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The room was dark, only the dim glowing light of the moon's surface shining through the large windows. He stood in front of her where he had placed her. She slowly slid her hands to his shoulders and then ran one through his silk jet-black hair. His finger trailed to her shoulder and he softly pushed off the silk strap of her long nightgown, exposing her milky skin that was now defenseless against his kiss. She shivered in his arms and clutched to him, her nails softly scratching behind his shoulder as if she was trying to grip onto him. His hand softly ran down her back, his lips under her ear and she moaned in his ear, letting him lay her softly ontop the dark silk onyx sheets. Her white silk nightgown, made her look the essence of innocence and he kissed her upper chest and felt her sharp intake of breath. His fingers slowly began to untie her corset like nightgown and she sucked in a deep breath. She sat up slightly, his form that had been leaning over her startled but was soothed when her lips latched onto his lovingly, her form falling back, pulling him ontop of her fully, his entire length pressed against her's. His hands slipped to intertwine with hers and he kissed her deeper, their mouths intertwined in a desperate fit of passion and adoration. He moved his mouth and kissed the side of her's, then moved to her neck and she gasped in breaths. He pulled her up into his arms, her back arching slightly as she kissed him once again, their bodies aching for each others, their curves blending together in a dance they had waited to long to partake in. Her lips moved from his own and kissed his neck hungrily, their bodies coming together and meeting in such a paradise to leave them breathless and aching for one another. They embraced in only a way intimate lovers could have, their love and affection for each other doubling as their sacred emotions were cemented between them. They had committed treason to the crown of the Moon but had finally given into their heart's desperate pleas...
His fingertips trailed lightly along her shoulder and he smiled looking at the beauty in his arms. He pulled the silk sheets across her skin more, hoping to keep her warm beneath them and in his embrace. His arm wrapped around her stomach and pulled her back closer to him. Her skin felt so smooth as he ran his fingertips across it and he heard her sigh. He knew he could never let her go, not after tonight. His lips brushed across her naked shoulder and she shivered. He smiled and slowly turned her over, her beautiful midnight eyes meeting his and he caressed her cheek lovingly.
"Tonight was ours..." he whispered lovingly and she kissed his chest, burying her face in his neck, her eyes closing. She wrapped her body with his, knowing that this would be the last sweet embrace she would share with her prince... a prince who stole her heart and loved her with such a passion that if she had not been madly in love with him, it would have been shameful... but it was far from that... it was desire at it's highest peak. She moaned sadly and kissed his neck, he laughed and pulled away so that he could see her face. She moved up and kissed his lips lovingly. She rolled over, her body coming on top of his as she deepened the kiss, her hunger for him growing stronger and he wrapped his arms tightly around her, kissing her with unabridged passion and longing. She moved away her hair and lay on his chest, never wanting to break this kiss. He turned her over, rolling ontop of her, his lips never leaving her's. She wrapped her arms around him, her fingers traveling into his thick hair as his tongue played with her own. Finally they pulled away both panting for air as they held tightly to each other.
"I love you..."
He gasped and gripped onto her, never wanting to let her go.. The moment the words had left her lips she closed her eyes painfully... what had she done?
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Serenity left her room late that morning and leaned against her door, her hand still on the knob.
"There you are." A voice said and Serenity almost jumped. Her eyes traveled to the beautiful golden child of the moon and she gulped. "Come... you haven't left your room all morning. Have you been ill?" Minet asked, a tinge of worry coming to her voice. "Oh Serenity... look at the bags under your eyes... did you even sleep at all?" Minet scolded and Serenity opened her mouth to reply but only closed it. "Come... let's get you something to eat." Minet said and linked arms with her. The two walked side by side down the hallway, both dressed in shimmering white moon silk like they had worn when they were girls. "I met your date for the ball this evening... he's charming." Minet said softly as they walked down the hall. At that comment Serenity's head snapped up and she stared at Minet. Malichite... charming? Polite, kind... but charming?
"Do you really think so?" Serenity asked quietly looking at the ground.
"Yes." Minet said and looked away, trying to hide her blush. She had met the General earlier that morning and their encounter was anything but completely proper... since she had accidentally fallen into his arms... what kind of dope was she anyway... some Captain of the guards she was.
The wedding Ceremony was to be held in two days. Serenity sucked in a deep breath and stared at her vanity. Her long silver locks fell down and she didn't know how she should fix it. Amielle smiled and came up behind her, taking a brush from the small vanity and began to brush out Serenity's long locks.
"You're hair is so beautiful... I've never seen anyone who has this kind of color except for Queen Selenity... it is such a pity that the Princess did not inherit her mother's beautiful hair..." Amielle said letting the locks flow through her fingers. Serenity looked up at Amielle and smiled softly. "Would you.. mind?" Amielle asked motioning to Serenity's hair and Serenity shook her head.
"Not at all." She smiled and Amielle happily began to brush the strands more. Finally she began to style it. She parted Serenity's hair down the middle and drew the silver locks into two small buns at the top of her head, the rest of the hair hanging down from them. She took some baby's breath from a nearby vase and began to weave it into the long ponytails. Again she reached for the flower arrangement and clipped off two rose blooming rose buds. She placed them in Serenity's buns and turned her towards the mirror.
"Look at you... As beautiful as a Princess yourself..." Amielle smiled and Serenity stared shocked at the image. She looked like the Queen. She reached out to touch the reflection then drew back her hand.
"Ami..." She stuttered and Ami looked at her worried.
"What's wrong?" Ami asked. "You look beautiful... Queen Selenity would be breathless..." Amielle said and Serenity shook her head, her form beginning to shake and she reached up and began to gently pull the buns down. Amielle frowned and Serenity stood.
"I cannot wear the royal hairstyle Ami..." Serenity said as she began to remove the flowers from her hair. Amielle sighed and sat Serenity back in the chair.
"Let me try this then..." Ami said and she pulled strands together and braided a crown around Serenity's hair and let the rest of her glorious hair fall down in their glorious length. "Queen Selenity brought you in a dress this morning.... she says she had worn it herself when she was first introduced to a ball... she wants you to have it." Amielle smiled as she removed the stunning white gown from the bed and held it in her arms. Serenity gulped and shook her head.
"Shouldn't that go to Minet?" Serenity asked and Amielle shook her head.
"She wanted you to have it as well..." Amielle smiled and Serenity sucked in a deep breath. "Come... I'll help you change."
"No... Ami I should be helping you... or you should be helping Minet... I am just a diplomat you are a Princess..." Serenity said following Amielle. Amielle smiled, her light blue eyes staring into Serenity's deep blue ones.
"I think you are a Princess Serenity." Amielle smiled and Serenity hugged her. "Now let's get you ready for your ball..." Ami giggled and Serenity smiled nervously.
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Endy quickly found his way to Rei's side and she smiled, putting her hand in his arm. The ballroom was glistening and people looked as if they were floating as they danced gracefully across the floor. It all seemed like a dream... The Lunarians and Earthlings mingled peacefully and the rulers of both Kingdoms sat approvingly from their stations. The Princess Minet nor the Lady Serenity had made their appearance yet and murmurs of disappointment floated throughout the crowd regularly.
"I want you to meet someone." Reilie said softly as she escorted him to a woman who stood on a large pedestal, four chairs in platinum silver sat upon that pedestal and paid homage to the Queens and sometimes Kings of the Alliance. This evening only the Queens attended, and all sat, lovingly smiling at the people around them. Endy bowed at the foot of the steps and a woman stood, walking towards him. When he stood up once more he was taken back. The womAn before him stared at him with the same penetrating violet eyes that his dear sister possessed... He smiled sadly, she wasn't his sister... but an illusion.
"This is my mother... Queen Martia..." Rei said proudly, love shining from her eyes and Endy kissed the woman's hand softly. Rei leaned her head on her mother's shoulder, linking arms with her, a sigh of contentment coming from her lips and Martia smiled. "This is my brother Prince Endymoun Mother... I love him very dearly and he helped me to find you." Rei said proudly and Endy smiled at her, tears threatening to fall from his eyes. Rei winked at him and Martia smiled.
"I am very honored to meet you... I have heard many things about you from this rebel of mine..." Martia grinned and Endy couldn't help but smirk. Rei gasped and Martia pinched her making her cry out and giggle. A trumpet sounded and they turned towards the pearl doors that were slowly opening.
"I believe your date has arrived." Rei said softly from behind him and Endy looked at them and nodded, kissing the Queen's hand once more and giving a wink to his 'sister' before he departed to stand by his mother and father.
The doors fully opened with a clang, the entire ballroom ceasing its activities to look upon the Princess as she entered. Minet smiled to the crowd, something she was very use to. Her gown was flowing white and her hair was up in the traditional royal hairstyle. Her soft blue eyes glanced around the room and finally movement came when Endymoun, the Prince of Earth advanced towards her. She took his arm and he escorted her onto the dance floor.
"The Princess Minet of the Moon and Prince Endymoun of Earth." A loud booming voice announced and Minet looked sadly into Prince Endymoun's eyes. The dance slowly started and they began to move across the floor. All were silent and still as they watched the couple mechanically flow across the floor.
"They will never love one another." Lunar said softly and she gasped when he took her hand in his own.
"Perhaps they were not ment to be." Artemis whispered quietly near her ear. She felt her breath halt and he gently gripped her fingers in his own.
"What about our two Kingdoms?" Luna asked, her voice coming out quietly and low.
"What... about Serenity?" Artemis asked and Luna's head shot up and stared into the smiling eyes of the white haired man near her. He gently stroked her cheek with a finger and she blushed, her eyes never leaving his.
The strings and melody of the music slowly halted and Prince Endy bowed before the Princess and she curtseyed. She gently placed her arm in the crook of his own and he began to lead her off the dance floor. The room was still silent when the clicks of someone else's shoes drew their attention.
Slow step by slow step he led her into the room, trying to hide his grin at her behavior. Her cheeks were flushed and she stepped forward again, her shoes clicking on the marble beneath her. She dared not look up. Minet suddenly turned, almost yanking her date with her and her face lit up, noticing Serenity enter into the room.
"Serenity!" She cried happily and everyone gasped. Malichite gently gripped her fingers and edged her to go ahead of him. She stepped forward then bent curtseying low to the ground. Malichite followed, never letting go of Serenity's hand. Minet looked awed at Serenity and Endymoun could only stare, a smile on his lips, a light in his eyes that had been before dead. Slowly Serenity stood, the folds of her moonsilk gown shimmering in the candlelight. It flowed down elegantly and screamed royalty down to its last stitch. It hugged tightly to her curves, a sheer transparent silk on top of it making her look like she floated and gained the right to fly. Her arms unlike the others in the room lacked white kid gloves and only had a silver bracelet on her right wrist. Queen Selenity smiled proudly and sighed. The music slowly began again and the spectators were forced back into reality. Slowly they made their way to the dance floor.
"May I have this dance?" Malichite asked softly into Serenity's ear and she smiled brightly, glancing at him with laughter in her eyes. Malichite bowed before the Princess again and smiled at her. She smiled trying to hide her blush then moved next to Endy's side. Endy watched as the head of his guards escorted the love of his life onto the dance floor. It wasn't the first time he had seen them dance... or the first time he had seen them together... but it was the first time he had seen her eyes laugh when they looked at him... He sucked in a deep breath and mechanically led the Princess to her mother. The upbeat dance started and he moved to watch... when he started to hear the murmurs.
"Look at them... they look perfect for each other." One whispered pointing to Malichite and Serenity.
"They look so happy... so in love." Another whispered and Endy looked up to see them dancing across the floor, Serenity laughing at something and Malichite smiling.
"Who would have ever thought that they would get together? Isn't it wonderful dear?" Queen Marlelle asked softly and Endy stared, his face falling and then going blank.
"Yes... its beautiful mother." He replied quietly and heard Serenity's laughter float through the air once more. The sound broke his heart.
Serenity excused herself from Malachite's side, leaving him in the company of the Princess and Amielle. She quietly made her way out of the room and onto a balcony. She sucked in a deep breath and felt ill. She couldn't smile anymore... she leaned over the banister and closed her eyes tightly, wishing this night would end. She could still see his eyes bearing into her as he stared at her dancing with his head guard... his eyes showed his pain and anguish... she had hurt him... oh how she had hurt him! She flirted with Malichite and hung on his arm, showing off the great time she was having... She looked out toward the sky and saw the earth loom by.
"Goodbye Endy..." She said sadly, a small tear falling down her cheek.
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The tugging in her mind grew stronger and she quickly advanced up the stone steps. The Alter was the Moon Kingdom's most holy place and housed the spirit of Selene, the goddess of the Moon. Quickly she entered into the ten pillared structure. It was empty and she looked around, her eyes examining each pillar. Each had an inscription, scribed in ancient Lunarian. It was rumored that they had been built during the great years of Light. Each pillar represented the Warriors of the Revolution, their planets inscribed on each marble pillar, along with their glowing spirit. She looked up, the dome structure ceiling depicted the great picture of the silver imperiam crystal being held and protected by all ten of the Warriors of the Revolution. Back then all the planets had been represented, even the Sun. The Sun Kingdom, The Moon Kingdom, Mercury, Mars, Jupiter, Venus, Neptune, Saturn, Uranus, and Pluto were represented among the warriors and because of all of their extrodianary powers they formed the Alliance. Now the Alliance was passed down to its descendants, the powers of the Revolution also coming into the new generations. Amielle, Reilie, and Litana represented that new generation. They seemed to be all that is left of the Inner Circle, the Outer never having re-appeared. The Sun Kingdom also vanished from the Alliance when it's destruction came nearly a hundred years ago... now the planet was a burning ball of death and destruction.
"Serenity..." A soft voice whispered and Serenity spun around, facing the white marble alter where Selene stood before her. She quickly bowed on one knee.
"Selene..." She said quietly and Selene smiled, approaching her. Gently she lifted Serenity up and looked into her eyes. "Why am I here goddess?" She asked softly and Selene smiled sadly.
"I have to tell you something Serenity... something that has been kept from you your whole life..." Selene whispered and Serenity looked at her bewildered then her eyes grew wide.
"Is it about my family?" Serenity asked, fear and uncertainty gripping onto her. Selene had found her when she was a baby and gave her to be raised in the palace along with the Princess... Only Selene knew the key to her past and Serenity had always been too afraid to ask... perhaps her family had not wanted her... perhaps they were dead... perhaps she didn't have one.
"Yes... I have lied to you Serenity when I told you that you had no family." Selene said and Serenity gasped, her eyes showing pain and shock. She looked at her mentor with pleading eyes for her to go on. "Serenity.... years ago my daughter gave birth to a beautiful baby girl... Because of the darkness that loomed to destroy her Kingdom and herself she knew that her newborn baby would be in danger. Desperate fear gripped my daughter... she had just overcome the tragic death of her love King Lucian and now she was being asked to give up her precious daughter, the only thing she had left. Myself and the Alliance persuaded her to train her child as an Ambassador and send her where the darkness could never find her. Minet is the daughter of Queen Venet of Venus. Because of her bloodline she could legally take the name of Princess for the Moon. In order to protect the true heir to the throne Minet was raised in her place." Serenity stared at Selene as she continued. "Minet is really the Leader of the Warriors, sworn protectors of the Alliance." Selene waited to let this information sink in... Finally Serenity opened her mouth, her voice cracking with emotion she was tying to subdue.
"If Minet is not the true Princess of the Moon... then who is?" Serenity asked and Selene looked at her. Her deep blue eyes held the secret and Serenity could see it in her eyes. Gently she reached up to caress her own silver hair and looked upon Selene's own hair, the shimmering silver locks traveling to the floor.
"I told her she was an orphan and she was trained to be the Ambassador for the Moon and she was then stationed on Earth." Selene continued and Serenity took a step back, shock surging through her body. "Because she was on Earth alone we had planned ahead to send Reilie... the daughter of Mars to always protect the Princess and be at her side." Serenity's hands traveled to her mouth and tears began to trickle down her soft skin. "The Princess lived on earth for eight years until she returned to her home. I swore to my daughter that I would tell her precious child the truth when she had turned nineteen so that my daughter could finally be with her own child. For years Selenity was in agony at not being able to call her own child daughter..." Selene said and Serenity took more steps back and shook her head, a sob escaping from her lips.
"No!" She cried and almost fell to the floor. "It cannot be!" She said and Selene approached her, a sad look in her eyes.
"Serenity my dear sweet child... Forgive me for lying to you all of these years... You are the true Princess of the Moon and my granddaughter." Selene whispered and Serenity cried out, her whole form shaking. An agonized sob broke through Serenity's throat and she shook her head violently and retreated from the holy place, running back towards the palace. A few tears trickled down Selene's priceless face and she turned away, her form vanishing into the air.
She ran through the halls trying to stifle her sobs when she came to the two double doors of pearl. She threw her weight into them, her hands turning the knobs, the ornate doors flying open.
Amielle, Litana and Reilie stood quickly, alarmed. Queen Selenity stood and a hand came to her open mouth as she stared horrified at the sobbing mess they fondly called Serenity.
"Is it true!?" She screamed staring at them all. Queen Selenity looked at Amielle and she raced for the doors shutting them quickly. Serenity advanced, she looked broken. "Are you my mother? My real mother..." Serenity cried and collapsed to the floor in a heap of tears. "Why did you let them take me away!" Serenity screamed and Selenity rushed to her, falling to the floor in front of her and pulling her into her arms.
"My precious baby... Oh Serenity I wanted to tell you so many times... I wanted to keep you safe and in my arms forever." Selenity whispered desperately and a crashing sob tore through Serenity.
"No... I can't be a Princess..." Serenity cried miserably and Amielle, Litana and Reilie rushed forward, standing over them. Selenity gripped onto her, and kissed the top of her head, holding onto her as if she would never let her go.
"But you are...and you will make a wonderful Princess... you are a talent none of us possess... to lead your people." Amielle said softly and Serenity looked up, staring at her guards. Her's... because she was the Princess... No! It wasn't possible... it was impossible.
"No... Minet is the Princess.. I am nothing... Like I have always been... nothing." Serenity cried and tears streamed down Selenity's face.
"No... you've been everything!" Selenity cried and Serenity pulled away from her painfully.
"For so many years I wished you would come for me... so many years I needed your love..." Serenity cried trying to crawl away. Tears of pain streamed down the Queen's delicate face.
"Serenity you have to become Princess!" Litana cried. "If you don't Minet will be forced to take on your duties... She will have to marry the Prince of Earth... She isn't trained to be a Princess... she's trained to be your guard. Please Serenity..." Litana said and Serenity tried to crawl away, she felt drained and betrayed. Reilie bent down and pulled her to her feet.
"Endy will be marrying a false Princess..." She said and Serenity pulled away from her. Reilie gripped onto her. "You can't deny who you are!" Rei screamed.
"I don't know who I am anymore! My life has been nothing but lies! How am I supposed to live now? Like nothing ever happened? I will not be your Princess... I cannot." Serenity cried and broke away from her running from the room.
"My Queen should we go after her?" Litana asked, her feet egar to leave the room and chase after her Princess. The Queen shook her head sadly and remained on the floor.
"No... she has to work this out alone..."
"What about Minet?" Amielle asked softly and a tear slipped down Queen Selenity's cheek.
"She is still the Princess of the Moon." She replied sadly. "Please... leave me." She said and the girls quietly left, looking at her sadly. When the doors to her outer chamber closed she collapsed on the floor in sobs.
"Oh Serenity!" She cried sadly. "What have I done to you?"
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Endymoun rushed into the next room. A cape of onyx flowed behind him, the insides dripping with a crimson fabric. Servants worked around the room and finally Endy recognized a face. He ran to his father.
"Father... have you seen Serenity?" He asked desperately and the aging King looked at his son. He was only half dressed for the ceremony. His outer layer of sashes and medals or armor was missing... he was only dressed in all black with a cape tied around him. Not even a belt was around his waist to where his sword would hang.
"You are not dressed. The Ceremony is in less then an hour." The King said gently and Endy shook his head.
"Father it is important that I find Serenity..." He began but the King waved it off.
"She will be at the Ceremony... you can talk to her then." The King said, his patience slowly wavering as he ushered his son to a less populated area where they could not be overheard. Endy shook his head desperately and sighed, knowing he should have guessed his father would not care a wits end about her.
"You don't understand... I have to find her." Endy said and turned walking the way he had come. A hand clasped around his arm and pulled him back. Endy turned curious eyes on his father.
"I do understand... I may be old but I'm not blind. I know how much you two are to each other... today it stops. You must save her Kingdom and your own... you cannot throw away the lives of billions for a silly love... even if you think it may be worth it... its not. This is your destiny... to marry the Princess of the Moon and to bring peace to our two Kingdoms... She knows that which is why she accepted Malachite's engagement yesterday." The King said and Endy looked at him, all of the color draining from his face.
"They are going to get married?" Endy asked shocked.
"In a few months, but you are getting married in an hour. Love grows out of respect and honor... do not kill billions because you think you love her... she's done her duty and kept away from you... now do yours." The King spat and released his son's arm. He walked away, leaving his son to ponder what he had said. Endy gasped and stared into space completely horrified.
"Serenity... no..." He said and shook his head sadly.
"Your Highness! You must get ready... your wedding is coming near." A servant said to him and Endy felt shattered, he was numb. The servant dragged him back to his own quarters where his dressing was complete, then he would be rushed to marry a woman he didn't know nor love... but he would save his Kingdom... and her's.
Minet was hyperventilating.
"Oh my God..." She was saying over and over again as she sat in a chair. A silver and white gown hugged to her figure and she felt as if she was going to throw up. Venet looked at her daughter and felt desperate but what could she do? "No... Mother..." Minet said and rose. Venet rushed forward and drew her daughter into her embrace.
"Minet... you have to be strong.." Venet cooed softly and Amielle and Litana looked pale and sick.
"My Princess has left me on a limb!" Minet cried miserably into her mother's shoulder and Litana looked sadly at Amielle. What were they going to do?
Her form sagged and the wind softly kissed at her skin. She leaned against the crystal wall and stared into space. She had been here for hours...
"Serenity.... what are you doing up here?" A soft voice said from behind her and Serenity lowered her head, turning it slightly to catch a glimpse of a bright yellow and deep purple dress. Black wavy locks fell down the royal advisor's back and she looked at her Princess lovingly.
"I am confused Luna... I don't know what to do. I don't know who I am..." Serenity said sadly, her voice choked with emotion. Luna sighed softly and leaned on the banister next to Serenity and looked at her.
"I know who you are." Lunar said softly and Serenity looked at her sadly. "Your name is Serenity... and you love your mother very very much and you love your Kingdom so much that you gave up the only thing that you truly loved..." Lunar said and Serenity looked down, a salty tear escaping from her eye. "But you don't have to give it up... Minet is entering into the biggest mistake of her life Serenity... but she is entering into it because it is not her life she is living... she's living yours." Lunar said softly and Serenity sucked in a deep breath. "A life you know how to live by instinct.... a life Mina knows nothing about. She will be trapped forever in this castle... never to serve the purpose she was born for... and the burden of ruler will weigh her down till she is no more... and she will have no one except for a husband she does not love and who does not love her in return..." Lunar said softly and Serenity remained silent. Lunar turned to her and gently pulled pieces of her hair up. "Have you ever had your hair... just never look the way it should?" Lunar asked and Serenity blinked looking at her. "You were born for greatness... and half of that greatness is down in the castle about to be married to a woman he will never love." Luna said softly and Serenity gulped, choking back her sobs and tears.
"Do you know love Luna?" Serenity asked sadly and Lunar stroked her cheek softly.
"I'm getting there..." Lunar smiled and Serenity closed her eyes sadly.
"What am I going to do? I feel so lost..." Serenity cried and Lunar reached forward and placed a hand over Serenity's chest and smiled.
"Follow your heart."
The room was dark, only the dim glowing light of the moon's surface shining through the large windows. He stood in front of her where he had placed her. She slowly slid her hands to his shoulders and then ran one through his silk jet-black hair. His finger trailed to her shoulder and he softly pushed off the silk strap of her long nightgown, exposing her milky skin that was now defenseless against his kiss. She shivered in his arms and clutched to him, her nails softly scratching behind his shoulder as if she was trying to grip onto him. His hand softly ran down her back, his lips under her ear and she moaned in his ear, letting him lay her softly ontop the dark silk onyx sheets. Her white silk nightgown, made her look the essence of innocence and he kissed her upper chest and felt her sharp intake of breath. His fingers slowly began to untie her corset like nightgown and she sucked in a deep breath. She sat up slightly, his form that had been leaning over her startled but was soothed when her lips latched onto his lovingly, her form falling back, pulling him ontop of her fully, his entire length pressed against her's. His hands slipped to intertwine with hers and he kissed her deeper, their mouths intertwined in a desperate fit of passion and adoration. He moved his mouth and kissed the side of her's, then moved to her neck and she gasped in breaths. He pulled her up into his arms, her back arching slightly as she kissed him once again, their bodies aching for each others, their curves blending together in a dance they had waited to long to partake in. Her lips moved from his own and kissed his neck hungrily, their bodies coming together and meeting in such a paradise to leave them breathless and aching for one another. They embraced in only a way intimate lovers could have, their love and affection for each other doubling as their sacred emotions were cemented between them. They had committed treason to the crown of the Moon but had finally given into their heart's desperate pleas...
His fingertips trailed lightly along her shoulder and he smiled looking at the beauty in his arms. He pulled the silk sheets across her skin more, hoping to keep her warm beneath them and in his embrace. His arm wrapped around her stomach and pulled her back closer to him. Her skin felt so smooth as he ran his fingertips across it and he heard her sigh. He knew he could never let her go, not after tonight. His lips brushed across her naked shoulder and she shivered. He smiled and slowly turned her over, her beautiful midnight eyes meeting his and he caressed her cheek lovingly.
"Tonight was ours..." he whispered lovingly and she kissed his chest, burying her face in his neck, her eyes closing. She wrapped her body with his, knowing that this would be the last sweet embrace she would share with her prince... a prince who stole her heart and loved her with such a passion that if she had not been madly in love with him, it would have been shameful... but it was far from that... it was desire at it's highest peak. She moaned sadly and kissed his neck, he laughed and pulled away so that he could see her face. She moved up and kissed his lips lovingly. She rolled over, her body coming on top of his as she deepened the kiss, her hunger for him growing stronger and he wrapped his arms tightly around her, kissing her with unabridged passion and longing. She moved away her hair and lay on his chest, never wanting to break this kiss. He turned her over, rolling ontop of her, his lips never leaving her's. She wrapped her arms around him, her fingers traveling into his thick hair as his tongue played with her own. Finally they pulled away both panting for air as they held tightly to each other.
"I love you..."
He gasped and gripped onto her, never wanting to let her go.. The moment the words had left her lips she closed her eyes painfully... what had she done?
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Serenity left her room late that morning and leaned against her door, her hand still on the knob.
"There you are." A voice said and Serenity almost jumped. Her eyes traveled to the beautiful golden child of the moon and she gulped. "Come... you haven't left your room all morning. Have you been ill?" Minet asked, a tinge of worry coming to her voice. "Oh Serenity... look at the bags under your eyes... did you even sleep at all?" Minet scolded and Serenity opened her mouth to reply but only closed it. "Come... let's get you something to eat." Minet said and linked arms with her. The two walked side by side down the hallway, both dressed in shimmering white moon silk like they had worn when they were girls. "I met your date for the ball this evening... he's charming." Minet said softly as they walked down the hall. At that comment Serenity's head snapped up and she stared at Minet. Malichite... charming? Polite, kind... but charming?
"Do you really think so?" Serenity asked quietly looking at the ground.
"Yes." Minet said and looked away, trying to hide her blush. She had met the General earlier that morning and their encounter was anything but completely proper... since she had accidentally fallen into his arms... what kind of dope was she anyway... some Captain of the guards she was.
The wedding Ceremony was to be held in two days. Serenity sucked in a deep breath and stared at her vanity. Her long silver locks fell down and she didn't know how she should fix it. Amielle smiled and came up behind her, taking a brush from the small vanity and began to brush out Serenity's long locks.
"You're hair is so beautiful... I've never seen anyone who has this kind of color except for Queen Selenity... it is such a pity that the Princess did not inherit her mother's beautiful hair..." Amielle said letting the locks flow through her fingers. Serenity looked up at Amielle and smiled softly. "Would you.. mind?" Amielle asked motioning to Serenity's hair and Serenity shook her head.
"Not at all." She smiled and Amielle happily began to brush the strands more. Finally she began to style it. She parted Serenity's hair down the middle and drew the silver locks into two small buns at the top of her head, the rest of the hair hanging down from them. She took some baby's breath from a nearby vase and began to weave it into the long ponytails. Again she reached for the flower arrangement and clipped off two rose blooming rose buds. She placed them in Serenity's buns and turned her towards the mirror.
"Look at you... As beautiful as a Princess yourself..." Amielle smiled and Serenity stared shocked at the image. She looked like the Queen. She reached out to touch the reflection then drew back her hand.
"Ami..." She stuttered and Ami looked at her worried.
"What's wrong?" Ami asked. "You look beautiful... Queen Selenity would be breathless..." Amielle said and Serenity shook her head, her form beginning to shake and she reached up and began to gently pull the buns down. Amielle frowned and Serenity stood.
"I cannot wear the royal hairstyle Ami..." Serenity said as she began to remove the flowers from her hair. Amielle sighed and sat Serenity back in the chair.
"Let me try this then..." Ami said and she pulled strands together and braided a crown around Serenity's hair and let the rest of her glorious hair fall down in their glorious length. "Queen Selenity brought you in a dress this morning.... she says she had worn it herself when she was first introduced to a ball... she wants you to have it." Amielle smiled as she removed the stunning white gown from the bed and held it in her arms. Serenity gulped and shook her head.
"Shouldn't that go to Minet?" Serenity asked and Amielle shook her head.
"She wanted you to have it as well..." Amielle smiled and Serenity sucked in a deep breath. "Come... I'll help you change."
"No... Ami I should be helping you... or you should be helping Minet... I am just a diplomat you are a Princess..." Serenity said following Amielle. Amielle smiled, her light blue eyes staring into Serenity's deep blue ones.
"I think you are a Princess Serenity." Amielle smiled and Serenity hugged her. "Now let's get you ready for your ball..." Ami giggled and Serenity smiled nervously.
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Endy quickly found his way to Rei's side and she smiled, putting her hand in his arm. The ballroom was glistening and people looked as if they were floating as they danced gracefully across the floor. It all seemed like a dream... The Lunarians and Earthlings mingled peacefully and the rulers of both Kingdoms sat approvingly from their stations. The Princess Minet nor the Lady Serenity had made their appearance yet and murmurs of disappointment floated throughout the crowd regularly.
"I want you to meet someone." Reilie said softly as she escorted him to a woman who stood on a large pedestal, four chairs in platinum silver sat upon that pedestal and paid homage to the Queens and sometimes Kings of the Alliance. This evening only the Queens attended, and all sat, lovingly smiling at the people around them. Endy bowed at the foot of the steps and a woman stood, walking towards him. When he stood up once more he was taken back. The womAn before him stared at him with the same penetrating violet eyes that his dear sister possessed... He smiled sadly, she wasn't his sister... but an illusion.
"This is my mother... Queen Martia..." Rei said proudly, love shining from her eyes and Endy kissed the woman's hand softly. Rei leaned her head on her mother's shoulder, linking arms with her, a sigh of contentment coming from her lips and Martia smiled. "This is my brother Prince Endymoun Mother... I love him very dearly and he helped me to find you." Rei said proudly and Endy smiled at her, tears threatening to fall from his eyes. Rei winked at him and Martia smiled.
"I am very honored to meet you... I have heard many things about you from this rebel of mine..." Martia grinned and Endy couldn't help but smirk. Rei gasped and Martia pinched her making her cry out and giggle. A trumpet sounded and they turned towards the pearl doors that were slowly opening.
"I believe your date has arrived." Rei said softly from behind him and Endy looked at them and nodded, kissing the Queen's hand once more and giving a wink to his 'sister' before he departed to stand by his mother and father.
The doors fully opened with a clang, the entire ballroom ceasing its activities to look upon the Princess as she entered. Minet smiled to the crowd, something she was very use to. Her gown was flowing white and her hair was up in the traditional royal hairstyle. Her soft blue eyes glanced around the room and finally movement came when Endymoun, the Prince of Earth advanced towards her. She took his arm and he escorted her onto the dance floor.
"The Princess Minet of the Moon and Prince Endymoun of Earth." A loud booming voice announced and Minet looked sadly into Prince Endymoun's eyes. The dance slowly started and they began to move across the floor. All were silent and still as they watched the couple mechanically flow across the floor.
"They will never love one another." Lunar said softly and she gasped when he took her hand in his own.
"Perhaps they were not ment to be." Artemis whispered quietly near her ear. She felt her breath halt and he gently gripped her fingers in his own.
"What about our two Kingdoms?" Luna asked, her voice coming out quietly and low.
"What... about Serenity?" Artemis asked and Luna's head shot up and stared into the smiling eyes of the white haired man near her. He gently stroked her cheek with a finger and she blushed, her eyes never leaving his.
The strings and melody of the music slowly halted and Prince Endy bowed before the Princess and she curtseyed. She gently placed her arm in the crook of his own and he began to lead her off the dance floor. The room was still silent when the clicks of someone else's shoes drew their attention.
Slow step by slow step he led her into the room, trying to hide his grin at her behavior. Her cheeks were flushed and she stepped forward again, her shoes clicking on the marble beneath her. She dared not look up. Minet suddenly turned, almost yanking her date with her and her face lit up, noticing Serenity enter into the room.
"Serenity!" She cried happily and everyone gasped. Malichite gently gripped her fingers and edged her to go ahead of him. She stepped forward then bent curtseying low to the ground. Malichite followed, never letting go of Serenity's hand. Minet looked awed at Serenity and Endymoun could only stare, a smile on his lips, a light in his eyes that had been before dead. Slowly Serenity stood, the folds of her moonsilk gown shimmering in the candlelight. It flowed down elegantly and screamed royalty down to its last stitch. It hugged tightly to her curves, a sheer transparent silk on top of it making her look like she floated and gained the right to fly. Her arms unlike the others in the room lacked white kid gloves and only had a silver bracelet on her right wrist. Queen Selenity smiled proudly and sighed. The music slowly began again and the spectators were forced back into reality. Slowly they made their way to the dance floor.
"May I have this dance?" Malichite asked softly into Serenity's ear and she smiled brightly, glancing at him with laughter in her eyes. Malichite bowed before the Princess again and smiled at her. She smiled trying to hide her blush then moved next to Endy's side. Endy watched as the head of his guards escorted the love of his life onto the dance floor. It wasn't the first time he had seen them dance... or the first time he had seen them together... but it was the first time he had seen her eyes laugh when they looked at him... He sucked in a deep breath and mechanically led the Princess to her mother. The upbeat dance started and he moved to watch... when he started to hear the murmurs.
"Look at them... they look perfect for each other." One whispered pointing to Malichite and Serenity.
"They look so happy... so in love." Another whispered and Endy looked up to see them dancing across the floor, Serenity laughing at something and Malichite smiling.
"Who would have ever thought that they would get together? Isn't it wonderful dear?" Queen Marlelle asked softly and Endy stared, his face falling and then going blank.
"Yes... its beautiful mother." He replied quietly and heard Serenity's laughter float through the air once more. The sound broke his heart.
Serenity excused herself from Malachite's side, leaving him in the company of the Princess and Amielle. She quietly made her way out of the room and onto a balcony. She sucked in a deep breath and felt ill. She couldn't smile anymore... she leaned over the banister and closed her eyes tightly, wishing this night would end. She could still see his eyes bearing into her as he stared at her dancing with his head guard... his eyes showed his pain and anguish... she had hurt him... oh how she had hurt him! She flirted with Malichite and hung on his arm, showing off the great time she was having... She looked out toward the sky and saw the earth loom by.
"Goodbye Endy..." She said sadly, a small tear falling down her cheek.
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The tugging in her mind grew stronger and she quickly advanced up the stone steps. The Alter was the Moon Kingdom's most holy place and housed the spirit of Selene, the goddess of the Moon. Quickly she entered into the ten pillared structure. It was empty and she looked around, her eyes examining each pillar. Each had an inscription, scribed in ancient Lunarian. It was rumored that they had been built during the great years of Light. Each pillar represented the Warriors of the Revolution, their planets inscribed on each marble pillar, along with their glowing spirit. She looked up, the dome structure ceiling depicted the great picture of the silver imperiam crystal being held and protected by all ten of the Warriors of the Revolution. Back then all the planets had been represented, even the Sun. The Sun Kingdom, The Moon Kingdom, Mercury, Mars, Jupiter, Venus, Neptune, Saturn, Uranus, and Pluto were represented among the warriors and because of all of their extrodianary powers they formed the Alliance. Now the Alliance was passed down to its descendants, the powers of the Revolution also coming into the new generations. Amielle, Reilie, and Litana represented that new generation. They seemed to be all that is left of the Inner Circle, the Outer never having re-appeared. The Sun Kingdom also vanished from the Alliance when it's destruction came nearly a hundred years ago... now the planet was a burning ball of death and destruction.
"Serenity..." A soft voice whispered and Serenity spun around, facing the white marble alter where Selene stood before her. She quickly bowed on one knee.
"Selene..." She said quietly and Selene smiled, approaching her. Gently she lifted Serenity up and looked into her eyes. "Why am I here goddess?" She asked softly and Selene smiled sadly.
"I have to tell you something Serenity... something that has been kept from you your whole life..." Selene whispered and Serenity looked at her bewildered then her eyes grew wide.
"Is it about my family?" Serenity asked, fear and uncertainty gripping onto her. Selene had found her when she was a baby and gave her to be raised in the palace along with the Princess... Only Selene knew the key to her past and Serenity had always been too afraid to ask... perhaps her family had not wanted her... perhaps they were dead... perhaps she didn't have one.
"Yes... I have lied to you Serenity when I told you that you had no family." Selene said and Serenity gasped, her eyes showing pain and shock. She looked at her mentor with pleading eyes for her to go on. "Serenity.... years ago my daughter gave birth to a beautiful baby girl... Because of the darkness that loomed to destroy her Kingdom and herself she knew that her newborn baby would be in danger. Desperate fear gripped my daughter... she had just overcome the tragic death of her love King Lucian and now she was being asked to give up her precious daughter, the only thing she had left. Myself and the Alliance persuaded her to train her child as an Ambassador and send her where the darkness could never find her. Minet is the daughter of Queen Venet of Venus. Because of her bloodline she could legally take the name of Princess for the Moon. In order to protect the true heir to the throne Minet was raised in her place." Serenity stared at Selene as she continued. "Minet is really the Leader of the Warriors, sworn protectors of the Alliance." Selene waited to let this information sink in... Finally Serenity opened her mouth, her voice cracking with emotion she was tying to subdue.
"If Minet is not the true Princess of the Moon... then who is?" Serenity asked and Selene looked at her. Her deep blue eyes held the secret and Serenity could see it in her eyes. Gently she reached up to caress her own silver hair and looked upon Selene's own hair, the shimmering silver locks traveling to the floor.
"I told her she was an orphan and she was trained to be the Ambassador for the Moon and she was then stationed on Earth." Selene continued and Serenity took a step back, shock surging through her body. "Because she was on Earth alone we had planned ahead to send Reilie... the daughter of Mars to always protect the Princess and be at her side." Serenity's hands traveled to her mouth and tears began to trickle down her soft skin. "The Princess lived on earth for eight years until she returned to her home. I swore to my daughter that I would tell her precious child the truth when she had turned nineteen so that my daughter could finally be with her own child. For years Selenity was in agony at not being able to call her own child daughter..." Selene said and Serenity took more steps back and shook her head, a sob escaping from her lips.
"No!" She cried and almost fell to the floor. "It cannot be!" She said and Selene approached her, a sad look in her eyes.
"Serenity my dear sweet child... Forgive me for lying to you all of these years... You are the true Princess of the Moon and my granddaughter." Selene whispered and Serenity cried out, her whole form shaking. An agonized sob broke through Serenity's throat and she shook her head violently and retreated from the holy place, running back towards the palace. A few tears trickled down Selene's priceless face and she turned away, her form vanishing into the air.
She ran through the halls trying to stifle her sobs when she came to the two double doors of pearl. She threw her weight into them, her hands turning the knobs, the ornate doors flying open.
Amielle, Litana and Reilie stood quickly, alarmed. Queen Selenity stood and a hand came to her open mouth as she stared horrified at the sobbing mess they fondly called Serenity.
"Is it true!?" She screamed staring at them all. Queen Selenity looked at Amielle and she raced for the doors shutting them quickly. Serenity advanced, she looked broken. "Are you my mother? My real mother..." Serenity cried and collapsed to the floor in a heap of tears. "Why did you let them take me away!" Serenity screamed and Selenity rushed to her, falling to the floor in front of her and pulling her into her arms.
"My precious baby... Oh Serenity I wanted to tell you so many times... I wanted to keep you safe and in my arms forever." Selenity whispered desperately and a crashing sob tore through Serenity.
"No... I can't be a Princess..." Serenity cried miserably and Amielle, Litana and Reilie rushed forward, standing over them. Selenity gripped onto her, and kissed the top of her head, holding onto her as if she would never let her go.
"But you are...and you will make a wonderful Princess... you are a talent none of us possess... to lead your people." Amielle said softly and Serenity looked up, staring at her guards. Her's... because she was the Princess... No! It wasn't possible... it was impossible.
"No... Minet is the Princess.. I am nothing... Like I have always been... nothing." Serenity cried and tears streamed down Selenity's face.
"No... you've been everything!" Selenity cried and Serenity pulled away from her painfully.
"For so many years I wished you would come for me... so many years I needed your love..." Serenity cried trying to crawl away. Tears of pain streamed down the Queen's delicate face.
"Serenity you have to become Princess!" Litana cried. "If you don't Minet will be forced to take on your duties... She will have to marry the Prince of Earth... She isn't trained to be a Princess... she's trained to be your guard. Please Serenity..." Litana said and Serenity tried to crawl away, she felt drained and betrayed. Reilie bent down and pulled her to her feet.
"Endy will be marrying a false Princess..." She said and Serenity pulled away from her. Reilie gripped onto her. "You can't deny who you are!" Rei screamed.
"I don't know who I am anymore! My life has been nothing but lies! How am I supposed to live now? Like nothing ever happened? I will not be your Princess... I cannot." Serenity cried and broke away from her running from the room.
"My Queen should we go after her?" Litana asked, her feet egar to leave the room and chase after her Princess. The Queen shook her head sadly and remained on the floor.
"No... she has to work this out alone..."
"What about Minet?" Amielle asked softly and a tear slipped down Queen Selenity's cheek.
"She is still the Princess of the Moon." She replied sadly. "Please... leave me." She said and the girls quietly left, looking at her sadly. When the doors to her outer chamber closed she collapsed on the floor in sobs.
"Oh Serenity!" She cried sadly. "What have I done to you?"
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Endymoun rushed into the next room. A cape of onyx flowed behind him, the insides dripping with a crimson fabric. Servants worked around the room and finally Endy recognized a face. He ran to his father.
"Father... have you seen Serenity?" He asked desperately and the aging King looked at his son. He was only half dressed for the ceremony. His outer layer of sashes and medals or armor was missing... he was only dressed in all black with a cape tied around him. Not even a belt was around his waist to where his sword would hang.
"You are not dressed. The Ceremony is in less then an hour." The King said gently and Endy shook his head.
"Father it is important that I find Serenity..." He began but the King waved it off.
"She will be at the Ceremony... you can talk to her then." The King said, his patience slowly wavering as he ushered his son to a less populated area where they could not be overheard. Endy shook his head desperately and sighed, knowing he should have guessed his father would not care a wits end about her.
"You don't understand... I have to find her." Endy said and turned walking the way he had come. A hand clasped around his arm and pulled him back. Endy turned curious eyes on his father.
"I do understand... I may be old but I'm not blind. I know how much you two are to each other... today it stops. You must save her Kingdom and your own... you cannot throw away the lives of billions for a silly love... even if you think it may be worth it... its not. This is your destiny... to marry the Princess of the Moon and to bring peace to our two Kingdoms... She knows that which is why she accepted Malachite's engagement yesterday." The King said and Endy looked at him, all of the color draining from his face.
"They are going to get married?" Endy asked shocked.
"In a few months, but you are getting married in an hour. Love grows out of respect and honor... do not kill billions because you think you love her... she's done her duty and kept away from you... now do yours." The King spat and released his son's arm. He walked away, leaving his son to ponder what he had said. Endy gasped and stared into space completely horrified.
"Serenity... no..." He said and shook his head sadly.
"Your Highness! You must get ready... your wedding is coming near." A servant said to him and Endy felt shattered, he was numb. The servant dragged him back to his own quarters where his dressing was complete, then he would be rushed to marry a woman he didn't know nor love... but he would save his Kingdom... and her's.
Minet was hyperventilating.
"Oh my God..." She was saying over and over again as she sat in a chair. A silver and white gown hugged to her figure and she felt as if she was going to throw up. Venet looked at her daughter and felt desperate but what could she do? "No... Mother..." Minet said and rose. Venet rushed forward and drew her daughter into her embrace.
"Minet... you have to be strong.." Venet cooed softly and Amielle and Litana looked pale and sick.
"My Princess has left me on a limb!" Minet cried miserably into her mother's shoulder and Litana looked sadly at Amielle. What were they going to do?
Her form sagged and the wind softly kissed at her skin. She leaned against the crystal wall and stared into space. She had been here for hours...
"Serenity.... what are you doing up here?" A soft voice said from behind her and Serenity lowered her head, turning it slightly to catch a glimpse of a bright yellow and deep purple dress. Black wavy locks fell down the royal advisor's back and she looked at her Princess lovingly.
"I am confused Luna... I don't know what to do. I don't know who I am..." Serenity said sadly, her voice choked with emotion. Luna sighed softly and leaned on the banister next to Serenity and looked at her.
"I know who you are." Lunar said softly and Serenity looked at her sadly. "Your name is Serenity... and you love your mother very very much and you love your Kingdom so much that you gave up the only thing that you truly loved..." Lunar said and Serenity looked down, a salty tear escaping from her eye. "But you don't have to give it up... Minet is entering into the biggest mistake of her life Serenity... but she is entering into it because it is not her life she is living... she's living yours." Lunar said softly and Serenity sucked in a deep breath. "A life you know how to live by instinct.... a life Mina knows nothing about. She will be trapped forever in this castle... never to serve the purpose she was born for... and the burden of ruler will weigh her down till she is no more... and she will have no one except for a husband she does not love and who does not love her in return..." Lunar said softly and Serenity remained silent. Lunar turned to her and gently pulled pieces of her hair up. "Have you ever had your hair... just never look the way it should?" Lunar asked and Serenity blinked looking at her. "You were born for greatness... and half of that greatness is down in the castle about to be married to a woman he will never love." Luna said softly and Serenity gulped, choking back her sobs and tears.
"Do you know love Luna?" Serenity asked sadly and Lunar stroked her cheek softly.
"I'm getting there..." Lunar smiled and Serenity closed her eyes sadly.
"What am I going to do? I feel so lost..." Serenity cried and Lunar reached forward and placed a hand over Serenity's chest and smiled.
"Follow your heart."