Woohoo im still alive! So, had such a fun time cosplaying Sailor Moon at Q-con in Belfast back there on the last week of june! Been working on this since then! Now i can not remember at all if its the Imperial Silver crystal Serenity uses or Imperium Silver Crystal, so ive just stuck with the Imperial Silver crystal :S googled it and got no where lol so hope u guys enjoyyyyyy (btw i did read it and spell check, but if there is anything i have missed i'm sorry! .)

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It had been 5 long days and 4 long nights that Endymion and the Knights had spent in council, shut from the rest of the kingdom. Their main concern was finding out what had happened in the lead up to Serenity's kidnap. Many of them hadn't slept and they sat with dark black circles under their eyes, it reminded Endymion of the storm that was happening outside. It had been thundering and raining for the 5 days straight. On the stormy evening of the 5th day, a page had knocked on the door and requested to give news on Serenity's state to Endymion. Endymion gave the guards permission to let him in, Endymion heard the page out, Serenity had awoke from her fever and was up taking a walk with her nurses Lita and Mina around her chambers and that Serenity requests his attendance. The page drew him aside and gave him her small gold ring with a sapphire set in Celtic patterns. Endymion took it and closed it in a fist.

Endymion strode out behind the page and made his way to Serenity's chambers. He saw Serenity sitting up in bed, her robe fastened to her throat. He understood the meaning and took it well to her surprise. Mina attended them but kept to outside the door. He bowed formally. Serenity looked him over from head to toe. He had come fully dressed, cloaked and with out his sword. She too understood his message. She raised him and he flashed a look of fire. She kept her eyes on the covers that were over her legs.

"My Queen." He started and cleared his throat. There was no easy way of approaching this. And by the sad look that shadowed her face, she couldn't as much as she hoped, avoid it, "My Lord" she cut in briefly, "I have requested your presence because I wish to tell you a full detailed account of my story."

Endymion listened intently, until a light burned in his mind, "Ever considered Dustan had a, partner in crime? A confederate? Think about it Serenity. I'd keep a close eye on your ladies. They would be the only people who would now your where abouts."

Serenity looked pensive as Endymion started for the door, she watched him turn on his heal and roughly say "When you look like that Serenity, it's enough to make any man fall to their knees and ensnare them!"

Drustan was formally charged with kidnap and rape. Serenity watched his party ride in to the courtyard in all its splendour. She shivered when Dustan walked up the steps of the castle. Sernity listened widely to Good Sapphire's telling of the event, sparing no detail. Drustan took his seat of complaint, and opposite Endymion sat in the seat of the accuser in Serenity's place. The King's chair was empty and Serenity shuddered.

Drustan spat at the accusation Endymion had put forth of kidnapping. Dustan told that he had rescued the Queen as she fell off her horse and hit her head and rescued her from falling into the river and drowning. He had taken her to his cabin he used for hunting where he could attend the Queen; he fed her and hung her clothes out to dry over the fire with his own hands. He only left to get help when he saw a light. He would have taken the Queen with him but she was very weak and could barely sit up straight for more than ten minutes.

"Liar! I was there."Endymion muttered, the chair screeched along the tiles and Endymion slammed his fists upon the table."You ran away when you saw a light from your confederate!"

Drustan sneered, Endymion grunted. "What confederate?" Drustan asked, spreading his hands out helplessly and innocently.

Endymion paused, not wishing to accuse who he thought was the confederate just yet. Damn! There goes my cover! But Endymion could barely control his temper. "My companions, it was not a hunting cabin, but a cabin furnished and lined with furs, wine, candles and silks! You had planned to bring her there all along! Hidden within the forest, where you new she would get lost without an escort!"

The companions muttered among themselves watching Endymion tremble with anger and his stony face await Drustan's argument.

Drustan rose, "Me? The liar? We shall see who the liar is! My cabin is nothing but a plain cabin. My companions I will show you if I have to!"

"You have had plenty of time to set it back to its main purpose! I was there the night the Queen was kidnapped!" Endymion cried and slammed his fist upon the table, sending a large tremor through out.

The companions suddenly fell silent as a chill in the air made them shiver; Drustan's words fell like ice into the silence. His voice was cool and dangerously soft." Yes you were there; after all let us not forget that." Drustun signalled to his servant to bring him a leather bag. He placed it on the table before Drustan, and Endymion stood, slightly confused and his eyes narrowing. Drustan faced Endymion with all the boldness he could summon. "While I went to look for help, this hot headed-Idiot broke in upon the queen. And, in her vulnerable state, who could blame the Queen for clinging on to one of the King's dearest Companions for support and re-assurance. Especially Endymion. However-"he brought forth crinkled bed sheets, reeking of wine and blood stained. Endymion's Blood. Serenity's blood from when she cut her arm on the thorn bush." –I found these on the bed the morning after. I was not the one between these sheets with the Queen! But, my companions I can tell you who was!" He snarled at Endymion "It was you who slept with the Queen! It was you between these sheets! And it was you who broke in! It was you who raped the Queen! You were the one wounded and bleeding! You have loved her beyond sense! If this is not proof of betrayal I do not know what else is!" The companions sat stunned as Drustan threw the sheets across the table. Endymions' strangled cries shattered the silence and he lunged across the table, crashing on top of Drustun as they tumbled to the ground, Endymion's hand was at Drustan's throat. Endymion was blind to his surroundings as it took atleast 12 men to pull him off Drustun!

"Lying Bastard!" Endymion shrieked, Serenity was thankful that all weapons were banned by law from council meetings! Otherwise more blood would have been shed.

Endymion was placed back into his seat, in complete silence Drustun suddenly threw a white glove upon the table. Endymion stared in shock along with the companions. No one had expected it. "I will not be called a liar, bastard or a rapist! I am due redress! Endymion, I challenge you to a duel on a field of honour on the day of your choosing." With that Drustun strolled out. With the slam of the door Endymion counted down and Pandemonium broke loose. Each companion protested why thy should fight in Endymion's place and for the Queen's honour. Endymion waved them silent and sighed he eventually sighed and waited. When he spoke he was calm and collected, "I apologise for my actions today, and I thank you for the offers. The Queen's honour is mine to avenge considering I was there and it is me who accuses Drustun in Serenity's place."

Serenity nodded and dismissed Sapphire, thanking him for his time. She looked outside to the sun dial; Serenity took the back stair entry and came to Rini's doors. The guards nodded and Serenity pushed pen the large doors. She stopped, and her frown of distress turned into a sweetened smile. She had walked in on Endymion Playing building blocks with Rini. Serenity placed a hand over her mouth to cover a light giggle. He acted like a father to Rini and she was ever so glad to see It.

Endymion suddenly shot up and bowed, Serenity dismissed his bow as Rini ran and jumped on her legs, clinging to her skirts and smiling up at Serenity. "Mummy! Daddy says I'm going to be a real lady, just like you one day!"

Serenity shot a glance at Endymion, Rini called Endymion her-father! Serenity liked the thought of Rini calling Endymion 'daddy'. She new she should correct Rini, and she caught Endymion staring at her with a flicker of expectance behind his eye, but she didn't bother to correct Rini. She knelt down and ruffled Rini's hair and hugged her daughter. "Rini" She said softly. "Oh Rini! How about mummy and daddy take you for a walk." Rini squealed with excitement and ran to get her coat; she jumped up a couple of times to try and reach it but ended falling onto her bum after a while. Serenity laughed and Endymion couldn't hide his grin.

"Here you go Rini." Endymion smiled. Rini hugged his legs as she couldn't reach him. He took Serenity by the waist As Rini ran into the garden outside. "Serenity, why didn't you correct Rini on her-parentage?"

Serenity shrugged and began twiddling with strands of her hair while in his arms, "I-I just want Rini to have a proper father figure. Besides, you are like a father to her. She is just so young; I don't want her to grow up seeing her actual father is nothing but a bully and a coward! This is why she needs your influence." She glanced around and before Endymion could reply, she kissed him softly. "Endymion, come to my bed. Tonight" She whispered against his lips.

He kissed her back, giving his reply, "It shall be done my Queen!" He pulled away and formally bowed; she took his teasing lightly and giggled.

She took his arm and followed after Rini. The Sun was like a light pink haze, waling through the Rose garden they could smell the light sweet scent. Serenity knelt down eloquently and plucked a rose from its stem and sniffed its fragrance. "It's so warm and comforting."

Endymion knelt down after her and kissed her cheek, "Like you." He saw a faint blush grace Serenity's cheeks. He smiled and nuzzled her neck.

Rini watched them while she swung on the swings, making swishing noises. She smiled to see her mother happy. Serenity stood, but swooned, Endymion caught her and her hand went to her head, "Oh-I feel-weird."

"Too much sun, perhaps?" said Endymion, awkwardly.

Serenity nodded faintly, Rini paused, watching. She watched her mother swoon again and ran over to her as Endymion picked Serenity up in his arms of iron and walked inside with her.

The morning rose cool and clear, Serenity passed restlessly all night. Endymion had to fight to clear her name. She could see the servants scrambling about the field trying to prepare. It was too early for the castle to be up, she crept out of her chambers and walked down a very large hall, leading to a single room with two large doors, inscribed on he doors was the different faces of the Moon. Serenity waved the doors open, a bright and brilliantly magnificent light filled the room. Serenity followed the glow and laid her hand onto the scanner near the pedestal. She had gained access easily; she walked closer to the pedestal and held out her hands, the crystal floated into her hands. "The Imperial Silver Crystal!" She smiled, feeling its energy connect with hers; its mind was her mind. Only she could control the crystal and its powers. "I call upon the Power of the Moon, all of the planets and the Universe, please protect Endymion!" Serenity shouted, she held the crystal above her head, focusing all of her energy into the crystal's energy. She could feel it working; she could feel a shield surround Endymion. But as the white angelic and blinding light died, Serenity Gasped and fainted.