Disclaimer: Once again, I do not own Sailor Moon.

Love Doesn't Always Come First

By Dreamberry

Chapter 2

                Finally the event of the century came.  The planet earth's palace in Tokyo was decorated in blood-red roses and white lace.  Princess Serenity was getting ready in one of the palace's guest rooms.  While the Sailor Scouts, also known as her bridesmaids, were helping Serenity get into the wedding gown that was handed down to each lunar queen from centuries ago, Serenity was sobbing and making her bridesmaids' work harder.

                Endymion was grudgingly putting his black tuxedo with a single red rose pinned to it. The realization hit him that he would never be with another woman again.  He thought about leaving Earth but he knew his parents would send guards to find him.  They always found him.  No matter where or when he ran away from his princely duties, they always brought him back, kicking and yelling.  Not very mature for an eighteen year old.

                Princess Serenity's mother rushed into the guest room and joyfully announced that it was time for her "little girl" to get married.  Serenity tearfully obeyed.  Her mother chided her saying, "Serenity, this is your wedding day; you should be happy.  When my parents told me i had to marry your father, I wasn't happy.  But when our wedding day came around, I knew I would love him.  And you know what?  I do! More than life itself!"

                When the wedding day was about to begin, the Sailor Scouts were wiping Serenity's eyes and fixing her dress.  Then the procession song began to play and the Sailor Scouts marched down the aisle with pale red dresses and their rose bouquets.  Then the Bridal Chorus started.  The crowd immediately rose.  Endymion, looking solemn, turned to face his bride.  He never expected a sad angel in a wedding dress to walk down the aisle.  He thought to himself, "So what?  She's beautiful.  Doesn't mean I love her or even like her for that matter."  Princess Serenity gazed at the man who would soon be her husband.  He stood tall, trying to be respectful even though deep inside he despised being there.  His eyes were a deep midnight blue; his hair as dark as night.  He was the most handsome man Serenity had ever seen.  But that still didn't stop her tears.  (Prepare your selves for a very lame conversation in her head.)

                "I'm too young to marry.  If only I got to meet him, talk to him, know him without the pressure of getting married," Serenity thought.

                "Your Highness?  Your Highness?" the priest asked.

                "Hmmm?"

                "I said, 'Do you take this man to be your husband?"

                "Ummmmm...I ... do," She sadly said with a heavy heart.

                "Well, by the power vested in me I pronounce you husband and wife.  You may now kiss the bride," the beaming priest announced.  Serenity's face went pale and blank.  She had forgotten the custom of kissing the bride.  Endymion cringed.  He had forgotten too.  "You may kiss the bride," the priest repeated.  Serenity turned to face her mother.  Her mother gave her a scary look, clearly meaning, "Kiss him or else!"  Endymion turned to look at his parents.  They nodded and his mother whispered, "Go for it!"  So, the newly wedded pair slowly leaned into each other in front of the expecting crowd...

If you think parts of my story are lame that's probably because they are.  This is my 1st fic you know.  The 1st chapter was kinda messed up.  So good-bye until next time!    - Dreamberry