Title: Everlasting Love
Author: Lisa
Chapter: 2
E-mail: LisaZUMstories@aol.com
Author's Notes:
Hey everyone! Here's chapter 2. I hope everyone is enjoying this story. I sure have a lot of time to write now, but that's going to change. School's going to start soon.*sigh* Then it'll be homework and studying again, leaving me almost no time to write. Oh, well. Enjoy!
Disclaimers: Sailor Moon and the others don't belong to me, but this story does.
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Serenity lay in bed that night, her back turned to Endymion. She couldn't fall asleep as Endymion's cold words rang in her ears again and again. "Why can't we be happy? Why?" She asked to no one in particular. Tears ran down her cheeks. She felt so guilty. Serenity didn't know why it was so hard for her. Why she just can't except being a parent? She felt horrible, like she was a burden on Endymion's dream of having a family. But no matter how hard she tried, she was still afraid. "But afraid of what?" She asked herself. She used to think it was because of being a bad parent. She compelled herself to believe that, but was it something else? Something deeper than that? She didn't know exactly what she was afraid of. So confusing...
Serenity felt tired as she fell asleep instantly.

The next morning Serenity woke up groggily. She rubbed her eyes, trying to get sleep out of them. Yawning silently, so reached over to the other side of the bed, thinking Endymion was there. To her disappointment, he wasn't. For once in who knows how long, Endymion had gotten up early on a Sunday! "What's wrong with him?" She thought. "Might as well get up myself." With that said, she dressed quickly, and went out of their sleeping chambers.

Serenity proceeded to walk down the long flight of stairs. Halfway down, she met Mercury, or Ami, who, she had found out, was on her way up to meet her.
"My Queen, I was just about to meet you." Mercury bowed politely, stifling a giggle as she saw Serenity making a face at her.
"Ami-chan, you know how I don't like you to be formal with me, especially in private." Serenity crossed her arms, making a very un-queen like gesture. "Let's go somewhere else to talk shall we? How about my quarters?"
Ami smiled warmly. "Yes, Your Highness...uh Usagi-chan."
Serenity instantly brightened. "That's better." They walked to Serenity's room in silence. Sitting on Serenity and Endymion's bed, the conversation began.
"Oh, um Usagi-chan, I noticed Mamoru-san acting very strangely this morning." She began, immediately catching Serenity's attention. "Do you know something about this?"
Serenity faltered for a moment, not knowing how to answer. She managed a weak smile as Ami put a hand on her shoulder for support. "Tell me, Usagi-chan. It's okay." She whispered calmly.

With a soft sob, Serenity lunged into Ami's welcoming arms. She cried out all her fears there, her wet soaking Ami's clothing with Ami smiled knowingly. She knew it was best for Serenity just to cry it all out. And she did.
After a good fifteen minutes of crying, Serenity finally calmed down enough to talk about it. "Oh Ami-chan it was horrible. Mamo-chan looked so sad and angry. It scared me so much. I'm afraid I wasn't the wife he wanted. That I'll never live up to his expectations. That his dream will never be fulfilled." She sobbed again, and Ami, being the caring friend that she was, hugged her tight. "I see, Usagi-chan. Just what dream is this. I know Mamoru-san has many dreams." At this Serenity looked up. Ami was right, Endymion did have many dreams. "His dream of being a father."
Ami's face turned a little palish at her mentioning 'father'. "Usagi-chan, you and Mamoru-san have a problem...you know?" Ami's face immediately turned into a deep shade of red.

Serenity's eyes widened. "No! Nothing of that sort. It's that we...I...he...I'm scared of it. I don't know why. In my heart, I really want Chibi-usa here, but then...I just am afraid. I can't help it. First I thought it was because that I was afraid of being a bad mother, but now I now it's something else...I feel so lost."
Ami was at a loss of words, and believe me that doesn't happen very often. "Usagi-chan...I...tell me more. I know that wasn't the end."
"No it wasn't." Serenity replied. "Yesterday afternoon, I was trying to get Mamo-chan out of his office. You saw us, right?" Serenity asked, a glint of a teasing look in her eyes.
Ami blushed again, as if on cue. "Yes, I did." She confessed. "You two were" Another blush crept up on her hot cheeks. "...kissing." She finished, more embarrassed than ever.
"Yes, we were. Then he mentioned the topic of parenthood again. He looked so hopeful. But I declined to even put the idea into consideration. I've never seen Mamo-chan look so hurt, and angry at that time. It scared me so much to think that he hated me. This morning, when I woke up, he was gone. I think he never wants to see me again." Serenity finished tearfully.
Ami sighed, rubbing her forehead. "Wow, long story Usagi-chan. But I know one thing. Mamoru-san still loves you. He always will. He'll be crazy if he gives you up. I have to go. Bye, Usagi-chan. Everything will be okay again." With another hug given, she was gone.
Serenity looked at her retreating form. " I hope so." She whispered to herself.

Serenity made her way to Endymion's office. She was determined to talk to him, to make up with him, if at all possible. As she neared it, her heart silently prayed that he would forgive her.
"Mamo-chan...can I come in?" Endymion looked up from his mass of papers to see Serenity standing there, a weak smile on her face. Oh, how he wanted to hug her right now, to tell her everything was okay, that he loved her, that they would solve it together. But instead of doing so, he simply gestured for her to sit down at the chair beside the desk without saying a word.
Serenity complied gratefully, for her legs were shaking with nervousness, and impossible for her to stand. The room was silent, with the exception of Endymion scribbling things on paper, not even looking up once.
"So Usagi, what brings you here?" Ouch, that hurt a lot. Serenity felt tears instantly forming in her already red and puffy eyes. "No, I'm going to be strong. I'm not going to cry." She thought.
"I can come whenever I want, Mamoru. After all, I am Queen." She shot back icily, defending herself. Mamoru felt alien to her lips as for the longest time she had called him Mamo-chan.
"What did you come here for? I'm busy." Endymion wasn't going to let Serenity see how much she hurt him by calling him Mamoru.
"I wanted to talk to you." Serenity replied, softening her tone a little. She knew Endymion was going through a lot, and most of it was her fault, or so she thought.
"Sorry, I'm busy. But I'll see if I can squeeze it into my schedule." Yes, Endymion was really doing a good job at hurting Serenity, wasn't he?
"You're so busy you don't even have time to talk with your own wife? Fine then, Mamoru." Serenity left the room, steamed. She knew how hard it was, but for him to act like that... They weren't getting anywhere she realized. Instead, all they were trying to do was to mask their own pain by hurting the other. Pain that wouldn't have to be here if they would only try to solve it together. In her heart, Serenity blamed it all on her. If she wouldn't have been so scared, Chibi-usa could've already been here a long time ago. They would be a happy family, not miserable like they were now. "It's all my fault."

Endymion silently screamed at himself for being so mean to Serenity. He knew Serenity was taking this hard, and it probably wasn't even her fault. "It's my fault. If I hadn't pushed her so hard..." He could still see Serenity's sad face in his mind, badly in need of a hug. He wanted to be there for her, to hug her, protect her, kiss her...now all they were doing was fighting. "We never fought this hard before." He rubbed his forehead tiredly, and went back to work, trying to get everything out of his mind. It was true that Endymion tried to forget about everything, and use his work as an excuse.

That night, Serenity waited and waited for Endymion to come back. It was so unusual for him to come so late. "Has something happened to him?" She asked himself, fear clutching at her heart. Finally, the sound of the door opening came into contact with Serenity's ears. Sure enough, there was Endymion, looking as tired as ever. Serenity turned around, making sure that her back was to him as she pretended to be asleep. She felt Endymion stand over her, watching her sleep. He felt him touch her face; a touch that sent shivers down her spine. She felt her heartbeat quicken as he leaned down, his breath mixed with hers. Serenity then felt a gentle tingling sensation on her lips. It took her a moment to figure out what it was...Endymion was kissing her. "Sweet dreams, Usako." He whispered to her, almost inaudible, but Serenity caught it anyway.
Endymion went to his side of the bed, slipped in, and fell asleep as soon as his head hit the pillow.

Smiling, Serenity turned back around, and kissed him gently on his lips. "Good night, my love." With that said, she too fell into a peaceful doze.

The next morning Serenity found Endymion gone again when she awoke. "Mamo-chan...oh I miss you so."
"Your Highness, your presence is requested in the throne room." A guard stood by the door, wearing armor that probably was really heavy.
"Yes, I'll be down in a minute." Was her reply as she dismissed the guard with a flick of her hand. The guard bowed and left.

Serenity rushed there to find Endymion already sitting on the throne. She walked gracefully over there, and sat down on her own throne. They practically ignored each other, and didn't make eye
contact at all.
Serenity, who was getting tired of waiting around for some unknown reason was losing her patience. "Tell me, what is this all about?"
"My King and Queen, we have demanded your presence for we found these people outside of the palace, and were afraid if they were a threat to your safety."
Serenity remained silent as Endymion rubbed his chin, deep in thought. "Hmmm...sentence them to jail for a few days, then we shall see" Endymion was interrupted by Serenity.
"No! As Queen, I object to my husband's ruling. Show me these people; let me see their faces. I can determine if they are evil or not." Murmurs were heard around the throne room.
"My King?"
"Fine, do as the Queen wishes." Endymion finally said.
"Yes, Your Majesties." The people were brought in. Gasps were heard everywhere. These so-called 'dangerous' people were nothing but a family. A hungry, poor family. Serenity felt sad for them, as she stepped off her throne to talk with them personally.

The woman, very skinny, lifted up her head a little as she stared at the Queen. "My Queen, I...I'm sorry if my family and I caused any problems. We are nothing but a poor family. Please don't hurt us."
Serenity smiled warmly. "Hurt you? No, don't worry, I won't hurt you. In fact, I shall see to it myself that you and your family won't go hungry anymore. How about you having a room in this palace?" Serenity asked kindly.
The woman's eyes immediately brightened. "Oh, I would be honored, my Queen. Thank you."
"Your welcome. Case dismissed. Everyone may leave now." Serenity gestured to the door. Slowly, all the people left, including the family who were shown to their rooms by a guard.
Serenity walked over to Endymion. She wanted to know why he acted like he just did.

Endymion stood there, rubbing his temples. Suddenly, he felt dizzy, light-headed all of a sudden. "Probably because of all the work, and not getting enough sleep, plus the stress between Usako and me." He felt faint. Endymion saw Serenity walking over to him, a angry look on her face.

Serenity stared at Endymion, crossing her arms. "Mamo-chan, what were you doing? What happened to the husband and kind king I and the rest of the kingdom knows?" Receiving no answer, she looked at him, about to give him a piece of her mind. Then she noticed to look on his face. He looked so tired, so weak.
"Mamo-chan, are you okay?" Still no answer. "Mamo-chan..." She put a hand over his forehead. It was very warm. "Mamo-chan, you're sick. You need to rest."
"I'm fine, Usako. Don't worry about me. Go on." He rested his head on the throne, feeling like a sick child. He never felt this awful before.
"No, Mamo-chan. I'm not going anywhere. I'm going to take care of you, make you better. Just let me!" Tears ran down her cheeks. She wanted to help him, to give him the love he deserved. Serenity knew how hard he had been working these couple of days. Plus the stress she was giving him... "It's my fault."

"Usako..." Endymion's voice brought her back to reality. "I'm alright. Go. I know you hate me, and I don't blame you with all that I put you through."
More tears slid down. "Mamo-chan...no...don't think that...I could never hate you...Mamo-chan."
She hugged him gently, then pulled him to his feet, putting one of his arms around her shoulders, she helped Endymion get into their bedroom.


There, Serenity got a wet cloth, and put it on his forehead. Endymion moaned softly at the comfortable feeling. Serenity smiled. "Oh he's so cute when he's asleep."
Suddenly, Serenity herself felt faint. "Uh-oh. Don't tell me I'm sick too. Better call Ami."

A few minutes later, Ami arrived along with all the other senshi, inner and outer. "We're here." Ami said with a smile. She brought with her a medical kit along with her. Sitting down on the bed, she took out her mini computer. Yes her trusty mini computer. "I'm going to some tests on Mamoru-san, and you too, Usagi-chan. This won't take so long." Sure it wouldn't.
"Oh man, this is going to be a long afternoon." Serenity complained, putting a hand her forehead.
*Four Hours Later*
"Ami looked up from her computer. "All finished. It seems like you two have been through a lot of stress lately, and need more rest. So for the next few days, you two are going to be staying in bed and relaxing a bit. And to make sure that you do, one of the senshi will be sitting right here."
She pointed to the chair she was occupying at the moment. Ami put away her computer, and winked at Serenity. "See you tomorrow." She the left the room, with all the other senshi behind her.

Serenity groaned again. "What am I going to be doing in stuck in bed with Mamo-chan for a few days?"
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Well, there's chapter 2. Is this story getting exciting, or does it suck? Please send all your comments and suggestions to me. My address is provided at the beginning of the story. Chapter 3 is going to be out soon, so don't miss it! This story is going to be 5 chapters long, with an epilogue. Hope you've enjoyed!
This story written and posted January, 2001.