Disclaimer: I am so happy this story still has fans! It is a pleasure writing Sailor Moon fics.

I'm using planes and ships interchangeably. Don't hate.

Words could not describe the horror slapped across Serenity's face. She stood slightly behind her mother watching the two ships arrive in the hangar, her hands clenched into fists and sweating metaphorical 'balls' as Minako would say.

When Selene announced Rei's wedding ceremony would be held here, Serenity choked and became faint. She did not question her mother, because she knew what the woman was doing. Selene watched her daughter squirm in her seat when she told her the 'wonderful' idea she suggested to Rei and everyone.

Serenity paced her bedroom all night with Luna sprawled out on her bed, absolutely not interested in her issues. Around 3:00 am, she finally resolved to speak with Endymion but after Rei's vows.

The morning came all too fast and the air left her bare shoulders chilled. She had become to accustomed to Earth's warmer temperatures. Yet something did not feel right. She didn't feel the warmth and spark of Endymion on either ship. She expected the connection to overwhelm her the moment he arrived. It never came.

"Mother, something isn't right." She finally spoke quietly as they waited for guests to leave the hangar. "I don't sense Endymion."

They could hear faint shouts coming from the hangar that put them both at unease. Selene narrowed her eyes and raised her hand, motioning for her guard to walk with her to the hangar. "Stay behind me, Serenity." They walked calmly but vigilant inside the hangar. What they saw was concerning.

Several maids and other palace workers were exiting the ship, followed by Ami and Zoicite. Artemis was perched in Zoicite's arms looking distraught. The man tried offering him comfort as best as he could. Clearly he is not a cat person.

Rei and Jadeite were standing off to the other ship with a few more that Serenity recognized from the palace. Rei's face was red and her arms were tightly crossed over her chest while Jadeite patted her shoulder in an attempt to comfort her. When Rei's violet eyes found her, arms dropped and she stalked toward Serenity.

"You!"

"Rei, stop!" Jadeite followed, pleading with her. "This isn't Serenity's fault."

"What happened?" Selene demanded stepping to Rei, ensuring her stride was stopped before she got closer to Serenity. "Where is Minako and the others? Why are these workers on the ship?"

Rei looked up at the queen and sighed, hanging her head. Jadeite wrapped a comforting arm around her. "The gates were breached after your call last night. We were relieved to find Serenity hadn't been taken by Beryl. Makoto and Nephrite held off the swarms at the hangar. We gathered everyone into the ships. We had three but one went down." She trailed off, tears forming at the edge of her eyes.

"Minako stayed?" Selene inquired, trying to further understand.

"She and Kunzite stayed with Endymion to fight. He ordered us here. Communications were cut off so there was no way to warn you. They won't stand a chance if it is Beryl."

Ami and Zoicite joined Rei and Jadeite with Selene, finally looking a bit relieved. "Beryl was granted dark powers by this force called Metallia. Kunzite had research on her and we were scouring through it."

Serenity stood back, listening to Rei's crackling voice as she explained the dire situation on Earth and Ami's straightforwardness about the possibility of Beryl being the instigator. Fear. Panic. None of this was good. She looked down at her feet, not knowing what to say to offer any of them comfort. Endymion can't fight Beryl alone. Diamond is in the dungeons. I need to do something.

"I'll go offer support. I have to stop this."

Serenity looked up at her mother's declaration. She couldn't. She is the queen of the moon. Rei and Ami pleaded with her to no avail. Selene shushed them quickly raising a single hand.

"I'll call for Sailor Uranus and Neptune to back me up."

"No, mother.." Serenity began but trailed off not knowing what she could say next. "You can't."

Selene turned to her daughter, surprised to hear her object. As much as Selene wanted to promise Serenity everything would be alright, she knew it wouldn't. The kind of power she would unleash if she fought would end up taking her own life in return. Such is the nature of powers the two women were given.

"Honestly, meatball head, if you stayed and just accepted Endymion as your mate, you'd have the power to put Beryl where she belongs. That isn't where we are, is it? Now the queen has to risk her life." Rei snapped, fury overwhelming her. "My wedding is going to be ruined."

"Let's all go inside and calm down. We need to find places to stay for our guests." Selene interrupted the banter with a gentle smile. "Rei, you will have your wedding. I promise."

They walked together, except for Serenity. She stood frozen in place. She knew. Her mother wouldn't come back if she went. Damn me and my desire to fall in love. I've condemned my mother and Endymion. Artemis hopped from Zoicite's arms and stood with Serenity.

Slowly, she walked to the palace and up to her own chambers, Artemis following behind her. She avoided everyone as they settled in.

All evening, she heard everyone in the halls, it was no longer quiet and peaceful. Artemis followed behind her to relax in her room with Luna. They looked snug as bugs laying on her bed, curled against each other. She refused to open the door when dinner was announced. She was trapped in her own mind. Her mother would leave the moon in the morning, putting her in charge and have several ministers guide her. She couldn't just let her go.

Sighing, Serenity sat down on the floor, cross legged and closed her eyes. Focusing on Endymion, she searched for his energy. Her mother had explained the benefits of meditation long ago but Serenity never thought it would come in handy. Being in tune with the cosmos and your surroundings could help one find what they were looking for. She wondered if would help her find the connection to Endymion despite being so far away.

Unfortunately, she saw the Terran palace in her mind's eye. the gates destroyed. hordes of daemon swarming the palace. Setting fire to the royal gardens. Smoke billowed through the air. The sky darkened and clouds followed. She bit her lip continuing to search. She could see yellow chains she recognized as belonging to Minako. Minako and Kunzite stood at the doors, valiantly fighting through the horde. Minako swung the chain and bounced from one daemon to the next. One leg would kick while her hand swung the chain, gracefully. Serenity knew she wouldn't be able to keep up that kind of pace. Kunzite's sword was drawn and he hacked and slashed with more ease than Minako was having. Yet, there was no Endymion.

Was this happening now? Keep going, Serenity. Finally, finding the prince inside at the bottom of the stairs and he was faced with Beryl and Diamond. She watched as Diamond charged him with his own sword. She couldn't get close mentally. She could barely make out anything he was saying or Beryl. She watched as he struggled while Diamond laughed. It wasn't a fair fight.

"Where is the moon whore now?" Beryl taunted him, smiling devilishly as she leaned against the bannisters. "She can't help you."

She had to let him know. She had to do something. Focusing, Serenity pushed through the dark aura surrounding the palace, her own energy reaching Endymion. Beryl's smile disappeared and she stood taut looking around. Serenity could hear everything now. She could feel the evil emanating from Beryl and Diamond.

"What is it?" Diamond flipped back, landing at Beryl's side.

"We are not alone. Something pushed through the veil of darkness."

Endymion wiped the sweat from his brow and breathed while he had the chance. The change in the room was not lost on him. It felt familiar as he began reaching out mentally to touch the energy. He watched as the two looked around seemingly very confused.

Serenity. Sparks and light met warmth and calm.

She smiled when she realized he knew it was her and immediately allowed her energy to mix with his own.

You shouldn't be doing this, princess.

Why not? Let me help you.

You made your choice. He gripped his sword tighter, "Diamond, stop sniffing Beryl's sweat and fight me."

Serenity gaped as she watched through their bond at his recklessness. Endymion! Diamond snarls and lunges back at Endymion while Beryl looks on, seemingly less concerned with the change of aura.

Stop bothering me, princess.

Pouting and furrowing her own brow at his antics, Serenity inhaled and continued. Her heart couldn't bear letting him fight like this. Bonding wouldn't just activate her powers completely, it would increase his own skills and powers.

I will not, Endymion, you are my soulmate and I cannot abandon you to them.

Endymion dodged Diamond's lunges and several energy attacks while Serenity's voice screamed at him in his head. It hurt that she believed she could come running in and offer help and that would make everything better. Of course he didn't want to lose to Diamond and Beryl. It would be insulting to his leadership. He rushed Diamond at the right moment and left a semi deep gash on his leg. "Too slow, Diamond." He smirks, immediately dodging the retaliation.

"Enough!" Beryl sneers, lashing out. Pointing one finger at Endymion, purple beams of energy fires, heading straight for Endymion.

Panicked, Serenity squeezes her hands in fists. Endymion, please! I love you. I cannot lose you like this!

Hearing her, Endymion breathed deeply and held his ground. He absolutely could not deny her that. The world slowed down around him, the beams of energy shooting from Beryl reflected off an emerging barrier around him and back toward Beryl.

"Moon whore! Show yourself!" Beryl sneered looking around the empty room.

"Nobody else is here, Beryl." Diamond stopped, letting his guard down. At that moment, Minako in her senshi uniform bolted through the doors and somersaulted through the air, pointing her gloved finger at Diamond. Endymion, removed himself from the area just as the orange beams of light began forming. Kunzite hurried in, pulling Endymion to his side.

"Venus, crescent beam smash!" Landing a few steps in front of Diamond, the beam of light pummeled Diamond. His fingers loosened around the sword and his body contorted awfully.

Diamond's body was engulfed in orange lights, his dying screams echoed through the hall. Beryl's jaw clenched as she watched him perish before her. She was beat, she knew it. She no longer had the upper hand now that Endymion had more help. "Damn you all! I'll return." Holding her hand out, dark smoke appeared and engulfed her as well. Just as quickly as she appeared, she was gone and her short reign of terror.

Serenity held her breath watching it all unfold. Rest easy? You told him you loved him. Her hands unclenched and her body relaxed seeing there was no longer a present threat to her friends and mate, Endymion. Reaching back to him once more she nudged him with her powers.

Hurry up and come to the Moon.

Endymion looked up and offered a smile. He knew that she saw it because he could feel her despite the physical distance between them. He couldn't deny that she saved him once again.

"Who are you smiling at, Endymion?" Kunzite asks wiping the sweat from his brow.

"Serenity."

Blinking rapidly and confused, Minako scratched her head. "I saved your ass! She isn't here!"

"She was here, I felt it."

The meaning of his words was not lost on Kunzite and the man stared at him. "You mean, you and her..?"

"More than that, she loves me."

Minako threw her hands in the air and shook her head, "It is about time! Well now we have to hurry and get to the Moon. You'll go mad if you aren't around her soon enough. I know how this works, I'm a goddess, after all."

Serenity opened her eyes and looked around her. Nothing physically had changed when the reality is, everything felt different. She is now consciously aware of Endymion, his feelings, everything. The most important thing she done today, she saved her mother and her soulmate.

Hurrying to her feet, she rushed down the hall and down the stairs to find everyone else.

Selene was standing with Rei and Makoto, looking at any blueprints they had of the Terran palace. Zoicite and Nephrite were casually explaining to them about secret paths they knew of while Jadeite kept his arm around Rei for support.

"We might as well go in the front gate, they busted it up badly anyway."

"They may be waiting there. Remember it was Kunzite and Minako. There is no way they could hold up for long."

"Beryl would go straight for Endymion and hold him hostage, right? Ami asked looking at Jadeite for insight.

With all the conversations going on, nobody heard Serenity enter nor did they stop talking to notice. Selene was scratching her own chin as she studied the blueprints.

"I can have Uranus and Neptune blast through the hordes of daemon in seconds. They are on their way here."

"There is no need to do any of this." Serenity announced waiting for them to acknowledge her.

Rei looked up and rolled her eyes, "Go back to your room and cry, princess. We cannot let Beryl have him." She turned back to the blueprints and began speaking, to Serenity's dismay. "Uranus and Neptune are overkill, are you sure you don't want us accompanying you instead/"

Up to her ears in frustration that nobody listened, Serenity marched over and grabbed the papers away from everyone and watched as Rei glared at her. "Let me talk before you interrupt me again." She held a hand up. "There is no need to worry about Endymion or Minako and Kunzite. Minako eliminated Diamond and Beryl fled from the castle. Endymion and everyone is on their way here."

Selene quirked an eyebrow, watching her and studying her. "Serenity, something is different about you."

Nodding, now that someone recognized that something had changed. It proved it wasn't all in her mind. "That's what I've been trying to tell you. I reached Endymion through our connection. I saved him from Diamond."

"Connection?" Nephrite asked looking at everyone else. "Wait, is she saying she's his soulmate?"

"I chose saving him and my mother over losing them. That meant accepting that Endymion is my soulmate." Serenity explained looking at each of them and finally settling her own gentle smile back on her mother, "I couldn't let you die fighting that witch."

"Serenity." Selene walked over and wrapped her arms warmly around her daughter. "I am so proud of you."

Disclaimer: Cliffhanger! I know, I'm bad.