Hey guys! Back with another chapter because of all these reviews! I'm close to half a hundred already! :D I thank you all for making a young writer like me so confidant and happy! I try my best for all of you so keep up with the REVIEWS! ^^ All the thanks aside, I have some bad news... I have midterms coming up and need to study! So after this chapter, my next update will be slow. Don't worry this story is still going strong with the help from all your reviews! So after midterms a new chapter should be up soon! Enough of this long author's note! I personally hate author notes haha but ah! I'm rambling! Oh well please enjoy this chapter and REVIEW!
-Okami-chan
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Have you ever had that feeling, when you feel like there are eyes staring and burning through you? Like someone is trying to discover all your secrets with just that one stare, that secret stare that makes the hair on the back of your neck stand up and your skin tremble?
Serenity was awaken up by that feeling. Woken up by her unconscious tremors and chills, feeling that stare even in her sleep.
In the faint glow of the dungeon, Serenity can see a figure hidden in the darkness, the person's body being outlined by the glow.
Pressing herself against the wall of her cell, she can only stare at this person, wary and fearful that he is that cruel blond man that slapped and threatened her.
She reach up and gently touch her reddened cheek, wincing in slight pain when feeling the soreness and sting of her cheek, all from one slap.
She can hear that shadowed figure hiss in a breath and she flinch back a little, afraid that he will come and hurt her, all while still having a hand pressing gently on her marked cheek.
Endymion had hiss in a breath, finally seeing the red mark on her cheek by the illumination of the burning candle in the corner outside of Serenity's cell.
While she was sleeping, all he did was stare, mesmerized by her beauty, like that of an angel's.
He had not seen her cheek, marked by the outline of a hand, that of one of his generals he knew. He must have a word with them later.
Only HE can touch her. Only HE can mark her. Only HE can have her. And only HE can love her. Serenity belongs to him and only him.
Staring at his princess, Endymion can almost feel her emotions pouring out of her. Pain, hurt, wariness, and is that fear?
Endymion can understand the first three, for her body must hurt and feel pain, so she is wary of any other danger that might harm her.
Why is she feeling fear though? He can see it in her widening eyes staring at him, filled with terror and wonder with little tremors shaking her small body.
Serenity does not need to fear him. He loves her. The only "pain" she would feel would come from his heart, his love for her. If it is out of love can you say the pain hurts? Endymion is not quite sure.
Reaching into his pocket, Endymion takes out the key to open Serenity's cell door. It was at that moment, when stepping up to the door to unlock the cell, did Endymion's face come into full view for Serenity to see.
With a gasp of shock, Serenity presses herself closer to the wall, staring at the king in disbelief.
"K-King Endymion?"
Hearing his name come out of his Serenity's lips made Endymion groan, thinking of her saying his name in a different situation, perhaps with her underneath him.
He looks up and stare into her sky blue eyes, enraptured by the beauty and innocence of it all, though clouded with her terror and fright still.
"Hm? Is something the matter my dear Serenity?"
She nods slowly.
"King Endymion, where am I? W-why am I here? Can I go home now? I want Mama and Papa."
Serenity whimper after the last sentence, thinking of her parents and everyone else again, tears springing to her eyes. Endymion, noticing her distress, kneel down to her eye level and grab her shoulders gently.
Serenity flinch, but Endymion's hands on her shoulders kept her in place. Midnight blue eyes meet sky blue ones as the two stare at each other, entranced.
Endymion stares into her eyes while giving her a serious expression. With a calm voice so Serenity can understand, he starts to speak.
"What are you talking about Serenity? You ARE home. This is your home now. You belong to me. I love you."
Serenity stares at him in disbelief, not believing what the King of Earth was telling her. Home? This is her home now? It is not! Her home is back at the Moon Kingdom with her friends, her family, her people! Serenity knows nothing about the Earth Kingdom!
And why does King Endymion say she belongs to him, that he loves her? You can't own a person! Mama always told Serenity that each person is their own individual, so King Endymion can't own her! And what is love anyways? Surely if you love someone you won't hold them down here in a cell and let his men hurt you, right?
Serenity has no experience with the love felt between lovers. Her mother tried to explain it to her, but Serenity can never understand. The only love she is familiar with is that between family members and friends, and love towards her people.
How can King Endymion love her? They have only met for a few hours! You can't fall in love in a few mere hours, right? It does not matter. Serenity wants to go home, to her real home, to the palace of the Moon Kingdom, on the third floor and the last door on the left, where Serenity's room full of stuffed animals and dolls are laying there, waiting for her to keep them company.
She stares up at Endymion, full of unease and confusion.
"Let me go… King Endymion, I want to go back! I promise to come visit and play with you when you let me leave! We can have a whole party too! Just let me go back home King Endymion…"
Endymion's eyes narrow, hearing her plea to have him let her go. He would never let her go! Not his beloved princess, his Serenity. His grip on her shoulders tighten, making Serenity wince slightly and whimper in pain, but Endymion doesn't let go.
"You are my wife. You will listen to what I say. You are mine. I love you."
With that said, Endymion quickly gets up, his uniform's cape fluttering slightly as he turn around, glancing back slightly at the teen girl.
"Remember that, my Serenity. I will have you remember."
He strolls out, closing the cell door with a loud and forceful bang that even made the lone candle flicker out from the breeze. Instead of illuminating it again, Endymion's loud footsteps can be heard walking out of the dungeon, having Serenity surrounded by only the lonely darkness of the cold dungeon.
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Serenity was always sheltered as a little Princess, is still sheltered now, even at the age of sixteen. She would often spend time in her room, having her dolls and animals keep her company.
Now, alone in the dark dungeon, Serenity is still sheltered and by herself, but this time without the company of her toys. Many days, weeks, maybe even months have passed. The generals of King Endymion would occasionally walk down to check up on her, but never saying a word.
The only time silence was broken was whenever King Endymion would come, twice a day, always with food and water. It was the only time when the candle would be lighted, making Serenity live in darkness, making her almost fear it.
Before giving Serenity the food, he would always repeat one thing.
"You are my wife. You will listen to what I say. You are mine. I love you."
After making her repeat the sentence, it was only then that Serenity was allowed to eat. One time Serenity tried to refuse, to disobey the king.
FLASHBACK
"No! I'm not your wife! We are not married! I don't love you! I want to go home!"
With a slap to Serenity's face, Endymion growl.
"I give you food, water, and shelter! You are MY wife and you belong to only ME!"
He roughly grabs her by the neck and slam his lips on hers, bruising them from the intensity of the kiss. Squeaking in surprise, Serenity stay motionless, afraid of the man that held her captive.
When Serenity didn't respond, Endymion growl and let go, breathing hard and watching Serenity gasp in air, staring back at him with such anger, fear, and hate?
He glares, frustrated, and stomps out, leaving Serenity alone, again, but this time with no food. He left Serenity to suffer alone, hungry and afraid. She was starved for days. Serenity never disobeyed and stood up to that man again.
END FLASHBACK
Snapping out of her reverie, Serenity looks up when she sees King Endymion walk in with the tray of food. He notices her staring and smile, bending down to her level and setting the tray on the floor, close to Serenity.
"You are my wife. You will listen to what I say. You are mine. I love you."
Serenity nods eagerly, wanting to eat the food, for she was starving. Eating a meal of only bread and water twice a day was not enough. She quickly gives Endymion a small peck on the lips, the only way to be able to receive her food.
"I am your wife. I will listen to what you say. I am yours. You love me."
Endymion smile wider and push the tray of food to Serenity, watching her eat. When she finish, he gets up after kissing the top of Serenity's head.
"Goodnight my dear Serenity."
He walks out with the tray and blows out the candle. The sound of his footsteps fading made Serenity slowly drift off to sleep, curled up on her straw mattress with only one thought going through her mind.
She is Endymion's wife. She belongs to him. She will obey him. He loves her. And she loves him. Right?
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Tada~! The fourth chapter is done! What do you think? Poor Serenity, huh? Please leave those REVIEWS! Since I won't be able to update fast for a little while, I made this chapter a bit longer. Please REVIEW for they keep this story going strong! ^^