AN: Well, I'm glad that everyone is liking Chapter 18 of E&M so far. I'm really happy with it, and very proud of myself. Yes, I thought adding in that little information on Nephrenia was very smart.

Some good news for all my loyal fans out there: I have started a new fanfics, and will post it as soon as it is finished. It's a one-shot, a very long one-shot, so you'll have to be patient. Until then, keep reading and keep sending in those reviews!

Earth & Moon: A Forbidden Romance

Chapter Nineteen

They appeared on the sandy shores of the Earth Kingdom, the water rushing in to make damp the hems of their gowns and cloaks before sliding back out into the wider potion of the ocean. It was the girl in blue, from her head to the small shoes on her feet, who stood staring out over the vast waters. She watched as the water rushed in, then back out again, memories of her home planet coming to mind.

Oh, how she missed the ice mountains of Mercury, the way the sun would glitter off them, making it seem as if the world was a vast colors of rainbows. She hadn't been home in nearly five years, hadn't seen her family since that time, either. Pulling back the hood of her blue cloak, she let loose her blue hair, the tresses falling to kiss her neck, and closed her sapphire eyes, tilting her head back and let the warm breeze fall over her, lifting her hair up and around her face. No wonder Serenity loves the ocean shore, she thought as she stood there in silence. Tis almost like home.

"Suisei?" a voice asked her from behind. "Are you alright?"

Suisei turned around, her eyes going to the other three girls behind her. She gave a small, sad smile, before nodding. "Yes, I'm alright. It's just I saw the ocean, and it reminded me of home…" her voice trailed off.

The girl in green stepped up to her. It had been she, who had spoken Suisei's name and as such, she was worried for her friend. "I understand, but we are not here to look at the water. We need to find her, Suisei."

"Yes, I know," Suisei answered.

The girl in yellow, throwing back her bright hood to release her golden hair, shook it out and stared at the others. "I, for one, am beyond pissed," she said. "How could you keep this from me? How? Are you not suppose to be my friends, as well?"

"We kept it from you for this very reason, Kinsei," the one in red replied. She tossed off the maroon hood, her long scarlet locks falling to the ground. "We knew you'd be pissed," laughter sounded from the other two at this comment "and as such, decided to keep said information from you. Had it not been for Meiousei coming to see you, I do believe we three would never have told you."

Just hearing the time princess's name made Kinsei's blood boil. They had kept the information of helping Endymion and his men to find Serenity a secret from her for over a month. They had lied to her, face-to-face, and kept her in the dark. She was still angry that she'd had to find out from Meiousei, but knew that it was in the past, something, she herself, couldn't change. Sighing, she nodded her head. "I suppose you are right from keeping such information from me," Kinsei replied. "But for future reference, could you guys try to be more honest with me? Especially you, Kasei."

Kasei raised a eyebrow, her forehead arching as she did. "Why is it, that I am the one who is always being warned?" she wanted to know.

"Because it is always you, who is blowing up at the smallest detail," the girl in green replied. She began to walk away from the small group, her pine green cloak whipping her around her head as she took it off. "But I will agree with Kinsei. We need to start being more honest with each other, otherwise how will we be able to overcome the evil that is coming?"

Suisei followed behind her, listening. "I agree," she said as she turned to look back at the other two girls. "Mokusei is right. We need to start being friends, not just guardians to her highness. And with each other."

"Well then, okay," Kinsei said. "Now, where do you think they are? I really don't plan on spending my whole day looking all over the entire planet for two royals." She began to walk away from them, going deeper into the line of trees in front o her, when she stopped and turned around to stare at her friends. "One more thing, remind me the next time I see Meiousei, to kill her?"

"Did you know," Serenity said, "that I love spending time with you like this?" She drew little circles around his bare chest, her fingers dancing upon his skin, making him shiver.

"Aye, I agree, however," Endymion responded, "if you continue to do that, we shall never leave this bed. And then my guardians will come looking for us, if they aren't already here, then where will we be?"

Serenity giggled. "Well, at least we'd give them something to talk about," she said, laughter escaping her lips. Then a loud squeal sounded throughout the room as Endymion flipped her over onto her back, his large form covering her smaller one.

"Oh aye…that we would, princess," he said his lips trailing kisses across her chest to her breasts where her pink nipples stood proud and poised. Capturing one in his mouth, he suckled, making Serenity cry out in pleasure.

It was the loud "Shine Aqua Illusion" that brought her out of the daze she was in. Eyes flying open, she could only stare at the ceiling, her mind screaming. No, they can't be here. No one except for Endymion's guard knows we are here. I'm just hearing things, tis all… yeah, that's it. But it was when she heard Kasei's attack that she sat up into a sitting position, pushing Endymion off of her.

"Hey," he protested. "What's the matter?"

"They're here," was all she said as she climbed out of the bed and started towards the small window. "Oh gods, she sent them after me, Endymion… She sent them after me." Serenity started towards the door, and would have walked out naked had Endymion not grabbed her, pulling her back towards him. "Endymion… let go…"

"My love, I realize how much you wish to see them, really I do, but I do not think it wise to do so in the buff. Perhaps you should put some clothes on." Serenity looked down at herself, a small chuckle coming from deep inside as she realized she was naked.

"Perhaps you are right," she replied, moving away from him towards the bed where her gown lay on the floor. Putting on the soft, silkily material, she fasten the gown to her body and made her way out the doors; Endymion running behind her, his pants barely on his frame.

"Serenity, stop!"

But she didn't and just continued to run towards the sounds of fighting, knowing that her friends, her guardians were there. Reaching a small clearing in the woods, she stopped and watched as Suisei's attack froze Kunzite's whip. Coming out of the depths of the trees, she gasped and put her hand up to her chest. It's true…They're here….

"Suisei?" her small voice asked.

Eight heads turned around, eyes as wide as the sun all focused on her.

It was then that Endymion caught up with her, still trying to pull his pants up around his waist, gasping for breath. Fasten his pants to his waist, he stood up straight and looked around him. He saw his four guardians, standing off to the side while Kunzite tried to unfreeze his whip. And it was then that he noticed Serenity's guardians, standing in a small circle around Kunzite. "What are they doing here?"

However, no one answered him, for the next thing that happened, happened so fast he was sure it hadn't. Girls, clothed in different colors, came from all over. Screaming, crying, they embraced Serenity and hugged her to them. He stepped back, afraid of being caught in the trap and dying, and watched from the sidelines. Kunzite walked over to him, still trying to pull the ice that encased his whip off.

"I'm sorry, Master," Kunzite replied. "We had no idea they were here until Suisei's attack came flying out of no where."

"It's alright, Kunzite," Endymion said. "Besides, she was starting to miss them. Guess them showing up is sign that they know, huh? Wonder what's going to happen next?"

"Oh my goddess!" Serenity cried as she hugged Kasei. "I've missed you guys so much! I'm sorry for doing this to you, but I cannot help it. I love him, you guys."

It was Kinsei who answered, her voice soft. "No, tis I who should be saying sorry, princess. I hadn't realized how much you cared for him, not until Mokusei told me of the letter you wrote him. I understand now, princess."

Serenity couldn't keep the tears from not coming into her eyes, and as the crystal drops fell down her pale cheeks, she hugged her guardian. "Tis alright, Kinsei. I'm sorry for being so harsh with you, for being so mean and selfish," she said as she pulled back to look into her golden eyes. "Although this whole kidnapping thing wasn't my idea. I had no idea my letter to him would make him do this. To say I was surprised when he showed up would be an understatement."

"Surprise?" Endymion's voice said as he and his guardians closed the distance between them. He walked over to Serenity, putting his arm around her shoulders, smiling down at her. "At first, you believed me to be a dream."

"And I thought you were, my love," she replied back. "I had thought my mind had finally snapped, and I dreamt you up. However, I am glad to know I hadn't and you were really there. Thank you," she looked around at all of them "all of you, for everything you have done."

"No need, princess," Jadeite said. "But if you are incline of thanking us, may I spare a minute of Princess Kasei's time? I have need of speaking to her."

Eyebrows raised, she stared at her fire guardian. "Kasei?"

Kasei's face light up red as she blushed. She bowed before the princess, her hands behind her back. "I'm sorry, princess. I shouldn't be but a moment." And grabbing Jadeite's hand, she pulled him away from the gawking group of people, whispering "Come on, you…"

Taking the moment at hand, Nephrite took hold of Mokusei's hand and half dragged her half pulled her with him. He didn't say a word as he did so, and her shocked expression was a sight to behold. Watching as Nephrite and Jadeite took their loves away, Zoicite felt rather awkward. He didn't know what to do.

It was Suisei who grabbed his hand, and as she began to pull him away, called out "I wish to speak to Lord Zoicite, Prince Endymion. I hope this is okay?"

"Tis fine, Suisei," Endymion called out as he watched the couple disappear into the trees. Smiling, he looked down at Serenity. When he saw the frown upon her face, he only laughed. "What?"

"Why is everyone leaving? I thought they missed me," Serenity said, her voice taking on a pouting sound.

Gathering her into his arms, he could only laugh at her sad expression. Lighting kissing her nose, he smiled down at her still. "They do miss you, my love; however my guards wish to speak to them. Do you not wish for this happiness?"

"Their happiness?" she questioned. But before she had the chance to ask any more questions, Serenity felt a hand on her shoulder. Turning her head around to look, she saw Kinsei smiling at her. "Yes?"

"We have missed you, princess," Kinsei began. "However, we wish to speak to each of Endymion's guards alone. There is a great deal we must speak about, concerning you two and your safety. Tis why each of us is taking a guard and leaving you here with Prince Endymion. Do not fret, my lady, we shall return soon." She hugged her one more time, then stepped back. Looking at Kunzite, she nodded her head and smiled when she felt him reach and gasp her hand. "You have until night fall, princess. And then we are to return to Mare Serenitatis, otherwise your mother will be sending her army down here to find us."

Serenity nodded her head, her silver locks waving about in the wind. "I understand." She didn't care if they gave her only one hour, just as long as she got to spend it with Endymion. "Night fall then."

Kinsei and Kunzite began to walk away, holding onto each other. Something that wasn't missed by the princess. She watched as they, too, disappeared into the trees, leaving her alone with Endymion. It was then that his words finally made sense. Her guardians had fallen in love with his. Smiling, she lifted crystal eyes up to his dark ones and said, "I hope they find happiness, just like us."

"Me, too, my love…Me too…"

AN: I know.. Short chapter… sorry….