Yongo
Serenity & Endymion
Day 1...Continued
I will introduce Raye's and everybody else's mothers.
Raye: Rei
Lita: Makoto
Amy: Ami (the "a" in Ami is pronounced like the "a" in a-e-i-o-u)
Mina: Minako
And Serena's father will be called Mamoru.
Last time...
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The doors burst open and five young girls ran in and came to a stop as they approached Queen Serenity's' chair. The announcer said, "...and now princess Serenity and her ladies in waiting, The Princess Mina of Venus, the Princess Amy of Mercury, the princess Raye of Mars, the Princess Lita of Jupiter. Ladies meet the King and Queen of Earth, King Endymion and Queen Esmerauld, and finally their son, Prince
Endymion of Earth.
Serena looked up and her eyes met with the princes' eyes, she gasped "you."
--Continued--
She collapsed...
In the princess's room
"Serenity? Serena...Serena." Amy looked behind her and said, "somebody get me some perfume."
"Aww, move aside Amy, move." Raye took Amy's place beside Serena. She raised her hand and...
"Ahhhhhhhh..." Serena was in an upright position looking around her frantically.
"Raye! Did you really have to slap her?"
"Lita, if you must know, yes. I did."
"Well why didn't you give us a warning?"
"Mina, once in a while, everybody..." They finally noticed that Serena had just woken up and Amy was trying, really hard, to calm her down.
The door opened. Queen Serenity walked in to the room, "Serenity, dear, are you okay?"
"Yes, Mother. I'm fine. I'm sorry I ruined, yet, another meeting."
"No worries dear. What really matters is that you're feeling fine. You sure you are?"
"Yes Mother."
"Okay, well just for my certainty, I'll make a doctors appointment for you."
As she was leaving, "wait, Queen Serenity, my mother could take a look at her. Would you like me to get her for you?" Said Amy anxious for an answer.
"Oh! Amy, you're right. Sure go ahead, I'll stay here." With that Amy left for her mother.
Queen Serenity asked Serena whether she would've liked something to nibble on while they waited,
she called the servant. "Yes my Queen, what may I do for you?"
"Well my daughter, and I would like a small snack, nothing big."
"Yes, Madam the usual then?"
"Yes, thank you Paul."
"You're welcome Ma'am."
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"Darien, honey, could you stop pacing?" Queen Esmerauld said, "you're making me dizzy."
"Son, you heard your mother. Sit down."
"Sorry... I just feel... I just feel some what... somewhat responsible. I mean, she took one look at me and fainted for God's sake."
"Son, it wasn't your fault, you saw how she came in. She was running, all her friends were, in fact, I'm surprised that her other friends didn't collapse as well."
Even though Prince Endymion had been a bit reassured, he still felt responsible. He wanted to tell some one of the encounter he had had with her in the hall, but he couldn't tell his mother or his father, it would've been too awkward, not to mention uncomfortable.
Darien excused himself, "I'm a bit tired from all the excitement.
Darien left the room, map in hand and began exploring the castle before retiring to his own quarters.
--
While walking in the giant halls, the prince finds all kinds of people. It reminds him of his home. A group of young men walk by shoving and pushing each other all out of fun. Then he remembers his friends who left and he is faced again with the lonlines he feared.
Endymion continues to explote the castle, he walks up to this huge open door and walks out side, only to see kids running around, couples walking hand in hand, people reading under trees, and some playing board games or otherwise under trees. He sees a blond boy, just about his age working at a table, which is surrounded by nails and wood. The boy throws his hand in the air exasperated and puts the hammer on the table.
Prince Endymion watches in amusement. He shakes his head, and walks toward the boy deciding he's seen enough suffering. The boy notices Endymion walking towards him. Looking at the hammer, Endymion says "Looks like you're having some trouble here." The boy looks at the hammer as well and smiles, "is it that noticeable?" Both start laughing.
"By the way," The Prince stretches his hand out, "I'm Endymion."
The boy stretches his hand out too, "I'm Andrew, nice to meet you." They shake hands.
The Princess's Room
There was a knock on the door.
"Come in."
"Geez Serena don't you even ask who it is?"
"Shut Up Raye, I knew it was you." Serena turned around with a dress pressed against her body, "What do you think? Should I wear this?"
"For tonight?" Asks Raye. Just then the door opens and three heads peak in.
"Knock, Knock, it's us Serena you got 30 minutes to get ready. Eww don't wear that it's too pink, plus it makes you look fat." Mina says as she makes herself comfortable as Lita and Amy entered the room.
"Yeah Serena, Mina's right don't wear that dress. Why don't you wear that green one, it's a beautiful dress."
"Lita it's a nice dress, but not good enough for tonight. By the way you guys aren't dressed either."
The girls then begin talking about what they all will be wearing for the evening. Raye mentions she'll be dressed in a red dress with high heels, Mina a tame yellow dress with strapped yellow sandals, Lita, a green dress with a train making the back fabric longer than the front accompanied by leather boots, and Amy a sky blue gown complete with fancy shoes.
Serena, still looking through her massive closet exclaims, "I don't know what I'm gonna wear." All of a sudden Lita jumps up from her chair and says "I've got the perfect dress for you Serena." She heads straight for
Serena's closet and begins searching frantically for the dress. "Eureka!! I've found the perfect dress!!"
She pulls Serena into the bathroom. From the bathroom all is heard is, "LITA! It's Perfect."
"See, I told you I knew what the perfect dress was."
A few minutes later Lita walks out of the bathroom, with a huge smile on her face.
"And presenting, Serena wearing a stunning long white slender gown with a small train in the back. This dress's special features include sparkly tiny silver roses all over the dress. Her shoes, simple white heels."
Serena walks out of the bathroom trying not to trip on her train.
--
In Endymion's quarters he has been trying to reach his generals who cant be reached. "Where could they be? They should be back on Earth by now!" He paces around the room and tries the communication devise again. This time he reaches someone, he asks, "Can I speak to one of the generals please?" The feeble voice on the other line says, "Sorry sire, I have not seen them since their departure earlier today. I will ask the other staff and let you know."
"No, it's alright Matilda, thank you. I'm sure once they get back they will get in touch with me."
He paces around the large room. He laughs, "I bet, knowing them, they probably made a stop on one of the other planets harrassing the women." He looks a bit more relaxed and begins to dress for the evening.
--We close.
--We open in the dinning hall and all we here are voices
A man's voice exclaims, "what a surprise! I'm soo glad you could make it."
"We are so happy you came, how long are you staying for?" Questions a female voice.
"We're not exactly sure, but we'll be here for a while." Replies a deep masculine voice.
"Er... Sire what did Queen Serenity say about...our unexpected visit." Inquires a nervous man's voice.
"Oh nonsense. Of course the Queen doesn't mind. She was delighted to know more people were coming for dinner. After all the more the merrier."
Just then Prince Endymion entered the Dinning Hall, and was stunned at who he saw.
--Back In the Prince's Room
"I still can't believe you guys are here." Endymion was filled with happiness and some anger. Zoycite, Jadeite, Nephlite, and Kunzite smiled.
Jadeite said, "Well when we got back home, everything was in order and they really didn't need us. We were going to call to give you a heads up... but we wanted to see the expression on your face. It was worth it." Endymion gave Jadeite a playful nudge.
Endymion thought for a while and asked, "So, then, when are you guys leaving?" Kunzite gave him a nudge, "already planning our
departure, aye? Well we'll be here for quite some time."
"So, you met any moon girls yet, Endymion?" asked Zoycite.
Remembering the incident with the Princess he said, "Well..."
Nephlite said, "Oooh. Darien has a girlfriend, Darien has a girlfriend, Darien has a girlfriend, Darien has a girlfriend..."
Next thing Nephlite new he was taken to the ground. He and Endymion were rolling on the floor with laughter.
-- The seating arrangements for dinner were a bit peculiar. Of course Queen Serenity sat at the head of the table.
On her right side was: Queen Esmerauld, Princesses Serenity, Mina, Lita, Amy and Raye. And on her Left was: King Endymion, Prince Endymion, Generals Kunzite, Nephlite, Zoycite, and Jadeite.
Not everyone was comfortable with their seating arrangements. The Generals and the Princess's had been introduced before everyone got seated, in fact they all got along real well.
The food finally was brought to the table, they said grace, and they were off. Of course, if you are familiar with the Serenity's old or young, you know how their appetite is. But the new comers were fascinated
at how fast they ate their food. The King and Queen of earth, barely noticed, because hey they've been to dinner in with the Queen already and it was no surprise.
Of course Queen Serenity ate with an elegance that only came with time, but it would take a while before Serena mastered that elegance. Prince Endymion kept stealing glances at Serena; he couldn't believe
how her dress didn't even have a smudge on it. He chuckled at this. The Princess must have heard him chuckle
because her cheeks turned a dangerous pink, and so did her ears. She slowed down her eating, and dapped a
napkin on her lips. She looked at his plate; it looked like he had barely eaten anything.
There was a man walking towards Queen Serenity, he had orange hair. He was carrying a silver platter
and it an envelope on it with a red wax seal on it. He put the platter beside Queen Serenity, and whispered
something in her ear.
Queen Serenity opened the envelope, inside was a letter with a blue ribbon on it. She read the letter, and spoke to the King and Queen on her left and right side.
"It's from my husband, he says the Universal Council request our attendance tomorrow morning, 8:30."
Queen Serenity said, looking the letter up and down, "he sends his love." Queen Esmerauld asked, "is this about the that swaray we had at Queen Galaxia's?" Queen Serenity replied, "Well, no. Actually Marcus is
stepping down as head of the Universal Council. He is looking for someone to take his place."
King Endymion added, "So this is about appointing a new head of the council then? Or is there something more?"
"Well part of the reason we're going is because Marcus wants to have a farewell party and at the same party he wants to pass on his responsibilities to someone else."
"Well, when and where is this party going to be?" questioned Queen Esmerauld.
"That's just it, we don't know."
"So then it's settled, we leave at 8:30 tomorrow."
Queen Serenity gave the orange haired man the letter, and told him to gather their belongings for the following morning, "Yes ma'am." And he scampered off like a little schoolgirl; nobody paid any attention
to him though.
After dinner Queen Serenity, pulled Serena aside and said, "I received a letter from your father. He's doing just fine, but I have to leave with the Royals tomorrow morning for the Universal Council."
"What about the tour tomorrow?"
"Right, about that dear. The Tour is still on, but..."
"But?"
"But...you see you're old enough to--"
"Mother??"
"Well... you know the castle grounds better than I do."
"Mother, what are you getting at?"
"I'm going to need you to..."
"Well?"
"Would you stop interrupting me, I'm trying to tell you something here. You are to take Prince Endymion on a full length Tour, and show him a good time."
Serena put her finger in her ear and said, "I'm sorry Mother I don't think I heard you right. Would you mind repeating that."
"You are to take Prince Endymion on a full length tour of the castle grounds, and show him the Moon Kingdom." She gave her daughter a hug and a kiss good night; "I think I'll be going to bed now, early wake-up tomorrow."
Serenity just stood there dumbfounded with her finger still in her ear dreading the day to come.
TO BE CONTINUED!