Hello Minna! It's here, part six of Silver Love. Thanks again to all of you who have written me. Your compliments really made my day. Thanks for writting me and even editing for me. Your all beautiful. Thanks again. I don't own Sailor Moon or any of it's related characters. They all belong to the wonderful producers who made the cartoon, and Naoko Takeuchi who created it all. Your all wonderfully talented. And now, on with the story. ************************************************************************ Serenity and Endymion: Silver Love-Part Six Usagi stared, unable to believe it. The Queen of the Moon was here. Here on Earth! Here in her house to discuss peace with her parents. But that wasn't the worst of it. The worst part was that she had completely forgotten the Queen was coming today. 'I must be losing my mind,' Usagi thought. 'Not only did I forget Endy was coming home, I forgot the Queen was coming. Ooh, I have to hurry.' But instead of moving away from the window, Usagi continued to stare at the Queen. There was something familiar about her, something that hit a cord in Usagi that hadn't been touched in a long time. Memory. Somehow, someway, this woman, who held a mighty power in her small hands, was the link to help Usagi find out where she had come from. "Why do you seem so familiar to me?" Usagi whispered. With a frustrated shake of her head, Usagi moved away from the window, and headed to her wardrobe to choose an outfit with which she would greet the Queen in. Finally Usagi chose a dress that was perfect. The dress was a shimmering mass of silver. The bodice was tight, until the waist, in which pearls encirlced the waist, with the skirt billowing about her. The dress was sleeveless, and hugged her chest, and went low in the back, a ruffled bow behind. Gloves accompanied the ensemble, which were puffed at the top, and hugged only the upper part of her arms, leaving the rest of her arms bare. A sliver chocker went about her neck, with a silver crescent moon in the middle. She wore silver earings in her ears, and two silver barrettes in her hair on each side of her buns. Usagi brushed and straigtened her hair, then left her room. When Usagi reached the Great Hall, Minnako, Makoto, Ami, and Rei were there waiting. They appeared nervous, and yet excitement hug thick in the air. "Bunny!" Minnako called in excitement. "Can you believe it?! The Queen of the Silver Millenium is here visitng us. We may becoming a part of the Silver Alliance. Isn't it exciting?" Usagi smiled at Minnako, not wanting to ruin the others excitement from her troubles. "Yes it is Minna," she said. "Though I'm sorry to say I had completely forgotten that she was coming." Rei rolled her eyes, and folded her arms. "Figures," she muttered. "I'm not one bit suprised." Usagi stuck her tongue out at Rei, then turned and headed down the hall. "Well, you can't blame me totally," Usagi grumbled. "I mean it was all so hush-hush, that it was no wonder I forgot. It was never talked about, so can you blame me for forgetting." Ami nodded her head. "She is right. The King and Queen did keep this very quiet. None of the villagers knew, and none of the servants either. The only ones who knew of her arrival, was the Guard, the King and Queen, and us." "But why is this all so sercret?" Makoto asked, confusion on her face. "The Queen is very powerful," Ami explained. "Her powers are sought by many people who wish to have power, or to get what they think they deserve. They would kill the Queen to get her power." "What do you mean her power?" Usagi asked. "The Queen has a special jewel called the Imperium Silver Crystal. It's a very powerful gem, given to the Queen, by the God's. It was entitled to her to protect the planets, and rule in justice. It's power is unbeatable. It's pure power, full of goodness, innocence, and purety. Evil would destroy all it stands for, and life itself would cease to exist." "Wow, it's that powerful?" Usagi gasped. Ami nodded. "It can heal an entire planet, and destroy one at the same time. Because it is full of pure goodness and light, nothing can stand in it's way." Ami paused, and then after a moment continued. "But, there is a down side to having the crystal." "What?" Usagi asked in excitement. "Besides the Crystal belonging to only one from the Moon Family, the crystal is connected to it's owner," Ami said. "English Ames," Makoto teased. "Speak so we can understand." Ami blushed, but continued. "Basically, the crystal is one with it's owner. Connected to their energy. The persons energy is what causes the crystal to work, and gives it it's power. If the owner uses their energy to much at a time without resting..........they can die." Usagi's eyes widened. "You mean they die by using the crystal?!" she gasped in horror. "Yes," Ami answered relunctantly. "But that is only if the owner tries to use to much at one time, or they are weak from fighting pyshically or with the crystal in spurts." Usagi gulped. "Wow, that's scary," she whispered. "So are you saying that only one from the Moon is able to use the crystal?" Ami nodded. "Yes, technically." Rei rolled her eyes. "What do you mean technically?" she snapped. Makoto glared at Rei, but nodded for Ami to continue. "Well sometimes members of the Royal family my be unable to have children, and so they use the power from the God's to either create or adopt a child with the powers needed to rule one day. But that has only happened in few occasions, but the blood of the moon still flow's through their veins, and so the lineage has still remained." Usagi nodded, her eyes still wide in intense interest. "It's kind of romantic isn't it?" she whispered dreamily. "Imagine living on the Moon, a whole kingdom at your command, a powerful crystal on your side." "What's so romantic about that?" Rei snapped. "Your such a Odango Atam sometimes Bunny." Usagi stuck her tongue at Rei, but didn't comment. Finally they reached the War Room, where negotiations would be taking place. Once they were announced, they entered the room. All of Usagi's courage disapeared as she neared the table, and the Queen got closer and closer. To say the Queen was beautiful would not do her justice. She was gorgeous. Her face was oval, and angelic. She had large crystal blue eyes, the shimmered with kindness and compassion. She had pale skin, with soft rosy cheeks, and red lips. She wore a white dress that was sleeveless. It was tight around the chest. A bow was in the middle of the bodice with a gold crescent moon on the front. The dress hugged her body tightly, only flarring out behind her at the feet. Her hair was a silver purple color, pulled up into two buns on either side of her head with locks falling from both. Though she was seated in a chair, Usagi could tell that her hair trailed past her feet and onto the floor. It was all interesting to take in, but what grabbed Usagi's attention, was what was on the Queen's forehead. In the middle of her forehead, was a Crescent Moon. Usagi stopped dead in her tracks, a gasp escaping her lips. Her vision lost focus as memories began to surface. The strange magic that had been eminating from her, the crescent moon on her forehead, her energy bursts nearly killing innocent bystanders. Though the bursts had stopped long ago, the crescent moon still showed up once in a while only to disapear as soon as it had come, and the magic coming on stronger and stronger. With her gaze unfocused still, her empty gaze came upon the queen who was staring at her calmly, but hidden by all a emotion burned deep, screaming to be released. Usagi stared at the Queen silently. 'She can help you,' her mind screamed. 'She can tell you who you are. Where your from. Why you are the way you are. You must seek her help.' Usagi cleared her head of her racing thoughts, dropping into a deep curtsy before the Queen. "Welcome to the Kingdom of Earth your Highness," she said humbly, her eyes to the ground. She looked up shyly, and the Queen nodded, a soft smile on her lips. "Thank you kindly child," she said, her voice sounding like a bell. But though it was kind, and soft, wisdon shown in her words and posture. "I gladly accept your welcome. May I ask your name?" Usagi blushed. "I am called Usagi, but all everybody calls me Bunny." The Queen smiled, a soft chuckle escaping. "Rabbit hmm," she said softly. "May I call you Bunny?" she asked. Usagi blinked in suprise. "You may call me what you wish your majesty," she said humbly, bowing once more. The Queen smiled once more, then turned her eyes to the girls behind her. "And are these your guards Bunny?" she asked kindly. Usagi blushed at having forgotten her friends, and turned to make the introductions. "Yes your majesty. May present Minnako my first in command, Makoto, Rei, and Ami. They are my guards as well as my friends." Each bowed to the Queen as their names were announced, and the Queen nodded to them in respect. "It is a pleasure to meet you," the Queen murmured. Usagi blushed. She headed over to her seat and sat down, with the girls seated around her. Just as they were all seated, the doors opened, and Endymion walked in followed by his guards. When he was near to the Queen, he bowed respectfully. "Welcome to the Earth Kingdom your majesty, you honor us with your presence," he said. The Queen nodded back at him, and he stood straight. "It is an honor to be here my lord," she said. "You are the crown prince are you not?" Endymion nodded. "I am your majesty. My parents shall be arriving shortly." Endymion stepped back, and his guards stepped forward. "May I present my Generals. This is Malachite my first in command, Jedite my second, Neflite my third in command, and Zoicite my fourth." Each bowed to the Queen, with her nodding back to them in return. Once the introductions were made, Endymion took his place at the table along with his guards. A few moments later, the King and Queen entered. The introductions were made, and they too were seated. The seating arrangements were done as so. The table was a large rectagul, with Usagi and her guards on one side, Endymion and his guards on the other side, with his parents at one head, and the Moon Queen at the other. Once seated the meeting was started. "My lady Queen, we are indeed honored by your presence," the King began. "You have honored us with the aggreement that you too wish to form an alliance so that we both may benifit. We agree to the terms and what we shall be allowed to keep, but there are some who are hesitant. They do not trust how your kingdom is ruled by it's magic, and how it is run by a woman. They are nervous about your ways of ruling, and doubt you can handle the pressure's of rule." The Moon Queen listened to what Theelonian, not interupting or arguing. "I understand their concerns your majesty," the Queen murmured, giving a slight chuckle. "To be honest, I don't blame them. There times when even I doubt my ability of ruling. It is not an easy job, and there are many pressures. May I offer a suggestion?" she asked. The Kind nodded. "Please," he said. The Queen nodded her thanks, and stood. "First, I would like to introduce to you my guidance couselors. They help with many of my decisions and my main advisors. They are also my friends. Please meet Luna and Artemis." Usagi looked about her, trying to see the new incomers, but no people stepped forward. She turned back to the queen confused, and it was then she noticed the two felines sitting on the table in front of Queen Serenity. One feline was a dark purple color almost black, and the other was white. Both had crescent moons on their foreheads. The two felines looked at each person at the table in turn, almost as if they were sizing them up. The King cleared his throat nervously. "Forgive me m'lady, but I do not see any one here," he said nervously, even hesitantly. The Queen smiled, amusement in her eyes, and guestured to the cats. "That's because my advisers aren't human. This is Luna and Artemis." Every eye blinked in shock, with a few jaws dropping. Usagi failed to notice that her guards looked niether suprised or shocked, but amused. "Luna and Artemis, please say hello to their Majesties King Theelonian and Queen Galalia." Both cats stepped forward, bowing in a manner as best as cats could do. "It is an honor to meet you your majesties," the purple feline said graciously. "My name is Luna." The white cat bowed as well. "I thank you for allowing us to visit. I am Artemis." The King and Queen nodded, bowing their heads to the felines. "I don't mean to be rude your highness, but may I enquire as to what these felines have to do with your proposition?" Galalia asked hesitantly. The Queen cleared her throat. "I would like to allow memebers of the Kingdom to come and view my Kingdom. I would like them to form their own opinion about my ways of ruling based on what they see, not on what they hear. I would like to prove that I am a worthy leader, and I can handle what is thrown at me." King Theelonian and Queen Galalia were thoughtful, swallowing and decidng about this proposition. Finally the Queen spoke. "I see no problem in that request. But how do the cats fit in? And how many are allowed to attend, and who would you like to attend?" The Queen shook her head. "Luna and Artemis will be in charge in leading the tour of the kingdom and answering any questions when I am not available. They will also be present in the choosing of who goes to the Moon. It matters not how many, my kingdom is big enough. I will leave it up to you. Once their opinions are made, you can decide then whether or not you wish to join the alliance or not. Is that a fair bargain?" The King and Queen both nodded. "It is fair enough," the king stated. "We will discuss whom we think will be good canidates, and get back to you." The Queen nodded. "If you don't mind, I would like my Advisers to stay and look over your decisions and get acquainted with your Kingdom. Is that alright?" The King nodded. "We shall be honored to have them." He hesitated, then spoke again. "But I would advise them to be careful whom they speak to and where they go. Many people would feel threatened and even afraid at the concept of talking animals." The Queen nodded. "Understood. Luna and Artemis," the cats faced the Queen bowing humbly. "You listen to the King and Queen and follow their orders. You be careful in what you do. Use your best judgement." The cats nodded, and the Queen looked at the Theelonian and Galalia. "I shall return in a fortnight to accompany those whom you have choosen back to my Kingdom. They in turn will stay with me for a month to learn and study what they see. Agreed?" They all nodded. "Agreed," the king said. With that over with, the King and Queen walked with Serenity out the door, talking as they went. Once out of the room, Usagi sat back with a sigh, whistling through her teeth. "Wow, that was intense," she muttered. Her mind was still occupied with the sense that she knew the Moon Queen somehow, and that she held a key to her past. "I wonder who will be choosen to go to the Moon." Endymion watched her sensing her thoughts. Indeed, he too thought Queen Serenity held some key to Bunny's past, though he didn't know what. As Usagi sat in deep thought, her guards began to talk amongst themselves, as well as Endymion's guards. Usagi looked up, and seeing that everyone's attention was occupied, she stood up, and quietly left the room. After a moment, Endymion followed. Endymion found Usagi on a balcony over looking the Gardens. Her back was to him, but he knew that she knew he was there. "A penny for your thoughts?" he asked softly. Usagi didn't turn, but she shrugged. "You know what's on my mind," Usagi said softly. "Do you think she may know?" Endymion leaned against the railing next to Usagi, his eyes on the horizon. "I don't know," he answered. "But I do know that someone up there should know. Judging by the crescent moon that has appeared on your forehead, I can only speculate that you come from the moon too. Someone up there should know you or know where you come from." Usagi nodded. "But, to do that, I would have to go to the Moon. How would I do that?" she asked. "I would have to leave everyone....leave my home." She faced Endymion. "It would be really hard." Endymion looked at Usagi, a soft smile on his lips. "Just because your going to the Moon, doesn't mean your leaving forever. And besides, we'll be with you. I'll go with you, if it'll make you feel better." Usagi smiled. "It would make me feel better no denying that. Some support would be very helpful, during my search, but I don't wish to take you away from your duties and life here." Gently, Endymion took Usagi by the shoulders, turning her so she faced him directly. "Usagi, you are part of my life. You are my deerest friend, and someone whom I am growing to love. I want to do this with you." He leaned forward, and tenderly kissed her forehead. Usagi closed her eyes, sighing. They stayed in one antoher's arms, not speaking, just enjoying the moment. Finally Usagi stepped back, but only far enough to look at Endymion. "We must ask your parents' permission for us to go to the Moon. If they won't allow us to go alone, we shall take our guards. I must get to the Moon," she said with dertermination. Endymion nodded. "We'll find a way, even if it means sneaking to the Moon." Usagi nodded, thinking. But as she thought of a means to get to the Moon, she realized she already had the means. Deep down inside her, her newly discovered powers would aid her in her journey to the Moon. "There is a way," she murmured. "When the time comes, I will know how to get to the Moon." Usagi brightened up, looking up at Endymion. "In the mean time, we won't worry about it, and just enjoy our lives now." Endymion chuckled, once again kissing her on the forehead. "Have I ever told you how adorable you are?" he asked lovingly. Usagi giggled. "Oh I know I am, but it's nice to hear someone say it," she teased. "Your adorable," Endymion said, hugging her tightly. Usagi giggled and hugged him back. "And have I told you how handsome and gentle you are?" Usagi asked back. Endymion raised an eyebrow. "Gentle?" he asked with a laugh. "Gentle? ME?!" Usagi laughed. "You are gentle my fine prince. You are one who thinks before rushing into things, and you are kind to others, and you love and like people for who they are. I like people, especially men like you Endy." Endymion smiled. "How so?" he asked. Usagi thought for a moment. "Well....unlike most men, you think things through, and instead of having this need to fix things, you give people their space to solve their own problems, but at the same time you offer your friendship and support for them when they need it. Also, you are kind and gentle. You aren't afraid to cry and show emotion. You are one who doesn't have to be all tough and masculine. Your one who lets his softer side show. Girls like that. They like men who can protect them and be the 'man of the house', but they also like one isn't afraid to be human. Your like that, and I love you the more because of it." Endymion smiled, his eyes misty. "I haven't recieved such complimens before Bunny, not all at once. Thank you." He hugged her again, wanting to kiss her, but he wanted to give her her space. "I want to kiss you too Endy, so just do it," Usagi ordered, her eyes sparkling. Endymion chuckled, leaning closer. "How can I ignore such orders from you?" he whispered, the gap growing lesser and lesser between their lips. "I don't know," Usagi teased. Then their lips were joined. It wasn't a passionate kiss, but a kiss filled with love and companionship, understanding, and union. When they seperated, Usagi's eyes were glazed over with a variety of emotions, her lips smiling. "I'm going to like this," she murmured. "Getting to know you in everyway, is quit an adventure, and one I'm thoroughly enjoying." Endymion smiled, and then turned towards the doors. "I am too. But though I hate to ruin this moment, we had best return inside before we are missed." Usagi nodded. "Yes, the next few days will be long and strenuous, we're needed to give support and our opinions. Let's go." Endymion offered his arm to Usagi, and once she took it, they headed inside. They were unseperable. They were linked both in spirit and mind, and nothing would tear them apart. Both knew deep down that a great change was about to occur, but they knew together, nothing would stand in their way. Woohhooo! That's it for part six. How's it coming so far folks? I really hope you are enjoying it. Don't worry, Usagi will meet Queen Serenity, and for those of you thirsting for Berryl to get her just deserts, that too will come along. Stay tuned for the next part of Silver Love. >God Bless