Hi minna! I know, I'm getting carried away with these song fics, but
everytime I heard this song I couldn't help but think of SM - soooo
I figured that was a sure hint that it would make a good fic ^^
Short notes here - wanna give a HUGE thanks to everyone who emailed
me about my last fic "Mistakes - A Usagi and Mamoru Romance" I was totally
tickled to death! And everyone who has and still is emailing me about
"From the Beginning" **HUGS** Minna, you all are do great to me! *sobs
happy tears*
SOOOO many thanks to Meara - I can't thank you enough for all the
help and editing you do, not to mention being a friend **HUGS**
I wanna give a shout out to my bestfriends here, and my sis (though
not entirely) *waves* Hi Sere-ittsuichan, Heather-chan, Aimee-chan!!
Aimee has a new story out!! Bed of Roses!! If you're a hopeless 
romantic like me, you'll love it!! It's written wonderfully, just
like all her stories ^^
You still reading? Wow! Either you all really like me *blushes* or
your bored.... no comment ^_~
Well, while your here, I started a new series called "Don't Let Me
Go" it's going to have about 7 main titles with four substories each.
I'm hoping it will be my best work yet - but then again, that's not
saying too much. ^^  I'm hoping it will be up this week - if not
then email me and I'll send you a preview! ^_^
Well... wonder what happened to my short notes? hehe
Here's mine and Sere's web page link - PLEASE go visit! ^_^
http://www.geocities.com/Tokyo/9333
Moon Bunny's Closet
All usual SM disclaimers apply here - I don't own SM or anything
to do with them. And... I don't own the song "I wanna love you forever"
I imagine Jessica Simpson and all of them there people own it ^_^
Ja minna! *hugs*
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Love You Forever
By: Bethany
Edited by: Meara *hugs girl*
Send comments, suggestions, and
Tiggers to me at Bethany212@aol.com
Send any cows and all related stuff
to my twin Serenity Raye ^_^
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	Princess Serenity walked aimlessly through the gardens. Her eyes
down cast and body shaking slightly with sobs. 

	"It's not fair," she complained to no one but herself. "Why should
all of this falls on my shoulders? I'm only sixteen! I don't want to be
Queen. I want to be normal."

	Her only answer was the vast silence that seemed to fill the
night Moon air. As she walked, her thoughts grew darker and darker.
She thought of the days that she had had to miss out on having fun with 
her friends because of meetings with state officials and such. The times 
when she wanted to be alone, and like now, had to sneak away from her 
guardians.

	The pitch-black sky overhead was painted with occasional bright
stars, and then the huge presence of Earth. "I bet it's beautiful there,"
she noted wistfully. "I've read there is real wind there, with smells of
grass floating through it." The longer she thought about how wonderful
Earth might be, the more her heart yearned to go there. 

	Her travels found her in the teleportation room. A switch to her
left could take her to where she wanted to go. Just one little flick
of the... *click*.

	Everything went black for a moment, then as the light returned, 
suddenly something warm brushed against Serenity's face. "The sun?" 
Opening a hesitant eye, the young princess looked across the land she 
had teleported to. 

	It was everything she ever dreamed of it being. The grass, the 
flowers, the wind... everything so beautiful. Her nose was intoxicated
with the smell of salt water floating through the air. "How lovely!"
she squealed in excitement, bending down to touch a red colored flower.
It's beautiful petals felt of silk and there were so many layers. Her 
fingers slid down to pick the wonderful flower.

	"Ouch!" She drew her hand back and studied the red liquid sliding
slowly and painfully out of her finger.

	"Easy," a smooth voice said out of nowhere. Serenity gasped and 
held her hand protectively to her chest, looking up to see a pair of
the deepest blue eyes she had ever encountered. "Roses are beautiful,
but their beauty hides a greater strength. The thorns," the young man
picked a flower and took his dagger to cut the sharp objects off, "are
hidden underneath for protection."  

	Serenity took the moment he was busy removing the thorns to study
him more closely. Dark black hair fell over his bent forehead, hiding 
the beautiful eyes she had seen a moment before. Her gaze fell down his
body; to his shapely chest, small waist and long, muscular legs. A blush
worked it's way to her cheeks. He was handsome - the most handsome man her
young eyes had ever seen.
 
	"Here we go, Milady," he bowed gracefully before her, handing the 
now thornless rose to her. "The roses beauty does not rival to yours,
however."

	A deeper red penetrated her cheeks. "Thank you, kind sir."

	"Could I know the name of the goddess that invades my private
gardens?" the man asked, smiling slightly.

	"Oh! I'm sorry, I did not know these were private," Serenity 
immediately apologized.  

	"I promise, it's more than an honor to have your beautiful face 
among my flowers." He turned to face her, "I am Endymion, Prince of the
Earth. And you are from the Moon, correct?"


	"How did you know?" she asked quietly.


	Endymion chuckled lightly and traced his index finger along her moon
symbol shinning brightly upon her forehead. "It's like nothing I've ever
seen."  

	"Yes, I'm from the Moon. My name is Serenity."

	"Serenity? As in, the Princess Serenity, heir to the Silver Millennium?"

	She grimaced. "Yes, that would be me."

	"I take it you no more like your title and all it implies, than I do."

	"No," a single tear trailed down her face. Before it reached her chin,
a soft hand reached out to wipe it away.

"You set my soul at ease
Chase darkness out of view..."

	Wide blue eyes found deep blue ones. His finger still lingering on her
face, Endymion leaned forward.

"Left your desperate spell on me
Say you feel it to,
I know you do..."

	"Who are you? To invade my mind in so short a time? I know only your 
name, and yet my heart beats in time to yours," he whispered, his breath 
warm on her face. One arm encircled her waist, "May I kiss you?"

	Serenity's throat went dry. Here this handsome man was, asking
to kiss her. The dark bleak day suddenly allowed the light of hope to seep
through the clouds. She smiled softly and he leaned forward. At first it
was so soft that she feared she imagined it, but then he was back. Kissing
her again and again; gentle brushes of lips against her own.

"I've got so much more to give
This can't die, I yearn to live
Pour yourself all over me
And I'll cherish every night here on my knees.."

	When finally he moved back, Serenity was dazed. Her heart pounded
madly in her chest, her breath in quick gasps. 

	Endymion chuckled lightly, still holding her close to him. "Serenity?
Are you okay?"

	"Mmmm Hmmm," she mumbled, leaning in for more of his warmth.  

	Taking his time, he ran the tip of his finger down her cheek and to
her neck. "Come, walk with me. Tell me all about yourself," he whispered, 
turning so they walked side-by-side, her tucked gently under his arm.  

	"What do you wish to know?"

	"Anything... as long as it means I can know more about you. Why do 
you come to my planet?"

	Blushing slightly, Serenity stared forward. After a long silence, she
began. "I love my home, but I yearn for more. I love feeling the breeze, the
smell of the water and flowers." Twisting the rose in her hand, she glanced
up at Endymion to find he was watching her intensely. "I stole away from my
guardians and teleported here. It's so beautiful; I've never seen so many
green plants, colorful flowers the blue sky."

	"You say that so beautifully, but surely your home has more to offer."

	"Some, there is vast emptiness all around, but I believe I prefer the
sound of your animal's songs rather than that irritating silence."  

	Endymion watched the sad look in her eyes and wished more than anything
to take it away. What was this feeling? The peaceful thump of his heart while
she was with him? It was as if an invisible thread linked them together and 
made them one. He yearned to hold her, this angel, and never let her go. But, 
he tried to reason, I barely know her. With one stolen glance, his heart told 
him that it did not care, to be with her was all that mattered, no matter the 
cost.

	"Endy?" Surprised at the sound of the endearment, Endymion smiled softly
at her.
 
	"Yes, my princess?"

	A deep blush stained Serenity's cheeks. "Can I stay here, with you?"

	Shocked, and hopeful that maybe she feels for him as he does her,
Endymion pulled her tighter. "Of course you may, but won't your mother and 
guardians come looking for you?"

	"Yes, that is true. But until then..?"

	Wanting nothing more, Endymion hugged her gently. "Yes, stay as long
as you like. But please don't get in trouble; I would hate to never see you
again."

	Serenity looked up at the handsome man holding her, and sighed happily.
She couldn't remember being so at peace inside and out. Quickly she placed
a soft kiss on his jaw.

"I wanna love you forever
And this is all I'm asking of you
Ten thousand lifetimes together
Is that so much for you to do?
Cuz from the moment that I saw your face
And felt the fire in your sweet embrace
I swear I knew.
I'm gonna love you forever.."

	Queen Serenity paced back and forth slowly, tears in her eyes. "Where
could she be? I've searched the Moon over and there is no sign of her." A 
single tear got past her defenses and slid down her cheek. "Two days! Luna, 
have you any luck at all?"  

	The blue-black cat watched the Queen with troubled eyes. "No, Your Majesty.  
I have had no luck. It's as if she's not on the Moon."

	"Not on the... Luna!" the Queen stopped and walked briskly towards the 
cat. "That's it! She's not on the Moon! But... where is she?"

	The heavy doors to the throne room swung open, revealing four young girls
in sailor suits. The one with the long blonde hair stepped forward and bowed.
"Your Majesty."

	"Yes, Venus. Have you found her?"

	Venus studied a pinpoint behind the Queen. Her heart knew what she seen,
and what she felt. But the Queen had a right to know her daughter was safe.
"Yes, we have found her on the planet Earth."

	"What?!" Queen Serenity practically screamed. "That planet is forbidden!
Why is she there?!"

	Mars came over and laid a reassuring hand on the Queen's shoulder. 
"There is more, Queen. Please, Venus, continue."

	Sailor Venus gave a curt nod and inhaled sharply. "She is with a young
man." 
	"Who?" Serenity croaked.

	"Prince Endymion -- there is a...'relationship', between them."

	 Queen Serenity paled and fell back into her throne. "Relationship? Has
she..."

	"No."

	"It mustn't continue! You must bring her back at once! I will handle
the young man who puts his hands on my daughter!" she fired, her fist clinched
in anger.

	Gathering all the strength she possessed, Venus shook her head. "No, 
you can't do that. You will not be able to keep them apart."

	"Why?" The world seemed to spin unmercifully around.

	"There is a bond... a soul-bond. They are meant for each other."

	Silence fell heavily over the massive room. The queen couldn't believe
her ears. Soul-bond? Her daughter, with an Earthling? Impossible. "I don't
care. Bring her back at once."

	Nodding, then bowing, the Senshi left the Queen to herself.

~~On Earth~~

	Serenity giggled happily as her and Endymion walked through the
paths of his personal rose gardens. Her hand was intertwined with his
larger one, and she pressed the side of her body to his arm. 

	"Oh Endy, I'm so happy here."

	He didn't answer, causing Serenity to look up. "What's wrong?"

	Gently he sat her down on a bench. "Sere, you can't stay here
much longer. Have you any idea how much your mother must be worried??

	"I... I don't care! I want to stay!"

"My mind fails to understand
What my heart tells me to do
And I give up all I have just to be with you
and that would do.."

	"Sere, listen." Endymion kneeled in front of her, holding both her
hands in his. "I don't want you to go. I wish you could stay here forever
more, by my side. But the truth is that you can't; you will hurt so
many people who care for you."

	Tears coursed down her cheeks, sliding gently off her face. A large
hand rose up and wiped them away, lingering to gently run his palm over her
face. "Sere.... I love you, with all my heart. These last days have been
the most wonderful of my life, but I know it must end. But not forever -
I couldn't live forever with out you."

	Gasping slightly, Serenity studied his eyes. Love reflected back at
her. "Oh Endy! I love you too! I don't ever want to leave you!"

	She fell gracefully from the bench and hugged him tightly. "Never
let me go, Endy, never!"

	Resolve gone, Endymion hugged her back. "Never, Sere. I promise."

	Venus tugged thoughtfully at her bow. "Mercury, are you ready yet?"

	"Umm, Venus?" came the low sound of Jupiter.

	"Hold on! We're trying to pin point the Princess!"

	"Venus?"

	"Damn it Jupiter, what do you want?!"

	Jupiter blushed, "I found them."

	Running over to where the tall Senshi of Jupiter stood, Venus peeked
through the bushes at the Princess and Prince on their knees, holding
each other. "Their bond is so strong, this will be hard," she noted sadly.
"It will hurt her deeply to be away from him."

	Mars looked sadly at the couple. "I can't do it."

	"Can't do what?" Mercury asked, just now leaving the world of strategy
behind to see what the excitement was.

	"I can't hurt her like this. Minna, she's our best friend and to hurt
her this bad... I can't do it."

	Venus shook her head. "It will be hard, but we must do it."

	Solemnly, four warriors came out from behind the bushes and walked
towards the couple. Neither noticed their presence for many moments. 

	"Princess," Jupiter said quietly, pain in her eyes for what was to
be.

	Serenity looked up, holding tighter to Endymion. "No," she whispered.
"No! You can't take me back, I don't want to go!" she cried, burying her face
in Endymion's neck.
	
"I've always been taught to win,
And I never thought I'd fall
Be at the mercy of a man..
I've never been,
Now I only want to be right where you are..."

	Endymion gently stood up, bring Serenity with him. Still she clung
to him with her life, pleading softly in his ears for him to not leave her.
"You promised! Please..."

	"Sere, shhh," he whispered back, holding her tightly. "And you are?"
he questioned the Senshi.

	"Sailor Venus, lead of the court of Princess Serenity and leader of
her royal guardians," Venus replied, bowing gracefully. "These are her other
guardians; Jupiter, Mercury and Mars."

	"And you are here to return her to her home, the Moon?"

	"Yes, Your Highness."

	Silence. The worst kind of silence, that that demands answers and 
actions, but no one moves. Finally Endymion spoke: "Ladies, may I have a 
moment alone with her?"

	"Of course," they replied, backing away - but still in hearing distance.

	"Sere?"

	"Endy, please don't make me."

	"Sere, Love - you have to go home. But I promise we will be together;
no matter what it takes. I will be with you until the heavens fall and the
stars burn out. I swear I'll be with you."

	Serenity brought her lips up to meet his, pressing her young body to 
his for all she was worth. Her arms wrapped gently around his neck, demanding
that he respond to her.

	More than a little surprised, Endymion wrapped her tightly in his
embrace, lifting her from the ground for better access to her mouth. For long
moments the two held on like there would be no tomorrow. 
	
"I wanna love you forever,
And this is all I'm asking from you,
Ten thousand lifetimes together.
Is that so much for you to do?
Cuz' from the moment that I saw your face
and felt the fire in your sweet embrace,
I swear I knew, 
I'm going to love you forever.."

~~On the Moon~~

	Princess Serenity made no attempt to wipe the tears from her eyes
as she was lead against her will towards her mother's suite.

	The doors opened and Serenity stepped in, her head held high and 
tears streaking her face. "Mother."

	"Serenity!" the Queen said, hugging her daughter. "I was so worried
about you! Why did you go to Earth? You know it's forbidden!"

	"Mother... I.." her regal posture failed her and she collapsed into her
mother's arms. "Mother, please! I love him! I swear I do! With all my heart!
I can't live without him!" she sobbed.

	Nothing is worse for a mother than to see her child in this kind of 
pain. But Queen Serenity knew that a love between people of two such different
worlds could never end in happiness. "Serenity, I'm sorry. You must not
see him again."

	Suddenly the ground shook and the walls trembled. The giant doors swung
open and the Senshi raced through. "Your Majesty, there is an attack."

	Serenity, hearing nothing but the screaming of her heart for 
Endymion, ran from the room and outside.

	The Queen screamed after her, lifting her skirts and running in the
same direction her daughter took.

	Serenity came to a halt outside the palace. "Endy!"

	Endymion turned and swept Serenity up in his arms. "Sere, go inside!
I don't want you hurt!"

	"No Endy! I want to be with you!"

	Placing his lips on her briefly, Endymion shoved her towards Sailor Mars,
"Get her out of here!"

	Serenity broke away from Mars, heading back to where Endymion stood. 
Before she reached him, a crackling voice filled her ears. "Well, lookie here!
It's the little Moon Princess!"

	"Beryl!" Serenity screamed as a sword came at her, intend on taking her
life. Body tensed, she waited for the impact.

	It never came.

	Her life seemed to fly past her. The last week, scenes of her and 
Endymion watching the sunset and Moon rise. Holding hands and walking 
through the gardens. His sweet lips on hers time and time again. Arms, warm
and safe, holding her.

	Endymion let out a choking sound and fell into her arms, blood covering
his chest and staining her dress. "**NO!!**"

	"Endy!! No!! You can't leave me!!" she cried over and over, pain
shaking her voice, tears falling off her face to land on his.

	"S--Sere," he choked, blood trickling out of his mouth. "I... I
love you. I will always be with... you." As his head rolled to the side and
the last breath left his body, Serenity fell atop him, screaming his name
over and over.

	"NO! Endy, NO!! Don't leave me!! You promised!!"

	Everything went deathly quiet for Serenity. Her soul was dead, her spirit
gone with him. "Endy, I love you," she whispered, amazingly calm. "We will
live together again. Silver Crystal, watch over him and bring him back to
me. Let us live in peace next time; together." The sword she had taken out
of his chest plugged deep into her stomach and she landed on Endymion's 
chest. "We will be together; I'll never let you go."

"In my life I've learned that heaven never waits
Lets take this now before it's gone like yesterday
Cuz when I'm with you there's nowhere else 
That I would ever wanna be.. 
I'm breathing for the next second I can feel you
Loving me ... 
I'm gonna love..." 

~~Tokyo - 1995~~

	The battle was long and hard, but finally... finally the Doom Tree
was gone and he remembered.

	Finally she could be with him forever. "Sailor Moon! Wake up!" a voice
called to her, snapping her out of her trance.

	"Huh? What?"

	She found herself in his arms, worry clouding his eyes. "Is.. is it
really you?"

	"Yeah, Meatball head. And it's good to be back," he chuckled lightly,
love shinning in his eyes.

	"Oh Mamo-chan!" Usagi squealed, wrapping her arms around him. "I
thought I'd lost you again!"

	After recovering from the shock, Mamoru wrapped his arms around the
girl sobbing in his arms. It had been much too long since he had held his
princess. 

	"Shhhh.. Usako, it's okay," he whispered lovingly.

	"No! It's not okay! You can't leave me again, you promised to hold
me forever," she sobbed in his chest. The scene from the garden a thousand
years before played in his mind. 

	"Yes, I did promise you that. And I don't break my promises," he
whispered, holding her tighter.


"I'm gonna love you forever,
And this is all I'm asking from you -
Ten thousand lifetimes together.
Is that so much for you to do?
Cuz' from the moment that I saw your face,
and felt the fire in your sweet embrace, 
I swear I knew,
I'm going to love you forever...
forever...
forever and a day..."

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*sigh* yes, I'm a Hopeless romantic! ^_~
Email me! Tell me your thoughts! Can I write? Did you
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Your comments really do keep me going minna, I re-read
them all when writer's block has me screaming and
throwing things. ^_~
Thanks sooo much! *hugs*
<3 Bethany
Bethany212@aol.com
http://www.geocities.com/Tokyo/9333