Chapter Seven

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Serenity POV


Night of the Gala

"Girls, how do you think I look? Do you think it suits me? I ask, for the hundredth time.

Mercury, Mars, Jupiter and Venus all give off giggles at my repeating question.

"Princess, you look beautiful in anything you wear, and I'm not just saying that to be nice" Mars replies.

"But, I mean...Do you think he'll like it?" I ask, blushing.

They all softly smile, and all surround me in a group hug.

"Princess, we serve you not just because we have to, but because we love you, for being yourself." Venus replies. "And if he loves you just as much as we do, he'll just be happy just to see you there."

I smile at her reply, and think of Endymion and how I can't wait to see him.

"But, Princess. Pardon my comment, but what are you going to do about your crescent moon mark. If the people of Earth see it...I don't even want to think of the consequences" Jupiter adds, worriedly.

I touch my crescent moon mark and wince at the thought of war between the Moon and Earth, and the terrible things they could do to Endymion.

"Pardon the intrusion, but I might have something that can fix that problem" My mother steps in through the door, and holds a white box in her hands. She walks forward, while my Senshi step back and bow. She places the box on a nearby table and opens it, her back turned so I can't see what had lain inside. She turns around and walks forward with what seems to be a tiara. But not just any tiara...

No way, it can't be... A sailor Senshi tiara?!

The tiara, meant to be worn upside down, is gold and engraved with intricate designs. Like the senshi's, there is a jewel that lies in the centre - Mercury's, a Sapphire. Mars', a Ruby. Jupiter's, an Emerald. And Venus' a Golden Topaz. And mine, what seems to be a pure diamond.

"It is indeed my daughter. Although you aren't able to be a guardian, you can wear this to hide your crescent moon, and keep your identity hidden." She replies, reading my mind again. "As well as protect you. The diamond that is centred is a smaller version of the Silver Crystal. It will keep you safe from any danger that will apprehend you."

The Senshi and I gasp at the words 'Silver Crystal'.

The Silver Crystal?! But I thought it was handed down through the generations of the Royal family! I've seen it when Mother has been out on official royal duties, but I've never touched it, let alone controlled it!

"Senshi, could you please leave us for a while?" she asks gently, softly smiling at them.

"Happily, your majesty" Mercury replies. And they all bow before leaving the room, closing the door.

"My Beautiful baby girl, 17 already and falling in love" she coos, smiling happily, but with a ring of sadness in her voice. "My dear daughter, soon you'll be ready to inherit the throne and live a happy life. This star has gone too long without a King, and my dear, that time is to arrive soon"

"Mother, what are you talking about? Endymion and I aren't even engaged. And even if the Gods would accept our love, our people would never allow Endymion - a denizen of Earth - to be king." I reply to her words, knowing where this conversation is leading towards.

"I know my dear. I have already told you, but I have sent an offer of treaty to the King and Queen of Earth, to allow the relationships between our two kingdoms."

I nod. She had told me of this when I came home to the Moon. She had informed me that Venus had followed me and had watched Endymion and I through the day. I was furious, but I understood why she had ordered V-chan to do it.

"If the fates allow it, soon our kingdoms will be united as one" she says, holding my face with her hands.

I start to get teary eyed, and embrace my mother in a hug. "Thank You, Mother" I respond.

"No, Serenity. I do this for only your happiness" she replies. We stand there in silence before we separate. I close my eyes, and she slides the tiara onto my forehead, before jokingly re-acting my senshi's coronation of guardianship.

"I, Queen Serenity, dub thee, Princess Serenity, guardian of the Moon - Sailor Moon" I open my eyes and smirk cheekily, and we both start laughing.

"Just one last thing, Mother"

"Yes, dear?"

I slip on my mask and turn to face my Mother.

"How do I look?" I smile, spinning around.

She softly giggles. "Absolutely gorgeous. And I think he will think so too" she replies.

"I sure hope so" I respond, looking at the mirror.

I will see you soon, my dear Endymion...

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