Anxious Hearts
By Aria Chiba
PG-13

Ok, this is a sad romantic story between Ami and Zoicite during the
time of the Silver Millenium.

Oh, and, in case any of you were wondering, I don't own Sailor Moon.
Our dear Naoko does, bless her heart.

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Two young teenaged girls were lounging around on a hill.  One was 
delicate looking, with two golden streams of hair coming from 
"meatballs" on top of her head. She wore a white light summer dress 
that showed off her slender figure, and she had a cresent moon on her
forhead. The other had an aire of intelligence around her, with a pair
of glasses perched on her nose. She had short blue hair, and wore a 
little more of a concealing blue dress then the other.

The blond girl was "reading" a book, the blue girl watching exaspretly.
"Wow, Ami... how... interesting..." the blond girl said sarcastically.

Ami sighed and took the book from her. "Serenity, she is 
one of your ancestors, and if you're ever going to become queen, it 
would be somewhat of an important thing to understand where you come
from and what others have done in your past!" Ami studied
the picture in the book, and noted once again how much similar the
family characteristics were. Each generation wore their hair the same
way, and they all grew up to have almost identical facial features and
figures. Not that Serenity would want to hear about it. She was to
wrapped up in her memory of Prince Endymion of the Earth Kingdom. 
He had grown up nicely since they had last seen him 5 years ago. He
had been in knight training since he was 15.

He had shown up a week ago in the in the Moon Kingdom with his 
protectors, Jadeite, Nephrite, Kunzite, and Zoisite. And his appearence
had sure shoken up the princess and her court. Well, not her. She
had too much studying to do to be caught up in guys. Not to mention
getting Serenity to concentrate on her studies.

Serenity sighed and layed back. "Oh Endymion... I wish you were 
here..." Ami stood up, exasperated in her friend. She walked down to
the stream that went past the area, but before she got too far, she
heard voices. She darted behind a tree and peered around it. Endymion
and Zoisite were walking down along the river right twoards them. 
Ami turned to go back to the princess, but she couldn't leave. Her
eyes turned back to gaze upon Zoisite. His long blond hair pulled back 
into a ponytail, his slender, agile frame... wait. What was happening 
to her? She wasn't suppose to think about guys, she had so much work
to do! Yet, she just couldn't stop. 

They were getting closer, and Ami had to force herself to back up to 
Serenity. She ran back up the hill and dropped to her knees next to 
her. "Sere-chan! Guess who's walking this way!" Why was she telling 
her?! She should try to hide them so they could study some more! But
something inside her kept urging her on. She wanted to see Zoisite
again.

Serenity's eyes popped open. "Endymion!" she whispered hopefully.
Ami nodded and tried to get some control of the situation. "Yeah, I 
guess you may go speak with him, I fear we won't get much more work
done this afternoon anyways."

She gave a little shout of happiness and gave Ami a big hug. "Thanks
so much Ami-chan! C'mon! Let's go casually walk that way. You gotta
come with me!" Ami nodded, exstatic inside, cool as a cucumber on the
outside. "Ok."

The two girls walked back down to the river just as the two guys were
crossing that part. "Hi Endy!" Serenity said happily, skipping down 
to give him a hug. "Sere..." he murmmered, wrapping her up in his 
arms. They whispered some things to each other, and had Ami and 
Zoisite been paying attention, they may have heard, but they were
busy gazing at each other, neither making a move nor sound.

Endymion annouced out loud, "I will be escorting the princess back
to the castle. I trust that you make sure that Princess Ami gets back
saftly as well?"

Zoisite's eyes broke from Ami's and nodded to the Prince. "Of course,
my leige. I will escort the princess back saftly." He glanced back
to Ami offering his arm. She took it softly, never taking her eyes
off him. Neither of them saw Endymion and Serenity slip off into the
woods.

A warm feeling spread through Ami as she touched Zoisite's arm. 
She had never felt this way before, it was quite confuseing. It was
if her her mind couldn't function, something else was in control...
perhaps her heart? But she was Ami, immune to all men, she only 
wanted to learn as much as possible. But perhaps... this was an
entirely new and seperate subject all together?

"So... did you enjoy your afternoon Princess Ami?" Zoisite stammered,
not exactly what to say. Her eyes were so beautiful, surely they 
could never gaze with love for him. There must some other, she was
so beautiful she could not possibly go a day without someone there
to love her.

"Sir Zoisite, please, you needn't be so informal. Ami is just fine.
And my afternoon was lovely, it is such a beautiful day."
she responded. She wasn't sure exactly how to act, but she would
surely learn from this experience. But, maybe he had no feelings
for her rather then just one of the Moon Princess's court.

He smiled down at her, his mood lightening at her words. "Then, Ami, 
you must call me only Zoisite. And I am delighted to hear that your
day has been pleasent. It truly is a beautiful, but if I may be so
bold, " he paused, searching in her eyes, "the day has become much
nicer now that you are here to share it with me."

Ami turned several shades crimson at his compliment. She had never
been complemented as such, it never went further then respectful
complements between the royalty. 

Zoisite's hand flicked slightly and a crown of tiny water lilies
appeared in his hand. He stepped behind her to place it in her hair.
After making sure it was in securly, he slowly dropped his hands, 
running his fingers over her bare neck and down to her shoulders,
squeezing them. She closed her eyes, his touch driving her crazy.

He dropped his head to whisper into her ear, "I hear your favorite
flower is the Water Lily. I do hope you like it. It looks 
beautiful on you." Ami was breathing rather hard now, she had 
never been so close to any man before. She murmmered, "A..arigato.
I think... that they are wonderful." He brought his head down to
nuzzle at her neck, his hand encircling her stomach. Bravely, she
placed her hands over his, and he tightened his grip on her, their
bodies molding together.

Her mind went blank as she felt his body pressed against hers, his
kisses increasing in passion, his soft carresses. She trembled
under his attention, her body craving his touch. 

Zoisite took it the wrong way, like men stupidly usually do. "You 
are cold, I should get you back to the castle," he said, concerned.

Ami was to shy to tell him the truth, and took his arm as he slowly
detached himself from her. They started back to the castle slowly.

As they reached the clearing, Zoisite stopped, and turned to Ami.
"My princess, may I have the pleasure of seeing you again?" Ami
nodded, her eyes filled with hope, 'Please! Kiss me!' she thought
hopefully.

As if reading her mind, he brought his head down and sweetly
kissed her. As he broke off, she brought her arms around his neck,
and tilted her head back slightly. He eagerly brought his lips back
down upon hers, increasing the passion with her willingness. Ami 
became lightheaded, but still pressed on, delighted with his newest
'lesson'.

Finally they stopped, and silently, they both slipped their hands
together and headed on the final stretch back to the castle. Neither
of them said anything untill they reached the doors. Here, he stopped
and lightly kissed her on the lips, as he drew away and began to open
the door, he whispered into her ear, "Aishiteru," and he gently 
pushed her inside. 

She slowly walked twoards her room, obvious to the bustling people 
around her. As she shut her quarters' door, she turned to find her bed 
covered with dozens of Water Lilies. Gasping, she bent down and picked 
one up, tears coming to her eyes. She brought it to her lips and 
kissed it tenderly, and lowered herself carefully upon the bed, the 
lilies sweet smell all around her. 

Staring into the flower she held, she murmmered, "Aishiteru, Zoisite.
Thank you so much for all you have done. Aishiteru..."

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Later that evening, Ami was getting dressed for dinner. Whistling a 
happy tune, she prayed that Zoisite would be at the dinner. She 
chose a rather daring outfit, white with light blue flowers scattered
on it. It was form fitting with a rather low neckline. Minako had
given it to her on her last birthday, informing her that she may
want to wear it some day. She hadn't believed her at first, but now
thinking back, how could she have doubted a decendent of Aphrodite, 
and the princess and senshi of Venus? 

She heard a knock at her door, and she took a deep breath. 'Here we go,
Ami, try not to completly embarrass yourself now' "Coming" she called
and went over to door, she opened it a bit, revealing Zoisite, dressed
in a formal white tux. "Zoisite!" she breathed. He looked so handsome in
that tux!

He looked her up and down, pleased with what he saw. "Ami, you look so
lovely this evening. May I have the pleasure of escorting you to dinner
this evening."

"You may," breathed Ami, taking his arm. Closing her door behind her,
the two walked down the hall. They walked in silence for awhile, 
then Ami spoke up. "How long you be staying here on the moon?" she 
asked. 

Zoisite cleared his throat, and said softly, "We're not quite sure."

Ami looked at him increadbly, "Why, you have no plan?"

"There are some..." he paused, searching for the correct word, 
"circumstances, in which do not allow us to proceed as we would once
have done." He looked down on her with a look of concern that Ami
could not understand. 

Her mouth tightened in confussion, and asked, "Does it have anything
to do with the rumors of rebellions down on the Earth Kingdom?"

He sighed, and stopped her, placing his hands on her shoulders.
"Listen, bad times are befalling us. In time, you will learn of these
events, and i only hope that that time comes sooner then later. Please
understand, and just enjoy the time that we have together." He 
lowered his face so their foreheads were pressed together, gazing
into her eyes.

She melted at this move, and put her curiosity to the side... for now.
"I promise that I will enjoy the evening, Zoisite." 

He cupped his hands on her face and kissed her lightly. "Thank you
my princess. Now, we should get down to the dining hall. If my nose
does not mistake me, i believe i smell chicken."

Ami smiled and nodded, "I do believe so myself" and she drew away and 
offered him her arm. He took it and led her the rest of the way down
to the dinning hall.

The room was filled with lively people and delicious smells. Ami noted
Rei and Jadeite, Minako and Nephrite, and Makoto and Kunzite all siting
together. And of course, at the head of the table sat the King and Queen,
and Princess Serenity and Prince Endymion.

Ami led the Zoisite over to where the Princess's Court sat, just below
the Royal Family. She smiled shyly at the other girls as they shot
her looks of surprise. Who would have ever expected Ami the Brain to
come to dinner with a man!

The dinner progressed as one would expect, full of polite conversation.
As the dinner came to a close, soft music started up from a group of
musicians in the corner. The men symotaniously stood up to ask the 
ladies for a dance. Zoisite smiled down on Ami, "Would you care to
dance with me? I warn you, i have 2 left feet."

Ami smiled and took his arm, "I'm sure I would be delighted to." She
was herself, a wonderful dancer, since she had spent many weeks 
studying it. 

The two swept out onto the dance floor, and Zoisite surprised her by
being an excellent dancer. "You shouldn't say such things about your-
self," She exclaimed as he led her through some complicated steps. 

He smiled, pulling her closer. She rested her head on his shoulder,
sighing contently. He ran his hands up and down her back, making her
heart start to beat wildly. He placed several lingering kisses on her
neck. As he reached her ear, he softly nibbled on it.

Throughout all of this, she found herself getting more and more worked
up. Her heart thudded apparently through her dress and she breathed
heavily. "Zoi-chan..." she murrmered.

He whispered huskily into her ear, "Would you care for a bit of fresh 
air?"

Ami just nodded and followed him out. They walked quietly through the
gardens, hand in hand. They stopped next to a Cherry Blossem tree
to look up at Earth.

"It's so beautiful. I wish I could see it in real life." Ami said 
softly. 

Zoisite looked at her in surprise. "You've never been to Earth?"

Ami sighed, settling herself down on the ground. "No, Minako and 
Usagi have, they've snuck off to it on a couple of occasions. But
relations havn't been the greatest whenever a oppurtunity would 
arise, and... it just never has worked out. I have seen so many
pictures of it, heard so many stories, and it always reminds me
so much of my home planet, Mercury. Everywhere you look, water.
It's so relaxing, I love my home so much. But I live here, to
protect our Princess, to help uphold the Silver Millenium. How I
wish I could visit the Earth..." She bowed her head to hide the
tears in her eyes.

"Then you shall!" Zoisite annouced regally. "I promise to take
you there one day Ami." He tilted her head up and kissed her wet
eye-lids gently. "Don't cry, it does not suit you."

"Oh Zoisite!" She cried, and lifted her mouth to his, gently 
pressing her body against his. The kiss opened up and became
warm and soft. His mouth opened against hers, his tongue running 
along her bottom lip, then along the delicate inside of her upper
lip. 

Suddenly, a cry rang out from the castle. "EARTH! Earth is under
attack!" The two sprang apart turning to the ablased castle.

"Oh Gods, it's begun. Damn Beryl!" Zoisite cried. He turned to 
to the castle, crying out as he ran, "My Princess! Someday!
I will return to you! I swear by this!"

"Zoisite, Nooooooooo!" She cried, dropping to her knees, a horrible
sense of dread coming over her. She sobbed, knowing that she would
never see him again in this lifetime.

She glanced up at the Earth, and through her teary eyes, she saw 
darkness covering over it. She clutched her heart in sorrow, and 
cried out to Earth. "You showed me what it means to love! What should
I do now?! I cannot forget you, and yet I know we will never see
each other again! Why?!" She screamed and collapsed, crying herself
into an unconciousness.

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"Love starts with a SMILE, Grows with a KISS, and ends with a TEAR."
- Unknown

"I never felt true love until I was with you,
and I never felt true sadness until you left me."
- Unknown

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Ok, love and war sucks. I just thought I'd say that! Now that we're all
depressed and such, please send any comments and or flames (hopefully not!) 
to ariachiba@hotmail.com ! I love to hear from you! Arigato! 
~Aria Chiba