Meant To Be

Chapter 9

I am sososososo sorry that i haven't updated in what was FOREVER! Busy scheduel and all...and...enough with excuses...i should have updated sooner, and that is that. I hope that you like this installment of Meant To Be. After this chapter, everything seems to fall into place...so i hope that i can get my lazy butt off of whatever i am sitting on, and finish the story...lol!

Disclaimer: I DO NOT OWN SAILOR MOON IN ANY WAY, SHAPE, OR FORM!
Previously: "It's gone! The maids were cleaning, and IT'S GONE!" The urgency in Eric's voice caused the queen to stop and turn around to face him.

"What's gone Eric?"

"The Silver Crystal! It's gone!"

Queen Serenity and Eric raced into the room that originally held the silver crystal. The guards were standing by the doors, not permitting anybody into the room except for the Queen.

"Let me pass." The queen demanded. The two guards bowed with respect as they opened the doors. Queen Serenity was in her own thoughts when Eric interrupted them.

"Your Highness, when we did our daily rounds that night there was nobody in sight. We didn't hear anything. Who knows who stole the Silver Crystal."

"Eric, you know as well as I that the only people who could have stolen IT are either people from the Negaverse, or someone within these walls. Though, I highly doubt that it was the Negaverse."

"Why do you say that, My Queen? Do you really think that one of your faithful subjects would have stolen the Silver Crystal?"

"Yes, Eric, I do. But, we shall find out who it is soon enough. They have their own punishments coming without even knowing it."

"Excuse me, My Lady?" Replied a confused Eric.

"Whoever has the Silver Crystal will die. Do not expect me to explain more, for I cannot. You will understand, in time, the punishment. I do not know, however, how the punishment works. All I know is the final result. Now, I must attend to my daughter. Tell everyone who knows about this unfortunate event to keep quite. I do not want to worry my daughters and the whole castle."

"Yes, your Highness." And with a bow, he left, and so did Queen Serenity.

Princess Selenity lay in bed, her face pale, and with a high fever. A knock was heard at the door.

"Come in," replied one of Selenity's lady-maids. In walked Queen Serenity, with a look of worry on her face that was easily mistaken for the well being of her child. Little did they know that the only reason why Queen Serenity was worried was because of the Silver Crystal.

"What is wrong with Selenity?"

"She is severely ill, and has a high fever, My Lady."

"Is that all?"

"Yes, My Queen."

"Send for a doctor, and the nearest one at that. I want you to be as well as soon as possible. Good day ladies." And with that said, the queen left. Princess Selenity started to stir, and she moaned in pain. Feeling sorry for Selenity, Victoria walked over to her and put a wet cloth on her forehead.

"It is alright, My Lady. I will send for a doctor as soon as possible. You will get better soon." Soon afterwards, Selenity feel asleep again, and Victoria went to get Prince Endymion.

Selenity awoke sometime after Endymion had "checked her". He had said that she was quite ill, and just needed rest. He also said that he would check in on her often. The sun looked like it was just setting. With a moment's hesitation, Selenity swung her feet out of bed and put them on her cool marble floor. Dizziness soon crept up on her, but with that soon set aside with her new mission; she set out to complete it. This, mind you, was not an ordinary mission for her, but Selenity was determined to go and visit Amaryllis. She needed a friend right now, and she was just the person to give it too her. She couldn't tell Any, Lita, Ray, or Mina about her current situation. She doesn't know who to trust anymore. After Selenity got dressed with much ache, she was about to turn the knob when someone beat her to it.

"And what are you doing out of bed, Selenity?"

"I need a little fresh air, Endymion. I was just going to go in the garden." Selenity lied.

"In the garden, only?"

"Yes." She diverted the gaze of his knowing eyes.

"Selenity, you are not a very good liar. I hope that you do know that."

"Now I know what I need to work on. Thank you for that tip. Now, let me pass."

"Spoken like a true heir to the throne, but I don't think so. Tell me where you are going, and maybe I will let you go."

"That is none of your business." Selenity tried to get passed him, but he just stepped right in front of her. Again, she tried to pass, and, again, he stepped in front of her. Endymion was really starting to frustrate her.

'FINE!' thought Selenity, 'If that is the way he wants it, I will have to do this the hard way. Just, hopefully, he doesn't get mad.' And with that final thought, Selenity punched him in the stomach as hard as she could. She closed her eyes in triumph, and tried walking on by. Unfortunately, not watching where she was going, she bumped into something hard. Stumbling back a little, she gained her balance and opened her eyes. She hadn't even made it out of her doorway, and there stood Endymion. She looked up at him astonished, but all he did was give a deep chuckle.

"Think you are going somewhere?"

"Did I even hit you?" Asked a still astonished Selenity.

"Yes, but lucky for me, you are a weakling." Selenity folded her arms over her chest.

"You are a jerk, you know that?"

"Now I know what I need to work on. Thank you for that tip. Now, where are you going?"

"OK! I am going to visit Amaryllis, the little girl I met in the woods. There, happy!"

"Yes, quite. Now, I am going with you."

"WHAT! I never asked for you to go with me!"

"I know, but it will look as if I am not doing my job, and besides, you are sick. I want to be with you to make sure you don't hurt yourself anymore."

"To make sure I don't hurt myself? Sure, now, tell me the truth."

"Alright, I want to go with you to be in your company."

"Well, I cannot be mad at you when you put it that way. Alright, let's go."

"See, telling the truth saved us from a lot of hassle, didn't it?" Selenity just rolled her eyes and smiled.

The whistling wind didn't do much for Selenity's nerves right now. Endymion and Selenity were wandering in the still of the night, and, not only that, Selenity forgot where she was going.

"You don't know where we are going, do you Selenity?"

"I do too. It's just to dark to see, that is all." They just kept on riding in the night, not knowing where they were. All of a sudden, Endymion stopped.

"What is it?"

"Listen. A crackling noise," Endymion points to his left "coming from over there." Selenity gasped with fright with what she saw.

"Oh, Goddess help us." Smoke was rising from beyond the trees. Without a second thought, they both bounded for the fire. It sure was a sight to see. Homes, farmlands, and people were crumbling away ion the fire. Bloodcurdling screams were heard everywhere, and there, lying on the ground dead, was Amaryllis. Selenity did a quick prayer for her and the others.

"Endymion, what caused this?" He didn't answer; he just sat there, in a concentrated state.

"RUN!"

"What?"

"This way!" He yelled, grabbed her hand in one swift motion,and led the way to safety. All of the way home, she prayed for the Goddess to help her and others. 'So,' thought Selenity 'The attack on the Moon Kingdom has finally begun.' She stole one last glance at the city burning behind her, and thought saw Queen Beryl smiling at her. An evil smile. The smile on a snake.

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