Yes, yes I know! Unbelievable but FINALLY another chapter… Things… happened and I didn't want to write this story until I felt like writing it… Thank you sooo much everyone who didn't give up on me and the story and thank you guys for keeping bugging me about it! (: I promised I would finish it! And I will! I already have all the chapters planned so it seems there will be 2 or 3 more chapters! Also I am thinking of correcting the chapters once again, maybe adding some plus stuffs… But first I will finish it! (:
Chapter 50
Endymion slowly and soothingly caressed her long, silver hair. Serenity finally fall asleep after half an hour, her face was still tear soaked and she was grabbing on his shirt tightly like her life was depending on it. Endymion spent the one hour he had before leaving with staring at her lovely face, caressing her hair and rounded stomach. His heart ached at the thought of leaving her and his unborn child behind. When the time came to leave, Endymion sighed closing his eyes in grief. Shaking her sleeping form gently he kissed her nose and whispered into her ears.
„Wake up Love. Wake up, I have to go."
Serenity murmured incoherently something half-asleep and curled closer to his body. Endymion felt the sadness and pain filling his heart with double force.
„I have to go Sere… You have to let me go." He said pleadingly and slowly untangled her fingers from his shirt. Serenity moaned in displeasure still half-asleep.
„I am sorry Love. I promise to come back soon."
„Where are you going?" Serenity whispered, she was obviously only half-awake but Endymion didn't mind. It made the parting easier.
„I have to go. I have to protect you both." He said kissing her lips and then her stomach gently. Who knew when he would see his lovely wife again?
„You are always protecting us." She whispered again and sighing she turned on her other side falling asleep again. Endymion smiled a sad smile and glancing at her one last time he turned on his heels and left the room leaving a part of his heart with the sleeping woman.
When Endymion stepped into his study, he leaned against the closed door, closed his eyes and sighed heavily. Suddenly someone cleared his throat and Endymion glanced up to see Andrew standing before his desk.
„I am sorry, King Damian told me you wanted to see me." Andrew said a small sad smile appearing on his lips.
„Yes. I am sure you know what is going on outside the palace." Endymion said walking to his desk and sitting down on his chair.
„Yes." Andrew nodded waiting for his Prince's orders.
„I assume you also know I have to leave Serenity alone."
Andrew nodded again.
„I would like to ask you to protect her on my behalf. She is the most important thing in my life and I can't leave without being 100% sure she will be protected no matter what." Endymion looked deep into his friend's eyes.
„I promise." Andrew said sincerely.
„Don't leave her alone… not even for a second… She can be stubborn and she might… plan to do something stupid… Also it scares me thinking about all the danger lurking for her…"
„You don't need to worry. I will protect her with my life."
„Thanks you." Endymion said finally and Andrew walked to the door. However, before he could open the door Endymion's voice interrupted him. „Please make sure she eats and rests well… I want her and the baby healthy" he added.
Andrew smiled at his friend one last time. "You can trust me Endymion. You just concentrate on the fight and come home soon. The best way to keep her healthy is you being beside her." He said and left the room.
The last hour went by quickly and Endymion found himself on his horse in front of the palace in no time. After saying goodbye to his sister, he turned toward the gate again frowning. He wanted to see his parents before he left, but he couldn't find them anywhere. Sighing he turned his horse around but before he could gallop away, he could hear his father's voice from behind.
„I hope you weren't planning leaving without me."
Endymion turned towards the voice surprised. „Father?" His father stood in front of the gate wearing his armor. „What are you doing?"
„What you think I am doing? I know everybody thinks of you as a king already but you are not. I have to go and lead our troops with you. That is what I have to do as a king. To protect my kingdom. And that is what I have to do as a future grandfather. To protect my future grandson."
Endymion smiled at his father with respect and love in his eyes. The two men mounted their horses and said their goodbyes. Endymion glanced at the palace one more time, thinking about the sleeping woman who held his heart in her tiny hands. His eyes hardened when he thought about the rebels who wanted to hurt her. Narrowing his eyes, he focused all his thoughts on the war ahead of him.
„Ready?" His father asked. Endymion nodded and they left the palace to protect their family.
Serenity slowly opened her eyes. Turning around in the bed, he frowned. The place beside her usually occupied by Endymion was empty. Her mind slowly began to work again and she sat up gasping.
„Endy?!" She cried out.
„Sssh. It is all right Serenity. They already left."
Serenity turned towards the voice with wide eyes. Queen Gaia smiled at her sadly from the chair while Terra sat on the bed quietly.
„They… left?! Already?!" Serenity asked slightly trembling.
„It is all right. He tried to wake you up, but you were too exhausted. Calm down, you need to think about the baby." Queen Gaia said kneeling beside the bed and taking her hand in her's.
Serenity took a deep breath and tried to calm down. Her heart was aching at the thought of the danger Endymion was facing.
„That is better. The only way we can help them now, is keeping you and the baby healthy." Queen Gaia added and she hugged Terra and Serenity. „There, there girls. Everything will be fine and our lovers will come back safely.
Serenity sighed and looked out the windows with sad eyes. It was cold and she was only wearing her silky nightgown. Placing her hand gently on her stomach she caressed it smiling. Now her stomach was quite big. Sighing again, she closed her eyes tiredly. It was exactly one month ago when Endymion left for the war. One month without any news from him. Terra and Queen Gaia kept telling her that no news is good news but she couldn't help but worry. A light breeze blew through the slightly open windows and she trembled a bit from cold.
„Sere? Why are you sitting before the window? You are going to get a cold." Terra said sitting up on the bed, her voice was heavy as she rubbed the sleepiness from her eyes.
Serenity turned toward the other girl smiling. It was surprising how fast they became friends, best friends, almost like sisters. Because of the lack of the servants, everyone who stayed in the palace moved closer to each other. Queen Gaia stayed in her room while Serenity and Terra moved from their bedroom to the rooms next to the Queen's room. Even the servants, Molly, Suzan and Aida became a room on the same floor. This way they didn't have to heat the entire palace but only this wing. Soon Terra and Serenity felt very lonely and scared so the two girls decided to share a bedroom, just like good sisters.
„I just couldn't sleep." Serenity said looking out the windows again.
„Come, Sere. It won't make things better if you get sick now." Terra said and walked to Serenity, placing her hand on her shoulder. "Think about my nephew!"
„I know. Terra, I miss him so much…" Serenity said with trembling voice.
„Oh Sere, I know… I miss him too…" Terra whispered and they stayed like that for a few minutes. Suddenly someone knocked on the door and not waiting for a replay, she walked in.
„Girls, girls don't be that sad. Everything will be fine! Sere, what are you doing before the open windows in your nightgown. Endy would be very upset with you seeing you that careless. Go, go and put your cloths on! Terra, you better get ready for breakfast too! I decided we should all have a nice breakfast together in the winter garden." Queen Gaia said smiling brightly at her daughters and hurrying to Serenity, she helped her up from the chair, closed the window, kissed Terra's cheek and hurried out the room. „See you girls in 20 minutes!" She shouted back and closed the door.
Once the door was closed behind her, she leaned against it and sighed. This month without her husband took its tools on her too, but she had to be cheerful for the younger women's shake. Taking a deep breath, she nodded at Andrew who was standing beside the door, always near Serenity if he was needed. The young man smiled at the Queen in greeting and the older woman left for the winter garden.
The breakfast was small but the women didn't complain. The servants and Andrew ate together with the Royal Family in this month and tried to make small talks. However, the mood was quite bad because of the ongoing war, they managed to smile and relax a bit.
„Queen Gaia. I made contact with the Moon last night, as you asked." Andrew cleared his throat suddenly. Everyone went quiet. However, the Nemesis declared war against the Moon, there was still no sign of them. Andrew contacted the Moon in every 2 days to check on their situation. The Senshi and the moon army would have been a great help for Earth but they didn't dear to leave the Moon in case the Nemesis was waiting for that opportunity to attack.
„What did my mother say?" Serenity asked quietly.
„Everything is peaceful there. They are thinking about sending at least a small troop here." Andrew answered. Everybody sighed in relief.
„Any news about the war?" Terra asked however, she already knew what Andrew would say.
„I am sorry, the King and the Prince forbid me to inform you about anything that is going on out there." Andrew said sadly. „All you need to know is, they are all right." he added.
Serenity and Terra sighed and stared on their plates sadly.
„Now, now girls. You know they mean the best. They don't want you to worry." Queen Gaia said smiling. „Why don't we go and look for that cute baby cloths we should let he tailor make for the baby after the war?" She said. The ladies nodded and left for the salon.
Serenity stared at the ceiling. The day went by very quickly with all the planning for the baby. It was unbelievable but in only 2 months her baby would be born. Smiling Serenity placed her hand gently on her stomach.
„Your daddy is working hard for you to be born in a safe world." She whispered and chuckled when the baby kicked her palm as if in understanding. „Yes, I want him here too… with us…" she sighed.
Beside her Terra turned around and muttered Sapphire's name in her sleep. Serenity smiled at her and turning on her side, she closed her eyes. She was almost asleep when a nagging feeling entered her mind. First, she tried to ignore it, but the feeling got stronger. Frowning she opened her eyes and focused on the feeling.
'Serenity…'
Her eyes widened and she sat up on the bed. Was she going crazy or did she really hear Endymion's voice? Focusing on the voice again, she waited.
'Serenity…' There it came again.
'Endy?' Serenity asked uncertainly using the link she shared with Endymion.
'How are you Love? I wasn't sure you were still awake. Are you sick? Is everything all right?' Endymion asked his voice filled with worry.
'Oh Endy! I am all right! How are you? I am so worried about you!' Serenity asked excitedly.
'Everything is all right, don't worry. I probably shouldn't talk with you… I don't want to concern you, but I missed you and was worried about you.' He sighed.
'Oh Endy! I miss you too!' Serenity sniffed. She could feel the beginning of a headache. Using the link from this far away from each other was tiring but she would collapse from exhaustion before letting him know.
'Look Sere, things are working out good here. Kunzite and Zoisite found some lack on their defense. We will attack tomorrow and if everything goes well, we can go home soon.'
'Be careful Endy!' Serenity said worriedly.
'I will be all right, Love. You only worry about yourself. Now we shouldn't overdo our limits with this link and you should sleep. I love you.' Endymion whispered and the link began to fade.
'I love you!' Serenity whispered too and the link disappeared. A lonely teardrop made its way down her check before the girl fall asleep.
Well this was it! I hope you liked it! 2 or 3 more chapters and sigh… story finished!
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