cHaPtEr ThReE
I can't tell you about this chapter, because then you will know the whole summary of it, if that makes any sense. Enjoy!
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"What's wrong?" A young man asked the beautiful sobbing woman..
"Herdites! How can you just stand there like nothing's wrong!" The woman sobbed. "The princess will soon face trials harder than anything she could ever have imagined!"
"This is our job, Setsuna." Herdites reasoned. "It's not like the princess is doomed, she makes her own future, her own destiny. There's still hope, all you have to do is believe in the princess."
"Yes...thank you Herdites." Setsuna replied before looking towards the moon. Be strong princess, she silently thought.
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Serenity plopped on her bed and felt bothered. Why did she tell that man her darkest fear? She knew that she would have to stay away from him for a while. Her mother then came into her room.
"Serenity, Earth's most prominent representatives and Endymion' s fiancée is coming here tonight, and I want you to be on your best manners. I know you have been feeling a little under the weather, but I'd like you to try."
Serenity was a very timid person in front of strangers, which was always mistaken for rudeness. It was very difficult for her to have a conversation with someone comfortably if the person was a stranger. She didn't feel at ease and it was very hard to speak, since she couldn't think of anything to say, and that's even if she liked the person.
"Yes mother, I'll be down shortly." Serenity didn't feel like arguing with her mother today. She loved her mother, but the bond a parent and their spouse held is very thin and dense, as long as their personal matters were kept to themselves, there was a very thin line. Also, she felt a twinge of jealousy that Endymion had a fiancée. Not that it mattered, she mentally argued with herself.
Serenity put on her favorite dress. Though it was somewhat different than her mother's dress, she absolutely adored it. Her mother wanted her to wear a dress more similar to her own, but Serenity refused, saying that she wanted to be independent in some ways, even if they are small. Her dress had golden circles at the top of dress and cascaded down magnificently. She fingered the soft fabric before leaving her room.
She walked down to the ballroom and was instantly hit with a wave of stares. She was a very pretty girl, but her outfit added even more stares. Many of the women were wearing dresses as well, but most admired Serenity and her outfit. Serenity was the epitome of innocence and purity, with a pinch of mischief. She spotted her mother's stare and she giggled under her breath.
"Why do you always wear that dress Serenity? Selene asked, almost pleadingly. "Anyways, meet Beryl, one of the most influencial advisors of the Earth and Prince Endymion's fiancée! I hope you two will get too know each other better."
A woman appeared with lovely red hair that waved down her pale face. Holding her hand was Prince Endymion. She was wearing a long dark crimson dress, which matched with the vest Endymion was wearing under his tuxedo. Endymion looked extremely handsome, but Serenity brushed off that thought.
"Nice to meet you Serenity. You know Endy, I presume." Beryl said as she shook Serenity's hand.
"Yes, It's an honor meeting you. I hope your stay here in pleasant."
Suddenly, a man with silky almost white hair walked in. He had light blue eyes and was wearing a black tuxedo, accentuating his hair. He walked up to his parents, who immediately ushered him up to Serenity, blushing profusely.
"Serenity, meet our younger son Diamond, Audrey exclaimed. "I heard that you gave Endymion a good tour of the castle's grounds, and I was hoping you'd do the same for Diamond, if that's not too much trouble."
"I'm not that much younger, mother. Endymion is only one year older than I, " Diamond mumbled.
"Yes, but Endymion is eighteen. That makes him officially an adult." Lady Audrey replied briskly.
Serenity flashed her eyes at Endymion, who walked away earlier and was in a conversation with Beryl and two other Lunarians, while chancing glances her way.
"I'd be no trouble at all. I can take you even right now, if you want." Serenity said sincerely, well as much as she could fake it at least.
"That'd be great. Lead the way," Diamond replied enthusiastically.
"Oh, and could you take Beryl as well? She's very interested in the moon," Maximus asked.
"Um, sure." Serenity replied coyly.
Maximus went and got Beryl, who was accompanied by Endymion.
"Well, let's start shall we?"
She guided them through many of the castle's hall and rooms, which were endless. She even introduced them to her four senshi.
"It's a pleasure meeting you all," Diamond said politely. "The four generals of Earth will be arriving soon. I think you all will like each other."
"Oh, really? Do they look like Endymion and you?" Minako asked, before Rei put her hand over Minako' s mouth.
"Well, we'd better go on our way. We still have a lot to cover, that is if you're not tired." Serenity said, so Minako couldn't embarrass the remaining three senshi even more.
"Bye." The senshi chorused.
"Serenity, could you show Beryl and Diamond that cave you showed me earlier?" Endymion questioned. He didn't see her again after that day, it seemed Serenity was always gone.
"What cave?" Serenity replied sharply.
"You know, remember?"
"I'm sorry. I have no recollection of what you're talking about. I think I've guided you through enough of the castle, and anyways, I think you all are pretty tired by now."
"Thanks, Serenity," Beryl said. She reached for Endymion, but he whispered something into her ear and she left, looking very sulky.
"Bye, Serenity. I had a very good time this evening, " Diamond said gently before walking away.
All who were left was Endymion and Serenity. Serenity said goodbye and started walking to her room, when Endymion seized her hand.
"Why didn't you take us to the cave? I know that you were just faking it!"
"Do you really want to know?"
"Of course!"
"I took you to the cave so you wouldn't tell my mother about my rudeness. Are you happy now?" Serenity said, tears forming in her eyes.
Endymion stood there, trembling with anger. "I thought you were actually a good person, but I guess not! I should have known that you could ever think about someone other than yourself! Why don't you do anything for anyone else and stop being such a damn child!" And with that, Endymion stomped off, leaving Serenity dumbstruck.
When Endymion entered his room, he saw Luna, the royal family's advisor and Serenity's nanny, sitting on his bed.
"I overheard the conversation you had with Serenity and I must tell you something. That cave you were talking about is very special to Serenity. Before her father passed on, they worked together on growing those lilies. After he died, she vowed to keep on growing them. Even Queen Selene doesn't know about that cave."
Endymion listened, regretting every word he had said before.
Luna continued, "Though I'm Serenity's caretaker, she has only talked about the cave to me and I have never seen it yet. Don't be too hard on Serenity, she may have taken you there so you wouldn't tell them about her behavior, but I bet she has other reasons as well. Selene knows Serenity is very polite, but if she were to know about this incident, Serenity would have been punished harshly. Her trust in Serenity is very shallow since the royal family is always under close eye and inspection, and that's why Serenity had to make sure you didn't tell her. The Moon family must always look proper and respectful"
As Endymion listened, he felt like a complete idiot. He couldn't believe how vile he had been.
"Thanks Miss Luna, tomorrow after breakfast, I'll go apologize to her."
"All right." Luna answered as she walked out.
When she was about to start walking back to her quarters, a man in his early thirties with long silvery hair stopped her.
"That was a very good thing you did Luna," he commented.
"Thanks Artemis. I was doing for Serenity though so I don't think I really deserve that much praise." Luna said modestly.
"You always deserve praise." Artemis said sweetly before taking her hand.
"Artemis! What if someone saw us?" Luna said.
"What does it matter? It's not like we work together. You are the advisor to the family and I am the advisor to the Queen for battle and to help train squires."
"I guess…" Luna said, giving up.
"I think you should come with me to my room tonight," Artemis said seriously.
"You think so? I don't know…you have to persuade me," Luna said jokingly.
"Alright then." Artemis answered before sweeping her for a kiss.
"You persuaded me."
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Serenity trudged to her room, thinking a good night's rest would make her feel better. When she opened her door, she saw her mother waiting for her. I bet Endymion told her, Serenity thought. Might as well get it over with.
"Serenity, I have something to talk to you about."
"Yes, mother."
"Do you like Diamond?'
"Huh? Serenity said startled. He's alright."
"That's good. Now I must tell you something. As you should know by now, Metallia's army is spreading throughout this galaxy and we must now have the planets unite as one against them. I've just finished my meeting with Lady Audrey and King Maximus and we all agreed there's only one thing we can do."
"What is it?"
"We've decided that you should marry Diamond in one month's time. I know that it would be better if you two knew each other, but under the circumstances, we have no other choice. Terrans and Lunarians have been clashing against each other since the dawn of time, making them perfect victims for Metallia to manipulate. We have told Diamond already and he has agreed."
Serenity stood there, rooted to the spot. She knew her mother wouldn't force her do this something like this if there was any other way, but there wasn't. Even though she was tempted to refuse, she knew she would have to do this for the Moon and its inhabitants.
"All right, mother. I accept. But if you don't excuse me, this has been a very tiring day. Goodnight."
Slowly, her mother stood up and walked out of her room. Serenity silently closed her room and walked out onto her balcony. Her balcony gave her a perfect view of the Earth and was right above the rose gardens. Right next to the balcony was a large bushel of vines spread out across the wall, reaching to the floor. She quickly stepped over her balcony and onto the vines. She skillfully climbed down and walked over to the roses. When she walked closer, she saw someone she didn't expect.
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"Beryl, wake up!"
She was thrashing wildly in bed, and Endymion, in the room joined to this one, overheard.
"Endymion, something's coming. I can feel it in my dreams and it's getting stronger. I don't think I can stand it any longer." Beryl cried.
"It's alright Beryl. I'm here."
"I just think I need sometime to myself, thank you." Beryl said, calming down.
"Okay. If you need me, I'm going for a walk around the gardens."
He left and went to the cave and knelt next to the pond. This place made him feel so happy and free. Suddenly, he felt a shadow walk near him. He was about to take out his sword, but he knew whom it was.
"Serenity?"
"Hello, Prince Endymion. I'm sorry that I intruded, I'll leave."
"No, don't. I'm sorry for what happened earlier. I shouldn't have lost my temper. Lady Luna told me why you're so protective of that cave."
"Oh…"
"Would you like to go on a stroll with me?"
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Done, done, done! Why I'm writing so many stories all at once, I'm not sure. All I know is that I have a major urge to write!
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