Fairytales Volume I

Funnycoat

A Sailormoon Fanfiction by Nishikaze

Chapter 7: Prince Endymion (revised edition)


Prince Endymion had been lonely for quite some time. Yes, he had his royal guard, each his friends and his advisors, but ever since his parent's tragic death when he was young, the prince could not help but feel the pressures of the kingdom and its future weigh upon him. His royal guards were good friends to him, but they just could not understand how Endymion could feel so alone when he was surrounded by so many people. But no one could look beyond his title; no one knew him as a man. They could only see their prince, so he would lock away his feelings, giving his people the prince but not the man behind him. And so the prince of Elysion was lonely.

All that changed when an odd little creature with no name entered his life.

For the first time he was able to be just another man, with feelings and opinions. He could joke and debate and wonder and converse with a friend who understood him, someone who could see his heart. However the duty of a prince can be cruel and he was forced to cast away that friendship for the sake of his people and kingdom, and it had hurt. Endymion could not remember anything other than the death of his parents that hurt him more.

But then, hope entered his life. A woman, more beautiful than any he had ever seen before came to him. But it was more than her physical beauty that attracted him, she radiated with love and compassion and a personality that glowed from the inside out. For the first time he fell in love.

The problem was, she also had no name, and a prince could not marry a fantasy, no matter how much he may want to.

Now, standing in front of him, was that fantasy. She was a flesh and blood woman with a name and a face, and she was the same person as the strange little creature that had become his dearest friend. Endymion was not sure what he should feel. He was overwhelmed.

At first he felt anger.

And why shouldn't he? He had been deceived by the one person he had shared his inner most feelings with. He had trusted her, and she had showed him no trust in return. She withheld her name and identity, not believing in him enough to even give him her name.

That thought brought him sorrow.

Had he been such a horrible friend to her that she could not believe in him? Did she honestly believe he would betray her?

There was disbelief too.

That she was able to hide her identity from him for so long, for there had been so many little things that did show through her disguise. The way she talked, like a noble with a strong education, her wisdom and grace, all should have tipped him off that she was not a peasant with no where to go, but someone of at least noble blood and standing.

He should throw her out, she was from a foreign kingdom and she had deceived him. She might very well be a spy…

But then he looked into her eyes and saw the desperation and pain there and the prince melted away, leaving Mamoru the man, the protector, in his place.

"Tell me everything."

The two of them spoke well into the night. Serenity's story poured out of her for she knew she didn't have to hide anymore. He would protect her and help her. She could see it in his eyes. She told him of the evil prince and his plans to enslave her people and how she knew her only protection would be to descend to Earth and find a good man to help her.

When she had finished he asked her softly, "In your mirror, what did you see? If you marry him and he succeeds in taking your throne, will he be satisfied? Or will he continue to concur? Where can he go but Earth?"

"No where, my lord, and with the forces of the moon behind him he will be unstoppable."

"Then I have no choice but to help you in any way that I can." He knelt and took her hand, "But I have one question for you my lady, and please answer me truthfully. Do you feel anything for me, deep in your heart? Am I your friend, or…"

Her hand came up to his lips, silencing them. Her eyes met his, wet and luminous, glowing with a deep emotion. "Silly man… Don't you know? I love you. I love the prince strong with a sense of duty and love for his people, but I also love Mamoru, my companion and my dearest friend. You are kind and fair and you put others before yourself. How could I not love you?"

His heart filled with joy and he was overcome. He kissed her then, bringing his lips down to her own, the passion and affection he felt for her flavoring his embrace. She answered him in kind, taken aback at first by his emotion, but only for a moment and she clung to him until he lifted his head. Cupping her face in his hands he asked her, "What must I do?"

She looked so adorable then, flustered from their kiss, and it took her a moment to collect her thoughts. "The Silver Millennium needs strong allies, and I… need a husband."

"You have an ally in Elysion but as for the husband…" He paused for a moment, "I think I might be able to recommend someone."

Her eyes widened for a moment and she turned away, unwilling to let him see the tears that were forming in her eyes. He cupped her face again tilting her chin up so she could meet his gaze. "Princess Serenity, will you marry me? Nothing would give me greater pleasure than to be your husband."

Serenity smiled and it lit the room, filling it with her joy, "I want to, so much!" She turned away again, pulling out of his embrace, "But before we can be wed you must do something for me."

"Anything my love."

"You must make the journey to the moon and meet with my Mother. She has to approve our match, or I can not marry you. She has the power to annul the match if she does not approve and I can not go against her wishes."

He nodded his head, "Of course, and I will. I will at once."


Short I know, but satisfying? Stick with me the end is coming soon. Next time… the journey to the moon.