Hello faithful readers, A little bit of drama for you this chapter. Not everything can be all roses-no pun intended. Hope you enjoy! I hope to be updating more often. Please leave ideas! Please review as well! Thank you for reading. Sailor Violin

Disclaimer: I DO NOT OWN SAILOR MOON.

Chapter 6

Usagi looked into her vanity mirror applying the last bit of her make-up. She could hear the guests in the ballroom eagerly awaiting the proclamation of the new princess; Princess Aida of the Kinmoku Empire. Her time as Princess Serenity had come to an end. Yet Usagi still held onto the silver imperial crystal. She wore it around her neck everyday; tucking the crystal itself inside her bodice. After all it was still her star seed, Moon Princess or not. Usagi sighed, shouldn't she be happier? Just then there came a knock at the door.

"Come in," she called. The door creaked open and in walked Seiya in a black tuxedo with a red vest and a red rose corsage. For a second it was like seeing her Mamo-chan again. Usagi shook her head. New life, she thought to herself.

"Usagi don't look so sad." Seiya said sweetly. "Do you want to talk about it?"

"It's just...this is a lot to take in...Giving up my title as Serenity, when Serenity's all I've ever been... I guess I am just afraid..." Usagi said standing up and turning away from Seiya.

Seiya came up from behind her and embraced her.

"Shh, shh... It's okay." He cooed. "Everything is going to be all right. You've got me Usagi. This is just another thing to bring us closer together. Kakyuu expects us to rule over her kingdom one day so that's why you need to be royal Kinmoku blood. You're not giving up Serenity, you'll always be Serenity; you're merely adding on another extension of yourself."

Usagi smiled. She realized Seiya was right. I mean even as Usagi Tsukino she still embodied Serenity. She turned around and kissed Seiya softly on the lips. "Thank you honey," she said leaning into his chest.

"Anything for you my Odango," Seiya replied. "Now are we ready to introduce Aida to the people?' Usagi nodded. Seiya took Usagi's arm in his and smiled. Together they walked to the ballroom entrance. The doors opened wide and the crowds grew silent.

"Introducing Princess Aida-Usagi and her escort, Prince Seiya," the royal announcer called out as the entire ballroom erupted in applause. Seiya bowed and Usagi curtsied at the top of the steps. They descended and Kakyuu performed the ceremony which was quick and painless. Seiya and Aida had their first dance for the rest of the company to watch the newly crowned princess then the couple separated as Seiya went to talk to Taiki and Yaten for a moment. Usagi was standing at the punch bowl when she felt a gloved hand on her shoulder.

"Excuse me Princess Aida. I was wondering if I may be graced with a dance." A deep voice said. Usagi turned around quick and froze.

"I am sorry I didn't mean to startle you," the man said sincerely.

"It...It's okay..." Usagi muttered stumbling over her words. She was a deer-in-headlights; she couldn't believe what she was seeing. "A dance...sure..." Usagi said to the raven haired man. He took her hand in his and they emerged on the dance floor.

"My name is King Endymion; I am king of the planet Earth. Perhaps you've heard of it?" Endymion smiled trying to make pleasant conversation. Usagi could feel the silver crystal warm on her chest.

"...Yes..." Usagi said quietly just barely enough for him to hear her.

"Is everything alright princess?" The king asked concerned.

"Yes...I am sorry King...Endymion. It's been a long night and I am growing weary is all. I have heard great things of the beautiful planet Earth. It must be lovely with all its seasons." Usagi smiled, trying to keep composure.

"Indeed, especially with the cherry blossoms in the springtime." Endymion smiled in nostalgia. "Aida, if I may not be too forward I feel a strong sense of déjà vu before. Have we ever met?"

"I am afraid not...I've lived in Kinmoku my entire life." Usagi spoke mournfully.

"Must be mistaking you with someone else..." The Earth King said shaking his head. "Well, Aida, it was lovely dancing with you. Congratulations. It is a great honor to be accepted into Princess Kakyuu's royal court. I hope we shall see each other again sometime." The young king smiled.

"Thank you for your hospitality." Usagi replied curtsying. She looked down at the silver crystal glowing within her bodice. She watched for a moment as her former love joined a dark haired lady wearing a silver dress at the punch table. That isn't Galaxia... Usagi thought. She couldn't stand watching any longer and began to run toward the stairs. Halfway there she ran smack dab into Seiya who caught the young princess with his chest.

"Is everything alright my princess?" Seiya smiled gently. "You look like you've seen a ghost."

"It's nothing...I am just very tired...may we retire for the night my dear prince?" Usagi asked clutching needingly on Seiya's arm.

"As you wish my Odango," Seiya replied as the left the ballroom. Most of the guests had already cleared out for the most part. The two changed into their night clothes and crawled into bed. Seiya fell asleep almost instantly while Usagi lay awake.

I made the right choice, right silver crystal? She thought pulling the crystal from her bodice. Just then Seiya's sleeping arm reached over, sleep-hugging Usagi. I had to have made the right choice. Usagi thought as a single tear fell from her cheek. She stroked Seiya's sleeping hand. Goodbye, Darien.

Please review! Sorry, I had to let Usagi face this doubt she's been having. She's been struggling to hold onto Serenity and Darien and everything and it's preventing her from a happy life with Seiya. So now that that's out of the way we can only hope for happiness for our two star-crossed lovers. Sailor Violin