Eternal Love in the Silver Millennium

I am revamping my first 3 chapters before continuing with this story. Here is chapter 1 hopefully better than before. Disclaimer: I do not own Sailor Moon, if only :(! Read and enjoy!

He first saw her gliding gracefully down the main staircase, her long hair back in a delicate bun, her face covered by a white delicate feathery mask her brown eyes shining brightly with excitement and joy, while her white dress hugged her body accentuating her young figure perfectly, ranked by 4 other young woman, each in a different colour . He had been sent on a diplomatic mission by his uncle the Prince Regent to help relations between his planet and the moon. Things had been going well and after lengthy negotiations, a treaty was signed. The ball that was being held tonight was to celebrate the treaty and to solidify the working relationship with the moon. After many years the animosity between the two worlds would finally be over.

Announcer: Ladies and gentlemen, may I introduce Princess Minako of Venus, Princess Rei of Mars, Princess Makato of Jupiter, Princess Ami of Mercury and her Royal highness Princess Serenity.

'So these girls are the Legendary scouts of the solar system' he heard Zoisite say from his side.

Yes, and there have been rumours that Princess Serenity is also a scout, however these claims have been completely rejected by the Queen in the past.

Ah but it would be dangerous for everyone to know that she is also a scout, as the keeper of the silver crystal , she must be protected .

True, excuse me Zoi, I think I'll ask the princess to dance.

Very well Sir.

As he left he couldn't help but shake his head at the unusual expression that crossed Zoisite's face, an expression he would see often in the following weeks and months, not only from him but also his 3 companions, his Shitennou, his mentors, his friends, Kunzite, the leader and his mentor in tactics and weaponry, Zoisite, mentor in the Arts and magic, and the most loyal of the Shitennou, Nephrite, mentor in hand to hand combat and Jadeite the youngest and joker of his group of loyal friends. As he continued to the place where Serenity stood, he cleared his head of such things and brought his attention to the delightful task ahead. He hesitated as he watched the princess talking animatedly with her friends and other dignitaries, and that's when he heard it, that beautiful laugh that sounded like angels singing, and he stopped dead, feeling an unfamiliar twisting in the pit of his stomach. Taking a deep breath and praying nobody saw his nervousness he continued his walk towards the princess.

Excuse me My Lady, may I have the honour of this dance? he heard myself say in a much more confident voice than he felt.

Of course Sir, she said as she dipped into and elegant courtesy.

As the music started and they drifted to the centre of the room, he was able to study the beauty in his arms. Her hair shone brightly in the evening light , her skin beautiful and clear with cheekbones high and proud with just a little bit of blush and pink lip-gloss as make-up.

You are very beautiful tonight princess. he watched as her cheeks became a cute shade of light pink and she answered.

Thank you, you are very handsome yourself my prince. He watched as her cheeks took a deeper shade of pink as she dipped her head.

He suppressed the laughter he felt bubbling to the surface, not wanting to embarrass her further somehow realising, that she wasn't sure of herself and his laughter would not be appreciated. As the dance ended and they began to separate, he was struck by a sense of loss and quickly acted to remedy it.

Would you like to take a walk with me princess?

I would Your Highness, would you care to see the gardens My Lord?

He smiled and agreed to the gardens neglecting to say that nearly every free minute he had, was spent there where there was a lovely view of his home planet. As they walked out of the main ballroom, he became aware of all the eyes in the room, every single person watching them and from the corner of his sight, his four guardians trying to suppress their smirks and laughter in coughs. His thoughts were a jumble until he was brought back by the words of his princess .

Doesn't the Earth look wonderful tonight? What is it like? To live on I mean, I mean you don't have to tell me, I know our kingdoms haven't got on in the past, you don't have to tell me, It's just I've always wondered, I've wanted to visit since I was little and I and I ….

Serenity suddenly stopped, her hands going to her ever reddening face, she looked at him, her brown eyes full of fear and embarrassment, her inexperience of being alone with someone of the opposite sex overwhelming her. Realising she could no longer hide the tears that where filling her eyes she turned from Endymion, saying forgive me my Lord before fleeing from his sight.

He listened with endearment as the princess had stumbled over her words, (does she know how cute she is?) Then she had stopped, as he looked into her expressive eyes he saw her fear, her humiliation and the beginning of the tears he knew she didn't want him to see and his heart broke.

When she ran, he ran after her determined for her to understand (there is nothing to be ashamed of, nothing to fear from me) When he found her she was sitting on a bench close to a delicately carved fountain of the goddess Selene surrounded by flowers of white, blues, yellows, reds and oranges, the view of the earth was even more beautiful here and he knew this was her garden, this was where she had wanted to take him, what she was planning on showing him. He slowly made his way to the bench and sat down, watching his home planet and waiting.

Serenity felt his presence as he enter her garden. Although they had met formerly when he first arrived, and they had talked while formally dining, they had not spent any time together, she, with the help of Makato and Rei (these two being the most daring) had tried to sneak in to the meetings her mother was preceding over, had spent hours thinking of ways to 'bump' into him but to no avail. This was to be her gift to him, her last chance to show him his world through her eyes and she had most royally made a mess of things. Trying her best to calm her emotions and lock the humiliation away to deal with at a later stage, she slowly peaked through her hands and watched as his attention shifted from the blue and green orb in the sky to her face and then to his pocket were he pulled out a small white handkerchief with the emblem of earth in one corner. Serenity pulled her hands away from her face and straightened her back as she had been taught . Endymion slowly lifted his hands to her face and ever so gently wiped away the tears that still lingered saying

no more tears princess, there is no need.

Serenity for her part melted at the warmth of his touch, her hands reaching up to clasp his in her own, she closed her eyes and began to talk.

These are my own personal gardens, as a child I would always be found here staring at your home, when I had a fight with my friends or was being disobedient for my mother or tutors or just when I had free time from my studies, someone would always find me here and so my mother gave me the gardens two years ago as my 14th birthday gift on the condition that I oversee any work that was needed to maintain them. I wanted to bring you here, I thought that maybe you would enjoy seeing the earth as I do. Serenity scrunched her eyes closed even tighter her button nose wrinkling and her face reddening again as she admitted the different ways she had tried to 'bump' into him over the past week, she tried to hide her face within his hands, not wanting him to see the embarrassment but unwilling to pull away from his touch. Eventually she found the courage to open her eyes and when she did, she did not see what she had feared, instead she saw his face was soft and gentle, his thick lips curled in a small smile and his dark eyes soft and gentle with a hint of amusement. After a long moment of searching his face for any sign of discontentment Serenity gently freed her face from his grasp and turned her body to focus in earths direction shyly placing her hand in his, unwilling to separate completely from the man who she would later come to realise was her soul mate.

Endymion for his part had sat and listened knowing instinctively that she felt she owed him an explanation.

Close your eyes Princess. It wasn't a command but a gentle request and with only a second's hesitation Serenity obliged. Endymion began to describe his earth

The land is green and covered in different types of trees and many different types of flowers you would not find here on the moon , such as Lilies, Daffodils and my personal favourite roses, with animals of many different species, shapes and sizes living peacefully together, in the distance there is the palace surrounded by small houses and shops with children of all ages playing at the gates, while their parents trade their goods at the local market, when they can some of the servants hand out sweets and candy to the local children, they think my family don't notice, but we don't mind if it makes our people happy then so be it, I sometimes dress as a servant myself and help with the distribution. However neither the servants or the children know that their prince is at the their side, I don't think some would approve if they ever found out. Both Serenity and Endymion laughed at this before he continued.

The oceans are both the lightest shade of blue and the darkest. In the shallow water were the colour is at its palest, many sea creatures live, sea-horses of yellow, red and black swim beside many fish, each a different colour of the rainbow. As the water gets deeper the fish become bigger , and in some cases more dangerous than those in the shallow water . In the deepest water only creatures such as squid and octopus can live, having adapted over many years to be able to live there.

As Endymion described the planet, he called his own, a small yet peaceful smile adorned Serenity's face, she could picture everything he said, and while unsure of what octopus were, she did not disrupt him, she only hoped that one day he would show her.

When the description ended, the two sat in comfortable silence, gazing upon the earth neither noticing their still entwined hands. After a number of minutes passed, Endymion turned to face the princess asking

Would you care to visit my planet Princess? I'm sure I could arrange for a tour for yourself and your Senshi, if you wish? And if your mother approved?

I would love to My Lord, if it would not be to much bother, I do not wish to cause his Highness any trouble, and I would have to ask mother's permission

Endymion chuckled lightly No trouble Princess, (Please Queen Serenity say yes, I want to show your daughter my home) shaking his head from his current train of thoughts, wondering how one person could have such an affect on him, he met the princess's gaze and became lost in their depths. Forcing himself to look away, he gently kissed her forehead where her crescent moon sat and pulled away breaking all contact.

Serenity feeling as overwhelmed by the emotions and adrenaline running through her system did not protest, but instantly missed his warmth (what is this feeling? Why do I want him to hold me? Why do I want to be close to him?)

Maybe we should return to the ball Princess? offering his arm to her, Serenity took the pro offered arm and they quietly made their way back to the Ball, unaware of the gentle woman watching them from a balcony above the gardens, a soft but knowing smile playing on her lips, and a plan forming in her thoughts.

(Princess Serenity's room later that night)

Serenity lay across her queen- sized bed , her hand clutched against her heart and a dreamy look in her eyes, that's how her senshi and closest friends found her.

Hey Sere, where have you been girl? Makato asked of her young friend. Yea Sere, its not like you to just disappear? Ami said in a gentle manor. The Senshi gave each other a knowing glance before Rei asked Were you with a boy? in a mischievous tone. Serenity's face turned a new shade of red and the girls squealed so loud they were heard at the other end of the palace. A few moments later the prince and his generals barged through the doors to Serenity's Chambers swords unsheathed to find five teenagers squealing and hugging each other on the bed.

We heard screaming Kunzite said breathlessly Is there something the matter? Zoi finished for his leader. Not having much experience of young women, other than those in court the 4 generals and Prince, were very naïve when it came to the screams of girls.

Struggling to gain some composure, Ami answered RAT! Looking at the others Makato jumped in next … a large grey….. MOONRAT Serenity finished for her friends pointing to the silver ornate tapestry, with horns she stuttered, the four other girls looked at her as if she was the one with horns. Yes, Yes , I've heard of those Ami choked they only come out on a full moon.

We're on the moon Kunzite muttered , to no one in particular

Even more reason for them to be here then Rei answered him indignantly.

Minako caught Kunzite's stare and recognised the look of total disbelief and bewilderment, fluttering her eyelashes she murmured seductively it flies too, she held his stare daring him to challenge her.

Kunzite gave a none too delicate snort but went to check behind the tapestry

'Search the room' he commanded the others over his shoulder

Zoisite the balcony, Nephrite my lady's dressing room and Jadeite, search the darkest corners of this room.

Prince Endymion stood uncertain in the centre of the room as Kunzite and his men frantically searched for this dangerous, if not unusual creature. His eyes darted taking in all of the room wondering were he would be best placed to start his search and save his princess. His heart sank as he caught sight of the four mischievous giggling princesses, holding up a section of the heavy embroidered valance that surround the large ornate bed sufficient to allow him to crawl under. Princess Serenity let out a barely audible groan and sank to her knees, burying her head in a multitude of scattered pillows, grateful that they hid yet another blush she felt rising from her chest.

Endymion shook with indignation at the thought of what could possibly lurk in the darkness under a lady's bed. A large grey moonrat with horns and the ability to fly was the least of his fears.

Their giggles abruptly stopped when with one expert swipe of his blade, Kunzite sent the tapestry crashing to the floor…'Nothing' he called to the others 'Nothing here either' called Nephrite from the dressing room, Nothing came the reply from both Zoicite and Jadeite …all attention turned to the bed….there was a strange crashing sound…some moans….and a rather dusty red faced prince emerged from under the princess's bed wearing a chamber pot like some bizarre unroyal crown. Nothing here he muttered spitting a mouthful of dust

Out now all of you Kunzite commanded returning his sword to its sheath and offering a hand to a rather flustered Endymion…then turning to the young girls now sitting sheepishly on the bed ,he nodded, clicked his heels and said Everything seems to be in order my ladies…no rats…horned or otherwise and catching Minako's eye it must have flown away he suggested…with your permission we will take our leave.

Kunzite and Endymion backed out of the room …closing the door as they left, they turned slid down the door laughing silently before gathering themselves together and following the others

Inside the girls glanced sheepishly at each other grabbed a pillow each and stifled laughter

Moonrat? Mouthed Rei

Horned? Mouthed Minako

Full moon? Mouthed Makato

It flies? Squeaked Serenity

As they fell about the bed in hysterical laughter.

(Prince Endymion's quarters)

When Kunzite and Endymion entered his quarters, what they saw both shocked and amused them…. Jadeite had tied an ornate golden throw from the bed around his shoulders while holding a chamber pot over his head as a mock crown. Zoisite and Nephrite were bowing deeply Your Royal Pottiness Nephrite spluttered, we come to slay the grey horned moorat Zoicite jeered. Playfully Jadeite swiped at Zoisites head as he tried to straighten, missing him and instead knocking a pitcher of water to the ground. All three men fell in a heap laughing. Despite the smile that was creeping at the corner of Endymion's lips, Kunzite coughed loudly bring the joviality to an abrupt end On your feet now, he barked at his men as they struggled to stand. Since you find the princesses "predicament" so amusing, you three can stand guard outside their quarters til breakfast. Now go.

Pouring his master a glass of wine, Kunzite's attention switched to more pressing matters, A tough week My Lord, it is good to let off steam. Passing the wine to Endymion, Kunzite could not help but notice a fleeting look of worry that flashed across his master's face. A tough week indeed , made more tough by rumours of treachery, there are those who would gladly see us fail even within my own walls.

I too have heard such rumours, but can find little evidence. I will be glad when we return you safely home master.

Jadeite, Zoisite and Nephrite had gone swiftly to the ladys' chambers, finding everything in order and the Princesses asleep, they settled to sleep themselves just outside the main doors. It was much later in the depth of night, when these doors would silently open to allow a cloaked figure to pass unseen and unheard, both on it's way out and return.

Prince Endymion lay awake in his bed unable to find the sleep that came so easily to the others. His mind filled with the weeks events and enemy close at hand. Rising and dressing swiftly he made his way to the gardens and to one bench in particular. Earlier, he would have loved to tell Princess Serenity how homesick he had felt when she had first shown him his Earth from here, but he was frightened it would make him seem weak and this he did not want, her thoughts mattered too much to him, why he didn't yet know.

She was right, the Earth did look particularly beautiful from here, his earth, his home where his earliest years had been so wonderful.

(Flashback)

A young boy riding at speed, his steed's black coat glistening in the sunlight, the sound of his father's voice, his horse just slightly ahead. Whispering in Knight's ear lets go fella…. They surged forward.

Come on Endymion, first to the Great Oak wins the day!

Sitting under the Great Oak, eating a lunch of meat and bread specially prepared by the Queen's own hands, then after climbing high, so high ….

(End Flashback)

The snap of a twig and Endymion was back in Serenity's garden, the feel of cold steel against his neck was real.

It is fitting you die here as the earth watches, a voice came from behind.

Endymion reached for his sword, while the blade at his neck pierced his skin stopping any protest and sending a single drop of blood trickling down his neck.

Who are you? What do you want? Endymion asked with defiance.

As you will never be able to tell anyone . The name is Rubeus!

Moon Tiara Boomerang . With a a flash the sword was knocked from Rubeus's hand . Endymion jumped to his feet drawing his sword to find a cloaked figure had positioned themselves protectively between himself and his attacker.

Finding he was outnumbered and the battle was lost for now, Rubeus disappeared into the darkness.

I owe you… Endymion began but the cloaked figure had turned to flee as well revealing what Endymion felt sure was a long golden lock of hair from beneath the hooded cloak.

Breathless Kunzite arrived in the garden, sword ready, I heard the commotion my Prince, are you ok?

The Princesses kunzite! Are they safe? Endymion shouted and the two men rushed indoors.

Jadeite, Zoisite and Nephrite had woken to the sound of Endymion's alarm and were getting to their feet when Kunzite and Endymion appeared at the door. Led by the Endymion the five men burst into the princesses chambers and to their relief all princesses were asleep in their bed.

Endymion stood over Princess Serenity's bed watching the rise and fall of her chest, her long black hair framing her face. Kunzite gave a gentle cough and silently ushered Endymion towards the door . As Endymion left the chambers, he could not help but notice the cloak that was casually thrown to one side in the corner of the room, the hem line still wet from the night dew.