A/N: Kays, an update. After...forever basically. Hope you like it! Conflict will arise soon, promoise. Bwahahahaha! Right now, enjoy my plot/character building chappie. Hehehe...is shot


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Serenity turned to her wardrobe. Everyhting in there was a dress. She sighed. Her dresses were beautiful and she was thankful for such luxuries but it reminded her of who she was. It reminded her she was a princess. There wasn't any freedom or chioce in that position. You had to eat the right things, say the right things, be smart, be curtious. Princesses weren't even aloud to love the person they wanted.

Serenity picked out a random dress, not caring much anyway, and walked to her balcony to look at the green and blue planet they circled. The flowers were always in bloom and the grass was alway lush on the moon, but Earth was so...real. She longed for it. The trees, oceans, snow, and every other wonder that was out of reach on the moon. Serenity could only take one last glance and sigh. Princesses, like her, could never be free. She could never experience things like other people would. For real...

Gliding over to her dresser she started to take off her nightdress. Normally, she would have taken a nice long bath but there wasn't any time. Not that she really minded. Anytime time she spent with her friends was time well spent in her eyes. Everyone needed a break from the hectic palace life once in a while. With the upcoming ball, security had to be tight. The senshi had to make sure the guests all checked out, the palace was secure, and all of that stuff. It was too much stress on them to have to protect an entire kingdom. (Their mentors, her mother's council, was often away leaving the younger ones in charge. Not that it was a problem during such peaceful times...)

Serenity hummed a tune while she dressed, a lullaby Venus had taught her. Without her noticing, someone knocked. Again and again, over and over. Assuming no one was there the person in question let themself in. The person happened to be the Queen with a young boy in black armor in tow.

A startled Serenity turned around and screamed bloody murder. After a second, though still in shock, the boy averted his eyes and the Queen closed the door with a giant slam. But in doing so, hit the boy square in the face.While the boy rubbed his sore nose, the distraught queen called out to her daughter.

"Serenity! I'm so sorry! I was just showing our ambassador, Prince Endymion, around the palace. You didn't answer so I thought I'd just show him your room instead! I thought you'd be dressed by now if you were there! It's almost noon!" said Queen Selene trying to shift the blame a slight bit. Serenity wouldn't go for it.

"MOTHER! WHAT WERE YOU-?" she shouted so loud that half the staff could hear on the other side of the palace. Serenity composed herself. They had to impress this man, not drive him away. The alliance was important and the Earth had to know that the future ruler of the Moon Kingdom could handle anything. Couldn't she? Yes, she could. She knew she could. Or thought she could.

"I'll be out in a moment," she called with dignity but behind the door she was a dark crimson. She picked out a better dress, put it on, and quickly put her hair up in her normal style that Raye loved to poke fun at. The red that had invaded her cheeks faded after a few deep breaths and splashes of water on her face.

She checked herself in the mirror once last time and smoothed out her dress. Since her first immpression on him had been less than perfect, the second one had to be. (In truth, I think Endy enjoyed the first impression quite a bit. Hehehe...) Serenity took a deep breathe and opened her door. Next to her mother she assumed was the ambassador. He looked a bit older than she was, although, the armor might have made the difference in age more prominent. His saffire eyes caught her attention next. How could anything be so dark and so bright at the same time? She had to admit, he had wonderful eyes.

Her mother was still apologizing to the boy and he kept saying it was okay. "Really Your Highness, it's fine. It was an accident." He waved his hand like he didn't care, but his cheeks were still very pink.

Serenity announced herself before her mother could continue. "Ahem. Mother, won't you introduce us?" Serenity beamed at their guest. For most people, this would have looked very fake, but Serenity just loved to smile at people. No matter what had happened. It was a habit of hers.

"Of course!" Selene motioned to her daughter. "This is my daughter, Serenity. Serenity, this is Prince Endymion of Earth." Serenity gave a slight curtsy and the Prince bowed. He took her hand and lightly kissed it.

"A pleasure to meet you, my lady." Endymion still wouldn't look her the eye though. He was probably still embarrassed from the earlier mishap. Serenity nodded and took back her hand. Internally, she was yawning. Formal greetings were so boring. Next her mother would tell her to show the prince the gardens, as she did with every other suitor or embassador that came here.

"Serentiy, maybe you should show our esteemed guest the royal gardens." Selene said using a smile that pleading with her daughter to be reasonable and polite. How predictable. The gardens weren't even that grand. She was sure flowers grown on Earth were so much more...real. This dome's air was artificial, while the Earth's was so pure. If anything, the prince would look down at it. Well, it would do her no good to just stand there.

"What a wonderful idea mother. I'd be happy to lead the way." Her words were a bit forced but they didn't seem to notice. The prince did as he was told and followed the blue eyed beauty. Selene watched after them, praying to the goddess this proposal would blossom into love. Not just between the two planets, but for the two people would bind them together.


It was silent as the pair walked down the palace halls. Endymion coughed and Serenity turned to glance at him. Did he always look so uncomfortable? "If you have something to say, you may say it." Serenity cocked her head to the right curiosly.

"Well, I was wondering..." Serenity got a little more curious so she leaned a little closer.

"Yes...?"

"Why do you do your hair like that? You look like an Odago Atama." Endymion lifted an eyebrow and poked one of the buns that lay a top her head. Serenity couldn't help but fume. Her eyes got wide and her delicate fingers made a not-so-delicate fist.

"Excuse me! I like my hair this way!" Serenity lifted the fist to his face and threatened him with it. He brushed it away as if it wasn't a threat.

"It was a simple question Odango. No need to jump down my throat."

"What does that mean anyway?"

"Dumpling head," he said calmly. Serenity was not nearly as calm.

"I am not! Don't call me that!" She was a princess afterall!

"Then what would you have me call you?" Endymion looked serene and sincere. Serenity blinked in confusion. What in the goddess's name did he mean? Her finger thoughtfully tapped the corner of her lip as she pondered over the question. It might be some Earth riddle. Blast, she was terrible with those! Serenity sighed and gave up.

"What do you mean?" Her question was just as sincere as Endymion's had been. Her eyes got a bit wider, which seemed to happen when she got curious or thoughtful. The prince gave a gentle smile and plucked a flower, caressing the petals slowly. His eyes clouded over. Maybe that was what happened to his eyes when he thought...

"What am I supposed to call you? Your Highness, like an abassador would? Serenity, as a friend would? Or do you go by someother name that you prefer? Is there something a husband or a suitor would call you?" He strode over and came but a few centimeters from her. She could almost feel his lips, his body so near hers. Breath so warm. (A bit minty too.) His hand reached up and gently placed a flower beside her "odango". "You see, it's very confusing because I don't know what you want me to be."

Serenity held her breath. A man hadn't ever come this close to her. And none of the ones she knew were anywhere near this gorgeous. She swallowed hard, an unlady-like thing to do, and thought for a moment. Her mind was becoming encreasingly harder to work as time passed.

"I think...you should call me..." She paused for amoment, thinking again. "You should call me whatever you want to call me."

"And what if I wanted to call you Odango Atama?" the boy teased. Serenity giggled in relief and pushed him playfully. At least he wasn't so serious anymore!

"I don't think so." She crossed her arms and gave him a stern look. Enymoin couldn't help but think it was cute, even if it wasn't suited for a princess of her stature.

"Fine," Endymion said rolling his eyes, "then we're back at square one."

"What if we made up names for each other?" Serenity was quite pleased with herself. It was an idea worthy of Mercury's approval. Then she remembered his earlier coment and froze. "But not Odango!" She shook her head feverently, sending her pigtails flying.

"Fine! Don't get too worked up!" He laughed at her willingness to just let loose what she felt. "Well, there's a new language on my planet that I like. It's called...Japanese I think. You should be...Usagi." He was please dwith himself for thinking of such a clever name.

The girl looked at the prince like he had done something. He stared back, wondering what. He could have sworn he'd learned all the proper customs and such. Did he break some rule?

"What is it?" he asked finally, after a good minute of so of staring.

"Does that mean anything like Odango Atama?" She had her hands on her hips and her eyebrow wiggled a little as she spoke. Endymoin held in a nervous laugh.

"No, actually, it means rabbit. Like the rabbit in the moon," he said clearly.

Puzzled, Serenity had to ask, "What's that? A...ra-bite? Is that some other round food? Because if it is I swear to the godess I'll-"

The ebony haired man waved his arms and shook his head. "No! Nothing like that at all! It's a furry animal on Earth that hops around. It's very small and many people consider it cute."

She nodded, sort of understanding what he was trying to say. "Oh, I see. But...you said there were some on the moon. Why haven't I seen one?"

This time he really did laugh. "That's just a legend about there being a bunny in the moon from long ago. Don't worry Odang-"

"Usagi!" she corrected joyfully, remembering the nickname. "I like it! But...what will I call you?"

"Whatever you want to call me," he said, smirking. 'Usagi' stuck out her tongue, but quickly withdrew it as her mother came out to check on the pair.

"Tell me next time, okay?" he whispered as he got up. Serenity nodded and smiled.

"Hello, Your Majesty. The gardens are lovely. Next time, I would love to bring you roses to put in. they'd fit in nicely. A gift from my garden to yours, perhaps?"

Selene, pleased, nodded. "That would be wonderful. I trust my daughter wasn't too much for you?" Endymion laughed whole heartedly.

"Not at all. She's abesolutely charming. I hope to be back soon," he said, throwing a glance at his now favorite princess.

Serenity smiled wide and clapped her hands. "I can't wait!" Then she recalled what her mother lectured her about all the time. Dignity and class. "I mean, I'll be very pleased when you do come back. " And inside she added, "And I can't wait!"


A/N: I know I haven't exactly been a good Chibi with the whole "updating" thing. But I never reallt get reviews so...yeah. Makes me feel like no one cares much anyway. But...I was inspired. I wanna keep writing so tell me what you think and stuff. Updates should be sooner now. Hopefully.