AN: Well, here I am again...after my middies (gr...I hate school so much!!) I am going to type like crazy to get this chapter out today! Thanks for your support! I love you guys! Well, anywho, enough chit chat on with the ficcie!

Title: In the Light of the Moon

Author: KaBunny

E-mail: SailorBunBun@hotmail.com

Rating: PG

Disclaimer: Chekc previous chapters!!

Chapter 6: Welcome Back

Serenity finished unpacking her clothes and sprawled out on the bed, exhausted. She had the guest room across the hall from Endymion's room. She sighed. 'He's so close. Just across the hall...How can I tell him? I know!! Ask Starlight!!' Serenity jumped up off the bed, walked over to the closet, and opened it. She pulled out a black with mid thigh slits up both sides, a dark forest green turtle neck sweater, a black and green stripped scarf, and a pair of black knee high lace up boots. She changed into these clothes and laced up the boots. She then walked back tot he closet to grab a black pair of gloves and a dark violet velvet cloak. She put the gloves on and dawned the cloak. She pulled the hood up onto her head, but not far enough to cover her shining face.

She went to walk out the door, but met with an entering person. After running into him, Serenity looked up to Endymion. "So sorry, Endymion. I didn't see you there."

"Where are you going?" he inquired.

"I was hoping I could get Starlight to go riding with me," Serenity stated. "Why?"

"Because I don't want you to go anywhere without a guard, okay?" Endymion questioned. "Now, I was wondering if you would like to go skating with me tonight?"

"Sounds great!" Serenity mused, enthusiastically. "I'll come get you around nine. See you then!" Serenity went to leave, but Endymion grabbed her wrist, causing her to twirl back around. "What?"

"Serenity, please be careful," Endymion pleaded. "Don't do anything foolish, okay?"

"Okay Endymion. I promise I won't," she smiled, trying to break the serious moment. She stood up on her tiptoes and kissed his cheek. "See you tonight! Bye!" Serenity ran off down the hall before anything more could be said.

She reached the servant's quarters in record time. She opened the door and peered inside. Starlight was laying on her bed, indulged in a book. Out the window to the right of Starlight, it was lightly snowing. Everything was still covered in white. Despite all the cold weather, Serenity could still feel the Earth's warm 'welcome back' to her.

"Starlight," Serenity muttered. Starlight looked up from her book to Serenity. Her confused face broke into a smile.

"Hey Serenity," she said. "What's up?"

"I was just wondering if you would like to accompany me riding. I wish to talk to you about something."

"Sure," Starlight smiled again. She doggy-eared her book before setting it on the night stand and rolling off the bed. She walked to her closet and pulled out a long blue cape. She tied it around her neck and pulled it over her shoulders before nodding to Serenity. "Let's go!"

They walked tot he stables in silence. Both chose different horses. Starlight readied an all black stallion named Midnight. Serenity, on the other hand, chose a brown horse with a strip of white down the front of his nose. The spot resembled a lightning bolt, so hence the name Lightning. Both of them mounted at the same time, but Starlight got out of the stables first. Serenity was trying to decide if she should side-ride. A few minutes later she decided against it and threw her right leg over to the other side of the horse. He cloak covered a majority of Lightning just as Starlight's cape covered most of Midnight. No need to worry about the horses' well being.

Starlight and Serenity galloped off into the snowy field which bordered the forest. They slowed to a trot as they drew nearer tot he forest. They both slowed to a steady walk and walked side by side as they entered the path into the forest.

"Starlight? Have you ever been in love?" Serenity asked curiously.

"I was waiting for you to ask," Starlight laughed. "Yes I have, with a man named Seth. As Endymion told you I'm elven, sot his was probably about 500 years ago or so. He was about 6'2 with black hair and piercing green eyes. He wasn't human, but a vampire. My kin, as everyone knows, follows our religions faithfully, so it never would've worked with us anyway, but we tried. We told each other one night that we loved one another and that night resulted in tragedy. His kin were watching us and sprang on both of us. They stabbed me badly in the arm and I passed out eventually. But, I saw him die infront of me trying to protect me. I passed out directly afterwards making the vampires think I was dead, and, as we all know, vampires can't feed from the dead. Endymion's descendant found me and nursed me back to health. And I've served his family ever since I became well. So, I guess one good thing came out of it all."

"Well," Serenity said, "I was wondering how you *told* him you loved him."

"It just....," Starlight muttered, smiling mysteriously. She wasn't stupid. "It happened. Serenity, just tell him that you love him, I know the feeling is mutual."

"I just feel he has the right to know before I marry," Serenity sighed. "I'm sorry for your loose."

"Don't mention it, please. It would've never worked, but I did love him," Starlight sighed also. "I don't even know why I told him."

"See!" Serenity jeered, cheering up. "I Don't want to tell him because I know it's pointless. I tell him I love him, so what? He returns the feeling? Okay so, it's mutual. Then what? I go off and marry another man to sit around with a broken heart? I think not! Thanks Starlight. You cleared my head."

"Serenity," Starlight shook her head. "Please think about the other side."

"On the other hand," Serenity muttered. "I never find out how he feels and think about it night and day until it drives me crazy. Hm? Broken heart or insanity? Broken heart....insanity? Gee, I just can't choose! They're both good choices!"

Starlight burst out laughing and Serenity followed a few minutes after. It took them a few minutes to regain their composure. "Tell him Serenity. Venus told me things would work out in your favor, so it doesn't really matter."

"I really just don't know," Serenity sighed and stopped her horse. Starlight stopped her horse also, turned him around, walked to Serenity's side, and stopped again, but this time with the horse facing the other way.

"My father once told me, 'It's better to have loved and lost, then to have never loved at all,'" Starlight muttered. She looked at Serenity, who was deep in thought. Starlight smiled and waved as she galloped away. She called back, "See you later!!"

Serenity stared off after Starlight. 'What am I to do? 'It's better to have loved and lost, then to have never loved at all.' But, I don't want to lose, I want to keep,' Serenity thought sadly.

Endymion sighed deeply as he switched elbows. He had been listening to a Uranian Ambassador discuss peace issues between the Earth and the Moon for the last hour and a half.

Endymion's eyes wandered to his father, who had come back from the Moon to attend this meeting. He had on one of those looks that said, 'Hah! It's already taken care of fool!!'. When he wears one of those looks, he's usually solved the topic of discussion. But if he solved it, then how come Endymion hadn't heard about it? When Endymion looked at his mother, she was wearing the same look, but she turned and smiled at her son. Endymion sighed again.

"Therefore," the Uranian Ambassador wrapped up," I believe the issues between the Moon and the Earth should be solved immediately."

"Thank you, Mr. Field," King Endymion said, standing up. "Your speech was very moving, but I do believe all you have families to return to so this meeting is adjourned."

Endymion looked at his watch and nearly jumped out of his chair. He was suppose to be skating with Serenity in 20 minutes. He got up, walked out with the other's calmly, and nearly ran down the hall to his room.

Closing the door behind himself, Endymion his closet to pull out some commoner's clothes. He pulled his armor off and pulled off his belt which held his sword and sheath. He laid both on the bed as he changed into a pair of dark blue jean pants and a forest green sweater with a white t- shirt underneath. He slipped on some black boots and gloves. He pulled a black scarf out of the closet and wrapped it around his neck. He then grabbed his skates and jacket out of the closet just in time to hear the knock on the door. "Come in!" he called as he walked back to the closet to hang up his armor and sword.

"Hey Endymion," came Serenity's soft voice. She was exceptionally quiet and sounding shy.

"Good evening M'Lady," Endymion said, closing his closet doors. He whirled around to look at Serenity. She was wearing some black jean pants and a dark blue sweater. She had on a black headband over her ears and some black gloves on her hands. Her skates were draped over her shoulder. She looked beautiful, especially to Endymion. "Shall we?" he asked, deciding against his jacket and tossing on the bed. He offered her his arm after he opened his door.

Serenity smiled as her cheeks received a soft blush. She reached up and took his hand instead of his arm. "Stop being so formal. It's embarrassing," Serenity laughed. "Besides, I get it all day."

Endymion pulled her out the door into the hallway. They walked along in silence, still completely content with their simplistic 'hand holding'. It was as if they could feel the love for one another through their hands, so there was no need to speak such words as 'I love you'.

As they neared the main entrance, a male voice was heard from behind them. "Endymion?" it questioned.

Endymion and Serenity turned toward the light haired general. Kunzite's blue eyes were full of uncertainty. "Yes, Kunzite?"

"Sorry to bother you, but on your parents' orders I must know where you are going," Kunzite replied, feeling bad.

"Oh," Endymion said, lightheartedly. Then. he smiled, making Kunzite's face flood with relief. "Serenity and I are going skating. Care to join us?"

"No, Endymion, but thanks anyway," Kunzite sighed, relieved of the pressure. He was sure Endymion was going to get angry with him. "Endymion, another order I received was to make sure you don't leave the castle......without a sword."

Endymion glanced at his side and realized he left it in his room with his armor. Kunzite smiled and pulled his belt off which held his sheath and more importantly his sword. He held it out to Endymion who took it with a grateful nod. "Thanks Kunzite. You're a lifesaver. You know that right?"

"Just do one thing for me," Kunzite replied, looking at Serenity mischievously.

"What's that?"

"Make sure the lady has a good time."

"Of Course," Endymion laughed. Kunzite smiled at Serenity, who just blushed, before he turned and left down a hallway. Endymion strapped on Kunzite's sword and took Serenity's hand again. "Good evening, Julian," he said to the guard. "Could you open the gate please?"

"Yes, your majesty," Julian pressed a button which opened the large gate for Serenity and Endymion. He gave them a nod and yelled," I'll leave the side door unlocked for you!"

When the cold air hit Serenity, she shuddered. Endymion, after seeing her shiver, pulled off his scarf and wrapped it around her neck. She smiled at him gratefully before they trudged off to the frozen lake.

When Serenity finished tying her skates, she couldn't help but look up at the full moon. 'I wonder if mother and the senshi are okay,' she thought. 'Who is this Beryl and what does she want with the Moon? If she's related to Nehelania, then she has to be powerful. What if mother requires my magic? What would I do if something happens to her?'

"You shouldn't think so much," Endymion stated, interrupting her thoughts. "Too much thinking will make you worry."

"It's too late for that," Serenity replied, turning to Endymion. He held a hand out to her to pull her up off the snowy ground.

"And how am I suppose to get your mind off your problems?" Endymion asked, pulling Serenity up.

"You already do," Serenity stated, simply. She skated off and began her route around the outside of the lake, gaining speed. Endymion gave her a questioning look before going off after her.

" Just what is that suppose to mean?" he questioned when he finally caught up to her.

"Well, what do you think it means?" she teased, turning to skate backwards. Now, life has a funny way of kicking you in the butt at just the right moments. Well, this was life's way of saying 'Hey! Wake up!' to Serenity.

As Serenity went to push off the ice, her pick on her skate got stuck, causing her to fall forward. Because she was skating backwards she fell straight into Endymion's arms. Endymion fell onto the ice, because of the impact with Serenity wrapped around his waist.

They both looked at the other in surprise before breaking out into laughter. They laughed so hard that when they tried to get up, they would just slip again. Finally, when they stopped, they began taking deep breaths of air from the lack of it before.

Serenity sighed as she finally felt 'Jack Frost' biting at her face. It was late and it was cold. The Moon had moved up above the trees and was in full view, lighting everything in a bluish white light.

Serenity stood up without much trouble and helped Endymion up. "Sorry," she blushed. "I'm such a klutz." She shrugged and smiled innocently. She twirled and skated away, Endymion towing behind. They skated in silence for a long while, but Serenity's curiosity got the better of her. "Endymion?" she inquired, softly. "You never answered my question."

"Which question would that be?" Endymion asked, skating along slowly.

"You never told me why you were being so nice to me," Serenity stated, stopping Endymion dead in his tracks. Serenity slowed to a stop and turned around to face him.

"It's not as easy as it seems to....you know, just say it," he mumbled, slightly embarrassed.

"Well?" she asked, getting slightly impatient.

"I.....I.....I," Endymion stuttered.

"You....You....You?"

"Geez woman! I'm trying to tell you I love you and here you are mocking me," Endymion sulked.

"I'm not-! Wait! Did you just say you loved me?!"

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Duh Duh DUH!!! I haven't finished the next chapter, but I 'll let you in on a little secret....it's the last one!! I'm sooooo excited! This will only be the second story that I have competed....I'm really working on about 5 stories at once....but I only have two on going ones posted! Will somebody please read "In the Elevator of Time"? It's only one chapter long, so it can't be that hard now can it? Tankies!! E-mail (SailorBunBun@hotmail.com) and Review please!