Hey guys! Sorry it took me so long to update and add this chapter! I had tons of revision to do for my exams. Well this is the last chapter you'll be getting for this story so read, enjoy and review! Adieu!

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Chapter Seven

The army had been briefed of the enemy's attack plans and of the order in which the attacks would come. Also they were given detailed instructions of what counterattacks they would be using against what attacks. The army, the Scouts, Luna, Artemis, Prince Endymion, Princess Serenity and Queen Selenity are prepared for their enemy well ahead of time, waiting in their positions for the anointed hour - and not a single member of the army questioned where the information came from, if the Queen told them the battle was going to happen today they believed it.

As the army approaches Selenity comes forward with the Silver Crystal in her hands. Looking around her she checks that no one has come forward too early, satisfied that no one has she raises her hands. She sends an energy wave out from the Silver Crystal that wipes out a significant number of the enemy forces on contact. Unfortunately Beryl was covered by her soldiers and was not affected by it.

The Moon army battle against the negaverse furiously, though they follow the battle plan given to them by the Queen. None of the Moon Kingdom's soldiers are killed in the battle, for they all followed the plan for the counterattacks religiously. Once they had run out of planned moves they fall back, just as they had been told to do.

Subtly, the Queen had used some of her power to protect the fleeing soldiers as they returned to the safety of the palace, so that their enemies would not harm them. As the last soldier entered the palace Serenity came forward.

Beryl laughs evilly. "Is that it? Is this the final stand of the great Moon Kingdom? An insignificant little Princess who has never known battle?!" Beryl screeches in her grating voice.

Serenity ignores her comments and reaches within herself, for her experiences and the power she had gained through being Usagi were still with her. "I have more power than you think Beryl," Serenity states as she raises her hands the same way her Mother had previously.

Ami, Rae, Makoto, Minako and Endymion place a hand on Serenity's shoulders, giving her their strength, their power, their love. Serenity summons her Silver Crystal to her hands and gathers together her power and the power of her friend's and lover and sends it out in a tremendous wave of energy.

"What two Silver Crystals?!" Beryl cries in disbelief, a second before the wave hits her and she disintegrates before their eyes.

The wave of energy races over the battlefield and disintegrates all the members of the negaverse, the remaining energy continues to race past the battlefield, past the Moon, until it can be seen washing over the earth and visibly cleansing the earth of the evil taint the negaverse had left, until it looks clean, fresh and beautiful, just like it should.

"I knew you could do it Serenity," Setsuna says appearing next to the Princess.

"This is how it should be," Serenity states with a bright smile.

Cheers ring out across the Moon Kingdom in celebration and joy at the defeat of the negaverse.

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The next night finds the heroes of the battle in the ballroom. The ball has yet to officially start. The Queen stands in the middle of the most prominent table; it is positioned so that it looks out across the room. The remaining seats at the table are filled by happy couples. Princess Serenity is happily sat next to Prince Endymion. The Princess's best friends - the scouts - and the Princes' best friends - his generals - are happily paired together; Ami is sat with Zoicite, Rae is sat with Jedite, Makoto is sat with Nephrite, Minako is sat with Malachite. Also sat together are Luna and Artemis. While all the couples are paying attention to the Queen they seem unable to stop holding hands.

Queen Selenity looks out over the crowded ballroom, she could feel the eagerness of all those there, for they all had a reason to celebrate and she was sure that those from the other planets that were unable to come would be having celebrations of their own. "As you all know we are here to celebrate a very important occasion, the defeat of the negaverse." She looks out over the ballroom and meets the eyes of the Kings and Queens of the other planets, settling finally on the King and Queen of Earth. "Though she wished not for anything to be said on the matter I think you deserve, and she deserves, for you all to know that this defeat would not have been possible without my daughter."

Serenity looks worried about how the rest of those in the room will take the news, she looks relieved at the reassuring smiles from her friends - the generals included - and the interested faces of the crowd.

"She deserves the praise for this defeat, not I nor anyone else, for she had the vision that enabled us to win the battle and to not lose any of our soldiers doing it. I think that she should be the one making the victory speech not I. Do not you agree?" She asks the members of the room, while looking expectantly at Serenity.

An enthusiastic, "Yes!" rings out across the room.

With a nervous gulp Serenity stands while still keeping her hand in Endymion's, taking reassurance from his touch. "Thank you," she begins with a nervous glance to her Mother, with a reassuring smile from her Serenity continues. "My Mother was right in that I did not wish anyone to know that I had had the vision that helped us to win the battle, for it is not my gift to have visions," she says warmly with a glance to Rae. "However, I do not wish any of you to give me all the praise for the victory; it is not mine to accept completely either. The praise should also go to my Mother, Prince Endymion, Princess Ami, Prince Zoicite, Princess Rae, Prince Jedite, Princess Makoto, Prince Nephrite, Princess Minako, Prince Malachite, Luna, Artemis, and all those brave soldiers who also fought with us to protect the Moon Kingdom and the other Planets in our Alliance from the evil that wished to consume all our planets! I believe that we should let the praise for this glorious victory not go to a single individual but to all of those who caused it to be a reality!"

Serenity discovers that she can release Endymion's hand as she starts to clap for those she truly believed should have the praise. The others seated at her table stand and join her in giving applause. Pretty soon every person in the ballroom are on their feet applauding everyone that had participated in fighting against the negaverse.

The ball truly begins as all the couples sat at Queen Selenity's table step onto the dance floor to dance. The orchestra are playing, couples are dancing, people are talking, and the general atmosphere is one of celebration of the dark days being over.

Serenity and Endymion join Queen Selenity back at her table on her request. "I believe someone wishes to speak with us," Selenity states, sounding encouraging.

They are approached by an anxious King and Queen of Earth. The King and Queen show their respect by bowing much deeper than they need to.

"I am so sorry for all that I caused," the King states, the pain in his voice clear.

His Queen takes hold of his hand, attempting to comfort him. "We are both sorry that we caused the war."

"It's not your fault!" Serenity exclaims shocking her Mother, her Prince and the King and Queen of Earth.

"It's not your fault," Serenity states more calmly. "You may feel like it is but it isn't. It is Beryl's fault, it is the negaverse's fault, but it is not yours," she states forcefully.

"I wish I could believe you Princess," the King states regretfully.

"I did not change the future I came from, and the outcome of that battle, to have anyone taint this peaceful, happy time that we have the chance of having when they don't need to," Serenity states warmly.

"I agree with my Princess," Endymion states. "None of this would have happened if it hadn't have been for Beryl, so it isn't your fault."

"And I agree with my daughter and future son," the Queen states, causing the afore mentioned royal members to blush profusely.

"Well if you are willing to let a wedding occur in the future then you must be speaking true, and we truly have no fault in this matter," the Queen of Earth states grinning happily at the thought of her son getting married. "Right my love?" she asks turning to the King.

"Yes," he agrees, also beaming.

"Then do enjoy the ball," the Queen states with a warm smile. Once the King and Queen have taken her advice she once again turns to her daughter. "I have something I wish to show you Serenity, I believe you will truly not be able to enjoy this peaceful, happy time until you have. You may also come if you wish Endymion."

Both nod and Selenity leads them away from the ballroom to a small room a little distance away from it. Inside the room are five familiar faces.

Naru and Umino come forward as Serenity gapes in shock.

"Naru and Umino are members of the Moon Kingdom, I have given them a glimpse of the future life they would have had if we would not have won the battle," Selenity clarifies.

"We're so happy to have been your friends in the future Princess," Umino states formerly.

"Yeah," Naru agrees. "Plus we won't miss much this time around; we're going out in this life too!"

Serenity rushes forward and hugs them both. "I hope you can still be my friends!"

Umino nods, smiling happily. Naru beams and gives Serenity a huge hug.

Serenity gasps as the remaining three people in the room come forward so she can see them, they are Usagi's parents and brother, looking exactly as they had when she had gone through the time portal.

"These three are also members of the Moon Kingdom, I also gave them a glimpse of the future life they would have had."

"We are honoured that we were able to be your parents before you made the universe better," her former Father states.

"I'm expecting a baby Princess!" her former Mother exclaims. "We've been told that it's going to be a girl, we would ask that you allow us to name her Usagi."

"I would be honoured," Serenity states with tears of happiness in her eyes. "She will be very lucky to have parents like you, and a brother like you too!"

With many smiles the five leave the room to go join the ball.

"I hope you are not angry with me Serenity?" Selenity asks hopefully.

"No Mother," Serenity states, hugging her Mother strongly. "You were right, I needed to see them so I would be able to enjoy this time, and not think that they had ceased to exist because of me."

"Good. I shall leave you two alone," Selenity states leaving the room.

"What do you wish to do, my Princess?" Endymion asks offering her his arm.

"How would you like a starlight walk my love?" she offers accepting his arm.

"Very much," he replies leading her out of the room and into the gardens.

"Endymion are you mad at me for what I did?" Serenity asks suddenly.

"No. Why would you think that I would be?"

"Motoki…"

Endymion laughs, at seeing her confused expression he clarifies, "Motoki is alive and well my love. He is currently in the ballroom enjoying the company of the single ladies in the room."

"Oh," she replies quietly. "Is he a member of the earth?"

"Yes, my darling. I brought him with me as well as my generals, however, since he has no military prowess he thought it best to remain hidden from view lest his presence be queried."

"He would have been welcomed as your best friend, by me at least."

"And that is why I love you, you are an extremely caring person and I am extremely lucky to have you."

"As I am you," she states as she looks up into his ocean blue eyes filled with love.

He gently cups her chin in his hand, tilting her head up, staring intently into her eyes. Slowly he lowers his lips to hers, gently touching her soft, warm, wet lips with his. He licks his tongue along her bottom lip, delicately asking for her to open her mouth. She complies, getting lost in the sweet sensation of his tongue exploring her mouth, massaging her tongue with his. With a groan she leans into him, deepening the kiss. Surprised at her actions, he happily increases the intensity of their kiss, pouring all the love he feels for her into it, moaning as she does the same.

Regretfully they have to pull away to breathe. Serenity is slightly woozy from the sheer perfectness of the sensations she had just experienced, and also from the lack of air, and so she has to lean against Endymion. He happily takes her into his arms.

"I love you Serenity."

"I love you Endymion."

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The End