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ALL LIKENESSES TO OTHER STORIES ARE COICIDENCE.
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"....." = Talking, duh!
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~Flashback~
(--------) = Author Notes
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Betrothed To a Jerk
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Serenity had been sleeping for about two hours when Endymion entered the room. Everything was ordinarily placed in the room, everything until his eyes found the bed...The bed had the most beautiful creature Endymion had ever seen. However, this beautiful Goddess tossed and turned uncomfortably on the bed in her sleep. *What's wrong with her?* He wondered. He drew closer to the bed. When he was at Serenity's side, Endymion poked her in the side. Endymion grinned as she squirmed from the touch. So, he poked her again. Once again, she writhed under his
touch. *Score for me! I know two weaknesses of hers now...* He thought as he planned all the things he could do to embarrass or make her submit to defeat, even though there was never really any firm conclusions of a bet. Even so... He continued to poke her. Each squirmed wiggle brought a wider grin on Endymion's face as he looked at her.
Then, it happened. She just HAD to ruin the situation when her eyes popped open. As if Endymion didn't think he would drown in those great big blue crystals before, now they were even larger at confusion of seeing him here. Uncertainty was etched on her face, both her and Endymion
noticed this. So, Serenity changed her expression to one of annoyance.
"May I ask what you are doing here?" She asked snidely as she sat up in bed, vaguely aware of the way the wrinkled dress was seductively a little lower than usual.
"Once again, Princess, must I remind you what part of this castle you are in?" Endymion replied snidely.
"Well, now, don't get your underwear all twisted...It's just odd that a man, or a boy depending upon your age, would come into a woman's chambers like you do." She informed him as she stretched and stood up on the floor. While she was straightening and trying to remove the wrinkles from her dress, Endymion started talking.
"Excuse me? Did I hear you say I was a boy?"
"Well, I have no idea what age you are!" She defended herself.
"And what makes you think you are a 'Woman'? I am eighteen. That clearly makes me plenty old enough to be considered a man, no matter what you crazy lunarians think!" Endymion told her with contempt, but when he saw
the anger building on her face, he knew he had gone too far. *Uh-OH!*
"...Crazy Lunarian!...A crazy LUNARIAN, am I? I'll show you a CRAZY lunarian!" Serenity yelled as she flung herself at him.
Darien laughed as he grabbed both her hands with one of his hands. "Really, Princess, do calm down! Remember your ankle! But I'm sorry..."
"You should be, and when I get free, I am going to beat the living sh--" Serenity began to say but was interrupted.
"Excuse me, Your Highnesses. Dinner is served." A servant informed them as he carried two plates out through the glass paned doors out to the balcony, then hurried out of the room, seeing he interrupted the Royal's "discussion".
While Serenity struggled to get her hands free, Darien lifted them above her head. That motion caused her to have to take a step closer to him. He lowered his face threateningly inches from her face. With much pleasure, Endymion noticed how much she squirmed; he smiled.
"Let go of me." She hissed.
He just pulled her closer. "Excuse me?" His face was only about two inches from hers.
"I'm warning you. Let go of me, now."
"Oh, Princess, please, warning me of what? A temper tantrum?" He teased her further.
Serenity pursed her lips in a pout as she thought of what she could do.
Endymion couldn't help himself. He dared to look in her eyes, and before he knew what was happening, he found that he was drowning in them and placed his lips on hers.
Serenity was mortified, so she did the only thing a girl can do when she is being forced to do something she doesn't want to. Low Blow.
Endymion doubled over in pain and released her hands.*A LOW BLOW?! WHAT THE HELL IS SHE PLAYING AT!*
Serenity took a few steps back and glared at him. After crossing her arms, she threw him a triumphant grin. "I did warn you, you know."
Endymion scowled. Now, it was his turn to glare at her. However, when he took on look at her, glaring is not what he did. He just looked at her. I mean, looked at her, really looked. Like the look someone gives someone who they're checking out.
*I knew it would be trouble to wear this dress. Damn those horny earth men...* Serenity glared at Endymion. Catching his eye, She told him. "Get out so I can change."
Endymion smiled and leaned against the wall. "Who are you to tell me what to do in my own castle, Princess."
"My name is NOT Princess. It is Serenity." She yelled.
"Whatever you say, Princess."
"UGH! Just get out, or shall I call the healer for you now?" She said as she eyed his pants quickly with a satisfying look. (Not like perverted just looked so he would get the drift of what she meant.) "I mean, you wouldn't want to chance not being able to produce heirs for your kingdom would you?" She smiled slyly.
That wiped the smile of Endymion's face, but he quickly thought of a way to get her back. Endymion sadly said, "Well, that is true..." He hesitated then the smile broke out, "But then again, we could always just have a trial run...You know, see if I am able to produce heirs."
Serenity's face drained of color. "GET OUT !"
"I'm coming back in ten minutes whether you're dressed or not, darling." He told her as he headed out the door.
After he shut the door behind him, Serenity picked up a pillow, put it up to her face, and screamed into it. After taking a deep breath, she calmed herself. Grabbing her luggage on the floor, Serenity pushed a small, silver button. Immediately, the luggage began to grow until it
was a large silver wardrobe. She opened the doors and searched through her gowns. *Well, if I'll be damned ..Mother switched my luggage...but how?! WHAT THE !!! I HAVE NO NORMAL GOWNS! The only thing normal in here
are my pants and shirts! All the gowns are seductively cut! I'm going to kill her...* Serenity thought as she grabbed a pair of loose breaches and a doublet. (doublet is like a sleeveless tunic) She pushed the silver button again, and the luggage transformed back into the case it had been before.
She slipped off her current gown and began to pull on the doublet over her white bodice. Just as she was about to grab the breaches she had pulled out, Endymion entered the room looking very amused at the Princess' state of dress.
Serenity was wearing a doublet that flowed to her mid thigh and had a pair of pants in her hand.
Endymion raised his eyebrows at her long ...creamy ...ivory ...legs. *Woa! what am I thinking?* Shaking away the thoughts, he could see the crimson blush staining her face. "My, my does this mean your willing to take me
up on my offer for my heirs?" He asked sarcastically.
If Serenity's face was red before, it was ten times redder now. *Oh my WORD!* Serenity cursed fluently and pulled on the breaches. "Thanks for knocking." She told him as he walked up to her.
"No problem at all." He assured her as he gestured to the balcony's glass paned doors. "After you, mi'lady."
Serenity started walking to the balcony with Endymion a few steps behind her when suddenly her ankle gave way and she fell. But of course, Endymion caught her.
"Are you okay?" He asked. Genuine worry was etched on his face.
Meekly, she answered. "Yes, I'm okay.." She struggled out of his hold and started to walk again. Slowly, the pain
that was in her ankle earlier began to course through her
again. She could feel her face pale...
Endymion bit his lip. *I know she hurt her ankle again, but if I try to help, she will only get mad at me agian...* He followed her in silence to the table.
She sat and said nothing.
They sat in silence for a few minutes, then Endymion broke out conversation. "So, how many young men have courted you?"
Serenity tensed. "Why must they be young men?"
"Well, aren't you a young lady? You certainly cannot be more than sixteen years old." He informed her.
Serenity frowned. "I am seventeen."
"Oh, sorry." He muttered. "So how many have courted you?"
"That all depends on your definition of courting." Serenity told him.
"Um..Hm..Well, courting would be two people enjoying one another's company at ,persay, dinner or on a walk, or at a Ball..." He told her as he thought about it.
"Oh! Well, I've never been courted then. Men expect me to submit to whatever they say, and I refuse to." She paused, leaned forward and looked at Endymion straight in the eyes. "I've never forfeited or lost anything I didn't intend to."
"Neither have I." He challenged.
"Oh really? Well, I have a question then...How well do you handle opposition?" She asked as she playfully rested her chin on the palm of her hand.
Endymion narrowed his eyes. He could already see where this was heading. "I handle opposition splendidly."
"That's good..." She remarked as she picked up her fork and began to play with her foot.
Endymion looked at her skeptically. "Are you not going to eat?"
"How do I know you haven't poisoned it?" She eyed him suspiciously.
"Oh, bother. Do shut up and eat." He grumbled as he picked up him fork and began to eat.
Serenity shrugged and began to eat.
When they were both done, a servant took their plates away and brought them a bottle of wine and two glasses.
Endymion poured himself and Serenity a glass of wine.
"I propose a toast to the Alliance of the Moon and the Earth."
Serenity mumbled something inaudiable, but she did not drink when Endymion did. "How do I know you didn't poison this as well?"
Endymion downed his glass of wine and glared at her. "Fancy a wager?"
Serenity rolled her eyes.
"If you're afraid, then nevermind..."
"I am not afraid!" She stated with dignity.
"Then, I'll ask again. Fancy a wager, Princess?"
Serenity nodded. "What type of wager?"
"Since you want to be so nosy about Earth because of your lack of knowledge...and I have to put up with it. I say for every question you ask that I have to answer...I get...I get..."He pondered this for a second and looked at Serenity, who seemed to be interested in the proposition. His eyes fell on her lips. Before he knew what he was saying, he said it, "I get a kiss."
Serenity pondered this. *The only way I'm going to get to know anything about him is if I do this! Otherwise, I'll be damned. I mean, I don't think he is the type to let me out of a wager I said I would fancy...I really don't want to kiss him ,but I guess I don't really have a choice.*
She shuddered at the thought of a kiss, but said, "Agreed."
Endymion was suprised, but he still couldn't be sure she would fully meet the terms of the agreement. "Shake on it. If you break this wager, I promise you, you will regret it."
"Whatever..." Serenity said. *So, what? I'll just have to remember not to answer any questions.
Endymion downed another glass of wine. "So, what was it that you were asking me earlier?" He asked her, very plainly trying to lure her into asking him a question. If only he could get those full, lucious lips back onto his own...
Serenity,however, didn't see through the question. "I said! How do I know you didn't poison this wine?"
Endymion smiled. "I have a perfectly good ANSWER for your QUESTION, Princess. It's simple. You don't....Now, I do believe you are in debt and in danger of losing your wager."
Serenity's mouth dropped while her face paled. "You son of a ---"
"Now, now, Princess, no foul language. Now, come here."
He motioned for her to come closer.
Serenity groaned. "You tricked me!!!! NO FAIR!"
He continued to motion.
Obediantly, Serenity got up, but not without her glass of wine. When she was standing right next to him, She smiled and put the glass to her lips as if she was going to drink it, but hesitated and kneeled down in front of him.
*~* SPLASH *~*
It took a minute for Endymion to catch on to what had just happened. His hair was damp with wine as well as it was streaming down his face.
Serenity was giggling breathlessly when Endymion grabbed her and sat her on his lap. "Hey, this was not part of the wager."
Endymion firmly wrapped his arms around her waist and whispered in her ear, "You didn't ask for every single detail. And besides, Being the Prince of Earth, I can make my own rules."
She shivered uncomfortably as his warm breath touched her ear lobe. "C'mon Endymion. Let me go." She pleaded.
"I haven't got my kiss yet, have I?" He asked again. Slowly, he kissed in the tender spot of skin under her ear lobe.
Once again, she shivered uncomfortably.
He removed one of his hands from her waist and tilted her face towards him and caught her in a kiss. It was a short kiss. Short and Sweet. As Endymion had planned.
Serenity got off his lap as soon as she pried his hands off her waist and ran into her room ,locking Endymion out on the balcony.
Endymion watched her. "The fun has not yet begun, Princess.Oh, not nearly!" He muttered as he sat gazing at the stars.
To Be Continued...
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Thanks to ALL who reviewed. No promises on next update except for the fact that it will be within the next week.
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PrincessScribe of Lorim
(name is copyrighted)
Email me! PrincessScribe@hotmail.com
Need Editors and Beta readers since this will be a very long time before completed!
I DO NOT OWN ANY OF THE SAILOR MOON CHARACTERS.
ALL LIKENESSES TO OTHER STORIES ARE COICIDENCE.
READ AND REVIEW
~THANKS~
"....." = Talking, duh!
*.......* = Thinking, duh!
~Flashback~
(--------) = Author Notes
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Betrothed To a Jerk
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Serenity had been sleeping for about two hours when Endymion entered the room. Everything was ordinarily placed in the room, everything until his eyes found the bed...The bed had the most beautiful creature Endymion had ever seen. However, this beautiful Goddess tossed and turned uncomfortably on the bed in her sleep. *What's wrong with her?* He wondered. He drew closer to the bed. When he was at Serenity's side, Endymion poked her in the side. Endymion grinned as she squirmed from the touch. So, he poked her again. Once again, she writhed under his
touch. *Score for me! I know two weaknesses of hers now...* He thought as he planned all the things he could do to embarrass or make her submit to defeat, even though there was never really any firm conclusions of a bet. Even so... He continued to poke her. Each squirmed wiggle brought a wider grin on Endymion's face as he looked at her.
Then, it happened. She just HAD to ruin the situation when her eyes popped open. As if Endymion didn't think he would drown in those great big blue crystals before, now they were even larger at confusion of seeing him here. Uncertainty was etched on her face, both her and Endymion
noticed this. So, Serenity changed her expression to one of annoyance.
"May I ask what you are doing here?" She asked snidely as she sat up in bed, vaguely aware of the way the wrinkled dress was seductively a little lower than usual.
"Once again, Princess, must I remind you what part of this castle you are in?" Endymion replied snidely.
"Well, now, don't get your underwear all twisted...It's just odd that a man, or a boy depending upon your age, would come into a woman's chambers like you do." She informed him as she stretched and stood up on the floor. While she was straightening and trying to remove the wrinkles from her dress, Endymion started talking.
"Excuse me? Did I hear you say I was a boy?"
"Well, I have no idea what age you are!" She defended herself.
"And what makes you think you are a 'Woman'? I am eighteen. That clearly makes me plenty old enough to be considered a man, no matter what you crazy lunarians think!" Endymion told her with contempt, but when he saw
the anger building on her face, he knew he had gone too far. *Uh-OH!*
"...Crazy Lunarian!...A crazy LUNARIAN, am I? I'll show you a CRAZY lunarian!" Serenity yelled as she flung herself at him.
Darien laughed as he grabbed both her hands with one of his hands. "Really, Princess, do calm down! Remember your ankle! But I'm sorry..."
"You should be, and when I get free, I am going to beat the living sh--" Serenity began to say but was interrupted.
"Excuse me, Your Highnesses. Dinner is served." A servant informed them as he carried two plates out through the glass paned doors out to the balcony, then hurried out of the room, seeing he interrupted the Royal's "discussion".
While Serenity struggled to get her hands free, Darien lifted them above her head. That motion caused her to have to take a step closer to him. He lowered his face threateningly inches from her face. With much pleasure, Endymion noticed how much she squirmed; he smiled.
"Let go of me." She hissed.
He just pulled her closer. "Excuse me?" His face was only about two inches from hers.
"I'm warning you. Let go of me, now."
"Oh, Princess, please, warning me of what? A temper tantrum?" He teased her further.
Serenity pursed her lips in a pout as she thought of what she could do.
Endymion couldn't help himself. He dared to look in her eyes, and before he knew what was happening, he found that he was drowning in them and placed his lips on hers.
Serenity was mortified, so she did the only thing a girl can do when she is being forced to do something she doesn't want to. Low Blow.
Endymion doubled over in pain and released her hands.*A LOW BLOW?! WHAT THE HELL IS SHE PLAYING AT!*
Serenity took a few steps back and glared at him. After crossing her arms, she threw him a triumphant grin. "I did warn you, you know."
Endymion scowled. Now, it was his turn to glare at her. However, when he took on look at her, glaring is not what he did. He just looked at her. I mean, looked at her, really looked. Like the look someone gives someone who they're checking out.
*I knew it would be trouble to wear this dress. Damn those horny earth men...* Serenity glared at Endymion. Catching his eye, She told him. "Get out so I can change."
Endymion smiled and leaned against the wall. "Who are you to tell me what to do in my own castle, Princess."
"My name is NOT Princess. It is Serenity." She yelled.
"Whatever you say, Princess."
"UGH! Just get out, or shall I call the healer for you now?" She said as she eyed his pants quickly with a satisfying look. (Not like perverted just looked so he would get the drift of what she meant.) "I mean, you wouldn't want to chance not being able to produce heirs for your kingdom would you?" She smiled slyly.
That wiped the smile of Endymion's face, but he quickly thought of a way to get her back. Endymion sadly said, "Well, that is true..." He hesitated then the smile broke out, "But then again, we could always just have a trial run...You know, see if I am able to produce heirs."
Serenity's face drained of color. "GET OUT !"
"I'm coming back in ten minutes whether you're dressed or not, darling." He told her as he headed out the door.
After he shut the door behind him, Serenity picked up a pillow, put it up to her face, and screamed into it. After taking a deep breath, she calmed herself. Grabbing her luggage on the floor, Serenity pushed a small, silver button. Immediately, the luggage began to grow until it
was a large silver wardrobe. She opened the doors and searched through her gowns. *Well, if I'll be damned ..Mother switched my luggage...but how?! WHAT THE !!! I HAVE NO NORMAL GOWNS! The only thing normal in here
are my pants and shirts! All the gowns are seductively cut! I'm going to kill her...* Serenity thought as she grabbed a pair of loose breaches and a doublet. (doublet is like a sleeveless tunic) She pushed the silver button again, and the luggage transformed back into the case it had been before.
She slipped off her current gown and began to pull on the doublet over her white bodice. Just as she was about to grab the breaches she had pulled out, Endymion entered the room looking very amused at the Princess' state of dress.
Serenity was wearing a doublet that flowed to her mid thigh and had a pair of pants in her hand.
Endymion raised his eyebrows at her long ...creamy ...ivory ...legs. *Woa! what am I thinking?* Shaking away the thoughts, he could see the crimson blush staining her face. "My, my does this mean your willing to take me
up on my offer for my heirs?" He asked sarcastically.
If Serenity's face was red before, it was ten times redder now. *Oh my WORD!* Serenity cursed fluently and pulled on the breaches. "Thanks for knocking." She told him as he walked up to her.
"No problem at all." He assured her as he gestured to the balcony's glass paned doors. "After you, mi'lady."
Serenity started walking to the balcony with Endymion a few steps behind her when suddenly her ankle gave way and she fell. But of course, Endymion caught her.
"Are you okay?" He asked. Genuine worry was etched on his face.
Meekly, she answered. "Yes, I'm okay.." She struggled out of his hold and started to walk again. Slowly, the pain
that was in her ankle earlier began to course through her
again. She could feel her face pale...
Endymion bit his lip. *I know she hurt her ankle again, but if I try to help, she will only get mad at me agian...* He followed her in silence to the table.
She sat and said nothing.
They sat in silence for a few minutes, then Endymion broke out conversation. "So, how many young men have courted you?"
Serenity tensed. "Why must they be young men?"
"Well, aren't you a young lady? You certainly cannot be more than sixteen years old." He informed her.
Serenity frowned. "I am seventeen."
"Oh, sorry." He muttered. "So how many have courted you?"
"That all depends on your definition of courting." Serenity told him.
"Um..Hm..Well, courting would be two people enjoying one another's company at ,persay, dinner or on a walk, or at a Ball..." He told her as he thought about it.
"Oh! Well, I've never been courted then. Men expect me to submit to whatever they say, and I refuse to." She paused, leaned forward and looked at Endymion straight in the eyes. "I've never forfeited or lost anything I didn't intend to."
"Neither have I." He challenged.
"Oh really? Well, I have a question then...How well do you handle opposition?" She asked as she playfully rested her chin on the palm of her hand.
Endymion narrowed his eyes. He could already see where this was heading. "I handle opposition splendidly."
"That's good..." She remarked as she picked up her fork and began to play with her foot.
Endymion looked at her skeptically. "Are you not going to eat?"
"How do I know you haven't poisoned it?" She eyed him suspiciously.
"Oh, bother. Do shut up and eat." He grumbled as he picked up him fork and began to eat.
Serenity shrugged and began to eat.
When they were both done, a servant took their plates away and brought them a bottle of wine and two glasses.
Endymion poured himself and Serenity a glass of wine.
"I propose a toast to the Alliance of the Moon and the Earth."
Serenity mumbled something inaudiable, but she did not drink when Endymion did. "How do I know you didn't poison this as well?"
Endymion downed his glass of wine and glared at her. "Fancy a wager?"
Serenity rolled her eyes.
"If you're afraid, then nevermind..."
"I am not afraid!" She stated with dignity.
"Then, I'll ask again. Fancy a wager, Princess?"
Serenity nodded. "What type of wager?"
"Since you want to be so nosy about Earth because of your lack of knowledge...and I have to put up with it. I say for every question you ask that I have to answer...I get...I get..."He pondered this for a second and looked at Serenity, who seemed to be interested in the proposition. His eyes fell on her lips. Before he knew what he was saying, he said it, "I get a kiss."
Serenity pondered this. *The only way I'm going to get to know anything about him is if I do this! Otherwise, I'll be damned. I mean, I don't think he is the type to let me out of a wager I said I would fancy...I really don't want to kiss him ,but I guess I don't really have a choice.*
She shuddered at the thought of a kiss, but said, "Agreed."
Endymion was suprised, but he still couldn't be sure she would fully meet the terms of the agreement. "Shake on it. If you break this wager, I promise you, you will regret it."
"Whatever..." Serenity said. *So, what? I'll just have to remember not to answer any questions.
Endymion downed another glass of wine. "So, what was it that you were asking me earlier?" He asked her, very plainly trying to lure her into asking him a question. If only he could get those full, lucious lips back onto his own...
Serenity,however, didn't see through the question. "I said! How do I know you didn't poison this wine?"
Endymion smiled. "I have a perfectly good ANSWER for your QUESTION, Princess. It's simple. You don't....Now, I do believe you are in debt and in danger of losing your wager."
Serenity's mouth dropped while her face paled. "You son of a ---"
"Now, now, Princess, no foul language. Now, come here."
He motioned for her to come closer.
Serenity groaned. "You tricked me!!!! NO FAIR!"
He continued to motion.
Obediantly, Serenity got up, but not without her glass of wine. When she was standing right next to him, She smiled and put the glass to her lips as if she was going to drink it, but hesitated and kneeled down in front of him.
*~* SPLASH *~*
It took a minute for Endymion to catch on to what had just happened. His hair was damp with wine as well as it was streaming down his face.
Serenity was giggling breathlessly when Endymion grabbed her and sat her on his lap. "Hey, this was not part of the wager."
Endymion firmly wrapped his arms around her waist and whispered in her ear, "You didn't ask for every single detail. And besides, Being the Prince of Earth, I can make my own rules."
She shivered uncomfortably as his warm breath touched her ear lobe. "C'mon Endymion. Let me go." She pleaded.
"I haven't got my kiss yet, have I?" He asked again. Slowly, he kissed in the tender spot of skin under her ear lobe.
Once again, she shivered uncomfortably.
He removed one of his hands from her waist and tilted her face towards him and caught her in a kiss. It was a short kiss. Short and Sweet. As Endymion had planned.
Serenity got off his lap as soon as she pried his hands off her waist and ran into her room ,locking Endymion out on the balcony.
Endymion watched her. "The fun has not yet begun, Princess.Oh, not nearly!" He muttered as he sat gazing at the stars.
To Be Continued...
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Thanks to ALL who reviewed. No promises on next update except for the fact that it will be within the next week.
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PrincessScribe of Lorim
(name is copyrighted)
Email me! PrincessScribe@hotmail.com
Need Editors and Beta readers since this will be a very long time before completed!