Serenity's footsteps could be herd against the marble tile of the palace. She has been awake now, for 6 hours past the normal time she would be sound asleep, but something was wrong, she could feel it. Serenity just couldn't fall asleep knowing that two of her Senshi were missing! Both Mina and Ami two dear friends to herself haven't been seen at all today, and it doesn't help that all of her beloved Endymion's generals were missing also. She has considered the thought that since all of the generals and Senshi are in a romantic relationship with each other that they might have taken the day off to spend it with there loves. It just didn't seem like Ami not to tell her that she would not be here for the meeting today, usually she was never late and never forgot anything, being one of the most responsible people that Serenity has ever known in all her life times.
A tall, well built figure snuck up behind the princess and placed his hands around her waist drawing the blonde odango-haired royalty closer to him.
A quick gasp escaped the princess' mouth before she realized who the black-haired prince was.
"Endy! Don't do that, you scared me half to death," she laughed as she leaned back and rested her head on his chest.
"Sere, you should be asleep it's almost 3:00 in the morning, and a princess important as yourself does need her sleep" he leaned down and kissed her softly, "Now get going to bed"
Her blue eyes were trapped in his for a second before she said, "But something wrong, I can feel it! Haven't you realized that all your generals and 2 of my Senshi are missing?!" she asked worried that this may be the work of a new enemy.
The prince sighed before answering her question, "I'm sure they are fine, they do know how to take care of themselves"
"Fine, but If they're not back in the morning-" Serenity's sentence was cut off by another one of Endymion's kisses.
"Then you may start to worry, but for now you go to sleep" he said softly but firmly.
Serenity agreed and retreated back towards her chambers down the hall, "Good Night my prince" she said softly as she shut the door behind her.
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"The Power of the Crown has increased, is increasing and ought to be diminished!" Kunzite said firmly banging his fist down onto the steel table all the generals were sitting at. His knuckles soon turned white from the tension in his fist before he released his tight grip.
"The Moon's power is just too strong, especially with the Senshi, it's impossible!" Jadeite sighed.
"All we are really after is Prince Endymion, then sooner or later the whole Crystal Alliance will crumble" Kunzite informed.
"Why just Endymion? Why not Serenity?" Zoisite asked, "We could be killing two birds with one stone because we know for a fact Endy will protect his moon princess with his life, and then once she's dead we can control the most powerful source in all the Solar System."
A large grin formed on Nephrite's face, "Now I understand why we needed Zoisite on our side, he's a genius like always"
If it wasn't for the fact that they were plotting against their own prince, Zoisite would say it's just like old times, Kunzite leading the way, Jadeite complaining about it and Zoisite perfecting it and Nephrite's opinion was only imputed when necessary.
"But not nearly as smart as Lady Mercury" Kunzite informed, "No Offence, to you Zoisite"
His face grew grim, and he knew for a fact that Ami would never take part in the diminishing of the moon. "Ami won't help you with anything; she takes her pride and loyalty far more seriously and will never betray her princess"
A smirk crossed Kunzite's face that sent shivers down all the generals spines as he got up, "Well, I'll just have to fix that" he said and as if sensing Zoisite's uneasiness he finished, "Don't worry as to our deal, she will still be alive"
"While Kunzite's talking to Mercury, we should begin to plan our attack." Nephrite spoke bringing them back to business.
With a slight nod of recognition, Kunzite left and Zoisite peered over the table to get a better look at the blue prints for the Moon Palace.
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Ami awoke with a pair of cold eyes glaring at her. She stretched out her arms, feeling the coldness of the hard bench beneath herself, remembering were she was.
"Ami my dear I need just two simple things from you." his voice was soft but still sharp and deadly.
Ami looked at Kunzite through the steel bars of the cell, "And what may those two things be?"
"First I need you to allow me to bind your planetary powers, for confidential reasons," he said.
She detransformed and handed her transformation pen over to the general's outstretched arm, "Happy now?" she said coldly, not being to fond of handing over her most prized possession, but also not wanting to get on his bad side.
"Now, I need you to help us plan an attack on the Moon Palace, you wont have to take part in it, just help us organize a fool-proof strategy."
The bluenette's face went pale; she would not, no matter what take any part in the destruction and death of her friends and princess.
"Its easier for a man to be loyal to his club then his planet; the by-laws are shorter and he is personally befriended with the other members." She quoted, "I can remain loyal to both my fellow Senshi and my planet and would never think about helping you demons destroy us!"
"The Moon isn't even your planet; your duties belong mostly to the well being of Mercury!" Kunzite reminded sharply, "And if you are not willing to cooperate, I have my ways of persuasions."
"You are a man to your word Kunzite, and you have a bargain with Zoisite to keep my alive in return for his loyalty to you, therefore you have nothing to against me that will force my change in opinion," she stated clearly.
"Even Wiser then I thought," Kunzite said aloud to himself, "But I wouldn't say I have nothing against yourself, because then you are mistaken, Do you know why I have murdered, the Senshi of love, Sailor Venus?" Kunzite asked coldly.
Ami gulped afraid of the answer, but shook her head no. The terror was clear in her eyes but her strive for knowledge about the event burned within her.
"Caught her having an affair with your Princess' Prince Endymion" he said coldly as the memories flooded back to him, "The man the I swore on my life to serve was cheating on his princess with MY LADY OF VENUS" His voice was full of hate and evilness that made Ami gasp in fear. The walls of the cell seemed to shake along with his anger.
"I-I'm Sorry," Ami said with her face looking towards the ground. "That's terrible"
A smirk crossed Kunzites face, it wasn't a happy or laughter smirk, it was pure evil, filled with hatred and fire, "I think it's more terrible for you then me," he mocked.
Ami's eyes were glued to the ground and she refused to look up at Kunzite's face, knowing were this conversation was heading, it was a month ago and it stopped!
"I mean, he decided to end it with you because he was worried his Serenity may find out with that nasty "rumor" was true, yet here we are a month later and Endy is having an affair with another Senshi besides yourself. Starting to feel jealous Ami?" Kunzite continued.
"It – I – How?" was all Ami could manage to say through the flood of emotions and thoughts wrecking through her brain.
"Lets say I was the one who started the rumor about Lady Mercury and Prince Endy" he informed, "And I do have proof of it, as head general I have to have every room wired, and I have seen and herd some unprincess like things from yourself, Ami" Kunzite mocked. "& what a shame it would be to have the tapes shown to Zoisite, who is pretty fond of you"
Ami continued to stare down at the floor and bit her lip trying to hold back her tears, "I- I can't" she cried.
"Ami. . ." He growled getting impatient, "Just tell me what I need to know and Zoisite will never see those tapes."
"I Can't, I won't" Ami said proudly, there was no way she would take part in the slaughter of her Princess and Endymion!
"Now this makes me think, You cant because you are loyal to your princess, which by sleeping with her prince shows no loyalty at all, so that leads me to believe you still have feelings for the earth prince?" Kunzite tried manipulating her, knowing that he hit one of Ami's nerves.
"Its not like that!" she cried desperately.
"Last chance, just tell me how we can get to Endy & Serenity without any guards in the way." Kunzite growled getting angry at her lack of cooperation.
"I'm not turning my back on Serenity, just like you did to Mina, you heart-less-" Ami's sentence was cut off by Kunzite getting up and his large build towering over her.
Ami closed her eyes tightly ready for something to hit her, but once she herd the slam and lock of the cell door she opened them only to find Kunzite leaving.
"Please forgive me Zoisite" Ami whispered softly as tears ran down her face.