Disclaimer- I DO NOT OWN SAILOR MOON

As I stood there, on the balcony, I wondered what mom had meant. She had said that I was to leave, and come back in a long time. Does she want me gone? Have I done something terribly wrong? As I troubled over this, I knew my mother was down in her chambers writing something, although I could not tell what. I had spied on her briefly. After a moment, I was accompanied by the pitter-patter of small feet. I turned around, and saw Artemis, another one of my mother's cats.

"Hey Artemis," I said sullenly and turned away, back to the night sky. As I looked out, I could see the entire moon kingdom. I wondered if I would have to leave all of my home's beauty.

"What's wrong Princess Serena?" Artemis asked, jumping up on the railing next to me.

"Mom said I would have to leave, and not come back for a very long time," I said, a tear slipping out.

"Oh, that won't have to happen for a while. I'm not allowed to say anything but that it's for your safety, as well as the Sailor Scouts," Artemis said.

I turned to him. "So… just…. I'm just so confused Artemis!" I screamed, now sheets of tears coming down.

"Uh…uh…. I have to go….feel better Princess," he said, giving my hand a quick lick, then he hopped down, and ran off.

As soon as he left, I fell to my knees. I opened my eyes, and there was a shadow cast upon my golden blonde hair. Tears still rolling down my cheeks, I looked up. A kind hand reached down and wiped one away. He offered a hand to me. I took it, and stood up. As soon as I stood up, I rushed into Prince Darien's arms.

"Princess Serena!" he whispered, hugging me tight.

"Prince Darien," I whispered back. Even thought my tears were dampening his clothes, he didn't care. I looked up at him, and said, "Mother said I would have to leave for a very long time! I….I just don't know…wha-what t-to think! Does she hate me?"

Darien put a finger under my chin and lifted my face. "No darling, you're wonderful. How could anyone hate you?" he said, then got a very troubled look on his face.

"What is it?" I asked, a worried expression painted upon my face.

"Nothing, I just think I know the reasoning of what your mother said. She is a very smart woman!" he said.

I pushed myself away and turned so I didn't have to see him.

"Serena what is it?" Darien asked, trying to turn me around to face him.

"It seems like EVERYONE knows what it's for BUT me!" I said, leaning in for a hug.

"Listen, I can't tell you! I would if I could, but I can't. It's for your safety, Listen, when the time comes, I'll be coming with you, same as the Sailor Scouts and Luna and Artemis! It's for all our safety," he said, hugging me tight. "Now I have to go. I can't be here that long. Bye Serena. Remember, I love you," Darien said, then jumped off the balcony.

I stood for a minute, my arms folded in front of my chest, my hair blowing in the wind. I walked back in, and took my hair down. I closed my door, and then climbed into bed. I drew the drapes shut, and pulled up the blanket. Next thing I knew, I was in dream land.

(The Next Morning)

As I woke up, I could tell today was going to be terrible. I knew because I could hear the footsteps and mumbles of everyone outside my door. I groaned when I heard a knock on my door.

"PRINCESS SERENA! WAKE UP NOW!" I knew the voice could only come from my mother.

"I AM AWAKE!" I screamed back, and open my drapes. As I climbed out of bed, I heard some people yelling.

I quickly slid into my dress, as well my shoes. I did up my hair in my usual odango style, and put in my clips. I sat for a moment, unsure of whether I needed my crown or not. I grabbed it, and stood up. As I opened the door, I put on my crown.

"I'm ready to go mom," I said, smiling wide.

Mother led me outside of the castle, and out to where out horses stood. Some men helped me onto my horse and women rushed up to fix mother and I's dress, crown, and hair, to make us beautiful. I grabbed the reins, and dug my heels into the horse's side. As my horse stepped forward, I asked my mom, "Why do we have to go in town?"

"The town's people are mad, they think we are going to get attacked," mom said, although she had a worried expression.

I shrugged it off, and just focused on being the beautiful kind Princess I should be. As we rode into town, I started my Princess wave. Of course, upon seeing me, I brought smiles to even the most sullen faces.

"People of the Moon Kingdom! This is Queen Serenity speaking! I assure you, all is safe! If we were to get attacked this very moment, everything would be alright! You have the queen's word for it!" my mother shouted, waving. She shot me a look.

"And you have the Princess's word for it! The Kingdom ensures my safety, and I'm healthy as ever! You will all be alright!" I yelled, though unsure if it was true or not. On the way back to the castle, I wondered why my mom didn't say we were going to be attacked. Then it hit me. We're going to be under attack soon. That's why the town's people are mad. I dug my heels into my horse's side, and off I shot. My horse galloped full speed towards the castle. As soon as he stopped, I jumped off and ran in the castle. I stopped to get a quick breakfast, then I ran to my room.

After a while, I decided to pay a visit to my mom. I walked outside my room, and down the hall. I found my mother's room, and knocked on the door. I heard a faint "Come In," so I open the door. My mother quickly looked up from the papers she was writing on. She took off her glasses and stood up. "What's wrong Princess?"

"I just was wondering. Does the townspeople's anger link to my leaving somehow?" I asked.

"In a way, yes." Then and there, I knew my mother had lied to the townspeople. She never sends me away for a long time because one war.

"Who is going to fight us?" I asked.

"Why do you say that?"

"I connected the dots mom. The townspeople are angry because they think war will happen. You didn't assure that war won't happen. You're sending me, Darien, the Sailor Scouts, Luna and Artemis away. Why else would you do that if it was only a small battle? This war will bring great damage to out kingdom, nonrepareable," I said, dropping my head.

"Oh shoot…" my mother said. "Well, as long as you know I might as well tell you everything. Queen Beryl is going to attack. She is 10 times stronger than last time. When the time comes, I'll send all of you kids to the Earth, where you can live new lives."

I ran out of my mom's room, slamming the door behind me.

That's all for now guys! Hope you like it. I'll be coming out with Chapter 3 soon! Bye!