods aren't angry with us.", he replied worriedly. "I do not believe so. I do not see a reason why they should be.", assured him Moonlight and Endymion smiled at hearing her soothing voice. " I do agree with the lady, Farmer Tom.", he now stepped in and the two looked at him surprised.
"Why do you believe so, Your Highness?", the farmer finally asked. " Because I as well don't see a reason why the gods should be angry with you, good farmer, and that is why I will see how I can help you.", the prince answered before he kneeled down on the ground, one hand placed atop the soil and his eyes closed. The farmer backed away as his prince kneeled down before him, being scared of seeming disrespectful but Moonlight remained where she was, watching Endymion carefully. She could feel how his aura began to test the ground and the folds beneath it and was surprised as he began to direct energy to a spot about eight feet under the ground.
All the people in the fields were amazed as the dry ground suddenly darkened to a fruitful black and the withered plants straightened up turning to a healthy green. Moonlight, on the other hand, looked a bit worried at the prince knelling before her. Even if he looked okay on the outside she could feel the exhaustion of his body. He had already stopped healing the soil a while ago but held his eyes closed to collect some energy before he slowly opened them and got up reluctantly.
Tom snapped out of his awed state and began to thank the prince over and over again, inviting him to a dinner in honour of the rescue of the fields. But Endymion politely declined instead asking him if he could get him a few supplies he needed for the tour he and some other royals would go on tomorrow. The farmer immediately agreed wholeheartedly and vanished with the list of supplies and two other farmers in tow. Endymion stayed where he was not that sure of his ability to walk without swaying, yet. " Your people can definitely trust you.", suddenly came a voice from behind him and he was startled for a minute, having forgotten about Moonlight's present.
She stepped infront of him and looked him straight in the eye another gesture not every common man or woman would do. But what surprised him was the worry evident in them. It seemed that this young woman could see more than she let on. But Endymion was even more surprised by her next gesture and she laid the tips of her fingers onto his chest and closed her eyes. The next instance he felt his exhaustion train away, finding himself energised as Moonlight's hand emitted a soft white glow. After a minute it vanished and she opened her eyes again smiling knowingly before averting her gaze to the remaining people in the field and was surprised as she only found Molly and Melvin still waiting.
"The farmers will be waiting for you with the supplies. We should better go, kind prince.", she said giving him another quick smile before she took a step back and the two began to make their way to her friends.
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That's it for Chapter 4 of Hidden Princess. Update in four days.
Eliame
I want to again apologise for the long wait and thank all that have reviewed.
[ ]- Thank you for the review. I hope you didn't die. That would be fatal.
[ Princess Shinra ]- Alright. I will certainly continue.
[ Shadinah ]- Thanks.
[ Karkarots-Frying-Pan ]- Sorry for the long wait. I hope you like it.
[ Neo Queen Serenity ]- I hope it didn't take to long.
[ Yami's Girl ]- Thank you.
[ Cherrystarr ]- Thank you and I will keep up the work, even if it will take a little longer sometime to update.
[ Ryoko ]- Sorry for the delay to you to that wasn't really ASAP.
[ Candace ]- Here it finally is. Have fun reading.
[ Caroline Rocha ]- Sorry, for the delay. I will update frequently now.
[ Faerie ]- Special Thanks to you. Since you were the first to review.
