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Earth Bound
Waterfall Romance
Chapter eight
With his cape flying behind him, Heero stormed the halls of the fabulous Earth castle. Following the corner, his boots echoed in the empty corridors. He slid to a stop in front of a closed door, and his jaw clenched. He held in one hand, a bag filled with clean clothes, and with the other hand, he threw the door open.
He stepped inside the room, ready to bellow till his voice was raw, but to his dismay, he found the room empty. Frowning, he glanced left, then right, scanning the room. But sure enough, he was alone.
The thought set his teeth on edge. The conniving woman, dared to defy him, and then not show up when he was ready to give her a tongue-lashing? For her sake she had better be gone for good.
Where the hell could she have gone, and at such an hour? He was grateful now that he had decline his Princess's offer to accompany her on her journey. At least now he had plenty time to hunt the witch down, and burn her alive. This time she would not get out of it, even if she were on her deathbed. He'd murder her himself.
The door behind him opened, and he whirled around expecting a certain young girl. But his curse died in his mouth, as he watched a young brunette enter the room. "Oh." She looked at him, her glassy brown eyes blinking in surprise. "Mr. Yuy, I wasn't expecting you."
She smiled kindly at him, before ducking her head to pass him. "If you'll excuse me, I need to ready the room."
The frown on his face displayed the questions he had running through his mind. The young maid tilted her head, from where she stood at the edge of the bed. She had just pulled the sheets, and was ready to take them to wash. "You must not have heard. Miss Serena has left us." She sighed, her shoulders sagging. "Terrible news, really. She was such a lively girl."
She was gone? How, yesterday she had been in perfect health… He stared at the maid, hoping she would elaborate on what happened.
Lifting her head, she tried to force a befitting smile for him. "We will miss her."
He was confused. Terrible news… She left us? The, blonde haired maiden, who always found a way to smile, even though she was in his company? The young girl, who still came to his room, unlike any of the other staff, who had quit on the first meeting? The blue-eyed girl, who defied his every order, and got under his skin? And, who knew how to anger him when no one else could? She was dead? How? He tried to act casual, "The maid who was staying here, sh-she… di-?"
"Yes, she packed her things last night, and I was just now able to find time to clean her room." Relief swamped him. She wasn't gone, she had just left the castle. Suddenly he frowned. Had he finally scared her away? He had just started to admire her for her courage for sticking around, so long. Not even his closest friends stayed in his company as long as she had managed. And half naked, no less!
"I'm sorry sire. I believe it was this morning. She left with Princess Relena and Prince Miliardo. From what she said I don't think she will be coming back."
Damn! And he had been so proud to decline that offer. Not coming back? Not if he had anything to do about it.
It appeared he would have to make a special trip to the Moon after all. "Did you want me to wash those?" He looked back at the maid. She was standing in front of him now, her glassy brown eyes filled with questions. No doubt wondering why he was there. "No. But you may send word to the stables to ready my horse."
Tucking the bag under his arm, he waited till she left the room, with her head bowed, and the sheets clutched to her chest. So, Serena believed she could ignore her punishment, by running off to the Moon? As he lazily turned around, his eyes narrowed. She was the only one who could bare him, and his foul mood long enough, and act civil.
As he started for the door, his lips formed a crooked smile. It was time he showed her a thing or two about obedience.
He strolled along the halls with a casual pace. Reaching the foyer, he nodded to the guard standing by. "Captain." The older boy was the same one who had stood guard in front of Serena's room.
The guard nodded back towards him, and opened the door. "Off to the Moon?" The small smile that formed on the man's usual calm face, made Heero tense. "Sorry, Captain. But I was curious how long it would take you, before you followed her."
Heero snorted, as he stalked across the courtyard. "I am the Captain of the Royal Guard. I'm expected to accompany her highness, even to the Moon." The older boy chuckled as he followed. "I wasn't meaning Princess Relena."
Pausing at the opened stable doors, he glanced over his shoulder. The Guard was a good few inches taller than him, but was under his ranking. Even though he was much older, and much wiser than Heero, the two had come to an agreement. Together, under the sharp edge of security concerning their Princess, they had formed a bond deeper than most. Some would almost call it brotherly.
"Hey, Heero. Where you off to?"
The stable boy was dressed in his casual clothes, one of rags that were covered in filth. Heero could hardly regard him proper, but the boy had managed to see something in him, Heero believed wasn't really there. Duo liked to see the good in everyone, even in the least likely people.
Trowa crossed his arms over his chest, his demeanor calm, but the twinkle in his green eyes, was anything but that. "To the Moon."
Duo blinked in surprise. "Really? I thought you talked your way out of it. I would have considered you lucky. I have to leave tonight. Prince Miliardo doesn't want to trust those Moonian people with his horse." Rolling his eyes, Heero corrected him, "They're Lunarian. And I didn't talk my way out of it. I couldn't leave earlier, because of matters I had to attend to."
Coughing under his breath, Trowa tried to cover up his snicker, and Heero shot the older boy a sharp look. The stable boy swatted at his braid, which had fallen onto his shoulder, as he added, "Yea, well anyway. I'm kind of glad I get to go. I heard Serena accompanied them, as Relena's personal maid." He winked at Heero, as he whistled beneath his breath. "Man I tell ya, that girl is a babe."
Heero walked to where his horse stood, saddled and ready to go, for his trip into town. "Hey you know, since your going, I could probably tag along." Trowa nodded, "Yes you could. And in fact, I wouldn't mind seeing the Moon. May I come to?" He turned his green eyes on the Captain, who was close to burning with anger.
Sighing, Heero struggled to contain his anger. He turned to Duo, to distract himself. "You know Serena?" Bad question. He knew the second he said it, it had to have been the worst question to ask at that moment. His blue eyes flew towards Trowa, and he saw the look that flashed across the auburn haired boy's face.
Duo's face broke into a grin. "Of course I know her. She's a doll, and one with a sense of humor too. Too bad the girl doesn't get out though. Did you know she's never been kissed on the hand before? Tragic I tell ya." He shook his head glumly, as if someone had died. "So I made a promise that I intend to keep."
The scowl that formed on Heero's face might have spoke volumes, if someone actually looked to see it. Unfortunately, Trowa did. And the wise man's wheels were turning; as he watched the scene before him, unfold.
"A promise?" It took a lot of effort not to sound as pissed as he felt, but Heero, was proud to know that he was doing a somewhat good job at it. "Yea, I promised to make up for all the years she went without a kiss." He slapped on a cheeky grin. "Not to bad a promise if I do say so myself."
Holding his breath, Heero nodded curtly. He wasn't sure why he was ready to rip the boy's head off, for that last comment. "Well if your coming, lets go. I'm not going to wait all day." He looked at one, then to the other, with a glare that made him proud.
Duo nodded, "Right! Come on Trowa!" He turned to grab two other horses, and get them ready for the ride to town.
Heero waited as patiently as he could. Soon, they would be on their way to the Moon. And then he would see her again.
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Serena opened her eyes, to the silver light shinning through the curtains that covered her window. It was strange to be back on the Moon, and not having the sun to wake her up at dawn. Lying there, she covered her mouth to yawn, before she stretched her arms up over her head. How glorious, it was to sleep on a soft bed. Even the maids received good treatment on the Moon. Big beds, with comfortable mattresses. Not as gorgeous, but still homely.
Climbing from her bed, she moved to the vanity. She was home again, and already she missed the small things from Earth. The singing birds, was a sound she missed waking too. And the heat of the sun, that woke her, had been nice.
She picked up her brush, and ran it through her hair, and thought faintly, that it had grown some, since she had cut it last week. It must have happened when she had fallen asleep in the garden. Most Lunarians had long hair, and the Moon, wanted to help her feel like she was home again.
She was smiling as she walked to her dresser, and searched for a dress to wear. She discarded the thought of wearing the one Molly had given her. The girl would surely recognize it, if she saw it. Picking out a black one, one of the few, the maids from Earth had given her, she brought it with her to the bed. Lying it down, she studied the material as she slipped from her nightgown.
Many of the Earth's people had been nice to her. She hoped her mother and Princess Relena could form that alliance. At least then she would be allowed to visit Earth. With a guard though, but she could go freely, and not have to run away. Taking the dress, she pulled it on, and slid her arms through the sleeves.
Black had never been her best color. It made her skin look pale, but it did make her hair look like gold. She preferred blues, and pinks, and sometimes white. But black, just wasn't her. Maybe the dress would help prove she was not who her mother might be regarding her as.
A knock at her door came, just as she tied her hair back into a messy bun. She still hadn't got the hang of doing her own hair, yet. Not when she had grown up with Molly doing it for her. But the messy bun, she found made her look casual, more maid like, she thought. It was a, I don't care look. Something she was starting to grow fond of.
Thinking of the knock she had heard, she called out, "Come in."
The door opened, and a young woman, with short cropped red hair, and a pair of green eyes walked in. Like most of those who reside on the Moon, she wore a crescent moon on her forehead. Serena instantly recognized the young girl, as she shut the door.
"Good morning miss Serena. Queen Serenity asked me to show you the castle."
Serena stared at her long time best friend, and wished she could pull the young girl in her arms, and never let go. She shook her head, "Oh, that wouldn't be necessary. But thank you for the offer."
Molly smiled kindly, "all right, then I shall inform the Queen, that you have declined. Is there anything I can get you?" Even though the girl knew she wasn't her Princess, she still treated a stranger with kindness. Like most Lunarian did. It was charming, and was something she found Earth lacked. "No, I'm fine, thank you." She smiled back, to reassure her friend, that she wasn't in the company of a monster. Most believed the people of Earth were horrid creatures, with rotten manners. Which some were.
With that, the girl bowed, before she left, leaving Serena alone again. Sighing, she wished she could call the girl back. As much as she would like to spend time with her friend, she couldn't have Molly finding out the truth, at least not yet.
She left her room, soon after Molly had. It wasn't hard for her to find her way around the castle. She had lived there for fourteen years. Being gone for a week couldn't have destroyed the eternal map she had made in her memory. She passed many people, all she recognized as maids and others who worked in the castle. She greeted them all, with smiles, and hellos. For the sake of her disguise, she asked for directions a few times, and was happy to find that most treated her as a fellow maid, instead of a stranger, or an enemy.
Finding her way outside, she entered the garden, and greeted the guards she passed. Everyone was friendly with her, and all greeted her with welcoming smiles.
As she walked, she stopped at a fruit tree, and picked one of the bulbs, before continuing on her journey. She ate it on her way to the lake, and finished it, by the time she got there.
As she reached the edge of the lake, she searched the opening, for anyone in her line of site. And to her relief, she found herself alone. With that in mind, she stripped from her dress, and undergarments, and set her clothes on the rock near the lake. She stepped into the cold water, and shivered, goose bumps forming on her skin.
Grinning, she took one step back, before she raced in, splashing water around her, and giggling foolishly. She ran, or at least, ran slowly, to the small waterfall, and ducked her head under the spray, dousing herself with its shower.
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This would be his first visit to the Moon. Never in all his years had he actually thought he would come here, not even when he had agreed to protect his Princess with his life. He never believed he would be brought here. As he took his first step on the Moon's surface, its beauty overwhelmed him.
It wasn't anything like Earth.
Earth was bright colors and life. The Moon was elegance and beauty. There weren't birds, and there weren't bees. There was feathery soft wind, and gently colors to greet his eyes.
The Earth was seductive, while the Moon was innocence. The Moon didn't have the captivating beauty the Earth held, but it held mystery and magic on its surface.
Even the castle looked like something out of a fairy tale. Its walls weren't stone, but crystal. He glanced at the two who had accompanied him on his journey. They were held in a trance by the sight of pink leaves, and silver blades of grass. This world was filled with things from a dream.
He nodded to the guards who waited for them. The one standing in front of the line was a young boy. Maybe one even younger than Heero was. His white hair wasn't something you would find on Earth, and his eyes were just as surreal. They were like Serena's eyes. They matched the color of the ocean, even though, Heero was sure they had never seen an ocean before.
The boy acknowledged him with a smile, and he held out his hand. "Greetings. I am Quatre, Captain of the Lunarian Guards. You must be Heero, from Earth. Princess Relena is expecting you."
Heero took the boys hand, and shook it, "Yes, I am Captain Heero, and these who accompany me, are Trowa, and Duo."
Quatre shook their hands, and bowed to each of them. "Again greetings to you. Mr. Duo, you are expected in the stables. One of my men will take you there now if you wish. Afterwards, he will show you to your quarters."
Duo threw the boy a cheeky grin, "Sure!" He waved to his comrades, before he left to follow a young guard to the stables. Turning to the remaining two, Quatre offered, "I will show you two to your rooms. So that you can settle in, before I present you to Queen Serenity?"
Trowa nodded, "Yes that would be very kind of you." Turning to Heero, his green eyes questioned the shorter man. He grunted in reply, before he added, "I have something I must take care of first." His hand dropped to the bag tied to his sash, as he asked, "Where is the young maid Relena had brought with her?" The young guard frowned, as he looked towards the gardens. "This morning she went through there. I believe she went to the lake, to bathe."
Trowa smirked, as he slid his hands into the pockets of his pants. It was hard to contain the mischievous grin that wanted to break out on his masked façade. "Quatre will you show me to my room? I think Heero would like to see the grounds. He likes to see to the protection of our Princess on his own terms."
The young soldier, replied, "Oh yes, yes of course. Follow me." He waved a hand along the path, and turned to leave. The taller boy moved to follow, with only a fleeting glance to his Captain. He didn't have to say anything, for the other boy to catch his meaning.
Heero faced the line of the gardens, once he was alone. So she was in there somewhere. It shouldn't take him long to find his way, with his keen sense of direction. Taking a step off the walkway, he let his feet carry him across the lawn. The grass was soft, and didn't crunch beneath his boots as he walked. The farther he walked, the thicker the trees became, and the lovelier the flowers got.
It wasn't long before he heard the sound of rushing water. And it didn't take him long after that, to find his way to the source of the sound.
The lake wasn't what he had expected. There was no river that led to the crater. The waterfall, which cascaded onto three perfectly spaced rocks, came from a small cliff. But there was no stream connecting to the cascade of water. It had to be magic, since there wasn't a devise that connected the shallow water to the waterfall. But that wasn't the only thing magical about the scenery. The water was crystal clear, and not very deep. He could see the bottom of the lake, if you could actually call it that, in the middle of the perfect circle. Trees, with pink leaves surrounded the clearing, as if to close it off from prying eyes, along with silver bushes, decorated with pink berries.
Heero didn't think he had ever seen anything more enchanting then what he saw now. Not even the forest near his old house held such serenity as the lake did.
Taking his eyes from the growing life of plants, he turned them to the figure in the water. She stood in front of a bolder, with two more on both sides of her. She might as well have been standing in a shower, with only the waterfall to protect her from his gaze.
For one being shy as she was about her nakedness, she didn't hide herself now. Anyone could of happened across her bathing, anyone, even someone like Duo. The thought angered him, more than it should have, and he had to suppress the urge to order her to cover herself.
The cascading water surrounded her perfect body, one he had seen before. It hadn't been that long ago when he had seen her in the bath, staring at him in shock. He hadn't admitted then, that he could see her clearly in the dirty water. But this was completely different. The water was like tears, falling down her smooth back, over her rump, and between her long legs. Her hair, silky, and wet, fell past her shoulders, to the middle of her back. He watched, unable to tear his eyes away.
He felt like he was seeing something forbidden, but the thought was unreal. He had seen plenty of women without clothes, why should she be any different? Maybe her strange beliefs were rubbing off on him?
All to soon, she turned, and saw him. Gasping, she threw her arms over her chest to cover herself, before she whipped around hiding her body from his view. Even from here, he could see the red in her cheeks, as she looked at him from over her shoulder. She had dropped down hiding her waist beneath the surface of the lake.
Smirking, he crossed his arms over his chest. "Did you think, you could hide from me?" She dropped her face into her hands, and shook her head. He wasn't sure if she was answering him, or too embarrassed to look up at him.
He took a seat on the rock, after setting her discarded clothes on the grass near his feet. He stared at her, pleased with the fact that he was making her uncomfortable. She deserved it. "Are you all right, your face is all red? Do you need a doctor?"
The girl's shoulders shook with uncontained rage. "You're a pervert, spying on me like that? Do you find it a sport to watch girls bathe!!" She looked at him again from over her shoulder. Her eyes were like the crashing waves of the sea he had sailed on many times. "Will you just leave me alone!" The desperation in her voice, made him feel like shit for being there. She might as well have been begging him to leave.
Sticking to his plan, he replied naturally, "I don't have to. From what I've heard, I have every right to be here, as you do."
Her bottom lip trembled, but he didn't notice from where he sat. "What did I do to you?"
Ah yes what a question that is. "Try disobeying. You deliberately disobeyed every word, and everything I have asked you to do. All I asked was one simple little chore. And you have yet, to learn from your mistakes."
She shouted, "What! Your doing- all this, just because I washed your clothes?" She sounded outraged, and exasperated all at the same time. "Fine, I'm sorry, will you leave now?"
He shook his head, "No. You have told me twice now that you were sorry, and that you wouldn't do it again. So no, this time I don't believe you." Lifting his chin, his eyes formed into slits and he glared at her back.
He saw it, long before she probably decided to do it. Her shoulders were shaking, and he was disgusted to find that she was about to cry. And here he had thought she had courage. How pathetic.
She was hardly worth anymore of his time. He stood to leave, deciding he had had enough. He had hoped she was different from all the other maids. But he now realized it had only taken her a few days longer to break.
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Her fingers curled into fists, as she felt the tears burn at her eyes. She was ready to rip the man to shreds. But in order to do so, she would have to turn and face him. But that was ridicules. If she did that, then by law she would be bound to him. Even if she was engaged to another.
But then again, only they would know about it. So maybe, she could get away with it, without being tied to him. That thought sparked a fire inside her. She had made a promise, and for once she would be able to keep it. She would face everything.
Standing, from where she had been crouched in the cold pool, she slowly turned. To her dismay, he had turned his back to her, and seemed to be walking away. The cad! He wasn't going to get away with embarrassing her like that. "Don't you dare walk away from me!"
Heero paused; the sharp voice had startled him from his retreat. It had almost sounded like a threat. But what was she going to do, crouched in the water, too busy covering herself to attack him. Slightly intrigued, he turned to face the girl. He had to mask the surprise he felt to see her facing him. She stood between the two rocks, like a glowing Goddess. Her shoulders were squared, and her hands were curled into fists at her sides. She was wet, and visibly shivering in her stance.
But she stood strong, with her chin raised, and her eyes narrowed at him as if she dared him to insult her. She looked like someone you would see in a dream, like she belonged with the angels. And silently, he was glad that he was able to see her. To actually glimpse her standing before him, as if she were real, and touchable.
He had misjudged her, which he was grateful for. He had expected her to be weak and feeble, like most other women he had met. But even though she had declared that it was improper, and wrong for her to be seen naked, and vise versa, she stood before him, proving to him, that she had a backbone. As he stared at her, he had to admire her. Like Duo had said, she was beautiful. But more in a heavenly way. She had a spirit he liked, and a fire within her he admired.
She was in a whole new category. He was usually good at judging people, but he had been off, way off. She had taken a beating of bruised ribs, and twenty lashings. She had taken his verbal assaults, and bombardments, at the most inconvenient times. And she took it all in stride. He had never seen her cry, had never seen her break down. With each thing put in her path, she had become stronger, and found a way around it.
Surely, she wasn't as strong as he was, maybe not as endured as he, but she had the gumption to try and go as far.
Suddenly, she moved, and startled him from his thoughts. She drew her arms around herself, and her body convulsed. Cursing beneath his breath, he pulled his cape from his shoulders, and moved to join her at the waterfall.
He took her arm, and pulled her away from the shower, before he draped the black cape round her shivering form. How inconsiderate he had been. He should have known the water was freezing. She flashed him a wavering smile, "Th-thank you."
Still holding her by the crook of her arm, he helped her out of the lake, and onto the soft grass. She was still shivering, and still soaking wet. "I'm sorry." It would be the first, and hopefully his last apology he would say to anyone.
She flashed him another smile, her eyes gentler than they had been before. She clutched the cape close to her body, as if it were her life support. "Are you okay?" He was worried of hypothermia. It was a new illness, he had learned on one of his many journeys to the east kingdom. The cold, if exposed to it for too long, could kill you. And the idea of her dieing worried him. Serena nodded, "Yes, I'm fine. Nothing a cup of hot cocoa couldn't cure." She giggled, her sense of humor, and warmth returning to her.
"Thank you Heero."
He liked how she said his name, which was why he preferred her to call him by it, instead of by sire like everyone else did. "For what?" Why should she thank him? He had been nothing but mean to her since he had arrived on the Moon. In fact since they had met.
She giggled again, and her shivering, he noticed had stopped. "For helping me face one of my fears. There might be hope for me yet." Her lips were pink, and soft looking as they formed a warm smile. Her hair was like a golden halo surrounding her face. He was so used to seeing it up, in that weird bun she put it in. It was almost like she didn't know how to do her own hair.
Her blue eyes stared up at him, not filled with anger, but with hope. Water clung to her lashes, and he was sure they weren't from tears. "Because of you, I am one step closer to-" he cut her off, by reaching out, and holding her face in his hands. He felt like he should have done this a long time ago. Taking a second to capture her eyes with his, he leaned down, and captured her lips with his.
The kiss was innocent, and sweet. He would have stayed longer, if he didn't feel an urgent need beating at him. He wasn't one to take advantage of a woman, but he feared that if he spent too much time with Serena, he just might do that.
Serena opened her eyes, her hand raised to her tingling lips. Her body felt numb, and yet vibrant all at once. She stared at Heero's back as he walked away, leaving her alone in the clearing. A second later, she let out the breath she had been holding since he had touched her face. "Wow."
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"Serena."
The knock at her bedroom door startled her. Looking up, she watched as Serenity opened the door, and peered inside. "Oh good you're awake." Smiling, Serena stood, "yes, your highness?"
The Queen waved a hand to the hallway behind her, "would you care to join me." Nodding, Serena set her cup down on her nightstand, and followed the older woman out of the room. "Is there something wrong, your highness?"
Serenity shook her head, "No, I just wish for some company. How was your day?"
Smiling to the maid that greeted them, Serena replied, "It went well. I am really enjoying my stay here. Thank you for letting us visit."
"You're welcome dear. Do you miss your mother, Serena?" Startled by the question, the girl asked, "I beg your pardon?" She wasn't sure if she had heard correctly. The Queen looked down at her, a sad smile on her lovely face, "You mother, dear. I bet you miss her dearly."
Serena had to look away. She stood next to her mother, and yet she felt like she wasn't. She didn't feel like she was the Queen's daughter. "Yes I do. Very much." The older woman nodded, like she understood the way she felt. And Serena was sure the older woman did.
Like so many times before, she walked along the halls of her home with her mother. And together they greeted every face they saw. The guards they passed bowed. And they bowed in return.
"How long have you been working for Miss Relena?" She tilted her head, and wondered faintly where this conversation was going. "Over a week now. But if I'm correct that would be-"
"Over a month in our time. That isn't very long, where did you work before that? You seem so young to be working already." Serena frowned in thought. What could she say to that? "This is my first time working. My family is poor, and we needed the extra money."
Serenity nodded in understanding, "I see." They turned down an empty hall, one Serena didn't recognize. "You seem so comfortable here Serena. And well, I guess I should get to the point, really. I was wondering if you would like to join the staff here on the Moon."
The young girl stopped, "What?" She stared at the Queen incredulously. Do my ears deceive me? The older woman turned to face her, and replied matter of fact; "I want you to come work for me, that is if you don't mind. You're such a lively girl, and you look so at home here, unlike any other Earth people who visit us." She paused, the smile on her face faltering, "You aren't afraid of being here, I can see that, by the way you greet everyone. I see fear, and uncertainty in all the others who come, even in Miss Relena and her brother."
She had to look away, so that she couldn't see the sad look in her mother's eyes any longer. She looked so alone, that is broke her heart. "But I like working for Princess Relena. She treats me very well. And I like Earth very much."
Serenity nodded, and started walking again. "I gathered as much." Hurrying to follow the older woman, Serena confessed, "I don't mean to hurt you, your highness. But Earth isn't as bad as you might think. There are a few who aren't as good as others, but most treat others just as nice as the Lunarians do." She dropped her gaze to her feet. "I respect the people of Earth. Because they choose the way they want to be, even if it is bad, and wrong. But it's their choice. I chose to follow the law of the Moon. Like my family does. We believe it is very strict, and it keeps us in line."
The Queen lifted her head to stare down the hallway, "We do have strict laws. But that is to keep peace among our people. Most don't mind, but I fear that soon they will begin to riot against it." Looking at her mother, she saw the emptiness that filled her eyes, and the lines that formed above her brow. Serena had to shake her head, as she replied deeply, "No they wont. They love you, your highness. I see it in the maids, and in the guards who protect you. You're friends with your people, and that matters to them. Princess Relena, she just doesn't understand her people yet. And that is why her ruling is unstable. But soon, I think she will realize this."
Serena sighed, and thought over her next words. "She's a strong leader, and I don't doubt her power, but she expects so much, too fast." Smiling, she added as an afterthought, "But you, you know that it takes time to create peace. You two are great leaders; it's a shame, that there wasn't an alliance before now. But it is good to hear, that you two have finally agreed to try now."
"I like your straight forwardness. You aren't afraid to speak about how you feel. But I wonder. You said you follow our laws correct?" They stopped in front of a door, with some strange locking devise Serena didn't recognize. Where had the Queen taken her?
Nodding her head absently, she eyed the door. She had never seen it before. The Queen's next question startled her from her confusion, " Does that mean you will marry the Captain of Royal Guard?"
Serena felt the blood drain from her face. Slowly she looked at the Queen in horror. Oh no!
"H-how?"
Serenity chuckled, "Don't fret child. I wont tell a soul what I saw. But I did see the courage you displayed by going against your teachings. You kept your promise, by facing everything that stood in your way. So I think its time I kept my word I made to you."
Taking her hand, the Queen had the girl's hand scanned. Serena felt her cheeks burn, "where are we going?" She looked down the hall, and saw the young guard from yesterday coming towards them. "We aren't going anywhere. Quatre and you, are going to see the Moon."
Holding her own hand to the scanning device, the door slid open. "But in order for you to come in here, you have to have my hand scanned with yours. This is for your protection dear. And ours as well."
Serena nodded, as they entered the room, and the door shut silently behind Quatre. Her eyes fell on the transporter in awe. "Its beautiful." She walked towards it, captivated by the garnet rock. Reaching out, she touched its cool surface. The capsule like devise was faintly glowing red.
"This room was made by my father, just in case a war was brought to the Moon. Here, the people in the castle could escape to other side of the Moon. No one, but with the crescent moon insignia is aloud in, unless I or my daughter, is scanned, to have anyone else accepted in here."
Turning to the young man behind her, Serenity asked, "Quatre, would you please show Miss Serena around the Moon." Serena looked at the Queen, hope and excitement coursing through her body, "really?" Serenity nodded, "Yes. Just step inside the light."
Not having to be asked twice, she rushed inside, with Quatre following suit, and stood next to her. "Where would you like to go?"
"I don't know anywhere else, but inside the castle gates." The Queen nodded, "here." She typed in the coordinates. "You two can start here, and work your way around. Just be careful."
Serena nodded, and she grabbed a hold of Quatre's hand, "this is so exciting, I can't wait." She giggled, as she looked at her hands, and saw herself slowly vanishing. "Oh wow! Look Quatre!"
Serenity watched, till they vanished. It wasn't until she was alone in the room, did she allow the tears that had collected in her eyes to fall. "Oh my dear, dear Sere, where are you?" She covered her face with her shaking hands, "why did you run away from me?"
She stared at where Serena had once been standing, "she's so much like you. Did you leave me, because I forced your duties on you? I'm sorry my little one, please, just come back to me."
She turned away, and headed for the door, as her heart fell from her chest and dropped to her stomach. "I miss you so much" the door opened, and she stepped out into the empty hall.
With one fleeting look to the transporter, she whispered, "we all do."
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Hey!!!! Here's another chapter. I hope all of you liked it. I know I did. I bet you're all thinking, finally! I thought they'd never kiss… well there you go. A little sweet romance between our number one couple. Or at least my number one.
So, to remind all of you, this is chapter eight… which means there are only… four chapters left. Lets all give a cheer, LP is going to finish a story… WOOT!!! Hehe
It would be a first…it hardly happens, so feel special…
I neglected to comment on my reviewers, so I added chapter six reviewers in this one as well… here you go:
Silly Smiles: Yea, well she didn't do a whole lot as you can see, by getting back at him. But he did get a little peeved. Stubborn man.. Hehe
Moongirl: Thank you, I'm glad I did well also. it's a new semester and I have like 4 months before high school is all over. I'm afraid to go to college. Senioritis, I have it bad… Yes I know I made Serena old fashion. But I wanted the moon to have different beliefs, than earths. So while they're far in technology, their behind in society rules… kind of thing…
JoWashington: thanks for your review… and I'm glad you like it. By the way, is Washington just your name? I live in WA state…
Hikari: :D hehe ty for the review, Kari. I owe you so much, for all that you've done. Ty so much!!!!!
Twiggirl06: I'm in 12th getting close to graduating, yay…. I think… hmmm college or military… gah, I'm not ready!!! Hey, you are never too young to start writing. I started in 8th grade… my niece is in 4th, and she writes… better to start now.
John Steppenwolf: yep, that was Trowa…as you can see Quatre is there, the captain of the Moon guards… but sadly, in this story Wufei only has a small part. As much as I like him, I had no where to put him, until near the end… hmm I'll look up your friends story to read, when I have time, sounds interesting. There aren't a whole lot Silver millennium stories out there.
AnimeGirl: I love Heero/Usa too. Sorry I took so long to update.. But I got this chapter out quickly…
Sozoku: Well back then, men were ostentatious. In front of maids it wasn't abnormal I don't think to undress. My opinion though.
Dark Universe: Well as you can see, quite a bit happens on her stay at the moon. And more is coming. I hope you liked this chapter as well.
Fire Dolphin: thanks for reviewing! And yes there are more chapters coming.
Elemental Angel Number 4: lol! Tired eh? Hehe anyway good luck on your fan fiction
Damia-Queen of the Gypsi's: Okay, to clear some things up. Serena would have to follow the law, and anyone who is from the moon. Earth people don't follow that law, which is why Heero kind of makes fun of her, because of the way she acts… any way, Molly isn't playing Princess. When they were kids, Molly would pretend to be princess, and Serena would be her maid… but it wasn't anything serious. As for them recognizing her… well Serena has that scarf covering her moon insignia, and her hair is chopped off. Its like in SM, when Mina is doing Serena's hair. Serena could have passed off as Mina… so with Serena wearing her hair in a bun, she doesn't look like Serenity. She looks like a grubby Earth Maid. I agree, I don't really like Endymion myself… Moonlight knight was cute, but I donno, I was never really found of Endymion…
Neo-Queen Serenity: oy your highness…glad to see you like my story. Does anyone find out, well you'll have to see in the next chapter….
AnimeGirl: hey again, and sorry I took so long in updating, I just kept putting it off, and off. Until finally I realized way too much time passed. Wont happen again I promise.
Sere Star: thank you for reviewing. And again sorry for the delay.
Moongirl: hey again. I am terribly sorry I took so long. I neglected my author duties.
Wow a lot of new people reviewed for that chapter…. Onto chapter seven…
Anime Girl: and hello again! Hehe thanks for reviewing…
Fellow: ty for updating
Hikari: Lu? Haha, well I'm calling you Kari…haha bunch of pitiful excuses…. Mainly I just put it off, until I couldn't no more. Hehe
Adrelliehs: thank you for the review. And I like your name…
Ivy Tearen: ty for the review
Moongirl: hi again. Hehe, one of my faithful reviewers. Ty why for telling me to update..
Twiggirl06: another faithful reviewer, ty for reviewing.
Silly Smiles: well I guess I could say they had had guards, and I just didn't mention them… or I could say, Miliardo is great in combat, that he's good enough to protect the three of them… but the truth is, in which I would rather say, is I didn't think about it… I did not consider to bring guards.. My bad…
Dark Universe: thank you for reviewing. :D
Damia-Queen of the Gypsi's: lol, glad I am able to please. Another faithful reviewer J
Elemental Angel Number 4: ty for another review it means a lot to me.
Fir3 FairY: I love Heero Yuy too. Hehe…
Its great to see familiar names.
