SN: Hi guys!!! Well, after a while, I had decided to put this fic up. Why? This is the FIRST fic I ever wrote!!! After re-reading it, I thought that I should put this up on ff.net to share with everyone. Well, that's all for now!! Please R+R!!


~ Trials of the Heart: Chapter 1 ~


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"And she rode off into the sunset with the prince. They lived happily ever after." Queen
Serenity had just finished reading Selenity's favorite bedtime story.
"Mom, will I find my prince charming?"
"One day, when you're older."
"How did you meet Daddy?"
"Well, I was at my mother's ball, and I met your father there. From then on, we have
loved each other."
"I hope I'll find my prince charming like you did, Mom."
"You will. I promise. Now go to bed."
"Good night, Mom."
"Good night, Selenity."

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From that night, Selenity has dreamed of finding her prince charming. After 8 years,
she's still looking for prince charming. Soon, everything changes for her on her 16th birthday.
Her mother, Queen Serenity throws her a big birthday ball. Everybody in the universe was
invited to the big bash. Queen Serenity sent invitations to everyone. She also sent one to her
good friends, King and Queen Endymion of the planet Earth. The King and Queen accepted the
invitation, except their son, Endymion II. He never liked going to the balls, but he ended up
going to them anyway (because his mother forces him to).
"Mother, do I have to go to Princess Selenity's birthday ball?"
"Yes, Endymion, you must attend. It's not nice to stay home and not go the Selenity's
birthday."
"Mother, I'm 19 years old. I'm old enough to make my own decisions. When I was 11,
yes, you could make me go, but I'm not a child anymore. And I'm not going."
"Endymion, why do you dislike going to these balls?"
"Everytime I go, all the princesses throw themselves on me and there's not a girl there
that I find attractive. The only reason I go to these balls are because I want to find a girl to
share my life with. A girl to marry when the time comes. But no girl there has my attention. So
if there are no girls there that can make me happy, there's no point in going to this one. I'll
only waste valuable study time."
His mother, shocked with tears in her eyes finally realizes the truth and gives it one
more shot.
"Endymion. I'll make a deal with you. If you go to this ball and you don't find a girl
suitable for you, you don't have to go to anymore balls. But just go to this last one. I promise,
you won't have to go to another ball after this."
Finally giving in, Endymion agrees to go to the ball.


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"Welcome to Selenity's Birthday Gala. It's a pleasure to have you in our home" greeted
Queen Serenity.
While King and Queen Endymion greeted other kings and queens, Endymion waited in
the corner of the ballroom, bored out of his mind. Then, he decided to look around the palace.
After all, the balls and galas were usually held at the Crystalverse Grand Ballroom. He went up a
stairway, following a bunch of people. It lead to a hallway. The people were going to a dining
room at the end of the hallway. He turned to the other end of the hallway. A beautifully carved
ivory door caught his eye. He looked around to see if anyone was around. He walked down the
hallway very quietly. Finally, he reached the door. He outlined the carvings with his finger and
noticed that the door was slightly open. He looked in. He looked around and saw a heavenly
sight. It was Princess Selenity. The sight of her made his heart skip. There she was, brushing
her long, flowing hair. He got so caught up at looking at her that he made the door open a little
wider. Princess Selenity was scared and marched up to the door. Endymion, not realizing that
she was approaching him was watching her beautiful hair fly.
"Prince. What are you doing here?"
"Excuse me Princess. I'm very sorry. I didn't mean to be so rude. Oh, I'm sorry. I can't
believe myself, I..."
"Prince, it's alright. Would you like to come in?" she asked with a smile on her face.
"Oh no, that's okay. Excuse me." He left, embarrassed. Selenity was shocked and
confused, but at the same time, she felt love crawling into her heart.


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Again, Endymion was bored out of his mind, sitting in the corner of the ballroom. Hustle
and bustle all around him. As always, he was greeted by princesses he didn't like. Finally, it
came time for Princess Selenity's cake. Everyone sang the Happy Birthday song and got a piece
of cake. He had a piece and sat in the corner of the ballroom again. Selenity saw him in the
corner. When she saw him, love was crawling deeper into her heart. She approached him.
"Prince." she quietly called out.
"Princess, what? Ah....."
"I just wanted to know...if you would dance with me."
"Princess, I'd love to."
"Please, call me Selenity."
"And call me Endymion." They danced forever on the ballroom floor. The more they
danced, the more they were in love with each other. They (finally) took a break from dancing for
2 hours. They went to the balcony connected to Selenity's room so they could spend time alone
together.
"So Selenity, how do you like being 16?"
"I love it. I can use my magic, I can go anywhere I want, I can date princes..." she said as
she stared into Endymion's blue eyes.
"Yeah, but when you date, you should be sure that that prince is the perfect one for
you."
"Yeah, perfect."
"Perfect."
"Perfect like you?"
"Perfect like you." He leaned in and gently kissed her.

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Later, they walked around the family garden and talked more.
"So, what planet are you from, Endymion?"
"Earth" he replied. She was hurt by his answer.
"You're from Earth?"
"Yes. Why?"
"Because, two people from different planets cannot be in love with each other. It's
against the law."
"Oh Selenity. I know that, but I don't want another girl. You're the only one for me."
"I don't want another guy and you're perfect for me too, but we can't go on like this. If
we're caught, we could be separated forever."
"I know, I know. But I can't go for another minute, hour or day without you here with
me."
"There must be a way to stay together without being separated."
"There is. We can write letters to each other. It's not against the law to send letters to
other planets."
"You're right, but it won't be as good as actually seeing each other."
"But it's the only way."
"Yes, it is," she said, tears rolling down her cheek. He wiped the tear away, lifted her
head and gave her a soft kiss. Walking into the ballroom, they held hands, not wanting to let go
of each other. Endymion's mother saw him with Selenity. She was happy that her son finally
found someone to love, but knew about the law. She felt joy and sorrow at the same time.
Selenity's mother felt the same way.

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The party was almost over, but to Endymion and Selenity, it was just beginning.
Endymion's mother told him they would be leaving in 30 minutes. With those 30 minutes, he
spent the rest of his time with Selenity.
"So, these are our last minutes together" said Selenity.
"Yeah"
"I'll miss you a lot"
"I will too" answered Endymion. Selenity cried in his arms all night.
"Selenity, please don't cry. I promise, I'll come back for you, and do you know why I'll
come back for you?" he asked, his eyes watering.
"Why?" she answered, still crying in his arms.
"Because I love you and you're the only one I'll love." He lifted her head and kissed her.
Tears ran down Selenity's cheeks. The couple went to Selenity's balcony. They sat down and
hugged each other for the rest of the night. Selenity hoped and prayed that she would one day
see Endymion again.

TO BE CONTINUED


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