Title: "Amalgamation" A Sailor Moon fanfiction
Author: Legendary Moon (legendarymoon )
Rating: Adult/Mature/R
Chapter 1: Invitation of Fate
Endymion sat at the breakfast table with his parents and younger sister. The kitchen staff had out-done itself with the morning meal. There were eggs, bacon, potatoes, and breakfast rolls all perfectly cooked along with several varieties of fresh fruit. A rainbow bouquet of roses graced the center of the table. They were eating in silence until his mother, Queen Calyce broke the quiet.
"We have received an invitation from the Lunar Kingdom," she began. Endymion looked up, a fork-full of food hanging midway between his plate and his mouth. He couldn't hope for the news that the Terran Kingdom had finally been admitted into the Silver Millennium alliance, could he?
"The Princess Serenity will be turning 18 in two weeks' time and they are throwing a ball in celebration. In their custom, once a young lady turns 18, she is free to entertain suitors and wed," the queen paused, eyeing Endymion for a reaction. "I wish for you to attend the ball Endy. Learn what you can about her. See if she would be a fit match for you. It would be a fantastic opportunity for our kingdom if we were to arrange a union. Of course, your feelings – and hers – should be considered."
Endymion frowned. He hated being forced into these politics and future-making endeavors. He was aware of what his duties and responsibilities were to be when he becomes king. But he wished for freedom until then.
"Mother, don't you think that she'll have more suitors than she'll know what to do with as it is? Do I really need to waste my time up there? You know the other kingdoms in the alliance. You know that they wouldn't want their High Queen to marry into a kingdom they consider too "low class" and "rebellious" for their taste?" he retorted angrily dropping his fork onto his plate, splattering the eggs all over the table.
"Endymion, don't speak to your mother in such a manner," snapped his father.
"Fine, I'll go and then you'll see I'm right," Endymion growled and left the breakfast hall. He stormed out into the garden and strolled around. Normally the beauty of all the flowers within the garden lifted his spirits (not just the ones that were planted there). Today, though, it wasn't making him feel any better. He needed to blow off some steam as it was too nice a day to ruin with a foul mood. He strode briskly toward the stables. As the stable hands noticed his approach, they hurried to ready his horse. He was met by the head groom, a young man close to Endymion's age by the name of Andrew, who began to stammer an apology. Endymion lifted his hand, silencing Andrew immediately. "Andrew, I'm looking for your sister," Endymion said quietly. Andrew blinked at his Prince before he was able to recover.
"She's in the library, your highness," he answered. Endymion nodded his thanks and continued toward the city square, where the library stood tall and graceful above the shops and stands around it.
He entered the library and paused a moment to allow his eyes to adjust before he saw the slender, red-headed figure he had been looking for. She was tall for a lady, though still shorter than he was, and had flowing curves that triggered a viceral response with just a thought. She had been well endowed and seemed to have difficulty finding dresses and gowns that could contain her cleavage. Not that he would complain about that, of course. He approached her from behind before leaning close to her ear and whispering.
"Learning of anything interesting Lady Beryl?"
She jumped and nearly dropped the heavy book she had been reading.
"Oh, your highness, you startled me!" she replied, placing a hand on her bare neckline, "To what do I owe this surprise?"
"Please join me for a walk Lady Beryl," he said, offering his arm to her.
She smiled at him and closed the book she had been reading. She stood and linked her arm through his. Together they left the library and headed toward the town gardens.
Against his better judgement, Endymion had packed a few days' worth of essentials and made his way to the transport room. His parents were waiting for him there.
"I take it that I'll be attending the ball as the sole representative of the Terran royal family?" it was more a rhetorical statement rather than a true question.
His father frowned, "Threre have been a few developments with the rebel factions in the north. We need to stay to ensure they don't threaten your position there."
"I should stay too-" Endymion began, but Queen Calyce interrupted quickly.
"The best thing you can do for the kingdom right now is to go to the moon and see if a match with the moon would be possible. We need to try to obtain admittance into the Silver Millennium if our intelligence is correct."
"What intelligence?" Endymion asked.
The king eyed his wife before answering, "The intelligence we've received so far indicates that there is something... evil within the Solar System. This evil is capable of tearing the alliance apart and there are indications that they may have recently established a base here on Earth. While you're on the moon, keep your senses open. They may attempt to worm their way into the Lunar royal family. At very least, we need to protect them if any of us are to have a chance. They have a weapon that can save us all if it came down to it."
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