UPDATED 2018
UPDATED 2016
Title: Conquest
Genre: Romance with a touch of drama
Rating: R... and I fear after this chapter I may make this story earn it.
Disclaimer: I do not own Sailor Moon or any of the affiliates that actually do own it. I just write.
Author's Note:
Here my pets is the long awaited chapter...the longest chapter I have ever updated on It was incredibly difficult to write this chapter and extremely tedious... sigh. It came out to the conclusion I desired and I am extremely pleased. If anything is amiss in it gomen ne for I was not able to send it to my beloved editor Sara... eh... I lost her e-mail and had no time because I had to rush to work. A few tidbits you need to know:
Terra is another word for Earth. Thus why earthlings are called Terrans... in case anyone was curious.
Look for deep meanings and hidden plot secrets. I've hidden at least two. Be careful towards the end with the switching stories and look for the -.
Notice too that ever since I wrote Breakdown I've embarked on a new writing style that I can't shake myself from... you can notice it later in the chapter but it won't go away! I can't help myself. Ah modernism... Hope you guys are enjoying my two new stories. ;)
That's all I have for this installment but I have such delicious ideas cooked up for the next few ones but here is what you all have been waiting for...They meet.
The doors to her study opened regally. She untied the cloak around her shoulder and felt fingers take it from her as she examined the room's contents. Before her was her trusted advisor Lunar who held in her arms brown folders. Serenity sighed and walked towards her.
"Well it seems we have our own little war to plot Lunar," she said softly, her voice lined with determination as she walked to a couch and delicately deposited herself upon it. Lunar cleared a coffee table before her and laid the brown envelopes upon it.
"Forgive me your highness. I must contact my mother, I shall return shortly," Mercury's soft voice said into the air and blue eyes met hers and Serenity smiled.
"Yes, thank you very much," she smiled watching the genius make her way from the room. Serenity let out a breath and glanced with a raised eyebrow at her advisor who smiled at her knowingly.
"I had ruled him out you know," she mumbled picking up a brown folder and Lunar nodded moving to sit beside her.
"He seems untamed and unwilling, cold and detached. He is guarded by four powerful demi-gods, something that would be more of an obstacle then an advantage," Lunar replied and Serenity smiled at her dearest friend and then nudged her softly with her shoulder.
"Mother would be terribly upset to know you encourage me in these matters so. Especially in the seemingly impossible and most dangerous," she whispered and Lunar cast playful eyes upon her steward.
"Who's to say she does not know?" She replied with a perfect raised eyebrow and a low growl emitted from Serenity's lips. She rose and walked around the couch.
"Do not tease me so! I have enough on my mind," she said with a soft sigh and Lunar stood holding the folder in her hand upon the Prince of Earth.
"You are right in thinking he shall not be easy. I fear he may be too much of a challenge. It is as if he has been trained to deny you, he is your perfect match, the un-catchable goal," Lunar said gently and Serenity turned, her blue eyes meeting blue with a determined stare.
"Do not be so manipulative friend. I've already made my decision yet it was more political then pleasure, or perhaps the other way," she mused pressing her lips together as they curved in a grin.
"Do you plan to go through the Prince to the King?" She asked and Serenity let out a soft breath and glanced out of the large windows. Before her was the cold dome of the Moon. She had once felt the warmth of earth and it had not been an unpleasant feeling… she would have no qualms taking the young prince into her embrace and manipulating him the best she could.
"I fear the King is unreachable and I'm not one to overly use people. I feel the Prince is arrogant and cold, two attributes a king should never have. I plan to break him of both," she whispered and Lunar's eyebrow rose. She walked slowly towards her Princess. She examined the perfect form as she stared at the glowing blue planet before her. It was a planet of obstacles, of opportunity and of danger.
"Do you fear they will attack your people that much?" She asked softly and Serenity smiled sadly at her gently touching her arm.
"Our people Lunar," she replied softly and Lunar nodded, emotion welling within her. Seven years ago, she had taken the oath to become a full citizen of the Moon. She had no desire to ever go back to Mau. It was a planet she was born on and shared love with but nothing more, her life lived with the monarch of the Moon. She bowed her head softly and Serenity kissed the glowing moon on her advisor's forehead. It was a trademark of royalty that had been bestowed upon the two guardians that had raised and trained the Princess and her cousin out of love. It had hurt extremely but was worth every moment for the honor it paid them.
"You never cease to amaze me. They have just declared war on us and you are thinking of planning a field trip," Lunar smirked walking away from her and Serenity let out a soft sigh.
"Seems like the perfect season for a conquest darling," she replied and then let out a breath walking back to the couch. She glanced at her advisor as she picked up the folder once more. She enjoyed the truth from Lunar yet she enjoyed more her advisors lies to provoke her. Sometimes she needed a little provoking.
"He is older then you Serenity and wiser. He's most likely had many women before you and would have no qualm using you,"
"Well, then aren't we two of a kind," Serenity mused motioning for her advisor to continue.
"We have always desired a treaty with Earth yet they are unreachable. He will not be favorable to you. It is as if they are trained from birth to never relent to our persuasion," Lunar whispered thoughtfully.
"He fears my power," she observed pressing her lips together and the doors to her study opened as four women quietly entered.
"I do not know for sure of that. He has power himself and some that may rival your own," Lunar mumbled and Serenity leaned against the back of her couch and glanced at her advisor as her warriors slowly made themselves comfortable around the room.
"What are you devising in your mind?" Venus asked walking to her and Serenity cast a glance to her sweet cousin.
"Shh, I'm still plotting," she whispered and Venus let out a breath as she walked slowly around the room.
"There shall be a meeting in the Main Communications room in an hour with all of the planetary leaders. We shall quickly come to your aid," Mars said glancing at her Princess and Serenity shook her head.
"I fear that may not be necessary at all. Earth is petty. They shall not attack. We will infiltrate in a different way and go through an unapproachable route," Serenity mused and Jupiter stepped forward, concern being displayed upon her strong features.
"You plan to take this war on yourself Serenity?" She asked raising a delicate chocolate eyebrow and Serenity smiled slightly at her.
"I plan on taking it to my bed," she responded and Venus let out a breath.
"I should have guessed," she muttered with a shake of her head and Lunar looked over the folder once more, Mercury moving to stand behind her.
"I've heard of him as a rakish rogue Serenity, perhaps not in your arena," Mars said softly and Serenity stood, glancing at her with raised eyebrows. Venus stood behind her cousin and shot an accusing glance to the fiery priestess who looked with amusement upon her Princess' face. Taunting Serenity only made things worse and Mars knew that… Venus would surely hurt her later.
"You doubt my charms Mars? He will be a great challenge and I hope he puts up a fight. I could use some good instruction. May his cold nature only nurture my own yet may my will be done in the end. I shall end this war before it even begins by bringing the Prince into power, but first I must make sure he is man enough for the position," Serenity said and a smile fell upon Lunar's lips.
"Earth is not exactly somewhere we can roam freely. They have a severe hatred for us," she stated and Serenity glanced at her lovingly. She adored it when Lunar referred to herself as a Moonarian. The Princess made her way across the room and crouched near her advisor's chair. Lunar raised an eyebrow at her as a smile tugged on her lips.
"They think us witches because we have powers. Highly amusing and yet sad at their lack of intelligence all at the same time," Mars mused to herself and Jupiter smirked sitting on the arm of the couch her Princess once occupied.
"I fear nothing and neither do my guards," she replied and Lunar raised an eyebrow at them.
"You involve them in your new scheme?" She asked and Venus gently intertwined her fingers behind her back, amusement jumping to her eyes.
"We follow where our Princess treads. I fear it is our duty," she replied and Mars smirked standing, Mercury sitting contently next to Jupiter's side. Serenity stood and glanced at the four powerful women.
"Endymion is surrounded by four demi-gods, a gift from the gods to protect the monarchy of earth," Lunar explained and Mars raised an eyebrow amused as she planted her hands on her hips.
"You will need to distract them from me. I can get through one man's defenses but five, even I am not so talented," Serenity mused and Mercury glanced at her.
"And how would you want us to achieve this?" She asked quietly and Mars smirked as the answer dawned upon them.
"Match them power for power," Serenity replied and Mars glanced at her companions.
"They are gods," Mercury stated staring at Serenity like she had lost her mind and Jupiter stifled a laugh. A real fight… it was enticing.
"And what are we? It is not like they can kill us. We can take them with effort," Mars smirked and glanced at Serenity for confirmation. Venus let out a breath and Mercury stared at Mars with a soft shake of her head. Serenity grinned slightly and looked away. "Could they?" She asked softly suddenly uncertain and Serenity cleared her throat.
"Of course not," she chided glancing at Venus who huffed.
"Well then, it seems like we have come to a decision," Lunar said softly standing and glancing at the five girls she had taken under her wings.
"Yes, indeed we have," Serenity smiled at them and they watched as her face glowed with the new prospect of adventure. "Prepare yourself girls. This will be the ride of the century and the risk of a lifetime,"
"Yes, I always enjoy taking risks," Jupiter smirked standing and Mercury stood as well.
"Fighting a god would certainly be taking a risk," Mercury mused and Venus glanced at her cousin. She was serious about them doing it. She had not a doubt in the world they would succeed. In truth she herself had not a doubt either but it was the others who were curious.
"Mercury, as Terran's would say, it shall be a piece of cake. Women need to dominate once in a while and this shall be our shining moment. Are we not goddess' ourselves?" Jupiter asked with a smile and Serenity smiled adoringly at her. Jupiter was such a valuable asset, a person always willing for adventure was a sister to her soul.
"We shall see," Mercury mumbled and Venus observed the decision that was made before them. This would be a starting point of change.
"How do you see this playing out Sere?" She asked softly and Serenity let out a deep breath. It was a question her guard always asked when she was determined to follow her.
"It will be a test of will, mine against his. From what I've heard he has a heart of stone and who would not want such a thing as a trophy among trophies?" She whispered and Lunar let a soft smirk fall to her lips.
"Imagine if he thought the same about you," Lunar said gently, raising her head to glance at the perfect form of her Princess. She did not even flinch. She let out a soft breath and grinned.
"Serenity I fear you may meet your match one of these days and it shall not be a result you expect," Venus suddenly said and Serenity glanced at her cousin, the amusement never leaving your face. "You may lose more then you bargain for one of these days," she finished with a slight smirk and Serenity grinned at her glancing at her other soldiers. She imagined they all shared the same sentiment, even though they all had to know the truth. She was bred for peace and nothing more. It was just for fun that she would cause havoc. Settling down was not her thing and falling in love was not even an option nor something she ever desired.
"He'd have to find something to win first Minet and I have nothing to give. No man will ever have me willingly. My heart belongs to my father and mother alone and to my people. May God be on his side though, he is going to need it," Serenity smirked and Lunar felt a smirk curve on the corners of her lips and the four stood. "We have work to do," she mumbled and the five women nodded. Indeed, they did.
Venus suddenly straightened and her three warriors glanced at her. Lunar as well and Venus had to smile at that. Artemis had been speaking into her mind for years and even as his voice resonated through her thoughts the Mau native heard them all clear as day. She smirked walking towards the exit as her warriors silently followed. Perhaps it was a gift she received from the deep bond the two guardians shared. Serenity raised an eyebrow at her cousin as a smirk played on her lips. No word needed to be spoken since everyone in the room knew what was happening. Serenity's telepathic skills easily picked her cousin's brain and was highly amused at her thoughts about their two guards. Their bets made as children paid off fruitfully where the two sexual beings were concerned. The four warriors departed quietly and Serenity pressed her lips together and then forced out a breath.
"Do you think I can do it?" She asked into the air and Lunar smirked at her.
"I think you were born to do it," she replied and blue eyes glanced at her amused and then her frame too headed towards the door. Lunar stood, her smirk still on her dark lips as she followed her Princess out. Not everything she said was made in jest.
Eight large view screens hung from the ceiling before them, each displaying the cool faces of the Monarchy of the galaxy. Selenity sat quietly on her throne before them, Fergal sitting beside her, their hands clasped gently before those who were gathered.
"Sister darling do you think they shall attack?" A soft voice said and Selenity glanced at the view screen in the middle that displayed the golden-haired beauty that was her sister Vinet. They shared the same eyes. Vinet was three years younger then herself and was truth be told an unexpected surprise. She was taken in by Selene after the death of her mother Aphrodite. Not every god survived.
"Mars has confirmed their weapons trained upon our kingdom," she responded and she felt the anger come from the seven Queens, one King and one Senshi assembled on the screens before her. King Juno had taken his wife's place upon her council with her death two years earlier. It was a very sad time for the planet of Jupiter as they mourned the loss of their beloved Queen. Her eyes glanced to the stone-faced warrior of Jupiter as she stood beside her daughter's other three serious soldiers. They were such valuable assets. Like precious jewels.
"Pluto what do you see?" A soft voice asked, her red lips pressing together as her violet eyes glanced upon the last view screen that displayed the image of the Goddess of Time the Senshi Pluto. Pluto gently bowed her head, her eyes softly closing. Her solitude at the gate was never for very long as technology advanced. She found herself the frequent visitor of many planets via comm. satellites. Especially if they needed advice.
"Only what has been foretold for over twenty years," she whispered and Fergal let out a breath and stood. That was his que. His form was tall and menacing, the Sun people were people to be feared and he was no exception. He radiated power that had never been hidden by his wife's yet only heightened by it. Selenity ruled the Universe yet he ruled her so they saw him and accepted him gladly as their emperor. He was about to speak, telling all what he and his wife had known for years when the doors to the main Communications Room opened. Selenity raised an eyebrow at the elegant form of her daughter slowly making her entrance. A small smile curved on the Monarch's faces as they all bowed in respect to the flowing form of Serenity, the Princess of the Moon.
"Forgive my tardiness," she whispered and bowed regally before those gathered.
"Not at all darling," Fergal smiled and Serenity approached the steps that led to the regal matching thrones her parents sat upon. She turned to the eight view screens and a smile fell upon the Queen of Mercury's lips.
"Do you have something to tell us Princess?" Queen Amite asked softly and Serenity smiled with a soft nod.
"There is no need to plan a war. Terrans are predictable and I can easily read them. King Duucan has finally lost his mind. This is true that it makes him dangerous but I believe his son will be the one we have been waiting for to take the throne once Duucan steps down," she said, her eyes reading the strong faces before them. It was a little intimidating to stare into the perfect frames of direct descendants of gods.
"What if Duucan does not retire?" Queen Amite asked softly raising a soft eyebrow and Serenity let out a soft breath and let her eyes drift around the room.
"I am afraid an uproar on Earth is growing and a hated king may not survive it," she replied quietly and Fergal raised an eyebrow and Selenity glanced away. Was their daughter so manipulative? Queen Martia raised an eyebrow and her lips parted.
"Serenity," she began but a voice cut her off. It was a strong baritone and Jupiter felt warmth come to her cheeks at the sound of it.
"What if the Prince of Earth is just like his father? Your little plan may cause us more grief," King Juno mumbled and Serenity gently clasped her hands in front of her. Lunar and Artemis quietly made their entrance as they moved to stand beside the thrones. Fergal glanced at them and Lunar smiled softly and glanced back at her Princess.
"I simply report what I know. Duucan is hated among his people and especially by his son and his generals. When Terrans discover that Duucan has threatened war with the Moon, the very planet that has been securing their survival for thousands of years… riots will occur," she responded and Selenity watched the faces of the monarchy. Her daughter had a valid point. She smiled to herself. It seems Serenity had completed her training long ago in becoming a diplomat.
"Yes, but is the Prince worthy of the throne?" King Juno asked somewhat losing patience and Serenity glanced at the eight faces that stared before her. A small smirk curled on her perfect lips.
"He will be once I am through with him," she replied with confidence and a smirk came upon her aunt's lips.
"Well then, it seems this matter is taken care of," Vinet smirked and Selenity smiled softly, her eyes glancing lovingly at her daughter. Serenity curtsied before them.
"I am honored by your confidence in me," she whispered and the monarchs diverted their attention back to Fergal and his Queen.
"You were saying your highness?" Queen Satir of Saturn asked softly and Fergal felt a grin spread across his face. He felt his wife's fingers intertwine with his own and he shook his head.
"It seems the matter is already under control. I greatly anticipate a ready resolve," he replied and Serenity smiled and cast him a wink. Her elegant frame turned walking towards the double doors and her two guardians followed.
"What was the matter that Pluto spoke of?" The Queen of Neptune asked softly and Fergal smiled and glanced at the Senshi of Time who bowed her head with knowledge. Oh, the things she knew…
"That will have to be discussed at a later time, for now we will put this conflict to rest. I do not have much confidence in the Terrians attacking and have great faith in my daughter that she will fix the politics upon our green neighbor," he mumbled and Selenity stood beside him. The Senshi bowed before them and then turned on their heel, following the Princess out of the double doors.
"Serenity has grown so Selenity. She has made us all very proud," Queen Martia smiled, her violet eyes dancing. Selenity sucked in a deep breath and looked lovingly at her husband. He smiled and brought her hand to his lips and kissed it softly.
"Thank you. Your daughters have had wonderful influence upon her. I am happy to admit she will be exactly as we hoped her to be… perfect," she smiled and the monarchs bowed their heads in respect, small smiles on their lips in agreement.
"Please be seated," his smooth voice said into the ornate room and five figures quickly took their positions around the marble table. Their eyes glued respectfully to the tall figure before them. His crystal blue eyes saw through them and the four warriors stared back with devotion to their trainer. Serenity smiled from the head of the table as her frame relaxed within the leather confines of the chair. She motioned with her head for him to continue. "These are the Generals of Earth," he began stepping to the side. His frame was clothed in white from head to toe with gold embroidery. He had earned the gold that had intertwined with his silver through the title he held as Fergal's advisor. White hair cascaded down his shoulders and a figure slowly moved to take a seat beside her Princess. Serenity turned to Lunar and smiled as her eyes once again turned back to the large view screen before them that flickered to life. Four detached faces appeared before them and Jupiter let out a breath.
"Happy bunch aren't they?" She observed and Serenity grinned.
"They are gods. It is a great burden," her melodic voice replied and Mars critically went over their features.
"Especially since they hate their planet," the fiery soldier mumbled turning away from the pictures and Artemis lifted his hand holding a remote within his long fingers.
"We shall analyze each one by one," he replied pushing a button as the first general was displayed. Draped in a white uniform, the stone face stared almost into their souls as his chilling silver eyes took them in. A brown cloak rested across his broad shoulders as volumes of information began to scroll across the adjacent side of the screen.
"This is their leader Kunzite. He is the strongest of the four Generals and the most loyal to his Prince," Artemis began as the girls observed, Mercury and Mars scribbling notes as he continued. "He is a master swordsman who has control over inanimate objects to morph them and use them as his will sees fit. He is tied to the Prince telepathically," he mumbled glancing at the girls.
"He shall be the most difficult to detain," Serenity whispered glancing at her soldiers and Venus nodded gently turning in her chair as she glanced at the piercing silver eyes before her. She grinned.
"He is a formidable foe yet nothing my girls cannot handle," she responded and Artemis clicked a small button a video popping up at the bottom of the screen. The screen filled with the large form of the Head general as he trained, his white hair tied back in a ponytail at the base of his neck. A whip snapped at him and he caught it with his hand and the small leather began to glow and then splashed to the ground as water. Artemis clicked a button and it froze upon his face, a smirk upon his lips and Serenity glanced at Venus with a slight smirk. The soldier only shrugged and urged her master to continue. Artemis pointed towards the screen as a new face filled the view. Piercing green eyes stared in to their own and Jupiter lifted a brow with a slight gulp.
"This is Zoicite, he is the second in command. He is a telekinetic that has the power to generate shields. His weapon of choice is two sticks yet his most dangerous weapon is his mind. Measured off the scales, his analytical approach to battles always results in a calculated win," Artemis said and blue eyes glanced towards their Princess and Serenity glanced back at her curiously, which made Mercury scowl. Artemis pushed a button and a video played before them of the tall slender frame. Wild curls fell from his shaped head down to his shoulders and tied back in a ponytail. He lifted his hands and sand blew around him and then vanished back into the ground.
"How exactly did you get all of this footage?" Mars asked with a slight eyebrow raised and Venus caught a small smirk upon her teacher's lips.
"Never mind that," Serenity's voice grinned as she leaned forward. "Continue, we have two generals to go and little time to train," she mumbled and Artemis clicked another button the screen filling with a muscular frame draped in chocolate locks as deep brown eyes stared beyond them.
"Nephrite. He is the weakest in magical powers yet has superior strength as perhaps a descendant of Hercules. He has the ability to make things disappear and can easily go invisible. His greatest ally is his mastery of the two swords," Artemis mumbled clicking a button to let video scroll of the tall warrior in training gear as he furiously sparred against another. Artemis pointed towards the slender figure that fought back. "That is the last general Jedeite. He has the ability to absorb others' powers and use them against who he stole them from. He uses sticks as well," Artemis mumbled and Mars smirked letting a flame dance between her fingers.
"Flammable weapons," she mused and Venus glanced at her Senshi. All of them devoured the information before them and she smirked watching their minds pick at what they could use to defeat their new enemies.
"Our object is to detain them only. We need to keep them away long enough for Serenity to work her magic on the Prince. I imagine once she has her hand in we will no longer be needed to always detain the four gods," Venus said and the other Senshi nodded.
"You each will have to take one and go with them one on one in battle," Artemis said walking towards the marble table and Serenity nodded.
"They have similar traits we all could master but perhaps we could throw them off by sending in their opposites to attack them," Mercury offered, her eyebrow rising in question as she waited for the three final words in the room to answer. Her Princess answered first.
"I would not recommend that. I think you should fight fire with fire and intellect with intellect," she responded and Artemis nodded as he began to draw lines from Senshi to generals on the view screen. Four pictures of her Senshi appeared as the four generals appeared adjacent to them.
"Nephrite and Mars," Venus mumbled and Mars let out a breath and furrowed her brows. Take on that beast? "Perhaps Jedeite and Mercury?" She inquired and Serenity shook her head, a curious look crossing her perfect features as she leaned forward.
"No, match them according to their gifts. Pair Mercury with Zoicite because arrogant intellects need one of their own to tackle them," she mused and Mercury raised an eyebrow at her.
"And just what are you implying?" She snapped and Serenity cast her a playful wink.
"Put Jedeite and Mars together and you have to match Nephrite with Jupiter. I fear she may be the only one who could actually stand in a fight against him," she continued with a slight grin and Venus cast a smile to the strong Senshi who blushed.
"That leaves me with the head general," Venus mused and Serenity smirked with a confident nod as she stood.
"Yes, leader for leader. Begin training ladies, you are going to need it," she mused and then a hand gently grabbed her wrist.
"So, will you your highness," Artemis smirked glancing at surprised blue eyes that rose in amusement as Lunar held her in her place. Artemis clicked a button and a handsome face filled the view screen. Ebony hair fell into dark blue eyes that were deep and shadowed. It was regal, chiseled and more tanned than she thought it would be for a pampered prince.
"Prince Endymion is not a normal mortal. He posses' extraordinary powers. He has the ability to transport things and people so I would be weary of his touch."
"Oh, I'm sure I will be," Serenity stated pressing her lips together and Venus grinned slightly at Mars.
"He has many powers we have yet to uncover for they are very hidden. You shall train with Venus in the sword to prepare for your meeting with him," Artemis ordered and a smile came to Serenity's lips and she nodded.
"Delightful."
Anger. Frustration. Hatred. Emotions pulsed through him and he gripped the stick tighter in his fingers. He thrust forward interacting with one of his generals as he spun, three of them attacking him at once with long wooden sticks. Sweat beaded on his forehead as he was fueled by fury. Fury aimed at his ignorant father who had thrown them into a war. It had been five days since his father had declared a tentative war with the Moon kingdom. He let out another growl and heard something crack followed by another. He sucked in a deep breath. His sculpted chest heaved as sweat covered his white undershirt. He paused and watched remnants of broken wood fall to the ground.
"Good your highness. You are learning to channel your anger," Jedeite's voice said approvingly next to him and Endymion gently dropped to the earth. He let out a deep breath and let his fingers run through the soil. He felt life in it. His planet's life… his life. He sighed and glanced up into silver eyes as he clumped a handful into his fist.
"Things are set in motion. We must accept this diversion as it comes. It may be used to our advantage. The neighboring kingdoms are becoming unsettled and they will soon be looking for a new King," Kunzite said watching him as his remaining generals began to pick up the shards of broken sticks their master had shattered. Endymion stood and let out another deep breath as he steadied his breathing. Zoicite handed him a towel with a smile and he nodded ruefully towards him. This was their hideaway protected by Magic. He ran the towel across his forehead and then shrugged back into his coat as Jedeite pushed it on over his shoulders.
"Do you feel that?" Kunzite's voice cut through his breathing and blue eyes looked up at him inquisitively. The three generals behind him stiffened and began to look around with suspicion. He blinked watching Jedeite move into attack position.
"It's another planet's power," Zoicite confirmed and Endymion marched to his horse and drew out his sword. It sliced through the air and he narrowed his eyes. Five sets of eyes scanned the magical bubble they resided in. No one could enter their sphere except through magic, it was a protected forest. Kunzite drew his sword and then his eyes widened as he felt something rub across his neck and then yank him backwards.
"Kunzite!" Nephrite's voice filled the air and Endymion spun as he watched his head guard and trusted friend be yanked backwards, an arm wrapped around his neck, his silver eyes blazing. High-pitched wisps filled the air as five figures materialized before them. They were short less than five seven and were cloaked completely in differing colors. The one that held Kunzite captive had on an orange mask as orange fabric wrapped around their body to the tips of their fingers to the point of their toes. Vibrant green, red and blue filled their vision as they stared at the masked villains before them that dared interrupt their training.
"Greetings Generals," a mechanical voice rasped and Endymion's heated gaze turned to the last of the five, the shortest of them all that was draped in brown, nothing of their features being revealed.
"You dare enter on sacred grounds?" Endymion yelled his fingers gripping onto his grandfather's sword as he felt energy run through him. They picked the wrong day to start a battle with him. He was in a very agreeable mood to kill.
"Nothing on his planet is sacred as long as Duucan rules the throne. Defeat us if you can but we will soon have control over this planet and put its rightful ruler on the throne," the voice rasped. Endymion's eyes narrowed and then he watched as the figure in brown crouched and in a matter of a few seconds he saw blurs of red, green and blue rush towards his generals. He growled and turned throwing his body onto his horse in a hasty mount. Their leader was running away, almost taunting him to follow and he gladly took up the challenge. He pushed his faithful steed into a gallop after the retreating figure in brown, their cloak whipping in the wind behind them. No one dared break Earth's laws and get away with it, even if they were not earthlings.
Kunzite gasped and moved to follow his Prince but the hand on his neck tightened and he heard a soft voice enter into his ear.
"Ah ah… he is on his own now. Do not be afraid, she'll be gentle," her soft voice filled his ears and he watched as her mask dropped to the ground. He growled feeling her power emit from her and she smirked running a hand across his cheek. "You shall enjoy this I promise," she mused and then shoved him forward. He spun and easily unsheathed his sword turning it upon her. A smirk came to his chiseled lips as his silver eyes encountered deep blue that laughed with amusement. She grinned opening her arms as if in a challenge as a smile curled on her lips. Golden hair cascaded down her back as she easily tossed aside her orange cloak. He hissed as it revealed her sacred uniform of white and orange. His silver eyes turned to watch three other powerful figures approach his companions. Crap.
A figure dressed in blue flew towards him through the air. His eyes narrowed and he stepped next to Nephrite placing a hand firmly on his companion. Chocolate eyes watched as a green figure approached him. They needed to isolate themselves and not let the figures be able to call upon one another. The only way to do that was to capture them and bring them to another fighting arena and that was Nephrite's specialty. Both men lunged forward and their fingers latched onto the fabric of their would-be assailants. In a flickering moment all four figures were gone.
She gasped as her frame contacted with the hard earth underneath her. She pushed upon the sand and yanked her body from the surface. She was no longer upon the lush green of the Forest she had teleported upon. Her eyes scanned her surroundings. She was alone in an arena, a coliseum that looked similar to the training arena back on the Moon except this one was lined with sand. With a tug she pulled at her mask and her hood fell revealing her shimmering blue locks and blue eyes. Green eyes stared back at her and she stiffened her form quickly getting into attack position.
"You are a guard of the Alliance. Mercury isn't it?" He asked raising a delicate eyebrow and Mercury let out a huff. Men, besides the king of the sun, who possessed longer hair then she did made her edgy. His locks flowed from a messy ponytail behind him and she narrowed her eyes. She refused to answer him yet confirmed his suspicion as she stripped the rest of her outer garments revealing the sacred uniform of the Alliance, the uniform of the Senshi. "Well, then this should be interesting," he mumbled, his teeth gritting as he analyzed the figure before him. Aquatic. Weak. More brains than brawn. Must be out strategized for victory.
"Shine Aqua Illusion!" Her words resonated throughout the coliseum as she took it upon herself to begin the battle. A small smirk formed on his tight lips as he watched the powerful gust of freezing water advance upon him. He grunted and threw his hand towards her, swiping it through the air. The sand below them rose from his command and interacted with the liquid substance slinging it back towards its sender. Mercury stumbled back as the mud smashed into her form and she gasped blinking open her eyes to stare at her opponent. Bastard.
His eyes opened revealing a long outside marble hallway on the east side of the palace that was deserted majority of the day. Columns led out to a lake twenty feet below and a startling drop. Force flew into his stomach and a groan left his lips as five curled fingers plunged into his abdomen. His narrowed eyes met chocolate and he saw a smirk upon the woman's face. A woman. He hissed and grasped her shoulders shoving her to the side. She spun away from him and took her fighting stance once more before him. Pain shot through his stomach and he stood straightening. His form towered over hers but not by much. Merriment was alive in her eyes as if she was enjoying this and a smirk fell upon his lips. He would enjoy this too. Chocolate hair was tied in a ponytail behind her head and green eyes stared him down. Recognition hit him that she was the Senshi of Jupiter. They sent the strongest to take the strongest. At least they were wise. They circled one another. He lunged forward and she fended off his attack and they went into a heated battle. Arms flew through the air as flesh interacted with flesh, block after block thrown as they only pounded harder. Jupiter winced spinning and landing a kick in his side forcing him to stumble backwards. She would have bruises up and down her arms. A grunt left her lips and her eyes widened as he charged towards her. His hands grasped onto her shoulders and pushed her with a force and a speed she had never seen. A scream filled the air as flesh interacted with a solid marble column. Horror passed through her as she realized the scream was her own. It echoed down the hall and she felt pain shot through her back and neck. Her feet dangled uselessly a few inches from the ground as her form molded into the marble column he had slammed her against. Her head fell as she tried to catch her breath. So much pain. A hand reached up and tugged at the ponytail that held her chocolate locks.
She sucked in a ragged breath, his hand pushed up against her chest holding her in place and a small smile fell to his lips as he watched chocolate curls fall around her porcelain face.
"You are very beautiful," Nephrite whispered, a small smirk falling on his lips. She had injured him the minx. Her weakened eyes looked up at him, no visible expression upon her face but the misery of being defeated. "And incredibly strong. I am honored greatly by your fight. Know I did not win this easily," he confessed with a smile as his fingers gently rubbed over her chocolate locks. She let out a soft breath and her eyes bore into his. He felt trapped for the briefest moment. The moment was lost when he felt a hard substance slam into the tender cartilage between his legs. For a long moment both stared at each other and then he pressed his lips together. He let out a groan and fell away from her, his form collapsing to the floor as pain registered on every part of him.
Jupiter sucked in a deep breath and her shoes interacted once more with the marble floor. She glanced at his form as he slowly crawled to his knees.
"Thank you and you're welcome," she whispered and then slammed her foot into his stomach throwing him across the ground. Slowly she wobbled down the hallway, pain registering throughout her back, her figure being molded into the black marble that was left of the column. Nephrite groaned and rolled onto his back, his eyes staring at the high ceiling as a smirk fell on his lips. He laughed.
"I'll see you again Jupiter," he snapped and she put a hand to her back and rolled her eyes as she continued on her way.
"Good, I could use more compliments," she breathed out and in a few more instants she was gone.
He watched silently as Kunzite was drawn deeper into the forests of Falgrin. His blue eyes turned to the figure that was left. His target. A smirk fell to his lips as his fingers gripped to his prized weapon.
"Are you going to reveal yourself too Mars or do you want me to pretend like I do not know?" He inquired raising a blonde eyebrow at the figure cloaked in a deep red. His shock over seeing Venus over his leader had finally brought things into perspective. It was truly about time they had arrived.
"Sorry to keep you waiting," her voice filled the area and he watched as with a single hand she tugged at strings and her outer layer fell to her feet, her mask crashing to the grass as the sacred white and red uniform of the Senshi was revealed. She stepped out of her disguise and red heels planted themselves upon grass and he smirked following her long legs back up to her hands that were holding a bow and flaming arrow. He smirked more. It fired at him and he dodged it with his stick and rushed towards her. Mars eyes narrowed and she dropped her bow and took a fighting stance. He swatted at her with his stick and she blocked, ducking out of his way. He chuckled and then swept it under her feet.
Air left Mars lungs roughly as she landed upon her back staring up at her enemy. He smirked and slammed his stick towards her abdomen. She growled and a gloved hand grabbed onto the offending weapon. His eyebrows rose and she smirked, her eyes alive with fire and flames jumped form her fingers. Jedeite's eyes narrowed with fury as he tossed his favorite weapon to the ground. He watched as it turned into ash and then he held up his hand. Time froze around them and he glanced at her next attack. Her eyes widened in wonder and he stared at the offending heel that threatened to plunge into his stomach.
"I have no time for children. You will never defeat me on the battleground," he snapped, his eyes showing his displeasure at her even trying to do so. Her eyes narrowed and her chest rose and fell with every breath. A slight smirk came to his lips and he grabbed her leg and spun her shoving her into the hard earth. He pounced on her pressing her face into the wet grass as he hovered over her, a smirk on his sensual lips. "Your fiery spirit has made you a great warrior yet you harness not enough abilities to challenge me," he hissed into her ear and her eyes widened. Fury passed through her and he smirked feeling heat emit from her body. He would need to leave before she set him aflame. "Consider yourself defeated," he smirked and planted a kiss upon her milky cheek. He leaned against her and she let out a slight whimper from his weight and then her eyes widened as she felt something soft and wet run against her cheek and across her ear. His teeth nibbled upon her ear and she heard his soft chuckle as he pulled away, sensations shooting through her nerves. "Try someone weaker Princess and you might win," he snapped and she yanked from her sitting position. Her eyes turned to stare at her opponent but only saw trees. Disappointment fell across her face as well as the misery of defeat. She sat there, her face a mesh of emotions. Slowly her hand traveled across her cheek and to her ear where he had licked her. Arrogant monster. Her eyes narrowed as tears filled them and she snapped her fingers and was gone. She would never lose to him again.
Weapons. The bottom of the coliseum was lined with them. She only knew they were because they started to fly towards her person upon their own accord. She gasped and steadied herself raising her arms in defense positions. He stood before her and she quickly began to throw out bursts of ice towards the many objects his mind was throwing towards her. Her eyes stared into his as her peripheral vision began to counterattack against the multiple weapons, shields and armor that rose to pelt against her fragile body. She gasped ducking out of the way as a shield slammed into her left leg. She opened her palm and pointed it towards him and he smirked watching. She was persistent. She lived up to her reputation worthy of a Senshi.
She narrowed her eyes and concentrated. His powers were focused upon his mind… she gripped her fingers together slowly forming a ball of ice. It sailed out of her arena as more weapons pummeled towards her. She gasped rolling out of the way of a stray dagger. It sliced through the skin of her shoulder and she flipped her wrist, her ball of ice turning and heading towards its target.
He smirked, his arms crossing across his chest as he watched her. Her defeat would be easy. His eyes lowered for a moment as he felt something enter into his sphere. He turned his head slightly and she smirked as her ball of ice slammed into the back of his head. His form flew forward to plunge into the sand below. She held up her arms as the rest of the weapons froze in midair and then dropped soundlessly onto the sand below.
Pain erupted on his senses and he gingerly went to touch the back of his head. A small ball of solid ice rolled beside him as sand particles clung to it like glue. Green eyes glanced up slowly to watch blue ankle shoes approach. She had defeated him. He looked down and smirked. She had used his own game to defeat him. That intrigued him. Her fingers gripped onto the metal shield in her hand and in one foul swoop it interacted with the base of his head and it fell soundlessly into the sand. She dropped the shield next to his head and stared at the unconscious form of a god.
"Piece of cake," she breathed and stumbled a step back, mud caking onto her features as blood slowly trickled down her left arm. Slowly she walked away. She had done her part and she hoped her Princess had achieved her goal.
It cracked through the air and a smirk danced upon her lips as excitement rushed through her blood. He towered over her and she smirked at his serious features. He was magnificent. The leather whip within her fingers zinged towards him and he narrowed his eyes holding up his arm. He caught it, the sharp leather wrapping round his arm and he shook his head.
"Venus you know better," he spat and she let out a soft laugh and her right hand smacked into the battle, a glowing gold chain hanging from her fingertips. The leather around his arm began to shift as he manipulated its molecules and she let out a yell and threw her weapon towards him. It was an extension of her and her power. It was her gift and he smirked, feeling his muscles tighten as her first attempt melted into water and her second wrapped around his ankles. With a hard yank he tumbled onto his back. "You're getting better," he grumbled as he attempted to grasp onto the object that wrapped around his legs with his mind. He felt like he had run into a wall. Her shoes carried her to him and she yanked on her chain wrapping it around his torso as she dragged him to a nearby tree.
"Ah, the ties that bind you. My magic is alive and cannot be manipulated by your tactics for things that are living are not considered inanimate objects now are they Kunzite?" She smirked as she yanked once more at his bindings. Kunzite sat absolutely still. This was a new development. Gold glowed around him and he shook his head with a slight sigh, his silver eyes blazing. Dammit. She had defeated him before he had even started to play with her. She smirked sucking in a deep breath, the glorious feel of her triumph reverberating through her system. Her hand gently pressed against the tree as she circled it, her shoes clicking with each step as she eyed her prey, great satisfaction coming to her face. "Now what should I do with my prisoner?" She asked herself into the air and his lips curved into a smile as he felt her leg brush against his arm.
"Am I to conclude from your presence that your Princess has chosen Endymion for her next target?" He asked and Venus turned. She stepped over him planting her feet on either side of his hips and smirked as she slithered herself down. Her tantalizing body slid for his view to see until finally teasing blue eyes met smoldering silver. Her smirk was all he saw before her delicious lips pressed against his own. She held desire within her depths masked by playfulness. Her lips nipped at his own as he eagerly accepted her challenge purging from her the flames of passion she was too willing to consume. Her hands snaked over her chain that held him and pressed against his strong sides as they traveled to around his neck, her perfect body held loosely against his.
"Release me," he growled out between heated embraces of lips and she smirked, a deep throaty laughter emitting from her lips and her eyes opened to stare into his and he smirked meeting her gaze.
"Figure it out yourself and I'll let you have me," she breathed and his smirk only deepened. Her lips traveled across his cheek and bit into his ear sending electric shivers down his spine that was securely latched to a tree by her magic. Gently his thumb and pointer finger grasped onto the edge of her skirt as her body and lips continued their torturous exploration. She lifted her head as she felt a strange feeling overtake her. It felt as if a splinter that had been lodged into her flesh had been hastily removed. Her eyes fell onto silver that were laughing with their accomplishment. She leaned back to watch her chains stop their beautiful glow and then vanish altogether wrapping into a neat cord at his side and her eyes narrowed. "You use my power against me?" She asked, her delicate form sitting on his lap and his hands wrapped around her frame pulling her deeper into his embrace pressing his desire against her own. Excitement shot through her at her new prospect.
"Anytime any place," he replied heatedly and all she had time for was a small smirk before his lips latched onto her own. Arms wrapped hastily around each other as desire raged within them. He pressed her into the hard earth pressing his body against hers feeling every curve, every perfection and she moaned with the pleasure of the contact. "Aphrodite you minx come to play once again among the gods?" He smirked as her hands grasped at the buttons of his uniform eager to rid him of it. Her lips trailed across his cheek and then to his ear, her hot breath burning down on him emitting a fire within his blood. Only she could do such torturous things to him. She was the only woman he would allow to bring him to his knees and to his ultimate pleasure.
"Did you miss me so?" She breathed as her fingers latched onto him and their eyes met, a deeper emotion hiding within the depths as they consumed each others image. He did not respond, his lips devouring hers as he happily remedied the frustration that had built in their bodies over the last few months apart.
Hoofs pounded against the ground as he finally pulled into a clearing. He had them trapped.
"You there!" A gruff voice called from atop his horse. The frame stilled, a dark brown cloak covering the small creature's frame. Her eyes were alive as she stood with her back to him. She had led him exactly where she wanted him. He quickly dismounted his horse and drew his sword once more. Anger rushed through his veins. Most of it was not even the creature before him doings though he had greatly aggravated him with his threats. He gripped his sword wishing desperately to release the anger he held within himself and the pent-up fury. His black hair was ruffled as he approached her, his form draped in a black tunic and he gripped his sword ready to strike the creature down. "You have disrupted our training session then lead my men on wild goose chases after your minions. Your magic is not allowed on this planet and Earth shall never be under your control. I am the rightful ruler of this world and I demand you show yourself!" He yelled pointing his sword at him. She grinned as her fingers gripped around the hilt of her sword. A gift from Uranus. His chest rose and fell with anger. "I said now," he hissed and she spun. Leaves crunched around her and her hood fell off of her head, her mask clattering to the ground as her sword came up and hit his own. She smirked and took a fighting stance before him. He blinked and took a step back, shocked at the form that now presented itself before him without even a flicker of hesitation.
"A woman?" He questioned and she grinned, flashing perfect white teeth, blue twinkling eyes framing a slender face and a small mouth that had twisted into an amused smirk as she took a casual stance before him.
"You did not expect a man to fool you did you?" Her voice came off like a melody and he narrowed his eyes at her words. He raised his sword once more as they slowly began to circle one another.
"A hater of the opposite sex. How original," he snarked dryly. "If you wish to be treated like a man, I will gladly oblige you," he responded and Serenity smirked as she winked at him.
"Ooo, Prince do you talk to all women in such a way?" She asked raising an eyebrow at him and then she struck and he retaliated making a small movement to fend her off. She was covered by a dusty cloak and a slim torso fitting cream colored gown hugged her features and then widened at the waist to allow more movement.
He was tolerating her now, intrigued at her technique and her brazen words. Her deep blue eyes were like endless pools. Her chest rose and fell with her even breaths as excitement ran through her. Silver hair cascaded down her shoulders from a single bun at the back of her hair that held most of it.
"What do you want girl?" He hissed at her as he struck and she retaliated, she spun and flew on the other side of him and he growled annoyed.
"I am always a seeker of adventure but I'm afraid my venture here is on a more political and personal matter that trifles me," she responded and he rolled his eyes and lowered his sword.
"Go home child. I have no use for your games. Get out of my sight before I hold you for contempt of our court and treason," he hissed and she flat out laughed at him. He looked at her and was almost caught up in her laughter. She was like no earthling he had ever seen. She glowed a bit, her skin flawless but it was her hair… It was pure white for such a young face. She twirled and he furrowed his brow in confusion as she took two steps and then lunged for his sword as the other slid her own sword up his shoulder. Her body twirled into his and he let out a sharp breath as he felt her cold steel against the side of his neck. Her body was soft against his and he felt his heartbeat quicken. Her eyes captured him and he stared at her, something coming over him. Desire hit him for a hot second as her obvious siren nature called out to him. Though many women had tried to seduce him by their looks along this was the first that truly astounded him.
Her laughter stopped for a moment as their eyes locked. His hand snaked up her side and she sucked in a deep breath, her eyes glancing down towards his offending hand that dared touch her. In a quick move he grabbed her wrist and pulled it behind her, her sword falling to the ground and she gasped and grabbed his sword. He wrapped an arm around her trapping her arm underneath his and she looked up at him startled.
"You will not win against a fight with me. I fight to conquer," he hissed and her eyes lost a little of their playfulness as she lost control. She gulped. No man had ever defeated her, but she was foolish to think of him as just any other man. He was her equal and her greatest challenge. Her smile soon found its way back on her lips. "Who are you and where are you from? I know you are no earthling your magic has proven that thus far," he demanded into her ear and she looked around. Wind blew around them as leaves began to flutter. He held her against him and she held a sword against his back.
"I am from the Sun," she responded and he pushed her away from him and gripped the sword from her fingers and spun it around to point it at her throat. Her eyes lit up and she smirked at him and her eyes flashed red.
"You're from the Moon," he hissed and she let out a soft laugh and then held out her palm. Her sword jumped to her fingertips and he narrowed his eyes at her magic. Their swords clanged and she smirked, her body absolutely provocative as her eyes invited him to something even more… Vixen. His smirk found his way to his lips. So, the games begin.
"So, I am," she laughed and spun, her cloak falling off and he stared. He had never seen a Lunarian up close. They were ravishing. She herself was downright luminescent. "Thank you," she grinned and he narrowed his eyes at her for invading his mind and reading his thoughts yet why would he think it if he did not want her to know. She raised an eyebrow at him and his smirk deepened. She straightened her back and held her sword higher. "You should feel honored," she said as they began to fight once more, their swords clanging as their feet carried them around the small wooded area.
"And why is that?" He asked and she lunged, he dodged and grabbed her frame, wrapping an arm around her waist. She looked up at him and let out a breath. What a new form of exercise with the opposite sex…
"I have chosen you as my new conquest," she smirked, her lips plump and delicious, just aching to be kissed. He looked at her and then let out an annoyed breath.
"You must be Serenity, the jewel of the galaxy," he said with a shake of his head. Anger rushed through him and he dropped his sword. He had not anticipated this. The vixen after a declaration of war was on his planet… seeking to conquer him. Clever Minx. She dropped hers as well and looked up at him. "Do you actually win men and treaties with such a line?" He inquired raising an eyebrow and she glanced at him with amused tolerance.
"You'd be surprised what easy phrases can win treaties. Things like, 'How strong you are my Prince' or 'What a nice coat'," she snarked back, her eyes narrowing a bit and he sneered. She raised her sword once more, her eyes leveling at him. "No such easy phrases with you though I'm afraid," she added and he shook his head.
"Indeed not," he snapped.
"I thought Earthlings shared a severe distaste for alien knowledge. How odd of you to even know a thing about me," she remarked and he lunged, grabbing onto her, his hand traveling up her back. His fingers grasped around her neck and then spun her, her back flattening against his front as his other hand pulled a dagger from his belt. He pressed it against her throat and she sucked in a deep breath. Maybe she was wrong about him… Brief seeds of self-doubt entered her mind as he held the sharp blade against her skin.
"Princess, as if I wouldn't know mine own enemy?" He asked and for a moment he thought she would crumble. He felt her weight shift, her throat pressing more into the dagger and his hand lessened as she met his bluff. Her soft laughter immediately filled the woods.
"So, you are as foolish as your father. That will make my job so much harder," she mumbled and he brought his lips close to her cheek.
"I am forced to obey certain orders. Besides you really have not given me much to claim you a saint for your actions. Our idiot king declares war on you and you travel right into the devil's lair and attack its guardians? Some diplomacy Princess," he breathed against her skin and she felt her blood boil as her back stiffened in anger. He would be a grand conquest. He glanced at her perfect form, impressed by her gall. She had challenged him and he did not back down lightly. She needed a taste of her own medicine and he thanked the fates for letting him be the one to administer it. Her hand gripped around his wrist.
"You may kill me if you wish. As the only heir to the throne I am the only thing in your way from conquering the sun, the moon and the galaxies I will soon control," she grinned and he dropped the dagger and spun her, their faces close to one another.
"You act as if they are actually something I want," he shot at her annoyed and her eyes widened slightly. Her heart raced being so near to him, the pure adrenaline of a new catch exciting her muscles. "I have enough on my plate thank you," he snapped.
"Than I guess you'll just have to kill me for the treason," she challenged and his lips curled up.
"Unlike my father, I actually love my people so I won't be starting an intergalactic war today. But I think I will start something with you," he said, his voice going low and she raised an eyebrow at her. "What did you call me? Your new conquest? We will have to see who will conquer who first. You are more valuable alive then dead and I can imagine more amusing," he said indifferently and she looked at him taken aback.
"You plan to conquer me?" She said in disbelief, laughter in her eyes at the ridiculous notion and he grinned.
"You planned to conquer me. I can equally take you before you even begin your strategy Princess," he responded and her mouth opened in shock. How arrogant yet how enticing. She huffed and his fingers wrapped around her and pulled her against him. She sucked in a deep breath feeling him against her. He was perfect.
"I'm afraid you are already knee deep into my strategy Prince but to humor you, you may definitely try if you wish," she said in a soft hush as she let out a hot breath along his neck. He smirked and squeezed her side making her wince in pain. She pulled away from him and in an instant both had their swords once again in their hands, their eyes enveloping their pray with amusement.
"You dare enter into a game of seduction with me?" He taunted as her frame circled his own.
"A dare is exactly how I plan on viewing it as. Your father's arrogance has struck a sensitive cord among myself and my people," she replied and he raised an eyebrow as she struck. He smirked fending her off easily.
"And you thought me the weakest link? Tisk tisk Princess… I fear you may have made a mistake at that," he shot back and he saw a grin tug at the corner of her sensuous lips. Everything about her seemed sexual like Aphrodite herself. "You came after me because of my father? How disappointing," he said with mock interest as he glided his sword along the dirt circling her. She stared at him taking in his movements. In a matter of seconds, he had shifted from serious to playful to a hunter and she was his pray. Excitement rose to her chest and she grinned…. He was a challenge indeed.
"You weren't even on my radar until his actions. Normally, I get the pleasure of the choice but he quite forced my hand," she admitted, her honesty stinging and for a moment he stopped. This was definitely not what he was expecting. Was she not supposed to be a spoiled brat who could barely think for herself like the other princess' he had met? He struck and her sword slid between his hands and he pulled her body against his own and she let out a breath, both letting the feel of the other register for them. He glanced at her and a smirk tugged on his lips.
"Give up this foolishness. I'm stronger than any man you've tried to capture before Serenity. You shall get no treaty out of me," he admitted and she pushed away from him, spinning out of his arms. She raised her sword and aimed at his chest.
"Perhaps, yet it is the pleasure of the catch that I ache for. Your planet though highly sought after for peace can only be brought that way by a righteous king," she smirked and he lifted an eyebrow and raised his sword, their tips touching.
"Do you not think I could fulfill such a role?" He asked and she attacked with force that he did not expect. She twisted and turned hitting, shoving him against a thick branch that protruded from one of the threes. His temple smacked into it and he felt lightheaded for a brief second. She stepped back and he pushed himself from the branch to glare at her. He felt warm blood silently trickle down his skin from the cut that had just been installed there. Was she afraid of anything? His eyes narrowed as he turned to glance at her.
"You might be after I am done with you," she mused and gingerly his hand reached up to his left temple. He pulled his fingertips away to spy blood and he looked at her tolerantly, a slight smile on his lips as he let out a breath. "You need to be conquered, to be humbled and desperate," she whispered, her tongue annunciating every word.
"I think it is you Princess that needs to be conquered. Controlled by a man of power and possessed by a man whose passion rivals your own. How many of your conquests were little boys not worthy of a challenge?" He inquired as he spun his sword in his hand and then lifted it once more.
"That is so cute you think this is about emotion and fleeting feelings. You will quickly find that I am not a woman driven by emotions but rather logic and permanent pieces of paper binding kingdoms together for peace," she snapped and he let out a deep chuckle.
"How single minded. I can respect that, except it isn't possible. Even your ice heart must melt eventually and when I do it you shall be greatly alarmed to find me not wanting to keep it," he snapped and then it was Serenity's turn to laugh. Her laugh was intoxicating. He lunged forward and his blade sliced across her hip cutting her dress. She spun and gasped, amusement in her eyes. She glanced at the wound to see no blood drawn. It was no loss to her. Gently she bent down and he raised an eyebrow as she gave quite the perfect view of her ampleness as she bent down. With a tug she ripped the rest of her dress to the hem creating a large slice and he smirked at her. Resourceful and unafraid. Delicious. She pulled back up and her hair fell around her shoulders from her loose bun and she smirked.
"Though amusing, you are not upon my list of prospects for a husband. I would sooner want your land," she huffed with a roll of her eyes and he stopped and stared at her. She did not want his land… he pressed his lips together and the image of his father ranting suddenly filled his mind.
"You do not want the most glorious kingdom in the galaxy?" He mused thoughtfully.
"Lover, I already own it," she replied and he smirked raising his sword once more. She separated her footing and got in a lunging stance towards him, a smirk on her deep lips and he grinned seeing her perfect milky skin being exposed from her upper thigh to her ankle on her left leg. "I believe I've made my challenge and if you are not up to the game," she mused and he lunged forward attacking. She gasped drawing in breath as she spun, their swords clanking against one another. He had strength and she felt as if she was fighting Rei. He gained the upper hand and her sword fell from her fingers and he took a step forward. His arm wrapped around her waist and pulled her into his embrace.
"My father has forbidden contact with aliens yet the proposition of possessing the most seductive and elusive creature in the galaxy by bringing her to her knees just cannot be passed upon," he mumbled and her hands rested upon his shoulders. She felt his rippling muscles underneath his tunic even though he was surprisingly slender. His broad shoulders were not obnoxious in any way but complimentary to her own. He would be without a doubt the most beautiful of her conquests… a true specimen of masculine perfection…
"What a rebellious Prince. You are a rogue with a cold heart much like my own. Do you plan to use me against your father for I admit you shall be nothing I ever claim willingly," she responded and he grinned.
"Maybe that is my first motive. I must say I'm surprised. Of all the ways you could probably gain a treaty you use your body for attention and glory. This leads me to believe you truly are not a peace-maker but a spoiled brat used to getting her way. A scheming puppeteer using your feminine whiles to gain what you want, how degrading upon your sex," he mused and released her. She regained her balance and eyed him. What a pain in the…
"Degrading?" She repeated and took a step forward. She ran her hand up his shoulder and then her palm across his cheek. "I am the embodiment. It is every aspect of me from innocence to seductress," she breathed, her lips floating towards his face and his hand grasped her chin making her shimmering blue eyes meet his own. "Diplomat… lover…" She whispered and he let out a breath.
"Yet, of no real substance. Your life is for the chase and the catch as mine is consumed as well. You plan to end your misery with your one perfect catch do you? You shall be disappointed in me I am afraid," he mused and a smile came to her lips. She took a step back and eyed him carefully.
"I've never found misery in my work because it secures the livelihood of planets. It seems you are looking for your end Endymion," his name rolled off her tongue so smoothly that he felt a shiver run down his spine.
"You may be perfection Serenity, but one day you will have to grow up," he smirked and turned away from her. He began walking towards his horse and Serenity stared at his back with wonder. She snapped her fingers and her sword floated to her hand, her brows knit in annoyance. What an arrogant man. She would bring him to his knees and have him beg for her. He will wish to not live without her love, which she will never give. Endymion spun and she gasped seeing something fly at her. She moved and it sliced across her shoulder and she gulped as a trickle of blood flowed down from the small cut. Her blue eyes met his and she looked helpless… her fingers had clasped over her wound as she stared at him in a mixture of shock and surprise. His form walked towards hers and his hand gently removed her own. He had thrown a dagger at her. Blasted man. She glared at him and gently he brought his lips to the wound. A sickening thought filled Serenity's stomach and she felt a slight warmth come to her skin. He pulled away and his hand ran over the tender flesh and she blinked not seeing any visible signs of a scratch. Her eyes glanced into his with a raised eyebrow and he smirked, taking a step closer to her.
"If I grew up young prince, I would find it time to cease my little game," she breathed and his hand snaked across her cheek as his fingers planted themselves in her soft silver locks. His eyes searched hers and a smile tugged on his lips.
"Well, we would not want that just yet now would we?" He mumbled against her face and his warmth washed over her. His frame leaned down and her lips were ready for him when he pressed upon them. His hands cupped her face as hers touched his shirt their lips tentative at first and then in a matter of seconds they were full blown into a suffocating passion. Her arms wrapped around his head as his arms fell around her waist pulling her against him.
"I shall win you Serenity," he hissed along her neck as he trailed kisses across it, nipping at her sensitive skin with his teeth. She let out a breath as his fingers wreaked glorious havoc on her body. Now this was adventure. "You shall lose this seduction and you shall do it most gladly," he breathed his eyes meeting hers and she grinned, her hands roaming his shoulders as she pressed her supple body against his and watched his smile broaden.
"You shall be added to my collection soon enough earthling," she whispered and her lips captured his once more, passion erupting between them. It was a war of equal value… her passion to win and his passion kept from years of hate and anger towards his father and the prophecy that hung over his head. His fingers gripped onto her as he reveled in finally partaking of forbidden fruit. With the war it had been too long since he had loved a woman and he feared that after he had taken this one most willingly, none would ever be able to compare. He smirked knowing she would figure that out soon enough as well from her side. The problem with her was that he had no problem using her for the rest of eternity, she on the other hand had her own rules to follow which he planned to enjoy breaking one by one. Finally, her body pulled away from his and took a step back. Her lips were red and swollen from the force he had exuded and he smirked at her perfect frame taunting him with her body and he shook his head.
"Until we meet again Serenity," he smirked and she grinned her arms wrapping slowly around his shoulders and he pulled her closer, their lips inching towards one another's once more to partake of the sweetest wine. "I'll be waiting for you to try next time," he mused and then felt his desire expand ten-fold when she pressed intimately against him and let out a sultry breath on his neck. Her eyes met his and she ran a finger down his cheek. Her eyes were alive with merriment.
"Yes, you will," she whispered and in the blink of an eye she had vanished from him. He stood there for a long moment, the remnants of her cloak and his sword still on the ground and finally a smile curved onto his lips as laughter bubbled within him. It escaped in a short burst and then he glanced up at the sky. The moon was rising... Finally, something to look forward to.
Worth the long wait I hope... whew that was long. Well I have to jet to work. Hope you enjoyed. Review and chat with me about it! I'm thinking about really having this story earn it's R in a tasteful way of course... I'd love your opinion on that. I'm not really a very indepth writer in that section but I could go adventurious if enough people thought it would be an interesting exploration... I don't care either way... it's going to be great so oh well.
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Marronett