Disclaimer: I don't own Sailor Moon, I wish I did, but we don't get everything we want in life.
Author's note: This is based off of a dream I had, and turned into a writing exercise to see if I could keep the characters in character, while putting them in a situation unlike anything they've encountered. My firends like it, and so I'm seeing if you do also. It starts out druing the Silver Millenium, and then crossover into season 1.
"Her Royal Highness, Crown Princess Serenity of the Kingdom of Luna," the herald announced as Princess Serenity entered the throne room where her mother, Queen Serenity, was meeting with her advisors and other members of the Royal Court. Serenity's Senshi Guardians were waiting outside for their princess, all of them nervous about the princess confronting the queen one last time.
Serenity knelt before her mother and addressed her, "Queen Serenity, do I have permission to present to you my request?"
"Please stand, my daughter. You should never kneel before me. What is your request?"
"As you know, my eighteenth birthday was five months ago, and you had requested that I be married before my nineteenth birthday. I have made my choice of the man I wish to marry."
The Queen narrowed her eyes at her daughter. "Who is this most fortunate man that has snared my beloved daughter's heart?"
Serenity gulped. She knew that tone of voice. This wasn't the first time Serenity had presented her request, but this was the first time she had made it in front of others, and in a formal setting. She lifted her chin proudly and calmly declared, "Crown Prince Endymion of Terra, Mother."
The entire court gasped. Their princess wanted to marry a Terran? It was unthinkable! It had never been done! An alliance between the Moon and the Earth? No way would Queen Serenity consent to this madness!
"Why, Princess, have you chosen this man?" The Queen asked.
"Because I love him, Mother. You gave me my choice of whom to marry, and my choice is Prince Endymion. Will you allow our union?"
The Queen wasn't happy. She didn't trust the Terran people, like many other Lunarians. "Isn't there anyone else you would choose other than Endymion, Serenity?"
"No, I won't!" Serenity declared, and then softened, "Mother, I don't want to choose between the two of you. I love him, Mother, and nothing can change that."
"I cannot allow a union with the Terrans. Have you forgotten about Beryl and Metallia? They are taking control of more and more of Earth, and are now starting to attack other planets in this system. How long do you expect Queen Gaia and Endymion to remain above her influence? You maybe willing to take that chance, but I am not. You are forbidden to see him again, Serenity!"
"Mama, please!"
"No, Serenity, my mind is made up! I do not give my permission for you to wed Endymion. If you resist, I will arrange a marriage with one of the other princes in this system."
Serenity gasped in shock, tears flowing down her face, and scornfully replied, "So much for your vow that you wouldn't arrange a marriage for me, and that I could marry whomever I choose. I choose Prince Endymion, and no other!" She spun on her heel and marched out of the throne room regally, trying to not lose her temper.
Minako, also called Astarte of Venus, wrapped her cousin in her arms. "It will be okay, Serenity. You gave her one final chance to change her mind." The blonde Venusian was Serenity's cousin and the leader of her Senshi Guardians.
"Are you prepared?" Ami, also called Minerva of Mercury, handed Serenity a bag filled with her most precious possessions. The Senshi would bring the rest of her things to her later on Earth.
Serenity nodded, wiping away tears, "I'm ready. Be careful, my mother will be furious when she finds out I've disappeared. She will immediately suspect you've helped me."
"That's why in two weeks we'll leave, telling your mother that we are searching for you, and will join you on earth," Makoto, also Ganameya of Jupiter and another of Serenity's cousins, replied with a wink and a grin.
"We'll be fine," Rei, also Hestia of Mars, told her princess. 'The Outer princesses also know you are going to be with Endymion and have promised not to inform Queen Serenity."
"Thank you, all of you," Serenity whispered, embracing her four friends, "You didn't have to do this. I will never be able to repay you."
"We are your friends, that's what we do, and you would do the same for us," Minako replied with a strong embrace, "Now, go, before your mother suspects anything! Go to your soul mate, and keep an eye out for any attractive Terrans for us! And tell Endymion's guards that we aren't interested!"
Serenity laughed, "They aren't so bad once you get to know them." She quickly headed for the transporter room, where she entered the transporter for Earth.
A few seconds later, Serenity had arrived and was now wrapped in a familiar, strong embrace. "She didn't give her permission?" Her lover and husband of five months asked. She gazed up into his dark blue eyes and brushed away a strand of his black hair.
"No, Endymion, she didn't. I knew she most likely wouldn't, but I had to try, one last time. My choice is made. I choose you," and then before her nerve failed her, she told him the secret she had carried in her heart for almost a month, "And our child." Seeing the shock in his eyes, she gently placed his hand on her stomach. "Yes, Endymion, I am carrying our child. The child will arrive in about seven months."
Endymion held her close and kissed her. "Come, Serenity, we need to inform my mother. She will be thrilled."
"I know. Are you?"
" I'm worried and excited. This isn't the safest time on Earth right now, but I am glad you are here where I can protect you both." They quickly left to find High Queen Gaia of Earth, Endymion's widowed mother.
Author's note, take two: The baby isn't Chibiusa. More will be explained later. May I repeat, originally a dream, so might not make much read and review!
