Usagi <Usagi780@AOL.com>


	Hey Minna!!  Here it is, the long awaited chapter four of Serenity 
and Endymion:  Silver Love.  I bet you guys have been on the edge of 
your seats waiting for this huh.  J/K.  Anyway's, thanks again to all 
those who are writing me, I really do appreciate it.

	I don't own Sailor Moon.  Duh, that's obvious, if I did, I 
wouldn't be so low on cash right now.  <=0)

	Anyway's, on with the story.
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		   Serenity and Endymion:  Silver Love-Part 4

	"Bunny, will you hold still, this wouldn't be taking so long if 
you would."
	Usagi was seated at her vanity table getting her hair done.  She 
was on Avolon, and tonight was the grand ball, where all the kingdoms 
gathered to celebrate the success of their patrons.  Tonight she would 
see Endymion of the first time in two years.  Hold still, was she 
kidding.
	"How can I hold still, when I'll finally see him again Molly?"  
Usagi squealed, once again squirming in her seat.
	Molly Usagi's personal friend and good friend grumbled as she had 
to start over once more on the bun she had been twisting.  "If you don't 
hold still, you won't be there at all.  I can't do your hair when your 
squirmin' about so much.  Now hold still."
	Usagi stopped her squirming, and contented herself to watch Molly 
do her hair by looking at her reflection in the mirror.  
	"You know I can do that,"  Usagi murmured after a moment of 
silence.  Molly rolled her eyes, but a grin covered her lips.  
	"I know you can princess, but what will that give me to do.  I'm 
your maid rememeber."  Usagi nodded.  "I know, but I feel funny some 
how, letting some one do a job for me that I can do on my own."
	Molly laid a hand on Usagi's shoulder, smiling at her kindly.  "I 
don't mind.  It's my job.  It puts food on the table, and gives me 
something to do.  I don't mind at all."
	"That's because you have me for you to serve on.  If I was like 
that old Mr. Crotchet you worked for before, you would be singing a 
different tune,"  Usagi teased.
	"Oh he was a mean one he was,"  Molly muttered.  "But your mother 
took care of him quick as a whistle.  Now he is getting a dose of his 
own medicine by working in the palace.  He has the job of cleaning out 
the stables and tending to the animals.  Quite a foul job isn't it."
	The two girls laughed at the joke, and Molly finished Usagi's 
hair.  "There now, done with that.  Now let's get that dress on, and 
then we'll do the rest."
	Usagi stood, and Molly went over and picked up the dress laid out 
on the bed so as not to get wrinkled.  "It's beautiful Bunny.  You chose 
the dress wisely.  You'll look gorgeous in it."
	"Molly, I'm only twelve.  Your making it sound like I'm sixteen or 
something,"  Usagi scolded teasingly.
	Molly nodded.  "Well you are almost thirteen, and his highness 
Prince Endymion will be turning sixteen in a fortnight.  I've heard he's 
getting even more handsome as the day's go by.  He will be a 
heartbreaker when he gets older."
	Molly signaled for Usagi to raise her arms so she could put the 
dress arm, and as the dress sild down her body, Usagi commented about 
Molly's remark.
	"He wouldn't do that Molly.  He's to kind.  He'd never 
intentionally hurt anybody,"  She said.
	"That's true Bunny, but he just has to walk by a girl for her 
heart to break.  One look at him, and she'll break into tears at the 
idea that he may be hers one day, and when he kindly tells her that she 
just isn't the one for him, she will break down even more.  Then in a 
fit of tears she will storm out into the gardens and there she will lay.  
Then she will die of a broken heart, and many will wonder what could 
have happened to such a gentle lady."
	Usagi broke down into a fit of giggles.  "What a romantic you are 
Molly,"  she gasped between giggles.  Molly nodded, and then gasped when 
she saw the dress on Usagi.
	It was a pearl white ensemble, with a tight bodice.  Pearls 
accented the top of the dress above the bodice and around her waist, 
with the material tight between.  The skirt flowed about her feet in a 
array of shimmering material.  On both wrists were pearl bracclets, with 
pearl earings, and pearl barrettes on either side of her head pinned 
near her buns.  Her silver hair which was nearly to her feet seemed to 
glow and shimmer with the dress, her eyes a somewhat deeper blue that 
sparkled like diamonds.
	"My princess, you look stunning.  Your going to knock the 
gentleman off their feet tonight,"  Molly murmured in awe.
	Usagi blushed at the comment, and dusted off imaginary particles 
on the bodice to hide it.  "Oh hush silly.  I'm not old enough for that 
kind of stuff yet.  It's to frightening still,"  Usagi said.
	"When you find the right one miss, it no longer becomes 
frightening.  All you can think about is him, and how safe you feel in 
his arms, and how you two seem like one,"  Molly said, staring into 
space dreamily.
	"You seem to know about this kind of thing Molly,"  Usagi teased.
	Molly blushed this time and cleared her throat nervously.  
"Yes...well.....I have had some experience."
	Usagi burst into laughter.  "Your not much older than me Molly.  
Who's the guy?"
	Molly blushed even more.  "It's no body.....Just some man,"  she 
stuttered.
	Usagi grinned.  "Uh-huh.  Who is it?  Do I know him?"
	Molly shook her head, her face flushed.  "Never mind that, we have 
to finish getting you ready. The others will be here any minute now."
	Usagi could see Molly was avoiding the subject, but decided to let 
it rest for now.  "Okay,"  she said.  "But this isn't over."
	Molly nodded, still flustered, and signaled for Usagi to sit down.  
Once seated, Molly began to weave white roses into her hair.  "You'll 
look so beautiful and grown-up the men will be tripping on their feet 
just to dance with you."
	Usagi shook her head softly so as not to disturb Molly's work.  
"Oh pish-posh.  They'll hardly even notice with so many more grown-up 
and more beautiful girls there."
	"Trust me Bunny, you'll out shine them all,"  Molly assured her.  
Usagi just shrugged and let Molly finish.  Once done, Molly stepped 
back.  "Now one last thing.  What was it you said that you were going to 
have so that Prince Endymion would recognize you?"
	Usagi placed her hand on a star locket nestled gently among her 
articles of jewelry.  "This,"  she whisperd.  "It was made by him with 
magic.  It's our locket.  I'll be wearing this tonight, and he'll be 
wearing my locket I gave him.  The one I told you about in the shape of 
a heart with a moon in the middle.  That's how we'll recognize one 
another."
	"He'll be easy to spot, just look for the flocks of girls, and 
you'll find him in the middle, looking for a way out,"  Molly chuckled.
	"Will he rocognize me?"  Usagi asked out of sudden worry.  Over 
the years contact had lessend between them, due to the fact that they 
had become more busy.  They'd talked in the morning's and at night's but 
that had been it.  She remembered teasing him about his voice going from 
high to low as he passed puberty.  He'd laughed along with her, 
threatening to get her back somehow.  They'd stayed close, but now she 
was worried that it would some how be different now that they were in 
the same room together and seeing one another.  "What if it isn't the 
same?"
	Molly place a reassuring arm around Usagi.  "Don't worry Bunny.  
If he's anything like you've told me, then you have nothing to worry 
about."
	Usagi nodded, but her eyes still mirrored doubt.  "I guess I'll 
have to see."
	There was a soft knock at the door, and Usagi called a enter.  
Minnako entered with a large grin, followed by Makoto, then Rei, and 
then Ami.  Minnako was dressed in a beautiful dress done in different 
shades of oranges.  The bodice was tight to about the waist.  Beneath 
the bodice, yellow-orange beads wrapped around the the waist and around 
the back.  The skirt was layered, with the first layer going in a 'A' 
shape down the front and around the back.  The first layer, along with 
the top of the bodice and sleeves, was a red-orange color, with the 
second layer of the skirt, a light orange.  Her sleeves puffed at the 
shoulders and than hugged her arms down to the wrists.  Her hair was 
pulled up in a customary style bun with wisps of hair about her face and 
neck.  Her hair was held by pearl pins, with pearls in her ears.  Makoto 
was dressed in a dress similar to Minnako's except it was green, and had 
short puffed sleeves.  Her hair was down from it's normal pony tail, 
with the sides pulled up into a small bun with the rest of her hair 
flowing in waves about her shoulders.  Her bodice was in a deep 'V', 
with a Jade pendant about her neck.  Jade earings and hair pins finished 
the ensemble.  Rei was dressed similar to Usagi, except her dress was a 
deep purple, and had two layers on her skirt one layer atop the other.  
Her sleeves were puffed and short and hugged just her shoulders leaving 
the rest of her arms bare, which at the moment were covered by gloves. 
She wore rose earings, and left her hair to flow down her back.  Ami was 
dressed in a blue dress with a tight square bodice, with pearls about 
the top and bottom of the bodice, and a strange pattern of flowers 
between.  The skirt was array of silk, that shimmered as she moved 
changing colors from light blue to blue to dark blue.  She wore small 
white gloves about her wrist with a victorian like pearl choker about 
her neck, and pearl earings.
	Usagi smiled at them all, winking as well.  "You all look 
beautiful,"  she said.  Ami blushed, Minnako and Makoto smiled, and Rei 
smirked.
	"Yeah we know we do,"  Rei said smoothing the skirt of her dress.
	"My we're humble aren't we?"  Usagi teaseed walking over to them.
	"No she'd not,"  Makoto answered for her.  "But we are going to be 
late if we don't hurry."
	"Ooh....I can't wait,"  Minnako squealed.  "Isn't it exciting.  A 
whole night of dancing and romancing with just us and the whole room 
full of eligible guys."
	"We're not going to be the only ones there Minna,"  Ami stated.  
"There are so far on record twenty-thousand applicants along with their 
families and all those who were invited."
	"Talk about crowded,"  Rei muttered.  "We're going to be 
squished."
	Usagi laughed.  "Don't worry, from what I've heard they've got a 
ballroom big enough for sixty-thousand, plus a large garden made 
especially for dancing and dining.  It'll be okay."  'I just hope I can 
find Endymion,'  she worried silently.
	"Then what are we waiting for,"  Rei said impatiently.  "Let's 
go."
	The girls all cheered agreement, and together headed out the door.  

	The ballroom was all they had heard about and more.  Large columns 
surrounded the whole area with large crystal clear windows between.  
Large crystaline chandiler's decorated the ceiling's, with painting's of 
angels and clouds on the celings.  The room was situated in two levels, 
the lower level was where all the dancing was done, and the upper levels 
had the entrance as well as the dining hall and other halls where 
students were allowed to show what they had learned and to prove they 
had earned their merrits to the ones that had sent them.  The room was 
filled with soft waltzing music with the orchestra situated in the 
middle of the room against one wall.  To finish of the ensemble gold 
candlesticks were situated about the room upon the wall, with 
decorations of every kind of flower known, giving the room a fall summer 
feel to it.  (For those of you who aren't able to picture the scene, 
just think about the ballroom in Disney's Beauty and the Beast only make 
in larger) <=0)
	The five girls caught their breath at the elegant room staring 
about them in awe.
	"It's beautiful,"  Usagi gasped.  
	"I've never been to any place like this,"  Ami murmured, just as 
shocked at seeing the real thing.  "It's nothing like what I thought it 
would be."
	The others nodded, still staring about them.  Soon Rei in her 
normal impatient nature spoke up.  "Well, are we going to stand here all 
night and look about us in awe, or are we going to join the party?"  She 
asked irritably.
	The other girls nodded, smiling broadly.  "Let's go," Makoto 
crowed.  The girls headed down the stairs in excitement, only Usagi 
stayed behind.  She scanned the hordes of people anxiously looking for 
something familiar to lead her to Endymion.  Finally unable to spot him 
in the crowd, Usagi reached out with her mind.  Closing her eyes, Usagi 
began to search.  
	'Endy,'  she called out.  'Are you here?'
	Unaware to her, the crowd had spotted her and they stared in awe 
at her beauty, conversation stopping little by little.

	Endymion was at the far end of the room talking to his guards and 
some friends he'd made at Avolon, but at the same time hiding.  He'd 
been bugged by girls all night vying for his attention and wanting to 
dance.  He wished to stay hidden, he wasn't going to come out until a 
certain person he was waiting for showed up.  He was dressed in full 
armor, required for one of his rank and statis, and so he wore Usagi's 
charm about his neck hidden by the armor.  He watched the crowd of 
people entering in the corner of his, since his back was to the 
entrance, and continued to talk.
	"So anyway's, I said to her, I'm not that kind of guy, and if she 
was looking for something like that to go look for some other sucker."  
Jedite was talking about another experince with the raids of girls he'd 
claimed to have met, and the others listend with half an ear.  "So then 
she gets all teary eyed, and said I'm not looking for that kind of 
thing, I just want to be friends.  Like I was going to.....WoW!!!!   
Look at what just walked in."
	The others who were anxious at the change of subject, looked to 
where Jedite was pointing and they all smiled like wolves staring at a 
lost sheep ready for the picking.  Endymion rolled his eyes at their 
over-active hormones, and instead began to scan the crowd before him.
	"Wow,"  Neflite said in awe.  "I've never seen girls that 
gorgeous, check out the one in green.  She's beautiful.  I wonder if 
she'll dance with me."
	"I think the one in purple's more pretty.  Check out that hair.  
And that figure.....and those eyes.  Wow, she's perfect,"  Jedite 
murmured awed as well.
	Endymion dropped his head in boredom, and stared into his glass of 
punch, finding it suddenly very interesting.  He groaned silently when 
the others spoke up.  These guys, and girls, one would think that was 
all they thought about or noticed.
	"No, the one in orange has definantely got to be more beautiful.  
Check out that hair,"  Malachite argued.
	"Wrong it's the green,"  Neflite argued back.
	"Nope your all wrong, it's the one in purple,"  Jedite said.
	"Actually, I kind of like the one in blue,"  Zoicite said shyly.
	"WHAT!!???"  The other three asked together.
	Endymion rolled his eyes.  Suddenly all conversation was lost when 
a voice reached to him through psyhic link.  'Endy?  Are you here?'  
Endymion looked up sharply, the others ingnored him as they argued over 
who was more beautiful between the girls they had just spotted.  
'Bunny?'  Endymion asked uncertaintly.  'Is that you?'
	'Who else would it be?'  Usagi answered a slight teasing in her 
voice.  'Your girlfriend perhaps?'
	Endymion smiled.  'Yeah right.  I don't have one.....Where are 
you?'
	'Ummm.....I'm at the entrance,'  Usagi said.
	Meanwhile the others were still talking about the girls they had 
spotted.  "Look, their coming down the stairs.  Let's go ask them to 
dance,"  Jedite said, beginning to walk off.
	"Hey look," Neflite said.  "That silver haired girl is still 
standing there.  What's she doing?"
	The others looked up except for Endymion who was talking to Usagi.
	"I don't know, it looks like she's got her eyes closed,"  Neflite 
murmured.
	'Where at the entrance?'  Endymion asked, still ignoring the 
others.  'I'll come find you.'
	'Ummm.....at the very entrance, at the top of the stairs.'  
Suddenly Usagi gasped in fear.
	'What's the matter?'  Endymion asked worriedly.  'What's wrong?'
	'Endy, everyone is staring at me.  Help me.....I don't know what 
to do.'
	"Hey Endy,"  Neflite said tapping him on the shoulder.  "Look at 
this.  You have got to see this girl.  She's gorgeous."
	"Not now,"  Endy snapped.  'Bunny, I'm coming.'  Endy turned 
around, then stopped dead, his eyes at the top of the stairs.
	A young girl stood at the top of the stairs, she was dressed in 
pearl white her hair pulled up into buns with hair falling from each.  
She was beautiful with wide crystal blue eyes, soft rosy cheeks, and 
pink lips.  Her complexion was white and creamy, but pale.  She stared 
at the audience, unsure why they were staring at her, and unsure what to 
do.  Endymion recognized her instantly.
	"It's Bunny,"  he said, beginning to head towards the stairs.  
Just when he was a few feet away four girls dressed in orange, purple, 
blue and green beat him up the stairs surrounding Usagi first.
	"Bunny, are you alright?"  Minnako asked worriedly.
	Usagi swallowed and shook her head.  "I was never a crowd person.  
Attention makes me nervous.  Why are they all staring at me?"
	"Because your a knock out,"  Makoto said.  "You out shine all of 
them here."
	Usagi swallowed and turned towards the door.  "I have to leave.  I 
can't do this."
	"You're not leaving Bunny,"  A deep voice stated behind them.
	Five girls gasped and faced a tall young man with dark hair and 
killer blue eyes.  He was dressed in armor with a black and red cape 
behind him.  His armor was silver with tight black pants, and boots.  A 
sword was strapped to his side.  The girls stared at him open mouthed, 
unable to comment or move.  Usagi pushed past them a happy smile on her 
face.
	"Endy!"  She cried running up to him and throwing her arms around 
him.  "It's so good to see you again."
	Endymion hugged her tightly, having missed her warmth and happy to 
have her near again.  "Bunny.  Is it really you?"  Endymion pushed her 
gently away to look her up and down.  "You've grown up since I last saw 
you.  Your beautiful."
	Usagi blushed.  "You've grown quite handsome.  Oh Endy, I'm so 
happy to see you again.  I've missed you terribly."
	"I have missed you to,"  Endymion whispered, huggin her once more.
	Below them, the crowd began to whisper wondering among themselves 
who she was, and why was the prince of Earth hugging her.  The four 
Guards to the prince smiled, finally knowing who the young girl was and 
happy such close friends were reunited.  Suddenly Jedite got an idea.
	"Hey, those girls know Bunny, and Endymion knows Bunny, maybe he 
can introduce us to them,"  He said slyly.  The others grinned at the 
idea, and headed toward's the stairs.

	At the top of the stairs, Endymion and Usagi were still hugging, 
having a hard time they were reunited and so close once more.
	"I'm afraid if I let go, your going to disapear Endy,"  Usagi 
whispered.  "It's been two years, and it's hard to believe I'm actually 
seeing my best friend again, in person and hugging them.  Tell me I'm 
not dreaming."
	"Silly little rabbit,"  Endymion scolded gently.  "It's not a 
dream.  Your here, I'm here.  Let's make the most of it, and enjoy 
ourselves."  They drew away from one another hesitantly, and together 
they headed down the stairs.  Endymion  had Usagi's arms strewn through 
his, and the four girls followed mutely behind.  The crowd parted for 
the whispering amongst themselves.  Endymion smiled and communicated via 
their link.
	'You've created quite a stir.  A beautiful silver-haired angel 
enters the room, and attracts that attention of the Crown Prince.  It'll 
be the hottest gossip every where.'
	Usagi frowned.  'It won't cause trouble for you will it Endy?'
	Endymion smiled.  'Nothing I can't handle.  And look here comes 
Malachite, Neflite, Jedite and Zoicite.  They had their eyes on your 
friends, watch they'll be beggin you to introduce them.'
	Usagi giggled softly at the puppy eyed look the Generals were 
giving her guards and knew she was going to have fun with this.  'Of 
course I shall introduce them.  How could I not?'  They chuckled, and 
then smiled when the guards were upon them.
	"Ah, you guys finally joined us,"  Endy said.  "You guys remember 
Bunny don't you?"
	They all nodded, and grinned.  "Who could forget her,"  Neflite 
said grabbing her in a giant hug.  "It's good to see you again Bunny."
	"Hi Neflite....Malachite, Jedite, Zoicite,"  Usagi greeted.  "May 
I introduce you to my Guards.  This is Minnako my first in command,  
this Makoto the second in command, Rei the third in command, and Ami my 
fourth.  Girls this is Malachite, Neflite, Jedite and Zoicite."  They 
all bowed and curtsied to one another and Usagi rolled her eyes.  "While 
you eight are getting to know one another, me and Endy are going for a 
walk."
	The eight smiled shyly at one another and blushed, beginning to 
slowly converse as Usagi and Endymion headed into the gardens.

	"So how are things back home?"  Endy asked once they were outside.
	"Their good.  Your parents are excited to see you again.  They'll 
be coming along later in the evening.  They didn't want to get caught up 
in the crowds."
	Endymion nodded.  "I can understand.  You still have a hard time 
with crowds don't you."  It wasn't a question.
	Usagi nodded grimly, her eyes clouded.  "I don't know what 
happens.  I just saw all those people staring at me, and I froze.  I 
just didn't understand what they were staring at, and it made me 
nervous."  Usagi stoppped and faced Endymion sharply.  "Did I look bad?"
	Endymion smiled.  "You looked just like a princess who wasn't sure 
how to conduct herself."  He tipped a finger under her chin, bringing 
her eyes up to his.  "Don't worry.  Most likely they didn't notice you 
just standing there, because they were too caught up in this beauty that 
had just entered the room.  The men were oggled, and the women were 
jealous that they couldn't look like you.  They probably didn't even pay 
attention to the fact that you were standing at the top of the stairs in 
sheer terror."
	Usagi lowered her eyes at the compliment at being beautiful, and 
blushed at his words.  "They weren't all staring at me Endy,"  She 
whispered.
	"Oh yes they were Bunny.  There wasn't one eye that wasn't turned 
in your direction."  Usagi shook her head again, but looked up at him 
smiling.  "Your to kind Endy.  I'm happy to have a friend like you."
	Endymion gazed at her intently.  She had grown up a lot since the 
last time he'd seen her which had been two years ago.  Gone was the 
clumsy, akward girl and in her place was a beautiful young lady growing 
into adulthood.  "What happened to my little Bunny?"  He whispered 
teasingly and yet seriously.  She was growing up, and so was he, and yet 
his feelings for her were still the same, except they were changing, but 
he didn't know how they were changing or what was happening.
	Usagi's eyes widened worriedly.  "She's still here Endy.  She just 
began to grow.  Just like you.  You've become quite handsome.....in fact 
very handsome.  I wonder why no one hasn't picked you up yet?"  She 
asked the last part more to herself, but Endymion heard any way's.
	"No one has caught my interest yet.  They go more for the romantic 
part of everything, or try to have me be something I'm not, or they 
pretend I'm something I'm not.  I'm me, and just because I'm not 
perfect, who I am is who I am.  I can't or won't change that for 
anyone."
	Usagi smiled.  "I like you the way your are, tease and all."
	Endymion smiled, and began to walk again, Usagi still attached to 
his arm.  "How's our secret place?"  he asked.
	Usagi's smile brightened happily, and Endymion couldn't help 
noticing how she looked even more beautiful with her smile.
	"Oh Endy, it's beautiful.  Everything has grown so much since you 
left.  There are flowers everywhere you walk, the pond is more crystal 
clear than it was before.  It's beautiful."
	Through her eyes, Endymion was able to see the glade, and he had 
to admit that it had grown more beautiful.  He pictured Usagi running 
among the flowers happily laughing and dancing, and the scene became 
more beautiful.
	"Endy, stop that,"  Usagi said seriously.
	"Stop what?"  Endy asked confused.
	"Don't do what everyone else does.  They just see the outside of 
me, and forget what's on the inside.  Don't do the same thing.  This is 
me, not some empty shell of a beautiful something."
	Endymion stoppped.  "I could never forget you.  What's inside of 
you makes you even more beautiful outside.  Your kind heart, fun-loving 
spirit, your spirit.  It all makes you who you are.  I could never 
forget that.  I like you just the way you are inside and out."
	Usagi nodded, her eyes serious.  "Don't ever forget who I am or 
who you are.  Don't let some one take that away.  Your beautiful inside 
as well, and don't chose anyone who tries to change that or can't see 
it.  They must love you for you."
	"When did you become so serious?"  Endymion teased.
	Usagi blushed.  "I don't know.  I'm not alway's serious,"  she 
mumbled indignantly.
	Endymion laughed, hugging her briefly.  Her body felt so fragile 
against his, but he knew that she was powerful, and her appearance 
didn't give credit to the strength inside of her.  Endymion smiled down 
on her.  "Don't I know it.  So, since I've been gone, who have you been 
racing to Breakfast?"
	Usagi groaned.  "Absolutely no one.  It's no fun going to 
breakfast any more."
	Endymion laughed.  "Well, maybe tomorrow I can race to breakfast 
here.  It would cause quite a stir."
	"And let you loose all the confidence you've gained with all the 
teachers here,"  Usagi yelped.  "Absolutely not......Besides, you'd just 
loose."
	Endymion scrunched his brow, trying to look threatening.  "OH 
yeah?"  He asked with a slight gruffness in his voice which caused Usagi 
to laugh.
	"Yeah,"  Usagi gasped between giggles.
	Endymion began to slink toward's her, looking and playing the part 
of the evil villion.  Usagi just laughed harder, and backed away.
	"Just for that m'lady," he growled.  "You must pay that 
consequences.  Your about to be tickled."
	Usagi widened her eyes in mock horror, still laughing.  "Oh no,"  
she cried.  "What ever shall I do.  Oh help.....some one help me."  
Usagi continued to laugh and back up, watching Endymion intently.  He 
gave a sudden leep, and Usagi moved out of the way in the nick of time.  
He turned sharply, still growling and laughing evily.  Usagi laughed 
even harder, dodging his every move.  It went on like this for a few 
minutes, Endymion pouncing and Usagi dodging.  Finally Endymion had 
enough, and mock pounced at her causing her to leep aside, where he 
jumped at her and grabbed her.  Usagi squealed in suprise laughing and 
trying to break free.  
	"Now little princess,"  Endymion murmured in her ear.  "You must 
pay for teasing the monster."  With that he began to tickle Usagi, and 
she began to laugh.  He tickled her even more and she laughed harder.
	"Endy.....Stop.....I yeild,"  she cried gasping.
	Endy stopped tickling her but held her tight, gazing into her eyes 
deeply.  "Do you take back what you said?"  he asked threateningly.
	Usagi shook her head.  "I could still beat you,"  She argued.
	"Humph,"  Endymion snorted.  "We shall see."  He continued to hold 
Usagi, and just stared at her.  
	Usagi's face was flushed from dodging him, a bright, happy smile 
on her lips.  Her eyes sparkled with unkown joy and secrets, her chest 
heaving with each breath she took.  She had become so beautiful, and 
Endymion was having a hard time putting her down.  He liked holding her, 
she felt so right in his arms.  The more he thought about it, the more 
he realized that he couldn't picture anybody else he'd rather have 
nestled in his arms than Usagi.  
	"Sometimes I feel the same way,"  Usagi whispered, pulling him 
from his thoughts.  Endymion's eyes focused on her face, and gazed into 
her eyes.
	"What way?"  He asked softly.
	"That I can't picture any one else holding me.  I can't picture 
any body else holding me in their arms.  I only see you and feel you."  
she explained.  "Endy, what's happening to us?  We're still friends 
right?"
	Endymion nodded.  "You'll alway's be my friend, but it's becoming 
something more, something deeper."  Usagi stared at him worriedly.  "Is 
that bad?"
	Endymion shook his head.  "I don't know.  I mean your still my 
friend, and my somewhat sister, but those emotions of love are becoming 
something more, something deeper."
	"Endy, I'm a little afraid.  I dont' want this to tear us apart."  
Usagi whispered.
	Endymion nodded.  "I don't think it will, but maybe we should try 
to get to know other people and see if we can't develop the same kinds 
of emotions for them."
	Usagi nodded.  "I'll try, but I doubt I'll be able to."
	Endymion released Usagi, and she stepped back.  Suddenly her eyes 
lite up with memory,and she pulled something from the bodice of her 
dress.  It was the star locket.
	"We forgot about these.  It seems we didn't need them to find one 
another,"  she said softly, removing the locket from about her neck.
	Endymion brushed a hand against the charm still under his armour.  
"How foolish we were to forget we would have our links to find one 
another.  But it was still nice to have this.  It helped me to remember 
that you were there and alive and that I had someone to come home to."
	"I'll always be there for you Endy, no matter what,"  Usagi said, 
placing the locket about his neck.  Endymion cupped the locket in his 
hand, opening the top to hear the melody within.  They listened to the 
calming music for a moment in silence, and then Endymion shut the lid.  
He removed the locket from about his neck, and gave it back to Usagi.  
At her questioning gaze, he smiled.  "I want you to keep it until I come 
home,"  he explained.  "That way I'll know it's safe."
	Usagi nodded.  "Then keep my charm.  I don't need it now."
	Endymion's face grew sullen.  "Usagi....have you remembered where 
you came from?  Have you rememered anything?"  He knew it was only fair 
for her to know where she came from, but a part of him was afraid to 
lose her to someone neither of them knew.
	Usagi shook her head.  "No....I haven't remembered anything, but 
there have been things that sound familiar to me or seem familiar."
	Endymion raised a brow.  "Like what?"
	Usagi shrugged her shoulders, walking over to near by bench and 
sat down.  "Not much really,"  she said sadly.  "Just things people say.  
You remember those Sailor Scouts?"  Not letting him answer she 
continued.  "Well something about them seemed familiar, but I couldn't 
remember what.....Also the mention of life on the Moon, that too seemed 
familiar like I was a part of that or something......then there was the 
mention of the Queen of the Moon.  Queen Serenity......there's something 
familiar about that name.  Sometimes when I think really hard, I can 
almost see a face to the name, but just as I'm about to grasp it, it 
fliters out of reach, and I can't seem to get it back.  Everytime 
something sounds familiar or someone looks familiar or anything, the 
memory is lost as soon as it is found, almost as if I wasn't supposed to 
remember."  Usagi hugged herself in sudden chill, looking at Endymion in 
worry.  "Endy, something's happening to me."
	Endymion walked over to her quickly and kneeled down in front of 
the bench, eyeing her intently.  "I've felt something different in you 
Usagi.  What's happened?  Tell me, maybe I can help."
	Usagi thought for a moment.  "Well....sometimes when I sleep I 
dream about a place.....a palace.....different from ours.  It's covered 
in fog, and so I can't hardly see it.  It's familiar....there are voices 
calling to me, voices that seem familiar, and yet not.  I see figures, 
but no faces or features, just shadows."  Usagi grew silent for a 
moment, and then taking a deep breath continued.  "The other day I was 
in the glade, and I fell asleep.  I had the same dream, and when I 
awoke, I was staring down into the water, thinking and I noticed 
something......something that frightened me, and yet excited me for some 
reason."  Usagi scrunched her brow in concentration, her arms tightly 
about herself.  
	"What did you see Bunny?"  Endymion asked softly, not wanting to 
interupt her thoughts or rush her.
	"There on my forehead was a sign.....right in the middle of my 
forhead,"  Usagi murmured.
	"What was it?"  Endymion questioned.
	"It was a.....a crescent moon,"  Usagi said, looking up at him.
	"A Crescent Moon?"  Endymion asked in disbelief.  
	Usagi nodded.  "It gets even more strange."  She took another deep 
breath.  "A few days ago, when I was training with my guards, something 
happened.  We were fighting just as usual, but then Makoto made a move I 
didn't expect, and pounced on me.  She had me.  Just like I'd been 
trained, I tried to break free, but I couldn't get out.  I tried 
whatever I could, but she had me good.  Suddenly, there was a flash of 
light, and Makoto was thrown off me clear across the room."  Usagi 
scrunched her brow in concentration again, as if bringing the incident 
to life before her eyes.  "I looked around wondering what had happend, 
and the others were staring at me in shock.  I questioned what was 
wrong, and they asked 'Where had that come from?'.  I said 'Where did 
what come from?', and they answered 'The beam of light from you. That 
was powerful'.  I'd had no idea it had come from me, and to make it even 
more wierd it had come from my forehead or so they told me."  Usagi 
looked up suddenly, her eyes suspicious.  "You know what's funny?  They 
seem to know something about it, and yet they act like they don't know 
anything.  Their holding something from me."
	Endymion nodded.  "Did you try to probe their minds?"
	Usagi nodded.  "At first I didn't want to just because I wanted to 
trust, but just something told me to, but I couldn't because something 
was blocking the information, even from me.  I couldn't get it."
	"Is there anything else that has been happening?"  Endymion asked 
after a moment.
	Usagi flinched, as if she'd been dreading that question.  
"Yes.....there was,"  she whispered.  "I....I almost.....ill...omeone."
	She mumbled the last part so softly that Endymion was unable to 
hear it.
	"What was that Buns?"  He asked teasingly.
	Usagi looked up with tears in her eyes.  All of Endymion's teasing 
disapeared instantly, and he gathered her into his arms.  "Hey, it's 
okay.  I was just trying to cheer you up.  Tell me what happened."
	Usagi clutched him tightly as if he was her last link to all she 
had known.   "Endy, I almost killed someone the other day,"  she sobbed.  
"I didn't mean to, it was an accident."
	Endymion cupped her face in his hands, wiping the treks of tears 
off her cheeks.   "Shhh.....it's okay.  Tell me about it, it'll all look 
better if you do."
	Usagi nodded.  "I....I was doing my daily round of the village 
like I always do, but I was by myself, because I wanted to think.  
Anyway's, I was walking through a more deserted part of the village, 
because the day was coming to a close, when someone grabbed me from 
behind."  Usagi took a deep breath, preparing for the next part.  "It 
was the same guys that attacked me that one time.  The one's who kissed 
me.....The leader was pulling on my arm rather hard, and it began to 
hurt really bad.  I began to get mad more than afraid, and I told him to 
release my arm.  He just laughed and pulled harder, I knew it was going 
to bruise, I got so angry that suddenly a ball of light surrounded me, 
throwing the men off me.  I just stood there glowing, it was if for a 
moment I lost a part of myself, and someone else took over.  I turned to 
the leader, and another blast of energy shot from my hands, and hit him 
in the chest.  He flew about ten feet, and landed against a brick 
wall....He, he lay there not moving.  I'd thought I'd killed him.  The 
light suddenly disapeared as fast as it had come, and in sudden fear, I 
ran off.  I learned from one of the servants that he didn't die, but he 
had cracked ribs, and a broken arm."  Usagi hugged Endymion tightly.  
"Endy, I didn't mean to.  I just got so angry that they were touching me 
again, that I fought back, but it was with something I wasn't aware of 
that I had."
	Endymion was enjoying holding her, but he concentrated on her 
words.  "Don't feel so bad Bunny.  In all honesty, he most likely got 
what he deserved.  Don't feel so bad.  It's okay."
	"Endy, I feel like I'm becoming a freak.  People in the kingdom 
stare at me funny, and only my guardians have stayed near me."  Usagi 
looked up at him.  "You won't stay away....will you?"
	"I'll stick by your side no matter what,"  Endymion said 
sincerely.  "I'm your friend.  That's what friends are for."
	Usagi nodded.  "Yeah....friends."  But a part of her doubted that 
that was what they would be forever.  Something in them was changing, 
growing, and she was certain, it was going to affect their future.
	"Now, let's go join the party,"  Endymion said, standing up.  "I 
want to see if you can dance yet."
	Usagi giggled, but her eyes were still sad.  "I can dance quite 
good thank you.  I've had practice."
	Endymion smiled and offered her his hand.  "Then prove it,"  he 
dared.
	Usagi took his hand, and took the dare.  "I'll show you yet Endy,"  
She growled.
	"That's a good girl.  Be who you are, never change that,"  
Endymion encouraged.  "Let's go knock them dead."
	Usagi nodded, and together they headed into the ballroom.  The 
room was stiffling a bit, but not as bad as most ballrooms Usagi had 
seen.  The orchestra was playing a waltz and those who weren't afraid to 
try the daring dance were on the floor.  
	Endymion with a mischevious grin on his face, took Usagi to the 
middle of the ballroom, and there placed Usagi in the proper position.  
Usagi giggled happily, placing her hand in his, and her other hand on 
his shoulder.  Endymion placed his hand on her waist, winking at her, 
then placed her hand in his.  They began the steps to the waltz, their 
eyes never leaving the others, and smiles upon their lips.  They moved 
as one, the music overtaking them along with the joy of being reunited 
once more.  Unconciously they began to move closer to one another, their 
eyes still locked.  The crowds about them began to stop their dancing, 
and watched the young couple dance.  All who saw them couldn't help but 
noticing how perfect they went together.  Usagi's white creamy skin and 
silver hair, looked even more silken and creamy next to Endymion's 
darker complexion, black hair, and startling blue eyes.  The crowd 
formed a circle about the pair watching them, jealousy, happiness, awe, 
and envy filling their hearts.

	On the other side of the room, the four generals were dancing with 
Usagi's guards, when they spotted Usagi and Endymion entering the room, 
and beginning to dance.
	Minnako and Malachite were the first to stop dancing, followed by 
Ami and Zoicite, Makoto and Neflite, and then Rei and Jedite.  They 
approached the crowd, pushing their way through to the front of the 
crowd.  As Minnako watched she began to sense something about those two, 
something uniquie and special something she hadn't seen for a long time.
	"It's a amazing,"  she whispered to herself.  She was unaware she 
had spoken so intent on what she was seeing and feeling.
	"What's amazing?"  Malachite asked facing her.
	Minnako blushed and guestured to the still dancing couple.  "Those 
two.  There's something about them, something special.....something 
important.  Their linked totally, not even death could seperate them."
	"How can you tell?"  Malachite asked.
	"It's just a power I have,"  Minnako explained.  "I can tell 
sometimes when certain people belong together, whether certain people 
are soul mates, and so forth.  It's quite amazing."
	Malachite stepped closer to Minnako, his voice low.  "And what do 
you foresee between the two of us?"  he asked in her ear.
	Minnako shivered, blushing deeply.  "Ummm.....well......I see a 
lot of good things."  Minnako blushed again, unable to continue out of 
embarrassment.
	Malachite chuckled softly and offered his arm to her.  "Shall we 
leave these two alone, and continue dancing?"
	Minnako nodded, and took his arm.  They walked off a way's and 
began to dance.  A few minutes later, the others joined.

	"Endy,"  Usagi murmured after a while of dancing.  "I feel funny."
	Endymion raised a brow in question and concern.  "What's wrong?"
	"I don't know,"  Usagi replied.  "I feel giddy, and 
lightheaded.....Yet happy and content.  I feel like I......."
	"Could fly?"  Endymion asked mirroring her exact thought.
	Usagi nodded vigorously.  "Yes.  I feel like I can take on the 
world.  What's happening to me?"
	"I don't know, but I'm feeling the same thing Bunny,"  Endymion 
whispered.  Unaware of the crowd, Endymion pulled Usagi closer, wanting 
to have her closer to him, and loving the feel of her in his arms.  
Usagi layed her head on his chest, her eyes closed dreamily.
	'I don't know what's happening,'  Usagi thought to herself.  'But 
I like it.  I wish.....I wish I could stay like this forever.  In his 
arms.  Loved......'  Suddenly Usagi's thoughts stopped and she opened 
her eyes in shock.  'Love?!  Is that what's happening?'  she screamed to 
herself.  'But it's not possible.  He's my friend.....my almost 
brother...how can I love him?  I mean I love him alway's have in a 
friend-sisterly kind of way, but now......now it's becoming something 
else.  Something deeper.......Can we get through this?  Will it last?'  
Usagi looked up at Endymion watching him intently.  He was staring at 
her, a thoughtful look on his face.  "What are you thinking?"  She asked 
softly.
	"I don't know,"  Endymion answered honestly.  "My emotions are a 
jumbled confused mess right now.  I don't know what I'm feeling, but at 
the same time I know that I want this moment to last as long as 
possible.  Usagi....am I loosing my mind?"
	Usagi smiled gently.  "If you are, then so am I,"  she answered.  
"Endy, something good is happening.....something important.  Let's just 
make the best of it, and let fate take it's course.  I know everything 
will turn out okay."
	Endymion felt a sudden urge to kiss, and his eyes widened in 
horror.  'No,'  he screamed at himself.  'You can't.  This is Usagi.  
Your best friend.  Your adoptive sister.  If you do, you'll ruin 
everything......What's wrong with you anyway's, you haven't seen her for 
two years, and suddenly your feeling this toward's her.  What's wrong 
with you?'  Endymion argued with himself, trying to understand where 
this feelings had come from, and why they were there now.
	Endymion stopped dancing, and at Usagi's questioning stare 
explained.  "People are staring at us.  Let's go out to the garden 
again."
	Usagi nodded, and they were about to head out, when a voice 
stopped them.
	"Oh Endy!  Bunny!  Wait."  Usagi and Endymion turned to see Queen 
Galalia and Theelonian were walking toward's them smiles on their 
faceds.
	The queen reached them first, and grabbed Endymion in a huge hug.  
"Oh Endy,"  she cried.  "It's so good to see you again.  I've missed you 
terribly.  How are you?  You haven't gotten into to much trouble have 
you?  You've been behaving yourself properly haven't you?  Oh look how 
much you've grown........"
	Usagi slinked off to let the queen and king have their moment with 
their son, and headed toward's the stairs.  It had been good to see 
Endymion, but now she needed a moment alone to think and just be by 
herself.  Without trying to look to obvious, Usagi headed up the stairs, 
and left the ballroom.
	Down on the floor, Rei happened to glance up and see Usagi 
leaving.
	"OH no you don't Bunny,"  she grumbled.  "Your going to tell us 
everything.  Hey girls, Bunny's leaving, let's go catch her."
	The others who were with the generals smiled and excused 
themselves to hurry and catch up with Bunny.  The generals just smiled 
and let them go, knowing that girls will be girls and now was one of 
those times.
	
	Five minutes later, Usagi entered her room to find it empty which 
she was grateful for.  Closing the door, Usagi seated herself in a chair 
before the fireplace, closing her eyes.  A soft smile covered her lips 
as she thought about the nights events.  It had gone well, and it had 
been nice to see Endy again.  Knowing the King and Queen they would most 
likely stay a few more days to catch up with friends here, and to 
discuss Endymion's progress with the teacher's to make sure he was okay.  
That would give her the chance to spend more time with him, and to check 
this school out herself.  She was curious about the workings of the 
school, and wanted to learn as much as she could about this place.
	There was a sudden knock at the door, and Usagi growled in 
irritation.
	"Who is it?"  She asked tiredly.
	"It's Minnako,"  came the muffled reply.  
	"And Rei,"  said another voice.
	"And Makoto,"  echoed a third voice.
	"And Ami,"  came the shy reply.
	Rolling her eyes in mild irritation, Usagi walked over to the 
door, and opened it.  In the doorway stood her four friends, with large 
grins on their faces, and smug eyes.
	"Before you ask,"  Usagi muttered.  "Nothing happened between me 
and Endy.  We just simply talked and that's it."
	The girls walked into the room as she talked, their faces dropping 
slightly.  Usagi closed the door behind them, and walked over to where 
her bed stood.
	"Darnit,"  Rei grumbled.  "I was hoping for some juicy details."
	Usagi giggled, and plopped onto her bed.  "You ladies are such 
hopeless romantics.  Hoping that we'd fall in love at first sight huh?"  
Usagi didn't give them a chance to answer, but plunged on.  "Since there 
isn't much to tell about me and Endy, you should tell me about your 
night with his guards.  How was it?"
	Each girl either blushed deeply or lowered her eyes, finding some 
spot in the room suddenly very interesting.  Usagi laughed out loud, 
enjoying their embarrassment.  "Come on, give me the details."
	Rei rolled her eyes.  "Give me a break Bunny.  You know us.  We 
just danced with them, and got to know them.  That's it."
	The other girls nodded, the blushes still on their cheeks.
	Usagi smiled mischieviously.  "Soooo.......do you girls like 
them?"
	Minnako giggled, nodding vigorously.  "Oh Usagi, Malachite is so 
cute.  He's so smart and so kind.  He makes my heart race."
	Usagi smiled knowingly.  "I knew you'd like him."
	Each girl told her tale about getting to know her certain general, 
and Usagi listened intently.  When each was done telling about what they 
knew of their favorite, Usagi questioned them on if they were going to 
seet them again.
	"Oh yes,"  Ami answered excitedly.  "Zoicite is going to show me 
around the library tomorrow.  He says it's bigger than any library he's 
ever seen, and we're going to study together."
	Each girl cleared their throats nervously, hating the word study. 
	"Uh....how about you Makoto,  what are you and Neflite going to 
do?"  Usagi asked bringing the subject back after the brief silence.
	Makoto smiled broadly, taking a deep breath then releasing it.  
"Well tomorrow night, he's going to show me the stars.  He knows them 
all by name and their locations.  But while we're waiting, he's going to 
show me the fighting arena where students can mock fight and practice 
skills.  It's going to be good."
	Usagi smiled at her friends excitedness,and turned to Rei.  "How 
about you Rei?"  she asked.
	Rei shrugged as if it didn't bug her one bit that she liked a guy 
and a guy liked her.  "Oh nothing much, he's going to show me the 
meditation room and fire reading room, and then we're going to look at 
the gardens."
	Finally Usagi faced Minnako, whom was staring at the stars outside 
her window.  "How about you Minnako?"
	Minnako blushed noticably, smiling shyly.  "Well....Malachite is 
going to show me the school.  He's going to show me the training room, 
and the practice hall, and then we're going to go riding to view the 
country."
	Usagi laughed happily.  "I'm so happy for you guys.  Your guys are 
going to have so much fun.  I'm glad you met them."
	They all smiled happily, except for Minnako, who had a frown on 
her face.  "But.....what about you Bunny?"  She asked hesitantly.
	Usagi frowned.  "What about me?" 
	Minnako swallowed nervously.  "Well...what are you going to do 
tomorrow?  Are you spending the day with Prince Endymion?"
	Usagi shook her head.  "I don't know.  I haven't talked to him 
about it.  I was just planning to explore, and see what this school has 
to offer."
	"Doesn't sound like much fun,"  Rei grumbled.  "Especially when 
your all by yourself."
	Usagi shook her head, smiling at her guards like a mother who is 
scolding her young child.  "I'll be fine.  It's no biggy.  If I see him, 
then I'll see if he can do something, if not I can entertain myself."
	Usagi stood, signalling the conversation was over.  "Now if you'll 
excuse me, I'm going to change and go walk for a bit, then I'm going to 
bed."
	The girls stood up one by one, eyeing Usagi in concern, but not 
commenting.  When they left, Usagi quickly dressed in a simple gown of 
blue that hugged the chest and waist, then flowed about her feet, the 
neck was square the sleeves slightly puffy, going all the way to the 
wrists.  Usagi left her jewelry and roses on, and left the room.  The 
night was late, but she was still restless and wide awake.  Careful so 
as to not disturb those that had retired to bed, Usagi headed down the 
stairs and towards the Ballroom.  As she approached the ballroom, she 
could still hear music playing and laughter and talking coming from the 
people still attending.  Usagi walked past the doors, and heade toward's 
two french door at the end of the hall, leading to the garden.  Once 
outside, Usagi released her held in breath, and began to calm.  
	Usagi loved gardens, and spent alot of time admiring their beauty 
and tranquility.  Their was alway's a sense of peace about gardens, and 
these were the places where she felt she could relax and let down her 
guard.
	When Usagi reached the middle of the garden where a large fountain 
stood she sat herself at a nearby bench, and stared at the gushing water 
flowing from the top of the fountain into the bottom.  She leaned back 
into the chair, her mind clear her body relaxed.  Suddenly, she heard 
voices approaching and not wanting to be seen, she ducked behind a thick 
patch of flowers, hiding herself in the thick follage.  She watched the 
sidewalk, hoping the voices would pass the fountain.  No such luck.  
Within moments, two figures a man and a woman approached the foutain.  
The man was tall, Usagi judged from his silouette, and well built.  The 
girl was almost as tall as the man, with a skinny appearance, but 
graceful moves.  As they stepped into the light, the moon's glow brought 
them into focus.  Usagi gasped as she saw that it was Endymion.  The 
woman had her arm around his arm, her body quite close to his, she was a 
beautiful woman with dark red hair pilled neatly and elagantly atop her 
head.  She wore a deep purple dress that hugged her chest, waist and 
hips, then flowed about her legs and feet, trailing slightly behind.  
The bodice was quite low, showing off much of her cleavage.  Her sleeves 
were off the shoulder and puffed, hugging just her upper arms, and 
leaving the lower arms bare.  Her face was oval shaped with full deep 
red lips, and stunning green eyes, that smiled up at Endymion.  She was 
speaking to Endymion, but they were to far away for Usagi to understand 
what was being said.  Endymion had his head lowered close to the woman's 
head listening intently to her words as she spoke.  He had a small smile 
on his lips, his eyes thoughtful.
	Usagi knew it was only a matter of time until Endymion realized 
she was nearby, she just hoped he thought she was in another part of the 
Garden nearby and not here.  She blocked off her mind in an attempt to 
delay his notice, and slowed her breathing down, pushing her body deeper 
into the bush.  
	Endymion and the young lady approached the bench that Usagi had 
occupied only moments ago, and sat down.  Usagi was now able to hear 
what was being said.
	".....And then he gave me my paper, and I passed,"  the woman was 
saying excitedly.  "I couldn't believe it, I passed the exam."
	Endymion patted the womans arm in congratulations, releasing the 
hand about his arm.
	"I'm proud of you Lady Berryl,"  he murmured.  "See, I told you 
you could do it."
	The woman smiled up at him, pure adoration in her eyes.  "Yes, but 
if you hadn't of helped me study, I know I wouldn't of passed."
	Endymion shrugged, smiling sheepishly.  "I didn't do much, I just 
asked you the questions.  You knew the answers all along, you just 
needed the pressure eased up enough so that you could think."
	The woman slided closer to Endymion, laying a tentive hand on his 
arm.  "I really do appreciate it Endymion,"  she said softly.  "You 
realy did help."
	Endymion shrugged again, a small blush appearing on his cheeks as 
the woman slide even closer.  "It....it was...noth...nothing,"  he 
stuttered, trying to slide away.  The woman just slide when he slide, 
and soon he was to the edge of the bench.
	Usagi watched in silence, smiling at Endymion's nervousness.  But 
a part of her was saddened and nervous.  What did he feel for this girl?  
Who was she to him?  Was she someone important in life?  Did he feel 
strong feelings for this lady, more than he did for her?  Usagi looked 
back up at the couple, her eyes widening as she saw the woman leaning 
into Endymion her lips headed for his.  Endymion just stared at her wide 
eyed, not moving and not fighting.  Usagi lost her concentration on 
blocking her thoughts and energy, a small gasp escaping her lips.  Usagi 
smacked a hand silently on her mouth, looking up in horror to see if the 
couple had heard her.
	Endymion suddenly stood from the seat, as is he'd been shocked.  
The woman stumbled forward, then caught herself before she could fall.
	"My prince, what is wrong?"  She questioned in confusion.
	Endymion gazed about him, and Usagi knew he was searching for her, 
he'd not turned to face the bush, so she could tell he didn't know where 
she was exactly.  After a moment of searching, Endymion shook his head, 
and sat down next to Lady Berryl.
	"Nothing,"  he said.  "I thought I heard something, but it was 
nothing."  Berryl smiled happily, and layed her head on his shoulder.
	"That's good, you had me worried there,"  she giggled.  "I thought 
you were scared of little me for a moment there."
	Endymion smiled nervously.  "Umm.....naw.  I wasn't."
	Berryl leaned closer, her face inches from his.  "Then why don't 
we try that again?"
	Endymion cleared his throat, pushing her gently away.  "I.....that 
is to say....I..." Lady Berryl smiled at his nervousness.
	"Yes?"  she asked, signaling for him to continue.
	Endymion stood up again, and began to pace.  After a moment of 
pacing, he stopped and faced the woman on the bench.  "What I mean to 
say, is that I'm not ready for that.  Your a fried....a wonderful 
friend, but I'm not ready to take it a step farther yet."  Endymion 
stared at the ground as he spoke, then raised his eyes hesitantly.  
"Does that make you angry?"
	Usagi couldn't see the womans face, but she heard her words.  "I 
don't know,"  the woman answered.  "Oh well.  I'll just wait, maybe some 
other time."
	The woman stood walked over to Endymion, gave him a quick kiss on 
the cheek, and then began to walk away.
	"See you tomorrow Endymion,"  she called over her shoulder.
	Usagi closed her eyes, sighing in relief.  For some reason she was 
very glad they hadn't kissed, but she wasn't sure why.  There was 
something about that woman, some kind of vibe she gave off made Usagi 
nervous.  She wasn't jealous at all, jealous wasn't an emotion felt by 
her, but she was worried.  Did Endymion like this woman better than her?
	Endymion stood in the same spot he'd been when Lady Berryl had 
left, his eyes staring into empty space.  Usagi waited tensely hoping 
he'd leave.  She didn't want to get caught and accused of spying.  
Suddenly Endymion turned to the bench glaring into the bush.
	"You can come out now Bunny,"  he ordered.
	Usagi gasped, but instead of coming out, she buried herself deeper 
into the bush.
	"I know your there Bunny.  Come on, come out," Endymion said 
irritably.  Usagi still didn't move.  She sensed frustration from him, 
but she couldn't tell if it was frustration at himself or at her.  As if 
sensing her thoughts, which he most likely did, Endymion gentled his 
tone.  "I'm not mad at you Bunny, come on, come out."
	Usagi tentively stood, stepping cautiously from the bush, her eyes 
watching signs of movement from Endymion in case she would have to bolt.  
Endymion turned to face her and she tensed visibly, turning as if to 
run.
	"Wait," Endymion called raising a hand in silent appeal.  "Don't 
bolt, I won't do anything."  Usagi turned to face him fully, but she 
didn't ease her guard.  "I'm not mad Usagi,"  Endymion said with forced 
patience.  "I am a little frustrated though."
	Usagi stepped farther out of the bush, but walked opposite of 
where he stood.  "I wasn't spying on purpose Endy,"  She said softly, 
nervously.  "I....I was just out walking, and I heard 
voices......So...so I hide.  I'm sorry for you not getting your kiss."  
Usagi continued to edge away from Endymion slowly and cautiously as she 
spoke her eyes never leaving his frame.  Endymion gazed intently at the 
bench he had just occupied, his eyes thoughtful.  And her last words, 
his head jerked up, his face registering shock.
	"MY what?!"  he asked shocked.
	Usagi gulped and continued to edge away.  "Your kiss,"  She 
stuttered.  "I'm sorry I made you so nervous that you couldn't kiss 
her."
	Endymion face got even more confused, his brows furrowing.  "What 
are you talking about?"  He snapped.
	Usagi was almost on the other side of the foutain by now, her eyes 
never leaving Endymion's.  "Lady Berryl,"  she explained.  "She was 
about to kiss you, but because I was there you couldn't do it.  I'm 
sorry."
	Endymion took a deep breath, and released it.  "That's not what 
I'm frustrated about,"  he muttered.
	Usagi still moved toward's the walkway.  "Then what is it?"  she 
asked confused.
	"I'm frustrated because......Well....because,"  Endymion growled 
stopping his words.  "That's none of your concern!!"  He snapped.  
	Usagi stopped suddenly, her eyes widening in shock and slight 
hurt.  "I-I-I'm sorry for asking,"  she mumbled.  "I was just worried 
about you."   Usagi was near the walkway, and turned her back on 
Endymion.  "I'll leave you now.  I'm sorry for ruining your evening."
	In sudden burst of speed suprising both Endymion and Usagi, 
Endymion ran up grabbing Usagi from behind, and stopping her from 
leaving.  Usagi gave a small shriek of suprise, turning sharply for face 
Endymion.  Their bodies were close together, their faces inches apart.  
She didn't speak, but looked up at Endymion her eyes speaking her 
confusion for her.
	Endymion dropped his head in sadness, his eyes guilty.  "I'm sorry 
Usa, I didn't mean to take it out on you.  It wasn't your fault,"  he 
whispered gently.
	Usagi just stared at him, gazing deeply into his eyes.  Endymion 
let her feel and see the sincerity, and smiled gently at her.  "Do you 
forgive me?"  He murmured, brushing his nose playfully across hers.  
Usagi giggled, ducking her head.  Endymion didn't let her escape and 
brought her eyes back up to his, by placing a finger under her chin.  He 
knew she did from her feelings, but he wanted to hear it.  "Well....do 
you?"  he asked again.
	Usagi smiled her eyes shining.  "You know I could never stay angry 
at you Endy,"  she whispered.  "Your too easy to forgive."
	Endymion smiled hugging her to him, their bodies quite close.  
Neither noticed to close intimacy, their gazes locked.  "Your just to 
easy on me Usa,"  he murmured.
	Usagi blicked her eyes.  "Usa?"  she asked suprised.  "Where did 
that come from?"
	Endymion blinked his eyes in suprise.  "I don't know," he murmured 
confused.  "It just popped into my head.  It just seems to fit you."
	Usagi nodded.  "I like it,"  she giggled happily.
	Endymion smiled, but then his gaze grew serious.  "I really am 
sorry Usa, I didn't mean to take my anger out on you.  There was no 
excuse for that."
	Usagi brushed some bangs from his eyes, smiling gently at him.  "I 
already told you Endy, I forgive you.  Besides you can make it up to 
me."
	Endymion raised a brow in mock villainy.  "Oh yeah......How?"  He 
asked teasingly.
	"You can spend the day with me tomorrow,"  Usagi crowed happily.
	Endymion's face dropped sadly his arms unconciously bringing Usagi 
even closer to him.  Usagi enhaled her breath sharply, but didn't 
protest.
	"Endy, what's wrong?"  She asked worriedly, sensing the drop in 
spirits.
	"I can't spend the day with you tomorrow,"  Endymion stated 
simply.
	Usagi dropped her head.  "Oh, are you spending it with Lady 
Berryl?" she asked.
	Endymion shook his head virgorously. "No, nothing like that.  It's 
just that my parents are heading home tomorrow,"  he explained, his 
voice sad.
	"What!!??"  She asked, suprised and shocked.  "But....but, I 
thought we were going to stay for a few days.  Why are we leaving 
tomorrow?"
	"Because they have a peace conference that they have to attend in 
two day's, and they need to get home to prepare,"  Endymion answered 
back.
	Usagi gripped the front of his cape, her eyes wide.  "But I just 
barely got here, and I've only seen you for a few hours.  We can't leave 
yet.....Not so soon."  Usagi dropped her head onto Endymion's chest, 
stil clutching at his shirt front.  Endymion hugged her tightly, laying 
his cheek atop her head.  "I know Usa.....It's hard for me too.  I've 
missed you all so much."
	Usagi wrapped her arms around his waist, her eyes squeezed tightly 
shut as sudden tears entered her eyes.  "When do we leave?"  she asked 
sadly.
	"At first light,"  Endymion whispered.  "You'll be taking the 
portals home instead of the normal transporation."
	"And I won't see you for........"  Usagi drifted off, unable to 
finish.
	"Two years,"  Endymion finished.  "Then I'll be coming home."
	Usagi looked up, forcing a smile, trying to lighten the mood.  
"Well, I was able to handle two years, what's another?"  she asked 
happily.
	Endymion nodded, smiling.  "Yeah....what's two years?" he grumbled 
lamely.
	Usagi once again brushed hair from his eyes, smiling.  "It'll be 
okay.  We can deal with it.  The seperation's good for us."
	Endymion smiled down at her gratefully.  The moon's glow above 
caused her hair to shimmer, her eyes sparkling, her silky skin even more 
pale in the moonlight.
	"When did you become so beautiful Usa?"  he asked suddenly.
	Usagi gasped in shock, a nervous giggle escaping her lips.
	"Where did that question come from?"  She asked teasingly.
	"I've noticed it since I first saw you tonight, I just asked now,"  
Endymion chuckled.
	"You find that me beautiful?"  Usagi question shyly.  "Even as 
pretty as Lady Berryl?"
	Endymion snorted at the mention of Berryl.  "She's not even close 
to you Usa,"  He stated.  "Your the prettiest one in this whole 
congregation."
	Usagi looked around, pretending to search for other people.  "I 
see no people here,"  she mumbled thoughtfully.
	"I meant from the ball,"  Endymion muttered, smiling at her.
	Usagi laughed, and chucked him gently on the chest.  "Your just 
saying that because you grew up with me, and because we're friends,"  
she argued, smiling nonetheless.   
	"That's not the whole reason,"  Endymion argued back.  "Every one 
was staring at you.  They were trying to figure out where a beauty like 
you had come from, and who had a claim on you."
	"A claim?"  Usag muttered angrily.  "Makes me sound like a piece 
to sold at the market."
	"Some men think that's all women are,"  Endymion said sadly.  
"Just a piece of property."
	"But not you,"  Usagi pointed out.
	Endymion smiled and shook his head.  "Not me, women are equals in 
my eyes, not lower."
	"I just hope some day, men realize that women are equal and 
sometimes better at certain things than they are,"  Usagi muttered, her 
eyes flashing in indignation.
	"I'm sure they will,"  Endymion comforted.  "Anyway's.....shall I 
walk you back to your room,  you never know who could be lurking about."  
Endymion growled and laughed like some villain, lifting his cape up to 
look like wings.  Usagi giggled at the theatrics, bringing his arms 
down.
	"You look silly,"  she laughed.  Endymion chuckled with her, 
placing a hand about her waist.  "I know, but I love making you laugh."
	They continued to talk and laugh as they headed into the castle 
and up to Usagi's room.
	
	"I can't already be here,  I'm not ready to go in,"  Usagi whined, 
whispering so as not to wake the other people asleep in their rooms.
	Endymion sighed.  "It's amazing how fast things go when your 
having fun,"  he grumbled.
	Usagi nodded, and turned to face him, not opening the door.
	"Will you be out there to say good-bye?"  she asked, not needing 
to explain what she was asking.
	"I'll be waiting for one of your giant hugs,"  Endymion answered 
in promise.
	Usagi nodded, and on impulse leaned up and kissed him on the 
cheek.  "Thanks for being such a wonderful friend,"  Usagi whispered.
	Endymion gaze grew intent as he gazed down at her, and Usagi 
returned the stare.  Endymion stepped closer, their bodies only inches 
apart.
	"Usa...."  He whispered.  "I'll miss you terribly."
	"And I you,"  she whispered back.
	Endymion leaned forward, placing a butterfly kiss on her forehead 
then moving down to gently kiss her cheek.  He stepped back, smiled, 
then bowed.
	"Until tommorrow Usa,"  he murmured.  Then he was gone.  Usagi 
forehead and cheek tingled where Endymion's lips had touched.  She 
placed a hand dazedly on her cheek, a goofy grin on her face.  
Eventually, she turned in her room, unaware she was being watched.  When 
her door finally closed, a figure stepped from the shadows, her eyes 
ablaze with rage and jealousy.
	"He's mine," the figure hissed.  "He belongs to me and only me.  
So help me, whatever it takes, I will make him mine."
	The figure then turned and stalked down the hall and into it's 
room.

	Ooh......CLIFFHANGER!!  Well not really, but I bet your all dying 
to know what's going to happen in the next chapter aren't you.  Well, to 
find out, tune in next week to the same channel, same author, same title 
and you shall see. Until then.....Dasvidanya all.
	Please forgive all the spelling errors, I didn't have time to send 
this to my editor, so sorry my editor.  And sorry all for the errors.  
Please be patient with me.  ^ _ ~


>God Bless