Two Worlds

\"Why did you not run? I could have killed you in an instant.\"

She looked at him with sad eyes, leaned towards him and whispered in his ears,

\"I would rather die, walk on the face of this planet for the rest of all eternity, being an unrestful soul, as long as I am to be with you.\"

He took a deep breath and held her in his arms tightly. He rocked her back and forth, slowly. He stood her and himself up. She looked up at him with a weak smile.

\"I meant what I said.\"

\"What?\"

The princess wrapped her arms around his neck. She tip-toed to try and reach his height.

\"I love you...Prince Endymion.\"

There, she had said his name. Never before did she ever say his Full name. Not even when they first met. Somehow, this made Endymion feel very strong, and over powered. But then the same thought came to him. He was Prince Endymion, the next heir to his throne in the dark world. A prince of night, death, sorrow, pain, and monstrosity. While Princess Serenity, a princess of light and hope, with happiness and love. The next heir to her throne, in the world of light.

There are two separate lands in their world. One side belongs to the Moon Kingdom, the lunarians. People descended from the planet of the Moon, to earth. And the other side was to the Dark Moon, a race of vampires. Their race started when the lunarians had just arrived. They decided that there was a way for peace, and that was to split the world in half. The lunarians were peaceful on their side, and watched the Dark Moon\'s every move. It was the same with the Dark Moon always watching the Lunarians, but were peaceful on their side. The entire galaxy was in chaos because of this. The moon kingdom on the moon was completely destroyed by an evil being, yet to this day, no one knows who it was. The Lunarians think it was the vampires. The Dark Moon think it is rough to put the blame on them, especially because they are vampires. So the galaxy fell off balance, and is now trying to set order with alliances. By alliances, for example, Queen Selenity of the Moon Kingdom has arranged her daughter, Princess Serenity, for an arranged marriage, yet she does not know to whom yet. It all depends on the other planets\' alliances. The Dark Moon, however, do not have to worry about this matter. They are vampires and can live for a very long time, if they take care of themselves, so there is no need for an arranged marriage to their son, Prince Endymion.

Prince Endymion took the princess\' arms off of him. He sighed and held her hands in his.

\"Can you feel me?\"

\"Yes.\"

\"So, you know that I have no warmth, or...no pulse. Does this not bother you?\"

\"No...\"

\"And by accepting my offer, my love for you...you know that you will never see the light of day, ever again.\"

Princess Serenity looked down in sadness. She looked up at the prince and smiled.

\"Yes, I am aware of the consequences.\"

\"The consequences of you, and your kingdom\'s future fall?\"

Serenity looked at him in concern.

\"Fall? Why should there be a fall on my kingdom?\"

Endymion sighed, and stroked her hair gently.

\"If you leave, to be with me...your mother, Queen Selenity will be devastated, and will not have the will power to keep ruling. Your kingdom will become vulnerable, and sadly, my kingdom will take this as an advantage. Which will lead your kingdom to fall, greatly.\"

Serenity let go of his hands and turned around. She hugged herself tightly. The thought of her mother and kingdom destroyed, was unbearable. Endymion hugged her waist from behind, and kissed the back of her head. Serenity shrugged him off, turned around and faced him.

\"There must be another way! I love my mother! She\'s worked so hard to keep us all at peace. And....I can\'t see my kingdom destroyed, there are so many people that are my friends. There has to be another way...\"

Serenity could feel the tears coming back again, and the bulge of pain coming back into her throat. Endymion understood her pain, and tried to make her understand the situation.

\"There is no other way, Serenity. It\'s one or the other, us being together, or them.\"

Endymion saw Serenity\'s head bow and her mouth beginning to tremble.

\"This is all my fault. I should have never spoken to you to begin with.\"

Serenity looked up at him in astonishment. She brought her hand to his cheek.

\"Why? Our love for one another is no one\'s fault.\"

Endymion brushed her hand away. He looked down to the ground, then at her. He put his hand on her shoulder.

\"You reminded me so much of the daylight. When I saw you in the gardens of your castle, sitting on that marble bench, the moonlight was directly upon you. It made you glow in such a way; I thought...she could either be a nymph, or a sender from the gods above. Your hair so bright, like the sun, your fair skin, like a glimpse of the morning clouds. And your eyes, like the sky of day. When you turned to see me...like torture to my eyes. I thought for sure that you descended from above, to make me realize, that this, I shall never have, to hold in my arms. Until you stood and walked out of the moon light. That\'s when I knew you were a human. A full, warm-fleshed, breathing human. But, how can human\'s get hold of such a possession, so beautiful, and yet so innocent?\"

Serenity almost blushed, and grabbed his hand, caressing it.

\"When did you see the world in daylight?\"

\"When I was very young. I grew curious, and without thinking, I opened the front door from my palace, just as the sun was rising. Slowly I saw the green trees, from dark to light blue sky, and a glimpse of the sun. Oh god, it burnt so much, but I kept my eyes wide open. I began to feel a burning sensation throughout my body...and that\'s when I began to scream. The pain was...indescribable! Before I hit the floor, I felt someone shelter me in their arms. It was my father. He groaned in pain and sheltered me from the sunlight. He managed to pick himself up, and shut the door while his back was turned. I remember looking up at him, his eyes in pain. Everyone inside came rushing to our aid. I began to see blurry, but I could remember seeing my father\'s back, it had been insanely burned. While I slept in my room, I could hear them whispering over me,:” he might end up being blind...it will take time to heal.\"

Serenity gave him a sad look and kissed his hand gently. Endymion gave a sigh, and continued.

\"But little by little, I regained my strength, and that\'s when tragedy struck.\"

Serenity looked confused.

\"Tragedy?\"

Endymion looked away and clenched his fists.

\"My mother...she had been out all night, trying to find this herb that would help me with my eyesight.\"

Endymion turned around and took a small gulp.

\"She found it in a cave, deep in the forest. It was almost daylight, so I suppose she could hide there from the sun. But...as she finished picking the herbs, she saw a group of men standing not to far from her. She explained herself, and who she was. Big mistake...they tried to kill her, but she fought her way through. She had almost made it to our castle, but she was struck down by one the arrows from one of the remaining men. It went right through her heart, and she....let out a screeching cry. It was heard all around in the castle. By then, the sun began to rise, and she had no strength left, she managed to throw the herbs at the front gate, and burned... or so I have been told. I awoke and could hear my father\'s footsteps racing to down the palace stairs. I remember it...as if it were yesterday. When I awoke at night, I realized that I could see. The maids must have prepared the herbs and put it on my eyes. I went to see my father, he was sitting on his bed. I looked at him, and he just hugged me tightly. That\'s when I knew, the screeching yell I heard, was from my mother\'s.\"

Serenity hugged Endymion around his waist and turned him around gently. She could see a single tear fall from his eyelid.

\"I\'m sorry...\"

Endymion cupped his hands on her face and smiled.

\"It’s not your fault.\"

Prince Endymion let her face go and hugged her. Serenity hugged him back. They caressed each other, and slowly, kissed passionately. Endymion gave a huge sigh and put his hands on her shoulders.

\"But there might be another way.\"

Serenity looked up at him surprisingly.

\"How?\"

\"Maybe if we decide to wait a little longer.\"

Serenity backed up from him and looked at him with anger.

\"A little longer?! Are you mad?! Do you not hear of the alliances!?\"
Endymion put his hands at his waist, looked down, and sighed.

\"Yes serenity, I know.\"

\"No you do not KNOW!! I could be betroved any time now! And you want to wait a little longer!?\"

Endymion immediately looked up at her.

\"Betroved?\"

Serenity began to scream in panic.

\"Yes!! How do you think the alliances have been working!? Maybe in your kingdom they won\'t use it, but in mine they will!!\"

Endymion had a sad face. Seeing this, serenity jumped to him and hugged his waist tightly while sobbing.

\"I love you! I want to marry you! No one else! Do you hear me?! No one!!\"

Endymion hugged her back and placed his head on top of hers.

\"I won\'t lose you to anyone. No one can take you away from me. I\'ll make sure of it!\"

Serenity looked up at him and cupped her hands on his face.

\"That\'s why there is no other way. We must do this now! I don\'t care if I have to live in your kingdom! I don\'t care what anyone has to say! If you have to change me into what you are...then so be it!! I would rather die and rot alone, than to have someone touch me other than you. I want to be married to you and to you only...\"

Endymion didn\'t know what to say. He was shocked at what she had said. He didn\'t know how much in love she was with him. To sacrifice herself to him meant a lot. The fact that she would love no one, other than him. Especially since she wanted to marry him, that gave him more reason to think of their love.

\"I can\'t imagine...turning you into this....this...monstrous life. You have no idea, what it is not to see day, not to be able to hold you like I want to. The craving I get when I\'m kissing you, and the fact that I can\'t look at you sometimes because I\'m afraid of what I might do. Half of the time, I don\'t trust myself with you. I\'m scared of what I might do to you. I\'m nothing but a monster, undeserving of you.\"

Serenity pushed him away with anger. She couldn\'t believe what she heard. How could he say that!?

\"Prince Endymion I am surprised at you! How dare you be so selfish!? \"

\"Selfish?!\"

\"Yes, selfish! Here I am pouring my soul to you, and all you could think of is yourself! I would do anything for you! Grant your every wish!\"

\"As I would...!\"

Serenity tore off her sleeves and lowered her dress for her breast to show a little more. Then she tilted her head and moved her hair away from her neck.

\"Then take me... Take me so that we can be together. I long to be at your side! End your craving, and taste my blood. Prove to me that you love me...\"

Endymion straightened himself and walked over to her. He stood above her and looked at her with firm eyes.

\"You realize that it will not be a taste, but a drink, right?\"

Serenity nodded her head and closed her eyes. She put her hand on the back of his head, he closed his eyes, and she pulled him down gently, towards her neck. She could feel his breathing, his cold nose rubbing up and down her neck. He smoothly rubbed his nose up her neck and towards her face. Goose bumps rushed down her arms and legs. He kissed her slowly and passionately. Their tongues finding each other in their mouths. Not wanting to let go, he made his way back down to her neck. He kissed her neck, and very gently, started to nibble. Serenity\'s breathing changed from normal to deep.
Her mind raced with impure thoughts of her and Endymion, as a few words came out of her mouth, without noticing.

\"Endymion...please...\"

Endymion himself, let out a soft moan. Then he looked directly at her neck. His vision made everything look different. Everything was dark red, and he could see all the veins on Serenity\'s neck. It was as if her skin was translucent, and all he could see were red veins. His eye color went from a deep dark navy blue, to blood red. His fangs grew out as he opened his mouth.