Hello everyone! This is the last chapter sob sob, but happily there is an epilogue, which will come out shortly. I know this is the moment some of you have been waiting for! Thank you everyone who has reviewed, you were my driving force to keep writing. Enjoy the last chapter!

I don't own Sailor Moon.

Usagi Usako Chiba: I'm sorry I couldn't get the chapter out as fast as you liked, I'm sadly still without a computer. Ours was supposed to come back on Wedsday but they pushed it back to the weekend. So hopefully I'll have it by next week, and then I can write like mad!

CrystalbladeDragon: Thank you so much! It always make me happy to here people will be on the lookout for my new stories. I'm thinking of finishing one or two chapters of them before I post them, so I can post two chapters at once. But they will be here soon; I can give everyone a more exact date when they will be posted in the epilogue.

SnowAngel101: Believe me Serenity wanted to row out to sea as well, but it was most likely that most of the war was taking place on land, and the oceans is…BIG, even in her grief Serenity would know it would be near impossible to locate Endymion in the ocean by herself.

Sunny38: Yes, Endymion will come, what kind of author would I be if I didn't have him come claim her in the end. Don't worry you will NEVER catch me writing a Serena/Seyia fanfiction, I HATE that pairing. SO you don't have to worry about me writing one, if I even start to think about it (which I haven't) I would cut of my fingers so I couldn't type it. Don't get me wrong Seyia is ok, but I really dislike it when people pair them together.

Elen-Di: Ack! What's with the caps again! To answer your question, it would be extremely hard for Serenity to find Terra mentioned in the library books. For one thing Terra wasn't communicating with other countries until the whole thing with Braeden; so many countries were unaware of it from the start. And never doubt the power of dark sorcery, it can do anything! (Plus I am the writer, I can make anything happen, lol)

Sweetlilgiggles: THANK YOU SO MUCH! For me it's never too late to get a new reviewer in the story, so I very thankfully that you reviewed! It makes my heart happy that you were so captivated by my story; I do try to put my all into my writing, so of course I'm glad to hear it's appreciated. Thank you!

ImmortalLight: Yes, yes Endymion will come. I didn't know that my writing could make people cry, I'm glad that you've been so into my story that it affected you so. Thank you!

Alexandria18: Well, I'm hoping to rendezvous with you in some of my future fanfictions, so I'll be watching out for you

Dertupio: Thanks so much for the review! For me it's never to late to get new reviews in the story, as I said before this is sadly the last chapter to this story, but I do have an epilogue planned. Thank you!

Chapter 26: Returning Love

Serenity stared out her window at the picture of the perfect day before her. The sun was shining, and there wasn't a cloud in the sky. The scenery was beautiful; all in all it was one of those days you couldn't help but smiling.

Of course the world in blissfully unaware that my world is about to come crashing down around me, Serenity thought. Today was the day when her parents would bestow their blessing upon Serenity and Seyia, which would basically bind them until the marriage. Serenity hadn't missed the presence of the two guards that were now outside her door, and the guards below her balcony, as if she would be crazy enough to try to jump off it.

Serenity gazed over at the balcony thoughtfully, if Endymion didn't really show up, would she resort to suicide? Just like when she'd been in Diamond's possession. With that memory came the memory of Mira, Endymion's mother. She'd survived the horrible marks like she'd asked her to. The only thing left to setting Mira's soul to rest was to make sure Endymion found true happiness. But Serenity was unable to take that step unless Endymion came to her.

She hated being unable to do anything, but in her situation she could literally do nothing. She heard the door to her room opening and she slowly turned around to see Luna standing in her door, she was there to escort her to the throne room. Serenity rose and followed Luna out of the room, trying to ignore the guards that followed them closely.

Serenity would've loved to rebel and try to get away somehow, but even she knew it was useless. She would never get far away enough to escape even if she somehow got out of the castle; which was unlikely. The beautiful dress she was wearing seemed to weigh her down; she should be wearing it for Endymion. As she entered the throne room the sight of Seyia standing there looking expectantly at her stirred no emotions in her. It should've been Endymion standing there waiting for her, and as she walked up to Seyia and her parents she could only feel the throbbing pain of loss in her chest.

She didn't look at Seyia as he took her hand and they knelt before her parents. As her parents began speaking the rite Serenity began to feel a sense of panic take hold of her, she didn't want to be bound to Seyia in any way at all, and no matter how hard she wished it, it was not Endymion who was kneeling beside her.

Serenity was shaking as she rose and felt Seyia begin to slide the gold ring onto her finger. Everything seemed to slow down for Serenity, and she could only watch the ring that would bind her to Seyia begin to glide onto her finger. She didn't want this, she never wanted this; she only wanted Endymion.

Time sped up for Serenity again and she jerked her hand from Seyia's sending the ring clattering to the ground shaking her head in denial. Then, several things seemed to happen at once.

Serenity heard the double doors to the throne room bang open, Seyia promptly thrusted her behind him so she couldn't see around him. Serenity gasped as she felt her three marks pulse in responding energy, and an oh-so-familiar voice rang out calling her name.

"Serenity!"

Hearing his voice Serenity shoved out from behind Seyia and thought she was in a dream. She saw Endymion striding into the throne room clad in regal looking armor, the four generals were behind him and Serenity recognized some of his crew as well, but she had eyes only for Endymion.

After four years of starving for even a glimpse of him Serenity couldn't hold back the tears of joy that spilled down her cheeks. She took a step forward fearing that it was all a dream, and she would wake up and she would be engaged to Seyia.

She felt Seyia grasp her wrist in an attempt to hold her back, Serenity blinked a few times and when Endymion didn't disappear a joy as bright as the sun swelled within her.

"Endymion!" she yelled jerking herself from Seyia's grasp and breaking into a dead run towards him. She leapt into his arms and when she felt the familiar strength of his arms wrap around her she couldn't help but shout in joy.

She pulled away touching him everywhere at once praying with her entire being that this wasn't a fantasy she'd concocted. Her lips were crashing against his, both of them starving for the kiss they'd both long been denied. The glide of his tongue entering her mouth sent forth the desire Serenity felt for him that had long been depressed. When she felt him pull away she couldn't help but cling to him.

"I'm sorry it took so long Serenity," Endymion said their foreheads touching.

"It's alright my love, as long as you're here time no longer matters. I would've waited a thousand years for you," Serenity said barley standing still.

"Serenity!" she heard her mother shriek somewhere behind her, Serenity didn't even turn to acknowledge her, but she did see some of the guards step towards them. The Generals and company of course surrounded them in a protective circle immediately. Serenity looked up to the guards standing by, ready to attack if her father gave the word. She looked up to see that King Solus was indeed on his feet next to an angry looking Seyia.

"Unhand my betrothed this instant!" Seyia demanded.

"Let us rephrase that statement. Serenity and I have already been engaged for these past four years," Endymion said glaring at Seyia.

"Your engagement was not consented by her parents, it is not valid," Seyia sneered.

"Unhand my daughter now!" King Solus yelled. But Endymion retained his hold on Serenity's waist not even entertaining the thought of letting Serenity go.

"Father, this is Endymion my fiancé," Serenity said looking up at her father, "I told you that he would come, and he has. I will not be torn from his side again."

"Serenity come away from him at once! From what you told me he is nothing by a barbarian pirate and you have no business being with him," her mother said.

"I am no longer a pirate madam. I've reclaimed my country that was taken from me any years ago, and I now have the home that I wanted to offer to Serenity. I intend to make her my wife with your blessing or not, the Goddess Selene is on our side, and even you cannot combat that." Endymion said not shrinking before her disapproving gaze.

"I am Serenity's betrothed," Seyia said walking down the steps towards Endymion and Serenity drawing his sword.

"If you wish to challenge me in combat I can do no other than oblige you. I didn't not wage a war for four years to come here and lose my future wife now. And I will not let the likes of you take her from me," Endymion said fiercely not even flinching before Seyia's challenge.

"Wait!" Serenity said looking at the two of them frantically. She didn't want them to fight, she was sure that Endymion could best Seyia but there was still a chance Endymion might be injured, and after just getting him back Serenity couldn't bear for anything to happen to him.

"Father! Endymion and I had our engagement consented by the Goddess herself. You accepted that and betrothed me to another even though Endymion still lived. You and mother made this new engagement against my will. Endymion has come to claim me like you challenged," Serenity spoke to Seyia and her parents, "If it is a dispute you want then we can present our case before the Gods. But I am sure they will side with me and Endymion."

Serenity looked at towards her parents waiting to see what they would say. Her argument was flawless; she and Endymion would be together no matter what.

"If you will not surrender Serenity to my claim I am willing to kidnap her this instant and take her back to Terra with me. It is my right to claim her and even you sir cannot deny that," Endymion said to her father one man to another.

She saw the emotions flit across her father's face before he sat down with a sigh. "You're right; it is within your right to claim my daughter."

Shouts of protests came from Seyia and her mother, but her father had already decided and there was no way to sway him.

"If your engagement was consented by the Goddess then it is no doubt that your marriage is approved by fate and the Gods. The fact that you still come after all these years shows that you might in fact love my daughter. I give you leave, but I let you know now I do not like the idea. We do not know you, and you say you come from a country that until today did not exist to us. You must understand why this is a particularly difficult situation."

Endymion looked at her father in understanding, "I can understand where you're come from. All that I ask for now is that I can take my wife home with me so I may be able to marry her. You may come to my country and I will welcome you. I know you would like to see Terra with your own two eyes."

King Solus nodded and with a gesture of his hands the guards back away to their original posts. Serenity breathed a sigh of relief, and could barley contain her happiness as Endymion led her away the Generals and company close behind them. When they stepped out into the sun Serenity couldn't contain her shriek of happiness and she was hugging and kissing him all over again.

Tears fell from her eyes as she gripped him to her, "I thought that I would lose you again, or that you would perish in battle."

"I know Serenity, but I have you now, and there is nothing to tear us apart again," he murmured against her hair. "Now let me take you home to Terra."

Serenity found herself swung up onto a horse and Endymion following her up and the rode off into that horizon that she'd watched everyday. Her heart felt so full it was about to burst; now she could live with her true love. Happiness was a part of her life again, and she knew it would only grow as the years would go on.

Out of the corner of her eye Serenity saw something floating beside her, she looked and saw that it was Mira with tears following down her cheeks. She gave Serenity a radiant smile and whispered, "Thank you Serenity," and then she slowly faded away.