Chapter 5! Yayy! :)
I do not own Sailor Moon, I really wish I did but sadly I don't so here is my take on the world of Sailor Moon. Enjoy!
"The King's Love" by Increbresco
Chapter 5
*The Palace*
Serena smiled as she strolled down the long stone corridor. She awoke this morning feeling very refreshed. Today was the first day of class at the Royal Academy. She had dreamt of this day ever since she was a little girl.
Serena was dressed in the Academy uniform which she had to admit was very cute; it was a navy blue dress that went up right above her knees. It had a short cuff sleeves and was laced with a bright gold trim that ran along the collar down to the bottom of the dress. She wore shiny black Mary Janes with knee length white socks.
It was the nicest outfit she ever remembered wearing. She wasn't used to wearing nice clothes like this. The best outfit she owned before this was her Azabu high school uniform which wasn't even that good. But since she was an orphan she couldn't afford to dress like the other girls her age. The only thing she spent her money on was trinkets and school supplies at the mall. Things would be different for her now. She was planning to get a job as a maid in the Palace once she got started with her classes. That way she could start saving money to get her own place by the time she finished the Academy. She would have to ask Andrew about how to get a maid's position the next time she saw him.
Serena stopped outside of her new classroom, peering inside she saw no one. 'I must be early.' The room was large with a huge ceiling and three very big windows on the left side of the room that looked out into the eastern courtyards. She gazed out and saw some soldiers training. At the back of the room there seemed to be hundreds of books lining the bookshelves that swallowed up the entire wall from the ground up to the ceiling.
In the front corner of the room near the first window was a large dark gothic looking wood desk and chair. 'That's probably the King's desk'
Serena was surprised when she noticed that there were only five sets of tables and chairs about a foot apart, each one facing a gigantic large chalkboard that reached up to the ceiling. She thought there would have been more students in the class.
'Maybe there are other classes' she thought.
Taking a deep breath Serena wondered where she should sit. She figured she would sit in the seat nearest to the windows and hoped it didn't belong to anyone because the other students probably had their favorite seats from the previous year and the last thing she wanted was to get off on the wrong foot with anyone. Serena sat nervously awaiting the other students. She turned her head staring towards the window enjoying the light breeze.
"Yo!" said someone startling her. A tall slim young man with light blonde hair sat in the seat beside her. He was dressed in the navy blue uniform, the shirt open with a white tank top underneath. He had several piercings on right ear and very beautiful blue eyes. 'He must be a classmate, he's so handsome!'
"Hi, I'm Serena well Serenity Moon," said Serena giving him a warm smile.
"Serena huh cute! I'm Haruka Tenoh" he replied winking at her.
"It's nice to meet you, have you been in the Academy long?" asked Serena hoping she wouldn't be the only one who was new.
Laughing Haruka replied, "You don't know a lot about the program do you? This program only lasts a year Serena so everyone is new this year."
"Really? But is that enough time to learn all we need to. School usually lasts years how can we possibly learn everything we need in such a short period of time" questioned Serena.
"Well there is a reason King Endymion teaches us. Besides there are techniques that are used you know, magical ways to learn. Don't worry I'll help you" said Haruka giving her a flirtatious smile.
Serena blushed looking away. "Thank You."
Just then the other students came pouring in, Serena barely had time to glance at them when her attention was drawn to the door as King Endymion walked in. He was wearing black slacks with a white long sleeve shirt that was unbuttoned at the top revealing a bit of his muscular chest. His hair was slightly wet and tousled making him look incredibly sexy.
Everyone got up from their seats down on one knee, heads bowed in respect. He gestured for them to take their seats as he went to sit at his desk. No one spoke a word, just thick silence hung in the air. After a few minutes King Endymion got up and leaned against the chalkboard, hands on either sides of him as he gazed at each of them. When his eyes finally met hers she looked away blushing.
"I want everyone to introduce themselves and tell me a little bit about your selves, starting with you" said Endymion pointing to the young woman with long green hair that sat at the other end of the room.
"I'm Trista Meioh, I'm twenty four years old. I have a Masters in Astronomy. And I have spent the last three years studying in the outer planets mostly Pluto" she finished sitting back down. She seemed so sophisticated and smart.
"Thank You Trista, I'm sure it will be a pleasure having you in this class and perhaps we will have time to go over some of the work you have been doing about the outer planets" replied Endymion gesturing for the next student to speak.
A very petite girl with short black hair and dark eyes got up from her seat, "My name is Hotaru and I'm eighteen years old".
King Endymion said nothing of her simple response, just frowned and gestured for the next student to speak.
Serena was overjoyed that Hotaru was close to her age. Although she did seem to have an aura that radiated maturity.
The next student looked as graceful as a Princess when she arose from her seat. She had beautiful wavy sea green hair and striking eyes.
"I'm Michiru Kaioh, I'm twenty two years old. I am a Painter and a Violinist. I have been studying the Arts since I was six years old"
"I have been to several of your concerts Michiru, your music is very spectacular" complemented Endymion.
As Haruka stood up beside Serena going on about his love of mechanics and his aeronautic skills she started to panic. She was going to look like such a fool. She didn't have anything interesting to say and no accomplishments to brag about. At that moment she regretted her decision to attend the Royal Academy. She didn't fit in; she was not as smart as the others.
'Oh God I wish the Earth would just swallow me up' thought Serena frantically as King Endymion gestured for her to stand.
As she stood up she could feel all eyes on her, which made her even more nervous.
"I'm Serenity Moon, but everyone calls me Serena. I'm sixteen years old. I attended Azabu high school and I just want…to umm learn as much as I can" finished Serena sitting back down quickly, embarrassed at her lame answer.
"Well Serena, I hope that I can teach you everything you need to know," replied King Endymion, eyes darkening as he looked at her.
"Ok it's been nice getting to know everyone. We don't need to be formal here so I want you all to call me Endymion. I will do my best to instruct you in everything I need think you need to know so let's get started," went on Endymion.
The three hours in class seemed to go on forever and Serena wondered if time had stopped or something. It felt like six hours instead of three. She was surprised that each student received different class work and everyone did independent work. It was nothing like school. They each had different areas they were to master according to their interests. Hers turned out to be more general. Serena wasn't complaining though she was just glad she could understand the work and not look like a total idiot in class.
Endymion was a very good teacher. He was patient and very reassuring. However he was also such a flirt. She caught him staring at her several times and blushed when he would lick his lips and smile wickedly at her. He seemed to enjoy making her flustered. Every time he came over to her, his body leaned close to her, his deep voice making her squirm in her seat. He radiated a sexual dark energy that made her wish she were back in his bed. She scolded herself several times to keep her focus on her work and not at him.
Finally after an eternity and with a ton of homework for the next day he announced that they could leave. Serena wonder briefly if she should stay behind and say something to him about their previous meeting. However after thinking it over she figured it was probably not a good idea to bring it up unless he did. Especially since she didn't trust herself to be alone with him. So she scrambled to get her things together and left, she was supposed to be meeting Andrew in the courtyard to tell him how her first class went anyway.
As was half way to the courtyard she realized that she had left her homework folder behind. So she ran down the hallway hoping to make it back before Endymion locked the doors. She ran into the room and stopped dead in her tracks shocked at what she saw, Hotaru wrapped in the embrace of Endymion. She had her arms wrapped around his chest and he was stroking her hair in a very gentle, loving manner. Serena felt her heart crumble, backing away quietly she left unnoticed.
*Courtyard*
"How was it Serena?" asked Andrew a huge grin on his face.
"It was fine, nothing like I expected but good" she replied faintly
"That's it? You don't seem as happy as I thought you would be," said Andrew raising an eyebrow at her.
Serena just shrugged looking away. She was so hurt when she saw Endymion with Hotaru. She was sure he liked her. But it turns out he was nothing more than a playboy like she had heard.
"What's wrong? Did something happen with Endymion?" said Andrew hoping to God he wouldn't have to lecture him about staying away from Serena again.
Serena smiled weakly, "No he didn't try anything…I'm just tired I think I need a nap or something"
"Well that's probably because you're not used to Endymion's time whammy trick" stated Andrew.
"What?"
"Didn't you feel like time stopped and your class took forever?"
"Yeah" said Serena eyes widening.
"That's because he bent time so that you guys would have more of his time. After all he does have other duties as King. This way he can stretch his day out. Pretty brilliant eh?" smiled Andrew.
"Yeah I guess," said Serena. 'So that's why it seemed like six hours, it actually was. I wonder what else he can do'
"I guess you're not in a talking mood today Serena" murmured Andrew feigning hurt.
Serena smiled leaning her head against his shoulder, "Sorry Andy, it's just been a long day. I was wondering if you could get me a maid's position in the Palace. I really want to earn some money for when I leave here".
"Serena…" started Andrew.
"Please Andrew, I need to work," said Serena cutting him off.
Andrew sighed. "Ok, I'll see what I can do. You're lucky I like you so much"
"Thank you" said Serena giving him a hug.
Andrew walked her to her room, telling her all about his fiancé Reika and his upcoming wedding. Serena felt a little jealous of his girlfriend, he was a really nice guy. If she ever had a boyfriend she would want him to be just like Andrew. Not a two faced bastard like Endymion she thought frowning.
Endymion probably did that all the time, tried to defile sweet young girls, playing with their emotions. She wouldn't let him get away with it. Serena wasn't as fragile as she seemed. And she hated people that tried to take advantage of others. 'Yes, starting tomorrow she would show him just how "sweet" she could be'. If it was one thing Serena was good at especially at the orphanage was rebelling against authority. Tomorrow Endymion would pay!
*Classroom*
"I don't approve of this you know," murmured Endymion.
"I know you don't but this is what I want to do Endy, please respect my wishes," replied Hotaru.
Sighing Endymion gave her a kiss on the forehead. "You're so stubborn you know"
"Not as stubborn as you brother" whispered Hotaru a sweet smile on her face.
"Father is going to kill me when he wakes up and finds out that I let you join the Academy instead of sending you off to the Mountains to train as I was supposed to" replied Endymion frowning.
"Don't worry I'll deal with the consequences Endy" said Hotaru. Giving him a peck on the cheek she teleported away leaving him alone.
'She always could get him to do what she wanted. I guess that's what little sisters do' though Endymion. Hotaru was Princess of Earth. She was about two hundred years old and could be quite a handful at times but he loved her. She was one of the few joys he had in his life. 'My sweet little sister' he thought smiling.
Glancing out the window he saw Serena and Andrew chatting in the courtyard. 'I wonder what they're talking about, probably her first day. Andrew must be grilling her about whether he had behaved or not.'
If only Andrew knew how much self-control it took for him not to kick everyone out of class and lay Serena on his desk and take her over and over again. She looked really good in her uniform and he enjoyed letting his eyes roam freely over her body when she wasn't looking. He loved flirting with her shamelessly in class and loved how nervous she got whenever he came close to her.
Endymion made up his mind last night not to pursue her but after seeing how good she looked this morning he had reconsidered. Besides there was nothing wrong with making her his mistress, it would be an honor for her. She would do until he found a wife. Perhaps if she played her cards right he would keep her even after he was married. He couldn't let her take up too much of his time now though, for he was still searching for the perfect woman to be his queen. He needed someone smart, beautiful, graceful and of noble blood to be his wife. Unfortunately for Serena although she was Andrew's sister she was adopted and so not of noble blood. The King of Earth had standards to adhere to and it would not be acceptable for him to marry someone like her. But she was good enough to be his mistress and that's exactly what he would turn her into.
The Next Day...
*The Palace *
Endymion looked down at his watch frowning. 'Where the hell is that girl?'
It was now exactly an hour since class started and there was no sign of Serena.
'Maybe she's sick…he would have to send someone to check on her'
Just then she casually strolled in plopping down on her seat without a word. Everyone glanced nervously at him.
Clearing his throat he approached her, "You're late!"
She gave him a cold stare and replied, "I was busy"
Unsure of why there was such a drastic change in her demeanor he walked away and went to help the other students. However every time he said something in class she would disrupt him, either by asking an inappropriate question, snickering or smacking her gum loudly. She flirted with the soldiers in the courtyard from the window, blowing them kisses and even spent a good amount of time in class shamelessly flirting with Haruka, which pissed Endymion off even more. He was at his wits end with her.
As class came to an end, Endymion started writing the homework assignments on the board when he felt something connect with his head. Turning around he saw a large wad of rolled up paper at his feet. He picked it up and inspected it, unfolding it he realized that it was a few pages from the Ancient Almanac that had been ripped out.
Shocked he looked up and saw Serena smirking at him. 'What the hell is wrong with that brat' thought Endymion.
"Are you out of your goddamn mind?" he roared at her startling everyone.
"What do you mean?" replied Serena innocently.
"Are you kidding me? You show up here an hour late, then you act like a little slut and now you're defacing books that have been in my collection since before you were born?" yelled Endymion, his face red with fury.
"Don't you ever call me a slut you stupid bastard" she replied coolly, her eyes challenging him.
"I'll call you whatever the hell I want you dumb little meatball head! It's no wonder you're a damn no good worthless orphan!" shouted Endymion angrily.
Serena stared at him for a minute not saying a word then she got up quietly her bag in one hand, walked up to him and smacked him hard across his face.
There was a collective gasp from the other students. Serenity Moon had just slapped the King of Earth.'Wow'
Endymion stood frozen in shock as she walked out of the room.
Later that day…
*King Endymion's Office*
"What happened Endymion? Everyone in the Palace is saying that you got slapped in the face? Did you really impregnate a maid?" said Andrew.
Andrew was very excited but at the same time confused. He finished his training earlier and as he made his way through the palace he heard some pretty interesting rumors. Some of the soldiers said that someone had slapped the King. Then he heard from the maids that Endymion had impregnated a teenager and forced her to have an abortion so she had come to the Palace and slapped him in the face. The groundskeeper told him that he had seen Endymion having a lovers quarrel with a young man from Jupiter. Then Nephrite called saying that he heard Endymion had a love child with a maid years ago and his daughter had come to the palace and slapped him repeatedly. Needless to say even though some of the rumors were too outrageous to be true Andrew never missed out on good gossip.
"Oh geez not you too! You're stupid sister slapped me in the face this morning" whispered Endymion rubbing his forehead. He had a huge headache.
"Lizzie? Why? What did you do?" yelled Andrew ready to fight for his baby sister.
"No you dumbass, the other one, that stupid brat!" muttered Endymion.
"Ohh Serena slapped you? Well I'm sure you deserved it," replied Andrew taking a seat.
"What the hell? I didn't do anything to her, she showed up in class acting like a damn psychotic bitch!" yelled Endymion.
"I don't know man but it doesn't sound like the Serena I know. Just relax, one little slap from some girl and your acting like this," said Andrew laughing.
"One little slap? Are you kidding me? My reputation has been ruined! This is all your damn fault! I'm never doing anything for you again! You and your stupid family are going to be the death of me! I'll tell you what I'm going to do with that brat, I'm going to lock her in the dungeons till she's a 100 and have her whipped everyday!" screamed Endymion.
"Is that really necessary?" replied Andrew.
"Yes its very damn necessary. If that meatball head thinks she can just come into MY palace and act like that she's got another thing coming. I'm the KING of Earth! Not some damn teenager for her to take out her pent up frustrations on!" yelled Endymion pacing the room.
"I think you're blowing this way out of propor-" started Andrew when a ball of energy came within inches of his face. Gasping he ducked out of the way only to see Endymion aiming another one at him.
Groaning he teleported to his room unwilling to deal with Endymion's wrath. 'He's such a drama queen' thought Andrew as he dialed the other General's numbers to gossip with them about Endymion.
One Month Later…
*The Palace*
The last month in the Palace had been very interesting. Serena spent much of her time annoying the hell out of Endymion who had to be held back several times as he tried to murder her. Everyone in the Palace started betting on who would win the war. It was actually really fun to watch, not so much being caught in between but definitely entertaining to watch. It seemed like things between Serena and Endymion couldn't get any worse.
It was now one week before Andrew's wedding. Things had quieted down in the Palace between Serena and Endymion since he had been away from the Palace for the past couple of days.
After meeting Andrew's fiancé Reika last month and becoming fast friends, Serena had been drafted as bridesmaid number five. Serena had to admit she was very excited. She had never been to a wedding before much less been a part of one. Besides she was also glad to have something to distract her from fighting with Endymion.
She hadn't meant for things to go this far between them but every time he insulted her she just became furious and couldn't let it go. 'He's just the most egotistical self centered jerk in the world' He always cut below the belt and she would be damned if she let him get away with it before getting a few jabs in too. As a result they had become bitter enemies. They could hardly be in the same room together without a fight breaking out. It had gotten so bad that she had stopped going to class and instead did her studies in her room alone.
Serena sighed. 'I miss the girls' She hadn't seen her friends in awhile. Between studying and fighting with Endymion, she didn't have the time to hang out with them. It didn't seem like she would have much time soon both since the wedding was fast approaching and Andrew promised that she could start training for the maid's job next month.
At least she had Andrew, although he was busy all the time now with his duties and the wedding. Luckily she became fast friends with Haruka and Michiru from class. They were so much more mature than her and she hoped she could learn a lot from them. They had even been as kind as to bring her the work she missed from class. She had been shocked and very embarrassed to find out that Haruka was a girl and that she was in a relationship with Michiru, nevertheless she envied them. They seemed like a perfect fit.
'I hope I can find someone like that one day' thought Serena dreamily.
*King Endymion's Office*
Andrew made his way to the King's office hoping to leave his wedding invitation on Endymion's desk. Of course he already invited him but he still thought it appropriate to bring him the actual invite, which was written on beautiful teal hand woven paper, it was a jewel-incrusted masterpiece. Andrew had picked it out himself, it was the one thing he was in charge of for the wedding and he made sure it was the best. It was ridiculously expensive however no expense had been spared for his wedding. 'After all you only marry the woman of your dreams once' thought Andrew happily.
His wedding would be the most magnificent event ever; he would wed his beautiful blushing bride in the courtyard of the Palace. He had hoped to do the ceremony in the rose garden but he knew that's where Endymion wanted his wedding to take place and he couldn't take that away from him. The guests had been invited, the flowers had been ordered, the cake was being baked and the decorations were hung. It was only a matter of days now.
He sauntered into the office whistling happily when he saw Endymion's frowning face staring back at him from behind the desk. "Hey! You're back, I was beginning to think you might miss my wedding."
Endymion cast him a cold look, "Wipe that stupid grin off your face, it's annoying as hell"
"Well I see you're in a wonderful mood as usual your majesty," said Andrew sarcastically. He handed Endymion the invitation and waited for his reaction.
Endymion took one look at it and tossed it aside, "That's the ugliest invitation I have ever seen in my life."
"What? Are you kidding me? I picked that out myself!"
"That explains it then" replied Endymion.
"I must say Endy this time you've gone too far!" said Andrew pouting. 'How dare him! It's a beautiful invitation'
Andrew sat in the sofa at the corner of the room legs crossed and arms folded, stewing over Endymion's comment. 'Some people have no class!'
"Would you stop whining already? You are such a damn woman! Don't think I don't know that you have been gossiping about me with the other Generals!" said Endymion frowning.
"…"
"Seriously?" asked Endymion getting up from his desk. He folded his arms and stood in front of Andrew waiting for him to speak.
"…" Andrew just looked away, chin raised proudly.
"You're giving me the silent treatment because I didn't like your ugly invitation," said Endymion a smile gracing his lips.
"…"
"Oh geez well good I like you better this way anyway, you talk too much all the damn time", said Endymion chuckling.
Andrew frowned. He wouldn't give Endymion the satisfaction of breaking his silence. 'That's what he gets for insulting my precious invitation'
Five minutes passed in absolute silence. Endymion stared at Andrew waiting for him to crack; he knew Andrew couldn't go long without talking, it was just a matter of time.
Andrew starting shifting around in the sofa staring everywhere but at Endymion. After another minute he burst out, "Damnit I hate you! That invitation is beautiful and you know it!"
Endymion threw his head back laughing at Andrew, "I knew you couldn't last another minute."
"Whatever" said Andrew rolling his eyes.
"When will the guys be here? I mean the wedding is in a few days so there isn't much time" asked Endymion changing the subject.
Andrew piped up instantly, he loved talking about his wedding, "Well Nephrite said he would be here tomorrow night so will Zoisite and Kunzite and Jadeite are supposed to arrive the day after tomorrow."
"I hope you appreciate the fact that I am letting them take a break from their duties to come to your wedding" said Endymion.
"Yes thank you your wonderfulness," muttered Andrew rolling his eyes.
"I'm still mad at you for pairing me up with Serena in the wedding procession by the way." Said Endymion.
"You better get over it already, Reika wants her to be in the wedding! And you were the only one without a bridesmaid to walk down the aisle with. Besides she is my sister you know," said Andrew.
He had already made sure to inform his parents of his little lie about Serena. They were very understanding for they were practically in love with Serena. His parents met her at his engagement party three weeks ago and had commended the way she demanded respect from Endymion when he tried to pick a fight with her. They also loved the fact that she was so beautiful, kind and close friends with Lizzie. Needless to say Andrew's parents thought Serena was very special and he suspected they were sincerely interested in adopting her. He didn't want to say anything yet to Serena because he knew she loved her parents very much and he was unsure of how to bring it up to her.
"Well she's an idiot," murmured Endymion thoughtfully.
"Isn't she the same "idiot" you were trying to sleep with a couple of weeks ago?" said Andrew grinning.
"I knew you would throw that in my face!" replied Endymion pouting.
"Well it's true. Your relationship with her has taken such a turn for the worst", said Andrew sighing. He hated it when people he loved fought.
"That's because I was deceived when I first met her into thinking she was a beautiful angel but now I see her for what she really is, an annoying brat!" said Endymion frowning.
Andrew rolled his eyes, "I just hope you two don't fight during my wedding or else I will kill you both."
Endymion smirked leaning against his desk, "You don't have to worry about that, I'll be busy with my date"
"Who's your date?" asked Andrew nervously. He had a bad feeling about this.
"Princess Beryl" said Endymion proudly.
Andrew's jaw dropped. 'Oh no, not that bitch'
Beryl was the Princess of Acerbus, a dark planet on the edge of the galaxy. She was as sinister and cruel as her mother Queen Metalia. Beryl had been Endymion's girlfriend a century ago. She was cold, rude and only after Endymion so she could become Queen of Earth.
Andrew hated her with a vengeance. She acted like she was entitled to everything and she treated him like crap. Besides everyone knew Beryl kept numerous lovers on the side while Endymion courted her. And now it seemed like Endymion would be dating her again. So that's why he's been in Acerbus for the last couple of days. Andrew hoped that Endymion wasn't considering marrying her, but she was the only woman he was ever serious about.
"I'm thinking of keeping her around longer this time, who knows if it works out I might consider marriage" said Endymion smiling.
'Nooo! I have to talk to the guys when they get here, we can't let this happen' thought Andrew frantically. He would do whatever it took to keep that witch Beryl from sinking her claws into Endymion again. Andrew just hoped he could get rid of her before he went away on his honeymoon or else it might be too late.
More to come soon.