Disclaimer: I don't own Sailor Moon.
I know folks, I've been horrible about updating. I'm terribly sorry, but I've had a major
case of writers block lately.
Even Angels Can Fall
By: Lirial Raito
Chapter 10: Planetary Matchmaking
With closed eyes her fingers picked out the gentle melody she had chosen to sooth Usagi
to sleep. The piano piece was sweet and slow paced, but also filled with a sense of hope
for the future. She smiled to herself as she heard Usagi's breathing pattern change,
indicating that the Princess had fallen asleep.
'Good,' she thought, 'now I wish for happy dreams for my beloved Princess, even though
I can sooth her bad ones away.'
Seiya stood slowly and moved over to the bed to admire the one she loved. She leaned
down, placing a feather soft kiss on Usagi's lips and whispered "Sweet dreams my
angel," before she left the room. The soft murmur of voices led her back into the living
room where the entire household had gathered.
"An impromptu meeting Ami-chan?" she asked softly as she settled down into her
favorite seat.
Ami nodded in answer, a slight frown set on her normally peaceful face. "Yes, an
impromptu meeting… a source informed me today that Endymion has successfully
convinced the World Council to allow him to assume his duties as Prince, and they've
already insisted that he be crowned king."
"Unfortunately, the entire world knows about his past relationship with Serenity, and her
pregnancy… if she stays on this planet, the Council is going to insist that she marry him
and become the Queen of Earth."
Seiya stared at the floor as Ami watched her, a silent apology written in her eyes… the
Senshi of Mercury had never liked to deliver bad news.
After several silence filled passed Seiya stood and shrugged. "It isn't like Serenity
doesn't have the right to choose her own destiny now… if she marries him, that will be
her choice. Or she could choose to leave the planet and go back to the Moon, or stay here
as an Ambassador of the Moon, or she could even use the Ginzouishou again to alter the
planets memory of her being here, and face none of those problems."
She flashed them a wide grin to hide her own doubts as to what Usagi would choose to
do. "You know, she isn't a helpless little girl anymore. No one can force her choice."
With a slight bow she retreated back into the bedroom she now shared with Usagi, her
breathing calm and controlled as she pushed her fears aside.
'Usagi loves me. I know that, and I know she'd never reject me so outright… but what
choice will she make? She won't want to remove Chibi-Usa so far from Endymion…
then again, with magic and current technology, getting to the moon and back wouldn't
take very long at all.'
She shoved her fears and doubt to the side again and changed into her sleepwear she
climbed into the bed with Usagi. Resolutely she wrapped her arms around the sleeping
blond and vowed to cherish ever second she spent with Usagi, just in case. After all,
Seiya only wanted what was best for Usagi, and she would support her golden angel in
every decision she might make.
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*One Week later*
Princess Serenity of the Moon Kingdom smiled sweetly for all the cameras focused on
her as she once again refused the World Council's desire to have her marry Endymion.
But they couldn't really force the issue anymore once Rei had shown up with all the legal
documentation she possessed about Chibi-Usa's conception, and Endymion's agreement
to be a sperm donor. Damn if they hadn't tried though.
She sighed internally; she was tired of all the annoying meetings she had been forced to
hold to get out of the planet's match making attempts. She really couldn't believe how
materialistic the Council had thought she would be. The idiotic politicians had offered her
millions of dollars, her choice of where to build the Royal Palace, and any of the
countries she might want to oversee, with Endymion looking after the rest. It was all
enough to make a Saint get violent, but she had managed to hold her temper so far.
Few people wanted to believe that the Serenity didn't really wish to rule, and even less
wanted to believe in her publicly expressed love for Seiya. Though according to Minako,
she had gotten some interesting support letters in the mail…
Slowly she counted backwards from one hundred in an attempt to keep her temper as
news people continued to snap pictures of her. Dealing with youma had been calmer than
this.
She tensed as a hush fell over the crowd and all sounds of snapping cameras ceased. As a
hand placed itself on her shoulder she steeled herself, refusing to turn around.
"Hello Endymion." Her voice was as smooth and sweet as her mother's had once been,
all those years ago. The late Queen Serenity would certainly be proud of her daughter.
Endymion shot a pointed glance at the media, and hid his amusement as they scattered
instantly to a distance where they could take pictures, but not overhear the conversation
he wished to have with Serenity.
"Serenity-hime, would you allow me to join your house hold for dinner this evening?" he
asked, his voice every bit as smooth and cultured as her own had been. "I want to discuss
some issues with you afterwards."
She turned around and graced him with an amused smile and a slight nod. "Yes of course,
I'm certain we can find plenty to discuss."
He picked up her hand and placed a soft kiss on the back, before stepping away a couple
of feet and bowing. "I shall see you at your regular dining time then Princess. Be well."
She nodded again as he walked away, wondering just what he wanted to talk about.
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To Be Continued: Sorry if this story is so short, I wanted the next chapter to be all about
the dinner… and it is in the works right now, I promise! I foresee an ending to this story
soon… can't promise when though, I'll try chaining my muse to the computer and see if
that helps keep away my writer's block.
Anyway, thanks for reading and being so patient, and please review!
(My birthday is on Thursday, yay me!)