A/N: I don't know how happy I am with this chapter. But I know its the best I can do. Thank you for all of you reviews. IssaLee, glad you liked the lemon part. ;-) Hope you guys like this chapter.
Usagi groaned as her eyes were exposed to the bright sunlight of the morning on the moon. "Do I have to get up?" She was completely exhausted. She had time-travel-lag and she didn't feel like she got any sleep last night with images of her and Darien…doing "things" swirled in her mind. She pulled the sheets over her head.
"Usagi!" she heard a familiar voice scold. Then the sheets were pulled from her grasp. Luna, in human form, was standing above her and glaring at her. "Get up! Queen Selenity sent me to wake you up. You and Serenity both need to get to breakfast, the rest of the court is there and we're missing to royals!"
Same old Luna. "Doesn't Selenity understand that we both need rest? We had trying nights last night!" Usagi tried to argue as her former Guardian was pulling her up.
"How was your night trying?" she asked suspiciously. Not wanting to give an answer, Usagi got up and went behind a screen to get ready.
The breakfast table was silent. At either end of the rectangular table were King Endymion and Queen Selenity. On either side of Selenity were Artemis and Luna (human forms). Next to Luna was Amy, Raye, Usagi, Serenity, Mina, and Lita was seated next to King Endymion. Across from the girls were Gregorius, Chadwick, Mamoru, Endymion, Druisus, and Joseph, respectively. King Endymion shot an angry look at his son who immediately looked down into his plate. The rest of his companions did the same. Every so often, Mamoru and Usagi glanced up at each other, but when their eyes met, Usagi's glare followed. The only people comfortable and enjoying themselves were Mina and Druisus. They were winking and smiling at each other, as well as playing footsies under the table.
Everyone could hear the scuffling of feet in the kitchen as the waiters set their meals down in front of them. Selenity had the chefs prepare Serenity's favorite meal, hoping to drag her out of her current state. She was depressed and angry. When the meal came, she didn't squeal in surprise and dig in like a hog. Instead she calmly thanked the waited and ate using her fork and knife to cut it into small portions. Everyone but those from Earth was shocked at their princess's behavior.
The king cleared his throat. Everyone was startled by the sound and looked at him hopefully. "Erm, it seems to be a lovely weather today, don't you agree Queen Selenity?" he said, hoping the queen would catch on.
She did. "Yes, a splendid day for a picnic." She then looked expectantly at her daughter as Endymion tried to urge on his son. Neither did anything. "Well, I have a really boring meeting all day, Serenity." Serenity gave her mother an evil glare. "Maybe you could invite Endymion to a picnic."
Serenity glared at her mother more, then at the prince. "I'm sure Endymion is way too busy to go to a picnic. I mean, there's a lot of maids in our palace, mother!" Serenity tried to stay as calm as possible, but her voice rose slightly.
The queen looked aghast. "Apologize to Prince Endymion right now for such horrible manners!"
Mamoru kicked Endymion under the table and then Endymion stumbled out, "No, no, Queen Selenity. Her manners are just fine." Mamoru put his head in his hands and shook his head. Could he be so dim-witted? Serenity's court was looking at him open mouthed. Apparently they were thinking the same thing.
"Oh, I'm glad I meet your qualifications, PRINCE ENDYMION!" Serenity screeched and rose form her seat, leaning on the table. Prince Endymion rose as well, so did Usagi, Mamoru, King Endymion and Queen Selenity.
"Well, it would be nice if you could keep your voice down," Prince Endymion stupidly remarked. Mamoru coughed. Just keeps digging the hole deeper and deeper. He's really not helping me out here.
"Well I am so sorry, Prince," Serenity said with clenched teeth and then threw a plate at Prince Endymion. He ducked down just in time and the plate smashed against the wall. Then she stormed out to the right wing, and he stormed out to the left. Queen Selenity quickly dismissed everyone from the table. As everyone was leaving, Mamoru caught Usagi.
"I just want to say I'm sorry," he began, but she slapped him before he could continue.
"Sorry is not going to make it better, moron!" she said glaring at him.
"The name's Mamoru, if you've forgotten already," he quipped and she broke a small smile. Then Mamoru let out a loud sigh. "I guess we should go chase after the royal duo, eh?"
Usagi groaned. "Yeah, I guess. Endymion is such a moron!"
"Yes he is. I don't know what to do with me," he said angrily.
"Maybe you could beat him up again," Usagi suggested. Mamoru smiled.
It was after noon by the time Usagi found Serenity in her room. She was crying in front of her mirror. Usagi moved over to her and rubbed her back. Then Serenity began to sob into Usagi's shoulder. "None of this is how it should be!" Serenity cried and Usagi calmed her by 'shush'-ing. "How could he do this, Usagi? How could he?" Serenity's words made Usagi freeze. She had said the exact same thing in the exact same voice the day she fled Tokyo for America. Then she remembered her mother's words. 'You'll get over it, Serena. It's not the end of the world. Plenty of other fish in the sea. I really did think that you were soul mates though, the way you were together.' Usagi teared up then too and began to cry with Serenity.
Mamoru groaned loudly as he searched the halls of the castle to find his royal idiot. He had already checked their rooms, the maids' rooms (you never know), the library, the adjoining study, and the kitchen. No Prince Endymion. It's not like it would be a horrible thing for him to be lost. Mamoru shrugged and went outside to think. Because of Endymion, he had to move up his plans to woo Serena again. Mamoru found himself wandering in the rose gardens when he bumped into something…hard. Two almost identical voiced said "Ow."
Prince Endymion looked up to see Mamoru looking back at him. They glared at each other. "What are you doing here, jerk?" Endymion asked.
"Oh, I see. I'm the jerk and you're just the one who had sex with a maid that works with you fiancé in her palace!" Mamoru finished angrily.
"It's your fault I had sex with her," Endymion murmured. Mamoru looked at him with a look that said 'what the hell?'. Endymion explained further, "If you hadn't pissed me off, I wouldn't have had so much tension to work off."
Mamoru could've slapped him. "Do you realize what a jackass you sound like? You have managed to take all the blame off you. Well, guess what? It is your fault! You broke her heart for no damn reason and refuse to accept responsibility!"
Endymion considered this for a minute. "I really broke her heart?"
"You slept with one of her maids, of course she was hurt!"
Endymion sat down on a bench. "I didn't really mean to hurt her. I-I didn't think."
"Moron," Mamoru muttered and sat down on the bench to join him.
Princess Serenity and Usagi had dried their tears and were now sitting in the girls' living room talking. "It hurts so much. I mean, I know I've only known him for a little while, but still. We are supposed to get married and he has sex wit hone of my maids," Serenity complained.
"I know what you mean. It hurts to be betrayed," Usagi said, trying to console her past self.
"And get this! My mother expects me to produce an heir that will rule both kingdoms. I never want to see that jerk again, let alone have a child with him!" Serenity came close to shouting, but only raised her voice a little.
Child. This word rang in Usagi's brain, and then it brought back unwanted memories of Reeni. Her child. Her and Darien's child, she corrected herself. The she thought further. I can't endanger Reeni, I love her too much. But then again, I can't allow myself to get back with Darien just because I need to have a baby. "Maybe," she thought aloud. "Maybe we should give them another chance. Let them try to make it up to us," she finished, trying to believe her own words.
"We?" Serenity asked, quirking an eyebrow. Usagi blushed. "Does this mean you're going to give Mamoru another chance?" Usagi nodded hesitantly. "Then I'll make you a deal. If you give Mamoru a chance, I'll give Endymion one."
Usagi nodded and they shook on it. "Granted they don't kill each other, of course."
"Or we kill them." The two girls began giggling like crazy.
There ya go. I think I've decided to make this story into a sequel. This will end during the Silver MIllenium and the sequel will see how the Senshi are. Please review!