So basically, I think of this story as the meeting of Serenity and Endymion, how both of them dislike each other for the wrong things (maybe), the bond that starts to grown on them, the hardships they face, leading up the attack of Metalia or whatever her name is. Sorry if I get some key things wrong, but... deal with it.
(I kind of based this off Romeo and Juliet - opposing planets, hardships, men wanting to marry Serenity; though Endymion isn't emotionally unstable as Romeo is... some differences and some similarities.)
Maybe I made Serenity a bit more mature in this story...
I do not own Sailor Moon. I hope this story will be enjoyable.
"Insolent girl!" I heard him roar as he walked off. I sighed sadly as I tucked a silver curl behind my ear; sitting on the fountain, I looked at my reflection with wonder. The girl on the other side did not seem happy. The girl on the other side dreamed to be free. The girl on the other side longed for a person who accepted her for who she was, and not for wealth, beauty or power.
"Mark my words! That child will never find anyone! She'll grow up to be a cold heartless bitch!" he screamed at my parents, and I wish he didn't. My parents did nothing - I was the one at fault.
I smoothed out my white dress as I hear my mother and father walk over. The silence told me they were disappointed. I put on a confident face as they neared.
"Serenity, what happened this time?" my mother sighed as she sat beside me. My mother, Queen Serenity, had long gorgeous silver hair put into two buns on the side with wavy hair falling to the side. Her eyes were the Earth's blue, full of wisdom, power, and beauty. Her face was regal, full of confidence and exquisite features; and the gold crescent moon on her forehead made her face glow with regality. For a mother, she had an excellent figure that always charmed the citizens of the kingdom.
"Nothing mother, I did nothing at all." I proclaimed, though I keep my head down.
"Then why did he storm out of the courtyard in anger?" my father asked calmly as he sat on my other side. He had soft, wavy blonde hair that fell over his ears, and his eyes were a calm, soothing purple. He had sharp features, high cheekbones, and his form was muscular and still young.
"Because he thought he could rule over me and make me feel like a piece of garbage." I stated.
My mother brought me a in a loving hug, but she sighed. With that sigh, I knew we would be having the speech, once again.
"Serenity," my mother stroked my silver hair. "One day your father and I will not be here. It is important for you to choose a loving, caring husband who will rule this kingdom at your side. We have given you the freedom to choose any man you desire, yet you still deny every man we give to you." my mother sighed again as she rubbed her temples almost in frustration.
I saddened at this act - I was creating stress for my mother. It seemed as though it was the only thing I did to people.
"Because, mother," I stood up, attempting to defend myself. "Every man I meet wants me because of either wealth, beauty, power, or just to use me as his play thing. I have not met a man who likes me just for being myself. Do you not care for your daughter's happiness over the future of the Moon Kingdom?"
I trudged away as Luna and Artemis, in their human form, passed by me with worried faces. "Princess, is everything alright?" Artemis questioned me.
He had long white hair, and he seemed to be an albino; despite his shocking red eyes, they seemed to be calming and rational rather than impulsive and scary.
Luna, on the other hand, had deep wavy black hair with a gold dress that seemed to illuminate her bright blue eyes.
Both of them had crescent insignia on their forehead, symbolizing their loyalty to our kingdom.
"Yes, Artemis. Thank you for asking," I murmured as I walk up the steps that led into the large palace. The guards bowed as I pass by, though I ignored them.
My parents did not understand. They did not stay in the room with any of those horrible men; all they had desired was something I would never give to any of them. Each of them were vile, rude, and horrible who did not even deserve my parent's sympathy.
Once I had made it into my room, I shut the door and laid on my bed, staring at my ceiling that was painted into a sort of Heaven. After a few deep sighs, I turned my head to see through the window, where the Earth was. I stood up and walk over to gaze down at the blue planet.
The ocean looked to be a color that was indescribable; much like the Earth, the Moon possessed an atmosphere that was visible to us, but not to the Earthlings who would dare step foot on our planet. This is what I learned in my 'royal' classes.
I had also learned that the Earth was a different place to visit. Though they had their similarities, many differences could be found between our kingdom and theirs; for instance, their clothing style. And then there was the fact that the Earthlings were not as highly intellectual as us Moon people were, and of course, their food differences. And so on.
I sighed as I walk onto my balcony, gazing at the earth with longing in my eyes. I wonder what it was like to live on that vivacious planet. I wonder what what it was like to see so many exquisite plants of all types growing. I wonder what it was like to be a normal person living on earth.
Just then, I heard someone knock on my door.
"Princess," Mars, I thought. If Mars was here, then the others would be here. Quickly, I walk in and sat on my bed.
"Come in," I murmured.
Arriving through the door was a goddess like teenager. Her hair was black, though at times in the sunlight, it gleamed a gorgeous fiery red; her eyes were a calm, scarlet red, and she was wearing a long red dress that matched her eyes, though a few shades lighter. Her skin was pale and glowed against her hair. An insignia of a circle with an arrow coming out was on her forehead, symbolizing her home planet, Mars.
Next came a teenage girl with short curly blue hair, and cerulean blue eyes; her face showed shyness, yet intellect as you looked further past. She wore a light blue dress that complimented her figure. An insignia of a circle with horns coming out of the top and a 't' shape at the bottom on her forehead signified her home planet, Mercury.
After her, a tall girl walked through. She possessed wavy, yet gorgeous brunette hair that was tied in a high pony. Her eyes were green and emerald in color, which matched her dress; though, her earrings were dark pink roses. An symbol that looked to be the number '4' but still different was marked on her forehead, signifying her home planet, Jupiter.
And last, a girl with midnight blue eyes, blonde hair, and a face of adventure walked through, closing my door for privacy. She had a red bow in her hair, and her dress was a beautiful light orange. A circle with a letter 't' coming out of it on her forehead showed that she belonged to her home planet, Venus.
"What are you doing here? Shouldn't you all be at your home planets?" I questioned them.
"The Queen called us, explaining to us about your... engagement issues." My good friend, Venus, replied. The both of us were like sisters.
"There is no problem with the engagement." I sighed.
"There is no engagement at all, Princess," Jupiter sat down beside me. "Because you are unable to choose a man,"
"You are princesses as well, correct?" I asked them. "And when you rule one day, you must have a man at your side, right? It is not easy for me, because every man I meet wants me because of his greed, his lust, his desire for power. They do not want to marry me for anything else but those reasons. I feel like I am only being used, and that I do not matter."
Mars walked over and put a hand on my shoulder lightly. I did not cry, but I was still sad.
"It is hard, because I have a lot to live up to. And I do not wish to cause mother and father stress and worry." I sighed again, smoothing my dress. "I know that mother and father want me to find someone who will help me rule, but I also need my happiness if this kingdom is to be prosperous and well as it is now..."
Mercury also sat on my bed. "We understand, Serenity, that you must marry someone to assume the throne. We also understand that it is not easy to find someone who truly loves you for who you are." she explained, being the calm and gentle princess friend I loved.
"But don't you think you're being a bit picky?" Mars questioned, and I glared at her. Mars never failed in putting me down. "There is no perfect man out there, Serenity."
"I am not asking for a perfect man, Mars. All I want is someone who likes me for me. Does nobody understand that?" I stood up and walked out of my room, not in a hurry or anything.
"Where are you going, Serenity?" the four of them ran after me.
"To the kitchen - I need to eat something. Would you care to join?"
Though it was a rhetorical question and I did not intend for them to actually join me, my friends followed me into the kitchen, where I asked for a surprise meal from the cook.
Once the cook was finished making food, a servant brought it out to the table, where he bowed before walking away.
"Serenity, it is only midday - do you not think you should save your appetite?"
"Why?" I asked Venus as I ate my food in a dignified and royal manner, which I despised.
"Because of the party tonight." Mercury explained.
"What party?" I looked up with worry.
Venus looked at them. "Well, your mother told us there would be a party tonight if things did not go so well with the other prince; a party of princes and eligible bachelors who will gather here to marry you, Princess. We assumed you knew about this,"
"I did not know..." I whispered. "When did she plan this party? Surely not today,"
"No, about a few weeks ago." Mars explained to me. "She told us Prince Menoetius was unable to make it at the assigned date, which was a few weeks ago, and this was the only time he was able to make it. And because she had already scheduled the date, she could not change it."
I sighed again. "Why is it I am always the last to know?"
"Well, since decorations are all around the castle, Princess, you should have realized that a party was taking place. A thousand pardons for such a comment," Mercury murmured to me.
"It is fine, Mercury..." I took a bite of my food. "So have any of you found a man?"
The sigh that escaped from the four princesses' lips meant the opposite. "Not even close," Jupiter sighed. "All the men are jerks."
"No kidding." all of us murmured with a sigh. As soon as we said that, we started laughing with each other, which caused me to slightly choke on my food.
"Princess!" a servant ran towards me, ready to help.
"I'm fine," I waved him off politely as I started to calm down. The best part about having best friends were the inside jokes that no one but your friends and you could understand. "Maybe you will find men at this party,"
"That's likely..." Venus snorted, twirling a rose.
"Well, no matter what happens," I raised my glass. "We'll always have each other,"
The girls nodded as they raise their glasses in agreement. With a clink, all of us drank the water in our glasses and sunk into our chairs with a soft sigh.
"Serenity!" My mother called out to me, walking over.
"Mother," I regarded her as I stood up.
"Tonight, I would like for you to be on your best behavior; I am hosting a party, as you can see, and I have invited many different princes eligible to assume the Moon Kingdom throne from different galaxies. Also, I have invited a prince from the Andromeda Galaxy to visit our galaxy. He is a very important prince, and if both of you have a thing for each other, then things would be prosperous for the Milky Way."
"Yes mother," I sighed, not meeting her eyes. Again, I had to meet another prince; if I didn't make a good impression on his guy, then mother and father would have to pay the price for my selfishness.
"So please, Serenity, be on your best behavior." my mother pleaded to me, lightly touching my shoulder as she does so.
"I will do my best, mother,"
My mother smiled, "Thank you Serenity." She hugged me warmly, even though I was feeling cold and empty on the inside. "I know you will make me proud," she smiled, kissing my cheek before she left.
As my mother walked away, I sat back down at the table and weave a hand through my hair in distress. "What am I to do? What if I mess up everything for my parents? This is the prince of a galaxy, not just a small constellation or system of planets... The prince of a galaxy who has much power! What if I fail?" I asked my friends. "What if I do not find a man for me, and I end up destroying the Moon Kingdom reputation?"
It took a while before my friends finally answered. "That won't ever happen, Serenity. You have a kind heart, and you wouldn't ever-"
"But I have already done it. Whatever prince I do not marry, they end up spreading cruel and disgraceful rumors about the Moon Kingdom, or about me..." I despairingly continued to eat my food.
"Everything will be okay, Princess," Jupiter walked over and reassured me. "One day, you'll be able to find a man who loves you for you are."
I smiled lightly. "So will you, Jupiter."
"Princess!" Luna walked through the dining hall, her gold dress allowing her eyes to sparkle brightly. "Your classes will be starting soon."
"I will be there shortly, Luna!" I yelled to her, standing up to smooth out my frilly dress. I huffed before continuing, "I still must attend princess classes even on a party day..."
"Princess, we must leave soon." Mercury told me politely. "But Queen Serenity urges us to attend the feast tonight. We will be there, alright?"
I nodded as I walked away. I was not looking forward to tonight. I just hope this day would end soon.
"Presenting, Prince Janus of the Andromeda Galaxy!" I heard the trumpets blaring out loud.
I had already seen the arrival of the Prince, but I did not know my mother would go to great lengths to welcome his arrival. He must have been important.
I sat in my room, waiting for the guard to escort me out while my maids dressed me and made me looked beautiful. My friends were already out there, waiting for me to arrive and possibly making small talk with the eligible bachelors - hopefully they found someone.
How I wished they were here. I wasn't ever nervous meeting new people, but the Prince of the Andromeda Galaxy! A whole galaxy! This would mean he has communications between every galaxy known to us; I did not want to mess this up, but I did not want to marry this man either.
But my parents urged me to get to know the prince, and had the hope that I would like him. What if I do not? What if I displease my parents? What if I can never find a man to help me rule the kingdom? What if I will never achieve happiness?
"You look amazing, Princess," the maids complimented as they continued fiddling with my dress.
"Thank you," I looked at the mirror, but the girl in the mirror could not fool me. She may have looked beautiful and seemed to have everything she wanted, but sorrow, despair, and hopelessness. But, making people happy was what she wanted, even if she was unable to be happy herself.
"Princess," the guard opened the door. "It is time," I stood up and looked at myself in the mirror one last time, controlling my urge to shatter it.
My makeup was on, my jewelry was on, my hair was neat, and my dress was elegant; checking myself in the mirror for a few minutes, I left the room. The guards escorted me to the ball room, and before they open the door, they look at me with a smile.
"Are you ready, Princess?"
I sighed, causing my bangs to move slightly. "I'd rather be listening to a lecture on how to be dignified and sophisticated in society than be here..."
"I'm sure it will not be so horrible," the other guard tried to reassure me.
"You are the one to talk - at least you don't have to dance with a bunch of creepy men." I whispered. "Or fake a smile and pretend to like them,"
"Hey," the guards touched a hand on my shoulder. "Everything will be fine, Princess. It will be over soon; and hopefully, you will find a man."
I snorted under my breath, laughing at that idea.
They opened the door, and the chandelier lights blinded my eyes for a few minutes. Once I could look, I noticed more men in the room than women, which is what I expected.
"Presenting, Princess Serenity of the Moon Kingdom!" the spotlight was on me, for the moment. Becoming a regal, and sophisticated woman my mother expected me to be, I took a bow and walk towards the middle of the ball room; each step I took echoed against the large room.
As I continued to walk, the silence sends my nerves into a nerve racking stage; luckily, a prince steps out of the crowd and holds out a hand for me to take. Once more, I bowed and take his hand.
He put his hand on my waist, and I cringed at the touch; but, I fake a smile and start to dance with him as if it was breathing.
The crowd watched us for a few more minutes before another couple started to dance on the floor with us. Out of the corner of my eye, I saw my friends, smiling at me with hope.
"You dance beautifully," Prince Janus compliments me.
"Thank you," I turn my attention back to him. His hair was brunette, his eyes a lusty rusty orange, and his face thin with high cheek bones and a mischievousness expression written on his face. On his forehead, two star like symbols faced each other, seeming to orbit each other with swirls at the ends. It reminded me of a binary star - which is how I could tell he was Prince Janus. "As do you,"
We continued to dance together, with him gazing into my eyes and me attempting to avert mine from him. He squeezed my hand a bit more tightly, and moved his hand closer to my behind.
I dared to slap his hand away from me and punch his face, but the Moon Kingdom reputation was on the line. I couldn't insult Janus in front of this many people.
As we danced, he lifted me in the air before dropping me back down.
"Wow, what haven't you been eating? You're as light as a feather," Janus further complimented.
"I do eat a lot, to be honest." I claimed to him, not ashamed.
"Really? That's hard to believe, considering your figure," I could not tell if he was being rude, or complimenting me.
"Thank you," I say politely again. I was praying that someone else would offer to dance with me, since this prince was already on my list of men to stay away from.
Thankfully, I saw someone tap Janus's shoulder.
"May I?" he looked less creepy.
Jealously, the prince let go of me and allowed me to dance with the other man.
"We shall meet again, yes?" Janus winked at me before he went to court more women.
Inside, I was controlling my urge to throw up; but, I brush that away and started to dance with the other man. This man was a bit too big, and he still had some sweet sugar around his mouth.
"You loo butifu toda, pwincess," the man still had some food in his mouth, and as he talked, some food particles spit out of his mouth.
"Thank you, kind prince," well, as least he wasn't as creepy as Janus. I bowed to the man before I started to dance with him.
Starting to dance with the prince, I was starting to get a bit uncomfortable with this guy. His feet stepped on mine at every tenth step.
"Ow," I whispered, looking down to my red feet.
"Sowey," he muffled.
"It's okay," I smile reassuringly, only to have him step on my feet once more.
My face turned expressionless and I sighed with much pain.
Well... this was going to be a long night.
I hope this chapter wasn't too terribly short. Action shall happen in the next.
And yes, I created Serenity's father. Why? Because I wanted to. Umm... yes, I wanted to make Serenity have a father, so... plz don't rant on about how this is highly inaccurate because bla bla bla.
I don't want this to be so serious, and I'll try to make it humorous - because i think I made Serenity too un-humourous.
Anyways, reviews are encouraged, though not necessary!