The cold rag on her forehead stirred her into consciousness. She groaned
trying to move her head away from the cold substance. Her eyes slowly
opened, blinking difficulty till they focused on the person sitting next to
her. When she discovered who her nurse was she opened her mouth but was
stopped of all speech when his came on her's, kissing her deeply. Tenderly
the kiss broke and he opened his eyes painfully to look on her.
"Please tell me you're ok..." he whispered and she shook her head.
"I'm a Princess... I don't get anything anymore..." She said sadly and he stroked her cheek, a smile coming to his lips.
"You've always been my Princess..." He said lovingly and she looked at him then shot up to a sitting position, making him back up to avoid a painful collision.
"Then why on earth would you think that I would marry Malichite!" She said and pushed past him, throwing her feet over the side of the bed, than stepping onto the cold floor. "Malichite of all people!" She cried and grabbed the robe off the end of her bed and wrapped it around her form, looking for some slippers for her frigid feet. Endy stared at her from his sitting position on the bed. He was thinking things out in his mind. Finally he groaned and put a hand to his head. He looked at her and grinned slightly.
"I really am an idiot aren't I?" He said softly and she huffed, standing a few feet away from him, her arms crossed across her chest.
"At least you know who you are..." She mumbled and he smiled walking toward her. He was only dressed in a black tunic and his handsome form that was so perfect it took her breath away. She had seen that form like no one else had... and no one else will she vowed. She could feel her knees turn to jelly before he even reached her. He gently took her hand in his and brought it to his lips slowly, kissing the soft flesh adoringly.
"You are my betrothed..." He whispered lovingly and she sucked in a deep breath.
"Am I? Really?" She asked her voice cracking as she looked at him hopefully. He smiled and wrapped his arms around her waist lifting her off the ground.
"Oh Yes Princess Serenity... you are mine." He grinned and she smirked. Gently he placed her down and slowly slunk down getting on one knee. He looked up at her, his deep blue eyes looking lovingly into her's and she held her breath. "For the sake of the Universe and of my own heart... Serenity I ask for your hand in marriage for there is no other thing in the world I would rather do then spend my life... loving you." He said softly and she bent down and kissed him, a few tears falling down her face.
"For the sake of peace..." She whispered and he stood, sweeping her off her feet, laughter filling both of their mouths as he spun her around the room.
"Tomorrow." He smiled and she nodded. "But first..." He said and she looked at him curiously. "Let me show you something..." He said and gently carried her over to the mirror. He placed her on the floor and turned her head towards the mirror. She looked then a gasp escaped her throat and she violently pushed her fringe away to stare at the glowing crescent moon on her forehead.
"Oh Selene!" Serenity screamed.
"Can't deny it now." Rei said quietly sitting at the other end of the table. Serenity had been the last to wake but all of them had undergone strange things in their state of unconsciousness. Their bodies had glowed for some time before they finally rested into a peaceful slumber.
"The Princess has been awakened." Selene said quietly standing behind Selenity's chair. "She now has the power to control the Imperium Crystal." Selene whispered and Serenity's eyes widened. She reached across the table and gripped the pale digits of the exquisite form of the Queen of the Moon. Selenity turned, her pale blue eyes locking with Serenity's and she gripped her daughter's hand.
"We've also been..." Minet sucked in a deep breath, she still felt ill as they all did. "Instated into our jobs... we've gained the powers of our ancestors in order to protect our planets and our Princess."
"And her husband to be." Rei filled in and Minet nodded.
"We'll help with that." Jedite smiled and gripped his wife's hand as he stood behind her chair. All of the women looked queasy and pale, not to mention most of them were so weak they could bearly walk the length of the room.
"Your Highness..." Endymoun said quietly as he advanced towards Serenity's and Selenity's chair. "With your permission I would like to marry your daughter as soon as possible." He said taking Serenity's hand in his own, bringing the soft hand to his lips in a delicate kiss. Serenity sighed happily and leaned against his torso. Queen Selenity nodded, a smile on her lips.
"Yes, I think that is a wonderful idea." Selenity smiled and she glanced at Lunar who stood in the corner next to Artemis. Lunar smiled and she glanced at her partner who smiled. They looked back at the Queen and she smiled happily.
Selene pressed her thumbs against their foreheads, the silky water being absorbed by their skin, the excess dripping down their forehead. He intertwined his fingers with her own and she smiled when suddenly it felt as if half of her had been taken away and replaced with something completely different... something... completely perfect. She felt the cool medal slide across her finger and she smiled happily. A tear slid down her face and his thumb was there, brushing it away.
"Now Kiss. For only in this can you seal this covenant forever and complete the ceremony." Selene smiled and Endy turned to Serenity, a sly grin on his lips. He gently lifted her chin and pressed his lips lovingly against her's, kissing her deeply. A surge traveled through both of them and they gasped but never pulled apart. They finished the kiss and Serenity leaned her head against his, a smile on her lips. Selene smiled happily and then the entire room erupted into applause. Endy grinned and pulled Serenity closer, she laughed and kissed him again, softly and lovingly. Laughter filled the room and children rushed forward, carrying ribbons, flowers and confetti. They tossed them into the air as musicians picked up their instruments, playing a light diddy of love and hope. Serenity smiled opening her eyes, confetti, flowers and ribbons falling all around them. Endy held their gaze and rose, pulling her up with him. Lunar and Artemis approached, standing two steps above them. Gently Artemis placed the crown ontop of Endy's head. Lunar placed the crown ontop of Serenity's head, her two buns of royalty shining and not a hair out of place. Endy smiled lovingly at his wife and held both of her hands protectively in his own. He released one and they both turned facing the crowd.
"Prince Endymoun and his wife Princess Serenity LaHaire." Jedite announced loudly and the crowd cheered wildly throwing more ribbons and confetti into the air. Serenity smiled and looked at Endymoun. They descended and began to walk down the aisle, their hands held in each other. Luna and Artemis followed after, side by side, then the Queen of the Moon and the Goddess Selene. The monarchy of Earth followed next and then the people as they filed out to the banquet in the great hall.
Laughter and music filled the festive room as people all sat around eating and enjoying Lunarian entertainment. Endy smiled holding possessively of his wife's hand.
[How much longer before I can drag my wife away to our suite?]
Serenity turned and stared at her husband, an amused look glued to her face and she laughed softly. He turned to her and smiled lovingly at her. [Now what is she laughing about?]
"You." She replied quietly and he blinked staring at her.
"You what?" He replied and she blinked.
"Your Highness." Minet said softly and Endy and Serenity turned their heads to look at Minet and Malichite, both dressed in their traditional uniforms. Serenity smiled remembering Minet's happy relief at not having to wear corsets anymore. Endy chuckled lightly and Serenity looked at him. She looked back at Minet and Malichite.
"Congratulations." Minet smiled and Serenity's face brightened.
"Thank you... I could never have gotten here if it weren't for you." She smiled and Minet blushed.
"I'm so happy that you are Princess and I am just the head of your guards." Minet said with a sigh and Serenity laughed.
"That makes two of us." Endy grinned and Serenity intertwined her fingers with his. They smiled and walked away. Tomorrow they would be sworn in to protect their Prince and Princess for life, adorned with the holy water of the Moon Kingdom as well, sealing their loyalty forever.
[How many more hours of this?] Endy groaned and Serenity turned to look at him.
"Would you like to leave?" She asked softly and he blinked and looked at her.
"Are you reading my thoughts?" He smirked leaning closer to her. He leaned in to kiss her and she smiled, her eyes closing.
[Yes.] She replied in his mind and he blinked pulling back. She opened her eyes and grinned. She pulled on his tunic making him come forward, his lips interacting with hers. He smiled and kissed her.
[If you can read my mind then you must know how badly I want you out of that gown of yours and into my arms.] He thought and she grinned pulling away slightly.
"Go for it." She whispered and he kissed her deeper, his hand snaking across her waist, looking for any clasps on her dress. She gasped and pulled away, her sweet laughter ringing throughout the room. He looked at her amazed.
"You can really hear me..." He smiled and she nodded. [I love you.] He smiled and she looked lovingly at him.
"I've loved you since the first moment I saw you... I just didn't know how deep until today." She said lovingly and he caressed her cheek softly.
"Go say goodbye to your mother and we'll make our retreat." He grinned, whispering softly. She giggled and nodded, planting a quick kiss on his lips then pulled away to face the woman sitting beside her. She gently grabbed the woman's hand and smiled staring at her own hand in the other woman's. Selenity smiled lovingly at her daughter.
"Are you ready to make your escape?" Selenity smiled and Serenity looked up at her with love and admiration.
"I love you." Serenity smiled and Selenity sucked in a deep breath, a deep smile forming on her lips as she pushed down her tears of joy. She gently caressed her daughter's cheek and Serenity smiled happily.
"Not as much as I you." Selenity smiled and kissed her daughter's glowing moon and the moon flickered then glowed a little brighter. In five more minutes... the newlyweds had vanished, leaving their guests to a very large party with no host or hostess.
Serenity laughed as he pulled her into their new quarters. He shut the door, locking it then pulled her into his arms, his lips hungrily devouring her's. He kissed her as he dragged her through the first room towards the bedroom, her form following after him desperately. Finally he picked her up, carrying her into the bedroom and they laughed, both of them almost tripping into the bedroom. She laughed and he kicked the doors closed, a mischievous grin on his lips.
Their bodies stuck together with sweat and he kissed her softly. Both were spent and exaughsted when the sun finally rose. He trailed a kiss to her jawline and she sucked in a deep breath, her eyes closed in happiness, his arms wrapped around her, their bodies pressed to each other.
"Now everything is perfect..." He whispered lovingly and she smiled happily. She captured his lips, gently pulling at his bottom lip with her teeth as she sucked on it then kissed softly. He pulled her closer and kissed her long and hard rolling on top of her. She blinked and looked at him when he pulled away. He grinned, placing a kiss on her chest. She smirked and wrapped her arms around him tightly.
Morning crept through the windows and Endy sucked in a deep breath. He placed a gentle kiss on his lover's shoulder.
"I find it hard to be torn away from my maiden." He whispered brokenly and she fell limp in his arms in contentment.
"Your maiden requests more hours of rest..." A playful voice hissed back and Endy laughed and nipped at her night.
"My maiden is Princess!" He laughed and grabbed her, spinning her until he had rolled her over him then pinned her to their bed. He loomed over her and she held her breath, her eyes alive and vibrant. She began to laugh when a knock was heard at the door. Serenity rose, her form being pressed against her husband's as she turned to look at the door. He smiled taking a breath of her.
"It's one of your guards." He replied with a sly grin as he kissed at her neck. She smiled, her eyes closing as he kissed again at the tender flesh.
"Let them wait." She replied with a sigh and fell back onto the bed, her arms wrapping around her husband's neck and pulling him down to her lips.
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The oval room was draped in silver tinted cloth.
[This Tiara is digging into my scalp...] Serenity groaned to herself and Endy chuckled, grasping onto her hand lovingly. He brought it to his lips and kissed her fingertips. Their eyes caught one another and she smiled.
"A little pain my darling... is nothing compared to the life we've been granted." He grinned and she kissed his hand. Her eyes softened and warmth filled her heart... truly this was a dream come true, the greatest blessing of all. He smiled adoringly at her. The doors to the oval room slowly began to open and the Prince and Princess turned their heads to watch as the ceremony began. From their seats they spied as the doors creeked open. Towards the left of Endy his guards kneeled on one knee, their swords displayed in front of them, Jedite now among their ranks once more as all were dressed in a blue gray. Queen Selenity stood silently near her mother and goddess of the Moon Selene. Their presence demanded respect. Along the side of the wall thrones were places that held the Queen's of the planets, their eyes glued to the doors as the ceremony began.
The sound of trumpets errupted into the marble hall as a woman from the left and right walked towards the center of the door. They met in the middle and turned, their heels clicking together as their forms slowly began to walk forward. Two women followed after them. The room was flooded with color from their uniforms of deep amathist, ruby, emerald and saphirre. They slowly walked to the side until all four women walked in sync together towards the thrown. Serenity and Endy stared at the flowing forms, their faces set and blank as they approached their leaders. They stopped suddenly in complete unison and fell to one knee, their heads bowing in respect before their monarchs. The room suddenly filled with more militia dressed in silver and gray. The Queens watched this with pride, secretly casting glances to their daughters. Selene glanced at her grandaughter who stood, her husband rising with her. Gently Serenity decended the four steps to the ground below where the four warriors rested. Rei stared at the glowing fabric of her new Queens' dress and she gulped. Serenity was her Queen. She sucked in a deep breath. This was too amazing.
"During the years of Light the great leaders of the worlds joined together to from The Alliance. For generations it has been passed down through the lineage of royalty. For a generation it has slept, it's powers dormant as a great prophesy lay to be fulfilled. Today you will be witness to this prophesy and a New Alliance." Serenity said evenly and Selenity glanced at her mother who stared at her granddaughter with pride. Minet blinked and looked to her left where Ami was trying to figure out what was going on.
Endymoun smiled at his bride.
"The New Alliance will be formed not only with Mars, Mercury, Venus and Jupiter but as well with Earth and the outer solar system." Serenity said beautifully and the crowd gasped. Suddenly the doors were pushed open and four figures walked forward through the crowd. The warriors turned their heads and stared with curiousity as the four women approached them drenched in odd uniforms of white bodices and different color skirts. Two held a large staff, the other carrying a sword at her side. They kneeled behind the four warriors. Selene approached behind Serenity as she moved to stand in front of Litana. Immediately the Princess of Jupiter clicked her heels together and stood, her form a few inches taller than her Queen.
"Princess Litana of Jupiter." Serenity said her voice causing a strange effect of Litana's body. "You have been granted the power of lightning and great strength," The Queen continued when suddenly pictures flashed through Litana's head of her form expelling lighting and contolling botls. Litana gasped as power surged through her. "And the ability to defend your people as well as the galaxy. Do you swear your loyalty and your life to the moon, my husband and myself?" Serenity asked and Litana bowed her head respectfully.
"Yes, my queen." She whispered and Serenity dipped a finger into a bowl that Selene was holding out for her. Gently she pressed her thumb against Litana's forehead the liquid causing a green emblm to appear and glow. Serenity gently kissed Litana's cheek and the warrior knelt down once more. Queen Liana of Jupiter smiled proudly, her chest rising and falling.
Serenity gracefully walked past Minet and Amille to stand in front of Reilie. The Princess of Mars clicked her red heels toegther and stood, her form coming eyelevel with her best friend and she smiled.
"Princess Reilie of Mars, you have been granted the power of fire and cunning." Serenity said softly and images shot through Rei's head of her form drenched in red, her fingertips commanding fire. She gasped as the young queen continued. "Do you swear your loyalty and your life to the moon, my husband and myself?" She asked and Rei nodded quickly.
"Yes, my queen." She said with a steady voice and closed her eyes as Serenity pressed her thumb against her forehead. She let out a breath as a surge passed through her and a red emblm glowed on her forehead. She sunk back to her knee and Serenity moved to Amille. Queen Martia beamed with pride. This is the day they had all waited for for over twenty years.
"Princess Amille of Mercury you have been given control over water and an intellect unmatched by any." Serenity beamed and Ami blinked as a picture of her surrounded by water floated through her head. "Do you swear your loyalty and your life to the moon, my husband and myself?" Serenity asked and Amille felt overcome by emotion.
"It will be my great honor your majesty." She whispered out and Serenity smiled and gently pressed her thumb agaisnt Ami's forehead. Power surged through the short blue haired princess.
"You shall be second in command of my armies and the Warriors because of your great mind. Serve me well." Serenity said and Selenity sucked in a deep breath, amazed at the power and authority that was dripping off of her daughter's delicate form. Serenity gracefully stepped in front of Minet and the Princess of Venus clicked her heels together and stood before her queen, a smile on her face.
"Dearest cousin and Princess of Venus you have already served me so well. It is my great honor to recognize you as Princess Minet of Venus." Serenity smiled and Minet's heart burst with joy and pride. Venet smiled, tears trickeling down her cheeks. "You have been granted the power of empathy along with great control. Do you swear your loyalty and your life to the moon, my husband and myself?" Serenity asked and Minet nodded.
"Yes, my Queen." She replied proudly and Serenity smiled as she pressed her thumb against Minet's forehead an orange emblm brightening on her forehead as power surged through her.
"You shall be the leader of my guards and armies because of your great leadership abilities. Serve me well." Serenity said and Minet kissed her queen's hand.
"I will." She replied and Serenity smiled as she stepped back.
"Stand." She commanded and all four clicked their heels together and rose as one. "Before you is the Inner Circle who shall protect their planets, the moon and Earth." She said and than she gently waved her hand and the four girls turned and walked to the left, turning once more to face the outers who bowed before their queen. Serenity stood before them. "Please. present yourself before this assembly." She said gently motioning with her delicate hand to the room.
One in the middle stood first following in a tanish yellow skirt. Next to her a woman with flowing sea green hair stood.
"I am Hakaru the keeper of Uranus the wind planet. I swear my loyalty an allegiance to the Queen of the Moon and her people." The woman said in a deep voice, a breeze washing through the room as she bowed on one knee before the queen.
"I am Michara the keeper of Neptune the sea planet." She said a rushing noise of water filling everyone's ear as she placed a hand over her chest, her fingers in a fist. "I pledge my loyalty and allegiance to the King and Queen of Earth and the Moon and their people." She said sweetly as she knelt before the flowing beauty of Serenity. The last two stood, a tall woman with flowing green hair and a short child with black-cropped hair.
"My name is Hotaru and I am the keeper of Saturn." A delicate voice whispered, a large staff held in her pale fingers. "I have power of death and destruction." She whispered and a gasp filled throughout the crowd. The sunken in eyes of the child looked up at the queen and Serenity smiled down on her with love. "I pledge my loyalty and allegiance to you and your kingdom." She whispered and Serenity nodded as the young child bent down once more.
"I am Setsuna, guardian of Pluto and the time gate. It is an honor to see my Queen once more and her precious daughter." The tall woman smiled as she glanced at Selenity who nodded and Serenity who smiled. "My powers, my loyalty and allegiance are forever for the Moon and her kingdom." She said softly and bowed, her large orbed staff held losely in her fingers.
"It is my pleasure to welcome you back into the Alliance to take your rightful birth roles laid out before you." Serenity said with such authority that the four kneeling before her let out a deep breath, their hearts bursting with admiration at finally being able to serve their queen. Gently Serenity pressed her thumb dripping with Holy Water to Pluto, Uranus, Neptune and Saturn's forehead. Individually their emblms began to grow and power surged through them as they all reached their powers potential.
Endymoun decended down the steps and the four outer warriors stood and walked to the right, their forms turning to face the four inner circle warriors. Serenity took a step back and Endymoun advanced forward.
"I call forth the Warriors of Earth." He commanded and Serenity's inner circle exchanged a quick glance. "And the Inner Circle." He finished and Serenity smiled.
The four men walked forward and stood before their Prince. The Four Warriors followed behind and stood behind the Earth's chosen Warriors.
"Do you pledge your loyalty and your life to my queen, myself, the New Alliance and our kingdoms?" He asked, his deep voice demanding the respect of everyone in the room. The four men bowed on their knees before their Prince.
"Yes, my King." They replied in unison and the four warriors stood behind them, bewilderment in their minds.
[Fear not. We know what we're doing.] A voice suddenly whispered into their heads and Rei gasped and shot Serenity a look who smiled.
"You shall become partners with my wife's Inner Circle. Working together with both Earth's army and the Moon. You will be the first civilians to enter into the Alliance and serve as helpers to the women who stand before you." Endymoun declared and Selenity blinked. She looked at her mother as if asking if Serenity could do that. Selene smiled approvingly.
Rei stood behind her husband and smiled as Ami stood behind Zoycite, Lita behind Nephlite and Minet behind Malachite.
"Step forward." Serenity commanded softly and the girls took a step forward. Almost instictively as if being told their placed their fingertips to the men in front of them's temples. They closed their eyes and began to chant in their own planitary languages. Selene stepped forward and sprinkled water over them all.
"Ani Uptim!" She called and the open doors of the room slammed shut and power surged through the girls fingertips into the men beneath them. The girls stepped back and gasped.
"Now for the final edition to the New Alliance." Serenity said softly as she took her husband's hand in her own. She smiled. "Myself." She whispered and the Inner Circle balked at her.
"What?" Selenity asked shocked and Endy smiled and took a step back from her as the guards of Earth stood, standing beside the Inner Circle. Selene smiled and stepped forward a silver chain between her fingers. Selenity's eyes widened.
Gently Selene placed the necklace around the young Princess' neck, at its tip rested a glowing crystal.
"I present to you Princess Serenity of the Moon the Imperium Silver Crystal." She whispered and the weight of the crystal fell upon Serenity's neck and power surged through her. Her moon flicked on her forehead and she felt faint. Gently Selene pressed her thumb to Serenity's forehead, the holy water dripping from it. Immediately images flashed through everyone's head of a grand team. the New Alliance.
The outer circle moved to stand next to the Inner circle. Serenity moved forward and turned her form joining ranks with the Alliance and Endy smiled at her.
"Mother." Serentiy suddenly said as her hand reached upward for her crown. Selenity rushed forward towards the steps. "I present the crown of the Moon back to you. I pledge my loyalty, my life, my allegiance to the New Alliance, to the Moon." She whispered and Selenity stared shocked at her daughter. Murmers went through the crowd and the Inner Circle looked confused while the Outer smiled proudly. "I am a servant to my kingdom, a protector of peace." Serenity smiled and Selenity let out a deep breath.
"May I present. Princess Serenity of the Moon and the New Alliance." Selenity suddenly said loudly and clapping errupted throughout the room.
"She's broken every rule." Selene smiled proudly and Lunar and Artemis looked at her with concerned eyes. "Don't you love her?" She smiled and Luna and Artemis stared at horror at what had just happened.
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"Please tell me you're ok..." he whispered and she shook her head.
"I'm a Princess... I don't get anything anymore..." She said sadly and he stroked her cheek, a smile coming to his lips.
"You've always been my Princess..." He said lovingly and she looked at him then shot up to a sitting position, making him back up to avoid a painful collision.
"Then why on earth would you think that I would marry Malichite!" She said and pushed past him, throwing her feet over the side of the bed, than stepping onto the cold floor. "Malichite of all people!" She cried and grabbed the robe off the end of her bed and wrapped it around her form, looking for some slippers for her frigid feet. Endy stared at her from his sitting position on the bed. He was thinking things out in his mind. Finally he groaned and put a hand to his head. He looked at her and grinned slightly.
"I really am an idiot aren't I?" He said softly and she huffed, standing a few feet away from him, her arms crossed across her chest.
"At least you know who you are..." She mumbled and he smiled walking toward her. He was only dressed in a black tunic and his handsome form that was so perfect it took her breath away. She had seen that form like no one else had... and no one else will she vowed. She could feel her knees turn to jelly before he even reached her. He gently took her hand in his and brought it to his lips slowly, kissing the soft flesh adoringly.
"You are my betrothed..." He whispered lovingly and she sucked in a deep breath.
"Am I? Really?" She asked her voice cracking as she looked at him hopefully. He smiled and wrapped his arms around her waist lifting her off the ground.
"Oh Yes Princess Serenity... you are mine." He grinned and she smirked. Gently he placed her down and slowly slunk down getting on one knee. He looked up at her, his deep blue eyes looking lovingly into her's and she held her breath. "For the sake of the Universe and of my own heart... Serenity I ask for your hand in marriage for there is no other thing in the world I would rather do then spend my life... loving you." He said softly and she bent down and kissed him, a few tears falling down her face.
"For the sake of peace..." She whispered and he stood, sweeping her off her feet, laughter filling both of their mouths as he spun her around the room.
"Tomorrow." He smiled and she nodded. "But first..." He said and she looked at him curiously. "Let me show you something..." He said and gently carried her over to the mirror. He placed her on the floor and turned her head towards the mirror. She looked then a gasp escaped her throat and she violently pushed her fringe away to stare at the glowing crescent moon on her forehead.
"Oh Selene!" Serenity screamed.
"Can't deny it now." Rei said quietly sitting at the other end of the table. Serenity had been the last to wake but all of them had undergone strange things in their state of unconsciousness. Their bodies had glowed for some time before they finally rested into a peaceful slumber.
"The Princess has been awakened." Selene said quietly standing behind Selenity's chair. "She now has the power to control the Imperium Crystal." Selene whispered and Serenity's eyes widened. She reached across the table and gripped the pale digits of the exquisite form of the Queen of the Moon. Selenity turned, her pale blue eyes locking with Serenity's and she gripped her daughter's hand.
"We've also been..." Minet sucked in a deep breath, she still felt ill as they all did. "Instated into our jobs... we've gained the powers of our ancestors in order to protect our planets and our Princess."
"And her husband to be." Rei filled in and Minet nodded.
"We'll help with that." Jedite smiled and gripped his wife's hand as he stood behind her chair. All of the women looked queasy and pale, not to mention most of them were so weak they could bearly walk the length of the room.
"Your Highness..." Endymoun said quietly as he advanced towards Serenity's and Selenity's chair. "With your permission I would like to marry your daughter as soon as possible." He said taking Serenity's hand in his own, bringing the soft hand to his lips in a delicate kiss. Serenity sighed happily and leaned against his torso. Queen Selenity nodded, a smile on her lips.
"Yes, I think that is a wonderful idea." Selenity smiled and she glanced at Lunar who stood in the corner next to Artemis. Lunar smiled and she glanced at her partner who smiled. They looked back at the Queen and she smiled happily.
Selene pressed her thumbs against their foreheads, the silky water being absorbed by their skin, the excess dripping down their forehead. He intertwined his fingers with her own and she smiled when suddenly it felt as if half of her had been taken away and replaced with something completely different... something... completely perfect. She felt the cool medal slide across her finger and she smiled happily. A tear slid down her face and his thumb was there, brushing it away.
"Now Kiss. For only in this can you seal this covenant forever and complete the ceremony." Selene smiled and Endy turned to Serenity, a sly grin on his lips. He gently lifted her chin and pressed his lips lovingly against her's, kissing her deeply. A surge traveled through both of them and they gasped but never pulled apart. They finished the kiss and Serenity leaned her head against his, a smile on her lips. Selene smiled happily and then the entire room erupted into applause. Endy grinned and pulled Serenity closer, she laughed and kissed him again, softly and lovingly. Laughter filled the room and children rushed forward, carrying ribbons, flowers and confetti. They tossed them into the air as musicians picked up their instruments, playing a light diddy of love and hope. Serenity smiled opening her eyes, confetti, flowers and ribbons falling all around them. Endy held their gaze and rose, pulling her up with him. Lunar and Artemis approached, standing two steps above them. Gently Artemis placed the crown ontop of Endy's head. Lunar placed the crown ontop of Serenity's head, her two buns of royalty shining and not a hair out of place. Endy smiled lovingly at his wife and held both of her hands protectively in his own. He released one and they both turned facing the crowd.
"Prince Endymoun and his wife Princess Serenity LaHaire." Jedite announced loudly and the crowd cheered wildly throwing more ribbons and confetti into the air. Serenity smiled and looked at Endymoun. They descended and began to walk down the aisle, their hands held in each other. Luna and Artemis followed after, side by side, then the Queen of the Moon and the Goddess Selene. The monarchy of Earth followed next and then the people as they filed out to the banquet in the great hall.
Laughter and music filled the festive room as people all sat around eating and enjoying Lunarian entertainment. Endy smiled holding possessively of his wife's hand.
[How much longer before I can drag my wife away to our suite?]
Serenity turned and stared at her husband, an amused look glued to her face and she laughed softly. He turned to her and smiled lovingly at her. [Now what is she laughing about?]
"You." She replied quietly and he blinked staring at her.
"You what?" He replied and she blinked.
"Your Highness." Minet said softly and Endy and Serenity turned their heads to look at Minet and Malichite, both dressed in their traditional uniforms. Serenity smiled remembering Minet's happy relief at not having to wear corsets anymore. Endy chuckled lightly and Serenity looked at him. She looked back at Minet and Malichite.
"Congratulations." Minet smiled and Serenity's face brightened.
"Thank you... I could never have gotten here if it weren't for you." She smiled and Minet blushed.
"I'm so happy that you are Princess and I am just the head of your guards." Minet said with a sigh and Serenity laughed.
"That makes two of us." Endy grinned and Serenity intertwined her fingers with his. They smiled and walked away. Tomorrow they would be sworn in to protect their Prince and Princess for life, adorned with the holy water of the Moon Kingdom as well, sealing their loyalty forever.
[How many more hours of this?] Endy groaned and Serenity turned to look at him.
"Would you like to leave?" She asked softly and he blinked and looked at her.
"Are you reading my thoughts?" He smirked leaning closer to her. He leaned in to kiss her and she smiled, her eyes closing.
[Yes.] She replied in his mind and he blinked pulling back. She opened her eyes and grinned. She pulled on his tunic making him come forward, his lips interacting with hers. He smiled and kissed her.
[If you can read my mind then you must know how badly I want you out of that gown of yours and into my arms.] He thought and she grinned pulling away slightly.
"Go for it." She whispered and he kissed her deeper, his hand snaking across her waist, looking for any clasps on her dress. She gasped and pulled away, her sweet laughter ringing throughout the room. He looked at her amazed.
"You can really hear me..." He smiled and she nodded. [I love you.] He smiled and she looked lovingly at him.
"I've loved you since the first moment I saw you... I just didn't know how deep until today." She said lovingly and he caressed her cheek softly.
"Go say goodbye to your mother and we'll make our retreat." He grinned, whispering softly. She giggled and nodded, planting a quick kiss on his lips then pulled away to face the woman sitting beside her. She gently grabbed the woman's hand and smiled staring at her own hand in the other woman's. Selenity smiled lovingly at her daughter.
"Are you ready to make your escape?" Selenity smiled and Serenity looked up at her with love and admiration.
"I love you." Serenity smiled and Selenity sucked in a deep breath, a deep smile forming on her lips as she pushed down her tears of joy. She gently caressed her daughter's cheek and Serenity smiled happily.
"Not as much as I you." Selenity smiled and kissed her daughter's glowing moon and the moon flickered then glowed a little brighter. In five more minutes... the newlyweds had vanished, leaving their guests to a very large party with no host or hostess.
Serenity laughed as he pulled her into their new quarters. He shut the door, locking it then pulled her into his arms, his lips hungrily devouring her's. He kissed her as he dragged her through the first room towards the bedroom, her form following after him desperately. Finally he picked her up, carrying her into the bedroom and they laughed, both of them almost tripping into the bedroom. She laughed and he kicked the doors closed, a mischievous grin on his lips.
Their bodies stuck together with sweat and he kissed her softly. Both were spent and exaughsted when the sun finally rose. He trailed a kiss to her jawline and she sucked in a deep breath, her eyes closed in happiness, his arms wrapped around her, their bodies pressed to each other.
"Now everything is perfect..." He whispered lovingly and she smiled happily. She captured his lips, gently pulling at his bottom lip with her teeth as she sucked on it then kissed softly. He pulled her closer and kissed her long and hard rolling on top of her. She blinked and looked at him when he pulled away. He grinned, placing a kiss on her chest. She smirked and wrapped her arms around him tightly.
Morning crept through the windows and Endy sucked in a deep breath. He placed a gentle kiss on his lover's shoulder.
"I find it hard to be torn away from my maiden." He whispered brokenly and she fell limp in his arms in contentment.
"Your maiden requests more hours of rest..." A playful voice hissed back and Endy laughed and nipped at her night.
"My maiden is Princess!" He laughed and grabbed her, spinning her until he had rolled her over him then pinned her to their bed. He loomed over her and she held her breath, her eyes alive and vibrant. She began to laugh when a knock was heard at the door. Serenity rose, her form being pressed against her husband's as she turned to look at the door. He smiled taking a breath of her.
"It's one of your guards." He replied with a sly grin as he kissed at her neck. She smiled, her eyes closing as he kissed again at the tender flesh.
"Let them wait." She replied with a sigh and fell back onto the bed, her arms wrapping around her husband's neck and pulling him down to her lips.
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The oval room was draped in silver tinted cloth.
[This Tiara is digging into my scalp...] Serenity groaned to herself and Endy chuckled, grasping onto her hand lovingly. He brought it to his lips and kissed her fingertips. Their eyes caught one another and she smiled.
"A little pain my darling... is nothing compared to the life we've been granted." He grinned and she kissed his hand. Her eyes softened and warmth filled her heart... truly this was a dream come true, the greatest blessing of all. He smiled adoringly at her. The doors to the oval room slowly began to open and the Prince and Princess turned their heads to watch as the ceremony began. From their seats they spied as the doors creeked open. Towards the left of Endy his guards kneeled on one knee, their swords displayed in front of them, Jedite now among their ranks once more as all were dressed in a blue gray. Queen Selenity stood silently near her mother and goddess of the Moon Selene. Their presence demanded respect. Along the side of the wall thrones were places that held the Queen's of the planets, their eyes glued to the doors as the ceremony began.
The sound of trumpets errupted into the marble hall as a woman from the left and right walked towards the center of the door. They met in the middle and turned, their heels clicking together as their forms slowly began to walk forward. Two women followed after them. The room was flooded with color from their uniforms of deep amathist, ruby, emerald and saphirre. They slowly walked to the side until all four women walked in sync together towards the thrown. Serenity and Endy stared at the flowing forms, their faces set and blank as they approached their leaders. They stopped suddenly in complete unison and fell to one knee, their heads bowing in respect before their monarchs. The room suddenly filled with more militia dressed in silver and gray. The Queens watched this with pride, secretly casting glances to their daughters. Selene glanced at her grandaughter who stood, her husband rising with her. Gently Serenity decended the four steps to the ground below where the four warriors rested. Rei stared at the glowing fabric of her new Queens' dress and she gulped. Serenity was her Queen. She sucked in a deep breath. This was too amazing.
"During the years of Light the great leaders of the worlds joined together to from The Alliance. For generations it has been passed down through the lineage of royalty. For a generation it has slept, it's powers dormant as a great prophesy lay to be fulfilled. Today you will be witness to this prophesy and a New Alliance." Serenity said evenly and Selenity glanced at her mother who stared at her granddaughter with pride. Minet blinked and looked to her left where Ami was trying to figure out what was going on.
Endymoun smiled at his bride.
"The New Alliance will be formed not only with Mars, Mercury, Venus and Jupiter but as well with Earth and the outer solar system." Serenity said beautifully and the crowd gasped. Suddenly the doors were pushed open and four figures walked forward through the crowd. The warriors turned their heads and stared with curiousity as the four women approached them drenched in odd uniforms of white bodices and different color skirts. Two held a large staff, the other carrying a sword at her side. They kneeled behind the four warriors. Selene approached behind Serenity as she moved to stand in front of Litana. Immediately the Princess of Jupiter clicked her heels together and stood, her form a few inches taller than her Queen.
"Princess Litana of Jupiter." Serenity said her voice causing a strange effect of Litana's body. "You have been granted the power of lightning and great strength," The Queen continued when suddenly pictures flashed through Litana's head of her form expelling lighting and contolling botls. Litana gasped as power surged through her. "And the ability to defend your people as well as the galaxy. Do you swear your loyalty and your life to the moon, my husband and myself?" Serenity asked and Litana bowed her head respectfully.
"Yes, my queen." She whispered and Serenity dipped a finger into a bowl that Selene was holding out for her. Gently she pressed her thumb against Litana's forehead the liquid causing a green emblm to appear and glow. Serenity gently kissed Litana's cheek and the warrior knelt down once more. Queen Liana of Jupiter smiled proudly, her chest rising and falling.
Serenity gracefully walked past Minet and Amille to stand in front of Reilie. The Princess of Mars clicked her red heels toegther and stood, her form coming eyelevel with her best friend and she smiled.
"Princess Reilie of Mars, you have been granted the power of fire and cunning." Serenity said softly and images shot through Rei's head of her form drenched in red, her fingertips commanding fire. She gasped as the young queen continued. "Do you swear your loyalty and your life to the moon, my husband and myself?" She asked and Rei nodded quickly.
"Yes, my queen." She said with a steady voice and closed her eyes as Serenity pressed her thumb against her forehead. She let out a breath as a surge passed through her and a red emblm glowed on her forehead. She sunk back to her knee and Serenity moved to Amille. Queen Martia beamed with pride. This is the day they had all waited for for over twenty years.
"Princess Amille of Mercury you have been given control over water and an intellect unmatched by any." Serenity beamed and Ami blinked as a picture of her surrounded by water floated through her head. "Do you swear your loyalty and your life to the moon, my husband and myself?" Serenity asked and Amille felt overcome by emotion.
"It will be my great honor your majesty." She whispered out and Serenity smiled and gently pressed her thumb agaisnt Ami's forehead. Power surged through the short blue haired princess.
"You shall be second in command of my armies and the Warriors because of your great mind. Serve me well." Serenity said and Selenity sucked in a deep breath, amazed at the power and authority that was dripping off of her daughter's delicate form. Serenity gracefully stepped in front of Minet and the Princess of Venus clicked her heels together and stood before her queen, a smile on her face.
"Dearest cousin and Princess of Venus you have already served me so well. It is my great honor to recognize you as Princess Minet of Venus." Serenity smiled and Minet's heart burst with joy and pride. Venet smiled, tears trickeling down her cheeks. "You have been granted the power of empathy along with great control. Do you swear your loyalty and your life to the moon, my husband and myself?" Serenity asked and Minet nodded.
"Yes, my Queen." She replied proudly and Serenity smiled as she pressed her thumb against Minet's forehead an orange emblm brightening on her forehead as power surged through her.
"You shall be the leader of my guards and armies because of your great leadership abilities. Serve me well." Serenity said and Minet kissed her queen's hand.
"I will." She replied and Serenity smiled as she stepped back.
"Stand." She commanded and all four clicked their heels together and rose as one. "Before you is the Inner Circle who shall protect their planets, the moon and Earth." She said and than she gently waved her hand and the four girls turned and walked to the left, turning once more to face the outers who bowed before their queen. Serenity stood before them. "Please. present yourself before this assembly." She said gently motioning with her delicate hand to the room.
One in the middle stood first following in a tanish yellow skirt. Next to her a woman with flowing sea green hair stood.
"I am Hakaru the keeper of Uranus the wind planet. I swear my loyalty an allegiance to the Queen of the Moon and her people." The woman said in a deep voice, a breeze washing through the room as she bowed on one knee before the queen.
"I am Michara the keeper of Neptune the sea planet." She said a rushing noise of water filling everyone's ear as she placed a hand over her chest, her fingers in a fist. "I pledge my loyalty and allegiance to the King and Queen of Earth and the Moon and their people." She said sweetly as she knelt before the flowing beauty of Serenity. The last two stood, a tall woman with flowing green hair and a short child with black-cropped hair.
"My name is Hotaru and I am the keeper of Saturn." A delicate voice whispered, a large staff held in her pale fingers. "I have power of death and destruction." She whispered and a gasp filled throughout the crowd. The sunken in eyes of the child looked up at the queen and Serenity smiled down on her with love. "I pledge my loyalty and allegiance to you and your kingdom." She whispered and Serenity nodded as the young child bent down once more.
"I am Setsuna, guardian of Pluto and the time gate. It is an honor to see my Queen once more and her precious daughter." The tall woman smiled as she glanced at Selenity who nodded and Serenity who smiled. "My powers, my loyalty and allegiance are forever for the Moon and her kingdom." She said softly and bowed, her large orbed staff held losely in her fingers.
"It is my pleasure to welcome you back into the Alliance to take your rightful birth roles laid out before you." Serenity said with such authority that the four kneeling before her let out a deep breath, their hearts bursting with admiration at finally being able to serve their queen. Gently Serenity pressed her thumb dripping with Holy Water to Pluto, Uranus, Neptune and Saturn's forehead. Individually their emblms began to grow and power surged through them as they all reached their powers potential.
Endymoun decended down the steps and the four outer warriors stood and walked to the right, their forms turning to face the four inner circle warriors. Serenity took a step back and Endymoun advanced forward.
"I call forth the Warriors of Earth." He commanded and Serenity's inner circle exchanged a quick glance. "And the Inner Circle." He finished and Serenity smiled.
The four men walked forward and stood before their Prince. The Four Warriors followed behind and stood behind the Earth's chosen Warriors.
"Do you pledge your loyalty and your life to my queen, myself, the New Alliance and our kingdoms?" He asked, his deep voice demanding the respect of everyone in the room. The four men bowed on their knees before their Prince.
"Yes, my King." They replied in unison and the four warriors stood behind them, bewilderment in their minds.
[Fear not. We know what we're doing.] A voice suddenly whispered into their heads and Rei gasped and shot Serenity a look who smiled.
"You shall become partners with my wife's Inner Circle. Working together with both Earth's army and the Moon. You will be the first civilians to enter into the Alliance and serve as helpers to the women who stand before you." Endymoun declared and Selenity blinked. She looked at her mother as if asking if Serenity could do that. Selene smiled approvingly.
Rei stood behind her husband and smiled as Ami stood behind Zoycite, Lita behind Nephlite and Minet behind Malachite.
"Step forward." Serenity commanded softly and the girls took a step forward. Almost instictively as if being told their placed their fingertips to the men in front of them's temples. They closed their eyes and began to chant in their own planitary languages. Selene stepped forward and sprinkled water over them all.
"Ani Uptim!" She called and the open doors of the room slammed shut and power surged through the girls fingertips into the men beneath them. The girls stepped back and gasped.
"Now for the final edition to the New Alliance." Serenity said softly as she took her husband's hand in her own. She smiled. "Myself." She whispered and the Inner Circle balked at her.
"What?" Selenity asked shocked and Endy smiled and took a step back from her as the guards of Earth stood, standing beside the Inner Circle. Selene smiled and stepped forward a silver chain between her fingers. Selenity's eyes widened.
Gently Selene placed the necklace around the young Princess' neck, at its tip rested a glowing crystal.
"I present to you Princess Serenity of the Moon the Imperium Silver Crystal." She whispered and the weight of the crystal fell upon Serenity's neck and power surged through her. Her moon flicked on her forehead and she felt faint. Gently Selene pressed her thumb to Serenity's forehead, the holy water dripping from it. Immediately images flashed through everyone's head of a grand team. the New Alliance.
The outer circle moved to stand next to the Inner circle. Serenity moved forward and turned her form joining ranks with the Alliance and Endy smiled at her.
"Mother." Serentiy suddenly said as her hand reached upward for her crown. Selenity rushed forward towards the steps. "I present the crown of the Moon back to you. I pledge my loyalty, my life, my allegiance to the New Alliance, to the Moon." She whispered and Selenity stared shocked at her daughter. Murmers went through the crowd and the Inner Circle looked confused while the Outer smiled proudly. "I am a servant to my kingdom, a protector of peace." Serenity smiled and Selenity let out a deep breath.
"May I present. Princess Serenity of the Moon and the New Alliance." Selenity suddenly said loudly and clapping errupted throughout the room.
"She's broken every rule." Selene smiled proudly and Lunar and Artemis looked at her with concerned eyes. "Don't you love her?" She smiled and Luna and Artemis stared at horror at what had just happened.
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