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I know I've mentioned her a lot, but I have to thank Ai. She has supported Unmei wa Utsukushiku regardless of my lack of fans. I was down hearted because it seemed that no one liked my story, but she encouraged me to continue.
The outer planets are considered part of the Planetary Kingdom, however, they do not associate with what has become the Inner Planetary Kingdoms, Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars, and Jupiter. The Outer Planetary Kingdoms, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune, and Pluto, are still governed by the choices that Queen Selenity makes. Therefore, the outer senshi are still sworn to protect the Moon Princess at all costs, or are they?
"It wasn't that hard to change back!" exclaimed Minako, walking with the group of girls who had, after a few good hours of thinking, figured out how to return to their normal attire.
"Wasn't that hard? If Ami hadn't told us how to turn back, we would all still be in those ridiculous costumes!" teased Makoto as she lazily kicked a stone that rolled to a stop at Serenity's feet. "Seri-Chan, what's wrong?"
Serenity looked as if she was about to cry before she could answer. "Endimion promised to wait for me here when he was done training..." A single tear rolled down her cheek, which was enough to send Minako, who was still skeptical of Endimion, to burst.
"I knew he was no good for you, Serenity! You should have convinced your mother that you didn't want to be betrothed to such a guy! She would understand! I mean, what kind of-"
"Excuse me, ladies?"
Minako turned on her heel and smiled sweetly at the group of generals who had just arrived. "Yes, Sir Zoicite?"
Zoicite returned her smile and then felt it fade quickly when he didn't notice Endimion anywhere nearby. "You haven't seen Endimion around, have you? He didn't show up for training today and-" he tried to say before Serenity burst into uncontrollable sobs.
"What if he was taken by Ceres to lure me into another trap?" Serenity asked through her sobs.
"Come on now, Princess. I bet he just had to go back to Earth. He has his duties as a Prince, too!" said Jaedite, trying to calm the sobbing girl. Everyone looked nervously at each other, knowing that what Serenity had said could very likely be true.
"It's true!" Serenity said, looking up, eyes full of tears, "It's all my fault!"
"What's your fault, Serenity?" came a familiar voice from behind her.
"EDIMION!" she cried, running into his arms. "I was so worried that you had been kidnapped by Ceres and that he was trying to get me into another trap and I wouldn't be able to resist because I lo-" Instantly she stopped and turned a bright shade of red, releasing him and stepping away. "Because I still have feelings for Ceres, and I might not be ready to face him." Ami and Rei exchanged looks and giggled softly.
"WHERE HAVE YOU BEEN?" yelled Minako, stepping forward and shoving Endimion in his left shoulder, causing him to stumble slightly backward. "You promised Sere-Chan that you would wait for her and you didn't! You let her worry that something bad had happened!" Minako growled angrily as Kunzite pulled her away.
"I'm sorry. I had to do something. I told Nefurite to let you all know that I would be back a little late." Everyone turned their gazes to Nefurite, who in turn smiled and turned a light shade of red.
"I guess I forgot that little tidbit of information. Gomen." Makoto his arm and pulled him away, yelling as she went. Ami shook her head, just before Zoicite motioned for them to leave. Ami grabbed Rei's hand and pulled her away from Serenity and Endimion, until they were left alone.
"I'm sorry to make you worry," Endimion said, leading her to a bench and sitting down with her. "I just had to go back to Earth for a while."
Serenity shook her head and watched her feet. "It's alright. I understand that you are a Prince and you have duties to attend to."
Endimion blushed slightly, "Actually, I went to see my garden." Serenity looked up at him with a look of incredulousness. His blush deepened and he adverted his gaze to the Earth. "The rose garden is like another world for me. It brings me peace."
"Could you take me?" Serenity asked. He turned to her and smiled. "I mean, I've only really ever seen the one rose you gave me, and I would love to see a full garden!" Her eyes were lit with something Endimion hadn't seen before. Someone was actually interested in his garden, and not just the rumors.
Serenity leaned over onto his shoulder, which made him jump slightly. "Endimion. What will happen if I can't gain complete control over the Moon Crystal?"
"I'm not completely sure."
"Will the Kingdoms be destroyed?"
"If Saturn gets his way, yes."
Serenity began to cry softly. "What if I can't do it? What if I can't stop Perillia?"
"You will." Endimion wrapped his arm around her, pulling her closer. "I have no doubt in my mind that you will be able to overcome her evil."
"Even if I can't control the Moon Crystal?"
"Even if you can't control the Moon Crystal."
"Endimion! Where are you? You can't hide forever!" Serenity ran down the clean-cut garden pathways, golden hair flowing behind her. "GET BACK HERE!" she yelled, stopping to catch her breath.
3 years had passed since the first day of her training, and the senshi were finally in their final training sessions. The years had passed slowly for the senshi as they were ruthlessly challenged to heighten their skill and take control of their powers. They had now reached one of the final stages. Each of the generals in turn learned about the abilities they could acquire from their planet.
The Moon Kingdom became stronger under the pressure of the upcoming war between Perillia and the Kingdoms. The battle was drawing ever near, and the senshi were now ready. There was one more step. The Inner Senshi must meet the Outer Senshi.
Endimion was sitting on bench, twirling a rose in his fingers by the time Serenity had found him. "You ran away from me!"
"You were being spoiled!"
"You brought me that rose! It should be mine!"
"I never said this rose was for you! Mina-Chan has expressed an interest in my roses." Endimion said, enjoying the face Serenity made. Since the beginning, Princess Minako didn't approve of Prince Endimion, but she took to him rather quickly after he had brought them all roses. Serenity became jealous of how much Minako flirted with Endimion, and he often teased her for it.
Serenity sat down and began to cry. "You promised me that you would take me today! You promised." She was speaking of a promise he had made the night she had first kissed him last year.
"Endimion? What are you doing out here?" asked Serenity, moving to sit on the bench next to the crouching figure of the Earth Prince. "Are you alright?"
He looked up, smiling weakly at her. "I'm fine, Princess."
"Don't lie to me. At least give me that."
"I'm sorry Princess." He stretched out and let out a yawn. "I've just been training hard and I haven't gotten to see my garden in a while."
"You told me that you would take me to your garden! We can go now!"
Endimion shook his head and pulled her towards him. "I can't take you to Earth yet. It's too dangerous."
"I'll be okay, I've been training! Besides, it's not like I would be alone!" Serenity protested, shaking her head violently. "You told me you would take me."
"I promise," he whispered so lightly that she was forced to stop shaking her head and lean forward to hear his words. "I promise to take you on your birthday when your training is nearly complete. You will be safe then."
"You promise? Nothing will stop you?"
"Nothing could stop me."
"Even if I hate you and you want to kill me?"
"Even if you hate me."
"Hey! What about if you wanted to kill me?"
"I don't have to promise that."
"Why not?" she asked, pulling back with a stern look on her face.
"Because I could never want to kill you." She smiled at him and blushed slightly as his hand moved to her chin, lifting her face to his.
"Endim-" she started to say, but was cut short as their lips met for the first time.
"It's a promise," he whispered, before pulling her closer and resting his head on her shoulder.
A.N. - Wh00p! That is the end of this chapter. Please review! Please, please, please? -puppy eyes- I've worked hard! Oh, the next chapter is on its way soon!
