OF PEACE AND LOVE: BOOK TWO
by Serene Midnight
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"A story that focuses on the two kingdoms, how Princess Serenity met Endymion and how peace between Moon and Earth was established. Action takes place during the Silver Millenium. Happy reading!"
CHAPTER 12: A New Life
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Serenity arrived at her destination, that was the castle and climbed off the carriage. She could not believe she was so close to her only dream: living her life with the only man that she had ever loved, in the kingdom she liked so much. Queen Elana beheld her from the entrance and descended the staircase to meet her.
The Princess made a bow, trying to make the best impression she could.
"It is a pleasure to be here, your majesty.", she stated, anxiously.
"Follow me, Princess.", the Queen ordered, on a rough voice.
Elana led the little girl through the main hall, taking her on a quick tour of the castle. Serenity wondered why Endymion did not come to greet her, but she thought that it would be better not to ask about him. She would see him the next day, anyway.
When the tour came to an end the princess was shown her room.
"Here is your room. I assume that you need rest so I will just let you sleep. Meet me tomorrow in the dining room for breakfast."
The Princess nodded as the Queen left and a maid brought her luggage in her room.
"These are roses! And they are everywhere!", Serenity exclaimed with surprise as a sweet scent surrounded her with its familiarity.
"My name is Molly, your highness. If you need anything, I am the one you should call."
Your highness.
'Sounds so formal.'
How she hated to be called like that.
"That's very kind of you, Molly. Just call me Serenity.", she continued, on a friendly voice, " At home, everyone calls me like that."
"I am afraid that would be improper of me, Princess. Our etiquette is different and very strict here."
The maid left and Serenity laid herself on the bed. She was fatigue. All she could do was wonder how her life would change from now on. Her palace was definitely a more joyful, warmer place.
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The next day, the Princess woke up in the morning with Endymion on her mind. She searched the castle but did not seem to find him. Then she remembered that she was supposed to meet Queen Elana for breakfast and that she was already late. She ran to the dining room.
The Queen was standing at the table. Her scornful expression scared Serenity a little, but she swallowed hard and greeted Elana.
"I assume that you know you are late, Serenity."
"I am sorry, your majesty, but I was looking for Endymion..."
"Sit down, Serenity."
The Princess obeyed.
"Your majesty, I was wondering if I could see Endymion..."
"He is not here.", Elana answered, "He is on a mission with his father."
"Oh...", she pouted, "When will he be back?"
"His royal duties are none of your business. Regarding the lessons you will have to learn, Molly will be your tutor. As you probably noticed, Moon and Earth are different. Being the future Princess of Earth, you need to know the history of Earth and many more. Each morning you will meet Molly in the Royal Library and she will teach you the royal etiquette."
The Princess complied.
As she left for her room, she had the bad luck to bump into Beryl.
"So you're the Princess!", Beryl casted an evil eye on Serenity.
"Do I know you?", Serenity scratched her head.
After taking a deep glance at the woman who stood in front of her, "Beryl... right? Nice to meet you."
"Nice to meet me? After what you have done to me, you still have the guts to say this?"
"I did not do anything to you."
"Oh, yes, you did, stole Endymion from me!", she insisted.
"How could I do this? It was his own choice and I am truly sorry for you.", the Princess objected.
"Don't you see? It's pure interest! He wants peace between our kingdoms, how else could it be established?"
"Lies! You're lying!"
Serenity hurried to her room and closed the door behind her. Then she took the moon star locket that her mother gave to her and opened it. She sighed with relief as it began to play a sweet melody.
'Endymion...'
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During the week, Serenity had to read lots of books and she often remembered her lessons with Ami. Compared to the ones she had to take now, with Molly, they were far more interesting, for sure.
At night, she found herself thinking of his beloved Endymion, wondering, waiting and praying for him to come back to her.
She had the chance to explore the castle and its gardens at large and, one day, to meet Motoki.
"Motoki!", she exclaimed with a big smile curved on her lips.
"Princess Serenity! I've heard the news, but I did not expect to see you here so soon. How's the castle?"
Serenity's face saddened.
"Everyone acts coldly towards me, and that woman..."
"Beryl?", more like a statement.
"How did you know?"
"I bet she had told you something mean. Just don't listen to her.", he encouraged her, "All she wants is in her own interest."
Motoki took the princess on a stroll around the castle.
"So what brings you here?"
"Actually, there is a ball tomorrow. I came to tell the Queen that I am coming, too.", Motoki answered.
"Oh!", she remembered the Queen mentioning something in connection with a ball.
The Princess and Motoki strolled around the gardens. Then her view fell on the red roses in the garden.
"Do you know, by chance, when Endymion will return from that mission?"
"I wish I knew."
"Princess Serenity, the Queen wants to see you.", a servant informed.
"Excuse me, Motoki, I have to go now."
"Sure.", he winked.
"Come here again, it's always a pleasure to have someone to talk to.", she added.
Serenity said goodbye to the blonde man and then returned to the castle.
Author's Note: Yey, chapter two finished! Don't worry, Endymion will return soon. :)
I do not own Sailor Moon, characters belong to Naoko Takeuchi. If you have any questions, feel free to note me. Thank you for reading!
