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Chapter Two

'We were reborn on the earth to search for our master. But our memories weren't returned to us, that is why we were reborn, and to find him, our Prince Endymion. We are here to serve our master' The Shitennou, Sailor Moon Arc 1, Book 2, Act 9, Manga


A few weeks had passed since that vision Serenity had and again she wondered if she had been dreaming. It seemed to be the way for Serenity when she was contacted by Guardian Cosmos. During those few weeks Serenity and King Endymion had witnessed the decline in morality from the people of the earth. Most of course was happy but there was a growing number of people committing crimes and causing disturbances. Venus called a meeting, just like old times except instead of meeting at Rei's shrine; they met in a private meeting room within the palace. Two guards were posted outside the large lavender doors. The Outer Senshi had arrived early and were already in deep discussions with Venus when the rest of the Inner Senshi, Artemis, Luna, Neo-Queen Serenity and King Endymion arrived. There was a large white table and chairs all around. There were four tall windows that looked out towards the gardens.

"Ok everybody; we know why this meeting has been called. It's been 900 years of peace but now we have all seen a change" everyone nodded at Venus's words.

"Mercury, what has your data brought up from the Palace's institute of Research and Technology?" Mercury stood up to answer Venus's question.

"From the last two data tests we have run there is a clear indication of change in the atmosphere surrounding the earth and feeding its way into the earth. Something is affecting people but we don't think it's only what is coming outside the earth, there is also a dark spot in the middle of the Crystal Tokyo, amongst the people" there was a gasp from everyone in the room. Venus nodded at Mercury's words and then turned towards Pluto.

"Pluto, what have you found?" Pluto got up and held her rod up with her to answer Venus.

"I am afraid I do not bare good news my Queen. It seems we're in the same year that Wiseman rose up with the black Moon Clan in our past. Because they were destroyed in the past they cannot be re-born into the time stream they originally came from. 906 years have passed since the destruction of Chaos in the cauldron. Time has now passed allowing Chaos to grow into a substantial enough form to cause trouble and release negative energy. I believe your majesty that chaos has returned and someone amongst the citizens has allowed their hearts to be corrupted and is turning the people against the royal family, the whisperings have been started by this individual. I am going back to the time gate to identify this person" Pluto looked grave as she said these words and she saw her Queens expression changed into a look of anxiety and fear. King Endymion looked thoughtful as he contemplated the beginnings of another battle. They all went silent wondering what all this meant. Serenity had the added thought of worrying when the Shitennou would arrive, if they arrive.

"There's not a great number of people affected, I have seen groups of people against one person who says something bad about the King and Queen" Jupiter added.

"Yes, there is still great loyalty amongst the people but we all know that a small amount of bad people can cause destruction" Mars continued.

"Neptune and I will see if we can pull off more data from our planets control panel. I suggest Saturn stays on earth and monitor the situation with the Inner Senshi until Pluto returns. Then we will reconvene and decide what the next best action is" Uranus said in a firm voice. Venus nodded in agreement. Neo-Queen Serenity then stood up along with King Endymion.

"I motion that we meet again in one week. We must not delay and act quickly, the peace of earth depends upon it" they all agreed to Neo-Queen Serenity's words.

"I will speak with Helios and gage his views on what would be best" King Endymion added. He was thinking about trying to contact his Shitennou but ever since his wife became Queen and he became King, he was unable to reach his comrades. It saddened his heart but he couldn't dwell on it, he had his friends and his family now and that was important. They had a plan and now and they set it all in motion.

Three days before their next meeting Neo-Queen Serenity and King Endymion were interrupted in their private apartment. A palace guard had come rushing huffing and puffing trying to regain his breath. He had short blonde hair and green eyes, his name was Alix and he was from a family that used to live in the outskirts of Azabu-juban. It was highly discouraged from going into the King and Queen's royal rooms but this was very important. Neo-Queen Serenity was worried and she immediately got up from her red plush chair next to Endymion.

"Alix, what is wrong, do not worry we're not angry" Serenity soothed as Alix kept apologising profusely.

"Your majesty, there are four men outside demanding to see the King. They say they know him and are his servants and they will not move so the guards told them to wait in the throne room. They are adamant about meeting his majesty" Alix spluttered out. Neo-Queen Serenity felt her heart quicken as King Endymion got up looking confused.

"Well it is best not to make them wait, I will see them immediately, Serenity, you can stay here if you wish" Serenity shook her head at her husband's words. Chibiusa was not there to sit with her and she knew exactly who these men were and fear had gripped her. King Endymion led the way to the palace throne room not knowing what to expect. Neo-Queen Serenity felt her heart quicken as they walked down the long hallway, passed the palace library.

"Why hadn't the Senshi been called" King Endymion asked.

"They are all out on patrol your majesty, I have sent some of the guards out looking for them but it will be some time before they get back, there has been a squirmish in the town" Alix said sadly. He hated seeing what was happening, yes it was only a small amount of rebels but couldn't they see how wonderful their King and Queen was? They were all very lucky to still be alive! The large white doors to the throne room opened, King Endymion was not prepared for the sight that would befall him.


Silver Millennium

It was an important day for Prince Endymion. Many people of earth's nobles were lined up on either side of the throne. Prince Endymion was in his princely armour alone. His father watched on from the side of the throne with some of earth's advisors. He felt afraid at the levity of the day's progression. Today was the day that Prince Endymion would finally start his full training to become earth's next King. In order to be King, a King needed personal guards like his father did. Prince Endymion had known who his personal guards would be, he had known them since childhood but today made their relationship even more deeper and important. Today marked the day that his once close friends would also have a royal responsibility to him, their lives depended upon it.

Four men stood up brandishing their swords in an upward stance. They each wore the colour of that matched their personality as part of their uniforms and the outlining marked their individuality and rank amongst them. The first one to speak had a boyish blonde hairstyle and blue eyes. His cape was grey and he wore blue outlining.

"I, Jadeite, the knight of patience and harmony, pledge myself to my future King" Jadeite spoke with all seriousness.

"I, Nephrite, the knight of intelligence and comfort, pledge myself to my future King" Nephrite had long almost wavy reddish brown hair and intense brown eyes. Although his trousers and cape was grey with red outlining, his top was of a dark grey with a tinge of brown to it. His cape from afar was red on the inside.

"I, Zoisite, the knight of purification and healing, pledge myself to my future King" Zoisite's top was a pale green with his cape was a grey. The outlining was also green. His long wavy blonde hair was tied back into a loose ponytail accentuating his handsome face. His green eyes burned with an inward passion that prince Endymion knew was excitement but also an awareness of how serious this moment was.

"I, Kunzite, the knight of purity and affection pledge myself and the Shitennou to our prince and future King" Kunzite had long white hair and blue eyes. His uniform was all grey and his cape a greyish white and the outlining was a dark grey. They then bowed to their prince pledging themselves to earth and their protection of their prince. Prince Endymion wanted to smile at the very men who bowed before him. They weren't just his protectors, they were his friends. Who would have known the tragedy that was to befall them all when a few months later Prince Endymion met a beautiful moon princess?


King Endymion saw these men dressed exactly the same way he had remembered them during the silver Millennium. They were also bowed before him pledging their loyalty and apologising for not being there. King Endymion didn't know what to say or do. He hadn't spoken to their spirits in such a long time but his feelings for them were so strong. He immediately looked at his wife and noticed her face was still, devoid of emotion. Endymion found that very strange.

"How did you….I mean….you were all gone" King Endymion tried to keep his composure. The Shitennou looked at their now reigning King and then looked at each other.

"We don't know Prince…I mean King Endymion" Jadeite started.

"We were living normal lives before and then a few days ago we all met each other for the first time" Zoisite added.

"We were all born in Crystal Tokyo your majesty, somehow we had a re-birth" Nephrite said.

"Once we regained our memories well all came here immediately" Kunzite said. Neo-Queen Serenity stood in the background, taking in the scene now before her. She wondered how long it would be before the Sailor Senshi arrived. She then had the horrifying feeling that she made a mistake. What if this was all one big mistake and these four men were going to destroy all of them? King Endymion didn't know what to say or do. He was in total shock. His four Shitennou looked on at their now King and there were different emotions playing on their faces. Confusion was the chief amongst them, worry, anxiety and, something else….awe? Neo Queen Serenity tried to edge her way towards the door slowly and quietly, she had to get a message to the Senshi to meet her in private. Receiving the news of the Shitennou's return would disrupt them and for the first time, her pretty image she had of a blissful reconciliation was slowly melting away.

"Your Highness" Kunzite spoke as he noticed she was trying to leave. He bowed respectfully followed by the rest of them.

"I shouldn't be here, you need to reunite with Endymion, I will return…." King Endymion was about to stop his wife but Serenity placed her right hand forwards.

"I promise, I'll be back" Neo-Queen Serenity said as she left. She had noticed the look of disbelief that she was now their Queen, they remembered the past and clearly the past would have a lot to play with the future.

"Alix, get an urgent message delivered to Pluto, I am calling an emergency Senshi meeting effective now" Neo –Queen Serenity ordered as she made her way towards her apartments.

King Endymion understood what his wife was doing. They had been married for hundreds of years and they knew each other's thoughts and habits. He knew she was going to call a Senshi meeting. The realisation as to why finally dawned on him as he looked at his old comrades. He then wondered how much of their old personalities had they kept? Were they different men now? Did they have the same fears they had all those years ago?


During the Silver Millennium, Earths gardens outside the palace

There had been many rumours spreading about the mysterious people of the moon. Many believed that the royal family of the moon watched earth intently, plotting the best way to take over. That was Prince Endymion's father's greatest fear. He had ordered the armies to train even harder and remain vigilante. Of course all this training had to be delivered by the Shitennou. Prince Endymion didn't know how much to believe but deep down he knew it was all lies and the reason he knew it was all lies was because he had met one of them.

He didn't just meet some citizen of the moon. No, he met the Princess of the Moon, Princess Serenity. He had never seen such enthralling beauty before. She was mystical, magical and mysterious. He fell in love with her on sight but of course at the time he knew it was wrong for her to be there. The more he thought about it the more he wondered how he allowed her to stay with him so long. There was this pull she had, it started with her eyes. They were deep clear oceans of serene beauty that he had felt his knees grow weak. Damn it he wasn't going to let her see that. He was Prince of the Earth and he had to make sure she knew that.

"Thoughts of the Princess again?" Kunzite asked as the other three Shitennou came up from behind him. Prince Endymion smiled at his comrades and invited them to walk in the palace gardens with him.

"She's always on my mind, I haven't seen her for a while" Kunzite nodded at his Princes' words.

"Maybe that's for the best" Kunzite said slowly. Prince Endymion stopped walking and looked at the leader of the Shitennou. All of the Shitennou had the same look on their faces. They seemed determined.

"What do you mean by that?" Prince Endymion asked.

"We don't know the people of the Moon, not really. They have never come here speaking of peace or anything, the last time they had come, it didn't end well with your father. They watch over us as if they are waiting for something" Jadeite said firmly.

"If the Queen of the Moon knew that her daughter was sneaking around with the Prince of the Earth, it could bring war, you must see that" Nephrite said in a strong voice.

"We're not saying they are the enemies, all we're saying is exercise caution, this princess may not be what she seems, how is it she can come here all alone unseen and unattended?" Zoisite added.

"We think its best you stay away from the princess until more stable relations can be built. There are too many mysteries surrounding the princess" Kunzite said noticing that his Prince's shoulders were slumping.

"You guys haven't met her; she's not like what they describe. She's gentle and kind and very funny, if you guys met her I'm sure you would see what I see" the Shitennou looked grave at Prince Endymion as he spoke.

"This will not end well your majesty, it doesn't matter if we meet her or not, our views will remain the same. Having any sort of relations with the Princess will only bring disaster to the earth. We cannot approve of this" Kunzite said adamantly. Prince Endymion's eyes turned a cold blue which startled his Shitennou. He then continued to walk on.

"Please tell me she hasn't bewitched him" Jadeite said incredulously.

"We can't rule it out" Zoisite added.

"How can we stop him?" Nephrite asked.

"I'll meet her, we'll all meet her to appease him and then we'll try again. Surely he will see sense" Kunzite said. The three Shitennou agreed with their leaders words.


King Endymion took the Shitennou away from the throne room and into his own private study. People looked at the Shitennou questioningly wondering why they were dressed so lavish and full of command. Kunzite looked at the guards and made a mental note that their swords needed changing. Nephrite noted a lot of them looked weak if caught in a battle, they needed physical training. Zoisite was interested in the various pieces of technology he saw and wondered who invented them. Jadeite looked at a lot of the sculptures and paintings.

"Thinking of the changes you all want to make already?" King Endymion joked as he opened the door to his large study. None of them said anything as they looked about their Kings Study. It was spacious and piled high with books.

"Serenity has gone away to speak with the Senshi privately, your arrival will, shock them possibly and I know my wife, she will want to maintain peace for everyone" King Endymion looked at his comrades and noted they made no facial expressions regarding their now Queen.

"How do you feel about who I am married to?" King Endymion asked directly. Kunzite knew he was going to be the one to answer.

"She is now our Queen and we will follow her" Kunzite said firmly. King Endymion could see in the faces of the other three their true feelings. It was like being transported all the way back to the Silver Millennium. They didn't trust her still, their old feelings about the people of the moon was still there and now that the very princess they distrusted was now their Queen it made them weary but they wouldn't outright disobey her, not with their Prince as their King.

"I'm glad we're on the same page but if you want to begin your duties to me then you must learn to accept my wife and that of the Senshi, I assume you remember them very well" King Endymion quirked an eyebrow as he stopped speaking. He could see the different emotions playing on their faces. They remembered the Senshi, that was a certainty.

"We remember the Princess's Senshi and understand they have protected you and the Princess throughout the years, we are grateful for the work they have done" Kunzite said. He did appreciate the work they had done and continue to do but as for their feelings of the past, was there even a possibility of igniting it again; they were all different people now.

"You all should truly think about whether you want to be my knights again, becoming my knights again means you will be the Queens Knights and will have to share responsibilities with the Senshi. To be truthful, we need you all now more than ever" King Endymion said sadly.

"What is it my King" Nephrite asked hating seeing the look of sadness on his Kings face.

"There are many whisperings amongst the people against us, Sailor Mercury and Sailor Pluto findings indicate that chaos might be back and the Sailor Senshi are being swept off their feet. Neo-Queen Serenity may look strong but she is worried about everything and everyone, she'll need us" King Endymion said. The Shitennou all nodded understanding the gravity of the situation. No matter how they felt about their new Queen or the Senshi, they would do all they can to help their King.


Guardian Cosmic stood in her realm as stoic as Sailor Pluto standing in front of the Time Gates. She had completed the wishes of the woman she viewed as truly wonderful. Yes, Serenity had given up being Sailor Moon but wouldn't that have happened anyway as she entered a new phase of her life? When she became Eternal Sailor Moon she wasn't able to return to being the first Sailor Moon. Guardian Cosmic then wondered, did Serenity really need to give up anything? Did she give it up or was the re-birth of the Shitennou always meant to happen. Guardian Cosmic had to take something away from Serenity and her abilities as Sailor Moon was possibly the biggest thing at the time but still, the moment she had turned into Neo-Queen Serenity would've doomed her from becoming a Sailor Senshi. She was not like the princess of the Sailor Starlights. As Guardian Cosmic watched on she knew their lives were about to change, would it be for the better? Who knew, their destines were now in their hands as time moved onwards.

"Never give up Serenity, remember, the Silver Crystal depends upon your heart" Guardian Cosmics words echoed against the dense mists, the very words Queen Serenity had used for her daughter to bring courage and strength.


Hi Everyone,

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Thank you to all those who have fav'd, followed and reviewed this story, it is a little slow to begin with but from the next chapter it will pick up. Queen Serenity will be under a little stress in chapter three when she has to speak with her Senshi about the Shitennou. Hopefully the story is making sense so far but there is a lot more to come.

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