Disclaimer:
Sailor Moon copyrights February/March 1999 and all its characters are the rightful property of Naoko Takeuchi, Toei Animation, Kodansha Ltd., Bandai. English adaptation copyrights 1995 DIC Corporations.

Author's Note:
Warning! This chapter has a tiny bit of sexual reference. You are warned.

"I would rather have had one breath of her hair, one kiss from her mouth, one touch of her hand, than Eternity without it. One!"
Nicholas Cage (Seth), "City of Angels"

Endymion wrapped the cloak around the two of them tighter against the falling rain.

Serena huddled closer in the shelter of his embrace and smiled. "I love you," she whispered.

"I love you too," he bent down and kissed her lips sweetly as his horse bore them with lightning speed toward the house of the Roberts's.

Irene smiled through tears at her daughter, in her best gown and who was glittering with jewelries. Her daughter was glowing with joy and happiness, yet Irene's heart was heavy.

"Mother, do you think I'm beautiful enough for him?" Serena asked, gloating.

"Of course, darling," Irene replied as she fussed over her daughter's necklace. She was happy for her daughter and the Prince – they could marry, that their love was strong enough to survive till now. But she knew that it remained uncertain and unknown as to whether their love could survive the storm that would follow their marriage. Irene was so desperate for the happiness of her daughter and her prince that she considered to tell the truth. But it was too dangerous, and she didn't know if everyone would be happy to know the news.

"The law requires three witnesses at a wedding. Your father and I and your brother will take care of the signatures of the witnesses. Go with my blessing, child. You're always welcome in this house." Irene said, forcing her voice and her face to be smiling and light.

"Thank you, Mother."

Ken came in, after blessing the Prince privately. He came in and blessed his daughter in happiness as well, and repeated what his wife had told his daughter. Irene went away to bless the Prince, and Sam came in, after just doing that.

"You cannot go back from this decision, Serena. Are you willing to take the chance?" Sam said gravely.

Serena smiled. "There's no chance and no risk to take. He loves me, and I love him. That's all that's needed. We will marry and we will live happily."

Sam let go of the breath he had been holding – he had tested his sister to see if she knew what she was doing, if she was willing to do it because she loved him, but because of the wealth and money and status. "Well, then, goodbye, sister. Take care. Go with my blessing; go with the family's blessing."

Ken smiled at his daughter. "Ready, Serena?" he extended his arm for her.

She fitted her tiny hand into the crook of his elbow and nodded in determination. "Ready."

At that moment, as Serena stood beside her father, at the beginning of the aisle and her life, she looked back to her childhood and would have declared to the world that she had been happily born, happily raised, and happily loved. All the choices she had ever made in her life blended into one, ultimate choice of the mate of her life and soul. All the choices she had ever made in her life had been preparing her for this moment of everlasting love and eternal bliss. She would have doubted her choice at this moment, but she knew that she was being paranoid.

She had made the decision, and she will ride forth with it.

"You made the right decision, daughter," Ken whispered to her.

Serena smiled faintly and turned her eyes to her father. "You're wrong, Father. There is no right or wrong decision in the matter of love and marriage. There is the best and worst decision. I know I have made the best decision. He is The One."

Ken smiled. His daughter knew more than he did about love. "I have not raised you poorly, child. You're the jewel of my hand."

Serena smiled again. "And I have not loved you less, Father. You're the dawn of my childhood. No one has taken that place, and no one ever shall. But my husband, from now on, will be the morning sun of my life, and you but preparing me for this moment. I thank thee, and I will love thee for evermore."

Ken's eyes were shining with tears and love. "You are very bright, daughter. Go well."

And father and daughter walked arm-in-arm toward the end of the aisle, where a handsome man in dark garments awaited.

Endymion took hold of her cup and pulled it away to kiss her. She flushed with the wine and his kiss, and smiled at him lovingly.

His heart jumped. Tonight would be the time when he could finally claim her his own. "I love you, Bunny," he told her again within the privacy of their room.

She smiled, nodding. "I know. I love you, too."

He cuddled her closer, caressing her, not wanting to scare her. She put her cup away and looked at to him, blushing. "Mother told me," she said at last.

Endymion nodded, not surprised at all.

"Although," she hesitated uncertainly, "in rough details. I don't know what I should do," she said helplessly.

He smiled and stroked her hair. "That's not for you to worry. All you have to do is to enjoy."

That sounded simple enough.

Serena lowered her gaze for a moment, thinking. "Will it hurt, Endy?" she asked finally.

He nodded. "Yes."

She winced, but shook her head. When she looked back to him, her face was determined and courageous. "But I'm not afraid. If it would please you, I will endure all pain."

He smiled. "You're very brave, my Love. I promise you that I will try my best to lessen the pain as much as possible."

Serena smiled and leaned in to kiss him. "That will do."

Endymion kissed her lips sweetly, but the sweetness soon turned to hunger and need. He reached for the back of her gown and let it fall to the ground. Slowly, he kissed his way to her bare shoulder, and murmured loving words to her.

Serena smiled and blowed out the candles. His tender hands were beginning to work magic on her. The Prince laid his princess on the bed, and smiled at her in the darkness.

Already, he had awakened something in her, and she was urgent to show him how breathtaking she could be. He laughed softly as her hands reached to open his doublet and then his chemise. She was lighting a fire in him, but he had promised not to hurt her, and that meant to keep things under his control – at least until it was she who would take the rhythm of their love to a whole new height.

Irene and Ken and Sam went out to the fields on horses, having endured for the last three hours of the noises in the newlyweds' room. They could no longer shut out the sounds from their ears, and was willing to ride in the dark and chill rather than hearing the sounds of the couple's lovemaking.

"Do you think they'll make it?" Sam asked after a while, when their house was no more than a dark outline against the setting of the landscape.

"From the noises, yes," Irene answered mockingly.

"Were you that loud, Father and Mother?" Sam asked suddenly.

The parents flushed red and blessed the darkness of the night.

"I would think that Chandler and Belle in the stables have heard them," Ken answered thoughtfully. "Perchance we need to build another wall beside the one already there. It certainly isn't keeping inside the sounds."

Ken and Irene and Sam went back to the house at dawn and muttered darkly.

"Until dawn, Father! Would you believe that? Where do they get their energies, anyhow?" Sam complained.

Ken chose to complain, as well. "Leaving to time for sleep at all! I should as well had brought some blankets to the fields and slept!"

Irene yawned tiredly. "Quit complaining. Ken, if I remember correctly, your whole family had turned up at breakfast and complained. Sam, you will know what it feels like when you marry. Now, march on to sleep, men."

Ken and Sam yawned and went into their room, still muttering under their breaths.

Endymion held her closer, kissing her forehead.

"Good-morning," she greeted him tiredly but happily.

"Good-morning," he murmured, stroking her bare back. "Are you sore?"

"A little," she smiled up to him. "You were very gentle. Thank you."

He smiled and kissed her cheek. "I promised you, and I kept that promise."

She nodded happily. "Come on, let's get up. After breakfast, we'll leave for the Palace. I don't want you away there for so long, while Queen Serenity is waiting for you."

"I could give everything up for you," he murmured to her sweetly.

"Yes, but it hasn't come to that point," she stretched out and kissed him. "Another round?" she asked as they drew away from each other.

"Gladly." He settled himself upon her, and bent down.

Ken and Irene and Sam were, once again, out in the fields.

"Will they ever stop?" Ken muttered.

"No." Sam replied patronizingly.

"Will they keep the noise down a little?" Ken muttered again.

"No." Sam answered.

"How long are we planning to stay out here?"

"Three hours?"

Endymion smiled at her tenderly as she nearly slipped – again. Her legs were like jelly, and it seemed as though they wouldn't support her. However, he wasn't in a much better shape at all. She had taken everything from him and driven him wild.

They sat in the sitting room and breathed a sigh of relief.

The rest of the family came in, and they sighed.

"Too loud," Irene commented.

"Too, too loud," Ken agreed.

"Too, too, too loud," Sam concurred.

"Sorry," they both said at the same time.

Serena stood up and steadied herself, preparing to ask her mother alone of how long this symptom would last. Her legs quailed most unfortunately, and she began to fall. Endymion reached out for her, but was too late, and they both ended up on the floor, tangled together.
Everyone burst out laughing.

"How did you feel the next morning, Mother?" Serena asked as she handed a bowl of vegetables to her mother. "Was it like what I'm feeling right now?"

"No, not at all. I felt very stiff and a little sore, but that was all," Irene replied, still smiling at the memory of the crash earlier.

"Unlike me, whose legs are unwilling to take their burdens," Serena sighed sadly.

"It's not you – it's just that you've done too much of it," Irene told her daughter.

"It didn't seem very much, though," Serena frowned.

"How many rounds did you go?" Irene flickered her daughter a glance.

Serena blinked and counted. "At least…half a dozen times…"

"Too much."

"But it was so wonderful, Mother! It – "

The mother cleared her throat loudly, and Serena blushed. "Sorry."

"I'll make some herb potion for the both of you before you go."

"Thank you, Mother."

The Prince and his princess sat together, looking out into the mountains.

"I wonder if Queen Serenity is very angry with me," Endymion said, holding her hand tightly.

"Well, there's only one way to find out," Serena replied, shrugging. "Did you take Mother's potion, though? It felt good to have had the drink."

"Yes. I agree."

The lovers fell silent, just holding hands and looking out into the distance.

After some while, they decided to leave and made their ways inside. The parting was sad but with blessings, and it was nigh noon when the Prince and Princess finally left in their carriage.

"I hope they'll make it," Irene whispered to her husband.

"We'll see how things go. Perhaps the time will come when we must reveal her true origin."

Many servants were looking when the carriage rolled into the Palace.

Endymion came out first, with laughter, and offered his hand to the Lady inside. Serena smiled at him and whispered secretly at his ear, which amused the servants even more.

The couple hurried toward their chambers, and Endymion held her hand, squeezing it now and then.

Serena closed the door behind them and sighed, rolling back her shoulders. "I'm tired, Endy," she said, yawning.

"Then go to sleep," he kissed her lips softly. "You know where things are. I'm afraid I can't join you for bed," he grinned when she blushed. "I have to receive Queen Serenity. But I'll be back as soon as I am able," he kissed her knuckles, eyes shining.

She smiled and stretched out to hug him.

"Oh, I nearly forgot. There's a crown beside mine in the inner chambers. You'll see it. Wear it from now on, all right? You're officially a princess," he sighed and bent to kiss her again.

She nodded and ran inside, coming out with his crown. "Since you're receiving Queen Serenity, wear this."

He laughed. "You make a very good wife, Buns."

"I don't just make a very good wife. I am a very good wife."

"Yes, you are."

Prince Endymion came into the room, and Queen Serenity curtseyed.

"I apologize, Queen Serenity, if I have offended you in any way," Endymion began. "However, I would be honored if you will join us for supper tonight."

"That I would, Prince Endymion," Queen Serenity, who had silver hair and gray eyes, nodded graciously. "But would you care to explain why you had said 'us'?"

"Meaning both I and the Princess Serena," Endymion replied with a smile.

"Really? And how came you away when I arrived?"

"I apologize again if I have offended you in any way, Queen Serenity," Endymion said again. "But I was away on a very important quest."

"Did you find what you sought, Your Highness?" the Queen of Moon asked.

"Yes. Yes, I did," a slow smile graced the face of the Prince.

"May I ask what it was?"

"Not what. Who." Endymion corrected the Queen gently. "I sought out my beloved Serena, who had journeyed away. When I went away, I did not leave any word, and I hope that has not caused you much disturbance, Queen Serenity."

"Perhaps a little, but nothing of the sort that I could not handle," Queen Serenity smiled slightly. "But this beloved Serena of yours, Your Highness – why did you seek her? Is she not now the Princess?"

"Well, we married," Endymion answered easily.

"Married?" Queen Serenity sounded surprised.

"Yes, indeed, Your Majesty," the Prince nodded earnestly. "We married last eve."

Queen Serenity thought for a while. "Will I have a chance of meeting Princess Serena?"

"That is dependent on how she feels, Your Majesty."

"Very defensive and protective of this Princess Serena, are you not, Your Highness?" Serenity raised her eyebrows.

Endymion fell silent and thought. "I suppose," he said as though he had just realized it for the first time. "Yes, I suppose you're right, Queen Serenity."

There was a thoughtful silence between them, and then, there was a knock at the door. A servant came in and told the Prince that his wife wished to see him.

Endymion jumped up. "Farewell, Queen Serenity. We shall see each other again this eve." He said hastily and left for Princess Serena, who was waiting for him in their chambers.

Serena was flipping through some book when he came in. She beamed at him happily.

Endymion wound his arms around her, kissing her deeply. "My Beloved," he whispered, touching her hair and cheek as if they were the most delicate fabric in the world.

She beamed at him again. "How is Queen Serenity?"

"Do we have to talk about her while we're together and alone?" he bent to kiss her again.

She snuggled against him when they drew away from each other. Her tiny hands found his shoulders, and Endymion felt a joy in his heart that he had never felt before.

"Queen Serenity is a fine queen, I suppose. She is very polite, but perhaps a little curious, as well," he murmured, and hugged her closer. "She'd like to see you. We're supping with her tonight."

Serena closed her eyes. "Endy?"

"Yes, my Love?"

"I…I'm afraid, Love," she said, bowing her head.

Endymion felt his heart stop. "Why afraid? What's wrong?"

"I'm afraid that no one will accept me," she confessed sadly. "I'm just a commoner. You're so much more. And…and I don't know anything about politics or policies or… I fear that I won't measure up to you, Endy."

He laughed and lifted her face to receive his needy kiss. "Bunny. Just shut up. There's nothing to worry about, Love. You don't have to know anything. You know enough, and a lot more than enough. You know honesty and caring and love and compassion and sympathy. And whatever you do or how many years pass, I will never measure up to you. Do you understand, Lovely? Having you is a blessing; you're an angel, and I'm just some…some ordinary man in this world. I feel very blessed and lucky indeed that you have picked me. It's not everyday that an angel comes down from the heaven and choose a man to fall in love with. You worth more than I do, my Love. A lot more," he kissed her again. "And everyone will love you. Don't worry."

She blushed at his compliments and flattery and nodded. "That's all I need. Thank you."

He smiled. "Any time, Love."

Endymion entered the Dining Hall with Serena beside him, smiling pleasantly.

The Princess walked gracefully and curtseyed before the Queen, who stood up to greet them. "Queen Serenity," she acknowledged politely.

"So this is the Princess Serena," Queen Serenity answered agreeably.

"Yes, that would be me, Your Majesty," Serena said, and endured as the Queen's eyes searched hers for a long moment. She felt his fingers tighten around hers, and gave his hand a reassuring squeeze.

"It comes to me as a surprise, Princess Serena," the Queen remarked. "It seems as though you're very skilled at social performances, while you were a commoner."

Endymion tightened his hand around hers visibly. "Queen Serenity, Serena might have been a commoner in the past, but she is no longer one, but a royalty, and it is her nature to be graceful and gracious. It did not come by years of practice. Her character is so."

Queen Serenity bowed her head. "I am sorry. I did not mean to be offensive. I am only curious."

"It is forgiven. Let us enjoy the Feast this eve and the entertainment," Serena curtseyed again for the Queen.

Endymion was deep in thought when his wife came into his office, holding a tea tray in her hand.

"It's very late, Endy. You should get some rest," Serena said, pouring a cup of tea for him.

He smiled and lifted her hand, kissing her knuckles. She flustered slightly, and smiled back.

"You were luring me all day long," he stated simply, holding her hand.

She blushed, but didn't look away or panic. "Not really…I was more…flirting with you, I suppose," she replied and gave his hand a squeeze before heading for the bookshelf. "How much longer will you take?" she threw over her shoulder, reaching up to a thick volume of book.

"I think ten more minutes would've been enough if you didn't come," Endymion said.

She turned and put her hands on her hips. "And here I am, giving you tea to drink, and you're saying it's my fault that you can't think."

"It is your fault," he answered and stood up, striding towards her. Then he caught her in his arms and kissed her deeply. "And now, you're seducing me."

Her hand slid down her hip and she smiled disturbingly. "You're right on that part."

"Lady, you'll be the end of me," he murmured and kissed her again.

She smiled. "You're already the end of me."

"Queen Serenity asked me about where I came from," Serena said as she lay in his arms, spent.

Endymion caressed her, thinking. "Do you suppose that she came for some other business than the one she gave us?"

"I think so," she lifted herself onto her elbows. "She seems particularly interested in me."

"I agree. It's very odd…and unsettling. I don't want anyone to hurt you," Endymion hugged her close, caressing her golden hair and bare back.

Serena smiled at his protective attitude and kissed his neck. "Thanks."

The prince kissed her forehead in response. The princess fell asleep soon after, but he stayed up late into the night, worried and thoughtful.

Serena walked down the corridor, planning on going down to the kitchen again and talk with Mina. But one of her husband's Counselors stopped in front of her, blocking her way.

"Good-morning, sir," she said as warmly as she could. "Did you wish to talk to me?"

"I did," the man replied sternly. "Do you practice witchcraft?"

"Witchcraft?" Serena repeated in surprise. "No, I don't. Why, sir?"

"You must have bewitched the prince Endymion, His Highness. He would never have thought of marrying a commoner and a maid."

Serena was sorely hurt. She stared at the man in shock. "I'm not a witch and I don't practice witchcraft. I did not bewitch my husband. We married willingly." Her answer was frosty and cool.

"His Highness would never have – "

"What, Lord Howard? I would never have what?" Endymion appeared behind the man.

The Counselor turned and bowed low.

"I'd very much like if you would be so kind as to wait by the doors of my office," Endymion continued, and took his wife's hand in his. "You and I will talk, Lord Howard. In the meanwhile, leave Princess Serena, Her Highness, alone."

Serena was silent as they headed towards the kitchen. She kept her eyes on the marble floor, sorely hurt that no one would accept her, and felt guilty that he had to come to her rescue every single time.

Endymion stopped and kissed her forehead. "I love you," he said to her.

She smiled uncertainly, and did not answer back with a, "I love you, too."

The prince sighed and kissed her tenderly on the lips. "I love you. Remember that."

Serena nodded obediently and continued the rest of the way alone.

Endymion felt the dull ache in his heart and cursed Lord Howard.

"This isn't a game anymore, Lord Howard," Endymion said grimly. "Show all your cards and I will show you mine. Don't ever bother her again, or you will answer to my wrath."

Lord Howard flinched visibly, but his expression did not change. "My lord, sir, this maid has bewitched you into believing that she is your wife."

"She is my wife, Lord Howard," Endymion replied grimly. "Would you like to take a look at the legal documents signed by the Reverend Tudor?"

"Yes, please, my lord," Howard said.

Endymion reached into a drawer and took out a piece of paper. "Now, look at it and look closely! Will you still doubt that we are unmarried or she has bewitched me into believing that we're married?"

Lord Howard had to admit that the papers were real, with the signature of the witnesses and the Reverend Tudor. "I do not doubt any longer, sir," he said. "But how has it come to this? Everyone in this Palace wonders: from the Counsel to the servants. Everyone is wondering."

Endymion felt rage, and composed himself before answering. "Lord Howard, I love Princess Serena, and she loves me. Is that not enough?"

"Forgive me, my lord, for doubting so much, but how do you know if she did not come for the wealth and the fanciness? How do you know that you not only love her beauty but also her heart?"

"I think, Lord Howard, that has been enough," Endymion's eyes held a fire. "That is a matter between a husband and a wife, wouldn't you say so, Lord Howard?"

"And how do you know, sir, that she is not a spy?"

"I SAID THAT IS ENOUGH!"

There was a moment of silence. Endymion took a deep breath.

"She is not a spy, Lord Howard. Would you be so kind as to tell me what has you doubting so?"

Lord Howard sighed, and he looked suddenly old and weary. "Prince Endymion, are you really blinded by love? Do you not see Queen Serenity? She came here for other reasons, not just the one of visiting the Golden Kingdom. Do you not see the similarity of names between the Princess and the Queen? Do you not see the similarity of how they look, walk, and talk? Princess Serena is Queen Serenity's daughter, Endymion."

The prince stood there, stunned.

"When you were four, my prince, there was a rumor around the world," Lord Howard said tiredly. "The rumor was that Queen Serenity of Moon had a daughter – a very beautiful daughter named Serenity. Then, a rebel desiring for power stole that child. Queen Serenity soon found the rebel, but the rebel lay dying, and would not say anything of that Silver Child. The Queen's heart was broken, and she searched and searched for all these years…and rumor had it that someone in Golden Kingdom had found that Silver Child."

"So…Queen Serenity came for my wife?" Endymion sighed deeply.

"Yes, I'm afraid so, my lord," Howard replied.

"Lord Howard, you didn't really doubt her, did you? You only wanted to get to the point that she is Queen Serenity's daughter."

"No, I did not really doubt her, my lord. She is a very bright and optimistic lady. I am glad that you have married. You are the perfect match for each other."
Endymion looked long and hard at the Counselor. "You have hurt her very deeply, Henry," Endymion said sadly. "Perhaps you should talk with her. Do not reveal to her of her origin just yet. In the meanwhile, I need to ask the Roberts's."

Serena felt lonely. Had Endy talked with Lord Howard for so long? She wondered silently and stared at the roses around her. At that moment, the flowers did not really look very beautiful.

"If you are trying to find Prince Endymion, he will not be with you for this night, Your Highness."

Serena did not turn and did not flinch.

"I apologize, Princess Serena, for my rude and unreasonable accusations against you," Lord Howard said. "I think you will know soon why I did what I did. Forgive me, my lady."

Serena turned around and sighed sadly. "It seems at though no one would accept me, Lord Howard," she whispered. "It's different when Prince Endymion comforts me…but as soon as he goes away for anything, the comforts go with him…"

"I believe you are a very bright and beautiful lady, Princess," Lord Howard said. "And I believe the Counsel thinks so, as well. You have demonstrated your intelligence and compassion for Norn. It was since then that the Counsel wholly accepted you."

"I'm glad," Serena smiled a little. "Thank you for telling me so, Lord Howard."

"My pleasure, my lady."

"Do you know where my husband went to?"

"I do not, Your Highness, but I think he will be back before dawn."

"I thank you, Henry."

Serena tossed and turned in the great bed. Without him, she was restless, and the dreams that she could not remember afterwards haunted her.

Endymion slipped into the sheets beside her and gathered her into his arms. She fell silent and her breath became regular immediately. A smile lit up his face as he caressed her.

He was debating with himself: should he wake her up and make love to her, or should he just hold her and leave her alone? His smile turned wry as he laughed inwardly at himself. Somehow, it didn't seem like a choice – it seemed more like the inevitable.

Endymion lowered his head and kissed her deeply on the lips. Somewhere along the line, she had woken up, and passion took over them for a very, very long time.

Endymion opened his eyes and felt his joy and love in his arms. Smiling, he snuggled his face in her endless soft hair, kissing her bare shoulder gently.

"I love you, Endy," Serena murmured in her sleep.

"I love you, too," Endymion kissed her again.

The prince was thoughtful as he lay there awake, with her in his arms. The sheets and blankets and their legs and arms and bodies were twisted together, entwined.

Serena was awakened by some unknown dreams and yawned delicately. "What time is it, Love?" she asked.

"Still very early. You can still sleep if you want to, Bunny."

She sighed contentedly. "Where did you go last evening, Endy? I waited for you for long."

He hugged her tight. "I'm sorry I made you wait, Buns. I went to see your parents."

She blinked innocently at him, and for a moment, Endymion wanted just to have her for the eternity and never have to worry about anything else.

She raised herself onto her elbows and leaned down, kissing him passionately. "Perhaps we should make love first before you explain to me thoroughly why you went away to see my parents without even telling me."

He wrinkled his nose. "That sounds very appealing."

"I know. I'm very desirable."

Endymion groaned. "You're right on that part."

Serena left her husband's company very reluctantly after breakfast and made her way down the long corridor.

"Good-morning, Your Highness," one of the Counselors greeted her with warmth as she passed by.

"Good-morning, Lord Connor, sir," Serena replied brightly, her face lighting up with a smile.

Queen Serenity was waiting for her in the Rose Garden, and Serena breathed the fresh fragrant air happily. The roses seemed very beautiful now.

"Well, good-morning to you, Princess Serena," the Queen greeted amiably.

"Morning, Queen Serenity. Did you wish to see me?"

"In fact, I did."

"May I ask what you wanted to see me for, Your Majesty?"

Queen Serenity seemed troubled, and nodded slowly. "Princess Serena, what I am about to say will come as a shock to you, and perhaps…" she faltered slightly. "And perhaps you will not take it as I hope… Serena, what do you know of your past?"

"I know for a fact that you're my mother."

Queen Serenity stared at her in shock. "B-but how?"

"The Roberts's took me in when I was still a baby, and even though I don't remember, I do have a very curious mind. So I did a little research. And besides, Endy told me this morning."

"What do you think, daughter – I meant, Serena?"

"I take it well, Mother. I would have wished that the Roberts's are here, but…circumstances do not seem to allow for that – "

"Indeed it does, daughter," Ken Roberts said from behind the princess.

"Father! How came you all here?" she looked from Ken to Irene to Sam, who were all smiling.

"Endymion. He brought us here for this special occasion."

"I'm really sorry that I didn't…that I didn't ask for your permission, Father, but I was very curious…"

"I'm glad that you're curious, daughter. It saves a lot of trouble."

Endymion silenced her laughter with a kiss, his arms tight around her.

"I take it that the meeting with Queen Serenity and the Roberts's went well?" he asked, fingering her golden locks.

She nodded and smiled sweetly. "Mother – Queen Serenity, that is – wanted me to go to the Moon Kingdom with her, to get to know my inheritance."

The prince groaned. "God, please don't go, Buns. I'll miss you."

"I know you'll miss me," she whispered, kissing him. "So I give this to you." She took out a small, golden, star-shaped locket. "This is our love token. It will play as long as we love each other."

He took it and listened to the haunting music. "I'll treasure it, Love."

The princess smiled and leaned up to kiss him.

Okay guys so there is only three more chapters left and I'm gonna go over them and edit them. So I'll be posting the next chapter next week. Feedback's are welcomed ^_^

Crystal Selena