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Neo-Queen Serenity sat on her throne surveying the room in front of her. She closed her eyes.
The sweet aroma of lilacs and roses flooded her nostrils. The wind blew softly through the room and
gently tugged on her long gown. She smiled then quieted her mind, she listened to her people. All over
the city she heard praise and happiness. She knew she maintained Crystal Tokyo and she made sure it
was a paradise. The city was the physical incarnation of her happiness. The roots of her happiness?
Serenity narrowed her mind to focus on her husband and their beautiful child. A huge smile found its
way across her face, she didn't need her telepathy to hear them.
"Get back here!" Her husband yelled while laughing to himself as he chased their wonderful, yet
mischievous, child. The child giggled and cried out with glee.
"You can't catch me daddy!" Serenity quietly chuckled to herself as she heard the patter of bare feet.
Her eyes snapped open as her child burst into the throne room completely naked and the water from
the bath dripping on the floor. Her husband ran into the room with a towel in his hands. The child
rushed up the throne's steps and jumped into Serenity's open arms.
"Mommy!" The child snuggled closer. Serenity looked down at her husband who was also wet from
the struggle in the bathroom. Serenity let out a loud laugh.
"Problems sweetheart?" The happy family all shared a laugh.
"Mommy I didn't want to take a bath." Serenity looked down at her son,
"Now Chibi-Sei you know you have to have a bath sometimes."
"That's right." Neo-King Seiya said as he joined his wife and son. He wrapped the warm towel
around Chibi-Sei and picked him up. "Three year olds have to be clean for some time."
"Now Chibi-Sei, I want you to take your bath and be nice to daddy."
"Ok, I love you mommy!" Chibi-Sei leaned down and kissed his mother's cheek. Serenity smiled and
wished Seiya good luck. Seiya left with their son in tow.
Serenity got up off her throne and walked through the lone throne room to the lush palace
gardens. She walked slowly along the cobblestone paths taking in the beauty and aroma of all the
flowers. Her silver heels clicked on the marble tiles that lead up to the angelic fountain at the center of
the gardens. She stopped in front of it and admired the craftsmanship. Cherubs anointed the
centerpiece of the fountain. Water poured forth from the trumpets in their tiny hands. Serenity smiled
and walked across the small wooden bridge that was further in the gardens. She stopped suddenly as if
caught in a moment in time. Lowering her head she whispered,
"Mamo-chan." A few tears fell from her eyes into the small stream. She remembered that bridge in
Tokyo where Mamoru told her he was going to America to study. Serenity sighed and thought, 'He
must be -gone- now.' Another tear found its way down her pale face. 'But if Mamoru never left I
wouldn't have had time to spend with Seiya.' Serenity spent a long time looking over the water while
leaning against the railing.
"Princess?" Serenity gasped and quickly wiped her eyes. Sailor Uranus step out of the
shadows.
"Good evening Uranus." Serenity greeted and smiled at her long time friend and protector.
"What's wrong Princess?" Uranus came to stand next to Serenity.
"Why do you still call me Princess?" Uranus shrugged,
"I don't know. I guess you'll always be my princess." They both smiled to each other.
"I suppose so."
"So Princess you never answered me, what's the matter?"
"Oh, I'm just reminiscing."
"I see," Uranus replied, "Anything in particular?"
"Actually someone in particular." Uranus looked down at the water,
"Mamoru?" Serenity gave a weak smile,
"Yes. Just this bridge reminded me of the time he told me he was leaving for America." Uranus
nodded.
Serenity liked the fact that Uranus knew when to comfort her and when to let her just release.
Uranus had taken the role of Tuxedo Kamen after Mamoru was removed from her life. In battles
Uranus took extra care to ensure Usagi was protected. Seiya also protected her; there was no
question about that but Uranus always made the special and perfect entrance. She always carried
Sailor Moon off to safety. She was sometimes overly protective of Sailor Moon that she neglected her
own safety. Seiya did try to be there for Sailor Moon, but he was always in the public eye so he found
it difficult to find a place to transform. Usagi and the others didn't blame Seiya for not always being
there for Usagi. He always felt awful after a fight when he couldn't be there for Sailor Moon. Uranus
also took Usagi under her wing and taught her how to fight. Usagi often went to Haruka's apartment to
train. The two spent a lot of time together. Haruka began to develop a crush on Usagi. But Usagi
stayed loyal to Seiya despite Haruka's advances. They all remained friends, but things where strained
between Haruka, Michiru, Seiya and Usagi for a while. Haruka always stayed close to Usagi. The
other senshi believe that Haruka still has feelings for Usagi, but out of respect for Neo-Queen Serenity,
Haruka stayed silent about her feelings for Serenity.
"Do you miss him?"
"Sometimes I do, but it's not that I'm not happy the way things are, it's just-"
"It was a fairy tale, a princess and her prince."
"Yes that's it. Part of me misses Mamoru, but the other part doesn't." Uranus nodded understanding.
"You still have memories of the Moon Kingdom?"
"I suppose so." Serenity sighed. Uranus put her hand over Serenity's,
"Sometimes I miss you Princess." Serenity looked up at Uranus,
"Oh Haruka." Uranus closed her eyes.
"My old name, I haven't been called hat since you created Crystal Tokyo." She opened her eyes and
smiled at Serenity. Uranus placed her other hand on Serenity's cheek, "Serenity you are still so
beautiful."
"Haruka-" Uranus put her fingers to Serenity's lips.
"Shh, I know." Uranus released her touch from Serenity. "Seiya is very lucky." Uranus smiled again
and walked away from Serenity after bowing. Serenity stood looking at Uranus retreat.
"Thank you Haruka, for being there for me."
Serenity walked back to the fountain and sat on the ledge. She sat for a long while thinking
about her life. Suddenly she heard a rustling in the trees. She scanned the area but found no one. She
got up and walked to the bridge. She stopped dead in her tracks; on the railing was a red rose.
Picking up the rose she continued to look around. She returned to the fountain and gasped.
"No it couldn't be." She whispered in disbelief. In the pool of water were dozens of red roses floating
about. Frantically she searched the trees for the person who was in the garden with her. In one tree she
saw a flicker of black but it was gone the second she saw it. Serenity backed her way to the fountain.
She backed into something, something solid. She feared to turn around but did after a moment
knowing what or rather whom she would see.
"Mamoru." She breathed. Mamoru, who was attired in his uniform of Prince Endymion, reached a
hand up and touched Serenity's cheek. She quickly brushed his hand away from her face. Mamoru
grabbed her wrist and pulled her closer into a strong hug. Serenity writhed in his arms.
"Serenity, how I missed you."
"Mamoru let me go." Endymion held her tighter. Serenity used a move that Haruka taught her to
break free of Endymion's hold. Endymion looked at her stunned.
"Serenity I never knew that you knew how to fight and defend yourself physically."
"There are a lot of things about me that you don't know Mamoru. What are you doing here?"
"Surprised I suppose? You figured I was dead by now didn't you? As you can see I'm not. I knew
as long as I loved you I would stay alive. Destiny never dies my love."
"No, it can't be." Serenity backed away. Endymion quickly moved behind her and grabbed her in a
bear hug. He leaned his head down and smelt her hair.
"You have been with him. You reek of him."
"Mamoru I married Seiya and I have a child with him." Endymion's arms went slack.
"What?" he whispered.
"I told you, I married Seiya, he is my King now. We even have a son, he's three years old."
Endymion grabbed his head and screamed,
"No you're lying!" Serenity moved away from him.
"It's true, go away Mamoru. I don't love you anymore and our destiny was dead a long time ago!"
"No!" He unsheathed his sword.
"What are you doing?" Endymion looked up at Serenity,
"If I can't have you then no one will be able to have you!" He advanced towards Serenity. Her eyes
went wide as Endymion came closer. "I'm sorry Serenity, I love you!" He ran towards her with his
sword upraised. Serenity screamed. A flash of bright light surrounded her. Endymion was thrown
back but he quickly regained his composer and rushed at Serenity once more.
"NO!" Serenity looked up to see Uranus with her Space Sword drawn parrying Endymion's
blow.
"Haruka!" Serenity yelled. Uranus and Endymion continued to exchange blows.
"Princess, run!" Uranus instructed Serenity. Serenity quickly started to retreat, then she paused and
looked back at the combatants. Endymion knocked Uranus over and jumped over her towards
Serenity.
"No," Uranus whispered. She rushed and pushed Serenity out of the way. She felt the cold steel enter
her left shoulder. Endymion removed his sword. Uranus pushed herself up onto her hands and knees
and looked up at Serenity. Her blood now stained the bottom edge of Serenity's white silken gown.
Serenity gasped and had tears in her eyes. Serenity eyes went wide as she looked behind Uranus.
Endymion raised his sword to finish Uranus off. As he lowered his sword Uranus rolled onto her back
and thrust her sword out. A strangled cry pierced the night sky. Warm blood trickled down Uranus'
sword and onto her gloved hand. She looked up and saw that her sword had impaled Endymion
through the stomach. Endymion stumbled back with a hand to his stomach. He dropped his sword and
his legs hit the rim of the fountain. He looked up at Serenity,
"I will love you forever." He fell back into the water of the fountain pool. Roses floated around his
motionless body. Uranus dropped her sword in shock.
"Oh no," she whispered. She closed her eyes. Suddenly she felt a warm hand on her bloody shoulder.
She opened her eyes to see Serenity in front of her. Serenity ripped the bottom of her dress and
bandaged Uranus' shoulder.
"Princess I didn't mean to."
"It's alright Haruka, you saved my life. Thank you." Serenity took Uranus' hand in hers and helped
her up.
"But.."
"Shh, no more. You did what you had to do. If you hadn't killed him he would have come back at
another time and try to kill me. Let it go Haruka." Serenity hugged Uranus and helped her walk to the
palace. They moved to the infirmary. There shocked Sailor Mercury greeted them. Mercury rushed
around to help Uranus. Once Uranus was taken care of Serenity told Mercury to gather the other
senshi in the throne room and she would explain things. Serenity went to the throne room and waited.
She didn't bother to change for the meeting.
The inner senshi arrived first, then the outer, then the starlights that had stayed in Crystal Tokyo
with Seiya. Then Seiya arrived; he rushed towards Serenity with great concern seeing the blood on her
gown. She assured everyone that she was unhurt. She told them that there was a fight and Uranus
protected her and was injured. Mercury informed everyone that Uranus would be fine in a few days.
Mars asked if there was any threat. Serenity lowered her head and told them that the threat was taken
care of. She rose from her throne and moved out to the gardens. Everyone followed her. As they
approached the fountain at the center of the gardens they saw blood on the marble. Serenity moved to
the fountain silently and gestured toward the water. Everyone gasped.
"Mamoru!" Jupiter exclaimed. The pool was now red with his blood. Serenity explained what
happened. The senshi were all shocked. Seiya moved to Serenity and gave her a comforting hug.
"It's all over now." Serenity stated, "We will bury him in the palace cemetery." Everyone nodded and
Jupiter and Star Maker removed Endymion's body. Everyone returned to his or her posts after
Endymion was buried.
Serenity knocked on Uranus' room.
"Come in." Serenity opened the door and walked in. "Princess, I'm sorry I thought you were
Mercury, she was supposed to come and change my bandages." Serenity picked up the fresh
bandages from the side table and motioned for Uranus to sit on the bed. Uranus obeyed and Serenity
cleaned her wound and re-bandaged it.
"Haruka I wanted to thank you again."
"It's not necessary."
"No I want to. I know how you feel about me. You knew how Mamoru felt because you feel the
same way." Uranus looked away. "I'm sorry I can't return your feelings for me." Uranus smiled at
Serenity,
"It's alright, as long as you are happy then I will be happy." Serenity smiled and embraced Uranus.
"Thank you."
"You're welcome." Serenity left soon after.
Later that evening Serenity was brushing her hair out. Seiya came from behind her and took
the brush and began to brush her hair out.
"Thank you Seiya." Seiya smiled at her in the mirror.
"I love you Odango." Serenity giggled and playfully punched Seiya in the shoulder.
"I don't believe you still call me that."
"Well I will continue to call you that as long as you wear your hair in odango's." They embraced.
"I love you too Seiya." They both crawled into bed and lay together. Serenity snuggled closer to
Seiya. "I will love you forever."
THE END!!!!!