Here's my story. Hope you enjoy!

Sailor Moon

Disclaimer: I do not own Sailor Moon. Naoko Takeuchi is the owner of these wonderful characters.

Rated T

Chapter 1

"They're coming in!" Endymion, Prince of the Terran Kingdom, yelled at his men. The tall, dark-haired prince and soldier clenched a long, ornately- decorated sword in his right hand. His dark blue eyes were alert and anxious as he watched the knights below charging toward the wall.

It was a bright, sunny day- too bright for fighting and war. The heat shone down mercilessly on them, making them hot and tired in their heavy armor. Endymion and his men were quickly growing testy.

The grassy field below and trees behind them seemed a too peaceful setting to fight. An arid, bone-dry desert would suit this scene more than a lush land. It seemed impossible to Prince Endymion that they were fighting in the Terran Kingdom.

"Barricade the gate!" General Malachite of the Terran Kingdom ordered. His white cape and platinum blond hair blew in the wind as he stormed around the stone wall of the palace. He was clad in his silver armor, his sword clenched in his right hand. His light blue eyes were blazing as he observed the scene before him. Men fell from the great stone walls of the Terran Palace as arrows pierced their flesh and the men below him charged at the gated entrance with a huge log.

Malachite was one of Endymion's closest friends and his General. He was a serious and shrewd man; one suited for the role of General.

The enemies were King Leonias's men, rebels who in Malachite's opinion were disloyal, ungrateful rats to the crown. Prince Endymion's father, King Thaddeus, had been and was a gracious and fair monarch. He was ruler over all the Earth and the kings that ruled over the countries of the Earth. All kings were expected to keep under the Earth King's commands and power; this was decreed in the Kings' Law. Since monitoring all the kings was extremely hard, King Thaddeus provided his kings with wealth, knights and lands. There was always the possibility of a rebellion though.

So far, King Leonias was the only man in King Thaddeus's reign that had dared to defy and rebel against him. Rebels were punished with exile and brought down from power. King Leonias would surely be thrown in jail and then dealt with in the High Courts. Right now, King Thaddeus's men were on the lookout for him, searching the forests for any sign of the king.

King Leonias seemed to think the only way to get the Terran Kingdom to surrender was to attack. However, the Terran Kingdom had multiple kingdoms backing them, outnumbering his men. Yet King Leonias's men had very clever war tactics and skilled, strong warriors. Even the confident Malachite was becoming nervous.

He heard a cry come from his left and out of the corner of his eye, spotted a man charging at him. Malachite frowned grimly and blocked the attack with his sword. He turned his body and dueled with the man while another man shot out from behind. Malachite reacted in no time, pulling out the knife that rested on his belt.

He had thought for sure that he had gotten him but in the next instance, a heavy arm surrounded his neck. Malachite felt cold fear run through him and he tensed. The man in front of him paused and laughed cruelly at Malachite's predicament.

"Ha-ha! Looks as if this is the end for you, my friend!" he said as he lifted his sword.

Malachite gritted his teeth and waited for the sword to come down upon him. It seemed like it was inches away from his head, when another sword appeared in front of his face. He turned to see Endymion, standing there with a fierce expression on his face, his jet-black hair blowing in the wind. His face was covered in dirt, sweat and blood from the previous night spent fighting.

"I don't like traitors…" Endymion said in a low voice.

Malachite could read the nervousness in the attacker's posture and face but he tried to hide it. The enemy lifted his chin and took a swing at the Prince. Endymion easily deflected it and in one swift motion, drove the sword into the man's chest. The man barely had time to grunt as he fell to his knees and Endymion pulled the sword out.

This lent a distraction to the man behind Malachite and the General gave him a sharp jab in the stomach. The man groaned and Malachite whirled around, slashing the man across the abdomen in one clean motion.

Both Malachite and Endymion continued guarding the wall when a loud horn sounded from the battlefield below. All fighting ceased and the armed men, both above and below, turned toward the sound. A man stood in the middle of the grassy field, now littered with deceased bodies and horses.

"Men! Enemies! Friends!" he began. Endymion stiffened and watched curiously as the man spoke. "A ceasefire has been called! King Leonias and King Thaddeus have agreed to negotiate! Stop the fighting and return to your army base. We will meet again in the morning."

Endymion took this in for a moment and then turned, almost dazed, toward Malachite. "A ceasefire?" he repeated, brow furrowed. He stepped closer to Malachite. "How could my father have agreed to negotiate?!" Endymion was furious.

Malachite's face was lined with worry and confusion. Malachite was silent and just shook his head.

Endymion looked at his friend a moment more and then stormed off with a growl. "I'm going to have a talk with my father!"

In no time, Endymion was in the meeting room of the Terran Palace with his father seated at the far end of the table. To the king's left and right were his advisors, other kings and war strategists. Endymion couldn't keep still; he was so nervous and upset with his father's decision. He kept pacing the room with his arms crossed, counteracting everything his father suggested.

"What have you decided to negotiate about?" Endymion asked his tone full of anger. "What could you possibly offer to him after he's rebelled against you?! Don't you know that he will just take advantage of you father?!" Endymion was leaning on the marble table, giving his father a look of puzzlement.

King Thaddeus looked at his son, understanding his logic but trying to get Endymion to see his. He sighed and rubbed his head. "Endymion," he began voice weary. "I am afraid there is nothing else we can do…King Leonias's forces are far too strong and large to defeat…."

There was silence for a moment as Endymion absorbed this. "What…? What do you mean?" he asked, confused. His father breathed deeply and looked as if he were about to respond. His son spoke before he could though. "Do you mean to say that we could possibly lose?"

The King paused and averted his son's gaze. "Yes…" he said quietly. "That is what I am saying…"

"We also lost more men on the battlefield today…" an advisor informed the prince. "They had fewer casualties but a lot of their men were wounded."

Endymion was confused and it was making him even angrier! "How is that even possible?!" he roared, throwing his hands up in the air. "We have all of our loyal kings and their countries fighting with us!" He shook his head and walked over to the window, glaring at the peaceful scene outside. The green grass, birds singing and the gentle wind seemed to be mocking him. He turned to face the men and his father, sighing. "Who has joined them?"

This time his father met his gaze. "The Sun Kingdom."

Endymion's stomach dropped and he hung his head. The Sun Kingdom was a powerful dictatorship with one of the largest armies in the galaxy, as large as the Earth's.

"They have hid this fact very well, my son…" King Thaddeus told him. Endymion looked up, furrowing his brow. "You see, when we fought today, those soldiers were dressed in Terran armor but half of them were really Sunnian soldiers."

"How did you find out?" Endymion asked.

The King sighed and his face became grave. "Leonias took the pleasure of telling me that when we met unexpectedly in the forest. That's where we agreed to negotiate."

Endymion shook his head. He would not let this happen. "No!" he said vehemently. "No, father! You cannot do that!"

That was the last straw for the King. He rose up out of his seat so fast; the chair skidded against the floor. "You will not tell me what to do! You are my son, Endymion!"

Endymion blinked at his father's tone. He knew he had set him off and had been carelessly testing his father's temper. The King swallowed back his anger and then gave his son a warning look. "That'll be enough!"

The tall, dark-haired warrior sighed and turned away, knowing he couldn't fight anymore with his father on this one. When all his hopes of persuading his father had seemed to be hopeless, King Reagan intervened.

"Thaddeus," he began. Thaddeus turned to him with interest as well as everyone else. The other king pursed his lips, looking like he was deep in thought. "Perhaps we can call off the negotiation if we can get recruitments in time?"

"Recruitments? Recruitments from where?" the king said impatiently.

King Reagan leaned back in his chair. "From the Moon Kingdom and possibly from all other planets as well. I know their armies are small but they will add up with our army…and it will replace the men lost!"

A murmur of approval rose up among the men and Thaddeus called everyone's attention. He met Reagan's gaze. "That will work if we can get the Moon to agree. You know that they are generally a peaceful planet, I can hardly imagine them fighting…"

"Well, we won't know until we try, Sire…" King Reagan pointed out.

Thaddeus considered this for a moment and nodded. "Alright," he said. "Guildford, contact the Moon and make preparations for us to visit them."

"Serenity! Hey, sleepyhead!" Lady Luna of Willowmere shook the golden-haired girl sleeping soundly in the large bed. An annoyed groan came from the girl lying on her stomach, face in her pillow. "Wake up! Your mother is expecting you shortly!"

Serenity, also known as Princess Serenity of the Moon Kingdom, turned over with a sigh. Her golden hair spilled down her shoulders and although her blue eyes were groggy and sleepy, they still looked magnificent in their blueness. She wore a loose, silk gown with short, transparent sleeves and an empire waist. A small peach-coloured bow adorned the empire waist. It seemed to hug her slim, shapely form perfectly, Luna noted with some degree of envy.

The princess could always fit into something, as long as it wasn't too big. She was petite in size with delicate features; a small nose, big blue eyes fringed with brown lashes and a little pink mouth.

Luna, on the other hand, was said to resemble her sister which Luna was both annoyed and flattered by. They shared the same large blue eyes and noses except that Luna had a more angular face and darker colouring. Luna had dark blue eyes and wavy, jet-black hair while Serenity was much lighter in colouring.

Not only were they different in looks and personality, Luna was five years Serenity's senior, meaning she was more mature and was often the one who gave Serenity advice. Serenity was a lot like a child, even at seventeen years of age. She was flighty, terribly naïve (due to the fact that she had led a fairly sheltered life) and illogical at times.

Despite these flaws, Serenity was cheerful, one of the cheeriest people Luna knew, considerate, gentle and fun to be around. However, when she woke up, she was definitely not the easiest person to wake up. She was also very stubborn and strong-willed, a trait Luna and Serenity's mother were beginning to dislike, especially now that she was getting older.

"Can I not sleep in just a little longer, Luna?" Serenity pleaded.

Luna passed her a stern look. "No!"

Serenity pouted and tilted her head. "Come on, Luna!" She yawned loudly and stretched. Her eyes widened and she snapped her fingers. "I need my beauty sleep!" she retorted, falling back onto the bed.

Luna rushed toward the bed and yanked her up with unexpected strength. Serenity blinked in surprise at Luna's swift, easy motion. "Nice try, Serenity but you slept a good night's sleep last night and you don't look the least bit tired this morning!"

Serenity clicked her tongue and hung her head, defeated. She rose from her canopied bed as the maids entered and began to dress her. In no time, Serenity's maids had her dressed and primped. Serenity wore a long-sleeved pink dress that was opened to the bust to reveal a white dress underneath. The pink overdress had ribbons and an intricate yellow floral design. Her long blonde hair had been pulled into two meatball-shaped buns while the rest of her hair cascaded from them. This was her signature hairstyle as well as her mother's and nearly everyone recognized them wherever they were from.

Serenity slipped on a pair of silk pink slippers and Luna took her place beside Serenity, looking at her expectantly. "Ready to go?" she asked with a smile. Serenity returned the smile.

"Ready."

Serenity sighed as she stepped out into the cool corridor of the top floor. It was chilly and breezy, the white curtains moving gently in the wind. Her home was very peaceful and subdued but it also had a lonely and icy quality to it. Sometimes she felt that the tall white pillars and blue diamond tiled floor only offered empty echoes. She could remember running through the palace with her five friends, playing tag and hearing her childish laughs echo dully off the walls. It brought back warm and fuzzy memories but she could never forget the lonely feeling that always came with this place.

Maybe it was because she was raised without a father, feeling like a part of her was missing. She had only known her mother, Luna, her five closest friends: Rei, Lita, Amy and Mina and Artemis, her teacher. Her father had been a knight, her mother had told her, but their love had been forbidden. Queen Serenity was betrothed to marry Prince Sapphire of Pluto. Prince Sapphire was good-looking and nice enough but he hadn't captured her heart like Sir Loromir had. Prince Sapphire had died just after Serenity was born, having been killed in battle.

At peace and free of marriage, Queen Serenity choose to rule alone. It turned out to be a good decision because the Moon Kingdom was a peaceful and thriving place. It had good trade, a good economy, amiable inhabitants, a wonderful landscape and most important, good relations with the Earth. And it truly belonged to Queen Serenity.

As Luna and Serenity neared the staircase, Artemis joined them. Artemis was a tall, slender man with shoulder-length platinum blond hair and sparkling blue eyes. He was the epitome of Lunarian male beauty with his fair skin, light hair and light blue eyes. Serenity and her friends had always suspected that Artemis and Luna both liked each other but had they never been open about it.

"Good morning, Princess," he said with a smile. He looked over Serenity's head at Luna. "Luna…" he said seriously.

"Artemis…" she said in her prim and lilting voice. Serenity watched their exchange, noting their serious expressions.

"Oh, would you two smile at each other for once?!" she cried, exasperated. She groaned and walked down the steps ahead of them.

"The only time I'm smiling at Luna is when she does something ridiculously clumsy or unintelligent!" Artemis quipped. Luna huffed angrily as Artemis laughed. Serenity just shook her head, smiling.

She was heading to the teleportation room where she would meet her mother. Queen Serenity had informed her that some Earth officials were coming to discuss the possibility of sending troops over to the Earth. Serenity was alarmed and slightly worried when she heard this.

The Earth Kingdom was the strongest army in the galaxy, or so she was told. How bad could it possibly be that they needed their help? Queen Serenity, being the nurturing and calming mother that she was, assured Serena that the Earth was fine and explained that a rebellion was taking place on their planet. She said they needed all the help they could get and if they didn't win, negotiations would be made.

Serenity had breathed a sigh of relief when she heard this. She feared that if the Earth Kingdom was defeated, the Moon would be affected.

Serenity didn't want any part in this war talk and she hardly understood it but her mother wanted her to be there for proper introductions.

When Serenity entered the teleportation room, her mother offered her a smile and a hug. "Serenity darling!" she said. Serenity hugged her mother's slim, five foot seven frame. Then she pulled back to muse over how similar they were. Her mother's hair was the same length and done up in the same style. Her hair was an attractive gray but she looked about twenty years old. Her eyes were still bright as ever but she was thinner, loosing her youthful appearance.

"I was afraid you'd be late…" she admonished, wagging a finger at her. Serenity shook her head and smiled widely.

"No! Luna wouldn't let me sleep, she got me right up!"

Queen Serenity chuckled. "Serena, one of these days, very soon, you are going to need to learn to get up yourself! No one is going to be there to help you!" she lectured her.

"I know, I know!" she said, biting her lip.

"I admire Luna for her determinedness to wake you up…" Queen Serenity said, putting a hand to her head and closing her eyes. Serenity sweatdropped as she listened to her mother's blunt words. "You sleep like a log, Serena."

"Thank you Mother…" Serenity responded. "For such a nice comment…"

Queen Serenity looked at her daughter and then laughed.

Just then, the door to the teleportation portal opened with a big whoosh and out stepped the King and Queen along with another man who Serena guessed was a king, followed by a younger man, dressed in armor.

A smile crept along the royal couple's faces as they approached. "Serenity!" the Queen said in a pleasant voice. Her steps were quick as she made her way over to Serenity with open arms.

"Odette…So good to see you!" Queen Serenity said genuinely as they embraced. Queen Odette wore a dark velvet overcoat and underneath a dark green gown with a lace neckline. Serenity thought she looked very elegant with her light red hair arranged in a chignon and held in place by a gold band. Although her face was slightly wrinkled, Serenity could tell that she was an attractive woman in her days. Chandelier emerald earrings dangled from her ears and caught the light.

"You as well my dear!" she said as she pulled away. "How are you?"

"Very good, Odette. Very good."

Odette's smile never faltered as she turned to look at Serenity. "And this would be little Serenity…" she said, her brown eyes warm and expression doting. She placed a warm hand on her shoulder. "I remember when you were just a little girl, running around the palace like a little firefly."

Serenity laughed at the words and stepped towards her to give her a hug. She found she liked this woman with her motherly ways and pleasant face. The King greeted her mother with a nod and warm smile and then turned to her. His expression was just as doting and Serenity found herself blushing at the large, tall man's fondness of her. He took her small hand in his large ones. "Dear Serenity…"

The other king stepped forward and was introduced as King Reagan. Lastly, the young man stepped forward and Serenity couldn't help but notice how handsome he was. He was certainly unlike any Lunarian man she had ever seen and she found herself strangely intrigued by his black hair, tanned skin and strong, tough exterior.

He smiled at her mother and then he turned to her. King Thaddeus turned around to look at his son. "I don't know if you remember my son, Endymion, Serenity or if he remembers you…" the king trailed off uncertainly.

Serenity shook her head, her gaze locked on Endymion. "Vaguely…but not really…" Endymion replied. Serenity was surprised by his deep, low voice and butterflies fluttered around in her stomach, making her nervous.

Endymion took her hand in his and Serenity watched entranced, as he kissed her hand. His lips seemed to linger for a moment and Serenity felt faint from the sudden warmth. Then he pulled away and dropped her hand, meeting her eyes once again. She noted the dark blue colour of them. Feeling all of this was too intense, Serenity broke the stare, turning to her mother.

"Serenity, could you be a dear and perhaps show Endymion around the palace?" she suggested.

"Oh, I was planning on taking part in the discussion…" Endymion told her. Queen Serenity paused.

"No you won't be!" Thaddeus told him sternly. Serenity pursed her lips as she thought of how embarrassing it was to be told off by your parents in front of people.

She could see Endymion inhale deeply and his face was tense while he stared evenly at his father. "Alright…" he replied in a released breath. "I'll go."

"You won't be missing much, anyway, son…" King Reagan assured him with a smile. Endymion nodded curtly.

"Perhaps you can show Endymion the library or the stables…" Queen Serenity suggested to her daughter.

"Mother, I hardly think the library is a place Endymion wants to visit…" Serenity remarked dryly.

Endymion turned to Serenity with a raised eyebrow and smirk. He hadn't expected her to say something like that. The small, delicate-looking girl seemed to exude a prim and proper manner but he could see there was more to her than that.

"Perhaps the stables then my dear…" her mother suggested.

"Endymion has a liking for horses. In fact, he just received a new war horse- quite a nice stallion." King Thaddeus told them.

Queen Serenity smiled and turned to him. "We have a black stallion, he was Serenity's birthday present," she said matter-of-factly. She turned to Serenity. "He's quite a stubborn and magnificent horse…Serenity found that out last week when she tried to coax him out of his stall."

Serenity let out an exasperated sigh and shook her head. "Arion reared up and panicked when I came near…I had to get Artemis to calm him down."

"My heavens!" Odette remarked, a stunned expression on her face. She furrowed her brow. "Are you sure he's a suitable horse? Horses like that can be trouble when…"

"Oh, yes, yes!" the queen replied hastily, waving a hand. She offered a sheepish smile. "It's just that the horse was wild once before and domesticated not long ago."

"The wild horses are always the most interesting I find…" Endymion remarked with a smile. Queen Serenity paused and gave him a congenial smile.

"Yes, well, some of them just need a little discipline and then they're set."

"Is your war horse wild?" Serenity asked with curiosity.

Endymion laughed. "When he's in battle he is!"

Everyone laughed and Serenity gave a small smile. After the laughter had died down, Queen Serenity spoke up and Artemis had arrived.

"Alright, we should adjoin to the meeting room now," she said. "Artemis will lead us there."

This left Endymion and Serenity alone, making Serenity nervous and jittery. She wished her friends were here to help her, to say the right words. Today, they were off from their duties, spending their time in town. Although she was a talkative and friendly person, she was shy and unsure in front of new people. She didn't have bold confidence like Rei or the natural charm and flirtatious manner of Mina.

Taking a deep breath and putting on a bright smile, Serenity turned to him. She found she had to lift her head to look up at him; he was much taller than her. Standing at her height of four foot eleven, she felt small and puny next to him. She guessed he was about six feet or more.

"So," she started. "Do you really want to go to the stables?"