Clack clack clack.
The sound of Neo-Queen Serenity's heels clicking on the tile was the only thing being heard throughout the west wing of the castle. Today marks the day of Small Lady's 18th birthday and the Queen was on her way to make sure all the ball arrangements were underway. Tonight's ball had to be perfect, it was going to be her official engagement announcement so everything needed to go exactly planned.
Arriving at the banquet hall, Neo-Queen Serenity opened the door to see Sailor Mercury furiously barking instructions to the workers currently decorating the room.
"Good morning, Ami-chan. How are things going in here?"
Sailor Mercury quickly turned to the sound of her queen.
"Oh, Usagi-chan. Happy birthday! I'm sorry, I didn't here you come in. Things seem to be going great and I think the festivities will be spectacular if things go according to the agenda."
"Great, thank you so much Ami-chan. I'm so proud. My little girl is growing up so fast." Neo-Queen Serenity's eyes started to glaze as tears formed in her eyes.
Ami touched her shoulder, "Usagi-chan, we are all proud of both of you."
"Thanks, Ami-chan."
Small Lady stirred in her bed, waking up from the light streaming in from her window. Yawning softly, she began to climb out of bed to get ready for her big day.
"Oh man, today is my birthday and my engagement announcement to Helios."
Small Lady leaned against the wall with her hand over her heart with a huge grin on her face. I'm marrying the man of my dreams and today marks the start of our lives together. Shaking herself out of her daydreams, she proceeded into the bathroom to shower and begin getting ready.
Helios stood in front the lake surrounding Elysian in thought. The wind softly blew his hair, licking the sides of his face. The way the sun was shining on the lake bright and early this morning made Helios' thoughts drift to his own ray of sunshine. My beautiful Maiden… He remembered the day he asked for her hand in marriage like it was yesterday.
FLASHBACK
Helios knocked on the study door, it mirroring his own hammering heartbeat.
"Enter."
Helios swallowed, his nerves standing on end as he come face to face with the only thing that stood between him and his maiden. Upon entering the room, he stood in front of the desk and bowed.
"Your highness."
"Ah, Helios. I did not expect you today. May I ask what brings you here," King Endymion said, while setting his pen and papers aside.
Clearing his throat, he began, "My King, I've come here today…I've come here…Well, I've come here today to..," he trailed off, his nerves getting to him the more he stared at his King's face.
"Go on Helios, what is it?"
Clearing his throat once more, "King Endymion, I-I have come here t-today to ask for y-your….for your daughter's hand in marriage." Helios took a deep breath, patiently waiting for his King's much awaited for answer. King Endymion stood with his hands still flat on the desk and his head down.
"Well, I had not expected this day to come so soon. While it was not unexpected, I had not wanted to have this conversation until much later than this. However, I will need some time before I give you my final answer."
Helios' shoulders dropped a little in defeat as he listened intently to his King's wish.
"Yes, your highness. I understand and I gladly appreciate your consideration."
Helios turned to leave when a whirlwind of white bombarded into the room and ran past him.
"Mamo-chan! Are you crazy? You know how much Chibiusa loves Helios and you'd break her heart if you said no!" Neo-Queen Serenity said, a little out of breath.
King Endymion sighed while a glimmer of hope began to fill Helios' heart. If anyone could talk the King into anything, it was his Queen.
"Usako, can we talk about this later?" The King implored, unwilling to discuss a private matter in front of his subject.
Neo-Queen Serenity turned to Helios, who stood next to the door.
"Helios, I have thought highly of you for many, many years. I would love nothing else than for you to permanently join our family and take my daughter's hand in marriage. My husband here would agree if his head wasn't already stuck in the sand." Neo-Queen Serenity stood with her hands on her hips with a determined look on her face.
"Usako! What the-," the king exclaimed.
The Queen faced her husband with a look on her face of triumph. "You've seen the future as have I. You knew this was going to happen, so it's time to let your little girl grow up."
King Endymion stood fuming, looking at his wife with as much anger as he could muster, before he finally sighed and faced Helios.
"I accept your request to marry my daughter, on one condition."
Helios' face lit up so brightly, it was as if his face became the sun itself. He fell to his knee with his fist clamped over his chest. "Anything you wish, my King."
King Endymion stared at him and finally said, "Take care of her, she's my little girl and I won't stand for you ever breaking her heart."
Helios stood to his full height and with a stern look on his face, his reply came easily. "Your highness, your daughter is my life. I would die for her and I would do anything in my power to bring a smile to her face. Her laughter is my favorite music and her eyes sparkle like the stars in the sky at night. Her scent is a breath of fresh air after the morning rain is done. I swear to you on my honor as an Elysian guardian that I will protect your daughter with my life and I will love her like you love your Queen; eternally."
Bowing, Helios bid farewell, leaving his King and Queen to contemplate his answer.
END FLASHBACK
With a smile on his face, Helios returned to his chambers and began to get ready for the ball that would announce to the entire kingdom that his love for his maiden would finally be recognized. Tonight would be the start of his life with Small Lady.
This is a story that came to me today and I hope you like it. This will be a story mostly with Small Lady and Helios with a few moments mixed in with Usagi and Mamoru. Sorry it's so short, but I haven't written anything in a while and I figured this was a good time to start.