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I figured since I had writers block with the modern characters I'd write up a quick chapter on Serenity and Endymion to see what they are up to. So sorry for the delay. I hadn't realized so much time had passed…hopefully it won't happen again but don't worry this story will not be abandoned (unless I die or something because the only two people who know I even have an account here won't continue it). I'll have the next update up as soon as I can, hopefully within the next week.
And for anyone who hasn't read the new Codename Sailor V and Pretty Guardian Sailor Moon mangas, go out now and get them! They are totally awesome! And I'm wondering if there's a way I can work in the character of Phantom Ace… probably not oh well.
As usual, I own nothing more than a few sailor moon shirts, bracelet, mangas, and a sticker.
Serenity sighed, dipping her small feet into the cool water. She smiled as a deer approached the other side of the calm stream for a drink. The princess found earth to be relaxing, and with the threat of a war it had been easy for her to sneak away from the distracted Sailor Scouts. She had found the pond in the forest, not far from where she had first met Prince Endymion and his guards.
"I knew you'd be back."
Serenity gasped, turning to see Endymion leaning against a tree behind her. He smiled softly, before turning his attention to the deer. He held out his hand and the doe slowly approached, snagging a small treat from the Earth Prince.
"How long have you been there?" Serenity asked.
"A while," Endymion replied.
The Moon princess quickly rose to her feet, picking up her discarded shoes.
"I shouldn't be here," she whispered. "I'm sorry."
Endymion reached for her before she could leave. "I told you that I wanted to see you again. Don't leave so soon."
"But my mother-"
"Our parents are all worried about threats from the Negaverse. I think they'll be okay if we're out of their way for a while."
Serenity nodded in agreement.
"There is a beautiful lake at the end of this stream," Endymion told her. "Come. Let me show you."
He took Serenity's hand, pulling her along with him. The princess laughed, sensing the happiness from her soon-to-be lover. The prince and princess took off, leaving behind their responsibilities to their own kingdoms for just a little while.
A short distance away, Sailor Venus stepped forward, ready to fight to get her princess away from the prince. A figure stepped from the shadows to stop her, Venus glared as Kunzite stepped forward his eyes on his friend and master.
"Let them be," he ordered. "My master has never been so truly happy."
Venus yanked herself from his grasp, taking a defensive position in response.
"She will be protected, Sailor Venus," Kunzite continued. "You have no reason to worry."
"I don't trust you."
"Your cousin is safe. No one will harm her while she is with Endymion. We need only to worry about our enemies."
"You are the enemy," Venus snapped.
"Endymion is in love with her!" Kunzite shouted. "I did not believe such a thing even existed until now."
Venus blinked, looking to the couple slowly fading away.
"Come. I know where we can still watch over them. They should be safe here, but our enemies are likely to know more than we think they do."
Nodding, Sailor Venus followed the earth guard through the thick forest. Kunzite watched through the thick brush as his prince lead Serenity towards the crystal waters. The princess laughed as the tide tickled her feet. She reached down, gathering a couple shells left behind by the waves.
"He ordered us to guard her you know," Kunzite said softly.
Venus looked to him questioningly, wanting him to continue.
"When she's here that is," he added. "No harm will come to her, unless the other three generals and I die first. Your princess is as safe here as she is anywhere else."
"I suppose you expect the same treatment for Endymion when he sneaks into the Moon kingdom?"
"It's all I ask."
Venus studied her supposed enemy closely as he watched over the prince and princess. She had to admit that until Serenity had ventured to earth, she feared the princess would die from loneliness. Not a single suitor wanted anything more than be king of the Silver Alliance, and here Endymion was, already named as the sole heir of his own kingdom with no reason to take over anywhere else. Venus couldn't help but wonder if the love he felt for her dear cousin was true. In that case, the two were already doomed since both had their own kingdoms to someday rule.
Kunzite looked to the sailor scout in concern, noticing that she'd been oddly silent. Endymion and Serenity were lying on the beach looking up at the moon, with no sign that they would move from their embrace any time soon. The head general brushed his fingertips across Venus' cheek.
"Are you alright?" he whispered.
"Yes. Of course." She focused her attention on the couple just a short distance away. "They are doomed. The best interests of their kingdoms will tear them apart. They can never be together."
"He's never loved anyone."
Venus sighed. "Do the king and queen know about this?"
"Of course not. They are busy making sure the armies are ready should the Negaverse decide to attack." He paused. "Queen Serenity…does she know?"
"She knows her daughter has been trying to get back here. She's asked me a few times if I knew anything but I…I told her I didn't."
"You are covering for her?"
"I am trusting that no one here will harm her."
"As long as the earth kingdom lives, no harm will come to your princess. That protection is extended to you and the other scouts as well."
Venus blinked, surprised by his words. "Then that protection will be yours on the Moon and other planets of the silver alliance.
"Endymion!" Serenity shrieked as she was thrown into the water.
Sailor Venus was ready to go protect her princess when she saw Endymion be pulled under by the soaking wet girl. Both came up a moment later, laughing and gasping for air. Venus relaxed, but stiffened once more as the prince cupped Serenity's chin. He slowly leaned down, brushing his lips across Serenity's.
"No," Venus whispered, realizing in that moment that the love was in fact true. The prince and princess were soul mates.
"If you wish to leave, I will make sure Serenity is escorted back to the Moon Palace."
"The other scouts should be aware of this," Venus told him. "Well…the inner scouts. I'm afraid Sailor Uranus is rather protective and might do a great deal of harm to Prince Endymion. Sailor Jupiter alone might find a way to hurt him. Do not worry though, I will make sure only the other three inner scouts know, and I will order them not to do anything."
"I will do the same for the other generals."
"I can trust Serenity's safety with you?"
"You have my word," Kunzite assured her.
"Thank you, General Kunzite."
Kunzite bowed. "I am sure we will meet again, Sailor Venus."
Venus nodded before disappearing into the darkness.
"He said what?" Mars exclaimed.
Venus hung her head, realizing it had been a bad idea to pass along her knowledge.
"Do you really believe she's going to be safe there?" Jupiter asked, sounding just as angry as their hot headed companion.
Venus sank into the seat next to Sailor Mercury, who hadn't said a single word all night.
"General Kunzite was sincere in his promise that Serenity would be alright. I wanted to get back here as soon as possible."
"So you left her with the prince of earth and his generals?" Mars shouted.
"I don't know why but…I trust him."
"What about what we think? Serenity could be dead by now!"
"I'm not," Serenity said, entering the room.
She calmly sat down beside Sailor Mercury, unable to hide her smile of happiness.
"You skipped your studies again," Mercury noted.
"It was boring. And I wanted to tell you that I will stop pestering the four of you about me becoming a sailor scout."
The four exchanged glances.
"You are?" Venus asked.
Serenity nodded. "I convinced Endymion to help me learn some defense. Jadeite helped a lot in convincing him, but in the end all of them agreed."
"You're on a first name basis with them?" Jupiter snapped.
"Endymion introduced me to them before he brought me back here. The four are very good friends of his, and very kind. Mother hasn't noticed I left yet has she?"
"No, we told her you were ill," Venus replied. "She's been so busy she hasn't even gotten a chance to find out we were lying."
"Well thank you."
"You can't keep sneaking out, Serenity."
"I can so. I just won't get caught."
"You always get caught," Mars muttered, still fuming.
"Sailor Mars, everything we've been told about earth is a lie. It's a beautiful planet, and the people are most definitely not barbarians. I've never met anyone like Endymion."
"Please Serenity, don't be foolish!" Sailor Mars yelled. "He's tricking you!"
"He loves me! And I love him!" Serenity shouted in reply.
"It's a lie!"
"No it's not," Sailor Venus interrupted. "His love for her is true."
Serenity gasped, jumping up to embrace her cousin. "Really?"
Venus nodded, seeming wary of the fact.
"Then we're happy for you, Serenity," Jupiter said. "But there is no way this can work out."
"Sailor Jupiter has a point," Mercury agreed. "You and Prince Endymion are the sole heirs to your kingdoms, and Earth has still not joined the Silver Alliance. Even if your mother would allow it, there would be no hope for your relationship with Prince Endymion to go anywhere."
"We'll figure something out. But for now no one can tell Mother. Promise?"
Venus, Mercury, and Jupiter nodded. Serenity looked to Mars.
"This is not going to end well," Mars warned.
"Please?"
"Fine."
Serenity smiled. "Then you'll help me see Endymion?"
"We didn't say we'd go that far!" Mars snapped.
"The generals agreed to it," Serenity said softly.
Mars crossed her arms.
"Unless your life is in danger, we'll help you see Endymion," Venus assured her.
Endymion looked up as the head general entered the room. Kunzite seemed slightly troubled, and even more distracted than Endymion had been thinking of his moon goddess.
"Can I help you, Kunzite?" Endymion asked.
The head general leaned back against the wall. "You've fallen in love with Princess Serenity."
"I suppose I have."
"What will become of the earth? She will not leave her own kingdom, someday she must rule the Silver Alliance."
"We will worry about that when the time comes." Endymion's eyes narrowed as he studied his old friend. "Kunzite, is something bothering you?"
"How do you know?" Kunzite finally looked up at the prince. "How do you know that you love her?"
Endymion took a deep breath, looking up at the white moon. "Because I cannot picture a moment in my life without her. Because she's the only one I think about. She's the only one I want to be with."
Kunzite nodded, letting the words sink in.
"Is there a reason you ask?"
"What if it's a trick? The sailor scouts have powers they can use to manipulate us."
"Serenity is not a sailor scout, you know that." Endymion hid a smirk. "But this isn't about her is it? This isn't about my relationship with the princess. It's about you, isn't it? Has a certain sailor scout caught your eye?"
"I never said…"
"I knew you were there today, Kunzite. I also know that Sailor Venus arrived to take Serenity back. Thank you for stepping in."
"I swore to protect you."
"Which you do to your best abilities. Perhaps you should do something for yourself."
"I will not let anything get in the way of my duties."
"Just like I said I would never fall in love? Or that I would never allow a woman distract me from my destiny?" Endymion smiled. "We all need love. Serenity told me that. She said she learned it from Sailor Venus. Perhaps you should ask Venus what it truly means."
Kunzite glanced at the moon. "No. Venus is like me. She will not turn her back on her duty. Nor will I. It is my destiny to guard you, and I shall until the day I die."
Had to throw in a little Kunzite/Venus. And we're getting more into the plot of the end of the silver alliance. Next chapter: (modern times) Will the girls find out Serena's secret?
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