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Chapter Four
Darien laughed. Serena was funny. They had toured most of the exhibits and Serena had been entertaining him with stories of how the animals looked like her schoolteachers and the pranks she used to pull on them.
'She bloated up like a balloon, kind of like that hippopotamus over there, before she rolled down the steps and left the palace. Mother was most displeased but I was glad that she decided to never comeback.' Serena told.
Surprisingly Serena was having a good time, Darien had been attentive and hadn't once tried to paw her or talk about how wealthy he was or anything like that. My plan will go much better now; he will be so off guard, laugh it up Earth boy she thought. Darien was enjoying himself, this princess isn't so bad he thought but he got the feeling that she was trying a little too hard to get him to relax. No it can't be I'm just being paranoid.
'And here is the insect enclosure,' said Serena, 'you might want to keep your voice down. There are 60 different kinds of insects living here, some of them you can not find in the wild.'
'We have insects on Earth,' said Darien, 'But ours is not so big or as colourful.'
'These are many favourite,' said Serena as she led him to a stump that was buzzing tremendously, 'These are called Crynanthanides. I think they are the most beautiful and delicate.' Those insects were like dragonflies only with bigger wings, the wings came in many different shapes and colors, it was like watching a rainbow being formed. Serena reached down to touch one but before she did, her bracelet slipped off her wrist and fell into the mass of insects.
'Oh,' she gasped, 'That was given to me by my dearly beloved grandmother. It is irreplaceable. Whatever shall I do?'
Darien raised an eyebrow, suspicious. 'Oh please Endy,' pleaded Serena, 'could you get it for me, the Crynanthanides are quite harmless.' She looked up at him with those big puppy dog eyes, how could he resist? He slowly reached a hand down the stump. No bites, no stinging, no pain, only a soft fluttering each time he touched an insect.
'Have you found it?' asked Serena. 'No not yet,' he replied. 'Here, use both hands,' she said as she placed his other hand into the tree stump.
'Wait, I feel something rather solid and cold, it feels like metal.' He said. 'Hold it tight, you wouldn't want to drop it know do you?' asked Serena, 'Now slowly raise your hands out of the stump.'
Unfortunately for Darien what he was holding so tightly was the Mother Crynanthanide herself and the other Crynanthanide didn't take too well on the capture of their Queen. The entire nest stopped what they were doing and attacked the barrier that held their Queen captive. Crynanthanides had little horns on their heads for such purposes and they put them to good use.
Darien screamed, his hands! It was like being bitten by millions of ants all at once but so much worse. He released the Queen and backed away from the stump, the insects sensing the freedom of the Queen, flew away.
'Did you find the bracelet?' enquired Serena with a straight face. He is gonna leave me now she thought. Darien looked at his hands, apart from a slight redness and itchiness they were fine, the pain was gone.
'You did that on purpose!' accused Darien. 'I would never!' defended Serena shocked.
'Why of all the spoilt rotten princesses I have met, you are the most ugly, foul, bad-breath, rude, obnoxious little minx I have had the displeasure to lay my eyes on!'
'I beg your pardon! You are the rudest Prince I have ever met, how dare you insult me thus! You should be grateful that in consideration of your injury, I will not report this to the Queen!' she shouted and marched away leaving the Prince to get back on his own.
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'And what's this dish called?' asked Nephrite gobbling down a delicious thick white soup. Lita beamed. 'I call that Essence of the Moon, I invented it myself.' 'I love it,' said Nephrite around a mouth of food. Lita smiled proudly, Nephrite had enjoyed every dish that she had placed before him.
'Come, we have one more place to go,' she said dragging him from the table. They arrived at a run-down shabby looking restaurant. 'Are you sure this is the right place?' asked Nephrite. 'Yes, these people can't afford anything more.' Replied Lita. Lita walked in and straight to the bar. 'Hello Herman,' she greeted the bartender, who was a large rounded man, 'how's business?'
'Good good,' he replied, 'and who is this?' referring to Nephrite.
'Just a friend who wants to try a Joy of Jupiter,' she stated grinning. Herman grinned back. 'Oh I see, do you think he is worthy of such a fine dish?'
Nephrite arched his eyebrow. He had no idea what was going on but he understood that they thought he was incompetent. 'Of course I am worthy, I can handle anything.' He boasted.
'You heard the man, go prepare us some.' Ordered Lita.
Three old men approached Lita, 'We couldn't help overhearing, is Joy of Jupiter being served?' they asked.
'Yes,' replied Lita, 'you are welcome to try some.'
The old men displayed toothless grins. 'It's been a while since the last one, my what luck I have.' They mumbled.
Nephrite was confused. From the sounds of it these men have tried it before, which meant they were worthy. Comparing himself to these slow moving senile grandpas, he was confident that whatever they came up with he could meet head on.
Herman returned with four bowls of stew. 'Stew? Is that all?' asked Nephrite much to the amusement of the others, 'Well can I get a spoon then?'
'Spoon? Nah sonny, you eat it like this' and the three men lifted their bowl cheered and started guzzling down the stew. They burped. 'Warms me right up,' one of them said, 'thank you Lita. Oh and good luck sonny, there's a barrel over there.' The men got up and made their way over to the door. Nephrite turned and looked at the barrel, it was filled with water. 'I don't understand,' asked Nephrite. Lita grinned, 'No worries laddie, go on now, eat up.'
Nephrite shrugged. He lifted his bowl and started guzzling like he saw the other men do. It was quite nice, tasted like chicken, and peppermint and.. peppers! Hot hot hot peppers! It felt like the fiery depths of hell just opened up inside his mouth and was now having a party. Nephrite dropped his bowl and ran and dunked his head into the barrel. Lita and Herman were clutching their sides with laughter. Nephrite raised his soaking head from the barrel. 'Lita,' he growled, 'you could've said something.' His lips felt oddly numb but right now he was burning with embarrassment quickly being replaced by anger.
'You said you could handle it!' laughed Lita with tears in her eyes. 'You did!' gasped Herman. Nephrite's face burnt red, he did not like being laughed at. He tuned and angrily stomped out of the restaurant and headed back to the palace.
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'This is a Hydro-methally-suficious, it only blooms twice a year,' stated Ami, 'Have a smell of it, it is quite wondrous.' 'So it is,' agreed Zoicite 'but I have also seen them on Earth.'
Ami bristled. So far every single plant she had shown him, he had compared it to those on Earth. She had to admit though, his knowledge of plants rivaled her own. 'If you are so well informed perhaps you could tell me what this next plant is?' snapped Ami.
Zoicite grinned. He was getting her worked up; it was so amusing to see her reaction. "Ah, on Earth it is called the Cheiranthus from the Rosaceae family commonly called the Wallflower. Here on the Moon, it is known as the Sugardove.' (I made that last bit up so don't go around quoting me.)
'You are absolutely right. Why your knowledge of flora is amazing.' Said Ami, time to put my plan into action she thought.
'Why you are also quite intelligent yourself,' admitted Zoicite, for he had been impressed with her naming every flower that they had come across which was why he had started to compete a little.
'I will show a part of the Royal Gardens that are only allowed access with special permission. These plants are rather delicate so they have been placed in a greenhouse.' Ami said and led him to said greenhouse.
'These flowers are beautiful,' breathed Zoicite as he gazed around in amazement. 'Of course,' said Ami smugly, 'these flowers are only known to the moon and are in full bloom all year. There is a special section at the back here.'
She led him into a room at the back, and like the Sabre enclosure, it was full on winter. It was like a jungle in the snow. There were plants and flowers as far as the eye could see and small insects could be heard.
'I want to show you something,' said Ami as she led him deep into this jungle. 'Look,' she pointed, 'right there, can you see it?'
Zoicite leaned into Ami to get a better view. Pervert she thought. 'I do not see what you are talking about.' He said. Ami changed his gaze into the right direction, (he was not being a pervert ok?) 'Near the ground,' she said softly. Then he saw it.
It was a delicate, soft purple flower, lavender in colour. It had many petals, which strained upwards as if embracing the snow. It was also about the size of his face.
'That is the infamous Moonflower.' Said Ami. Zoicite was enthralled. Little was known about the Moonflower and here he was looking at it. He walked nearer to it and gently touched its petals. He leaned down and took a large sniff. 'It has a sharp yet sweet smell that tickles your nose.' He commented.
Ami stood some distance behind him with a large grin on her face. Mission Accomplished she mentally cheered.
'It is getting rather late, let us go back to the palace now.' She informed Zoicite who was still kneeling and smelling the flower.
Zoicite was thrilled. This was a once in a lifetime experience.
Zoicite stood up and followed Ami outside.
'I'm afraid I have an errand to do,' apologized Ami, 'I will meet you back at the palace.' Before Zoicite could say anything more, Ami had sped away.
That was rather nice of her to show me the Moonflower thought Zoicite smiling, She's not so bad, even a little cute. He sneezed before heading back to the palace.
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'The tide is often unpredictable so not that many people go swimming,' said Mina. Malachite grunted. That's all he does thought Mina angrily, Grunts or snorts like a pig! Why I have been practically talking to myself the whole time! Let's just put the plan into action.
The two of them were walking along a beach with the waves pounding in the distance. It was a rather deserted place with no others around. Mina had taken him to see lakes and rivers in the vicinity and was now at the Moon's equivalent of a seaside.
'I will show you where we do go swimming,' suggested Mina. Malachite nodded his face expressionless. He had in fact found the girl quite annoying, always chattering non-stop. When is this going to end he thought.
They approached a rather large cliff that had caves indented in the sides. 'Come,' she smiled. Malachite found her smile rather attractive and was secretly glad that she seemed to always smile. They climbed deeper and deeper into the cave until they reached a large cavern.
'This is a natural cavern, worn out by the tides,' she told him. The cavern was huge and would've been quite dark if not for the tiny glowing insects flying around. There was a small lake in the middle of the cavern. The walls of the cavern sparkled and it reflected off the water. Malachite inspected the walls, quartz and other semi-precious rocks it seemed.
'I found this little bathing hole myself,' Mina said proudly. 'Let us go for a swim.' She disappeared behind a rock and he could see her clothes thrown onto the floor. Malachite smirked, so she is a foolish bubblehead with no sense and a bit of a slut he thought, this could get interesting.
Mina reappeared wearing a one piece bathing costume. 'Your turn,' she said, 'you will find many costumes back there, I'm sure one will fit.' Mina looked at him closely, was he slightly pink?
She grinned before diving into the water.
Malachite came back and hopped into the pool. They swam for a while, doing laps and other water tricks before both just floating and relaxing.
I've got you right where I want you, schemed Mina, In 5...4...3...2...1... Now!
For Mina had been maneuvering Malachite around until he was directly under a pipe in the cavern wall. A gurgling noise was heard and out of the pipe shot a thick gooey substance and landed in Malachite's' hair. 'Arrghh! Gross! What is this stuff?' gasped Malachite. Mina giggled, in truth it was just a concentrated form of salt that was pumped in to help keep the pool clean.
'Someone must've dumped their animal..... deposits down the wrong pipe. It happens sometimes,' she told him.
'Animal deposits? Whatever do you mean?' he asked.
'Well, there are too many pipes so some people get confused on which one to use. What is meant to come out of this one is sweet smelling rose water for the ladies but by the looks of it someone has just dumped the ...... excretion of their pets.' She said, luckily it is rather dim or he would see this goofy smile in my face she thought.
'EXCRETION???!!! As in SHIT???!!! I have SHIT in my hair????' Malachite frantically began scrubbing his head and shuddering at what he felt.
'Here, I will help you,' offered Mina, 'there are toiletries and such kept here.' She reached for a certain 'shampoo' bottle. 'Come here,' she ordered.
Malachite sped over towards her. My hair! He thought Anything but my hair! 'For hygienic reasons, I'm putting on some gloves, won't be a second.' Said Mina as she got out of the pool.
'Hurry it up.' Whined Malachite. Mina poured a little from the bottle onto Malachite's head. Impatiently Malachite snatched the bottle and emptied the entire thing into his hair. Mina struggled to hold in her giggles. Hell, this is not her fault! He did that himself. Serves him right!
She gently began to massage his head and Malachite began to relax. This is so soothing, that girl has great hands, he thought.
'All done!' she said and she got up. 'I'm going back to the palace; I have to check up on Pearl, I'll see you there.'
Malachite struggled upwards, "Wait! I'll come with-" but she was already gone. Odd, he thought, she can move rather fast.
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'Do you storm everywhere you go?' asked Jadeite hurrying to catch up with Raye. 'I can't help it if you are a slow walker,' she said as she hurried. If we are late, I'm gonna pound him! The plan has to work! She thought.
Raye sighed, they made it! The village dance had just barely begun. 'The village is holding their annual dance for all the eight-year olds. It is like a coming of age celebration where they are not considered children any longer.' She informed him slowing down. 'I see,' drawled Jadeite, he loved festivities.
'Wow, this place is as busy as any market day on Earth,' he noticed, 'Oh look! They have booths! Come let's see them!'
Raye blinked at his childlike joy. He had instantly transformed from whining, suave iceman to happy bouncy little boy, he is as odd as Serena, she thought.
They visited booths and stalls all morning, eating candy and sweets, Jadeite even won a little stuffed Pegasus at a shooting booth. 'For you, little lady,' he said as he offered Raye the animal. Raye accepted, surprised. Not many men had offered her a teddy before. In fact, she don't think anyone ever had, they always thought she wanted something more along the lines of swords and weapons and such.
'Thank you,' she stammered. 'Anything for you,' he said, 'what's that music going on for?'
'Oh!' she nearly forgot. The PLAN! 'It's the dance, it's about to begin, let's go watch.' The villagers had gathered in a circle around the town square. In the middle stood 20 or so odd children, the eight-year olds that were the honor of the celebration. The music started and the adults or cheered and stamped or clapped in time to the music. The children all danced in a circle before splitting up into pairs. One lone confused little boy somehow managed to end up with no one as the others all danced. The crowd laughed. The boy looked around, tears threatening to spill when Raye elbowed Jadeite aside. 'Huh?' Jadeite looked as Raye made her way over.
'May I have the honor of this dance?' she asked the boy. He looked up in shock. 'I ... would... be ... delighted.' He stammered before breaking out into a grin. The boy and Raye swirled out into the middle as the crowd cheered once more. Jadeite grinned. That was sweet of her. He thought. She is a sweet little spitfire who can sure pack a punch.
As the dance ended, Jadeite made his way over. 'Thank you pretty lady,' said the boy and Raye bent down to give him a kiss on the cheek. He turned bright red before running away to find his friends.
'What a lucky guy,' said Jadeite, 'He's going to be telling everyone about how he danced with a goddess.'
'Flatterer.' She said with a mock scowl.
They continued through the crowd and Raye decided that now was the time to act. She was walking behind Jadeite as it was very crowded, and she reached out and pinched a tall, blonde, big breasted, blue-eyed lady on the buttocks quite hard. The lady turned around quick as a flash and glanced around. Raye met her eyes and with her head indicated Jadeite. The lady nodded her thanks before turning back to her tall, muscular wrestler of a boyfriend. Raye had chosen her because of this interesting fact.
Raye watched as Rambo growled and picked Jadeite up by the back of the shirt. 'What the hell? Put me down!' he yelled.
'No one messes with my Isabelle,' the boyfriend growled before dousing Jadeite's lights. Raye laughed. Round one: Raye! Raye turned and merrily skipped back to the palace, Jadeite was after all a General; he could take care of himself.
Tbc Wow! Longest chapter yet. Tell u the truth I got kinda tired of writing and describing the pranks so I kinda rushed it at the end. Neway, next chap how the princes fight back! ~_^!
Disclaimer: Not mine, never will be....
Chapter Four
Darien laughed. Serena was funny. They had toured most of the exhibits and Serena had been entertaining him with stories of how the animals looked like her schoolteachers and the pranks she used to pull on them.
'She bloated up like a balloon, kind of like that hippopotamus over there, before she rolled down the steps and left the palace. Mother was most displeased but I was glad that she decided to never comeback.' Serena told.
Surprisingly Serena was having a good time, Darien had been attentive and hadn't once tried to paw her or talk about how wealthy he was or anything like that. My plan will go much better now; he will be so off guard, laugh it up Earth boy she thought. Darien was enjoying himself, this princess isn't so bad he thought but he got the feeling that she was trying a little too hard to get him to relax. No it can't be I'm just being paranoid.
'And here is the insect enclosure,' said Serena, 'you might want to keep your voice down. There are 60 different kinds of insects living here, some of them you can not find in the wild.'
'We have insects on Earth,' said Darien, 'But ours is not so big or as colourful.'
'These are many favourite,' said Serena as she led him to a stump that was buzzing tremendously, 'These are called Crynanthanides. I think they are the most beautiful and delicate.' Those insects were like dragonflies only with bigger wings, the wings came in many different shapes and colors, it was like watching a rainbow being formed. Serena reached down to touch one but before she did, her bracelet slipped off her wrist and fell into the mass of insects.
'Oh,' she gasped, 'That was given to me by my dearly beloved grandmother. It is irreplaceable. Whatever shall I do?'
Darien raised an eyebrow, suspicious. 'Oh please Endy,' pleaded Serena, 'could you get it for me, the Crynanthanides are quite harmless.' She looked up at him with those big puppy dog eyes, how could he resist? He slowly reached a hand down the stump. No bites, no stinging, no pain, only a soft fluttering each time he touched an insect.
'Have you found it?' asked Serena. 'No not yet,' he replied. 'Here, use both hands,' she said as she placed his other hand into the tree stump.
'Wait, I feel something rather solid and cold, it feels like metal.' He said. 'Hold it tight, you wouldn't want to drop it know do you?' asked Serena, 'Now slowly raise your hands out of the stump.'
Unfortunately for Darien what he was holding so tightly was the Mother Crynanthanide herself and the other Crynanthanide didn't take too well on the capture of their Queen. The entire nest stopped what they were doing and attacked the barrier that held their Queen captive. Crynanthanides had little horns on their heads for such purposes and they put them to good use.
Darien screamed, his hands! It was like being bitten by millions of ants all at once but so much worse. He released the Queen and backed away from the stump, the insects sensing the freedom of the Queen, flew away.
'Did you find the bracelet?' enquired Serena with a straight face. He is gonna leave me now she thought. Darien looked at his hands, apart from a slight redness and itchiness they were fine, the pain was gone.
'You did that on purpose!' accused Darien. 'I would never!' defended Serena shocked.
'Why of all the spoilt rotten princesses I have met, you are the most ugly, foul, bad-breath, rude, obnoxious little minx I have had the displeasure to lay my eyes on!'
'I beg your pardon! You are the rudest Prince I have ever met, how dare you insult me thus! You should be grateful that in consideration of your injury, I will not report this to the Queen!' she shouted and marched away leaving the Prince to get back on his own.
~ ~ ~ ~ ~
'And what's this dish called?' asked Nephrite gobbling down a delicious thick white soup. Lita beamed. 'I call that Essence of the Moon, I invented it myself.' 'I love it,' said Nephrite around a mouth of food. Lita smiled proudly, Nephrite had enjoyed every dish that she had placed before him.
'Come, we have one more place to go,' she said dragging him from the table. They arrived at a run-down shabby looking restaurant. 'Are you sure this is the right place?' asked Nephrite. 'Yes, these people can't afford anything more.' Replied Lita. Lita walked in and straight to the bar. 'Hello Herman,' she greeted the bartender, who was a large rounded man, 'how's business?'
'Good good,' he replied, 'and who is this?' referring to Nephrite.
'Just a friend who wants to try a Joy of Jupiter,' she stated grinning. Herman grinned back. 'Oh I see, do you think he is worthy of such a fine dish?'
Nephrite arched his eyebrow. He had no idea what was going on but he understood that they thought he was incompetent. 'Of course I am worthy, I can handle anything.' He boasted.
'You heard the man, go prepare us some.' Ordered Lita.
Three old men approached Lita, 'We couldn't help overhearing, is Joy of Jupiter being served?' they asked.
'Yes,' replied Lita, 'you are welcome to try some.'
The old men displayed toothless grins. 'It's been a while since the last one, my what luck I have.' They mumbled.
Nephrite was confused. From the sounds of it these men have tried it before, which meant they were worthy. Comparing himself to these slow moving senile grandpas, he was confident that whatever they came up with he could meet head on.
Herman returned with four bowls of stew. 'Stew? Is that all?' asked Nephrite much to the amusement of the others, 'Well can I get a spoon then?'
'Spoon? Nah sonny, you eat it like this' and the three men lifted their bowl cheered and started guzzling down the stew. They burped. 'Warms me right up,' one of them said, 'thank you Lita. Oh and good luck sonny, there's a barrel over there.' The men got up and made their way over to the door. Nephrite turned and looked at the barrel, it was filled with water. 'I don't understand,' asked Nephrite. Lita grinned, 'No worries laddie, go on now, eat up.'
Nephrite shrugged. He lifted his bowl and started guzzling like he saw the other men do. It was quite nice, tasted like chicken, and peppermint and.. peppers! Hot hot hot peppers! It felt like the fiery depths of hell just opened up inside his mouth and was now having a party. Nephrite dropped his bowl and ran and dunked his head into the barrel. Lita and Herman were clutching their sides with laughter. Nephrite raised his soaking head from the barrel. 'Lita,' he growled, 'you could've said something.' His lips felt oddly numb but right now he was burning with embarrassment quickly being replaced by anger.
'You said you could handle it!' laughed Lita with tears in her eyes. 'You did!' gasped Herman. Nephrite's face burnt red, he did not like being laughed at. He tuned and angrily stomped out of the restaurant and headed back to the palace.
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'This is a Hydro-methally-suficious, it only blooms twice a year,' stated Ami, 'Have a smell of it, it is quite wondrous.' 'So it is,' agreed Zoicite 'but I have also seen them on Earth.'
Ami bristled. So far every single plant she had shown him, he had compared it to those on Earth. She had to admit though, his knowledge of plants rivaled her own. 'If you are so well informed perhaps you could tell me what this next plant is?' snapped Ami.
Zoicite grinned. He was getting her worked up; it was so amusing to see her reaction. "Ah, on Earth it is called the Cheiranthus from the Rosaceae family commonly called the Wallflower. Here on the Moon, it is known as the Sugardove.' (I made that last bit up so don't go around quoting me.)
'You are absolutely right. Why your knowledge of flora is amazing.' Said Ami, time to put my plan into action she thought.
'Why you are also quite intelligent yourself,' admitted Zoicite, for he had been impressed with her naming every flower that they had come across which was why he had started to compete a little.
'I will show a part of the Royal Gardens that are only allowed access with special permission. These plants are rather delicate so they have been placed in a greenhouse.' Ami said and led him to said greenhouse.
'These flowers are beautiful,' breathed Zoicite as he gazed around in amazement. 'Of course,' said Ami smugly, 'these flowers are only known to the moon and are in full bloom all year. There is a special section at the back here.'
She led him into a room at the back, and like the Sabre enclosure, it was full on winter. It was like a jungle in the snow. There were plants and flowers as far as the eye could see and small insects could be heard.
'I want to show you something,' said Ami as she led him deep into this jungle. 'Look,' she pointed, 'right there, can you see it?'
Zoicite leaned into Ami to get a better view. Pervert she thought. 'I do not see what you are talking about.' He said. Ami changed his gaze into the right direction, (he was not being a pervert ok?) 'Near the ground,' she said softly. Then he saw it.
It was a delicate, soft purple flower, lavender in colour. It had many petals, which strained upwards as if embracing the snow. It was also about the size of his face.
'That is the infamous Moonflower.' Said Ami. Zoicite was enthralled. Little was known about the Moonflower and here he was looking at it. He walked nearer to it and gently touched its petals. He leaned down and took a large sniff. 'It has a sharp yet sweet smell that tickles your nose.' He commented.
Ami stood some distance behind him with a large grin on her face. Mission Accomplished she mentally cheered.
'It is getting rather late, let us go back to the palace now.' She informed Zoicite who was still kneeling and smelling the flower.
Zoicite was thrilled. This was a once in a lifetime experience.
Zoicite stood up and followed Ami outside.
'I'm afraid I have an errand to do,' apologized Ami, 'I will meet you back at the palace.' Before Zoicite could say anything more, Ami had sped away.
That was rather nice of her to show me the Moonflower thought Zoicite smiling, She's not so bad, even a little cute. He sneezed before heading back to the palace.
~ ~ ~ ~ ~
'The tide is often unpredictable so not that many people go swimming,' said Mina. Malachite grunted. That's all he does thought Mina angrily, Grunts or snorts like a pig! Why I have been practically talking to myself the whole time! Let's just put the plan into action.
The two of them were walking along a beach with the waves pounding in the distance. It was a rather deserted place with no others around. Mina had taken him to see lakes and rivers in the vicinity and was now at the Moon's equivalent of a seaside.
'I will show you where we do go swimming,' suggested Mina. Malachite nodded his face expressionless. He had in fact found the girl quite annoying, always chattering non-stop. When is this going to end he thought.
They approached a rather large cliff that had caves indented in the sides. 'Come,' she smiled. Malachite found her smile rather attractive and was secretly glad that she seemed to always smile. They climbed deeper and deeper into the cave until they reached a large cavern.
'This is a natural cavern, worn out by the tides,' she told him. The cavern was huge and would've been quite dark if not for the tiny glowing insects flying around. There was a small lake in the middle of the cavern. The walls of the cavern sparkled and it reflected off the water. Malachite inspected the walls, quartz and other semi-precious rocks it seemed.
'I found this little bathing hole myself,' Mina said proudly. 'Let us go for a swim.' She disappeared behind a rock and he could see her clothes thrown onto the floor. Malachite smirked, so she is a foolish bubblehead with no sense and a bit of a slut he thought, this could get interesting.
Mina reappeared wearing a one piece bathing costume. 'Your turn,' she said, 'you will find many costumes back there, I'm sure one will fit.' Mina looked at him closely, was he slightly pink?
She grinned before diving into the water.
Malachite came back and hopped into the pool. They swam for a while, doing laps and other water tricks before both just floating and relaxing.
I've got you right where I want you, schemed Mina, In 5...4...3...2...1... Now!
For Mina had been maneuvering Malachite around until he was directly under a pipe in the cavern wall. A gurgling noise was heard and out of the pipe shot a thick gooey substance and landed in Malachite's' hair. 'Arrghh! Gross! What is this stuff?' gasped Malachite. Mina giggled, in truth it was just a concentrated form of salt that was pumped in to help keep the pool clean.
'Someone must've dumped their animal..... deposits down the wrong pipe. It happens sometimes,' she told him.
'Animal deposits? Whatever do you mean?' he asked.
'Well, there are too many pipes so some people get confused on which one to use. What is meant to come out of this one is sweet smelling rose water for the ladies but by the looks of it someone has just dumped the ...... excretion of their pets.' She said, luckily it is rather dim or he would see this goofy smile in my face she thought.
'EXCRETION???!!! As in SHIT???!!! I have SHIT in my hair????' Malachite frantically began scrubbing his head and shuddering at what he felt.
'Here, I will help you,' offered Mina, 'there are toiletries and such kept here.' She reached for a certain 'shampoo' bottle. 'Come here,' she ordered.
Malachite sped over towards her. My hair! He thought Anything but my hair! 'For hygienic reasons, I'm putting on some gloves, won't be a second.' Said Mina as she got out of the pool.
'Hurry it up.' Whined Malachite. Mina poured a little from the bottle onto Malachite's head. Impatiently Malachite snatched the bottle and emptied the entire thing into his hair. Mina struggled to hold in her giggles. Hell, this is not her fault! He did that himself. Serves him right!
She gently began to massage his head and Malachite began to relax. This is so soothing, that girl has great hands, he thought.
'All done!' she said and she got up. 'I'm going back to the palace; I have to check up on Pearl, I'll see you there.'
Malachite struggled upwards, "Wait! I'll come with-" but she was already gone. Odd, he thought, she can move rather fast.
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'Do you storm everywhere you go?' asked Jadeite hurrying to catch up with Raye. 'I can't help it if you are a slow walker,' she said as she hurried. If we are late, I'm gonna pound him! The plan has to work! She thought.
Raye sighed, they made it! The village dance had just barely begun. 'The village is holding their annual dance for all the eight-year olds. It is like a coming of age celebration where they are not considered children any longer.' She informed him slowing down. 'I see,' drawled Jadeite, he loved festivities.
'Wow, this place is as busy as any market day on Earth,' he noticed, 'Oh look! They have booths! Come let's see them!'
Raye blinked at his childlike joy. He had instantly transformed from whining, suave iceman to happy bouncy little boy, he is as odd as Serena, she thought.
They visited booths and stalls all morning, eating candy and sweets, Jadeite even won a little stuffed Pegasus at a shooting booth. 'For you, little lady,' he said as he offered Raye the animal. Raye accepted, surprised. Not many men had offered her a teddy before. In fact, she don't think anyone ever had, they always thought she wanted something more along the lines of swords and weapons and such.
'Thank you,' she stammered. 'Anything for you,' he said, 'what's that music going on for?'
'Oh!' she nearly forgot. The PLAN! 'It's the dance, it's about to begin, let's go watch.' The villagers had gathered in a circle around the town square. In the middle stood 20 or so odd children, the eight-year olds that were the honor of the celebration. The music started and the adults or cheered and stamped or clapped in time to the music. The children all danced in a circle before splitting up into pairs. One lone confused little boy somehow managed to end up with no one as the others all danced. The crowd laughed. The boy looked around, tears threatening to spill when Raye elbowed Jadeite aside. 'Huh?' Jadeite looked as Raye made her way over.
'May I have the honor of this dance?' she asked the boy. He looked up in shock. 'I ... would... be ... delighted.' He stammered before breaking out into a grin. The boy and Raye swirled out into the middle as the crowd cheered once more. Jadeite grinned. That was sweet of her. He thought. She is a sweet little spitfire who can sure pack a punch.
As the dance ended, Jadeite made his way over. 'Thank you pretty lady,' said the boy and Raye bent down to give him a kiss on the cheek. He turned bright red before running away to find his friends.
'What a lucky guy,' said Jadeite, 'He's going to be telling everyone about how he danced with a goddess.'
'Flatterer.' She said with a mock scowl.
They continued through the crowd and Raye decided that now was the time to act. She was walking behind Jadeite as it was very crowded, and she reached out and pinched a tall, blonde, big breasted, blue-eyed lady on the buttocks quite hard. The lady turned around quick as a flash and glanced around. Raye met her eyes and with her head indicated Jadeite. The lady nodded her thanks before turning back to her tall, muscular wrestler of a boyfriend. Raye had chosen her because of this interesting fact.
Raye watched as Rambo growled and picked Jadeite up by the back of the shirt. 'What the hell? Put me down!' he yelled.
'No one messes with my Isabelle,' the boyfriend growled before dousing Jadeite's lights. Raye laughed. Round one: Raye! Raye turned and merrily skipped back to the palace, Jadeite was after all a General; he could take care of himself.
Tbc Wow! Longest chapter yet. Tell u the truth I got kinda tired of writing and describing the pranks so I kinda rushed it at the end. Neway, next chap how the princes fight back! ~_^!