You guys I was so surprised that the first chapter already got reviews. I wasn't going to finish this chapter tonight but you guys gave me the extra incentive I need to write more. Thanks so much! I hope you all keep reviewing. Btw this chapter is sad!
Serena paced back and forth her white dress trailed behind her. There was a knock at the door. Serena stood up straight and smoothed out her dress.
"Come in."
A young woman dressed in a maid uniform entered and bowed deeply.
"Princess the queen would like to see you."
Serena only nodded and waved off the girl. The maid scurried out and shut the door behind her. As soon as the door shut Serena sank to the floor.
"Oh that stupid servant must have told the queen! What's going to happen now? How could I have been so careless?" Serena asked these questions to no one. "Ok it'll be fine. Right? She just misses me and that's why she wants to see me. Yes, I'm sure that's why."
Serena picked her self off the floor and headed out.
She walked gracefully as if nothing was the matter down the long hallways of the palace. But suddenly she felt someone grab her arm and pull her into a room. She looked up at the man who grabbed her and it was Darien.
"Darien!" She whispered
"Serena!"
They embraced.
"I'm sorry for leaving you. I guess I just… freaked out. What going to happen to us?" Darien breathed.
"I don't know. I was on my way to go see the queen now."
Darien pushed her away with a look of pure fear in his eyes.
"She knows?" Darien asked
"Maybe…"
"Oh God this will be the last time I see you."
Tears began to fall from Serena's eyes. Both of them knew this truly would be the last time.
"It's ok don't cry." Darien drew her close and kissed her passionately.
"I have to go…the queen is waiting."
Darien nodded and Serena slipped out the door.
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Serena took a deep breath as she walked into the queen's room. The queen was on her throne with a large smile.
"Serena! I have wonderful news."
More then slightly confused "What has happened?"
"We have made a peace treaty with earth! Finally after all of these long years."
"That's wonderful" Serena said with true happiness for her country's sake
"And I have the most wonderful Birthday present for your 18th birthday."
"What is it?"
"Next month on your 18th birthday you shall marry Prince Andrew from earth."
The queen was beaming but Serena was dead silent.
"So what do you think? Are you excited?"
Serena put on the biggest smile she could muster as said "Wow A prince from Earth? That's great I can't wait to meet him."
"I'm glad you think so because he'll be here tomorrow to meet you."
"Tomorrow So soon?"
"Yes, dear its takes awhile to plan a wedding you know. And your birthday is next month. We'll have to have everyone at the palace take it up a notch to get it done in time."
"We'll I'm so excited I think I go for a walk."
Seeing right through her daughter the queen nodded and sent her off.
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Serena was walking through the flower gardens in a daze when she spotted Darien pulling some weeds. She walked over to him and sat down placing her head on his shoulder.
"What's the matter? What did the queen say?"
"What are you doing pulling some weeds?" Serena said completely ignoring him
"Well yeah apparently some prince from earth is coming tomorrow and all of the servants have been given orders to make sure everything is sparkling for his arrive."
Serena just nodded staring off into space.
"Ok really now what did the queen say?"
"Well nothing about us…"
"Really? I'm so glad!" Darien hugged her but she didn't hug him back.
"What else did she say?" Darien said lifting an eyebrow
"You know that prince from Earth that's coming?"
"Yeah…"
"He's my fiancé…apparently"
There was silence. Serena and Darien just looked at each other. After a long time Darien said "Can you tell the Queen no?'
"I can't Darien don't you see…" Tears were falling feely from her eyes "If I don't marry him Earth and the moon will not have a treaty! It is my duty as princess of the moon to do what is best for my people. Never mind my heart or us."
Then in a very small quiet voice Darien said "But what about me? I am one of your people."
Serena raised her hand running it through Darien's black hair "Our love was never supposed to be. Both you and I know that. I'm sorry but I can not jeopardize the people of the moon for our love. Good bye"
Quickly before Darien had a chance to say a word the princess ran off this time leaving Darien alone on the ground.