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Chapter Seven

Serena could not believe what she had done and what she had said to Diamond that day in the forest as he had gently made love to her. Her thoughts were entirely of him but she hated herself for having given in to him so easily and especially that they had not married yet. She was appalled and sickened by the way in which her virginity had been taken and Serena was sure that Diamond knew that she had been a virgin. Serena was in her room at this moment and she had only two hours to ready herself in time for the ball that would greet the arrival of Diamond's siblings. She had already washed herself and her hair was being done. Raye had come that day to do her hair and Serena had been grateful for a bit of female company. Raye explained to Serena as she played with her hair that Mina was still adamant in her thoughts that Xavier loved Serena. Serena had not thought of Xavier all day and was surprised that when she thought of him, warm and comforting feelings came too. Serena smiled then but her smile quickly faded as she thought of her duties for that night but Raye however had noticed Serena's quick smile.

"What was that crafty smile for Serena?" Raye asked suddenly as Serena looked into Raye's eyes through the reflection in the mirror.

"What smile?"

"That smile," Raye answered as Serena smiled again.

"Nothing."

"Oh, come on Serena," Raye said playfully, "I know you and especially when something good happens and you smile, just like that."

Serena smiled again but she also blushed too.

"I don't know Raye."

"What don't you know, Serena?"

"I don't know if it's a good thing or a bad thing."

"Well, if you tell me then we can decide if it's a good thing or a bad thing."

Serena looked out onto her balcony then and she saw the Earth. It swirled beautifully against the night's sky and the millions of other stars twinkled playfully as Serena watched.

"Something happened," Serena began slowly as Raye watched with her purple eyes widening with interest.

"What happened?"

"Something, between Diamond and myself."

"What?" Raye asked getting more intrigued by the minute.

Serena inhaled a deep breath and then she spoke but she was still a little unsure.

"What happened?" Raye pressed.

"Earlier today, I took a tumble with Diamond."

"A tumble," Raye asked questioningly, "is that all."

"Not just a normal kind of tumble Raye. The kind of tumbling that Mina and Xavier do."

Raye looked absolutely horrified at that moment and then she slapped Serena playfully on the arm.

"No."

Serena nodded her head.

"Oh my God, Serena. You shagged Diamond," Raye yelled loudly in astonishment.

"Keep your voice down," Serena whispered as she and Raye held hands.

"Is it true?"

Serena nodded her head in answer to Raye's question and Raye squealed in delight.

"Serena's not a virgin. Serena's not a virgin," Raye whispered playfully as Serena rolled her eyes in irritation.

"That's not funny Raye. This is a big deal for me. I am gonna become Diamond's wife and one day Queen of the Moon Kingdom. I want to know if I did the right thing."

"I'm sure you did Serena. You are going to become Diamond's wife and I'm sure that the ceremony will occur soon so it doesn't matter if you shagged out of wedlock."

Serena slapped Raye playfully on the arm as she continued to do her hair beautifully. Raye expertly twisted and curled Serena's golden hair and then Raye completed Serena's exquisite hairstyle. Serena picked an exquisitely crafted pale blue gown then and matching shoes and Raye helped her dress. Serena looked amazing, as usual, in the dress and tears suddenly began emerging from Raye's purple eyes.

"What are you crying for, Raye?" Serena asked looking worried.

"Nothing," Raye said as she wiped her eyes with her fingers.

"Come on, I told you my secret."

"I just can't believe that we're all suddenly grown up and you're getting married Serena."

"If you remember, Raye," Serena said softly, "my engagement to Diamond was not exactly my idea and I hadn't even met him until five days ago."

"Yes, but your mother made an intelligent choice for you and you have already given yourself to Diamond."

Serena pretended at that moment to be horrified and she playfully slapped Raye on the forearm. Raye laughed and she continued to do so, until Aimee arrived at Serena's room accompanied by her Dominic. Aimee looked pretty in a simple black gown that she wore with her hair in loose curls to her shoulders. She had a smile upon her lips and Dominic lightly kissed them with his lips. Dominic was a wonderful choice for Aimee as he was just as intelligent as her and he was rather handsome too. Dominic had dark black hair that was pulled back into an elegant ponytail and bright green eyes. Dominic was not the son of a nobleman or a noblewoman or even apart of a gentry's family. Dominic was the son of the Moon Crystal Palace's librarian, Martha Reed, who had been in service to the Imperial Moon Family for almost two decades. Martha had been carrying Dominic inside her, when she arrived at the Moon Kingdom and Dominic's father was never revealed. Nobody asked and Martha did not volunteer the information. But, when Dominic had been born, Queen Serenity offered Martha accommodation as well as her job as the Moon Crystal Palace's librarian. Martha had been thrilled and she then knew that her son would always be cared for because of her being able to find a job.

Everybody always knew that there was something extraordinary about Dominic and as well as always spending time in the library because his mother worked there, that was where he met Aimee. Aimee had only been living on the Moon for the past six years, being trained to become a powerful member of Serena's court and a close personal friend and guardian to her. However, in her leisure time, Aimee spent most of her time in the library, researching new moves and techniques that the scouts could use and just general things that she found interesting. Aimee had been studying in there one day and Dominic had asked if he could sit with her and Aimee had obliged. They had slowly begun talking and became fast friends. However, Dominic then asked Aimee if she would like to court him and Aimee had also obliged on that occasion too. Aimee had been fourteen at the time and Dominic sixteen and they had been dated happily now for the past two and a half years. Aimee's parents had not been too impressed, when Aimee revealed to them that she was in love with the Moon Crystal Palace's librarian's son but they had gradually become accustomed by the idea. They had not fully accepted Aimee's decision to date a commoner and not a nobleman or even a prince but when they had met Dominic they had instantly fallen in love with him.

Aimee giggled then and she turned to her friends as Serena finished her thoughts upon Aimee and Dominic's relationship. Aimee smiled as she and Dominic held hands and then she spoke to her friends.

"Hey girls," Aimee said happily as Raye and Serena hugged Aimee at that moment.

"Hey Aims," Raye and Serena said together.

"Ladies," Dominic stated as he bowed to both Serena and Raye.

"Hi Dom," Serena and Raye said together again as Dominic walked up to Serena and lightly kissed the back of her hand.

"Princess, I have the honour of escorting you down to the Regal Ballroom tonight," Dominic revealed honourably as Raye and Aimee watched his actions.

"Of course," Serena answered as she watched Dominic, "but Dom, you can call me Serena, since you and Aimee are dating."

"Serena?"

"Yes."

"Shall we attend then?" Dominic asked as he offered Serena his arm.

"Of course," Serena answered as Dominic kissed Aimee lightly on the cheek and then said goodbye to both her and Raye.

Serena hung on to Dominic's arm loosely as he and Serena slowly made their way down to the Regal Ballroom. As Serena expected, her mother was there, Diamond and his parents and all were looking as splendid and noble as usual. Serenity was wearing an exquisite lavender gown and Elena was wearing a similar gown to Serenity, except it was white and grey. While, Diamond and Bowen wore similar suits but Diamond's was just black and Bowen's was white. Everyone looked lovely and Serena was smiling, when she entered the small room. Diamond also smiled as Serena entered the room and he hastily walked up to her. He quickly kissed the back of her hand and then he kissed her softly on the cheek. Serenity, Elena and Bowen were smiling too and then they left the room when their names were announced, as did Dominic, when he handed Serena to Diamond. Again, there was a short pause and in that short pause, Diamond kissed Serena passionately upon the lips. However, their names were announced and both Serena and Diamond walked elegantly down the steps but they were both smiling broadly. Everyone within the room was happy to see that their princess was finally happy with a handsome stylish prince.

However, their happiness was short lived as at that moment, there was a sudden roar of applause but the applause was not for Serena and Diamond but the others. Serena turned as she and Diamond finished their descend and she looked at where she and Diamond had only been a moment before. There in their place was a handsome young man with a very beautiful young woman on his arm and Serena recognized the man instantly. The man was Prince Lucas of Neptune and he smiled warmly at the gathering of royals and nobles in the Regal Ballroom. Lucas was looking very handsome indeed and Serena knew that Lita would be very happy. Lucas had shaggy brown hair, the same as Diamond's and he had brown eyes. He was wearing a suit similar to his father's and brother's but it was black like Diamond's and Serena saw Lita's green eyes light with happiness. While, Serena assumed the lady on Lucas' arm was his sister, Princess Celeste and she too was extremely beautiful. Celeste had deep chestnut hair that was curled into a ball at the base of her neck and dull blue eyes. She had a midnight blue dress on and it hugged her body beautifully. However, Celeste did not smile warmly as her brother had but instead she held a courteous smile upon her lips. She and Lucas walked elegantly down the stairs and then Geoffrey announced them.

"And also, ladies and gentleman. It gives me great pleasure to present to you, the Crown Prince of Neptune and the Neptunian Princess, their royal highnesses, Prince Lucas and Princess Celeste."

Everyone applauded loudly when Lucas and Celeste were announced and then they reached the end of the stairs to where Diamond and Serena were. Serena and Diamond curtsied and bowed to the Neptunian Royalty and then Celeste and Lucas did the same. Then Diamond hugged his brother warmly and kissed his sister lightly on the cheek. Diamond and his brother talked about something and then they both laughed. However, Lucas' attention was turned off of his brother then and he focused it onto Serena.

"And you must be the beautiful Princess Serenity," Lucas said charismatically as he kissed the back of Serena's hand, "it's good to see you again, Serena."

"Likewise Lucas," Serena said as a smile spread across her lips, "Lita has been deeply anticipating your arrival."

"I'm sure she has," Lucas chuckled as he left Serena, Diamond and Celeste then to find Lita, with little trouble doing so which left Serena, Diamond and Celeste only.

"And you must be Celeste," Serena said cordially as she curtsied to Celeste.

"It's Princess Celeste, if you don't mind," Celeste said harshly as Serena glanced at Diamond but he just shrugged his shoulders, "and I know who you are. You are Princess Serenity and that is how we shall address each other, that is how I address everyone, by their titles and that is how everyone addresses me, okay."

"Okay," Serena said sounding surprised as Celeste just walked past her and joined her parents.

"So, let the party begin," Serenity called out to the party guests and the music began.

Serena instantly felt someone encircle her narrow waist at that moment with a strong grasp and whirled her around to face them. Serena looked up at her partner and then she gasped. It was Xavier and he looked just as handsome as Serena remembered. He watched her slowly and then he brought her hand slowly up to his lips and he kissed it softly. He took Serena onto the dance floor then and he began dancing her elegantly on the dance floor. Serena just could not keep her eyes off of him and she so wanted to feel him up against her. She wanted him to kiss her, touch her and hold her tight and Xavier wanted to do the same. But instead he pulled her closer towards him and he whispered into her ear.

"You look so beautiful Serena," he whispered softly as tears began emerging from Serena's eyes.

However, Serena said nothing to Xavier as they moved their bodies into an intimate dance but instead, her eyes were firmly fixed on his. When the dance finished, Xavier gently kissed the back of her hand with his lips, bowed and then he left. Serena watched Xavier as he left and rejoined Mina but her gaze was interrupted by Diamond. This time he claimed Serena for a dance and the both danced elegantly too, although not as intimate as Xavier and Serena had done, only a few moments before.

"Who was that gentleman you were dancing with, just now?" Diamond asked suspiciously.

"Who Lord Xavier?" Serena asked as Diamond nodded, "Lord Xavier Vincent, he's the only son of Lord and Lady Vincent and he's engaged to Princess Mina of Venus."

Diamond nodded his agreement but then he spoke again.

"If he's engaged to Princess Mina, then why did he dance with you first? And what did he say to you?"

Serena looked at Diamond and wondered at what it was that was making him behave strangely.

"He was just congratulating me on my engagement to you as a matter of fact and as for dancing with me first, it would be entire improper if I did not accept anyone who requested a dance from me."

Diamond looked a little relived at Serena's explanation and his eyes greatly softened.

"I'm sorry I was suspicious, but I'm quite a possessive prince, when I wanna be," Diamond explained as Serena just watched him nonchalantly.

Serena nodded and both her and Diamond danced elegantly. Serena caught a glimpse of Lita and Lucas together cuddling in a secluded corner and Serena wished that she could share that closeness with someone. Serena did not know if she would ever be that intimate with Diamond, although they had been intimate earlier, and she wished that maybe she was not engaged to Diamond. Serena continued to think and think but her movements with Diamond were automatic and Diamond noticed that Serena was deep in thought.

"What are you thinking about?" Diamond asked as Serena's concentration broke.

"Nothing really," Serena said shyly as she smiled slightly, "just petty little princess things."

"Like?"

"Like, what dress shall a wear tomorrow? And which shoes go better with which gown?"

"Anything will look good on you babe," Diamond commented as Serena blushed a little.

Diamond lifted Serena's chin then and he planted a soft sweet kiss upon her lips. This gesture of lovingness shocked everyone within the room and everyone's eyes diverted to Serena and Diamond. However, Serena and Diamond forgot their duties and everyone else within the room and became only concerned with themselves and each other. Serena became a little more adventurous then and pushed herself closer to Diamond as he pulled her closer to him. Serena placed her arms around him and then their kiss became more passionate. They continued to kiss and hold each other close until they were interrupted by a small cough, which came from Diamond's sister, Celeste. Diamond and Serena broke away then and Celeste pushed Serena aside. Celeste placed her brother's arms around her and looked smugly at Serena.

"I would like a dance with my brother," Celeste stated arrogantly.

Serena looked shocked at Celeste and then she looked away.

"Fine," Serena stated as she left Celeste and Diamond.

She walked away from Diamond and Celeste and then Serena casually walked out of the Regal Ballroom. Serena cast a small glance in the direction of Diamond and Celeste and noticed that they were animatedly talking as they danced automatically. Serena disappeared from the room then and stepped outside on the marble balcony. The air outside was cool and refreshing and Serena gracefully glided along the full length of the balcony. Eventually, she stopped and placed herself in front of the Earth. Serena became captivated suddenly and then after a while, tears began escaping from her sparkling blue eyes. Serena stayed there for a while, just looking at the Earth and letting her emotions escape. Suddenly, Raye came up to Serena and placed her slender arms around her, comforting her princess.

"What's the matter?" Raye asked as she noticed Serena's tears.

"It doesn't matter," Serena commented as she wiped her tears with her delicate fingers.

Raye smiled at Serena and then she spoke again.

"Your mother needs your presence Serena."

Serena nodded and then wiped away the rest of her tears. She composed herself and then followed Raye back into the Regal Ballroom. As Serena re-entered the room, as eyes were upon her and Raye and then Serenity approached her daughter and her friend. Serenity smiled at Serena and then she hugged her close.

"Do you know, how proud of you I am, my precious moon daughter?" Serenity whispered as Serena nodded.

Diamond appeared by Serena's side and he gripped her in a loving embrace. Serenity moved then and she addressed the present crowd of nobles.

"My lords, ladies and gentlemen," Serenity announced, "I am very pleased to announce that, your beautiful Moon Princess, my daughter, will wed her fiancée, Prince Diamond of the kingdom of Neptune, this coming Wednesday."

There was a loud roar of applause and Serena was completely taken aback by the news because this coming Wednesday was three days away. Serena broke away from Diamond then and she looked at her mother, glaring her eyes.

"Why didn't you tell me mother?" Serena yelled as she gained her mother's attention.

"Serena, some decisions have to be made without you," Serenity commented lightly.

Serena just looked at her mother as the news sunk in and then Diamond embraced her from behind. He placed his strong arms around her and then he lovingly kissed her beautiful neck.

"I love you Serena," Diamond whispered as Serena looked at him with her blue eyes sparkling.

"I love you too," Serena answered as her and Diamond's lips met in a sweet and tender kiss.