SailorStar9: After a series of PMs to and fro with Pavel1234 (again), this plot bunny was born. (Sighs) Guys and girls, is it too hard for you to leave a review, instead of just putting this fic up on your favorited list and story alerts?

Plot summary: "If you've ever waited for someone, then you should know, even if you have to wait a little longer, you still believe you will meet someday." Endymion and Serenity were not the only destined couple during the Silver Millennium; Tieria Erde's first incarnation as Princess Saturn's cousin, first met the only woman to ever hold his heart at one of Queen Selenity's celebratory balls. Fate tore them apart after Metallia's assault and Queen Selenity's transmigration spell only resulted in them meeting too late in present times. Will Tieria and Ami's romance withstand for the third time?

Pairings: Tieria Erde/Mizuno Ami, possible Setsuna F. Seiei/Tomoe Hotaru

Disclaimers: I own absolutely nothing, except this plot and pairing.

Prologue: First Meeting

Duke Solon of Saturn watched the ongoing festive detachedly, as he stood to the side and nursing a cocktail glass, his crimson eyes scanning the dance floor. The Tactician Commander of the Saturn Royal Army was present at his celebratory ball hosted by the White Moon Queen to celebrate his victory against yet another external invasion.

"Come on, Athene." Marquess Teris of Neptune tugged at the ice princess' flowing cape. "Whatever happened between us?"

"You know just what happened!" the blue-haired princess hissed. "I caught you in bed with Xanthê!And you still have the gall to ask? Consider this the end of our courtship!" plucking off the bracelet from her wrist, she threw it unceremoniously at the Marquess' chest.

"Oh no, you don't." Teris sneered, grabbing Athene's arm harshly and pulling her back. "I will not allowyouto humiliate me in this way! What I do with Xanthê is none of your concern! It's what I chose to do on my time with my time! It's my time! It's something I do for me, and not for anyone else! Now, you will be a good wife and turn a blind eye to my other dalliances. Do you understand?" he growled dangerously at the water Senshi.

"Is there a problem here, Teris?" Solon stepped in, before the Marquess could get violent.

"Solon..." Teris glared at the interloper. "Shouldn't you be indulging? This is, after all, your celebratory ball."

"This is an intervention." Solon pulled Athene behind him. "And I see it is quite necessary." his red eyes spotted the blackening bruises on the ice Senshi's arm. "Shall I file a charge against you to the Neptune Navy? If I recall correctly, engaging in illicit affairs while still courting a Guardian Senshi is grounds for dishonorable discharges."

"You won't..." Teris was taken aback by the very obvious threat.

"Break off your courtship with Lady Mercury." Solon demanded.

"I haven't heard the last of me!" Teris swore and fled the ballroom, seeing the argument had gathered a crowd.

"Are you alright?" Solon turned to the blue-haired Princess behind him.

"I will be." Athene replied, rubbing her bruised arm.

"Hold on." Solon led her to the side and removed his right glove. "Mend." he let his spell heal her arm. "Now," he replaced his glove and held out a hand. "May I have this dance?"

"You may." Athene nodded and allowed Solon to lead her to the dance floor where a waltz number had started to play.

SailorStar9: Any OOC-ness is regretted. *Sighs* Don't you just hate plot bunnies sometimes? Read and review.