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Chapter 10: Fodha an Gealach

King Solus was furious that his daughter had been kidnapped under Diamond's watch. Even more furious that Diamond had waited to contact him about the matter and that Diamond himself hadn't delivered the message. Queens Serenity sat silent on her throne her face drawn in worry for her daughter, she'd never imagine that Serenity would have to go through such a thing. The messenger that Diamond had sent stood before them waiting for them to respond.

"Where is Diamond?" King Solus asked.

"He is back in Braeden my lord, making every attempt to locate the pirate ship that kidnapped Princess Serenity."

"I will have a message ready for you to return to him." The king said gruffly then stormed out of the throne room Queen Serenity following quietly.

She found her husband seated in one of the studies drawing up a message telling Diamond that the engagement was officially broken. Serenity sighed; her husband sometimes acted rashly and maybe this Diamond character deserved one last chance.

"Are you sure about this dear? We looked for a husband for Serenity for such a long time."

"There are plenty of other men out there that are good enough for our daughter. Serenity can marry another." He said signing his signature on the bottom of the short message. After giving it to the messenger to deliver back King Solus went about ordering that his best ships were to be sent out in search of the pirate ship. And all of his spy masters were to go gather as much information as they could, all the King and Queen had to now was wait for news to arrive.

Endymion made sure that Serenity was enclosed in his cabin the next morning. He only let her out after they were well away from the harbor. Serenity had grumbled about it but reminded her that he was going to make sure that she didn't escape from him again.

Serenity herself was a little unsure about how to act around him now. But she would never pity Endymion for his sad past, after her ordeal she'd hated seeing the pity in some people's eyes. So no she didn't pity Endymion, but she was terribly sad for him. And she secretly promised that she would convince her father to aid him in the recovery of his country. That much she could do for him, even if they could have nothing else.

Last night Endymion had release a passion that had scared her to her core. Who knew that someone could feel so much for one person? But now she felt more easily and she'd Endymion to thank for that. But Serenity was more curious now to where they were going, and where exactly was their secret hideout.

"Do I get to actually know where the hideout is?" she asked Malachite one day.

"Yes, but it's very tricky to get into Serenity. We found it by pure chance, and what a find it was." He said with pride.

"Dose anyone sty there while you're gone?"

"Yes, actually. The crew on the ship now rotates with another one that lodges as the hideout until we come in again. So they have time to spend with their families off the ocean."

Serenity couldn't miss the eagerness in his voice so she asked, "Do you have someone waiting for you Malachite?"

He smiled, "Yes, I do. My wife is waiting there for us her name in Mina."

"Are all of the generals married?"

"Yes, we are. That's why we're hoping that Endymion will soon settle down with someone. Try as he might he dose feel lonely sometimes when he sees us so happy with our wifes, but as no one to have such intimacies with. Endymion ahs always wanted a family, but battling with Diamond as kept him from searching for a wife. But I think that maybe Endymion's bride has found him instead," he said looking at her. Serenity wasn't that dumb, she knew he was talking about her. She heaved a great sigh and looked back at him seeing that if she could confide in him.

"I know I feel something for Endymion Malachite, but there are such complications with our relationship, my parents will never allow such a thing." She said hiding her face in her hands. Malachite leaned down closer to her so he could whisper in her ear without anyone else hearing.

"For once in your life Serenity did you ever consider doing something for yourself? It's obvious that Endymion cares for you, why don't you take this one thing that you may never find again."

Serenity was silent for a few moments mulling over what Malachite had said. She realized what he said was true she'd never done much for herself, shouldn't she be allowed to have this one selfish moment? She looked over at Endymion who was on the other side of the deck, and she couldn't imagine a life without him. She gives Malachite a smile then ran over to Endymion. She latched onto his arm in order to get his attention, and he looked down at her curiously.

"What is it Serenity?"

"Have you ever swam with dolphins Endymion?"

Endymion looked surprised by her question but answered anyway, "Yes, I have there is a school of dolphins that live by our hideout. They've come to like us pretty well."

"Will you take me sometime?"

"Sure Serenity." He said with a smile.

"Thank you Endy." She said distinctly using his nickname, and then she rose up on her tip-toes and placed a small kiss on his lips. Without another word she flounced off in a flurry of skirts.

Endymion looked after her wondering what that had been all about. But any sign of affection that he could get form Serenity he would take. He smiled faintly, I've never heard of a Princess that wanted to go swimming with dolphins.

Later that day Serenity stood in Endymion's cabin and her main thought was that she really wanted to gain his attention. An idea quickly presented itself, and she went off to find Eric and asked him for any cloths that he'd outgrown. She soon stood in a pair of men's trousers and a plain white shirt.

The trousers were snug blatantly outlining everything, and it was exactly what she needed to get Endymion to notice her. The white shirt was big on her but she could easily deal with that. She reached up and unfastened her hair so it fell loose, just that way Endymion liked it.

After looking herself over in the mirror she hurried down to the kitchens, she'd become good friends with the ship's cook since she'd been aboard the ship. She went down and asked him to pierce her right ear. He refused at first, but after much pleading and telling him it was a surprise for the captain he did it for her. When he did Serenity admitted that it hurt, but was extremely proud of herself that she did not cry at all.

Endymion looked up from what he was doing because he saw a shimmer of gold moving up the rope ladders to the masts. When he looked closer he saw with some surprise that is was Serenity and the golden thing he saw was her hair. With much amusement he set down what he was doing and soon stood below the rope ladder waiting for her to come down.

When she hopped down she turned and greeted him with a bright smile, "Hello Endy."

His eyes grew wide when he saw she was wearing. The men's trouser left little to imagination showcasing the curve of her bottom to perfection. The white shirt billowed around her; he couldn't help but notice the way her breasts pressed up against that material. She'd let out her hair just the way he liked it so it fell around her in soft golden waves.

"Hello Serenity, "he replied, "Why are you wearing men's clothing?"

Of course he was far from complaining, but it would be stupid not to ask. She gaining the attention of every male on the ship, and he wasn't sure if he liked that. Thank god were getting close to hideout. Then, I can just lock her up and keep her to myself.

"How else was I suppose to climb the ladder? I couldn't climb it in a dress." She said. Of course she would come up with a perfect explanation too. He groaned.

"I suppose you're right," he said brushing away her hair from her face. She winced as he brushed her ear He frowned and tucked her hair behind her ear so he could see it.

Her ear was red, and form the delicate shell dangled a single golden hoop. What is going on? He questioned in his mind. His little Princess was turning into a little pirate, and god that made him hope that she was ready to give their relationship a go.

"You got your ear priced?"

"Do you like it?" she asked sounding uncertain of herself. She'd gotten it pierced for him, and even though he might decide that he didn't like it she'd grown rather fond of it already.

"Yes, I do like it Serenity," he said smiling, "It just seems like you're transforming under my very eyes."

He threaded his fingers into her hair; his finger began a sow massage on the back of her head. Serenity's eyes fluttered closed as she leaned her head into his attentions. Endymion found himself entranced by her, she looked beautiful and apparently the pirate life suited her very well. She was so beautiful he was helpless to resist her.

"Were you trying to get my attention Sere?" he asked softly moving their bodies closer together. Serenity felt immensely please by the nickname she'd just been given, but his hands were settling a strange feeling of peace over her. She felt like a lazy contented cat, and she felt another side of her emerge. One that wanted to tempt and teased Endymion, one who relished in his affection.

"If I was Endy, what are you going to do about it?" she asked resting her arms around his neck, bringing their bodies even closer. Her body brushed his and Endymion felt his body respond immediately. He kept his expression neutral not wanting to scare her off.

"I would say you've done a very good job Serenity, but just to let you know I notice you all the time. You don't need to change yourself for me. But now that you have gained my compete and divided attention, are you prepared to face the consequences?"

"I'm pretty sure I can take anything you can dish out." Serenity said bringing their lips to meet. It was Serenity who initiated the kiss; it was Serenity's tongue that slipped into his mouth. Everything about her fascinated him, and captivated him. He would never get enough of her sweet taste; never get enough of her intoxicating scent surrounding him.

He accepted her invitation, and deepened their kiss. Of course they couldn't get very far when they were on deck in plain sight, but Endymion could still drown himself in her. His hand fisted in her hair kept her head still for his attentions. His mouth dominated hers and she followed his lead not leaving one spot in his magical mouth unexplored. She wanted this and Endymion could feel it.

All too soon Endymion pulled away, if he kept kissing her any longer her would end up ravishing her right here on the deck. As he stared down into her clouded eyes, they stared back at him with happiness. The acceptance in her gaze made him the happiest made in the world. She belonged with him and eh hoped she could realize that as well.

"Captain! We're coming up on the caves!" Nephrite yelled from the crow's nest. Endymion smiled the said to Serenity, "We're coming up on the hideout. It may take awhile for us to maneuver into it but you can watch if you want." Serenity eagerly nodded her head; Endymion gave her a parting kiss on her cheek then went off to help his crew.

They all worked as one well oiled machine and Serenity had to admire then for it. She went up to the front of the ship and saw that they were coming up on a huge cliff, but at the base she could see the cave that Nephrite had been talking about.

For hours the crew labored to get the ship ready to enter the caves. There was always one more thing to be done. Endymion still found time to sit with her at the front of the ship and answer her questions.

"What is the name of your hideout?" She asked.

"It's called Fodha an Gealach (hence the title), and no one has been able to find it so far," he said with much pride in his voice. Serenity couldn't wait to see it, but the name was in a language she didn't recognize.

"What dose the name mean?"

"It means, 'under the moon'. I'll show you why we call it that tonight." Eh said with a smile. He soon had to leave again, but Serenity was more than content to watch their approach on the cave. As they got closer Serenity noticed that the cave wasn't every big and she doubted that the ship could fit in it. The mast might be torn to pieces, and the waves surrounding them were very rough. She could tell it was place that most captains would avoid.

Soon they were right up at the mouth of the cave, and Serenity felt knot of fear in her belly. The ship was too big to fit into the cave. With the waves pushing them up and down they would surely crash into the ceiling. Endymion rejoined her brining a piece of rope with them.

"It's going to get rough soon Serenity. All of the rest of the crew are already in place." He shouted over the crashing of the waves around them. He sat down and brought her down onto his lap. He used the rope to tie them securely together, and attach them to the boat. He wrapped his arms around her waiting for their ship to enter the cave.

As the were at the entrance a particularly powerful wave rocketed tem upwards, and Serenity open her mouth in a small scream as she saw the ceiling of the cave come closer and closer to them.

To her surprise the wave immediately banked down again and they were carried away from the ceiling. They were now inside the cave and it was pitch dark, only Endymion's arms around her made her feel secure. The waves were in fluctuating out of control, and the cave ceiling kept getting closer to them, then falling away in an endless cycle. The ship never scraped the ceiling even though Serenity was very sure it came close to. The boat was rising and falling constantly and Serenity wasn't sure how much longer she could stand the complete darkness.

Without warning the ship completely stopped bobbing, and they were floating upon perfectly still water. Several torches were lit on the ship and Endymion cut them free. Serenity had to let go of his hand which she ad been tightly grasping. She stood and looked around them. She'd never seen the inside of a cave before, buts she definitely couldn't see the entrance, not even in the distance. Rather surprised at the distance they'd traveled, there was only rock surrounding them.

Endymion gently pulled her along, one of the crew members handed him a torch so Serenity could actually see what was in front of her. She clutched Endymion's arm to her as he lead her off the ship.

"It's alright Serenity, it's only a short walk from here." He said comfortingly. Serenity only gave him a brisk nod as he led her up a narrow path with the generals following close being them. Serenity had to duck her head as they passed through this one small cave, but when she stood up again her mouth dropped open.

There were crystals of very shape and size lining the walls of the cave. He lights of the torches dazzled them into an array of light. Serenity could only slowly turn to take in the appearance of the cave. Endymion was smiling at her fascination, but the generals were already moving ahead of them.

Serenity then became aware that there were other people surrounding them. Each of them coming up to Endymion and greeting him then leaving to probably go to the ship. Most of them were women, probably wives of the crew members. The sent curious glances at Serenity, but she didn't have time to dwell on it as Endymion led her firmly through the crowd.

"Don't worry Serenity; you can meet everyone in the morning." He said.

"The cave cambers they passed through were much more it and she saw that people did in fact live here. They passed through what ad been set up as the kitchens and down so many other passages that Serenity felt dizzy. They soon branched off into another chamber, they stopped so abruptly hat Serenity ran into Endymion's back.

"You'll be safe in here Serenity. This is my room; I'll some and get you in the morning. There are many things I have to attend to, and I don't want you wandering off." He said firmly.

"Don't worry; I wouldn't dare dream of wandering off in this maze." She muttered. Endymnio laughed then leaned down and place a kiss on her forehead before wishing her goodnight. He left the camber and when Serenity finally got a good look at it she gaped again.

The walled were draped in silk and fur curtains Serenity couldn't resist running her hands over them. Instead of a bed in the center of the wide chamber there was a mattress that was buried under piles of more silks and furs. Feeling a small ocean breeze Serenity ran over to a wall covered by a fur drape and pulled it aside. Behind it led to a small beach and right to the ocean. Serenity had never seen a more beautiful sight, and in the distance she saw dolphins jumping out from the waves.

She let the drape drop back into place and she looked around at the camber again. The room was no doubt masculine with its dark colors of blue and black. And the silk sheets made one think of steamy night, and romantic days. As Serenity laid down and nuzzle the pillows breathing in his scent, she made a promise to herself. A promise that she would make memories with Endymion, right here in this room, and in this bed. With that thought she closed her eyes and fell asleep.