Bet you guys thought I fell off of the face of the earth. I did. I had two
jobs and 18 hours of college work. I managed yet forgot I was doing this.
To that I give my apologies. Yet to those who have been faithful. I've
given up on others probably reading this. So. for my loving faithful
sweethearts. I'm just going to post the rest of the story for you. Here it
is. Uninterrupted. All my love!! ~Marronette
P.S. - I think there is an ending. If not. Sorry. I'll work on it.
`-`-`-`-`-`-`-`-`-`-`-`-`-`-`-`-`-`-`-`-`-`-`-`-`-`-`-`-`-`-`-`-`-`-`-`-`-`- `-`-`-`-`-`-`-`-`-`-`-`-`-`-`-`-`-`-`-`-`-`-`-`-`-`-`
Minet sat rigid in her chair and she stared at the others around her. The Queen sat at the end of the table, Selene standing by her side and her mother sat at her left. Gently Venet gripped Minet's hand and Minet stared at the Queen.
"I can't... I mean... I'm not... Your Highness..." Minet said and stood suddenly, shocked at this.
"Serenity is deeply in love with Endymoun... She will stop him before he gets to the alter and then she as the true Princess of the Moon shall take the throne." Selene said softly and Rei looked at her husband who sat across from her. He smiled lovingly at her and she smiled. A month ago they had arrived and were in for bigger surprises then they ever anticipated... like the fact that Rei was not an earthling... but an alien. When she had come to meet the Queen of the Moon a women had been at her side. The sight of her had made Jedite and Rei stop in their tracks and a strange feeling passed through Rei. Without thinking she ran forward and into the unknown woman's arms who had begun to weep. Her life had been a lie... but a good lie, she eventually decided as she looked at her husband across from her. Her mother was a Queen but was the Queen of Mars and was named Martia and looked exactly like Rei. Yet, that was only the first shock. She was then told that she was the guardian to the Princess of the Moon... Serenity. Minet who was the daughter of Queen Venet of Venus had been posing as the Princess her entire life in order to keep Serenity safe and out of harms way. Rei now regretted ever leaving Serenity on that rock. Now she along with three other women were sworn to protect and defend for the rest of eternity the precious daughter of Queen Selenity.
An aid rushed into the room to deliver a small slip of paper to the Queen. She looked at it and then looked at her mother.
"The Prince has accepted the offer of marriage." She said quietly and Rei sighed.
"They were trained for duty... no matter how much they love each other they will do what is right for their kingdoms... Serenity may not stop him from marrying Minet if she thinks it will put Lunarians in danger." Rei said quietly and Minet's eyes widened. Venet squeezed her hand tightly and Minet slowly sunk into her chair.
"I could not bear to take my Princess love's from her arms Your Highness... she would be heartbroken... crushed... it could destroy her." Minet said sadly and Selene looked towards the large windows in the room. Earth shone brightly outside.
"We must tell her before the ceremony that she is the true Princess of the Moon. If she knows that she can marry her love she will stop the ceremony and take her place beside him." A soft voice said from Minet's side and Rei glanced at the blue haired genius from Mercury. Amielle and she had grown close as well as the other one from Jupiter, Litana.
"I don't think she will believe me." Selene said sadly and a tear slid down Selenity's face. Rei reached forward and took her hand and squeezed it.
"I should have never done this to her..." She said quietly, her eyes closing sadly.
"But if you had not I would have never been able to meet her... I would not be the person I am today and she would have never fallen in love my broth...The Prince." Rei said and sighed. The Queen inhaled a painful breath and smiled weakly to Rei.
"I am so happy that she grew up beside you and you were there to care for her..." She whispered softly, deep gratitude shining in her shimmering eyes.
"She was my best friend and Endy adored her... from the moment he first saw her he always watched over her, picking her up when she fell, hugging her when she was lonely, sleeping beside her when she had nightmares... She always had us but she also always had you... I remember when we use to share a room how she would sit on the window and stare at the moon... She would talk to you there, telling you about her day and how much she missed you... She loved you so much." Rei said a small tear falling down her face at the memory. The others around the table smiled, knowing how miserable the Queen had been at losing her daughter, no one could ever be a replacement. Queen Serenity smiled and tears fell down her cheeks. She squeezed Rei's hand and leaned forward, kissing her forehead.
"Thank you. Thank you for loving my daughter when I could not." She whispered softly and Rei smiled.
"It was our pleasure."
"He doesn't want to let you go." The words rang thr ough her mind as she raced down the halls tears streaming down her face. She turned and ran into the throne room. She had left the Queen's chambers in a rush. The news hit her like a thunderbolt and all she could do was cry. Throwing open the doors and alarming the guards she ran inside to the large figure who sat upon the throne. His son was near him, and they were talking.
"Your highness!" She cried coming to a stop near Endymoun's side. He looked at her alarmed and reached out, clasping onto her arm because it looked like she was about to collapse. "What have I done to misplease you?" She asked sadly and Endy shot a look to his father.
"Nothing... I just think it wise for you to stay here."
"No!" Endy and Serenity cried at once. Serenity immediately covered her mouth and bowed her head in respect.
"Father how could you deny her going home?" Endy said shocked and outraged at the idea. Her entire body began to shake in his arms and Endy wrapped an arm around her waist holding her on her feet. Serenity raised her head as the King was about to reply and he stopped seeing the odd look in her eyes.
"Your Highness... I have served your Kingdom for eight long years... I have watched my best friend run away and have helped create an alliance between the Earth and the Moon... With all do respect I feel it my duty to inform you that it is not your decision weather I go or not to the Moon... I am not under your authority but under my Queen Selenity and she has called for me to come back to the Moon to serve my Princess." She said a tinge of anger behind her words and the King looked alarmed... even Endy was alarmed. "This shall be my last week as the Ambassador of the Moon for after I shall leave the Earth forever and return to my own Kingdom... I am a Lunarian and belong on the Moon." She said and bowed then pulled from Endy's arms and left the room. Endy shot a look at his father who looked stunned.
"You truly are an odious man." Endy said with hatred and he left the room as well. The King shook his head and sighed.
`-`-`-`-`-`-`-`-`-`-`-`-`-`-`-`-`-`-`-`-`-`-`-`-`-`-`-`-`-`-`-`-`-`-`-`-`-`- `-`-`-`-`-`-`-`-`-`-`-`-`-`-`-`-`-`-`-`-`-`-`-`-`-`-`
Minet fidgeted and was shaking slightly. Rei quickly squeezed her shoulders.
"I hope that is excitement to see your Princess and not fear." Rei smiled and Minet smiled. She was the leader of the Princess Royal guards and she sucked in a deep breath, smoothing out her royal gown. Her hair was pulled tightly into two buns and she watched from a large window as a large convoy began to enter the Moon's atmosphere. Rei smiled and grabbed Minet's hand, the other hand grabbing her long red skirt as she pulled Minet down the hall to where everyone else was waiting to greet the Earthlings.
Selenity stood at the top of the white marble stairs that led to the glorious Moon palace. People surrounded the sides of the steps and her advisors stood at her side. Luna glanced at Artemis and he smiled slightly. At the bottom of the steps two warriors knelt, their rich flowing uniforms represented the planet they protected and a small crest on their right shoulder showed their loyalty to the Kingdom of the Moon. Selenity smiled when she saw the third warrior come through the crowd and descend to the middle of the other warriors and kneel as well, dressed in a similar uniform of crimson, her dark black hair flowing down her shoulders and falling around her face as her head bowed. The ground shook when the transport landed and the door opened slowly. The Guards of the Prince exited first, dressed in official gray and dark blue uniforms. Two of them marched forward and stood a few feet away from Litana and Amielle. The Queen and King slowly descended form the transport and two more guards followed hovering around them. Then the Prince of Earth Endymoun disembarked and Venet cast a glance at Minet who was already staring at her. Malichite then turned and helped a women from the shuttle who was drenched in white, her long silver locks held half way up in clips. She was the last to disembark but she was the one that the Lunarians had waited for. He escorted her to the front and everyone remained completely silent. He stepped away and Serenity curtsied before the throne. Luna and Artemis nodded and the Queen nodded her head.
"Your Royal Highness Queen Selenity. May I introduce the King and Queen of Earth and their Crown Prince, Endymoun Lahaire." She said in a flowing voice and Selenity suddenly descended down the steps. Luna and Artemis glanced at each other then followed. The three warriors suddenly clicked their feet together and stood as one. Serenity stared directly into the eyes of Rei and she smiled. The Queen behind her gasped and Rei moved aside, Queen Selenity then coming in front of Serenity. Suddenly Serenity's eyes brimmed with tears and she took a step forward, wanting more then anything to rush into her Queen's arms. Gently she bowed on one knee and looked up lovingly at her.
"My Queen... How joyous I am to be in your service once more." She said lovingly her voice cracking and Selenity bent down and cupped her face lovingly.
"How happy I am that you have returned to me Serenity." She said quietly and Serenity stood, rushing into the Queen's arms and into a loving embrace. Selenity hugged her tightly and the warriors smiled lovingly towards their Queen and Princess. Sadly the Queen drew away and Serenity stepped aside and brought the Queen to the King and Queen of Earth. They bowed to each other and Selenity shook their hands and then the entire troupe headed indoors. Queen Marlelle looked at Rei and smiled lovingly at her. Rei smiled and gently removed her glove and showed the women whom she had thought was her mother her wedding ring. Queen Marlelle's smile widened and she blew a kiss to her daughter then followed her husband and the Queen of the Moon up the steps.
Suddenly a kiss was planted on Rei's cheek and she smiled looking into the eyes of her brother. She touched him making sure he was real and he smiled sadly at her. He gripped her hand and squeezed her ring finger, giving his loving approval of the match then regrettably followed his parents up the steps. Serenity smiled sadly at her then followed Malichite up the steps.
Selenity quietly grabbed Serenity's hands and whispered something into her ear.
"Meet me in my chambers in an hour. For now go and find the warriors. The Princess and I will deal with the earthlings." Selenity smiled and Serenity smiled at her and departed from the Royal troupe. Endymoun suddenly grabbed her arm and brought her ear to his lips.
"Take my men with you please... no need in them having to suffer with me." He whispered sadly and she squeezed his arm. She looked up at him then left, motioning for Malichite, Nephlight and Zoycite to follow.
They followed her quietly down the shimmering crystal hallways of the palace. She turned and sucked in a deep breath, happiness shining on her face at finally being home. She approached two ornate doors and slowly pushed them open. Inside four people waited. Serenity entered and the four rushed forward.
"Jedite!" Zoycite said shocked and Jedite hugged his friend, hugging all of them in turn. In contrast to their royal guard uniforms Jedite was in a black and silver uniform of the Moon.
"Serenity!" Rei cried hugging onto her friend tightly. "I have so much to tell you!" She cried and Serenity smiled. Rei moved aside and Serenity gasped and hugged Amielle tightly both of them almost falling to the ground. Amielle laughed and hugged onto her tightly.
"Oh Serenity... how wonderful it is to see you after all of these years!" She cried and Litana suddenly wrapped her arms around both of them.
"We are all finally together again..."
"Except for Minet." Serenity smiled and then she frowned slightly.
"You probably have so many questions." Rei said and she pulled Serenity to a chair. This was the war room, it was for the warriors to watch over the Kingdom of the Moon. Malichite moved to stand behind Serenity's chair and Nephlight and Zoycite stood at their side. Rei walked around and stood next to her husband, the other girls standing on that side as well.
"We are the warriors of the Moon and personal guardians to the Princess of the Moon." Amielle said softly and she, Litana and Rei bowed their heads.
"Rei? How can you be a guard of the moon... you are an earthling." Serenity said bewildered and Rei smiled, shaking her head softly.
"I am the Princess of Mars Serenity... My mother gave me to be raised by Earth when I was a baby. My real mother's name is Martia, you will meet her tonight." Reilie smiled and Serenity gasped as did the men behind her. "I am one of the guardians to the Princess as well." Rei smiled and Serenity suddenly could sit no longer and she stood, standing by Malachite's form.
"It was much easier getting permission to marry Rei from her real mother then her supposed father." Jedite grinned and Serenity covered her mouth shocked, joy coming to her eyes. Jedite smiled and gripped Rei's hands. "We were married one week after you sent us here and no one could ever separate us now." He smiled and Serenity gasped and then smiled happily.
"Oh how wonderful!" She cried and clapped her hands. Ami, Rei and Lita laughed softly.
"Let me make introductions." Rei smiled and she turned and motioned to Ami who bowed her head softly. "This is Princess Amielle from Mercury... she is second in command. Next to her is Princess Litana from Jupiter. The three of us form the Princess's guards and are leaders of the Moon Kingdom's army." Rei smiled and Serenity nodded.
"Impressive." Zoycite replied glancing at Nephlite who blinked. They were in charge of the whole army?
"These gentleman behind me are the Prince's Royal guards and commanders of Earth's army as well. This is Malichite, a dear friend and leader of the Prince's guards." She said softly and Malichite bowed at the waist. "Next to him is Zoycite who is second in command." She said and Zoycite bowed as well. "And on my left is Nephlight. Along with Jedite they were the four guards of Earth." Serenity smiled and Jedite bowed after Nephlight. "I am so happy to be home and be surrounded by friends." Serenity said suddenly and Rei's face fell. Serenity looked emotionally drained and exaughsted. Malichite put a hand on her shoulder and squeezed.
"Be brave Lady Serenity..." He whispered softly into her ear and she smiled weakly.
`-`-`-`-`-`-`-`-`-`-`-`-`-`-`-`-`-`-`-`-`-`-`-`-`-`-`-`-`-`-`-`-`-`-`-`-`-`- `-`-`-`-`-`-`-`-`-`-`-`-`-`-`-`-`-`-`-`-`-`-`-`-`-`-`
Gently she rapped on the Queen's door and it slowly opened. The aid motioned for her to enter and Serenity smiled softly. She was led inside the massive chambers and waited for the Queen to come from her bedchamber. The door opened and the Queen entered, a robe around her delicate shoulders and the aid left the room swiftly. Serenity's face lit up and she rushed forward into the Queen's arms. Selenity laughed softly and kissed her precious daughter's head lovingly.
"Oh how I've missed you mother..." Serenity cried happily and Selenity's heart soared. Serenity blushed suddenly realizing what she had said. "Forgive me My Queen but I am just so happy to see you..." Serenity said and tears filled her eyes. Selenity smiled and stroked her cheek.
"Oh my sweet love... You may call me anything you like as long as you forever remain by my side from now on." Selenity smiled and Serenity's face lit up once more and she hugged onto her Queen tightly.
"I am forever in your service." Serenity smiled and they hugged for a moment longer then Selenity led her to a couch. They spent the next few hours catching up and Serenity spilled everything about Rei and Endymoun... about how Rei had fallen in love with Jedite and then about her own love with Endy and how hard it was to give him up. Sadly Selenity stroked her daughter's hair and smiled weakly throughout the story yet she was proud that Serenity was holding in her tears even though she was dying inside retelling the story of her tragic heartache. She then told of how she met the warriors who had formally just been playmates of the Princess as she had been. Then she told of how the Warriors and the Guards of the Prince had hit it off... or at least how Amielle, Zoycite, Litana and Nephlight had hit it off. At that she had burst into giggles and Selenity laughed as well. Then Serenity sighed sadly.
"Malichite asked me to be his date for the ball tomorrow evening." She said quietly and Selenity listened supportively. "Perhaps it is my destiny to love him Queen Selenity but it feels so strange... He has been one of my closest friends and has supported me like a brother... but deep down I think this will be the perfect opportunity to try and keep Endy in the ceremony to marry Minet. If he sees me on the arm of Malichite perhaps he will think that I've moved on like he shall..." She began then she choked up and sighed, not wanting to continue. Selenity reached out and encircled her daughter in her arms and Serenity leaned in her arms. Selenity smiled and kissed the top of her head.
"I think you should follow your heart my dear child..." She whispered quietly and Serenity closed her eyes tightly.
"But my heart leads to someone who I could never have... Oh mother please forgive me for committing treason against the Moon by loving him..." She cried sadly and Selenity gasped and brought her up to look into her eyes.
"Treason? How dare you accuse yourself of such a thing... I am so honored and proud at what you have given up for this Kingdom... Today you have proven to me that you can be the true leader that I have known you to always become. You must never give up hope Serenity... things will work out... I wish I could tell you how everything will but I cannot..." Selenity whispered and stroked her daughter's cheeks. Serenity sighed sadly and leaned into the Queen's beautiful hand.
"Just go one day at a time." Their voices said at once and Serenity smiled looking into Serenity's eyes.
"I love you mother." Serenity whispered quietly and Selenity's eyes filled with blissful tears.
"I love you too my precious daughter." Selenity smiled and Serenity rushed into her arms hugging her tightly.
Minet sat quietly at her vanity and stared at the reflection that was brushing her hair. Serenity smiled and then hugged her Princess lovingly. Minet smiled softly.
"I am so happy you are home..." She whispered quietly and Serenity turned and sat on the chair next to her.
"Minet... you are going to cry." Serenity said shocked and Minet fell forward, tears falling from her eyes.
"Oh Serenity I am so depressed! I am being forced to marry a man I do not even love and possibly could never!" She cried in Serenity's lap and Serenity gasped.
"Oh but En... Prince Endymoun is wonderful... I promise you will grow to love him." Serenity said and Minet stood and turned away dramatically.
"Then I wish you could marry him instead of me." She said and Serenity looked down sadly.
"I'm sorry Princess..." Serenity whispered quietly and Minet sat down, grabbing Serenity's hands quickly.
"Serenity I'm not even sure if I was ment to bear the burden I have... You are so much better then I.. how I wish you were me and I were you!" Minet cried leaning her forehead on Serenity's hands. Serenity gasped and stared at her. A knock came at the door and Minet sniffed. It opened a crack and Serenity stood as did Minet.
"Here is your gown Princess." Amielle said softly as she entered with Litana than the blue haired genius stopped. "Oh no... I forgot to cut your sash... you wouldn't happen to have any sheers would you?" Amielle asked and Minet looked at her vanity then shook her head. Amielle sighed and Serenity stepped forward.
"I have some in my room." She smiled and walked out of the room, leaving, Rei, Amielle and Litana in the room. They rushed over to Minet and she wiped her tears.
"Did it work?" Aimelle whispered and Minet shrugged.
"It will take more time then we think... but I think it will in the end. I was very convincing, probably because for once in my life I'm speaking the truth..." Minet giggled and the girls smiled.
Serenity walked next door and opened the door only to close it quickly and collapse against it, a sob rising in her throat. She choked it back and let a few tears flow. Oh how she wished...
`-`-`-`-`-`-`-`-`-`-`-`-`-`-`-`-`-`-`-`-`-`-`-`-`-`-`-`-`-`-`-`-`-`-`-`-`-`- `-`-`-`-`-`-`-`-`-`-`-`-`-`-`-`-`-`-`-`-`-`-`-`-`-`-`
Minet sat rigid in her chair and she stared at the others around her. The Queen sat at the end of the table, Selene standing by her side and her mother sat at her left. Gently Venet gripped Minet's hand and Minet stared at the Queen.
"I can't... I mean... I'm not... Your Highness..." Minet said and stood suddenly, shocked at this.
"Serenity is deeply in love with Endymoun... She will stop him before he gets to the alter and then she as the true Princess of the Moon shall take the throne." Selene said softly and Rei looked at her husband who sat across from her. He smiled lovingly at her and she smiled. A month ago they had arrived and were in for bigger surprises then they ever anticipated... like the fact that Rei was not an earthling... but an alien. When she had come to meet the Queen of the Moon a women had been at her side. The sight of her had made Jedite and Rei stop in their tracks and a strange feeling passed through Rei. Without thinking she ran forward and into the unknown woman's arms who had begun to weep. Her life had been a lie... but a good lie, she eventually decided as she looked at her husband across from her. Her mother was a Queen but was the Queen of Mars and was named Martia and looked exactly like Rei. Yet, that was only the first shock. She was then told that she was the guardian to the Princess of the Moon... Serenity. Minet who was the daughter of Queen Venet of Venus had been posing as the Princess her entire life in order to keep Serenity safe and out of harms way. Rei now regretted ever leaving Serenity on that rock. Now she along with three other women were sworn to protect and defend for the rest of eternity the precious daughter of Queen Selenity.
An aid rushed into the room to deliver a small slip of paper to the Queen. She looked at it and then looked at her mother.
"The Prince has accepted the offer of marriage." She said quietly and Rei sighed.
"They were trained for duty... no matter how much they love each other they will do what is right for their kingdoms... Serenity may not stop him from marrying Minet if she thinks it will put Lunarians in danger." Rei said quietly and Minet's eyes widened. Venet squeezed her hand tightly and Minet slowly sunk into her chair.
"I could not bear to take my Princess love's from her arms Your Highness... she would be heartbroken... crushed... it could destroy her." Minet said sadly and Selene looked towards the large windows in the room. Earth shone brightly outside.
"We must tell her before the ceremony that she is the true Princess of the Moon. If she knows that she can marry her love she will stop the ceremony and take her place beside him." A soft voice said from Minet's side and Rei glanced at the blue haired genius from Mercury. Amielle and she had grown close as well as the other one from Jupiter, Litana.
"I don't think she will believe me." Selene said sadly and a tear slid down Selenity's face. Rei reached forward and took her hand and squeezed it.
"I should have never done this to her..." She said quietly, her eyes closing sadly.
"But if you had not I would have never been able to meet her... I would not be the person I am today and she would have never fallen in love my broth...The Prince." Rei said and sighed. The Queen inhaled a painful breath and smiled weakly to Rei.
"I am so happy that she grew up beside you and you were there to care for her..." She whispered softly, deep gratitude shining in her shimmering eyes.
"She was my best friend and Endy adored her... from the moment he first saw her he always watched over her, picking her up when she fell, hugging her when she was lonely, sleeping beside her when she had nightmares... She always had us but she also always had you... I remember when we use to share a room how she would sit on the window and stare at the moon... She would talk to you there, telling you about her day and how much she missed you... She loved you so much." Rei said a small tear falling down her face at the memory. The others around the table smiled, knowing how miserable the Queen had been at losing her daughter, no one could ever be a replacement. Queen Serenity smiled and tears fell down her cheeks. She squeezed Rei's hand and leaned forward, kissing her forehead.
"Thank you. Thank you for loving my daughter when I could not." She whispered softly and Rei smiled.
"It was our pleasure."
"He doesn't want to let you go." The words rang thr ough her mind as she raced down the halls tears streaming down her face. She turned and ran into the throne room. She had left the Queen's chambers in a rush. The news hit her like a thunderbolt and all she could do was cry. Throwing open the doors and alarming the guards she ran inside to the large figure who sat upon the throne. His son was near him, and they were talking.
"Your highness!" She cried coming to a stop near Endymoun's side. He looked at her alarmed and reached out, clasping onto her arm because it looked like she was about to collapse. "What have I done to misplease you?" She asked sadly and Endy shot a look to his father.
"Nothing... I just think it wise for you to stay here."
"No!" Endy and Serenity cried at once. Serenity immediately covered her mouth and bowed her head in respect.
"Father how could you deny her going home?" Endy said shocked and outraged at the idea. Her entire body began to shake in his arms and Endy wrapped an arm around her waist holding her on her feet. Serenity raised her head as the King was about to reply and he stopped seeing the odd look in her eyes.
"Your Highness... I have served your Kingdom for eight long years... I have watched my best friend run away and have helped create an alliance between the Earth and the Moon... With all do respect I feel it my duty to inform you that it is not your decision weather I go or not to the Moon... I am not under your authority but under my Queen Selenity and she has called for me to come back to the Moon to serve my Princess." She said a tinge of anger behind her words and the King looked alarmed... even Endy was alarmed. "This shall be my last week as the Ambassador of the Moon for after I shall leave the Earth forever and return to my own Kingdom... I am a Lunarian and belong on the Moon." She said and bowed then pulled from Endy's arms and left the room. Endy shot a look at his father who looked stunned.
"You truly are an odious man." Endy said with hatred and he left the room as well. The King shook his head and sighed.
`-`-`-`-`-`-`-`-`-`-`-`-`-`-`-`-`-`-`-`-`-`-`-`-`-`-`-`-`-`-`-`-`-`-`-`-`-`- `-`-`-`-`-`-`-`-`-`-`-`-`-`-`-`-`-`-`-`-`-`-`-`-`-`-`
Minet fidgeted and was shaking slightly. Rei quickly squeezed her shoulders.
"I hope that is excitement to see your Princess and not fear." Rei smiled and Minet smiled. She was the leader of the Princess Royal guards and she sucked in a deep breath, smoothing out her royal gown. Her hair was pulled tightly into two buns and she watched from a large window as a large convoy began to enter the Moon's atmosphere. Rei smiled and grabbed Minet's hand, the other hand grabbing her long red skirt as she pulled Minet down the hall to where everyone else was waiting to greet the Earthlings.
Selenity stood at the top of the white marble stairs that led to the glorious Moon palace. People surrounded the sides of the steps and her advisors stood at her side. Luna glanced at Artemis and he smiled slightly. At the bottom of the steps two warriors knelt, their rich flowing uniforms represented the planet they protected and a small crest on their right shoulder showed their loyalty to the Kingdom of the Moon. Selenity smiled when she saw the third warrior come through the crowd and descend to the middle of the other warriors and kneel as well, dressed in a similar uniform of crimson, her dark black hair flowing down her shoulders and falling around her face as her head bowed. The ground shook when the transport landed and the door opened slowly. The Guards of the Prince exited first, dressed in official gray and dark blue uniforms. Two of them marched forward and stood a few feet away from Litana and Amielle. The Queen and King slowly descended form the transport and two more guards followed hovering around them. Then the Prince of Earth Endymoun disembarked and Venet cast a glance at Minet who was already staring at her. Malichite then turned and helped a women from the shuttle who was drenched in white, her long silver locks held half way up in clips. She was the last to disembark but she was the one that the Lunarians had waited for. He escorted her to the front and everyone remained completely silent. He stepped away and Serenity curtsied before the throne. Luna and Artemis nodded and the Queen nodded her head.
"Your Royal Highness Queen Selenity. May I introduce the King and Queen of Earth and their Crown Prince, Endymoun Lahaire." She said in a flowing voice and Selenity suddenly descended down the steps. Luna and Artemis glanced at each other then followed. The three warriors suddenly clicked their feet together and stood as one. Serenity stared directly into the eyes of Rei and she smiled. The Queen behind her gasped and Rei moved aside, Queen Selenity then coming in front of Serenity. Suddenly Serenity's eyes brimmed with tears and she took a step forward, wanting more then anything to rush into her Queen's arms. Gently she bowed on one knee and looked up lovingly at her.
"My Queen... How joyous I am to be in your service once more." She said lovingly her voice cracking and Selenity bent down and cupped her face lovingly.
"How happy I am that you have returned to me Serenity." She said quietly and Serenity stood, rushing into the Queen's arms and into a loving embrace. Selenity hugged her tightly and the warriors smiled lovingly towards their Queen and Princess. Sadly the Queen drew away and Serenity stepped aside and brought the Queen to the King and Queen of Earth. They bowed to each other and Selenity shook their hands and then the entire troupe headed indoors. Queen Marlelle looked at Rei and smiled lovingly at her. Rei smiled and gently removed her glove and showed the women whom she had thought was her mother her wedding ring. Queen Marlelle's smile widened and she blew a kiss to her daughter then followed her husband and the Queen of the Moon up the steps.
Suddenly a kiss was planted on Rei's cheek and she smiled looking into the eyes of her brother. She touched him making sure he was real and he smiled sadly at her. He gripped her hand and squeezed her ring finger, giving his loving approval of the match then regrettably followed his parents up the steps. Serenity smiled sadly at her then followed Malichite up the steps.
Selenity quietly grabbed Serenity's hands and whispered something into her ear.
"Meet me in my chambers in an hour. For now go and find the warriors. The Princess and I will deal with the earthlings." Selenity smiled and Serenity smiled at her and departed from the Royal troupe. Endymoun suddenly grabbed her arm and brought her ear to his lips.
"Take my men with you please... no need in them having to suffer with me." He whispered sadly and she squeezed his arm. She looked up at him then left, motioning for Malichite, Nephlight and Zoycite to follow.
They followed her quietly down the shimmering crystal hallways of the palace. She turned and sucked in a deep breath, happiness shining on her face at finally being home. She approached two ornate doors and slowly pushed them open. Inside four people waited. Serenity entered and the four rushed forward.
"Jedite!" Zoycite said shocked and Jedite hugged his friend, hugging all of them in turn. In contrast to their royal guard uniforms Jedite was in a black and silver uniform of the Moon.
"Serenity!" Rei cried hugging onto her friend tightly. "I have so much to tell you!" She cried and Serenity smiled. Rei moved aside and Serenity gasped and hugged Amielle tightly both of them almost falling to the ground. Amielle laughed and hugged onto her tightly.
"Oh Serenity... how wonderful it is to see you after all of these years!" She cried and Litana suddenly wrapped her arms around both of them.
"We are all finally together again..."
"Except for Minet." Serenity smiled and then she frowned slightly.
"You probably have so many questions." Rei said and she pulled Serenity to a chair. This was the war room, it was for the warriors to watch over the Kingdom of the Moon. Malichite moved to stand behind Serenity's chair and Nephlight and Zoycite stood at their side. Rei walked around and stood next to her husband, the other girls standing on that side as well.
"We are the warriors of the Moon and personal guardians to the Princess of the Moon." Amielle said softly and she, Litana and Rei bowed their heads.
"Rei? How can you be a guard of the moon... you are an earthling." Serenity said bewildered and Rei smiled, shaking her head softly.
"I am the Princess of Mars Serenity... My mother gave me to be raised by Earth when I was a baby. My real mother's name is Martia, you will meet her tonight." Reilie smiled and Serenity gasped as did the men behind her. "I am one of the guardians to the Princess as well." Rei smiled and Serenity suddenly could sit no longer and she stood, standing by Malachite's form.
"It was much easier getting permission to marry Rei from her real mother then her supposed father." Jedite grinned and Serenity covered her mouth shocked, joy coming to her eyes. Jedite smiled and gripped Rei's hands. "We were married one week after you sent us here and no one could ever separate us now." He smiled and Serenity gasped and then smiled happily.
"Oh how wonderful!" She cried and clapped her hands. Ami, Rei and Lita laughed softly.
"Let me make introductions." Rei smiled and she turned and motioned to Ami who bowed her head softly. "This is Princess Amielle from Mercury... she is second in command. Next to her is Princess Litana from Jupiter. The three of us form the Princess's guards and are leaders of the Moon Kingdom's army." Rei smiled and Serenity nodded.
"Impressive." Zoycite replied glancing at Nephlite who blinked. They were in charge of the whole army?
"These gentleman behind me are the Prince's Royal guards and commanders of Earth's army as well. This is Malichite, a dear friend and leader of the Prince's guards." She said softly and Malichite bowed at the waist. "Next to him is Zoycite who is second in command." She said and Zoycite bowed as well. "And on my left is Nephlight. Along with Jedite they were the four guards of Earth." Serenity smiled and Jedite bowed after Nephlight. "I am so happy to be home and be surrounded by friends." Serenity said suddenly and Rei's face fell. Serenity looked emotionally drained and exaughsted. Malichite put a hand on her shoulder and squeezed.
"Be brave Lady Serenity..." He whispered softly into her ear and she smiled weakly.
`-`-`-`-`-`-`-`-`-`-`-`-`-`-`-`-`-`-`-`-`-`-`-`-`-`-`-`-`-`-`-`-`-`-`-`-`-`- `-`-`-`-`-`-`-`-`-`-`-`-`-`-`-`-`-`-`-`-`-`-`-`-`-`-`
Gently she rapped on the Queen's door and it slowly opened. The aid motioned for her to enter and Serenity smiled softly. She was led inside the massive chambers and waited for the Queen to come from her bedchamber. The door opened and the Queen entered, a robe around her delicate shoulders and the aid left the room swiftly. Serenity's face lit up and she rushed forward into the Queen's arms. Selenity laughed softly and kissed her precious daughter's head lovingly.
"Oh how I've missed you mother..." Serenity cried happily and Selenity's heart soared. Serenity blushed suddenly realizing what she had said. "Forgive me My Queen but I am just so happy to see you..." Serenity said and tears filled her eyes. Selenity smiled and stroked her cheek.
"Oh my sweet love... You may call me anything you like as long as you forever remain by my side from now on." Selenity smiled and Serenity's face lit up once more and she hugged onto her Queen tightly.
"I am forever in your service." Serenity smiled and they hugged for a moment longer then Selenity led her to a couch. They spent the next few hours catching up and Serenity spilled everything about Rei and Endymoun... about how Rei had fallen in love with Jedite and then about her own love with Endy and how hard it was to give him up. Sadly Selenity stroked her daughter's hair and smiled weakly throughout the story yet she was proud that Serenity was holding in her tears even though she was dying inside retelling the story of her tragic heartache. She then told of how she met the warriors who had formally just been playmates of the Princess as she had been. Then she told of how the Warriors and the Guards of the Prince had hit it off... or at least how Amielle, Zoycite, Litana and Nephlight had hit it off. At that she had burst into giggles and Selenity laughed as well. Then Serenity sighed sadly.
"Malichite asked me to be his date for the ball tomorrow evening." She said quietly and Selenity listened supportively. "Perhaps it is my destiny to love him Queen Selenity but it feels so strange... He has been one of my closest friends and has supported me like a brother... but deep down I think this will be the perfect opportunity to try and keep Endy in the ceremony to marry Minet. If he sees me on the arm of Malichite perhaps he will think that I've moved on like he shall..." She began then she choked up and sighed, not wanting to continue. Selenity reached out and encircled her daughter in her arms and Serenity leaned in her arms. Selenity smiled and kissed the top of her head.
"I think you should follow your heart my dear child..." She whispered quietly and Serenity closed her eyes tightly.
"But my heart leads to someone who I could never have... Oh mother please forgive me for committing treason against the Moon by loving him..." She cried sadly and Selenity gasped and brought her up to look into her eyes.
"Treason? How dare you accuse yourself of such a thing... I am so honored and proud at what you have given up for this Kingdom... Today you have proven to me that you can be the true leader that I have known you to always become. You must never give up hope Serenity... things will work out... I wish I could tell you how everything will but I cannot..." Selenity whispered and stroked her daughter's cheeks. Serenity sighed sadly and leaned into the Queen's beautiful hand.
"Just go one day at a time." Their voices said at once and Serenity smiled looking into Serenity's eyes.
"I love you mother." Serenity whispered quietly and Selenity's eyes filled with blissful tears.
"I love you too my precious daughter." Selenity smiled and Serenity rushed into her arms hugging her tightly.
Minet sat quietly at her vanity and stared at the reflection that was brushing her hair. Serenity smiled and then hugged her Princess lovingly. Minet smiled softly.
"I am so happy you are home..." She whispered quietly and Serenity turned and sat on the chair next to her.
"Minet... you are going to cry." Serenity said shocked and Minet fell forward, tears falling from her eyes.
"Oh Serenity I am so depressed! I am being forced to marry a man I do not even love and possibly could never!" She cried in Serenity's lap and Serenity gasped.
"Oh but En... Prince Endymoun is wonderful... I promise you will grow to love him." Serenity said and Minet stood and turned away dramatically.
"Then I wish you could marry him instead of me." She said and Serenity looked down sadly.
"I'm sorry Princess..." Serenity whispered quietly and Minet sat down, grabbing Serenity's hands quickly.
"Serenity I'm not even sure if I was ment to bear the burden I have... You are so much better then I.. how I wish you were me and I were you!" Minet cried leaning her forehead on Serenity's hands. Serenity gasped and stared at her. A knock came at the door and Minet sniffed. It opened a crack and Serenity stood as did Minet.
"Here is your gown Princess." Amielle said softly as she entered with Litana than the blue haired genius stopped. "Oh no... I forgot to cut your sash... you wouldn't happen to have any sheers would you?" Amielle asked and Minet looked at her vanity then shook her head. Amielle sighed and Serenity stepped forward.
"I have some in my room." She smiled and walked out of the room, leaving, Rei, Amielle and Litana in the room. They rushed over to Minet and she wiped her tears.
"Did it work?" Aimelle whispered and Minet shrugged.
"It will take more time then we think... but I think it will in the end. I was very convincing, probably because for once in my life I'm speaking the truth..." Minet giggled and the girls smiled.
Serenity walked next door and opened the door only to close it quickly and collapse against it, a sob rising in her throat. She choked it back and let a few tears flow. Oh how she wished...