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Disclaimers: Awwww, do I have to? *backs away as DiC gives her warning glance" oh fine fine! I don't own Sailor Moon! There, ya happy? Geez!

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Chapter 1 The Truth

She was visiting the Earth Kingdom for a month, so she could spend some time with her beloved prince. But that was not how things were turning out. Every night, he seemed to be busy, and even during the day, he tried his best to avoid her. Serenity tried to tell herself otherwise, that it was just her mind playing with her, but a constant fear was nagging at her heart, and it would not leave her alone. She wanted to push it aside, not believe any of it. How could she? With all the special memories they shared. But no, the nagging stayed there, and caused Serenity to believe otherwise. Two weeks past and the feeling continued. Her Prince Endymion was having an affair.

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Serenity walked through the royal palace, feeling alone. The Senshi were with their Generals, and Serenity did not want to intrude. She was, in fact, supposed to be with Endymion, but she could not find him, and had been trying to entertain herself. "What to do? What to see?" Serenity murmured, trying to fight the boredom. She had seen all the gardens, she had toured the palace countless times, and she had been shown the kingdom by more than one sentry. Normally, when it got like this, Endymion would be there with her, and she was never bored with him. Something exciting was always happening when he was around. But she wasn't sure if she wanted to be around him at the moment. Not until she was certain of a few things. Serenity almost wished there was evil around once more; so then she could transform and fight, concentrating only on that. But she quickly shook the thought away, knowing there would be hell to pay when evil interfered.

Walking out of the palace and into the fresh air, Serenity did not notice the Senshi walking towards her. She continued her way to the garden where she sometimes sat and thought, when she wanted to be alone. She did not hear Rei call out her name, or the others for that matter. All she could think about was Endymion. Was he truly having an affair? Did he really want her out of his life, to replace her with just another? Serenity felt a pool of tears well up in her eyes, and she blinked them away, not wanting to spill her emotions. "Serenity, are you all right?" She heard Minako ask behind her. She turned around and saw her four best friends smiling at her, seeming somewhat concerned. "I am fine. Why wouldn't I be?" Serenity replied, proud at herself for keeping her voice steady and calm. "Serenity, we are not stupid, we know when something is bothering you. Come on, you can tell us. You have known us forever. We won't laugh, if that's what you're worried about." Makoto said warmly, placing her hand on Serenity's shoulder. "I know I will." Rei smirked, receiving several glares at the same time. "I'm just joking!" She protested, and everyone turned their attention back to Serenity, who suddenly found something very interesting on the front of her dress. "Well, are you going to tell us?" Ami asked softly, ignoring Minako tapping her foot impatiently. "It's nothing! Really, I've just got some things on my mind." Serenity drifted off, staring out at the gardens. "Come on, I'm hungry. Can't you just tell us and we can go eat lunch or something?" Rei stated, glancing behind at the palace. "I can just smell all of the delicious food." "Rei, be serious! Serenity is more important than your stomach!" Minako cried, slightly slapping Rei on the arm. "I really appreciate your concern but it really is nothing. I'm absolutely." Serenity's eyes suddenly wondered to the palace behind Rei, and everyone followed her gaze. There on the palace steps, was Endymion, about to step inside. "Oh." Ami sighed, looking back at Serenity. "Something's going on between you two isn't it?" Minako asked curiously, gazing after the long gone Endymion. Serenity's eyes finally gave in. Tears spilled down her cheeks and she hurriedly wiped them away, but they all saw. "What happened, Serenity? Tell us." Makoto's arm wrapped around her, warming her slightly. "I. I think Endymion. might be having. an affair." Serenity choked out, a fresh pool of new tears leaking out. "Oh, Sere. Why? Why would you think such a thing? Endymion loves you with all his heart. He wouldn't betray you." Minako smiled gently, taking Serenity's hands in her own. "What has he done for you to think that?" Ami asked, sitting down on the bench near by. The others followed suit, with Serenity in the middle, so they could all hear her explanation. "He just seems so distant. From the moment we landed, he seemed too busy to be with me. It feels like he's avoiding me. He won't look into my eyes anymore, and the other day I heard him on the communicator, it sounded like he was talking to another woman, and he kept saying that he could not talk anymore, in case someone heard him." Serenity's voice cracked for the second time and she broke down crying. "Don't worry, Sere, we'll get to the bottom of this." Rei said sternly, smiling just as brightly though. "I'm sure it's nothing." Ami reassured. "Now let's clean you up. We don't want anyone seeing you've just been crying now, do we?" Minako said cheerfully, and Makoto laughed, brightening the mood. Serenity laughed along, feeling safe with her friends once more. "You guys are the best." She promised, slowly standing up. She turned around to face them, and all hint of sad emotion was wiped away with a bright smile plastered on her face. "Now, tell me. How did the day go with your Generals?" Serenity raised her eyebrows teasingly as all girls turned away to look at something else. "Come on, you have to tell me. Please?" "After lunch." Makoto swore, also getting up. "I would like to know what happened just as much with the other three." The others grumbled as they made a promise to tell each other everything after they had eaten.

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Five young ladies walked into the dining room laughing and whispering. They fell silent as they reached the table. The first thing they noticed was the four Generals and Prince Endymion, sitting on the other side, with Queen Terrana and King Sanfar. Serenity's eyes seemed to lighten when she saw Endymion, and she curtsied gently before sitting down. The others did the same. They immediately began nibbling at their food, silently giggling every once and a while. After the King and Queen took the last bite of their food, they stood up and had left the room. Serenity and the Senshi starting laughing and giggling, and the men sat there, looking amused. It always seemed to be like this. They looked like the perfect little angels around the King and Queen, but once alone, their manners left them. Serenity straightened, trying to hold back her laughter. She stared across the table. "And what is it that is so amusing to you gentlemen?" She asked, almost sarcastically. Her gaze was continuously fixed on Endymion, and he didn't look away. He sat there instead, returning her gaze with equal power and assurance. The other girls seemed to settle down, and Endymion noticed that Lady Mars almost glared at him, but then just as quickly, got up and walked over to Jadeite. "Are we doing anything tonight?" She asked softly, wrapping her arms around him. "Maybe. What have you got in mind?" He asked, kissing her. "Hmm. A night in town maybe? Romantic dinner by candlelight, dancing." She drifted off and whispered something in his ear. Jadeite blushed slightly, but nodded as Rei pulled him out of his chair. The two walked out, leaving everyone to stare after them. "How about the rest of you? Will you be doing anything tonight?" Serenity asked. It was for everyone, but Endymion thought it was aimed at him. Nephrite cleared his throat. "Maybe we could all do something together. It would be good to catch up." Serenity nodded, agreeing and she looked at the other girls for approval. They nodded also, smiling slightly at their Generals. "Alright, we're on." Minako mused, glancing at Endymion. "Will, ah, you be joining us tonight, Endymion? I think we would all like your company. especially Serenity." She mumbled the last part, but everyone still heard, and an arm came flying at her. "Shut up." Serenity hissed, looking down at her empty plate. She could feel Endymion's gaze on her, but she ignored it. The three Senshi giggled nervously. "Um. Actually, I've got-" "Other business to attend to. That's quite alright." Serenity finished off for him. And she walked out, furiously trying to hold back the threatening tears. When she had reached her room, she slammed the door shut, and threw herself on the bed, her breaths coming out feverishly and sorrowfully. How was she going to handle this? How, exactly was she going to react when Endymion told her. of this other woman. Would he ever tell her? Or would he just string her along? Finally the tears spilled out over her soft rosy cheeks, and she felt the crescent moon on her hot forehead pale, so that it wasn't its outlasting sparkle anymore. A soft knock came at the door, but Serenity ignored it, knowing it would be one of the Senshi. She didn't exactly feel like talking to them. It came again, this time much louder. "Leave me alone!" Serenity cried, if not screamed. "Serenity?" A muffled voice came from the other side. It was Endymion and the door silently opened, and he walked in. Serenity turned her face from him. "Sere, love. I'm sorry, I know it feels as though I've been avoiding you, but it hasn't been on purpose! I have thought about you every minute of the day. I promise. Please, forgive me." He soothed, making Serenity want to kiss him senseless. But no, she had to keep control. She turned over, and smiled weakly, sitting up straight. He leaned forward and kissed her, and she moaned softly as she wrapped her arms around his neck and he pulled her closer to him, not wanting to let go. The kiss lasted forever, or so it seemed to Serenity, and she wanted it to go on, never to stop. But Endymion was the first to pull away. "Tomorrow," he promised, "tomorrow, it'll be just you and me, all alone, with no disturbances." She nodded, watching as he left. Sighing she fell back onto the soft pillow, thinking of what had just happened.

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Leaving Serenity's room, Endymion teleported to the royal gardens. In front of him was a Red haired beauty, but she did not know he was there yet. Her stunning brown eyes looked off to a certain horizon, and in the darkness of the night, her beauty seemed almost unsurpassed. Endymion put his hand on her shoulder, and she turned around, although she did not look surprised. "She mustn't find out. Not a word is to be spoken. to anyone." He said sternly. And the woman nodded, smiling slightly, before teleporting away.

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Later that night, a Princess, three Senshi and three generals stood about the garden, walking silently. Rei and Jadeite had still not returned from their 'night in town' so it was awfully quiet without Rei to blabber loudly. Serenity felt slightly out of place, being the only one without a partner beside her, but she shook the feeling away, wanting to be happy for her friends, and not envy them. They reached the palace, and Serenity followed them, but was surprised that they did not all go the same way. Not wanting to disturb any of the couples, she went her own way, and soon after, found herself in the library. Serenity walked around, bored out of her brains, because everyone had abandoned her. Picking up a book, she sat down in a comfy sofa and began to read. Soon after, her eyes grew heavy and she fell asleep.

Serenity woke up hours later to the sound of whispering outside the library. Serenity, wondering who would be awake at this hour, stalked out the library doors, determined to find out who it was.

She almost wished she hadn't.

There was Endymion with another woman, but both seemed oblivious to her presence. Even though they were whispering, Serenity could still make out what they were saying. "This isn't right. I want to tell Serenity before we go into our relationship deeper. I don't want to string her along." Endymion said, leaning against the wall. Serenity gasped. How could he? How DARE he? Didn't her feelings mean anything? "Oh, screw her! She won't know! Come on. please? Just one night!" The other woman persuaded, irritation clear in her voice. Serenity could not take anymore. "How could you?" She screeched, rushing forward. The supposed couple starred at her, although only Endymion looked worried. "Serenity, you've got to let me explain!" "Explain what? That you've been leading me on? Didn't our love mean anything to you?" Serenity cried, tears welling up in her crystal blue eyes. At this, Endymion seemed to get angry. He grasped her shoulders and shook her slightly. "Serenity, snap out of it! You are not the only woman in this world. There are others! And I don't have to follow our destiny! I'm tired of my life being planned for me!" "How could you say that?" Serenity whispered. "Snap out of it Serenity." Endymion said angrily, his voice growing. feminine? "Snap out of it. snap out of it. snap out of it." His words repeated over and over, and Serenity felt herself growing dizzy. And. what was wrong with Endymion's voice?!

Serenity opened her eyes. She was back in the library. "Serenity? About time! How hard is it to wake you up girl?!" Rei yelled, anger clearly radiating from her. Serenity was dazed. The dream kept repeating itself over and over in her mind, and Serenity felt it might be true. Suddenly, Serenity realized that Jadeite was standing behind Rei, a look of concern paste across his face. She also saw that Rei had the same look of concern, only deeper. "What's wrong?" Serenity asked, sitting up straight. The book lying in her lap fell to the floor. No one took notice. "Serenity." Rei hesitated. "You have to tell her Rei." Jadeite said quietly, not looking at the princess. "I'm trying to God dammit!" Rei snapped, her annoyed voice turning soft once more when she turned back to Serenity. "We saw-" She was interrupted when 3 other Senshi burst into the room, puffed out and also holding the deep concern. "You've found her. Good." Minako observed, sliding onto the sofa next to Serenity. Ami and Mokoto stood next to Jadeite. "Everyone shut up! I'm trying to tell her!" Rei steamed again. The group tensed. Serenity sat quietly, wondering where this was going. "Look Serenity, what I'm trying to say is that we just saw Endymion. with another woman."

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