Konnichiwa! Chapter 3 is up and running! Hooray! Selenity's back, but why? And what's with all the staring? Why is Rei acting weird? Read and find out!

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Longing for love

Chapter two - Its over! Or is it?

She sat in front of her dresser, lightly brushing her golden-blonde hair. Placing the brush down she stared at her reflection; it had been nine years since she had visited earth. Sure Endimiyon and herself had seen each other, but only at brief intervals at celebrations.

She had grown up a lot since then, become a lot more mature. She pulled her hair back into her trademark 'odangos' and smiled with satisfaction. Grabbing her pallid winter coat, she pulled it over her gown. She was going to see Endimiyon; excitedly she spun around, her dress swishing from her sudden movement.

"Oo-sah-gee!" A fiery voice came from the doorway. There, leaning against the frame, was the owner of the voice herself. Rei Hino. The Martian Princess and heir to the throne of Mars. Being just a year older than Selenity, Rei felt a slight responsibility to protect her from harm.

"Why if it isn't the 'Spirit of Fire' herself, hi Rei." Selenity spoke, smiling at her dear friend.

"Well your highness, if you don't hurry up you'll be late for your own party."

"Hai, hai, I'm coming now," Selenity spoke, whilst grabbing her suitcase. "And please Rei it's Usagi, not your highness. Ok?"

"Ok, ok. Why don't you want us to call you Selenity? I mean it is your given name isn't it?" Rei asked, secretly she knew the answer but wanted to hear it coming from the Princess' mouth.

"Cause I think Tsuki no Usagi fits me perfectly. I'm the rabbit of the moon, ne?"

They both burst into fits of giggles as they walked down the corridor. Rei might have a fiery temper, but she was one of Usagi's best friends. After the battle with the negaverse Rei's mother died, and her father shortly after due to grief. She learnt how to use her gift of Fire and became one of the Senshi assigned to protect the princess.

At 17 years old Rei was a heartbreaker, many men would kill for a chance to date her. Her long ebony hair flowing to just above her knees. You would normally find her garbed in her Sailor Fuku, in her trademark colour of red. Her violet eyes held many emotions, but she tried not to show her true ones.

Rei wasn't the only new member of the Sailor senshi. There were eight members in all, including Rei. Each one with their own special ability.

There was Ami, the brains behind the Senshi. The heir to the Mercurian kingdom so was gifted with the same powers as her mother. The powers of ice and water. She had short navy hair, and beautiful sky blue eyes. Luna had given her the V.R visor and pocket computer to enhance her natural talents.

Then there was Makoto, Princess of Jupiter. She was gifted with powers of wood and lightning. Her wavy coffee-brown hair is permanently tied in a high ponytail. She has the most startling green eyes, and she has eyes for one man only. She's the brawn behind the Senshi, with a strong will and outgoing personality.

The last member of the inner Senshi, and their leader, is Minako. The Princess of Venus and the easiest to relate to. She always keeps her hair tied back in a red ribbon, and bears some resemblance to Selenity. She's gifted with the power of metal, and cares deeply for her friends and family. Selenity and Minako shared a special bond, going shopping, watching romantic movies and just plain causing mischief.

Each of the inner Senshi are 17, and are very powerful. But they did not receive the most power, for that was reserved for the other Senshi, the outers. Consisting of four of the most powerful women in the galaxy.

Firstly came Haruka, Princess of Uranus. Normally dressing in male-like attire she was sometimes mistaken for a member of that sex. Like her mother, she received the power to manipulate earth. She constantly flirts with Selenity, but cares deeply for her. In a sisterly way.

Then there's Michiru. The heir of Neptune. She's a quiet, artistically inclined young woman with a soft sense of humour. She holds herself elegantly, which assets to her beauty. Haruka and herself are romantically involved, though they won't admit it to the rest of the Senshi. She, like Ami, is gifted with the power of water. Although Michiru is far more powerful.

Thirdly there's Setsuna, the guardian of time. She never leaves her post at the gate of time, and so seems a little introverted. She has many powers, she can stop time, correct time distortions, and see into the future. She has a soft spot for Selenity, who affectionately refers to her as 'Puu'.

Finally, Hotaru. The eldest of the Senshi, gifted with the powers of death and healing. She hardly ever leaves her kingdom, save to attend the Senshi meetings. Once she became Queen she hardly ever saw anyone, so became slightly isolated and lonely. Selenity sometimes went to Saturn to spend time with Hotaru, telling her the latest gossip, which brings a smile to Hotaru's face.

They came to the entrance hall, where each of the inner senshi were standing. They would be coming on this trip to earth as her protectors. Selenity thought about how lucky they were, to have their own special powers. Where she, heir to the Moon Kingdom, had none. It hurt her deeply to know that if her friends were ever in danger she would be unable to protect them. It hurt her very deeply. She shook off her trail of thought, she was going to her 16th birthday party, now was not the time to be thinking like that.

Luna sat before the portal; there was no doubt in Selenity's mind that another lecture was on the way. Selenity braced herself as Luna opened her mouth to speak.

"Now, you girls will be going to Earth as representatives of your Planets, so I want you on your best behaviour," Luna started, she coughed a couple of times to gain the attention of a certain blonde. "Oh and Selenity, there will be no." Luna was cut off as Selenity interrupted.

"Mischief? I know my feline friend, I know. Don't worry! Now we should be on our way. His highness is expecting us, lets go." Selenity finished, walking towards the portal.

Luna stepped aside, letting her mistress gain access to the portal. This was it, the moment of truth. The moment the whole kingdom would find out if their plans would be in vain. To see if Selenity and Endimiyon would finally get together. Then in a flash, all five young women had disappeared.

"Good luck, Selenity," Luna whispered to herself.

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"So who's coming again?" A blonde male asked a very frustrated Prince for the hundredth time today.

"Se-le-ni-ty! The moon princess! Have you been listening to a word I've said Motoki-san?" An agitated Endimiyon asked.

"Yeah, so."

"So what?" Endimiyon asked, wondering what Motoki's question would be.

"So.is she hot?" Motoki questioned, a grin plastering his face.

"Wha?!" Endimiyon exclaimed, almost spitting his drink everywhere. Luckily he didn't take that sip before Motoki asked his question. Endimiyon's face turned a deep crimson.

"Well.is she? I mean have you seen pictures of her mother? If she's anything like her, I mean wow!"

"Last time I saw her Motoki, properly anyway, was when she was seven. So I don't know ok."

"Ok, ok!" Motoki exclaimed, "No need to bite my head off!"

"I'm not it's just." Endimiyon got cut off before he could finish.

"Endimiyon-sama it's time to make your entrance," A man of 25 said, his silver hair flowing behind him.

"Thank you Kunzite, Motoki I shall see you later," Endimiyon turned and walked toward the ballroom, side by side with his confidant (and head guard) Kunzite. They walked at slow pace, Endimiyon's cape swishing behind him.

"Your highness," Kunzite started, waiting for permission to continue speaking.

"Hai Kunzite-san, what is it?" Endimiyon enquired.

"Well I was just going to say Endy, that.well that maybe you could at least try to be civil to Selenity. I know, I know, what she said was wrong, but Endy she was only seven. You didn't have to be so harsh. She's a nice young woman now, and I would like if you didn't embarrass the Kingdom, and yourself, but sparking an argume-nt." Kunzite finished glancing back at the Prince, who had stopped in his tracks.

"Endy, come on. Or we'll be late."

"Maybe.maybe I was too harsh. Damn it's playing on my conscience now, I shall apologise when I see her." Endimiyon replied, smiling at Kunzite.

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Endimiyon sat upon his throne, watching his people enjoy the festivities. Selenity's sixteenth birthday party. He never would have thought he would have volunteered to hold it in his kingdom. But a spark of curiosity had lit a fire, which got the better of him. He just had to see her, he wanted to see the young woman she had grown up and become.

At the top of the stairs entering to the ballroom there came a commotion. A young boy, no older than thirteen, appeared holding a scroll. Clearing his voice through a loud cough, he stood proud and made his announcement.

"Ladies and Gentlemen, your Royal Highness, I present to you Princess Selenity and her court."

The chatter in the ballroom ceased, and all eyes fell upon the door. Two men, garbed in formal attire opened the doors, and four young women appeared. Strange looks were placed upon them, for they were dressed in the strangest of clothing seen on Earth. Their Sailor fukus.

The inner Senshi parted, showing the Lady of the hour herself. Selenity. She stood, in a beautiful lily-white gown. Tight fitting around her upper body and decorated with a assortment of golden threads and stones, after a point it flowed elegantly to the floor, trailing about her feet. Her hair was done up in her famous 'Odango' style, and there were two chic clips placed carefully upon her head.

Endimiyon gasped, she looked so refined. She had to be the most beautiful woman he had seen for the last couple of years. No. The most beautiful woman he had met in his lifetime.

She was walking towards him, her gown swishing from side to side as she moved gracefully forward. Endimiyon could do nothing but stare at her beauty; Rei on the other hand just frowned.

"Good evening, Endimiyon," She acknowledged his presence with a nod in his direction, and then smiled brightly.

"Se-Selenity," He choked out, breath catching in his throat. "I-I err.how are you?"

Selenity giggled, "I'm just fine Endimiyon, and you?"

"Great, would you care to dance?" Endimiyon asked, offering the Princess his hand.

"I'd love to," Selenity answered, taking Endimiyon's extended hand. He led her to the dance floor, and joined in with the many couples already dancing.

He placed one hand gently upon her waist, and took one of her hands into his. She placed her free hand upon his shoulder, and smiled at him gently. Endimiyon couldn't help but feel a blush creep up to his cheeks. He decided to make small talk, anything to get his mind off her looks.

"So, Princess." He started only to be cut off by Selenity.

"Please call me Selenity, or Usagi. Your pick." She smiled once more, continuing to move to the graceful beat made by the orchestra.

"Ok then, Usagi. How are things on the moon?" He asked, spinning her out then back to himself again.

"Fine, we just finalised deals with Kinkomu, so we have yet another alliance. This time outside of our Solar System."

Endimiyon smiled at her. "That's great Pr.I mean Usagi. Ano.I.I'm very sorry."

Usagi looked up into his deep blue eyes, he might be a baka Usagi, she thought to herself, but he's damn hot! "Demo, Why are you sorry Endimiyon?"

"About before, the whole unofficial exiling thing.I'm truly sorry. I didn't mean it. I was just angry and still kind of grieving. You were the closest one to me so I took it out on yo." He was silenced by Usagi's finger touching his lip.

"Sssssh.It doesn't matter. It's in the past and there it shall stay." She gave him a warm hearted smile and he gave her an equally cheerful one back.

He pulled her closer to him, and she rested her head upon his shoulder. They carried on dancing in silence, and then Usagi whispered into Endimiyon's ear.

"You remember that day, when I said you were nothing like your father." She felt Endimiyon flinch at the mention of his father.

"Y-yeah I remember."

"I meant that, you are nothing like your father." Endimiyon tried to move further away from her, he felt a bit hurt at those words. Usagi just tightened her grip on him and continued. "You will never be like your father, you are your own self and you're special in your own way. Trying to be someone else will only disappoint you when you find everything they did was always better."

"Usagi."

"Tha-that's why I'm breaking off our engagement." Endimiyon took a fast intake of breath. Why is she breaking it off, he thought to himself. It would be the perfect tie for an alliance.and I think I.I.

"I know what happened last summer, don't be surprised. She's completely infatuated with you. I couldn't marry you, it would break her heart."

He glanced over Usagi's shoulder to his throne, where the Senshi were gathered, chatting animatedly with his generals. She glanced at him, her eyes holding great love and longing, last summer was a mistake. He knew it, but now he had to face the consequences. Although he wouldn't give up without a fight.

"Listen Usagi, last summer I made a mistake. A huge mistake. I had too much to drink and it clouded my judgement. I'm not breaking this off with you, no matter what her feelings may be." Endimiyon replied defiantly.

"B-but." Usagi stuttered.

"There are NO buts Usagi, this is my decision too, and I have made mine. Now do you wish to reconsider yours?"

"Prove yourself to me." Usagi replied coolly. It was said as if it had been practiced over and over in her mind.

"Excuse me?" Endimiyon replied, stunned and confused at her statement.

"I said prove yourself to me. I will stay for one month here on Earth, and you will have to prove to me that we could be more than friends."

"Agreed, one month it is then Usagi. We should let the others know of the arrangement, shouldn't we?"

"Yeah, but Endimiyon." Usagi trailed off, her voice just barely above a whisper.

"Yes Usagi?"

"Don't tell her I know. She's tried so hard to keep it from me, I'd hate for her to think that her true feelings seeped out." Usagi told him. Then with the ending of the song they both went toward the throne to explain the situation to the Senshi and Generals.

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That's it for now. Sorry it took so long to update, I've had exams. I won't be able to update next week probably because I'll be on work experience! I can't wait! I'm going to CDSM computer gaming animators! Well Ja ne minna- san. ^-^

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