Title: What I Would Give
Author: Lisa
Chapter: 6
Rating: G
Author's Notes:
Hey! I'm back, here with chapter 6 of WIWG. I hope you'll enjoy! Um . . . I want to make something clear about the last chapter. It seems that this fic confused a lot of you, so let me just say that Serenity and Endymion were not mortal enemies from the start. Endymion may have disliked her, but that's all. With that said, enjoy! ^_^
Disclaimers: Sailor Moon and the others don't belong to me, but this story does.
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The kiss was like no other. Both filled with passion..and desire. So much in fact that it scared them. They found comfort from the pain and emptiness they felt inside, soothing it. Endymion broke it, a small smile on his lips. He felt embarrassed that he kissed her...did that mean they both loved each other? He wanted to convince himself it was not true..that it would never work out-or could it? "Serenity.." he whispered to her, brushing away a strand of blonde hair from her eyes. The name felt so good to articulate. "I..." He could not think of anything to tell her as he remained speechless, still astounded by the kiss.

She was blushing crimson red, eyes hidden away from view, avoiding his gaze. She could not begin to describe the emotions she now felt, and why she felt that way. She was sure she was in love with him..however did he feel the same way? The question rang in her mind. She shook her head slightly, trying to convince herself that he did. Then she remembered the locket that he had given her earlier, the one clutched tightly in her hands right now. It had stopped playing awhile back, though the melancholy melody still rang in her ears, branded in her memory. Endymion had said he was to give it to the one he loved...she seemed so happy when he said that. Then...he told her it was to only keep her company...that she needed something to lull in the hours of loneliness. 'He does not feel the same way.' She contemplated silently to herself, feeling tears form in her eyes. 'Perchance I should not feel these feelings for him either.' The thought scared her, making her body shudder slightly. The truth was she wanted to love him and be loved back. But if he did not feel the same way, why even bother trying to win his love? 'Besides, our planets are not allies. I am lucky Endymion does not hate me as his people do.' Her thoughts continued, leaving her in a tranced state.

"Serenity?" Endymion asked, shaking her gently. She was in a trance, or so it seemed like. Unmoving, unblinking, as stiff as a state. "Snap out of it." he urged, still shaking her body.
"Huh?" She was out of her trance, now fully awake, seeing Endymion in front of her, concerned look on his features. "Yes Prince?" she asked, eyes blinking very adorably.
Endymion coughed discreetly. "About..." he did not know how to continue, although he knew she got the picture. "You know..."
"Yes." The blush returned to her face. "I..did not mean to...I mean.." She did not know what she meant really. She wanted to tell him she loved him, but at the same time, knew she could not love him. "What I mean is that I...was not thinking...and you seemed so sad...I wanted to cheer you up." she finished quietly, becoming shy all of a sudden.
Endymion chuckled. "I understand Princess. No one has to know of this, do not worry."
"Thank you." she answered. That was not what she wanted to hear, that the kiss meant nothing to him. Still, she had to play along. It was hard, but needed to be done. "I appreciate it." Her eyes were downcast. "Prince..." Serenity wanted so badly to call him Endymion... "Can I ask a favor of you?"
"And that would be..."
"May I please call you Endymion, sir? Just for a little while; no one will know of it." she fumbled with the words. "I..."
His laughter rang in her ears once more. "Serenity, of course. We are friends, are we not?"
"Yes sir..uh..Endymion. I am sorry about your father."
His eyes were filled with a deep sadness once more as she pain he put aside returned. He simply nodded as a 'thank you' gesture, and left the room, not looking back.
"Oh no..did I say the wrong thing?"

Endymion took long strides, angry strides as he walked into his father's office. Once inside, he felt his father's comforting yet haunting scent, bringing back so many treasured memories of them together, laughing, having fun...now, it was all just a memory, never to become reality again. "Father..."
"You would like to be the King your father was, right my Prince?" a voice said. A familiar voice.
"Henry." Endymion greeted with an air of casualness. He was never really fond of Henry, and his stubborn attitude. "What a surprise."
Henry ignored Endymion's sarcasm. "Prince, the King is dead. You are to step up now...to do so...you need to kill Serenity." His voice was flat and serious, dead serious. "Our people need to know their prince is strong enough to kill a girl of the moon."
"How are we to have an alliance with the moon if we are to kill their princess? You tell me." he shot back at the raging guard. "Henry, I put up with you for so long...do not make me do something drastic to you..." Endymion's tone was harsh, eyes narrowing. Just the thought of someone even laying a hand on Serenity made him boil with anger. He knew Serenity meant a lot to him...how much exactly though...
"As you wish..." Henry walked out of the room, leaving Endymion to glare at his retreating form.

Serenity sat down at the corner, watching the sun set from the small cell window available to her. She exhaled a deep breathy of dusty air, deciding to take her hair down. 'It might calm me down a bit.' She contemplated. A distraction was exactly with she need right now, something just to get her mind off of everything.
She took down the 'meatballs' in her hair, revealing a pooling of shining golden silk at her feet. It covered her, catching the sunlight, glimmering beautifully. She gently brushed her hair with her fingers, running them through the think strands slowly.

"Well, well, well. What is our esteemed little moon princess up to now?"
Serenity froze, her fingers coming to a halt. Her hands suddenly became limp, her entire body frozen. "Hen-Henry?" her voice came out a choked whisper.
"You still remember." he commented dryly, opening the cell door, watching the trembling princess inside it with a smirk. "So young and yet so..deadly." His voice suddenly became rasp. "You poisoned the prince's mind, did you not?"
"What?" Serenity could not apprehend what he was getting at.
"You know. Serenity, acting all innocent. Prince Endymion was never so kind, especially to someone of the moon."
"Someone of the moon? What is wrong with 'someone of the moon' as you call my people? The prince never wanted our kingdoms to be such nemeses, the decisions were made for us!" Tears were streaming from her eyes, running down her cheek to lose themselves in the soft fabric of her stained, battered, dirty dress. All of er anger and doubts and fears were expressed in that one cry, one that startled Henry. "Just because your fiancee was taken away from you by my people...that was so long ago! You cannot judge an entire kingdom by that!" she argued, face red. She felt so helpless, knowing Henry, as stubborn as he was, he would never listen to her.
"You still love her...am I not right?"
His silence answered her question perfectly. "Henry...you think she is dead..."
"I know she is." he snapped. He was now trembling, upper lp quivering. "It was so long ago...there is no way she could have..."

A small smile formed on Serenity's face then. "Relena, as I recall."
"Yeah."
"Well, I know of a girl who works at the palace named that...with long, wavy strands of brown hair, and light green eyes." Her description matched Henry's fiancee perfectly.
"Wait..that..."
"Henry...perhaps you...did not lost her after all."
He snorted loudly. "No!" he shouted. "I will not be fool..tricked that easily. Relena..is..gone." he answered, forcing himself to believe it. "That is the truth." His green eyes flickered, crashing with Serenity's vibrant blue ones.
"Believe as you wish then."
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His dark bangs fell against his face, matting against his damp forehead. Endymion brushed them away abruptly, flipping through numerous papers. 'If I am to be King, then some rules will be changed.' He thought silently, thumb sliding between two documents to separate them. 'I cannot find it right now, though I will not give up.' He got up from the chair, a hand reaching up to rub his temples. 'Father..I wish you were still here...'
Endymion knew his father was about to change his mind about the moon and Earth's relationship, that is, until he passed away. He had to change it! Endymion felt a strong bond to Serenity, one that he could not shake off. 'Perchance it could be love.' He thought as he walked outside.

The sun was only a streak of light now, almost disappearing over the horizon. The air was hot. Beads of perspiration lingered on Endymion's forehead as he attempted to wipe them away with the sleeve of his shirt.
"Endymion..."
Hearing his name, Endymion turned around. "Mother..." he acknowledged, stepping forward, taking her outstretched hand. "I was just going to see you."
The Queen smiled knowingly and only smiled. "I knew you would." was her reply as they walked into the gardens. "My son, it is time that we have a talk..."
"Of..Father..."
"Yes..." she answered slowly. "And the matter of you marrying. Endymion, the truth is...you need to marry. Do you have anyone who...comes to mind?"
The question rang in Endymion's head as he tried to picture someone who made him feel...different. One person came to mind...Serenity. Her vibrant beauty, piercing eyes, caring tone, sweet lips...no one could ever be like her.
"The Princess, Mother."
"Oh, Princess..." she stopped. "Endymion..."
"Mother, I think it is love."
"Well...I am..."
"It could work!" he replied. "I just need to..work out our differences with the moon..."
"Perhaps. As long as you are happy."
"I am Mother, more than I can every be. I know Father would agree."
Queen Gala smiled sadly, fingering the intricate design of the rose in her hand. "Yes. He would be proud of you. You are going to be a wonderful king...I know you will." She gently kissed him on the forehead before taking her leave, Endymion smiling after her. He just could not believe her ears. His mother had actually agreed!
"The Queen may have agreed to your unearthly marriage proposal, but I will not."
"Henry, you cannot stop me."
"Oh, but I can. My Prince, it is time for you to make a choice now. Either you choose the girl...or the throne. Are you willing to give up the throne...just for her?"
"What?"
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Well, a very interesting stopping place, I know. *smiles* Hop you've enjoyed this chapter. Please excuse any grammar and spelling errors I might have made, since I type very fast. So..want more? Then PLEASE REVIEW!!!! Or send me an e-mail at. Chapter 1 of :Forever: and chapter 2 of "Bonded By Love" will be out in a few days, so please read that when it's out. Sorry for the shortness of this chapter, the next chapter will hopefully be longer... Ja ne!
This story written and posted April, 2001.