Title: Match Made In Heaven
Author: Shadow's Moon Hime
Rated: M
Summary: Princess Serenity is the feisty daughter of Queen Selenity, who is searching for a suitable husband for her teen daughter. Prince Endymion is a young prince who is used to always getting what he wants. What happens when these two cross paths; have the met their match? Or are they a match made I heaven?
AGES
Serenity: 16
Senshi: 18
Endymion & generals: 21
A/N: Hey everyone! I know, I should be working on chap.4 of Black Roses but I can't help it, I have writer's block at the moment, besides, I wrote this WAY back in like August I think!
Well, enough for now, on with the fic!
Disclaimer: I do not own Sailor Moon. Just manga vol. 2 and 11, and a few old notebooks, but that's about it…
Chapter One: Feistiness Gets You Nowhere
Whispers and echoes filled the vast Moon Palace as a young woman clad in a flowing white gown and silver hair glided her way through.
"Have you heard about what she did to her last suitor?" some whispered
"I've heard she's gotten rid of so many, most men fear her," others murmured.
The Moon Princess ignored the remarks as she continued on her way down the hall; she'd grown accustomed to the maid's gossiping comments.
Suddenly, one of the hushed conversations reached her ears.
"It seems as if though the Queen has had enough with the princess' attitude towards her suitors," whispered a curly haired maid, "I overheard her Royal Highness speaking to her advisors about a possible marriage arrangement with Earth."
At hearing this, the young woman whirled around and faced the maid with flashing blue eyes and clenched fists.
"My mother has done WHAT?!" screeched Princess Serenity as she pinned the poor maid to her spot with an intimidating look.
"Where did you hear this?" she demanded.
The maid flinched at the harsh tone that filled the Princess' usually cheery and melodic tone.
"This morning while I was tending her in her chambers," she stammered, "But dear Princess, I may have exaggerated, I'm not sure-"
Serenity didn't give the maid a chance to finish.
"Where's my mother?" she asked heatedly.
"In her conference room," was the only quiet reply.
Heaving an outraged sigh, the princess whirled around and stalked back down the hall.
She definitely needed to have a few words with her mother.
O.O.O
Deep in the heart of the Terran training grounds, two men were engaged in a heated duel.
"C'mon Kunzite, pick up the pace!" coaxed Prince Endymion as swords clashed continuously.
Kunzite blew wisps of his silver hair out of his eyes as he did his best to keep up with the Terran prince.
"Well excuse me," he replied sarcastically, "Not ALL of us can be champion a swordsman like you!"
A cocky grin spread over Endymion's face as he knocked Kunzite's sword out of his hand and pointed his own sword at his throat.
"You've got that right, and don't you forget it!" he boasted.
As kunzite rolled his steel blue eyes, three other men raced over.
"Hey Endymion, your parents wish to speak to you immediately," informed Nephrite breathlessly.
"What for?" asked Endymion curiously.
"Beats us, they didn't say," informed Jadeite with a shrug.
"But it seemed important," added Zoisite.
With a shrug of his own Endymion sheathed his sword and made his way towards the palace.
"Wish me luck!" he called over his shoulder.
Upon entering the palace, he felt his good mood fly out the window.
"Who died?" he muttered to himself as he took in the serious expressions on both his parents' faces as he took a seat at the table across from them.
An awkward silence fell upon the room as the prince waited with anxiety for his parents to inform him of the purpose for this unexpected meeting.
"What's wrong?" he finally blurted out, not being able to take much more of the suffocating silence.
A small smile spread on the Queen's face.
"We have some important news for you Endymion," she said, "But we don't know how you're going to take it."
Endymion waited patiently as he watched his mother take a deep breath.
"Son, you've been betrothed to the Moon Kingdom's Crown Princess."
It took a moment for the words to sink in; Endymion sat stock still as the words echoed in his head, repeating over and over like some horrible joke.
Suddenly, he stood and slammed his fists into the table between him and his parents.
"With all due respect, but have you gone mad?!" he shouted enraged, "How can you possibly think of marrying me off to some girl I do not even know?! You have no right!"
At this, the Terran King raised a hand to cease his son's heated ranting.
"On the contrary my son, I have all the right to marry you off," he said," The law states that at the age of twenty one, you are eligible to ascend the throne, however, you must first find a bride."
Endymion's handsome face contorted with fury as his midnight hued eyes glared daggers at his father.
"All right, so you DO have the right to make my marriage arrangements, but the MOON father?! Our planet hasn't had communication with Lunarians in decades!"
King Henry sighed deeply and rubbed his temples in frustration.
"That may be son, but that just makes more of a reason to have this marriage, it'll bring an automatic alliance with the most powerful kingdom in the solar system, don't you see the benefits in that?"
Endymion continued to glare at his father in disgust.
"Oh, I see the benefits father," he responded through clenched teeth, "All benefits for you!"
With that, the young seething prince stalked out of the room slamming the door shut behind him.
"Well, that went better than expected," commented Queen Lizette dryly as she face her husband, "Do you think he'll get over it?"
The king faced his wife, a frown creasing his forehead.
"I hope so," he said, "We are expected to arrive at the moon tomorrow."
O.O.O
Serenity was seething.
Her blue eyes were flashing dangerously and her tiny hands were balled in clenched fists as she paced her mother's conference room.
"How could you have made a marriage arrangement without my consent?" she was saying, "And with Earth of all people?!"
Queen Selenity watched and chuckled patiently at her daughter's antics.
"Relax Serenity," she soothed, "It won't be that bad."
Serenity stopped in mid pace and faced her mother with an appalled expression.
"You've given my hand to some man I do not know! How do you expect me to like let alone LOVE him?! You know how I feel about arranged marriages!"
Tears began to spill from Serenity's oceanic orbs, "How can you say it won't be that bad?"
Selenity walked over and embraced her daughter tightly.
'I'm sorry Serenity, but trust me, this id for your own good; what's done is done, the Terran Royal family will arrive tomorrow to escort you back to earth.'
Upon hearing this, Serenity's head bolted upwards.
"You mean that I'll have to leave the Moon?!" she asked incredulously.
'Well, yes, I'm sorry-"
Serenity didn't hear the rest of what her mother had to dsay. Instead she ran past her and out the door, tears already staining her cheeks.
O.O.O
Serenity sat surrounded by her friends as she informed them about her betrothal.
"You know, you sort of brought this upon yourself," said Minako.
Serenity gave the Vesuvian Princess the evil eye.
"Gee thanks Mina," she said sarcastically, "If I had wanted to hear more unpleasantness, I would've asked!"Minako rolled her eyes unfazed.
"Well it's true!" she insisted, "If you hadn't been so set on getting rid of every man that came onto you, you wouldn't be in this mess!"Serenity opened her mouth to retort; instead tears began to well in her eyes once more. As she buried her face in her hands and began to sob; Makoto reached over and gave her a comforting hug.
'"It's ok Serenity," she said in attempt to calm her Princes down, "Just ignore Minako?"
Serenity raised her head and wiped her tears away, her eyes clouded with sadness.
"No, she's right," she said, then mustered a small smile.
"But I still don't recall her putting up much of a fight when I asked for her help!"
"So, when are you leaving Serenity?" asked quiet Ami gently.
Facing her blue haired friend, she sighed.
"According to my mother, tomorrow," she said sadly, "And the worst part is, I don't know anything about the Terran Prince!"
At this, Minako began grinning knowingly.
"I know that look, you know something don't you Mina?" asked Rei suspiciously.
The senshi of love let out one of her airheaded giggles.
"Let's just say that I know enough, what do you want to know?"
"Everything you can tell me!" demanded serenity expectantly.
"Well, his name is Endymion and he just turned twenty one," she began, "He's a very educated and intelligent man, as well as a skillful strategist when it comes to battles."
"And," she added, "He's absolutely gorgeous! It has been said that he looks like a god, making him the most sought out man in the solar system!"
The girls all faced Serenity with awed smiles.
"Wow Serenity, you sure got lucky!" piped up Makoto, giving the Princess a wink.
"Wait," interrupted Minako, her bright smile already beginning to falter.
"I hate to be a bubble burst but, there's one small catch."
She took a deep breath as the girls all eyed her expectantly.
"There's no nice way to put this so here goes; he's an egotistical, arrogant womanizer."
Serenity's face immediately paled as her expression changed from awed to mortified.
'You mean to tell me that my mother just gave my hand in marriage to the sort of man I loathe?!"
As Minako nodded sympathetically, Makoto placed a hand on Serenity's shoulder and shook her head.
"I take my last comment back," she said solemnly, "Good luck with your new husband to be!"
Serenity's face suddenly lit up.
"I won't marry him!" she announced defiantly.
The princess of Mars eyed her with raised eyebrows.
"Hate to break it to you, but it's not like you have much of a choice," she pointed out.
A sly smiled tugged at the corners of the moon princess' lips.
"I wouldn't hold my breath if I were you," she warned, her eyes glinting with mischief and mystery, "I'll just do what I do best!"
"Ooh, she sounds determined!" exclaimed Makoto.
Serenity's smile grew into a wicked grin.
'Wedding bells ring, so let the games begin!"
O.O.O
"This is a total outrage!" growled Endymion as he paced his chambers heatedly.
From the card table at which they sat, the four generals were snickering at his news.
"Tough luck man," remarked Jadeite, "Is she good looking at least?"
"I don't know anything about her!" exclaimed the earth prince.
"Well, I've heard that she's had trouble finding a husband " commented Zoisite.
'What is she horrendously ugly or something?" muttered Endymion.
At this, Kunzite looked up.
"Actually, she's quite beautiful," he informed, "It's been said that no other woman can match her beauty."
"Then why can't she find a husband?" asked Nephrite.
Kunzite rolled his eyes.
"She's only sixteen," he answered mater-of-factly, "And frankly, how many sixteen year old girls want to get married?"
The Terran prince eyed his best friend curiously.
"How do you know so much about the moon Princess?" he inquired.
A smirk spread across Kunzite's lips.
"Well, unlike you, I don't spend my days and nights seducing women, I actually pay attention to things happening in our solar system!"
Endymion waved the comment away unfazed.
"Can you blame me if I love women?" he said with a cocky grin, "It's not MY fault they can't resist my charms!"
Chuckling softly, Kunzite stood up and walked over, placing a hand on Endymion's shoulder.
'Yeah, well, as of tomorrow, your little nightly parties for two will be no more," he informed.
Endymion's smirk was replaced by a frown.
"Thanks for the reminder," he remarked sarcastically.
Jadeite stood up as well and handed Endymion a goblet of wine.
'Well my friend, I recommend that you enjoy your last night as a single man to the fullest."
The prince took the goblet and drained the dark red liquid in one gulp.
"Don't worry," he reassured, his sapphire eyes flickering like blue flames, "I plan to."
A/N: Well, what'd cha think?
It wasn't horrendously bad was it? Hope not! Ugh I had to type this whole thing twice! The first time I did, I got to the second to last paragraph and suddenly, it ALL go deleted, argh!!
Well, I already have chapter two done, I just need to type and edit it, and it should be up soon! (I HOPE!)
And I promise to try and work on Black Roses!
Peace & Love; shadow's Moon Hime