-1Note: Sorry for not updating sooner. Just now finding the time to update on the story. I am revising this as I go. I have already written the entire story it's just finding the time to post. So please be patient with me. It's like that with all of my stories. I own the story not the SM Characters. Enjoy!

King Kalian sat cheerfully at the head of his dinner table. Tonight he and his wife Lila were having a peaceful dinner alone. This was the first time in months because of the whole ordeal with the warring city states. He was a big man- broad shoulder no body fat. His brown hair was streaked by the sun's beams throughout the years of being outdoors. His hair was graced with a few graying areas with age. Because of his handsome features and few wrinkles it was hard for anyone to tell he was in his fifties. His wife's long dark hair fell in a braid behind her back. Her gray eyes looked upon her husband with love. She was truly thrilled to have a night of peace with him. She was tired or worrying over him and their city. Peace would have to come soon. Neither of them really touched their food, to enraptured with each other as if they were young teenagers again. A slightly nervous cough interrupted them. Kalian frowned slightly and looked towards the noise. A servant boy stood there looking petrified.

"I thought I told everyone that we are not to be disturbed us tonight at any cost." Kalian said slightly annoyed.

He was trying to stay calm, so he didn't ruin the evening. The servant nodded vigorously.

"Yes sire…but this just came from the Athenian ruler King Damien. It was to be delivered to you as soon as possible." He said quickly.

His wife eyed him then the servant and sat her fork down quietly. She pushed herself away from the table. Her husband gently grabbed her arm.

"No my love, stay. This can wait until another day but you cannot." He murmured to her.

"My King, your duty is to the people. If there is a way to end this war then do it. I will be here." She said softly.

"I may not….there is no guarantee that I will be here everyday to be with you with this going on. You come first." He said sternly.

She took her seat and pulled herself back to the table.

"Child, bring me the envelope." She commanded softly.

The servant boy scurried over to her and hand it to her. She smiled gently at him and cupped his cheek.

"Thank you, no go. You are not in trouble. Goodnight." She murmured to the boy.

"Thank you my Queen" He said gratefully and ran away.

Lila opened the envelope gently not to tear anything of importance. Most women were not allowed to look over important documents but her husband made his business her business. She skimmed over the letter as her husband ate some of his food.

"What does it say?" He asked curiously.

"The Athenians want to make peace….Damien wants to have a peace conference and feast. He wants you to bring the whole family- everyone. Maybe things can be turn around." Lila said becoming hopeful.

Kalian snorted.

"Peace! Ha! He's up to something. Why all of a sudden?" He questioned suspiciously.

His wife sighed, they could go on and on guessing why Damien now wanted peace.

"Honey, I don't know. All we can do is honor his wishes. Maybe the two of us should go first then send for everyone else to be safe."

"Oh we will but we're taking one of our best troops too. No way are we going over there unarmed. Oh and I want my best General to come along. Atalides. We'll send word out tomorrow and depart next week." Kalian said brainstorming.

"Well it's settled. That's our plan. Now let's finish dinner and have dessert". Lila said with an all knowing smile.

2 days later….

Serenity sat under a tree out in the garden reading a book. Her brain wouldn't let her concentrate on the story. She just kept wondering what Endymion was doing. Did he have a girl back home waiting for him? She frowned not liking where her thoughts were going. Was he possibly thinking of her? She sighed and closed her book. All she could see behind closed eyelids were beautiful blue eye and a sensuous smile. She felt herself smile. She began to wonder what it would've been like to have kissed those lips.

"Thinking of me?" came a whisper in her ear.

She jumped slightly and looked over to see Atalides. Her frown returned.

"What are you doing here?" She asked becoming annoyed.

He chuckled and made himself comfortable beside her.

"Just coming to see the most beautiful girl in all of Greece." He chirped.

She rolled her eyes and opened her book back up.

"Oh really." She said nonchalantly.

"Yup, and to let her know that I'm going to Sparta on a little bit of political business." He said proudly.

"Your grandfather thinks I'm the best and we're going to finish some business- Sere are you alright?" He asked quizzically.
Serenity had paled when she heard of Sparta. Could it possibly mean that he knew that Endymion and his men were there before? Could Endymion be in danger?

"Um… I'm not feeling well." She murmured.

"Well let me help you to your room." He said standing up.

She simply nodded as he swooped her up and carried her to her room. Atalides looked down on her. She really did look terrible. What was wrong? She seemed terrified. Could she be worried about his safety.

"Honey, I will return to you unharmed." He cooed.

Serenity wanted to vomit at his words. He was a fool if he thought she cared about him. She gulped and closed her eyes. Atalides glided into the bedroom and gently placed her on the bed.

"I'm leaving next week and will be back shortly. Get you some rest and I'll see you later." He told her.

He left the room closing the door softly.

A plan was starting to form in her mind. She had to find a way to warn Endymion without any of her servants knowing. They were truly bad about telling her father everything. She was just glad none of them said anything about the prince and the generals being there. Her and the girls were going to have to meet.

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