Ahh! Chapter 5. Oh how wonderful it feels to have this chapter ready for
you guys. Now I know some of you may be mad that it took me so long but I
really think you'll enjoy this chapter. And also I had the flu! So it
wasn't completely my fault! Well anyways I really hope you like it. My
special thanks to Erin and Meg. I am giving a warning! This is where that R
rating comes in. There is one sex scene in here so be warned! If you like
this chapter or hopefully love, review! Pretty please?
***************************************************************** ~*Recap*~Endymion said the creature's name in a dangerous whisper, as if it were a curse. "Malachite......."~* *****************************************************************
"But why must I watch? Can I not help my own flesh and blood?!" A woman with hair the color of silver gold asked. Things were happening too fast. It was not supposed to occur this way. The boy, Endymion, was not even supposed to stumble upon the sacred village for another two season changes. 'Men! They screw everything up!'
"Contrary to what you may believe goddess, we are not all bad." A man with golden eyes and hair the color of onyx gave the frustrated woman a charming smile. In response the woman just nodded, a sad smile decorating her features. The golden haired god sighed. He knew of her inner turmoil. The earth maiden was her kin, their kin. But they were told, 'more like ordered,' to not interfere and so they would not.
"She is all that we have." Her voice tight with grief; tears were clouding her vision as she tried desperately to stay strong. Though she never was allowed to step foot on Earth again, she would often watch her daughter, Serenity. The couple who had so graciously taken in Serenity raised her well. Teaching her right from wrong, but her daughter, her precious little daughter, was just like the silver haired goddess. Easily finding trouble and having an even easier time making it.
"I know. She is the most wonderful thing you and I could have ever created. But we must follow the rules and so we must watch. Have faith. She has your spirit." The dark haired man smiled as he gently lifted her chin. Unshed tears glistened in her eyes as the man lowered his lips to place a soft kiss on her lips.
"I pray to all the Gods in the universe that you are right." The once great ruler of the moon, Selene, began to weep as her lover held her close to his heart; a single tear running down her beloved's face. He had to watch as the only two women he loved were torn a part.
*****************************************************************
The council room was silent as night. Each woman was watching one another; waiting for the first move, the first noise, the first word. The air was thick with tension. The news they had received was startling and terrifying. If he truly was back then a war would be waged, but all five women knew what the outcome would be. The evil they would fight would win and all their warriors, friends and family would be slaughtered mercilessly. This war meant the extinction of their people and an end to a legend.
"Rei, are you positive that it is him?" Serenity asked, desperation was creeping into her voice. She wanted so desperately for Rei to take back what she had said.
"There is no mistake. I saw his spirit, the evil that follows him everywhere touched my soul." Rei unconsciously shivered at the remembrance of those hands around her neck trying to suffocate her.
"Rei please tell us what you saw in your vision. I know it was horrible, but we must now everything." Ami gently spoke, wanting to know every detail.
"Okay." Rei nodded her head, inhaling deeply several times. She was trying extremely hard to stay calm. "I could not really understand it at first. There were so many and so fast, but I knew one thing. In every vision there was blood and I knew that blood belonged to our warriors. The worst was when I saw--" Her words were interrupted by a frantic voice.
"Serenity! Serenity! Please I must speak with her! NO!" Endymion's worried voice reached Serenity's ears and she quickly went to him. Her four friends watching her retreating form.
"Rei finish. What was the worst?" Mina demanded gently.
"The worst that I saw was Serenity, being slaughtered as we all stayed behind and watched." Rei lowered her head in shame as her mind slowly registered her friends gasp in shock.
*****************************************************************
Endymion fought wildly against the two women who were preventing his entry. He needed to see Serenity, to know that she was safe and still alive. His dream kept repeating itself in his head. He screamed out loud as he again saw his most trusted friend murder his love. Startled, the women holding him stepped back, releasing their hold on him. Endymion fell to the ground.
"Endymion?" Serenity voice came out as a whisper as she kneeled down to his level, her hand gently brushing the hair out of his eyes. Endymion looked deeply into her eyes, his nerves calming a bit at seeing her beautiful blue eyes. Remembrance of the reason he needed to see her, had him pushing himself onto his knees.
"Serenity. Oh thank the gods you're alive." He brought her to his body, holding her tightly to himself. Serenity, sensing Endymion's fear, wrapped her arms around his body telling him over and over she was alright and safe. When it seemed he had finally calmed down she pulled out of his embrace.
"What is the matter? What has you so frightened?" Serenity questioned.
"Malachite! I saw in a dream, in a vision, something, that he was going to murder you. All of your warriors are going to be slaughtered, but you.....oh gods you....." Endymion once again pulled Serenity to himself, tears were fighting to fall in his eyes. Serenity just held him.
"But who is Malachite?" Serenity asked quietly.
"He is one of my generals, but it did not feel like him in my dream. He was so cold, he felt evil." Endymion shivered. Serenity's eyes narrowed. She knew who the person was sending Endymion these "visions."
"Endymion I need you to tell me something. Did Malachite offer you a dagger to take your life in your vision?" Serenity asked.
"Yes he did.....but how did you....?" Confusion took over Endymion's mind.
"It is as I thought. That was not your general Malachite. The Dark Lord has taken over his body." Serenity stood up and brought Endymion to his feet. She knew he would have questions, but first she wanted to bring him out of the cold. Her two warriors were still just a few feet away from them. Questions were in their eyes, but Serenity just gave them a dismissive look. The two women nodded and headed toward their huts as Serenity guided Endymion to hers.
Serenity pulled open the flap leading to her hut and Endymion walked through. She followed close behind, letting the flap fall back into place. Endymion stood just a few steps in front of her, his eyes wandering over every detail. His eyes finally fell upon her bed, it was a large bed, animal furs decorating it. A crescent moon hung upon her bed and a portrait of a woman who resembled Serenity stood on an easel off to the side. Endymion walked to the painting. Careful not to touch it as the paint was still wet, his eyes memorized all the woman's facial features.
The only visible difference between this woman and Serenity were their eyes. True, their hair was slightly different but it was their eyes that distinguished the two. While Serenity's eyes were happy and carefree, the eyes of the painted woman were pained and sad. Endymion felt his heart break for the woman in the portrait.
"That is my mother. Or at least, that is how I remember her." Serenity was standing a few steps behind him. He could smell her. She smelled of strawberries and something else. Something he couldn't quite place.
"She is very beautiful." Endymion spoke softly, turning around to face Serenity.
"That is what everyone says." Serenity smiled lightly, walking to her bed. She motioned for Endymion to join her. He walked to her, but did not sit down with her. His posture stiffened as their current situation came to him.
"Who is the Dark Lord?" Endymion whispered, trying not to think of how close they were. Serenity sighed and turned.
"He was a man in love with my mother. His name was Deimond. He was always trying to win her affection, her love. He was just a mortal, calling for her to come to Earth. For a little while my mother indulged. But she broke it off, when she fell in love with my father, a god, who lived with her on Parasia." Serenity paused. She did not know what her father looked like.
"A year or so after my mother and father were joined, I was born but I could not live with them on Parasia. All that I know is that I am not a goddess. Why, I am not sure, but I am told that is why I could not stay with my mother and father." She again paused, a painful ache throbbing in her heart.
"When Deimond found out that my mother was joined with another man he was enraged. When he found out that she and he had conceived a child, he was consumed by evil. Going to the temple of the Devil, Deimond sold his soul to have the power to destroy the one thing that binded my mother and father together for eternity." Tears were slowly making their way down Serenity's face.
"You." Endymion spoke, finally understanding. He now sat on the bed, his arms surrounding her as she wept. He rested his forehead against the back of her head, inhaling the scent of her hair. Her sobs had subsided and she just sat still in his embrace. He accidentally moaned at the sensation she brought, causing Serenity to turn in his embrace so the two were facing one another.
"Endymion....?" Serenity questioned as she saw the passion he held for her in his eyes. She had been with many men, but never before had she felt the need for one as she did for Endymion.
"I should go...." Endymion began to rise from the bed when he felt her holding his arm, preventing him from leaving. He turned his eyes to her own. He melted when he saw what he was hoping for. Love.
"Please do not leave. Stay with me tonight....." Serenity slowly guided his hand to rest on her breast. She smiled when she saw him close his eyes in pleasure. Endymion gently pushed Serenity back on the bed, he was now on top of her. He hesitantly brought his lips to her own, timid at first but then with more force. Serenity returned the kiss with just as much fervor, his tongue delving into her mouth savoring her taste.
Serenity was slowly lifting his shirt up, her fingers grazing his heated skin as she did so. This small action made Endymion moan again into their kiss. They both stopped the kiss for lack of oxygen. Serenity, using this time to her advantage, took Endymion's shirt completely off. She gazed at his broad chest, chiseled with muscles and tanned beautifully. She placed a kiss just below his collar bone and delighted in feeling him shiver. She then brought her arms up to circle around his neck.
Taking his chance Endymion began to undo the tie on her top, keeping it in place. He undid the tie around her neck as the top fell forward, folding just under her breast. His hands then slid behind her to undo the last tie in the middle of her back. He watched appreciatively as the top fell to the floor and his eyes turned upon her ample breast. He brought his mouth down to suckle on her nipple and thrilled in hearing her gasp and then moan in pleasure. He continued his assault until she brought her hand to the back of his head bringing it up to her own.
She smiled at him and brought his head down for a kiss. Endymion's knee started to part her legs and rubbed it lightly on her womanhood. Serenity arched toward him, her breast brushing against his chest. Her eyes darkened as lust began to take over her mind. This time it was her turn to tease his body. She arched her body again and brushed her womanhood against his hard member repeatedly. She giggled when he moaned again and again. Endymion turned lust filled eyes on her and then brought his mouth down forcefully upon her own in a bruising kiss. He entered her quick.
Serenity moaned as he began thrusting in and out of her. First gentle and slow, then quick and hard. She met his every thrust, keeping up with the same pace he had set, both coming close and closer to their peak. Serenity cried out his name when she finally climaxed. Feeling her inner muscles clamping down on his member was enough to send him over, he too cried out her name. He rolled them both over so that she was partly on top of him, both panting heavily. When their breathing finally seemed to be under control, Serenity spoke.
"That was nice." She giggled when she heard him snort.
"That was better than nice. That was......earth shattering." Endymion kissed her forehead and pulled her closer to his body.
"Endymion, I want you to know that this meant something to me.....you mean something to me." Her voice was low, as if afraid of rejection.
"I know. You mean everything to me." He kissed her forehead again and held her tightly through the night.
*****************************************************************
"What news do you have for me Magician?" Malachite asked impatiently. He couldn't wait much longer. He wanted his prince back now. His hand unconsciously rubbed at the spot on his chest where his heart was located.
"Just a week longer sire. Endymion has gotten past the Queen's defenses. I see that she is in love. It will be that much easier to kill her." His eyes were black, lacking any sign of life.
"Good. What of the Prince? Is he all right?" Malachite asked anxiously.
"Why yes. I see that he is able to.....release some built up tension." He smiled as Malachite acknowledged what he was saying. Noticing the man's temporary distraction Magician attacked. Malachite struggled against the assault. Not having the upper hand he was quickly knocked to the ground. Malachite turned angry eyes upon his attacker.
"What the hell are you doing?! I will have you killed for this!" Malachite started to get up when he stopped. Finally noticing the blade in the man' hand.
"Now see that is where you have it backwards. I will not lose her again, once her brat is gone she will have no choice but to come to me." Magician plunged the dagger into Malachite stomach, enjoying the gurgling sounds coming from the man's mouth. Malachite lay on the ground, looking up at Magician through fading eyes. Just before he died, Magician laid his hand over Malachite's heart. Closing his eyes in concentration, he began to chant in an ancient language.
Suddenly his eyes snapped open, completely black now. Black light surrounded his hand and then quickly shot into the near dead Malachite. Malachite's body jerked upward, fighting the intruding evil. His body fell limp to the ground, Magician stood up looking down at him, a smile spread across his lips.
"Rise." Malachite's eyes opened and he obediently stood up. Unseeing eyes stared back at Magician. Smiling, Magician stepped forward into Malachite's body. Malachite's eyes closed immediately as his entire body glowed black. His body started to convulse and shake wildly and then ceased. His eyes opened and a smile came to his lips. Running a hand through his hair he walked out of the tent to give his new orders to his soldiers. *****************************************************************
Hope that'll hold your interest until the next chapter.
~Snowflake~
***************************************************************** ~*Recap*~Endymion said the creature's name in a dangerous whisper, as if it were a curse. "Malachite......."~* *****************************************************************
"But why must I watch? Can I not help my own flesh and blood?!" A woman with hair the color of silver gold asked. Things were happening too fast. It was not supposed to occur this way. The boy, Endymion, was not even supposed to stumble upon the sacred village for another two season changes. 'Men! They screw everything up!'
"Contrary to what you may believe goddess, we are not all bad." A man with golden eyes and hair the color of onyx gave the frustrated woman a charming smile. In response the woman just nodded, a sad smile decorating her features. The golden haired god sighed. He knew of her inner turmoil. The earth maiden was her kin, their kin. But they were told, 'more like ordered,' to not interfere and so they would not.
"She is all that we have." Her voice tight with grief; tears were clouding her vision as she tried desperately to stay strong. Though she never was allowed to step foot on Earth again, she would often watch her daughter, Serenity. The couple who had so graciously taken in Serenity raised her well. Teaching her right from wrong, but her daughter, her precious little daughter, was just like the silver haired goddess. Easily finding trouble and having an even easier time making it.
"I know. She is the most wonderful thing you and I could have ever created. But we must follow the rules and so we must watch. Have faith. She has your spirit." The dark haired man smiled as he gently lifted her chin. Unshed tears glistened in her eyes as the man lowered his lips to place a soft kiss on her lips.
"I pray to all the Gods in the universe that you are right." The once great ruler of the moon, Selene, began to weep as her lover held her close to his heart; a single tear running down her beloved's face. He had to watch as the only two women he loved were torn a part.
*****************************************************************
The council room was silent as night. Each woman was watching one another; waiting for the first move, the first noise, the first word. The air was thick with tension. The news they had received was startling and terrifying. If he truly was back then a war would be waged, but all five women knew what the outcome would be. The evil they would fight would win and all their warriors, friends and family would be slaughtered mercilessly. This war meant the extinction of their people and an end to a legend.
"Rei, are you positive that it is him?" Serenity asked, desperation was creeping into her voice. She wanted so desperately for Rei to take back what she had said.
"There is no mistake. I saw his spirit, the evil that follows him everywhere touched my soul." Rei unconsciously shivered at the remembrance of those hands around her neck trying to suffocate her.
"Rei please tell us what you saw in your vision. I know it was horrible, but we must now everything." Ami gently spoke, wanting to know every detail.
"Okay." Rei nodded her head, inhaling deeply several times. She was trying extremely hard to stay calm. "I could not really understand it at first. There were so many and so fast, but I knew one thing. In every vision there was blood and I knew that blood belonged to our warriors. The worst was when I saw--" Her words were interrupted by a frantic voice.
"Serenity! Serenity! Please I must speak with her! NO!" Endymion's worried voice reached Serenity's ears and she quickly went to him. Her four friends watching her retreating form.
"Rei finish. What was the worst?" Mina demanded gently.
"The worst that I saw was Serenity, being slaughtered as we all stayed behind and watched." Rei lowered her head in shame as her mind slowly registered her friends gasp in shock.
*****************************************************************
Endymion fought wildly against the two women who were preventing his entry. He needed to see Serenity, to know that she was safe and still alive. His dream kept repeating itself in his head. He screamed out loud as he again saw his most trusted friend murder his love. Startled, the women holding him stepped back, releasing their hold on him. Endymion fell to the ground.
"Endymion?" Serenity voice came out as a whisper as she kneeled down to his level, her hand gently brushing the hair out of his eyes. Endymion looked deeply into her eyes, his nerves calming a bit at seeing her beautiful blue eyes. Remembrance of the reason he needed to see her, had him pushing himself onto his knees.
"Serenity. Oh thank the gods you're alive." He brought her to his body, holding her tightly to himself. Serenity, sensing Endymion's fear, wrapped her arms around his body telling him over and over she was alright and safe. When it seemed he had finally calmed down she pulled out of his embrace.
"What is the matter? What has you so frightened?" Serenity questioned.
"Malachite! I saw in a dream, in a vision, something, that he was going to murder you. All of your warriors are going to be slaughtered, but you.....oh gods you....." Endymion once again pulled Serenity to himself, tears were fighting to fall in his eyes. Serenity just held him.
"But who is Malachite?" Serenity asked quietly.
"He is one of my generals, but it did not feel like him in my dream. He was so cold, he felt evil." Endymion shivered. Serenity's eyes narrowed. She knew who the person was sending Endymion these "visions."
"Endymion I need you to tell me something. Did Malachite offer you a dagger to take your life in your vision?" Serenity asked.
"Yes he did.....but how did you....?" Confusion took over Endymion's mind.
"It is as I thought. That was not your general Malachite. The Dark Lord has taken over his body." Serenity stood up and brought Endymion to his feet. She knew he would have questions, but first she wanted to bring him out of the cold. Her two warriors were still just a few feet away from them. Questions were in their eyes, but Serenity just gave them a dismissive look. The two women nodded and headed toward their huts as Serenity guided Endymion to hers.
Serenity pulled open the flap leading to her hut and Endymion walked through. She followed close behind, letting the flap fall back into place. Endymion stood just a few steps in front of her, his eyes wandering over every detail. His eyes finally fell upon her bed, it was a large bed, animal furs decorating it. A crescent moon hung upon her bed and a portrait of a woman who resembled Serenity stood on an easel off to the side. Endymion walked to the painting. Careful not to touch it as the paint was still wet, his eyes memorized all the woman's facial features.
The only visible difference between this woman and Serenity were their eyes. True, their hair was slightly different but it was their eyes that distinguished the two. While Serenity's eyes were happy and carefree, the eyes of the painted woman were pained and sad. Endymion felt his heart break for the woman in the portrait.
"That is my mother. Or at least, that is how I remember her." Serenity was standing a few steps behind him. He could smell her. She smelled of strawberries and something else. Something he couldn't quite place.
"She is very beautiful." Endymion spoke softly, turning around to face Serenity.
"That is what everyone says." Serenity smiled lightly, walking to her bed. She motioned for Endymion to join her. He walked to her, but did not sit down with her. His posture stiffened as their current situation came to him.
"Who is the Dark Lord?" Endymion whispered, trying not to think of how close they were. Serenity sighed and turned.
"He was a man in love with my mother. His name was Deimond. He was always trying to win her affection, her love. He was just a mortal, calling for her to come to Earth. For a little while my mother indulged. But she broke it off, when she fell in love with my father, a god, who lived with her on Parasia." Serenity paused. She did not know what her father looked like.
"A year or so after my mother and father were joined, I was born but I could not live with them on Parasia. All that I know is that I am not a goddess. Why, I am not sure, but I am told that is why I could not stay with my mother and father." She again paused, a painful ache throbbing in her heart.
"When Deimond found out that my mother was joined with another man he was enraged. When he found out that she and he had conceived a child, he was consumed by evil. Going to the temple of the Devil, Deimond sold his soul to have the power to destroy the one thing that binded my mother and father together for eternity." Tears were slowly making their way down Serenity's face.
"You." Endymion spoke, finally understanding. He now sat on the bed, his arms surrounding her as she wept. He rested his forehead against the back of her head, inhaling the scent of her hair. Her sobs had subsided and she just sat still in his embrace. He accidentally moaned at the sensation she brought, causing Serenity to turn in his embrace so the two were facing one another.
"Endymion....?" Serenity questioned as she saw the passion he held for her in his eyes. She had been with many men, but never before had she felt the need for one as she did for Endymion.
"I should go...." Endymion began to rise from the bed when he felt her holding his arm, preventing him from leaving. He turned his eyes to her own. He melted when he saw what he was hoping for. Love.
"Please do not leave. Stay with me tonight....." Serenity slowly guided his hand to rest on her breast. She smiled when she saw him close his eyes in pleasure. Endymion gently pushed Serenity back on the bed, he was now on top of her. He hesitantly brought his lips to her own, timid at first but then with more force. Serenity returned the kiss with just as much fervor, his tongue delving into her mouth savoring her taste.
Serenity was slowly lifting his shirt up, her fingers grazing his heated skin as she did so. This small action made Endymion moan again into their kiss. They both stopped the kiss for lack of oxygen. Serenity, using this time to her advantage, took Endymion's shirt completely off. She gazed at his broad chest, chiseled with muscles and tanned beautifully. She placed a kiss just below his collar bone and delighted in feeling him shiver. She then brought her arms up to circle around his neck.
Taking his chance Endymion began to undo the tie on her top, keeping it in place. He undid the tie around her neck as the top fell forward, folding just under her breast. His hands then slid behind her to undo the last tie in the middle of her back. He watched appreciatively as the top fell to the floor and his eyes turned upon her ample breast. He brought his mouth down to suckle on her nipple and thrilled in hearing her gasp and then moan in pleasure. He continued his assault until she brought her hand to the back of his head bringing it up to her own.
She smiled at him and brought his head down for a kiss. Endymion's knee started to part her legs and rubbed it lightly on her womanhood. Serenity arched toward him, her breast brushing against his chest. Her eyes darkened as lust began to take over her mind. This time it was her turn to tease his body. She arched her body again and brushed her womanhood against his hard member repeatedly. She giggled when he moaned again and again. Endymion turned lust filled eyes on her and then brought his mouth down forcefully upon her own in a bruising kiss. He entered her quick.
Serenity moaned as he began thrusting in and out of her. First gentle and slow, then quick and hard. She met his every thrust, keeping up with the same pace he had set, both coming close and closer to their peak. Serenity cried out his name when she finally climaxed. Feeling her inner muscles clamping down on his member was enough to send him over, he too cried out her name. He rolled them both over so that she was partly on top of him, both panting heavily. When their breathing finally seemed to be under control, Serenity spoke.
"That was nice." She giggled when she heard him snort.
"That was better than nice. That was......earth shattering." Endymion kissed her forehead and pulled her closer to his body.
"Endymion, I want you to know that this meant something to me.....you mean something to me." Her voice was low, as if afraid of rejection.
"I know. You mean everything to me." He kissed her forehead again and held her tightly through the night.
*****************************************************************
"What news do you have for me Magician?" Malachite asked impatiently. He couldn't wait much longer. He wanted his prince back now. His hand unconsciously rubbed at the spot on his chest where his heart was located.
"Just a week longer sire. Endymion has gotten past the Queen's defenses. I see that she is in love. It will be that much easier to kill her." His eyes were black, lacking any sign of life.
"Good. What of the Prince? Is he all right?" Malachite asked anxiously.
"Why yes. I see that he is able to.....release some built up tension." He smiled as Malachite acknowledged what he was saying. Noticing the man's temporary distraction Magician attacked. Malachite struggled against the assault. Not having the upper hand he was quickly knocked to the ground. Malachite turned angry eyes upon his attacker.
"What the hell are you doing?! I will have you killed for this!" Malachite started to get up when he stopped. Finally noticing the blade in the man' hand.
"Now see that is where you have it backwards. I will not lose her again, once her brat is gone she will have no choice but to come to me." Magician plunged the dagger into Malachite stomach, enjoying the gurgling sounds coming from the man's mouth. Malachite lay on the ground, looking up at Magician through fading eyes. Just before he died, Magician laid his hand over Malachite's heart. Closing his eyes in concentration, he began to chant in an ancient language.
Suddenly his eyes snapped open, completely black now. Black light surrounded his hand and then quickly shot into the near dead Malachite. Malachite's body jerked upward, fighting the intruding evil. His body fell limp to the ground, Magician stood up looking down at him, a smile spread across his lips.
"Rise." Malachite's eyes opened and he obediently stood up. Unseeing eyes stared back at Magician. Smiling, Magician stepped forward into Malachite's body. Malachite's eyes closed immediately as his entire body glowed black. His body started to convulse and shake wildly and then ceased. His eyes opened and a smile came to his lips. Running a hand through his hair he walked out of the tent to give his new orders to his soldiers. *****************************************************************
Hope that'll hold your interest until the next chapter.
~Snowflake~