Princess Serenity walked to the outskirts of the Moon's palace. Gazing at the blue-green orb of Earth in front of her, she sighed with just a hint of sorrow.
I'll never know what it's like down there.
She flattened her light pink gown and plopped down to the floor.
It's so beautiful.
Serenity pulled her knees to her chest and closed her eyes. She absorbed in the scents and sounds filtering through her body. She flicked her eyes open at the sound of approaching footsteps. Serenity jumped to her feet, not wanting to be seen in such informality by whoever was coming.
"Oh, Prince Endymion? I'm so sorry! I'll be going now."
What's he doing so far from Earth?
"No, my apologies Princess. I didn't realize anyone was out here. Please, forgive me for the intrusion."
Princess Serenity shook her head and smiled, her blonde hair tumbling forth with her light curtsy.
"The apologies all mine Prince."
While Serenity had indeed met Endymion before, she didn't really know him. She knew he was heir to the Earth, and therefore her ally. Serenity had admired him often enough; he seemed serious, yet kind.
Careful, Serenity. You don't know him.
Princess Serenity rubbed her arm and looked awkwardly at Prince Endymion.
"What, umm, brings you to our White Moon?"
Endymion smiled dashingly and said,
"Why, the Moonlight Masquerade. It is in just a month, correct? And why spend that month waiting on dreary Earth, when I could spend it enjoying the mysteries of the moon. And, those who inhabit her," he said with a bow.
Serenity blushed. Regaining her formal stature, Serenity asked,
"Mysteries on the Moon? What's so mysterious here? I would simply love to see the Earth, it must be so beautiful. I've never been there, and I suppose I never will. Are the flowers as perfect as I hear? And the animals, and the oceans? I would simply adore seeing a flower."
Earth cannot even attempt your beauty Princess, thought Endymion.
Enfolding her hand in his, Endymion said,
"I promise to bring you the reddest rose if you promise me just one dance at the Moonlight Masquerade."
Serenity blushed at his touch.
His hand is so warm.
She lightly nodded at his request, and he seemed about to respond when a squire called him from the entry of the palace,
"Prince Endymion, your presence has been requested!"
Endymion sighed and said,
"I must go now but I will hold you to that promise, Princess."
He flashed another radiant smile, and left Serenity.
Serenity held her hand to her face.
As warm as the sun I suppose. Prince Endymion…I shall keep my promise. And just think, I'll get a rose! Whatever that is…
Serenity turned and walked back to the Palace and set off to find her Sailor Senshi. She had yet to see them, and today, the outer Senshi were here for a visit before their next mission.
All my friends are here for once. This day has been wonderful so far.
She still had her hand to her cheek, and soon she let it down by her side.
Endymion was rather intriguing. I'd love to know more about him.
She smiled and sighed gleefully now.
A rose…it sounds marvelous. And, I'll be able to dance with him. This is looking splendid now!
