Hello again! Some of you might already know but I am writing another fanfiction, while I'm working on this one. It's called What These Eyes Cannot See. It seems that I accidentally set it's language as Spanish, I'm not sure how I missed this but it is fixed now, so please check it out! I'm actually going to start reading through my chapters myself to see if I can find some of the grammar and spelling mistakes. I'll probably still miss a bunch but at least I'm making the effort. Enjoy!

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Chapter 12: Love

Serenity was sitting on the bed in Endymion's chamber waiting for him to appear, Mina had given her what she would be swimming in. It was a one layered dress with a special lining inside so when it got wet it wouldn't turn transparent. Mina had picked a pink one, she said besides white it was what looked best on Serenity.

Serenity had let down her hair ahead of time, and was wondering if she could stand to keep her hands off of Endymion if he took off his shirt again. She figured she could just stare from far away and see how that went. She turned to see Endymion walking into the chamber, "Ready?"

Serenity nodded then got up and walked over to him, and as she got there Endymion took off his shirt and tossed it into the corner. Serenity stood her ground, but her hands curled into fists. Endymion raised an eyebrow, but Serenity just walked right past him towards the drape of fur that lead to the ocean.

She heard Endymion laugh behind her, and he joined her walking through the drape. Serenity was brought up a little short at the beauty of the ocean that night. The full moon hung in the sky looking like a beautiful silver orb in the black night. The rising and receding water shining in moon's reflection made the water glisten and sparkle. The sound of the ocean was soothing and calming. The waves weren't that rough tonight so they wouldn't be pummeled by the waves, though as a child she'd always found that rather fun.

Endymion who'd been standing behind her had obviously grown tried of waiting while Serenity stared at the beauty of the ocean. He couldn't help but admire it as well, but they had other things to do this night. He scooped her up right in his arms and began carrying her down to the beach. Serenity felt blissfully content in his arms, she could just see it now, Endymion carrying her in his arms gently into the sea. Under the gentle glow of the moon she would reach up and gently bring his lips down to hers.

Lost in the fantasy she'd created for herself, Endymion instead tossed her into the next incoming wave. She came up sputtering in surprise, then she got angry, she stood up and glared at his laughing face. She walked up to him quite casually, Endymion didn't move and just stood there laughing. She stood in front of him her hands on her hips glaring at him.

When he kept laughing she kicked up a wave of water and it went splattering all over him. He stopped laughing and said, "I guess I do deserve that." Serenity gave a nod, but Endymion immediately sent a splash of water back at her.

"You are going to pay for that." Serenity promised. And so began their splashing war, going back and forth and soon Serenity was laughing like a little kid again. She'd never had someone to play with her in the ocean like this before. It was a whole new experience for her, and she found that she really, really liked it.

When they were both completely out of breath they both collapsed into the shallow water Serenity was laughing like she never had before, and Endymion was grinning from ear to ear. Serenity looked even more beautiful when she was laughing like she was now, she looked so carefree and young. Her cool exterior she'd had as a Princess had totally disappeared buried now under the many layers of her new found emotions.

Endymion pulled her to her feet and took her out into deeper water. They went all the way out to the sand bar that seemed so far away from shore but the water only came up to Serenity's hips. Endymion pulled her back down into the water where they sat as best they could on the sand bar.

"Now we wait." he said.

"For what?"

"The dolphins."

"Really!"

"Yes, they usually pass our caves at this time of night, they keep moving but they eventually circle back around. So we have to wait for the school to come back our way."

Serenity turned back to look out at the ocean with much excitement. She'd never thought in her life that she would one day be bobbing in an ocean waiting for a school of dolphins to pass by. If you would've told her back when she was living at the palace she would've scoffed at the idea.

Serenity glanced over at Endymion, he looked more handsome in the ocean than at sea. By this time Serenity realized that she would think him handsome in any instance. He was so protective and his heart was glowing from the inside and out, and he was fighting to save his country that'd been taken from him. If that wasn't valiant and courageous then nothing was, he also had a tremendous sense of honor. If he had been one of her many suitors she was sure that her mother and father would've picked him to be her husband. She sincerely whished that she'd been betrothed to him. She could just imagine him as her knight in shining armor, but she liked him better in his pirate garb. She loved him…

Serenity jump started at that thought, could it be true? She was sure that she wasn't capable of loving anyone. Endymion had unlocked her emotions, and had made her feel with a passion. He was kind, caring, and protective, and no doubt felt something for her. He would take care of her, and the babies he would make would be beautiful. Serenity blushed at the thought, but it was true. The feeling that swelled inside her chest whenever she was around him nearly managed to suffocate her sometimes and she realized now what it was. Love.

"There they are Serenity." Endymion said pointing out into the water. Serenity followed his gaze and sure enough saw the fins of the dolphins rising out of the water. A giddy excitement filled her at being so close to such wild creatures, "What do we do now?"

"They'll come to us, they know me Serenity."

Serenity settled down trying to contain her excitement. Sure enough a few moments later Serenity saw one of the fins pass extremely close to them, and she felt something rush by her underwater. One dolphin surfaced nearby to do a lazy flip. Others joined in, and soon the were swimming around them even nudging Serenity curiously. One dolphin surfaced right in front of her, it's black eyes staring at her intently. Endymion took Serenity's hand and gently lead it to the nose of the dolphin. It felt smooth and slippery beneath her hand and a squeak came out if it's mouth. The dolphin turned on it's side and let Serenity run her hand along it's whole body. When it turned back on it's back it's fin rose out of the water in front of her. Endymion led her hand to it.

"Hang on with both hands, and I'll be right behind you." he said gently. A second after he said that the dolphin Serenity was holding took off under water. She held her breath as she felt the water speed past her at a dizzying rate, she could feel when the dolphin turned or when it made a call to it's underwater brethren. It resurfaced soon, knowing that she would need air and she saw Endymion resurface with another dolphin nearby. They were soon under the water again, and when Serenity opened her eyes she could see other dolphins from the school swimming beside them.

When her dolphin surfaced and did a small jump in the air Serenity managed to hang on. Feeling the sudden rush of air pass her face was the most exciting thing she'd ever experienced. They were underwater again, and when they resurface for another jump Serenity yelled out her joy to the stars. It was like she was flying above the ocean. She was tempted to let go of the dolphin's fin to see how far she could fly, but she deemed that as a very bad idea.

She soon notice that they were circling back to the small beach that they'd started from, but she enjoyed the rest of the jumps as best she good. She felt such joy and happiness fill her; she'd never done anything like this before.

When her dolphin gently resurface near the shore Serenity let it's fin slip from her fingers. It turned back around and touched it nose to Serenity's which made her giggle, and gave it a little kiss back. She saw that Endymion had made it back as well, and was saying goodbye to his dolphin. Serenity gave hers one final pat and then it swam away. Serenity let the waves carry back to the shore, with Endymion not that far behind. She stood up on the sand dripping wet waiting for him to get there.

"That was the most fantastic thing I've ever done in my entire life!" she shrieked running into his arms. Endymion caught her smiling at her enthusiasm, I'm glad you liked it Serenity."

"Liked it, I loved it Endy!" she said practically jumping up and down in his arms.

Endymion smiled down at her and somehow managed to lead her back into their chamber and handed her a towel to dry herself off. She was still bouncing from excitement once she was dressed for bed and everything.

"Are you ever going to calm down?" Endymion asked with loving amusement. Serenity reverently shook her head. But a couple minuets later she was out like a light, kind of like a little kid when they crashed and burned. Endymion shook his head and smiled down at her now sleeping figure. He laid down beside her and gathered her into his arms, and soon was asleep with her.

Serenity woke up feeling Endymion's lips against hers, and it was a terribly pleasant feeling. She kissed back with as much passion as she could muster, but he cut the kiss short by pulling away.

"Serenity?"

"Yes, Endy?"

"I think I'm in love with you." he whispered. Serenity felt something warm and golden glow inside of her. Her heart swelled with love for him, she smiled and pulled his head down to hers. She nibbled on his ear and said, "Well, that works out perfectly because I think I'm in love with you too."

"Will you come with me to the temple and ask the Goddess Selene to engage us?"

"Only to engage?" Serenity asked with some disappointment.

"Serenity, I want your parents to recognize and accept our marriage. I also want to reclaim Terra first so I have something to offer you as a husband."

Serenity started to protest, but Endymion pressed a finger to her lips. "Serenity I want to be able to offer you a home, a place where we can raise our children. As a pirate I can't give you any of that, I will reclaim Terra and then I will come before your parents and claim you as well."

"Would you have me wait so long?"

"I wouldn't, but it's the only way Serenity. I don't know how long it will take, but you will be my wife. Asking the Selene to engage us will seal us together so that even your parents can't break it."

"Then, I accept Endymion." she said with a joyous smile. Endymion returned her smile and at that moment they were the two most happiest people in the world.

Later that day Endymion and Serenity stood within the temple of the Moon Goddess Selene. Raye had prepared the temple for them and now they had to plead their case to the goddess. They both knelt at the foot of the statue of the goddess and Endymion spoke, "Goddess Selene we come before you in great need. I must reclaim my lost kingdom before I'm able to marry Princess Serenity if Jericho the one I love. But I long to be engaged to her under your power so that she may not marry another while I'm away. We ask you to please engage us and grant us your symbol so that everyone will know that she is mine, and soon to be my wife."

They waited to see if the Goddess would respond to their plea, several minuets passed in complete silence.

You say that you love her. Came the voice of the Goddess echoing through their minds.

"Yes, I would give my life for her."

And you, she spoke this time to Serenity, say that you love him as well?

"Yes, I would die for him as well. He is my heart and soul dear Goddess, I would do anything to keep him." Serenity spoke confidently meaning every word of what she said. Apparently the Goddess realized this as well.

All of the candles and lights in the temple went out, plunging the room into complete darkness. Then a glowing figure appeared before them, the goddess's form was glowing so bright that they couldn't see her clearly. They knew it was her, the power filling the room was unmistakable. She looked at them critically as if weighing their worth and sincerity.

She looked to Endymion then shot a burst of white energy toward him. He felt the energy travel through him and fill him with an ancient power that you only heard about in stories. To his surprise it filled him with a great desire, a desire for his one true love.

If you love her, then mark her, make her yours with my sign.

Endymion felt the need rise so acutely within him his body began to sweat. He felt a savage need to do exactly as the Goddess said, his body was so hard right now he felt that he would burst. He turned to Serenity and he knew that she saw the savage need in his eyes, but she opened her arms in welcome to him.

His lips covered her and the spark of heat that went through her made her burn and shine as brightly as a star. His lips were hard against hers his tongue entering her mouth with an expertise that never failed to arouse her. His mouth was hot and instant and demanding on hers. His hot wet kisses soon traveled to her ear and he bit it his tongue following to sooth the burn.

His mouth found the sensitive piece of skin behind her ear and he bit down there hard. Serenity let out a small scream as she felt the Goddess's power flow into her from that bite, making her burn in places that she didn't know could burn. Endymion's mouth blazed a hot trail down her neck nipping and sucking as he went. The spot behind her ear burned and glowed with silver energy as the Goddess's mark settling into her skin.

Serenity heard a rip of fabric as her gown was torn in two leaving her bare before his gaze. His hands were everywhere, his mouth soon following his hands. Serenity was wallowing in a burning heat drowning in a pleasure so intense she couldn't keep a straight thought. Her body was burning, as Endymion shed his cloths as well Serenity knew that she wanted this with every fiber in her being. She could sense the Goddess was still near but her power flowing through them like the very blood in their veins.

Endymion just couldn't seem to get enough of her. He pressed his hard body against her soft one relishing in the friction they created. He felt the Goddess inside of him demanding that he mark her a second time, and he gave into her demands.

Serenity felt Endymion jerk her thighs open and was shocked to feel his hot, insistent mouth on her thigh. She felt his teeth sink into the soft flesh there and the Goddess's power flowed into her as he marked her a second time. Serenity felt connected to him as if she could never make herself leave him. The spot on her thigh burned as the mark settled into her skin again, and Endymion's mouth returned to hers.

In the temple they had their wedding night, the Goddess had engaged them in the most elemental way possible. Their love was young and strong and they were now tied together. As their passions died down they felt that the Goddess was gone, but upon the small alter she'd left them two silver rings with her sign on them, and now behind Serenity's ear and on her inner right thigh were two crescent moon marks. Endymion had marked her and she belonged to no other than him. They thanked the Goddess then continued to relish in their love.