Here I am again. I really thought I wouldn't be able to finish this chapter on time, but since my teachers didn't leave any homework and I received some encouraging e - mails asking for it, I just couldn't resist, I HAD to write. This is for the people who wrote me about this story: You guys are great! I love ya! I would also like to send a special greeting to Neo - Queen Serenity who let me use her story "I used to be a foolish girl" to make a fic of my own (I still don't know when I'm going to write it). THANK YOU VERY MUCH!!!! Well, enough of chatting, here's the story. E - mail: dasha@mpsnet.com.mx Rating: G By: Dafne Disclaimer: I don't own these characters (although it would be great if I did), they belong to Naoko Takeuchi, so please don't sue me. A real princess Chapter 3: First encounter Serenity was still admiring her surroundings when suddenly she heard footsteps behind her. She turned around and gasped at what she saw. In front of her stood the hottest man she had ever seen in her life and he was walking towards her! He was very tall and by the look of his muscular chest, arms, and legs, very strong too. His steps had the elegance and confidence only a prince could have, but he certainly didn't look like a noble at all except for the sparkling sword that was hanging from his belt. He wore black trousers, a long sleeved white shirt and black leather boots that covered his calves. His midnight black hair was tangled and its bangs covered his penetrating blue eyes, however, they didn't hide its beauty. When she looked at them she felt herself drowning in its endless depths, it was as if they had some kind of strange power that held her in place and made her thoughts a blur of confusion. Her legs started to tremble, her eyes went wide open and the only thing she was able to do was stare at him in awe. * * * * * Endymion watched the lovely woman turn around to face him and held back a chuckle as he saw the startled and confused look on her face. *God, she looks adorable. It makes her even more beautiful than how she already is (if that could ever be possible)* he thought. As soon as he reached his goddess, he made a respectful bow, took her delicate hand in his, and, while staring at her eyes, kissed it. She blushed furiously at his politeness. He was tempted to laugh once again, but managed to keep his composure. "Can I help you milady? It looks like you've never been around here before." he told her. * * * * * Serenity almost fainted when he took her hand and kissed it. She knew her face was as red as a tomato, but she couldn't help it. *Damn it. Why is it that I can never control my own feelings?* she scolded herself, ashamed that the handsome young man was looking at her in this condition. "Can I help you milady? It looks like you've never been around here before." she heard him say. Serenity noticed he was still holding her hand, so she gently slipped it away and then turned her still burning face away from him. "You're right, kind sir, I'm not from around here. Actually I came to visit some relatives", she made a brief pause, took a deep breath and then continued, "I wanted to explore the place, but I think I got lost." * * * * * Prince Endymion raised a skeptic brow at her reply. *Yeah, sure* he thought. "Oh really?" he asked. "Um..., yeah. Well...oh, um" she stammered "I think I should go now, I must return home before sunset." "But you said you were lost, how are you supposed to find your way back?" he questioned her. * * * * * *What should I do? What am I going to tell him?* Serenity thought impatiently while playing nervously with her apron. She lowered her head in defeat and then answered quietly. "Well... I'll find a way, I can take care of myself you know?, but thank you for asking anyway" she started to walk away, but he caught up with her and took hold of her wrist. Serenity was bewildered by his attitude, after all she was just a stranger to him, why should he care?. She turned around and found herself being hypnotized all over again by those incredibly powerful blue eyes... "I know this woods as the palm of my hand. If you want I can be your guide." he said. *Maybe I'm crazy, but I could have sworn he was pleading me* she thought. "Oh, no!, I don't want to bother you" Serenity answered. "Oh, don't worry about that, actually I would be honored to escort such a beautiful young lady" he said taking her hand and kissing it once again. She blushed once more. *Why is it that he makes me feel so good even though I've just met him?* she wondered. When she didn't respond he said "Shall we miss?" and then offered her his arm. If that could be possible, she blushed even more, but a few seconds later she started to giggle softly and finally accepted his compliment. They were walking in silence with their arms intertwined when suddenly he spoke. "By the way, what's your name?" Serenity was so dumbfounded by the sudden question that she didn't answer immediately. "What's the matter, you don't know what your name is?" he asked mockingly. "No, it's just that, well...." *I can't tell him, everybody knows that the Moon Princess' name is Serenity. But...* "WHAT?" he asked again, this time impatiently. "My name's Usagi, and yours?" she asked. * * * * * "My...my name?" Endymion asked nervously. "Of course, I gave you mine so I think it's just fair that you give me yours" she answered a little bit annoyed. *What am I going to tell her? I mean, everybody knows that the Earth Prince's name is Endymion. Unless...." "Well?" "My name's Mamoru" he finally answered. "That's cute" she commented while resting her head on his shoulder.... AUTHOR'S NOTES: I must confess that I made this on a rush, so maybe it's not that good, but anyway I enjoyed writing it. I would like to tell you that I'm already working on another fic (besides the one I mentioned already) that should be out on the next 2 weeks. As I always say: I don't promise anything, but I'll try to finish chapter 4 for next week. PLEASE TELL ME WHAT YOU THINK, I LOVE TO RECEIVE E - MAILS!!!! See ya later!