Sailor Moon Fan Fiction ❯ Lord of Darkness ❯ History ( Chapter 9 )
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By: Shizuka Kaze 
Kunzite's Past and Serenity's latest mischief.
Anime/Manga: Sailor Moon Fan Fiction | Genre(s): Romance / Drama / Adventure / Action / Hentai | Type: Alternate Universe | Uploaded On: 12.03.2004 | Pages: 4 | Words: 3.4K | Visits: 669 | Status: Completed
Kunzite's Past and Serenity's latest mischief.
Anime/Manga: Sailor Moon Fan Fiction | Genre(s): Romance / Drama / Adventure / Action / Hentai | Type: Alternate Universe | Uploaded On: 12.03.2004 | Pages: 4 | Words: 3.4K | Visits: 669 | Status: Completed
Lord of Darkness
Chapter Nine
History
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Ninth part of Lord of Darkness. Warning: I changed moods a lot. It goes from gloomy to teasing to light and lastly, fast forward (I'm not good at describing royal meetings, so it doesn't get much besides the fact that it happened).
Thanks to all my readers who were so kind to review.
For the usual copyright notes, look at Chapter 4.
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Lord of Darkness
Chapter Nine
History
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Kunzite raised his head, opening his eyes slowly as Minako tiptoed into his room right before the clock chimed midnight. He admired the way the moonlight played against her pale skin and the plunging neckline of her nightgown for a
moment.
"May I ask where you've been this late?"
Minako jumped a foot into the air. A hand hastily moved to grasp her gaping neckline as she stammered an answer.
"I w-was at Sere-Serenity's."
He raised an eyebrow.
"In your nightgown?"
Her chin came up a notch.
"She's my cousin. There was no need to follow protocol, and as you very well know that I absolutely cannot wear my uniform in her presence, I have no desire to be stuck in a suffocating dress. The only other option was my sleeping gown. It's not exactly like you stacked my closet with men's riding breeches and tunics, though I would thank you very much if you would!"
His voice became dangerous and icy cold.
"Are you sure that you weren't fooling around my back?"
Her eyes blazed as she met his glare head-on, refusing to lower her gaze even as she quaked inside. She hadn't been doing what the general suggested, but the ferocity in his eyes could even make the innocent cower.
"Yes, I'm sure."
"I'll take your word this time for it, but remember, I'll not let you make a fool of me."
He sighed, finally sitting up, and held out his arms.
"Come here, angel."
She hesitated for a moment, but went willingly into his arms. He pulled her onto his lap, surprised as she didn't struggle. Breathing in her soothing and unique scent, he started speaking, softly, telling her something that only Endymion had known.
"My father was a commander in my native homeland, and my mother a physically beautiful woman. Dad was often away, but he cared for me and mom like no other, and I grew up amidst the notion of a 'happy family'. Until - when I turned 11, my life was shattered. My father was leading the army to a far place to wage a battle, and I found my mother in bed with another man, obviously drunk. The next morning, when I told her, she begged me not to tell anyone, and convinced me that she had acted in a drunken state. I believed her. But it didn't stop. One day, when I'd been 13, my father found her. He killed her and the man, but was hurt in the process. He died a few days later. I was left alone, until I stumbled across General Opal. He is a general of King Sunaru. He said that I had potential, and trained me to become Endymion's head general. I'll not let you hoodwink me, Minako. Ever since that fateful day, I swore that I would not let jealousy consume me, like it ruined my childhood and family."
He sighed, running a hand through his hair.
"I know you probably don't want to hear this, but I'd like if you'd listen to me without interrupting. You see, I had vowed to never let a woman take over my life, lest I end up like my father. I know females find me attractive. It sounds arrogant, but it's the truth. I've never had to shield myself from them, for they simply wanted a night in my bed, and there was no commitment. They gave me their bodies, and I fulfilled mine and their physical needs. But you, angel, there is something about you that draws me near. I want more from you than just an one night stand."
He lowered his voice.
"I want your mind, heart, and soul, Minako."
Kunzite swallowed a lump in his throat, uttering a word, an emotion, he hadn't felt ever since his childhood had been destroyed.
"I'm afraid, for both of us."
Minako closed her eyes, feeling his pain as if it were her own. She wrapped her arms around him, burying her face in his neck, tucked neatly under his chin, as she gave him the quiet comfort of having her slender form near him. At that moment, he wasn't the feared Dark Lord, he wasn't a general whose soldiers referred to as General Granite, he wasn't the
emotionless rock she had deemed him to be, and most of all, he wasn't the man who had been trying to seduce her ever since they met.
She pulled away as thunder clapped outside, and moved to close the windows. He was still sitting in his bed, his eyes unfocused, blank, lost in his own nightmare. She sighed softly. Her body cried out for the comfort of her nice warm bed, but her heart wished to help him. She turned to him, gently pushing him down on his bed. His eyes came back into focus, and stared at her strangely as she climbed onto the bed.
"You work too hard."
She explained.
"I thought a massage would help you sleep better."
His gaze was locked unto hers, unblinking, for so long that she grew uncomfortable.
"Well, if you don't want to..."
She began scooting closer to the edge when a hand caught her arm.
"No, I'd think I like that very much."
His smile was soft, wan, seeming much like an innocent boy's. Only his eyes, they still held that haunted look. He lay down on his stomach, his back facing her, and was rewarded with delicate fingers kneading his taut muscles, working out
each and every knot with patience and care. He groaned, realizing that this was most likely the closest he would ever come to feel her touch.
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Kunzite woke up to sunlight streaming behind his closed eyelids. He opened his eyes slowly, locking onto Minako, who was opening the curtains, allowing the noon sun to illuminate the room.
"You seemed so tired yesterday, so I told the servants not to wake you."
She waved a slender hand toward the tray of food on the table.
"I guessed you'd be starving by now, so I brought you something to eat."
She grinned mischievously at him.
"We wouldn't want our First General to be gorging himself on the food tonight at the ball with five hundred or so fawning women waiting for a dance, right?"
Kunzite sat up slowly.
"And will you be one of those "five hundred or so fawning women", Minako?"
She laughed softly.
"I don't think my escort would like that at all."
He raised an eyebrow, jealousy coursing through him.
"Who's your escort?"
"Sir Andrew."
Kunzite swore under his breath. Sir Andrew was the most infamous and notorious womanizer he'd ever known. He had noticed how the young man's eyes had often strayed toward Minako - HIS Minako - during morning drills, lingering sometimes on rather inappropriate places on the blonde's body.
"Jealous, my dear General?"
Kunzite's voice was low and deadly.
"Minako, tell me if he tries anything."
It was half a request, half a command.
"I can take care of myself."
Her tone was haughty and arrogant.
Kunzite’s ice blue glare made her wince.
“Promise me.”
She tried to meet his gaze, but the seriousness in them made her falter. He cared for her and for her safety.
“All right, I promise.”
She made her way over to his bed, handling him a bowl of food. The First General held back a groan, his eyes locking onto her hands, hands that had the night before so gently massaged his shoulders.
“Minako, leave, before I shame myself like a boy of ten and four.”
She raised an eyebrow, her eyes drawn to the bulge in front of his pants. A giggle escaped her rosy lips.
“I’d recommend a freezing cold bath.”
She tossed back as she slipped out of the door. Kunzite gave her swiftly disappearing back a mock glare. She’d recommend an icy bath? Well, he’d recommend a night with her in his bed! Minako of love, indeed!
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"Sere! Where in the world are you?"
Rei was running along the corridors, looking for Serenity. She skidded to a halt in the kitchen where Makoto was letting Serenity sample some of her cooking. The silver-haired girl smiled sweetly at her, raising a hand holding a piece
of a butter cake baked golden-brown.
"Hiya, Rei-chan. Would you like to sample some of Makoto's cooking? They are excellent."
Rei grabbed her hand impatiently.
"Serenity, Queen Gaia and King Sunaru are about to arrive in less than an hour and you're a mess! You have to..."
Rei never got the chance to finish her sentence as Serenity dropped the cake she was holding in shock.
"Oh my god! I totally forgot!"
Before Rei knew what was happening, she was being dragged from the kitchen by a silver whirlwind. She managed to regain her footing as Serenity yelled over her shoulder.
"Mako-chan? Would you be so kind to do my hair?"
"Sure, Sere."
Rei shot Sere a withering look.
"Mako-chan? Mako-CHAN? Are you crazy, Sere? You haven't known that woman for two days and you're already addressing her with a nick-name?"
Serenity shrugged nonchalantly.
"She's a nice person."
Rei rolled her eyes.
"Sere, you think *everyone* is a nice person."
"You won't when you hear what I did to my last suitor."
"Really, what did you do?"
Serenity grinned at her wickedly.
"I'll tell you what he did if you agree to wash my hair and help me get ready, and stop complaining about my choice of friends."
Rei grinned back, slapping her palm down on Serenity's out-stretched hand as
Makoto caught up with them.
"It's a deal!"
Makoto raised an eyebrow.
"What's a deal?"
"Well, you and Rei-chan help me get ready, and I'll tell you what I did to my last suitor."
Makoto smiled in return.
"I second Rei. Let's go."
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Ten minutes later Serenity was sitting in her bath-tube with Rei and Makoto helping her wash. As Sere had rushed past Minako's and Ami's room, they had stopped quickly, and invited those two to come along to hear the Princess's latest mischief.
"Well, you know that I'm seventeen, so my mother has been bugging me for ages to marry someone. A month ago, a Prince by the name of Draken (A.N. I know that name is from Ravyn's story, but I was really hard-pressed to get this out on time, so I didn't have enough time to come up with an original name *drops to her knees, praying* please, readers and Ravyn, do not kill me. I'm poor, you won't get anything by suing me) had called, and Mother immediately agreed for me to company him for a stroll toward the gardens, without my consent. Well, since she gave her word, there was nothing I could do, so ...
//
Serenity, dressed in a lovely soft pink dress strewn with pearls, listlessly walked with the obnoxious prince. He hadn't even let go of her hand since they met, and his hard hand was rubbing painfully against her soft one. She'd tried to make polite conversation by pointing out the various flowers and reciting her family's history. By the time they'd walked around half of the garden, Serenity had gotten the impression that he'd not heard a word she'd said, since he had been staring at her face with a half-detached expression ever since they started the tour.
"My lord, what to you think of the pink roses?"
He had simply nodded his head, his mouth half-open, and that's when she'd realized that he really hadn't heard a single word she said. However, as soon as she stopped talking, his eyes refocused, and he started ranting about how wealthy and rich and wonderful he was.
After listening to him for half an hour, Serenity had enough. A gleam entered her eyes as a plan began forming in her mind.
"My Lord, would you like to have a PRIVATE dinner with me?"
She had fixed her tone to be as flirtatious as it was possible with this arrogant prince.
Draken's dull eyes had brightened with a lustful light, hearing her emphasis on the word 'private'. He grinned evilly.
"Of course, my Lady."
"Good. Now if you'd excuse me, I'd like to get ready."
"Let me help you, Princess."
Serenity nearly cringed. She knew perfectly well what he meant by 'helping': he was hoping to help her change, thus seeing her nude. She tried to speak without clenching her teeth.
"Oh, but I want it to be a surprise, my Lord."
She batted her eyelashes, barely keeping the smirk off her face as he almost melted into a puddle.
"Of course, Princess. As you wish."
"Meet me in my room in one hour. I will see you then, my Lord."
And she's swiftly walked away before he'd even had a chance to follow her.
As soon as she arrived in her room, she had called for two of her most faithful maids and told them to get 'the extra-regular' from the potion's master, a very good friend. The maids had snickered, and returned with the two kinds of powder and a bottle of wine. After that, she send them off to the cook to get whatever was for dinner. The candlelight she had lit cast a soft glow into the room, making it look more like a romantic dinner for two than instead of what the 'little devil', as Sere referred to herself, had planned.
One hour sharp later, the prince had arrived, his face alive with lust. The second she'd heard his footsteps, however, she'd poured the white powder into his cup and the blue one into her own before filling both cups to the brim with wine. She had proposed a toast, and urged him to drink the wine. Five minutes into dinner, he'd dropped like a rock, snoring. She'd ordered two guards to dump him into the pig sty, before devouring the dinner by herself.
The next morning, she'd awoken to loud cursing. The prince was ranting and raving about irresponsible servants. She put on her most innocent face and acquired after his well-being. After hearing that he'd woke up in the pig sty, she'd pretended great surprise.
"But my Lord, I personally saw the servant's guide you toward the guest room. Maybe you were sleep-walking? I am, however, pleased that you did not walk into anything while in that state, but we all know that children, idiots, and drunks have their own guardian angels that watch over them."
He'd continued ranting and screaming, and after three nights in a row, he'd left the castle, insisting that it was cursed.
//
The five girl's giggled.
"What were the potions?"
Serenity looked up to answer Ami.
"Well, the white powder was simply a sleeping potion, and the blue one kept me from getting drunk, since I don't stomach wine well."
"You should tell some of your tricks to Endymion."
Makoto encouraged.
"He would love to learn on how to get rid of unwelcoming future-queens."
"I will."
Rei and Makoto stepped forward with two towels, and Minako and Ami went outside into the guest bedroom to prepare her clothing. Serenity smiled.
"I feel like a princess."
"That could be because you ARE a princess."
Was Makoto's dry reply.
Fifteen minutes later, Serenity was ready. The dress was her royal one (A.N. the one she wears in the manga as Princess Serenity of the moon), as formal protocol demanded, and Serenity grumbled all the way about being forced into something she'd worn as a ten-year-old.
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The marble doors were thrown open and a guard announced:
"His Royal Majesty, King Sunaru, Her Royal Majesty, Queen Gaie."
Endymion, with Serenity, strode forward, meeting the two returning monarchs. Stopping five steps before them, Endymion bowed while Serenity dropped into a deep curtsy.
"Stand up, child, stand up."
Serenity stood, looking at the monarchs for the first time. King Sunaru was a tall, stately man with the same dark hair and proud nose as his son. His green eyes twinkled as he looked her over with approval. Sere smiled, assured by the fatherly look. She turned her face toward the Queen. Endymion had inheritated from her the deep-blue eyes, winged eyebrow, and perfectly-shaped lips. The queen embraced her like a mother, obviously pleased by her presence.
"Princess Serenity, I'm so glad that Endymion has made such a wise choice."
"The pleasure is all mine, Your Majesty. I'm honored to be in the presence of your son, Prince Endymion, and the famed King Sunaru and Queen Gaia."
Standing behind Jadeite, Rei had to stop her urge to gag at Serenity's flattery. That girl could melt General Granite if she choose to.
Formal introductions had to be made, and Minako and Rei had to be introduced, by their General's name of course, and the two ruling heads accepted them readily into the family. Lunch was set before the monarchs, Endymion, and Serenity, and the Generals stood guard, following protocol to the letter. They would have their lunch later in the day, before - every warrior present cringed at that thought - the ball."
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Chapter 9 finished. *gives a silent cheer* Heh heh, a little more on Serenity. NO cliffhanger this time, since it might be a while before I update. I should have never started this story before I finished the other two. Oh well, too late now. Please leave me a note about whether you'd like Haruka and Michiru to appear.
Chapter Nine
History
________________
Ninth part of Lord of Darkness. Warning: I changed moods a lot. It goes from gloomy to teasing to light and lastly, fast forward (I'm not good at describing royal meetings, so it doesn't get much besides the fact that it happened).
Thanks to all my readers who were so kind to review.
For the usual copyright notes, look at Chapter 4.
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Lord of Darkness
Chapter Nine
History
________________
Kunzite raised his head, opening his eyes slowly as Minako tiptoed into his room right before the clock chimed midnight. He admired the way the moonlight played against her pale skin and the plunging neckline of her nightgown for a
moment.
"May I ask where you've been this late?"
Minako jumped a foot into the air. A hand hastily moved to grasp her gaping neckline as she stammered an answer.
"I w-was at Sere-Serenity's."
He raised an eyebrow.
"In your nightgown?"
Her chin came up a notch.
"She's my cousin. There was no need to follow protocol, and as you very well know that I absolutely cannot wear my uniform in her presence, I have no desire to be stuck in a suffocating dress. The only other option was my sleeping gown. It's not exactly like you stacked my closet with men's riding breeches and tunics, though I would thank you very much if you would!"
His voice became dangerous and icy cold.
"Are you sure that you weren't fooling around my back?"
Her eyes blazed as she met his glare head-on, refusing to lower her gaze even as she quaked inside. She hadn't been doing what the general suggested, but the ferocity in his eyes could even make the innocent cower.
"Yes, I'm sure."
"I'll take your word this time for it, but remember, I'll not let you make a fool of me."
He sighed, finally sitting up, and held out his arms.
"Come here, angel."
She hesitated for a moment, but went willingly into his arms. He pulled her onto his lap, surprised as she didn't struggle. Breathing in her soothing and unique scent, he started speaking, softly, telling her something that only Endymion had known.
"My father was a commander in my native homeland, and my mother a physically beautiful woman. Dad was often away, but he cared for me and mom like no other, and I grew up amidst the notion of a 'happy family'. Until - when I turned 11, my life was shattered. My father was leading the army to a far place to wage a battle, and I found my mother in bed with another man, obviously drunk. The next morning, when I told her, she begged me not to tell anyone, and convinced me that she had acted in a drunken state. I believed her. But it didn't stop. One day, when I'd been 13, my father found her. He killed her and the man, but was hurt in the process. He died a few days later. I was left alone, until I stumbled across General Opal. He is a general of King Sunaru. He said that I had potential, and trained me to become Endymion's head general. I'll not let you hoodwink me, Minako. Ever since that fateful day, I swore that I would not let jealousy consume me, like it ruined my childhood and family."
He sighed, running a hand through his hair.
"I know you probably don't want to hear this, but I'd like if you'd listen to me without interrupting. You see, I had vowed to never let a woman take over my life, lest I end up like my father. I know females find me attractive. It sounds arrogant, but it's the truth. I've never had to shield myself from them, for they simply wanted a night in my bed, and there was no commitment. They gave me their bodies, and I fulfilled mine and their physical needs. But you, angel, there is something about you that draws me near. I want more from you than just an one night stand."
He lowered his voice.
"I want your mind, heart, and soul, Minako."
Kunzite swallowed a lump in his throat, uttering a word, an emotion, he hadn't felt ever since his childhood had been destroyed.
"I'm afraid, for both of us."
Minako closed her eyes, feeling his pain as if it were her own. She wrapped her arms around him, burying her face in his neck, tucked neatly under his chin, as she gave him the quiet comfort of having her slender form near him. At that moment, he wasn't the feared Dark Lord, he wasn't a general whose soldiers referred to as General Granite, he wasn't the
emotionless rock she had deemed him to be, and most of all, he wasn't the man who had been trying to seduce her ever since they met.
She pulled away as thunder clapped outside, and moved to close the windows. He was still sitting in his bed, his eyes unfocused, blank, lost in his own nightmare. She sighed softly. Her body cried out for the comfort of her nice warm bed, but her heart wished to help him. She turned to him, gently pushing him down on his bed. His eyes came back into focus, and stared at her strangely as she climbed onto the bed.
"You work too hard."
She explained.
"I thought a massage would help you sleep better."
His gaze was locked unto hers, unblinking, for so long that she grew uncomfortable.
"Well, if you don't want to..."
She began scooting closer to the edge when a hand caught her arm.
"No, I'd think I like that very much."
His smile was soft, wan, seeming much like an innocent boy's. Only his eyes, they still held that haunted look. He lay down on his stomach, his back facing her, and was rewarded with delicate fingers kneading his taut muscles, working out
each and every knot with patience and care. He groaned, realizing that this was most likely the closest he would ever come to feel her touch.
*****************************
Kunzite woke up to sunlight streaming behind his closed eyelids. He opened his eyes slowly, locking onto Minako, who was opening the curtains, allowing the noon sun to illuminate the room.
"You seemed so tired yesterday, so I told the servants not to wake you."
She waved a slender hand toward the tray of food on the table.
"I guessed you'd be starving by now, so I brought you something to eat."
She grinned mischievously at him.
"We wouldn't want our First General to be gorging himself on the food tonight at the ball with five hundred or so fawning women waiting for a dance, right?"
Kunzite sat up slowly.
"And will you be one of those "five hundred or so fawning women", Minako?"
She laughed softly.
"I don't think my escort would like that at all."
He raised an eyebrow, jealousy coursing through him.
"Who's your escort?"
"Sir Andrew."
Kunzite swore under his breath. Sir Andrew was the most infamous and notorious womanizer he'd ever known. He had noticed how the young man's eyes had often strayed toward Minako - HIS Minako - during morning drills, lingering sometimes on rather inappropriate places on the blonde's body.
"Jealous, my dear General?"
Kunzite's voice was low and deadly.
"Minako, tell me if he tries anything."
It was half a request, half a command.
"I can take care of myself."
Her tone was haughty and arrogant.
Kunzite’s ice blue glare made her wince.
“Promise me.”
She tried to meet his gaze, but the seriousness in them made her falter. He cared for her and for her safety.
“All right, I promise.”
She made her way over to his bed, handling him a bowl of food. The First General held back a groan, his eyes locking onto her hands, hands that had the night before so gently massaged his shoulders.
“Minako, leave, before I shame myself like a boy of ten and four.”
She raised an eyebrow, her eyes drawn to the bulge in front of his pants. A giggle escaped her rosy lips.
“I’d recommend a freezing cold bath.”
She tossed back as she slipped out of the door. Kunzite gave her swiftly disappearing back a mock glare. She’d recommend an icy bath? Well, he’d recommend a night with her in his bed! Minako of love, indeed!
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"Sere! Where in the world are you?"
Rei was running along the corridors, looking for Serenity. She skidded to a halt in the kitchen where Makoto was letting Serenity sample some of her cooking. The silver-haired girl smiled sweetly at her, raising a hand holding a piece
of a butter cake baked golden-brown.
"Hiya, Rei-chan. Would you like to sample some of Makoto's cooking? They are excellent."
Rei grabbed her hand impatiently.
"Serenity, Queen Gaia and King Sunaru are about to arrive in less than an hour and you're a mess! You have to..."
Rei never got the chance to finish her sentence as Serenity dropped the cake she was holding in shock.
"Oh my god! I totally forgot!"
Before Rei knew what was happening, she was being dragged from the kitchen by a silver whirlwind. She managed to regain her footing as Serenity yelled over her shoulder.
"Mako-chan? Would you be so kind to do my hair?"
"Sure, Sere."
Rei shot Sere a withering look.
"Mako-chan? Mako-CHAN? Are you crazy, Sere? You haven't known that woman for two days and you're already addressing her with a nick-name?"
Serenity shrugged nonchalantly.
"She's a nice person."
Rei rolled her eyes.
"Sere, you think *everyone* is a nice person."
"You won't when you hear what I did to my last suitor."
"Really, what did you do?"
Serenity grinned at her wickedly.
"I'll tell you what he did if you agree to wash my hair and help me get ready, and stop complaining about my choice of friends."
Rei grinned back, slapping her palm down on Serenity's out-stretched hand as
Makoto caught up with them.
"It's a deal!"
Makoto raised an eyebrow.
"What's a deal?"
"Well, you and Rei-chan help me get ready, and I'll tell you what I did to my last suitor."
Makoto smiled in return.
"I second Rei. Let's go."
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Ten minutes later Serenity was sitting in her bath-tube with Rei and Makoto helping her wash. As Sere had rushed past Minako's and Ami's room, they had stopped quickly, and invited those two to come along to hear the Princess's latest mischief.
"Well, you know that I'm seventeen, so my mother has been bugging me for ages to marry someone. A month ago, a Prince by the name of Draken (A.N. I know that name is from Ravyn's story, but I was really hard-pressed to get this out on time, so I didn't have enough time to come up with an original name *drops to her knees, praying* please, readers and Ravyn, do not kill me. I'm poor, you won't get anything by suing me) had called, and Mother immediately agreed for me to company him for a stroll toward the gardens, without my consent. Well, since she gave her word, there was nothing I could do, so ...
//
Serenity, dressed in a lovely soft pink dress strewn with pearls, listlessly walked with the obnoxious prince. He hadn't even let go of her hand since they met, and his hard hand was rubbing painfully against her soft one. She'd tried to make polite conversation by pointing out the various flowers and reciting her family's history. By the time they'd walked around half of the garden, Serenity had gotten the impression that he'd not heard a word she'd said, since he had been staring at her face with a half-detached expression ever since they started the tour.
"My lord, what to you think of the pink roses?"
He had simply nodded his head, his mouth half-open, and that's when she'd realized that he really hadn't heard a single word she said. However, as soon as she stopped talking, his eyes refocused, and he started ranting about how wealthy and rich and wonderful he was.
After listening to him for half an hour, Serenity had enough. A gleam entered her eyes as a plan began forming in her mind.
"My Lord, would you like to have a PRIVATE dinner with me?"
She had fixed her tone to be as flirtatious as it was possible with this arrogant prince.
Draken's dull eyes had brightened with a lustful light, hearing her emphasis on the word 'private'. He grinned evilly.
"Of course, my Lady."
"Good. Now if you'd excuse me, I'd like to get ready."
"Let me help you, Princess."
Serenity nearly cringed. She knew perfectly well what he meant by 'helping': he was hoping to help her change, thus seeing her nude. She tried to speak without clenching her teeth.
"Oh, but I want it to be a surprise, my Lord."
She batted her eyelashes, barely keeping the smirk off her face as he almost melted into a puddle.
"Of course, Princess. As you wish."
"Meet me in my room in one hour. I will see you then, my Lord."
And she's swiftly walked away before he'd even had a chance to follow her.
As soon as she arrived in her room, she had called for two of her most faithful maids and told them to get 'the extra-regular' from the potion's master, a very good friend. The maids had snickered, and returned with the two kinds of powder and a bottle of wine. After that, she send them off to the cook to get whatever was for dinner. The candlelight she had lit cast a soft glow into the room, making it look more like a romantic dinner for two than instead of what the 'little devil', as Sere referred to herself, had planned.
One hour sharp later, the prince had arrived, his face alive with lust. The second she'd heard his footsteps, however, she'd poured the white powder into his cup and the blue one into her own before filling both cups to the brim with wine. She had proposed a toast, and urged him to drink the wine. Five minutes into dinner, he'd dropped like a rock, snoring. She'd ordered two guards to dump him into the pig sty, before devouring the dinner by herself.
The next morning, she'd awoken to loud cursing. The prince was ranting and raving about irresponsible servants. She put on her most innocent face and acquired after his well-being. After hearing that he'd woke up in the pig sty, she'd pretended great surprise.
"But my Lord, I personally saw the servant's guide you toward the guest room. Maybe you were sleep-walking? I am, however, pleased that you did not walk into anything while in that state, but we all know that children, idiots, and drunks have their own guardian angels that watch over them."
He'd continued ranting and screaming, and after three nights in a row, he'd left the castle, insisting that it was cursed.
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The five girl's giggled.
"What were the potions?"
Serenity looked up to answer Ami.
"Well, the white powder was simply a sleeping potion, and the blue one kept me from getting drunk, since I don't stomach wine well."
"You should tell some of your tricks to Endymion."
Makoto encouraged.
"He would love to learn on how to get rid of unwelcoming future-queens."
"I will."
Rei and Makoto stepped forward with two towels, and Minako and Ami went outside into the guest bedroom to prepare her clothing. Serenity smiled.
"I feel like a princess."
"That could be because you ARE a princess."
Was Makoto's dry reply.
Fifteen minutes later, Serenity was ready. The dress was her royal one (A.N. the one she wears in the manga as Princess Serenity of the moon), as formal protocol demanded, and Serenity grumbled all the way about being forced into something she'd worn as a ten-year-old.
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The marble doors were thrown open and a guard announced:
"His Royal Majesty, King Sunaru, Her Royal Majesty, Queen Gaie."
Endymion, with Serenity, strode forward, meeting the two returning monarchs. Stopping five steps before them, Endymion bowed while Serenity dropped into a deep curtsy.
"Stand up, child, stand up."
Serenity stood, looking at the monarchs for the first time. King Sunaru was a tall, stately man with the same dark hair and proud nose as his son. His green eyes twinkled as he looked her over with approval. Sere smiled, assured by the fatherly look. She turned her face toward the Queen. Endymion had inheritated from her the deep-blue eyes, winged eyebrow, and perfectly-shaped lips. The queen embraced her like a mother, obviously pleased by her presence.
"Princess Serenity, I'm so glad that Endymion has made such a wise choice."
"The pleasure is all mine, Your Majesty. I'm honored to be in the presence of your son, Prince Endymion, and the famed King Sunaru and Queen Gaia."
Standing behind Jadeite, Rei had to stop her urge to gag at Serenity's flattery. That girl could melt General Granite if she choose to.
Formal introductions had to be made, and Minako and Rei had to be introduced, by their General's name of course, and the two ruling heads accepted them readily into the family. Lunch was set before the monarchs, Endymion, and Serenity, and the Generals stood guard, following protocol to the letter. They would have their lunch later in the day, before - every warrior present cringed at that thought - the ball."
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Chapter 9 finished. *gives a silent cheer* Heh heh, a little more on Serenity. NO cliffhanger this time, since it might be a while before I update. I should have never started this story before I finished the other two. Oh well, too late now. Please leave me a note about whether you'd like Haruka and Michiru to appear.