The Moon
The moon shone brightly as Serenity silently danced down the empty corridors of her home. Her hands trailed along the smooth marble and her feet followed her brain which at the moment was filled with nothing but a sweet, slow, enchanting tune. Happy bliss was all she felt. Seeing him, knowing that they both wanted this, even if it was dangerous and wrong in the eyes of her people, she was happy. She knew in the back of her mind that her mother would probably assign her guards on top of the scouts and that eventually would have to confront all of them. But for once in her fourteen years of life she wasn't worrying or afraid about pleasing or disappointing her mother. She wasn't constantly ignoring her own wants and needs for those of her people, and for once she felt the undeniable truth that she ruled herself and she had control of her own life, not her tutors, mother, friends, or even her people. Her heart swelled with thoughts of Endymion and having something all her own, but much like a balloon stuck by a needle her joy was soon to be put out. A lone figure faced Serenity in the hall, her mother. Now was time to face not only her mother, but also the most powerful being in the galaxy, Queen Serenity of The Silver Millennium.
"Come Serenity, time should not be wasted dancing in empty hallways." Her mother motioned to her and started walking down the hall to her smaller more private office. Serenity followed, disobeying her mother when she was Queen Mode was not the wisest idea. They entered the small office, filled with book from every corner of the galaxy, maps and documents littered the tabled surrounding the room, but the Queen's own personal, mahogany desk was immaculate, clean and in perfect organization. Serenity sat in the chair facing her mother's cool gaze from across the desk.
"Wish to tell me of my daughter's newest adventures?" She asked her voice sharp and to the point. Serenity's throat closed up, she had no answer for her mother. "No? None at all? My, my, what a surprise Serenity, I do not recall a time of you ever being so silent." Serenity looked down at her hands fearing her mother's gaze. "Well maybe I can refresh your memory…" I spoke then
"There is no need I know what I have done." I focused on my hands, not yet having the courage to look up and face her.
"Don you now? Well at least we're all caught up." Her voice could split the moon it had no less of an effect on my courage. "Do you even realize the consequences of your actions? What could you have been thinking? You put yourself, your throne, and the entire alliance in jeopardy by going to earth. Serenity there are a reason for the rules your tutors have taught you, although you fail to listen I would have assumed the most basic ones would have entered your mind at some point. How can you possibly rule one day if you cannot even obey your own laws?" I hung my head, what could I ever say to her to make her understand? She would never listen and I would never be allowed on earth ever again. "You are not a child anymore Serenity, it is about time you stopped acting like one. You are the heir to my throne and you must act as such. Your visits to the earth planet will end. Any attachments will also end, now." I looked up, tears welling in my eyes. "I mean it Serenity no more of this, it is not to be continued." I found my courage then, I stood seeing a slightly, although well concealed look of surprise on my mother's face.
"No." I said she stood also staring hard at me. "You are right; I am no longer a child. It is high time I made decisions for myself instead of letting every other person in the universe decide my life for me. You cannot keep me from earth mother. I will go, and if it means giving up what title I have to this throne then so be it. I am not you; I cannot give away every little piece of me to someone in need. There has to be something for me and myself alone. I have found what was missing on earth and I refuse for my happiness to be dictated." I looked at her, and for once in my life my mother did not seem so big. She looked like my mother, powerful but not the almighty being she had always been to me. I stood my ground. Now it was up to her to decide where she stood. She sighed sitting back down; she rubbed her hand gently over her lips as she gazed out of the window.
"If I must choose between keeping my daughter and letting her go forever I will choose for you to stay every time. But when it comes down to you and your choice to go to earth my head and my heart are at war with one another." She looked at me then, blue eyes piercing my own. "Give me time, Serenity. Your wishes are not wrong. But I need to time for my head and my heart to reconcile with my decision. You may continue with your visits to earth as long as they are kept secret and do not interfere with your lessons, meetings, or any other important matters. Keep this matter locked away. Only for you and The Sailor Scouts to know of." She shook her head and smiled at me. She was no longer The Queen, she was just my mother. I rushed towards her and hugged her tight. She kissed my head then let me go. I opened the door when she called after me. "Serenity? When you feel you can bring this earth boy to the moon. Show him what splendors you hail from. Be happy little one." I left then and skipped all the way to my room. I fell down onto my bed and slept with a smile on my face and my dreams full of Endymion and his visit to my home.