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Chapter three- The return of the Shitennou

The feeling of death permeated the palace. It was a shadow that appeared in every corner digging its claws into you. The tension had gone over boiling point and now there was nothing more than a deathly silence. Beautiful to the outside the palace and indeed the earth looked. Flowers bloomed and the greenery had never been so healthy. People had started to rebuild their lives under their new King but it was done under obligation. This was the conditions the Shitennou woke up to. They woke up within the palace gardens and after a few minutes Kunzite the leader of the Shitennou got up first. Surveying his surroundings he saw guards dressed in a navy uniform run up to him. The others had gotten up and prepared for a battle not fully aware of their surroundings. Kunzite signalled them to stop.

'Take us to the King' he ordered the guards as they approached.

It was strange being led away as if they were the criminals. It took all of Nephrites will power not to overpower the guards but he was under strict orders and knew it would be best to obey. Kunzite was concerned about Jadeite as he was unusually quiet. He didn't know if they remembered what Neo- Queen Serenity had revealed to them about the present conditions. They walked through many hallways filled with guards watching over the palace. There were scholars walking gaping at the prisoners.

'They look at us as if we are caged animals' Nephrite clenched his teeth.

'Patience Nephrite, it will all make sense soon'.

They saw him sat on his throne drinking a glass of what appeared to be brandy. He was decked out as a king in his white suit and mask covering his eyes but Kunzite recognised him straight away. Endymion sent his guards away with a wave of his hand. The guards hesitated at first but then noticed the dark look Endymion gave them. They left straight away leaving just the King and the Shitennou. Kunzite was the first to bow followed by the others. Kunzite watched Jadeite bow reluctantly. Kunzite didn't know the inner turmoil that was going on inside Jadeite. It was a sham, all a sham. It was like a show to an audience that Jadeite had no wish to perform in front of.

'Well, this is a surprise, welcome back my knights'. Endymion smirked as he rose up. Zoisite looked up unsure what was wrong with his King.

'Rise' Endymion nonchalantly said. They rose and waited for his instructions.

'How did this happen?' Endymion held their gaze.

'The Queen of the Moon visited us before she left' Kunzite revealed. Nephrite and Zoisites eyes went misty as they started to remember hearing her voice in their minds. Endymion's eyes went dark but it was only momentary.

'Well, you are privileged' Endymion started to walk up to them.

'Did she say anything to you?' Kunzite nodded.

'Well, what did she say?' Kunzite hesitated but then saw the hard cold gaze from Endymion.

'She said that the future had changed and she feared we could never unite…she told us that she had a daughter and that you also had a son with….Sailor Mars' Kunzite tried not to look back at Jadeite but he knew the Shitennou was seething with anger. Endymion looked at Jadeite unmoved.

'Yes, I have a son with Rei, she is no longer Sailor Mars and she now resides on the earth within the kingdom, it is something we will all have to get used to' Jadeite closed his eyes willing himself to keep calm.

'I will have your rooms ready, we will talk about your duties tomorrow, now I must go and visit my son' and without another word Endymion left leaving them all stunned.

Naru cradled Chibiusa as Sereniy had gone into the prayer room. Naru knew why she was in there but thought it best not to say anything. It became known that Endymion had gotten a maid pregnant and Serenity didn't take it too well. Putting Chibiusa back in her cradle Naru waited outside the prayer room hearing the strangled sobs that came from a depressed Serenity. Naru had come to realise the truth about her Queen. Serenity had been visited by the Goddess Selene and Naru had been visited by Eos, Goddess of the dawn.

She thought about how their fates intertwined with each other and she felt such a strong connection to Serenity now. The door slowly opened and a red eyed Serenity appeared. This was not the image that Serenity wanted the people to see, not even her Senshi. Serenity knew she needed them all to think she was strong and would be their protector. With Naru however, she didn't hide anything. Naru had become her sister now and she needed Naru. She fell into Naru's arms tired from all her crying.

'You have a meeting with the earth king in a week Serenity' Venus had been preparing with the other inner Senshi to go to the earth. It had been nearly a year since Serenity had been on the earth and she had heard that the Shitennou had returned. She also knew of Endymion's passions with some of the women of the earth.

'Well, it is part of my contact to the earth, I will leave Chibiusa with Pluto, Naru will come with us this time' Serenity was in the throne room tired from hearing all the complaints people had with each other. Venus nodded feeling excited that she was going to see Kunzite. Serenity felt her Senshi's excitement and only smiled.

'I am sure he will be pleased to see you Venus'.

King Endymion ignored the pregnant maid as she pleaded with him to look after her. She was carrying his child. He promised that the child would be taken care of and to leave him. He didn't really care much for women. All they did was whine and complain and put restrictions on you. He wasn't going to allow that. To him, no woman would ever have control over him again. He would make sure of it.

The Shitennou prepared for the arrival of the Senshi with glee thinking about renewing their romances. Endymion looked at them with disgust as he walked towards a private temple. There was a hidden temple within the palace that was nearly underground. Walking down long spiralling stairs in the dark Endymion knew exactly where he was going. It didn't take long before he reached the bottom and faced an iron door.

Using his golden crystal he opened the door to reveal a square room with a golden chair in it and a small side table. He sat down on it and closed his eyes. Soon a dark mist clouded the room and what appeared to be shadowy hands tried to reach out to him. He smirked as he opened his eyes. There was a red tinge in them that made him look menacing yet disgustingly handsome as he looked powerful and in control.

'So she returns…'

There was a great celebration as the Queen and her Senshi teleported to the front of the Crystal Tokyo palace. The shitennou were waiting for them in their knightly uniforms. Bowing to each other Serenity couldn't help but notice the sly smiles they gave each other, apart from Jadeite. He looked on detached from everything. As they walked into the palace Jadeite retreated needing time to himself.

'They are all so happy and yet I can't be….'

'That's because of me….' Jadeite whizzed round to see Rei watching him. They were standing in a small private library. Rei was in her shrine costume looking tired. Jadeite just stared at her.

'Please….say something…'

'Why him?' Jadeite shot her a cold look.

'It was an accident, it meant nothing, I don't love him. I missed you. I kept thinking about the day Metalia took you away from me. I never thought you would come back'. Jadeite shook his head.

'Of all the men you could have chosen you chose my King and now I have to serve him whilst watching him raise your son to be the next King, do you know how that feels?' Rei started to cry as she saw how angry and hurt he was.

'I mean, don't you get it? Every day since I have come back I have had to watch you and him raise a child that you both created. Every time I watch you guys it's like you ripping my heart out and stamping on it!' Jadeite looked away as he tried to calm himself. Rei tried to reach out to him but he pushed her hand away.

'Please…I love you, it's always been you' Jadeite looked at her and for the first time he came back he really looked at her. Her hair was no longer shiny or full but limp and dry. Her eyes were puffy from all the shed tears. She had gone skinny and weak barely able to stand.

'What the hell happened to you Mars?' Jadeite grabbed her before she fell to the ground.

Serenity was shown to her rooms. It was lavishly decorated with gold carvings with rich reds and purples. Sighing she sat down. She had felt strange being so close to where Endymion was staying. This room she was in would be considered the Queens rooms.

'What is he trying to say I wonder placing me here?' Serenity was tired from all the celebrations. She had noticed that he wasn't there and that worried her. Walking out of her room to get some air Serenity felt as if someone was watching her.

'When did this place feel…so….so…'

'Dark?' Serenity turned round and saw Endymion leaning against the wall watching her intently. She didn't like the way his eyes took in all her body, so possessively, almost like an animal hunting it's pray.

'You scared me, what are you doing here all alone?'

'I could ask you the same thing Serenity' Endymion smirked noting moving from his position.

They stood there looking at each other. Serenity didn't like this feeling of dread creeping up within her. He hadn't moved keeping his eyes fixed on her coldly.

'You destroyed me' Endymion started to move towards her.

'You tore my world apart not giving me a chance. Then I realised the truth. You thought you were higher than me and this was the perfect opportunity to strike out on your own' Serenity shook her head not believing what she was hearing.

'No Endymion, you took it all away from us' Endymion grabbed her waist and drew her close to him. She caught her breath as he started to sniff her scent taking all of her into his senses. She couldn't move. She never remembered Mamoru being so…so passionate and yet, there was something not right about it.

'Please…stop…' Endymion muffled her words by devouring her mouth. He kissed her with such a passion that Serenity was almost delirious. His hard strong body pressed against her pushing her into the wall. Lost in passion she didn't see his eyes turn red. She didn't notice that he had moved his right hand away placing it in his pocket and pulling out a knife.

"Serenity, where are you?' Naru called out. Endymion sensed she was coming and quickly placed the knife back in his pocket and then quickly let go of Serenity. He smirked and walked away leaving Serenity dazed. He would get her next time.

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The next chapter will introduce Serenity's new love. I have messaged some of you regarding the new love. It is hard to explain without giving too much away but hopefully as the story progresses you will see the twist I mean, it may not work and might be a mistake for the story but I hope it does work.

I also hope the paragraphs are not too long and I apologise if there are any spelling and grammar mistakes. I re-read the story to check but I may have missed some.

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