Alright, in this chapter there is going to be a reference to a made up character of mine named Selenia, and unless you've read my chapter story, Moon of the Earth, then you're not going to know who she is, so I HIGHLY recommend you read that before, or even after, you read this chapter. Reading Moon of the Earth will hopefully clarify any confusion within this chapter.

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Endymion still stood in the hall in which his last encounter with Princess Serenity had taken place. He recalled every smile and blush that occurred on her beautiful face.

Perhaps I should get to know her a bit more.

He sighed.

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Serenity walked away from the Queen's chambers and entered her own. Yawning, she laid her head upon the pillow on her bed, and sighed.

Perhaps I should get to know him just a bit more.

She closed her eyes and didn't open them until a new day greeted her. Suddenly, a knock came from the door. Upon opening it, Serenity came face to face with a messenger.

"Princess, Lady Selenia wishes to meet you at our ships boarding docks. She has asked to me repeat the urgency in her tone."

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Princess Serenity was numb with pain, sorrow, anguish, and just all around hurt. She hitched up her dress and ran from her Senshi. She sprinted nearly for the most tranquil spot she knew. Back where the rose promise had been exchanged, coincidently. Serenity dropped to the ground and cried. She had just lost one of her closest friends, and she couldn't do anything about it. She held her hands to her face and cried even more. Unexpectedly, she heard approaching footsteps and she attempted to cover her tears, but to no effect. She bravely turned to face whoever was there, and her puffy red eyes absorbed in Prince Endymion. He soon enfolded her in a hug; light soft and comforting.

"Princess forgive me for being rash, but you seemed as if you needed that. What's wrong Princess?"

"Please, call me Serenity. Forget my formal title, just once."

Endymion whispered,

"What's wrong Serenity?"

She shook her head and more tears fell to the ground.

"Everything. Selenia is gone. My friends I'm sure will be called away soon. And you're going to leave, I know it."

Abruptly, Serenity stopped crying.

Did I just say…?

Endymion pulled her away and looked her in the eyes.

"What did you just say?"

Serenity stood frozen in place.

"I-nothing. I didn't say anything."

Endymion nodded, and Serenity couldn't help but notice the disappointment in his eyes.

Whoa.

Endymion leaned in and whispered right into her ear,

"Serenity, Princess of the White Moon, if you ever need me, for anything, I will always be here. Always."

I always have been he thought to himself.

Slowly, Serenity reached up and kissed him on his cheek.

"Thank you."

Endymion nodded once more, turned quickly, and left. Serenity closed her eyes and inhaled his lingering scent.

He'll always be here…I'm falling for him, aren't I?

Serenity opened her eyes in disbelief.

I love him.

Slowly making her way back to her room, Serenity thought of nothing except for Endymion. Once in her room, Serenity took a piece of paper from her drawer and wrote a note to be sent to Endymion.

Dearest Endymion,

I have something frightening, lovely, terrifying, and beautiful to tell you. Please, meet me in a weeks time in the place where we promised each other. Please, understand that while I would love to confront you sooner, I have formalities I must deal with this entire upcoming week. Please, don't hate me for this.

Love, Serenity.

Serenity sent the note and impatiently waited for the week to pass by. When it finally had, Serenity dropped everything she was doing and set off to find Endymion. Once a few hours had passed by of Serenity dreamily looking at the Earth, she became worried once Endymion failed to appear.

Perhaps he is busy.

Soon, Serenity set off to find him, and on her quest, she overheard two workers of the palace conversing in the corner,

"Prince Endymion evidently must leave today for Earth."

"Whatever for? I thought he was here for the Moonlight Masquerade."

"I've heard several rumors. He's sick, brokenhearted, this and that, but the only one I believe is this: there's a rebellion forming on Earth, and he must help extinguish it."

Serenity gasped and fled the area.

I have to find Endymion!

Two hours passed, and finally, Serenity was able to locate Endymion exiting the palace.

"You're leaving, aren't you?"

Slowing down, but not stopping or turning around, Endymion said,

"I must Princess. My duty to Earth is calling."

"But…our promise."

"Serenity."

He stopped walking now and looked into her eyes once more.

"I have to go. Please, understand. I have my formalities I have to deal with. Please, don't hate me for this."

Serenity tried to hold back her tears and her voice cracked as she said,

"I understand. And, Endymion? I did say something that day Selenia left. I wanted to you know that along with something else."

Endymion widened his eyes and he held Serenity's shoulders.

"Do you love me?"

Serenity nodded, and this time, she let her tears fall.

"Yes, I love you."

Endymion leaned forward and kissed her on the lips and he too had tears in his eyes.

"I'm going to be gone a long while, but I want you to know, you forever have my love."

Serenity held her balled up hand to her eyes, dabbing her tears away. She stroked his check, and he shivered at her touch.

"As warm as the Sun," she said.

"And as vibrant as the Moon," said Endymion.

They again kissed, but with such a sorrowful passion that any onlooker may have been tempted to cry on the spot.

Endymion broke away, and held her hand.

"When I return, will you marry me?"

Without any hesitation, Serenity replied,

"Of course."

Endymion smiled, and walked away, disappearing in the blink of an eye. Left in his space was the reddest rose. Tied to the stem was a piece of parchment. It read,

Here is my promise. You must keep yours Princess. I shall have my dance.

Serenity forever treasured her rose, a symbol of their love for one another.

The End.

We all know what happened from there. Beryl attacked, they had their dance, and they died for each-other and were reborn into the Usagi and Mamoru we all know and love. [Serena and Darien if you watch the dubbed version. They always have their love for one another, and they forever and all eternity will.

Well, that's the end folks. Thanks for sticking with this pretty short chapter story. I would love to know what you thought, so don't even hesitate to review.