When Naru entered her room her friend Usagi was crying uncontrollably on her bed. Naru ran to
her side and asked to tell her what was wrong, "Usagi what is wrong? Did someone hurt you?
Tell me please what happened." Usagi just shook her head and blurted out, ". . . they want me to
marry the prince of Earth." Naru was shocked to hear Usagi crying over this for she had heard
that the prince was supposed to be good-looking and quite a nice fellow. Naru just gave her
friend a hug and asked her to calm down, "Usagi please it can't be that bad have you met him
yet?" Usagi looked up to Naru and was shocked at what she had just said, 'no I haven't met him
but that doesn't matter I am only 16 and this guy is supposed to be 20." Naru just let Usagi cry
out her fears and when she fell asleep she laid her on her bed. Naru couldn't believe that the
queen had decided on such a horrible arrangement for Usagi. Naru had not met the prince but
she had also heard that he had more girlfriends in the past month that she cared to know. "Well
there is nothing I can do about it today. I'll see what I can do to help tomorrow" and with that
Naru sat on the sofa and fell asleep. When Naru woke she found Usagi gone and a note laying
by her armoire telling her she had gone to meet the prince and that she would see her again at
the ball. Naru decided to explore the castle and left her room and found Rinco outside her door.
"Would you like to go site seeing Naru?" Naru smiled at Rinco and agreed to let him escort her
until it was time for the ball because she needed to be back in time to get ready. All day Naru
was amazed at the wonders of Earth. Rinco showed her mountains and snow and he also took
her to see the rain and the sand at the beach located behind the castle. Naru was so enthralled
with her surroundings that she didn't notice the constant company that hid behind her but Rinco
was aware. "Naru I think it is time we got back to your room." Naru turned to look at Rinco but
noticed that the sun was beginning to set. Naru had never seen a sunset and was amazed at the
colors that it produced but turned to head back to the castle. When Naru arrived at her room
Rinco reminded her that he would return to escort her to the ball and that there his duty would
end. Naru once more said thank you to Rinco for the wonderful tour and asked him to return with
in what Earth people called one hour. When Naru closed her door he ran straight down the hall
determined to confront the eavesdropper and was quite surprised to find general Nephlyt.
"General Nephlyt what are you doing here?" Nephlyt surprised that he had been caught began to
stutter for an excuse when Rinco caught him off. 'Why I should have known you are the other
gentleman that will be escorting Naru at the ball to make sure she is returned safely to the
Temple on the Moon. Nephlyt happy that he didn't have to search for an excuse agreed and
congratulated Rinco on his great service to the kingdom. Rinco excited about the compliment
walked away and headed back to Naru door. was all
Nephlyt could think as he walked back to his chambers to prepare himself for the ball.
When Naru was done getting dressed she opened her bedroom door and found Rinco waiting for
her opened mouth staring at her great beauty. He quickly recovered and placed his left arm out
so that Naru could place her hand upon it and be escorted to the ball. When Naru arrived at the
ball she once more thanked Rinco and gave him a kiss on his forehead for all the attentions he
had given to her. Rinco blushed and bowed as he said goodbye to Naru. When Naru had taken
only a few steps inside she saw Princess Usagi already surrounded by a horde of men asking for
a dance. Naru dove into the middle of the crowd took Usagi's hand and they both escaped to the
gardens to catch some fresh air. Outside Queen Serenity and 2 gentleman approached them.
One was Prince Endymion and the other General Nephlyt. "Usagi I have been looking for you.
You are not supposed to leave my side unless you are with the prince or me." Usagi turned
immediately to face her mother and blushed as she saw that Endymion was with her. The queen
saw that Naru was with Usagi and decided to introduce her to the future king of Earth, "Naru I
would like for you to meet Prince Endymion and General Nephlyt." Naru bowed at the mention of
his title and asked for forgiveness because it was her fault that Usagi was outside with her. The
Queen smiled at Naru and asked if her if she was enjoying the ball so far. Naru couldn't hide her
excitement about the absolute beauty of Earth. Serenity laughed at Naru who at so many times
reminded her of her dear Usagi who speaking of which, "Usagi don't forget to meet me and
Endymion at the front entrance of the gardens so we can make the announcement. Usagi
blushed at the mention of the announcement and almost fainted when Endymion took her hand to
kiss her farewell until the announcement later that evening. Queen Serenity and Endymion
turned and went inside to make final arrangements for the announcement. Naru giggled at her
friend Usagi who had a star gazed look on her face but was cut short when she herself set eyes
once more upon General Nephlyt's. She was stunned to see the raw and pure emotion of desire
that flowed from his eye.
All of a sudden a loud yell was heard coming from behind Nephlyt and everyone turned to find a
red headed woman dressed in a black velvet dress that left nothing for the imagination. "Beryl!"
Nephlyt screamed, "How dare you scream my name in such a way that implies I belong to you.
We were once engaged but it has been 3 years since then and now you are engaged to the
prince of your world so let me be." With these words she turned and left the party whispering you
will be sorry all of you one way or another. Nephlyt coughed and gave a smile as best he could
to Naru and asked, "May I have this dance?" and as she placed her hand on his an energy
seemed to emerge from their touch that only they could sense and since that moment they were
inseparable. All night they danced and talked about heir hopes, goals, desires and dreams. Naru
spoke about her entrance into the temple and how she has lived there for the majority of her life.
Nephlyt spoke to her about how he was also chosen to be the general of the Earth forces. They
shared the thought of how they only wished to live peaceful lives away from all these
responsibilities and with some one they loved forever. Naru though asked something that
Nephlyt was quite unprepared to answer, "Why were you engaged to her?" Nephlyte giggled at
the simple innocence that Naru represented. "To be honest" he began "it was more of an
expected marriage. We really didn't love each other but I am 21 years old and I have known
Beryl since I was 12 so everyone expected us to eventually get married." Naru looked at him and
knew that there was something more that he wasn't saying so she decided to see into his mind
but was interrupted by Nephlyt. "Naru you are very smart. Yes, I am hiding something from you.
I am what a lot of people consider a wanderer. I have had more girlfriends than my dear prince
and he is a more eligible bachelor than I am." Naru kept staring at his deep dark brown eyes and
somehow felt that even though he wasn't the best person to be with right now she couldn't help
herself but stand next to him. She had never felt this way before it was a cold evening and she
wasn't shivering. She felt deep warmth within herself every time he looked at her or held her
hand. "Naru are you alright?" Naru let go of his hand and turned so he wouldn't see her face turn
red form being caught thinking such things.
"Naru I think it is time we went back inside the announcement is about to begin." As Naru and
Nephlyt stepped inside they could see that the Prince Endymion was holding hands with Princess
Usagi at the ball entrance. In front of them was her mother and the king and Queen of Earth. A
great hush came over the crowd as trumpets began to play and focus was turned to the royal
families at the entrance. King Joseph stepped in front of those gathered behind him, "Thank you
all for attending this ball and participating in the competitions. I hope everyone has enjoyed the
festivities and is ready to make their announcements and to begin I am proud to announce that
Princess Usagi has accepted the proposal of marriage from our Prince Endymion." A loud cheer
and applause erupted from the crowd and the king bowed his head in thank you. He raised his
hands to quite the crowd and began to speak immediately, "As we all know the princess currently
has a court consisting of the Princess of Uranus, Saturn and Pluto. These young ladies are also
her personal guard until today. Along with the proposal of marriage it has been arranged that the
Earth court shall be the new personal guard for the princess. The Moon Kingdoms court will now
be considered the protectors of the entire Earth and Moon kingdom." Silence was all that
remained after the announcement when all of å sudden a loud commotion was heard at the other
end of the ballroom. Everyone turned to look and found the Earth and Moon court smiling,
cheering and especially clapping in unison. The rest of the ball attendees began to also and
Prince Endymion and Princess Usagi smiled at the happy ending. Queen Ludwika of Earth
began to ask for silence because the surprises weren't over. We would like to thank everyone
especially the courts for their understanding and would like to inform everyone that on the day
that Prince Endymion and princess Usagi are to be wed there will also be 7 other weddings.' The
crowd once again grew silent and a pathway was opened between the ballroom entrance and
exit. Queen Ludwika stretched her arms and began to introduce the couples that are to be wed.
"Princess Pluto will marry the General from the kingdom of In . . . ."But that was something that
Naru and Nephlyt were not interested in. They had heard the main announcement and they were
now headed for the gardens to look at her home, the Moon.
As the ball neared its end at dawn Naru began to cry. Nephlyt stared with no emotions yet, with a
deep feeling of hurt. "Why, when and where are you going?" She stared to look at her hands
and at her pearl ring that looked white and creamy like the surface of the Moon and whispered. "I
must return to the Moon to finish my schooling tomorrow." "But why?" was all Nephlyt could
whisper, "why can't you stay here with me we love each other and we can wed . . ." his words
came from his heart for the first time he fell such deep emotion and he was being crushed he felt
he couldn't survive. She looked at him and told him, "I am a student at a special temple on the
Moon I am currently ranked the number one student." And with those words he let go of his
hands. He embraced her and gave her a kiss, "Naru do you have any idea what you have just
said. As soon as your schooling is over we can be wed." Naru started sobbing and ran off
saying, "unless I become the high priestess." He turned to watch the sun rise across the clear
blue ocean but inside he felt like his world had just been crushed but no he said to himself, we
belong together and we shall be together. I need to find Endymion and Queen Serenity and with
those words he walked towards the palace to find the only two people that could help him.
her side and asked to tell her what was wrong, "Usagi what is wrong? Did someone hurt you?
Tell me please what happened." Usagi just shook her head and blurted out, ". . . they want me to
marry the prince of Earth." Naru was shocked to hear Usagi crying over this for she had heard
that the prince was supposed to be good-looking and quite a nice fellow. Naru just gave her
friend a hug and asked her to calm down, "Usagi please it can't be that bad have you met him
yet?" Usagi looked up to Naru and was shocked at what she had just said, 'no I haven't met him
but that doesn't matter I am only 16 and this guy is supposed to be 20." Naru just let Usagi cry
out her fears and when she fell asleep she laid her on her bed. Naru couldn't believe that the
queen had decided on such a horrible arrangement for Usagi. Naru had not met the prince but
she had also heard that he had more girlfriends in the past month that she cared to know. "Well
there is nothing I can do about it today. I'll see what I can do to help tomorrow" and with that
Naru sat on the sofa and fell asleep. When Naru woke she found Usagi gone and a note laying
by her armoire telling her she had gone to meet the prince and that she would see her again at
the ball. Naru decided to explore the castle and left her room and found Rinco outside her door.
"Would you like to go site seeing Naru?" Naru smiled at Rinco and agreed to let him escort her
until it was time for the ball because she needed to be back in time to get ready. All day Naru
was amazed at the wonders of Earth. Rinco showed her mountains and snow and he also took
her to see the rain and the sand at the beach located behind the castle. Naru was so enthralled
with her surroundings that she didn't notice the constant company that hid behind her but Rinco
was aware. "Naru I think it is time we got back to your room." Naru turned to look at Rinco but
noticed that the sun was beginning to set. Naru had never seen a sunset and was amazed at the
colors that it produced but turned to head back to the castle. When Naru arrived at her room
Rinco reminded her that he would return to escort her to the ball and that there his duty would
end. Naru once more said thank you to Rinco for the wonderful tour and asked him to return with
in what Earth people called one hour. When Naru closed her door he ran straight down the hall
determined to confront the eavesdropper and was quite surprised to find general Nephlyt.
"General Nephlyt what are you doing here?" Nephlyt surprised that he had been caught began to
stutter for an excuse when Rinco caught him off. 'Why I should have known you are the other
gentleman that will be escorting Naru at the ball to make sure she is returned safely to the
Temple on the Moon. Nephlyt happy that he didn't have to search for an excuse agreed and
congratulated Rinco on his great service to the kingdom. Rinco excited about the compliment
walked away and headed back to Naru door. was all
Nephlyt could think as he walked back to his chambers to prepare himself for the ball.
When Naru was done getting dressed she opened her bedroom door and found Rinco waiting for
her opened mouth staring at her great beauty. He quickly recovered and placed his left arm out
so that Naru could place her hand upon it and be escorted to the ball. When Naru arrived at the
ball she once more thanked Rinco and gave him a kiss on his forehead for all the attentions he
had given to her. Rinco blushed and bowed as he said goodbye to Naru. When Naru had taken
only a few steps inside she saw Princess Usagi already surrounded by a horde of men asking for
a dance. Naru dove into the middle of the crowd took Usagi's hand and they both escaped to the
gardens to catch some fresh air. Outside Queen Serenity and 2 gentleman approached them.
One was Prince Endymion and the other General Nephlyt. "Usagi I have been looking for you.
You are not supposed to leave my side unless you are with the prince or me." Usagi turned
immediately to face her mother and blushed as she saw that Endymion was with her. The queen
saw that Naru was with Usagi and decided to introduce her to the future king of Earth, "Naru I
would like for you to meet Prince Endymion and General Nephlyt." Naru bowed at the mention of
his title and asked for forgiveness because it was her fault that Usagi was outside with her. The
Queen smiled at Naru and asked if her if she was enjoying the ball so far. Naru couldn't hide her
excitement about the absolute beauty of Earth. Serenity laughed at Naru who at so many times
reminded her of her dear Usagi who speaking of which, "Usagi don't forget to meet me and
Endymion at the front entrance of the gardens so we can make the announcement. Usagi
blushed at the mention of the announcement and almost fainted when Endymion took her hand to
kiss her farewell until the announcement later that evening. Queen Serenity and Endymion
turned and went inside to make final arrangements for the announcement. Naru giggled at her
friend Usagi who had a star gazed look on her face but was cut short when she herself set eyes
once more upon General Nephlyt's. She was stunned to see the raw and pure emotion of desire
that flowed from his eye.
All of a sudden a loud yell was heard coming from behind Nephlyt and everyone turned to find a
red headed woman dressed in a black velvet dress that left nothing for the imagination. "Beryl!"
Nephlyt screamed, "How dare you scream my name in such a way that implies I belong to you.
We were once engaged but it has been 3 years since then and now you are engaged to the
prince of your world so let me be." With these words she turned and left the party whispering you
will be sorry all of you one way or another. Nephlyt coughed and gave a smile as best he could
to Naru and asked, "May I have this dance?" and as she placed her hand on his an energy
seemed to emerge from their touch that only they could sense and since that moment they were
inseparable. All night they danced and talked about heir hopes, goals, desires and dreams. Naru
spoke about her entrance into the temple and how she has lived there for the majority of her life.
Nephlyt spoke to her about how he was also chosen to be the general of the Earth forces. They
shared the thought of how they only wished to live peaceful lives away from all these
responsibilities and with some one they loved forever. Naru though asked something that
Nephlyt was quite unprepared to answer, "Why were you engaged to her?" Nephlyte giggled at
the simple innocence that Naru represented. "To be honest" he began "it was more of an
expected marriage. We really didn't love each other but I am 21 years old and I have known
Beryl since I was 12 so everyone expected us to eventually get married." Naru looked at him and
knew that there was something more that he wasn't saying so she decided to see into his mind
but was interrupted by Nephlyt. "Naru you are very smart. Yes, I am hiding something from you.
I am what a lot of people consider a wanderer. I have had more girlfriends than my dear prince
and he is a more eligible bachelor than I am." Naru kept staring at his deep dark brown eyes and
somehow felt that even though he wasn't the best person to be with right now she couldn't help
herself but stand next to him. She had never felt this way before it was a cold evening and she
wasn't shivering. She felt deep warmth within herself every time he looked at her or held her
hand. "Naru are you alright?" Naru let go of his hand and turned so he wouldn't see her face turn
red form being caught thinking such things.
"Naru I think it is time we went back inside the announcement is about to begin." As Naru and
Nephlyt stepped inside they could see that the Prince Endymion was holding hands with Princess
Usagi at the ball entrance. In front of them was her mother and the king and Queen of Earth. A
great hush came over the crowd as trumpets began to play and focus was turned to the royal
families at the entrance. King Joseph stepped in front of those gathered behind him, "Thank you
all for attending this ball and participating in the competitions. I hope everyone has enjoyed the
festivities and is ready to make their announcements and to begin I am proud to announce that
Princess Usagi has accepted the proposal of marriage from our Prince Endymion." A loud cheer
and applause erupted from the crowd and the king bowed his head in thank you. He raised his
hands to quite the crowd and began to speak immediately, "As we all know the princess currently
has a court consisting of the Princess of Uranus, Saturn and Pluto. These young ladies are also
her personal guard until today. Along with the proposal of marriage it has been arranged that the
Earth court shall be the new personal guard for the princess. The Moon Kingdoms court will now
be considered the protectors of the entire Earth and Moon kingdom." Silence was all that
remained after the announcement when all of å sudden a loud commotion was heard at the other
end of the ballroom. Everyone turned to look and found the Earth and Moon court smiling,
cheering and especially clapping in unison. The rest of the ball attendees began to also and
Prince Endymion and Princess Usagi smiled at the happy ending. Queen Ludwika of Earth
began to ask for silence because the surprises weren't over. We would like to thank everyone
especially the courts for their understanding and would like to inform everyone that on the day
that Prince Endymion and princess Usagi are to be wed there will also be 7 other weddings.' The
crowd once again grew silent and a pathway was opened between the ballroom entrance and
exit. Queen Ludwika stretched her arms and began to introduce the couples that are to be wed.
"Princess Pluto will marry the General from the kingdom of In . . . ."But that was something that
Naru and Nephlyt were not interested in. They had heard the main announcement and they were
now headed for the gardens to look at her home, the Moon.
As the ball neared its end at dawn Naru began to cry. Nephlyt stared with no emotions yet, with a
deep feeling of hurt. "Why, when and where are you going?" She stared to look at her hands
and at her pearl ring that looked white and creamy like the surface of the Moon and whispered. "I
must return to the Moon to finish my schooling tomorrow." "But why?" was all Nephlyt could
whisper, "why can't you stay here with me we love each other and we can wed . . ." his words
came from his heart for the first time he fell such deep emotion and he was being crushed he felt
he couldn't survive. She looked at him and told him, "I am a student at a special temple on the
Moon I am currently ranked the number one student." And with those words he let go of his
hands. He embraced her and gave her a kiss, "Naru do you have any idea what you have just
said. As soon as your schooling is over we can be wed." Naru started sobbing and ran off
saying, "unless I become the high priestess." He turned to watch the sun rise across the clear
blue ocean but inside he felt like his world had just been crushed but no he said to himself, we
belong together and we shall be together. I need to find Endymion and Queen Serenity and with
those words he walked towards the palace to find the only two people that could help him.