Title: Swan Princess

Summery: Serenity is the princess from the moon, and Endymion is the prince from Earth. The kings and queens of each kingdom desperately want the two children to marry when they grow up, so every summer Serenity is sent down to Earth to spend quality time with Endymion. They hate each other at first. But when Serenity finally grows up, Endymion sees her in a different light. Endymion's jealous, power-hungry brother, Alex, turns to the dark arts in hope that he can make Serenity become his wife so he can be king, by putting her under a spell. It's up to Endymion to find her and save her from her enchantment.

Characters:

The Moon Kingdom and Court-

King Leodegrance- King of the Moon Kingdom, born of the royal family of the Sun

Queen Serenity- Queen of the Moon Kingdom, born of the royal family of the Moon

Princess Serenity- also known as Serena to close friends, daughter of the King and Queen of the Moon Kingdom and future ruler and holder of the Imperium Silver Crystal

Princess Mina- Serenity's cousin from the planet Venus

Princess Amy- Serenity's friend and princess of Mercury

Princess Lita- Serenity's friend and princess of Jupiter

Princess Raye- Serenity's friend and princess of Mars and Prince Endymion's cousin

Earth Kingdom and Court-

King Gereint- King of Earth and High King of all the other provinces and smaller kingdoms, born from the royal family of Mars

Queen Arianna- Queen of Earth and High Queen of the other provinces and smaller kingdoms, born from the royal family of Earth

Prince Endymion- also known as Darien to close friends, son of the High King and Queen of Earth, first in line for the throne Prince Alexander- also known as Alex to close friends, son of the High King and Queen of Earth, second in line for the throne

Princess Marietta- also known as Marie to a very exclusive branch of nobles, daughter of the High King and Queen of Earth, third in line for the throne

Malachite- head of the royal guard and friend of Prince Endymion

Zoycite- part of the royal guard and friend of Prince Endymion

Nephlite- part of the royal guard and friend of Prince Endymion

Jedite- part of the royal guard and friend of Prince Endymion

Disclaimer: I do not own Sailor Moon.

Chapter 1: Prologue: The Beginning

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Moon Kingdom

The stars glittered down onto a pearly white palace. Flowers bloomed everywhere, and birds sang softly to the night. The last ray of the golden sun gently left the horizon. The palace was lit up with candles. People and guards merrily walked and talked with themselves as they went to and fro in and out of the palace. This night was a special night. The good Queen Serenity was in labor. Everyone was celebrating the new heir to the throne of the Moon Kingdom. A new generation was about to live and the kingdom was thriving, at its Golden Age.

"Thank you all for coming, my people and friends," King Leodegrance addressed the people in the throne room, which had been turned into a feast chamber. Long rectangular tables were placed as close together as they could, so the maximum capacity of people could fill the room on this festive eve. "Tonight is a great night. Not only will I have a son or daughter, but you will have an heir to this kingdom so we can live on in our prosperity!"

Cheers and yells filled the room as everyone picked up their wine goblets to give a toast to the new father. Men and women alike sat chattering and laughing amongst themselves. King Leodegrance clapped his hands three times and a bell gonged. Servants began bringing in the dinner. Roast pheasant and pork, steaming hot, were placed on the tables. Hot rolls, bread sticks, green salads, fruit and cheese platters, and cooked vegetables also were put out for the ladies and gentleman.

"Now, for one last toast," King Leodegrance cheered and raised his gold wine goblet. Everyone raised theirs again smiling and happy. "I raise this toast for you and everyone in this kingdom. Let prosperity and happiness fill this land and everyone's lives. To you, my friends!"

"To the Golden Age!" yelled everyone back. Wine sloshed over the goblets as everyone drank. Then everyone started to eat the wonderful feast. King Leodegrance sat on his throne chair and chatted with those around him. He was in his prime years. He had golden hair and bright blue eyes.

"Highness," said Artimes, the royal advisor. He brushed back his long white hair. King Leodegrance smiled and leaned forward to hear what Artimes was going to say. "You are right in saying that we are at our height in prosperity, but what about Earth? You know we are still uneasy with them. They just can't stand that we rule the Silver Millennium."

"Artimes, you take them too seriously," King Leodegrance replied. He reached for a piece of the roasted pheasant in front of him. Artimes grabbed an apple. "I have invited the royal family up here for my new son or daughter's christening next week. We will work out something then."

"But what if nothing can be worked out?" Artimes was worried. If peace did not come between kingdoms, then there would be war. "We can not let war happen. Remember the last war? There were too many casualties and it took decades to make up for the damage and cost."

"It will work out," King Leodegrance said. His eyebrows knit together in seriousness. "I have a plan. It depends on what happens tonight."

"And how is that? Something about-" Artimes was cut off.

"Your majesty! Your majesty!" Luna yelled and ran up to King Leodegrance.

"What? What? Is it time? Has is happened?" King Leodegrance asked persistently. Luna paused to take a deep breath. It looked like she had run from the Queen's chambers. "Tell me."

"Oh, your majesty. You have a daughter!" Luna answered excitedly. "She is live and healthy along with the Queen."

"Did you hear that, Artimes? I have a daughter!" King Leodegrance yelled and laughed. He jumped and up and everyone quieted down to hear what he was going to say. Artimes smiled and shook King Leodegrance's hand. "Everyone! I have a daughter!"

Happy cheers echoed through the palace into the night. The feast and marry-making went on until dawn.

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One week later

"Hurry up, Endymion," Queen Arianna said to the young boy beside her, pulling on his hand. Endymion looked up to her with his dark blue eyes and began to pout.

"I don't want to go! I wanna stay here with my toys!" He yelled and whipped his hand from Queen Arianna's grasp. "Go away!"

"Endymion! You will come with me now! It is only for a few hours and your father and I have some things to discuss with King Leodegrance and Queen Serenity. You may play with your toys later," Queen Arianna placed a hand upon her swollen belly. "Now come!"

"But Alex gets to stay with Nurse. Why can't I?" Endymion wailed and plopped on the floor. He stuck out his bottom lip.

"Sweet, Alex is only a baby. He is but two years old. You are 4 years old. You will come with me. Do I have to send your father in?" Queen Arianna replied. Endymion scrambled off the floor and grabbed his mother's hand. "I thought not. Now, let's go or we will be late."

Queen Arianna and Endymion left his chamber and met King Gereint outside in the corridor.

"What took you so long?" King Gereint asked. He was dressed in royal purple. Queen Arianna was dressed in a square-cut dark blue dress that accentuated her blue eyes. King Gereint ruffled his thick black hair and began to walk down the corridor. Endymion and the Queen followed.

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The ballroom was decorated in pink and white. Noble ladies and gentlemen wandered around chatting and drinking wine or eating food from the buffet line.

At the far end of the room, there were two thrones where Queen Serenity and King Leodegrance were sitting and talking with anyone around them. A small cradle covered in white silks was in between the thrones. Little Princess Serenity lay on the silk blankets and pillows in there asleep. Her blonde hair had just begun to grow.
A fanfare of trumpets announced the arrival of King Gereint, Queen Arianna and Prince Endymion. They walked down the steps and over to the thrones.

"Ah, Gereint how are you?" King Leodegrance greeted King Gereint, shaking hands with him.

"Good, good and yourself?" King Gereint replied. King Gereint sat in the throne next to King Leodegrance. "I see the young princess is asleep. Beautiful little thing, isn't she?"

"Yes, a pity though that the Queen of the Moon can only have one child. I should like to have a boy. But I am so very proud of Serenity here." Leodegrance reached over to gently pet the top of Serenity's head. Serenity yawned and opened her sky blue eyes and blinked up to her smiling father.

"I know what you mean. I am so happy with Endymion here." Gereint pointed to Endymion desperately trying to hide behind Queen Arianna's skirts as she sat beside Queen Serenity.

"I have been meaning to talk with you about something, Gereint."

"And what is that?"

"Well, since there is some tension between Earth and the Moon, I would like to propose a solution to that."

"That sounds rather nice, for I hate hearing all the cries of how the Lunarians are horrible and such. What did you have in mind?"

"I think that, in the future, maybe Serenity could marry into your family."

"That is a good idea. Endymion would be the best since he is next in line to the throne. Then, when my people see how nice your daughter is, maybe it will reflect well and bring peace among our kingdoms." Gereint looked pleased.

"But what if Endymion and Serenity don't like each other?" Leodegrance asked looking worried. "I wouldn't want a hate marriage, because that would bring war."

"Hmm, you are right," Gereint said thinking hard. He straightened suddenly. "Ah ha! I have got it! How about if Serenity comes to Earth every summer and stays at our palace? Then she could become friends with Endymion!"

"Yes, we will do that. I will tell my wife about it. She already agreed with Serenity possibly being married with Endymion."

Meanwhile, Endymion was getting rather bored with the whole christening event. He sat on a small chair besides his mother and watched people wander around. A few small girls peeked over at him from where they were gossiping in a corner and giggled. He stuck his tongue out at them. They gasped and turned back around to talk some more.

"Endymion! Do not do that," Queen Arianna scolded him. He pouted. "So, Serenity, where were we?"

"My husband was saying that possibly Serenity could marry Endymion in the future," Queen Serenity said sipping from a glass of water. "Not right now of course, but when they are older."

"What a wonderful thought. It would make the warring between us end," Queen Arianna replied. "Perhaps, though Serenity could visit us every summer then so she gets to know my son?"

"Yes, but not until she is a little bit older," Queen Serenity said gazing at her daughter. "She is much too young now."

"Of course. Endymion?" Queen Arianna asked. Endymion looked up to his mother hopeful that they might leave so he could play again with his toys.

"Come over here and meet Serenity," Queen Arianna pointed to the cradle. Endymion slowly got up and walked over to the cradle. He peeked in over the side. Serenity giggled as she saw him. She reached up and pointed to him. "How darling."

"She's so tiny," Endymion whispered and reached out to touch her hand. Serenity smiled and gently patted his face. "Hello, Serenity."

"This might work after all," Queen Serenity whispered to Queen Arianna. They smiled and watched as Endymion played with Serenity.

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A few days later Endymion and his parents walked over to the transporter to go back to Earth. Queen Arianna and King Gereint said good- bye to King Leodegrance and Queen Serenity. Endymion said good-bye to Serenity.

"When do I get to see Serenity again, Mother?" Endymion asked his mother as he took her hand to step into the transporter.

"Soon, Endymion. She will come visit us," Queen Arianna replied and smiled down at him. Endymion smiled back and they went back to Earth.

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