The Ball was flowing smoothly, the people dancing happily and merrily. Serenity was in a white gown, trimmed in lace and adorned with pearls, the lace bow in the back flowing to the floor. Her gown had been fixed, thankfully, and she felt far more comfortable than she had that morning. She looked around… Princess Ami was dancing with Piccolo… that was promising, the two seemed to be getting along fairly well! She grinned, surprised that Ami had gotten so close to someone so fast…
Prince Vegeta grumbled as he escorted his sister out onto ballroom floor, making her laugh in her blur gown. "Vegeta, you should mingle…" she said, as he glared. "No."
"But it's good for you! I mean, where's the harm in it-"
"No…"
She sighed, and patted his shoulder, before heading to the side, where three rather dashing young men were standing around, one brunette, one silver-haired, and then a rather gorgeous black-haired boy, all with long ponytails… She grinned, and with a flick of her hair and a blink, she had the black-haired guy dancing with her.
Vegeta went on the hunt for the Princess from before. He turned his head every which way, searching for her here and there and everywhere, but to no avail. This was…frustrating… to say the least. Until, he heard the magical words behind him…
"I think you owe me a dance…"
He turned fast, to be met with the gaze of the Moon Princess Serenity herself. Startled, he gaped a moment, before a look of pure anger crossed his face. He glared, and turned on his heel, leaving the ball, the Princess hot on his heels…
"Prince Vegeta, wait!" she called. As they hit the balcony, he stopped, making her almost barrel into him at breakneck speed. He glared at her, making her cringe.
"You…are a LIAR. Why would I speak to you right now? Tell me that!" he said, and she looked down, almost ashamed.
"I'm sorry… It's just…I wanted to talk, and I wanted to know more about you… and the best way to DO that was to get to know you in the gardens…but I knew you wouldn't speak to me, so I came out in my training clothing and changed my hair…" she said, making him snarl.
"You do realize…that it's not wise to anger a Vegetasei warrior, right?" he said, glaring at her, before grabbing her wrists and turning her fast, pushing her fast into the pillar. She opened her mouth to let out a scream, as he clamped his hand on her mouth and shook his head.
"No. You wanted to know me. Well here you go. I am a warrior, born and bred. I know about a million ways to kill you in 10 seconds or less…and I won't hesitate to do so. I have the power to do anything I want to you…I could strip you naked here and take you, leaving you to be found, shamed and ruined, with your tongue torn out, so you couldn't speak up and say who harmed you… You would be an embarrassment, useless to your throne." He said, tightening his grip on her arm, making her wince.
"I have total control…now, do you fear me?" he asked, fully expecting her to say, Yes, I fear you, or Get away from me! Instead, her answer shocked him…
"No. I don't…because your soul is good, despite what you seem to think." She said as soon as he moved his hand, making him stare at her and let her go completely, her body falling to the ground, while she regained her composure.
She looked up at him, as he looked away from her. "Why didn't you just say who you were…if you had…this would have been so much easier." He said, and she looked down, then back up, and shrugged. "Because. Something told me to get to know you better…and I'm glad I did. You're not a bad person, you just had some bad times." She said, causing him to look up and stare at her. He sighed, and turned his back to her.
"Look… you don't want to know me. Trust me. There are horrors on my planet that would make you cower in fear. Vegetasei is not a planet to trifle about…" he said, making her nod, and get quiet for a moment…
She then looked up at him again. "Can we at least dance? I liked getting to know you…and you're leaving in a few days anyhow…" she said, as he looked at her, then sighed…
"If you insist…" he said, taking her offered hand and leading her back to the ball. She smiled a bit, as he pulled her to him and began to lead her in a traditional waltz. After a few moments of flawless movement, she looked at him and blinked. "I would have never imagined that you could dance so well…" she said.
"I am, first and foremost, a warrior, and second, a prince. I have been trained on how to handle myself during these social functions…despite my worst arguments that it is unnecessary." He said, making her nod, and just go quiet as he led her around the floor. This trend continued into the night, as the two talked and came to an understanding on each other. It was quiet and peaceful, and by the end of the night, Vegeta and Serenity had grown quiet fond of each other's company…
So much, in fact, that it was he that walked her to her room that night, and with a kiss of the hand, he had left her to sleep…
He'd had no idea that someone was in her room waiting for her…
"You're back…" Raye said darkly. Serenity blinked, and nodded, looking down at her feet. Oh great, here we go… "Did you have fun? Was it a thrill, cheating on Endymion like this…?" she asked her, making Serenity look up and gasp.
"That's right, I watched you. You know, you're a real piece of work… you say you're in love with Endymion one day, then the next, you want another man who will be gone in a week. You can't even let…I can't even have a chance, because you still have your claim on Endymion… So I hope you're proud… I hope you're happy, playing both sides of the fence like this. Because…one day, no one's going to be there to save you, Serenity. And you'll have to reap what you sow." Raye said, grinning, before turning and walking out Serenity's door, leaving the Moon Princess shaking and scared…and wanting to sleep desperately…