Chapter 6
10 years had past, Princess Serenity grew into a mature loving beautiful princess. Her short blonde streamers she had when she was little grew long and almost touched the floor. Her childish body developed into a womanly figure. Princess Serenity was now 15. Each day of her life, she was trained to use the Silver Imperial Crystal, in which she would take control over someday. Her skills impressed the Queen very much, she was understanding her role to become future Queen someday. She was full of life, purity, and tenderness. Just the characteristics that the kingdom need to have a perfect Queen.
Princess Serenity sat on a chair outside of the palace that was by the gardens. She took a big yawn as she stirred the sugar into her tea. Every time she looked at the garden, she thought of the memories her and Duo had together playing there when they were little. She wondered what he was up to and how come he never came back to visit her. Then again, she didn't forget about Sailor Pluto's warning, it was hard to believe. She looked down at her tea and gazed into her reflection, she let out a big sigh. Luna hopped onto the chair next to her.
"What's wrong Princess?" asked Luna as she saw the upset look on her.
"Oh, it's nothing" smiled Princess Serenity.
"You know Prince Endymion is going to be arriving soon, make sure you look your best by not frowning" said Luna as she returned the smile.
Princess Serenity giggled and looked back out into the garden. Luna smiled at the Princess, she then noticed Queen Serenity coming their way.
"Good Morning you're grace" purred Luna.
"Good Morning Luna" smiled Queen Serenity as she rubbed behind the cats ear. Luna purred with love.
"Good morning Mother" grinned the Princess as she picked up Luna and sat her on her lap, while her Mother took a seat next to her.
"Well, are you ready to see your Prince. It's been years since you've seen him" asked Queen Serenity.
Princess Serenity nodded; "I wonder if he looks any different"
Queen Serenity chuckled, "Who knows, but I'm sure by now he'll be a very loving husband"
Princess Serenity eyes beamed at the thought. When she was little, she didn't like him at all but now, she hoped he matured and respected her than he did when he was little.
"Well, I'd better get ready" announced Queen Serenity as she got out of her seat. "Will you be here when the Prince comes?"
"Yes, you can send him out here" said Princess Serenity.
Queen Serenity smiled at her beautiful daughter, then began to walk away. Princess Serenity focused her eyes back at the garden, she wasn't too excited to meet Prince Endymion, she often put on a show pretending how much she was excited to meet him after all of these years. She really didn't care for him, but she knew if her Mother found out, she would be devastated.
In Beryl's Palace…
Queen Beryl smiled at the grown teenage boy with pride. She chuckled to herself as she checked him out. Duo's power grew and grew as he trained for years with Malachite and the other generals. He was ready.
"I must say, you've grown so much in the past 10 years" admired Queen Beryl.
Duo just stood there with no reaction on his face, just an angry look. His chestnut brown hair was long, down to his waist, he wore black pants with a tight black armor that covered his shoulders, just showing his muscular arms, with his bat wings behind him. He wore a silver cross around his neck and had spiky cuffs around both of his wrists, and one earring on his right ear. Along with black pointy boots. In his right hand, he held his scythe proudly.
Nephlite walked around a circle to check out Duo, "Yes, he has grown indeed"
Again, no emotion from Duo. Jedite just gave Duo dirty looks, he couldn't stand him being Beryl's pet. Zoycite walked up to Duo feeling his muscle, "Do you think he's ready your highness?"
"He's definitely ready" said Queen Beryl as she gave a little chuckle. She walked down from her throne and marched straight up to Duo. She thought of Duo training his butt off back in the days and resting in the dark energy beds that helped him become more powerful and filled with hatred.
"What is your mission?" asked Queen Beryl to see if Duo was truly ready.
"Kill the Moon Princess and destroy the Moon Kingdom" grunted Duo as his eyes flared.
Queen Beryl laughed at herself, "Alright Duo, I'm sending you on your first mission. Find the Moon Princess, and when you see her..kill her".
Duo nodded and turned around and teleported out of the throne room. Queen Beryl sat back in her chair. Jedite had a worried look on his face, "Your majesty"
Queen Beryl raised an eye brow at Jedite, "Yes?"
"Is there a way Duo and possibly get his memory back and betray us?" asked Jedite.
"Of course not! He has spent years in my dark energy chambers. It will be impossible for that to occur" insisted Queen Beryl.
Jedite grunted and just listened to his Queen.
"Once Duo finishes off the Princess, the Universe is mine!" glared Queen Beryl into the dark distance.
Back at the Palace…
Princess Serenity kept stroking Luna's fur as the black cat laid on her peacefully. Princess Serenity took another yawn, "Where is that Prince?".
Meanwhile, the maids were working in the garden planting the flowers. They all had long dark hair and purple eyes and wore long silky cream colored gowns and were busy planting the roses and such.
"I wonder what the Prince of Earth looks like" asked a maid.
"I heard he's really cute" blushed another.
In the near by trees, a neon purple light appeared in the shadow, it was Duo. He took a peek to see no sign of the Princess. He glanced over to the garden and the pond. He had a quick flash back of his childhood past. He ignored the thought and walked out of the shadow and marched down the marble pathway clenching his scythe.
The maids turned around to see who was coming. They blushed as they saw his bright blue eyes and long chestnut braid. He seemed to be the rebel type.
"Wow, if that's the Prince of Earth, then I want to meet someone there!" joked a maid.
"I didn't know Princess Serenity went for the bad boy type" whispered a maid to another.
He ignored the comments and continued to follow his mission.
Princess Serenity caught something walking her way, her eyes got big. "D-Duo?" she stuttered.
She quickly got out of the chair and ran down the stairs to the beginning of the first step. Luna got bad vibes, she followed the Princess.
"Princess Serenity, be careful I sense something" warned Luna.
Duo kept walking towards Princess Serenity. He stopped and his eyes got big, he had a quick flashback of her being a child and how beautiful she got. He ignored his feelings and continued to walk towards her.
"Wow, he sure has changed" thought Princess Serenity as she gazed at the medium muscles he got from training. She remembered Sailor Pluto's warning. But she put it aside in her mind, Duo wasn't evil, it was too hard to believe, she knew if anything would happen to her the guards would attack at him and she would be safe under Moon power.
"Duo!" she called out.
"Be careful Princess!" whispered Luna with cautious.
Duo kept walking with a sly smirk across his rebellious face. Princess Serenity just stood there to see what would happen she was determined that she wouldn't get hurt.
Just then, a voice called out, "Princess Serenity!"
Princess Serenity turned around to see the grown, and handsome Prince Endymion. Princess Serenity blushed as she admired his dark hair, and cheerful blue eyes and him in his black armor. Princess Serenity picked up her dress a bit and ran towards the Prince.
Duo paused and his eyes got big as he saw Princess Serenity run away. It would be too obvious if he flew over there and attacked her. He simply vanished into thin air.
Princess Serenity gave Prince Endymion a friendly hug and they both made eye contact and gazed into each others eyes. Princess Serenity turned to look to see if Duo was coming, but he was gone.
"What's wrong?" asked Prince Endymion full of concern "Nothing.." replied Princess Serenity as she wondered were her past time friend went.
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