UPDATED 2016

Title: Conquest

Genre: Romance/Drama

Disclaimer: I do not own Sailor Moon yet do own this storyline and Fergal, the awesome Sun King

Note:
Hey everyone. Here is that long chapter I promised you. This will end the negotiation tower and the next few chapters will be fun and enjoying to go through as we see development of the Peace Committee. I hope you enjoy and I hope to hear from you as a reward for this awesome long chapter! Enjoy!

Her eyes glanced up from her papers at the noise of her door being yanked open. With a glance to her advisor Lunar stood. She bowed respectfully to the Prince than exited, Serenity's cool blue eyes glancing at him curiously as he approached.

"I am noticing a pattern," she mumbled as she placed what she was working on down before her. "Why do you come to me when you are upset?" Her voice was soft and he could not detect a hint of mocking in it, only wonder.

"I will not give you a treaty. If you would kindly stop destroying my men that would be much appreciated," he responded coolly and Serenity felt a smile tug at her lips and she stood, her gown flowing beautifully around her as she made her way towards him.

"I hardly think your general is truly that flammable," she mused and he almost smirked at that but held it, his form weary with the demons he was wrestling with.

"That is besides the point Seren," he hissed and her fingers slowly intertwined with his own and he sighed. Did this woman not listen?

"You know you will give me what I want. Why do you not just do it now and let them be together?" She questioned with a raised brow and his face clearly displayed his surprise. Did she know about the prophecy? She'd never hinted at it before…

"First, Jedite is flammable and second I will not give a treaty for eight warriors when billions are involved," he snapped at her and Serenity nodded calmly and stepped away from him.

"Good point," she mused walking back to her chair to go over her other duties that he had interrupted.

"Do you not fear for them?" He asked suddenly and she glanced up slowly at him.

"Every moment. I just cannot let them interfere with my duty. They understand the game they play… do your generals?" She questioned and he let out a breath and took the seat beside her.

"I wonder," he mused honestly and Serenity leaned gently towards him, her arm resting on his shoulder as a teasing glint lit her eyes.

"Just give me the treaty and every thing will work out," she cooed beside him and Endymion couldn't stop the curl of his lips.

"And relinquish the pleasure of denying you? Never," he breathed, his eyes catching hers and a small smirk formed on her lips.

"Till later than," she responded moving away from him and he grinned a bit at her. She was more amusing by the minute. "I have work to do besides seducing you, perhaps you will let me get back to it now that you feel a bit better?" She questioned and his gaze followed her as she settled comfortably in her chair, pulling the papers back to her she had been working on.

"What are you working on?" He questioned and she flipped the paper for his probing eyes to see.

"Your constitution," she smiled and laughter rumbled through his chest. "It needs quite a bit of work," she mused and he allowed the lighter side of life she seemed to bring with her seep into him. He mustn't worry about his Generals. They knew their duty and perhaps a few shared moments of intimacy will make them stronger. He had a duty as well and as he glanced at the goddess before him he was renewed in performing it.

"Shall I stay and help you then?" He offered and her eyebrow perked.

"Judging from this my Prince I do not believe you would be effective whatsoever in helping," she commented showing forth the papers and he shook his head, quickly grabbing onto her and her laughter flitted around the room as he tried to steal the papers from her.

"You look angry," Mercury mused, her curious eyes taking in the form of the warrior who slouched before her.

"You would think I above all would not burn myself," Mars groaned as Jupiter silently bandaged a small burn on her upper arm.

"You should bring more uniforms with you if you plan on constantly singing them in lover spats," Venus mused quietly as she entered.

"I like lovers I take to possess a heart. Not an ego the size of a planet," Mars replied calmly than winced as Jupiter roughly tied off the bandage. "Why are you so quiet?" She challenged and the strong warrior stood and let out a breath.

"Just had a long tiring shower," she commented and Mercury smiled a bit. Venus slowly glanced around the room to her warriors, trying to assess the damage that had been done that day. Her uneasiness crept into them and when she glanced up, their attention was avid upon her.

"Just because there is a prophecy it does not mean it will come true," Venus began and Mercury let out a breath and a soft smile fell on her features.

"They will not affect our duty," she supplied as encouragement and Jupiter held her leader's gaze.

"I feel stronger… on the inside," she breathed putting a hand over her heart.

"It always starts out that way," Venus mumbled with a slight gulp and she straightened. "We shall be back home in three days time. Use your time well and try not to damage yourself in the process," Venus said stoically and Mars glanced quietly at Jupiter and Mercury. The silence over the room was overwhelming as the weight of those words sunk in. Slowly Mars cleared her throat.

"Does that mean I should stop using fire against him?" She questioned and the light-hearted comment drove smiles onto the other three's faces.

Three days seemed to pass in an instant. As the third day dawned, the negotiation tower was ready for the return of their King. The days had been warm for all involved on the planet, if you know what I mean.

Serenity let out a quizzative breath as she went over once more the papers before her. She and Endymion had many interesting arguments over his constitution and now that she held the real article of his doing in her hands, she was feeling slightly better of letting him live.

"How kind," a voice mumbled beside her and Serenity narrowed her eyes and glanced to her left, Endymion settled beside her as brunch was served around them in her quarters.

"Read," she commanded, not wanting to chastise him for reading her mind. He glanced amused at her before turning another page in an old document Lunar had handed him yesterday. It was a constitution Serenity had drawn up when she was fourteen after her first semester of classes in politics.

"You wrote this when you were how old?" He hissed at her with a raised eyebrow and Serenity bit into a sweet fruit, a smirk on her lips.

"I think I hear some jealousy in your voice Prince," Serenity mused flipping a page to continue reading. Endymion smirked and leaned towards her, gently kissing the exposed flesh of her neck. She smiled, glancing coyly at him than looked back to the papers.

"Hardly… just wondering if you are a normal person or a created creature for nothing more than peace," he hissed and Serenity laughed turning her head to look at him again, amusement in her eyes.

"I am unsure if I should be offended at that," she said with narrowed eyes and Endymion smirked glancing back at her documents.

"His highness said it my Princess. I would assume it was an insult," Mars replied dutifully and Endymion glanced at her with a wink. Serenity shook her head with a grin as she gently took her cup of tea off of the table.

"How true," she mused and the four warriors around the room looked at the two monarchs with amusement. They had hardly been separated in this three-day period of Fergal's absence. Though even if they tried to separate Lunar or Artemis were on their heels to bring them back together. Venus glanced at her warriors and slowly caught each of their eyes. The two monarchs had bonded immensely and not just physically. They enjoyed each other's company. In fact they had not seen Serenity so relaxed with anyone other then them in the years they had been immersed in her presence. And while Jupiter fancied the idea that their Princess had finally found her match and this would end in love Venus thought completely different. She also thought completely different of her warriors who had suddenly taken up extracurricular exercise activities with four expelled gods. At least she had hope in Mars… she and General Jedite were still constantly setting each other on fire. She stopped the smile to her lips as she remembered finding Mars yesterday soaked to the bone in the middle of a hallway. The General was getting clever. Nevertheless her opinion was lost on those matters. At least on the matter of Serenity she had sworn her warriors to silence. If Serenity suspected they thought Endymion and hers relationship was more than a conquest Serenity would bolt from the situation and perhaps ruin her only chance at happiness. If this is what that is. Venus was still not sure. A prophecy was just words on paper until proven true and she was not going to push it either way. Kunzite had a point… they were up against human error and that always was unpredictable. Suddenly Serenity sat up, removing her feet from their reclined position to once more appear like the lady she was. Endymion raised an eyebrow than soon shook his head as the doors opened regally revealing the Princess' guardian.

"Ah. Somehow I knew I would find you two together," Lunar said with a smile as she noticed the elaborate spread of food set up in the Princess' chambers, her warriors stationed around the room comfortably and Endymion in the midst of her charge's presence.

"Nothing else to do in this place. You know how bored I get," Endymion replied apologetically and Lunar shook her head with a grin.

"Your father is returning today my dear and your mother has sent over this months' marriage proposals. I am afraid I promised her that you would go over them," Lunar replied, her arms full of brown folders and Serenity glanced at her with a sigh.

"Ah, the same old song and dance," Venus mused, happy to return to something normal.

"Marriage proposals you say?" A voice said suddenly causing Serenity's eyes to widen. She watched helplessly as Endymion jumped out of his chair towards Luna and the brown folders of doom. Venus and Mars were immediately at Lunar's side taking the heavy folders from her arms.

"Those are none of your concern Endy," Serenity snapped with a laugh and Lunar let out a breath.

"Prince Endymion," she corrected softly and Serenity promptly ignored her as she stood to try and stop Endymion from the files. Mars handed a few to the young Prince and Serenity shot her fiery companion a look. Endymion smirked moving out of Serenity's way as he glanced down at the names.

"Come on Seren, you are a young lady of court are you not? We need to make sure you make the right decision in who to marry," Endymion said matter of factly as he moved back towards his chair. Lunar shook her head with a grin taking a seat opposite them, her schedule book on her lap.

"Princess Serenity," she corrected the young Prince and as she looked up at the two bickering monarchs she could see they had passed propriety long ago. They were like siblings.

"I hardly think the Prince and Princess are like siblings," Venus suddenly said out loud with a grin than her lips fell as Endymion shot her a look. Serenity turned to glance at her as well for voicing Lunar's thought when her foot caught on a rug and she tripped falling almost helplessly into Endymion's lap. He let out a breath adjusting her and the princess huffed and reached for the folders he was holding out of her range, his eyes taunting her as he chuckled.

"On the other hand," Jupiter mused tilting her head a bit to the side. Mercury walked to Venus' side and took a few folders from her, her critical eyes glancing over names and titles.

"Yes, well on that observance on my home world there relationship would be described as incestuous," she replied calmly and Endymion and Serenity stilled. Mercury looked up. "Though that might be normal on Earth," she mused glancing at Venus and Venus shook her head with a smirk.

"Ah cold one… it is not. But thank you for the vote of confidence," Endymion smirked as Serenity left his lap pushing on his stomach painfully before she retired to her previous sitting position.

"You could not win us all over Prince Endymion," Venus confessed with a bow of her head.

"So true. I really only have to win Seren over and the rest of you should fall like dominoes," he said flipping over the first folder. "Ah, Prince Alexander of Mercury," he mused and Mercury let out a horrified gasp, Serenity's form spinning almost violently to face him.

"What?" She screeched as Mercury moved towards her.

"Oh that is your brother is it not Mercury?" He mused with a bit of a frown and Mercury felt as if she was going to throw up.

"He is lying," Lunar replied calmly standing, her eyes glancing over the young Prince's shoulder. "It is Prince Alexander of Tumar," she said gently patting Endymion's shoulder.

"Ah I will miss you Lunar and yet not all at the same time," Endy replied dryly and Serenity let out a breath, relaxing as she shot a look at Mercury who was expressing the same relief. "Do not think the Inner Circle worthy of your crown Seren?"

"More I think she desires to not marry her best friends little brothers whom she herself also sees as her brothers," Venus replied taking a seat as she popped open a folder. "Seems Prince Gratious of Gregoria once more desires your hand," she mused and Endymion lifted a brow.

"Where is that?" He breathed to her and Serenity shrugged a bit.

"Think way past Andromeda," she replied and a shiver past through him.

"He offers diamonds galore at your disposal," Venus said lifting a paper to see his offer. Endymion chuckled.

"Who does not? Even though that would be some nice bread for your people," he responded dryly. "Alexander wishes to give you rockets, proof he wants to give you the entire galaxy," he offered into the air regally and Serenity grinned shaking her head.

"I think she already has the galaxy," Jupiter mused with a quiet laugh.

"This guy is not in his head. Boring," Endymion smirked slamming the folder shut and throwing it at Mercury who caught it deftly.

"Prince Horatio of Malastare?" Venus asked flipping the folder open revealing a portrait of a short stout man in a deep red uniform.

"What a princely racket," Endymion hissed tossing another folder across the room, Jupiter catching it with a shake of her head.

"He has some big seal upon his jacket," Venus commented tossing the folder to Serenity. Serenity caught it and let out a laugh as she caught the giant gold square on the top right corner of the gaudy jacket. She closed it with a small shake of her head.

"He is in control of his whole system. A system that happens to be twenty planets," Lunar said gently taking the folder out of her hand.

"Marry him, your mother might condone you," Mercury mused and Endymion huffed.

"Marry him, your father will disown you," he snapped and Serenity let out a giggle as she stood. Gently she removed the folders from Endymion's lap and he frowned up at her for intruding.

"Well, now that you have shot down all my suitors can we continue with our discussion on how you are going to give my people a guarantee of peace for as long as I live?" She said moving past him and Endymion raised an eyebrow at her.

"Are you not immortal?" He questioned and Serenity glanced over her shoulder at him.

"Technicality," she mumbled and Endymion smirked, his eyes narrowing playfully.

"A valiant attempt but Serenity as I have told you before. No," he said rising. He nodded respectfully to the warriors present and they bowed their head in response. He walked to the Princess and she raised an eyebrow at him. Quietly she leaned towards him and he smirked waiting for her lips to press against his. He leaned a bit forward to receive her.

"Have a good day Prince Endymion," she mumbled straightening suddenly as her hand clasped the door and pulled it open, motioning for him to leave.

"Always Princess Serenity," he grinned walking past her and she smirked turning to her warriors who met her with mixed reactions. Jupiter and Mars were giggling as Mercury let out a breath. Venus just looked at her as her princess shut the door, Lunar doing the same and Serenity felt something in the pit of her stomach at their looks. If she could read 'I told you so' in a look those were the looks and it made her uneasy. She had the Prince exactly where she wanted him… in the palm of her hand and if they were fooled by her elaborate act as well than the more triumph to her.

"I think I have made a decision," Serenity mused walking back towards them as Lunar settled into a chair, tossing all of the marriage proposals into a receptacle beside her.

"Going to marry my brother?" Mercury propositioned and Serenity almost gagged than let out a breath.

"No. Thank you though. I would rather not marry my little brother," she said a bit uneasily and Jupiter giggled. "No, I am going to make Endymion a member of my Peace Committee," Serenity said settling back into her chair.

"Your what my Princess?" Lunar questioned and Serenity grinned pouring more tea for herself.

"It is a group of diplomats. I just conceived it. I think Endymion might perhaps one day be worthy enough of his crown. For certain he would surpass his father yet I need him to build contacts in our galaxy. If I make him an official diplomat with my name attached to him the rest of the planets would embrace him at least long enough for him to win them. Thus when he does ascend to the throne he will be put a small step away from the Alliance," Serenity said and Luna let that idea walk around in her mind for a moment.

"Most of our planets hate Earth," Mercury mumbled and Serenity nodded placing her tea down.

"Exactly. If we can get Endymion to win them over they will be more receptive to allowing Earth entrance into our Alliance. He is nothing like his father and if the Queens and Kings of the galaxy see that they may even play a central role in overthrowing Duucan if that day ever comes," Serenity said and Lunar nodded a bit.

"That won't be necessary. His people will kill him," Venus stated firmly and Serenity blinked at Venus's confidence.

"How are you certain?" She questioned and Venus shrugged.

"Written in the stars my dear cousin," she responded and Lunar stood.

"That idea might work. They will at least open their doors to him if you have given him your seal of approval," Lunar said a bit hopefully and Jupiter blinked.

"What exactly will be your seal of approval?" She questioned and Serenity balked a bit. That was a good question. She smirked. She really had not thought that far into it.

"Why do you not just marry him? Than the galaxy will trust him completely," Mars replied and Serenity gasped a bit horrified. Venus rolled her eyes and Lunar let out a breath. Idiot.

"Yes, but for me to marry him I would have to trust him completely and that is not even thinkable but I think by far we have talked about me and marriage a bit too much today. For the record I will not be engaging in any matrimonial bliss or horror of any kind anytime soon," Serenity snapped and Lunar glanced at Mars with a penetrating glare.

"What?" Mars hissed than rolled her eyes walking away from the glare. Mercury let out a breath than tilted her head to the side picking up a folder Serenity had disregarded on the table.

"What about a seal," she mused showing the portrait of Prince Horatio. "Like a medal he could wear when he travels to our respective planets. If you inform our parents of your intentions that you have confidence in him they are likely to give him a chance," Mercury mused and Serenity smiled turning to her friend and warrior. She walked towards her and kissed her cheek happily wrapping her arms around her.

"You truly are a genius," Serenity mused and Mercury smirked.

"I know," she responded as Serenity glanced at Lunar for her thoughts.

"I am sure we could draw something up. Would the Prince agree to this plan of him being your little puppet though?" She inquired and Serenity smirked walking towards her chambers to get ready for the last round of negotiations.

"Leave that to me."

"We always do," Venus whispered glancing at Lunar and the guardian smiled a bit at her.

After etching out Serenity's medal design the task was given to Mars to complete it. She shuffled through the designs as she made her way quickly down the hall. She would have to have it completed before the Prince left. That is if Serenity could convince him to wear it… A small smile lit her lips. She believed whole-heartedly in her Princess and if she wanted someone to do something they would. How could they say no to her?

Her stride was suddenly stopped as her form was yanked by magic through an open door. The door slammed shut trapping her in darkness and Mars's eyes widened, alarm passing through her and she dropped her documents, fire quickly jumping to her fingers.

"I think we have passed the time of fire," a voice breathed beside her and Mars opened her mouth to respond when suddenly her lips were captured and the fire died on her fingertips to race through her system. Hands and arms messily wrapped around one another as desire pooled within the two occupants. She moved forward and shoved him into the closet's other wall and his hands roamed her stomach and back, sending fire across her skin. This was the first time they had made out before they kicked the crap out of one another. In fact this was the first time he was being gentle… Alarm hit her and she pulled back to have his hands cup her cheeks and pull her slowly back, his lips teasing her own sweetly making her almost melt into his embrace. Was this Jedite? Perhaps this was Zoicite thinking she was Mercury… ew…

"Stop," she breathed pulling back but he moved forward pushing her gently against the opposite wall. Small shots of light flooded through the door and she caught his face clearly and was relieved it was at least the right general.

"What if I told you I did not know if I could?" The voice whispered before her, his hands still caressing her, his face leaning towards her own and confusion flitted across her features.

"Could what?" She questioned, his touch affecting her more than she wished.

"Stop," he mumbled, his gaze not meeting hers and her eyes widened. "I am tired of fighting you… technically I am tired of being set on fire," he hissed and she couldn't help the small smile that lit her features. "Fighting with you I like," His voice was suddenly intoxicating and she moaned a bit as his fingers traveled into her hair, gripping onto it. "You are intoxicating Mars…" He whispered across her neck and she closed her eyes slowly, letting the sensations hit her. His lips were on hers again and when she felt him start to fiddle with her uniform she didn't want to stop him. In fact she didn't, she surprisingly gave in and he took her, muffling her screams with his hard kiss until finally they were both spent, leaning on each other for support as they clung. His lips slowly tasted her own and she tried to regain her breathing, the euphoria slowly wearing off from the greatest high she had ever discovered. "I think I love you…" The words were soft and surprisingly tender coming from her opponent and when they hit the air her eyes immediately opened. She slowly moved to get away from him but he pinned her against the wall once more. "No, I am not crazy and I am not lying… Reilie…" He whispered a bit brokenly and that was the last straw. She pushed away from him and he fell back a bit defeated. She had changed him, altered him and having her just now… he felt his world shaking and on the border of collapse if he couldn't have her. Her spirit was intoxicating, her fight overwhelming… he wanted her and the desire didn't die with having her, it grew to a monster he didn't know he could kill. He loved her.
"Do not ever call me that," her heated voice met him and he watched silently as she straightened herself, picked back up her papers and left without another word. He let out a breath. He knew it wouldn't be easy… knew she was nothing like Jupiter or Mercury who had fallen at his brothers' feet. He wouldn't like her if she was… she was worth the fight.

He stepped off of the transport slowly; a bit sad his little vacation was over. Sadder he could not bring his wife back with him but still smiling for the last day or so he spent completely in her presence.

"Your highness," Artemis bowed and King Fergal let out a breath as they entered into the Negotiation Tower, hopefully heading for the last round of negotiations. This was getting tedious.

"Anything good happen while I was away?" Fergal asked pointedly, amusement in his features and Artemis bowed his head with a small smirk.

"Oh much," a gentle voice said before him and his eyes took in the precious form of his only child and a smile lit his features.

"No doubt," Fergal responded before he opened his arms and she walked lovingly into them.

"Father… I have a brilliant idea," Serenity began, her eyes alight with imagination and he grinned gently down at her.

Slowly Endymion tapped his fingers along the marble surface of the table before him. He leaned a bit back in his chair as his eyes took in the beautiful woman before him. He wasn't distracted by her appearance but was more concerned about the words coming out of her mouth.

"You want me to be a what?" He questioned, his eyebrows raised and when he saw her luscious lips curl up brilliantly he somehow knew this was not going to go a way he would enjoy.

"A member of my Peace Committee," Serenity responded with a bit of amusement and Endymion turned his gaze to watch the amused face of Fergal as he stared at his daughter.

"You are joking. You do not even have a peace committee," he mumbled back and she nodded approaching them.

"Too true yet I am forming one. Let us face reality Prince. You cannot run a planet if one piece of it is not aligned with you am I wrong?" She rationalized and Fergal sat up a bit as he watched their conversation suddenly take a turn into banter. How close had they gotten in the last three days? With a quick glance to his advisor Artemis only pressed his lips together. With a breath Fergal relaxed, his eyes trained on the two young monarchs. If this Prince hurt his daughter… he didn't care how many wars he would start with killing him.

"I could. It would be a bit difficult but doable," Endymion replied tightly and Serenity's lips curled upwards.

"Thus you understand our predicament. One day Endy you will take the throne and when that day comes I need you to be on board with this treaty," Serenity explained and a smirk immediately came to the young Prince's lips.

"I believe I already told you my stance on this treaty. I agree whole-heartedly to disarmament and we wish to retain our neutral status among the galaxy. The Moon we hope will never be our enemy," Endymion calmly explained and Serenity's smile didn't waver an inch.

"I want the rest of the galaxy to never be your enemy. Creating this Peace Committee is to bring you to their attention. If you seriously want to maintain that neutrality ruse than I am afraid you will have to start rebuilding bridges your father has burned to the ground. The entire galaxy hates your father and sees Earth as a spoiled brat at the family reunion. Perhaps you can change that," she challenged, one perfectly shaped eyebrow rising challengingly at him.

"It seems my daughter has come up with a very interesting proposition," Fergal began, his gaze falling to the young Prince and Endymion's gaze never left Serenity's, annoyance at her written clearly across his features.

"Apparently," he commented and she winked at him.

"I even made you a medal," she smiled holding out her hand and Luna placed the small embalm in her hand.

"Of course you did," Endymion let out a breath and as he stared at the medal he actually could not dissuade her logic. He needed to build bridges with the rest of the galaxy… his planet's stance on neutrality has not made them a friendly neighbor but an annoying cousin and that needed to change.

"Lunar will put you on all the right lists and I will attempt to put you in as much good graces as I can but burn me and the punishment shall be severe," Serenity's voice was smooth and the threat was clear and it made Endymion's smile curl to one side. Fergal cleared his throat and cast a glare to his overstepping daughter.

The three fell silent as Serenity held the medal out to him. Kunzite sucked in a deep breath watching the exchange as Endymion glanced at the circular medal, his eyes a bit surprised at the smaller circle within and the outstretched bunny etched within gold jumping over it. He wondered if she had any idea what that image really meant. For a moment he faltered. True, this was a good idea and would benefit his kingdom in the long run but it would also bring him in contact with the goddess before him over and over… If he took it he somehow knew he would be sealing their fate and further confirming the prophecy. His pride wanted him to shove the medal back in her face and yell he made his own destiny but he couldn't. He couldn't pass up this golden opportunity to actually have peace with the rest of the galaxy and redeem the other worlds opinions of his home that his father had tarnished. Plus… he himself wasn't ready to let her go either.

Fergal stood when Endymion took the medal out of his daughter's hand. She beamed at her father and Fergal smirked a bit. This was an interesting twist yet he was proud of his daughter… she was closer to that treaty than she thought.

"Upon this development I hereby close this session of negotiations," Fergal announced and Artemis clanged his stick upon the marble and the sound bounced around the room. Serenity curtseyed elegantly and than strode from the room. Endymion ran his thumb across the smooth medal's surface and stood, his other hand reaching to embrace Fergal's extended.

"It was a pleasure King Fergal," Endymion bowed his head and Fergal smirked pulling his hand away to stand casually with them behind his back. He tipped his head and headed to the door.

"I am sure it was," he responded evenly and Endymion's tiers rose. Indeed it was.

He pressed her form lovingly into the wall and their faces danced inches before one another. Her bright blue eyes bore into his as excitement settled in her stomach and his hands lovingly roamed her frame.

"Promise not to forget me?" He breathed across her skin, his lips kissing softly at her pale skin and Mercury smirked, her eyes closing happily as his lips trailed down her neck. She gripped to his shoulder and her soft sigh drove him mad.

"I make no promises," she replied breathily and he smirked lifting his head. Their eyes blazed into one another's' before their lips captured and he devoured her one last time for who knew how long.

His fingertips trailed along her bare back and he smirked, his soft curls falling on her shoulders.

"Do you really love me?" Her voice was soft and vulnerable and he stared at her rested head on the pillow. For a woman of impenetrable strength he had seen over the past two days an insecurity that seemed to shake him to his core.

"Would it scare you if I said yes?" He responded, his voice gentle and Litelle closed her eyes and let out a deep sigh.

"Yes," she responded honestly and his lips curled up and he enveloped her frame into his strong arms.

"Than yes, though I can honestly tell you it was not my plan," he whispered into her ear and she suddenly shifted. He lifted a bit surprised at her actions and she turned to him, her eyes suddenly alive and full of mischief.

"Than I have won you," she said triumphantly and he couldn't help himself but chuckle at her antics. "Can I keep you?" She asked, her head tilted a bit towards him and he enjoyed greatly her playfulness… he had a strong feeling she only showed this type of vulnerability towards him and it made him shiver with feelings. He reached towards her and pushed a brown curl behind her ear, moving towards her and closing the gap between them.

"If it was up to me… forever," he breathed across her lips and she lunged forward, shoving him back into the satin sheets, her lips happily attacking his as his deep chuckle echoed in her ear.

The wind blew strongly threw her dark raven locks. The sun was straight ahead of her and it was surprisingly dim for mid-day. This negotiation was nearly over and she could hardly wait to return to the palace. Her fingers gripped to the molded rail before her and she lowered her head. He had taken her… tainted her like she wished and her hate for him festered at that.

"Do you still not believe me?" His voice drifted across her shoulder and she let out a breath through her nose, her calm not disturbed.

"Forgive me but I live in reality," she responded indifferently and she felt his frame press up against her back and she tensed in his arms, her fingers releasing the rail as his arms wrapped around her torso.

"When you know… you know," he retaliated and she shoved his hands away from her and stumbled a few steps out of his grasp, spinning to stare into his surprisingly honest face that only pissed her off more.

"You know nothing. What a weakling you are to fall so quickly. I thought you'd put up a better fight," she spat angrily and he pressed his lips together, taking in the breathtaking view of her in the mid-day sun.

"I can understand your reasoning in that. Until this moment I had thought the same thing… that love was a weakness, something to be spat upon," he rationalized and Mars suddenly realized she was breathing hard. She took another step backwards. "But now that it is grabbed me… I am determined to prove it cannot be a weakness," he said taking a step towards her and her eyes narrowed in disgust at him.

"Only to salvage your pride," she hissed rushing back into her quarters and she heard his fast footsteps behind her. He grabbed onto her, his hands grabbing onto her arms and stilling her in her tracks as he held her up against him.

"No, because I like this feeling and do not ever wish it to go away," he said heatedly into her ear, his voice strained with emotion and Mars felt her eyes water a bit with anger. She spun and was ready to attack him but his hands grabbed onto her again and pulled her forcefully against him. His lips crashed upon hers and she put up a fight for a few seconds before she turned her anger into aggression against him and her hands gripped onto his head, her nails digging into his hair. He hoisted her up, her legs wrapping around his waist as he quickly deposited her on her bed. He pulled away, her fingers trying to rid him of his clothes and he tried to catch his breath. His hands cupped her face and forced her vibrant violet eyes to focus on him. "I will chase you till you are mine," he said with such conviction that Mars immediately tried to throw him off. He pushed her back into the bed and than his lips claimed hers once more. She succumbed to the passion and he had her, savoring each feeling and sensation and not claiming it as a victory but hopefully one step closer to having her forever.

Endymion fell into the lounge chair in his quarters as servants busied themselves packing his things. He looked at the medal once more than tossed it on the table beside him.
"My men are such weaklings…" Endymion groaned into his hand as his eyes closed. Only Kunzite stood before him and he had a good damn idea of where the other three were.

"I have no excuse sire. I can only apologize and take out proper punishments," Kunzite replied a bit ashamedly and Endymion uncovered his eyes to look at his head General, one of his oldest and dearest friends.

"I am a heartless man but not a monster. I think separation shall be enough punishment," he growled and Kunzite nodded his head respectfully. Endymion's chamber doors opened suddenly and slowly the Prince's eyes glanced that way and his frown remained as Serenity strode in, her face beaming at her morning success. He sneered at her as she elegantly floated towards him than fell softly into his lap.

"Tell me you loved it," she cooed at him, her fingers delicately playing with the hair at the nape of his neck.
"I commend you for your clever way of putting your stamp on me. Now retreat so my life can go back to a normal level of contentment," he grumbled towards her and she giggled sweetly than pouted towards his sour mood.

"You take my victory from me. How ungentlemanly of you," she mumbled and Endymion's hands wrapped around her lithe form, the silk of her gown flowing through his fingers soothingly.

"There are many ungentlemanly things I have done to you Seren and I have not heard you complain yet. You should not start now," he breathed leaning forward to nip her ear before he placed her back on her feet, standing behind her. She stepped a bit away and stood beside his General.

"One last time my Prince. Join me in a treaty before you leave and we can put this whole conquest behind us," she cooed, her eyes sparkling at him and Endymion took in her frame. She was such a tempting woman.

"You just cannot take no for an answer," he said jovially and Serenity winked playfully before patting the General's arm and heading towards the door.

"So be it Endymion. We shall meet again," her musical voice said over her shoulder and he turned to watch her exit.

"Yes, you have seen to that," he smirked and she turned, her hand on the door.

"Even though you are half of what a King should be… you do at least provide me with a fun alternative to keeping in shape. Till later lover," she called, her tempting lips teasing him as she exited and he let out a deep breath.

"Did you say your goodbyes Kunzite?" Endymion questioned gently turning to his lead guard.

"Great loves never say goodbye sire," Kunzite replied dutifully and Endymion nodded, his gaze turning to the closed door and than to his things, ready to get off this planet.

Princess Serenity stood with a calm serene before the large overhead monitors that were positioned before her. Her parents rested contently on their thrones before her as Serenity delivered her report.

"I have full confidence that Endymion of Earth may become, with time, a King worthy of our alliance," she was confirming to the Monarchy of the Alliance and the Queen of Mars smiled ruefully at her.

"How can you be so sure?" She questioned and Serenity smiled a bit.

"I have read his constitution and believe firmly that though an apple does not fall far from the tree one apple can break away from the rotten tree that bore it. The Prince hates his father more than we all do combined. Yet, even with that I can understand your hesitation, which is why I have given him a task that will hopefully reveal his character to not only us but all of you and you may decide for yourself when the time comes if his world should join with us,"

"You have thought this out thoroughly," Queen Vinet of Venus smiled and Serenity tipped her head in a small bow. Queen Selenity smiled softly at her daughter's frame, the pride within her and her husband beaming towards her.

"I had a little time to think it out," she responded chastely and her Aunt smirked.

"I am sure," she retaliated and Serenity cast an amused glance at her. "Yet, explain to us this task. Our curiosity is piqued,"
"I have made him a member of my Peace Committee," Serenity began and Queen Selenity's face shifted a bit into confusion.

"Your what my love?" She questioned softly and Lunar smirked, remembering her exact same reaction.

"I think the young monarch are in need of an establishment that we can pull together for the greater good of the galaxy. We should not assume our offspring should just follow blindly in the steps of their fathers and mothers but they should begin to prepare themselves for their throne by knowing the issues you have fought so hard to maintain. Endymion may be the first member of this group yet I intend to recruit all of your children to insure the survival of our Alliance for generations to come," Serenity's passion leaked from her and the Monarchs before her were a bit assaulted by it and some strangely soothed.

"It is evident why you are to be our future Queen young Princess," King Jalel of Jupiter said solemnly with a small bow. Serenity felt that compliment hit her heart and she curtseyed in great humility before the statement.

"I ask that you let Prince Endymion join us in our celebrations so that hopefully you may first hand observe him and make your own judgment. I am confident his character will turn the view we all hold of Earthlings," Serenity continued.

"He must be quite a man," Queen Amite of Mercury mused quietly and Serenity's lips curled up on one side.

"I would perhaps not go that far but compared to his father… there is no comparison that can contain the differences," she responded and some of the Monarch nodded.

"Thank you for taking this matter into your hands Princess. We shall do as you wish and only hope this young man can change our hearts," The King of Saturn stated and Serenity nodded with a small curtsey and all of the monitors flickered off except one.

Serenity glanced up at the small form of the Queen of Mercury and she smiled sweetly.

"What have you done to my daughter Serenity? She seems to be glowing," Queen Amite mused as she glanced at the four Statuesque Senshi in the corner of the room. A bright blush found its way upon Mercury's cheeks and Serenity glanced towards her warrior and than looked with a deep smile to the Queen. She bowed her head a bit.

"I am afraid that is not of my doing." With another bow of her head she politely excused herself and Mercury lowered her gaze and Amite smirked at her daughter and then bowed her head politely to Queen Selenity and King Fergal. The Senshi followed their Princess out and once in the hall Serenity turned to Mercury and smirked.

"You are in trouble," she breathed and Mercury gulped and smirked, her pace following quickly behind her Princess. Everything was suddenly fair game.

"Peace Committee?" Selenity's voice entered the large throne room and Artemis and Lunar bowed their heads respectively.

"You should have seen his face when she proposed it," Fergal mused with a smirk as he glanced lovingly at his wife.

"I can imagine," Selenity smiled and stood silently from the silver laced throne.

"I like her idea. She makes me want to retire," Fergal grinned and Selenity cast a playful glance at her husband.

"How did her interactions with Endymion proceed?" Selenity inquired and Artemis and Lunar lifted their head.

"Surprisingly smooth," Artemis replied quickly and Lunar let out a breath.

"They become friends," Lunar supplied and Selenity narrowed her eyes curiously.

"Friends?" She said curiously and Lunar nodded, her hands clasped gently behind her.

"The Senshi even commented they acted as close as siblings. I feel she found an equal in him. He kept her highly amused," Lunar replied and Selenity cast a look at her husband who only grinned against his knuckles.

"Think she could ever love him?" Selenity asked quietly, her face going serious and Lunar gently shrugged her shoulders, unable to give her Queen an answer.

"Only time will tell my Queen," Artemis confessed and Selenity felt a small shiver go down her spine. Warm arms wrapped tightly around her and Selenity let out a deep breath.

"We can only hope for the best my love," he whispered into her ear and she nodded slowly knowing truly only time would tell what would happen.