Happiness
Usagi kissed Seiya happily and looked at the ring he placed on her finger. "It's beautiful."
Everyone crowded around to see the ring and congratulate her on the engagement and contract with MoonStruck. When all the bustle died down Usagi looked around for Mamoru. Unable to see him she walked over to Setsuna.
"Where is Mamoru?"
Setsuna shrugged her shoulders. "He disappeared during all the commotion."
Concern flooded Usagi's face. "I hope he's okay." She walked over to her new fiancé. "I'll be back in a moment." She kissed him on the check and walked away.
She had a good idea where the Prince of Earth had gone. Having been with Mamoru for so long she knew him really well, even if they weren't together anymore. As she neared the Kou's in-home gym she heard the sounds of blows hitting a punching bag.
"Dammit," Mamoru's angry voice floated down the hall. Another hit. "Stupid idiot."
Usagi rounded the corner to find the black-haired man shirtless, attacking the bag fiercely.
"Mamo?" She asked quietly, entering the room.
"Usako!" He jumped back, surprised by her presence.
Taking in his appearance the Moon Princess blushed. He was breathing heavily and sweat glistened off the muscles on his chest. It had been a while since she had seen him even partially naked. Casting her eyes downward she spoke. "Are you okay?"
Wiping his head and chest with one of the ever-present clean towels in the gym, he walked closer to the girl. "No," he replied. "I'm not okay. I've made a terrible mistake." He stopped mere inches from her. "Usako," he continued quietly, using his nickname for her. Placing a single finger under her chin he coaxed her to look at him. His eyes met hers and suddenly his lips were pressing against hers.
Shock ran through Usagi, and when she finally realized what was happening she pulled away from him. "Mamoru?"
"Usagi, I'm sorry, I was wrong, I still love you," he told her. "Seeing you back there with Seiya, I got so jealous I could hardly contain myself. I realized how wrong I was and how much I missed you. Leave Seiya and come back to me, please." Tears began to form in his eyes.
Usagi took another step away from him and shook her head. "Mamoru, no." She took a deep breath and stood up straight gaining her confidence. "I love you, but I'm in love with Seiya. While you were away at school ignoring me, he was here pushing me forward and holding me up. Because of him I have a great new career and the life I've always dreamed of. Besides, you weren't faithful to me, and Setsuna loves you."
Mamoru stepped closer to her, tears now running down his cheeks, "Usagi, please. I'm so sorry," He placed his hands on her shoulders. "We have been lovers for so long, even in our past lives. We are soul mates, meant to be together and bring peace to the world."
Usagi shook her head. "No, Mamo, no." She tried to back away but he held her still. "I may be Serenity reincarnated, but I am not her, I am me, Usagi Tsukino. The girl that used to be a klutz and crybaby, who became Sailor Moon to protect the people she loves. I have had a tough life full of heartache and happiness, hard fights and near-loss battles. Serenity had a privileged life, I have not."
He wiped the tears from his eyes and took a deep breath, one hand still on her shoulders. Looking deep into her eyes he whispered, "Princess Serenity."
There was something about the way he always said her name that brought out the princess in her, and she transformed into Princess Serenity. Upon seeing his princess, Mamoru transformed into Prince Endymion.
"Endymion," she replied quietly. She looked away from his piercing eyes.
"Serenity," the Prince of Earth whispered again. "We belong together. You killed yourself so we could be together. Do you remember?"
"That was many thousands of years ago," she replied. "Things are very different now."
Endymion grabbed her left hand and clenched his jaw when he felt the ring that rest there. "This does not belong here." He attempted to remove the ring.
The Moon Princess swiftly pulled her hand away. "Don't you dare." She glared at him. "You made your choice, and I have made mine. I want to be with Seiya, not you." She stepped back. "You are a dear friend to me. We have been through so much together, and I wouldn't change anything for the world, but this is my decision." More tears formed in Mamoru's eyes. "I love Seiya."
"This isn't how things are supposed to be," he sobbed. "I never should have let you go. I love you."
It hurt Usagi to see Mamoru this way, and her own tears began to form. "My beloved Prince, you will always have a place in my heart." She pulled him into a loving hug as he sobbed on her shoulder for a while.
"Usagi?" Seiya's voice called from down the hall.
The voice snapped Mamoru out of his sorrow, and he stood wiping his tears. Taking a deep breath, all he could do was look at the Princess in front of him and frown. Prince Endymion exited the gym just as Seiya entered.
Seeing the tears in Usagi's eyes, Seiya wrapped her in a tight hug. "Are you okay?"
"He's hurting, so much," the blonde wept.
"Usa," Seiya said quietly, pulling away from her to look her in the eyes. "If you don't want to marry me, if you want to go back to Mamoru, then tell me now."
Usagi looked down at her white dress, then up at the man she loved. "I don't want to go back to Mamoru. I want to marry you." Tears still fell from her blue eyes.
"Are you sure?" The pop star asked once again.
"Yes, Seiya. It's you I love."
Love flooded Seiya's features as he raised a hand to wipe her tears. She lightly placed her hand on his arm and pulled him for a passionate kiss.
As soon as her transformation faded, the two went back to the party.
They lay in bed that night after making love, cuddled together. Seiya ran his hands softly through her golden hair.
"Seiya?" She whispered.
"Yes?" He replied in a relaxed tone.
"There's something I need to bring to your attention," she said.
He looked down at her the best he could. "Is everything okay?"
She smiled. "Of course." She brought herself up on her elbows to look down at her new fiancé. "I just wanted to make sure that you put two-and-two together. I am a princess."
"Yes, I know."
"When we get married, you will be my King. I'm not sure what is going to happen. I mean," she paused to think for a second. "When Mamoru and I were to be married, we knew it would bring forth the Silver Millennium, but now that it's you, I'm not sure what is going to happen. I just wanted you to know the responsibilities that may fall upon you."
Seiya kissed her lightly. "I hadn't actually put that together. Thank you." He kissed her again. Then laughed lightly. "King Seiya, I like the sound of that."
Usagi giggled and kissed her lover. "Neo Queen Serenity and King Seiya."
"Sounds amazing." Seiya kissed her fervently, and rolled on top of her. "I love you."
"I love you too," she breathed as he kissed her neck.
He continued to administer kisses all over her body and finally entered her once again.
*Two years later*
Usagi stood in front of her lover in a beautiful white dress. It was their wedding day, and she couldn't be happier. Camera's clicked all around them as they exchanged their vows, and rings. Everything was so perfect, better than the way she had imagined it.
As they kissed after being pronounced husband and wife, a surge of energy seemed to wash over the entire planet. When they parted she knew right away the Moon Kingdom had been revived.
A crown had appeared on her and Seiya's head. And it was as if everyone knew they were in the presence of royalty. They turned to face the crowd.
"May I present, Neo Queen Serenity and King Seiya," the Minister said without skipping a beat.
The entire crowd kneeled down reverently as the two stood there, hand-in-hand. Usagi smiled at her King, and they made their way down the aisle as a married couple.
*Many years later*
Usagi and Seiya sat in the park with Mamoru and Setsuna. Both couples were happily married.
Mamoru and Setsuna we're both very successful doctors; working together to make the world a better place. Their wedding had triggered the revival of the Earth Kingdom as well, but both had decided they would do more good in the word as healers rather that figures that sat on a throne all day. They still carried the title of King and Queen, and because of that, the Earth had become less of a war zone and had less poverty than before.
Usagi leaned against her king on the grass of a park on Earth. Her swollen belly protruding from under her dress. Seiya happily rubbed her belly as the baby kicked. He followed his wife's gaze to where a small boy and girl sat together playing in the sand; their son, and Mamoru's and Setsuna's daughter.
"Do you ever regret marrying me?" Seiya asked, seeing a sadness in her eyes.
"Of course not," she replied. "I wouldn't have it any other way. It's you that I love." And she pulled her husband down into a passionate kiss.
The end!
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