CHAPTER 11

As it was settling into the evening in Crystal Tokyo, King Endymion decided to push any decision making for the next day. He had the respective couples and small families from Daski's planet to be hosted in nearby guesthouses within the city. Daski, Yasu and his father stayed in a guest house as well, which was off estate but within closer proximity to the castle. Shortly after returning home, Chibiusa had headed to sleep to restore her strength from battle. Helios accompanied her to the bedroom choosing to sit on the ledges of three large windows in her room.

Helios had his thoughts carry him within the depths of his mind. Everything that had occurred within the last couple hours, the growth in strength, the power of his love for Chibiusa. Then the voice that made his heart skip spoke toward him.

Chibiusa opened her eyes to realize she was back in my bedroom. Everything that had happened earlier felt almost like a dream. From the whole situation with Daski, to the sudden growth of powers… To Helios. As his name swept through her thoughts her eyes motioned towards the windows where he was- sitting upon the ledge looking outside. His amber colored eyes looked distant as though his thoughts carried him into another realm. She wanted him to come to her. Her heart felt the tug for his embrace, his kisses and tenderness. Still a little worn from the events of last night she called for him.

"Helios?"

As she called him, he took notice that she was awake and looked upon her from the window of the sunset behind him. His demeanor from his snowy white hair to his amber eyes in reflection to the orange and red tones behind him was a remarkable sight- he was gorgeous. And she, with the sun grazing her oval shaped face, and ruby colored eyes appeared practically angelic to Helios. He walked over and sat next to her on the edge of the bed. With her eyes she motioned for him to lay next to her rather then sitting. He gently shook his head no. He looked upon her as she began to sit up. Sheepishly he said,

"Chibiusa… I have to respect your home-"

Chibiusa was now sitting up as she looked upon him, her pink hair almost glowing in effect to the sun and he, still sitting upon the bed looked at her. She put her hands into his. The contact was electrifying. The love they felt while in Elyison was Childs play compared to right now. A fire that was bind within the depths of their beings was rising to the surface as they continued to look upon one other.

Chibiusa slowly said, "Don't make me… wait"

Helios took the command and pushed any thoughts of indecisiveness to the back of his mind. As one hand held the back of her head, the other held her the side of her face, his body moved near his lover as their both eyes closed toward a kiss. The couple couldn't help but allow the kiss to deepen, with Helios now allowing the princess to her lay back upon the bed. They stopped for a moment to gather their expressions. Chibiusa had her eyes closed momentarily as she attempted to catch her breath. With their faces just inches apart- Helios was captivated by her beauty and couldn't help himself but to kiss the features upon her face. Her eyes, nose, cheeks, lips. The warmth between them was over saturating as their bodies naturally moved together. Now fully on top of her, his kisses motioned toward her neck and gradually moved toward her ear. Helios whispered in a hot breath, "Marry me."

Considering he almost lost her just a mere couple hours ago, Helios chose to not loose the opportunity of expressing his adoration for his maiden. As he released from the kisses, they looked upon one another in the eyes once again- mere words were not enough to describe the feelings that they had for one another. Chibiusa then wrapped her arms around his neck with his white hair brushing her forehead she said softly, "Make me your bride tonight." The couple continued their love making into the night.

With the sun set and the household asleep, it was late into the night as the couple lay within one another's presence. With her hair flowing throughout the bed, Chibiusa laid on Helios's bare chest while he rested his head upon hers. She spoke into the darkness of the room, "Helios?" Without moving from his position he responded.

"Yes, love?"

The comfort of being in his arms as well as the rhythm of his heartbeat made it difficult to shake off the need for sleep. Softly she said,

"I love you."

His hands moved through her hair as he responded.

"As I my dear."

She continued, "What are we going to do now?"

He kept his position with his head resting upon hers as they laid in bed. "In what regards my dear?"

At this point she looked up towards him and continued. "I want you here… For good."

This topic in particular was a tad frustrating for Helios only because he didn't have a clear answer for her. He shifted his position so they were both laying on the bed facing one another. He raised his hand and stroked her face as he spoke.

"Love- I don't know." Chibiusa closed her eyes to his response. Taking note of her expression he continued. "Love… somebody needs to stay in Elyison."

"I can't leave Crystal Tokyo" she replied.

"And I don't expect you to."

Frustrated, Chibiusa could feel the tears begin to sting within her eyes. She turned her back to him in discouragement of his words. He came behind her as he wrapped his arms around her from under the covers while he tenderly spoke into her ears.

"I'm going to… Ask your father, to release me from my duties in Elyison. Perhaps getting a replacement of some kind."

Chibiusa was still not moved by his words as she responded sensitively. "And if he says no?"

She could feel him tug her closer under the covers. His body was so warm against hers. His hands were resting softly over her abdominal while his arms made her feel safe, comfortable. His breathing was slow, but deliberate as he was thinking before he spoke.

"I'll leave Elyison."

There was a moment of silence between them. Chibiusa then turned onto her back to face him as he looked down upon her.

"…Leave?" He nodded in response. She continued, "But what about protecting-" he interrupted her with a kiss. As he released from her he continued. "Can we enjoy right now? Our time together at this very moment? Let's worry about tomorrow- tomorrow." She reached her hands out to cup his face. She just wanted the recurrence that he would be there tomorrow and the days after that.

"Usagi Small Lady Serenity-" She interrupted him immediately, in a teasingly tone

"How do you know the Small Lady part!?" He chuckled slightly as he said her full birth name. He continued, "Usagi, Serenity-" he pulled closer to her with their faces now inches apart. Although as a couple they now have passed the line of intimacy the closeness still made her heart flutter. He continued, "I love you. And we've now become one. Both physically and mystically. We will work on this, together." Chibiusa moved her hands from his face to his neck to pull him in where he was now resting on her chest with his arms around her waist. He continued, "I ask for your patience and trust in me. Trust our love." There was silence from the princess. As Helios slowly unwound himself from her grasp, he realized she had fallen asleep. As he laid on his back and felt sleep creep into his being the princess had come to lay on his chest once more. With his eyelids beginning to drop he thought,

"I trust… In us."

Birds singing… it must be morning.

Chibiusa thought as she began to wake up. Her eyes flustered open to the new day as the sun's rays were shining into her bedroom. As she looked over she was amazed by the sight of the man next to her. He looked so peaceful. So beautiful. Helios was fast asleep without clothing- in her bedroom.

"Oh yeah…"

The memories from last nights' events replayed in her mind. The thought caused a soft blush to arise in her cheeks.

Helios and I… The thought brought a smile to her face. Today was the day to speak and make confirmations with her parents about Daski, the people from his home planet, as well as Helios. As Chibiusa began to creep off the bed, she did so effortlessly without waking up Helios. The princess slipped on a robe and bunny slippers for the time being and proceeded toward the main dinning area. There she found the four sisters of her inner senshi as well as Diana having breakfast.

"Lady Chibiusa!" The sisters said as they proceeded to hug their friend. After morning greetings Chibiusa joined them for breakfast. Diana began the conversation.

"Chi-Chi, how are you feeling? You look so much better."

The princess smiled toward her friend, "I am feeling so good Diana, thank you."

As she looked across the table she noticed the all the girls but JunJun with an expression of suspicion on their faces.

VesVes spoke first, "So, about last night…"

CereCere continued, "Where did Helios sleep?"

Chibiusa felt the blood rushing to her cheeks.

VesVes continued, "We took up the guest rooms so he must have been with you… right?" PallaPalla added to the integration "I think he was!"

"Was he?"

"What did you talk about?"

"What did you guys do!?"

"Sleep?"

"Kiss!"

"Cuddle?"

JunJun finally jumped in to stop her sisters pandering.

"Guys! Stop before Queen Serenity or King Endymion hear!"

Considering JunJun's point Chibiusa used it as an opportunity to get out of there before her parents arrived. "Oh! Would you look at that! I gotta run!"

Palla Palla asked innocently, "run to your bedroom?"

Chibiusa grabbed a plate of food for Helios and ran steadily out of the dinning room.

As Chibiusa approached and now entered her room she noticed Helios wasn't there. After placing the food down upon her dresser, she thought-

Where did he go? Did he leave-

Her thoughts were interrupted by a pair of arms embracing her from behind. Helios rested his head in between her neck and tenderly spoke into her ear. "How'd you sleep love?" She slowly turned to face him with a smile while putting her arms around his neck and gazing into his eyes. She nodded in response and asked, "You… sleep well?" His face was inching closer to hers as he nodded in response and pulled her in for kiss. As they separated he held her in his arms and said with a tender smile,

"Let's get ready for the meeting."

Hello!

We are nearing the end of this series! With about two more chapters to go!

Would love to hear the feedback. Would you guys prefer longer chapters? More detail on certain topics/characters?

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The last two chapters will be transitioning into the next story I have in mind with a brand new character.

Hang on tight! Its gonna be fun!

Thank you for your support!

- KR.