Authors Note:

Hello Loves,

Just going over the updates. First, as always I do NOT own Sailor Moon. This chapter was a little hard for me to write. I felt a bit writers block. I hope that it does not show. Feed back as always is welcomed. Try not to go too hard on me. Also thoughts and comments on what you think might happen I love to hear those too. However, without further delay let us get into the story!

Silver Millennium

Location: Terra, Earth Palace

"I don't see how Lady Anne was able to get a hold of something like this. General Artemis is not the kind to let something like this slip out of his fingers. From what I heard he is not one to let pretty maids fall into his bed either." Jadeite concluded after reading the scroll.

"I don't ask Lady Anne her methods of getting things. I personally do not wish to know. However, this has to be real. It is his signature along with Serenity's seal." Endymion gazed over the battle plan for the hundredth time that evening.

"I do not know Endymion. This seems very brash even for the Queen of the Moon. We have been at peace with them for hundreds of years now. Why the sudden change? I personally have never trusted Lady Anne. Something does not sit well with me regarding her." Kunzite was always the rational one of his general thus, why he picked him first in command. Endymion wondered the same thing repeatedly. Nevertheless, what could Lady Anne gain in causing two planets to go to war?

"Anyhow, I have it on good word that the Queen is not interested in the Earth's military and force. As long as we continue to keep the peace I do not see why Serenity would execute these plans." Kunzite declared.

"Ah, yes. The mysterious informant of yours. You do know Kunz not every pretty maiden splayed beneath you is commander and chief of the Moons armies." Jadeite snickered.

"Sometimes, you don't know when to keep your mouth shut you fuck." Kunzite fumed as he stood abruptly.

"If you all are finished with your gossip session, would you mind if we could get back to the issue at hand?" Zoicite finally spoke. "I'm not suggesting I don't trust you or Kunz, Endymion, but perhaps we should wait and see how this plays out."

"What are we going to wait for Zoi? The fucking Queen herself to storm down the palace doors we need to be prepared!" Jadeite was not one to wait around for shadows to appear.

"ENOUGH!" Endymion boomed.

"We shall put it to a vote. Kunzite what do you say?"

"Nay my Prince. I do not believe we should attack on skeptical evidence. We do not even know if this truly from General Artemis." Endymion nodded and glanced toward Nephrite whom had remained silent until this point.

"Yay. I believe a war is coming and we need to crush it before it begins." Before Endymion could even speak, Jadeite voiced his vote.

"Yay, I'm with Nephrite. We need to show Serenity we are not scared by measly threats."

"What is your vote, Zoicite?" He looked at his most intelligent general.

"Nay, my Lord. I cannot back this choice to begin war with the Alliance until further evidence is brought to light."

"Well I suppose the choice is left to me." Endymion. Concluded. "I'm going to vot-"They were interrupted with a frantic knock at the door. A soldier rushed in.

"Your Highness please forgive the interruption! Ambassador Allan has been assassinated!" All five men jumped and rushed after the soldier. When they arrived upon the scene, it was surely not a sight for the faint of heart.

"Jesus!" Nephrite gazed at the corpse with shock.

"Secure all entrances. No one gets in or out of the palace." Kunzite commanded.

"Already secured General. All clear no one out of the ordinary was found sire." He nodded mutely. "Well, either we have a quick assassin or a traitor among us."

A screech was heard from behind them.

"ALAN!" Lady Anne dropped to her knees at the sight of her brother. "For fuck sake who let her in here?" Endymion demanded angrily.

Zoicite felt the tension of the situation. He called for the guard to escort Anne away from the scene.

"Endymion, who would assassinate the ambassador?" Nephrite whispered gruffly.

A soldier examining the body stepped forward. "Perhaps I might can shed some light on the situation my Lord. I found this mark upon his neck." He removed the color of his bloody shirt back. Endymion stepped down and felt his blood run cold. He ran his fingers across the brand burnt in to Alan's skin. It was the seal of the Moon.

Endymion stood. His gaze turning back to his generals. His handsome face showing no emotion. His gaze fell on Kunzite.

"I suppose this shall be your evidence you asked for Kunzite. I believe this was a declaration of war." He walked past the generals without a glance back. One by one the other generals followed leaving Kunzite to stare at the remains of the ambassador. He had to do something quickly. If they went to war, Kunzite had much more on the line this time.

If Kunzite lost this war, he would fail his planet. Nevertheless, if they won, he would lose his heart.

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Later that night Kunzite found himself in front of Endymion's chambers. He never was nervous in front of his liege. However, the day's turn of events put more on the line than Kunzite could imagine. He knocked on the door when Lady Anne opened. Her auburn hair all askew, clad in a slinky black negligée. She had the look of a satisfied woman. She glanced at Kunzite and smirked.

"Well, good evening General Kunzite. Wonderful evening were having." He glanced coolly at the woman.

"Shouldn't you still be in grieving Lady Anne? I do believe it wasn't but a few hours ago your brother was murdered." She gave a pout and glanced back at a now shirtless prince. "Endymion was nice enough to comfort me in my time of need." Kunzite brushed passed Anne without a further glance.

"Endymion may I have a word with you in private?" Endymion raised an eyebrow and nodded for Anne to leave. She shut the door behind her as she left. Endymion poured himself a drink and then handed one to Kunzite as he sat in the plush chair.

"What seems to trouble you, Kunz?" The dark haired monarch asked.

"I don't think sending our men into battle is such a good idea Endymion. We are not just sending our troops in to war with a planet. We are sending them to battle half of the galaxy!" His words came out gruffly conveying his anxiety. He watched as Endymion sipped his brandy and set the glass aside.

"I'm not sending our men into battle quite yet. I have another idea of the sorts. Serenity did not just kill Allan out of cold blood she did it to send a message. A message that I am willing to answer in another sort of way. I am going to get Serenity where it hurts. If she thinks I will cower down she is sorely mistaken." He answered with a calm that chilled Kunzite to the core.

"Perhaps, Lady Anne might be clouding your judgement Highness. It was her brother that was killed and how do we not know she might have been discovered in the palace and this was a message to her and not you?" He argued.

Endymion stood not one to be challenged. "That may be but perhaps my judgement isn't the only ones clouded. Jadeite did have a point earlier. A pretty Moon maiden has all but had you abandon your country General."

"I'm going to pretend you didn't imply what I'm sure you but you are implying. Nevertheless, as your friend you should know I am loyal to the Earth and if not more loyal to you my Prince." He claimed with a fierceness that made Endymion lose his frustration. Endymion ran a hand through his hair and began to pace.

"I am sorry I lost my temper. I know you have my best interest at heart. But just know, I'm not rushing into war quite yet. I will attempt my plan first." The general nodded in agreement still feeling a tad at unease. He caught a glimpse of the moon behind Endymion and could do nothing but make a silent prayer that Endymion knew what he was getting himself into.