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That afternoon, Serenity was in the stables with Thunder. She had told her maid where she would be while Endymion was in the council meeting. She smiled at him. "I am going to marry Endymion." Thunder cocked his head at her and snorted. She blushed. "Well I didn't realize you were watching us! I… he liked it." she blushed scarlet. She then heard commotion out in front of the barn. "I wonder what's going on."

She walked out and saw four tired looking men on horseback.

One looked at her in shock, leapt down from his horse, and bowed to her. "Goddess Serenity, it's an honor to meet you. I'm Zoisite. How may I serve you?"

That got the other men to look at her in shock. "A goddess!" She watched one yell out.

Zoisite yelled. "Bow, you idiots!"

Serenity laughed and indicated they didn't have to. "My friends don't have to bow to me. I'm happy to meet you. I assume you four are Endymion's generals?"

"Yes, we are. I'm Kunzite." One said and pointed to each as he finished the introductions. "That's Jadeite, and that's Nephrite."

"And, you are all just back from defending the southern border from raiders."

Kunzite asked, "How do you know that?"

"Endymion told me. He is going to be so happy that we have met." She turned to a stable hand. "Please take their horses. I will walk with them to the palace."

The remaining three dismounted, and they all handed their horses off to the grooms.

"Are you going to tell us how you know Endymion, and how you know our names?" Jadeite asked.

"Of course. First, I should tell you that Endymion is in a council meeting, so you will have to wait to report to him about your trip."

Kunzite nodded. "Thank you for telling us."

"Second, I know because I'm his betrothed."

They all stopped dead and turned to look at her. Zoisite said, "You're going to marry Endymion? You're a main goddess and the granddaughter of Zeus."

Kunzite's eyes grew huge. "I didn't realize she was that powerful." He looked at her. "And, you're marrying Endymion?"

She looked at them and smirked, "If you think about it, is it that strange? You four are incredibly loyal to him. He told me about you. Isn't he capable of catching my eye?"

Kunzite nodded. "He is. It shouldn't surprise me that he's so picky that he would only show interest in a goddess. He has turned down so many women."

"He's also my soulmate."

Zoisite said, "Well, that sucks! He's mortal."

"We've worked that out. We'll explain later. It's… complicated." She smiled. "Well, we're here. Please join us for dinner. He will be so happy to have you back." She then turned and left.

Nephrite shook his head. "He's marrying a goddess. Did I hear that right?"

Jadeite laughed. "She'll be able to boss him around. It'll be good for him."

Kunzite nodded. "She might be a goddess, but he'll want us watching out for her. We have the perfect excuse to be asking around about her right now. Report what you learn to me after dinner tonight." They all nodded and headed off to bathe and rest after their long ride.

Jadeite walked through the palace after he bathed and changed. He was trying to wrap his head around the idea that Endymion was marrying a goddess. Lord Peter Wimsey saw him and indicated he wanted to talk. He led him into a rarely used room and spoke in quiet tones. "Lord Fairfield has already told Endymion that he has his full support. I have always respected you and thought it safe to approach you. Endymion has chosen well in his wife. It was the final piece we were waiting on. Many of us don't believe the queen was killed by the man who was put to death. She was greatly respected by all of us. That, and the King is… the way he is. I'm glad that Serenity has figured out a way to keep him distracted so that Endymion can rule."

Jadeite just nodded. So much of what Lord Peter Whimsey said made no sense to him. The important part was that Endymion had his full support, and apparently, Jadeite was going to be taking place in a coup. Fantastic! He hated the King and fully supported Endymion and everything he wanted. It was interesting to him that Serenity seemed to be the catalyst for their full support. He was looking forward to getting to know her even more.

Kunzite grimaced and told the King's guards to announce him. He was shown into the King's room and stopped short. The King was sitting in a chair with his pants around his ankles and a woman with black hair sucking on his penis. She was completely naked. So was the blonde massaging his shoulders. The woman on her knees paused what she was doing and the King hissed, "Don't stop! That feels too good."

Kunzite was disgusted but pretended to be impressed. He had his cover to maintain. After all, the King thought he was spying on Endymion. "Well, looks like you're having a whole lot of fun."

The King nodded. "Turns out my future daughter-in-law has good taste in whores. They were a gift from her; she picked them out." He moaned out lustily and spoke to the woman sucking him off. "Right like that." He then looked up. "If you're looking for some fun, let Serenity know. I'm sure she could take care of you too."

Kunzite pasted a fake smile on. "I'll keep that in mind."

The King reached up and pinched the blonde's nipple. "Massage my neck now." He then looked back at Kunzite. "I want you to keep an eye on Serenity. We have a deal, but I want to make sure she keeps up her end of our deal." He smirked. "I'm having a lot of fun now. Let me know if she's planning anything against me. She's devious, and I don't trust her."

He bowed. "Of course, Your Highness."

He waved him off. "You're dismissed."

As Kunzite left, he tried not to shudder. He wished he hadn't taken a bath before he'd seen the King. He felt like he needed another one. That man was disgusting.

He quickly walked to the captain of the guard's office, and the man looked up and smiled. Topaz then quickly stood and closed and locked the door behind Kunzite. He looked him in the eye then and said, "I'm going to gamble with my life right now. You've seen the King?" Kunzite nodded. Topaz continued, "Have you met Serenity?" Again, he nodded in response. "I know you well enough to believe that anything you order comes from Endymion. I will follow your orders over the King's."

"Why did you ask about Serenity?"

"There's a secret group of us who were waiting to see who Endymion chose to marry. He chose very well. It gave us the confidence to risk our lives to get him to the throne early." He chuckled. "She's powerful and not because she's a goddess. She's kind and charming. She also gave the king two women. It's kept him busy, and Endymion has been going to all of the council meetings and making decisions. We're all thoroughly impressed with her."

Kunzite looked at Topaz and smiled. "I think we'll work very well together."