Hey, this is just a little short story to pass the time while I think of ideas for Empire of the Sapphire Light. Which those update should be coming VERY soon! Each update for 4 chapters will be split into 2 so I have decided to drag it out a bit. Which means yes I gots awesome ideas in the planning sessions: D

Back to the point, this story for some reason I dreamt. Yeah I know weird, huh?

Not for Seiya and Serena shippers, sorry but I don't really like Seiya and never really have done. But he will play a role in the main because I can't really find anyone to pair Serena off withy except Darien =/

TEAM DARIEN! Sorry had to be said XD

It's going to be a bit slow to start with though. This is going to be like a kind of King Arthur triangle Lancelot and Guinevere thing but with the sailor moon characters :)

Serenity pushed her hood of her cloak back as she stepped into the sunlight. She lifted her face and welcomed its warmth. It was a warm and still July morning, she could see the horses grazing in their fields and the smoke dying out from the chimneys above the village rooftops. The sunlight glistened on her golden hair, the sentries seeing the glint of gold reflect on the walls stood to attention. She hid a secret smile; she did not blame them for sleeping on the job due to working so hard night and day. She nodded in greeting and they in return bowed. Serenity walked through the cobbles of the village those her were working and or out saluted, she smiled at them all in return.

As she neared the Lake of Luna she turned, looking at Castle from over her shoulder. The king would up and burying himself into the daily work. She sighed to herself. She rarely saw the King. Married for 10 years, form the tender age of 11. She had been so in love. And still was. But she doubted the Kings love for her now. Being unable to perform the art of love to her at night made them shy away from each other. Dinner, if she was lucky would manage to get a few words out of his lips. It had been 5 years since he had came to her bed to perform the love and lust she craved. She watched the sun rise and wondered what events would occur today. Sighing she remembered the Knights were meeting today to gain a head start on the duties needing preformed around the Kingdom.

She sat for an hour before heading back to the Kingdom, heading to her rooms she awoke her maid Mina. Mina was always a happy and bubbly thing. With long champagne blonde hair always tied half with a red ribbon, it glittered and matched with the smile that was always on her face. Mina could hear the worst of stories but yet always be optimistic. Her small and well developed frame and sparkling, sky blue eyes made her extremely attractive, every young and eligible man in the Kingdom had asked for her hand in marriage; she had turned everyone of them down as she knew they weren't her true love. Serenity couldn't help but smile at the thought of Mina and her quest for True love. She had been the same as Mina once; she had thought the King was her true love at one point.

Mina chit chatted and fluttered around Serenity as she dressed her in a light purple strapless gown with flowing sleeves adorned with amethysts around the wrists and shoulders. The bodice was threaded with a dark blue thread which travelled down to the skirts. She sighed, knowing she had to be present in the meetings with the Knights. As the Queen and the Kings potential right hand in Kingdom affairs she had to sit and take in everything. When she came to court at 11 and married at 12 she thought she would never get bored of courtly life, yet now she kept to herself and made sure her jobs were always done; projects undertaken made up to date. She peered over Mina's shoulder, into the outside behind her window, she could see the orphanages she had set up, the Great Halls she had set up so the homeless could get food every day and night and have a warm bed to sleep in. The stables had been expanded and plenty of more jobs created with a well set pay. The King included her in all of his meetings and informed her on the situations that arose; He was a good King and a good Husband. He treated her as an equal.

"Mina, send a page with the Message that the King is to join me tonight- in my chambers. There is a matter that has arisen that we both need to address. Send the page after I leave the Court." Serenity ordered, gently. She avoided Mina's eyes of warning. The last time did not go so well. Mina remembered the shame and embarrassment they both suffered 5 years ago.

Mina nodded her head, "Yes, your Majesty."

Serenity cringed. She knew Mina was giving her a warning when Mina called her 'Your Majesty', she hated royal titles. Especially that one.

Serenity made her way to outside the Hall where her Husband greeted her with a smile and a small kiss on the cheek. She made him a reverence and moved to his side. Her gaze hovered over the cluster of Knights standing outside of the doors; she signalled to the King that they were all assembled. The large doors opened and they drew their swords, putting them in their scabbards on the back of their chairs, showing no quarrel. As the King sat down Serenity surveyed the chairs, counting. She was sure there was an extra chair, she was right. Her gaze travelled to the man in the chair while each Knight told of their own problems across their own lands. Serenity engaged but couldn't take her from the stormy, pair of blue eyes that were watching the King intently. She watched him run a hand through his night-black, hair and watched it fall in front of his eyes, he had a young face, but the structure looked like he had been sculpted by a highly talented artist. Her eyes narrowed as she watched the way he moved his hands and body, so fluently each action with expression and feeling. Even if it was only discussing small matters. He had passion spark in those eyes. Those lovely eyes. She drifted.

"Queen Serenity?"

"Huh?" she shook her head. "Sorry I was miles away." She flushed read as the King lifted an eyebrow.

"Queen Serenity, I was proposing that you come to help rebuild the Eastern side of the Kingdom that was destroyed in the war between our Kingdom of Luna and the Kingdom of Urania. Knight Shields will lead the other Five Hundred Knights at your back."

Serenity paused and turned in her seat, suddenly intrigued and suspicious, "Five Hundred Knights? Are we expecting war? Or a small battle?"

The King laughed, "My Queen, forgive me but I can not send you with less. If anyone were to attack they would go straight for you. They know you are valuable to me, and will use you against me." It was the truth, and she knew it.

She nodded, "Are you not coming, My Lord?"

"A matter has arisen in the Western Kingdoms; Mercurians requested my appearance at the weapons cease treaty between Mercurian and Saturian. I will send word as soon as I am done." He explained, "Until then, my right hand leader of the Knights, Sir Shields will be placed in my absence. While Knight Malachite will serve as regent in the castle."

Serenity nodded. As the last problem was taken care of and the Knights started to dissemble The King pulled her gently aside. "Serenity, I -I want you to come to bed tonight." That, she could tell, was not a request. She curtsied politely, "As my King wishes."

They went separate ways; she had a slight spring in her step. He wanted to try again at their relationship. She knew he loved her. He just had to.

AUTHORS NOTE: i wanted to give Darien the Name Sir Endymion Shields because it sounded like a royal name or atleast a courtly type title. 'The King' is...well ill leave you to make up your mind but he will be brought to more light in the next chapter.

Sorry is there were any spelling mistakes etc i was in a rush.

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