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Chapter Six – The Redemption of Rei

Yearning was her first emotion when she landed on the moon. It was beautiful and peaceful. Jadeite had mange to contact Mercury and begged her to let him come to the moon with Rei. Mercury reluctantly agreed.

'She will have to plead to the Queen to stay' were Mercury's parting words. Arriving on the moon Jadeite had a feeling he may not be able to return back to the earth. He may well have committed treason for this act.

'I have alerted the Queen of your arrival, she wishes to see Rei' Uranus took one look at Rei at first in anger and she was ready to give Rei a going over but then she couldn't help the pity that had started to creep in her heart. She had never seen Mars so weak and feeble. She was like a child in Jadeite's arms. Neptune nudged Uranus warning her not to say anything, now was not a good time for a confrontation. Rei had started to think about her son Youta and her heart yearned to retrieve her son. He would be wondering where his mother was.

Jadeite continued to hold onto Rei as they walked towards the throne room. It was night time so most people were asleep. Serenity thought it best to have the meeting away from prying eyes.

Serenity paced the rooms unsure on how to feel. She had been told how Endymion had Rei dragged away like a common criminal. She felt pained as she imagined the scene but she was still upset about everything that had happened.

Nothing could have prepared Serenity for what she saw. Rei was gradually put back on her feet by Jadeite. He held onto her waist steadying her. She had grown skinny and her face looked tired. There was no fire in her eyes anymore and she struggled to keep her eyes on Serenity.

'My God, what happened….' Serenity couldn't stay angry. No matter how hard she tried she just couldn't be angry.

'I am sorry for this intrusion your majesty but I feared for her safety on the earth'

'It's ok Jadeite and please, call me Serenity, you are a friend' Serenity walked up to Rei and placed a hand on her drawn in cheeks. They felt hollow. Tears began to form at the corners of her eyes as she gazed upon the beautiful Serenity.

'I am so sorry…..' Rei started to cry as she fell into the arms of Serenity. Serenity cradled her and tried to soothe her.

'I know you are Rei-chan, I know you are'.

Serenity had rooms made ready for Rei to go in and rest. It would take time for her to regain her strength. Jadeite was also welcomed to stay on the moon until he knew what he was going to do. Jadeite found himself walking around the palace and making friends with the guards. He was shocked at how peaceful it was. Yes there was an argument every now and again but that was to be expected. As he walked about he noticed a man standing by a small fountain. A feeling of familiarity and fear crept in his heart. As he got closer he saw the shoulder length black hair. The build of this man suggested he was strong. The man sensed Jadeite and turned round. What Jadeite saw changed his life forever.

Pluto sensed Jadeite's uncertainty as she walked up to the two men staring at each other.

'No, there is no way….'

'Jadeite, come with me, I will explain everything' Tatsuo was also shocked at seeing Jadeite. It was like seeing a ghost.

'I'm sorry Pluto, you need to explain it again because it's just too damn hard to believe' Jadeite started to rub his forehead.

'Jadeite, it's not hard. Time is resetting itself' Jadeite looked at her incredulously.

'But how does that involve him, he looks like Endymion!'

'That is because he is' Jadeite was floored.

'How can that be, Endymion is here already' Pluto nodded.

'You are right, he is but he has changed this universe's destiny and now time has to reset everything hence why Tatsuo is here' Jadeite rubbed his forehead again.

'How do you know he is King Endymion?'

'Apart from looking like him, his family name is Endymion. Every king although they have a personal name takes on the name of King Endymion. He had a coronation in his universe so he is already King. He also had four knights that were just like you and the others which is why he looked like he had seen someone from the dead. He never married in his time and nearly all his family and friends are dead so he is alone. Because of this I believe the time stream picked him up and brought him here to reunite the moon and the earth and most importantly, to reunite with Serenity and raise Chibiusa, I believe he is more like the Endymion from the Silver Millennium rather than Mamoru Chiba' Pluto sighed as she saw Jadeite nodding trying to take it all in.

'Does Serenity know?' Pluto shook her head.

'She suspects something but I haven't explained anything yet' Jadeite froze.

'Pluto, can two people of the same person remain together in the same time?' Pluto shook her head.

'So what does that mean for our current King?' Pluto again shook her head.

'I don't know. I fear something is going to happen. I know that the two cannot share the same space, one will have to go….' Jadeite's eyes grew wide.

'So, peace will not remain, we will have to fight for it all over again'.

Serenity couldn't believe that Endymion would ever do such a terrible act. No, this wasn't him it couldn't be. Endymion may be cold sometimes but he would never go to such great lengths. They were once all friends so surely he would remember that. A sudden thought struck her mind. She called one of the guards to get Naru. After a few minutes Naru rushed in.

'What is wrong? I came as quick as I could' Naru saw a determined look in her Queens eyes.

'This is all my fault, he hasn't seen his daughter and she is nearly a year old, I must quickly go down to the earth and introduce them, I have waited too long' Naru shook her head not believing what she was hearing.

'Usagi-chan, you know the way he is behaving, he clearly has no care for consequences or responsibilities, he is becoming cruel. Poor Rei has not seen her son in weeks and the boy must be over a year now'. Serenity sighed.

'I have to do this; it may help him come back to his senses'.

Serenity had Naru gather her daughter's things and they both left within hours of their conversation not telling anyone. Teleporting to the front of Crystal Tokyo it was dark and almost silent. Most of the guards were drunk and they jeered at the Queen.

'What on earth has he allowed to happen to them, look how quickly things are deteriorating' Naru's eyes were wide open and she held Chibiusa closer.

'Come on, I think I see Kunzite' Serenity started to walk fast waving her hands in the air to alert Kunzite. He turned round and was surprised to see her.

'Your majesty, we had no word you were coming'

'Please don't call me that, I am Usagi still, I need to see Endymion, where is he?'

'In the throne room, I will take you to him Serenity' Serenity smiled preferring him at least calling her Serenity and not 'your majesty'. They walked down a hallway where only a few guards remained sober. Kunzite shook his head in disgust at the young men who were messing about.

'I am sorry you have to see this, it is becoming hard to control them….I haven't seen Jadeite for a while so the others have gone out looking for him' Serenity stiffened.

'He is with us….' Kunzite stopped.

'Why?'

'He took Rei from prison and brought her to us, I suggested he stay until things cool down' Kunzite nodded at the wisdom and decided not to argue. Opening the red curtain to the throne room Serenity saw Endymion sat down with a glass of wine in his hand. His eyes were closed but he sensed a change in the room.

'You have brought guests general?' Endymion opened his eyes and saw the once love of his life. Serenity took Chibiusa from Naru and started to walk up to Endymion. Endymion then got up and for the first time he saw his beautiful daughter. She had a full head of pink hair and her eyes were closed as she was sleeping.

'She's wonderful….' Endymion wanted to cry but at the same time anger erupted in his heart.

'Endymion, why did you put Rei in prison?' Serenity looked up at him taking a risk with his temperament.

'She openly defied me, I am the King I can't have people thinking they can challenge me' Endymion turned round.

'I know I should've brought our daughter to you a long time ago, for that I am sorry' Endymion started to chuckle wickedly.

'Oh, you are sorry, and what if I don't forgive you for it' Serenity was stumped, she had not anticipated this.

'What do you mean?'

'You can't forgive me but expect me to forgive you?'

'Endymion that was different….'

HOW!' Endymions' voice boomed which made Kunzite watch over the throne room more closely.

Serenity started to shake. She then passed the now crying Chibiusa to Naru and indicated for her to leave. Naru left knowing that going to the moon was the best and safest option for Chibiusa.

'Please watch over Serenity, I am going to send the Senshi to collect her' Kunzite nodded as he watched Naru run out of the palace.

'This isn't you' Serenity stated simply. Endymion smirked.

'Isn't it….' Serenity had a worried expression on her face.

'Come now, think about it, think about all we have been through. Every time we faced a dark force what would normally happen, I would be taken and turned over to the supposed dark side' Serenity started to shake her head not liking where this conversation was going.

'And then it hit me, I realised that maybe I am not good, maybe I was never meant to be. It was so easy to turn against all of you. It felt natural and it was the one time I felt at peace. So when you left me I felt crushed but then I realised I don't have to feel this way' Endymion grabbed Serenity's wrist and drew her up close to him.

' I realised that even if I gave into my own inner darkness, we are bound to each other and there are only two options for me to be free, you either return to me and accept me as I am or ….' Endymion's eyes turned dark as he placed his arm around her waist. He began to squeeze her tight against him. Serenity was struggling to get out of his grip.

'It's your choice, if you want us to be all together again then I suggest you choose option one, if you don't then…well, it's not going to end well for you'.

Uranus, Neptune and Pluto ran down the hallway of the moon palace. When Naru had come back she ran to them and placed Chibiusa in Saturns arms.

'You have to get to Usagi-chan, she went to see Endymion on earth and I fear for her safety, HURRY!'

'Where are the inner Senshi?'

'They must be asleep, we have no time to lose, go!' Uranus didn't need any more reason to get going. Rei had heard all the commotion and got up, she then followed the Outer Senshi.

Kunzite was being held by guards as he tried to get to Serenity. She didn't stand a chance as he drew her in. His golden crystal started to turn dark and wrap a dark aura around Serenity. Before she knew it he started to rip her clothes and assault her. He kissed her roughly and then pushed her to the ground. Serenity couldn't move, she was so shocked and scared. She felt like a scared child trapped in a corner. This wasn't the man she fell in love with. He would never hurt her this way.

He pressed his body on top of hers raising her now ripped gown and traced his fingers up her thigh.

'Please, don't do this' Endymion's eyes immediately turned red.

'You don't get to tell me what to do anymore' he placed his hand on her mouth to stop her from screaming out. She was his and no one was going to have her. He would either make her submit to him or kill her. Both options were opened.

'I remembered a time when you would drag me back to bed, what has changed, have you become a nun all of a sudden' Serenity was crying now as he looked at her cruelly and continued to assault her, she knew he was about to violate her very being but she was too frightened to do anything.

Kissing her neck he felt her tremble. He had all the control now and soon his dark crystal would start to contaminate her heart. If it failed then he had his knife ready to take her life. She took his light away and now he was about to take hers.

'GET OFF HER!' Rei had pushed passed the guards and she threw herself at Endymion forcing him back. He hit his hand on his throne and growled in anger.

'Rei…..' Rei saw that Serenity's gown was completely ripped. Her hair was messy and her eyes were puffy from tears.

'He didn't…..' Serenity shook her head.

'Such a sweet moment, one minute you hate each other and the next you are best friends, how about you both die as best friends….' Endymion pushed out the palm of his hand towards Serenity. A dark energy ball was fired but Rei took the hit. She was sent flying into the air and came back down with a thud.

'REI!' Serenity tried to get up but was held back by Endymion. He pulled her back close to him again.

'Oh no, we are not finished yet Usako…'

'WORLD SHAKING' Serenity took this opportunity to get out of Endymions grasp as he took the brunt of the attack. Once Endymion was out of the way Serenity ran up to Rei who was barely breathing.

'We have to get out of here' Serenity summoned her silver crystal and teleported them back to the moon. Endymion saw them disappear and screamed out in anger.

'I WILL GET YOU SERENITY!'.

Hi guys, back with the next chapter and I hoped you all liked it :)

Thanks to all of you have have favourite, followed and reviewed this story, it has been a great encouragement and the continued advice I get has been a great help with this story.

I had a guest review and I will answer the questions here to the best I can.

Mamoru doubted his own strength and powers protecting Usagi as he viewed most of the time he failed. He didn't want his future dictated to him and this is due to his perceived failures and also he was beginning to be warped in his thoughts. He only saw Rei for a few weeks as a let out not a solution. He was meant to always stay with Usagi but at that point he didn't feel Usagi would understand his feelings. They were all planning for Crystal Tokyo and he just wanted to get on with his own life. I got this idea that he wanted his own life because in the manga and anime of 90's (I think) he left for America leaving Usagi. I wondered if he ever talked about with her before telling her. I don't know maybe I missed that part but this is the idea I ran with for his eventual fall. He does still have feelings for Usagi but now he wants her to submit to him and be obedient.

I hope this helps with the questions you asked :)

I will hopefully update soon and apologise if there is any grammar or spelling mistakes, I do try to avoid them but some do escape.

I also have a new story I am doing at the moment and I will post it up soon.

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