Note: Sorry for the long delay. I'm finally settled into the new house. It's just been really hard to get back to work.

Nephlite smirked as he caught up with the two trespassers.

"Stop where you are!" He commanded.

Serenity jumped and held onto Litanya. Litanya pushed Serenity behind her for protection. Litanya was grateful for watching her older brothers and father practice fighting at home. She turned around in a fighting stance with the sword. As she looked up at her opponent she gasped in shock. Nephlite!

"Honey! It's me and Serenity!" She gushed dropping her sword.

Nephlite stepped forward slightly peering in the dark. Nephlite shook his head. He could swear he was looking at an illusion.

"Litanya? What are you two doing out here? You could've gotten yourselves killed." He questioned in shock dropping his sword. She ran to him and he scooped her up in his arms. She giggled happily.

Serenity felt her heart twist, wishing she had the same happiness as her friend.

"We tried to tell the dumb guards that we needed to speak with you. While one guard went to catch you, the other one tried to attack us. We have an important message for Endymion. That's the reason for us being here." Litanya explained.

"I'll handle them later. First, let's get you ladies inside."

...

Endymion tossed and turned in his sleep. His room was too warm for comfort or was it just him. Suddenly his eye popped open and he kicked the covers off. He stared at his ceiling for a while. For the past few days sleep was not coming easily. His thoughts were continuously on Serenity. His training had been intensified so that his muscles were sore. A rapid knock came at his door.

"Enter." he called out lamely.

Nephlite entered with Litanya and Serenity.

"You have visitors." Nephlite spoke up cheerfully.

Endymion sat up and squinted in the dark.

"I can't see man, light a torch or something." Endymion complained.

Serenity's heart beat was beating so fast that she couldn't speak. She never thought she'd actually see him again. Nephlite lit a near by torch quickly and shut Endymion's door. Endymion was surprised to see Serenity and Litanya. Mostly Serenity though. He quickly climbed out of bed and rushed to her. He enveloped her in a huge bear hug. Serenity found herself blushing but hugging him back.

Nephlite took Litanya's hand and they exited the room quietly.

"What are you doing here?" He asked not releasing her.

"Well I have some news." She murmured.

"What is it?" he asked twirling a finger in her long hair.

He loved her hair so much and her scent was driving him wild. He couldn't actually believe that he was holding her in his arms.

"I'm not sure what's going on, but Atalides and some of his men are coming to Sparta next week. He wouldn't tell me why and he was being pretty mysterious... I just wanted you to know so there wouldn't be any kind of suprise attack or something. I was worried that he found out about you and your generals." She said becoming worried all over again.

Endymion continued to stroke her hair thoughtfully. He'd definitely need to tell Kunzite this information. He began to have a new found respect for Serenity. He couldn't believe she and a friend came all this way to tell him this bit of information.

"Did anyone else come with you?" He asked gently.

"No. Just us two. We didn't want to get caught." She murmured looking up at him.

"So, you did all of this to protect me?" He asked slyly smiling down on her.

She blushed slightly and was glad for the dim lighting.

"Yes. I don't think I could have bared it if something happened to you or your friends." She said quietly looking down.

Endymion couldn't believe how sweet she was.

"Can you stay the night?" He murmured.

"Oh, we have to get home. No one knows we are here but the girls. We can't risk getting caught." She said.

"I'll have my servant Artemis I can trust have you escorted home. Is that okay?" he asked trying to memorize everything about her.

"Yes, that is fine."

"So, how can I repay you for your kindness, my sweet Serenity?" He murmured kissing her cheek softly.

She gulped at the gesture and the closeness between them that she now really began to notice.

"There's nothing you can do. I'll just be happy knowing that you're alive. Just write me and let me know how the next week turns out so I will not have to worry." She said.

"Your wish is my command." He said kissing her other cheek.

Serenity felt her eyes close as he continued to rain butterfly kisses on her face. He kissed every where but her lips and she was silently begging him to kiss her. She felt helpless in his arms and she didn't want to leave. She slid her arms up his chiseled chest up, around his neck. Endymion was loving the closeness between them even though his mind screamed at him that she belonged to another. He let his hand roam down her figure for the first time...

A slight knock came at the door interrupted them and Endymion reluctantly pulled away without ever getting a slight taste of her lips. Serenity groaned slightly and stepped away from him and turned to the door.

"Enter." Endymion said annoyed.

Nephlite poked his head in.

"The girls really need to be on their way home." He announced.

"I'm sending Artemis go with them and come back." Endymion explained.

"Good idea. I'll see them off." Nephlite nodded.

Before she forgot, Serenity pulled out the three letters from the girls to the guys.

"Oh, Endymion. Can you give these to the generals from the girls? They really appreciate it."

"Sure. No problem. I also promise to write." He said softly.

Wistfully, Serenity gave Endymion the letters and reluctantly followed Nephlite out only looking back once. Endymion never felt so many emotions run through him. He ran a hand through his hair roughly and place the letter on his night stand. Sleep was definitely not coming not after seeing her. WHY were the gods being so cruel to him? They brought her to him only to take her away again. Well, maybe they had a bigger plan going on... He flopped back onto his bed and closed his eyes wondering what else was in store...

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