Author's Note: To start with- I do not own Sailor Moon!

Hooray, the disclaimer is outta the way!!

I intend to post one chapter a week, I recently finished writing the last chapter- all thats left is the epilogue. However I have a beta reader, a smart young lady (yup I'm suckin up!) who's my best friend and she's recently given me 7/12 chapters-she left the last five which still need editing in the back of my car after we went to see the midnight showing of Twilight with a friend.

Okay, to start with this story goes some strange places. However I can say with some confidence that every time I create a 'Wait, a second- whats she mean?' or 'Where's this going?' or 'How did this happen?' or 'Umm- wait what?' I answer it, just normally later on. Some of the questions aren't answered until nearly the end, but they are answered- be patient.(Also part of why this first week I post the prologue and chapter one)

Next- Dialog. Its weird.(damn these are good author's note- it would probably just be quicker to tell you I'm a freakin loon.... Hence everything in this being weird! ^_^) I intentionally do not use contractions when royalty is speaking(and if I did and its missed pretend I didn't! Hooray for imagination time!). One of my beta readers(I initially had two- I know really moving up in the world- but do to some sort of misunderstanding that I still don't get she only edited this first chapter to which I send out a great big thank you to Nishka for her work on the prologue- but also point out that she has done no editing aftert his) said that it sounded unnatural- which I get, so let me explain. I wasn't raised with a stick in my ass- as I doubt you were. Technically speaking properly one would not use any contractions- however we don't really observe those rules of edict anymore- so yes it sounds unnatural, but the point I am trying to make- For my characters this form of speech is natural- and where they don't always follow the rules of court(because we never see them actually in court) something like this would be ingrained and is there mostly as a sign of breeding. Furthermore when peasants are introduced- they speak so not formally it makes up for all stickness! And you might also notice that they're not so formal with their thoughts- You can always be yourself when you're alone with your thoughts.
Next- "Talking, blah blah blah." 'These are thoughts!!' In My Room --(reference to where they are if its a change of scene)and anything Bold or Italic is so to stress whatever it is!

Special thanks to Zurda for being my fantastic, fabulous, and ridiculously tedious beta reader. : P

Thanks- Sorry this was so long. The author's notes should be much shorter in the future. Please (hopefully) enjoy.

Prologue

Royal Guest Chamber- Palace of Earth's Highest Royalty

Serenity fidgeted anxiously in her room. It was so bright here on Earth. The garden just beyond her window seemed to be filled with a multitude of amazing flowers in an array of color, nothing at all like the subtle tones of silver and white found in the flora on the moon.

For the moment, she was to wait in her room for news. She and her mother had come to Earth hoping to find a way to peacefully bring the Earth into The Alliance. "This is all rubbish," Serenity sighed.

There was a quiet knock on the door. "Come in."

A dark haired maid of the castle bowed quietly. Serenity noted she was dressed in a simple royal blue dress that she'd seen many of the maids wearing. Her black hair was pulled back into a pony tail with a handkerchief keeping the stray wisps out of her face. While still kneeling the girl murmured in a low voice, "Your mother, the Queen, wishes an audience with Your Highness."

Serenity grumbled something about 'protocol' under her breath and moved to stand in front of the girl. She knelt down to look the girl in the eyes. "Why are you kneeling?"

A look of terror passed through the girl's green eyes. "It is a sign of respect... Your Highness?"

Serenity sighed and stood up. "Stand up," Serenity commanded while encouraging the girl into a standing position. She smiled brightly, "That is better. I prefer it this way, M' Lady. I feel it is we royals that should bow to you, the people."

Confusion replaced terror. "Your Highness?"

Serenity giggled. "The people of a nation are its body- its force. The royalty is little more than a head that can be replaced at any time. For the honor and privileges that the body of a nation provides, the royalty should bow to it."

"Humph." Serenity and the maid turned their heads toward the low sound that came from the doorway. Prince Endymion stood there towering over them, scowling. Serenity gasped. This was the first time she'd seen the prince, as his mother had said he was indisposed when she and her mother had arrived earlier that day. Now she could see what the girls giggled about. He was a dark haired beauty, his features seemingly carved from sun kissed granite and his eyes bluer than the richest sapphires. She looked him over while he continued. "Maid, don't believe this nonsense for a minute. Princess I've come to escort you." The maid immediately dropped to her knees in a low trembling bow.

Serenity rolled her eyes and thought, 'He's An ass.' Serenity nodded. "May I make a request?" The Prince stared at her waiting for her to continue. Taking his silence as a 'yes' she continued. "While I am to stay here can this maid be my lady in waiting?"

"She is kitchen staff. She only delivered the news because she had delivered the tea."

"So?"

Endymion rolled his eyes. 'This child is insufferable.' Out loud he sighed,"If you wish to have a lowly serving wench as your lady in waiting at this palace so be it. I will have one of the guards send a message down to the kitchen. When I come back we need to go see our parents. They have asked for our presence in the Conference Chamber."

Serenity nodded. As soon as Endymion was out of sight Serenity turned to the maid, "I shall be gone for a while. Please feel free to be at leisure while I am away. There are oils next to the bath, if you wish to use them." Serenity looked around, "Oh dear me, I have forgot to make the bed yet, you would not mind doing that would you?" The girl eyed her strangely shaking her head 'no'. "Oh! And there is a lotion you simply must try! A friend of mine makes it, it takes away all your aches and pains!"

"Princess, time to see your mother!" Serenity jumped at the sound of Endymion's harsh call from the doorway.

"Just a moment, your highness!" Serenity called to Endymion before turning to address the maid. "What is your name?"

"My friends call me Gwen."

Serenity beamed. "I shall be seeing you soon then, Gwen!"

Gwen stared after the strange woman. She looked delicate like a princess should. And watching her flow about the room, with her unearthly grace seemingly made of moonlight with her pretty silver hair, and stunning sky blue eyes, she seemed to move like a princess. But there was a strength, wisdom, and charisma behind those eyes that could not be denied. 'She'll make a lovely queen some day.' Gwen smiled to herself and set to making the bed.

She raised one dirty hand to her face and giggled, "Maybe I shall have a bath."

Conference Chamber

Endymion opened the grand oak doors, stepping through first with Serenity right behind him. Terrance, King of Earth, was sitting directly across from the opened doorway. The dark brown haired king smiled gently, his gray eyes kind, as he waved the children in. Selenity, Queen of the Silver Millennium, sat to his left while Giada his wife sat to his right.

Giada, who had hair darker than a raven's wings and deep blue eyes like Endymion's, smiled gently as the pair entered. "I hope you two do not mind. We asked the politicians to leave so we could break the good news to you in private."

Serenity's eyes widened in surprise. "What good news?"

Endymion eyed the room with suspicion, choosing to remain silent while waiting for the answer.

Selenity beamed at the pair. "You are betrothed!"

Endymion remained stony faced. The girl next to him opened her mouth horror entering her eyes. "But-!"

The silver haired queen's smile faltered for a fraction of a second. "But what? Our families have been friends for almost twenty years! Long before either of you were even born. As royals we were able to set the ignorance of the past aside and become friends. We forgot the rumors and deceptions of those who have passed. This marriage is for the people. We feel this marriage is necessary to unite the people. The people of the Earth and Moon were at war for over two generations. Do you not see how this will put all that hatred aside?"

Serenity's eyes narrowed. "What of your promise to father?"

Selenity almost growled at her daughter. Her voice became dark and venomous, her violet eyes flashing with the same darkness. "I will have no talk of that man on this day. You will marry Endymion when you are of age. And you will rejoice."

Serenity turned her back to the room. "I understand, Your Majesty." She took two steps toward the door. Her voice was calm, quiet, and dead as she spoke her truth. "But please understand you are all fools. This may unite the ball rooms but the people will resist. Their families have all spilled blood over this mayhem. There is nothing that can mend their loss."

Before anyone could argue with her she disappeared out the door and down the halls.

Selenity scowled after her daughter a moment, then smiling brightly to the King and Queen she spoke. "Do not worry about her. It just came as a bit of a shock. Endymion you should go catch her before she gets lost. I know she would love to see the gardens. She has been staring at them since we arrived."

Endymion gave a curt nod to the room. "As you wish, Your Majesty."

Royal Halls

Serenity stormed away from the room furiously. 'How dare mother! I know she's angry at him, but he had no choice!! And to just forget her promise! When she couldn't even serve her own mother!' Serenity was halted by a hand on her arm. "What do you-" She stopped as she turned her head and came face to face with Endymion's cold eyes. "My apologies. My anger is with my mother. You are as much of a victim as I."

Endymion raised his hand and it came crashing across her left cheek. Serenity's head jerked with the movement. She remained still as he moved again, not quite sure what he would do to her. Not sure where the strike had come from. After a pause, she slowly raised a hand to her cheek, cupping the injury.

Endymion laid a gentle hand on top of her own on her cheek and spoke in a soft slow voice. "You will understand this. My father is a fool to let my mother rule at his side as his equal. When I am King, things will return to the order my grandfather kept. You will stay a step behind me at all times. You will remain silent. You will be my property. Your only purpose will be to produce my heirs. You will be nothing and no one without me. I will make sure that my kingdom sees you as the burden you are. Be under no delusions that your life here will be a happy one. Now return to your chambers."

Two Days Later ~ Princess Serenity's Private Chamber ~ Kingdom of the Silver Millennium

Serenity and her mother had returned an hour prior. Upon her arrival her four closest friends had piled into her room all giggling and asking for the gossip and news.

Serenity remained silent. After a few moments their giggling stopped. Serenity looked to her friends and told them of her betrothal. She wished to tell them of her mothers cruelty, the forgotten promise, and the monster prince, but silence held her tongue. Serenity raised her hand to her cheek it still ached. Her betrothed was powerful. His slap had forced the skin to break. She had seen the blood on her hand, or she might not have believed it herself-the magic he held in just his hand-then he had healed her injury with his delicate touch. An earthling with such magic was a rare thing indeed.

She had thought for a moment that he had not meant to strike her, but rather to lash out at his forced future. The delicate touch an apology. But his harsh words proved the cruelty behind the lovely face. She felt the ache. He had healed the cut, the bruise. No sign of abuse marred her pretty flesh. The ache was to always remain to remind her of her place.

Miniya the blond beautiful Princess of Venus, leader of the Sailor Senshi, guardian to the princess sat next to the delicate girl on her bed. "Ren what is the matter?"

The delicate silver haired princess shook her head. "Nothing." 'They shouldn't worry themselves only mother can fix this.'

Reilynn, the raven haired temperamental Princess of Mars and supernatural adviser for the Senshi, eyed her friend. She did not require her sixth sense to know the visit had disturbed her Princess. Sensing her friend's fatigue she grabbed Miniya's arm. "Come on, Mina. She needs her rest."

Ameya, the wise Princess of Mercury, strategist of the Sailor Senshi, held out a jar. "I made you more salve. I imagine you had to wear those dreadful shoes on your whole trip. They always cause your feet to ache, and you always seem to run out! Make sure you put some on your muscles before you rest."

Serenity smiled gently at her friend. "Thank you. I actually gave the other jar away to a new friend. Later I shall tell you all about her. She taught me a song in one of the ancient earth languages."

Makaila, the courageous Princess of Jupiter, smiled gently. "Ren, you can sing for us later. You look like you could use a bit of rest. Come Ami, I will help you find the books you will need to translate it later on."

Serenity smiled as she watched her friends leave. 'There they go. Mina, Rei, Amy, and Mako. Each special in her own way. Each with her own tittle that was far simpler and more common than the lengthy names we are forced to use in court. Here in my rooms we're just that. We're normal. Common. Here with them I'm Ren. Here in my rooms I am not to be forced into anything. Life is mine. I am not a princess. I am not a betrothed. I am not to be the wife of the Monster. Here I am me.' Her smile disappeared as she stood up and walked toward the doors. "Unfortunately life requires me to leave my rooms... And to be more."