Disclaimer: I do not own this series at all the only thing I do own
is the plot and the characters William O'Dell, Lady Zaira and Guardian .......I do not own any of the songs or series used in this chapter ...
This Fic is dedicated to my own moon princess, you know who you are......
Before any of you point out the timeline differences, this is an
alternate timeline.
Chapter 25: Reflections Part 3
Guardian was running down the hall, not
watching where he was going when he ran
into someone. "I'am so sorry Miss, This
is all my fault I should have been
watching where I was going" Guardian
stated helping to pick up the papers on
the floor. "Dont worry Guardian, I'am sure
it was an accident" spoke the person.
Guardian looked up into a pair of
crystal blue eyes, "Ami?"
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Guardian stood there openly starting at Ami,
who was wearing a long midnight blue dress.
Ami started to blush from his intense stare.
It was then that Guardian realized what he
was doing. He turned a deep red and looked
away ashamed, "That was rude of me, I'am
deeply sorry Princess Ami. It's just that
you look so grown up now and so wow"
Guardian repiled quietly. Guardian's comment
didn't help Ami's blush any, by making it
grow deeper. "Is there someway I can make
this up to you my princess?" Guardian asked
looking sheepish at Ami. Still blushing that
Guardian though she looked "so wow and so grown
up", Ami first thought of a date as a way of him
making it up to her. But her moral conscience,
got the better of her and she said "well you
could help me grade this papers?" Ami asked
blushing a little. "And maybe have lunch with
me" she whispered looking down blushing deeply
again.
Guardian smiled at this, but then sighed
as he remembered his luncheon with Her
Highness. "Ami, I would really love to have
lunch with you and help. But sadly I already
have plans with Serenity for lunch" he
repiled. Ami's face fell when she heard this
"oh, ok you cant break your luncheon with Her
Highness" she said sadly. Guardian saw how
hurt Ami looked and felt bad about it.
"Princess, what about us having a lite meal
before the banquet tonight? I can still help
you then can't I?" Guardian asked hopefully.
Ami's head shot up and her eyes started to
sparkle, as she said "YES- I mean yes that
sounds great Guardian, thank you." "So, its
a date then" Guardian said using a figure of
speech that was common in the late twentieth
century. Ami's eyes grew huge as ~I-I have a
date with Guardian!~ went through her mind.
Giggling she answered "a date then, I will
see you tonight then."
Guardian started to return towards his room,
when he saw Cloe running up to where he was
standing. "Is everything alright Cloe?",
Guardian asked worried. Cloe nodded her head
yes and regained her breath "Guardian, Her
Highness, regrets to inform you that she has
to cancel her luncheon with you." Guardian
asked "Is everything alright with her? Is
there anything wrong?" Cloe shook her head
no and repiled "Some last minute meeting,
you could tell that she was annoyed with
them." Guardian leaned over hugged his
attendant and kisses her on her forehead.
"Thank you for telling me that Cloe" he
said tenderly to her. Cloe's face once more
turned a light pink, when Guardian started
to walk away. She thought ~Cloe, its now or
never to try what Princess Rei suggested.
You HAVE to get over your shyness around
him.~
Cloe's face was turning a deeper pinkish-red
as she spoke "Y-Your welcome Guardian."
Guardian froze where he was and turned around
to look back at his attendant. A look of
surprise covered his face, followed by a
look of great delight. Guardian returned
to where his attendant was standing, smiled
and spoke "Cloe, How would YOU like to have
lunch with me?" Cloe was speechless and
nearly fainted, when she heard Guardian ask
her to lunch. All she could do was silently
shake her head yes, Guardian's smile grew
bigger as he said "Great, why dont we eat
in my chambers where we can talk?" Cloe
forced out "T-That would be nice Guardian",
"I will see you there then alright"
Guardian repiled hugging her.
After he had walked away Cloe started
giggling thinking ~not any of the princess's
OR her Highness, but ME. I'am having lunch
with Guardian.~ "I have to tell Princess
Rei that it worked!" she said to herself,
as she started to run down the hall. Cloe
stopped as fast as she started remembering
that Princess Rei, was in the same meeting
as Her Highness. Guardian was lost AGAIN,
trying to find his way to the kitchen.
A door opened and a young women walked out,
"Excuse me Miss-, Gretchen?" Guardian asked
when he recognized the young women. Gretchen
blushed when she saw Guardian and nodded.
"Miss Gretchen, can you help me? I seem to
have gotten myself lost again, by any chance
do you know where the kitchen is?" Guardian
asked hopefully. Gretchen's eyes grew wide
as ~G-G-Guardian wants ME to help HIM?~ went
through her mind. When she found her voice
she said "y-y-yes I-I do Guardian, Follow me."
They then went back the way that Guardian had
came, and opened a door that was marked "Main
Hall".
It was then that Guardian could smell food
being prepared. "I-Its straight down this hall,
and through that door" Gretchen spoke pointing
at the door at the end of the hall. "Thank you
Miss Gretchen" Guardian spoke as he kissed the
back of her hand. Gretchen's face turned blood
red and she started to giggle, "Its was my
pleasure helping you Guardian." The thought of
~Boy, is Val going to be jealous now~ crossed
her mind. "Miss Gretchen, Be nice to Val"
Guardian spoke winking as he walked off.
Gretchen gasped when Guardian said that to her,
as ~he can read minds, I have to tell the
others~ flashed through her mind. As Guardian
neared the kitchen he heard female voices
talking and laughing,the sound of food cooking
and the noise of kettles. When Guardian entered
the kitchen, everything went silent. "How may
we serve you Sire?" spoke a young women who
walked up to Guardian and curtseyed in front
of him.
"First, please call me Guardian, I am just a
humble servent of Her Highness like yourself.
And Second who is in charge of food
preperations?" Guardian repiled. "Have we
done something to displease you Sir-Guardian?",
the now trembling young women asked. "What? oh!
no it's not that, I just need my attendents
and my lunch served in my Chambers today"
Guardian softly spoke, resting a hand on the
shoulder of the still trembling young women.
"Guardian, are you sure that everything is
alright?" The young women asked, slowly
starting to relax. Guardian smiled and spoke
"Yes, Miss everything is fine Dont worry."
Looking down shyly now, "the chef should be
here shortly" she said softly. Lita walked
out from the the back of the kitchen saying
"This better be important, I was right in the
middle of making lunch." Her face flushed red
with embarrassment, when she saw that it was
Guardian.
"I'am glad that you never gave your cooking
hobby, Princess Lita" Guardian repiled smiling.
Looking down embarrassed, Lita asked "What is
it that you need Guardian?" "I have already told
your polite and very well mannered staff member
here" Guardian repiled. "Um..Lita can you hold
still for a second?" he asked. Guardian then
used the tip of his wing, to brush off some
flour that was on the tip of Lita's nose.
"You had some flour on your nose," Guardian
repiled shyly. Lita's face turned red and she
ran back to where she was working. "I have
never been so embarressed in all my life" she
lighty sobbed. Guardian went to see if she was
ok, and returned a little while later. "When
will lunch be ready?" he asked the young women
who he was talking to earlier. "It should be
very shortly now, Guardian" the young women
repiled. "Thank you very much Miss" Guardian
stated, with that he left the kitchen.
Lita's staff begain to worry about her, when
they didn't hear anything from where she was
at. They found her sitting there with a
content but smug glazed smile on her face.
"Princess Lita, what happened??" one of her
staff asked concerned. "I kissed Guardian..."
Lita replyed, starting to giggle.
~flashback~
Lita ran into her work area, lightly sobbing.
Guardian followed her to make sure she was ok,
"Lita, I'am deeply sorry I didnt mean to
embarress you out there" he spoke. Lita
threw herself into his arms sobbing, "Its
not that,I just missed you so much Guardian."
Guardian gently comforted his sobbing friend,
"I would like to apolgize for something" Lita
softly said. "What?" Guardian asked, "This"
Lita stated leaning over to him. Guardian
then found himself being lightly kissed by
Lita. Lita then looked into his eyes and
repiled fanning herself "So this is how
Serenity felt when you kissed her."
Guardian didn't know what to say, for the
first time HE was the recipient of a
surprising kiss. He then grinned and asked
"Feeling better now, I see Lita." Lita
looked down feeling ashamed, of what she had
done. Guardian hugged her and whispered in
her ear," If the news of how gratifying
your kisses are were told, every prince in
the country would be lined up at the door
fighting over you."
He then kissed her cheek and walked back out
into the main kitchen.
~end flashback~
The whole kitchen staff, now had glazed looks
on their faces. Sighing longingly each one
imagined that it was one of THEM who had
kissed Guardian. Guardian glanced over at
Cloe as they ate their lunch of baked chicken
and garlic-cheese mashed potato's. "Um...Cloe,
Do you mind if I ask you a personal question?"
Guardian asked looking down shyly. Cloe was
worried about HOW personal the question was,
when she remembered that Guardian was a
gentleman. "N-n-no I don't mind if you ask a
question" Cloe spoke a little unsure about
herself. "I know your not supposed to ask a
Lady her age, But I am curious how old are you
Cloe?" Guardian asked timidly. Cloe was at first
shocked by his timidness, and then relieved by
the question. "I-I-I'am nineteen years old
Guardian, may I ask why you wanted to know?"
she asked quietly. Looking down slightly
embarressed Guardian replied "Well...Um..it
was because you looked around my age of twenty
three. I thought maybe I could have a companion
around my age to talk too."
Cloe's face turned a shade of pink, at the
compliment that Guardian gave her and she
looked down slightly smiling. Then she
looked back up and asked "What about the
princess's and Her Highness?" Guardian
knew that Cloe would ask this sooner or
later, so he told her the truth. "To tell
you the truth Cloe, I dont trust myself
around Mina, Lita kinda scares me, I think
of Rei as a sister, Ami is a good friend and
Serenity is busy running the kingdom and she's
married. I don't want to make Endymion think
something is going on..." Guardian replied.
Something inside Cloe started cheering, when
she heard what Guardian thought of the princess's
and of Her Highness. ~So there is still hope for
me after all~ went through her mind. "Um...
Guardian, Do you mind if I ask YOU a personal
question?" Cloe asked looking down. "What is
it Cloe?" Guardian asked.
"W-What was it like living in the 20th century,
with Her Highness and the princess's?" Cloe
asked curiously. "Well, there was more pollution
everywhere then today. Wars were common place,
almost everyday somewhere in the world. As for
her Highness and her court, they were the best
of friends and were always seen with each other.
But enough of me boring you with all this ancient
history, everything is written down somewhere.
Why dont you ask Rei about it, maybe she'll show
you where its at" Guardian stated. "But I like
how you tell me about it, you where there and
you put more feeling into it then some old book
would" Cloe spoke moving closer to where Guardian
was sitting. Guardian shifted on the couch in his
sitting room, where he had moved to after lunch.
Looking down Cloe softly spoke "Is it true that
you have now lived in three time frames?" Guardian
lifted Cloe's face with his hand, "Yes It's true.
There is no shame in asking a simple question
is there?" Cloe turned red at her actions,
"Guardian, um... do you mind if I ask a personal
question about your past?" she asked. Guardian
smiled and said "Isn't that why were here, to
talk?"
Blushing light pink, Cloe asked "Who is this
Princess Zaira, I have read so much about?"
She then noticed that a look of pain crossed
Guardian's face, when she had asked this.
Looking down ashamed and starting to cry that
she had hurt her crush, Cloe whispered "I'am
so sorry Guardian. I didn't mean to cause you
any pain, I will go and ask Rei to reassign
me somewhere else." Guardian held his crying
attendant in his arms, and whispered "I don't
want you reassigned, where would I find someone
as beautiful as you to have lunch with?" Deeply
blushing now, Cloe softly giggled at Guardian's
attempt to make her feel better, "Thank you
Guardian." Guardian started to tell Cloe about
Lady Zaira, "She was the perfect Lady, royal
minded as they come BUT wasn't afraid to get her
hands dirty helping others." Guardian looked down
into Cloe's shimmering eyes, "You remind me of
her in a way. Do you know that?" Cloe blushed an
even deeper crimson at this, and shook her head.
"You both are so innocent and demure, but at the
same time so incredibly alluring and sexy"
Guardian responded, as he unconsciously bent down
to kiss Cloe.
Cloe's eyes widened and she started to breathe
heavier, when she saw that Guardian was about to
kiss her. The thought of this is wrong, went
through her head, followed by admit it, you
wanted him to kiss you from the minute you saw
him. Cloe moved so that she would be kissing him
also, just before they would touch she closed her
eyes. The clock in the room chimed five in the
afternoon, Cloe waited and nothing happened.
She then opened her eyes to find a deeply
embarrassed and a ashamed Guardian.
"I'am deeply sorry for trying to take advantage
of you like that and for violating your sense of
innocence. I deeply apologize for my offense on
you, I know it's not an excuse. But all day this
has been happening to me, I don't understand it.
Please forgive my stupid mistake" Guardian asked
Cloe with tears in his eyes. Cloe was a little
disappointed that she didn't get kissed, but
happy knowing that when she did it would be
special. "Yes, I forgive you Guardian. I wanted
you to kiss me as much as you did" she stated
blushed a fiery red. Guardian was know realizing
how much that Cloe really liked him, "Um... I'am
going let you get ready for the banquet tonight,
so I'am going to leave so you can change" he
repiled nervously. Cloe started to giggle when
she noticed what was happening, `Now HE'S shy and
nervous around ME'she thought.
After stopping by the kitchen to get a quick snack,
Guardian headed to the Palace library to help Ami.
"Ami, when ever your ready I'am here to help" he
spoke as he walked into the room. Ami was so deep
into the search for her book, that when Guardian
spoke it startled her. It starled her so much, that
she forgot that she was on a ladder looking at the
top shelf. Ami screamed as she fell backwards off
the ladder, and was caught by Guardian. Blushing
deeply Ami quietly said "Thank you for saving my
life again Guardian." Looking sheepishly Guardian
repiled, "It's was my fault that you fell in the
first place. If I hadn't startled you, you wouldn't
have fallen." "Um.. You can put me down now,
Guardian" Ami said blushing deeper. "Oh...Sorry
my Princess" Guardian spoke turning red himself.
As they sat on the floor grading the little amount
of papers that were left, Ami tried to get her
nerve to ask Guardian a question, "Um..uh..uh..
G-Guardian?" "Yes Princess Ami, what is it that
you desire?" Guardian responded. Ami's face turned
a deep crimson as the answer to the question of
what did she desire crossed her mind, "Uh..
w-w-would you like to help me at the University?"
"It would be an honor to help M'lady Princess Ami
at her place of work" Guardian said as he gave her
a sitting style bow.
Ami noticed what time it was getting to be,
"Guardian, its almost time for the banquet.
Maybe we should stop so that we can get ready."
"I don't think that it is posible that you can
look any more gorgeous, then you are right now
M'lady" Guardian spoke. Blushing with guilty
pleasure, Ami reached down and picked up another
of the sushi rolls that Guardian was nice enough
to bring. "Maybe we should get ready, you know how
Serenity likes her friends to be there on time"
Guardian stated. Ami nearly choked on the sushi
roll when Guardian said that, remembering a time
when it was Serenity or Serena that was always
the late one. After checking to see that Ami
was alright, Guardian asked "You thought the
idea of Serenity, wanting us to be on time was
funny also didn't you?" The room was filled with
laughter from the concept of the past forever
late one, wanting her friends to be on time.
Guardian wiped the tears from his eyes, he was
laughing so hard. "Let me help you up, Princess"
he asked holding his hand out to Ami.
Guardian didn't realized his own strengh, so
when he helped Princess Ami onto her feet. He
also made her lose her balance and they crashed
back on to the floor. When Guardian opened his
eyes, he found himself on his back and face to
face with Ami kissing him. Ami opened her eyes
and nearly fainted from the scene in front of
her. She was being kissed by Guardian, turning
red she stood up. "P-Princess Ami, I would like
to-"Guardian was interrupted by a delicate finger
placed on his lips. "Guardian, dont apologize it
was an accident. Accidents happen" Ami replied
with a shy sounding voice. Standing up Guardian
spoke "I knew I could always count on you Ami,
to be the modest and reserved one. I am proud
of you that you didn't try to take advantage of
us being alone like this." Remembering her
earlier thoughts, Ami started to feel very guilty.
"Oh, Guardian" Ami sobbed feeling terribly about
her ideas. "It's all right my princess, Please
tell me what wrong" Guardian gently asked as he
put his arms around Ami. "Your going to hate me
for this, I-I-I had idea's of how we could have
spent our time together" Ami spoke muffled by her
sobbing. "Coming from you, I bet it was a
romantic dinner or something like that Am I right?"
Guardian whispered in his sobbing friend's ear.
Turning red, Ami looked down and nodded that he was
right. Guardian placed his hand under Ami's chin
and tilted her head so that he was looking into her
eyes. Gently caressing the side of her face,
Guardian tenderly spoke "Ami I dont hate you, I
could never hate someone as beautiful as you.
I appreciate you being honest with me, and for
that you will be rewarded." Guardian leaned down
and softly kissed Ami's trembling pink lips. Ami
was in a state of shock, G-Guardian's k-k-issing
me b-by Choice went through her mind. Guardian
looked deep into his princess's deep crystal blue
eyes and tenderly spoke "Did you know your lips
taste sweet like strawberry's?" Ami's eyes grew
wide as she looked down blushing a deep crimson,
and a shy smile formed on her face. "Would you
do me the honor of walking you to your room?
We both need to change for the banquet" Guardian
said. The smile faded from Ami's face when he
said that, "Go ahead Guardian I'am not going"
she sadly repiled.
"Ami?, What's wrong? You know you can still
talk to me like you did when you were a
teenager" Guardian asked worried. "It's just
that, I am tired of being the only one alone
at these functions. Every dinner, banquet and
function, everyone except for me has a date or
at least a escort. I'am so tired of being alone"
Ami stated starting to cry again. Guardian had
no idea that Ami was so lonely, as he comforted
her he had an idea. "Um..uh... P-princess are
you doing anything this evening?" Guardian
nervously asked. Ami wiped her eyes and looked
up at Guardian with a surprised expression. She
then smiled and spoke "Guardian, that is very
sweet of you but Please don't ask me out of
pity." "I'am n-not asking out of pity, I-I-I'am
asking because it would be an honor to escort
one of my breathtaking friends to this banquet"
Guardian repiled turning red from shyness. Ami
latched on to Guardian arm, looked into his eyes
and loving sighed "Thank you Guardian, you
always knew how to help us didn't you." Kissing
Ami on her cheek Guardian answered "I just
wanted to see you happy my princess." Giggling
Ami said "I'am going to be the envy of all the
ladies present tonight."
Guardian hugged her and spoke "Yes, you are my
princess, yes you are."
~~END FLASHBACK~~
"You have no idea how much you checking on me,
means to me Serenity" Guardian states looking
at his queen. Serenity shivers as the wind
picks up, Guardian opens his wings and states
"Serenity, come out of the cold. That dress was
not made for the outside, you have to be freezing."
Serenity shakes her head and replies, "I-I-I'am
ok dont wor-ry about me Guardian." Sadly sighing
Guardian states "Serenity, Princess, We are both
adults here, and I will feel awful if you became
sick talking to me up here. Now please, come out
of the cold." Serenity sighed and walked over to
were Guardian held his wings out, Guardian
wrapped his warm wings around her. "Better?"
he asks conserned, Serenity nods her head.
Guardian glances up and notices the sun rising,
"Just like old times my Queen" he stated.
Looking down he finds Serenity asleep in his
wings, Guardian gently picks her up and carries
her to her room. He places Serenity on her bed,
and covered her up, Guardian then kisses her on
her forehead. "Sleep well My Queen" he whispers,
and turns to leave. Guardian stopped at the
doorway and replies "Don't worry Endymion, all
that happened was she came to check on me when I
left the banquet. We talked all night and she
started shivering from the cold. I wrapped her
in my wings because, I was worried that she might
get sick. I then noticed that she had fallen asleep
and I brought her here." Endymion thought that was
considerate of Guardian, but he had to know.
"Guardian, you still love Serenity don't you?" he
asked. Guardian glanced upon the sleeping form of
Serenity and answered "Does it matter?" He then
walked out the door.
Next chapter: A New Beginning
Please R&R All Flames will be reported
is the plot and the characters William O'Dell, Lady Zaira and Guardian .......I do not own any of the songs or series used in this chapter ...
This Fic is dedicated to my own moon princess, you know who you are......
Before any of you point out the timeline differences, this is an
alternate timeline.
Chapter 25: Reflections Part 3
Guardian was running down the hall, not
watching where he was going when he ran
into someone. "I'am so sorry Miss, This
is all my fault I should have been
watching where I was going" Guardian
stated helping to pick up the papers on
the floor. "Dont worry Guardian, I'am sure
it was an accident" spoke the person.
Guardian looked up into a pair of
crystal blue eyes, "Ami?"
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Guardian stood there openly starting at Ami,
who was wearing a long midnight blue dress.
Ami started to blush from his intense stare.
It was then that Guardian realized what he
was doing. He turned a deep red and looked
away ashamed, "That was rude of me, I'am
deeply sorry Princess Ami. It's just that
you look so grown up now and so wow"
Guardian repiled quietly. Guardian's comment
didn't help Ami's blush any, by making it
grow deeper. "Is there someway I can make
this up to you my princess?" Guardian asked
looking sheepish at Ami. Still blushing that
Guardian though she looked "so wow and so grown
up", Ami first thought of a date as a way of him
making it up to her. But her moral conscience,
got the better of her and she said "well you
could help me grade this papers?" Ami asked
blushing a little. "And maybe have lunch with
me" she whispered looking down blushing deeply
again.
Guardian smiled at this, but then sighed
as he remembered his luncheon with Her
Highness. "Ami, I would really love to have
lunch with you and help. But sadly I already
have plans with Serenity for lunch" he
repiled. Ami's face fell when she heard this
"oh, ok you cant break your luncheon with Her
Highness" she said sadly. Guardian saw how
hurt Ami looked and felt bad about it.
"Princess, what about us having a lite meal
before the banquet tonight? I can still help
you then can't I?" Guardian asked hopefully.
Ami's head shot up and her eyes started to
sparkle, as she said "YES- I mean yes that
sounds great Guardian, thank you." "So, its
a date then" Guardian said using a figure of
speech that was common in the late twentieth
century. Ami's eyes grew huge as ~I-I have a
date with Guardian!~ went through her mind.
Giggling she answered "a date then, I will
see you tonight then."
Guardian started to return towards his room,
when he saw Cloe running up to where he was
standing. "Is everything alright Cloe?",
Guardian asked worried. Cloe nodded her head
yes and regained her breath "Guardian, Her
Highness, regrets to inform you that she has
to cancel her luncheon with you." Guardian
asked "Is everything alright with her? Is
there anything wrong?" Cloe shook her head
no and repiled "Some last minute meeting,
you could tell that she was annoyed with
them." Guardian leaned over hugged his
attendant and kisses her on her forehead.
"Thank you for telling me that Cloe" he
said tenderly to her. Cloe's face once more
turned a light pink, when Guardian started
to walk away. She thought ~Cloe, its now or
never to try what Princess Rei suggested.
You HAVE to get over your shyness around
him.~
Cloe's face was turning a deeper pinkish-red
as she spoke "Y-Your welcome Guardian."
Guardian froze where he was and turned around
to look back at his attendant. A look of
surprise covered his face, followed by a
look of great delight. Guardian returned
to where his attendant was standing, smiled
and spoke "Cloe, How would YOU like to have
lunch with me?" Cloe was speechless and
nearly fainted, when she heard Guardian ask
her to lunch. All she could do was silently
shake her head yes, Guardian's smile grew
bigger as he said "Great, why dont we eat
in my chambers where we can talk?" Cloe
forced out "T-That would be nice Guardian",
"I will see you there then alright"
Guardian repiled hugging her.
After he had walked away Cloe started
giggling thinking ~not any of the princess's
OR her Highness, but ME. I'am having lunch
with Guardian.~ "I have to tell Princess
Rei that it worked!" she said to herself,
as she started to run down the hall. Cloe
stopped as fast as she started remembering
that Princess Rei, was in the same meeting
as Her Highness. Guardian was lost AGAIN,
trying to find his way to the kitchen.
A door opened and a young women walked out,
"Excuse me Miss-, Gretchen?" Guardian asked
when he recognized the young women. Gretchen
blushed when she saw Guardian and nodded.
"Miss Gretchen, can you help me? I seem to
have gotten myself lost again, by any chance
do you know where the kitchen is?" Guardian
asked hopefully. Gretchen's eyes grew wide
as ~G-G-Guardian wants ME to help HIM?~ went
through her mind. When she found her voice
she said "y-y-yes I-I do Guardian, Follow me."
They then went back the way that Guardian had
came, and opened a door that was marked "Main
Hall".
It was then that Guardian could smell food
being prepared. "I-Its straight down this hall,
and through that door" Gretchen spoke pointing
at the door at the end of the hall. "Thank you
Miss Gretchen" Guardian spoke as he kissed the
back of her hand. Gretchen's face turned blood
red and she started to giggle, "Its was my
pleasure helping you Guardian." The thought of
~Boy, is Val going to be jealous now~ crossed
her mind. "Miss Gretchen, Be nice to Val"
Guardian spoke winking as he walked off.
Gretchen gasped when Guardian said that to her,
as ~he can read minds, I have to tell the
others~ flashed through her mind. As Guardian
neared the kitchen he heard female voices
talking and laughing,the sound of food cooking
and the noise of kettles. When Guardian entered
the kitchen, everything went silent. "How may
we serve you Sire?" spoke a young women who
walked up to Guardian and curtseyed in front
of him.
"First, please call me Guardian, I am just a
humble servent of Her Highness like yourself.
And Second who is in charge of food
preperations?" Guardian repiled. "Have we
done something to displease you Sir-Guardian?",
the now trembling young women asked. "What? oh!
no it's not that, I just need my attendents
and my lunch served in my Chambers today"
Guardian softly spoke, resting a hand on the
shoulder of the still trembling young women.
"Guardian, are you sure that everything is
alright?" The young women asked, slowly
starting to relax. Guardian smiled and spoke
"Yes, Miss everything is fine Dont worry."
Looking down shyly now, "the chef should be
here shortly" she said softly. Lita walked
out from the the back of the kitchen saying
"This better be important, I was right in the
middle of making lunch." Her face flushed red
with embarrassment, when she saw that it was
Guardian.
"I'am glad that you never gave your cooking
hobby, Princess Lita" Guardian repiled smiling.
Looking down embarrassed, Lita asked "What is
it that you need Guardian?" "I have already told
your polite and very well mannered staff member
here" Guardian repiled. "Um..Lita can you hold
still for a second?" he asked. Guardian then
used the tip of his wing, to brush off some
flour that was on the tip of Lita's nose.
"You had some flour on your nose," Guardian
repiled shyly. Lita's face turned red and she
ran back to where she was working. "I have
never been so embarressed in all my life" she
lighty sobbed. Guardian went to see if she was
ok, and returned a little while later. "When
will lunch be ready?" he asked the young women
who he was talking to earlier. "It should be
very shortly now, Guardian" the young women
repiled. "Thank you very much Miss" Guardian
stated, with that he left the kitchen.
Lita's staff begain to worry about her, when
they didn't hear anything from where she was
at. They found her sitting there with a
content but smug glazed smile on her face.
"Princess Lita, what happened??" one of her
staff asked concerned. "I kissed Guardian..."
Lita replyed, starting to giggle.
~flashback~
Lita ran into her work area, lightly sobbing.
Guardian followed her to make sure she was ok,
"Lita, I'am deeply sorry I didnt mean to
embarress you out there" he spoke. Lita
threw herself into his arms sobbing, "Its
not that,I just missed you so much Guardian."
Guardian gently comforted his sobbing friend,
"I would like to apolgize for something" Lita
softly said. "What?" Guardian asked, "This"
Lita stated leaning over to him. Guardian
then found himself being lightly kissed by
Lita. Lita then looked into his eyes and
repiled fanning herself "So this is how
Serenity felt when you kissed her."
Guardian didn't know what to say, for the
first time HE was the recipient of a
surprising kiss. He then grinned and asked
"Feeling better now, I see Lita." Lita
looked down feeling ashamed, of what she had
done. Guardian hugged her and whispered in
her ear," If the news of how gratifying
your kisses are were told, every prince in
the country would be lined up at the door
fighting over you."
He then kissed her cheek and walked back out
into the main kitchen.
~end flashback~
The whole kitchen staff, now had glazed looks
on their faces. Sighing longingly each one
imagined that it was one of THEM who had
kissed Guardian. Guardian glanced over at
Cloe as they ate their lunch of baked chicken
and garlic-cheese mashed potato's. "Um...Cloe,
Do you mind if I ask you a personal question?"
Guardian asked looking down shyly. Cloe was
worried about HOW personal the question was,
when she remembered that Guardian was a
gentleman. "N-n-no I don't mind if you ask a
question" Cloe spoke a little unsure about
herself. "I know your not supposed to ask a
Lady her age, But I am curious how old are you
Cloe?" Guardian asked timidly. Cloe was at first
shocked by his timidness, and then relieved by
the question. "I-I-I'am nineteen years old
Guardian, may I ask why you wanted to know?"
she asked quietly. Looking down slightly
embarressed Guardian replied "Well...Um..it
was because you looked around my age of twenty
three. I thought maybe I could have a companion
around my age to talk too."
Cloe's face turned a shade of pink, at the
compliment that Guardian gave her and she
looked down slightly smiling. Then she
looked back up and asked "What about the
princess's and Her Highness?" Guardian
knew that Cloe would ask this sooner or
later, so he told her the truth. "To tell
you the truth Cloe, I dont trust myself
around Mina, Lita kinda scares me, I think
of Rei as a sister, Ami is a good friend and
Serenity is busy running the kingdom and she's
married. I don't want to make Endymion think
something is going on..." Guardian replied.
Something inside Cloe started cheering, when
she heard what Guardian thought of the princess's
and of Her Highness. ~So there is still hope for
me after all~ went through her mind. "Um...
Guardian, Do you mind if I ask YOU a personal
question?" Cloe asked looking down. "What is
it Cloe?" Guardian asked.
"W-What was it like living in the 20th century,
with Her Highness and the princess's?" Cloe
asked curiously. "Well, there was more pollution
everywhere then today. Wars were common place,
almost everyday somewhere in the world. As for
her Highness and her court, they were the best
of friends and were always seen with each other.
But enough of me boring you with all this ancient
history, everything is written down somewhere.
Why dont you ask Rei about it, maybe she'll show
you where its at" Guardian stated. "But I like
how you tell me about it, you where there and
you put more feeling into it then some old book
would" Cloe spoke moving closer to where Guardian
was sitting. Guardian shifted on the couch in his
sitting room, where he had moved to after lunch.
Looking down Cloe softly spoke "Is it true that
you have now lived in three time frames?" Guardian
lifted Cloe's face with his hand, "Yes It's true.
There is no shame in asking a simple question
is there?" Cloe turned red at her actions,
"Guardian, um... do you mind if I ask a personal
question about your past?" she asked. Guardian
smiled and said "Isn't that why were here, to
talk?"
Blushing light pink, Cloe asked "Who is this
Princess Zaira, I have read so much about?"
She then noticed that a look of pain crossed
Guardian's face, when she had asked this.
Looking down ashamed and starting to cry that
she had hurt her crush, Cloe whispered "I'am
so sorry Guardian. I didn't mean to cause you
any pain, I will go and ask Rei to reassign
me somewhere else." Guardian held his crying
attendant in his arms, and whispered "I don't
want you reassigned, where would I find someone
as beautiful as you to have lunch with?" Deeply
blushing now, Cloe softly giggled at Guardian's
attempt to make her feel better, "Thank you
Guardian." Guardian started to tell Cloe about
Lady Zaira, "She was the perfect Lady, royal
minded as they come BUT wasn't afraid to get her
hands dirty helping others." Guardian looked down
into Cloe's shimmering eyes, "You remind me of
her in a way. Do you know that?" Cloe blushed an
even deeper crimson at this, and shook her head.
"You both are so innocent and demure, but at the
same time so incredibly alluring and sexy"
Guardian responded, as he unconsciously bent down
to kiss Cloe.
Cloe's eyes widened and she started to breathe
heavier, when she saw that Guardian was about to
kiss her. The thought of this is wrong, went
through her head, followed by admit it, you
wanted him to kiss you from the minute you saw
him. Cloe moved so that she would be kissing him
also, just before they would touch she closed her
eyes. The clock in the room chimed five in the
afternoon, Cloe waited and nothing happened.
She then opened her eyes to find a deeply
embarrassed and a ashamed Guardian.
"I'am deeply sorry for trying to take advantage
of you like that and for violating your sense of
innocence. I deeply apologize for my offense on
you, I know it's not an excuse. But all day this
has been happening to me, I don't understand it.
Please forgive my stupid mistake" Guardian asked
Cloe with tears in his eyes. Cloe was a little
disappointed that she didn't get kissed, but
happy knowing that when she did it would be
special. "Yes, I forgive you Guardian. I wanted
you to kiss me as much as you did" she stated
blushed a fiery red. Guardian was know realizing
how much that Cloe really liked him, "Um... I'am
going let you get ready for the banquet tonight,
so I'am going to leave so you can change" he
repiled nervously. Cloe started to giggle when
she noticed what was happening, `Now HE'S shy and
nervous around ME'she thought.
After stopping by the kitchen to get a quick snack,
Guardian headed to the Palace library to help Ami.
"Ami, when ever your ready I'am here to help" he
spoke as he walked into the room. Ami was so deep
into the search for her book, that when Guardian
spoke it startled her. It starled her so much, that
she forgot that she was on a ladder looking at the
top shelf. Ami screamed as she fell backwards off
the ladder, and was caught by Guardian. Blushing
deeply Ami quietly said "Thank you for saving my
life again Guardian." Looking sheepishly Guardian
repiled, "It's was my fault that you fell in the
first place. If I hadn't startled you, you wouldn't
have fallen." "Um.. You can put me down now,
Guardian" Ami said blushing deeper. "Oh...Sorry
my Princess" Guardian spoke turning red himself.
As they sat on the floor grading the little amount
of papers that were left, Ami tried to get her
nerve to ask Guardian a question, "Um..uh..uh..
G-Guardian?" "Yes Princess Ami, what is it that
you desire?" Guardian responded. Ami's face turned
a deep crimson as the answer to the question of
what did she desire crossed her mind, "Uh..
w-w-would you like to help me at the University?"
"It would be an honor to help M'lady Princess Ami
at her place of work" Guardian said as he gave her
a sitting style bow.
Ami noticed what time it was getting to be,
"Guardian, its almost time for the banquet.
Maybe we should stop so that we can get ready."
"I don't think that it is posible that you can
look any more gorgeous, then you are right now
M'lady" Guardian spoke. Blushing with guilty
pleasure, Ami reached down and picked up another
of the sushi rolls that Guardian was nice enough
to bring. "Maybe we should get ready, you know how
Serenity likes her friends to be there on time"
Guardian stated. Ami nearly choked on the sushi
roll when Guardian said that, remembering a time
when it was Serenity or Serena that was always
the late one. After checking to see that Ami
was alright, Guardian asked "You thought the
idea of Serenity, wanting us to be on time was
funny also didn't you?" The room was filled with
laughter from the concept of the past forever
late one, wanting her friends to be on time.
Guardian wiped the tears from his eyes, he was
laughing so hard. "Let me help you up, Princess"
he asked holding his hand out to Ami.
Guardian didn't realized his own strengh, so
when he helped Princess Ami onto her feet. He
also made her lose her balance and they crashed
back on to the floor. When Guardian opened his
eyes, he found himself on his back and face to
face with Ami kissing him. Ami opened her eyes
and nearly fainted from the scene in front of
her. She was being kissed by Guardian, turning
red she stood up. "P-Princess Ami, I would like
to-"Guardian was interrupted by a delicate finger
placed on his lips. "Guardian, dont apologize it
was an accident. Accidents happen" Ami replied
with a shy sounding voice. Standing up Guardian
spoke "I knew I could always count on you Ami,
to be the modest and reserved one. I am proud
of you that you didn't try to take advantage of
us being alone like this." Remembering her
earlier thoughts, Ami started to feel very guilty.
"Oh, Guardian" Ami sobbed feeling terribly about
her ideas. "It's all right my princess, Please
tell me what wrong" Guardian gently asked as he
put his arms around Ami. "Your going to hate me
for this, I-I-I had idea's of how we could have
spent our time together" Ami spoke muffled by her
sobbing. "Coming from you, I bet it was a
romantic dinner or something like that Am I right?"
Guardian whispered in his sobbing friend's ear.
Turning red, Ami looked down and nodded that he was
right. Guardian placed his hand under Ami's chin
and tilted her head so that he was looking into her
eyes. Gently caressing the side of her face,
Guardian tenderly spoke "Ami I dont hate you, I
could never hate someone as beautiful as you.
I appreciate you being honest with me, and for
that you will be rewarded." Guardian leaned down
and softly kissed Ami's trembling pink lips. Ami
was in a state of shock, G-Guardian's k-k-issing
me b-by Choice went through her mind. Guardian
looked deep into his princess's deep crystal blue
eyes and tenderly spoke "Did you know your lips
taste sweet like strawberry's?" Ami's eyes grew
wide as she looked down blushing a deep crimson,
and a shy smile formed on her face. "Would you
do me the honor of walking you to your room?
We both need to change for the banquet" Guardian
said. The smile faded from Ami's face when he
said that, "Go ahead Guardian I'am not going"
she sadly repiled.
"Ami?, What's wrong? You know you can still
talk to me like you did when you were a
teenager" Guardian asked worried. "It's just
that, I am tired of being the only one alone
at these functions. Every dinner, banquet and
function, everyone except for me has a date or
at least a escort. I'am so tired of being alone"
Ami stated starting to cry again. Guardian had
no idea that Ami was so lonely, as he comforted
her he had an idea. "Um..uh... P-princess are
you doing anything this evening?" Guardian
nervously asked. Ami wiped her eyes and looked
up at Guardian with a surprised expression. She
then smiled and spoke "Guardian, that is very
sweet of you but Please don't ask me out of
pity." "I'am n-not asking out of pity, I-I-I'am
asking because it would be an honor to escort
one of my breathtaking friends to this banquet"
Guardian repiled turning red from shyness. Ami
latched on to Guardian arm, looked into his eyes
and loving sighed "Thank you Guardian, you
always knew how to help us didn't you." Kissing
Ami on her cheek Guardian answered "I just
wanted to see you happy my princess." Giggling
Ami said "I'am going to be the envy of all the
ladies present tonight."
Guardian hugged her and spoke "Yes, you are my
princess, yes you are."
~~END FLASHBACK~~
"You have no idea how much you checking on me,
means to me Serenity" Guardian states looking
at his queen. Serenity shivers as the wind
picks up, Guardian opens his wings and states
"Serenity, come out of the cold. That dress was
not made for the outside, you have to be freezing."
Serenity shakes her head and replies, "I-I-I'am
ok dont wor-ry about me Guardian." Sadly sighing
Guardian states "Serenity, Princess, We are both
adults here, and I will feel awful if you became
sick talking to me up here. Now please, come out
of the cold." Serenity sighed and walked over to
were Guardian held his wings out, Guardian
wrapped his warm wings around her. "Better?"
he asks conserned, Serenity nods her head.
Guardian glances up and notices the sun rising,
"Just like old times my Queen" he stated.
Looking down he finds Serenity asleep in his
wings, Guardian gently picks her up and carries
her to her room. He places Serenity on her bed,
and covered her up, Guardian then kisses her on
her forehead. "Sleep well My Queen" he whispers,
and turns to leave. Guardian stopped at the
doorway and replies "Don't worry Endymion, all
that happened was she came to check on me when I
left the banquet. We talked all night and she
started shivering from the cold. I wrapped her
in my wings because, I was worried that she might
get sick. I then noticed that she had fallen asleep
and I brought her here." Endymion thought that was
considerate of Guardian, but he had to know.
"Guardian, you still love Serenity don't you?" he
asked. Guardian glanced upon the sleeping form of
Serenity and answered "Does it matter?" He then
walked out the door.
Next chapter: A New Beginning
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