Once Upon a ….. Sometime.
By Skyflame
Chapter SeventeenNone of them could explain just how hard it was as they worried about how to tell their families that they were going to be leaving them. They spend many days together to try and formulate a plan that wouldn't hurt them too much, even though they would still get to see them they knew that their parents would not like the idea of the children moving to the Moon.
As the continued in days the all were worrying but no one as much as Serena and there was no way that Darien could comfort her no matter how worried he was about her. He knew that it was going to be the hardest on her since she had only just found her family again and had never really been apart from the parents that had brought her up. They could all feel her tension and tried their best to try and comfort the person who would soon rule them all.
After a week of discussions they had decided to tell all their families at once two weeks after they got back as the ceremonies would be held on the Full Earth or New Moon as it was known on earth. The time had come for them to announce their news and Serena could not stop shaking. She was utterly petrified, and there was nothing that anyone could say that could reassure her so as the waited Darien held her in his arms trying to at least provide her with some solace.
Then as their parents filed into the room she knew that it was time and she suddenly gained a commanding air and prepared herself to inform them of the events about to occur. She had decided that it had to be her that announced it even though the others protested since they knew how hard this was going to be on her, but she had insistence and the part of her that was ruled by Serenity could not be argued with. She stood and motioned for them all to sit
"You may think that is strange that we have gathered you all here today and that I am the official spokesperson, but the reason for this will become apparent in due course. I promise" she looked at the 9 people standing around her before continuing.
"I'm not sure if you have heard the myths about the moon kingdom, but I wish to relay them to you and please as you listen keep a very open mind, because you have no idea how necessary it will be." Serena shared with the 7 families the happiness as well as the tragedy of the amazing kingdom before beginning on the part that they would find the hardest to accept.
"From the tale that I have just told you there are some things that I know you do not believe but you are going to have to try and accept them because they actually occurred and cannot be ignored. Two weeks ago Selene, Goddess of the Moon and protector of the Children of the Silver Millennium send for the royal children and their partners and informed that there was a very important decision to be made but only one person could truly make it."
"That one person was Princess Serenity of the Silver Millennium, Moon and sole heir to her mother's kingdom. Selene had the hopes that in the future the Moon Kingdom would rise again as the Crystal Millennium and that the royalty would rule it. It was decided by the council, to restore the kingdom and that Serenity would rule as that is the only way it could happen. Serenity and her court would rule from the moon even though each of the royals would be the King or Queen of their respective planet and there are hopes that they will also be raised. I am telling you all this because we love you and you had to know the truth."
Savannah looked up at the daughter she had raised and tried to work out what was going on. There had been a change in her "Sere, baby what do you mean we had to know?" Serena sighed and felt her prince's hand squeezing her own and giving her strength.
"We have to leave in just over a week to take up our new residence on the moon. I was the one who had to tell you all because I am the crown princess and the one who has to rule. Inside I am truly Serenity. Behind me you will see your children, but they are also the royalty set to lead beside me.
Crown Princess Litiyana of Jupiter and her love the future king of the storm planet, Prince Kenneth. Crown Princess Amilia of Mercury and her future king of the ice planet, Prince Gregory.
Crown Princess and High Priestess Rayelena of Mars and her partner and Co-ruler of the planet of fire, Prince Chadwick, and of course my cousin and Crown Princess Minalia of Venus and her prince of the planet ruling love, Prince Anthony.
And lastly but by no means least the Crown Prince of Earth, Future King of the Crystal Millennium, Moon and Earth as well as the ruler of my heart, both then and now, Endymion."
There was shock evident on all there faces and it was easy to tell that they were finding all this hard to believe with the exception of Raye's mother Jessica. Raye was puzzled
"Momma, why are you not as shocked as everyone else?"
Jessie just smiled at her knowingly,
"I have always known darling, I have dreams that often predict the future and before I had you Selene came to me in a dream and told me of the truth and I didn't even think to doubt it for a second. I always knew you were specially, as were you friends when I came in contact with them. But nothing could have ever prepared me for the power I felt when I first met Sere. I felt this amazing burst of power and I thought that I had imagined it at first but I just got stronger as she got older, and know I know what it was."
Celeste was weeping and had pulled all 3 of her children into a hug that was making it very hard for them to breathe
"No, you are not going anywhere do you hear me no a single one of you. My babies are staying right here if I have to chain them to a wall. I have only just got to have all of you together again. I can't lose all 3 of you this time. And what about Sere's wedding, is it off? Don't I get attend now? Why is this happening."
It was the youngest of the 3 that was able to speak first and attempt to reassure their mother "Mom you are not losing us. Sure we are all moving to the moon but we will visit and you can also visit us. Serena is still getting married, down here on earth as planned and no matter what we all love you."
It took a while but eventually they had all accepted the fate of their children. Nothing was going to change their destiny, no matter how much they wanted to keep them here on earth, even though they would still be coming back for visits as they could not leave their kingdoms unattended for long, or let them know that they were really the rulers from the moon.
When the full earth rolled around all of the royals and their families were present in the newly constructed palace. They were all prepared for the coronation that was to take place in a few hours and Serena was pacing the floor in her room.
She was worried that she wouldn't live up to everyone's expectations and would have to try and disappear without anyone's knowledge, which would be exceptionally hard because Selene would always know where she was so she would have to try and convince her not to say anything. She was still pacing and trying to decide where she could go so that no one would be able to find her when her fiancée walked in an hour later and stood at the doorway watching her.
She didn't even realize he was in the room and continued her muttering. She was suddenly alerted to the presence of another person in the room by a soft chuckle and spun around in her tracks.
"Princess you aren't worried are you?" the voice asked as he came over to envelop her in a hug and kiss her forehead.
"Of course I am. I am terrified. Dare what if I cant live up to everyone's expectations? What if I fail you all? I couldn't stand to bring down the kingdom after all the belief you have all installed in me."
Darien lifted her chin so her gaze was on his eyes instead of the floor
"Sere you won't fail, you need to put some faith in yourself. We are all here and we are going to help you especially me, you don't have to do this alone and everything will be fine. Destiny will bring what it intends to and there is nothing we can do to change it. All we can do is try to do our best and give our people all the happiness and love they deserve in this New World. You will be a great ruler just like your mother was and I know that she would be proud of you no matter what. How could she not be?"
"Sere you are truly like an angel and have saved so many people but mostly you have saved me. You have saved me from myself. I was set to live a life of drudgery and pain alone and without hope. But then an angel perfect as anything could be, crashed into my life and there is no way that I can ever thank her enough for that and showing her the light and love she has inside her. Not only for me but for every single living thing."
Serena looked on at him in wonder as the words flowed from his mouth and into her heart like the waves wash against the shore, having no clue as to how that she could even try to respond to that. All she managed to do was hug and thank the love of her life and ask for a few moments alone in the gardens before the ceremony.
As she walked through the reconstructed floral wonderland she couldn't help but feel slightly apprehensive about the upcoming event, but as the wind blew across the moonscape Serenity felt calmed. It was almost as if it was a comforting embrace warming her from the inside out, and she knew that it was her mothers presence.
In that instant as the air swirled around her she knew that everything would be fine. Smiling she looked to the stars and spoke softly before returning in to meet her destiny, while the words lingered in the air.
"I love you Mother, Thank you, for Everything."
