Hello and welcome to my newer updated version of Innocence of the Black Swan! I am Ms. Caladrius but feel free to call me Cala. I decided that I wanted to properly show my idea, not as a drabble, but as a novel here on fanfic. You can find the original storyline in the drabble version. On the topic of the drabble, I will be continuing but it will not follow the same storyline as this one. Therefore you can enjoy two different storylines with the same character role. I will warn you that Innocence of the Black Swan may contain spoilers for this one so I suggest reading it with this in mind.

I would also like to, as an apology, dedicate this entire story to my awesome readers who loved the drabble version (you know who you are) for sticking it through with me!

DISCLAIMER: I do not own Sailor Moon. It belongs to its respectful owners for both the manga and anime or any other outside resources pertaining to SM. However I do own the plot and the few OC characters.

Act 1: Black Sunrise

|Proposal|

IT TOOK HELIOS a minute to realize what was happening.

Neo Queen Serenity was not listening to a word his father, King Endymion, said.

In fact, he studied her firm expression deepening into a small frown, and her blue eyes reflecting her opposing silent thoughts. As usual the council remained silent, watching the joyful woman before them slowly turn cold. A trait of a moon descendant. And a trait Helios never understood. How could someone like his mother change moods so fast?

"…I advise you rethink your decision, Queen," Endymion finished his lecture and dared his wife to rebut. He gave her too many reasons why her plan would not work with the topic at hand. But Helios figured his mother already had a plan B to the situation.

Neo Queen Serenity's displeasing look bothered him, "We have excluded Nemesis from the Millennium Alliance for far too long. The Mirror Queen's corruption has since left the lands 50 years ago and her son, King Obsidian, has already developed relations with the other empires and nations a part of the alliance," she narrowed her eyes. "As the leader and you as my subordinates, I make the final decision. However if you still see…some issues with it then I'll offer an alternate."

"Your Majesty, do tell us this alternate action of yours. Perhaps it is better than the first," Helios frowned at the chosen speaker. Zirconia, the old hag, disagreed with everything, and despite how "wise" the council members stated, Helios still thought she was a crazy woman trying to rule the damn kingdom.

The Queen kept her stern composure, "I have sent word to King Obsidian about our first course of action—" some members grumbled while others tried hiding their upsetting remarks. "And also another way that will initiate him into the alliance. We have made agreements in which we will arrange a marriage between one of his daughters and my eldest son, Prince Helios, if the first decision was shot down."

Helios's mouth dropped. Was his mother serious? He made direct eye contact with her but she gave him a sincere look as if she was saying they would speak about it later. He wasn't the only one shocked. The council's angry responses clearly showed how upset they were. Then again, they always were. If something didn't go their way, they cried out and demanded it to be changed. Helios knew this was a recent thing. The council never treated Queen Serenity poorly, but they probably thought they could make her daughter their puppet and control the Moon Kingdom.

Queen Serenity's daughter wasn't a fool.

Helios sighed and rubbed his temple as the council continued bickering, "Are you fine, Your Highness?"

He looked to his right at Mercury who appeared concerned, "I'm okay. It's just…"

"You believed the arrange marriage your mother spoke of yesterday would be with someone else," Mercury finished for him while lying her clipboard down and smiling. "Your mother has a way of doing things. She wouldn't allow this if she thought it would bring harm to you."

"Why didn't she tell me?" He grumbled crossing his arms.

"Because she believed you would understand. The Black Moon family has long been outcasts and your mother's kind heart cannot comprehend that. I suppose I to don't agree with her decision, however, it may be for the best."

Helios nodded. He knew what Mercury meant yet he couldn't wrap his head around it. He, the White Prince, the heir to the Golden Crystal, and the Crown Heir to the throne, had to marry a lady, no, witch to the Black Moon family. It seemed unreal to him. Only two weeks ago his mother spoke about him marrying Princess Rubina, the ruler of the Amethyst Kingdom. And now? Now he was marrying the princess of the Moon Kingdom's infamous enemy.

The Queen stood up, "Enough!"

The outrage silenced, the members sat down and awaited the Queen's next words, "I believe I made myself clear. It is either we allowed Nemesis to attend the next Millennium Alliance conference or we permit them to enter the alliance through indirect means."

Zirconia snorted, "Why not the choice of either, Your Majesty? Why should we allow those demons to corrupt what peace and order we have?"

Such a hypocrite Helios thought, "I believe all beings deserve a second chance. There is no evil unless it is perceived as evil. I have expressed my desires and will carry them with or without your involvement."

"Tsk," Zirconia tightened her grip around her creepy staff. "What of your son? What does he think about marrying a demon child?"

"My son should know the importance the marriage will hold," the Queen said. She looked towards him, the same seriousness his mother rarely showed. Neo Queen Serenity was given him a silent choice and frankly Helios didn't like neither. Marriage was the last thing he wanted to think about. He could rule a kingdom himself.

His mother continued to stare, "Well, Prince. Does the arrangement your mother proposes offer you any significance other than allowing a dreadful enemy closer?" Zirconia asked, an eerie smile creeped across her face.

Helios paused to rethink his decision then opened his mouth, "I agree. As the Prince of the Moon Kingdom, it is my duty to uphold order and peace amongst the cosmos."

The look on Zirconia's face amused him. The council members appeared shocked yet annoyed at his statement. And those loyal to the White Moon were more than pleased with his response. The Queen smiled and sat down, summoning her Heart Moon Rod, and tapping the floor.

Even he was shocked by his decision but he couldn't refuse. His mother's stance was right and he would always side with her.

King Endymion cleared his throat, "Then it has been decided. We will plan the date—"

"I'm afraid I have already taken care of that, Your Majesty," Mercury spoke up. "The Queen has invited King Obsidian, Prince Diamond, and his chosen daughter here. They should arrive later this evening."

A council member stood up, "Without our consent? Does our opinions on this matter not!"

"You cannot invite those demons here! They will taint whatever they touch."

"Bring death and despair like their decease queen!"

"Silence!" Neo Queen Serenity's powerful voice chilled his skin. "I am the Queen and though you may be the council, the final word on everything goes through me. Lord Uranus has already taken the necessary precautions for this visit and Lady Jupiter has already increase the Crystal Palace security."

Zirconia grinned, "You forget, Your Majesty, that everything must be addressed to the council before you go and make decisions. Tsk, tsk," Zirconia shook her head. "So young minded."

King Endymion furrowed his eyebrows, "And since when has that been the policy, Lady Zirconia? For ages the Queen only had to seek council on laws, not decisions concerning the kingdom. That right belongs to Elder Cosmos."

"He is correct, Council Member. You are overstepping your boundaries," the Queen's irritation coating her tone. Helios knew his mother disliked Zirconia ever since she was a child. And judging by Zirconia's amusing expression, she knew very well what she was doing.

"This weekly meeting is going nowhere," another irritated voice stated. "Shall call this to an end? It is unlikely you will change the Queen's mind."

Zirconia wrinkled her nose, her eyes trained on one raven haired woman, "So be it. Perhaps she will see the error of her decision."

Helios followed her gaze to an annoyed Mars, "Queen, is this all needed to be addressed?"

"Yes," his mother nodded. "That is all for this week's agenda. We have already went over preparations for the Spring Ball and finalize some updated laws. However I will say that the announcement of the arrange marriage will happen during the ball."

Helios sighed as the hour long meeting had finally come to an end. He sometime wished he wasn't eighteen and could skip out on most of his boring duties. It would save him from having a migraine at the end of the day. Standing up, he observed the babbling idiots whispering their strong dislike for the Queen's decision, exiting through the crystal doors. Helios snorted. They were only mad they weren't pulling the strings anymore.

Neo Queen Serenity had proven she was no longer a puppet. Or at least he hoped she did.

He shifted his gaze over to his mother. Her and her husband quietly chatted amongst themselves, it appeared to be an argument, and Mars, the Head of the Hino family, interrupted them with her fingers pointing straight towards him. His mother followed Mars's line of sight. An emotional mixture drowning her eyes. King Endymion excused his self and made his way over to him. Helios had a feeling he knew what his father would speak to him about. Mars then sprouted another conversation with the Queen figuring the King would take care of things.

When Endymion closed the distance between them enough, Helios waited for him to speak first, "Son, we have much to talk about."

"Indeed," Helios mumbled watching Venus, Head of the Aino family and the Queen's Commander, drag her husband, Kunzite, over to the Queen. Kunzite didn't appear happy about it.

Endymion nodded, "Come. We shall take a walk, just you and I. Your mother will speak to you shortly once she has finished some paper work."

"It is almost time for me to rule, isn't it?" Helios asked following his father out the meeting room and into the silent crystal halls.

Endymion sighed, "Not quite. Our time has yet to come. But it is best you are married and have an heir. For precaution."

"Why?"

"Lady Mars, her skills are profound within the spiritual realm. No other priestess would the Queen trust to foresee any mishaps," Endymion saw the perplexed expression he had. "Neo Queen Serenity wanted to make sure she was doing the right thing; however, Mars believes there may be some issues later on."

Issues? Helios narrowed his eyes, "What issues?"

"Do not concern yourself on the matter. We have yet to figure if what she saw in the fire was true or not. The vision made no sense."

His father looked calm. Helios knew better. The King was worried and Helios, even if he had to ask directly from another source, he would find out. Having an arrange marriage is one thing, but complications from it? That was another problem all together.

They turned a corner, "In the meantime, we shall worried about our guests. I have no faith King Obsidian will behave. He will likely cause a disruption," Endymion said.

"We can only hope they don't try a surprise attack," Helios grumbled. "They are in enemy territory after all."

Despite his mother's reassurance everything would be fine, something bothered him from the proposal down to the girl he would have to marry. Helios frown deepened. The Black Moon princess. If anything he wanted to know who she was since his mother neglected to mention it all.

So I decided to go a different route and explain how things got to chapter 1 of the drabble. If there are any grammatical mistakes, I will fix them once the novel is over unless its a major one that needs adjusting. As I said before, I will continue the drabble version but it will have slow updates as I am writing this and planning a novel of my own while also getting prepared for school to end in a few weeks. So please bare with me. Anywho, I hope you enjoy this prologue and I'll see you in the next chapter. Any reviews are appreciated! :)