OF PEACE AND LOVE: BOOK ONE
by Serene Midnight
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"A story that focuses on the two kingdoms, how Princess Serenity met Endymion and how peace between Moon and Earth was established. Action takes place during the Silver Millenium. Happy reading!"
Chapter One: Prologue
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Once upon a time, there was a time named Silver Millenium and a faraway land called Moon Kingdom. It was a beautiful place ruled by Queen Serenity and her daughter, Princess Serenity.
At the same time, not very far from the Moon Kingdom, lied the Earth Kingdom. Its rulers were King Eos and Queen Elana and their only child, Prince Endymion.
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Endymion was a tall, dark-haired young boy with deep, unmistakeable blue eyes. At a first glance, he looked like a tough and strong man, but his face was hiding a romantic, kind-hearted person and also a very wise one.
The Prince was having a hard time as his twentieth birthday was approaching because his parents were putting all their efforts in finding a fiance for him. They were getting older and as the days passed they felt their powers fading.
"My son, I strongly believe that you should find a girl to wed. It's time we pass the throne to you."
"Mother, like I told you before, I haven't found that one girl yet."
"How about Beryl? She's the only one you've known for a long time.", the King insisted.
"I hope you're joking, father!", the Prince protested.
Beryl was a wicked, green-eyed woman. Her hair was dark, but in the light it reflected a fiery red colour. She had been dreaming of having Endymion for a long time. Since she came at the castle, she knew exactly what her aim was: to become a princess and to rule the world.
"Son, I'm very serious. If you won't find the perfect girl until you get twenty, I'm afraid you'll have to marry her."
Endymion could not believe his ears. His parents had just given him an ultimatum. He headed to the door, without even noticing that Beryl was lurking very carefully. Her eyes were hiding great plans and hopes. He was about to leave the room, when the two of them measured noses.
"Beryl, what are you doing here? Can't you just stay out of my business?"
"I've heard it all, Endymion. They're planning to get us married!"
She was always very persuausive.
"Not even in your dreams! Back off, Beryl, you're pushing my limits!"
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On the other hand, Serenity was a sweet and charming princess, sometimes too sensitive and somehow unreasonable when it came to her feelings, friends and family.
It was a bright, sunny day. Serenity was taking her daily courses under Ami's guidance. Ami was her tutor. She was smart, but the princess did not pay serious attention to her lessons usually. She found herself easily distracted by anything.
"Today we're going to talk about the history of our kingdom. Now where did I put that book...."
Ami started to search in all her bookshelves when she suddenly stopped.
"I know where it is!" she exclaimed.
"Where?", the Princess startled.
"In the Royal Library! I'll go and check it!"
"No!", she striked in with a suggestion. "You look tired. You've studied all day long. Let me bring it to you. You take a seat here and wait for me."
Of course, the Princess used this as an excuse to get rid of her royal routine, even if just for a few minutes.
Serenity was so pleased that she found a reason to spare for time. Of course Ami was beginning to feel proud. Was the Princess becoming interested in history? Of course, history lessons were boring for her.
She made her way to the Royal Library of the palace and opened the door.
Serenity stepped in and began to look for books beginning with H. The room was huge and dusty. There were lots of old books. She couldn't help but admire the large collection. And there was a full shelf only with the letter H.
"Wow!", she wondered, "Oh, here it is!"
The book she wanted was placed on the top of the shelf. She grabbed for it, but could not take it. Her fingers barely even touched it. She wasn't tall at all. In her attempt to grab it, a batch of books fell on the floor.
"Oh, my! I am so clumsy!"
She bent to pick them, when she stumbled upon an old book entitled: Earth: The Kingdom.
Its cover fascinated her. The letters were hardly visible and they looked like they were golden. Under the title, she could see some weird flowers printed. They were red and, surprisingly, they had some sort of thorns.
"What kind of flowers are this?", she asked herself.
She opened it slowly and skimmed through the text. At the end of that book, there was a chapter consisting only of pictures. Her eyes focused on a photo of a young man. His eyes were of the deepest blue and his hair very dark, which contrasted very nicely with his skin. He was wearing some kind of armour, from which she deduced he could be a prince. Under the picture, she could distinguish the letters Endymion. It must had been his name.
"Endymion, what a beautiful name!"
Beautiful landscapes came in her mind. Her imagination was going really far.
Suddenly, back in the reality she was living in, she reminded that Ami was waiting for her. She grabbed the book she needed and hurried to bring it to her.
Author's Note: This is one of my first serious attempts of writing fanfiction. Next chapter will be entitled "Curiosity".
I do not own Sailor Moon, characters belong to Naoko Takeuchi. If you have any questions, feel free to note me. Thank you for reading!