They entered the dining hall, where Scouts and the rest of the Celestials were, and took their seats next to Queen Serenity. She couldn't be happier to see how happy her daughter was to have married for love rather than obligated to.
"You look lovely, my little Serenity." Queen Serenity said with a smile.
"Thank you mother," Serenity said with a smile.
They brought out the food and began to eat and make small talk, when there was a man that entered the dining hall and bowed.
"Sorry for the intrusion, your majesties, but there is a messenger from Astromia with an urgent message for Prince Gabriel."
"Show him in." Queen Serenity said with another bow, the man opened the door and the messanger walked in and approached Prince Gabriel then bowing.
"Your majesty, your parents wanted to not to worry they thought they would be able to handle it on their own, but I'm afraid at this point they cannot."
"What happened? Are they alright?" Gabriel asked in a panic.
"Yes they are," the messenger said, "but the kingdom itself however is a different story."
"What's wrong?"
"I'm afraid the Torturians, are attacking the kingdom."
"I thought we had a treaty with them," Gabriel said infuriated, "what happened?"
"I'm not sure, not even your parent's know the reason." The messenger said. "They did told me to tell you, that Captain Zeta of Torturia is leading them."
"My childhood friend, Zeta?" Gabriel asked shocked.
"I'm afraid so."
"Alright, what are we doing about it?"
"Captain Tryso is attempting to hold them off, but to great difficulty." the messenger said.
"Alright, thank you for informing me," Gabriel said, "Go immediately back to parents let them know I will be in contact with them as soon as possible."
"Yes, your majesty." the messenger said with a bow and heading toward the door, but suddenly stopping, "Your majesty, your parents said if the Celestials wish to come, they feel a need to do so."
"Understood," Gabriel said and with a bow of the head the messanger was gone.
"Oh honey, I am so sorry what are you going to do?" Serenity said in a said tone, as her husband sat back down and began to rub his back.
"I don't think there is much I can do, but to go into the battlefield and stop this," Gabriel said looking up with a sad, but angry tone, "I must report back to Astromia and lead the military myself."
"I'll come with you." Serenity said a tear rolling down her face
"No, I can't risk your life." Gabriel said looking at her and wiping the tear away. "I know this may sound mean and cruel, but I can take losing some men; but if I lose you, it'll kill me."
"Gabriel…"
"Please Serenity, don't argue with me you must stay here," Gabriel said looking into her tear filled eyes.
"I will, but hurry back to me."
"I will, I promise."
"Do you want us to come with you?" Tyler asked.
"I can't ask you to do that, that is a decision you have to make." Gabriel said looking at the four men, his friends, who he knew would follow him no matter what.
"Looks like you've got four more men," Lance said as all four men stood up.
"Are you sure?"
"We'll fight together, we'll die together." Lance said with a smile.
"Like we said before, we're a family and family doesn't abandon family." Ryan said.
"Alright then guys if you're sure, go pack up and grab your weapons; we'll leave for Astromia tomorrow." Gabriel said as they all nodded.
"Gabriel, the Moon Kingdom military will be available if you need it," Queen Serenity said smiling, "all you have to do is ask."
"Thank you Queen Serenity, I appreciate it;" Gabriel said with a smile before turning upset. "I'm afraid I don't think I can eat anything else, I'm sorry."
"I can understand that Gabriel, I wouldn't be able to either," Mars said.
"Yeah, with news like that I'd lose my appetite too," Venus said.
"I'll see you later honey," Gabriel pushed back his chair and kissed Serenity's soft lips and headed out of the dining hall and before Serenity could even say another word, he was out of the room.
After an hour, Serenity headed straight to her room. Upon entering there was Gabriel lying on the bed completely asleep; and in seeing that, she walked over laid next to him and put his arm around her and snuggled up falling asleep as well.
Gabriel began to dream, in that dream he saw Serenity, but getting hit in the back with an arrow with an attempt to protect him, resulting in her dying in his arms. He woke up in a shock and in a cold sweat. It was night now, he looked to the side and there was his angel asleep, her hair glistening in the moon light and kissing her forehead. He got up and walked to the balcony with an attempt to calm his nerves.
'For the first time in my life, I'm scared' Gabriel thought to himself, but it wasn't because he would die, but because he knew that was a risk that always came with battle. It was the fact he may never see his angelic bride again.
Serenity's eyes fluttered open, and her husband wasn't next to her anymore so she got up and saw him on the balcony, walked up and wrapped her arms around him, placing her head against his arm. "Everything will be ok, you'll see."
"I hope your right," Gabriel said looking into Serenity's crystal blue eyes, holding her close and kissing her lips. "I love you Serenity."
"I love you Gabriel," Serenity said looking into his russet brown eyes.
Gabriel scooped her up and carried her to bed, where they spent the entire night giving their bodies to each other, by unleashing the intensity, passion, and love they had for each other like never before.