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Summary- Alright, in the last chapter, we were introduced to Queen Selene, and a little annoying pink haired Mamo Stealer! Sorry, sorry, that was mean... anyway! We learned that while the Princess was affected by the cloud, the Queen was not, and something may be wrong with the Princess. In this chapter, it's still present time, but we see some sparks fly! That's all I'm saying.

Charms of the Prince: Part I

"What happened?," Endymion asked impatiently as he walked into the conference room. At a large, opaque crystal table sat the four Senshi and Luna in her human state, discussing every possibility they could. They had gone over all points of the battle, before and after, and what they could now. Endymion pushed his white cape aside as he sat at the head of the table, and looked at the girls. Luna was the first to speak.

"From what we know, after Sailor Moon used her tiara on the monster, it disintegrated, as usual, but the particles didn't disappear. Instead, they condensed into the cloud that now hovers above Crystal Tokyo."

The Prince nodded his head in understanding, but that wasn't exactly the information he wanted.

"And what of Sailor Moon?" This time, Rei, the one in the red Fuku answered.

"She's in the medical wing. After Ami analyzed the cloud with her visor, it seemingly attacked Moon, and she collapsed."

Again, all he did was nod. "Is she alright?"

"She's still alive, but we know nothing more," Luna answered quietly. Endymion slammed his fist down on the table, causing the girls to jump in response.

"This is not good enough! Where did the monster originate from? Ami, did you at least find that out?"

The blue haired Senshi, while she started at him wide-eyed in shock, answered calmly, for she had no reason to fear the Prince.

"Our concern was to get Moon to the medical wing, not the finer details of the monster." Endymion's hand on the table clenched in anger. He knew she was right, but something should've been done about the cloud. Then again, what could've been done? They knew nothing of it.

"We understand how you feel Prince Endymion," Mina, the blonde Senshi said, trying to sympathize with the Prince. Her own crystal blue eyes were clouded with worry and fear for her friend.

Now was the worst time for injury to befall the Princess, as Serenity and Endymion were close to their coronation as King and Queen. Queen Selene was preparing to give up her throne to her daughter, and this would set the ceremony back for- Gods knew how long. But, since no one knew her ultimate condition, they were unsure of what to do.

"Well, are there any leads at all? Was it a new breed? Give me something!," he shouted, hunching over the table. His dark hair fell into his stormy, midnight blue eyes. Rei leaned over slightly, and briefly rested a hand on his shoulder. No one noticed how his other hand disappeared under the table, along with Rei's.

"Give us time, something will get accomplished," Lita, the tall, brunette Senshi assured before rising from the table. She looked at Mina, who was second in command.

When Serena was found out to be the Moon Princess, Mina, who was playing decoy Princess, was found to be the leader of the Inner Senshi. Overall, Serena was in command, being Princess and all, but now it was up to Mina. Mina nodded, rising from the table as well. The others, Luna included, followed suit as they exited the room, leaving Prince Endymion to his thoughts. Rei paused before leaving, giving him a look of so many emotions. Her red-black eyes were filled with sorrow, lust, pity, hunger, fear, and so many more. She made as if to say something, but left.

He was still hunched over the table, his hand, which had previously held Rei's slender one, now rested on his knee, curled into fist. His mind was numb, and only one thought could fill it. He had to see Serena. He had to see Princess Serenity. Prince Endymion rose from the table, and headed out the door.

The Senshi had returned to the city to analyze the cloud, and he went towards the medical wing. When he got there, the door were locked tightly, but he refused to let that stop him. After pounding on the door and demanding entrance, it opened, a timid nurse poking her head out.

"I'm not to allow you entrance," she said in a small voice.

"You know who I am correct?" The nurse nodded, still hiding behind the door.

"I'm still not to allow you entrance."

"Is there a specific reason? If not, I will be going through this door, with you allowing it or not," he growled, leaning towards the door. The nurse made a small squeak before she answered.

"We're taking samples from her. Until we're finished, I'm not to allow anyone entrance. I had strict orders against you especially."

"I would like to wait in side."

"I'm sorry, you can't."

"You know who it is you're taking samples from, right?" The nurse nodded, but said nothing.

"And we both know who I am, so I will be waiting inside... please."

"I'm sorry-," the nurse started, but was cut off by another voice.

"He has a right, and last I checked, I overruled the Doctor's commands."

"Yes, Your Highness," the nurse responded, and held the door open for the Prince. He nodded to the nurse and strode in, giving a quick bow to the Queen who was sitting in a chair. She gave a dismissive nod, and he began to ask questions.

"What's going on? I've heard nothing," Endymion said, taking a seat next to her. The Queen relayed all she knew, and the Prince did the same with his information of the battle. Queen Selene neglected to mention about her encounter with the cloud and child.

Then, with nothing left to say, they both sat side by side in silence. Queen Selene began to show her worry. Her face, which her daughter's resembled so closely, that some thought them twins, save for Queen Selene's silver hair and purple-blue eyes, was slowly looking more pale. Endymion noticed and took her hand in his. She looked at him, eyes starting to tear up, and she remembered their first meeting.

Queen Selene remembered walking into the cool, white marble interior of King Demitri's palace. A guard who watched her with distasteful brown eyes, led her to the Main Hall. She walked in with her head held high, as the people of Earth did not seem fond of anyone from the Moon. The guard opened and shut the high, mahogany doors, and left her alone in the Main Hall.

The room was all white, with high walls and pillars reaching upwards. In the middle of the floor, in front of her, was a red carpet, and it led up to the other side of the room. Up on a small platform was a wooden table and behind it sat three people. She knew who they were: King Demitri, Queen Marianne, and the young of sixteen, was Prince Endymion.

She made her way to the table and sat opposite the Royal Earthen family. She noted that while Endymion's hair and eyes were identical to his mothers', his features were that of his fathers. Yet, she had heard little of the child, and wanted to find out what kind of leader he would make.

"I apologize, but my daughter will be joining us later on. She has lesson to attend to," Queen Selene said after greetings were exchanged. Both King and Queen smiled kindly, but the Prince was just staring past, avoiding complete eye contact.

"Well, I wish to encourage peace and prosperity between Earth and the Moon, as do you, I assume?," the King asked, getting right down to business. Queen Selene smiled, remembering an old joke about the word he had used last. She nodded for him to continue.

When you assume, she thought, recalling the joke.

"We feel that it would be wise to," the King went on.

You make an 'ass' out of, her mind continued.

"Arrange a marriage between your daughter and our son," he finished.

'U' and 'me', she finished when he did.

Suddenly, there was a tremendous silence at the table, and all eyes were gravitating towards the Prince. The smooth contours of his face didn't change, as he seemed not to show any emotion at this statement. The noticeable change was the frown line that creased his brow.

"Well, my daughter is only thirteen, King Demitri. Not only would I like her to be of suitable age, but I would like this to be their decision," Queen Selene said, knowing that this was happening exactly as she thought it would. The King frowned and commented on the unorthodox ways she had, but the Queen smiled brilliantly, overjoyed that she didn't have to give up her son yet. Prince Endymion was probably happiest of all, on the inside at least. For, there was a certain young lady, the daughter of a well known Duke, waiting for him in his chambers.

Unfortunately for her, she was soon forgotten as a young maiden entered the Main Hall. They all turned and rose as a thirteen year old girl walked in. She was wearing a pink dress, her long blonde hair done up in pigtails, and two cerulean blue eyes shone brightly out of her smiling face. As she took a seat next to her mother, Queen Selene introduced her.

"King Demitri, Queen Marianne, and Prince Endymion, I am pleased to introduce my daughter: Princess Serenity of the Moon Kingdom," she said. The Royal Earthen family murmured their greetings and sat.

"Serenity, how did your lessons go today?," her mother asked.

"Awful! Rei kicked my butt in hand to hand combat again, then Ami bored me to sleep when she tried to explain how, by using simple mathematics, I could guess her next attack and figure how to dodge accordingly. Then, Mina and Lita decided that it would be funny to spook my horse during our riding lessons! Poor Moondust, she'll never be the same around them again," the Princess said, shaking her head sadly. She then looked around, seeing the shocked faces of her hosts. Her mother, though smiling, shook her head slightly.

"Serenity, please. We are in the presence of our own class, I expect you to behave and speak like the Lady that you are being raise to be," Queen Selene scolded gently. Serenity hung her head before muttering an apology, but the King wouldn't hear of it.

"Nonsense! It's about time we drop this stuffy act and started acting like friends. After all, how will we ever be comfortable around one another if we don't?," he asked with a roar of laughter. The Queen smiled at his side, though the Prince was still enchanted by the young blonde beauty. It wasn't even just her looks now that captured him, it was her personality too. Not to mention that laugh of hers. Blushing, she looked at the Earthen family and smiled, her eyes moving towards the Prince.

They want me to marry him? I hope mom didn't say yes already, he doesn't look like any fun at all, she thought, their eyes locking.

I will marry her. I know she's it, he thought as they locked eyes.

Maybe... maybe he isn't so bad. I think I could live with him, she thought, a smile starting to form. The adults were watching their children with conspiratorial glances.

"So, it's agreed. Princess Serenity will return when she is sixteen. That makes our son, nineteen. She will stay for two weeks, as will you, Your Highness, and courtship will take place. We will let fate take its course after that. Does this suit you?," the King asked, directing his question to both Moon maidens.

"Fine with me. Serenity, how about you? Serenity?," Queen Selene asked, breaking her daughters' attention away from the Prince.

"Yes. Fine," she agreed, looking at her mother. Both Prince and Princess were broken hearted to find that they would not meet again for three years. But they could both picture each other. How they would look, how they would act. Serenity was already planning what to say to him. Queen Selene rose, and so did Serenity. Formal good-byes were said, and the Moon family left the palace.

After Endymions' parents had left the Hall, he called a guard and ordered him to remove the Duke's daughter from his chambers. Soon, a fiery redhead was seen stalking away from the palace.

"Was that Beryl Dentry? Duke Dentry's daughter?" Prince Endymion jumped at his fathers' booming voice. He turned and nodded before leaving to attend his duties. The King watched him with a smile.

Good job, he thought, watching his son. Queen Selene smiled at Endymion, and he smiled back, seeming to know exactly what she was thinking. His hand squeezed hers' slightly, before the smile faded away.

Well, that wasn't the most eventful chapter, I admit it, but I thought a little backround would be needed for future scenes. I'm sorry for not posting daily like I usually do, but friday I went out with some friends, then saturday I had to go to my aunts house, my cousin is going back to Korea on monday (he's in the army. SUPPORT THE TROOPS! My bro is also a marine.), and today was father's day, and even though I really didn't want to, I had to spend time with my dear ole da. Sarcasim intended. Alright, I do have the next chapter read, but that's it for all of my pre-typed chapters, so I'll have to write and post whenever I can, please don't lose faith if I don't post right away! Thanks for the support so far guys, and the next chapter with be a sex scene (I hate using the words lemon and lime. They're stupid.) and you'd be surprised at how real I made it. Don't forget to review!

Hi-chan

PS- The word from the dreamy reality scene that you should've picked up on was 'Queen'.

Endy- 'Serenity, your Queen...' And good job Crystal Moon if that's how you found out. Please tell me if how you figured it out in your next review!