Ok here it is. Oh and thanks for all the awesome reviews! And I'm really sorry that this took so long to update! And I know the last chapter was a little was jumpy weather they hated each other or liked each other well for your info it was kind of a love hate kind of thing tying to figure out if they liked each other well any way I hope this chapter is a little more clear but just to for warn you there is always going to be that mild fighting thing in this ,but that doesn't mean they hate each other, its just because that's the way Serena and Darien are designed. But I hope this chapter is a little clearer on their feeling towards each other. I swear slowly but surely they will love each other I just want have a few more things come up to make them fall in love.

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Darien guided Serena back into the castle her face was flush and her heart was beating quickly.

As they entered the great gathering hall Darien turned around and planted a small kiss on her cheek once more before whispering in her ear " Have a wonderful night" he had a smug smile on and the entire roomed smiled except for Sarah.

Serena looked at him her eyes full of confusion.

I will never understand him.

Serena walked up to Rei who was being bothered by a Knight looking to empress the young Countess. It really was a shame that Rei had no interest in the male species, well at least this type anyway.

" Would you excuse us please" Serena said stepping in front of the man and pulling Rei off to the side.

" I saw him kiss you. And I think its quite amusing really." Rei said smiling.

Serena rolled her eyes and smiled a bit. " Well I'm glad you think so. He'll probably try to take advantage pf me in my sleep."

Rei let out a small laugh.

Serena shook her head. " Have you seen Mina any where?"

" I think she is off with Sir Andrew if you know what I mean?" Rei said arching a brow.

Serena nodded in understanding of Rei. Everyone would soon find out that Mina was not quite about keeping her personal love interests a secrete.

For the rest of the night Rei and Serena watched as couples danced, laughed, drank, and ate. And even though Serena didn't completely like Darien she couldn't help but wonder if her and Darien would ever be that happy in one life time.

It was late evening before people stared to retire. Serena looked around the crowed room and thought it good opportunity to leave while people wouldn't notice her missing presence. She quickly headed for the stairs and made it half way up before a pare of strong arms wrapped around her waist. She smiled she knew it was Darien and even though he wasn't her most favorite of people somehow being against him felt so right.

" And where are you going?" He whispered in her ear.

" Too my bed chamber. Is that a problem?" She said smiling and turning around to face him.

Darien eyed her up and down. " Well in that case, my Princess, would it be rude to ask if I could escort you the rest of the way?"

" Well you are a snobbish Prince and I dislike you but considering all the fighting we have been through tonight and our small event in the stables, I think I might let you have this one victory." she said sarcastically

Rei and Mina watched as their Princess and her fiancé talked on the stair case.

" I told you she would fall in love with him." Mina said smirking.

" I doubt she loves him yet but there may be something going on up there." Rei said staring at the couple. " None the less she still should have put up a better fight with him tonight."

Mina rolled her eyes and smiled " Oh my dear friend I have a feeling that this battle of love has just begun."

As Darien and Serena walked to her chamber a pair of unknowing eyes watched them.

Serena stood in front of her door. "Well good night." she said and opened the door but was stopped by Darien.

" You are the only maiden I have met that does not swoon over me when she meets me. How can this be?" he inquired.

" Well my dear Prince not every maiden swoons over Princes especially a princess who has seen many men in her time." and with that she went into her bedroom.

Darien stood outside smiling it was all he could do. This girl was truly something else, something he had never expected.

He walked slowly down the wide hall to his chamber when a small body pushed him against the wall and began to kiss his neck. He looked down and noticed it was Sarah and pushed her off.

" What do you think you are doing?" he whispered angrily.

Sarah placed her hand on his chest and slowly began to move them upwards.

" What does it look like I'm doing" she said smiling.

He pushed her hands off again. " Stop this at once!"

She stared at him her eyes shooting an invisible fire " It never bothered you before!"

" Things have changed" He said begging to walk away but halted when she moved in front of him.

" And what does that mean? Now that pathetic girl is here your going to forget about me… about us." her words were consumed with annoyance.

" There is no 'us' and there never will be." he pushed her aside and continued walking to his chamber.

Sarah stood there her eyes burning with small tears. She looked at Serenity's door and wanted to scream. She walked to the servant quarters and then sat down and let her tears fall. She picked up and vase of flowers and threw it on the ground. The glass shattered to pieces.

Endymion will be mine. I love him and nothing is going to stop me from having him!

Darien lied in bed going over the events of the day:

Serenity coming

The celebration

The fighting

The walk

The kiss in the stables.

He smiled to himself. He replayed the memory in his head, him bringing her in and showing her the horse, then saying she was sorry, her leaning against the wall and then kissing her. He could feel the kiss on his lips.

He rolled over on his side and stared out his open window the moon was out. He closed his eyes and tried to fall asleep but groaned. It was no use his imagination kept playing their wedding night in his mind. He sat up slowly and stretched and got out of bed. He walked over to the joining bedchamber door. He leaned his forehead against and closed his eyes tightly.

I wish this door would disappear!

He opened his eyes and alas the door was still there. He tried to open it but something on the other side of the door was blocking her way.

Probably on of her 100 trunks she brought.

He sighed in defeat and went back to his bed and tried to fall asleep.

Serena sat on her window seal and gazed at the clear night sky her gold curls blowing in the cool breeze, her white night gown grazing the floor. She looked over and saw that Darien's window was open. She sighed inwardly her heart was telling her to let him in but her mind was telling her differently. But she couldn't but help admit that there was something about him that was intriguing about him, perhaps that maybe he actually did care for her and wasn't just after her title especially since he had his own.

She stared at the sky once before shifting her gaze to joining door. She was still glad though that she put the chair in front of it. She might have begun to care about him in a small way but was in no hurry to let a late night interruption happen. She smiled to her self and walked over to her bed. She lied down and fell asleep the chirping of her birds creating a soothing music.

Darien awoke late. He got up and dresses in a hurry. When he walked in the kitchen to find something to eat he saw Serena sitting on a stool talking with on of the kitchen maids. He looked her up and down as he always did. Her long sleeve blue dress fit her perfectly- like all her dresses- her low square cut neck line revealed her perfect shaped upper torso. A black lace was on the trim of her cuff and bell of her skirt. But for some odd reason she had a white apron on. Her hair was up in a loose bun a few pieces falling out of it.

Darien walked up to her an apple in his hand. " Good morning." he said and placed a kiss on her hand.

" Good morning Darien."

" Was I interrupting something" he said taking a bite of his apple.

" No . I was just watching Marissa. That's all" her eyes clouded with boredom.

She got up and brushed off her apron. " Jaillissez si vous m'excuserez que j'ai une certaine matière à s'occuper." and she left leavening a puzzled Darien.

Marissa smile a bit. " Milord she said ' Well If you will excuse me I have some matter to attend to.'" Darien shot her a look and she looked down a smile still on her face.

Why on earth did I choose Spanish and German and not French to learn as a second language.

Darien rolled his eyes and walked out of the kitchen to find his father, to understand why the servants knew other languages.

Serena sat out in the courtyard reading a book. Her dress giving the impression that she was but a countess. She thought she was all alone until a finely dressed man with long black hair around 25 walked up to her and sat down next her. Serena pretended that he wasn't there and continued to read.

" It's a lovely day we are having isn't?" the man questioned.

Serena paid no mind to him and continued to read.

" My name is Sir Alexander. My father is the count of Westfield (no such place).

Again Serena did not say any thing.

" If you don't mind me saying but you are a very lovely young woman. What is your name?"

" Mon nom est rien vous affaires vous âne." she said in French completely insulting him. A smile curved her lips.

Alexander made a confused face and smiled. And placed his hand on her knee. Serena shot him a look but he paid no attention.

" If I were you Alex I would get your hand off of the Princess Serenity!" a deep voice yelled.

When Alex looked up he saw no other then the Prince himself standing there. Alex quickly stood up.

" I-I ..I'm very sorry your grace I had no idea she was the Princess, her attire deceived me." he managed to say in a shaky tone.

Darien smiled to himself. And walked closer to Serena.

" Besides Milord it seems she only speaks French." Alex said bowing and walking away.

Darien sat down next to Serena.

" Only speak French? Then what were you speaking last night?" he asked amused.

Serena smiled and closed her book. She turned and faced him. " I did not want to be bothered by him. So speaking in French was my only choice. It happened yesterday to and I tries Spanish but everyone knows it here."

Darien laughed. " Well my dear Princess would you care to go on ride?"

Serena smiled and stood up. " I would love to let me change in to my riding clothes."

Darien was apparently puzzled by this. " why don't you ride in the clothes you have on now?"

" Me ride in a dress. Please I may be a Princess but there is no way I can ride in these clothes. Frankly I don't understand how women here can ride in gowns and side saddle. It very uncomfortable and difficult." she said walked away into the palace.

Darien smiled and walked to the stables and began to mount the horses. He finished when Serena finally came out side. Black riding britches with a white long sleeved shirt that laced up the front. Her brown boots were scuffed and worn in. Her black riding gloves went all the way up to her forearm. Her was in a much neater and tighter bun.

" Are we ready?" she questioned.

" After you Milady". he motioned for her to get on her horse.

Serena climbed on her horse and waited for Darien to do the same before she asked where they where going. Darien didn't say a word but simply motioned for her to follow him.

After what seemed like and hours worth of riding they finally got to a very beautiful serene location. Darien got off his horse first then assisted Serena getting down. Each said nothing but simply took in the beautiful landscaping. Serena sat up against a weeping willow tree and looked out over the river as the sun glistened on it.

" I use to come here when I was little. It was my secrete place where I just think and relax." Darien said breaking the silence.

" Its lovely." she whispered.

Darien turned and faced her. He looked into her magnificent eyes. Serena was still looking at the water. When she finally did look at Darien he met her with a tender innocent kiss, making her lay down. She wrapped one hand around his neck and began to return the kiss with more passion. Darien's tongue slowly begged for entry as it traced her bottom lip. When she did let him in she met him with equal lust. His hand slowly rubbed her inner thigh making her moan softly in unknown pleasure. The warmth of Darien on top of Serena made her cheeks flush a pink color. As their tongues intertwined Darien slowly moved his position between her legs. If it wasn't for her pants she had on she might not be a virgin. After what seemed like to most wonderful thing to Serena, Darien finally pulled away so they could catch their breath. Serena's breathing was heavy but slowly returned to normal. Darien was still lying on top of her but pushed him self up a bit to look at her. He traced the outlines of her jaw with his hand and she slowly closed her eyes, and smiled.

" I've never been touched like that before. It was wonderful." she said quietly, her hand playing with his hair.

Darien smiled. And he knew then that he could spend the rest of his life with her. " Well my dear, there's more and I promise to give you all if it." He said kissing her lightly on the lips and resting his head on her chest. She wrapped her arm and around him and fell slowly asleep. Darien stayed awake listening to her heart. She had already won his.

Ok well I hope you like it! The next one will be out soon! I promise it wont take as long! Well please review I hope this made their feelings a little more clear and I tried to slow down my writing a bit so I hope this was good well love you all don't forget to review!