The Runaway Princess
By: MoonFee
Chapter 4
Rating: PG13
Disclaimer: I do not own Sailor Moon.
On Earth:
After her chat with Malachite, Mina went back up to her room feeling much better than she did when she left. She decided that since she is here, she should enjoy herself and try her best to win Malachite's heart. After all, I am the senshi of love. Ah, look. There is Serena's room. Usagi, Mina. Usagi. I gotta remember that one.
pounding on door "S.. Usagi! Wake up!" Damn thoughts. She could hear some fumbling going on in the room. Then the door opened up to reveal a very disgruntled looking Usagi.
"What do you want? I was having an amazing dream about my prince charming that will someday come for me." His jet-black hair and his cobalt blue eyes, and his well-chiseled chest. He was so dreamy. It's kinda funny. He reminds me of someone. I wonder who…
"How sweet. We have to get ready for dinner. I promised Molly you wouldn't make her late again."
"Oh. Right. How long do I have?"
"You have an hour and a half. It looks like your dresses were brought while you were sleeping. I bet mine were too. I am going to get ready. I suggest you do the same. If you would like, save your hair for last and I will help you with it, like we used to do." Said Mina, hoping Usagi wouldn't get upset at the thought of how things were like at the moon.
"Sure." Said Usagi, trying not to cry. She well understood what Mina was trying to do, and she appreciated it.
They both went their separate ways to get ready. As Mina had said, once she was done getting ready she went to help Usagi with her hair. When she walked into the room, she was surprised to find Usagi in a gown that she did not remember her buying. "Where did you get that gown Usagi!"
"Honestly, someone gave it to me."
"What do you mean they gave it to you.? Who is they?"
"I don't know. When I came out of my shower, I found this dress all laid out for me with a note that asked me to wear it tonight. I normally would protest, but it was so gorgeous that I couldn't resist."
"Where is the note?"
"Over there." Said Usagi pointing to a letter on the vanity.
Dear Princess Usagi,
It would delight a friend of mine to no ends if you would wear this gown tonight at dinner. Actually, it is more that I would love to see the look on his face when he sees how stunning I know you will look in it. I swear I am no stalker. I am just looking out for the well being of a friend.
A Friend
"I wonder who this is from. I am sure we both know who the note is referring to." Said Mina eyeing Usagi for a reaction.
"I am sure we do." Stated Usagi with a hint of annoyance.
"Then that means you like him!" exclaimed and excited Mina. I can't wait for this one.
"Of all the men in the world! I am only doing this to show that stuck up prince what he cannot have. You have no idea how much I would love to see him pick me over all the other princesses here, including that trash, Beryl, and then tell him I would die before I marry him, which I would. Can you imagine the embarrassment?" said a very excited Usagi.
"That is horrible Usagi! You would actually do that somebody?" said a shocked Mina.
"If you only heard the stories I did as a child about Earth, and that prince of theirs."
"Would you care to fill me in, because I am not seeing what is so horrible about this planet of theirs. Everyone I have met, minus Beryl, has been the nicest they can be to us! You expect me to believe that this planet is horrible!"
"You don't get it Mina! They are treating you nicely because they think you are a princess. Do you easily forget how nervous Molly was about calling us by our first names! You do realize that if she gets caught, they will kill her. Yes, even though we told her to! Unless you are of an upper class here, you will get no respect! You will be treated like trash! There are so many other things that are wrong with this planet! Do you want to know why there haven't been any wars since we got here? Because most of the princesses are here! If one city were to attack another, it would be very easy to have something happen to that city's only hope at gaining more power, marrying that trash they call their prince. And before you go yelling at me about how he cannot be trash, let me tell you a story. Several years ago Zebah, a servant, and his wife went to Earth. That scum of a prince wanted Zebah's wife. And you know what I mean by wanted. He told his guards to have her taken to his chambers, even if it was against her will. The next day Zebah and his wife came back to the moon. Zebah's wife came before my mother and I asking to end her life because she had lain with another man! My mother finally got her to confess that it was by force! Does that enter your mind Mina! By force! This planet is horrible. They look for whatever reason they can find to fight and hurt others! You actually think that I would want to be married to something from this place?" broke down Usagi.
Mina now understood what Serena always talked about on the moon. The planet was beautiful, but its people were far from it. She suddenly felt disgusted with herself for liking Malachite. "Not everyone can be like that." Mina said it more to herself. She didn't want to know if Malachite had ever done anything like that. She was suddenly starting to dread spend that half-hour with both the Prince and Malachite. I can't tell Serena about it. "I'm sorry."
"No. I shouldn't have yelled at you like that Mina, but… I have my reasons. I just want to show that prince that he can't have everything he wants."
"You do that. I myself, will enjoy the laugh." Said Mina now agreeing with her. I bet there is more to that story than she thinks.
"Are you going to help me with my hair or not?" asked Usagi tossing a brush up and down.
"Yeah!" said Mina still goggling at Usagi's dress. It was a pale pink, floor length, strapless, satin dress with miniscule sequins forming the most intricate flower designs. She was proud that after all the time she spent training Serena how to put on make-up when they were younger finally paid off. She matched the dress perfectly, using neutral colors and a light pink lip-gloss.
At exactly 5:40pm, they were both done getting ready, and at exactly 5:40pm, Molly knocked on Usagi's door to take them to dinner. "I must say you both look absolutely amazing!" admired Molly. Usagi's dress was stunning, but equally as stunning was Mina's dress. It was a simple and plain iridescent yellow satin that looked extremely intricate on Mina. I knew it! They do want to impress the prince! Am I good or what?. "Alright, let's go!"
At dinner:
When Prince Endymion entered the hall he didn't expect to see Princess Usagi there already, and he definitely did not expect to see her looking as magnificent as she did. He felt Malachite stumble a little and looked to where his line of eyesight was. He saw Princess Mina sitting there. He had to laugh inside when he remembered his conversation with Malachite earlier.
Flashback:
"Hey Darien! Wait up!" called Malachite as he spotted his prince walking to dinner. "I found a time where we can work on your aim!" Malachite ran to catch up.
"Really?" drawled a bored Darien.
"Yeah…" said Malachite while catching his breath.
"Well?"
"Earlier, after you left the stables, Princess Mina from Lunessa was walking around. We started a conversation, and I found out she really was here just to prolong the time when she would have to marry the guy her father had set up. I asked her if she would mind if we practiced during her introduction and she said no as long as she got to go. What do you think?"
"Well, you obviously don't mind. I don't care as long as she doesn't get in our way."
…
"Malachite? Are you okay?"
"Hmm.. Oh yeah! I have a favor to ask of you."
"Fire away."
"Please leave Princess Mina alone."
"I take that as you want her?"
"Yeah."
"Whatever."
End flashback:
Well, I can most certainly tell where his thoughts are tonight. Wow. Usagi looks breathtaking tonight.
Usagi saw that Prince Endymion was staring at her, so she blew him a kiss, startling him, and started laughing with Mina. One for Usagi, and zero for Endy. Why did I just call him Endy? I bet he will hate it. Good.
I can't believe she just blew me a kiss. I know. With that, Endymion winked at her, causing her to blush. Well, I bet that just pissed you off. We are now tied. Afterwards, Endymion just walked on up to his seat. His father had told him earlier that he should try to make conversation with the princesses he met earlier. He looked for a face to start a conversation with and was surprised when his gave automatically sought Princess Usagi. She was staring at her food like a cat does its prey before it pounces. When he saw her practically pounce on her food, he had to suppress his urge to laugh, and in turn ended up choking.
"Here, your majesty. Take a drink of water." He accepted the glass of water from the hand, even though he couldn't see the face. When he was able to clear his vision, he turned to thank the stranger, who turned out to be no other than Princess Beryl.
"Thank you Princess Beryl. That is twice today that you have helped me when I was in need of help. It is nice to know someone is there to help me when I need it." And, I swear, if I receive any more help from you I might throw up. Honestly. Why must a man's body betray him at the worst of times. It seems now, like earlier was, is one of those times. "If you will please excuse me ladies. I am suddenly feeling ill. I think I will take my meal in my chamber." He nodded to a servant, and then he was gone.
"Well, don't let the Prince's ill feelings ruin your meal. Please, my ladies. Engorge yourselves in this fine food. I will make sure he is alright." Filled in Zoicite.
"Yeah, and when your done pampering him, I need my diaper changed too mommy." whispered Nephlite.
"Aww, I didn't know the baby still needed diapers. Hey Mommy, when you are done, you should probably give him a bottle too." Said Jedite.
"I swear, you three are so immature." Said Malachite.
"Hey! I was just going to make sure nothing was bothering Darien! You're the immature one calling us immature!" defended Zoicite.
"Yeah, yeah. Whatever." Said Malachite.
While they bickered amongst themselves, the princesses were gossiping among each other. They all wondered what Beryl did earlier to help the prince, and they were all plotting their evil schemes to get rid of her. "Please! None of us have the guts to do it, so let's just shut up about it!" proclaimed an annoyed princess. The rest took her advice and stopped talking.
While they were bickering, Usagi and Mina were laughing with each other. "Did you see the look he gave Beryl when he mentioned her always being there to help him! Although, I wonder what made him choke?" said Usagi through tears of laughter.
"I bet it was the way you were eating! I would have done the same! Anyway, why do you care why he choked?" said Mina, just to annoy Usagi. They both forgot about their argument earlier.
"I don't!" defended Usagi. "Let's finish our meal so we can go and do something!"
"Alright, alright. What do you want to do? I know! We can go…" Mina never finished that sentence.
"shopping? No way! We get to do what I want to do today!"
"What's that? Sleep?"
"Oh shut up! I was thinking about taking a walk. You know, ever since I saw that garden when we showed up, I can't get it off of my mind. I would like to see it again before I leave."
Both Mina and Usagi knew that there was no going back to the moon. It was just a gut feeling. Those were the last words said until later. After dinner they headed back to their rooms. Usagi decided that she would take that walk alone. Mina had no problems with that. Selene knows that she needs that time to think. Hell, I do too. Usagi left her room without changing or anything.
At the Gardens:
I wonder what happened to everyone. I just wish that someone would send for me or even tell me what happened. I don't know whether it is worst being safe and not knowing what happened, or being in danger knowing what happened. There are so many things I'm worried about. What if Daeva comes here after me? What will happen to these people? It doesn't matter how horrible they are, I can't let them get hurt because of me. Too many people already have. Amy, Lita, Raye, my people…my mother. With that thought a tear slipped down her cheek. Minako knows what happened. I wish she would tell me. I just. I just. I just wanna go…
"Princess?" said a familiar voice.
Wiping her cheek Usagi replied, "Yes? Who is there?" she looked to see an extremely handsome face. How can his face become any more handsome? Thought Usagi when the prince walked towards her. She realized very quickly that the closer he got, the more majestic he became. She took the time he walked towards her to check him out, starting at the top. Dark ebony hair that was just long enough to bounce off the tops of his dark cobalt eyes, that she realized could not be read for emotion. Her eyes went down his perfect nose (A/N: what can you say about it? It's straight?) to his fine lips, to his well-defined jaw, and back to his lips.
"You didn't recognize me? Ah, but then, the only thing you seem to be able to remember is the many different types of foods. Perhaps if I carried around a certain type of dish you would learn to recognize me along with it?" said the prince with a raised eyebrow.
"Why! Why! Why, the n-nerve of you!" said Usagi trying to gain her composure from her thoughts. She hoped he didn't realize she was crying.
Does she not even have the decency to change after dinner? I swear, I am going to have a lot of dates with myself if I stay around her. Damn betraying body. Is she okay? Ah, she seems to think that I can't see her tear stained face in the light. Maybe I should be a little nicer. She seems upset about something. I could be nice for once. "Princess Usagi, would care to join me for a walk. I have a feeling that I have something you would love to see." (A/N: KEEP YOUR MINDS OUT OF THE GUTTER!)
"I. I would rather go back to my room if you don't mind. I really don't feel well." She said putting emphasis on her phrasing to let him know she knows he wasn't sick.
"Please. I know you will like it. If it makes you feel special. I don't show many people it. I would truly enjoy your company." Said the prince with pleading eyes. I would?
"I guess. If it is your wish. Lead the way Prince Endymion." He's got my curiosity.
"Ah, would you please not call me that. I quite hate my name. You can call me anything else."
"Well you see, Prince Endy…, I can be nice." Said Usagi with a small glint her eye. Time to see what he thinks. If he thinks that I will call him Darien, he is mistaken.
"I see that you enjoy mocking me. Just remember Usagi, do unto others as you wish done unto you." He said with a teasing voice. I am liking the way her name flows off my tongue.
"That would be Princess Usagi to you, Prince Endy!" said Usagi pointing her finger at him and poking him in the chest. Wow! Talk about having a toned body.
I wonder… thought Endymion as he quickly took her finger in his mouth, only to have her pull away so fast that she fell down. She waited for a hard landing to come, but it never did. Instead, she found herself being pulled closer to the prince than she ever wanted to be. Very close to the prince for that matter.
"Why! The nerve! What did you expect to gain by…" Usagi turned red as she thought about what he did.
"Exactly what I did! Now, would please come with me and stop complaining before I change my mind!" Why do I want to bring her with me? Not even the guys know what I am about to show her. What is my problem? She annoys me more than anything. Besides, I would enjoy it better with just myself so I can take care of my 'friend.'
"I wish you would change your mind and leave me alone." Said Usagi as she started to follow him. I wonder what he wants to show me.
"You know what? Fine! I've changed my mind! Go back to whatever you were doing! I was trying to be nice, but it seems that you don't understand that word! Stupid women!" said the prince as he started to walk away. Go back to your crying, because you will never be married to this prince!
"Wait!"
"Now what?" said the prince, turning around in a flash. "Do you wish to annoy me any more than you already are?"
"I'm sorry. It's just. I've been having a really hard time lately. I just came out here to think to myself, and you interrupted my thoughts. I don't mean to be annoying, but if you didn't insult people all the time, maybe they would be less annoying." Said Usagi, with her intentions clear. If you want this apology, you had better give me one.
"A hard time, huh? You know, we all have them, but you can't annoy people because of them. Don't start! I'm not done saying what I have to say! I'm sorry I insulted you. If you would like to, I guess you can join. Before you protest, this place is unknown to most people. It will serve as the prefect place to think, since it appears that you do think."
"Thanks." Said Usagi, missing the insult.
"Shall we?" said Endymion holding out his hand. Either she is really upset, or stupid. I would like to barter with the first.
"Sure." Said Usagi as she took hand and began walking in a comfortable, yet uncomfortable silence. After about ten minuets of the silent walking, Usagi heard the sound of water. "Oh my!" she said in an exasperated voice when she where the source of the water was coming from. There was twelve-foot tall waterfall that fell into a small pool of water, perfect for a private swim. Around the pool of water was the most amazing flower she had ever seen. It covered most of the shore of the water, allowing for an even more private swim. Looking closer, she saw that the petals were velvety soft. There were four different colors of the flower: red, white, yellow, and pink. She went to pick a red one when something poked her hand. "Oww! It bit me!" she started to whine. She turned to see the prince laughing at her. "It's not funny! That really hurt!"
"Well, what did you expect to get when you grab a rose? The thorns are always there. Let me see it." Said Endymion as he held out his hand. She put hers in his obediently. "It's not that bad." With that he kissed it and gave her hand back to her. "Does that feel better?"
"Not really." She replied to see him bend down to the same flower and pick it.
"How about this? Oh, and watch out for the thorns. They hurt…. Ow!" said the prince holding his bruised shoulder.
"Thank you." Said Usagi as she took off her shoes and sat down with her feet in the water. She started to think to herself again. That was really nice of him. This must be a really special place. It is extremely beautiful. It reminds me of artificial garden Grandmother had put in for me to play in. I can't believe she forgot these amazing flowers. It smells so good. Once you get pass the harmful thorns, it is gorgeous. I wonder if that is how he is. Bad thoughts! Bad thoughts!
"I don't mean to intrude, but may I ask what you were thinking about earlier? You looked a little upset."
"It was nothing. I was just thinking about my home. I'm a little homesick. This place reminds me a little of it."
"I am glad that it reminds you of home." Yes, your home. I looked into it. It exists, but I don't remember it, and I know every kingdom on my planet. I just don't see how you did what you did, but I will find out.
"Well, I should get heading back. I don't want Mina to worry about me. Do you wanna know something funny?"
"Sure. I could use a good laugh."
"Well, it's not that funny, but someone sent me this dress with note saying to wear it tonight. They said they would love to see your face when you saw me in it. Do you know who sent it, because I would like to thank them. It is very pretty."
"No idea." Damn you Malachite! I'll get you good. "But, I bet my friend, General Malachite, might know."
"Really? Well if he does, can you tell him to thank the sender?"
"No problem. Can you manage yourself back, or will you get lost?"
"And you were being nice! I guess nothing lasts forever. I bet you just ran out of insults. Well, I can quite manage. Now if you will excuse."
"Oh, make sure to get to bed early. You look like you need that beauty sleep you were talking about."
"Humph!" Usagi stalked off. She was extremely tired, and wanted to get away from the prince. That arrogant S.O.B.! OH! I forgot my rose. She ran back to get only to bump into him. "I told you I could manage!"
"I know, but you forgot your rose. I went through the trouble to pick it, so I figured you might as well have it." All he received was a cold thanks. God, I need a date with myself. Thought Endymion as he watched her stalk off swaying her hips. I hope that water is cold.
A/N: Wow! Sorry it took me a while to get this chapter out. I was busy with schoolwork. I just love spending 6 hours on projects. I could have written more, but I am starting to get tired. I hope you liked it. Let me know what you thought. If there is anything I can improve on feel free to let me know, that way I can improve it. Please review.
MoonFee
