Season: Silver Millennium
Rating: PG 13 (maybe R for this chapter)
*Storyline: Tricked into marrying the Earthen King Endymion, Serenity has to endure all sorts of challenges in the politically unstable earth. This is the dramatically tragic life story of a young princess who discovers a different world of trust, betrayal, and happiness. (Sere/Endy, Senshi/Generals, with a bit of Demando ^_^)
*Characters: (basically everyone you can think of) Endymion, Kunzite, Nephrite, Jadeite, Zoicite, Serenity, Selene, Minako, Rei, Ami, Mako, Haruka, Michiru, Hotaru, Setsuna, Seiya, Taiki, Yaten, Kakyuu, Demando, Saffiru, Lucius Marius*, Amelie*
*indicates the characters we own.
DISCLAIMER: we don't own Sailor Moon or any of the characters affiliated with Sailor Moon.
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"Where is Ami?" Rei demanded as she walked along the Earthen Generals Jadeite and Zoicite toward the Kinmoku Consultation Hall.
Endymion kept walking, he pulled Serenity along with him, and didn't even bother looking at the Martian. "She's not coming with us," his tone was foreboding, as if warning the girl to keep her voice down.
"Endymion," Serenity said, running slightly to keep up to his pace. "Ami is my friend, you can't expect…"
"She's fine," Endymion interrupted her.
Rei stopped, tilting her head back, she roared with laughter. The Earthen King was afraid. She finally understood. "Didn't want the Senshi of Mercury along, Endymion?" her tone was more condescending than it usually was when she was yelling at Serenity.
Endymion whirled back this time as his azure eyes pierced Rei's brown ones. "Your Senshi was caught in a private portion of my ship, be happy that I don't plan to arrest her." His tone had become deathly soft, any idiot would have known to keep their mouth shut when Endymion spoke like that.
Rei, however, was not any idiot. Being the Senshi of Mars, the Planet of Wars, she would not stand for any man's force. "E-" she had planned to say everything she thought about the blasted King when she felt a firm hold on her shoulder.
General Jadeite smiled brightly as the Senshi of Wars glared at him. This girl was like a personification of fire, demanding action and threatening violence, she was everything he had hoped for in a woman. He turned serious as he faced his King. "This is it, Endy," his voice was strong, "We'll-"
"Be civil when we hold the negotiations," General Zoicite's lilac eyes hardened as he decisively looked at Endymion. "Remember Endymion, we don't want to anger them, we just want to be firm."
Endymion nodded and smiled slightly as he saw Jadeite's dejected expression. He pushed open the giant oak door leading to the Consultation Hall. His eyes first blurred as he stared at male form of the three Kinmoku senshi, he regained his composure quickly. "My honors, Kayuu, Fighter, Healer, Maker," Endymion's lips thinned as he smirked at the Kinmokusei ruler. His smirk stretched farther as he saw her emerald eyes widen at his lack of her title. Endymion forcibly pulled Serenity's slim arm and almost dragged her to his side. "This is my wife, Princess Serenity of the moon."
Fighter, or rather Seiya, glazed at Lunar angel and the luminous light she seemed to be emitting. She was all of her(his) dreams personified into a single being. Her silver hair ran to the ground and flowed like liquid silver as she moved. Her lipid cerulean eyes shook ever so slightly at her(his) gaze, conveying a sensation Fighter had never seen before. The thick black lashes that surrounded her eyes reminded him of the black crescents of Elysia. He took a shaky breath as he marveled at the way her chest raised and fell every time she breathed.
Serenity blushed noticing the ebony haired man's intent gaze. She looked on the floor to keep from staring right back at him. There was something so tender in his sapphire eyes. Serenity shifted her eyes and gazed around the Kinmoku Palace's Main Consultation Hall. Red walls, red chairs, red table, red ceiling; the crimson was deep enough to make Serenity's eyes ache. Turning her head slowly, she found herself staring into his eyes again.
Princess Kayuu smiled lightly, her lips thinned to match Endymion's. "Why don't we cut the diplomacy Endymion. I know why you are really here. We should get straight on to the negotiations." Her regal voice had a slight echo.
Endymion smiled back, the people of Kinmoku had always been noted for their quick dealings. "Of course. But first, I want Serenity and her friend," he said indicating a very angry Rei, "escorted out of here."
"Sure," Seiya jumped right in at the excellent opportunity. He remembered his earlier theory about reasoning with Serenity. "Why don't I do that. You don't need me in the negotiations, I am only the Fighter."
Healer, or rather Yaten, rolled his eyes. It was bad enough that she had to be a man just to get the Earthen Bastards' respect, but now Seiya/Fighter doing an excellent job of demonstrating his stupidity.
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"Damian, I think we should join forces with Lucius Marius," Saffron said stepping into his brother's chambers.
Damian looked at his crimson reflection in the wine glass. "I heard you met his sister, Amelie…"
Saffron mentally blushed. His brother had sent him to be a diplomat purposes and not social purposes. "Yes, she's…"
Damian smiled. "That's alright brother," he said, "its ok to have fun once in a while. But on a more serious level, why do you think we should join forces with the Earthen Senior Council?" His glittering eyes gazed mildly at his brother.
Saffron smiled, "For one thing, it would end Endymion's quest for power, Lucius Marius would make generous trade treaties, and you can have what you desire." He did not take Serenity's name, what Damien desired implied Serenity.
"Serenity…" as if on queue, Damian said her name into the stillness of the Nemesian palace. He shook his head. "But what of the consequences?" he asked. "Will there not be a similar revolution here on Nemesis?"
Saffron searched for an answer. "No, because there is no Senior Council here on this planet."
Damian laughed, his shining cobalt eyes twinkled as he looked at his brother with much affection. "Ah, Saffron. Your naivety is so much like Serenity's. There is no council here because we do not see one. As soon as there is a revolution on earth, several councils will spring up immediately."
Saffron's eyes widened. Of course! How stupid of him not to think so. "But, why?" he asked, "You have worked hard to make Nemesis what it is today! You toiled and strove to rebuild our planet after the Great War…"
"It does not matter Saffron. One good speech and the people will be blind to history. And who is to say that Lucius Marius himself will not try to take over Nemesis." Damian took a deep breath, "Politics, Saffron, is not an easy game."
"Then what will you do, brother?" Saffron asked, "How will we stop Endymion?"
Damian laughed. "I said I would not support Lucius Marius publicly because it will affect the minds of our people, and I will not. But when deals are made behind closed curtains, the people will not care."
Saffron smiled, "that's brilliant."
Damian drank the remaining wine in his glass in one drunken gulp. "I want a covert meeting with Lucius Marius tonight, here in the Nemesian Palace. Tell him I have a helpful source that has some valuable information about the Earthen King."
Saffron nodded curtly and walked out of the room to follow his brother's orders. He smiled as he imagined defeating the Earthen generals.
Damian stared at the life size portrait of Serenity that hung on his wall. The pure gaze of her cerulean eyes… he could stare into those eyes for an eternal era and still have no track of time. Shutting his eyes painfully, he thought about what she was doing at the moment…
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Serenity clenched her hands to her side as she awaited this so called Seiya. He had pleaded some time to talk to her alone, so Rei-chan had left to look at the Palace Gardens. The beating of her heart was almost audible within ten feet. The deep crimson of the room did not help her feel any better. She smiled slightly as she wondered what Endymion would think of his wife in a consultation room with an Heir of Kinmoku.
"Don't be so tense…"
Serenity lifted her eyes to look into his. His eyes were so identical to Endymion's… only, they were so much softer, so much warmer, so much more lipid. Serenity felt a small fluttering in her stomach as she fought to stop the tears in her eyes to fall.
"Serenity," Seiya said immediately going up to her. "What's wrong?" he put his arms around her shoulders when she didn't reply. "You can tell me what's wrong Serenity," he whispered.
Serenity held on to him tightly. "It's just, everything. I am just the Ginzuishou. I will only be the Ginzuishou. That's the only reason I was born, that's the only reason I was married, and that's the only reason I will die." She did not know why she was relating her entire life to a complete stranger. Her tiredness was like a curse, threatening to tear her entire being. She was tired of still loving her deceitful mother, tired of being so helpless, tired of obeying Endymion's every command.
Seiya stared into her eyes. They seemed old, too old for a girl like Serenity. "Not to me," he said as the sapphire pools in his eyes twinkled warmly, "to me, you are a little princess who has an unjustified life." he carried her gently and placed her on a crimson glass table. When Serenity did not let go of him, he gently tugged her arm. "You don't want it like this Serenity," he said.
Serenity did not loosen her grip. For the first time in all her life, she felt as if she was in charge. "Maybe I do," she said, "why does everyone always assume what I want or don't want." She gently caressed his face with her other arm. She marveled at the softness of his skin. "Maybe you were my destiny, Seiya," she said as he lowered his mouth to kiss her.
He kissed her as Endymion had kissed her, only gently. His touch was feather light and his eyes twinkled when she kissed him back. His eyes, his face, his smell reminded her of Endymion. Only more feminine. He gave her a picture of what she wanted Endymion to become: the perfect Prince.
Lost in the heat of passion, Serenity did things that she could not even imagine anyone, much less herself, doing two hours ago. (AN: sorry, it would be too embarrassing for either of us to write a hen scene) Seiya, in the crest of rhythmic ecstasy had to hold the heel of his hand across her mouth to keep her from screaming. He didn't flinch as her teeth drew blood. For what he was experiencing, he could stand a little pain.
Seiya sincerely had no conscience of what he was doing. It was as if he was playing a part in a play and had no choice but to act. Serenity, like him, didn't think of the consequences. It wasn't the first time she had only lived for the moment. Her body acted involuntarily as her cries of ecstasy drowned Seiya's.
Serenity's dream ended harshly, almost as if she was finally aware of her situation. She let out a high-pitched scream, as she jumped up from the table and hastily clothed herself. She was damn near hysterical. "Oh Goddess Luna, what have I done? How could I have been so stupid? He's going to kill me. He's going to kill me…" Fumbling with the hooks on her dress, she kept her eyes levelly on the floor.
Seiya immediately followed her example as he fumbled with his clothing. As soon as he was decent, he rushed to her side, grabbed her shoulders, and shook her lightly. "He won't know, Serenity," he said, determination filling his indigo eyes, almost making them as hard as Endymion's. "Nobody will ever know."
Serenity shook her tears. "They won't?" she asked, her voice innocently soft.
Seiya shook his head as his eyes softened. "We will have to keep this a secret between us. No one must find out. Not Healer, Maker, or even Kakyuu. You must never tell this to any of your friends either, Serenity." His tone was coaxing, not commanding.
Serenity looked aghast. After several moments, she nodded and whispered a shaky yes.
Seiya didn't look at her. "We should join the others in the conference hall. They must be wondering…"
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Endymion balled his hands into fists as he clenched his teeth. They had been interrupted half way along the meeting by some more senshi. Just how many of these damned women were there anyway? These made his blood boil and his thoughts homicidal. "Listen," he said evenly to Haruka, the senshi of Uranus. "I don't care what you say. The marriage was legal by the earth's standards. You do not have the right to forfeit a perfectly legal union."
Hazel eyes flashed with controlled rage. Haruka only smirked at his anger. It was so typical of men to express their anger, did they not realize that anger was their weakness? "I do not believe that," she said. "Serenity's marriage had to be consented by her Senshi. In the name of Uranus, I will not let you take control of the Solar-Galaxy or princess Serenity."
Michiru laid a hand on her lover's shoulder. "Calm down Haruka," she said softly eying Endymion, "I'm sure we'll come to a resolution without violence."
Endymion laughed, the sound echoed around the soundproof walls of the conference hall. This one seemed smarter than the other. Her aqua eyes shining into his soul made him uneasy. "I'm not sure you are up to violence."
Haruka had had enough. "See this girl here Endymion," she said indicating a small dark haired girl, who at the moment, was trying to hide behind the older woman's skirt, "she has the power to destroy planets with a single attack. I'm sure you will miss the earth once it is gone."
General Zoicite, who had controlled his emotions so far, growled with anger. "You Bitch! You are threatening war on the planet earth!" he screamed.
Haruka smiled at the insult. "Damn right," she said.
Zoicite snarled as his hands quivered under stressed rage.
"Zoicite!" Endymion shouted, causing his hands to stop on the spot. "Losing your control will prove nothing except you are weak," he said, "we can…"
He was interrupted by a soft knock on the door. Yaten, who had been watching the show keenly with his amber-jade eyes smiling, reluctantly got up to answer. He smiled slyly when Seiya and Serenity entered the room.
All eyes turned toward them. Serenity's face burned as she levelly kept her eyes on the ground. Seiya, however, acted as if nothing had happened.
"Serenity, we have come for you. You will leave with us," Haruka looked at Endymion while talking to the young princess. The hazel storm of her eyes dared Endymion to speak.
"Haruka-san, Michiru-san!" Serenity squealed as she saw the older women. "Hota-chan," she said straining to see the small girl hiding behind Haruka. "How did you find me?"
Haruka smiled at Serenity, "never mind that," she said. "We need to get you out of here. We have a ship waiting at the palace's main port."
Endymion stared at Serenity for some moment. His eyes constricted as he turned to Haruka, "Fine," he said. He could not say anything in front of Serenity. "But I will only let you have her until the Millennial Court comes up with its decision. And I'm sure I'll be in favor…"
Haruka smirked, "I would not be so sure Endymion." Saying that, the outer senshi walked out of the conference room almost carting Serenity with them.
Serenity turned back to look at the people in the Kinmoku conference room before leaving. Two pairs of sapphire eyes were staring at her, almost demanding she stay behind. The first was Endymion, of course, angry that his wife was walking away from him, undermining his authority. The second was none other than the Heir of Kinmoku, the Fighter, Seiya. His (her) eyes pleaded that his recent lover not be taken away from him. Staring at the two men, Serenity's own cobalt eyes swirled into lipid pools of confusion. Their eyes were so alike… almost identical… only one represented softness and the other darkness.
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A very angry Rei screamed as she heard that Serenity had taken off with the outers. "WHAT DO YOU MEAN, SHE'S ALREADY GONE?" she asked, or rather shouted.
General Jadeite was grinning from ear to ear. "They went bye-bye, and left in their little ship." He waved bye-bye as if he were explaining things to a little child.
His stupid hand gestures made Rei even more mad, "LISTEN YOU BASTARD, IF YOU'RE LYING TO ME, I'LL FRY YOUR INSIDES…"
Jadeite was enjoying this. "I'd like it if you did," he said getting closer to her.
Rei immediately pushed him back. "Then, who's going to take me to earth?" she asked, irritably.
Jadeite looked as if he'd won a lottery. "It looks like I'll have to take you to earth in my ship."
Rei glared at him, "don't be ridiculous," she spat, "I wouldn't go anywhere in your ship if it was my last choice to get off this planet. And what do you mean *your* ship, I thought you came here on that iron junk!"
Jadeite laughed, "I keep a smaller ship inside that *iron junk*, as soon as I found out that you were missing, I asked Endymion to stay behind. Princess Rei, the Senshi of Mars, it so happens that I *am* your last choice to get off this planet. Unless, of course, you want to stay here and make your living as a basket weaver."
Rei looked around helplessly. Serenity was with the outers and Endymion had already left in his ship with General Zoicite and Ami. She stared at General Jadeite for a few seconds. "Fine," she said, "but if you try anything, anything at all, I'll fry your balls."
Jadeite stared into space smiling…
Rei's eyes grew wide knowing that he was picturing it. She did not want to be the star of his pathetically perverted fantasy. "Some people, you can't even threaten," she muttered. She only got a sidelong glance for an answer.
"A merchant vessel is going to Earth, Princess Rei," Yaten interrupted Jadeite's perverted thoughts. "I'm sure you will appreciate not having to go in General Jadeite's ship."
Rei nodded gratefully, "Thank you Healer, I GREATLY appreciate it." She looked at Jadeite's disappointed eyes, "Maybe some other time General."
Jadeite cheered up, "You can count on it."
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"Hello Serenity," Pluto greeted Serenity as she enveloped the tiny princess with her arms. The Senshi of Pluto had many names and identities, so everyone called her Pluto.
Serenity ran to the magenta-eyed woman and hugged her tightly, letting her tears flow freely now that she was away from both pairs of indigo eyes. "Pluto-san, I…" she stopped, "I did something horrible today. I did something unimaginable."
Pluto smiled, "I know Serenity, I know all. I know what you did, I know what you do, and I know what you will do in the future."
Serenity looked questioningly up at her mentor. "You mean, you knew it was going to happen and didn't warn me?" she asked, hurt and betrayal reflecting her voice. The dark haired woman had always been the older sister that Serenity never had and the motherly figure Selene had failed to become. Betrayal from such a figure broke Serenity's heart into a million pieces.
Pluto smiled gently, "I always know everything Princess," she said. "I am the Senshi of Time. There is nothing I do not know." She stroked the younger girl's hair soothingly.
Serenity's eyes grew hard as she detangled herself from Pluto. "So you know what happened." Her eyes held a certain amount accusation.
Pluto looked at the girl, almost pitifully, "It was decided by the fates, princess, not me. It was meant to happen, but now you must never see him again."
Serenity was growing angrier by the second. First her mother, then her friends, and now the outer senshi? There was a league of conspirators among her family and friends. "What if I decide not to, what if I decide to see him," she stated rather than questioned.
Pluto only smiled at her tone, "You will not princess. You will know the reasons in due time."
Serenity stared furiously at Haruka. "And you? Did you know about this also?"
Haruka shook her head, "I don't even know what you are talking about," she said. "Who is HE? Since when are men allowed into the Kinmoku Palace?"
Pluto smiled her omniscient smile, "You will know in due time, Uranus. I will be off princess." She stepped into the time portal with her staff waving into thin air. "Remember Serenity," Pluto's voice came from the unclosed portal, "be strong."
"Serenity," Haruka said walking up to her, "Tell me what's going on. If it is about Endymion then you don't have to worry. You don't have to return to the earth," she said, tightly holding the girls shoulders.
Serenity looked lost in thought. "No, Haruka-san," she whispered, "the earth is the only place for me now."
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Endymion's ship had reached the Earth. Upon hearing that Serenity had left with the outers to go to the moon, Minako, Ami, and Makoto had left the blue planet in hopes of pursuing their friend and princess on the moon.
Endymion took another filch of bourbon, easing the aching pain he felt inside his empty soul. He fell back on his bed laughing bitterly. "Looks like I married Damian's whore," he said, his voice slurry and forced. "I kicked Nilima out for her," he said.
Kunzite's eyes widened at this revelation. Endymion had kicked out his only mistress for Serenity. He remembered his and Endymion's heated conversation about Nilima. He had warned Endymion that the woman was nothing but trouble and was manipulating him well. Endymion said that he knew what she was up to, but required her 'services' for tension relief. One look at the princess and Endymion had apparently changed his mind. Kunzite frowned, his steel gray eyes hardened, so where was this princess now? And when would she be back…
His eyes furrowed as somebody knocked on the door. "What is it?" he asked impatiently.
Abene opened the door hesitantly, "It's the queen," she said. "Where do I put her?"
The queen? Serenity? Hadn't she gone with the outers' to the Moon? Apparently not.
Kunzite smiled gleefully. So, the little princess had come back. He looked at Abene, making her stumble back a little. "Here," he said in monotone, "she'll stay in Endy's room tonight." Saying that, he left the King's room from an adjacent door that led to Tehran hall. Sleep well my prince, he chuckled to himself.
Serenity was ushered into a big room, which Abene told her belonged to Endymion. Two words played in her mind, gloomy and bright. The room was dark navy blue that was almost black and rich copper. The dark floor and ceilings made the room dull; but the shiny copper walls made the room bright. Huge Grecian windows on one wall emphasized the brightness showing the brilliant moon. There was a full moon tonight. There were diamond chandeliers that precariously scooped down, almost threatening to fall and shatter into a trillion glass shards…
"Look who's here."
Serenity shuddered and faced Endymion, who had stepped down from his bed. "Endymion," she whispered, "You're awake."
Endymion shakily stepped toward her, smiling as her eyes widened with a hint of fear. "My wife," he said, brushing his fingers against her skin. Serenity shuddered as his hands ran up her spine. "So nice of you to join me in my chambers."
"Endymion, please," She whispered, "I can't…"
Endymion's lips jerked into a smile, "Can't what? Can't touch your husband?"
"Endymion…"
Endymion kissed her in mid-sentence.
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"Has she left already?"
Michiru turned around to face a mildly angry Haruka who was staring out of the window of the ship, into the port of the Earthen Palace. "Yes, she said to take care…"
Haruka shook her head in disbelief, "Why could she possibly want to stay on the Earth. I do not…"
Michiru smiled as she interrupted Haruka, "those are reasons known to only her and Setsuna. However, I have a feeling she did the right thing."
Haruka almost gagged, "The right thing! She's going back to play wife to an arrogant, rude, pathetic jackass and you think that's the right thing?"
Michiru laughed, "Haruka, don't be so histrionic. She's doing what's best for our galaxy. There are no other kingdoms in this galaxy except for Nemesis, and you know why she can't marry Damian."
Haruka sighed, what Michiru had said made sense in some crazy way. "I wish she could marry Damian. No matter what you say, the man's ten times better than the stupid Earth king."
Michiru rolled her eyes, "Haruka, you know he isn't stupid. Arrogant, but not stupid. And he does look every bit as handsome as any other fairy tale prince…"
Haruka smiled, "What's this, don't tell me you think his Royal Highness Endymion looks good."
Michiru smiled back, "No, just decent," she reached out her hand and ruffled Haruka's hair. "Why, are you jealous?"
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Rating: PG 13 (maybe R for this chapter)
*Storyline: Tricked into marrying the Earthen King Endymion, Serenity has to endure all sorts of challenges in the politically unstable earth. This is the dramatically tragic life story of a young princess who discovers a different world of trust, betrayal, and happiness. (Sere/Endy, Senshi/Generals, with a bit of Demando ^_^)
*Characters: (basically everyone you can think of) Endymion, Kunzite, Nephrite, Jadeite, Zoicite, Serenity, Selene, Minako, Rei, Ami, Mako, Haruka, Michiru, Hotaru, Setsuna, Seiya, Taiki, Yaten, Kakyuu, Demando, Saffiru, Lucius Marius*, Amelie*
*indicates the characters we own.
DISCLAIMER: we don't own Sailor Moon or any of the characters affiliated with Sailor Moon.
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"Where is Ami?" Rei demanded as she walked along the Earthen Generals Jadeite and Zoicite toward the Kinmoku Consultation Hall.
Endymion kept walking, he pulled Serenity along with him, and didn't even bother looking at the Martian. "She's not coming with us," his tone was foreboding, as if warning the girl to keep her voice down.
"Endymion," Serenity said, running slightly to keep up to his pace. "Ami is my friend, you can't expect…"
"She's fine," Endymion interrupted her.
Rei stopped, tilting her head back, she roared with laughter. The Earthen King was afraid. She finally understood. "Didn't want the Senshi of Mercury along, Endymion?" her tone was more condescending than it usually was when she was yelling at Serenity.
Endymion whirled back this time as his azure eyes pierced Rei's brown ones. "Your Senshi was caught in a private portion of my ship, be happy that I don't plan to arrest her." His tone had become deathly soft, any idiot would have known to keep their mouth shut when Endymion spoke like that.
Rei, however, was not any idiot. Being the Senshi of Mars, the Planet of Wars, she would not stand for any man's force. "E-" she had planned to say everything she thought about the blasted King when she felt a firm hold on her shoulder.
General Jadeite smiled brightly as the Senshi of Wars glared at him. This girl was like a personification of fire, demanding action and threatening violence, she was everything he had hoped for in a woman. He turned serious as he faced his King. "This is it, Endy," his voice was strong, "We'll-"
"Be civil when we hold the negotiations," General Zoicite's lilac eyes hardened as he decisively looked at Endymion. "Remember Endymion, we don't want to anger them, we just want to be firm."
Endymion nodded and smiled slightly as he saw Jadeite's dejected expression. He pushed open the giant oak door leading to the Consultation Hall. His eyes first blurred as he stared at male form of the three Kinmoku senshi, he regained his composure quickly. "My honors, Kayuu, Fighter, Healer, Maker," Endymion's lips thinned as he smirked at the Kinmokusei ruler. His smirk stretched farther as he saw her emerald eyes widen at his lack of her title. Endymion forcibly pulled Serenity's slim arm and almost dragged her to his side. "This is my wife, Princess Serenity of the moon."
Fighter, or rather Seiya, glazed at Lunar angel and the luminous light she seemed to be emitting. She was all of her(his) dreams personified into a single being. Her silver hair ran to the ground and flowed like liquid silver as she moved. Her lipid cerulean eyes shook ever so slightly at her(his) gaze, conveying a sensation Fighter had never seen before. The thick black lashes that surrounded her eyes reminded him of the black crescents of Elysia. He took a shaky breath as he marveled at the way her chest raised and fell every time she breathed.
Serenity blushed noticing the ebony haired man's intent gaze. She looked on the floor to keep from staring right back at him. There was something so tender in his sapphire eyes. Serenity shifted her eyes and gazed around the Kinmoku Palace's Main Consultation Hall. Red walls, red chairs, red table, red ceiling; the crimson was deep enough to make Serenity's eyes ache. Turning her head slowly, she found herself staring into his eyes again.
Princess Kayuu smiled lightly, her lips thinned to match Endymion's. "Why don't we cut the diplomacy Endymion. I know why you are really here. We should get straight on to the negotiations." Her regal voice had a slight echo.
Endymion smiled back, the people of Kinmoku had always been noted for their quick dealings. "Of course. But first, I want Serenity and her friend," he said indicating a very angry Rei, "escorted out of here."
"Sure," Seiya jumped right in at the excellent opportunity. He remembered his earlier theory about reasoning with Serenity. "Why don't I do that. You don't need me in the negotiations, I am only the Fighter."
Healer, or rather Yaten, rolled his eyes. It was bad enough that she had to be a man just to get the Earthen Bastards' respect, but now Seiya/Fighter doing an excellent job of demonstrating his stupidity.
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"Damian, I think we should join forces with Lucius Marius," Saffron said stepping into his brother's chambers.
Damian looked at his crimson reflection in the wine glass. "I heard you met his sister, Amelie…"
Saffron mentally blushed. His brother had sent him to be a diplomat purposes and not social purposes. "Yes, she's…"
Damian smiled. "That's alright brother," he said, "its ok to have fun once in a while. But on a more serious level, why do you think we should join forces with the Earthen Senior Council?" His glittering eyes gazed mildly at his brother.
Saffron smiled, "For one thing, it would end Endymion's quest for power, Lucius Marius would make generous trade treaties, and you can have what you desire." He did not take Serenity's name, what Damien desired implied Serenity.
"Serenity…" as if on queue, Damian said her name into the stillness of the Nemesian palace. He shook his head. "But what of the consequences?" he asked. "Will there not be a similar revolution here on Nemesis?"
Saffron searched for an answer. "No, because there is no Senior Council here on this planet."
Damian laughed, his shining cobalt eyes twinkled as he looked at his brother with much affection. "Ah, Saffron. Your naivety is so much like Serenity's. There is no council here because we do not see one. As soon as there is a revolution on earth, several councils will spring up immediately."
Saffron's eyes widened. Of course! How stupid of him not to think so. "But, why?" he asked, "You have worked hard to make Nemesis what it is today! You toiled and strove to rebuild our planet after the Great War…"
"It does not matter Saffron. One good speech and the people will be blind to history. And who is to say that Lucius Marius himself will not try to take over Nemesis." Damian took a deep breath, "Politics, Saffron, is not an easy game."
"Then what will you do, brother?" Saffron asked, "How will we stop Endymion?"
Damian laughed. "I said I would not support Lucius Marius publicly because it will affect the minds of our people, and I will not. But when deals are made behind closed curtains, the people will not care."
Saffron smiled, "that's brilliant."
Damian drank the remaining wine in his glass in one drunken gulp. "I want a covert meeting with Lucius Marius tonight, here in the Nemesian Palace. Tell him I have a helpful source that has some valuable information about the Earthen King."
Saffron nodded curtly and walked out of the room to follow his brother's orders. He smiled as he imagined defeating the Earthen generals.
Damian stared at the life size portrait of Serenity that hung on his wall. The pure gaze of her cerulean eyes… he could stare into those eyes for an eternal era and still have no track of time. Shutting his eyes painfully, he thought about what she was doing at the moment…
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Serenity clenched her hands to her side as she awaited this so called Seiya. He had pleaded some time to talk to her alone, so Rei-chan had left to look at the Palace Gardens. The beating of her heart was almost audible within ten feet. The deep crimson of the room did not help her feel any better. She smiled slightly as she wondered what Endymion would think of his wife in a consultation room with an Heir of Kinmoku.
"Don't be so tense…"
Serenity lifted her eyes to look into his. His eyes were so identical to Endymion's… only, they were so much softer, so much warmer, so much more lipid. Serenity felt a small fluttering in her stomach as she fought to stop the tears in her eyes to fall.
"Serenity," Seiya said immediately going up to her. "What's wrong?" he put his arms around her shoulders when she didn't reply. "You can tell me what's wrong Serenity," he whispered.
Serenity held on to him tightly. "It's just, everything. I am just the Ginzuishou. I will only be the Ginzuishou. That's the only reason I was born, that's the only reason I was married, and that's the only reason I will die." She did not know why she was relating her entire life to a complete stranger. Her tiredness was like a curse, threatening to tear her entire being. She was tired of still loving her deceitful mother, tired of being so helpless, tired of obeying Endymion's every command.
Seiya stared into her eyes. They seemed old, too old for a girl like Serenity. "Not to me," he said as the sapphire pools in his eyes twinkled warmly, "to me, you are a little princess who has an unjustified life." he carried her gently and placed her on a crimson glass table. When Serenity did not let go of him, he gently tugged her arm. "You don't want it like this Serenity," he said.
Serenity did not loosen her grip. For the first time in all her life, she felt as if she was in charge. "Maybe I do," she said, "why does everyone always assume what I want or don't want." She gently caressed his face with her other arm. She marveled at the softness of his skin. "Maybe you were my destiny, Seiya," she said as he lowered his mouth to kiss her.
He kissed her as Endymion had kissed her, only gently. His touch was feather light and his eyes twinkled when she kissed him back. His eyes, his face, his smell reminded her of Endymion. Only more feminine. He gave her a picture of what she wanted Endymion to become: the perfect Prince.
Lost in the heat of passion, Serenity did things that she could not even imagine anyone, much less herself, doing two hours ago. (AN: sorry, it would be too embarrassing for either of us to write a hen scene) Seiya, in the crest of rhythmic ecstasy had to hold the heel of his hand across her mouth to keep her from screaming. He didn't flinch as her teeth drew blood. For what he was experiencing, he could stand a little pain.
Seiya sincerely had no conscience of what he was doing. It was as if he was playing a part in a play and had no choice but to act. Serenity, like him, didn't think of the consequences. It wasn't the first time she had only lived for the moment. Her body acted involuntarily as her cries of ecstasy drowned Seiya's.
Serenity's dream ended harshly, almost as if she was finally aware of her situation. She let out a high-pitched scream, as she jumped up from the table and hastily clothed herself. She was damn near hysterical. "Oh Goddess Luna, what have I done? How could I have been so stupid? He's going to kill me. He's going to kill me…" Fumbling with the hooks on her dress, she kept her eyes levelly on the floor.
Seiya immediately followed her example as he fumbled with his clothing. As soon as he was decent, he rushed to her side, grabbed her shoulders, and shook her lightly. "He won't know, Serenity," he said, determination filling his indigo eyes, almost making them as hard as Endymion's. "Nobody will ever know."
Serenity shook her tears. "They won't?" she asked, her voice innocently soft.
Seiya shook his head as his eyes softened. "We will have to keep this a secret between us. No one must find out. Not Healer, Maker, or even Kakyuu. You must never tell this to any of your friends either, Serenity." His tone was coaxing, not commanding.
Serenity looked aghast. After several moments, she nodded and whispered a shaky yes.
Seiya didn't look at her. "We should join the others in the conference hall. They must be wondering…"
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Endymion balled his hands into fists as he clenched his teeth. They had been interrupted half way along the meeting by some more senshi. Just how many of these damned women were there anyway? These made his blood boil and his thoughts homicidal. "Listen," he said evenly to Haruka, the senshi of Uranus. "I don't care what you say. The marriage was legal by the earth's standards. You do not have the right to forfeit a perfectly legal union."
Hazel eyes flashed with controlled rage. Haruka only smirked at his anger. It was so typical of men to express their anger, did they not realize that anger was their weakness? "I do not believe that," she said. "Serenity's marriage had to be consented by her Senshi. In the name of Uranus, I will not let you take control of the Solar-Galaxy or princess Serenity."
Michiru laid a hand on her lover's shoulder. "Calm down Haruka," she said softly eying Endymion, "I'm sure we'll come to a resolution without violence."
Endymion laughed, the sound echoed around the soundproof walls of the conference hall. This one seemed smarter than the other. Her aqua eyes shining into his soul made him uneasy. "I'm not sure you are up to violence."
Haruka had had enough. "See this girl here Endymion," she said indicating a small dark haired girl, who at the moment, was trying to hide behind the older woman's skirt, "she has the power to destroy planets with a single attack. I'm sure you will miss the earth once it is gone."
General Zoicite, who had controlled his emotions so far, growled with anger. "You Bitch! You are threatening war on the planet earth!" he screamed.
Haruka smiled at the insult. "Damn right," she said.
Zoicite snarled as his hands quivered under stressed rage.
"Zoicite!" Endymion shouted, causing his hands to stop on the spot. "Losing your control will prove nothing except you are weak," he said, "we can…"
He was interrupted by a soft knock on the door. Yaten, who had been watching the show keenly with his amber-jade eyes smiling, reluctantly got up to answer. He smiled slyly when Seiya and Serenity entered the room.
All eyes turned toward them. Serenity's face burned as she levelly kept her eyes on the ground. Seiya, however, acted as if nothing had happened.
"Serenity, we have come for you. You will leave with us," Haruka looked at Endymion while talking to the young princess. The hazel storm of her eyes dared Endymion to speak.
"Haruka-san, Michiru-san!" Serenity squealed as she saw the older women. "Hota-chan," she said straining to see the small girl hiding behind Haruka. "How did you find me?"
Haruka smiled at Serenity, "never mind that," she said. "We need to get you out of here. We have a ship waiting at the palace's main port."
Endymion stared at Serenity for some moment. His eyes constricted as he turned to Haruka, "Fine," he said. He could not say anything in front of Serenity. "But I will only let you have her until the Millennial Court comes up with its decision. And I'm sure I'll be in favor…"
Haruka smirked, "I would not be so sure Endymion." Saying that, the outer senshi walked out of the conference room almost carting Serenity with them.
Serenity turned back to look at the people in the Kinmoku conference room before leaving. Two pairs of sapphire eyes were staring at her, almost demanding she stay behind. The first was Endymion, of course, angry that his wife was walking away from him, undermining his authority. The second was none other than the Heir of Kinmoku, the Fighter, Seiya. His (her) eyes pleaded that his recent lover not be taken away from him. Staring at the two men, Serenity's own cobalt eyes swirled into lipid pools of confusion. Their eyes were so alike… almost identical… only one represented softness and the other darkness.
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A very angry Rei screamed as she heard that Serenity had taken off with the outers. "WHAT DO YOU MEAN, SHE'S ALREADY GONE?" she asked, or rather shouted.
General Jadeite was grinning from ear to ear. "They went bye-bye, and left in their little ship." He waved bye-bye as if he were explaining things to a little child.
His stupid hand gestures made Rei even more mad, "LISTEN YOU BASTARD, IF YOU'RE LYING TO ME, I'LL FRY YOUR INSIDES…"
Jadeite was enjoying this. "I'd like it if you did," he said getting closer to her.
Rei immediately pushed him back. "Then, who's going to take me to earth?" she asked, irritably.
Jadeite looked as if he'd won a lottery. "It looks like I'll have to take you to earth in my ship."
Rei glared at him, "don't be ridiculous," she spat, "I wouldn't go anywhere in your ship if it was my last choice to get off this planet. And what do you mean *your* ship, I thought you came here on that iron junk!"
Jadeite laughed, "I keep a smaller ship inside that *iron junk*, as soon as I found out that you were missing, I asked Endymion to stay behind. Princess Rei, the Senshi of Mars, it so happens that I *am* your last choice to get off this planet. Unless, of course, you want to stay here and make your living as a basket weaver."
Rei looked around helplessly. Serenity was with the outers and Endymion had already left in his ship with General Zoicite and Ami. She stared at General Jadeite for a few seconds. "Fine," she said, "but if you try anything, anything at all, I'll fry your balls."
Jadeite stared into space smiling…
Rei's eyes grew wide knowing that he was picturing it. She did not want to be the star of his pathetically perverted fantasy. "Some people, you can't even threaten," she muttered. She only got a sidelong glance for an answer.
"A merchant vessel is going to Earth, Princess Rei," Yaten interrupted Jadeite's perverted thoughts. "I'm sure you will appreciate not having to go in General Jadeite's ship."
Rei nodded gratefully, "Thank you Healer, I GREATLY appreciate it." She looked at Jadeite's disappointed eyes, "Maybe some other time General."
Jadeite cheered up, "You can count on it."
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"Hello Serenity," Pluto greeted Serenity as she enveloped the tiny princess with her arms. The Senshi of Pluto had many names and identities, so everyone called her Pluto.
Serenity ran to the magenta-eyed woman and hugged her tightly, letting her tears flow freely now that she was away from both pairs of indigo eyes. "Pluto-san, I…" she stopped, "I did something horrible today. I did something unimaginable."
Pluto smiled, "I know Serenity, I know all. I know what you did, I know what you do, and I know what you will do in the future."
Serenity looked questioningly up at her mentor. "You mean, you knew it was going to happen and didn't warn me?" she asked, hurt and betrayal reflecting her voice. The dark haired woman had always been the older sister that Serenity never had and the motherly figure Selene had failed to become. Betrayal from such a figure broke Serenity's heart into a million pieces.
Pluto smiled gently, "I always know everything Princess," she said. "I am the Senshi of Time. There is nothing I do not know." She stroked the younger girl's hair soothingly.
Serenity's eyes grew hard as she detangled herself from Pluto. "So you know what happened." Her eyes held a certain amount accusation.
Pluto looked at the girl, almost pitifully, "It was decided by the fates, princess, not me. It was meant to happen, but now you must never see him again."
Serenity was growing angrier by the second. First her mother, then her friends, and now the outer senshi? There was a league of conspirators among her family and friends. "What if I decide not to, what if I decide to see him," she stated rather than questioned.
Pluto only smiled at her tone, "You will not princess. You will know the reasons in due time."
Serenity stared furiously at Haruka. "And you? Did you know about this also?"
Haruka shook her head, "I don't even know what you are talking about," she said. "Who is HE? Since when are men allowed into the Kinmoku Palace?"
Pluto smiled her omniscient smile, "You will know in due time, Uranus. I will be off princess." She stepped into the time portal with her staff waving into thin air. "Remember Serenity," Pluto's voice came from the unclosed portal, "be strong."
"Serenity," Haruka said walking up to her, "Tell me what's going on. If it is about Endymion then you don't have to worry. You don't have to return to the earth," she said, tightly holding the girls shoulders.
Serenity looked lost in thought. "No, Haruka-san," she whispered, "the earth is the only place for me now."
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Endymion's ship had reached the Earth. Upon hearing that Serenity had left with the outers to go to the moon, Minako, Ami, and Makoto had left the blue planet in hopes of pursuing their friend and princess on the moon.
Endymion took another filch of bourbon, easing the aching pain he felt inside his empty soul. He fell back on his bed laughing bitterly. "Looks like I married Damian's whore," he said, his voice slurry and forced. "I kicked Nilima out for her," he said.
Kunzite's eyes widened at this revelation. Endymion had kicked out his only mistress for Serenity. He remembered his and Endymion's heated conversation about Nilima. He had warned Endymion that the woman was nothing but trouble and was manipulating him well. Endymion said that he knew what she was up to, but required her 'services' for tension relief. One look at the princess and Endymion had apparently changed his mind. Kunzite frowned, his steel gray eyes hardened, so where was this princess now? And when would she be back…
His eyes furrowed as somebody knocked on the door. "What is it?" he asked impatiently.
Abene opened the door hesitantly, "It's the queen," she said. "Where do I put her?"
The queen? Serenity? Hadn't she gone with the outers' to the Moon? Apparently not.
Kunzite smiled gleefully. So, the little princess had come back. He looked at Abene, making her stumble back a little. "Here," he said in monotone, "she'll stay in Endy's room tonight." Saying that, he left the King's room from an adjacent door that led to Tehran hall. Sleep well my prince, he chuckled to himself.
Serenity was ushered into a big room, which Abene told her belonged to Endymion. Two words played in her mind, gloomy and bright. The room was dark navy blue that was almost black and rich copper. The dark floor and ceilings made the room dull; but the shiny copper walls made the room bright. Huge Grecian windows on one wall emphasized the brightness showing the brilliant moon. There was a full moon tonight. There were diamond chandeliers that precariously scooped down, almost threatening to fall and shatter into a trillion glass shards…
"Look who's here."
Serenity shuddered and faced Endymion, who had stepped down from his bed. "Endymion," she whispered, "You're awake."
Endymion shakily stepped toward her, smiling as her eyes widened with a hint of fear. "My wife," he said, brushing his fingers against her skin. Serenity shuddered as his hands ran up her spine. "So nice of you to join me in my chambers."
"Endymion, please," She whispered, "I can't…"
Endymion's lips jerked into a smile, "Can't what? Can't touch your husband?"
"Endymion…"
Endymion kissed her in mid-sentence.
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"Has she left already?"
Michiru turned around to face a mildly angry Haruka who was staring out of the window of the ship, into the port of the Earthen Palace. "Yes, she said to take care…"
Haruka shook her head in disbelief, "Why could she possibly want to stay on the Earth. I do not…"
Michiru smiled as she interrupted Haruka, "those are reasons known to only her and Setsuna. However, I have a feeling she did the right thing."
Haruka almost gagged, "The right thing! She's going back to play wife to an arrogant, rude, pathetic jackass and you think that's the right thing?"
Michiru laughed, "Haruka, don't be so histrionic. She's doing what's best for our galaxy. There are no other kingdoms in this galaxy except for Nemesis, and you know why she can't marry Damian."
Haruka sighed, what Michiru had said made sense in some crazy way. "I wish she could marry Damian. No matter what you say, the man's ten times better than the stupid Earth king."
Michiru rolled her eyes, "Haruka, you know he isn't stupid. Arrogant, but not stupid. And he does look every bit as handsome as any other fairy tale prince…"
Haruka smiled, "What's this, don't tell me you think his Royal Highness Endymion looks good."
Michiru smiled back, "No, just decent," she reached out her hand and ruffled Haruka's hair. "Why, are you jealous?"
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