Breaking the Ice
Chapter 4
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An arrogant prince gazed down at the two beauties before him. A boyish look danced across his features, as his lips curled into a grin.
Serenity, upon gazing at his features, immediately felt anger rise within her. She lifted her head high defiantly, and her eyes flashed dangerously. She felt his eyes roam her body, as his eyes undressed her.
Serenity's shrilly voice filled the room, as she screamed indignantly. "Why you pompous, arrogant, son of a-"
Mina quickly shut her up by stomping on her toe. Serenity scrunched her brow in pain, as she inwardly cursed the person who invented the heel.
The prince stood, and walked towards the girls, looking quite pompous indeed. Serenity couldn't help but stare at his sculptured body, endless blue eyes, and his raven mane. She caught herself within seconds, and scolded herself for letting such a mistake ever take place.
Serenity's eyes grew alarmed as the prince inched closer and closer by the second. His face bore a look of dominance and pride. Time seemed to of slowed down, as Endymion closed upon his prey. But suddenly, his face turned from sensuality to have worry and concern etched onto his face. In two great strides he was at Serenity's side. He roughly grabbed her wrist and examined her finger.
"What happened?" He asked softly, as his eyes displayed a mixture of emotion.
Serenity had an expression of confusion, but soon replaced by understanding. "I-I pricked it on something outside in the garden...."
Serenity's mind fogged at the proximity of the prince, and a warm feeling spread through her body.
"Come." The prince commanded as he led the princess out of the throne room. Serenity was dazed as she was taken away from Mina, and into the unknown.
A pair of very stunned people stared at each other, as they watched a prince and a princess walk deep into the depths of the mansion.
Kunzite, sensing a chance, approached the princess of Venus, and was extremely please when he learnt that she was much easier to talk to, than the princess of the Moon.
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"Where do you think you are taking me?? Release me at once!" Serenity ordered, as she was dragged down the dark halls of the palace. The eyes on the paintings on the wall seemed to follow her.
"You will see." The prince answered curtly as they arrived before a large set of wooden doors, and he led her through them.
To Serenity's surprise, the room was robed in dark rich velvet and satin. The king sized bed was dressed in black sheet, and crimson pillows. The room itself was elegant, but she did not get much time to admire it, as she was taken into a room much brighter, and she recognised it to be a restroom. Here, they stopped, and Serenity took the time to admire her surroundings, but was soon snapped out of her reverie as a stinging sensation crept into her finger. She looked down, and to her embarrassment, she saw the prince tending to her cut.
"You were hurt." He stated simply, as he placed a bandage onto her finger.
She thanked him quietly through a whisper, but it was loud enough to reach his ears. He looked up, and their eyes locked. His fingers brushed lightly against the tender skin of her face, and he stepped closer. Their faces were centimetres apart, and the princes' eyes burned with passion. His hot breath sent her mind astray, as she felt her knees turn into jelly, and ready to collapse. His arm snaked its way around her waist, and in one swift movement, brought her even closer to his body.
"I knew you'd come back to me." He whispered in her ear, as he nibbled on her earlobe.
Serenity's eyes grew large, then anger flowed through her veins once again. Snapping into her senses, she roughly pushed him away, and glared at him from a distance.
"How dare you attempt at....seducing me?? Have you no morals?? I will treat you with as much respect as I wish in return, and believe me when I say that it isn't a lot. And don't you *ever* try that again."
The prince, unmoved by her words, leaned casually against the bathroom doorframe, and smirked at her. " I didn't realise you were seducible my Ice Princess." He drawled lazily.
Serenity stomped her foot in frustration and let a suppressed scream escape her lips. She turned on her heel and fled the room, leaving a very amused prince behind.
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Mina and Kunzite were chatting civilly as Serenity barged into the chamber and stormed towards them.
"Mina, we are leaving *this instant*!!" she declared, as she dragged her friend by the arm and headed for the door.
Kunzite, being the one left behind, simply stared and blinked repeatedly as he watched two blondes heading for the door. {Lets see how Endymion gets himself out of this one} he grinned.
Serenity almost reached home free, but the doors burst open before she could get to them.
"Princess, where might you be going?" Endymion asked casually.
"We're leaving! And it will be a cold day in hell should we ever see each other again!" Serenity cried, as she attempted to push him aside, but Endymion simply held her, and for her, there would be no escape.
By this time, Serenity had already released Mina, and Kunzite was already at her side.
"Let me go you brute! I demand that you release me this instant!"
"Now now Serenity, that is no way for a princess to behave.....and where would you go anyway?"
"I'm going home to mother!...." Serenity hollered, but she regretted them as soon as the words came out. She released her hold on the prince's sleeve, and her eyes clouded over.
"Sere..." Mina began "There is nothing to go home to....."
A lone tear slid down her pale cheek, as she remember her mother, her friends....her home. A warm hand came to rest on her cheek, and brushed the tear away.
"I'm sorry for your loss Princess."
Serenity looked up at him, and into his eyes. "What do you know about loosing someone? You have no idea what it feels like!" she cried, as she threw small fist blows at his chest.
Hurt crossed his eyes, but went unnoticed. "You need rest Serenity. I will send someone to escort you to your chambers." Endymion spoke, and summoned a young servant to aid Serenity.
Sniffles followed Serenity as she was led to her room, and left behind her best friend, alone, with two men. Silence.
"Yes, well...ahem....Princess, I will assume that you too wish to rest?" Endymion asked, attempting at clearing the awkwardness.
"Yes, I would like to, if you don't mind."
"Kunzite, I'm sure you'd be glad to escort her." Endymion grinned, as he offered his friend's services.
Kunzite smiled. "With pleasure."
With that, the duo made their way to Mina's chambers. But Mina turned to face the prince, and spoke softly.
"Please have patience with her. She has lost everything in the course of one day. Be slow and gentle with her, and she will come to you." Mina advised, and smiled. "After all, I am the Princess of Love, and I do know what you're up to."
Endymion smiled in return, and wondered if she truly knew how he felt.
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Serenity cried softly into her pillows, as sorrow and pain flashed through her mind. She had no one but Mina left in this world, and her mother was gone. She had slept none through the night, and by morning, her eyes were puffy and red.
With a sigh, Serenity lifted herself from her bed, and staggered around. It wasn't until now that she took notice of her surroundings. With the light glowing from the windows, the room lit up. It was styled in a Victorian fashion, and many items glittered in gold. Serenity gasped at its splendour, but was interrupted by a knocking at the door.
"Come in!"
A shy blue-headed girl peeked her head in the room. "Good morning Milady, I have dresses for you." she spoke quietly.
"Oh please! Do come in!" Serenity ushered, as she opened the door wider to let the girl in.
Exquisite gowns were placed on the bed for Serenity to choose from.
"My goodness! These are beautiful!" Serenity exclaimed. "But I didn't catch your name...."
The girl blushed a deep red and curtseyed. "Oh forgive me milady! I am Amy."
Serenity giggled for the first time in two days. "Well Amy, if I am to address you as Amy, then you must call me Serena, or Sere...Milady makes me sound so old." She said as she wrinkled her nose.
The young girl chuckled and nodded her head. "Well Serena, which dress would you like to wear today? The prince had them especially made for you."
Serenity made a mental note to thank the prince afterwards. She assumed that Mina had given him her measurements, and vowed to smack her for it.
Each dress was special in its own way, and Serenity was having a hard time choosing.
"Amy, I simply can't decide. What you do you think I should wear?"
Amy took in sharp breath. No one had ever asked for her opinion. "I, uhh.....perhaps the blue gown?" She suggested timidly.
Serenity picked up the blue gown and examined it. Indeed it was lovely, with shades of violet and blue. A simple gown with two thin straps, a simple bodice, and a flowing skirt.
"I think this will do splendidly." Serenity smiled, as she slipped it on and twirled in front of the mirror.
"Breakfast is awaiting." Amy curtsied and opened the door for Serenity.
Serenity thanked her and was led to the dining room. Amy opened the doors wide and bowed as Serenity entered.
"Princess Serenity has arrived your Grace."
"Thank you Amy."
Serenity was shocked to see a Prince address a servant by their name. It was not often that royalty commutes with those of lower class. Perhaps this one was different.
"Princess, you look lovely this morning, won't you join us for breakfast?" Endymion asked, as he pulled out a chair for her to sit in, conveniently one beside Mina.
"Thank you."
Mina leaned towards Serenity and whispered quietly to her. "Sere, how are you?"
"I'm doing fine Mina, thank you." Serenity whispered back.
Silence filled the room once again, but thankfully, breakfast was served. Earth's delights were placed before them, but to the foreign princess', they knew nothing of them.
But Serenity, having the stomach of a pig, had already begun eating what were known as 'waffles'. Endymion, Kunzite, and even Mina stopped and stared at the Princess who was shovelling food like she hadn't eaten in a month.
Eventually, they too began eating. After the meal, and after the plates were cleared away, the prince addressed the girls.
"What do you girls have in mind to do today?"
The girls looked at each other and shrugged.
"We know nothing of this land, therefore we can't have anything planned." Mina answered.
The prince pondered for a while, then spoke again.
"I suggest that we, Kunzite and I, show you around our kingdom, then rendezvous for lunch. We'll have a picnic." The prince suggested.
The rest of the party exchanged glances, and all agreed.
"Good. I assume that you girls know how to ride a horse?"
"What do you take us for, idiots? Of course we know how to ride." Serenity retorted.
Mina pinched her arm, telling her to shut up. "We would be honoured your highness." Mina answered sweetly.
"Yes indeed, your *highness*. I would be absolutely thrilled if you showed me personally around your kingdom." Serenity said sarcastically, leaving Mina sighing by her side.
"Good, I'll be sure to have you by my side the entire day. There won't be a moment today where you are not with me." The prince grinned, as he observed Serenity's appalled expression.
{Endymion:1 Serenity: 0} thought Endymion as he rose from the table, and the rest followed suit.
"Serenity, Mina, you both have a set of riding ensembles waiting for you in your chambers. We will meet in the stables in half an hour." The prince instructed.
Serenity walked away, mumbling to herself. "Who does he think he is, telling me what to do, where to go...." But suddenly, she felt someone grab hold of her arm, and turn her around. She landed against something solid, but upon looking upwards, she came to meet a pair of deep blue orbs.
The prince brought her closer to him, leaned down, and whispered into her ear. "Don't forget Serenity, we have the entire day to spend together...you wouldn't want to be late for that now would you?" he breathed, as her body tensed. His hands traced unknown shapes onto the small of her back, and moved their way up.
Serenity felt the same sensations she felt at the ball come back to her, as her nails dug into the prince's arm.
"You want me Serenity."
"Never."
"You need me."
"I would never do anything with you."
"I assure you Serenity, you will do 'things' with me, and when I'm through, you'll be begging for more."
And with that, the prince walked away, leaving a rather flustered Serenity behind.
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There we go! YaY!! I'm so proud!! Please review and tell me how you enjoyed or disliked this chapter please!! Thank you!! R/R!!!!!!!
Chapter 4
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An arrogant prince gazed down at the two beauties before him. A boyish look danced across his features, as his lips curled into a grin.
Serenity, upon gazing at his features, immediately felt anger rise within her. She lifted her head high defiantly, and her eyes flashed dangerously. She felt his eyes roam her body, as his eyes undressed her.
Serenity's shrilly voice filled the room, as she screamed indignantly. "Why you pompous, arrogant, son of a-"
Mina quickly shut her up by stomping on her toe. Serenity scrunched her brow in pain, as she inwardly cursed the person who invented the heel.
The prince stood, and walked towards the girls, looking quite pompous indeed. Serenity couldn't help but stare at his sculptured body, endless blue eyes, and his raven mane. She caught herself within seconds, and scolded herself for letting such a mistake ever take place.
Serenity's eyes grew alarmed as the prince inched closer and closer by the second. His face bore a look of dominance and pride. Time seemed to of slowed down, as Endymion closed upon his prey. But suddenly, his face turned from sensuality to have worry and concern etched onto his face. In two great strides he was at Serenity's side. He roughly grabbed her wrist and examined her finger.
"What happened?" He asked softly, as his eyes displayed a mixture of emotion.
Serenity had an expression of confusion, but soon replaced by understanding. "I-I pricked it on something outside in the garden...."
Serenity's mind fogged at the proximity of the prince, and a warm feeling spread through her body.
"Come." The prince commanded as he led the princess out of the throne room. Serenity was dazed as she was taken away from Mina, and into the unknown.
A pair of very stunned people stared at each other, as they watched a prince and a princess walk deep into the depths of the mansion.
Kunzite, sensing a chance, approached the princess of Venus, and was extremely please when he learnt that she was much easier to talk to, than the princess of the Moon.
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"Where do you think you are taking me?? Release me at once!" Serenity ordered, as she was dragged down the dark halls of the palace. The eyes on the paintings on the wall seemed to follow her.
"You will see." The prince answered curtly as they arrived before a large set of wooden doors, and he led her through them.
To Serenity's surprise, the room was robed in dark rich velvet and satin. The king sized bed was dressed in black sheet, and crimson pillows. The room itself was elegant, but she did not get much time to admire it, as she was taken into a room much brighter, and she recognised it to be a restroom. Here, they stopped, and Serenity took the time to admire her surroundings, but was soon snapped out of her reverie as a stinging sensation crept into her finger. She looked down, and to her embarrassment, she saw the prince tending to her cut.
"You were hurt." He stated simply, as he placed a bandage onto her finger.
She thanked him quietly through a whisper, but it was loud enough to reach his ears. He looked up, and their eyes locked. His fingers brushed lightly against the tender skin of her face, and he stepped closer. Their faces were centimetres apart, and the princes' eyes burned with passion. His hot breath sent her mind astray, as she felt her knees turn into jelly, and ready to collapse. His arm snaked its way around her waist, and in one swift movement, brought her even closer to his body.
"I knew you'd come back to me." He whispered in her ear, as he nibbled on her earlobe.
Serenity's eyes grew large, then anger flowed through her veins once again. Snapping into her senses, she roughly pushed him away, and glared at him from a distance.
"How dare you attempt at....seducing me?? Have you no morals?? I will treat you with as much respect as I wish in return, and believe me when I say that it isn't a lot. And don't you *ever* try that again."
The prince, unmoved by her words, leaned casually against the bathroom doorframe, and smirked at her. " I didn't realise you were seducible my Ice Princess." He drawled lazily.
Serenity stomped her foot in frustration and let a suppressed scream escape her lips. She turned on her heel and fled the room, leaving a very amused prince behind.
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Mina and Kunzite were chatting civilly as Serenity barged into the chamber and stormed towards them.
"Mina, we are leaving *this instant*!!" she declared, as she dragged her friend by the arm and headed for the door.
Kunzite, being the one left behind, simply stared and blinked repeatedly as he watched two blondes heading for the door. {Lets see how Endymion gets himself out of this one} he grinned.
Serenity almost reached home free, but the doors burst open before she could get to them.
"Princess, where might you be going?" Endymion asked casually.
"We're leaving! And it will be a cold day in hell should we ever see each other again!" Serenity cried, as she attempted to push him aside, but Endymion simply held her, and for her, there would be no escape.
By this time, Serenity had already released Mina, and Kunzite was already at her side.
"Let me go you brute! I demand that you release me this instant!"
"Now now Serenity, that is no way for a princess to behave.....and where would you go anyway?"
"I'm going home to mother!...." Serenity hollered, but she regretted them as soon as the words came out. She released her hold on the prince's sleeve, and her eyes clouded over.
"Sere..." Mina began "There is nothing to go home to....."
A lone tear slid down her pale cheek, as she remember her mother, her friends....her home. A warm hand came to rest on her cheek, and brushed the tear away.
"I'm sorry for your loss Princess."
Serenity looked up at him, and into his eyes. "What do you know about loosing someone? You have no idea what it feels like!" she cried, as she threw small fist blows at his chest.
Hurt crossed his eyes, but went unnoticed. "You need rest Serenity. I will send someone to escort you to your chambers." Endymion spoke, and summoned a young servant to aid Serenity.
Sniffles followed Serenity as she was led to her room, and left behind her best friend, alone, with two men. Silence.
"Yes, well...ahem....Princess, I will assume that you too wish to rest?" Endymion asked, attempting at clearing the awkwardness.
"Yes, I would like to, if you don't mind."
"Kunzite, I'm sure you'd be glad to escort her." Endymion grinned, as he offered his friend's services.
Kunzite smiled. "With pleasure."
With that, the duo made their way to Mina's chambers. But Mina turned to face the prince, and spoke softly.
"Please have patience with her. She has lost everything in the course of one day. Be slow and gentle with her, and she will come to you." Mina advised, and smiled. "After all, I am the Princess of Love, and I do know what you're up to."
Endymion smiled in return, and wondered if she truly knew how he felt.
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Serenity cried softly into her pillows, as sorrow and pain flashed through her mind. She had no one but Mina left in this world, and her mother was gone. She had slept none through the night, and by morning, her eyes were puffy and red.
With a sigh, Serenity lifted herself from her bed, and staggered around. It wasn't until now that she took notice of her surroundings. With the light glowing from the windows, the room lit up. It was styled in a Victorian fashion, and many items glittered in gold. Serenity gasped at its splendour, but was interrupted by a knocking at the door.
"Come in!"
A shy blue-headed girl peeked her head in the room. "Good morning Milady, I have dresses for you." she spoke quietly.
"Oh please! Do come in!" Serenity ushered, as she opened the door wider to let the girl in.
Exquisite gowns were placed on the bed for Serenity to choose from.
"My goodness! These are beautiful!" Serenity exclaimed. "But I didn't catch your name...."
The girl blushed a deep red and curtseyed. "Oh forgive me milady! I am Amy."
Serenity giggled for the first time in two days. "Well Amy, if I am to address you as Amy, then you must call me Serena, or Sere...Milady makes me sound so old." She said as she wrinkled her nose.
The young girl chuckled and nodded her head. "Well Serena, which dress would you like to wear today? The prince had them especially made for you."
Serenity made a mental note to thank the prince afterwards. She assumed that Mina had given him her measurements, and vowed to smack her for it.
Each dress was special in its own way, and Serenity was having a hard time choosing.
"Amy, I simply can't decide. What you do you think I should wear?"
Amy took in sharp breath. No one had ever asked for her opinion. "I, uhh.....perhaps the blue gown?" She suggested timidly.
Serenity picked up the blue gown and examined it. Indeed it was lovely, with shades of violet and blue. A simple gown with two thin straps, a simple bodice, and a flowing skirt.
"I think this will do splendidly." Serenity smiled, as she slipped it on and twirled in front of the mirror.
"Breakfast is awaiting." Amy curtsied and opened the door for Serenity.
Serenity thanked her and was led to the dining room. Amy opened the doors wide and bowed as Serenity entered.
"Princess Serenity has arrived your Grace."
"Thank you Amy."
Serenity was shocked to see a Prince address a servant by their name. It was not often that royalty commutes with those of lower class. Perhaps this one was different.
"Princess, you look lovely this morning, won't you join us for breakfast?" Endymion asked, as he pulled out a chair for her to sit in, conveniently one beside Mina.
"Thank you."
Mina leaned towards Serenity and whispered quietly to her. "Sere, how are you?"
"I'm doing fine Mina, thank you." Serenity whispered back.
Silence filled the room once again, but thankfully, breakfast was served. Earth's delights were placed before them, but to the foreign princess', they knew nothing of them.
But Serenity, having the stomach of a pig, had already begun eating what were known as 'waffles'. Endymion, Kunzite, and even Mina stopped and stared at the Princess who was shovelling food like she hadn't eaten in a month.
Eventually, they too began eating. After the meal, and after the plates were cleared away, the prince addressed the girls.
"What do you girls have in mind to do today?"
The girls looked at each other and shrugged.
"We know nothing of this land, therefore we can't have anything planned." Mina answered.
The prince pondered for a while, then spoke again.
"I suggest that we, Kunzite and I, show you around our kingdom, then rendezvous for lunch. We'll have a picnic." The prince suggested.
The rest of the party exchanged glances, and all agreed.
"Good. I assume that you girls know how to ride a horse?"
"What do you take us for, idiots? Of course we know how to ride." Serenity retorted.
Mina pinched her arm, telling her to shut up. "We would be honoured your highness." Mina answered sweetly.
"Yes indeed, your *highness*. I would be absolutely thrilled if you showed me personally around your kingdom." Serenity said sarcastically, leaving Mina sighing by her side.
"Good, I'll be sure to have you by my side the entire day. There won't be a moment today where you are not with me." The prince grinned, as he observed Serenity's appalled expression.
{Endymion:1 Serenity: 0} thought Endymion as he rose from the table, and the rest followed suit.
"Serenity, Mina, you both have a set of riding ensembles waiting for you in your chambers. We will meet in the stables in half an hour." The prince instructed.
Serenity walked away, mumbling to herself. "Who does he think he is, telling me what to do, where to go...." But suddenly, she felt someone grab hold of her arm, and turn her around. She landed against something solid, but upon looking upwards, she came to meet a pair of deep blue orbs.
The prince brought her closer to him, leaned down, and whispered into her ear. "Don't forget Serenity, we have the entire day to spend together...you wouldn't want to be late for that now would you?" he breathed, as her body tensed. His hands traced unknown shapes onto the small of her back, and moved their way up.
Serenity felt the same sensations she felt at the ball come back to her, as her nails dug into the prince's arm.
"You want me Serenity."
"Never."
"You need me."
"I would never do anything with you."
"I assure you Serenity, you will do 'things' with me, and when I'm through, you'll be begging for more."
And with that, the prince walked away, leaving a rather flustered Serenity behind.
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There we go! YaY!! I'm so proud!! Please review and tell me how you enjoyed or disliked this chapter please!! Thank you!! R/R!!!!!!!