Hello, moonies!
This story is for you all, so enjoy it!
Sailor Moon and all the stuff involving it was created by the great
Naoko-sama, not me! But, in the other hand, the story and some characters
like Arda, Etlio, Calice and Hyperion are mine, not their names cause I'm
borrowing them from Greek mythology and Tolkien's universe. I know that
there are like 1000 Hyperions, but I'm not taking that name from any fic,
so, don't blame me.
Well, if you want to say anything about the story, or just need something,
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Thank you to my readers! I love you all!
Sincerely,
Lady Susyte
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Rising of a Silver Utopia
By
Lady Susyte
Part I: Never say Never...
Chapter V
The princess woke up the next morning surrounded by the soft sheets and
the sweet scent of the pink roses. She slowly opened her eyes founding
herself in that foreign place and felling strangely sad and angry. She
stood up putting on her soft sleepers and when she was walking to the
dressing room, someone knocked the door lightly.
-Come in -said Serena with a sweet voice as a servant entered her
chambers
with a tray in her hands and put it on the table next to the window.
-Your Highness -said the shy servant-, here's your breakfast, and after
getting ready, his Highness would be waiting for you at the conference
room.
-Thank you -answered Serena as the woman left the room.
-His Highness? Maybe she's talking about Endymion -thought Serena out loud
sitting on one of the chairs surrounding the little round table as she
started eating.
After having a light meal, Serena went to the dressing room and took a
quick shower before dressing up in a simple cerulean blue dress. She fixed
her hair in her usual two buns and went out of the room running towards
the conference room. She stood for a second in front of the door and knocked
as she hear Endymion cold voice:
-Come in -he said.
She opened the door feeling a little uncomfortable being in a room alone
with him, but she felt an air of relief when she entered the assembly room
and found two men, one of them was Endymion, and the other one were a
mature man with long gray hair arranged in a ponytail, and a pair of green
eyes as two emeralds.
-Before we get started, Serena, this is Lord Mordreon, my father's
councilor -said Endymion pointing at the man next to him.
-I'm delighted to meet you, you Highness -said Mordreon kissing Serena's
hand with an odd shine in his eyes.
-My pleasure -answered the princess politely.
-Well let's take out sits so we can start to talk about the treaty
-interrupted the prince sitting on one of the chairs, then Serena and
Mordreon took their sits in the large round table.
-I'd like to read that treaty before signing it -said the princess
seriously.
-It's not that easy, my lady, there are some...conditions -said Mordreon
smiling at her.
-What conditions? -asked Serena a little confused, but still serious.
-You'll see, his majesty, King Etlio, will respect the Moon as an
independent kingdom only if a man is ruling: and earthling man -answered
Lord Mordreon solemnly.
-What?! You're nuts! That's exactly the same as if we were an other
country on Earth! -answered Serena getting really upset.
-Calm down, Serena -said the prince looking at her, then he turned to
face Mordreon and said-. That's not what my father said: the treaty was
based in an agreement between both kingdoms in which Earth would respect
the Moon's sovereignty as long as they keep peace between both places
respecting our own independence.
-Well, young Master, I think your father's changed his mind -answered the
man with a mean smile-. No offence to you, my lady, but it's a fact that
earthlings are better statesmen than selenites, so this is the best for
both kingdoms.
-I don't think it's the best for MY kingdom -said Serena angrily-. We
don't want an earthling in the throne: we want to continue with our own
dynasty in which a selenite is the supreme ruler, not anyone else.
-I think that you're just thinking in yourself, not in your people,
highness. Let's be honest with each other: you just want to assure your
own power -said Mordreon.
-So, you're helping us taking our kingdom? I don't think so. We now how to
govern ourselves -said Serena with a mean smile on her face- If you've
studied some history, I'm sure you've seen the period of peace known as
the silver millenium started with the reign of Queen Selene, my mother's
great-grandmother, so I think that's a good proof of how we selenites are
good statesmen, or may I say stateswomen.
Mordreon went silent with the princess' answer and with an angry look on
his face, he said rising:
-Let's go out on a break.
The three people stood up and when Serena was about to leave the room,
Endymion took her arm softly and said:
-Good answer. You totally impressed Mordreon.
-And, did I impress you? -asked Serena with a little smile.
-Lets just say that for being a princess, you're not that stupid -answered
Endymion leaving.
-Was it a compliment or an insult? -though Serena walking towards her room
with the same little smile.
She entered quickly, and remembering Mina's assignment, she took out the
little closed envelop and walked out looking for Malachite.
She searched in every single room without any success until she remembered
her fight with the prince the day before:
"I was about to show you the training area..."
-That's it! He must be in the training area!
Serena started walking through the gardens, and finally she found out a
room full of swords and weapons, and inside, four men were practicing
their sword skill. she entered that amazing place, and looking at the man
with white hair, she said:
-Good morning, Malachite.
The four men put their sword down and turned to face the princess standing
on the door.
-You Highness, I had no idea you were here -said the man bowing-. Sorry
for my rudeness.
-It's ok, now, I have something for you: it's from Princess Mina -said
Serena as she gave him the letter smiling.
-Thanks...-said Malachite blushing as the room was filled with whistles
and "uuuuuuuuh"s from the other generals-. Now, princess, I would like to
introduce you to my friends: guys, this is Princess Serena of the Moon
kingdom, and highness, this are Jadeite, Nephrite and Zoicite.
Each one of the generals stepped forward and bowed as they said:
-It's a pleasure, highness.
Serena blushed, and giggling, she said:
-Hey, guys! You don't need to call "princess" or "highness". Just call me
Serena.
-All right, Serena -said the four men at the same time, making the
princess to laugh.
-Well, well, just see who's here -said Endymion entering the room with a
mean smile on his face-. So, you guys all ready know princess Serena,
don't you?
-Yes, I met Malachite at your ball -answered Serena turning to face the
prince.
-Anyway, the break's over. We need to go back to the assembly room -said
Endymion coldly.
-Ok, then, bye guys! -said Serena bowing her hand with a big smile on her
face.
-Bye Serena! -answered the four men doing the same as the prince looked
at them with a killer gaze.
The whole morning were spent arguing the same subject: Serena wanted
total sovereignty over her kingdom while Mordreon wanted an earthling on
the throne. Endymion, in the other hand, remained silent listening
solemnly the whole discussion trying to do his best to be neutral. Even
when he agreed with the princess' ideas, he couldn't betray his own people,
so the best he could do were sat and listen.
At last, it was midday and the three went to have lunch with the king and
queen. They didn't talk one thing about the morning meeting, instead, they
ate silently, and as soon as they finished eating, Endymion, Serena and
Lord Mordreon went back to the assembly room.
The afternoon meeting wasn't to different from the morning one, but at
least, it was over. Serena felt to her room while Endymion walked to the
training area to meet once again with his generals. He entered the room
and said sitting heavily:
-Hey guys!
-What's up, man? You look tired -said Zoicite looking at the prince.
-Tired? -said Endymion- I've spent the whole day listening Mordreon and
Serena fighting! exhausted! And the worst part is that treaty isn't going
anywhere so I think this is going to last, at least, an other week.
-I don't know what's the problem with Serena. I think she's pretty nice
-said Nephrite.
-Sorry, I forgot you were the prime members of Serena's fan club -said
the prince in a sarcastic mode.
-Changing the subject, who's that Mina, Malachite -asked Jadeite smiling.
-She's just a girl I met at the ball -answered the man blushing.
-So, if she's just a girl, why are you flushing? -asked Zoicite laughing.
-You know guys, I don't feel like talking about girls. I'll go to my room
'til dinner -said the prince leaving.
The prince went to his room and went out to the balcony looking down at
the gardens. He rested his arms on the railing, and the, he saw her...
-Her? What's she doing down there? -he thought glancing at Serena who was
holding one of the roses in her hand.
-Hey! Get your hands out of those roses! -says Endymion out loud as the
princess released the flower.
-What's the problem with you? I was just looking at them! -answered Serena
really angry.
-I don't care! Just leave them! Those are Arda's roses! -said the prince.
-Arda this, Arda that! If you care so much about her, why don't you marry
her?! -shouted Serena running away from the garden.
-Wait! Serena! Arda's... -shouted the prince but it was too late now.
He sighed and resting his back upon the wall he though:
-She doesn't know that Arda's my sister! She looked almost...jealous!
Suddenly, a big smile was drawn in Endymion's face as he started laughing.
-So, the little brat is jealous of Arda, that means, she's got a crush on
me! -though the Endymion out loud-. That can't be!
***
Serena entered her room and closed the door behind her back hardly, then
let herself into the bed and looking into the decorated roof she said to
herself:
-What kind of jerk he thinks he is! This is Arda's chair, those are Arda's
roses! Arda! Arda! Arda! That's all he can say? Arda? As if I care about
him and his girlfriends! Oh, I just can't bear him! I hate him! I hate
him! I hate him!
Then, a light knock interrupted her, so, standing up, she ran towards the
door, and with a warm smile she said as she opened it:
-What is it?
-You Highness, I'm here to inform you that dinner's ready -said a female
servant bowing.
-Thank you. I'll go in a second -said the princess closing the door as she
walked to the dressing room. She quickly fixed her hair a bit, and then,
she left heading to the dinning room.
She entered the room where everybody, including Lord Mordreon, were
sitting. She blushed and said bowing:
-I apologize for being late...again.
-Don't worry, now, have a sit -said the king solemnly.
Serena stared at the room for a second realizing that there were just two
empty sits: one next to Endymion, and one next to Mordreon. She just
breath deeply and sat next to the Lord as he smiled at her.
-You honor me with you company, princess -said the man- but don't be
afraid, I won't bore you with politics this time.
Everybody in the table laughed, except for Endymion and Serena whom remain
serious looking how the king and queen enjoyed Mordreon's company.
The wine and the food were served and before anyone could started eating,
Lord Mordreon lifted his cup and with a smile he said.
-I would like to raise my glass to our guest, her Highness, Princess
Serena.
-Toast! -said everybody lifting their glasses and then, the crown went
silent as they started eating. The princess didn't say a word during
dinner, but eventually, she lifted her head to look at the prince who
were involved in a conversation with his father.
-Son, I have good news for you: Arda's coming tomorrow -said the queen
with a smile.
Endymion smiled as well looking how the princess staring at him got tensed
and clearing her throat said:
-May I leave now? I'm really tired.
-Of course, Serena -said the queen nodding.
Serena rose and sending a killer look at the prince, she walked out of the
dinning room.
As soon as the princess reached her bedroom, she sat in one of the
armchair with Amy's book in her hands and started reading as a single tear
left her cerulean eyes.
-I miss you... -she whispered and cleaned her eyes as she started reading
once again.
***
The next morning, Serena woke up early and, for the first time in the
whole week, she was on time at the dinning room. She took her sit next to
queen Calice since Mordreon were not coming. That day, she was wearing a
beautiful dark salmon dress, and on her hair, she was using a single
ribbon around each one of her two buns. As soon as she sat down, Prince
Endymion entered the hall and sat in the opposite side of the table.
-Good morning -he said to his parents and to Serena.
-Good morning, Endymion -answered Serena coldly drinking a sip of her
orange juice.
-I think today will be finishing the treaty meeting earlier than yesterday:
I would like to spend sometime with Arda -said the prince making emphasis
in the last word as he looked at Serena.
-You now, me too. I would love meeting her -said the princess to
Endymion's surprise.
The prince didn't answer, he just drank his coffee silently as everyone
started eating.
After breakfast, the prince and the princess met with Lord Mordreon at the
assembly room starting the same discussion as the day the before.
-Princess, I've been thinking, and maybe there's one way in which both of
us will be pleased -said Mordreon.
-I hear you -answered the princess.
-Well, you want a silent in the throne, and I want a king, so, my proposal
is a male silent ruling.
-That's impossible, there are only women in the royal family -said Serena.
-And what about your father's brother? Maybe Queen Serenity could abdicate
in favor of Lord Artemis -said the Lord with a mean smile.
-Absolutely no! -answered Serena hitting the table with her hand.
-Here we go again... -thought the prince as they started arguing once
again.
The morning were long and monotonous, the same discussion everyday. It was
hard to know who were more stubborn, Princess Serena or Lord Mordreon.
The prince felt relief when they went out on a break, and went to see his
friends, the four generals, in the garden near the training arena.
-Hey, Endymion! How's the treaty going? -asked Nephrite as the prince sat
on the ground.
-Awful! The only thing I've heard in the past two days is Serena and
Mordreon arguing about the same thing -answered the prince lying on his
back.
-Mordreon vs. Serena! Who'll win? Make you bets, gentlemen! -said Jadeite
laughing.
-It's not even funny! I never thought a girl could be THAT stubborn -said
Endymion laughing as well.
-By the way, Endy, try to be nice to her, at least for today -said
Malachite looking a serious.
-Why should I do that? -asked the prince a little upset.
-Today's her birthday, and she's all by herself here -answered Zoicite.
-How do you now that? -asked Endymion a little confused.
-Mina told me in her letter that today is her 17th birthday -answered
Malachite this time.
-Okay, I'll try -said the prince getting into a sitting position.
The four men suddenly shut up as they heard someone approaching, and then,
a new shadow appeared on the ground.
-Hello, guys! Hello Endymion! -said Princess Serena with a sweet voice.
-Hi Serena! -answered the generals.
-Hello, Serena! If you want, you can sit here with us -said the prince
trying to be nice.
-Thank you, I just came here to tell you that the break is over -said
Serena calmly.
-Okay, I'll meet you there in a second -answered the prince.
-Well, I must go now! Bye everyone! -said Serena and left.
-Something's wrong with her -said Endymion a little concerned.
-What are you saying? She's been pretty nice with you too -said Zoicite.
-That's the point! I know her, and she would never be nice with me.
Something must be bothering her -said the prince.
-Come on! She's ok, now, go and tell us who wins the fight -said Nephrite.
-See ya latter, guys! -said Endymion going after Serena.
He entered the room sitting next to her as Mordreon started talking about
the treaty the same always, but this time, the princess weren't defending
her ideas as always: she was a little quiet, and this time, Lord Mordreon
were winning.
-This is not a treaty, this is a sentence! -said the prince getting upset-.
I'm not going to sign anything if it's not fair for both parts. Today's
session is over.
Serena rose and left with a sad look on her face. The prince were about
to go after her, when Mordreon's voice filled the room.
-Endymion, what do you think you're doing? Are you an earthling or a
silent!
-You must call me highness -said the prince turning to face the other
man- and answering your question, I'm doing the best for my people and
hers.
-I won't let your silly puppy love to interfere with our plan -said
Mordreon with an angry look on his face.
-What plans? To involve us in an other war like the one eleven years ago?
-answered the prince sending the man a killer look- This is not a matter
of feelings, this is a matter of common sense. I'm trying my the best to
prevent an holocaust!
-What could go wrong? Selenites are weak! -said Mordreon
-No, they're not! I'm not signing that! -said the prince about to leave.
-Then, I'll sing it!
-You can't do that!
-I'll talk to the king.
-My father's not going to accept that and you know it -said the prince
angrily.
-Yes he will -said Mordreon with a mean smile.
The prince left the room feeling worried and angry, but he tried to hide
all those feeling as he walked towards the dinning room to have lunch
with his parents and guests. He entered the room expecting to see Serena
there staring at him with a killer gaze, but she were not there.
-Where's the princess? -asked him trying to look as if he didn't care
much.
-I don't know. I told one of the servants to go and look for her, but
she's not in her room -answered the queen a little concerned.
-Start without me. I'll go and look for her -said the prince leaving the
room.
He stood one second in the corridor trying to think were to search her,
but then he got it: Serena loved the gardens, specially, rose gardens.
The prince started walking towards the gazebo covered with ivy looking at
the blond girl sitting inside. He just stood there and said:
-Hey, brat! It's lunchtime!
-Sorry, I totally forgot about that -she said calmly looking at him with
wet eyes, then, she cleared her throat and said:
-By the way, I don't like you to call me "brat". I'm not that kind of
princess!
She quickly stood up and started walking to the palace followed by the
prince.
-She had been crying -he thought remembering her puffy eyes-. What's wrong
with her?
The couple entered the dinning room and they sat as everyone started
eating. The prince occasionally looked at her, founding in her cerulean
eyes, the same air of melancholy he say at the ball, but he knew that
even if he asked her what was wrong, she wouldn't answer, at least, not
with the truth.
The princess didn't eat all her food, she just stood up and left making a
reverence. Endymion sighed silently looking her departure, and drank a
sip of his wine, feeling almost...empty.
-What's bothering you, son? -asked the king looking at Endymion.
-Nothing, I'm just thinking about the treaty -said the prince laying.
-What's wrong with that? -asked Etlio a little concerned.
-I don't like the way Lord Mordreon is acting. He just want to Moon to
surrender -answered the prince.
-He just wants the best for both kingdoms -said the king.
-No, he doesn't! -said the prince getting a little upset-. He's not
respecting the conditions we established at the beginning, and I'm not
going to sing anything but the original treaty we wrote.
-Endymion, don't involve me in this. You're in charge of everything, so,
if you think this is not going well, use your power and give Mordreon an
ultimatum -answered the king solemnly.
-I'll do that. Thank you for the advice, now, I must go -said the prince
and left the room.
***
Serena were sitting silently under a sycamore tree near the gardens
looking at the lake. Everything seemed quiet and peaceful, everything,
but her heart. She felt lonely in a foreign place, where no one cared
about her.
-I don't care if I'm alone, I don't need anyone! -murmured the princess
to herself as she took the key and looked at it.
The princess rested her head on her knees as she played with the little
gold chain in which the key were hanging.
-Hey, Serena! What are you doing here all by yourself? -said Endymion as
he sat next to her.
-You've scared me! -said the princess a little upset lifting her head to
look at him.
-Sorry, but you still haven't answered my question -said the prince.
-I just like to set near the water and think -answered Serena her gaze
looked on the lake.
-Think about what? -asked Endymion.
-Are you going to interrogate me? -said the princess starting to get upset.
-Sorry! I was trying to be nice! -answered the prince in the same tone.
-I don't need that right now... -said Serena calmly.
-By the way. What do you have there? -asked Endymion pointing at the key.
-This? It's a present my mother gave me before leaving the moon a few days
ago -answered Serena with a sad smile o her face.
-Can I see it? -asked him shyly.
-Sure -said her giving him the key.
-It's beautiful -said Endymion examining the jewel-. It must be a
treasure for you.
-Kinda...as this forest must be a treasure for you -said Serena closing
her eyes.
-Yeah, I love this place -said the prince closing his eyes as well, as he
leaned upon the tree-. When I was a kid, my father used to tell me that
there were elves living here, and he also told me that every night they
came out and danced under the moonlight. I still remember how I used to
runaway and came here to see the elves. The whole palace freaked out
trying to find me...and I'd never got to see the elves.
He started laughing expecting Serena to do the same, but instead, she
started sobbing hiding her face in her hands.
-Come on, it's not that bad! Maybe someday I'll find that elves! -said
him trying to cheer her up.
-It's not that! -she said angrily.
-So, what's wrong? -asked him with a bit of concern in his voice.
-Nothing, just leave me alone! -she answered standing up and running away
from him.
-Serena! -he tried to call her, but she didn't answer.
He leaned against the sycamore's trunk and throwing a little rock at the
lake he though:
-Why do I care about her? It's not my fault she's acting like that, but
still, I can't help but worry about her. What's wrong with me! I hate her!
-There you are, Endy, we've been looking for you everywhere! -said
Malachite walking towards the tree.
-Hi, man -answered the prince in an insensitive tone.
-What's bothering you? -asked Malachite looking concerned.
-You have a girlfriend, you understand women: you must know what's wrong
with Serena -said the prince throwing an other rock.
-Why? What happened? -asked Malachite siting next to the prince.
-I started talking about my childhood, you know, that story about the
elves my father used to tell me, and then she started crying and left
very angry with me -answered Endymion glancing at the lake.
-Maybe, she has a sort of homesickness, since today's her birthday and
all, and with that story stuff, you remind her of her home, and that's
why she's so sad -said Malachite thoughtful.
-Then, I'll go and apologize -said the prince rising.
-Before you go, I was looking for you to tell you that Arda's all ready
arrived.
-Thank you! I'll be with her in a second -said the prince running towards
the palace.
-Good luck...-murmured Malachite looking at his prince and friend.
***
Poor princess Serena were lying on her bed hugging her pillow as she cried
silently. She had her hair down and the key hanging in the chain around
her neck. Her eyes were red and puffy for being crying and her mind were
disturbed and full of thoughts.
-Daddy, I miss you -she mumbled starting to sob again, an then, she heard
a light knock coming from the door.
-Please, leave me alone! -she said trying not to sound too rude.
-Serena, please, let me in. It's me, Endymion -said the prince-. I just
want to help you.
She didn't answer, so the prince entered softly and walked toward the bed
and sat there, next to her.
-Don't cry. Tears don't go well with ya -said the prince trying to make
her smile.
-Endymion, I appreciate you effort to cheer me up, but I want to be alone
-said the princess looking at him.
-Come on, I know that it's hard to be far away from your home, but you
can't let a silly homesickness affect you this way -said the prince.
-Silly...homesickness? What kind of jerk you think you are? And you say
I'm the spoiled one! You'd never understand why or how I'm feeling now!
You're the biggest idiot I've ever met! -said Serena angrily.
-What's the matter with you? -said the prince standing up- I came here to
cheer you up and that's the way you pay me? Calling me idiot? A simple
"thank you" would be okay!
-Endymion, I thought you were arrogant and cold, but now I see that you're
not just that, you're the biggest insensitive and selfish human being I've
ever met! I HATE YOU! Now leave me alone and forget about that treaty. I'm
leaving tonight -shouted Serena throwing a pillow at him.
-I don't care! -shouted back Endymion and left.
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This story is for you all, so enjoy it!
Sailor Moon and all the stuff involving it was created by the great
Naoko-sama, not me! But, in the other hand, the story and some characters
like Arda, Etlio, Calice and Hyperion are mine, not their names cause I'm
borrowing them from Greek mythology and Tolkien's universe. I know that
there are like 1000 Hyperions, but I'm not taking that name from any fic,
so, don't blame me.
Well, if you want to say anything about the story, or just need something,
e-mail me to:
susyte@hotmail.com
Thank you to my readers! I love you all!
Sincerely,
Lady Susyte
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Rising of a Silver Utopia
By
Lady Susyte
Part I: Never say Never...
Chapter V
The princess woke up the next morning surrounded by the soft sheets and
the sweet scent of the pink roses. She slowly opened her eyes founding
herself in that foreign place and felling strangely sad and angry. She
stood up putting on her soft sleepers and when she was walking to the
dressing room, someone knocked the door lightly.
-Come in -said Serena with a sweet voice as a servant entered her
chambers
with a tray in her hands and put it on the table next to the window.
-Your Highness -said the shy servant-, here's your breakfast, and after
getting ready, his Highness would be waiting for you at the conference
room.
-Thank you -answered Serena as the woman left the room.
-His Highness? Maybe she's talking about Endymion -thought Serena out loud
sitting on one of the chairs surrounding the little round table as she
started eating.
After having a light meal, Serena went to the dressing room and took a
quick shower before dressing up in a simple cerulean blue dress. She fixed
her hair in her usual two buns and went out of the room running towards
the conference room. She stood for a second in front of the door and knocked
as she hear Endymion cold voice:
-Come in -he said.
She opened the door feeling a little uncomfortable being in a room alone
with him, but she felt an air of relief when she entered the assembly room
and found two men, one of them was Endymion, and the other one were a
mature man with long gray hair arranged in a ponytail, and a pair of green
eyes as two emeralds.
-Before we get started, Serena, this is Lord Mordreon, my father's
councilor -said Endymion pointing at the man next to him.
-I'm delighted to meet you, you Highness -said Mordreon kissing Serena's
hand with an odd shine in his eyes.
-My pleasure -answered the princess politely.
-Well let's take out sits so we can start to talk about the treaty
-interrupted the prince sitting on one of the chairs, then Serena and
Mordreon took their sits in the large round table.
-I'd like to read that treaty before signing it -said the princess
seriously.
-It's not that easy, my lady, there are some...conditions -said Mordreon
smiling at her.
-What conditions? -asked Serena a little confused, but still serious.
-You'll see, his majesty, King Etlio, will respect the Moon as an
independent kingdom only if a man is ruling: and earthling man -answered
Lord Mordreon solemnly.
-What?! You're nuts! That's exactly the same as if we were an other
country on Earth! -answered Serena getting really upset.
-Calm down, Serena -said the prince looking at her, then he turned to
face Mordreon and said-. That's not what my father said: the treaty was
based in an agreement between both kingdoms in which Earth would respect
the Moon's sovereignty as long as they keep peace between both places
respecting our own independence.
-Well, young Master, I think your father's changed his mind -answered the
man with a mean smile-. No offence to you, my lady, but it's a fact that
earthlings are better statesmen than selenites, so this is the best for
both kingdoms.
-I don't think it's the best for MY kingdom -said Serena angrily-. We
don't want an earthling in the throne: we want to continue with our own
dynasty in which a selenite is the supreme ruler, not anyone else.
-I think that you're just thinking in yourself, not in your people,
highness. Let's be honest with each other: you just want to assure your
own power -said Mordreon.
-So, you're helping us taking our kingdom? I don't think so. We now how to
govern ourselves -said Serena with a mean smile on her face- If you've
studied some history, I'm sure you've seen the period of peace known as
the silver millenium started with the reign of Queen Selene, my mother's
great-grandmother, so I think that's a good proof of how we selenites are
good statesmen, or may I say stateswomen.
Mordreon went silent with the princess' answer and with an angry look on
his face, he said rising:
-Let's go out on a break.
The three people stood up and when Serena was about to leave the room,
Endymion took her arm softly and said:
-Good answer. You totally impressed Mordreon.
-And, did I impress you? -asked Serena with a little smile.
-Lets just say that for being a princess, you're not that stupid -answered
Endymion leaving.
-Was it a compliment or an insult? -though Serena walking towards her room
with the same little smile.
She entered quickly, and remembering Mina's assignment, she took out the
little closed envelop and walked out looking for Malachite.
She searched in every single room without any success until she remembered
her fight with the prince the day before:
"I was about to show you the training area..."
-That's it! He must be in the training area!
Serena started walking through the gardens, and finally she found out a
room full of swords and weapons, and inside, four men were practicing
their sword skill. she entered that amazing place, and looking at the man
with white hair, she said:
-Good morning, Malachite.
The four men put their sword down and turned to face the princess standing
on the door.
-You Highness, I had no idea you were here -said the man bowing-. Sorry
for my rudeness.
-It's ok, now, I have something for you: it's from Princess Mina -said
Serena as she gave him the letter smiling.
-Thanks...-said Malachite blushing as the room was filled with whistles
and "uuuuuuuuh"s from the other generals-. Now, princess, I would like to
introduce you to my friends: guys, this is Princess Serena of the Moon
kingdom, and highness, this are Jadeite, Nephrite and Zoicite.
Each one of the generals stepped forward and bowed as they said:
-It's a pleasure, highness.
Serena blushed, and giggling, she said:
-Hey, guys! You don't need to call "princess" or "highness". Just call me
Serena.
-All right, Serena -said the four men at the same time, making the
princess to laugh.
-Well, well, just see who's here -said Endymion entering the room with a
mean smile on his face-. So, you guys all ready know princess Serena,
don't you?
-Yes, I met Malachite at your ball -answered Serena turning to face the
prince.
-Anyway, the break's over. We need to go back to the assembly room -said
Endymion coldly.
-Ok, then, bye guys! -said Serena bowing her hand with a big smile on her
face.
-Bye Serena! -answered the four men doing the same as the prince looked
at them with a killer gaze.
The whole morning were spent arguing the same subject: Serena wanted
total sovereignty over her kingdom while Mordreon wanted an earthling on
the throne. Endymion, in the other hand, remained silent listening
solemnly the whole discussion trying to do his best to be neutral. Even
when he agreed with the princess' ideas, he couldn't betray his own people,
so the best he could do were sat and listen.
At last, it was midday and the three went to have lunch with the king and
queen. They didn't talk one thing about the morning meeting, instead, they
ate silently, and as soon as they finished eating, Endymion, Serena and
Lord Mordreon went back to the assembly room.
The afternoon meeting wasn't to different from the morning one, but at
least, it was over. Serena felt to her room while Endymion walked to the
training area to meet once again with his generals. He entered the room
and said sitting heavily:
-Hey guys!
-What's up, man? You look tired -said Zoicite looking at the prince.
-Tired? -said Endymion- I've spent the whole day listening Mordreon and
Serena fighting! exhausted! And the worst part is that treaty isn't going
anywhere so I think this is going to last, at least, an other week.
-I don't know what's the problem with Serena. I think she's pretty nice
-said Nephrite.
-Sorry, I forgot you were the prime members of Serena's fan club -said
the prince in a sarcastic mode.
-Changing the subject, who's that Mina, Malachite -asked Jadeite smiling.
-She's just a girl I met at the ball -answered the man blushing.
-So, if she's just a girl, why are you flushing? -asked Zoicite laughing.
-You know guys, I don't feel like talking about girls. I'll go to my room
'til dinner -said the prince leaving.
The prince went to his room and went out to the balcony looking down at
the gardens. He rested his arms on the railing, and the, he saw her...
-Her? What's she doing down there? -he thought glancing at Serena who was
holding one of the roses in her hand.
-Hey! Get your hands out of those roses! -says Endymion out loud as the
princess released the flower.
-What's the problem with you? I was just looking at them! -answered Serena
really angry.
-I don't care! Just leave them! Those are Arda's roses! -said the prince.
-Arda this, Arda that! If you care so much about her, why don't you marry
her?! -shouted Serena running away from the garden.
-Wait! Serena! Arda's... -shouted the prince but it was too late now.
He sighed and resting his back upon the wall he though:
-She doesn't know that Arda's my sister! She looked almost...jealous!
Suddenly, a big smile was drawn in Endymion's face as he started laughing.
-So, the little brat is jealous of Arda, that means, she's got a crush on
me! -though the Endymion out loud-. That can't be!
***
Serena entered her room and closed the door behind her back hardly, then
let herself into the bed and looking into the decorated roof she said to
herself:
-What kind of jerk he thinks he is! This is Arda's chair, those are Arda's
roses! Arda! Arda! Arda! That's all he can say? Arda? As if I care about
him and his girlfriends! Oh, I just can't bear him! I hate him! I hate
him! I hate him!
Then, a light knock interrupted her, so, standing up, she ran towards the
door, and with a warm smile she said as she opened it:
-What is it?
-You Highness, I'm here to inform you that dinner's ready -said a female
servant bowing.
-Thank you. I'll go in a second -said the princess closing the door as she
walked to the dressing room. She quickly fixed her hair a bit, and then,
she left heading to the dinning room.
She entered the room where everybody, including Lord Mordreon, were
sitting. She blushed and said bowing:
-I apologize for being late...again.
-Don't worry, now, have a sit -said the king solemnly.
Serena stared at the room for a second realizing that there were just two
empty sits: one next to Endymion, and one next to Mordreon. She just
breath deeply and sat next to the Lord as he smiled at her.
-You honor me with you company, princess -said the man- but don't be
afraid, I won't bore you with politics this time.
Everybody in the table laughed, except for Endymion and Serena whom remain
serious looking how the king and queen enjoyed Mordreon's company.
The wine and the food were served and before anyone could started eating,
Lord Mordreon lifted his cup and with a smile he said.
-I would like to raise my glass to our guest, her Highness, Princess
Serena.
-Toast! -said everybody lifting their glasses and then, the crown went
silent as they started eating. The princess didn't say a word during
dinner, but eventually, she lifted her head to look at the prince who
were involved in a conversation with his father.
-Son, I have good news for you: Arda's coming tomorrow -said the queen
with a smile.
Endymion smiled as well looking how the princess staring at him got tensed
and clearing her throat said:
-May I leave now? I'm really tired.
-Of course, Serena -said the queen nodding.
Serena rose and sending a killer look at the prince, she walked out of the
dinning room.
As soon as the princess reached her bedroom, she sat in one of the
armchair with Amy's book in her hands and started reading as a single tear
left her cerulean eyes.
-I miss you... -she whispered and cleaned her eyes as she started reading
once again.
***
The next morning, Serena woke up early and, for the first time in the
whole week, she was on time at the dinning room. She took her sit next to
queen Calice since Mordreon were not coming. That day, she was wearing a
beautiful dark salmon dress, and on her hair, she was using a single
ribbon around each one of her two buns. As soon as she sat down, Prince
Endymion entered the hall and sat in the opposite side of the table.
-Good morning -he said to his parents and to Serena.
-Good morning, Endymion -answered Serena coldly drinking a sip of her
orange juice.
-I think today will be finishing the treaty meeting earlier than yesterday:
I would like to spend sometime with Arda -said the prince making emphasis
in the last word as he looked at Serena.
-You now, me too. I would love meeting her -said the princess to
Endymion's surprise.
The prince didn't answer, he just drank his coffee silently as everyone
started eating.
After breakfast, the prince and the princess met with Lord Mordreon at the
assembly room starting the same discussion as the day the before.
-Princess, I've been thinking, and maybe there's one way in which both of
us will be pleased -said Mordreon.
-I hear you -answered the princess.
-Well, you want a silent in the throne, and I want a king, so, my proposal
is a male silent ruling.
-That's impossible, there are only women in the royal family -said Serena.
-And what about your father's brother? Maybe Queen Serenity could abdicate
in favor of Lord Artemis -said the Lord with a mean smile.
-Absolutely no! -answered Serena hitting the table with her hand.
-Here we go again... -thought the prince as they started arguing once
again.
The morning were long and monotonous, the same discussion everyday. It was
hard to know who were more stubborn, Princess Serena or Lord Mordreon.
The prince felt relief when they went out on a break, and went to see his
friends, the four generals, in the garden near the training arena.
-Hey, Endymion! How's the treaty going? -asked Nephrite as the prince sat
on the ground.
-Awful! The only thing I've heard in the past two days is Serena and
Mordreon arguing about the same thing -answered the prince lying on his
back.
-Mordreon vs. Serena! Who'll win? Make you bets, gentlemen! -said Jadeite
laughing.
-It's not even funny! I never thought a girl could be THAT stubborn -said
Endymion laughing as well.
-By the way, Endy, try to be nice to her, at least for today -said
Malachite looking a serious.
-Why should I do that? -asked the prince a little upset.
-Today's her birthday, and she's all by herself here -answered Zoicite.
-How do you now that? -asked Endymion a little confused.
-Mina told me in her letter that today is her 17th birthday -answered
Malachite this time.
-Okay, I'll try -said the prince getting into a sitting position.
The four men suddenly shut up as they heard someone approaching, and then,
a new shadow appeared on the ground.
-Hello, guys! Hello Endymion! -said Princess Serena with a sweet voice.
-Hi Serena! -answered the generals.
-Hello, Serena! If you want, you can sit here with us -said the prince
trying to be nice.
-Thank you, I just came here to tell you that the break is over -said
Serena calmly.
-Okay, I'll meet you there in a second -answered the prince.
-Well, I must go now! Bye everyone! -said Serena and left.
-Something's wrong with her -said Endymion a little concerned.
-What are you saying? She's been pretty nice with you too -said Zoicite.
-That's the point! I know her, and she would never be nice with me.
Something must be bothering her -said the prince.
-Come on! She's ok, now, go and tell us who wins the fight -said Nephrite.
-See ya latter, guys! -said Endymion going after Serena.
He entered the room sitting next to her as Mordreon started talking about
the treaty the same always, but this time, the princess weren't defending
her ideas as always: she was a little quiet, and this time, Lord Mordreon
were winning.
-This is not a treaty, this is a sentence! -said the prince getting upset-.
I'm not going to sign anything if it's not fair for both parts. Today's
session is over.
Serena rose and left with a sad look on her face. The prince were about
to go after her, when Mordreon's voice filled the room.
-Endymion, what do you think you're doing? Are you an earthling or a
silent!
-You must call me highness -said the prince turning to face the other
man- and answering your question, I'm doing the best for my people and
hers.
-I won't let your silly puppy love to interfere with our plan -said
Mordreon with an angry look on his face.
-What plans? To involve us in an other war like the one eleven years ago?
-answered the prince sending the man a killer look- This is not a matter
of feelings, this is a matter of common sense. I'm trying my the best to
prevent an holocaust!
-What could go wrong? Selenites are weak! -said Mordreon
-No, they're not! I'm not signing that! -said the prince about to leave.
-Then, I'll sing it!
-You can't do that!
-I'll talk to the king.
-My father's not going to accept that and you know it -said the prince
angrily.
-Yes he will -said Mordreon with a mean smile.
The prince left the room feeling worried and angry, but he tried to hide
all those feeling as he walked towards the dinning room to have lunch
with his parents and guests. He entered the room expecting to see Serena
there staring at him with a killer gaze, but she were not there.
-Where's the princess? -asked him trying to look as if he didn't care
much.
-I don't know. I told one of the servants to go and look for her, but
she's not in her room -answered the queen a little concerned.
-Start without me. I'll go and look for her -said the prince leaving the
room.
He stood one second in the corridor trying to think were to search her,
but then he got it: Serena loved the gardens, specially, rose gardens.
The prince started walking towards the gazebo covered with ivy looking at
the blond girl sitting inside. He just stood there and said:
-Hey, brat! It's lunchtime!
-Sorry, I totally forgot about that -she said calmly looking at him with
wet eyes, then, she cleared her throat and said:
-By the way, I don't like you to call me "brat". I'm not that kind of
princess!
She quickly stood up and started walking to the palace followed by the
prince.
-She had been crying -he thought remembering her puffy eyes-. What's wrong
with her?
The couple entered the dinning room and they sat as everyone started
eating. The prince occasionally looked at her, founding in her cerulean
eyes, the same air of melancholy he say at the ball, but he knew that
even if he asked her what was wrong, she wouldn't answer, at least, not
with the truth.
The princess didn't eat all her food, she just stood up and left making a
reverence. Endymion sighed silently looking her departure, and drank a
sip of his wine, feeling almost...empty.
-What's bothering you, son? -asked the king looking at Endymion.
-Nothing, I'm just thinking about the treaty -said the prince laying.
-What's wrong with that? -asked Etlio a little concerned.
-I don't like the way Lord Mordreon is acting. He just want to Moon to
surrender -answered the prince.
-He just wants the best for both kingdoms -said the king.
-No, he doesn't! -said the prince getting a little upset-. He's not
respecting the conditions we established at the beginning, and I'm not
going to sing anything but the original treaty we wrote.
-Endymion, don't involve me in this. You're in charge of everything, so,
if you think this is not going well, use your power and give Mordreon an
ultimatum -answered the king solemnly.
-I'll do that. Thank you for the advice, now, I must go -said the prince
and left the room.
***
Serena were sitting silently under a sycamore tree near the gardens
looking at the lake. Everything seemed quiet and peaceful, everything,
but her heart. She felt lonely in a foreign place, where no one cared
about her.
-I don't care if I'm alone, I don't need anyone! -murmured the princess
to herself as she took the key and looked at it.
The princess rested her head on her knees as she played with the little
gold chain in which the key were hanging.
-Hey, Serena! What are you doing here all by yourself? -said Endymion as
he sat next to her.
-You've scared me! -said the princess a little upset lifting her head to
look at him.
-Sorry, but you still haven't answered my question -said the prince.
-I just like to set near the water and think -answered Serena her gaze
looked on the lake.
-Think about what? -asked Endymion.
-Are you going to interrogate me? -said the princess starting to get upset.
-Sorry! I was trying to be nice! -answered the prince in the same tone.
-I don't need that right now... -said Serena calmly.
-By the way. What do you have there? -asked Endymion pointing at the key.
-This? It's a present my mother gave me before leaving the moon a few days
ago -answered Serena with a sad smile o her face.
-Can I see it? -asked him shyly.
-Sure -said her giving him the key.
-It's beautiful -said Endymion examining the jewel-. It must be a
treasure for you.
-Kinda...as this forest must be a treasure for you -said Serena closing
her eyes.
-Yeah, I love this place -said the prince closing his eyes as well, as he
leaned upon the tree-. When I was a kid, my father used to tell me that
there were elves living here, and he also told me that every night they
came out and danced under the moonlight. I still remember how I used to
runaway and came here to see the elves. The whole palace freaked out
trying to find me...and I'd never got to see the elves.
He started laughing expecting Serena to do the same, but instead, she
started sobbing hiding her face in her hands.
-Come on, it's not that bad! Maybe someday I'll find that elves! -said
him trying to cheer her up.
-It's not that! -she said angrily.
-So, what's wrong? -asked him with a bit of concern in his voice.
-Nothing, just leave me alone! -she answered standing up and running away
from him.
-Serena! -he tried to call her, but she didn't answer.
He leaned against the sycamore's trunk and throwing a little rock at the
lake he though:
-Why do I care about her? It's not my fault she's acting like that, but
still, I can't help but worry about her. What's wrong with me! I hate her!
-There you are, Endy, we've been looking for you everywhere! -said
Malachite walking towards the tree.
-Hi, man -answered the prince in an insensitive tone.
-What's bothering you? -asked Malachite looking concerned.
-You have a girlfriend, you understand women: you must know what's wrong
with Serena -said the prince throwing an other rock.
-Why? What happened? -asked Malachite siting next to the prince.
-I started talking about my childhood, you know, that story about the
elves my father used to tell me, and then she started crying and left
very angry with me -answered Endymion glancing at the lake.
-Maybe, she has a sort of homesickness, since today's her birthday and
all, and with that story stuff, you remind her of her home, and that's
why she's so sad -said Malachite thoughtful.
-Then, I'll go and apologize -said the prince rising.
-Before you go, I was looking for you to tell you that Arda's all ready
arrived.
-Thank you! I'll be with her in a second -said the prince running towards
the palace.
-Good luck...-murmured Malachite looking at his prince and friend.
***
Poor princess Serena were lying on her bed hugging her pillow as she cried
silently. She had her hair down and the key hanging in the chain around
her neck. Her eyes were red and puffy for being crying and her mind were
disturbed and full of thoughts.
-Daddy, I miss you -she mumbled starting to sob again, an then, she heard
a light knock coming from the door.
-Please, leave me alone! -she said trying not to sound too rude.
-Serena, please, let me in. It's me, Endymion -said the prince-. I just
want to help you.
She didn't answer, so the prince entered softly and walked toward the bed
and sat there, next to her.
-Don't cry. Tears don't go well with ya -said the prince trying to make
her smile.
-Endymion, I appreciate you effort to cheer me up, but I want to be alone
-said the princess looking at him.
-Come on, I know that it's hard to be far away from your home, but you
can't let a silly homesickness affect you this way -said the prince.
-Silly...homesickness? What kind of jerk you think you are? And you say
I'm the spoiled one! You'd never understand why or how I'm feeling now!
You're the biggest idiot I've ever met! -said Serena angrily.
-What's the matter with you? -said the prince standing up- I came here to
cheer you up and that's the way you pay me? Calling me idiot? A simple
"thank you" would be okay!
-Endymion, I thought you were arrogant and cold, but now I see that you're
not just that, you're the biggest insensitive and selfish human being I've
ever met! I HATE YOU! Now leave me alone and forget about that treaty. I'm
leaving tonight -shouted Serena throwing a pillow at him.
-I don't care! -shouted back Endymion and left.
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