Chapter 7 The Ball

"Endymion," Usagi said with fright, "I'm sorry I didn't know you were here." "It's alright. Spying on my court are you?" Endymion said with curiosity. "No, I heard shouting and wanted to see was is was about," Usagi said coolly, "I must be off. I will see you tonight at the ball." She quickly walked away. Usagi desperately wanted to be away from him as quickly as possible. Later that day, Usagi decided to find her friends. She knew perfectly well where they were. Minako would be in the gym. Makoto in the green house, Ami in the library and Rei in the spirit room across from the palace. She decided to not visit any of them. They all had to meet in her room in an hour anyway to discuss the issue of her betrothement. Usagi was found in her room asleep by Rei, Ami, Makoto and Minako. "Usa, wake up," said the small voice of Ami. "No not like that Ami, like this... WAKE UP NOW YOU ODANGO ATAMA BEFORE YOUR LATE FOR YOUR OWN BALL!!!" shrieked the Princess of Mars. Usagi shot up out of her bed and ran straight to her bathroom. This sent everyone laughing at her. "We'll be back, Bunny. We have to get ready," said the ruler of thunder. Usagi was alone when she came out of the shower. She found her dress that had been in the works for many months now. It was stunning. A silver spaghetti strap dress with a criss cross back. It had sequins sparsely at the top and adding in a cascade down the dress. He hair was in a loose long braid with small stars in it. Her only regret was not being able to go with Wufei. "Usagi?" came a voice outside her door. "I'm coming minna," she said with a smile. Outside her door stood Minako, Ami, Rei, Makoto, as well as Haruka, Michiru, and Hotaru. "You made it!" Usagi screamed while hugging the outer senshi. "I would never miss such an occasion, keneko," said the senshi of winds. "Me either," came from the smallest of them all, Hotaru. "We better hurry, or we will definitely be late," said Michiru. They made their way to the ballroom. Each one with stars in there eyes, everyone except Usagi. The doors opened and each stepped out when their name was called. Rei, Makoto, Ami, Minako, Hotaru, Michiru, and Haruka. Each stood before a designated seat. Endymion was then announced and stood before his rightful place. Usagi and then her mother was finally called. After the applause was finished, the Queen sat as did everyone else. "Welcome to the White Moon Kingdom. Today is a great day in history. Today we unite two things. The Earth and The Moon. We also unite Prince Endymion and Princess Serenity in a betrothed marriage," said the Queen in a regal voice. Everyone was pleased with this announcement. Everyone but Usagi and Wufei.