Lady Byul: Two chapters! In one day! Hope you like!
Disclaimer: I do not own Sailor Moon. All rights and privileges belong to Naoko Takeuchi.
Meeting Queen Serenity
Serenity had finally finished cleaning her room and was helping to decorate the ballroom. She was so happy because tonight would be the masquerade ball! Endymion would be coming and she would be able to dance with him all night!
Humming to herself Serenity got up and went to the kitchen. When she arrived the chefs were busy preparing the feast for tonight. She managed to swipe a couple of snacks and went back to the ballroom. She handed them to her friends and ate one herself.
"So, Serena, what about you and Emmph!" said Mina. Lita had stuffed the dumpling inside Mina's mouth. She leaned down towards Mina and whispered, "Don't talk about that here!"
Mina, whose mouth was still full gave Lita a questioning look when in reply Ami gestured around her. The servants hadn't noticed anything, after all the scouts were always playing around; even when they were mature enough to act like adults. Besides, they were busy checking the decorations to even notice the scene.
Mina's eyes widened in understanding and she swallowed the dumpling. She laughed sheepishly and said, "Well, enough decorating! How about some lunch?"
"Mina, remember that lunch will be served in half an hour. You're supposed to be decorating! You're the one who volunteered everyone to help!" said Rei as she crossed her arms and glared at Mina.
Mina put her hands behind her head and said, "I did? Ohwell, Serena! She's a starving princess! I was only looking out for her!"
Ami, Lita, and Rei sighed hopelessly. The girls went back to decorating until it was time to eat.
Everyone sat down and started munching away. Queen Serenity was sitting next to Serenity and asked to her daughter, "So Serenity, will your dream man be here tonight?"
Serenity tried to swallow the food in her mouth but it wouldn't go down. She started coughing away until Queen Serenity realized that her daughter was choking. "Oh no! Serenity!" cried her mother as she patted Serenity on the back.
Lita was laughing at a joke a servant had made when she heard Queen Serenity's outburst. She immediately got out of her chair and ran over to Serenity. Seeing she was choking, Lita held Serenity and applied pressure just above her stomach. Serenity coughed once and chewed her food a little more. She swallowed successfully and drained her glass. She looked over at Lita and said, "Thank you Lita!"
Lita wagged a finger at the princess and said, "Serenity, don't put too much food in your mouth at once. I'm sure nobody else but you could have so much food and not get sick." She turned around and went back to her seat leaving a very offended Serenity behind.
Serenity wiped her mouth with a cloth napkin and looked at her mother who was trying very hard not to laugh. Serenity put on a serious expression and said, "Yes, mother. He will be here."
Queen Serenity clapped her hands together and said, "Wonderful! You must tell me when he gets here!"
Serenity nodded and said, "Of course mother."
After everyone had eaten the whole palace was to be cleaned. Servants rushed to and fro cleaning everything possible. The princesses were rushed to the baths and were scrubbed clean. Maids helped them prepare for the ball.
"I can do the rest, Kina," said Serenity as she waved away a maid.
"Are you sure, milady?" asked Kina looking anxiously. She wanted to do her job right. It wasn't everyday that you were near the princess. Serenity usually waved at everyone and had others serve her. But the usual maid who helped Serenity was helping the other princesses. (A/N: When I say other princesses I mean Mina, Rei, Ami, and Lita. They're princesses of their own planets you know!)
Serenity smiled. Kina was really nice. She nodded and said, "Yup! I'm all set."
Kina bowed and said, "As you wish, your highness."
Serenity pinned her hair up and stood up. She looked at herself in the mirror. She reached for the mask and put it on. It was a simple mask that covered the eyes. Think of Sailor Moon's glasses from the manga series. The rims were lined with a yellow crescent mark on each side and small jewels were studded underneath the crescent design. She smiled and walked out of her room and saw the others wearing their own masks. They went to the ballroom and were announced as each princess entered.
The point of this ball was not to know who you were with. So everyone besides the queen and princesses made up their own names. Such as, Peacock Lady or Lord Bear. Serenity looked around for a partner to dance with. Endymion would arrive soon and the two had agreed on what his name would be so she would recognize him. She was asked to dance with a man who had a mask of a lion. She giggled and held his hand. The two danced until the lion was changed to a tiger. She danced with every animal possible. Serenity sat down wondering where Endymion was.
Earth
Endymion was fastening the last of his buttons on his shirt. He went inside the garden where his Generals were waiting for him.
"Hurry up! You're late!" said Zoicite.
Endymion just smiled and said, "How am I going to get there?"
In reply they joined hands and Kunzite said, "All you have to do is concentrate your energy on the moon and being there."
All five men closed their eyes and imagined the moon. When they had opened their eyes they were right outside of the Moon Kingdom! The men donned their masks and sneaked past the guards. When they had entered the palace they followed the rest of the crowd into the ballroom. When the Generals were annouced they headed for their own sailor scout sweethearts. Endymion lagged behind to make sure nobody had seen them. He came close to the announcer and said, "Tuxedo Mask."
"Tuxedo Mask!" shouted the man as Endymion entered the ballroom.
Once Endymion was inside he saw that Kunzite was dancing with Mina, Zoicite was twirling Ami, Nephrite was waltzing with Rei, while Jedite and Lita were chatting near the food table. All seemed to be having fun. He looked around the ballroom looking for Serenity. He saw her with the crescents mask and walked up to her. He bowed deeply and said, "My lady, may I have this dance?"
Serenity delighted that Endymion had come said, "Why of course, Tuxedo Mask!"
Endyion placed his hand on Serenity's waist and held Serenity's hand while Serenity placed one hand on his shoulder and took his other hand. The two followed the music and danced and awed the people watching them. The couple was oblivious to the crowds surrounding them. They only saw each other. Enjoying being together and having fun. They danced right out of the ballroom and into the garden outside. When they were alone together Serenity leaned over and kissed Endymion.
"I'm so glad you came! I was beginning to think you wouldn't come!" pouted Serenity.
Enydmion reached out and took Serenity's hand, "I would have come even if the whole universe was falling apart."
Serenity smiled and asked, "Really?"
Endymion grabbed Serenity in a kiss and said, "Really."
Serenity sat down on a bench and said, "My mother wanst to meet you. She said after the ball when everyone's gone. Is that all right?"
Endymion nodded and said, "Of course it is."
The two embraced each other and watched the stars twinkle in the sky for a while. When the music quieted down they went back inside the ballroom to find that it was nearly empty. This song was supposed to be the last song before the ball ended. Serenity and Endtmion danced one last time for the night and started walking towards Queen Serenity.
Queen Serenity was waiting for them. She smiled when she saw the two together.
"Ah, so this is the famous young man I've been hearing about," said Queen Serenity.
"Yes, mother. This is Endymion," said Serenity.
"And what noble family do you come from?" asked Queen Serenity.
Serenity and Endymion looked at each other. Queen Serenity seeing the hesitation said gently, "Is there a problem?"
Endymion looked at Queen Serenity straight in the eye. He bowed before her and said, "Queen Serenity. My name is Prince Endymion. I am the Prince of Earth. My wish is to be with your daughter forever. I love her and I hope you will accept me for the person I am and not what planet I come from."
Queen Serenity smiled. This was exactly the type of man she wanted for her daughter. She stood up and placed her hands on Endymion's shoulders. She smiled warmly and said, "I am happy that you chose Serenity. Please feel free to come to the moon anytime you wish. But please do it covertly. I give you permission to enter the palace and be with Serenity. Nobody but the sailor scouts, the guardians, myself, and Serenity will know of you. So please act as though you were a Lunarian. The circumstances right now between us and the Earth People are not good."
Endymion bowed saying, "Thank you very much. And um….my Generals seemed to have fallen for the scouts."
Queen Serenity smiled and said, "Your Generals are welcome to visit. Now! I must make sure all our guests are gone. Please enjoy your stay. Good night, Serenity." Queen Serenity kissed Serenity's head and went into the palace.
Serenity hugged Endymion saying, "This is perfect! Now you can come to the balls as often as you wish.You will come to visit right?"
Endymion hugged Serenity back and looked in her eyes saying, "Absolutely."
To make a long story short and to skip details that would be repeated a lot Endymion came to the balls often. But sometimes he couldn't come because he would be founf missing during the might causing a whole search in the palace. But he came as often as he could. The Generals came with Endymion but mostly stayed on Earth to make sure nobody would look for the Prince. This also happened on the moon when Serenity went to visit Endymion.
But we can't forget about Beryl. Oh no. She was getting the Earth people a riled up and it made it difficult for both Serenity and Endymion.
Beryl had not told the secret of the relationship. She riled up the Earth people telling them of the Lunarians and renewing their hatred for them. She told lies and anything to win them over. Then it was time to expose the secret. She told her fellow followers that Serenity was a bitch and that she was seducing their Prince. The Earth People immediately believed it. I mean, she's been working hard to make the hatred for the Lunarians strong so naturally, they believed her. When this got out the mob went to the palace to question the king and queen. The Generals were there and told them it was a lie. Finally the Generals were able to simmer down the mob and convince them that it was a lie and that Endymion was seeing someone but wanted to keep it private. The crowds somewhat abashed turned their attention onto Beryl. They stopped believing her but the hatred was still there.
Lady Byul: I want to clear something up. It is said that the Moon Kingdom had balls every night. Which is true. I just want to let you all know that I can't write a ball scene every night for the story. I will just describe some balls like this one and maybe another.
Oh yeah and when I say balls don't be a pervert and think about something else. I mean dancing and elegant parties. :0
Angel: Review peoples!
Disclaimer: I do not own Sailor Moon. All rights and privileges belong to Naoko Takeuchi.
Meeting Queen Serenity
Serenity had finally finished cleaning her room and was helping to decorate the ballroom. She was so happy because tonight would be the masquerade ball! Endymion would be coming and she would be able to dance with him all night!
Humming to herself Serenity got up and went to the kitchen. When she arrived the chefs were busy preparing the feast for tonight. She managed to swipe a couple of snacks and went back to the ballroom. She handed them to her friends and ate one herself.
"So, Serena, what about you and Emmph!" said Mina. Lita had stuffed the dumpling inside Mina's mouth. She leaned down towards Mina and whispered, "Don't talk about that here!"
Mina, whose mouth was still full gave Lita a questioning look when in reply Ami gestured around her. The servants hadn't noticed anything, after all the scouts were always playing around; even when they were mature enough to act like adults. Besides, they were busy checking the decorations to even notice the scene.
Mina's eyes widened in understanding and she swallowed the dumpling. She laughed sheepishly and said, "Well, enough decorating! How about some lunch?"
"Mina, remember that lunch will be served in half an hour. You're supposed to be decorating! You're the one who volunteered everyone to help!" said Rei as she crossed her arms and glared at Mina.
Mina put her hands behind her head and said, "I did? Ohwell, Serena! She's a starving princess! I was only looking out for her!"
Ami, Lita, and Rei sighed hopelessly. The girls went back to decorating until it was time to eat.
Everyone sat down and started munching away. Queen Serenity was sitting next to Serenity and asked to her daughter, "So Serenity, will your dream man be here tonight?"
Serenity tried to swallow the food in her mouth but it wouldn't go down. She started coughing away until Queen Serenity realized that her daughter was choking. "Oh no! Serenity!" cried her mother as she patted Serenity on the back.
Lita was laughing at a joke a servant had made when she heard Queen Serenity's outburst. She immediately got out of her chair and ran over to Serenity. Seeing she was choking, Lita held Serenity and applied pressure just above her stomach. Serenity coughed once and chewed her food a little more. She swallowed successfully and drained her glass. She looked over at Lita and said, "Thank you Lita!"
Lita wagged a finger at the princess and said, "Serenity, don't put too much food in your mouth at once. I'm sure nobody else but you could have so much food and not get sick." She turned around and went back to her seat leaving a very offended Serenity behind.
Serenity wiped her mouth with a cloth napkin and looked at her mother who was trying very hard not to laugh. Serenity put on a serious expression and said, "Yes, mother. He will be here."
Queen Serenity clapped her hands together and said, "Wonderful! You must tell me when he gets here!"
Serenity nodded and said, "Of course mother."
After everyone had eaten the whole palace was to be cleaned. Servants rushed to and fro cleaning everything possible. The princesses were rushed to the baths and were scrubbed clean. Maids helped them prepare for the ball.
"I can do the rest, Kina," said Serenity as she waved away a maid.
"Are you sure, milady?" asked Kina looking anxiously. She wanted to do her job right. It wasn't everyday that you were near the princess. Serenity usually waved at everyone and had others serve her. But the usual maid who helped Serenity was helping the other princesses. (A/N: When I say other princesses I mean Mina, Rei, Ami, and Lita. They're princesses of their own planets you know!)
Serenity smiled. Kina was really nice. She nodded and said, "Yup! I'm all set."
Kina bowed and said, "As you wish, your highness."
Serenity pinned her hair up and stood up. She looked at herself in the mirror. She reached for the mask and put it on. It was a simple mask that covered the eyes. Think of Sailor Moon's glasses from the manga series. The rims were lined with a yellow crescent mark on each side and small jewels were studded underneath the crescent design. She smiled and walked out of her room and saw the others wearing their own masks. They went to the ballroom and were announced as each princess entered.
The point of this ball was not to know who you were with. So everyone besides the queen and princesses made up their own names. Such as, Peacock Lady or Lord Bear. Serenity looked around for a partner to dance with. Endymion would arrive soon and the two had agreed on what his name would be so she would recognize him. She was asked to dance with a man who had a mask of a lion. She giggled and held his hand. The two danced until the lion was changed to a tiger. She danced with every animal possible. Serenity sat down wondering where Endymion was.
Earth
Endymion was fastening the last of his buttons on his shirt. He went inside the garden where his Generals were waiting for him.
"Hurry up! You're late!" said Zoicite.
Endymion just smiled and said, "How am I going to get there?"
In reply they joined hands and Kunzite said, "All you have to do is concentrate your energy on the moon and being there."
All five men closed their eyes and imagined the moon. When they had opened their eyes they were right outside of the Moon Kingdom! The men donned their masks and sneaked past the guards. When they had entered the palace they followed the rest of the crowd into the ballroom. When the Generals were annouced they headed for their own sailor scout sweethearts. Endymion lagged behind to make sure nobody had seen them. He came close to the announcer and said, "Tuxedo Mask."
"Tuxedo Mask!" shouted the man as Endymion entered the ballroom.
Once Endymion was inside he saw that Kunzite was dancing with Mina, Zoicite was twirling Ami, Nephrite was waltzing with Rei, while Jedite and Lita were chatting near the food table. All seemed to be having fun. He looked around the ballroom looking for Serenity. He saw her with the crescents mask and walked up to her. He bowed deeply and said, "My lady, may I have this dance?"
Serenity delighted that Endymion had come said, "Why of course, Tuxedo Mask!"
Endyion placed his hand on Serenity's waist and held Serenity's hand while Serenity placed one hand on his shoulder and took his other hand. The two followed the music and danced and awed the people watching them. The couple was oblivious to the crowds surrounding them. They only saw each other. Enjoying being together and having fun. They danced right out of the ballroom and into the garden outside. When they were alone together Serenity leaned over and kissed Endymion.
"I'm so glad you came! I was beginning to think you wouldn't come!" pouted Serenity.
Enydmion reached out and took Serenity's hand, "I would have come even if the whole universe was falling apart."
Serenity smiled and asked, "Really?"
Endymion grabbed Serenity in a kiss and said, "Really."
Serenity sat down on a bench and said, "My mother wanst to meet you. She said after the ball when everyone's gone. Is that all right?"
Endymion nodded and said, "Of course it is."
The two embraced each other and watched the stars twinkle in the sky for a while. When the music quieted down they went back inside the ballroom to find that it was nearly empty. This song was supposed to be the last song before the ball ended. Serenity and Endtmion danced one last time for the night and started walking towards Queen Serenity.
Queen Serenity was waiting for them. She smiled when she saw the two together.
"Ah, so this is the famous young man I've been hearing about," said Queen Serenity.
"Yes, mother. This is Endymion," said Serenity.
"And what noble family do you come from?" asked Queen Serenity.
Serenity and Endymion looked at each other. Queen Serenity seeing the hesitation said gently, "Is there a problem?"
Endymion looked at Queen Serenity straight in the eye. He bowed before her and said, "Queen Serenity. My name is Prince Endymion. I am the Prince of Earth. My wish is to be with your daughter forever. I love her and I hope you will accept me for the person I am and not what planet I come from."
Queen Serenity smiled. This was exactly the type of man she wanted for her daughter. She stood up and placed her hands on Endymion's shoulders. She smiled warmly and said, "I am happy that you chose Serenity. Please feel free to come to the moon anytime you wish. But please do it covertly. I give you permission to enter the palace and be with Serenity. Nobody but the sailor scouts, the guardians, myself, and Serenity will know of you. So please act as though you were a Lunarian. The circumstances right now between us and the Earth People are not good."
Endymion bowed saying, "Thank you very much. And um….my Generals seemed to have fallen for the scouts."
Queen Serenity smiled and said, "Your Generals are welcome to visit. Now! I must make sure all our guests are gone. Please enjoy your stay. Good night, Serenity." Queen Serenity kissed Serenity's head and went into the palace.
Serenity hugged Endymion saying, "This is perfect! Now you can come to the balls as often as you wish.You will come to visit right?"
Endymion hugged Serenity back and looked in her eyes saying, "Absolutely."
To make a long story short and to skip details that would be repeated a lot Endymion came to the balls often. But sometimes he couldn't come because he would be founf missing during the might causing a whole search in the palace. But he came as often as he could. The Generals came with Endymion but mostly stayed on Earth to make sure nobody would look for the Prince. This also happened on the moon when Serenity went to visit Endymion.
But we can't forget about Beryl. Oh no. She was getting the Earth people a riled up and it made it difficult for both Serenity and Endymion.
Beryl had not told the secret of the relationship. She riled up the Earth people telling them of the Lunarians and renewing their hatred for them. She told lies and anything to win them over. Then it was time to expose the secret. She told her fellow followers that Serenity was a bitch and that she was seducing their Prince. The Earth People immediately believed it. I mean, she's been working hard to make the hatred for the Lunarians strong so naturally, they believed her. When this got out the mob went to the palace to question the king and queen. The Generals were there and told them it was a lie. Finally the Generals were able to simmer down the mob and convince them that it was a lie and that Endymion was seeing someone but wanted to keep it private. The crowds somewhat abashed turned their attention onto Beryl. They stopped believing her but the hatred was still there.
Lady Byul: I want to clear something up. It is said that the Moon Kingdom had balls every night. Which is true. I just want to let you all know that I can't write a ball scene every night for the story. I will just describe some balls like this one and maybe another.
Oh yeah and when I say balls don't be a pervert and think about something else. I mean dancing and elegant parties. :0
Angel: Review peoples!