UPDATED 2016

Title: "Conquest"

Genre: Romance/Drama

Rating: T.

Disclaimer : If I owned Sailor Moon I'd be pretty rich… but alas I'm not. Drat.

Author's Notes:

Oh I am so astounded! 200 people read the last chapter in like six hours! Holy cow… that's amazing. True, only two of you reviewed but hey… that chapter wasn't that great. This one though… well you will have to read it and hopefully it will merit a review!

Maybe if I make the chapters a bit shorter they will come out faster… one can only hope. It took me forever to get over that last chapter's hurdle so hopefully now it will be easy!

Hope you like it.

Serenity stood suddenly from their brunch and Endymion watched as she walked to the rail, her eyes intent on the feuding duo before her. His dark eyes watched her fingers curl around the banister and her knuckles whiten at the scene unfolding below. He stood, thinking it odd she suddenly now after half an hour was upset at the proceedings that was going on before her. He neared, purposely pressing against her to spy the two below and than it dawned on him as one of Jupiter's blows hit way off.

"You worry for them," he breathed and Serenity set her lips than clapped. Immediately the two stilled and stood, bowing before the monarch as their duel ended. She caught Jupiter's eye strongly and her senshi bowed before her again and walked quickly away from the scene and the General who watched her a bit sadly.

"How could I not worry for them? You have yet to prove to me an inkling you will not become just like your father," Serenity's words were as cold as ice and Endymion wrapped an arm around her waist, holding her tightly against him.

"How cruel Princess. What would your father think of your negotiating skills?" He questioned with a raised eyebrow and when she turned her eyes to him he knew he had hit a spot she would rather kill than negotiate.

"I can kill your gods. On your world they are indestructible but here they can be picked off quite easily. Prove me wrong your highness or I will give you a great reason to start a war," she hissed towards him and Endymion was torn. He should be angry beyond measure at her threat but something triggered in him… understanding. He would do the same to her warriors if they dare hurt his generals.

"Perhaps a turn in the garden?" A voice said before them and the two turned to eye bright blue eyes. Artemis looked calm and collected and with one pointed look Serenity tensed. Immediately her anger and hostility deflated as she remembered her mission. She looked a bit flustered as she tried to regain control than Endymion watched her flawless smile crack her features. Gently her hand ran up his arm and than took his hand turning him towards the stairs to the garden.

"That was quick," he smirked behind her and she shot him a teasing look that only made his grin widen. He stepped beside her, tucking her arm within his and he grinned as Nephlite bowed before them. Serenity nodded and the General departed, no doubt in search of the Senshi who had just pounded him to the ground. Serenity watched him go and let out a breath.

"If only they knew that they were the ones that shaped the future… not us," she breathed and Endymion stilled at her words. He glanced at her and the tease that once proudly paraded before him was gone. It happened and he liked to admit it but it did happen that she showed her true self before him. The selfless leader that cared nothing for herself and everything for her people. He pulled her closer and she glanced up at him with a small smile. They walked silent for a moment as they entered into the maze of gardens before them.

"You are unlike any other Princess I have ever met," Endymion mused quietly and Serenity let a smirk tug at the corner of her lips.

"You act as if you have met many," she mused twirling a flower delicately between her fingers.

"There are sadly many on earth. Spoiled, disgusting creatures…" He hissed, his eyes taking in the breathtaking gardens of the moon before him. The moon was only a few colors. True, Earth was more vibrant but everything here shimmered… he imagined it was the closest look at heaven he might ever get.

"All hoping to win the prize of your heart and body milord?" She mumbled with amusement though at the same time a twinge of bitterness having met many princes in her day as well looking desiring her body more than her heart.

"As well as my crown. There is no use complaining to you Seren… you above all understand how I feel on that matter. Though when I say that you are unlike any Princess it is because I can actually hold a conversation with you. I do not wish to kill you as the minutes tick by."

"As if you could," she mused and he shot her a look. She grinned. "Even if you could you would not gloat about it long, my girls would kill you in ways I am sure you have never imagined," she replied easily and Endymion shook his head at her. "But please continue on with your compliment about me," she offered thoughtfully.

"I was going to say there is nothing spoiled about you except in the fact that you are one very loved little girl, and that in my opinion is a good thing," he mumbled and he felt her fingers slip into the crook of his arm as they continued their walk through the glittering foliage.

"I shall remember that for our first child Endy," she responded, her voice sounding musical and he smirked down at her. "But why lie when you know you admire me for my genius and my negotiation skills," she said with amusement as she pulled away from him and spun pretending to strike at him with an invisible sword. "As well as my fencing capabilities."

"Your negotiation skills could use work," he responded and Serenity's face dropped playfully at him than she let out a breath.

"That is not what your screams said yesterday," she mumbled skipping a bit a head. He watched her as they entered into a large hedge maze, towering over their frames.

"Is this who you really are?" He asked quietly as he spied her run her fingers along the soft bristles on the hedge. She glanced over her shoulder at him, her eyes smoldering and he was thankful his thoughts were shielded but it was no secret he thought she was beautiful. That he was enjoying their intimate liaisons probably did not need to be broadcasted though.

"Are you asking that in wonder as to why I am not designing dresses and planning balls but rather bed hopping my way across the galaxy to secure treaties that guarantee the safety and prosperity of millions I will never meet and may possibly never know my name?" She inquired turning a corner and he followed her, her pace quickening as she ducked behind another wall. Suddenly she felt a rush of air and she grinned as he pressed her into one of the hedges. Damn him and his magical ability to pop out of thin air. It was so unfair sometimes. She glanced up at him with eyes twinkling and he sucked in a deep breath.

"They will know your name," he whispered and Serenity grinned up at him. "And if I had my way they would know it for what you do… creating peace like your mother and not how many men you had to seduce to get it," he said one of his hands cupping her cheek lovingly as the other slid down her side and down her waist. Her fingers slowly rose up his chest, undoing buttons along the way on his jacket.

"Whom do you see me as?" She asked quietly and Endymion froze for a moment. Her eyes lifted and they locked and he cupped her face in his hands, making her gaze never leave his own.

"Perhaps as the most wise and selfless woman I have ever met," he mused and Serenity's eyes widened a bit. Did he mean that or was he trying to win her over? "Which is almost why this conquest will be my most prized yet," he breathed against her lips and when the words hit her ears she let out a laugh, her fingers pushing him away from her. He grinned grabbing onto her, his lips grazing her cheek. Her foot caught on the moon grass and she let out a gasp as they tumbled to the ground. Endymion grabbed her pulling her on top of him and she laughed hitting the ground.

"Are we having a moment Endy?" She asked over him as she rested her chin in her hands. Endymion shook his head and rolled her over, pushing her into the grass and he smirked.

"Not yet," he breathed and his lips descended upon hers and her fingers pushed their way into his hair.

Her footfalls were heavy as she stormed into the tower. She stilled suddenly and bowed her head as her leader stood before her.

"Why are you flustered?" Venus's voice was surprisingly gentle and Jupiter glanced up, grass stains littering her garment and even a small cut here and there. "You look like you won," Venus said with a small smirk to lighten the mood and Jupiter felt for the first time at a loss. It had occurred to her on the battleground that she was not fighting a fight she could actually win.

"Is there more than this?" Her voice was quiet and Venus stepped towards her, concern suddenly on her features.

"More than what?" Venus questioned, ready to reprimand swiftly if Jupiter dare ask if there was more than her duty.

"More than this fighting. Am I more than just a warrior?" Jupiter questioned quietly and Venus stilled. Waves of confusion and desire flooded to her from Jupiter and Venus felt the shockwaves crash into her.

"You are a woman," Venus responded and when Jupiter glanced up at her Venus was broken at the look.

"Am I?" She asked and the words seemed to echo miserably around them. With a bow she retreated and Venus let out a breath.

"You are more than a warrior," she whispered and than quickly turned down the hall. She had known for years Serenity was wise beyond her years but even this she hadn't seen coming. Her footfalls grew faster when suddenly they slowed. Could she even stop this? Had she not pushed them into the arms of the generals? Serenity's words slammed into her and she gulped. They were going to be heartbroken. One or two might survive it but in the end if this treaty went south they would all indeed feel the repercussions on a personal level.

"I can order them away."

Venus shook her head at the soothing voice and clenched her fingers into fists.

"What if the treaty is successful?" Venus tried, her eyes rising to stare into her lovers with a bit of hope.

"Even if it is how will personal guardians of two different worlds make a relationship work?" Kunzite breathed stepping beside her and her features fell as he touched her. She leaned away from him and shook her head.

"You have read it. You know you have. How can you not see this hopefully?" She questioned towards him and gently he caressed her cheek. It was true, he had read the prophecy and knew they both knew more to this situation than any other involved.

"Human err is more reliable than the greatest truth sometimes written on paper. We do not live in fairy tales Minet," he breathed and Venus sucked in a steadying breath, her mind immediately going to solutions as those words sunk in.

"Should we call them off? Nothing will stop the Prince and Princess, they are no longer needed," Venus said quickly and Kunzite's lips pressed together. He had already thought of that. Especially after running into Zoycite after his encounter with Mercury.

"Would it be so bad for them to keep going?" He breathed and she jerked from his arms, her eyes wide.

"They are not like us!" She cried out loud, accusingly and he let out a breath. "Did you not see Jupiter? The strongest woman I know questioning over a few touches from a man?" She hissed and Kunzite shook his head.

"He is not just a man," he responded and Venus let out a laugh. "He is her equal. Why else would they fall so quickly?" He rationalized and Venus strode toward him.

"Give the order. Call them off," she snapped and he stood his ground, feeling the turmoil she felt if her warriors were ever hurt.

"I cannot," he breathed and her eyes widened in horror at his refusal.

"Talk to your Prince. He will recant," she said confidently and Kunzite leaned toward her and she stilled.

"What is so wrong with being us?" He breathed before her and she felt her heart explode. She pushed away from him forcefully and he immediately steadied himself in fight stance before her. He saw her eyes glaze over and his breath caught in his chest. He could never bare it to see her cry.

"Because we don't have a happily ever after," she spat with a bit of defeat. Her eyes fell away from him and he watched with sadness her frame turn on her heel. He watched her go silently, her words steeling into him like a poisoned dagger.

"Touché," he breathed.

She was trying with all of her might to regain herself. Of the four of them she had always been the stable one. As stable as the monarchy she defended. She sucked in a deep breath, determined to be that way again. Over the years she had watched the others go through these seasons… seasons of question, of wonder. She had always known her role, embraced it, loved it and thought of nothing else. Her steps stilled as her fingers touched a spot he had lingered upon. Nothing else. She shut her eyes and pushed him from her thinking. She must conquer him. He was a mission and nothing more… she was a warrior and nothing more… The words echoed in her brain and she felt something in her heart die a bit. She rounded a corner and in her lack of concentration she was assaulted, hands grabbing her to shove her against a marble wall. Her eyes widened in annoyance than she held her breath as deep green eyes bore into her own.

"You are a woman to me," he breathed and Jupiter's eyes softened in confusion than his lips touched hers and everything seemed to explode. All of her questions, all of her confusion… it melted against him. He plundered her lips and she stood before him with uncertainty, no idea what the hell he was doing but enjoying the feel of it nonetheless. He swung her arms around his neck and swept her effortlessly off her feet. She blinked in a bit of horror, her eyes widening at his strength as he pushed her into a room. The door shut with a click and she tried to get out of his arms and he set her down effortlessly. She stared at the marble enclosed bathing room and looked at him a bit alarmed. "You shouldn't hide your beauty under all that dirt," he whispered tugging her into the circle in the center of the room and she huffed, her eyes narrowing.

"Than you should not have thrown it at me," she growled and he smirked, his fingers pulling at the cord that held her hair and she gulped, suddenly nervous as the locks tumbled down her shoulders.

"You are so beautiful." His words were whispered into her ear, sending shivers down her spine and her frame leaned into his. She had never been the senshi famed for beauty so when he said it, the words were overwhelming. When water droplets began to fall upon them she was surprised and blinked up at them. "You are more than an amazing mountain of strength. I believe there is a gentleness to you…" He breathed across her skin, his fingers wrapping around her as the water cascaded over their forms.

"Is there?" She questioned, her eyes uncertain, as she seemed to crumble before him.

"Let me show you," he breathed and she nodded quietly, every other thing vanishing from her mind. His lips fell upon hers gently and she responded, leaning into him. The only thought in the back of her mind being that if this was a trap and he tried to kill her… she'd get him first. Until then… this was something new.

Her frame was tense as a frown creased her forehead. Her shoulders leaned into the marble behind her as she contemplated her next move. True, it was hard to think while her companion warriors were getting laid throughout the palace and yes she knew what the hell they were up to! She growled angrily and smashed her foot against the floor as she turned from her previous position. One man and they jump the bandwagon… Her eyes narrowed, this was ridiculous. Her father would be ashamed. Maybe she was a bit uptight. She let out a breath and tried to relax, her muscles trying to unwind as she pushed everyone from her mind.

"Hello," a voice breathed over her shoulder and she gasped, her frame spinning as her balled up digits interacted with soft flesh. She watched as the general tumbled backwards to land unceremoniously on his arse. Violet eyes narrowed and his ice blue retaliated, his glare tearing through her. "You are seriously irking my last nerve girl," he hissed up towards her and Mars let out a small laugh.

"I am so sorry," she breathed mockingly, her form slowly stepping towards him.

"You know, I do not believe you are," he growled and she stepped over him, red heels clicking the marble around him as she stepped over him.

"What gave me away?" Her breathy voice asked, disgust on her features towards him and that was his last straw. He moved swiftly undercutting her legs and she fell on top of him, landing on his legs. His frame lunged forward, nose forgotten as he wrapped his hands around her neck. Immediately her heel met his torso and he growled loudly, pushing her into the floor.

"You dare fight me again?" He snapped and she pounced, their frames rolling across the floor and he growled digging his fingers roughly into her. She flipped him, pinning him into the ground and he narrowed his eyes up at her.

"What is the matter General? Not up to the challenge?" She hissed, her frame resting on his and his eyes widened at her audacity before she suddenly set him on fire. Bitch.

Endymion rushed forward, his fingers wrapped firmly around his prize as he pushed her towards one of the north entrances. Serenity's eyes widened playfully and she smirked turning into his arms. He bent to kiss her tempting lips when something caught his gaze. Serenity turned as well, a laugh dying on her lips as the duo suddenly watched two forms roll across the floor, flames flying. Serenity's mouth opened a bit surprised and Endymion let out a breath.

"I suppose that is one way to ignite his passion," Serenity mused quietly, tilting her head as she watched the duo grunt and inflict pain on each other.

"That I suppose is their problem. At the moment you are mine so that is my sole focus," Endymion smirked, leaning towards her before he grabbed her hand, pulling her down another hall. Serenity smirked following after him. She cast a glance over her shoulder at Mars than felt Endymion tug and knew he was right… they had to solve their own issues as she had to with her own.

They rolled down a deserted hall and he slammed her into the ground and spun away from her. He was tired of putting out fires with his mind… especially the ones she kept trying to start in his pants.

"Enough!" He yelled and she slid across the floor and grunted, pain seeming to etch into her muscles. She pushed herself to her knees, her eyes glaring evilly at him. If she killed him she would start a war… if she killed him she would start a… screw it. She lunged forward and he caught her, his fingers gripping onto her as he stared her down, anger in his eyes. "Why do you play with me? I know you want me," he hissed at her and he grinned at the anger that lit in her eyes at that statement.

"Do not delude yourself. You are nothing in my realm. If I could erase you from existence I would do it in an instant," she hissed evilly, her chest rising with every venomous word she shot. Her hands burned against his skin and it was one thing to get over second-degree burns but this girl needed to learn her place. "What is the matter general? Never been rejected before?" Her voice breathed over him and he growled and pushed with all his might sending them to the floor in another fight for control. He was angry. Well, beyond angry… in fact it was taking all that was in him not to snap her pretty little neck. He pushed again and she met his shove and than before he knew what he was doing his lips were upon hers roughly. He swallowed her growl and pushed her into a wall, the impact making her frame jolt. He pulled away and her eyes stared into his, anger in them and she leaned forward quickly, biting at his lips. His aggression met her own and in any other situation his nature as a gentleman would kick his own ass for being so rough with her… but she matched him, rushed rough touch for touch. He grasped at her uniform and she pulled at his tunic, her teeth bearing into his lip and he tasted his own blood. He pushed her away from him and they stared at one another, chests heaving.

"You will never win me," she snapped defiantly and he gripped onto her hair pulling her head back a bit to expose her neck before him.

"I don't have to win you… I just have to taint you," he hissed and her eyes widened a bit before his lips fell upon hers again. Mars was use to fire but when his lips bruised hers it sent a fire within her that she was un-use to. Something she was willing to step up to though. His hands slid across her body and she let out a breath as his lips trailed across her cheek than bit at her neck. He felt heat form between them and his ego didn't really register that it actually might be real heat caused by say a fire rather than heat from their bodies and what he was doing to her. He quickly yanked away from her and she shoved him, his form sliding across the room, flames erupting before them. He only caught her smirk before she rose regally and turned away, leaving him only with his burns to remember her by. He smirked putting them out as he remained where he sat. At least she was good for that… putting a smile on his face.

Well hope that was up to everyone's standard. I'm happy to say the next chapter will be the last in the negotiation tower... woo...

Question: Would you rather read like a BUNCH of short chapters or just a few REALLY long chapters. I know that when I'm looking for a story, one with 23 chapters instantly makes me want to go away. Let me know what you think.

Marronett