Sailor Moon
Chosen
By: Coly456
"Now everyone, Serenity and Endymions room has been moved to the King and Queen room. Even though for now I am still Queen, the room is bigger to fit a nursery." Queen serenity said as they started to exit the room.
Endymion was surprised to see how casual all the Senshi were, they all seemed more relaxed on their home planet. However he could tell his guard was more on edge. Looking around he could already see that most the palace was white marble with gold and silver designs in the stone. The air felt more still even in the palace he could feel the difference in the atmosphere.
"Ladies I expect you to show the gentlemen to their rooms. Whichever Emory room they'd like in your hall is fine. King Endymion, Serenity I'll take you to yours."
Queen Serenity was a gentle soul, Serenity always admired her mother and how everyone seemed to gravitate towards her and her beauty. Recently she started becoming cold, distant.
As the separated Endymion could see how sad Serenity seemed and he couldn't help but feel guilty. He knew there was a bit of an age gap between him and the moon princess, he could only imagine how she felt being so young.
"Now, as you two know, there needs to be an heir soon. When that happens I will slowly start stepping down as queen and become Queen Mother," The Queen spoke as though this was all business. Endymion saw serenity flinch at her mothers tone.
"I am sure the planet council understands that these things take time." Endymion spoke up, the queens glance at him told him that she too was aware of that fact, and when she looked to her daughter her eyes turned sad.
"This is a priority in order for the alliance with your planet to last I'm afraid." She sighed "your mother and I will hold off on telling any details to the council while you are here on your honeymoon. After that, I am afraid they will start to anger."
Endymion nodded understanding the situation. Things with the planets were tense with enemy's starting to rise against the Silver Millennium. His mother told him how all the Kings and queens are blaming earth due to past mistrust.
They walked the rest of the way in silence. The tension thick, Endymion tried to just pay attention to where they were going. The walls seemed to be covered in royal families and paintings of all the grand balls they have had there. He had to admire all the beautiful queens of the past, soon they stopped at huge gold and silver doors when the queen opened them he was shocked at the room inside. It seemed everything was covered in white, the blankets pillows, the small bassinet that was placed in the one corner of the room, as well as the canopy.
"My daughter, let me speak with you a moment. Endymion please make your self at home." The queen closed the door behind them.
Even though Endymion was raised well he couldn't stop himself from standing at the door listening.
"Mother, this isn't fair. I feel like something so personal was just taken from me. Chosen for me." He heard Serenity's voice crack.
"Oh my sweet girl." The queens voice was much softer then he had heard it before, "I know this isn't what you hoped. I can see though Endymion is a kind soul, give him a chance, trust when I say you could have ended up with someone much worse."
"It's so rushed, I don't know him now I'm to share a room with him? A bed? A child?" Again he heard the cracking in her voice then a chocked breath "I am still a child"
Queen Serenity sighed and his heart hurt listening to the younger girls tears.
"I was your age when I had you. And though I eventually loved your father he was a very cold strict man. Nothing like Endymion. It is time you start growing up, I've allowed you to be a child for as long as I could, but now you are a Wife. And the Queen of the Earth as well, you are no longer a child." The queen sighed again "dry your tears, it is time to go to bed. I expect you to show Endymion around tomorrow."
When he heard footsteps walking away he quickly moved away from the door heading into the washroom. There in the room was a pool of steaming water, though he found it fascinating he didn't think much of it as he undressed and climbed into the warm water just as the door to the bedroom opened.
"Endymion?" He heard serenitys voice
"I am in here."
He was surprised when she walked in a blush on her cheeks. Her eyes were red from crying her hair still down.
"It's a hot spring." She whispered "all the rooms have them, the men who built the palace made sure to build the rooms around the pools of water. Some rooms share them like where the Senshi and the Guard are."
"It's very nice." He swallowed "would you like to join me? I'll close my eyes until you are in the water."
"Thank you" she whispered softly.
Closing his eyes the King could hear her as she removed her simple dress and stepped into the water.
"Okay."
Blinking open he couldn't help but he in awe at his new queens beauty. The steam from the water mixed with her pale skin and golden hair. Her face was flushed pink as she moved her hair to cover the tops of her breast.
"Is the air always so still here?" He asked glancing away from her noticing how the steam was rising but didn't seem to sway like it would on earth.
"Yes, I suppose to someone new here it feels strange, the moon doesn't have weather like earth." Serenity whispered "as you can see there isn't much color to things here as well, the grass here is green, but even flowers are usually white, silver, or occasionally gold."
Endymion nodded "our planets really are different. I will be honored to see your planet the way you saw mine."
Serenity met his eyes and smiled "yes my mother wants me to show you around tomorrow. Dress casual again, the stuffy air tends to make newcomers who aren't used to it hot in all the royal junk they usually wear" she blushed and Endymion found himself smiling at her "sorry that was unladylike of me"
Endymion chuckled "I don't mind, we are husband and wife now after all we should be able to speak freely"
Silence fell upon them as they both relaxed in the hot water. Every so often they would exchange small glances but eventually the earth king found himself starting to doze.
"I think we should head to bed."
"Yes, it is late. But first after we dress I'd like to show you something." She whispered.
"I'll go first," Endymion stood quickly pulling on a large white robe made of silk that was hanging next to the tub. He assumed prepared for him, he then removed the robe next to it holding it open and closing his eyes showing Serenity he would not look until she said.
Once again her heard the water move the sound of her hair dripping on the floor as she wrung out the water he assumed, then he felt the robe move as she slid her arms through.
"Thank you." She whispered and he opened his eyes again and followed her out of the room and onto the large balcony.
"There." She pointed up "your planet is my moon" she whispered softly dropping her hand
"Wow." Was all he could manage as he looked upon his Earth, the blues and greens glowing, clouds in certain places covered parts of it.
"I always dreamed of going, never did I think I'd be the new Queen." Serenity said "I'm being childish about all of this, my mother even thinks so."
"You are young. I am older then you by a few years, even I struggle with all of this" he reached over to grab her hand but she jerked away, he frowned slightly hurt that she wouldn't allow the gesture.
"I'm sorry, just after earlier I really don't want to be touched at the moment." She whispered turning to leave the balcony.
Endymion then glanced around the planet he was on, giving her space. Grass seemed to be everywhere. A White marble path lead out to a fountain then off into other directions along the marble were pillars. Listening now he could hear the fountain and it reminded him of home. He noticed that unlike his Palace the moon Palace was not fenced in just open space. He made a mental note to ask about that. Waiting awhile longer he finally walked inside leaving the balcony doors open slightly before dressing himself. He saw the Princess laying in bed her back to him and he sighed. Endymion laid next to her careful not to touch, and started thinking hard as to what he could do to get the sweet women next to him to see he would not harm her. Or rush her into something they were not ready For.
Glancing to the bassinet in the corner he frowned, he remembered his mother saying something to him back in his younger years about lunarians and how they're bodies especially women were more fertile during different phases of the moon. That's when it clicked. Tonight was a full moon, the council wanted everything done by tonight almost insuring an heir. Endymion frowned his heart racing. What a cruel trick.
Soon he drifted to sleep though his mind was racing and it was harder to sleep with the different air.
"Oh Luna it's good to see you." Serenitys voice broke though Endymions dream causing him to slowly wake.
"My Princess we have missed your joy here, Artemis and I didn't know what do do without our girls." A woman's voice came through and Endymion opened his eyes all the way to see a black cat with a cold crescent moon on her head.
"Serenity? Who were you talking to?"
"Endymion this is Luna, Luna meet the King of Earth Endymion"
"Nice to meet you , your majesty" the cat said bowing her head low.
Endymions eyes went wide.
Serenity giggled "she has the ability to shapeshift, her mate Artemis and her choose to stay in cat form, they are the royal advisors."
"Of-of course" Endymion cleared his throat still confused and slightly shocked.
"Get dressed you two, your breakfast is being brought here and your mother insists that you two spend all day together."
"Yes Luna." Serenity said just as the cat jumped off the bed and walked out the door. Endymion wasn't surprised when the cats managed to somehow close the door even with not being able to reach the handle.
Serenity stood slowly walking to her closet pulling out another white dress. Again it seemed simple more casual then how they would dress on earth. She walked into the washroom coming back out soon after dressed, the dresses gold sleeves hanging off her delicate shoulders while the rest of the dress was loose and all white.
"Do lunarians not wear color?" Endymion stood seeing the clothes for him were also white with gold or silver.
Serenity giggled sitting at the vanity brushing her hair "the royal family normally wear white yes, just tradition."
Endymion dressed in a white shirt with gold embroidery and white pants, even the boots wear white.
He noticed the Princess was barefoot when she moved her dress around.
"Don't tell mother, I can't stand shoes, I tend to sneak around without any especially on days like this where we aren't on official business.
Endymion chuckled admiring the Princesses childish behavior.
As the food was brought in he was glad to see it was food he was familiar with. The servants set a table up on the balcony.
"Looks like the Senshi and guard are up." Serenity giggled when she saw them training out near the fountain.
"They are impressive. Standing their ground against my guard and in dresses." Endymion commented as they sat to eat.
"I would love to learn, I've always been fascinated by swords, my mother won't allow it." Serenity sighed taking a bite of food.
Endymion watched the other four women moving with such grace, but with fierceness. His guard though very well trained were definitely out matched. The young king knew that in a real battle with the young women they would not make it.
"I will teach you then. As the earth queen you are aloud to do whatever you wish." Endymion said suddenly looking at her. The smile that was brought to her face, he couldn't imagine ever living without it.
"That would be wonderful!" She giggled
At her voice the Senshi and gaurd in the yard immediately stopped and looked up at the balcony.
"Serenity! You must join us soon!" the tall brunette yelled "we would like to get to know our future king as well!"
Serenity giggled even more waving back "yes Lita! We will be down shortly."
The rest of breakfast was quiet as they watched their friends spar. He was happy to see they seemed to get along.
"Are you finished?" Serenity asked giving him a small smile.
"Yes, sorry I was enjoying the show" he gestured to the field with a chuckle.
"Let's go join them I'll show you some things on the way down." Serenity stood then froze sitting back down.
Endymion frowned "Serenity? What's wrong?"
Clearing her throat and folding her hands in her lap serenity looked at him "I forgot my manners. I leave when the king does, it's been awhile since we have had a king on the moon."
Endymion's frown deepened before he stood "When we are alone, stuff like that never matters to me, we are equal. Here and on earth."
The serious tone in his voice startled serenity as she nodded her head and stood, he motioned for her to lead the way and soon they were walking the halls of the palace.
"Last night I noticed you have no walls around the palace, may I ask why?"
"Yes, all the people on the moon are welcome within the palace, Most the people who stay here are from other planets and visiting for business, some of the workers here are permanent."
"And if their is someone threatening anyone here?" Endymion frowned not liking the thought of his new wife being unprotected.
"We do have guards on rounds just like every other planet. However unlike other planets the moon population is small, one village not to far from here it's decent in size but almost everyone knows everyone."
"I would like to go there before I leave." Endymion said "I would like to meet your people."
At that serenity smiled and nodded her head excitedly. She herself was always looking for a reason to go to the village.
"I am happy to hear you say that, I heard most people from earth find lunarians odd."
"I wouldn't say that. Most people have never even met someone from the moon, you all seem to keep your distance from big bad scary earth."
As they continued walking Endymion saw another portrait and stopped. In the painting was a man about his height with long golden hair, next to him stood Queen serenity looking the same as she does now, except her hand was placed gently on what looked to be a small bump on her stomach. Even in the painting he could see how happy the couple seemed to be.
"My father insisted that this be painted. He always said my mother was even more radiant pregnant." Serenity whispered touching the gold frame off the portrait softly.
"May I asked what happened to your father?" Endymion whispered his throat seeming to close up as he realized they seemed to share something so tragic. The lose of a parent was not easy.
"My mother and he went on a walk one night. I was five then, I remember crying because all I wanted was to join them, but my father was stern 'as a young princess I must obey the rules and we have told you it is time for bed."
Serenity sighed staring up at her fathers face.
"Unlike you my father liked everything to be very proper no matter who you were. As he and my mother walked, they were attacked, by someone in fathers personal guard. The man killed my father then killed himself after exclaiming how he loved my mother so and that The King was only going to bring her down." Serenity looked over at Endymion "my mother tried to heal him with the silver crystal, but it wasn't meant to be."
Slowly Endymion took her hand, giving it a small squeeze before letting it go. He wasn't sure what to say, he knew words did not make the lose feel any better. Serenity smiled at him as they continued walking finally making it to the field where their friends were. They were all sitting in the grass now talking as though they had known each other forever.
"I am happy to see they all get along."
"Yes. I am as well." Serenity wondered if he knew of the councils plan to marry them all.
"About time! We thought you two got lost!" Rei yelled as she looked up at them, Endymion almost froze at her piercing gaze. Her purple colored eyes burned with fire as she looked between the two as if scanning to see if her Princess was unharmed.
"Endymion is new here Rei, Serenity was probably being polite and showing him around." Unlike the Martian, Ami spoke softly her eyes trusting as she smiled at the two of them.
Serenity basically ran to her friends after that, placing herself clumsily between Her Senshi, Mina and Rei to her left, Lita and Ami to her right. Endymion couldn't help the warmth in his chest as he watched her seem to transform with her friends at her side. He soon placed himself between his guard Malachite, and Jedite to his right Nephrite and Zoycite to his left.
"I saw these ladies gave you a run for your money this morning." Endymion smirked looking between his generals.
"I wouldn't say that." Jedite said immediately on the defense.
"I kicked your butt." Rei said just as quick a smirk on her face her arms crossed
"Rei don't be rude" Ami blushes glancing a Zoisite.
"I enjoyed the challenge." Nephrites smooth voice said as Lita blushed avoiding his gaze.
"Yes it seems we have much to learn from these young women."
Malachite spoke calmly, as the head of all his generals he was always the level headed one. Jedite and Nephrite were easily provoked, while Zoisite was a calm soul, and very smart.
Soon they were all chatting back and forth about when they would all be able to train together when they got back to earth. He expected more anger from the Senshi when Serenity told them he was going to teach her to protect herself. Instead they seemed happy for her.
"I'll race you all to the lake." Serenity suddenly said standing quickly before taking off in a direction.
"Serenity! Get back here!" Rei yelled after her, but Lita was faster already up and chasing the princess.
Soon Endymion, his guard and the other Senshi were following after her. Endymion was shocked at how quick his princess was. The thought almost shocked him into a halt, she isn't his.
Just as he thought that her heard a scream. Now they were all running at full force, a lake came into view through some trees, he then saw Serenity on the ground holding her leg to her chest her dress seemed torn but he was relieved to see she just seemed to have tripped.
"Princess are you okay." Ami immediately was checking over her leg while Endymion motioned for his guard to turn away in case the princesses dress moved.
Moving closer Endymion saw that her foot was bleeding as well as the scrapes up and down her leg along with some bruising.
"You klutz." Rei said crossing her arms.
"Serenity we've told you about coming out here with no shoes! There's sharp rocks everywhere!" Mina said softly kneeling down next to Ami.
Serenity looked down her eyes watering, embarrassed and hurt she couldn't make eye contact with anyone.
Walking over and kneeling in front of her Endymion reached taking her small ankle in his hands seeing that it to was swelling.
"Prince now is hardly the time for that" Rei said angrily.
"I can fix it." He whispered ignoring Rei as he dipped his head so that his eyes would meet Serenitys "may I?"
Nodding her head Serenity let go of her leg so that he could examine it better. As he took a deep breath and closed his eyes she felt her leg slowly get warmer the cuts and bruises closing up as Endymions hands glowed. After a few minutes he opened his eyes smiling at her and gently placing her foot down.
"Your ankle may be sore still but you should be fine within the next day."
"How?" Ami whispered shocked "I've never seen that done it's a rare talent."
"I've always been able to do it." Endymion shrugged moving Serenitys dress back in place. As he helped her stand he himself almost fell if Malachite was not there to catch him.
"It comes with a price." Malachite said angrily "you should've have done that. Especially on a unknown planet in unknown territory." He whispered harshly the prince just brushed his hands off.
"This is our second home now Malachite, and Serenity is my wife and your Queen I wasn't going to let her be in pain."
"What price?" Serenity said worried as she stepped closer to him "are you okay?"
Endymion nodded even though the movement made him slightly dizzy.
"This type of healing I use my own energy it transfers from me to whatever I'm trying to heal, it can be tiring but that was nothing I just need to sit for awhile." He said smiling at the princess before looking at where they were.
The lake was a blue-silver color, surrounded in green grass and some trees. From where he stood he could see fish swimming in the water, and also all the rocks Mina had apparently warned the princess about many times before.
"Lita, why don't you go and send to have our lunch brought here. It's been awhile since we have enjoyed the lake." Serenity said suddenly as she took his hand.
"Endymion why don't we go sit by the water."
He nodded "nephrite go with Lita please."
As the two walked off the rest of them all went towards the water. Ami and zoisite seemed to be studying the life beneath the water. Mina, Rei, Malachite, and Jediete all walked around the trees. To anyone else it looked as if they were just taking a walk. But both Endymion and Serenity knew they were making sure there was no one watching who should not be.
"I am sorry you had to do that." Serenity whispered suddenly putting her bare feet in the water and the sitting on the grass her dress fanning out around her.
Careful to not step on her dress Endymion removed his shoes and rolled his pant legs up before sitting next to her his feet also in the water.
"I would never allow you to be in pain. Not if I can help it." He whispered taking her hand again happy she didn't pull away.
Serenity smiled then patted her lap blushing "you can lay down if you would like. Sleep until lunch arrives."
Endymion smiled slowly laying down on the princesses offered lap looking up at her. Serenitys cheeks were blushed and he noticed a small scratch on her cheek.
"Hmm I missed one." He reached up just grazing his thumb on her cheek the mark disappearing as if it weren't there.
"Thank you. Now rest." She whispered placing a hand over his which still rested on her cheek and moved so that their hands were sitting on his chest. The earth Kong's eyes drifted shut easily falling asleep.
When he woke he was shocked to see it was dark, and that he was now in a bed. Blinking as his eyes adjusted he saw Serenity standing on the balcony, her hair cascading down her back almost brushing the floor. Slowly he sat up then stood walking out to her.
"I guess I slept through lunch."
Serenity jumped turning to him then smiled "and dinner, how are you feeling? We tried to wake you but you were dead to the world."
Endymion stepped closer "I am sorry, I hope I didn't worry you."
"Only a little." Serenity brushed passed him opening the door and saying something to someone outside it.
"They will bring you food. And then we are supposed to..." she glanced at the bed "my mother said your council insists we preform marital duties every night until an heir is conceived. A member is here outside the door making sure it is done."
The bright happy girl Endymion saw this morning was gone. She seemed smaller, scared and his heart ached for her.
"I'm sorry; you shouldn't have to go through this I know you aren't ready for that again."
Endymion remembered the blood on the bedding from the night before and how she acted towards him afterwards, he didn't want her to hurt or be afraid of him. Serenity wouldn't meet his gaze but silently sat on the edge of the bed waiting in silence while they waited for food. Soon there was a knock and an older man lakes in holding a tray of food setting it on the small table by the door.
"My king. I assume the queen has told you of your duties." He bowed low then stood.
"I have been sent to make sure it is carried out. Now I will wait on the balcony, I was instructed to make sure I witnessed with my own eyes."
"You have to watch!? Again?" Serenity said her face paling, as she clenched her thin nightgown as if you keep it on her body.
"It is earths law your majesty. Until the first heir is conceived to be sure Kings and queens are doing their part to keep the line." He said coldly glaring at her Endymion knew the man was probably offended by a women speaking without being spoken to.
Stepping between the two Endymion jerked his head at the man telling him with actions to go where he must. He then locked the balcony behind him being sure the man could not enter.
"I'll block you like before. You are smaller then me he will see nothing." Endymion whispered stepping up to serenity sliding his hands down her arms taking her hands in his.
"This could go on for months if we can conceive right away." Serenity whispered her voice cracking
"I know, and I am truly sorry. I don't enjoy this either." He said back watching a year roll down her cheek. "We will go at your pace. Whenever you are ready. He will wait."
As he said that the man on the balcony slammed his fists agains the glass causing Serenity to jump. Endymion knee he was trying to rush them but he was determined to let Serenity go as slow as she wished.
Soon though she was again naked in front of him her skin glowing as if the glow from her planet was radiating through her. He stripped as well then lifted her bridal style cradling her, then laid her on the bed quickly maneuvering them both under the thick blanket. Endymion hates how much pleasure he got from seeing her this way, the feeling of her skin so close, and her nails certainly drawing blood from his shoulders. He made sure to move slow but he could see the pain on her face making him lose focus. All he could think was the faster he's done the faster the man will leave and Serenitys pain for the night will stop.
Burying his face into her neck he whispered out apology after apology and he was sure her tears were mixing with the salt of his own. As he finished he was quick to get off her leaving the blanket in place. Pulling on his robe he let the man in making sure he was out of the room quickly.
He closed the door and slammed his fist on it before turning. His princess hadn't moved, just staring up at the white and gold canopy of the bed.
"Serenity." He whispered sitting on the side of the bed.
She quickly moved to the other side keeping the blankets wrapped tight around her.
"Please, please just leave me be." She sobbed her body shaking.
Standing he walked into the balcony leaving the glass doors slightly ajar. Needless to say neither one slept that night.
