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Chapter 11: Acquaintances
Serenity sighed and snuggled into the plush pillows beneath her, the series of yesterday's events coming slowly back to her. Her ear hurt probably from sleeping on it and the bed she was lying on felt absolutely heavenly. The silks and furs slide effortlessly beneath her; she felt like she was in some magical place far away form the rest of the world. Which in sense she kind of was, Endymion had said no one had been able to locate their hideout yet. Serenity had no doubt about it, no captain would try to sail straight into an unknown cave, and they could easily get lost in the underground labyrinth.
Serenity pressed her face into the pillows beneath her and inhaled. They smelled like Endymion; the scent of roses and clean earth. She propped herself upon her elbows and looked about not seeing Endymion there. She hoped that he'd at least got some sleep last night.
Serenity sat up and saw that someone had laid out a dress at the end of the bed. It was a pail pink color with purple adorning it as well. Serenity slipped it on and was please too fond that it fit her very well, they must have a girl that was almost the same size as her.
Her blond hair fell into her face, and she pushed it back with a little annoyance. She looked around for something to do her hair with. She spotted a small mirror that she hadn't noticed before. A small table was in front of it; it was probably where Endymion saved every morning. Serenity walked over to examine it further and she saw a small brush on the table. She eagerly grabbed it and began twisting her hair into her usual hair style.
She'd just finished and was fluffing her hair when she turned and saw Endymion push aside the fur drape that'd lead to the ocean and walk in. He grabbed a towel hanging nearby and began to towel dry his hair and hooked the curtain open, not noticing her yet. Which was fine because Serenity's mouth literally dropped open and the brush fell from her fingers.
Endymion was soaking wet and had obviously just come from a swim in the ocean. He was only wearing a pair of black trousers and nothing else, and Serenity had never seen a man's chest before. For Serenity she'd never seen anything for perfect.
His chest was bulging with muscles, each developed and refined, light dark hair dusted his chest and formed a silky triangle that disappeared into his trousers. Those lovely muscles were covered in golden bronze skin that was covered with droplets of water. Her mouth went dry and her hands itched to run her hands over each and every muscle on that chest. Serenity looked down and saw that her hands had indeed curled into fists to resist the urge.
When he lifted his head he gave her a curious and perplexed look, Serenity could only imagine what she looked like. Her mouth gapping open like a fish and her arms lying useless as her sides. Against her will she found herself crossing the room towards him, but it ended up in a run at the end.
She tackled him to the ground kissing him as they went down. He was so surprised by her tackle but he soon began to respond to the kiss that'd been forced upon him. His little Princess began to get quite bold; her little hands seemed to be wandering everywhere. Not that he was complaining, he wrapped his arms around her holding her to him the keep the kiss going a little longer.
After a few more blissful moments Serenity pulled back and said, "You taste good in the morning."
Endymion smiled and said, "I could get used to getting this very morning."
Serenity laughed and sat up, but Endymion however kept his eyes closed and didn't release her waist.
"Serenity would you mind..." he said.
As if coming out of a trace Serenity realized she was straddling his hips like a lover would. Something was happening beneath her and something hard and ridged was pressing against her. She immediately hopped off him and rolled away saying, "I'm sorry, I'm sorry, I didn't realize I was ah...doing that."
"It's alright Serenity, you didn't know." he said readjusting himself while her back was turned. When she finally turned back around he had a smile on his face.
"What?" she asked warily.
"I take it you've never seen a man's chest before Serenity."
"No, I haven't." Serenity said blushing.
"Well, that was certainly an interesting reaction."
At that moments Endymion notice that much of the morning had already passed. He got up and pulled a shirt over his head. "We have to go now Serenity, you still have to meet everyone."
Serenity instantly felt nervous, she wasn't good with people. She wanted to make a good impression, Endymion lived with these people and she could only pray that they would accept her.
Endymion took her hand and led her out of his camber once again into the labyrinth of hallways. Serenity once again couldn't possibly keep track of where they were going. She saw many other people performing various tasks throughout the corridors. Serenity could only feel the nervousness coil tighter and tighter in her stomach. Endymion must've sensed it because he turned around and tenderly brushed her bangs out of her face.
"Don't worry Sere, they'll love you." he said confidently. Serenity didn't have the same confidence as him, she would personally just like to hide away in his chambers, but he would never let her do that.
They walked into another open chamber and there were four long wooden table and the aroma of food assaulted Serenity's senses. She saw various people seated at the tables in their own little groups Endymion was leading her to one which she recognized the general's head, and four female heads, that could be no other than the general's wives.
The blond sitting next to Malachite could be no other than the Mina he'd told her about. Her long blond hair was secured with a huge red bow, and she was beautiful. In fact all four girls were beautiful and made Serenity feel slightly intimidated. There was air of happiness and belonging surrounding them, and Serenity felt like an outsider, she could never possibly fit into this atmosphere; she didn't belong.
She stopped walking losing her never, she couldn't do this. Endymion turned to her a confused look on his face, but her distressed expression said it all. He pulled her close to him hiding her from view.
"You don't need to be afraid Serenity, they're all very nice and you already know the generals." he whispered.
"I'm not good with people Endy, and they're all so pretty, and what if they don't like me?"
"They will like you Serenity, and you outshine them all." he said. Serenity momentarily distracted by the compliment Endymion was able to drag her the rest of the way to the table. Eight heads looked up at their approach and four pairs of eyes all fixed on Serenity, she felt as if she was under a microscope.
"Mina, Lita, Raye, and Amy, I would like you to meet Serenity." Endymion said making introductions. Serenity woodenly sat down next to Endymion as he tugged her down.
"Hello," she said quietly.
"Well, hello to you Serenity, Malachite, Nephrite, Zoicite, and Jadeite have told us so much about you already." said Mina in a very cheerful tone. She received similar welcomes from the other three girls and learned each of their names.
"Bad luck to be engaged to Diamond, you're lucky Endymion came along to kidnap you." Raye said tossing her raven hair over her shoulder.
"I was trying to run away in the first place, it was just a coincidence that Endymion wanted to kidnap me. I would've gotten away anyway," Serenity felt inclined to point out.
"That's true, what would you have done if you had successfully escaped?" Amy inquired.
"I guess I would've hidden out until my father broke then engagement, then return home, but I think I like this round about version."
"Well, you have to admire that sort of courage. You have to excuse Raye we thought you might be one of those Princess's that do nothing but primp their hair and fuss about the inconveniences of the world." Lita said.
"It's entirely obvious that you were all wrong. And frankly I'm glad that we have another blond around here." Mina said a humongous smile on her face. "I've always wondered what the palace life was like."
"Painfully dull." Serenity replied.
"That's a shame, what are we ever going to do once Endymion reclaims Terra." Raye sighed.
"Palace life is only dull in Serenity' situation. She didn't have siblings or any guardian's appointed to protect her like Endymion did." Jadeite pointed out.
"That's true, if you have a whole palace to yourself, but no one to explore it with life would get dull," Amy responded.
"Why didn't you have any friends in the court?" Lita asked.
"Because they were simpering ladies that only primped their hair and fusses about the inconveniences of the world." Serenity said dryly.
"Touché." Raye replied.
"I'm glad to see you girls get along." Endymion said smiling at Serenity.
"Splendidly," Mina said latching onto Serenity's arm.
"Mina's always been good at welcoming people," Malachite said with pride.
"Yeah, but Mina can't cook to boot." Nephrite said.
"True! That is why Lita is the master chef," she turned to Serenity, "I've even managed to burn water before."
The conversation went on and on, and to Serenity's surprise she got along really well with the other girl's. She could feel herself melting into the atmosphere that she thought she would never be allowed in. The girl's as Endymion had said were very nice, and Serenity could imagine them has the friends or sisters that she'd never had. When Endymion and the generals had to leave, Serenity watched each of them girl's kiss their husbands goodbye, and Serenity suddenly felt empty inside. Yes, she had Endymion now but what would happen once she couldn't have him anymore. She would be married off to someone else, and probably never have the love that the generals and the girl's had.
She looked as she felt Endymion lips on her forehead, he was looking at her very seriously, "Don't decide our fate yet Serenity."
"But Endy how-"
"Just don't think about it right now, it will work out in the end."
He gave her a small kiss on the lips then left with the generals. Serenity looked after him until he was out of sight and sighed.
"Let's go to my room guys, I think it's time we had a little girl talk with Serenity." said Mina pulling Serenity to her feet. Serenity just followed as she was pulled down more stone corridors.
"I'm just being dragged everywhere today." Serenity muttered.
"Well, it's almost impossible to know exactly where you're going. Sometimes you just have to take a few guesses. After while you tend to know your way at least to the general rooms." Amy said as they walked on.
They soon stepped into a camber the same size as Endymion's but it had lighter colors. Serenity assumed that this was Mina and Malachite's room. They all congregated on the bed and once again Serenity found all eyes on her.
"What?" she asked warily.
"Well, don't just sit there Serenity, tell us everything, all of the juicy details." Mina said eagerly.
"What?" Serenity asked again.
"She's talking about what's going on between you and Endymion. We want to know!" Lita said.
"I don't if that-"
"C'mon Serenity, we know you slept in his room last night, what happened." Raye pressed.
"We didn't do anything!" Serenity said her face bright red, "The only thing that happened was that I jumped him this morning." Serenity immediately clamped her hands over her mouth realizing what she just said.
"Oh really, and why would you do something like that."
"He wasn't wearing a shirt."
Their mouths form perfect Os in understanding.
"Well, you are planning on doing something with him aren't you, its quiet obvious in the way he looks at you." Amy pointed out.
"When you say 'something' I have absolutely no idea what you mean."
"Or you're pretending like you don't know."
"So what if I am, it's a very personal question."
"Don't worry Serenity, I know exactly what you need," Mina said. She rushed over to a near by dresser and pulled out something that was white and frilly looking. She brought it back over to the end and held it up in front of Serenity. Serenity blushed as she looked at it.
"I can't wear that Mina!"
"Why not? It'll definitely catch some much wanted attention." Lita said looking at it. It was a white nightgown and there was practically nothing there. It was made of a sheer fabric, and from the looks of it only fell to about mid-thigh. It had thin straps to hold it up and a white satin ribbon that tied under the bust.
"No," Serenity said firmly, thought she was eying it with a more appreciation. As flimsy as it was it was pretty, she'd never had pretty under things or nightgowns before.
"Better to look good for him, you never know he might walk in one day and find you totally naked. Then it takes all the foreplay away."
Serenity blushed again then took it out of Mina's hands, Mina smiled. "I have plenty more if you want to borrow them" she said.
"You must give poor Malachite heart attacks," Serenity said.
"It's not just me you should see some of the stuff that Amy has," Mina said.
"Let's keep me out of this conversation." Amy said.
"When that night comes Serenity, and trust me you'll know we can do your hair and everything. A girl always wants to look good in these sorts of situations." Lita said tugging on one of Serenity's pigtails.
"A very interesting hairstyle I must say." Raye said.
"It's the royal hairstyle of my family."
"They tell you how to do your hair? I couldn't imagine that." Mina said.
The conversation went on and on, the girls showed Serenity everywhere and the met back up with the generals and Endymion for lunch. They came bearing exciting news.
"Wonderful news Serenity." Endymion said a huge smile on his face.
"What?"
"We've just heard that a message has been sent to Diamond officially breaking your betrothal."
Serenity felt a sigh of relief escape her; she could rest easy now that she wasn't betrothed to that monster. Now she could only wonder what would become of her.
"We're not taking you back right away Serenity; we have to see how Diamond will react to the message. We're not taking you back yet." Endymion said illuminating some of her fears. She would have plenty of time in Endymion's company; even the journey back would take a while.
After lunch was over Endymion told Serenity, "Ask the girl's to lend you something to swim in. Mina's an excellent seamstress; she could probably make you one."
"What are we doing tonight Endymion?"
"That is a surprise Princess, and not for you to know."
He left with a smile promising to return to her as early as he could, leaving Serenity with the girls again.
"Serenity have you ever taken into account that if you married Endymion your parents wouldn't be able to do anything about it." Raye said seriously.
"I wish it were so simple, they would just force us to annul it or not acknowledge it at all."
"Not, if you marriage was recognized by the gods themselves. You and Endymion are kindred spirits and have destiny surrounding you. Your country worships the Moon Goddess Selene as I right?"
"Yes."
"If you appeal to the Goddess to recognize your marriage even you parents cannot undo it. I am a priestess, and if that's what you want I can help marry you two."
Serenity felt as if her breath was trapped in her throat. Was there really a way that she could keep Endymion? Did she really feel that much for him that she would do it, what if the Goddess decided not to recognize them at all? Soon Serenity's head was spinning and she told Raye that she would think about it. She would definitely think about it.
Preview:They say that love always find a way, but can it these days. Can the Goddess be called to help their plight or will their call go ignored and shunned. Are the feeling strong enough and do they stand true?
