Finally, Chapter One, where the real story starts =) I hope you enjoy it!
I do not own Sailor Moon or any of the characters in it. I don't own Tranquility, I barrowed him from a wonderful Story, Universal. I do own Felix, Logan, Lucian, and Duncan
Never Ending Love
Chapter One
Princess Serenity ran down the corridors. She stumbled a little as she ran in her hurried excitement. She slid to a halt when she reached the double marble doors. She couldn't stop in time as the guard opened the doors for her and she stumbled a little, sliding into the room and skidding to a halt in front of her mother. She looked up to find not only her mother, but everyone in the room staring at her. Luna put her head down and lightly shook it as Artemis chuckled.
She was Beautiful, almost too beautiful to look at. She had long silver hair that we styled atop her head in two balls with long pigtails, the hairstyle of moon royalty. She had milky white skin and was considered quite slender and petite in height. She wore a beautiful while flowing dress with gold trim that made her look like an angel. Her Blue eyes shown and sparkled like crystals and right between on her four head was the symbol of her birth, the crescent moon.
Serenity brushed herself off and straightened her shoulders.
"I am ready to go mother." And with her head held high and her shoulders back she walked towards the portal.
"How many times have I told you not to run through the palace?" Queen Serenity sighed. "No matter, we are ready to go... Pluto." She signaled towards the guardian of time. Sailor Pluto opened the gate and the queen with five girls trailing behind her stepped through. Looking behind her to make sure they were all through she closed the portal.
"Serenity!" The moment they stepped through the portal a tall young man with golden hair and light blue eyes came running to the group. He ran towards his sister picking her up and swinging her around as her infectious giggle rang through the stone room.
"Tranquility!" Serenity screeched happily. Queen Serenity smiled happily at her children before delicately breaking the moment. "Tranquility, put your sister down now and great the others."
"Mother." Prince Tranquility smiled and gave his mother a hug. Ever since
their father, Queen Serenity's husband Orin died the Previous year Prince Tranquility had to assume the throne of the Sun Kingdom which meant he hardly had the time to travel to them moon and see his Mother.
After a moment of greetings from Tranquility to Serenity's royal guard five men walked in to the room to stand by Tranquility. All were about a similar age, minus one who was more of the Queens age.
"We welcome you, Queen Serenity." The one closest to Tranquility welcomed. He bowed to the party before him, "Princess Serenity it is always a pleasure to be in the company of such beauty and love."
"Thank you Felix, you are such a flatterer." Princess Serenity giggled and waved him away.
"I will show you to your rooms, ladies." Felix offered. and Escorted serenity's four warriors out of the room leaving Queen serenity with her children.
Felix was the captain of Tranquility's guards. He was tall, around six feet and a few inches. He had the Lunerian silver hair and blue eyes. But his skin was tanned and tough, and he held a rougher look than those of the moon.
He was half Lunerian and half sun people. He had been with the Prince since his birth and was his royal adviser and best friend.
He and the other guards chosen to protect the Sun King, had to permanently relocate to the sun to be with Tranquility.
Lucian and Logan are full Lunerian, so it was hard to leave their homeland. But their love and loyalty won out in the end and they also moved to be with their prince. Duncan and Hades were both from the Sun originally, so for them it was like going home. Hades was the keeper of time and controlled all portals for the Sun as Pluto was the keeper of time for the Silver Alliance. Pluto and Hades were in love, and had a son together, unfortunately their duty keeps them apart for most of the time.
"Tranquility, where is your younger sister? Where is Celestia? I sent her here days ago, and had expected her to be here to greet us when we arrived" Queen Serenity narrowed her gaze on her son.
"I'm Sorry mother, she went out for a ride this morning, I'm afraid we weren't expecting you until later." At Queen Serenity's shocked face, he continued with a hurried explanation, "Don't give me that give me that face mother, she is not alone and I assure you she is in no danger her. Let her be. This is the only time she can be free."
At her sons words, he face softened.
"Mother, may we be excused now? I would love to see all the new flowers they have in the gardens. please." Serenity smiled at her mother, looking so hopeful. Tranquility shook his head and looked at his mother. She smiled nodding her head and they left. Leaving her with Luna, Artemis, and Hades.
"I guess that leaves me to escort you ladies to your rooms." Hades said looking longingly at Sailor Pluto. He took the queen's arm and led her through the halls.
The Queen looking between the two, disengaged her arm and looked at them, "I can find my own way Hades, I do remember my way around here. Why don't the two of you spend a little time together while we are here?"
Hades smiled and his eyes lit up. "Really?" He asked. then coughed and looked down to the floor, "I mean if it's not too much trouble Majesty..."
"Nonsense," Queen Serenity said and put up her hand. "Even the keepers of time and travel in our galaxy need some time away from their duties."
"Thank-you, your highness." Hades said blushing as Queen Serenity stepped out of the
room waving a hand behind her, "have fun." She smiled at him as she shut the door.
"I love these gardens." Serenity said as she smelled some of the flowers. letting her hand graze each one as she walked by.
"You have the same flowers on the moon, I had them transported last year. Do you need some more?" Tranquility offered. the previous year, when King Orin had died, they had transported some of the Sun flowers to the moon for the Princess, and had some of the Moon flowers brought to the Sun. That way when they looked at the flowers they would think of each other and their father.
"But they don't shine like they do here." Serenity complained. She touched
one of the golden roses and it seemed to brighten.
"The flowers are happy you are here." Tranquility noted. Serenity smiled.
The rose seemed to pluck itself away from the others and into her hand.
A young girl rounded the corner running into the gardens. When she saw Serenity she smiled brightly and picked up her pace.
"Serenity!" The girl yelled happily flying into Serenity's arms. "They told
me you were here. you are early, that never happens! Is everything alright, is Mother ok?"
"I missed you too, Celestia. No everything is fine, I suppose mother was worried what mischief you were getting yourself into and decided to come early." Serenity laughed giving the young girl a squeeze. Her hair was the same silver and gold that it was since her birth and her eyes had darkened a bit more to a deep gold almost amber color. She had Serenity's milky skin and height. She wore men's breaches and leather knee high boots with a white loose fit shirt and a gold vest. Her hair, unlike Serenity was not in the typical moon hair style but in a braid that came to rest over her shoulder. She looked windblown and dusty.
"Where are the others?" Celestia asked. "I would love to see them."
"They're inside the palace, probably getting settle and preparing for classes, that you shall not be attending." Tranquility answered.
Celestia glared at her brother from the circle of her sisters arms. Serenity looked down at her sister and frowned. "it's no wonder mother was worried and had us leave sooner. You were riding astride again, weren't you?" Serenity glared at her brother, "This is your doing, you and papa spoiled her since she was born. You know mother doesn't like it when she rides astride. And who do you think she will complain to? Me, that's who." She sighed and shook her head, "I bet you have been training again as well haven't you? is that what you mean by the lessons she will not be attending? Have you been allowing her to train?"
Celestia had the good grace to blush, "I've gotten quite good. No one can make a better shot with a bow and arrow, and my sward skills have greatly improved." She smiled up at her big sister. Serenity, like her Father and brother was completely won over.
"At least clean up and change before going to mother." She kissed the top of her sisters head and sent her on her way.
"I will come find you after I see mother!" She waved excitedly before rounding the corner of the garden and walking up to the palace. Leaving her two siblings smiling and shaking their heads.
"How have you four been?" Felix asked the girls as they walked down the hallways.
"We have been well. Our lessons and training have been progressing well. we will have to spar a bit while we are here." Princess of Venus, Mina Replied with a smug smile.
"And the Princess?" Lucian asked.
"She is doing well. She is her mother's daughter and will be a great ruler one day." Princess of Mercury, Ami responded.
"She is not improving in her ability to pay attention in her lessons." Princess of Mars, Rei cut in and rolled her eyes.
"I'm sure she's not as bad as then. She is a young woman, I'm sure it's hard for her to concentrate when she would love to be having an adventure." Duncan supplied.
"She has a hard time walking without falling when her head is in the clouds." Rei laughed.
"I've never seen her do anything that would be without grace." Felix said. "She always seemed graceful to me."
"She is." Mina replied before Rei could say anything else. "Rei just has very high expectations of what a princess of the moon should be and how she should act,
that is why she seems not graceful to her." Mina ended the conversation.
"We can train after you unpack if you like." Felix said changing the subject. He
didn't like it when anyone talked about the Princess like she was not wonderful, graceful sweet girl that she was. She had been like a little sister to him and he cherished her open trusting nature. The guards left the girls to unpack.
"I can't believe you said that about Serenity you shouldn't discuss her like that with others." Mina said after they were in the room.
"It's the truth, it doesn't mean that I am not loyal or cherish her like you." Rei said.
"She is not the granddaughter of Ares, Little-Miss-I'm-Perfect-Because-I'm-The-Princess-Of-Mars. She's Lunerian and loving and open and honest!" With that said. Mina left. Rei stood shock and surprise clearly written on her face. The others
had their mouths open and their eyes wide. No one had ever talked to Rei like that. It was not often that Mina spoke out, and when she did, he fire could match those of the fire god himself. After the initial shock wore off Rei unfinished packing and went
to the training room where Mina was with the men. Mina glared at her but
continued practicing.
"I'm...sorry. You are right, I don't think I would want her to change even if she could. She is our friend and our light. I hope you know I do love her like a sister." Rei said and with that, she ended the dispute.
"Tranquility, have you ever wondered what Earth was like?" Serenity asked
her brother as they walked back into the palace.
"No," He answered. "And neither should you. You know we are banned from there since they refused to believe in the gods power and wanted no part with magical beings. They are afraid and superstitious of what they don't understand" He gave her a strange look but continued to walk down the hall towards the throne room.
Serenity couldn't' t help but think about what Earth looked like in real life. This beautiful blue marble sitting perfectly in the sky, so close that she could almost touch it.
Tranquility seeing his sister wasn't paying attention to anything he was saying decided to do something about it. He grabbed her hand and started walking faster to one of the control centers in the palace.
"Tranquility, what are you doing?" Serenity looked at him puzzled as to his abrupt strange behavior. When they reached the nearest control center he ordered everyone out.
"Computer," Tranquility commanded, "Show us a picture from Earth."
Serenity smiled as the image was changed into a wooded area. There were
strange animals and plants around them. the flowers were what really drew her attention. Always loving the different colors of the flowers she was intrigued by Earths Diverse fauna.
"It's beautiful." She sighed. "I've never seen a red rose before." She gasped.
"Don't tell anyone I let you do this." Tranquility said. "I may be the
ruler of the Sun, but even I, am not allowed to be doing this. You know their crimes, they sent us all away for superstitious nonsense!"
"My lips are sealed. but come Tranquility, that was so long ago, I am sure not all of them are like that. I'm sure they have evolved." Serenity said giving her brother a hug. "Show us some Terrans." She commanded before Tranquility could protest. The computer displayed five Men, that didn't look all that different from themselves.
Serenity gasped when she came to the one with dark black hair and deep, dark blue eyes. He was handsome. He wore black armor and had a strong look about him. the four men around him wore black and silver uniforms. Serenity asked for their names but the computer couldn't give that information. The more she saw of the pictures, the more she wanted to go to Earth and see it for herself.
Serenity did something so unlike herself. Before she could stop it the fraise came out of her mouth. "Let's go to Earth." She had always dreamed of freedom. Stuck with her position and name she had never been able to do anything as wild and crazy as her sister. She had never even ridden a horse astride.
"No." Tranquility said flatly. "You know we can't do that." But his eyes sparkled with excitement. He wanted to get away just as badly as his sister, even if it was a short time.
"No one will know." She promised.
"I think people will know that their Prince and Princess are gone." He countered, but his resolve was slowly ebbing.
"We won't stay that long, I promise." She smiled to him.
"I don't know Sere, How do you suppose we do this?"
"If you do not want to come with me, I will take Celestia with me. You know she would come without any persuasion needed." That was ultimate argument. When they were children Both Serenity and Tranquility had noticed their sisters wild streak, and both had made a vow to protect her and keep her safe, even from herself.
Finally he caved in. And agreed to accompany her to Earth.
"Alright." He said. and she smiled her secret smile that said he really didn't have a choice to begin with. She would've won anyways.
"But no less than a day...Earth time. Which is one hour our time, agreed?." Serenity thought a moment, then nodded her head, "Agreed."
The one part of this that they did not consider, was the guardian of travel, Hades. Hades leaned against a wall, looking like he was waiting for someone when they entered the portal room.
" And what are you two doing here?" He asked eyebrows raised. Serenity bit her lip, and looked at her shoes. He was a Very imposing man with Dark chocolate hair and Dark green eyes. He was very tall and had broad shoulders. Both of his hands were clasped onto his staff and he blocked the entrance.
"We want to go to...Earth." Tranquility said looking him right in the eyes. Hades gaped at them.
"I...I cannot do that." He huffed. "Do you know the penalty for allowing any of you or any of them to cross boarders?
The princess gave him the most pathetic puppy dog look
no one could refuse. IT would have made her sister very proud.
"How long, do you intend to stay?"
"An hour, No more than an hour, we promise." Serenity said smiling. "No one will know."
Hades Sighed and looked around the empty room. "I hope your right." He opened the portal and gave them directions for when they want to return. Handing them a small key. "Use this when you're ready to come back."
"Thank you." Serenity said giving him a quick hug and kiss on the cheek before they stepped into the portal.
End of chapter one
