Chapter 2 - The Royal Garden
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Many beautiful gardens surround the Royal Castle of the Golden Kingdom, but the most magical of them all is the Royal Garden. There are many legends concerning this garden, because few have actually seen it. It is hidden by an intricate maze that surrounds the garden on all sides, and two royal guards protect the entrance to the maze. If you can find your way through the maze, you will come to a section of the garden's wall, which is covered in golden flowers. King Endymion's Golden Crystal
has enchanted these flowers. If you hold the blood of the royal family within you, the vines will move back to form a golden archway; otherwise, it will grow up even thicker and thornier than before. No one outside Endymion's family will even enter the garden alone.
Within the garden's entrance, a long walkway leads to a large gazebo in the center of the garden. The gazebo is made from the purest white stone, and the 8 pillars that form the corners of the gazebo make an octagonal shape. In the center stands a marble statue of an angel and her two babies, and blue crystalline benches form the sides of the amazing structure. A string of red roses swirls around each pillar, and the pointed roof is covered in a blanket of green vines and golden roses, which hangs down about a foot over the edge.
From the gazebo, there is a perfect view of Moonlight Lake, which forms the 4th side of the garden. On this lakeshore, blue and yellow roses grow on bushes that are watered by the lapping of the lake. A small wooden dock leads out to the deeper water where spring ducks play and splash while talking amongst themselves.
The garden's floor is a blanket of perfect green grass. Tall Cherry Blossom trees decorate the landscape. Two fountains, one of a Pegasus and the other of 3 boys and a little girl playing, are found in separate sections of the garden, and roses of all shapes, sizes, and colors are found throughout. A large red, golden, and silvery blanket is laid out next to the lake. Toys - balls, toy cars, a teddy bear, some puzzles, and a rattle - are strewn around nearby.
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Author's Notes - Since Mamoru was orphaned in the 20th century and I felt sorry for him, I decided to give him a large family during this time. Hope I didn't go overboard. Tell me what you think.
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One warm spring afternoon, King Endymion and his family have come into their garden to relax and escape from the responsibilities of court. The King is a tall man with dark hair and ice-blue eyes. His younger brother, Terrance, is about 6 inches shorter with the same dark hair coming into his face and covering up his deep brown eyes. Sitting on the edge of the dock, they watch their children play and splash in the water.
The King's eldest son, who had been named after him, has just turned six in the last two weeks. His dark hair he got from his father, but his midnight-blue eyes and general personality are all his mothers. Swimming in the water, he sneaks up behind his 4-year-old brother, David, and dunks him underneath the water. Coming back up with his brown hair soaked and going in all directions, he shoots his older brother a dirty look. "You're gonna pay for that, Endy-chan!!!" His ice-blue eyes dance wickedly, and he jumps on top of his brother, forcing him under.
"Aaahhh!!" Endy quickly pushes his brother off, and reaches for the top of the water. "Daddy, David-chan pushed me!!!"
"Did not!!"
"Did to!!"
"Did not!!"
Terrance gives his older brother a knowing look. "Hey, Onii-san. How long ago was that we use to act like that??"
"I don't remember. A while back I suppose."
"Try yesterday." Endymion and Terrance turn to look at the shoreline, where Queen Terra, Endymion's wife is sitting on the red, golden, and silver blanket with her youngest son and newborn daughter. Endymion and Terrance exchange looks. Standing up, they go over to join her on the blanket. "It was just after Endy-chan and David-chan got into my make-up."
"Terrance was supposed to be watching them."
"Me?? It was your boys that did it."
"I asked you to watch them."
"Oh, well." Terrance snickered. "At least now we know why men don't wear make-up." The three adults shared a good laugh. "I mean, it took like three hours to get all that lipstick off their faces."
Starring at the adults, who seemed to be acting rather foolish, the king's youngest girl decided that they should be paying attention to her instead. "Waaahh!!!" Quickly giving the desired response, Queen Terra quit laughing and turned her attention back to the baby. "Oh, what's the matter?? Did you hurt yourself?" Picking up the newborn, she began checking for any possible scratches and unseen bruises. The baby quit crying as soon as she was picked up. "Hmm, your not hurt. Are you hungry, sweetheart?" Reaching for a bottle, she offered it to the baby who refused it.
The king smiled fondly at his newborn daughter. She had been born with a head full of jet-black hair and ice-blue eyes that perfectly matched her fathers. She was her parents first girl and the youngest, born after her three older brothers. "I'll bet I know what my little girl is asking for."
"Asking?" Terrance replied skeptically. "I'd say she was about demanding it." The King Endymion shoots his brother a dirty look. Reaching for a rattle that had been left on the blanket, he shakes it in front of her face making her giggle and reach for it.
Terrance rolls his eyes reaching to pick up his two-year old nephew who was getting extremely jealous and upset at all the attention his new baby sister was getting. HE was the baby after all - not this new little crying machine.
"Looks like Elizabeth has got your Mommy and Daddy wrapped around her little fingers. What do you think, Terry-chan??"
Terry looked up at his Uncle letting his watery midnight-blue eyes do the talking for him. He sniffed dejectedly. "Mommy and Daddy like that baka poopy machine more than me."
"Huh?" Hearing just the end of the conversation, the King turned around to see what was going on. "What's wrong, Angelboy?" Handing Terry over to his father, Terrance gave his brother a look to say, "Be careful. You're doing it again."
Nodding, King Endymion turned his attention to his youngest son. "There's nothing to be jealous of, Angelboy."
"That's right, Terry-chan." His mother put in. "Babies need a lot of extra attention, just like you did."
"Me??"
"Yes, and when she's older, she'll be fun to play with."
Terry crinkled his nose. "Well, right now she's just stinky."
Sniffing the air, Terrance groaned. "He's right, Terra."
"Hmmm, you know I really should be spending more time with Terry and the boys." Still holding Terry, Endymion stood up quickly heading in the direction of the lake. "Come on, Terry. Let's go see what Your brothers are up to."
"Endymion!!" His wife called after him. "You know good and well it's your turn to change her!"
"Hehe." Terrance laughed. "I think I here my daughter calling me. Bye."
"Oohhh. Men, honestly!!"
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Near one of the fountains, an eight year old with hazel eyes and light brown hair sat alone with a pad of paper and some crayons. Picking up the blue crayon she begins drawing what seems to be the beginnings of a lake. Looking up, she notices her father looking for her. Finally locating her at the fountain, Terrance comes over and sits down beside her. "Ariana, there you are. What are you doing over here all by yourself?? Is something wrong?"
Finishing the lake in her picture, she looked up smiling. "Hi, Papa. Of course, nothing's wrong. An artist needs her space." She gave him a look as if to say "You're an adult. You should already know this."
Terrance laughed. "So, now you're an artist, are you? Just yesterday, you insisted you were an actress."
"I was." She replied defensively. "Today, I'm an artist, and I couldn't concentrate with Endy-chan and David-chan carrying on like that. Boys are so immature."
Terrance grinned deciding not to point out the fact that he too was a 'boy' - mostly for fear of the response. Looking over her shoulder he assessed the picture she had drawn. "Hmm . . . I like your lake, but aren't you going to put something in it??"
"Of course, Papa. I've got to finish the scenery first."
"Of course. Wouldn't want to forget that." Kissing her gently on the forehead, he stood up leaving her to her work. "I love
you, Arie." He told her before he left.
"I love you to, Papa." She replied with a smile, before turning back to her work.
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Deciding to go somewhere on his own, Terrance walks away from the others. Walking to the top of a small hill, he looks over the calming scene before him. The King of Earth had pulled off his shirt and was playing in the lake with his three boys.
Queen Terra was still cooing over her baby girl, and his daughter deligently drew picture after picture on her pad of paper. Once she got into something, she could continue it for hours.
"Well, sooorrry, your highness, but, then, you should be most careful about what you wish for."
"Nani? What's that suppose to mean?"
A couple of unfamiliar voices and a loud THUD startled the King Endymion's only brother out of his serene thoughts. 'Nani! What was that?'
"Hehehehe"
Alarmed, he sent his brother a telepathic message.Huh? Endymion stood up out of the water, and looked up trying to find were his brother had gone to.What's wrong, Otooto-chan?
There's someone else in the Royal Garden!!
Nani!!!!
Terrance put his hands up to his temples.Ow. Don't scream into My head like that, Onii-san. You know it gives me a headache
Gomen. Looking in the direction of the hill, he finally locatedhis little brother.I'm on my way. I'm going to warn Terra, but let's try not to alarm the children.
Right.
Pulling his shirt over his head, Endymion asked his two olderboys to keep an eye on their Otooto-chan and went over to see his wife. Looking into her husband's now cold and angry ice-blue eyes, she could tell something was wrong. He whispered something into her ear making her gasp and pull Elizabeth closer to her.
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At the top of the hill, Terrance gave his brother a questioning look. Endymion nodded mutely. Powering up into full knight attire (sword, armor, etc. . .) and miraculasely drying off, both men grabbed hold of their swords and withdrew them from their cases. Terrance gestured in the direction he had heard the sounds, and they quietly moved towards the strangers.
From her place on the fountain, Arie looked up at her Father and Uncle. "It's amazing how they be so kind and lighthearted with me and my cousins, but so quickly become cold and terrifying. 'Personally, I feel sorry for whoever it is that just got on the bad side of Papa and Uncle Endymion.'
And anyone would agree with the child. Assuming they could find the garden, it was forbidden for anyone without Royal Blood to come into or even go looking for the enchanted garden. And when it came to ANYONE bringing a possible threat to his family, the King of Earth could be as cold and unforgiving as the suggested ICE in his cold ice-blue eyes . . .
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Have you figured out who the girl is who sent him deep into the past? What's going to happen to Mamoru when he meets the king Endymion and his younger brother, Terrance?? Please REVIEW AND CRITIQUE!!! I need to know if you want the King to go easy on Mamoru, or he should let out his temper? What do you think?? Your answers could decide how I approach the rest of the story. So, please send FEEDBACK!!! CRITIQUE AND REVIEW MY STORY!!! PLEEEAASSSSEEEE??????? *BEGS*
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Many beautiful gardens surround the Royal Castle of the Golden Kingdom, but the most magical of them all is the Royal Garden. There are many legends concerning this garden, because few have actually seen it. It is hidden by an intricate maze that surrounds the garden on all sides, and two royal guards protect the entrance to the maze. If you can find your way through the maze, you will come to a section of the garden's wall, which is covered in golden flowers. King Endymion's Golden Crystal
has enchanted these flowers. If you hold the blood of the royal family within you, the vines will move back to form a golden archway; otherwise, it will grow up even thicker and thornier than before. No one outside Endymion's family will even enter the garden alone.
Within the garden's entrance, a long walkway leads to a large gazebo in the center of the garden. The gazebo is made from the purest white stone, and the 8 pillars that form the corners of the gazebo make an octagonal shape. In the center stands a marble statue of an angel and her two babies, and blue crystalline benches form the sides of the amazing structure. A string of red roses swirls around each pillar, and the pointed roof is covered in a blanket of green vines and golden roses, which hangs down about a foot over the edge.
From the gazebo, there is a perfect view of Moonlight Lake, which forms the 4th side of the garden. On this lakeshore, blue and yellow roses grow on bushes that are watered by the lapping of the lake. A small wooden dock leads out to the deeper water where spring ducks play and splash while talking amongst themselves.
The garden's floor is a blanket of perfect green grass. Tall Cherry Blossom trees decorate the landscape. Two fountains, one of a Pegasus and the other of 3 boys and a little girl playing, are found in separate sections of the garden, and roses of all shapes, sizes, and colors are found throughout. A large red, golden, and silvery blanket is laid out next to the lake. Toys - balls, toy cars, a teddy bear, some puzzles, and a rattle - are strewn around nearby.
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Author's Notes - Since Mamoru was orphaned in the 20th century and I felt sorry for him, I decided to give him a large family during this time. Hope I didn't go overboard. Tell me what you think.
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One warm spring afternoon, King Endymion and his family have come into their garden to relax and escape from the responsibilities of court. The King is a tall man with dark hair and ice-blue eyes. His younger brother, Terrance, is about 6 inches shorter with the same dark hair coming into his face and covering up his deep brown eyes. Sitting on the edge of the dock, they watch their children play and splash in the water.
The King's eldest son, who had been named after him, has just turned six in the last two weeks. His dark hair he got from his father, but his midnight-blue eyes and general personality are all his mothers. Swimming in the water, he sneaks up behind his 4-year-old brother, David, and dunks him underneath the water. Coming back up with his brown hair soaked and going in all directions, he shoots his older brother a dirty look. "You're gonna pay for that, Endy-chan!!!" His ice-blue eyes dance wickedly, and he jumps on top of his brother, forcing him under.
"Aaahhh!!" Endy quickly pushes his brother off, and reaches for the top of the water. "Daddy, David-chan pushed me!!!"
"Did not!!"
"Did to!!"
"Did not!!"
Terrance gives his older brother a knowing look. "Hey, Onii-san. How long ago was that we use to act like that??"
"I don't remember. A while back I suppose."
"Try yesterday." Endymion and Terrance turn to look at the shoreline, where Queen Terra, Endymion's wife is sitting on the red, golden, and silver blanket with her youngest son and newborn daughter. Endymion and Terrance exchange looks. Standing up, they go over to join her on the blanket. "It was just after Endy-chan and David-chan got into my make-up."
"Terrance was supposed to be watching them."
"Me?? It was your boys that did it."
"I asked you to watch them."
"Oh, well." Terrance snickered. "At least now we know why men don't wear make-up." The three adults shared a good laugh. "I mean, it took like three hours to get all that lipstick off their faces."
Starring at the adults, who seemed to be acting rather foolish, the king's youngest girl decided that they should be paying attention to her instead. "Waaahh!!!" Quickly giving the desired response, Queen Terra quit laughing and turned her attention back to the baby. "Oh, what's the matter?? Did you hurt yourself?" Picking up the newborn, she began checking for any possible scratches and unseen bruises. The baby quit crying as soon as she was picked up. "Hmm, your not hurt. Are you hungry, sweetheart?" Reaching for a bottle, she offered it to the baby who refused it.
The king smiled fondly at his newborn daughter. She had been born with a head full of jet-black hair and ice-blue eyes that perfectly matched her fathers. She was her parents first girl and the youngest, born after her three older brothers. "I'll bet I know what my little girl is asking for."
"Asking?" Terrance replied skeptically. "I'd say she was about demanding it." The King Endymion shoots his brother a dirty look. Reaching for a rattle that had been left on the blanket, he shakes it in front of her face making her giggle and reach for it.
Terrance rolls his eyes reaching to pick up his two-year old nephew who was getting extremely jealous and upset at all the attention his new baby sister was getting. HE was the baby after all - not this new little crying machine.
"Looks like Elizabeth has got your Mommy and Daddy wrapped around her little fingers. What do you think, Terry-chan??"
Terry looked up at his Uncle letting his watery midnight-blue eyes do the talking for him. He sniffed dejectedly. "Mommy and Daddy like that baka poopy machine more than me."
"Huh?" Hearing just the end of the conversation, the King turned around to see what was going on. "What's wrong, Angelboy?" Handing Terry over to his father, Terrance gave his brother a look to say, "Be careful. You're doing it again."
Nodding, King Endymion turned his attention to his youngest son. "There's nothing to be jealous of, Angelboy."
"That's right, Terry-chan." His mother put in. "Babies need a lot of extra attention, just like you did."
"Me??"
"Yes, and when she's older, she'll be fun to play with."
Terry crinkled his nose. "Well, right now she's just stinky."
Sniffing the air, Terrance groaned. "He's right, Terra."
"Hmmm, you know I really should be spending more time with Terry and the boys." Still holding Terry, Endymion stood up quickly heading in the direction of the lake. "Come on, Terry. Let's go see what Your brothers are up to."
"Endymion!!" His wife called after him. "You know good and well it's your turn to change her!"
"Hehe." Terrance laughed. "I think I here my daughter calling me. Bye."
"Oohhh. Men, honestly!!"
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Near one of the fountains, an eight year old with hazel eyes and light brown hair sat alone with a pad of paper and some crayons. Picking up the blue crayon she begins drawing what seems to be the beginnings of a lake. Looking up, she notices her father looking for her. Finally locating her at the fountain, Terrance comes over and sits down beside her. "Ariana, there you are. What are you doing over here all by yourself?? Is something wrong?"
Finishing the lake in her picture, she looked up smiling. "Hi, Papa. Of course, nothing's wrong. An artist needs her space." She gave him a look as if to say "You're an adult. You should already know this."
Terrance laughed. "So, now you're an artist, are you? Just yesterday, you insisted you were an actress."
"I was." She replied defensively. "Today, I'm an artist, and I couldn't concentrate with Endy-chan and David-chan carrying on like that. Boys are so immature."
Terrance grinned deciding not to point out the fact that he too was a 'boy' - mostly for fear of the response. Looking over her shoulder he assessed the picture she had drawn. "Hmm . . . I like your lake, but aren't you going to put something in it??"
"Of course, Papa. I've got to finish the scenery first."
"Of course. Wouldn't want to forget that." Kissing her gently on the forehead, he stood up leaving her to her work. "I love
you, Arie." He told her before he left.
"I love you to, Papa." She replied with a smile, before turning back to her work.
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Deciding to go somewhere on his own, Terrance walks away from the others. Walking to the top of a small hill, he looks over the calming scene before him. The King of Earth had pulled off his shirt and was playing in the lake with his three boys.
Queen Terra was still cooing over her baby girl, and his daughter deligently drew picture after picture on her pad of paper. Once she got into something, she could continue it for hours.
"Well, sooorrry, your highness, but, then, you should be most careful about what you wish for."
"Nani? What's that suppose to mean?"
A couple of unfamiliar voices and a loud THUD startled the King Endymion's only brother out of his serene thoughts. 'Nani! What was that?'
"Hehehehe"
Alarmed, he sent his brother a telepathic message.Huh? Endymion stood up out of the water, and looked up trying to find were his brother had gone to.What's wrong, Otooto-chan?
There's someone else in the Royal Garden!!
Nani!!!!
Terrance put his hands up to his temples.Ow. Don't scream into My head like that, Onii-san. You know it gives me a headache
Gomen. Looking in the direction of the hill, he finally locatedhis little brother.I'm on my way. I'm going to warn Terra, but let's try not to alarm the children.
Right.
Pulling his shirt over his head, Endymion asked his two olderboys to keep an eye on their Otooto-chan and went over to see his wife. Looking into her husband's now cold and angry ice-blue eyes, she could tell something was wrong. He whispered something into her ear making her gasp and pull Elizabeth closer to her.
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At the top of the hill, Terrance gave his brother a questioning look. Endymion nodded mutely. Powering up into full knight attire (sword, armor, etc. . .) and miraculasely drying off, both men grabbed hold of their swords and withdrew them from their cases. Terrance gestured in the direction he had heard the sounds, and they quietly moved towards the strangers.
From her place on the fountain, Arie looked up at her Father and Uncle. "It's amazing how they be so kind and lighthearted with me and my cousins, but so quickly become cold and terrifying. 'Personally, I feel sorry for whoever it is that just got on the bad side of Papa and Uncle Endymion.'
And anyone would agree with the child. Assuming they could find the garden, it was forbidden for anyone without Royal Blood to come into or even go looking for the enchanted garden. And when it came to ANYONE bringing a possible threat to his family, the King of Earth could be as cold and unforgiving as the suggested ICE in his cold ice-blue eyes . . .
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Have you figured out who the girl is who sent him deep into the past? What's going to happen to Mamoru when he meets the king Endymion and his younger brother, Terrance?? Please REVIEW AND CRITIQUE!!! I need to know if you want the King to go easy on Mamoru, or he should let out his temper? What do you think?? Your answers could decide how I approach the rest of the story. So, please send FEEDBACK!!! CRITIQUE AND REVIEW MY STORY!!! PLEEEAASSSSEEEE??????? *BEGS*