The Sailor Scouts and their alternate identities, friends, and family are not mine. They are the brain child of a brilliant and powerful Japanese lady known as Takeuchi Naoko. If it weren't for her, the many Sailor Moon fan fictions that are posted in various archives located on the Internet would not exist. Arigatou, Naoko-sama. Again I should Thank Jendra whose use of Tranquility made me want to use him. She was my Childhood inspiration, that and Princess of Wands.

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Never Ending Love

by

Dannika

Chapter Three

"We can't go back now. I don't think we should move him." Serenity said.

Hades knelt in front her and looked at Tranquility. "You're right." Hades said. "We will be found out if we take him back now, and if we take him back and they find out, this could start a war... Keep him here a little longer, I will come back for you."

Hades sighed, then looked back at Serenity, "But do you know the consequences of this." She nodded solemnly.

But he knew she didn't realize what would happen, didn't realize that they could be changing the course of nations. It would be his life that they would forfeit if they were found.

She looked at him with wide and frightened eyes. She knew he couldn't stay. He had duties and if he was gone too long the others would grow suspicious.

"I will be back for you two, try and not be scared. We will make this right"

He comforted her with a hug before heading to the door. She nodded, he stood up and went to the door. He looked back one last time before leaving. Serenity stared after him

before breaking down in quiet sobs beside her brother. *This is my punishment for wanting to be free of responsibility* She thought

Endymion knelt down and put a comforting hand on her shoulder. "It is not as bad as it seems, I am sure. Would you like to go for a walk and clear your head?" Serenity looked up in to his deep blue eyes and nodded. "I still don't know your name. You told my sister, would you mind telling me?"

"Serena." Serenity said. Endymion repeated it. "I've never seen you around here before. are you visiting a relative? is there someone we can inform of your whereabouts?" Endymion asked.

Serenity stared at him not sure of what to say. Tranquility was the one that was good at coming up with falsities, it was very hard for her to lie. She decided the best course of action was not to his question. She just kept walking. Silent. He seemed like such a nice man, willing to help a complete stranger in distress. Under normal circumstances she thought they could be great friends. But alas, their friendship would never work, Earth wasn't a part of the Silver Alliance and wasn't expected to be anytime soon. There were still so many superstitions and fear that clouded the relationship between mortals and gods. A part of her wished she could stay forever on this beautiful vibrant world.

"Who was that man that came to you at the cottage? How did he find you? Is he part of your household?" Endymion asked. He didn't like him the

moment the dark clad figure burst in like he did with authority and command. Whatever he had said to Serena had made her even more distressed than she already had been. Serenity didn't answer.

"You don't talk much do you?" Endymion noted. He stopped when they came to the clearing by the lake. Serenity stared at him with innocent eyes. He took her hand and had her look up at him, "you can trust me, I will not hurt you. Are you in some kind of trouble? I can help, My parents are... influential..." Serenity stopped him and shook her head. She felt safe with this man, Darien. Up ahead they spotted a rose bush. Serenity smiled and smelled them. "Red roses are so beautiful." She said.

Endymion stared at her, "Have you never seen a red rose before?" He seemed surprised.

"No, they don't grow where I live. We have other beautiful flowers that I don't see here, but nothing quite is magnificent as these red roses." She smiled at him.

"I have an idea Serena, something to take your mind off of your distress. Let us go and fetch some horses and I will spend some time showing you around the district and all the beautiful flowers and animals that we have here." Serenity considered his offer.

"You do know how to ride, I assume?"

"Yes, I do... but..." Serenity started to decline the offer, but Endymion would have none of that.

"Good, than its settled, come, you may ride my sisters horse, she is very well tempered."

He grabbed her and lead her back to the cottage to grab the horses.

They rode around for hours, he pointed out all of the sites to see while keeping clear of the hunting party staying at the lodge. He knew it was risky coming out here alone without one of his guards, but he enjoyed being alone with her. He felt like he could truly be himself without the weight of his crown getting in the way. She laughed and galloped, and had the wind blowing in her hair. She looked wild and beautiful and free. He envied her for that.

They had slowed their pace and were talking about the different flora and fauna that was native to the area. He told her about his sister, and how she was becoming far to headstrong and he feared for his family ever finding the right match for her. Serenity understood all too well and had great sympathy. She told him of her little sister who was growing up too fast and far to wild for a girl of her birth. He raised one eyebrow, but said nothing.

Serenity spied a small pond and proceeded to entice him to a race. "I will race you to the pond Darien. Winner takes care of the horsed upon our return." She laughed.

"I do not believe that is fair for you, since I am riding astride and you are not." He teased back at her.

"Allow me to worry about that, One... two.. THREE!" She yelled, and was off like an arrow seeking its target. She was fast, edging her horse to go faster. Her hair came loose and waved in a silky mass behind her. Darien was far too distracted to truly concentrate on the race at hand. Serenity was the victor. She laughed as she dismounted and offered her horse the water to drink.

"I do believe I won Darien." She gloated. This was so unlike her. Witty and out spoken, what would her mother say.

"I believe you are supposed to wait until both parties are ready to charge my lady, before you sound the start. I believe you cheated Serena." He smiled at her.

"Do not take my victory from me my lord because you are the poor loser." She countered and stuck out her tongue. He laughed and dismounted. Walking next to her on the bank while the horses grazed and drank from the pond. Serenity, not seeing the moss on the bank slipped and almost fell into the water, if it wasn't for Darien catching her. Both arms around her, he helped her up. She turned to face him to thank him. He leaned ever so close to her, their eyes meeting, lips inches away from each other.

A noise broke the spell and the moment was gone. Endymion looked behind Serenity and spied a group of men approaching them, Bandits. All in Black, covered in weapons and him with only his sword.

"My, my, what have we here... Two lost little doves. I like the look of the one in white. what be your name princess? That be a mighty fine piece of sparkle you have hanging around your neck." The man's eyes narrowed around the sun locket that hung at Serenity's throat.

"You had better leave." Endymion warned. The group burst out laughing.

They all wore hoods that covered their faces but Serenity knew the one to the left of the man speaking. It was the same man that had attacked her and Tranquility. a look of distress came to her as she tried to force herself to stand tall like her mother taught her. Endymion went to put himself between Serenity and the bandits.

"Leave the girl out of this, your argument is with me. Let her go."

"Sorry my lord, but one of my men issued a complaint against the lady, it seems you are not the only one with claims to her." He smirked at Endymion, Enjoying his discomfort.

"What are a pair of fine young nobles doing in these woods all alone without any escort. Seems a little confident, or stupid." Soon five more bandits arrived blacking their escape to the rear. They were surrounded.

The leader of the new group removed her hood revealing long black-red hair

and eyes. She smirked at Serenity. She looked to be no older than Serenity.

"Nice of you to join us Amira. WE were just about to settle the dispute." He smile at the newcomer.

"Do you want me to dispose of this man sir?" Amira said wickedly.

"No, I don't think it will come to that, But just in case, I think I can handle it myself." The man smile and drew his dagger.

"If you come with me now my lady and give us the bit of sparkle, we can avoid any nasty conflict."

"No, You cannot have it!" Serenity blurted out without realizing what she said. She knew that was a mistake, The man's smile darkened into a frown and he lunged at Endymion. Their swords clashed together, but the other men did not join the fight. The group started to close in on Endymion and The leader of the bandits, but still did not move to join the fight. Serenity stared not daring to move, what had she done? The other men started to draw their weapons but before they could attack, four other men in grey armor jumped in and circled around Endymion and Serenity.

"Need some help?" Malachite asked attacking one of the men. The hooded bandit

growled and pulled out his sword to block the attack. He was joined by a bigger man with two swords in his hand. that is how the fight went, with each man fighting off two of this hooded figures. Malachite had two and Jadeite had two, Nephlyte took on

two of Amira's guards and Zoicite took on the other two. When Amira came to stand in front of serenity, her sword raised Endymion tried to break free to save her but couldn't. Someone had beaten him to it, and when her sword came down, Terra was there, sword in hand, blocking the blow.

Serenity looked on in horror at the fight before her. All because she couldn't let go of the locket her father gave her. She could've stopped this by agreeing to go with them. She doubted the abilities of the guards with outnumbered odds.

She thought what would her brother, Tranquility, do? Should she fight. She was not nearly as well trained as her brother or even her baby sister. But she couldn't let these people be hurt for her stubbornness. She would Fight, but if she fought they would know she did not belong to the humans.

Luckily Serenity didn't have to break her cover because suddenly there were dozens of

guards. The bandits stopped. They looked at the guards, realizing that they were outnumbered, began to retreat.

"This isn't over. The woods belong to us! Not the likes of you nobles!" The hooded leader barked out before disappearing into the tree line. After the bandits were gone and the guards made sure to check Endymion and Serenity for wounds,

The captain of the soldiers stepped forward and explained that they looking for Endymion and his guards for hours since they had disappeared from the hinting party. They had feared the worst.

"I am quite alright Xander, " Endymion assured his captain, "We are quite safe with Malachite and the others. Return to the lodge and inform my party I will be returning shortly.

When they had finally left, Endymion had turned to Serenity to make sure that she was alright, but he wasn't there. He looked around frantically.

Malachite put a hand on his shoulder.

"My prince are you alright? The girl, I believe, returned to the cottage with your sister. She is in good hands majesty."

Well, what did you think? I really wanted to show a connection between Serenity and Endymion before having them fall blindly in love.