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I don't own Sailor Moon. But I DO own a dog named Jupiter.
Chapter 5 is here!
Maid for You - Chapter 5
'Welcome back Mother, welcome back Father.' Endymion smiled as the King and Queen got out of the carriage and stepped forward to greet their son. Gaia hugged him, despite his mild protests. Laughing gently Gaia released him. 'Come Endymion, There is much to talk about! Your Father and I have had a most interesting time.' 'Can it wait Mother?' The Prince asked. 'There is an urgent matter that I must discuss with you.' She raised her eyebrows. 'Just me? A matter of the heart Endymion?'
He froze. 'No Mother.' He lied. 'It's about one of our staff.' The queen smiled, not quite believing her son's story. 'Very well. Let me get comfortable and we'll talk.
15 minutes later the Queen and Prince of Earth were drinking tea, while the King went to freshen up. 'So, what is this problem you were in such a hurry to talk about?' Gaia asked. Endymion sighed. 'I think one of the maids is being abused. There are a lot of signs.' Gaia looked critically at her son. 'He's really worried.' She realized. 'OK, slow down. What's her name?' He took a deep breath. 'Her name is Serena. She brings me my tea in the mornings.' The Queen thought for a moment. 'So you see her everyday?' 'Yes.' 'What are the signs?' Endymion described the cuts and bruises that he'd healed. 'I've asked her about them, but she won't tell me. I know I could order her, but that might scare her and I don't want to do that.' With a deep sigh, he fell silent. Gaia placed her hand on her son's shoulder. 'You did the right thing.' She said. 'I'll take it from here.' Endymion frowned. 'What are you going to do?' He asked. 'I'll have a word with the head of housekeeping about my concerns regarding her 'clumsiness'. This will probably alert whoever's doing this that it has not gone unnoticed. If they're smart, they'll stop.' The Prince looked at his mother. He was unconvinced that her plan was the right one. If it worked, he would probably never find out who it was and he wanted to know. He wanted them punished. Still, it couldn't hurt to let her try. If it stopped Serena getting hurt, it would be worth never finding out who the culprit was. 'Thank you mother.' He replied. 'When will you do this?' The Queen could sense that he was anxious to resolve the problem as soon as possible. 'In a few minutes. As soon as I've finished my tea. I'll let you know what I find out. Endymion nodded assent. 'Very well. I shall be in my rooms.' He got up and left the room.
Gaia watched her son leave. She had a strange feeling that there was more to this than he was telling her.
Deep in thought, Endymion walked to his rooms. As he approached the large double doors, he frowned. 'That's odd. The door's open.' He reached the door and went in. 'Hello?' He called out. There was no reply. Glancing around the room, he saw that the bathroom door was also ajar. He walked in - and saw the battered and bloodied figure lying on the floor. 'SERENA!' He dashed forward and dropped to his knees beside her. In an instant he had scooped her into his arms. The movement jerked Serena back to consciousness. 'Your Highness?' She mumbled weakly. 'Shh, Serena. It's all right. 'I've got you. You're safe now.' He picked her up and carried her back into the main bedroom. His heart felt like breaking. 'This can't be happening!' He thought. 'I shouldn't have waited! Oh God Serena!' He placed her gently on his bed, noting all the cuts and bruises. They covered her entire body. He felt himself start to panic. He had no experience with such injuries. 'Oh Lord,' he moaned. 'What an I to do?'
At that moment, Queen Gaia was walking past her son's room on her way to housekeeping. Upon noticing her son's open door, she stopped. 'Endymion?' She called. Hearing his mother's voice, Endymion rushed to the door. One look at his face and Gaia knew that something was terribly wrong. 'What is it?' She asked tersely.
'It's too late.' He said bitterly. 'What do you mean?' Gaia asked. He led her to where Serena was lying on his bed. 'Oh my God!' Gaia gasped in horror. Endymion turned to his mother. 'I don't know what to do!' He cried. 'I've never healed anything like this before!' 'Take it slowly.' Gaia advised. 'Don't overwhelm her, or drain yourself.' Endymion nodded and placed his hands on Serena's face. A pale golden glow surrounded his hands. He slowly worked his way down her body, his power healing the worst of her injuries. Eventually, only minor wounds were left. 'Stop now.' Gaia said gently. 'But..' he protested. 'No buts, Endymion. You're exhausted. The remaining injuries are minor and will heal on their own. Endymion's reply was cut off as Serena groaned and opened her eyes. 'S-Sire?' 'A name, Serena' He demanded. 'Tell me who did this to you.' Serena was too weak to resist. 'Clara Stickton' She whispered. Queen Gaia gasped. 'She's the head of housekeeping!' Endymion stood up. 'EX-head' He growled. 'Look after her.' He told the Queen, then stalked out of the room, his hand on his sword.
He stormed along the wide corridors, intent on revenge. As he neared his destination he came across two of his top generals, Nephlite and Zoicite, just coming off duty. Before they had a chance to greet him, he spoke. 'Nephlite, Zoicite, come with me.' Surprised, but in no position to refuse a direct order from their prince, they came to attention. 'Yes, your Highness' Nephlite replied as they both saluted. As he walked off, they turned and followed him.
With Nephlite and Zoicite close behind, he strode into housekeeping, surprising the maids. 'Your Highness!' Gasped Jessica. The Prince turned ice-cold eyes on her. 'Where is Clara Stickton?' He demanded. 'In her office Sire.' Jessica said, pointing to the small room. At that moment, Clara, hearing the commotion, came out of her office. 'Why, good day your Highness.' She said with false politeness.
Prince Endymion covered the distance between them in three long strides. Clara was surprised. 'What can I do for - Yaacck!' She was cut off as Endymion's hand shot out and clamped around her throat. He lifted her by the neck and pinned her to the wall. 'Don't 'good day' me'. He growled. 'Not after what you've done.' 'Me sire?' She managed to get out. 'Don't play innocent.' He glared at her. 'Or have you forgotten about the young woman you beat into unconsciousness?!' 'N-no' She stuttered. His eyes bored into her. 'I will not tolerate that kind of behaviour in my palace.' He drew his sword and pressed it to her neck. She let out a terrified sound as her head was forced up. Around the room, gasps of shock and horror could be heard. Even Nephlite and Zoicite were surprised, never had they seen their prince this angry.
The sword pressed into Clara's neck just hard enough to draw blood. Tears began to roll down her cheeks. Endymion looked at the pathetic figure in front of him.
'Pah!' He said in disgust. 'Just like a bully, you're a coward at heart. He lowered his sword and flung the wretched woman at the two generals. 'Get her out of my sight. I shall decide her fate later.' Endymion watched as Clara was dragged away. He would explain to Nephlite and Zoicite when next he saw them.
Now the Prince turned to the others. 'Who is next in charge here?' Nervously, Jessica stood. 'I am, Sire' He looked her over for a moment. 'Fine. You just got promoted. Your wages will be raised accordingly. Don't disappoint me.' Jessica was stunned. 'I, I won't your Highness.' 'Good.' He said. Then he turned on his heel and left, leaving several stunned servants behind him.
End Chapter 5
I don't own Sailor Moon. But I DO own a dog named Jupiter.
Chapter 5 is here!
Maid for You - Chapter 5
'Welcome back Mother, welcome back Father.' Endymion smiled as the King and Queen got out of the carriage and stepped forward to greet their son. Gaia hugged him, despite his mild protests. Laughing gently Gaia released him. 'Come Endymion, There is much to talk about! Your Father and I have had a most interesting time.' 'Can it wait Mother?' The Prince asked. 'There is an urgent matter that I must discuss with you.' She raised her eyebrows. 'Just me? A matter of the heart Endymion?'
He froze. 'No Mother.' He lied. 'It's about one of our staff.' The queen smiled, not quite believing her son's story. 'Very well. Let me get comfortable and we'll talk.
15 minutes later the Queen and Prince of Earth were drinking tea, while the King went to freshen up. 'So, what is this problem you were in such a hurry to talk about?' Gaia asked. Endymion sighed. 'I think one of the maids is being abused. There are a lot of signs.' Gaia looked critically at her son. 'He's really worried.' She realized. 'OK, slow down. What's her name?' He took a deep breath. 'Her name is Serena. She brings me my tea in the mornings.' The Queen thought for a moment. 'So you see her everyday?' 'Yes.' 'What are the signs?' Endymion described the cuts and bruises that he'd healed. 'I've asked her about them, but she won't tell me. I know I could order her, but that might scare her and I don't want to do that.' With a deep sigh, he fell silent. Gaia placed her hand on her son's shoulder. 'You did the right thing.' She said. 'I'll take it from here.' Endymion frowned. 'What are you going to do?' He asked. 'I'll have a word with the head of housekeeping about my concerns regarding her 'clumsiness'. This will probably alert whoever's doing this that it has not gone unnoticed. If they're smart, they'll stop.' The Prince looked at his mother. He was unconvinced that her plan was the right one. If it worked, he would probably never find out who it was and he wanted to know. He wanted them punished. Still, it couldn't hurt to let her try. If it stopped Serena getting hurt, it would be worth never finding out who the culprit was. 'Thank you mother.' He replied. 'When will you do this?' The Queen could sense that he was anxious to resolve the problem as soon as possible. 'In a few minutes. As soon as I've finished my tea. I'll let you know what I find out. Endymion nodded assent. 'Very well. I shall be in my rooms.' He got up and left the room.
Gaia watched her son leave. She had a strange feeling that there was more to this than he was telling her.
Deep in thought, Endymion walked to his rooms. As he approached the large double doors, he frowned. 'That's odd. The door's open.' He reached the door and went in. 'Hello?' He called out. There was no reply. Glancing around the room, he saw that the bathroom door was also ajar. He walked in - and saw the battered and bloodied figure lying on the floor. 'SERENA!' He dashed forward and dropped to his knees beside her. In an instant he had scooped her into his arms. The movement jerked Serena back to consciousness. 'Your Highness?' She mumbled weakly. 'Shh, Serena. It's all right. 'I've got you. You're safe now.' He picked her up and carried her back into the main bedroom. His heart felt like breaking. 'This can't be happening!' He thought. 'I shouldn't have waited! Oh God Serena!' He placed her gently on his bed, noting all the cuts and bruises. They covered her entire body. He felt himself start to panic. He had no experience with such injuries. 'Oh Lord,' he moaned. 'What an I to do?'
At that moment, Queen Gaia was walking past her son's room on her way to housekeeping. Upon noticing her son's open door, she stopped. 'Endymion?' She called. Hearing his mother's voice, Endymion rushed to the door. One look at his face and Gaia knew that something was terribly wrong. 'What is it?' She asked tersely.
'It's too late.' He said bitterly. 'What do you mean?' Gaia asked. He led her to where Serena was lying on his bed. 'Oh my God!' Gaia gasped in horror. Endymion turned to his mother. 'I don't know what to do!' He cried. 'I've never healed anything like this before!' 'Take it slowly.' Gaia advised. 'Don't overwhelm her, or drain yourself.' Endymion nodded and placed his hands on Serena's face. A pale golden glow surrounded his hands. He slowly worked his way down her body, his power healing the worst of her injuries. Eventually, only minor wounds were left. 'Stop now.' Gaia said gently. 'But..' he protested. 'No buts, Endymion. You're exhausted. The remaining injuries are minor and will heal on their own. Endymion's reply was cut off as Serena groaned and opened her eyes. 'S-Sire?' 'A name, Serena' He demanded. 'Tell me who did this to you.' Serena was too weak to resist. 'Clara Stickton' She whispered. Queen Gaia gasped. 'She's the head of housekeeping!' Endymion stood up. 'EX-head' He growled. 'Look after her.' He told the Queen, then stalked out of the room, his hand on his sword.
He stormed along the wide corridors, intent on revenge. As he neared his destination he came across two of his top generals, Nephlite and Zoicite, just coming off duty. Before they had a chance to greet him, he spoke. 'Nephlite, Zoicite, come with me.' Surprised, but in no position to refuse a direct order from their prince, they came to attention. 'Yes, your Highness' Nephlite replied as they both saluted. As he walked off, they turned and followed him.
With Nephlite and Zoicite close behind, he strode into housekeeping, surprising the maids. 'Your Highness!' Gasped Jessica. The Prince turned ice-cold eyes on her. 'Where is Clara Stickton?' He demanded. 'In her office Sire.' Jessica said, pointing to the small room. At that moment, Clara, hearing the commotion, came out of her office. 'Why, good day your Highness.' She said with false politeness.
Prince Endymion covered the distance between them in three long strides. Clara was surprised. 'What can I do for - Yaacck!' She was cut off as Endymion's hand shot out and clamped around her throat. He lifted her by the neck and pinned her to the wall. 'Don't 'good day' me'. He growled. 'Not after what you've done.' 'Me sire?' She managed to get out. 'Don't play innocent.' He glared at her. 'Or have you forgotten about the young woman you beat into unconsciousness?!' 'N-no' She stuttered. His eyes bored into her. 'I will not tolerate that kind of behaviour in my palace.' He drew his sword and pressed it to her neck. She let out a terrified sound as her head was forced up. Around the room, gasps of shock and horror could be heard. Even Nephlite and Zoicite were surprised, never had they seen their prince this angry.
The sword pressed into Clara's neck just hard enough to draw blood. Tears began to roll down her cheeks. Endymion looked at the pathetic figure in front of him.
'Pah!' He said in disgust. 'Just like a bully, you're a coward at heart. He lowered his sword and flung the wretched woman at the two generals. 'Get her out of my sight. I shall decide her fate later.' Endymion watched as Clara was dragged away. He would explain to Nephlite and Zoicite when next he saw them.
Now the Prince turned to the others. 'Who is next in charge here?' Nervously, Jessica stood. 'I am, Sire' He looked her over for a moment. 'Fine. You just got promoted. Your wages will be raised accordingly. Don't disappoint me.' Jessica was stunned. 'I, I won't your Highness.' 'Good.' He said. Then he turned on his heel and left, leaving several stunned servants behind him.
End Chapter 5