In the end her friends were probably right; she had a responsibility to her people and the maintaining the peace of the kingdom. But how could she even begin to like Endymion? He was so quiet and standoffish, it always seemed as if he'd rather be somewhere else. In the end though, she decided that she may as well try to get to know the man she had no choice but to marry.

"Endymion," Serenity began walking into the library (he sure did seem to like it there), "what are you reading?"

"Oh, Princess Serenity," Endymion stood, giving a slight bow of the head, "I was just reading a history book." His flawless face turned pink as she saw her tilt her head at his answer, as if to say 'what a boring thing to do with your free time'.

"Oh, Endymion, there is no need to call me 'Princess'. After all, we are apparently to get married; I suppose then you could stop bowing as well."

"So you will do it Serenity? You will marry me to help my family stabilize the Throne and appease the people of Earth?" asked Endymion, a bit more anxiously than he had hoped to sound. He was quite taken with Serenity, though they hardly spoke and she didn't seem to like him.

"Do I have a choice?" She asked

"I suppose-"

"What I mean, Endymion, is that my responsibility is to my people and what helps your people will help mine; it will also help to maintain the greater peace. I cannot afford to be selfish in this matter and so I will marry you." Endymion was grateful, if not a little disappointed that she was not at all enthusiastic about it. "So, what exactly are you reading?"

"I am reading a book about Carolinus IV," Endymion answered.

"A king? Is he one of your ancestors?" Serenity questioned, attempting to be friendlier to Endymion.

"Yes, but I never knew him. He is my great-great grandfather."

"I believe my mother told me something about a Carolinus IV"

"Perhaps, Serenity, your people do live quite a bit longer than humans."

"I am sure we can make it work though," Serenity said, a flush a blood coloring her alabaster skin. Endymion noticed her heightened color and felt that perhaps she like him more than he originally thought.

"Yes, I am sure. Carolinus had attempted to make a similar arrangement, but he couldn't bring himself to marry for anything but love. He knew that he could never be faithful to a wife he didn't love."

"Sounds a bit like a story book," Serenity said, envious of the idea that others had been able to marry for love.

"It does, but history is not a fairytale. As Carolinus grew older, he lost his hold over the hearts of his people and they became disillusioned with him. They no longer felt that an old man was representative of them."

"But the older we are, the wiser we become, didn't they see him as a just or fair ruler? What made them turn away from him?"

"We humans are not like you, Serenity. We do not retain our youthful looks for so long; because we almost never live to be even one century, we begin to decline quickly and rapidly in comparison to your people. It didn't matter what he had done in the past, they felt that as an old man he would begin to decline mentally as well and they were fearful of the future. If he couldn't rule competently, then they could get into some big trouble. The situation has been repeating itself, it seems to be an unending cycle."

"Are you hoping that by introducing Lunarian blood to the Royal Family that you will be able to avoid that same thing in the future?"

"Yes, Serenity. I hope that if Lunarian blood can extend the life of the ruler, then future monarchs will be in a better position to guide Earth towards a more lasting peace, rather than attempting to find short-term solutions."

Serenity saw what the real problem was. Endymion was not cold, not rude, not arrogant as she had thought. He was scared. He was scared that his planet would never be stable. Now she was not only willing to help because it was her responsibility, but she was determined to help; she wanted Endymion to be successful. She studied his face, realizing that she was rather attracted to him to begin with. This time it was different. She wasn't just a blushing girl who thought a boy was cute. She wasn't sure what is was, but her stomach felt weird and a light-headed feeling set in. Her color heightened, her cheeks becoming dark pink then red.

Endymion looked at her. He was relieved that her tone had changed, almost completely. She no longer seemed burdened by him, but enthusiastic to help and to talk with him. He pretty face was pinkish and her eyes full of hope. He noticed that she was swaying back and forth and as stepped closer to help her keep balanced she fell into him. He held her tightly to him for just a few seconds.

"Thank you, Endymion, thank you," she said looking up into his dark eyes.

"Of course, Serenity," Endymion paused, noticing that she was now the one holding him close to her, "Serenity?"

"Yes, Endymion?"

"May I….May I kiss you?" Endymion asked hesitantly

"Endymion, please do."

AN: Okay, so it may have a bit of a corny ending, but I kind of like corny and cheesy endings haha. I hope the dialogue is easy to keep track of when there are no names put and it switches back and forth between them. Let me know what you think.