The Royal Guard

by little brown sumo

AN: I don't own Sailor Moon. This story has Sapphire and Diamond but they are not brothers. Sapphire is the King of Earth and Diamond is a Duke. It is set in the Silver Millennium. 'single quotes are thoughts'. I love reading reviews so please let me know what you think. Thanks for reading and I hope you enjoy my story.

Chapter 1: A Reluctant Marriage

It was a bright morning on Earth. The King gazed out the large window in his dinning hall. Spring had just begun, little flower buds were peeking out all over the castle gardens. Breathing out he whispered "Setsuna." He was good King, his people loved him, his kingdom flourished. His body was tall and strong, his hair gray and white, kind wrinkles deep set in his brow. Stories of his wisdom and courage were already lining history books. There was a settled sort of sadness in him the kind that comes with great loss. He lived only for his kingdom, each choice and sacrifice made for their happiness.

"Good morning my melancholy Sapphire" and aged but happy voice said.

"Good morning Mother" the Earth King replied. "You are certainly in a good mood."

The old Queen had a bright smile stretched across her face. She was a plump women with dark mischievous eyes. "Yes, well I have wonderful news. I have found a bride to you!" Queen Amber spoke out with barely contained excitement. Even in her old age she held a childlike beauty.

Sapphire smirked "Mother you know I am not marrying anyone, what is this potential bride number 78?"

"79 actually remember the Duchess of that one place in the Northern Territories? Yes but anyway you will want this girl. She is a true beauty and she is from the Moon. Isn't that exciting! I think she'll make an amazing Queen. It's going to be so wonderful having a young royal. I need a new relative…Nothing interesting ever happens in this castle, I'm sure she'll bring a fresh wave to our society. And I would just love to hear of the Moon court, I haven't been to the Moon since before you were born. Oh and grandchildren will be so nice and cute." As the Queen chatter on and on the King's top five Royal Guards entered. "Oh good morning boys, come join us I was just telling Sapphire of the Moon girl I have found for him."

She was abruptly cut off by Sapphire "Yes, yes, I think these men have some actual news I need to hear. Zoicite the Northern Territories?"

"My King, the winter cold is still blowing across the terrain; the North will soon run out of food. I have hired several men to deliver basic supplies and meats, they should reach the area within a week."

"Wonderful, Jadeite the South?"

"No news my King, but I do have a bit of gossip" Jadeite said with a mischievous smile.

"Oh due tell Jadeite" the Queen said.

"Well, the Duchess of the Calvier is supposedly having affair with a servant…a female servant" he said with a wink.

"Jadeite!" Mamoru scolded.

"No!" the Queen squealed "Jadeite that is the most amazing information you have ever brought. I can't believe it pretty little Michiru."

Sighing the King said "Nephrite, the East?"

"Duke Diamond has raised the tax on exported goods. As you know the spices and silks of the East are their key revenue. The rise in tax will give the Duke quite a bit of money and resources, I believe we should keep an eye on him."

"Noted, Kunzite the West?"

"All is well my King."

"And Mamoru any reports from the other planets and moons?"

"My King, tensions are high for travelers. Piracy is on the rise on the Silver Road* Earthlings are stealing from Lunarians and vice versa. There is just unnecessary propaganda between our nations, I fear any small occurrence could blow up into a serious political problem. I suggest we make some sort of alliance with the Moon Kingdom" Mamoru reported. (Silver Road is the path between the Earth and Moon Kingdom)

"An alliance is a perfect idea Mamoru, King Sapphire will be marrying the Moon Princess within the fortnight" Queen Amber said with a smile.

Sapphire whirled around "the Moon Princess, Mother she must be what 15, she could be my daughter. That is completely out of the question."

"I wish she were your daughter" the Queen snapped "she is 18 and you will marry her Sapphire. You are a wise King, you know what is happening. It will only take a year for Diamond to gain enough wealth and power to overthrow you and interplanetary tensions will only aid his cause. And why shouldn't Diamond overthrow you, you have no heir, who will rule after you are gone. I have already contacted the Moon court, your signature and acceptance is all that is needed. Mamoru and the other Royal Guards will leave tomorrow to collect her" Queen Amber declared.

"Mother this is ridiculous! I am 40 years older then her for God's sake, that alone is reason enough to reject your proposal."

"It is not my fault you have refused to take a wife. And no women your age could ever give birth to a health heir. Her youth will bring happiness to your life. You know as well as I you can not reject this proposal, the gossip of your rejection will ruin the few ties we have."

Sapphire looked out to the garden. 'There's no way out of this' he thought. Slowly he nodded his head and reluctantly accepted his fate.

"You are making the right choice my son…You five will be responsible for bring the Princess to Earth safely. Her tutor and cousin will be coming as well. Kunzite please inform your wife she will be the Princess' chambermaid, have her prepare the one of the empty rooms in the Royal wing. You are expected to arrive at the Moon in three days…oh and bring back some Moon rock candies for me as well" Queen Amber said.

"Yes your Majesty" they said in unison and exited the dining hall.

Kunzite spotted his wife down the hall "Minako, come here a moment."

"Good Morning boys" she said.

"Queen Amber has asked you to prepare a room in the Royal Wing, which ever room is closest to the King's."

"Why what's going on?" Minako asked.

"The King is getting married, you will be the new Queen's chambermaid" Kunzite said with a smile.

"Really?! That is so amazing! Do you know who she is? Have I seen her before?" she asked in a rush.

"You have never seen her, the guys and I will be gone for about a week to collect her."

"A week. Well have a safe trip and bring me something pretty." Leaning down Kunzite kissed Minako.

"Nephrite, I think we should bring Makoto along as well. I hate traveling with the ship's chef, he makes horrible food…it could be like a second honeymoon for the two of you" Jadeite said.

"Mamoru?" Nephrite asked.

"Yes that should be fine. But make sure she can be ready by the afternoon, we need to leave as soon as possible. Before our King finds a way to get out of this" Mamoru said with a smile.

Soon the castle was buzzing with the news. Everyone was excited and frantically preparing for the mysterious girl, praying she could make the King happy and bless the planet with an heir.