Sailor Moon Fan Fiction ❯ Shared Destiny ❯ Chapter 23: Letters, Lies and Loathing ( Chapter 23 )
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By: Angel Della Notte 
Anime/Manga: Sailor Moon Fan Fiction | Genre(s): Action / Drama / Romance | Type: Yuri | Uploaded On: 08.11.2014 | Pages: 4 | Words: 2.1K | Visits: 181 | Status: Completed
Anime/Manga: Sailor Moon Fan Fiction | Genre(s): Action / Drama / Romance | Type: Yuri | Uploaded On: 08.11.2014 | Pages: 4 | Words: 2.1K | Visits: 181 | Status: Completed
Chapter 23: Letters,
Lies and Loathing
(One Month ago)
Dear Serenity,
It grieves me to have to write this and I am ashamed that I cannot do this in person but the pain is far too much. The tension between our two planets is too strong and I fear there will never be peace between them. Each day that goes by without you, my hope of ever being with you dies more the memory of holding you in my arms is fading more and more. The pain is becoming far too much for me and is why I have to do this. I could write a thousand words and still not be to describe how sorry I am. Serenity peace between our nations will never happen and I cannot abandon my duty to my planet or will I force you to yours. Forgive me Serenity for breaking your heart but we cannot be together and I am tired of trying and failing. I plan on marrying Beryl next month. I pray that somehow you will be able to forget me and fall in love with someone else someone who deserves you more than me.
Eternally sorry
Endymion
(Moon Palace, Moon Ball - Present time)
“I hear that Princess Neptune was stripped of her title.” A young woman said to the crowd of girls around her.
“Well I heard that she isn’t able to assume the Neptunian throne either.” A blonde girl in the group said.
“Who is to take the throne if not her?” A red head asked as several more girl crowded around them.
“I believe her son is to when he is old enough but until then Queen Nerissa will remain on the throne.” The blond said.
“What would bring this on?” A girl with black hair asked.
“Rumor is that it was because she married Queen Uranus and Queen Nerissa didn’t approve said that by marrying Queen Uranus she forfeited her right to the throne.” The blond said.
“Queen Uranus, Lady Neptune and Prince Helios of Uranus.” The man at the top of the stairs said causing the girls to continue their conversation adding new speculations.
“Papa do I have to wear this all night?” Helios asked from his mother’s side as he pulled on the tie around his neck loosing it so much the knot came undone.
Uranus laughed then knelt down before the boy tying it again she leaned close whispering, “If I have to wear one so do you.” Helios laughed with her then took off down the stairs spotting Hotaru across the room.
“Haruka, do you have to encourage him so?” Neptune asked linking her arm in Uranus’ arm and walking down the stairs after the boy.
“Oh come on it wasn’t that bad you know it will be in his pocket half way through the night anyway. Least we finally got him to do that instead of dropping it on the ground.” Uranus said walking across the room ignoring the whispers of the people around them. She looked over to Neptune seeing a stricken look on her face at hearing the comments. “Maybe we should have waited a while before coming here.”
“No, let them talk. If loosing my throne and title is the cost of loving you then it was well worth it.” Neptune said squeezing Uranus’ arm. “Let’s dance.” She led them to the dance floor falling naturally into Uranus’ arms.
They danced for a while listening as other guests were announced including Neptune’s mother though they avoided her getting only dirty looks from her each time they danced near her. They had sent a message to Pluto asking to speak to the queen about their living situation who had invited them to stay at the palace until they could speak to the queen. They had been there a week and a half while the queen was busy planning the ball and dealing with problems on Earth. In the last few weeks tensions had been high the Earth hadn’t taken well to the Moon Kingdom placing a ban on their planet. Uranus and Neptune stopped dancing as someone tapped on Uranus’ shoulder she turned to see Princess Serenity standing there with a smile on her face though it seemed to be forced. “Mind if I cut in?” Princess Serenity asked.
“Not at all Princess,” Neptune said with a light bow as she walked off the dance floor heading to Helios and Hotaru who were off to the side Helios looking to be telling her a story his hands waving in front of him.
“How is she doing?” Princess Serenity asked. “I haven’t really had a chance to talk to her with everything that has been going on.”
“She is taking it hard but I think she will be okay. We are trying to make everything of this that we can. If your mother agrees she and Helios will be able to stay with me on Uranus the whole year.” Uranus said as she danced.
“I hope she does you and Neptune deserve to be happy with everything you have been through.” Princess Serenity said.
“You know so do you. I imagine with everything that has been happening you haven’t seen him in a while.” Uranus said.
“It has been a whole month since I have he hasn’t contacted me at all and anything I send him goes unanswered. I got a letter from him a month ago saying… saying we couldn’t be together and that he is marrying Beryl.” Princess Serenity said on the verge of tears a few escaping her eyes as she leaned in close to Uranus.
“Serenity why didn’t you tell me?” Uranus asked brushing her hand through Serenity’s hair.
“You’ve got your own life now Haruka, a wife, son and throne to worry about I didn’t want to bother you with my problems.” Princess Serenity said.
“Serenity you never are a bother to me. Hey you’re my little sister remember?” Uranus said holding the Princess close to her.
“Thanks Haruka, it feels good to tell someone I haven’t even told Minako.” Princess Serenity said as a page ran over to her.
“Princess forgive me for interrupting but the Queen wants to speak with you.” The page said.
“I guess I have to go promise me another dance.” Princess Serenity said kissing Uranus on the cheek and leaving the dance floor.
Uranus walked off the dance floor looking around the ballroom not finding Neptune then headed to the balcony thinking maybe Neptune had gone outside to get some fresh air. On her way she noticed Hotaru on the dance floor with Helios and chuckled she really hadn’t seen much of the girl since she left to train with Pluto. She stepped through the curtain seeing Neptune leaning against the rail looking out at the gardens. She moved behind Neptune putting her hands on Neptune’s waist and kissing her neck. “A pretty girl like you shouldn’t be alone on a night like this.”
“I was waiting for my Prince.” Neptune said leaning back into her chest.
“Your Prince? Who is he so I can remind him that you belong to me?” Uranus said faking that she was jealous.
“Did I say prince? I meant to say my queen.” Neptune said turning around kissing Uranus on the lips.
“Halt! Stop him!” They both heard a guard yell from the ground below them. Uranus looked down seeing a man with dark black hair run by chased by several guards knowing who he was and remembering what Serenity had told her.
“Uranus Planet Power Make Up.” She called pulling out her transformation pen.
“Neptune Planet Power Make Up.” Neptune called pulling hers out as well. Both of them transformed and jumped off the balcony running after the guards. They caught up with them stopping the guards “Leave it to us. Report this to no one.” Neptune ordered.
“Yes, Princ… Lady Neptune.” The guards said bowing and running back to their posts.
Uranus watched them leave and then walked over to the brush grabbing the man by the collar of his shirt pulling Prince Endiymon from it and dropping him to the ground. “What are you doing here?” Uranus said sharply causing Neptune to look at her wondering why she was being so rude to the Princess’ lover but Uranus only sent a look saying she would explain later.
“I came to see her.” Prince Endiymon said pushing himself up and standing before the two outer senshi.
“After what you’ve done to her you are lucky I don’t turn you in and let you rot in a dungeon.” Uranus said dropping him to the ground. “Leave now and don’t come back.”
She turned and started walking away Neptune watching her then ran to catch up, “Haruka what are you doing?”
“He broke her heart said he didn’t want to be with Serenity and was marrying Beryl.” Uranus said. “Couldn’t even do it in person sent only a letter.”
“Uranus wait!” Prince Endiymon said pushing himself up off the ground and running after them. Uranus ignored him and kept walking but Neptune turned back looking though she still was walking, “Neptune please! I can explain!”
Neptune stopped causing Uranus to stop though she didn’t look to happy she turned to Prince Endymion, “You’ve one minute to explain.”
“That letter it wasn’t from me. I wrote it yes but she forced me to. She said she would hurt Serenity if I didn’t. I swear Beryl has gone mad. She is forming a massive army I didn’t know what she planned to do with it. I’ve been trapped in her dungeon for the last month. I barely escaped in time.” Prince Endymion said.
“In time for what?” Uranus asked as the three of them were forced to the ground by an explosion. Guards came running out from the palace as a large army marched towards the palace.
“I’m too late. Beryl is attacking the palace!” Prince Endymion said.
“Helios!” Neptune said rushing to her feet and running towards the ball room.
Uranus pushed herself to her feet then helped Prince Endymion to his feet, “She should be in her mother’s study. There is a painting on the back wall that leads to a safe area. I swear if anything happens to her you’ll beg for death.” Uranus said then ran after her wife.
To Be Continued…
(One Month ago)
Dear Serenity,
It grieves me to have to write this and I am ashamed that I cannot do this in person but the pain is far too much. The tension between our two planets is too strong and I fear there will never be peace between them. Each day that goes by without you, my hope of ever being with you dies more the memory of holding you in my arms is fading more and more. The pain is becoming far too much for me and is why I have to do this. I could write a thousand words and still not be to describe how sorry I am. Serenity peace between our nations will never happen and I cannot abandon my duty to my planet or will I force you to yours. Forgive me Serenity for breaking your heart but we cannot be together and I am tired of trying and failing. I plan on marrying Beryl next month. I pray that somehow you will be able to forget me and fall in love with someone else someone who deserves you more than me.
Eternally sorry
Endymion
(Moon Palace, Moon Ball - Present time)
“I hear that Princess Neptune was stripped of her title.” A young woman said to the crowd of girls around her.
“Well I heard that she isn’t able to assume the Neptunian throne either.” A blonde girl in the group said.
“Who is to take the throne if not her?” A red head asked as several more girl crowded around them.
“I believe her son is to when he is old enough but until then Queen Nerissa will remain on the throne.” The blond said.
“What would bring this on?” A girl with black hair asked.
“Rumor is that it was because she married Queen Uranus and Queen Nerissa didn’t approve said that by marrying Queen Uranus she forfeited her right to the throne.” The blond said.
“Queen Uranus, Lady Neptune and Prince Helios of Uranus.” The man at the top of the stairs said causing the girls to continue their conversation adding new speculations.
“Papa do I have to wear this all night?” Helios asked from his mother’s side as he pulled on the tie around his neck loosing it so much the knot came undone.
Uranus laughed then knelt down before the boy tying it again she leaned close whispering, “If I have to wear one so do you.” Helios laughed with her then took off down the stairs spotting Hotaru across the room.
“Haruka, do you have to encourage him so?” Neptune asked linking her arm in Uranus’ arm and walking down the stairs after the boy.
“Oh come on it wasn’t that bad you know it will be in his pocket half way through the night anyway. Least we finally got him to do that instead of dropping it on the ground.” Uranus said walking across the room ignoring the whispers of the people around them. She looked over to Neptune seeing a stricken look on her face at hearing the comments. “Maybe we should have waited a while before coming here.”
“No, let them talk. If loosing my throne and title is the cost of loving you then it was well worth it.” Neptune said squeezing Uranus’ arm. “Let’s dance.” She led them to the dance floor falling naturally into Uranus’ arms.
They danced for a while listening as other guests were announced including Neptune’s mother though they avoided her getting only dirty looks from her each time they danced near her. They had sent a message to Pluto asking to speak to the queen about their living situation who had invited them to stay at the palace until they could speak to the queen. They had been there a week and a half while the queen was busy planning the ball and dealing with problems on Earth. In the last few weeks tensions had been high the Earth hadn’t taken well to the Moon Kingdom placing a ban on their planet. Uranus and Neptune stopped dancing as someone tapped on Uranus’ shoulder she turned to see Princess Serenity standing there with a smile on her face though it seemed to be forced. “Mind if I cut in?” Princess Serenity asked.
“Not at all Princess,” Neptune said with a light bow as she walked off the dance floor heading to Helios and Hotaru who were off to the side Helios looking to be telling her a story his hands waving in front of him.
“How is she doing?” Princess Serenity asked. “I haven’t really had a chance to talk to her with everything that has been going on.”
“She is taking it hard but I think she will be okay. We are trying to make everything of this that we can. If your mother agrees she and Helios will be able to stay with me on Uranus the whole year.” Uranus said as she danced.
“I hope she does you and Neptune deserve to be happy with everything you have been through.” Princess Serenity said.
“You know so do you. I imagine with everything that has been happening you haven’t seen him in a while.” Uranus said.
“It has been a whole month since I have he hasn’t contacted me at all and anything I send him goes unanswered. I got a letter from him a month ago saying… saying we couldn’t be together and that he is marrying Beryl.” Princess Serenity said on the verge of tears a few escaping her eyes as she leaned in close to Uranus.
“Serenity why didn’t you tell me?” Uranus asked brushing her hand through Serenity’s hair.
“You’ve got your own life now Haruka, a wife, son and throne to worry about I didn’t want to bother you with my problems.” Princess Serenity said.
“Serenity you never are a bother to me. Hey you’re my little sister remember?” Uranus said holding the Princess close to her.
“Thanks Haruka, it feels good to tell someone I haven’t even told Minako.” Princess Serenity said as a page ran over to her.
“Princess forgive me for interrupting but the Queen wants to speak with you.” The page said.
“I guess I have to go promise me another dance.” Princess Serenity said kissing Uranus on the cheek and leaving the dance floor.
Uranus walked off the dance floor looking around the ballroom not finding Neptune then headed to the balcony thinking maybe Neptune had gone outside to get some fresh air. On her way she noticed Hotaru on the dance floor with Helios and chuckled she really hadn’t seen much of the girl since she left to train with Pluto. She stepped through the curtain seeing Neptune leaning against the rail looking out at the gardens. She moved behind Neptune putting her hands on Neptune’s waist and kissing her neck. “A pretty girl like you shouldn’t be alone on a night like this.”
“I was waiting for my Prince.” Neptune said leaning back into her chest.
“Your Prince? Who is he so I can remind him that you belong to me?” Uranus said faking that she was jealous.
“Did I say prince? I meant to say my queen.” Neptune said turning around kissing Uranus on the lips.
“Halt! Stop him!” They both heard a guard yell from the ground below them. Uranus looked down seeing a man with dark black hair run by chased by several guards knowing who he was and remembering what Serenity had told her.
“Uranus Planet Power Make Up.” She called pulling out her transformation pen.
“Neptune Planet Power Make Up.” Neptune called pulling hers out as well. Both of them transformed and jumped off the balcony running after the guards. They caught up with them stopping the guards “Leave it to us. Report this to no one.” Neptune ordered.
“Yes, Princ… Lady Neptune.” The guards said bowing and running back to their posts.
Uranus watched them leave and then walked over to the brush grabbing the man by the collar of his shirt pulling Prince Endiymon from it and dropping him to the ground. “What are you doing here?” Uranus said sharply causing Neptune to look at her wondering why she was being so rude to the Princess’ lover but Uranus only sent a look saying she would explain later.
“I came to see her.” Prince Endiymon said pushing himself up and standing before the two outer senshi.
“After what you’ve done to her you are lucky I don’t turn you in and let you rot in a dungeon.” Uranus said dropping him to the ground. “Leave now and don’t come back.”
She turned and started walking away Neptune watching her then ran to catch up, “Haruka what are you doing?”
“He broke her heart said he didn’t want to be with Serenity and was marrying Beryl.” Uranus said. “Couldn’t even do it in person sent only a letter.”
“Uranus wait!” Prince Endiymon said pushing himself up off the ground and running after them. Uranus ignored him and kept walking but Neptune turned back looking though she still was walking, “Neptune please! I can explain!”
Neptune stopped causing Uranus to stop though she didn’t look to happy she turned to Prince Endymion, “You’ve one minute to explain.”
“That letter it wasn’t from me. I wrote it yes but she forced me to. She said she would hurt Serenity if I didn’t. I swear Beryl has gone mad. She is forming a massive army I didn’t know what she planned to do with it. I’ve been trapped in her dungeon for the last month. I barely escaped in time.” Prince Endymion said.
“In time for what?” Uranus asked as the three of them were forced to the ground by an explosion. Guards came running out from the palace as a large army marched towards the palace.
“I’m too late. Beryl is attacking the palace!” Prince Endymion said.
“Helios!” Neptune said rushing to her feet and running towards the ball room.
Uranus pushed herself to her feet then helped Prince Endymion to his feet, “She should be in her mother’s study. There is a painting on the back wall that leads to a safe area. I swear if anything happens to her you’ll beg for death.” Uranus said then ran after her wife.
To Be Continued…