UPDATED 2018
UPDATED 2016
Title: Conquest
Rating: R - Now were getting to WHY It is.
Genre: Romance/Humor
Disclaimer: I do not own Sailor Moon yet this story is definitely Marronett.
Author's Notes:
Gomen ne. I've been so busy with school and jobs that I have never had any time to write for this story and when I did sit down to write I could only think of new stories and yeah... But when I did sit down to write I figured I wrote a normal size chapter yet this thing is 18 pages! Gomen ne. Too long but yet so good...you will all love this won. Love the reviews! Keep them coming! I need the motivation!
Nephlyte's or Nephlites... yeah his name is a massacre. I know the correct spelling but I've kept forgetting and so just ignore all his badly spelled names.. perhaps in the next chapter I will be more diligent to do it correctly. SO NO ONE COMMENT ON IT! That is annoying if I tell you something wrong in the story and then everyone mentions it in a review... it proves you aren't reading my notes! Tisk tisk.
Characters are OOC... just in case you were wondering. Rei will be the most noticeable in this chapter. She is more like Usagi when it comes to love and seduction whereas Serenity... well... Serenity takes the cake doesn't she?
His frame sat silently in the velvet chair as he watched the three men before him. He still felt her power tingling through him and he hid his smile with his fingers as the heated conversation ensued.
"Arg!" The growl left Nephrite's lips as his hand smashed into a glass and sent it flying to crash into the wall and shatter.
"No need to be a sore loser," a calm voice said near him and brown eyes narrowed at the pair of green who sat smugly next to Kunzite. Kunzite's silver eyes glanced calmly at Jedeite as his smirk deepened. "You men need to learn to control your women," he snapped and Zoicite rolled his eyes as one of his hands held a cloth full of ice to his injured head.
"They are not normal women! I should have killed her with the impact I put upon her," Nephrite growled and silver eyes glanced at him as they narrowed.
"Then we would have killed you, it is good for you she survived," he snapped and his eyes traveled to the window. Dusk. Where was Endymion?
"They were not as weak as I expected," another voice said, slight amusement in it and three pairs of eyes turned to their fourth member as he examined the cloth of ice in his hands. Jedeite had found him unconscious in the arena… Sailor Mercury leaving her mark of victory very clearly as melting ice mixed with the sand floor.
"You sound impressed," Jedeite mumbled incredulously and green eyes turned to him as a smirk lit up Zoicite's face.
"In more ways then one," he mused and Nephrite shook his head and pushed
down his amusement. Zoicite was an odd one.
"Figures women beating you would turn you on," he taunted and Jedeite let out a laugh that soon died when the door to their private study opened. He was upon his feet as was Kunzite as they spotted blood. A hand came up to calm them as the figure walked towards them.
"You are bleeding sire," Jedeite said with worry and his prince's hand reached up to touch the side of his head. A smirk fell to his lips as he saw the red liquid stain his fingers. So, he was. Vixen.
"I am fine," he replied and Kunzite looked at him alarmed.
"She hurt you?" He asked and deep blue eyes glanced at the four before him and he tried to hold in his laughter. A large bump was upon Zoicite's head as Nephrite sat painfully in a chair and he smirked at them and shook his head.
"Apparently not all were as successful as I," he observed and then shook his head at the wound. "A tree limb," he said simply and Kunzite walked towards him, the three other generals studying his every move as he walked to get a drink. The red liquid swirled into the glass and Kunzite stood beside him.
"Has she come after you?" He asked and Endymion nodded as he let the glass touch his lips and in one gulp the liquid was gone. A smirk fell on his lips and he shook his head looking at the empty glass.
"Interesting girl Serenity. I imagine it was her Senshi who beat you all?" He asked and Nephrite's eyes narrowed defensively and Endymion looked at Kunzite amused.
"Do not look at me sire, my victim screamed for mercy numerous times," Kunzite's lips curved into a smirk and Endymion glanced at him and then looked away towards the others.
"Do not look so glum Nephrite. You may seek your revenge. Go after the Senshi but only for personal reasons, do not harm them. We do not want a war after all," he said and a mixture of emotions crossed the Generals faces. Zoicite smirked and Jedeite rolled his eyes and shrugged with un-interest. What fun would he have beating a girl every time they encountered. His eyebrow rose. Personal reasons? A smirk fell to his lips then as the possibility fluttered into his imagination.
"And what about the Princess?" Kunzite asked and Endymion smirked.
"I'll give her a taste of her own medicine courtesy of my father's pushing," he smirked and the four generals approved greatly of the idea. "Seems we are on a new adventure boys," he replied and placed the glass down. "Yet this one I feel we will all thoroughly enjoy." A smirk played upon his lips and the four looked at him with mixed expressions. Time would only tell….
She pushed open the marble doors and stood before the six gathered. She was silent as she took in their appearances. A smile fell on Jupiter's face as she looked towards her and guilt flooded into Serenity's chest as she stepped forward. Artemis was gently wrapping her arm as bandages covered small cuts here and there. Mars was slumped into a chair staring at the point of her heel as it pressed against the side of the table, anger fuming around her and Venus glanced patiently at her cousin. Mercury winced as Lunar disinfected one of her cuts and then she let out a breath.
"Piece of cake," she mumbled and a laugh left Jupiter's lips only to cause her pain from her bruised ribs and she stopped.
"They made quite an impression," Serenity mused quietly and Venus walked towards her and smiled.
"I won," she replied and Serenity shook her head and glanced at her three injured warriors. She was sure Venus would have acquired her target and if she knew her cousin she most likely did it several times over. She tried to stop the smirk that came to her lips at that thought.
"They all beat them save me," Mars snapped and her eyes glanced towards her best friend revealing all of the anger and embarrassment that welled within her. "He was too strong for me," she whispered looking away and Serenity let out a soft breath and walked towards her. Gently she leaned against the marble table and violet eyes glanced into her own and she smirked.
"You will have to find a new way to conquer him then," she replied and Mercury's eyes widened and she pulled away from Lunar's healing touch.
"You wish us to face them again?" She asked a little incredulous and Venus smirked leaning upon the table before them.
"Of course," she replied and soft blue eyes turned to them and Jupiter let out a breath catching her Princess's gaze. Artemis finished with her arm and stood, attempting to hide the smile of amusement on his face.
"Well then… Give me another day and I'll take him on gladly," she agreed and Serenity smiled at her when suddenly Venus broke her thoughts.
"Your success?" She asked and with those two words all of her frustration flooded back into her body causing her back to go rigid. The six people in the room felt it jolt through her and looked at her slightly concerned and Serenity's eyes narrowed slightly.
"He shall be a difficult challenge but not impossible. He's cocky and a bit offensive," she spat and stood turning away from the mistress of Mars. Mars sat up and planted her feet on the ground as she watched the flowing form of her perfect Princess walk to the head of the table. "Conquerable but the question is how in the world do I start my seduction," she snapped and a smirk came to Artemis's lips.
"So, you have not heard?" He asked and Serenity looked at him slightly interested and she watched as he slid a small stack of papers towards her and she stopped them with a finger upon the polished marble surface. "Duucan has become more paranoid and wishes to strike an unbreakable treaty. The Moon is preparing their negotiation tower for the two-week negotiation session between your father and the King leaving Endymion on Earth," he smirked and Lunar felt a tremor travel through her. It gave her great pleasure to see Artemis amused and a smirk found its way upon her lips.
"How annoyingly perfect," Serenity whispered and glanced up at her four warriors and a smile fell upon her lips.
"I cannot face him," a frantic voice suddenly said and six sets of eyes watched the outburst with surprise as the Mistress of Mars stood and walked away from her chair.
"Of course, you can," Venus said with a smirk as she walked towards her, Serenity doing the same.
"I hate him. If only I could take his life," she snapped and Jupiter let out a breath and smiled slightly as Mercury leaned upon the table. Her body ached. Jerk.
"Oh, I think you should take something more valuable then that," Serenity challenged putting a hand upon Mars's shoulder and violet eyes turned to her with confusion. "You should take his heart and leave him begging," she cooed and Mars looked at her with uncertainty as Venus smirked with a gentle nod.
"Is that our new strategy?!" Mercury asked, her voice hitting a high note of shock and Venus let out a soft laugh. "Seduce them like Serenity?" She asked and a smirk came to Jupiter's features and Mercury saw it as even Lunar and Artemis looked approvingly on the idea. "Oh… you all shall never raise my children," she snapped and stood, annoyed that this was their new direction. Serenity grinned and pulled Mars comfortingly in her arms and the warrior of fire took her comfort with a sad sigh. She would kill Jedeite one way or another for her embarrassment…
"But how will I ever seduce him?" Mars whispered and Serenity smiled pulling back to gently smooth some of Mars onyx strands.
"I shall teach you pet," she said with a wink and Mars looked at her with apprehension and uncertainty.
"How are you feeling today?" Artemis asked as a maid gently placed herbal tea on top of the marble table before them. Litelle gently relaxed into a chair, a green gown of silk hugging her bruised figure and she smiled.
"Much better then yesterday," she whispered, her green eyes regaining their luster.
"Lunarians always heal well," a soft voice said into the room and Litelle's smile brightened.
"Apparently Mercurians do not," Amille's voice said, her tiers tilted in a smirk as she gently cradled her left bandaged arm. Serenity walked towards the Princess of Mercury and wrapped an arm around her, the two quietly chatting amongst themselves as Minet and Reilie made their entrance.
"How nice to walk around in a long skirt," Reilie whispered as she gracefully took a seat next to Litelle who would only laugh at the comment. They rarely had down days where they were just plain old Princess's and future rulers of the galaxy…
"I called you all here today for training," Artemis's authoritative voice cut through their chitchatting and four pairs of eyes glanced up at him.
"But we are not properly attired," Reilie protested and Artemis smiled with a shake of his head.
"Serenity shall be your instructor today," he said motioning to the Princess of the Moon. She glanced at them all with a playful stare and Minet let out a breath, a smirk on her angelic features.
"Oh, this I must hear," she mused aloud and Serenity glided towards her.
"And what means that dear cousin?" Serenity snapped, her nose wrinkling playfully in protest and Minet smirked turning up her nose.
"Nothing Sere, just that you could hardly hold a training session without me," she breathed and Serenity smirked hitching up her skirt a bit as she turned away from the Venetian beauty.
"You act as if you were the one who taught me all I know," Serenity mused and Minet grinned with a slight nod.
"I am," she confirmed and Amille took a seat next to Rei carefully.
"Are we speaking about what I think we are?" Reilie asked gently, a delicate eyebrow raising in suspicion.
"Your new strategy is no longer to take the Generals by physical force but by mental and emotional warfare," Artemis confirmed and Amillie scowled slightly.
"Warfare, what an interesting term. When I was growing up he use to tell me it was a game," Serenity mused and Minet laughed. Artemis grinned slightly and took a seat waiting for Serenity to begin. "Ah, Seduction. Not a noble quality I assure you yet one of vast importance if you are to remain a noble," she mused and the four in the room gave her their undivided attention as she faced them.
"You act as if this is something easily grasped," Litelle said with amusement and Serenity nodded and placed a hand on her chest.
"I learned it once too did I not? Seduction is a game of rules and nothing more," Serenity said effortlessly with a shake of her head. "It's about confidence, ambition and sexuality," she continued and Rei shifted slightly in her seat.
"What are these rules?" She asked and Minet grinned.
"Attitude. Seduction is about an attitude. The first rule I could teach you is tease. We women have a power over men, it's their sex drive. It is barbaric I know but sadly is sometimes always true. Teasing a man and telling him you could never have him will only make them desire you all the more," she began, her hands elegantly clasped before her.
"It is like a child with candy, though sad, yet I have seen it work so many times," Minet said with a flip of her hand and Litelle's eyebrows rose.
"Females can be very persuasive," Serenity began, her elegant form walking towards them and Rei glanced at Amille who couldn't tare her eyes away from her new tutor. It was a stretch… she was usually the one teaching Serenity. "Your body can be a useful tool in obtaining what you want yet if used correctly in the moderate number of doses, a man's imagination will drive him more insane then your curves. Just always remember, you are a lady and revealing too much will make you no more then a common whore," Serenity whispered and Minet glared at her.
"I hate that word from your lips," she spat and Serenity grinned and shrugged her petite shoulders.
"Afraid no other word would have sufficed Minet, so get over it," she mused and Minet shook her head defiantly.
"These are all such brazen tactics, yet more mentally focused. I had no idea all you did was so mental," Amille mumbled and Serenity shot her an amused look.
"Thank you Ami, how flattering," she replied dryly and a deep blush rose to the Princess of Mercury's cheeks. She whispered an apology in Mercurian and Serenity rolled her eyes walking away from her. Minet finally stood.
"When you do use your body, feel free to do it innocently," she began walking towards Serenity and innocently brushing past her. Serenity smirked standing still and shooting a look to her devious cousin. "Brushing though innocent is a terrible corrupter," Minet smirked and Serenity grinned grabbing onto her cousin making both giggle.
"Yes, as so she taught me when I was fifteen!" She snapped and Minet smiled innocently towards her three companions, most of which just shared the smile.
"Men are idealistic almost as much as women are, find their weaknesses and exploit them. Be their dream and their very reason for existence," a male voice said among the girlish chatter and Litelle leaned forward glancing at the relaxing form of their trainer.
"How would we find their weaknesses?" She asked and Amille sighed with a soft shrug.
"Observation is always a good tactic. Everyone's weakness is revealed in time," she said with a soft shrug and a smirk came to Litelle's face.
"Like's Rei's weak temper?" She asked and Reilie gasped, her violet eyes narrowing.
"How rude Litelle," she snapped and Serenity giggled with a nod.
"Yes, very good example," Amille grinned and Serenity moved to stand before them.
"Never give away what you can pull off with minimal effort," she said with a small smile and Reilie glanced at her with confusion. Amille glanced at Litelle who had a blank expression on her face. Minet smirked, crossing her arms delicately across her chest. Serenity smiled brightly. "You do not imagine me to have slept with all of those men have you?" She asked and Rei let out a gasp sinking into her chair, her eyes narrowing in thought. Litelle let out a laugh with a shake of her head.
"Ah, my opinion of you rises," Amille said with a sigh of relief and Serenity smirked down at her. Rei balked.
"How many of the some odd thirty that you've seduced, have you, did you?" She stuttered and Serenity gently held up a pale hand and Rei let out a shocked squeak.
"Five!" She yelled, Litelle's voice joining in.
"Only five?" Reilie asked shocked and Serenity nodded as Reilie racked her brain. "But so many times you seemed so… intimate…" She mumbled trailing off and Serenity smiled with a shake of her head as her arms gently rested upon one another across her chest.
"Some men want the fantasy. The smart ones go for the reality. After all girls… I am a lady," she said softly with an innocent smile and Minet smirked.
"Only five little cousin? Seems I did beat you after all," Minet snickered and Serenity let out a breath with a soft shake of her head. Litelle gasped.
"Minet!" She screeched and the blonde's eyebrows rose as she looked at her warriors with patience.
"Not Minet! You're always so serious, you are the one who is always working harder then all of us, up first and last to bed!" Reilie cried with shock and a small smirk came to Minet's lips.
"Yes, last to bed indeed," Serenity smirked walking around her cousin and Minet shrugged her shoulders innocently.
"I do have to unwind somehow," she said softly and Artemis grinned with a slight shake of his head.
"How many men have you had?" Amille asked shyly and Minet's eyes lightened with amusement.
"Mine or other women's?" She asked and Serenity giggled. Rei smiled slightly with a shake of her head. "We can at least safely say it has been more then Sere's," She smiled and Serenity shrugged. The door to the study opened quietly as another figure walked in. Serenity nodded towards her affectionately and Lunar smiled observing what was going on between her precious princess and her beloved guards.
"She should, after all she taught me all I know," Serenity grinned and Minet put a finger over her lips and blew as if in a warning as the two broke into quiet laughter.
"And where did you learn all of this Minet?" Amille accused and Minet grinned towards her.
"I am the descendant of Aphrodite am I not? All that I did not already possess within my soul was thought by my careful tutor in painstaking detail," Minet smirked and Rei leaned to the side past Minet's perfect figure to the relaxed form of Artemis from Mau. A slight frown creased her forehead at the thought. "Artemis was a swell teacher," she said with a slight pep and Serenity giggled, trying to stifle them with her hand. Lunar raised her eyebrows curiously as her lips pursed together.
Artemis smirked, gently massaging his chin.
"Ah yes, but do not give Artemis all of the credit for turning us into Vixens as Prince Endymion so likes to call me. I'm afraid he was corrupted by a past lover who taught him the ins and outs of the game," Serenity smirked knowingly and Litelle blinked and glanced up at the perfectly poised form of Lunar, their Alliance's advisor. "Lunar I am afraid is the true seductress," she informed and Minet nodded with a mock bow towards her, which Lunar smirked at.
"Yes, and such a beloved teacher," she agreed and Lunar let out a breath.
"Ah, so that is what you are all speaking about. I imagine then if we are giving such a lesson you have covered the two most important rules of the game?" She inquired raising a perfect eyebrow and Serenity shook her head.
"I was saving them for last," she said turning to the three sitting in the chairs before them.
"It somewhat upsets me that you all have had this secret project you were doing on the side that we three had no idea," Reilie said with a slight hint of annoyance and Minet smirked.
"Please, you all knew. You did not wish to believe it," she replied and Serenity gently pushed Minet aside.
"The two most important rules of seduction are some that should never be broken. You may think them silly they are of grave importance because acting on these reveals something to the one being seduced that will undermine all of your hard work," she said and the three warriors sobered up, giving the Princess their full attention. "One: Never fall asleep in your love's arms or let them stay the night. Once you are done with them send them away or vanish. Staying shows a weakness that you want something other than what they can give. Wanting to stay forever in your love's arms is a good sign that you've past a playful seduction into deeper waters you may not wish to tread in," she said with a slight smile and Amille looked at her thoughtfully as Litelle and Reilie sucked in her words.
"The second rule is an issue of power. Never let him gain control over you. Be the forceful one and never give in immediately. Once you lose control over the heated moments you lose yourself and your heart. If you let him rule one thing like passion, he will want to rule everything," Serenity said solemnly.
"A feministic view perhaps, yet one that is created solely for your safety my dears. Seduction is a game and a game for pros with nothing to lose. I played my game until I attained what I wanted. Minet plays her game that way as well," Lunar said glancing at the Venetian Princess who nodded with a slight smirk.
"I play for the game and nothing more. It's about a treaty in the end for me. Intimacy is just perks along the way," Serenity mused with a slight smile and Minet smirked with a shake of your head.
"Wait Serenity, one day your game shall catch up with you and you shall fall like the rest of us," she said and Serenity grinned raising an eyebrow at her.
"Have you fallen?" She asked and Minet smirked with a slight wink.
"No, but I'm having a great time exploring."
"Falling in love would be the ultimate success of a seduction. Seduction does not always lead to love since Seduction is something cold and useless playing on another's emotions, yet sometimes the game sucks you in and it ceases to be a game without anyone ever knowing and before you know it you've found true love," Lunar said with a smile and the three warriors glanced up at her curiously.
"Love would not be a bad thing at all," Litelle smirked and Minet shook her head.
"Falling in love with a god wouldn't be such a bad thing either, imagine the flexibility and power," she mused and Serenity smacked her back making the blonde cough up laughter.
"And they call me such a vixen," she muttered and Reilie looked with a bit of apprehension at Litelle. Litelle only displayed a smirk, her mind turning the possibilities in her head. Love? From Seduction… hm… perhaps. Reilie glanced towards Amille to find her deep in thought as well and Reilie sighed defeated. Were both of them strategizing on how to take down their forceful opponents? Were they doing it with pleasure? Did they actually want to do it at all? Did she?
Happy memories. None at the moment were coming to mind even though he was trying to form them. Zoicite had once preached to him for nearly half an hour on the importance of dwelling upon happy memories when faced with extreme duress or agitation. He was rarely under duress yet when the current individual faced him, extreme agitation if not hatred always consumed his being.
"I shall be sending Osric with you. The Lunarians are tricky and they will no doubt try to trick you. Let your servants drink and eat first," his father prattled on. It was dawning upon him that his father was steadily losing his mind. This was a great cause of worry to him. If he lost his mind before he lost the crown there was no telling what damage he could cause. Endymion's frame stiffened, determined to not let such a thing happen to his people.
"I hardly think that is necessary. You started this war with the Lunarians father, they have always sought to help us in our evolution," Endymion's voice cut through the air and his father's deep brown eyes glanced at him with forced patience. The hatred floating in the room from the father and son were enough to choke innocent bystanders. Duucan would have murdered his son long ago if the promise of turning him to his method of thinking was not so favorable. Not to mention he was the only heir. Killing him would cause a world wind of trouble. He despaired at his son's lack of vision and ability to see truth.
"Yes, it is our advanced evolution that has made them weary of us. We no doubt in time shall be stronger then they and then a threat," he hissed and Endymion debated whether or not it was wise to note at this juncture out loud that his father was mad. He shook his head on the idea and smirked feeling Kunzite's enjoyment at reading his mind. He glanced to the four stoic figures watching the conversation from the sidelines, Kunzite enjoying his prince's thoughts as they broadcasted throughout the room. He cared not who heard them. Only his Shittenou had the capability to understand them anyway as well as hear them. Serenity had heard his thoughts. He ran a finger over his upper lip and chin. There was a happy memory if not at least in the bit amusing.
"We shall be sure to create an unbreakable treaty with them your highness. Rest assured I shall deliver," Osric's voice slimed into the conversation and Endymion's blue eyes snapped to him. His happy memory was gone now and again once more replaced with extreme agitation. What a disgusting man. He could remember specific instances when Jedeite had attempted to exterminate his father's most trusted advisor. Failed attempts because of Jedeite's conscious yet they were attempts none the less that made Osric jumpier around the general. In that Jedeite took pleasure in.
"You told them you were coming and yet you send your son and your advisor? How does that look upon our kingdom?" Endymion finally asked and Duucan stood, his ornate robes falling around his once lean figure that was deteriorating into nothingness.
"It will show I distrust them which is exactly what I want to go for. Trust has to be earned, especially from me," Duucan growled as his brown eyes critically took in the countryside from the vast windows. Endymion stood. That last remark had pushed him over the edge.
"I shall do your dirty work for you King yet it will be on my terms for what is best for my people. I will watch closely the Moon during my stay and truly find out if your allegations are correct. If they are not Father your days wearing the crown will drop drastically," the words hit the air with venom and King Duucan felt the full force of them upon his chest. "Keep Osric, he's nothing more then a pest my generals would happily kill," Endymion's voice was dark and full of hate. Duucan's eyes widened as he turned to glance at his son. Did he dare say that to him? The Shittenou made their way quietly to the exit. This conversation was clearly over and they had much to prepare for if they were to leave for the Moon within the next few hours.
"I am your father," the King spat angrily as if in a defense and Endymion turned to glance at him. Duucan faltered. There was extreme power in his son's eyes with an underlying of pure hatred. His son finally turned away from him.
"You say that as if it means something," Endymion replied calmly over his shoulder as he headed towards the door. Osric could only stare dumbfounded. Fear had struck him when Jedeite made a hissing noise towards him as he passed. Osric gulped and turned to see the reddening face of King Duucan.
"I will give this project to you both to represent our kingdom. No finer pair could do so or represent our kingdom with such honor."
The King's words still rung in her ears as pride beamed in her heart. Her eyes critically scanned the preparations she and Artemis had been poring over for the last week and a half. The negotiation tower was not technically a tower yet a secluded mansion on the far reaches of the kingdoms. Completely remote it was small yet housed over twenty rooms in lavish comfort. She barked out an order to a maid who scurried to do her bidding. Lunar let out a breath and then felt a hand gently squeeze her shoulder.
"Darling," a voice cooed in her ear and she felt a blush come to her cheeks as comfort washed over her. "My warriors are arriving shortly. Shall you greet them for me? I have to meet with the King for final preparations," his voice washed over her neck and she nodded. His arms wrapped around her lovingly and those present in the room discreetly turned away. The secret affair, yet known to all, was a privy subject that no one was to ever witness. If the two were together in a more platonic manner all were to turn without question for no one could invade upon the two precious advisor's privacy. Her form turned in his arms and a smirk fell to her lips as she looked up into his crystal blue eyes. "Oh, one other thing," his voice said smoothly and Lunar's eyebrow rose playfully towards him. "I'm afraid I had to have your room renovated to accommodate the girl's required maids," he mused, a devious smirk resting on his lips and she felt his fingers tighten around her. Her expression turned coy as she looked up at him with amusement. He still never lost his playfulness even though he was one of the most serious beings on the planet. His playfulness was only reserved for her and his inner court though.
"Perhaps I shall head back to the palace?" She offered and he molded her frame closer into his own as his lips drifted towards her own.
"Hardly necessary. You are so greatly needed here," he said, his eyes bearing into her own and she felt her knees go weak. He had such delicious power over her and she reveled in it. "I think it only best you stay with me," he purred into her ear and then gently bit at the soft flesh causing a gentle gasp to escape her lips. Before she could protest his lips fell upon hers and enveloped them. Her arms wrapped around him as their tasting of lips grew into a passionate embrace of emotions and lips. He pulled away leaving her face slightly flushed and amused and he winked. "Till tonight my darling," he whispered taking a step back. Her frame felt immediate loss and she watched him bring her hand to his lips and lovingly kiss it. She smirked at him. What a man.
Half an hour later she stood at the entrance to the pavilion and watched four figures exit a quiet transport. Her brow furrowed in suspicion. The four approached quietly and stopped before her. Draped upon their features were cloaks of deep colors resembling their heritage and Venus looked at her with no visible expression.
"She has chosen to detain her arrival, if at all she decides to come," she replied to Lunar' probing eyes. She took the news with displeasure and watched the four walk silently inside. Regrettably she looked at the transport and then followed them. Serenity had something up her sleeve… she knew it especially since they had received news yesterday about who really was coming to the negotiation table.
Her angelic form glowed before him and he smiled relaxing in his chair. He had arrived at the Tower a few moments ago and had already been summoned to answer a call from his beloved wife.
"I apologize for sending you upon this mission so soon after your return from Angalish my darling," her soft voice washed over him and he shook his head with a soft smile.
"I am happy to take orders from you my dear," he mused playfully and she grinned with a shake of her head as she stood. She was in their private chambers. "Shall you be coming to make an appearance?" He asked raising an eyebrow and the Queen cast him a playful smile with a delicate shake of her head.
"I fear I may injure King Duucan if I was to ever see him on sight," she mused and Fergal grinned, his chin resting calmly upon two fingers.
"Ah, so that is why I do this deed my love? I am afraid I will not be glancing eyes upon the inept ruler as well. Seems he has sent his son to do his deed for him," he informed glancing over the report that had delivered the news. It had reached his hands a few seconds before he had sat to speak with his wife.
"Oh, what an interesting development," his wife's voice mused and he nodded and placed the report down to look upon her generated perfect form once more. He had not had the chance to hold her before he embarked upon this two-week excursion. "Perhaps I shall make a visit," she offered quietly and he nodded.
"Yes, I believe I may have to demand it," he said and a knock came silently at his door. He glanced at his wife with a twinge of regret and she nodded with a wave of her hand. "Forgive me darling. Duty calls," he sighed and she nodded.
"The Inner Senshi shall be arriving shortly as your personal guardians my love and Artemis and Lunar shall remain there the entire two weeks," she said and he nodded thankfully towards her.
"What of Serenity? Will she not come for this historic nuisance that should never have taken place?" He asked and stood gently pulling back on his jacket. Selenity looked down for a moment and shook her head.
"She still remains at the palace. I'm afraid my darling you shall be on this one by yourself. Goodbye my love," her voice purred and he turned back in time to see her loving lips blow him a kiss and then dissolve into nothing but a blank screen. His eyebrows furrowed. Serenity would not be here? He walked to the door and opened it revealing his two advisors. He followed them soundlessly down the hallway to oversee the final preparations. His mind could not concentrate. Why was his precious girl not coming to see a negotiation, especially with Earth? Suddenly his steps slowed and the two advisors before him slowed as well to look at him.
"Your highness?" Lunar asked with some concern and Fergal's eyes furrowed as a deep expression of annoyance flitted to his features.
"Lunar. Artemis," he spat and the two glanced at each other and a small smile tugged at Artemis's lips. They both knew exactly what their King wanted to know.
Blue eyes watched the form pace nervously before her. Gently she raised a hand sending comforting emotions to her heightened warrior. Jupiter stopped and let out a defeated breath.
"Your anxiousness is well noted yet is no good. The change of plans by Earth has played to our advantage. Now we need not worry of Serenity going to Earth alone for she shall come directly to us," a calm voice replied from the other side of the room and Jupiter glanced at the Aquatic Warrior as she leaned against a shelf of books.
"Now Rei has actual anxiousness worth noting," Venus's voice suddenly cut through the air and violet eyes glanced at her with annoyance. A small smile fell to their leaders face as she relaxed more into her plush chair.
"I am deeply angered at this new development!" She spat and the doors to their private study opened and at once Venus and Mercury were on their feet standing tall before the three forms that had entered.
"Why are you so angry Reilie?" A tender voice inquired as his tall lean frame entered into their presence. They bowed before him in respect.
"Your highness," their voices echoed as one and he nodded a small smile on his features. His red eyes turned directly to the blushing Princess of Mars, and warrior of flames.
"Your anger?" He prompted and Mars glanced at the floor then back towards his face.
"I have somewhat of a temper management issue with one of the Earth's four generals," she replied and Fergal nodded glancing at the others. He cast a wink to his niece and the four relaxed around him. The King of the Sun was a frightfully powerful man. He was the only other soul besides their precious Princess and their other warriors who dared call the four inner Senshi by their true names while in their roles.
"I would tell you to kill him but I'm sure my daughter has given you the correct advice on that matter, besides we'd hate to prove that we truly dislike Earth by killing their prized guardians," Fergal's voice said with a slight sigh and he smiled motioning towards the door. Their guests had arrived.
Seven figures walked down the beautiful white marble hallway towards the loading dock. The four Senshi hung close to their beloved King as the two advisors trailed politely behind.
"She suggested I take her approach," Mars suddenly said into the silence and Fergal glanced to his right to see the fuming form and a smile came to his lips.
"I'm sure Minet could teach you a few things about that since she polluted my daughter's mind quite thoroughly in that area," he smirked glancing behind him to the blonde who strode confidently along side her warriors.
"Oh Uncle, you flatter me," Venus said with a soft smile.
"What are your thoughts Amillie?" Fergal asked to his left and the aquatic Princess let out a quiet breath and glanced away. Fergal's golden laughter filled the hallways. "Where is my daughter Minet?" He asked over his shoulder and the blonde smiled innocently at him.
"At the palace with your Queen my lord. It is yet to be determined if she shall arrive. It seems the Prince has sent her a letter that has caused her to re-think her plans," Venus replied dutifully and Fergal slowed before the marble doors that led to the outside landing pavilion. He turned, his red eyes taking in the perfect six forms of his most trusted advisors and guardians to his family. He wanted to remind them in that instant of the prophecy, of what was supposed to happen for the future to be fulfilled. He gazed over their faces and a smile fell upon his tiers. It was clear in their eyes that no reminder needed to be given. They had been handed their roles for history and were prepared to play them to their fullest. With a bow and five curtseys his entourage confirmed their loyalty to the great scheme.
"Yes, well let us meet this coveted Prince and see if he really is worth the challenge," Fergal mused and two guards pushed open the marble doors into the bright light of the noonday.
Perfection was the only word that could cloud his thinking mind as he stepped from the transport. He was first followed by his two powerful companions and their leader Kunzite. His face was stone as was the others. This was business. Before him stood seven elegant figures, four warriors, one king and two Lunarians. He turned to watch his Prince disembark from the vessel followed by the slinking form of Osric. Duucan had sent the fool with them anyway much to Endymion's displeasure and theirs. His green eyes turned back to the five standing before him, the two Lunarians off to the side. She was beautiful. She looked so deep in thought, as if she was planning his demise. He smirked and glanced at Jedeite who had been staring at the four warriors as well.
"Welcome to the Moon," the voice was strong and powerful and drew Zoicite out of his contemplations. He stepped forward, his frame flanking his Prince as three others did the job as well. They moved like one, fluid.
"Greetings King Fergal. I am Endymion of Earth. This is Osric and my Generals, the protectors of Earth," Endymion's voice was strong and full of power. Fergal smiled at that. "We appreciate this opportunity for peace," Endymion said and Fergal saw something flick in the young Prince's eyes. Truth.
"Yes. Let us not waste any time. Lunar," he called and the beautiful form stepped forth, bowing her head in respect to her visitors as a flowing gown of purple and yellow clung to her perfectly developed figure. "Please show the Prince and his guests to their quarters. We shall meet for Dinner in an hour your highness," Fergal said and Endymion bowed before him, his onyx bangs falling across his deep azure eyes before he stood up.
"Thank you," he replied quietly and then was led from the transport room. The six stepped aside letting the Four generals, Prince and advisor pass. They stood quiet for awhile after their departure.
"Let it out," Fergal mumbled quietly and a loud clunk was heard as a heel pounded against marble in frustration. A squeal of anger and frustration left her perfect lips and Fergal let out a breath. Her arms crossed with venom under her bosom as she stared with daggers towards the doors. "Feel better?" He asked after a moment of silence, his red eyes turning upon the enraged violet of Mars. She huffed and Venus smirked with a shake of her head, her arms crossing across her chest. Would she ever learn?
"He was staring me down," Mercury observed slightly amused and glanced at the others who nodded.
"Are you sure we may not kill them?" Jupiter asked sweetly with a hidden smile and Fergal grinned with a shake of his head.
"Afraid not. They will be put to better use, gods or not, they are still men," Venus mumbled, a smirk playing on her lips and Fergal stepped forward and glanced at her, pointing an accusing finger at her.
"That is why I never wanted you to play with my sweet Serenity, you corrupt Aphrodite," he teased and Venus winked towards him and he let out a breath and wrapped an arm around her shoulders. "Girls," he grumbled as they walked out of the pavilion, the three other warriors snickering behind him as they exited.
Marble doors opened to a lavishly decorated chamber. Endymion followed Lunar inside and she motioned with her hand.
"I hope it is to your liking," she said softly and he took in the surroundings before him. Carved moldings told the history of the planet as oak and marble furniture littered the room. Her perfect frame walked towards two double doors and he followed dutifully.
"I fear I may not be good enough to dwell in such a place," Endymion confessed with a slight smile, his generals overlooking the place. She opened the double doors that led to a private bedchamber with a king size bed draped in onyx silk sheets.
"In honor of your arrival," Lunar explained simply and he smiled at her. She looked like their Princess. He grinned with a simple nod.
"I thank you. It is wonderful," he said softly and she nodded with a smile turning away from him.
"Sound proof walls," Kunzite observed quietly and Endymion glanced at him, his eyes narrowing questioningly, his smile never leaving his lips. Lunar glanced over her shoulder and a smile was on her tiers.
"I shall leave you to explore further your highness," she said over her shoulder as she closed the doors.
"My, Lunarians are friendly," Jedeite observed with a smirk and Endymion let out a breath walking back into the main sitting room where his Generals were grazing.
"Mars looked like she wanted to rip your head off," he observed and Jedeite shrugged with a roll of his eyes.
"She is a beautiful woman, yet she has no power to do anything," he responded casually and Endymion smirked, his eyes glancing around the room.
He did not feel her presence. She was not here. He grinned to himself and shook his head. For now, Princess I am winning. Your absence only proves your fear. He thought to himself and Kunzite stood silently next to him.
"I would not underestimate her Jedeite, you have no idea what these women are capable of," Kunzite said simply and Endymion nodded with a small smile glancing towards his trusted friend.
"Indeed."
She sat quietly. Her room seemed empty. Her blue eyes glanced around the lavish surroundings and she let out a breath. Her senshi and her personal guardian had long since traveled to the Negotiation Tower, her senshi to provide its ultimate protection, and her guardians to run the two-week affair with perfection. Affair. Her eyes lowered to the pale piece of parchment that rested on her lap. She had been glancing at it periodically for days now.
What has you in such deep thought my darling?Her mother's voice wafted through her mind and she smiled into the empty room. Gently she ran her fingertips over the letter. Your father was greatly disappointed at the lack of your presence at the Earth's Negotiation. I indeed find it quite curious as to why you are not there myself.Her mother's voice continued and Serenity finally stood, her flowing gown falling around her slender legs and pooling at her feet elegantly. The letter was grasped gently between her fingertips.
"I am playing hard to get," shereplied simply into the air. Her mother could not hear her voice from across the palace but her brain supplied the words to the Queen who was waiting for her reply. She flicked open the letter and looked at the perfect penmanship of the Terran Prince and she smirked.
Dearest creature, are you ready to learn your first lesson from me?
Sweet and directly to the point. A moot point but nevertheless he at least had one. A day before her Senshi departed it was revealed that the Earthlings had changed their plans. The crown Prince would be taking his father's place at the negotiation table. She imagined the Crown Prince taking Duucan's place in many things to come and the thought did not upset her. It only made her fear that time was running out to reform the heir to a perfection she would be content with. It came as a relief to her guardians who feared she would travel to Earth to see the Prince while his father was away, yet she was also relieved at the news until she received this letter.
Has he captured your attention so?Her mother's voice made her come out of her thoughts and she blushed. She felt her mother's smile of satisfaction and her face flustered slightly.
"Not funny mother," shewhispered and walked towards her bedchambers where a maid was preparing her things for travel. She had delayed her arrival to the Negotiation Tower for five days. He would be curious by now for sure.
Do be careful my precious. I do not wish to have to murder the Prince of Earth for harming my beloved daughter.Her mother's playful voice echoed through her mind once more and Serenity let a smile come to her tiers and she sent love towards the perfect figure across the palace.
No need mother. Your angel shall always be safe.She replied and the maid looked at her with a smile and continued her duties. Serenity smiled at the progress and then walked away from the door. She had things to do.
Six long days. Endymion walked stiffly towards King Fergal's private study. Osric had been preventing him from making any real progress but Endymion had enough of his games. He was on the next transport back to Earth, escorted personally by Jedeite to the aircraft. He smirked as the thought of Osric's panic at being in Jedeite's presence alone. Perhaps Jedeite will make his fifth attempt at murder. He shook his head knowing the god would not and he absently rubbed his eyes. He was growing tired. The Moon was vast and his generals had yet to discover any secret bases with their powers. He let out a breath and shrugged imaginary stress from his heavy shoulders. It had been the first time they had not been draped upon him at every waking moment. He stepped before a white garmented guard who stared ahead with duty shining in his pupils. Endymion regarded him coolly. Darkness had long spread across the Moon's surface but Fergal had called him none the less. He felt something tingle through his senses and as the door opened he immediately knew what the source was.
"Ah Prince Endymion," Fergal's strong voice washed over him and Endymion approached the tall figure draped in gold. He bowed at the waist in respect and Fergal nodded in acknowledgement. The two in their brief times of conversation had found common ground and Endymion could easily see himself resolving this conflict, especially now that Osric was out of the way and he could speak plainly as the future King of Earth once his father was removed.
"Your highness," he replied and stood back up to see an elegant creature not five feet away from the King draped in shimmering white silk. She was short and her silver hair was held in a traditional style he had only seen in pictures. She glowed with beauty and her eyes shimmered as if they were diamonds. He had never seen a more beautiful creature in his existence. Pity she couldn't hear the compliment, he mused to himself. He had long since learned to guard his words from the delicious Princess, certain words that is. The rest of his mind was fair play to her.
"Forgive me for taking you from your moments of rest. My daughter has just arrived and I wanted the two of you to meet before the next round of negotiations take place," Fergal said, Endymion catching the hint of malice at the mention of 'round'. Osric had indeed been causing havoc in places he should not.
"About that your highness," Endymion said gently. "Osric, my father's advisor has returned back to Earth and I am afraid you will have to continue striking a treaty with me and me alone," Endymion said with a respectful nod and Fergal glanced at him with a slight nod, no visible expression upon his tanned features.
"How wise," Fergal replied and Endymion felt a smirk come to his lips and he stood and for the first time Endymion fully glanced at the angel before him. "Serenity my darling this is Prince Endymion of Earth. Your highness the crown Princess of the Moon."
She curtseyed gracefully before him and he bowed curtly. With all sincerity he took her hand within his own and kissed it chastely.
"A pleasure your majesty," he whispered against the delicate skin and she nodded softly in response. Neither had any visible expression upon their faces and Fergal smirked. Whenever he introduced his daughter before any, male or female, they would balk at her beauty or lustfully take her in. Endymion politely released her hand and Fergal smirked seeing the young Prince's gaze return back to him. His daughter's lips curved slightly as her eyes narrowed towards the Prince in amusement. Fergal wondered if Endymion knew what war he was starting within her or if the Prince was as clever as he assumed and did it on purpose.
"I am afraid I must retire, my wife is expecting word from me," Fergal announced and as quickly as the introduction began it was over. Endymion watched in fascination as Serenity approached her father and they embraced, Fergal planting a loving kiss upon her forehead and whispering soft words of good night into her ears. They separated and Endymion bowed once more and Fergal quit the room.
"I must retire as well," Serenity announced with a soft curtsey and Endymion watched as she swept past him. He sucked in a deep breath. Her smell was intoxicating.
"Allow me to escort you Princess," he replied dutifully and the pair exited into the marble hallways.
They walked in silence with slow deliberate steps.
"Are you angry with me nymph?" His voice cut through the silence and a smile fell upon her lips as her hands gently clasped before her. He sounded amused.
"Hardly, just assaulted by your ego and nothing more," she whispered in response and he smirked. Gently his hand took her own and she slowed watching him bring it teasingly to his lips. His soft tiers brushed across her flesh and she regarded him coolly.
"How could not my ego flare when being thought of day and night by a goddess?" He whispered tantalizingly against her skin.
"Did you miss me much?" She asked amused, a delicate eyebrow raising and his hand gently released her own as his head gave a curt shake.
"My first thoughts of you I'm afraid have come only at this moment. I had not even noticed you were missing," he replied evenly and she nodded. They continued walking and her eyes glanced up at his handsome frame. A tremor of excitement rushed through her. He was an equal and he was throwing her game back at her with the same caliber force she had introduced by not being here on his arrival. Still she had the upper hand and she let out a soft breath.
"Then I shall not be missed when I depart. I shall not be staying long. Only long enough to make my appearance and perhaps sit in on one negotiation, I have other more pressing matters to deal with," she said with a sigh of boredom as they rounded a corner leading to a deserted hallway towards the Princess's chambers. In their walk she had distanced herself carefully from him yet not enough. In a matter of seconds his frame had rushed to the side of the hallway, his hands grabbing onto her tender form and delicately pressing her against the cool marble. Their blue eyes met and locked as his body molded into hers.
"Are you that afraid of me Serenity to run like a child from a true challenge?" He whispered, his voice husky over her features and her eyes jumped alive with the game and he smirked at their expression. Her skin was smooth as silk under his touch as her bosom rose and fell with each deep breath she took. What a tantalizing woman.
"Was it not I who initiated our little game? Perhaps you have already lost my interest," she said, a smirk coming to her perfect lips and he grinned at her. He pressed against her and she swallowed a gasp she had wanted to let escape. His body was strong and hard against her delicate frame and was peaking her interest rapidly. He was a perfect specimen.
"Perhaps you should tell your body of your boredom pet for it seems to be wide awake with interest," he taunted glancing at her and she smirked and pushed her body from the wall closing every gap between them except the one that was posed from their outer garments. She grinned feeling his desire and it only fueled her own as her face came mere centimeters from his own, their noses barely touching as their breaths wafted across once another.
"Same could be said for you sweet Prince," she whispered and he smirked, not needing in the least to respond. His lips were put to better use. His hands roamed across her back pushing her into his embrace as their lips warred for ground. He felt her silky arms wind around his neck as her tiers crushed against his own. She tasted sweet. He imagined that every part of her tasted that way. His form moved away from her own slightly and her arms fell letting her fingers grasp upon his tunic.
"We should continue our argument in a more private setting Princess," he rasped near her ear before he assaulted it with his tongue, trailing down her neck. His hands gripped at her and she let out a soft groan of pleasure at the pressure. Women who made noises like that were meant to drive men like him over the edge.
"If you wish Prince, but I shall not let up. I'm not one easily defeated," she whispered and he pulled away from her, a smirk upon his lips as he grabbed her hand.
"Neither I," he responded soundly before dragging her frame towards the end of the hallway towards his chambers. She smirked picking up her skirt and following after him, her shoes clicking softly upon the marble floor. It happened in a matter of seconds. The oak door shut and she was pressed against it, his lips wreaking havoc upon her as his hands grew brave to possess her. She had never felt so alive in all of her existence. Every part of her was jumping to the challenge he placed before her. With a searing kiss he proved her thoughts a thousand-fold, he was going to be a great adventure.
"Intimacy is only merely a tool of seduction Prince," she whispered as her body turned to butter in his arms, a fire creating in the pit of her stomach. His eyes opened and stared into her face and their blue eyes met. A smirk curved onto his features and he shook his head.
"As I thought, you have much to learn young Princess of the real world," he smirked and her eyes narrowed slightly and her hands gripped at him as her frame lunged forward. Her body pressed against his own throwing his mind into overdrive. God she was perfect. They stumbled past the inner room towards the bedchamber until finally he swept her off of her feet. The silk of her gown caressed her skin and he felt pleasure jolt down his back as his nymph bit and suckled at his ear.
Gently he placed her perfect form on the bed and she rose onto her knees before him, her hands gently cradling the back of his head as they stared at one another.
"This is treason," he smirked, his eyes dancing with merriment at the prospect and she grinned with a nod.
"Only for you," she whispered and he smirked his hands gently caressing her back and with a few gentle movements he had rid her of her gown, letting it pool elegantly at her knees. Lunarians, they never believed in undergarments. He knelt on the bed and crushed her naked form against him as his lips assaulted hers again. Every inch of her milky skin was perfect and as he lowered her onto the silk sheets her skin became more tantalizing, demanding he kiss every inch. Her fingers worked at his tunic and they pulled it off quickly riding themselves of interventions. She was aggressive. He smirked as she rolled him over and tried to possess him. He liked his women aggressive.
Her hands roamed over his perfect chest and she looked up and met his glowing eyes. For a split second she froze. Had she made a mistake? Was he too strong for her? Would she win this? Her mind took over and she dismissed the thoughts completely, especially when another kiss washed everything away from her mind until it was filled once more in a few seconds with undeniable pleasure. She couldn't have stopped her screams even if she tried.
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