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Don't Make Me Leave

Chapter 2

~Six Years Later~

"Are you really getting married?" Mina screamed as the 5 girls gathered in Serenity's room.

"Mother just told me," Serenity said as she smiled. Ever since she met the prince six years ago, he had courted her ever since. Every year Serenity went to earth and she had enjoyed the Prince's company every time. The Prince was quite a handsome man with his black hair and stormy blue eyes. Even though he was an honored knight and a future King, he was always very gentle and loving to Serenity.

"Congratulations!" Makoto and Ami said as all the girls gather around to celebrate. Rei, however, noticed that Serenity's smile didn't quite reach her eyes. As the night went on, the senshis left Serenity's room to prepare for their trip to Earth tomorrow, where they have to prepare for the wedding in 2 months. Rei, however, stayed behind to talk to Serenity.

"What's wrong, Serenity?"

"What? Nothing."

"Don't lie to me," Rei said with a stern voice. "Is it about the wedding?"

"Actually………, yes," Serenity sighed. There's no use hiding things from Rei. For some reason, she always seem to know when she's having problems. "I don't know if I want to marry Endy or not."

"I thought you said he was great. Caring, gentle, polite, handsome, and that you enjoyed his company very much." Rei said quizzically.

"Yes, but I want to be swept off my feet." Rei gave Serenity a confused look. "It's just that with Endy, he does the courting and I do the receiving. It feels like we're both forced to do this, even though none of our parents actually said it out loud. There's just not a spark when I see him. I want a husband who makes my heart beats every time I see him. I want to feel that I can't live without him. I want to see a sparkle in his eyes whenever he sees me. Endy really doesn't do any of that at all. It's not that I don't like him, but I don't feel that I really want to marry him." Serenity sighed. 

"Are you still thinking about that deep-blue eye boy from the market?" Rei said. Serenity had been dreaming about those eyes since that faithful day and told only Rei about it. Serenity looked away. Rei decided not to push it and said, "Then don't marry the prince."

"I can't. My mother just told us we had to marry because we are part of a pact to create an alliance between Earth and the Moon Kingdom. I think she told me that so that I'll definitely say yes when Endy do propose."

"Ugh, that doesn't seem right." Serenity nodded in agreement. "But at least you're not in a completely hell-hole marriage. At least you and the prince enjoy each other's company and don't hate each. I heard that many of the "alliance" marriages are full of hate and animosity. Maybe you're not getting your dream by being swept away by a handsome prince. But at least you'll enjoy the rest of your life with an enjoyable handsome prince." Rei said as the two girls giggled at her comment.

"You're right Rei, I'm expecting way too much. I have 4 wonderful friends, including yourself, and a bright future in front of me. What more can I want?"

"That's the spirit," Rei said. Two girls talked some more about the upcoming wedding and the security surrounding it. Since about three years ago, Beryl and her minions had started to attack galaxies all around. Even though the battles had not reach the Moon Kingdom yet, the Queen is still very worried about the upcoming wedding because many important delegates from all around the universe were to attend this important celebration.

"Don't tell anyone," Rei said quietly as she let Serenity in on a secret. "Minako and I overheard from the Queen and her holographic conversations with outer senshis that they might sent people to protect you on Earth."

"Do you think they'll come themselves?" Serenity said with excitement. The use to be the protective senshis of the Queen and are all of the Queen's age. (AN: Yes, even Hotaru, she's not killed off yet.) "I've never met them but I've heard that their powers are beyond those of yours." Rei gave her a nasty look. Rei prides herself in being the most powerful of the princess's senshis.

"Well, powerful or not, I doubt they are protecting you themselves. They have plenty to do in the outer realms of the Kingdom. However, I think the Queen asked for the most power warrior from each of the 4 outer planets to protect you while you're on earth."

"But why though? Don't I have you guys to protect me?"

"The Queen fear that four girls on Earth would not do since the dominate gender on Earth is male instead of female, like our kingdom."

"Why aren't you all in bed yet? It's past midnight already," Luna, the cat advisor said as she walked down the halls to check on Serenity.

"Oh, it's that late already? I've got to go. Lots to pack before we leave tomorrow morning," Rei winked as she waved Serenity good night.

"Good night," Serenity said as she drifted into a deep sleep, dreaming of a pair of deep blue eyes once again.

It's been a week since Serenity and the senshis arrived on Earth. The wedding plans had basically kept everyone pretty busy. The maids were all busying measuring everyone's dress size, jotting down favorite foods and colors, coming up with themes, etc. Due to some civil war on earth, the royal family, including Endymion, is almost always in conference leaving the wedding planning to the Moon princess and her senshis.

"Planning a wedding is hard stuff," Minako complained as they were busying checking out dress designs.

"Thank goodness for the maids," Makoto agreed.

"I hope you guys haven't been working my princess too hard," a deep voice said from behind. The girls turned around and saw Endymion. "I was hoping we could spend sometime alone today." He grabbed Serenity's waist from behind.

Serenity smiled. "I'd love to."

Rei looked onto the couple. 'Serenity seemed to be content with Endymion.' She thought as she remembered the conversation they had the night before they came to Earth. 'She might not be swept off her feet but at least the prince is caring.'

"I have to interrupt, but there's a Moon Kingdom senshi outside. She requested to speak with the princess," a servant said.

"I will see to her immediately," Serenity said as everyone stood up and the servant led them to the conference room where the senshi was waiting.

"What about our private time?" Endymion whispered into Serenity's ear.

"We'll have it after we met with the senshi," Serenity said. Not that she didn't want alone time with her future husband, but since she's never really that excited about alone time with Endymion, she'd rather met with one of the legendary outer senshis.

As they stepped inside the conference room, they saw a petite girl in a purple senshi outfit with four men beside her.

"This must be your bodyguards I told you about." Rei whispered to Serenity.

The senshi and the 4 men bowed to the princess. "I am the senshi from the planet Saturn, the 1st planet of the outer realms." The senshi said in a cold voice. Serenity studied her intensely. She was nothing like her senshis. She seemed cold and remote instead of caring and full of excitement like her senshis.

"These are the 4 warriors that would be protecting you at your stay on Earth. Each warrior is well-trained hand-to-hand combat-wise and all have a special talent. This is Ken, high warrior of Pluto." She said as she pointed to a blonde boy with a neat hair cut. "Taiki, warrior of Neptune." She pointed to the tallest boy with a long brown ponytail behind his back. 'That ponytail looks familiar.' Serenity could not dwell on her thoughts because Saturn had just introduced to her Yaten, warrior of Uranus, the shortest boy with a silver ponytail.

"And this is Seiya, high warrior of Saturn, the head of your security group." However, Serenity was not paying attention. She stared right into the deep blue eyes of Seiya, blocking out all senses. 'That ponytail………, those eyes………, can it be?' Serenity thought. She could feel her heart pumping at a raging speed, ready to jump out of her. Even though black hair warrior did not provide any indication of surprise, his eyes went straight into the diamond blue eyes of Serenity.

"That would be all princess. I have to return to my duties in the outer realms. I do wish you a happy marriage." Immediately at Saturn's speech, Seiya broke off his eye contact with the princess. 'She's going to be marriage.' He felt jealousy building up in him. 'Why would I care? I'm only suppose to protect her.' 'Because you have been thinking about her since that day at the market 6 years ago,' a small voice in his head said.

At the sudden break in eye contact with the black-haired warrior, Serenity came back to her senses. "Thank you, Sailor Saturn. I wish you a safe journey." Serenity said politely as Saturn disappeared in a flash of purple light, leaving the four warriors behind.

"So you are suppose to protect my fiancée and be with her 24/7," Endymion said as he noticed the usual amount of interest Serenity is showing the leader of this pack.

"Yes, your majesty," Taiki said as he noticed Seiya was not answering his question.

"Oh my god! They are all SO HANDSOME!" Minako whispered to the girls. Rei and Makoto nodded in agreement while Ami gave them a deadly glare, telling them to be quiet. Serenity blushed. 'Seiya is quite handsome… wait a minute… what am I thinking?! I'm suppose to be marry to Endy in less than 2 months.' Serenity blushed harder at her thoughts.

"If you don't mind showing us to our rooms so we can get on with our duty in protecting the princess," Taiki said and nudged Seiya in the ribs. "What are you doing staring at the princess! Get on with your job!" Taiki whispered urgently.

"We would love to!" Minako volunteered loudly, causing everyone to sweatdrop.

"Who are you?" Yaten said in a distasteful tone. Ken kicked him from behind and gave him a be-nice look. Yaten ignored him.

"I'm Mina, this is Rei, Ami, and Makoto." Mina said as she introduced everyone in an excited voice. "We are the senshis of Princess Serenity." Minako grabbed Yaten by the hand and yelled "Let's GO!" everyone sweatdropped some more and the senshis led the warriors to their rooms, which are right next to and across from the Princess's room. As Serenity followed the crowd, Endymion pulled her behind.

"Don't' you want to spend some alone time with me now, before your guards get on duty?" Endymion whispered in her ears as he hugged her around the waist.

Eager to talk to Seiya, Serenity said "Actually, it'll be rude for me not to greet my guards. Maybe sometime later." She walked away quickly to catch up the senshis and the guys.        

On the way to their respected rooms, Minako, Rei, and Makoto were all busy swooning over the four drop dead gorgeous guys who are going to be with them for at least till the wedding. Even Ami was having small conversation with the warrior from Neptune, Taiki. However, Serenity walked in silence while staring at Seiya all the way till they reached his room.

"This is Seiya's room," Minako said with a giggly tone. "Do you want us to show you how to use some of the equipment inside?" Minako said as Seiya stepped into his room. The girls really wanted to get into the rooms of the guys. He shut the door behind him, leaving the girls very disappointed. 

"Actually, you guys should all come into my room to show me how to use some of the gadgets earthlings use," Yaten said in a smug tone and all the girls rushed into his room with him. Seiya went into his room, leaving Ami to show Taiki and Ken their rooms.

Serenity just stood outside of Seiya's close door, playing with the star ring while debating if she should go in. She took a deep breathe and she opened Seiya's door.

As Seiya heard the door open, he also sensed the princess's presence. He closed his eyes for a moment before turning around to face her. "Odango, we meet again."

"Seiya…" She whispered softly. He looked at her waiting for her next words when she suddenly threw her arms around his neck. "I missed you so much." Serenity whispered as tears started to form in her eyes.

"And here I was afraid you have forgotten about me," Seiya joked in trying to keep her from crying.

Tears started to rush down her cheeks as he said that. 'How could he think that? I've been dreaming about him since that day 6 years ago.' "I think it's you who have forgotten me." Serenity sobbed.

'How could she think that? Ever since that day, all I could think about is you and how your presence made me feel so happy…' "There, there, don't cry or you're going to ruin this joyous occasion," Seiya smiled as he softly wiped away her tears with his thumb. 'My heart breaks to see you so sad.' "I'm here aren't I? And we have plenty of time to catch up. Remember I'll be with you almost 24/7 as your protector." Serenity smiled at this aspect. 'I feel so safe in his arms. It feels like home…' she laid her head on his strong chest as she buried herself in thoughts. Seiya didn't know what to do. All he knew was that he didn't want Serenity out of his arms, so he put his arms around her waist and just held her. The two just stood there, holding each other, deeply submerged in each other's comfort.

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