Children of the Moon

Disclaimer: I don't own Sailor Moon! Naoko does (and Kodansha and Toei etc.)! However, I did invent some new characters for this story.

I started writing this story to explain a drawing I did one day. I won't say too much, though - I don't wanna ruin the story! Enjoy!

Chapter Five - Kissing Under the Sun

"Look, he's coming over, Serenity."

Serenity's heart started to beat, and she began to panic. What did you say to someone who would someday rule the Sun, the largest and most central kingdom in the whole Solar System?!

"Serenity, don't forget that you too will be a great ruler someday."

How did Jocasta do that? It was like she read her mind or something, Serenity thought.

"Princess Serenity?" It was Sol.

"Yes, that's right, your Majesty."

"Your Majesty?!" laughed Sol, "I'm only 18, but that makes me sound about 50!"

"Oh, I'm sorry. I didn't mean..."

You're such an idiot! Serenity told herself! Why?! Why had she said it?!

"Just call me Sol. It's much less of a mouthful!"

"OK, Sol."

"Um, Serenity, I actually have a gift for Angelica, from my parents. Do you mind taking me over to her? Only I'm not very good at these things." "Sure!"

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Angelica opened Sol's gift, which was wrapped in gold ribbon and silk, to reveal a beautiful star-shaped locket, with a crescent moon in the centre which rotated as the locket played it's melody.

"Wow! It's amazing, thankyou so much, Sol - be sure to tell your parents thankyou!"

"I will do, don't worry."

As the band started a new song, Angelica grabbed Sol by the arm, and whisked him into the centre of the room, saying "Let's dance!"

Angelica, who was an experienced dancer, lead the slightly overwelmed Sol in a fast waltz around the dance floor. To onlookers, the sight of the petite princess, only just on the verge of womanhood, dancing with Prince Sol in such a free, confident manner was no longer suprising, for they had grown to expect this from her. However, what was suprising was the absense of Serenity from the dancing, since the eldest princess was so beautiful, clever and sophisticated, it was strange that there was not a great huddle of admirers hanging off her every word.

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The party went on well into the early hours, when thr guests were finally starting to tire, and the band announced that this would be the last dance, and so everyone must find a partner and get onto the floor to end the night. Serenity looked around to see who she could dance with. A tap on her shoulder made her jump.

"Sol! You scared me!"

"Sorry, Serenity, I just wanted to ask you to dance."

"Don't you want to dance with Angelica or someone again?"

"Are you saying that you don't want to dance with me?"

"No! It's just that..."

"I wanted to save the best dance for the best girl." Sol smiled, making Serenity blush.

"Oh," she whispered softly, "Well I guess we should start dancing then."

The music was slow and peaceful, and echoed around the palace, reflecting the mood of the guests. I wish this would never end, Serenity thought muzzily as Sol guided her around the floor. The combination of tiredness, champagne, and the warmth of Sol's body pressed against hers meant that whenever Serenity thought back to that night, she remembered it as if it were a dream, all hazy and unreal.

The last strains of music faded into the sky, and as the guests began to leave, Serenity turned to Sol and asked, "Have you ever watched the dawn?"

"No," answered Sol, "It's alway's light on the Sun. What's the dawn like, Serenity?"

"I could tell you, but if you want, I'll show you instead."

Serenity lead Sol out onto a balcony over-looking the palace gardens, and the first light of the morning began to appear on the horizon. Serenity shivered in her chiffon gown.

"Cold?" asked Sol, "Here." He reached out to Serenity and pulled her close, wrapping his arms around her shoulders.

Slowly, the Sun rose, spreading it's rays over the silvery-white Moon. Serenity turned to look at Sol.

"What do you think?" she asked. Sol was lost for words. He wished he could say something, but here he was, in this beautiful place, with this woman who seemed completely oblivious to the fact that one day she would be Queen, and the whole galaxy would be, maybe already was, in such awe of her. He felt that if he said anything, the moment would shatter, and he would wake up. So he said nothing.

Gazing into Sol's green eyes, with his tousled golden hair framing his face, Serenity began to understand what he was feeling. Sol leaned down, hesitating at first, but then leaning further, he kissed Serenity slowly on her lips.

Serenity's heart leapt, and she closed her eyes, breathing in his, clean, warm, intoxicating scent, and relaxed into his strong arms.

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AN - So what did you think? Please, please review! Otherwise I'll think you don't like it, and I won't update, lol! *Sailor Earth*