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Silver Milennium: Rules of Engagement

"Mother, that's not fair!"

"You're the heir to Silver Millennium, Serenity. There are certain things you're expected to do," the Queen explained calmly.

Princess Serenity clasped her girlfriend's hand tighter. "But, we love each other, Mother."

"I'm sorry, dear. I really am. If you two had told me of your relationship instead of hiding it all these months, I wouldn't have agreed to your engagement to the Prince of the Earth. I would have tried to find another way to complete the alliance between the planets. As of yesterday, however, you are engaged to Prince Endymion. We can't go back on our word, now. What would that say about the moon?"

"But, I didn't give my word! And the only reason we didn't tell you was because we were afraid something like this would happen."

"I guess I read the Fire wrong," Mars said, drawing Serenity closer. "It was not telling that caused your betrothal."