A Collection of Drabbles in honour of the Usagi and Mamoru 2nd Anniversary.

Birthdays – Surprise Party

Asparagus

It had been in the works for months, the whole castle sworn to secrecy. Poor Small Lady had been scolded three times because of her inability to keep it secret, her excitement bubbling over at every possible moment. Neo Queen Serenity had nearly lost her nerves, jumping into random conversation when her husband entered the room, her Senshi staring at her strangely in response. It was a wonder how her husband had stayed in the dark for so long.

The whispers in the ballroom erupted every so often followed by loud giggling and an even louder 'shh'. The required quiet was forgotten by the time the present guests were informed of the King's arrival, heated whispers going uncontrolled until the last moment, when the doors of the room were pushed open and Neo King Endymion traipsed into the room. With much effort, a large round of "Surprise!" and "Happy Birthday!"'s echoed.

With the initial surprise swallowed by the flustered King, the party continued. The band struck up a tune and the guests took on the dance floor, their elegance even in the fun and uncontrolled party was breathtaking. With each moment and greeting, Neo King Endymion's heart swelled. His wife had planned such an event for his birthday, her time away from diplomacy and family taken up by such a trivial thing. His eyes searched the crowd, glancing lovingly upon his laughing daughters as they tried their hardest to dance like the adults around them - but there was no sign of Serenity.

Endymion broke away from the conversation he had been having and made his way subtly towards the open balcony doors, knowing how much his wife appreciated the night sky. It was not a surprise to find her leaning on the balcony railing, her eyes turned upward. Endymion stood at the door a moment longer, admiring how the moon played on his wife's silver, glowing tresses.

"You are a strange one my love: you throw a party then retreat into the moonlight." He placed himself along the railing to her left, staring at her concentrated face. A small smile tugged at her lips.

"Your words are hypocritical. The party is yours my love, I am but the giver."

"But what is a party without my darling wife at my side?"

She glanced over at him, her eyes shining brightly. There was something in his smile that caused her to ask her next question: "when did you figure it out?"

A smile escaped his lips as he met her eyes, "Figure what out dear? That you were the loveliest creature in the universe, or that I love you more than life itself."

Despite his words, a playful glare was set upon her features as she took a step closer. "Neither of those, dear. Did you overhear a conversation about it? Did I let it slip at one point?" Her cheeks had become noticeably flushed in the moonlight as she took another step closer to him.

Endymion laughed loudly, taking her into his arms and pressing a soft kiss to her temple. She placed her forehead against his muscled shoulder, and laughed to herself.

"I believe it was Small Lady's third slip-up that I first questioned it, and about the fifth time you shouted out 'asparagus really is a lovely vegetable' that I confirmed it." He pulled away, lifting his wife's chin so their gazes met, "You hate asparagus."

She laughed whole-heartedly, "I really am terrible at surprises."

His lips met hers, his mumbled words nearly inaudible, "Don't worry, I hate surprises. That's why I love you."