Hey guys sorry it took me so long to update! You see I kinda got caught up in writing chapter 6 and I completely forgot that I hadn't typed chapter 5 yet... I'm really sorry and I hope you guys forgive me. The good thing is I made chapter 5 long and chapter 6 is going to be even longer so that's a plus. Well on to the story.. oh wait I forgot to mention, you will notice in this chapter that everyone now refers to Prince Endymion as Darien except for Mars, and that's for a reason it's not a mistake so don't think I just forgot about his newly used nickname because I didn't. Well Enjoy the chapter! And review please!
"I think I love you"
Chapter 5
Serenity going with Luna for her lessons finally gave the girls a chance to talk about this newly formed 'relationship' between the Prince and Princess.
"So do you really think Serenity's in love?" Mercury asked the girls wondering what they really thought of Serenity and Endymion.
"Well I did sense something when they were together… they have a tight bond already which is surprising, but I can't tell if it's love just yet because it's too soon." Venus explained.
Mars sighed. "Guys it doesn't matter whether or not it's love. This Prince might hurt Serenity, don't you remember all those guys that hurt the Princess by making her fall in love with them and then trying to capture and kill her?"
"But those guys were from Queen Beryl." Mercury said quietly.
"Yeah Mars. Queen Serenity herself asked Prince Endymion to come here. I'm pretty sure the Queen would know if he were from Beryl… Plus, didn't the Royal family of Earth banish Beryl? I don't see how one of her pawnes would be able to act as the Prince without anyone realizing it." Venus said in a matter of fact tone.
Jupiter nodded. Venus was right there would be no way for him to be one of Beryl's pawnes it was almost impossible.
Mars glared at the girls. 'How could they just dismiss the possibility of him being from Beryl? It's happened before so why is this any different?'
"Mars, there's no way he could be from Beryl. You're just over protective." Venus said not being fazed by her glare like the others.
"Over protective my butt…" Mars mumbled hardening her glare.
Venus sighed. "Ok fine, just in case he is from Beryl we'll just watch Sere more often."
"Well at least give the girl some time alone with the man!" Mercury exclaimed not thinking and her words were soon followed by a blush that made the other girls burst out in laughter. They would have never expected the always quiet, Princess of Mercury, who always tried to stay out of things like this would ever defend their Princess's love life like that.
Venus recovered rather quickly and spoke first. "Okay, how about every hour rather than the usual hour an a half we check on Sere? I mean we still have to bring the time down a bit sense we are a bit suspicious. But I'm pretty sure an hour is surely enough time for them to spend alone. So what do you guys think, deal?"
Mars smiled. "Deal"
"Yeah, I'm in." Jupiter exclaimed.
Venus then looked at Mercury who nodded in agreement. "Alright deal then." Venus proclaimed.
"Deal what?" Someone asked startling the girls. They turned to see Darien with a curious expression on his face.
"Oh, uh… nothing! Venus was just… talking to herself! She does that a lot but you'll get use to her random out bursts soon enough." Mars said quickly trying her best to sound truthful.
Darien quirked and eyebrow at her. "Ok then…" he said awkwardly, "Well I was just wondering does Sere have lessons everyday? I want to spend some time with her so I need to know."
At that being said Venus and Jupiter glanced at each other with a huge grin on both of their faces. Mars saw this and just rolled her eyes then turned back to Darien.
"No Serenity doesn't have lessons everyday Endymion. She has lessons with Luna on Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays. On Thursdays and Fridays she's free. Then on Saturdays and Sundays she has lessons with you." Mars explained with a hint of annoyance in her voice.
"Oh… okay. Hey how did you know about her lessons with me?" He asked curious as to who told them.
Mars shrugged. "The Queen told us."
"Oh, well when Serenity gets done with her lessons could you please tell her to meet me in my room?" He asked.
"Oh yeah, sure thing Darien!" Jupiter exclaimed.
"Thanks. Well I'll see you guys later." He said as he began to walk away.
The girls just nodded and waved at his now retreating figure all thinking of his request.
"Well," Mars said hoping to discontinue the thoughts she knew the girls were having about the Prince's request. "Serenity's lessons should be ending soon so let's go meet her."
"Don't act like you didn't hear what we heard Mars!" Jupiter said sternly.
"What—" Mars tried to defend herself but was quickly cut off by Mercury.
"Darien has requested that the Princess meet him in his room, Mars!"
"Uh… yeah I think that was a little too obvious to be pointed out Mercury." Mars said sarcastically. "I don't see the problem with that."
Venus rolled her eyes,"His room, Mars! What don't you get about that? His room! What could he possibly want to do in his room other than—"
"My god!" Mars screamed cutting her off, "You guys seriously need to get your mind out of the gutter! If you remember correctly, he is new to the Palace, therefore he doesn't exactly know his way around yet. His room was probably the only place he could think of to meet her at!" She exclaimed getting a few timid looks from the girls.
"Oh yeah... his is new here." Venus said noticing her stupidity toward the subject.
"My bad… you do have a point there Mars…" Jupiter exclaimed.
"Of course I do!" Mars exclaimed triumphantly.
"Well now that that's settled lets go inform the Princess of Darien's request. Shall we?" Jupiter said walking off in the direction of Luna's room where her lessons usually took place, Venus, Mars, and Mercury followed suite.
Once the girls reached Luna's room Serenity was no where in sight so they asked Luna where the Princess was and Luna told them she let Serenity out early and that she didn't know where she went after she was dismissed.
After countless minutes of searching the halls for Serenity, and no sign of her the girls were about to give up on their search when Jupiter spotted her out in the gardens watering the flowers.
'God she really loves that garden.' Mars thought as she noticed the smile upon the Princess's face.
"Hey Bunny!" Jupiter exclaimed walking toward her with the others not far behind.
Serenity turned to see her friends approaching her. "Oh hi guys!" She exclaimed cheerfully.
"Your boyfriend wants you to meet him in his room Sere." Mars said with a sly smile.
"Huh?' Serenity asked puzzled.
"Darien, duh!" Venus teased.
"Oh, well thanks guys." Serenity said making her way to his room. "I'll see ya later!" She called back.
"Duh! Oh and say hello to your boyfriend for me!" Venus teased again.
"He's not my boyfriend!" Serenity yelled.
"Yes he is!" Venus yelled back with a laugh.
"No he's not!"
"Yes he is!"
Serenity and Venus kept fighting until Serenity turned a corner and was out of ears reach. Meanwhile, Darien was in his room pacing back and forth awaiting the arrival of Serenity.
'Don't fall for her, don't fall for her, don't fall for her!' He kept repeating to himself. 'You know you can't deny the way you feel for her Endymion.' A voice said in the back of his mind. 'I can and I will. I cannot fall for this Princess.' 'Why not? Must you always do as your parents say?' 'No but in this case I have no choice, if I fall for her nothing good will come of it.' 'You still believe in what they told you years ago?' 'Yes I do and nothing will change my mind. I cannot fall in love with this Princess too much is at stake.' 'You know—' Darien was quickly brought out of his thoughts when he heard a knock at his door.
"I'm coming!" He shouted as he heard yet another knock at his door.
"Oh, hi." He said with a smile after opening his door and seeing it was Serenity.
"Hi. The girls said you wanted me?" She asked.
"Yes I did, please come in." He said moving out of the way so she could enter.
'Wow, he's so… organized. Not a single thing is out of place, unbelievable.' She thought.
"So, I heard your ball is coming up." Darien said snapping her out of her thoughts.
"Huh? Oh yes, the Moon Kingdom Ball, happens every April." Serenity stated not too thrilled.
"Oh. What was that face for?" asked Darien.
"What face?" Serenity asked.
"When I said Ball, you made a face like you didn't want to be reminded or something. Why?"
Serenity sighed. "Well every April my mother invites these young, all about themselves prince's to these Balls. I know her plan; she's trying to get me to fall in love with one of them and then eventually marry them. But to me, it takes more than just one night to fall in love with someone, so she invites basically the same stuck up prince's every single year. So I hate Balls." she paused for a moment, "Wait, is that why she invited you... To get me to fall in love with you?"
"I hope not." Darien exclaimed.
"What do you mean you hope not? What's wrong with me?" Serenity asked offended.
"Uh, nothing, I didn't mean it that way! You're a beautiful,15 year old Princess, I would be glad if you married me. As far as I can see there's nothing wrong with you." He said with a warm smile.
Serenity blushed. 'You're a beautiful,15 year old Princess, I would be glad if you married me.' Echoed various times in her head. "Well as far as I can see there's nothing wrong with you either, you're nice, charming, thoughtful and handsome all in one. You're also not like the other Prince's I've met and I'm very glad." She said returning his warm smile.
"Here, hold out your hand." Darien exclaimed.
"What? Why?" Serenity asked.
Darien sighed. "Just hold out your hand, please."
"Okay, fine…" She mumbled holding her hand out to Darien.
Darien pulled out a small white box and opened it, there laid a small silver ring with a diamond shaped like a moon crescent on it. He then carefully took the ring out of the box and slid it on her small thin finger.
Serenity gasped, 'It's so beautiful…' She thought. "Darien I can't accept this…" She said softly.
"Yes you can, and you will." He said with a smile, "Read the side."
Serenity turned the ring to the side and read it aloud, "Someone to watch over me." Serenity smiled at Darien, "Thank you so much Darien, I love it." She exclaimed giving him a warm hug.
"You're welcome Sere." He said returning the hug.
Once they broke apart Darien noticed Serenity was in deep thought. "Follow me," she said grabbing his hand, "I want to show you something."
"Uh, ok." was all he said in reply.
Serenity led Darien through about a dozen hallways, just when Darien was starting to wonder if they were ever going to reach their destination they approached two French doors.
"We're here." Serenity said opening the two doors.
"Finally…" Darien mumbled.
Serenity smiled as she grabbed his hand once again and led him through the door way which to Darien's surprise led out to a balcony. Anyone else would have thought it led into a room. Once they were further out Darien gasped, there was a perfect view of earth in the night sky and Darien couldn't help but feel home sick.
"I come here when I need to think." Serenity said happily.
"I can see why, the sight is gorgeous." Darien exclaimed never taking his eyes off of earth, his home planet.
"Do you miss it there? I mean do you miss your home?" she asked quietly.
"Sometimes, but it's not so bad here." He exclaimed.
"Well I'm glad you're comfortable here." Serenity said with a smile.
"Yeah, me too."
"Darien," Serenity began, "I want to thank you for everything you've done today. You've been really sweet and I appreciate it a lot."
Darien smiled at her. "No problem Bunny."
A few moments went by as Serenity and Darien stood in silence, a million thoughts running through each others minds.
"Well I think we better be getting back Serenity, it's getting late." Darien said breaking the silence.
"Yeah you're right, let's go." She said as she grabbed his hand and led him through what seemed like never ending hallways once again.
Meanwhile….
"Where's the Princess!" Venus exclaimed.
"I don't know! She wasn't in the room she and Darien were supposed to be in!" Jupiter shouted.
"Eh! I knew we should have never trusted him!" Mars yelled in frustration.
"Wait guys, look!" Mercury said pointing in the direction of the east hallway.
Serenity and Darien were walking through the hall smiling and laughing still hand in hand.
"Princess!" Mars exclaimed.
"Oh hi guys." Serenity said as she turned to see her guardians with very angry facial expressions. 'Uh-oh' she thought.
"Serenity! We were so worried!" Venus exclaimed.
"Don't ever disappear like that again!" Jupiter yelled.
"Guys you don't have to worry about me so much. I was just with Darien and he'll protect me when you guys aren't around." Serenity said calmly.
Mars gasped. "Serenity! I can't believe you!"
"What? What'd I say!" Serenity asked confused.
"Come on Serenity, time to go to your room." Venus exclaimed.
"What am I 3?" Serenity said angrily.
"Just come on!" Venus said pulling her by the arm.
Serenity glanced back at Darien and gave him an apologetic look; he gave her an understanding smile before turning and walking to his room.
Once the girls reached Serenity's room Serenity walked in and slammed the door shut. "God those girls can be such a pain." She mumbled as she laid on her bed attempting to get some rest, then she heard a creep.
"Who's there?" Serenity exclaimed looking around her room. No one answered.
"I must be hearing things…" she said as she laid back down soon drifting into a peaceful slumber.
Suddenly a cold hand grabbed her throat awakening her from her one minute nap, nearly scaring her half to death.
"Never thought you'd see me again, huh Princess?" The figure said tightening their grasp on her throat.
Serenity turned and gasped. She knew the figure all too well….
End of Chapter 5
So what did you guys think? Was the length of the chapter good? Sorry 'bout the cliffhanger but I had to do it I promise I'll update as soon as I can but this time I'm not setting a date because I'm not sure when I'll even be done writing chapter 6 I just can't seem to find a place to end it.. Well please please please review! There's only about 12 reviews and without inspiration how can I continue:( I don't want to continue it if it's not a good story, so send a review so I know it's good! Heck you can even send a review pointing out all the things you don't like for all I care I just want some reviews!