A/N: Here is the long awaited sequel to Storm…. (( ok, maybe not long awaited, but it has been in high demand. ))

Aftermath

Chapter One

It had been two months since the sudden departure of NeoKing Endymion. All the scouts were shocked and puzzled by his sudden departure from the palace and Seiya's sudden arrival. After destroying her old bedroom that she and Endymion had shared, she took to her new chambers, and was rarely seen. Her scouts knew she was pregnant, and were worried for her health. But one scout in particular was especially worried, for she knew this was all her fault.

Setsuna kept to herself and knew that it was only a matter of time before her treachery was discovered and could only imagine what her queen had in store for her. She refused to see Endymion, knowing that if she continued, it would only add fuel to the fire. But what she couldn't understand was why Seiya had arrived when he did, and why, even though he was here, their Queen was still stricken with such a depression.

Endymion, after leaving the palace quietly, went into hiding, waiting the day when the scouts came looking for him. He knew they would, and he feared the wrath that he would feel from them. He knew they would die for her, as they time and time again. He knew that it was bound to come out; he was actually surprised that Serenity hadn't found out sooner about him and Setsuna. They had been sleeping together for several years, ever since they had became the rulers of Crystal Tokyo. Endymion shook his head and ran a hand through his hair as he thought about the fact that he may never see his daughter.

"How could I be so stupid?" Endymion shouted as he slammed his fist on the table he was sitting at. "I had it all, but I had to throw it away."

Back at the palace, the scouts grew more and more worried as each day passed by. Finally Seiya began to get impatient and went to Serenity's room and knocked loudly.

"Odango, it's me," Seiya shouted and waited. He heard a faint "enter" and proceeded into her room. The sight he beheld made his heart break. His sweet Odango was sitting there on the edge of her bed, her hair had lost its usual shine, her eyes, their normally lively color, was dull and lifeless.

"Yes, Seiya?" Serenity said lifelessly as she turned towards him. He rushed to her side and took her in his arms and noticed the rise in her stomach.

"This isn't healthy for you or the baby," Seiya said as he felt Serenity lay her head on his shoulder. "You need to talk about what happened."

Serenity began to sob, "I know I need to, but I cannot help but feel like I am destroying two lives. I hate Endymion so much for how he hurt me, but I don't know if I can destroy the life of my child's father."

Seiya pulled her tighter and felt anger towards Endymion for putting Serenity in a position like this, "You are too sweet. What do you think your child would say if she knew? He was the one who betrayed you, not the other way around. I have kept my mouth shut for your sake, but it is time that you come forward to your senshi. They need to know what happened. They are your protectors, how can they protect you if you will not say anything?"

Serenity thought for a moment, then pulled away from him and looked him in the eye, "You are right. You are exactly right." Serenity stood and walked to her vanity, then turned to Seiya, "Gather my senshi in the throne room immediately. I will be there momentarily. It is time." Seiya nodded, slightly bowed and then left the room.

Seiya found all the senshi sitting in a parlor that Serenity had had made especially for them. They all stood when he entered the room.

"What has happened?" Sailor Mercury asked.

Seiya nodded, "All of you are to report to the throne room immediately under NeoQueen Serenity's orders."They all nodded and began to leave the room and head for the throne room, only Sailor Pluto stayed behind.

"Do you know what this is about?" She asked Seiya calmly, fearing his answer.

"Your queen is finally ready to confide in her senshi about the problems with her King," was all Seiya would tell her. Seiya did not know why, but he could feel that there was something that Setsuna wasn't telling, and he was sure that it was about to come out.

It was almost twenty moments later when Serenity came into the throne room and found all of her senshi and Seiya waiting for her. She looked radiant as she graced the room with a silvery gown that made her look like an angel and hugged her growing stomach perfectly.

"I am sorry it took me so long. I needed to shower and make myself look more presentable," Serenity said as she went to her throne and sat down slowly. "Now I know you all must have questions regarding the current events that have taken place over the past two months. But first, let me explain the things that have happened and hopefully that will answer them for you." All the scouts stood at attention as they waited for their queen to speak.

"Two months ago, during the Planetary Alliance Meetings, I had decided to return back to palace early to tell Endymion the news about my pregnancy. Well, when I returned home and went to find my husband," Serenity paused as the memories of that night haunted her. "I found my husband in bed with another woman." Shocked gasps escaped the senshi. "The worst part was that this woman was supposed to be one of my most trusted friends." Serena stopped as she let the information sink into her senshi's minds. They all knew that her most trusted friends were them. Suddenly realization hit her inner senshi's minds.

"Who was it?" Sailor Mars demanded.

"I don't understand," Sailor Venus said. "None of us would ever do something like that."

"We all know how much in love with Endymion you are," Sailor Jupiter said concerned. No one noticed Sailor Pluto staring at the ground, no one except Seiya. It wasn't too long before he put two and two together.

"Oh hell no!" Seiya shouted and Sailor Pluto's wide eyes met his. Serenity immediately turned towards him. "I'm sorry Serenity, but I cannot believe she would do that!"

The rest of the scouts stared at him, "WHO?" They all followed Seiya's gaze until it came to rest on Sailor Pluto's shame stricken face.

"You BITCH!" Sailor Jupiter spat as she slapped Pluto across the face. "How could you? Serenity is our Queen! But more importantly, she is our FRIEND! How could you betray that?" Pluto looked up to see the pain on her Queen's face. Sailor Mars glared at Pluto, Venus couldn't believe what she had heard, and Mercury was shocked.

"You!" Mercury cried. "You were the one who always claimed that Serenity had a destiny to fulfill. It was because of you that she gave up having REAL love, not always being stood up and getting left behind by someone who was supposed to love her. And now it is because of YOU that our Queen has had her heart broken. How can you call yourself one of the Queen's Protectors? What would Queen Selenity say if she knew about this?" Pluto was shocked that timid Mercury was tearing into her. "I for one am ashamed for you to even BE a senshi like us! How do you think ChibiUsa is going to take this when she asks her mother why her father isn't here?"

Pluto gasped, she had never even thought about that. Her eyes began to water up as she walked up to her Queen and knelt on one knee, "I await your punishment, my Queen."

Serenity thought for a moment, then turned to Pluto, "As of now, I order you to return to your chambers and will have guards posted at all times until we return. I must think upon your punishment." Serenity looked to her other scouts, "As for the rest of us, I have discovered where my husband is hiding and it is time that we bring him back to face his treachery."

Sailor Venus stepped forward beside Pluto glaring at her before turning to Serenity, "Shall we bring him to you, majesty?"

A devious smile spread across Serenity's face, "Yes, bring him to me so I can deliver his punishment." The four inner senshi walked out of the throne room. "Seiya?" Serenity said softly. Seiya stepped forward and bowed his head to her. "Please go with them and make sure he cooperates with my senshi." Seiya nodded and left to follow the other senshi. All that was left in the throne room was Serenity and Sailor Pluto.

"You are lucky the outer senshi weren't here for this little announcement," Serenity said coldly. "What do you think Sailor Saturn would do to you?"

Pluto looked terrified at that thought. She had never heard her Queen speak with such coldness, "I am truly sorry…"

"How long?"

Pluto looked down, "Too long…"

"Before we were married?" Serenity asked.

"No, it was after," Pluto replied terrified.

"How long after?"

"Just after you were made King and Queen of Crystal Tokyo," Pluto said as she cringed.

"Hmm," Serenity said. "That long, huh? It just baffles me that someone that ChibiUsa admires would do this to her. If you wanted him so badly, why didn't you just leave me be? I understand the entire threat to the future at that point in time, but what about now? You must know that I will never let him rule beside me, especially now that it seems he would rather have you in his bed."

"Please, my Queen, let me explain," Pluto insisted.

"I think not," Serenity spat at her. "There is no need to explain. Your two's actions pretty much speak for themselves. Guards," Serenity called. "Take Sailor Pluto to her chambers and make sure she doesn't leave." Sailor Pluto stood as she was escorted out of the throne room and to her chambers.

A/N: That was it… the first chapter of Aftermath… the sequel to my first fanfic, Storm. I hope you all liked it… more will be coming soon…

Let me know what you all think!

--Bunny