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Serenity slid into hr satin white ball gown. The gown had no straps and it fit snuggly to her frame. The satin shimmered in the soft light. Her long hair was piled on her in in curls that spiraled down her back with baby breath weaved through it. The mark on her cheek was barely visible. She left her room and headed across the hall to her sister's room. She opened the door to see her sister look nervous but beautiful. Minako blonde hair was down with spirals. Her dress was just like her sister's but it was an unusual peach/gold color.
"What's wrong?" Serenity asked.
"Nothing. I'm just a little nervous. Kunzite is suppose to escort me tonight and I was just wondering if I look okay."
Serenity smiled and sighed softly.
"You look fine Mimi." She encouraged warmly.
A knock came at the door.
"Who is it?" Minako called.
"Kunzite." came the muffled voice.
She gave Serenity a hopeful smile and a look begging her to go to the door. Serenity sighed and went to the door and Minako rushed to the bathroom.
"Minako?" he asked hesitantly.
"Serenity. Minako will be ready in a moment." She said smiling sweetly at him.
"You look nice Princess." He told her.
"Thank you, you should wait to see my sister.
Kunzite wore his black general uniform with his medals. He also wore a orange rose that was close to Minako's color. Serenity couldn't wait to see the others. She knew the color they were wearing: Ami- a bluish green color, Litanya- a deep emerald green, and Rei a fiery red. She was also really anxious to see Endymion and she was jealous of her sister being able to be seen with the man of her dreams but she couldn't. Life was so unfair. She also hadn't seen Endymion since their day at the lake. He was swamp with work or at least that was what the generals were telling her. She believed it but she was a little afraid he'd all of a sudden forget her. She was also grateful to the gods that Atalides was constantly being tied to her father.
"Is...is Endy going to the ball with anyone?" She asked Kunzite quietly.
She was honestly afraid of his answer.
"No, the ball is for him. He's suppose to find a wife soon plus it's suppose to be a night of peace between the city-states. Hopefully an agreement will be announced tonight and there won't be anymore fighting. It's also a way for him to meet new women." He answered.
Serenity felt her heart sink. Wife? She couldn't think of that. She grimaced slightly.
"Um, I have to go finish getting ready." She lied weakly.
Kunzite didn't notice that she was close to tears as she left the room because Minako had appeared. Life was so unfair. Why couldn't she be with Endymion. She made the choice to be with Atalides so her sister could find love and now it's biting her in the butt. No wonder her father wanted her friends to come- to hopefully make a match with the Prince. It also made since to her that Atalides to tag along so the prince wouldn't chose her. She was about to enter back into her room but Atalides glided up to her and put an arm around her waist.
"Hello dear. You look ravishing. Come on. We don't want to be late." He said lightly leading the way to the ball room.
She wanted to protest but thought better of it.
The ball was elegantly decorated and full. Beautiful men and women filled the room. Atalides smiled down at her.
"Let's dance, lovely." He said leading her to the dance floor.
He pulled her close and and began dancing across the floor. She was completely miserable. As she twirled around in his arms she looked for a sign of Endymion. Meanwhile, Litanya looked on at her friend in sympathy.
"Neph, can you go rescue Sere?" She asked.
He nodded in response and made his way over.
"May I cut in?" Nephlite asked politely.
"No, go find someone else." Atalides said rudely twirling Serenity away.
"Atalides, please be nice." Serenity said.
"Fine. He gets one dance and that's it." He whined.
Serenity rushed into Nephlite's arms and he whisked her away through the crowd away from Atalides.
"Thank you" She said gratefully.
"No problem." He said warmly.
She was beautiful. He had seen her many times but tonight she was breathtaking but not more beautiful than his Lita. He could honestly see why Endymion was so smitten with her and constantly messed up during practices lately.
"You look really nice." He complimented.
"Thank you, you do too. "
Before either could say anything, the music stopped. Horn s blew grabbing everyone's attention. Endymion entered by himself. He was gorgeous and Serenity couldn't take her eyes off him.
"Ladies and gentlemen, Prince Endymion." The announcer called loudly.
Endymion was dressed in his Royal uniform with his medals from previous battles. His eyes roamed over the crowd until they found the pair he wanted. Serenity. He smiled and ignored the looks from many women. The music began and made his way to her. A woman wearing an eggplant color dress and wild red hair jumped into his view. She was very voluptuous and she was show too much. He scrunched his face in disgust.
"Your majesty. My name is Beryl and I'd love to spend some time with you." She said seductively.
"No thank you." He said lightly and gently pushed passed her.
She was in awe! No man had ever turned her away. She growled but allowed him to walk away.
"Come on." Serenity said heading towards Endymion.
Nephlite followed on her heals in case Atalides tried to come. Once they were in front of each other, it took everything in Endymion to not kiss her. She looked heavenly. She smiled joyously at him.
They bowed in front of each other.
"May I have this dance?" he asked mockingly.
"Yes." she said continuing to smile.
Nephlite slowly backed away and headed back to his own woman. As they twirled across the floor people moved away so they could have room. Atalides watched carefully; something wasn't right. The way Endymion looked into Serenity's eyes intensely seemed to tell all. It made him suspicious. He decided to get closer. He grabbed the nearest woman which happened to be Beryl and twirled toward them. Beryl wanted to protest at his sudden gesture but he was too handsome to turn down. As they twirled by Endymion and Serenity, Atalides caught a wift of that unusal scent of roses and spices. Serenity didn't have that scent tonight when he picked her up. It couldn't be? Could it? Was Prince Endymion there that time at Serenity's house when she was acting weird? If so, how did all that happen? He was going to find out.
"Well I'm here in front of you why don't you show me a good time." Beryl called to him bring his attention to only her.
He finally took a look at the woman he grabbed. He was pretty- in her unusual way.
'Sure, why not.' He thought.
He smiled down and her and danced away.
For hours Serenity danced in Endymion's arms. Their parents watched in awe. Endymion's father, Damien, was extremely happy so was his wife Crystalline.
'So this has to be the girl he wants. If they want to be together and her parents don't want it then we'll just have to fight for her.' He thought smugly.
Serenity's parents looked at her as if she committed a crime.
"Don't they look beautiful" Queen Crystalline asked dreamily.
" I don't know what to say." Prince Kenji said
"Well I hope she's the one for my son." King Damien said proudly.
Serenity's parents stayed silent. Her mother secretly wanted her daughter to find true love. At this time Serenity and Endymion stopped dancing.
"It's kind of stuffy in here." She said fanning lightly.
"Let's go outside."
He took her hand and led her through the crowd.
He led her to a balcony and they looked up at the stars peacefully.
"Have you ever thought of flying or being able to go to the moon?" She asked quietly.
"No, not really. I've been so busy with everything that I guess I never really noticed the natural beauty of the earth and it's surroundings." He said honestly.
Serenity held his hand a little bit tighter. Endymion then pulled her into his embrace. At the time Atalides was to occupied to notice but the parents did.
"Maybe we ought to let Sere choose who she wants to be with." Her mother said softly.
"I'll choose who she will marry. She is still my child. She is not grown." Kenji growled.
He got up from his chair and left the party.
"King Damien and Queen Crystalline, I apologize for my husband's outburst. I think we'll retire for the night." She said extremely embarrassed.
"I have one comment before you leave....if my son wants her, he will have her." King Damien said knowingly.
She seemed a little puzzled and nodded anyway. She hurried after her husband trying to see what King Damien meant.
Serenity let her hair cascade down her back. She was exhausted. She had changed into a short night gown and was ready for bed. The girls had just left her room from telling of their wonderful night. Minako still kept her secret even if it was tempting and she hadn't asked her not to say anything. She climbed into her bed and relaxed. As she began to drift off to sleep a knock came at the door.
"Come in" She called stifling a yawn.
Endymion entered the room and she sat up in surprise. He was still wearing his formal attire.
"Hi" he said softly
"Hey" she said blushing
"You sleep with all these lights on?" He asked looking around amused.
It was his first time seeing the room they gave her.
"No, I'm just too lazy to put them out." She said sheepishly.
He chuckled lightly and went around putting the torches out except for one. He came over to the bed and sat down.
"Thank you." She said quietly.
"No problem." He said bending over kissing her lightly.
She sighed contently into the kiss.
"Sere, there was one thing I forgot to tell you when we were at the lake." He said
She looked at him curiously.
"What is it?"
"I forgot to tell you that I love you with all my heart. I may not know much about you but I know how my life is without you. Hades. Tomorrow I'll go talk to your father but if you don't feel the same about me we can just call what we have a fling." He said seriously.
She looked at him in surprise.
"How could you ever think I would call what we have a fling? I love you too. I think I fell for you the day I saw you in the wood." She said smiling up at him.
He looked relieved. He kissed her again and hugged her tightly.
"I'll fight for you if your dad says no." He said fiercely.
She hugged him tighter, fearing for the outcome of the next day.
"Okay." she said kissing his cheek running her hands through his hair.
He pulled away from her and went and put out the last torch, not leaving.
Note: Sorry for the long wait. Hope you enjoyed it. More to come soon!!!!!!!