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When she returned to her chambers that night, Serenity sunk onto the floor and buried her face in her arms. Disbelief was the only way to describe everything that just happened.

She should have jumped with joy and wrapped her arms around him promising to stay. She knew she should have. Her reaction made no sense, she knew it didn't. She hurt him with her words and her choice to leave regardless of his confession.

Deep down, it was making perfect sense. They were meant to be together and she knew she couldn't fight the connection between them. It would hurt them both if she did. She couldn't hurt him. She didn't want to. At the same time she just wanted to return home. Her own feelings for the man were scaring her.

Fear. That made everything perfectly clear. She was afraid of what she felt and that those feelings would somehow transform who she is destined to be. She knew it would. Her powers were growing around Endymion. She was becoming the woman she was meant to be because she didn't know if she would like it. She wanted to fall in love instead of fate choosing for her.

She didn't know if the feelings were truly her own or fate deciding. It didn't matter because she knew the consequences if she chose to be with someone who wasn't her soulmate. She would never be as powerful as her mother. She would never be able to protect the universe if someone like Beryl ever gained power.

She couldn't talk to her guard. She needed her mother more than ever. Slowly, she rose to her feet and began packing, making the room like as though she never touched it. the sheets were pulled and tucked, she closed the bath doors and ensured she left nothing. Luna accompanied her, resting on her shoulder. The Palace at night with nobody awake was different. Scratch that, she watched Kunzite leave Endymion's chambers as she stood in the main hall.

This was another thing aspect of her relation to Endymion, she could feel him. She knew where he was as long and she doubted she could undo the connection. Could he feel her? Did he know how to ignore her through the connection? His energy was soothing and calm which relaxed her whereas her own was sparkling and bright. Ignoring the feeling, she hurried toward the launch pad and the hanger. Surely someone could pilot a ship from Earth or give her a quick lesson.

Finding only three men in the hangar, she explained that she must return to the Moon which caused confusion as to why nobody was escorting her. With a smile, she assured them there was no need to worry. The three showed her how to turn automatic pilot on and the defense shields along with other useful controls. She scratched her head apologetically hoping she remembered everything.

Sure enough the ship flew without needing her intervention. She watched as the lovely city of Tokyo and the Terran Palace became nothing more than blimps of black as she ascended into the sky above. Soon, Earth was nothing more than blue globe floating. Luna curled up in her lap, napping the entire ride. Serenity leaned back on the chair and closed her own eyes, exhausted from all the emotional turmoil she felt herself in. Her mother would know what to do.

"You left Earth without an escort?"

Everyone cringed and bowed as the Lunar Queen entered the hangar, looking quite distraught. "What if something happened to you, Serenity?!"

Serenity slumped forward as she exited the machine. Blood rushed to her cheeks. Luna scampered off toward the Palace, leaving the princess to deal with her mother alone. A few guards grabbed her luggage and carried them back to the Palace.

"I had to come home. I couldn't stay there." Serenity finally met her mother's eyes. She could feel a dam breaking and tears threatening to fall.

Selene softened her own gaze at her daughter's words. She stepped forward and wrapped her arms lovingly around her child. How long had it been since she held her and offered her comfort?

"I was attacked and my powers began activating. This terrible woman entered the Palace and insulted me. My hands glowed! The Prince of Earth says we're soulmates and he likes me. His own guard thought I was threatening." Serenity's words began running together the more she talked. "I just didn't know what to do. I can't tell Minako or Ami. They're all mated. They have someone."

"It sounds like you have someone but you ran from him. The Prince of Earth? I should have seen that coming." Selene offered a warm smile to her daughter as she guided her toward the Palace on the Moon. "Your hands really glowed?"

"Mhm."

"Your grandmother's hands glowed when she met her soulmate. It wouldn't be surprising if this was a sign. Who attacked you?"

"His name is Diamond. He wanted to bond with me and he had this crystal he was planning to use to force me into it. Endymion stepped in but that was the night my powers activated. Offensive powers, mother." Serenity explained as she sobered up. "The girls and I went out to take in culture."

Selene knew her daughter's guard and no matter what Serenity said, Selene knew about 'taking in culture.' She'd been young once too and traveled to Earth. She listened as Serenity continued talking. Most of her tale involved in the young Prince. She didn't know much about him except he was an exceptional fighter and held the Golden Crystal. The thought stopped her in her tracks, her own silvery eyes widening as she came to realize something.

"Mother?"

"I just remembered something about this young Prince. He holds the Golden Crystal, the key to his power."

Serenity tilted her head and waited for her mother to continue. What did that have to do with her.

"Serenity, your soulmate empowers you because of his own star seed. Together, you and your mate will be extremely powerful. Divided, you aren't. You've been telling me that your powers unlocked around Endymion. His star seed is responding to yours, feeding your own energy." She watched her daughter stiffen at the mention of 'soulmates'. "I know you don't want to be forced by fate, but it sounds like you were choosing him anyway."

"How do I really know if I was choosing him and not some spell by Aphrodite?" Serenity crosses her arms beginning to pout.

Queen Selene smiles at her and states simply, "You're stronger than any spell Aphrodite could cast. You must see that you chose Endymion because of your feelings."

Serenity looks down at her feet, curiously before they enter the Palace in silence. Selene was immediately called to the throne room and Serenity wanders around the halls aimlessly. She finally stopped in front of her bed chambers, resting her hand on the knob and lost in her thoughts.

I wonder if they've realized I'm gone yet? Is she right? Did I choose Endymion? I know what I feel for him. I messed up.

Selene exited the throne room from the rear and excused herself from several guards as she walked toward the door on the left which lead to the communications room.

She couldn't let her daughter mess up with the Prince if he was indeed her soulmate. It would break her heart and her powers would never be at their fullest potential. With a knowing grin, she shut the door behind her. She was greeted with bright computer screens and several officers seated at the desks. Two stood managing everything but stopped to greet her.

"Can we get in contact with Earth? Princess Rei of Mars is there and I wanted to request her wedding be held here."

"Certainly your highness."

She watched as they went to work to get in contact with the Terran Palace communication department. The screens shifted colors before three dots appeared which signaled the call was going through.

Finally a face appeared on the screen, one she hadn't had the pleasure of meeting yet. She watched and listened as they gasped in surprise upon seeing her.

"Get Kunzite or Nephrite! It's the Queen of the Moon."

"Last I heard, they were looking for Serenity."

"You morons! Don't say that."

Selene chuckled and made her presence visible, "Relax, Serenity is here on the Moon. She arrived earlier this morning. I'm calling regarding other matters. Tell me, where is Princess Rei?"