Chosen

Sailor Moon

Coly456

Serenity was very surprised when she saw how full the palace courtyard was. Tables of food laid out all around as people celebrated an danced cheering when they saw the group walk in. Little kids kept running up handing all the women flowers and bowing to the men welcoming Jadeite back home. Sir Joel, who serenity found out was Jadeites father made sure to introduce anyone who walked up to the Serenity felt as if she knew all his people which was very refreshing from Nephrites home and how Xavier treated his people.

As the night came to an end the group went and walked the beach, the sun was setting making the sky a beautiful pink, and purple with hints of orange. Serenity was happy to see that the Senshi and guard were split into their coupled pairs making her feel better about the arranges marriages. Rei was the one she worried for, though her and Jadeite seemed to get along you could tell they were not as close as the others were and she knew that was due to Rei and her stubborn personality with not wanting to go through with the wedding.

"What happened to Jadeites mother?" Serenity asked as she watched him and Rei walking a few feet ahead of them.

"I believe she died in child birth with Jadeite, his older brother is around her somewhere he will take over when his father goes." Endymion explained "From the stories I have heard from my mother Jade was beautiful and wild. Jadeite isn't very much like his parents, more aloof and quiet but that could come with being in the guard."

Serenity nodded with a small frown "So sad not getting to meet his mother."

"Nephrites parents were slaughtered in their sleep. He had nightmares about when he first came to live at the palace. Jadeite was always happy he never had to remember the death of his mother. I guess if you don't meet someone you cant miss them." Endymion frowned and Serenity could feel his energy turned sad.

"Do you miss your father often? Sometimes I forget him being gone is the reason we became married."

With a long sigh Endymion squeezed her hand "My father wasn't always a kind man. He cared for his people, but his duties got in the way of being a husband and a father. He was a lot like Xavier, women were only for bearing him a son, an his son is only there to learn to take over and to wed off to the highest bidder." letting out another breath he relaxed some.

"Of course my mother says he was different towards her after they were married awhile, an because of him I have you so for that I am thankful."

"You didn't answer the question." Serenity smiled slightly squeezing his hand back wrapping her energy around him causing his shoulder to relax even more.

"Yes I do miss him, what I miss more though is just being a prince and not king. It is a lot more work." he laughed

That night Serenity went to sleep as Endymion has to make sure Nephrite and Lita consummated the marriage as he promised he would to Xavier. Serenity had a feeling that it was not their first time doing the act much like Malachite and Mina. As hard as she tried to stay awake she soon found herself drifting to sleep. The next day was a lot less rushed then Lita's wedding. Rei was not happy to say the least as they put her in her dress which was a beautiful red cascading to the ground. The gown was strapless showing off her shoulders and arms.

"Rei, this could have been much worse. At least you are matched with someone who cares for you." Lita said as she helped fasten a delicate gold bracelet around Rei's wrist.

"I didn't want to matched at all. I thought being a Senshi we would not have to worry about this, the Outer Senshi didn't, look at Amara and Michelle."

"We weren't on the brink of a war then. This is how we are keeping the peace with all the planets an it is our job." Mina said her voice stern in a tone that said that was the end of the conversation.

Serenity knew it wasn't fair, and she had felt the same way. She hoped that she could have a sign that Rei would be okay with this eventually, however even thinking back to her vision she remembered Rei was standing next to her child by the river and not near Jadeite, even though Jadeite only took his eyes off of Rei to watch the small dark haired child she had seen. Suddenly Serenity was sad for her friend, even more so then the others. The other Senshi in her vision radiated happiness and yet Serenity couldn't pinpoint what Rei was feeling then. The fire Senshi was quiet after that. The only time she spoke was during the ceremony when she accepted her new husband. Even through the celebration she didn't speak to anyone except small nods here and there when people would congratulate her.

"Jadeite is worried he wont make her happy." Endymion said as he and Serenity snuck outside.

Letting out a breath she felt like she had been holding all day Serenity could feel her eyes start to water and her throat felt tight.

"Sere?" Endymion frowned wiping a tear from her cheek.

"Rei is so angry and hurt by this. I am afraid Jadeite is right and she will never be happy and will resent all of us forever."

Pulling her close to him Endymion let out another breath his heart breaking for his wife. He knew how she saw them as sisters, and he had the same fear as Jadeite when he and Serenity had married, Rei though was stubborn and always got her way with most things because of that.

"She is strong and Jadeite isn't a stranger, he will at least try to make her happy."

"I know, this is just a lot I suppose. I accepted my fate I never meant for it to get pushed off onto the others as well."

"Well, I don't think most of them mind. Mina and Malachite are in love just like us, Lita and Nephrite at least have a physical connection. Ami and Zoisite spend almost all their free time together speaking strategy and I'm sure about more then that with how spacey Zoi has been recently. Rei is just being stubborn I am sure she isn't as unhappy as you think."

Serenity nodded before standing on her toes and kissing him lightly on the lips as he wiped more tears from her cheeks.

"I don't think I can be there tonight when they…" she trailed of blushing then frowning "I remember how I felt, at least with Mina and Lita I knew they had already had some experience with Rei I don't think I can be there to witness it."

"Of course. I can go alone that's fine, you rest before we have to leave again tomorrow."

The night after that was uneventful. Even after the guests of honors left the party was still on going. Serenity could hear the music playing from her room as she readied herself for bed. She smiled when she saw how her night dress was starting to hug her belly. As she did the math she realize Mina should be about the same size as her as well, she was doing a good job of hiding it which wasn't to hard with all the layers they wore to stay warm. Serenity was excited her child would have another to play with. The more she thought she remembered why they had originally came back from the moon was because of the attacks, she hoped Irene was okay at home and that nothing else was going on. With all the traveling it was hard to stay in contact.

As they all got ready to leave the next day Rei still did not speak to anyone. Whenever Jadeite tried to speak to her she tuned and walked away, Serenity was sad to see how much it affected him when she ignored him. She did however pay more attention to Ami and Zoisite and saw that they were rather close, and how Ami's cheeks flushed when he would whisper in her ear. The journey to Zoicites home was the longest. Endymion said it was closer to their home but the terrain was rough so they had to take a longer way. Soon they were surrounded by trees. Serenity could only imagine how beautiful it would be in the summer when the leaves hadn't fallen yet. Every so often she would see a clearing with one or two small huts or homes then the trees would become thick again. The palace they came up to was surrounded in what seemed like a wall of trees. This one again was smaller then Malachite's or Nephrites. Certainly not as tall staying hidden in the tall trees.

"Welcome, King Endymion, and Queen Serenity." A small blonde woman said as they exited the carriage "And your court of course."

Her smile widened when she saw Zoisite exit his carriage helping Ami out.

"Brother! Welcome home, it has been to long." she exclaimed hugging him tightly.

"Zelda, this is Ami my bride to be." he introduced Ami who bowed slightly blushing.

"Welcome, I am Zelda, Zoi's older twin sister. I am the Lady of this Village."

As they were showed around Serenity noticed that there weren't nearly as many people here.

"It seems so empty here." Lita said suddenly and Zelda sighed.

"Yes when the village was built all the homes were built spread out to stay hidden in the trees. We have some people who live here but our mother was very fond on us being self sufficient so our family does most things on our own. Everyone should be here soon for the wedding."

Serenity felt again that this wedding felt rushed. Endymion said that the people here do not like to travel in the dark or stay away from home for long. Apparently they believed the woods they lived in were haunted by something. People would disappear and never come back. Zelda said she believed the people just left looking for a better life then being stuck in the woods forever. Again the wedding was quick with a small celebration after before everyone seemed to just leave at once to get home. Ami wore a light blue gown that looked like water flowing when she walked. The shy Senshi was gorgeous and Serenity was happy to see that Ami was happy with Zoisite. She hoped it wasn't just because she was excepting her fate.