All Alone in the Moonlight.
Title: All Alone in the Moonlight
Author: dutchesscourtney
Genre: Gen
Verse: SilMil
Characters: R/J (of which it’s been ages since I even attempted - apologies in advance)
Rating: G?
Warnings: None.
It’s Jadeite's first trip to the Moon.
Kunzite, in his infinite wisdom and constant preparation of planning for all possible scenarios that might threaten their liege, has already been on multiple occasions. When pressed for details, he is, as usual, nothing short of succinct. Even Zoisite is unable to cajole much more than ‘it’s warmer than I thought’ from the leader of their inner guard.
And yet…
Jadeite has reason to believe something is different with the silver haired general, but can’t quite put his gloved finger on what that is, nor can he understand why he has been tapped to make the next trip with Endymion. Although he’s excited, he doesn’t quite buy Kunzite’s need to suddenly review training at the Western barracks.
“Ready?”
“Yes, my lord.”
Endymion smiles at the title, knowing it’s rarely used among their inner circle - trotted out only when matters of state are involved.
“My lord?”
“Yes, Jadeite?”
“Is there anything...special I should be aware of?”
Endymion taps a finger on his lips and finally answers, “Nothing to be concerned about.”
The enigmatic answer is not appreciated, but what is Jadeite to do? Argue with the Prince of the Golden Kingdom? He instead straightens his immaculate uniform and awaits the transfer. With advanced technology, the journey is short and not too jarring (he is, after all, a soldier and appearances must be kept up). They are greeted and then shown to their rooms (adjoining suites). Privately, Kunzite has given the younger general a discreet word that their Prince may try to duck responsibilities and make time to see ‘her.’
“Where?”
“They seem to prefer the gardens.”
Why didn’t you stop him? The question remains unspoken.
Here in his room, Jadeite begins to understand the pull and call of the unknown. As quiet as he tries to be, some hours later, Jadeite hears the adjoining door snick shut and leaps from the bed, throwing on a tunic and cloak (forgoing the gloves and other accoutrements - Kunzite be damned) and gratefully catches a glimpse of his errant prince turning the corner. So intent on keeping an eye on Endymion, Jadeite is stopped in his tracks as a light shifts and he realizes someone else is in the corridor.
Pale skin - more than he’s ever seen previously.
Red lips.
Dark hair cascading onto an equally lovely décolletage.
Was this what - who? - Kunzite hadn't spoken of.
Disarmed by the blush on her cheek, in an instant, Jadeite decides to let the lord he's charged with go and moves forward to make his acquaintance with the beautiful creature in front of him.
I sooooooo want to credit this picture, but when I click the link from Tumblr I get blocked - thanks Doha!
AN: Real question - IS THERE MOONLIGHT ON THE MOON?