Full Summary: In the time of the Silver Millennium, the Prince of the Earth and the Princess of the Moon met for the first time, and their legendary love began. Now, in the Twentieth Century, on Earth, their reincarnated selves are finally at peace, until an unwelcome decision threatens to tear them apart -literally. And to make matters worse, a bitter, deluded rival has returned, leaving strange gifts for Serena…or are they really for Serenity?

A/N: Hello everyone!! So, here's what you need to know about this story: first, I am basing this off of the anime, yes, but mostly off of the English dub, because that's what I know best. That said, I'm going to do my best to not butcher some things like the English dub did, promise. Next, this story will be full of FLUFF. You've been warned. That's what I felt like writing and that's what came out, so I hope you like fluff. Now, in case the summary confused anyone, this story is about Darien & Serena's (Endymion & Serenity's, etc) love. So it starts at the beginning, literally, and ends at…well, I won't give that away. But it should make sense. I can't think of anything else important to say yet…let me know if there's something you need cleared up, I'm happy to help! Please enjoy!

Disclaimer: Believe me, I do not own Sailor Moon. The anime would've ended with the wedding if I did. LOL.

No End in Sight

Chapter 1: First Beginnings

"…a journey to Earth?" Sailor Jupiter asked curiously as she, Mercury, and Mars, stared in shock at Sailor Venus.

The blonde Sailor Soldier nodded her head in confirmation. "Yes. Queen Serenity told me about it herself. They're going to work out an alliance with the King and Queen, to completely unite the planets in our solar system."

"Well, it's about time," Sailor Mars stated, crossing her arms over her chest. The other girls looked over at her curiously. "What? Earth has been the only planet outside of our kingdom for as long as I can remember."

"Yes, and it does make sense to include them. They are a rather reasonable people, I think." Sailor Mercury concurred.

"So," Mars said at length, "when's this trip, anyway? Did Queen Serenity tell you when we're going?"

Venus hesitated, looking briefly away. "They're leaving in three days, when the sun is facing the Earth."

"Three days, huh? That's plenty of time to be ready." Jupiter declared with a grin.

Mercury's eyes widened as Venus looked away again briefly. "We're…not going with them, are we?"

Sailor Jupiter and Sailor Mars looked over at Mercury incredulously as guilt stole across Sailor Venus's face. Venus shook her head slowly. "No, we're not."

"What?!" Jupiter and Mars cried, snapping their attention back to their leader.

Venus took a deep breath and met their gazes solidly. "Queen Serenity doesn't want to risk intimidating them, and so she has ordered us to remain here and keep an eye on the moon while they're away."

"But what if something happens?" Mars demanded angrily.

"It's not safe for them to go unguarded!" Jupiter argued vehemently.

Venus frowned slightly. "We have no choice, Sailor Scouts. It's a direct order from the Queen of the Silver Millennium. We'll do as we're told."

"Besides," Mercury added softly a moment later, "I'm sure that Queen Serenity knows what she's doing."

Reluctantly, Mars, Jupiter, and Venus inclined their heads in agreement. In the end, they would do their duty, no matter their personal fears.

Princess Serenity knelt in the gardens, her favorite spot, and ran her hands lovingly over the blossoming petals of the flowers around her, careful not to disturb them. It was her favorite time of year, when the flowers were opening up; full of color and promise. She smiled softly to herself as she felt the tranquility of the area seep into her soul.

"They're beautiful this time of year, aren't they?" Queen Serenity asked gently as she approached her beloved daughter.

The Princess of the Moon Kingdom looked up at her mother and her smile grew as she nodded. "Yes. Tell me, mother; do they have such beautiful flowers on Earth?"

The Queen smiled. "I would imagine they have even prettier flowers, with their abundance of water. But I won't know until our journey, the same as you."

The blonde princess turned her head, her long golden hair flowing around her, her sparkling blue eyes landing on the image of Earth that hovered before them. "When do we leave?"

"We leave soon, darling. It's time for you to go prepare for our journey and say goodbye to the girls."

Nodding, Princess Serenity stood. "Alright. I'll meet up with you shortly, mother."

The Sailor Scouts were gathered in the Great Hall, which was currently in the process of being cleaned from the previous night's Farewell Party. Venus was sitting, one long leg extended, the other bent at the knee with her elbow resting atop it, on the staircase. Jupiter was standing at the foot of the stairs, one foot resting on the first step, leaning against the banister. Mars leaned against the wall, standing completely on the tiled floor, her arms clasped behind her back, staring at the ceiling. Mercury sat, perched on the bottom step, her legs curled together beside her as she, too, rested against the wall.

"So, they're leaving for Earth soon, aren't they?" Jupiter asked after a prolonged silence.

"Yes," Mercury said softly, her blue eyes downcast.

"I hope they'll be alright," Mars whispered, never moving her gaze from the high ceiling.

"We all do," Venus reminded, her fist clenching briefly. "We have to trust them, and have faith in the people of Earth."

"I still don't understand why we can't go with them," Jupiter mumbled.

Soft, delicate laughter drifted towards them and they all looked over at Princess Serenity as she stopped before them. "I think you'd frighten them, Jupiter."

The Sailor Scouts immediately stood and faced her properly, forming a half-circle around her. Venus stepped forward and they immediately fell to one knee, heads bent respectfully.

"What can we do for you, Princess?" Venus asked.

Serenity drew a breath and smiled. "Please, stand. I came only to bid you farewell, and promise to return in one piece."

The girls stood and smiled at their princess; their friend. "You'd better come back in one piece," Mars declared teasingly.

"Yeah, or we'll have to go down there and break some bones." Jupiter added, hands on hips, as she grinned at Serenity.

The Princess shook her head lightly. "You are too protective. Don't worry so much, please. Everything will be fine; I promise. I want you to have fun while we're gone. Throw a party or something."

With laughing smiles, the girls stepped forward and enveloped their beloved princess in a loving hug, wishing her well and insisting she tell them all about Earth upon her return.

Queen Serenity, Princess Serenity, and their lone guard -the only one of them who had been to Earth previously- materialized in a vast field of cleanly cut grass. The grass was a vibrant green, and slightly damp as if it had been freshly watered. There were tall, healthy trees behind them, birds chirping and flying about as if nothing unusual had happened. Butterflies fluttered by them, catching the Princess's gaze and bringing a delighted smile to her face at their beauty.

"Anka, are we in the proper place?" Queen Serenity asked as she took in the landscape of their surroundings.

The loyal guard inclined his head respectfully. "Yes, my Queen. Our escort should be beside that wall ahead." As he spoke, he indicated the brick wall that rose above the lush bushes a small distance away.

"Then please, lead the way." Turning to her daughter, who was silently watching the fluttering creatures as they had talked, she added, "Come along, Serenity."

The royal entourage from the moon, led by Anka, arrived at the tall, gold-iron gates barely ten minutes after their arrival on Earth. Anka bowed deeply to the two armored men standing beside it.

"Greetings," Anka began. "I bring Queen Serenity of the Moon Kingdom, and her daughter. Your king is expecting us."

The guards inclined their heads and the taller man stepped forward, removing his headgear. "I am Takeshi. Please follow me." Then he turned and led them inside the palace grounds, toward the large, reddish-brown brick faced building.

They were led into the palace and down several hallways before they came to the large, ornately decorated throne room. As soon as they'd stepped inside, Takeshi fell back, bowing deeply and remaining beside the entryway. Queen Serenity flawlessly took the lead, walking gracefully towards the King and Queen of Earth, who were standing peacefully before their thrones. Princess Serenity fell in line behind her mother, her hands clasped in front of her, and Anka brought up the rear.

The King of Earth smiled broadly as his royal guests stopped before them. Even if he hadn't known who they were, the crescent moons on their foreheads would certainly have given them away. Stepping down from his elevated threshold, he held out a hand in greeting.

"Welcome, Queen Serenity, to Earth! I am King Elis, and this is my lovely wife, Queen Phoebe."

Shaking the King's hand gently, Queen Serenity smiled. "It is wonderful to finally meet you, King Elis. Thank you for inviting my daughter and I into your home."

The King smiled warmly. "Peace, in my mind, should always be discussed in person, over a good meal and with good company. I am delighted to have you here!"

Queen Serenity smiled knowingly. "That is a wonderful philosophy."

"Why don't we dive right into the business of your visit, so that you might enjoy the rest of your brief time on Earth without worrying about politics?" Elis suggested, rubbing his chin briefly in thought.

Queen Serenity inclined her head. "That is fine with me; where shall we begin?"

"Oh, not yet!" Phoebe interrupted, dropping a hand lightly on her husband's shoulder.

Lifting an eyebrow, the King turned to her. "Why not?"

Smiling, Queen Phoebe replied, "Surely Princess Serenity doesn't want to sit and listen to such talk." Pausing, she met Queen Serenity's gaze. "Perhaps she would enjoy a tour of the palace and grounds? The gardens are beautiful this time of year."

At the mention of the gardens, Princess Serenity's sapphire eyes lit up and she looked up to her mother hopefully. The Queen of the Moon smiled knowingly and nodded. "I'm certain she would love a tour, if it isn't too much trouble."

"Nonsense! It's no trouble at all! Takeshi, fetch Endymion!" Elis called. The guard bowed deeply and disappeared from the room.

"Our son, Endymion, will personally escort your lovely daughter. I assure you she'll be completely safe, but your guard is welcome to accompany them if you wish." Elis elaborated while his guard was running his errand.

"I'm certain it won't be necessary," Queen Serenity said genuinely. Smiling at her daughter, she added, "Unless it would make you more comfortable?"

The Princess shook her head. "I'll be fine, I'm sure."

Takeshi returned quickly, stepping aside and making way for Prince Endymion and his guards as they strode into the room. Elis met his son half-way and clapped him on the shoulder jovially. "Endymion, my boy, come meet our guests!"

Once they were standing mostly opposite the visitors from the moon, Elis continued. "My son, this is Queen Serenity of the Moon Kingdom and her lovely daughter, Princess Serenity. Queen Serenity, Princess, meet my son, Endymion."

Prince Endymion raised a fist to his heart and inclined his head respectfully to Queen Serenity, raising his piercing blue eyes to meet Princess Serenity's sparkling sapphire depths. There was a faint rosy color to her cheeks and he felt his stomach twist. With a small smile, he reached forward, scooped one of her soft hands into one of his larger ones, and raised her knuckles to his lips.

Serenity drew a breath as his lips grazed her knuckles gently before he carefully released her hand. She was captivated by him as her heart fluttered in her chest.

"Endymion, your mother and I have volunteered you to escort this lovely princess around the palace. She wants to see the gardens." Elis declared.

Endymion looked away from Serenity, meeting his father's gaze, and nodded. Turning his attention back to the Princess, he said, "I would be honored."

Looking down at her daughter, Queen Serenity smiled kindly. "Well, Serenity?"

Smiling back up at her mother, she replied, "I'll be fine, mother."

A tall man, one of the guards who had entered with Endymion, stepped forward and bowed before speaking. "Should we accompany you, Prince?"

Endymion gave a slight shake of his head. "We're just walking around the palace, Malachite. Nothing will happen."

"Very well, Highness." Malachite stated, bowing again before turning with a sweep of his cape and leading the three other men out of the throne room.

Holding his arm out slightly, Endymion smiled at Serenity. "Shall we, Princess?"

With a smile, she placed her arm loosely through his. "Lead the way, Prince Endymion."

Endymion led her through the palace the long way, pausing when they came to a new view that grabbed her attention. She was mystified by the birds that flew overhead, and always stopped to watch as they soared gracefully into the distance.

"Your home is truly beautiful, Endymion," Serenity declared, returning her attention to her guide.

He offered her another smile. "I suppose it is. It doesn't seem all that remarkable to me, but perhaps that's because I grew up here."

Serenity giggled faintly. "So then, is the rest of your kingdom this wonderful?"

Looking out at the trees, he nodded. "This is fairly common."

"You are lucky, then," Serenity declared, stepping up beside him. "The colors are much more vibrant here than on the moon."

Blinking, Endymion looked over at her. "Are they?" He asked, sounding surprised.

Serenity nodded. "Yes. You get more sunlight, and have more water, than we do. Oh, but I wish I could take your trees home with me."

Endymion was silent a moment, before he smiled at her. "Tell me, Princess. Do you like flowers?" Serenity's eyes lit up and her smile broadened; it was all the reaction he needed. Wrapping a hand around one of hers, he tugged gently. "Follow me, then."

Princess Serenity's breath caught as she saw the garden before them. They stood on the balcony, overlooking the expanse of the flowers, which were a variety of vibrant colors. An expression of pure joy stole across her face as she leaned out over the balcony. "They're beautiful!" She exclaimed.

Endymion felt yet another smile tugging at his lips as he watched her. It was true, he enjoyed the gardens; it was, in fact, his favorite place to go when he needed peace of mind. But the joy he felt in their presence clearly paled in comparison to hers, and for some reason that he couldn't even begin to identify, her happiness brought peace to his soul.

He watched as she turned slightly and eyed the steps leading to the garden. She was clearly well-educated and well-mannered; a lesser-woman would have sprinted for the stairs without pause. Instead, she turned her big, beautiful blue eyes on him and asked, "May I?"

Inclining his head, Endymion replied, "Of course."

The smile that lit up her face was full of excitement as she turned and ran, like a little child, for the garden. Endymion leaned his elbows against the railing to watch as she followed the path and twirled, arms outstretched, laughing as a faint breeze came up and tickled her skin. She was truly a sight to be seen, he realized, as he took in every detail about her. The Princess of the Moon was by far the most beautiful girl he'd ever met.

Serenity stopped spinning after a moment and eyed the expanse of flowers around her. She walked gracefully down the path, pausing in front of the rose patch. Her eyes lit up again and she knelt down quickly, reaching a curious hand out to the luscious, red, flower. Endymion watched as she delicately ran her fingertips over the petals, testing their softness.

Looking up, Serenity met his gaze curiously. "Prince Endymion," she called.

Frowning slightly as he wondered why she'd call to him, Endymion pushed off of the railing and quickly joined her in the garden. Dropping to a knee beside her, he replied, "What is it, Princess?"

Still tracing the bright red petals, Serenity asked the most unexpected question. "What is this flower? I've never seen one like it before."

Dark eyebrows flew up his forehead in surprise. "It's a rose. All the flowers in this area are roses. Do you not have them on the moon?"

Serenity shook her head, her blonde hair twirling around her. "No. A rose…it's beautiful. So simple and elegant…would it be alright if I picked one?"

With a gentle smile, Endymion reached past her and plucked a newly-blossomed rose from the ground, slipping his fingers around the thorns expertly. Holding it out to her, he said, "A rose for you, Princess Serenity. But please beware of the thorns on the stem; they'll prick you if you're not careful."

Serenity's eyes danced as she carefully took the rose and brought it up to her nose, inhaling its beautiful fragrance. "Thank you, Endymion."

Standing, Endymion held out his hand to her. "Come with me; I'll show you my favorite place in the garden." Serenity took his hand without hesitation and allowed him to help her to her feet. She smiled to herself, holding the rose close, as he turned to lead the way and did not release her hand.

Rounding a corner, Endymion guided her to a rock formation resting around a beautiful fountain. Rose-covered vines circled the stone base, and the area around the path was full of blossoming roses of all colors.

Drawing in a breath, Serenity declared, "It's beautiful!"

Endymion inclined his head. "It is…and it's always peaceful."

Running a hand over the smooth stone, Serenity smiled up at him. "It is. Thank you for showing me this, Endymion."

"You're welcome, Serenity."

The Princess of the Moon stared into his eyes, captivated by his masculine beauty and the power and mystery hidden in his sapphire depths. Another breeze kicked up, blowing her hair, the skirts of her dress, and his cape, to the side. Slowly, he reached out and lightly brushed her loose bangs out of her eyes, his fingertips skimming her forehead and sending sparks down her spine. Subconsciously, she shifted her grip on the rose in her hands, and cringed immediately.

"Ow!"

Endymion pulled back quickly as she held up her hand and sighed. "Princess?"

Chuckling at herself, she held her palm towards him for inspection. "I seem to have forgotten your warning already." A growing dot of red was seeping slowly from the base of her thumb.

Taking her hand carefully in his, Endymion pulled up the corner of his cape. "You should be more careful, Princess." He admonished lightly as he pressed the cloth to her palm.

Serenity blushed and looked down at the beautiful flower in her hand.

"Prince Endymion," A male voice called, interrupting their moment.

The Prince and Princess looked up sharply, though Endymion did not release her palm. Leveling a reflexive glare at the intruder, he replied, "What is it?"

Jedite bowed deeply before meeting his Prince's gaze. "Forgive my intrusion, Prince. His Majesty sent me to tell you that dinner is being served."

"Is it dinnertime already?" Serenity asked rhetorically, surprised that it had been that long.

"Yes, Princess." Jedite responded evenly.

Endymion finally released Serenity's hand, letting his cape fall behind him with a flourish. Nodding at his guard, he said, "Thank you, Jedite. Is there anything else?"

"No, Endymion." Bowing again, Jedite turned and left them as he'd found them.

Once Jedite was gone, Endymion returned his attention to Princess Serenity. "I hope you're hungry; my father has a tendency to prepare a feast fit for an army when we have visitors."

Serenity giggled and nodded. "Then it's a good thing I haven't eaten all day."

"Ordinarily, I'd disagree," Endymion stated, gently scooping Serenity's hand into his and once again taking the lead, "but this once, I suppose it's not so bad."

"Ah! I see Jedite managed to deliver my message!" Elis declared as Endymion and Serenity entered the grand Banquet Hall.

Inclining his head slightly, Endymion said, "Forgive our tardiness, Father. We were in the gardens."

"There's nothing to forgive, my boy! Now, come, take your seats and let us begin our feast!"

Endymion led Serenity to the seat directly to the right of her mother, who smiled at them kindly. Releasing her hand, Endymion pulled the chair out and stepped back. Princess Serenity smiled gratefully at him and seated herself gracefully. Endymion quickly rounded the large table once more and took his own seat beside his mother, opposite the Princess of the Moon.

Serenity had barely placed her rose carefully in her lap when four servants swooped down and placed half a dozen platters of food on the table and dinner began.

Queen Serenity let herself into her daughter's borrowed room later that night, to find the Princess seated at her window's ledge, staring up at the night sky.

"Serenity," the Queen said softly, coming to stand at her daughter's side, "are you alright?"

The Princess of the Silver Millennium turned and smiled at her mother reassuringly. "I'm fine, mother. I was just appreciating their view of the moon. It looks so mysterious from here."

Looking out the window to see the view for herself, the Queen nodded. "You're right, it certainly does."

The two fell silent for a long moment as they admired the stars so clearly visible in the night sky.

Finally, Queen Serenity broke the silence gently as her gaze settled on the bright red flower resting in a small crystal cup, half-filled with water. "Tell me, darling, what sort of flower is that?"

"Hmm?" Serenity said, blinking as she pulled back into herself. She turned and her gaze, too, landed on the rose. A happy smile lit up her face as she replied, "It's a rose. They come in many colors. Endymion showed them to me today. Aren't they beautiful?"

"They certainly are," the Queen agreed. Looking back at her daughter, she continued. "Did you enjoy your time with Endymion?"

The Princess flushed faintly and nodded. "Yes. He showed me the gardens and the palace and we talked. He is very kind."

"He certainly seems to like you," Queen Serenity commented, looking once more out her daughter's window. She didn't miss the pink that rose to her daughter's cheeks at the Queen's implication.

At length, the Princess said, "It is a shame we live so far apart. I would like to get to know him better."

"Well, then you'll just have to make due with the time you have while we're here. I'm sure this won't be our only trip to Earth." With a small, knowing smile, the Queen leaned down and placed a gentle kiss to her daughter's crescent moon. "Goodnight, darling. Sleep well."

Princess Serenity smiled. "Goodnight, mother."

Once her mother had quietly shut the door, Princess Serenity turned and this time her gaze drifted down and out, to the garden Endymion had shown her that afternoon. She could just barely make out the fountain as the water reflected the moonlight. Smiling, she leaned her head back against the stone wall and let her eyes drift shut.

To Be Continued…

A/N: Chapter 1 is done! Yay!! Please let me know what you think (but be gentle if you don't like it)! And don't worry, more development will come soon! Please stay tuned!