A/N: Sorry for taking so long, but I've been crazy. At least 4 essays a
night!! wipes forehead phew!! What a lot of work.....Anywho, this is
chapter 5 of course! And I'll start writing!
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Title: In the Light of the Moon
Author: KaBunny
E-mail: SailorBunBun@hotmail.com
Rating: PG
Disclaimer: Chekc previous chapters!!
Chapter 5: Love and Marriage
Starlight finished placing the last white rose in Serenity's silver hair. Serenity got up and walked over to the full body mirror. The silk silver dress matched the color of her hair. It hugged all of her curves perfectly and the skirt dragged lightly on the floor. The top was sleeveless, but the straps were two inches thick. The neck made a small V and hardly showed any cleavage. Her hair was up in its 'meatballs' and decorated in white roses. The roses looked like a tiara. Everything she was wearing was simplistic and it caused her eyes to stand out more than usual.
Serenity turned to Starlight who also looked beautiful. Her dress was black and also dragged lightly on the floor. Her sleeves were long and the collar was a straight cut across the shoulders. Her hair was whisked up in a French twist with curly cue tendrils framing her face.
"Thanks for coming Starlight," Serenity smiled, meekly. "I appreciate your support. And thanks for making me my tiara."
"Of course," Starlight said. As she looked at Serenity, she could see the confusion of emotions that were evident on her thinking face. "Have you decided how you feel about him yet?"
"What?" Serenity asked, looking up at Starlight. "What are you talking about?"
"Have you decided how you feel about him yet?"
"Him who?"
"Endymion. Don't be stupid Serenity. You know what I'm talking about. You fell for him didn't you?"
"I'm that obvious huh? First Venus, now you! I *must* be obvious!" Serenity replied, pretending to be a swooning girl.
"So?"
"Yes, I do love him, but love doesn't matter anymore. I'm marrying for peace not love. If I happen to fall in love with the person I marry then so be it. But, Endymion and I never had a chance, so the way I see it is it never happened."
"You don't know who you're marrying?" Starlight asked, curiously.
"Mother insisted on not telling me and I did not insist upon it further," Serenity sighed. "Excuse me, Starlight. I'm going to the gardens to be alone before I face my destiny."
Starlight got up from the bed and walked to the door. "I think it would be better if you stayed in here, I'll leave," Starlight stated, before walking out of the room. She walked down the hall and into the bustling ballroom full of nobles and royals.
When she spotted the Senshi, she walked over tot hem. Jupiter beamed at her. "Starlight! You look lovely!"
"Thank you, Jupiter. So do you," Starlight smiled. "Would you mind if I talked to Venus, alone, please?"
"Sure," Venus said, urging the three others away from them. The three Princesses left reluctantly. Venus turned back to Starlight and draped an arm around her shoulder. "What do ya need to talk about?"
"Serenity.....and Endymion," Starlight stated.
"Ah," Venus answered. "I see you noticed. Don't worry about them. Things will play out in their hands."
"But, she just looks so sad. I feel I should do something even though I know I'm helpless."
"Like I said, things will play out in their hands," Venus smiled. The horns blared, announcing the Queen and Serenity. Queen Serenity was dressed in a pure white gown tipped in gold. It flowed to the floor and had a slit up its left side. The top was strapless and there was a gold bow on the front. The lace falling from her 'meatballs' was also white tipped in gold. As the Queen walked down the stairs her silver hair swayed side-to-side. Serenity followed closely behind her mother.
"I hope so," Starlight said, when the noise died down. Music started up and a few couples walked out onto the dance floor. Venus said her good- byes to Starlight and wandered off into the crowd. Starlight went onto the dance floor when asked by a young brown-haired man.
Serenity stood up and walked out onto the balcony. She had been asked by many different nobles to dance, but she didn't feel like it. She missed Endymion. His hair, his eyes, his annoying presence, him. She looked up at the Earth. Funny how the planet held the same life spirit as Endymion. She could feel him radiating off the Earth.
"Excuse me, Princess," a man said from behind her. When Serenity turned around the man was in a deep bow. He had ebony hair and was wearing a black tuxedo with a sword at his side. "May I have the honor of dancing with you?"
"I'm sorry my good sir, but I currently don't feel like dancing," Serenity replied, sighing.
"M'Lady," the man said taking her hand and kissing it. His ocean blue eyes looked up at her crystal ones. It was Endymion. "I need to speak with you, M'Lady."
Serenity gripped his hand and gave it a small squeeze. He smiled gratefully as he stood up to his usual 6'2 height. He pulled her out onto the floor and began dancing to the slightly fast tempo of the music.
"You're beautiful Serenity," he said. Then, he blushed realizing what he said instead of what he meant to say. "Serenity, I meant to-"
"You were right the first time," she interrupted. She smiled as his face turned pink again. "So what did you wish to speak to me about?"
"Well," he paused as he spun her out and back into his eager arms. "I need to know who you're marrying."
The tempo of the music got much slower. Serenity and Endymion drew themselves closer to one another. Endymion wrapped his arms around her waist as Serenity wrapped her arms around his neck. "I don't know," she whispered. "That's the problem. I don't know and I'm getting married next week."
"You sincerely don't know?" Endymion had a look of shock on his face, but Serenity couldn't see it. "I felt that before you marry you have to know something about me. I-"
"Excuse me, everyone," Queen Serenity interrupted. "I'm sorry to ruin your evening, but please return to your quarters. The Senshi have reported a break-in. We will take care of this problem as soon as we know everyone is secure."
People began scurrying towards exits, but Serenity fought the crowd, holding Endymion's hand, to get to her mother. After a lot of work, Serenity made it to the throne with Endymion in tow. She climbed up onto the stage and turned to help Endymion. He took her hands and pulled himself up. Serenity walked up to her mother who was sitting on her center throne.
"Mother? Is everything okay?" Serenity asked. Her mother was wearing one of those intense looks that wasn't fit for her face.
"Serenity," her mother said, looking up at her daughter. She then saw Endymion and smiled. 'My, my. He's grown so much since I last saw him,' she mused. "You shouldn't be here. It's much too dangerous."
Serenity nodded and turned to leave. Queen Serenity gripped Endymion's arm and pulled him down to her height. "Endymion....take care of Serenity. When you love somebody and show it, you may discover that the feeling is mutual. It was good seeing you again and I hope to see more of you," she whispered into his ear.
Endymion paled considerably when she finished. He nodded his consent before turning to Serenity. He jumped off the stage and helped Serenity off. He took her hand and led her out of the empty ballroom. He suddenly stopped and turned to her.
"Where are your sleeping quarters?" he asked in a hushed tone that was both urgent and gentle.
"It's in the north wing."
"Then let's go," he muttered pulling her along again.
"Endymion, I don't understand-"
"Just know that I'll protect you with my life and for the sake of Serenity, please be quiet," he interrupted. But, it was already too late. What Endymion feared happened.
A green skinned youma appeared out of the shadows. She was looking at Endymion like a threat from underneath her short light blue hair. She had on a black sports bra and a miniskirt (oooo....what's with all the minskirts?) which was also black. She pulled a katakana out of the sheath on her back as Endymion pulled out his own broadsword from his sheath.
"Serenity, please stay back at all costs. You hear me?" Endymion's angry eyes never left the green creature infront of him.
"Okay..." she answered, unsure. Endymion charged and took a swipe at the youma who parried quite easily. Endymion then took a stab at her which she dodged by stepping to the side. This left Endymion's side open for a hit that the youma took. She brought her katakana down to strike Endymion's right side.
Endymion dropped to the floor as his white shirt, which was underneath his suit jacket, became soaked in crimson. The youma smiled wickedly as she raised the sword over her head. Endymion closed his eyes waiting for his fate to come crashing down. But, it never came.
Starlight had appeared and sliced the youma in half with one of her double-edged swords. The youma turned into a pile of dust before Starlight's skirt could settle back down. She look grimly at Serenity. "Take him to your quarters. I will help your mother," Starlight stated before trotting away.
Serenity ran to Endymion. "Are you okay?" She whimpered, draping his arm around her shoulder. He nodded as she tried helping him up. When they were almost up and standing, Endymion yelped out in pain and had to kneel down again.
When they finally made it to Serenity's quarters, Endymion was forced to stand as Serenity cut her skirt off messily. It looked like a badly made swimming suit with one of those lacy skirts when she was finished. Serenity's skirt was cut into one long strip before she had to remove Endymion's shirts. She wrapped his chest in her hand made bandage.
"Thank you Serenity," he said, slightly delirious, as she wrapped him up.
"Well," she blushed. "You would have done the same thing for me if I was hurt. Please lay down. You look incredible pale."
She ushered him to her bed and pulled the covers back forcing him to lay down. Not much later, Endymion had broken out in a fever and complained that he was cold. He squeezed his eyes shut when pain shot through his side. He was tossing and turning because of his fever and injuring himself further.
This left Serenity no choice. She had no extra blankets, so she pulled back the covers on the other side of her bed and crawled in herself. She moved close to Endymion and laid her head on his chest, being careful not to injure him. She would use her own body heat to cool his to normal. His warmth enveloped her causing her to fall asleep in a matter of minutes.
Endymion woke early the next morning to feel warm and safe. He looked down to the bandages across his bar chest and to the silver-haired princess wrapped gently around him. She was emanating a warmth as she peacefully slumbered. Endymion couldn't help but smile at her as he felt his heart flutter. He then turned to see what time it was causing a sharp pain to shot up his side, and a grunt to fall out of his mouth.
Serenity stirred and pulled her hands up to rub her eyes as she yawned before glancing at her clock.
"'The lady stirs,'" Endymion quoted, jokingly. Serenity smiled as she sat up.
"'O comfortable Friar,'" she answered, mockingly. "'Where is my lord? I do remember well where I should be, and there I am. Where is my Romeo?'"
"Ah, a lover of Shakespeare," Endymion said. Then, they laughed as though sharing a private joke. When they stopped laughing, Serenity got up out of her bed and went into the bathroom. She emerged with a bottle of water. Endymion was looking at her strangely trying to place the remainder of her dress. Serenity held the bottle out to him and she noticed his strange stare.
"I have a refrigerator in there and I stock water in it," she replied. He took the water and then fully realized what his bandages were. He looked up at Serenity in surprise.
"Serenity.....your dress. You didn't have to...I mean, you shouldn't have," Endymion responded.
"What was I going to use? Besides, I can just get it replaced," she said, smiling. She sat down on the edge of the bed as Endymion began drinking his water, looking at her critically over the bottle. "And about waking up in bed together," Serenity murmured. "We didn't do have any extra blankets and you had a high fever." Serenity smiled at him again as she pulled her hair ties out. He long silver hair fell to the floor. Serenity reached over and grabbed the brush off her night stand. As she was putting her hair back up, Endymion was trying to decide how to tell her about how he felt about her.
A light knock was heard at the door when Serenity was finished when Serenity was finished putting her hair back up. A blue-haired Senshi walked in and closed the door quickly behind herself. She smiled and bowed deeply to the two curious-looking royals. When she stood up straight again, she fixed her fuki's blue skirt.
"Serenity," Mercury said. "I bring news from your mother."
"Inform away," Serenity smiled.
:Well," she began, "the castle is still very unsecure. Our attempts at finding the intruders have failed. My mini computer has been tampered with so its calculations have been slightly.....off. We have, however, found out some information on our intruders. Their leader's name is Beryl and she is an experienced Soceress. She is one of the descendants to the Dark Queen, Nehelania. Due to current problems, the castle is being evacuated and everyone who lives here is going to live with relatives."
"But, Mercury," Serenity asked. "Where does that leave me?"
"I was getting to that Serenity," Mercury answered anxiously. "Since your mother has ordered everyone to evacuate, she wants you to leave also. But, since we all know that your only living relative is your mother, you're being sent to live with your fiancee."
"But Mercury! My mother knows that I don't know who this man is!!" Serenity protested. "Besides!! Endymion's injured and it's my fault! It's not suitable if I didn't make sure he was okay!"
"That would be proper etiquette," Queen Serenity answered, closing the door behind herself. "Thank you, Mercury."
"You're welcome, M'Lady," Mercury replied, bowing deeply. "I shall be on my way." Mercury shot a smile at Serenity before turning and leaving the room.
"I was not informed of your injury, Endymion," Queen Serenity said, walking over to Serenity's bed and sitting down on the edge. "How did it happen?"
"Protecting Serenity from a youma," he muttered, sheepishly. "It injured me and almost killed me, but Starlight protected me."
"Starlight?" Queen Serenity's curious face grew into a smile. "I knew there was more to that sweet girl than there appeared to be."
"She used to train me when I was little," Endymion muttered. "And yeah I know she looks younger than me, but the truth is she's at least two thousand years old, minimum. She's elven and has served my family for decades. She's part of my family now."
"Serenity?" Queen Serenity asked, catching her daughter's attention. "You may stay with Endymion, but you'll have to stay until things clear up here. That means *no* wandering off, okay? It's for your own safety. Endymion, your parents have decided to stay here to help and have left Kunzite, Zoicite, Jedite, and Nephrite in charge of safety precautions. Speak to Kunzite if you have questions."
"Thank you mother," Serenity smiled.
"I love you, dear. Please do well to protect yourself," Queen Serenity added before walking out the door.
Serenity jumped up into the air clapping her hands together rapidly. She then proceeded to dance, skip, jump, and twirl around the room gleefully. Series of "Yes! Yes! Yes! Yes!" would ring out quite randomly while doing all the previously mentioned motions.
"Calm down Serenity," Endymion laughed.
"You don't understand!" she cheered. "I'm so happy right now," she leaned over him and touched her nose to his, "that I could kiss you."
"I wouldn't advise it," Endymion gulped as shivers walked up and down his spine. She was so close....
"What shall I pack?!" Serenity said, jumping up. Endymion began to breathe again as Serenity began looking through her closet. 'If she gets that close again,' he thought, 'I don't think I can control myself.'
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Shoo be doo be do!! I finally finished! Man this took me like 3 hours! Too much other stuff going on at once I guess shrugs oh well.....well? how'd you like it? Chapter 6 is done and I'm going to start typing it right now! You see I write everything down on paper because I like to write during class (heh heh....oops!) so I have to type it afterwards.....that's a pain in my booty! Well, peas review! Tanky! Ja mata ne!
Disclaimer: Check previous chapters
Title: In the Light of the Moon
Author: KaBunny
E-mail: SailorBunBun@hotmail.com
Rating: PG
Disclaimer: Chekc previous chapters!!
Chapter 5: Love and Marriage
Starlight finished placing the last white rose in Serenity's silver hair. Serenity got up and walked over to the full body mirror. The silk silver dress matched the color of her hair. It hugged all of her curves perfectly and the skirt dragged lightly on the floor. The top was sleeveless, but the straps were two inches thick. The neck made a small V and hardly showed any cleavage. Her hair was up in its 'meatballs' and decorated in white roses. The roses looked like a tiara. Everything she was wearing was simplistic and it caused her eyes to stand out more than usual.
Serenity turned to Starlight who also looked beautiful. Her dress was black and also dragged lightly on the floor. Her sleeves were long and the collar was a straight cut across the shoulders. Her hair was whisked up in a French twist with curly cue tendrils framing her face.
"Thanks for coming Starlight," Serenity smiled, meekly. "I appreciate your support. And thanks for making me my tiara."
"Of course," Starlight said. As she looked at Serenity, she could see the confusion of emotions that were evident on her thinking face. "Have you decided how you feel about him yet?"
"What?" Serenity asked, looking up at Starlight. "What are you talking about?"
"Have you decided how you feel about him yet?"
"Him who?"
"Endymion. Don't be stupid Serenity. You know what I'm talking about. You fell for him didn't you?"
"I'm that obvious huh? First Venus, now you! I *must* be obvious!" Serenity replied, pretending to be a swooning girl.
"So?"
"Yes, I do love him, but love doesn't matter anymore. I'm marrying for peace not love. If I happen to fall in love with the person I marry then so be it. But, Endymion and I never had a chance, so the way I see it is it never happened."
"You don't know who you're marrying?" Starlight asked, curiously.
"Mother insisted on not telling me and I did not insist upon it further," Serenity sighed. "Excuse me, Starlight. I'm going to the gardens to be alone before I face my destiny."
Starlight got up from the bed and walked to the door. "I think it would be better if you stayed in here, I'll leave," Starlight stated, before walking out of the room. She walked down the hall and into the bustling ballroom full of nobles and royals.
When she spotted the Senshi, she walked over tot hem. Jupiter beamed at her. "Starlight! You look lovely!"
"Thank you, Jupiter. So do you," Starlight smiled. "Would you mind if I talked to Venus, alone, please?"
"Sure," Venus said, urging the three others away from them. The three Princesses left reluctantly. Venus turned back to Starlight and draped an arm around her shoulder. "What do ya need to talk about?"
"Serenity.....and Endymion," Starlight stated.
"Ah," Venus answered. "I see you noticed. Don't worry about them. Things will play out in their hands."
"But, she just looks so sad. I feel I should do something even though I know I'm helpless."
"Like I said, things will play out in their hands," Venus smiled. The horns blared, announcing the Queen and Serenity. Queen Serenity was dressed in a pure white gown tipped in gold. It flowed to the floor and had a slit up its left side. The top was strapless and there was a gold bow on the front. The lace falling from her 'meatballs' was also white tipped in gold. As the Queen walked down the stairs her silver hair swayed side-to-side. Serenity followed closely behind her mother.
"I hope so," Starlight said, when the noise died down. Music started up and a few couples walked out onto the dance floor. Venus said her good- byes to Starlight and wandered off into the crowd. Starlight went onto the dance floor when asked by a young brown-haired man.
Serenity stood up and walked out onto the balcony. She had been asked by many different nobles to dance, but she didn't feel like it. She missed Endymion. His hair, his eyes, his annoying presence, him. She looked up at the Earth. Funny how the planet held the same life spirit as Endymion. She could feel him radiating off the Earth.
"Excuse me, Princess," a man said from behind her. When Serenity turned around the man was in a deep bow. He had ebony hair and was wearing a black tuxedo with a sword at his side. "May I have the honor of dancing with you?"
"I'm sorry my good sir, but I currently don't feel like dancing," Serenity replied, sighing.
"M'Lady," the man said taking her hand and kissing it. His ocean blue eyes looked up at her crystal ones. It was Endymion. "I need to speak with you, M'Lady."
Serenity gripped his hand and gave it a small squeeze. He smiled gratefully as he stood up to his usual 6'2 height. He pulled her out onto the floor and began dancing to the slightly fast tempo of the music.
"You're beautiful Serenity," he said. Then, he blushed realizing what he said instead of what he meant to say. "Serenity, I meant to-"
"You were right the first time," she interrupted. She smiled as his face turned pink again. "So what did you wish to speak to me about?"
"Well," he paused as he spun her out and back into his eager arms. "I need to know who you're marrying."
The tempo of the music got much slower. Serenity and Endymion drew themselves closer to one another. Endymion wrapped his arms around her waist as Serenity wrapped her arms around his neck. "I don't know," she whispered. "That's the problem. I don't know and I'm getting married next week."
"You sincerely don't know?" Endymion had a look of shock on his face, but Serenity couldn't see it. "I felt that before you marry you have to know something about me. I-"
"Excuse me, everyone," Queen Serenity interrupted. "I'm sorry to ruin your evening, but please return to your quarters. The Senshi have reported a break-in. We will take care of this problem as soon as we know everyone is secure."
People began scurrying towards exits, but Serenity fought the crowd, holding Endymion's hand, to get to her mother. After a lot of work, Serenity made it to the throne with Endymion in tow. She climbed up onto the stage and turned to help Endymion. He took her hands and pulled himself up. Serenity walked up to her mother who was sitting on her center throne.
"Mother? Is everything okay?" Serenity asked. Her mother was wearing one of those intense looks that wasn't fit for her face.
"Serenity," her mother said, looking up at her daughter. She then saw Endymion and smiled. 'My, my. He's grown so much since I last saw him,' she mused. "You shouldn't be here. It's much too dangerous."
Serenity nodded and turned to leave. Queen Serenity gripped Endymion's arm and pulled him down to her height. "Endymion....take care of Serenity. When you love somebody and show it, you may discover that the feeling is mutual. It was good seeing you again and I hope to see more of you," she whispered into his ear.
Endymion paled considerably when she finished. He nodded his consent before turning to Serenity. He jumped off the stage and helped Serenity off. He took her hand and led her out of the empty ballroom. He suddenly stopped and turned to her.
"Where are your sleeping quarters?" he asked in a hushed tone that was both urgent and gentle.
"It's in the north wing."
"Then let's go," he muttered pulling her along again.
"Endymion, I don't understand-"
"Just know that I'll protect you with my life and for the sake of Serenity, please be quiet," he interrupted. But, it was already too late. What Endymion feared happened.
A green skinned youma appeared out of the shadows. She was looking at Endymion like a threat from underneath her short light blue hair. She had on a black sports bra and a miniskirt (oooo....what's with all the minskirts?) which was also black. She pulled a katakana out of the sheath on her back as Endymion pulled out his own broadsword from his sheath.
"Serenity, please stay back at all costs. You hear me?" Endymion's angry eyes never left the green creature infront of him.
"Okay..." she answered, unsure. Endymion charged and took a swipe at the youma who parried quite easily. Endymion then took a stab at her which she dodged by stepping to the side. This left Endymion's side open for a hit that the youma took. She brought her katakana down to strike Endymion's right side.
Endymion dropped to the floor as his white shirt, which was underneath his suit jacket, became soaked in crimson. The youma smiled wickedly as she raised the sword over her head. Endymion closed his eyes waiting for his fate to come crashing down. But, it never came.
Starlight had appeared and sliced the youma in half with one of her double-edged swords. The youma turned into a pile of dust before Starlight's skirt could settle back down. She look grimly at Serenity. "Take him to your quarters. I will help your mother," Starlight stated before trotting away.
Serenity ran to Endymion. "Are you okay?" She whimpered, draping his arm around her shoulder. He nodded as she tried helping him up. When they were almost up and standing, Endymion yelped out in pain and had to kneel down again.
When they finally made it to Serenity's quarters, Endymion was forced to stand as Serenity cut her skirt off messily. It looked like a badly made swimming suit with one of those lacy skirts when she was finished. Serenity's skirt was cut into one long strip before she had to remove Endymion's shirts. She wrapped his chest in her hand made bandage.
"Thank you Serenity," he said, slightly delirious, as she wrapped him up.
"Well," she blushed. "You would have done the same thing for me if I was hurt. Please lay down. You look incredible pale."
She ushered him to her bed and pulled the covers back forcing him to lay down. Not much later, Endymion had broken out in a fever and complained that he was cold. He squeezed his eyes shut when pain shot through his side. He was tossing and turning because of his fever and injuring himself further.
This left Serenity no choice. She had no extra blankets, so she pulled back the covers on the other side of her bed and crawled in herself. She moved close to Endymion and laid her head on his chest, being careful not to injure him. She would use her own body heat to cool his to normal. His warmth enveloped her causing her to fall asleep in a matter of minutes.
Endymion woke early the next morning to feel warm and safe. He looked down to the bandages across his bar chest and to the silver-haired princess wrapped gently around him. She was emanating a warmth as she peacefully slumbered. Endymion couldn't help but smile at her as he felt his heart flutter. He then turned to see what time it was causing a sharp pain to shot up his side, and a grunt to fall out of his mouth.
Serenity stirred and pulled her hands up to rub her eyes as she yawned before glancing at her clock.
"'The lady stirs,'" Endymion quoted, jokingly. Serenity smiled as she sat up.
"'O comfortable Friar,'" she answered, mockingly. "'Where is my lord? I do remember well where I should be, and there I am. Where is my Romeo?'"
"Ah, a lover of Shakespeare," Endymion said. Then, they laughed as though sharing a private joke. When they stopped laughing, Serenity got up out of her bed and went into the bathroom. She emerged with a bottle of water. Endymion was looking at her strangely trying to place the remainder of her dress. Serenity held the bottle out to him and she noticed his strange stare.
"I have a refrigerator in there and I stock water in it," she replied. He took the water and then fully realized what his bandages were. He looked up at Serenity in surprise.
"Serenity.....your dress. You didn't have to...I mean, you shouldn't have," Endymion responded.
"What was I going to use? Besides, I can just get it replaced," she said, smiling. She sat down on the edge of the bed as Endymion began drinking his water, looking at her critically over the bottle. "And about waking up in bed together," Serenity murmured. "We didn't do have any extra blankets and you had a high fever." Serenity smiled at him again as she pulled her hair ties out. He long silver hair fell to the floor. Serenity reached over and grabbed the brush off her night stand. As she was putting her hair back up, Endymion was trying to decide how to tell her about how he felt about her.
A light knock was heard at the door when Serenity was finished when Serenity was finished putting her hair back up. A blue-haired Senshi walked in and closed the door quickly behind herself. She smiled and bowed deeply to the two curious-looking royals. When she stood up straight again, she fixed her fuki's blue skirt.
"Serenity," Mercury said. "I bring news from your mother."
"Inform away," Serenity smiled.
:Well," she began, "the castle is still very unsecure. Our attempts at finding the intruders have failed. My mini computer has been tampered with so its calculations have been slightly.....off. We have, however, found out some information on our intruders. Their leader's name is Beryl and she is an experienced Soceress. She is one of the descendants to the Dark Queen, Nehelania. Due to current problems, the castle is being evacuated and everyone who lives here is going to live with relatives."
"But, Mercury," Serenity asked. "Where does that leave me?"
"I was getting to that Serenity," Mercury answered anxiously. "Since your mother has ordered everyone to evacuate, she wants you to leave also. But, since we all know that your only living relative is your mother, you're being sent to live with your fiancee."
"But Mercury! My mother knows that I don't know who this man is!!" Serenity protested. "Besides!! Endymion's injured and it's my fault! It's not suitable if I didn't make sure he was okay!"
"That would be proper etiquette," Queen Serenity answered, closing the door behind herself. "Thank you, Mercury."
"You're welcome, M'Lady," Mercury replied, bowing deeply. "I shall be on my way." Mercury shot a smile at Serenity before turning and leaving the room.
"I was not informed of your injury, Endymion," Queen Serenity said, walking over to Serenity's bed and sitting down on the edge. "How did it happen?"
"Protecting Serenity from a youma," he muttered, sheepishly. "It injured me and almost killed me, but Starlight protected me."
"Starlight?" Queen Serenity's curious face grew into a smile. "I knew there was more to that sweet girl than there appeared to be."
"She used to train me when I was little," Endymion muttered. "And yeah I know she looks younger than me, but the truth is she's at least two thousand years old, minimum. She's elven and has served my family for decades. She's part of my family now."
"Serenity?" Queen Serenity asked, catching her daughter's attention. "You may stay with Endymion, but you'll have to stay until things clear up here. That means *no* wandering off, okay? It's for your own safety. Endymion, your parents have decided to stay here to help and have left Kunzite, Zoicite, Jedite, and Nephrite in charge of safety precautions. Speak to Kunzite if you have questions."
"Thank you mother," Serenity smiled.
"I love you, dear. Please do well to protect yourself," Queen Serenity added before walking out the door.
Serenity jumped up into the air clapping her hands together rapidly. She then proceeded to dance, skip, jump, and twirl around the room gleefully. Series of "Yes! Yes! Yes! Yes!" would ring out quite randomly while doing all the previously mentioned motions.
"Calm down Serenity," Endymion laughed.
"You don't understand!" she cheered. "I'm so happy right now," she leaned over him and touched her nose to his, "that I could kiss you."
"I wouldn't advise it," Endymion gulped as shivers walked up and down his spine. She was so close....
"What shall I pack?!" Serenity said, jumping up. Endymion began to breathe again as Serenity began looking through her closet. 'If she gets that close again,' he thought, 'I don't think I can control myself.'
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Shoo be doo be do!! I finally finished! Man this took me like 3 hours! Too much other stuff going on at once I guess shrugs oh well.....well? how'd you like it? Chapter 6 is done and I'm going to start typing it right now! You see I write everything down on paper because I like to write during class (heh heh....oops!) so I have to type it afterwards.....that's a pain in my booty! Well, peas review! Tanky! Ja mata ne!