A/N: Hello, readers! I needed some way to get rid of writer's block and always wanted to try the 100 Drabble Challenge, so here we go!
This spans all arcs and versions of Sailor Moon.
Disclaimer: I don't own Sailor Moon, I simply love it to death.
She shouldn't have snuck her way to Earth. Mars was going to give her an earbashing if she ever found out that Serenity was gone. Her Senshi had travelled down to the blue planet several times on diplomacy missions, however no Lunarian was allowed to set foot on Earth. If anyone caught her it would cause the already delicate ties relationship between the Earth and its satellite to crumble.
But the lure of the planet's beauty was too much for Serenity to stand it any longer. Now she took in the sounds of the wind rushing by her ears and the lush greenery around her. She expected to go into sensory overload with the huge contrast to the silent crystal landscape of the moon, but she found herself revelling in the new senses, so much that she did not notice the footsteps approaching her from behind.
"Are you lost?" A deep voice asked as a hand placed itself on her shoulder, causing her to jump and shriek as she turned around to face the one who addressed her, only to gaze into deep sapphire eyes. The man behind her looked startled as she showed her face to him, his short ebony hair fluttering with the breeze, his bangs barely covering his eyes. Serenity felt herself drawn further and further into them.
They stood there, not moving, silently appraising the other, with only sounds of nature filling the void. Finally, he spoke up.
"Endymion."
"Huh?" she replied, cursing herself inwardly at her lack of speech. She realised he had knelt down, taking her small hand in his own and kissing it softly with his lips. The warmth coursed through her and she was sure he could feel the strong thudding of her heartbeat, pounding so quickly at his touch.
"Endymion, Crown Prince of Earth," he repeated, amused at her baffled expression. She had the most beautiful blue eyes and what looked to be the silkiest golden hair he'd ever seen. "It is forbidden for a Lunarian to set foot on Terran soil," he stated matter-of-factly, tracing the crescent moon on her head. "But if you tell me your name, perhaps I will forget this one time," he added with a wink, bringing his hand done to cradle her cheek.
The Moon Princess could not help but close her eyes at his touch. She thought being this close to any man would scare her, but he was warm and comforting, and the gentle look on his face willed her to respond.
"Serenity, Crown Princess of the Moon," she whispered softly, hoping that no one else was around to see their exchange. "I know the rules," she admitted, looking down in shame. "However I have always yearned to experience the beauty of this planet that I only ever have read about." Serenity felt the tears coming, knowing she was in trouble and could put her kingdom in danger.
"You took a great risk coming here, Princess," Endymion chastised.
She closed her eyes, waiting for her fate.
"I am, however, a man of my word," he continued, as he gently wiped her tears away, "and since you told me who you are, I will not tell anyone that you were here." He looked up and Serenity followed his gaze to the castle of Elysian.
"My guards will probably be looking for me soon. You should go."
Serenity nodded slowly, wishing she could stay there instead. He caught the wistful look in her face and softly kissed her forehead.
"As regrettable as it is to part with you, I pray this is the first and last time I meet you. I do not wish for any harm to come to you or our kingdoms."
Serenity powered up for teleportation, her gaze remaining focused on his. "Endymion…" she whispered, before she disappeared and landed back on the Moon. Gazing up to the Earth she marvelled at how its colour reminded her so strongly of his eyes.
Perhaps, if she was more prepared and more careful, she could see that beautiful sapphire colour again…