Late update I know… I had a lot of exams so I was really busy… Sorry! I hope you will like this chapter!

Chapter 49

Endymion was watching the peacefully sleeping girl smiling. It was already night and neither of them left the bed that day... just like the doctor ordered. Grinning he rolled on his side and propped himself up on his elbow. He caressed her face gently then put his hand on her rounding stomach. His smile widened immediately. Her stomach wasn't that big yet, but now she was undeniably pregnant. He just prayed she would be all right. The most important was, not to worry her with anything now. She needed a lot of quiet and rest.

Serenity opened her eyes slowly and yawned. Once she saw his dark-blue eyes resting on her stomach she smiled.

"Good morning." she murmured and stretched her arms.

"Morning?" Endymion chuckled and kissed her temple lightly. "More like evening."

"Is it all right evening? Wow... I have never noticed it was so late." She sighed and buried her face in his chest.

"I wonder why that is so?" He smirked smugly. Serenity only rolled her eyes.

"Jerk." she murmured and her stomach grumbled loudly. Her face turned to bright red immediately.

Endymion laughed out loudly and sitting up on the bed he put on his cloths. "I will get you some dinner." he said smiling.

Serenity nodded and put her nightdress on as well. Walking to the mirror, she began to comb her hair when suddenly she stopped. She was staring at her stomach through the mirror. Her nightdress made her rounded stomach visible. Suddenly, two strong arms were wrapped around her waist from behind. Endymion nuzzled her neck while caressing her belly lovingly.

"So many things happened in the last few weeks that I have never noticed my stomach got this big." Serenity said, her eyes were still wide with surprise.

"Mmm. Our baby is growing fast." Endymion smiled and kissing the side of her neck again, he turned her around in his arms and kneeling down he put his head on her stomach. "He said he was hungry."

Serenity burst out laughing. "You are so silly." She said.

Suddenly someone opened the door and King Damian stepped in the room staring at them surprised.

Endymion jumped up from his kneeling position and cleared his throat. "Gosh, Father... you never heard about knocking?" he murmured. His face turned pink for a second then he cleared his throat again.

"Oh, I am sorry. My mind was elsewhere." Damian said. His voice sounded tired and troubled. Endymion's face hardened immediately.

"Did something happen?" He asked with narrowed eyes.

Damian looked at his son sadly then turned to Serenity. "I am really sorry dear, I wanted to visit you sooner, but... Things happened I had to take care of." He said smiling. "I am happy you feel better." Finally, he turned back to his son. "How are you feeling?" He asked carefully examining his injured arm.

"I am fine now." Endymion answered firmly.

"We have to talk, son." The King sighed finally.

"I am listening." His son said.

"Not here. Come to my study."

Endymion's heart jumped in fear. Something was wrong... Something was very wrong. He nodded and turning to Serenity, he kissed her forehead. "I will be back in a few minutes. After I talked with father, I will bring some food for you. You stay here all right?" He looked deeply in her eyes when he said the last part.

Serenity nodded and the men left the room. She was sitting on the edge on the bed for a few minutes. She knew something must have happened and she could only hope nothing serious had happened while they were resting. Blushing she shook her head. All right, maybe resting wasn't the right word to use. Suddenly someone knocked on the door. 'It must be the Senshi and Mom!' She thought. She was a bit surprised they hadn't visited her yet.

"Come in!" She said finally then her eyes went wide. "Terra!"

"Hi! Can... Can I come in?" Terra asked quietly. Her face was still pale, her voice tired.

"Of course! Come sit down!" Serenity answered quickly and Terra sat down beside her on the bed.

"I wanted to visit you, but-"

"I know." Terra chuckled. "Endy is a bit overprotective of you."

They were sitting in silence for a while when Terra sighed.

"I am really sorry. I..."

"Let's forget about it Terra. I forgive you." Serenity smiled gently at her and patted her hands. Suddenly, her eyes widened and she stared at Terra's finger. There was a tiny silver ring with a sapphire stone on her finger."Terra!" Serenity gasped.

Terra blushed and pulled her hand always from her. "We haven't had a chance to tell anyone yet... Saphire asked me to marry him and I said yes."

"Congratulation! Where is he? I would like to congratulate him too!" Serenity giggled happily.

"He proposed today before he left." Terra answered sadly. "We don't want to marry until... until this is over." she murmured.

Serenity nodded. 'This? She must have meant the situation in Nemesis.' she thought. Seeing how sad Terra was, she wanted to change the topic and cheer her up. "And where is Sophie? She is always with you."

"She left with the others." Terra looked at her confused. Serenity looked back at her puzzled then cleared her throat.

"Where can the Senshi and Mother be? I hoped they would visit me as well."

Terra stared at her stunned. "They left for the Moon a few hours ago to protect it."

"To... to protect the Moon?" Serenity's eyes widened.

"Yes...you know, the Nemesis... The Nemesis proclaimed war against the Moon. Queen Serenity and the Senshi left to protect the Moon... didn't you know?" Terra looked at her surprised.

"My God! But... how? When? Oh my God, that is why King Damian wanted to talk with Endy?" Hundreds of questions ran through her mind.

"I thought Endymion was going to go to the camp and fight against the rebels? The Generals are there already." Terra stared puzzled at her.

"Rebels? They... they are back? And... they are attacking?" Serenity jumped up nervously. Nothing made sense anymore...

"Yes. They attacked this afternoon. The fights aren't going to well that is why they need Endymion. He has to lead the troops. You... you knew about this right?" Terra asked uncertainly.

Serenity's face turned white.

"Oh my God! You didn't know about this! I... I shouldn't have told you! Please, Serenity! Calm down! Everything is going to be all right!" Terra jumped up as well.

Serenity put her robe on nervously. "He can't leave! He... he still needs to rest! He can't!!" Serenity cried out. She could feel the tears gathering in her eyes and ran to the door. Opening the door, she ran toward the King's study, barefooted, only wearing her nightdress and robe.

Terra called out her name nervously but she didn't stop.

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Endymion followed his father quietly. The whole palace was so... quiet... He couldn't hear the laughing or chatting of the servants anywhere. Once they stepped in Damian's study, Endymion narrowed his eyes even more. His Generals weren't there but 6 other captains were waiting for them in the study. When they stepped in the room, the soldiers stood up and when the King motioned, they sat down again.

"Report." Damian said sighing.

"South is clear. There was only 2 little rebels-troop we took care of."

"East is clear. There was one bigger group of revels there. Since we beat them everything is fine there."

"North is clear. There was only one little rebel-group there, nothing since then."

"West is... We are still under attack there. Lord Kunzite said the main troop of the rebels must be there however, we couldn't get to them yet. We only fought against the smaller groups but... the fights were bloody..."

Damian sighed and turned toward the other 2 soldiers.

"Everything is perfectly all right around the Palace, Your Highness."

"And inside the Palace as well." The two solders bowed.

King Damian nodded and leaned back on his sit tiredly. Endymion turned toward him impatiently.

"What is going on here?"

"We... we got a letter while you were resting." King Damian nodded toward the table.

Endymion raised an eyebrow, took the letter in his hand, and began to read it. His eyes darkened with every moment and finally, he put it on the tale furiously.

"Of course we refused them and today at noon... they attacked. We send out troops and you already heard the reports. Kunzite, Zoisite, Jedite, Nephrite and Saphire are already at the main camp on west."

"Saphire?" Endymion asked stunned.

"Once he heard what had happened, he offered he would help and true to be told... we need help."

"What about the Senshi?"

"Yes... well... Not much after the attack, the Nemesis proclaimed war against the Moon. Queen Serenity and the Senshi left immediately."

"What?! But.. But Diamond is lame! He can't lead a war against the Moon!"

"It wasn't Diamond, who proclaimed the war but some Rubeos."

"Rubeos? Who is he?"

"We don't know. Saphire said he has never heard about him before."

"Why didn't he go to the Moon? Didn't he want to talk with his people? Seeing that Diamond can't be the King anymore, he is going to be their next King!" Endymion asked.

"They haven't attacked the Moon yet and the situation here is worse. He wanted to help to... to protect Terra." Damian sighed. "I am sorry son, we didn't want to tell you until you got better. We need your help. I will go to the camp but... The solders need YOU to lead them."

Endymion nodded. "I am going to go to the west-camp tonight."

They went quiet for a moment. Endymion knew he had to go, but it was hard to leave Serenity behind. His heart jumped with fear. He couldn't leave her here without any protection!

"Is Andrew still in the Palace?" He asked suddenly.

"Yes. I thought you may need his help." The King smiled but the smile never reached his eyes.

"I wish to talk with him. I will send a servant for him." Endymion said and stood up.

"The servants are busy at the moment." Damian answered quietly.

"All of them?" Endymion raised an eyebrow.

"We sent them home until the danger is over. Only a few of them stayed. Suzan and Aida in the kitchen, Molly and a few other maids. The others left as well as Sophie."

Endymion nodded. That is why the palace was so quiet. "I need to talk with Andrew and with Serenity as well before I leave."

Damian nodded and opened his mouth to say something when the door burst open and Serenity ran into the room.

The soldiers stood up immediately and bowed, their faces turned pink when they saw what she was wearing.

"Serenity!" Endymion stared at her stunned and put his mantle on her quickly. "What are you doing here?!" he whispered angrily.

"I....I..." Serenity tried to catch her breath. She ran from their room to the King's study. The palace was surprisingly cold.

"You should rest!" Endymion turned toward his father. "I take her back to our room. We can leave in 2 hours. Please send someone to get Andrew and tell him I will meet him in an hour in my study."

King Damian nodded and Endymion leaded Serenity out the room.

Once the door was closed behind them, Endymion stared at Serenity angrily however, when he saw her sad eyes and shaking body he sighed.

"I told you to stay in our room."

"But.. but.."

"You will catch a cold." He said and took her in his arms. "Barefooted..." he murmured and walked toward their room.

"I... I heard... the Nemesis... the rebels..." Tears began to run down on her face.

Endymion tightened his arms around her body. "Everything is going to be all right. I need to help, you know that, right?"

Serenity nodded.

"Don't be afraid. My mother, Terra, Molly and a few other servants are here in the palace. And Andrew will be here to protect you as well. Nothing is going to happen with you."

"But-but... you..."

"I will be all right." He smiled and stepping in the room, he laid her on their bed. "You have to take care of yourself." He kneeled down beside the bed and took her tiny, cold hand in his.

"I don't want you to leave... I know they need you but... Can't I go with you?" Serenity asked with big begging eyes.

"What?" He asked disbelieved.

"I won't be in your way! I swear! I just... I just want to be near you so.. so I would know you were all right."

"Serenity... A camp isn't the best place for a princess, for a woman... especially for a pregnant woman. You know, you can't come with me." He caressed her silver hair gently.

"Endy..."

"Ssss. Everything is going to be all right. I promise. And you have to promise me you are going to take care of yourself. Please..."

"I... I promise." Serenity sniffed.

"Good. Now sleep. Too much worry is bad for you and the baby." Endymion smiled and kissed her palm.

"Wh-when are you going to leave?" Serenity asked.

"In two hours. Don't worry I won't go without saying goodbye. Now sleep, Love."

"Can... can you stay until I fall asleep?" Serenity sniffed again.

"Of course." Endymion smiled and slipped into the bed. Wrapping his arms around her waist, he pulled her close to his body. Burying his face in her hair, he sighed. Who knows when he can hold her like this again...

Sooo the one last battle is here… Sigh I will miss this story!

sailor cyanide, safariwriter, bunnykim89, evelynvm29: hehe, thank you so much! Here is the next chapter for you!

kyil: No, of course not everyone is against the Moon, and soon the Royal family will get some support from the people!

moonlover46: Mmm yes part of Beryl's plan.

jupiter2005: I loved to write that part!

Magic713: Here is the answer… There is going to be an attack on the Moon as well

Krys7: Thank you so much! I try my very best with English… True to be told my German is much much better…

empty-spaces: Oh I am so happy you liked it! I like to write about emotions.

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midnight blue08, VampireQueenSeleneArtemesia: I think she will die… Oh, I am the writer right? Oh then she will die! (:

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RoyalLovers1418: Yes he will.

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