Hello minna-chan!!

 Amyblue-chan reporting to duty! *LOL* Heh-heh, anyway, here it is.
My second story. I hope it is to everyone's enjoyment. I am very, VERY
sorry this wasn't out sooner. I had planned for it to be posted a 
MONTH ago. Can you believe it? But a health brigade some American
doctors came to do here (I live in Colombia, S.A), a certain 'Greek God'
(some of you know what I mean *blushes*) and school got in my way.
*bows* My apologies to everybody, especially to Ghani-chan because I had 
promised her this would be out by August 15th (or the Sunday after that
at least). Forgive me Ghani?
 Special thanks and a hug go to: Rora, my editor, who always finds a way for
my stories to look better. Thank you Rora!!
 To my very special moonie friends: Ghani, Cherii, Sachi, MMJ, Cher, Celes, 
Aimee, LA, Tan, Mad, HAL, Auto, Anya and the rest of you. You guys know who 
you are!! *hugs*
 Lastly (because I know some of you are getting bored and I REALLY want you to 
read the rest of it), this story is dedicated to my friend Eryn. He has been
there for me, smiling when I'm happy and lending me a shoulder to cry on when 
I'm sad. *big hug* This is for you Eryn. I hope you like it!



Disclaimers: Usual disclaimers apply. You guys know the drill. Are you
going to make me repeat it? Oh well, here it is: Sailormoondoesnotbelongto
meitbelongstoNaokoTakeuchi,TOEI,Kodansha,DiCandaverybodyelsewhoownsacopyright
onit. *inhales* Howeverthisstoryismineanditwillremainthatway. Whew! Done.  





"How the Stars Became Stars...
      A Tale of Forbidden but Desired Love."
By: Amyblue-chan
Rated: PG
E-mail: monicam_1@yahoo.com





      For many generations a legend has been handed down telling of a 
great love between a princess and her prince, and how the stars were 
formed from that love.
      And so our story begins, in a peaceful time, the Silver
Millennium, in which each planet had a kingdom, 1,000 years
ago...'

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      "Is it that you don't understand Father?!?" yelled an
angry Prince Endymion of Earth to his father, King Terra.
      "Of course I understand Endymion, but as ruler of Earth
and your father, I want what's best for you and my kingdom."
responded his father.
     "This commitment with Neptune, whether you love the girl or not, 
will be good for our kingdom and it will establish a relationship with 
the planet, a relationship we need to keep the peace between us. You 
very well know that. Now do you understand why I want you to marry Princess 
Neptune?"
      "Yes Father, I understand your reasons, but as you already
said it yourself; I don't love the Princess of Neptune. Besides,
the prophecies say that the heir of Earth will fall in love and
marry the heir of the closest planet and you know perfectly well
that the closest planet is the Moon."
      "Darling..." said Queen Gaea to her husband, "I believe this time 
he has won the argument. Let him be."
      The king looked up startled, and saw the Queen stitching quietly
on her throne. She rarely expressed her opinion and it surprised him that 
she had on this particular discussion.
      "But..."
      "No buts this time Terra. Endymion does have his point. Remember what 
Lady Setsuna said not long before he was born. Have you forgotten?" With 
this, the Queen looked up and cast a warning glance upon her husband. He 
sighed and slowly let out the words he knew would have to come out sooner 
or later.
      "Oh Endymion... You are nineteen years old now and I believe you are 
old enough to make your own decisions. Go on, search for the girl of your 
dreams and choose wisely. But I do ask a favor of you, consult us before 
going off and marrying just anybody and we shall give you our consent."
      "Yes Father, and I thank you for giving me the freedom to
decide. Please, I ask to be excused for I must prepare for my journey."
     "Go ahead son. I give you my blessings." With a bow and a
look of determination in his face, Endymion left the throne room.
But before he was out of hearing range, he heard his mother say a sweet 
'Thank you.'

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      And so Prince Endymion set off in his journey to find
his princess. He decided to start on the Moon, knowing that
the prophecies were always carried out; and not knowing that
when he would finally find his one true love among the courts
of the Moon, he was to marry an evil soul back on Earth.

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      On the Moon, Queen Selenity, ruler of the Moon and
head of the Silver Alliance, was discussing possible suitors
for her fifteen year old daughter, Princess Serenity. She
had received a message from Earth, announcing Prince Endymion's
arrival that evening.
      "Mom..." wailed Princess Serenity, "I don't want to meet
Prince Endymion of Earth. He must be EXACTLY like every other
suitor that has come here: lazy, ugly and only interested in
taking the Moon's throne."
      -My daughter is right. This beautiful kingdom deserves at
least someone whom Serenity loves... But I have a feeling. I
know he is the one. If only she would give him a chance, she'd
discover the soul bond buried deep within both of them.-
      "Serenity dear, I know how you must feel. Remember, I was
a teenager too once. Give him an opportunity. You know you must
find a suitable suitor before you turn sixteen; otherwise, one
will be chosen for you. It has been a law for many generations
now, Serenity, and I am not the one who chooses. The Council
debates and then decides, even if it may not be for the best."
      "Mother..."
      "Please Serenity. Do it for me. You know I want to see you
happily married to someone you love. Not be forced to marry
and be miserable for the rest of your life because the Council
did not choose well."
      -Sere, you are so much like your father, so stubborn. Hmmm,
if only you knew your father, you would know what I mean. I don't
want what happened to me to happen to you.-
      With Selenity's pleading and tired dark blue eyes, Serenity
finally gave in, for she knew her mother always carried a certain
knowledge and wisdom in her words.
      "Very well Mother, I'm doing this just because you know
what's right for me and not because I want to. But let me make
something clear: I do not promise you anything."
      "Thank you Serenity, I appreciate your efforts. Let's just
hope everything turns out for the best."
      Selenity smiled gratefully at her daughter and prayed to the
Gods, asking them not to abandon her on this important day.
As Princess Serenity began to leave, her mother called out,
      "Darling, did I inform you that he will be arriving shortly?"
Hearing this, the princess turned in her heel, worried.
      "Pardon me? I thought you said he was arriving this evening."
      "He is, Serenity. Have you not yet looked at the sky? Sunset
must have been at least a half hour ago." The Queen stated calmly.
      "Oh Mother... how come you didn't tell me earlier?"
      "I did Serenity, but you DID say you had enough time, even
after I insisted."
      "Well then... I have to go get ready! Why do you do this to me?
MOTHER!!"
      "Yes dear?"
      "Argh..." With that, the princess left the throne room
running, only to hear her mother say, "Serenity! Remember you are
a princess and princesses don't run!"


      She didn't have time to stop and answer her mother because if
this 'supposedly' handsome Prince Endymion was coming that very
evening, she at least wanted to make a stunning first impression.
That was how she scared off all the suitors that had come, seeking
her hand in marriage. It had always been the same. Her enchantment had 
found ways to scare men off by making them believe they weren't good 
enough for the angel before them.   
      -But do I really want to scare off everybody?-
      -No.- Her mind answered back. Sure, she wanted independence.
Who didn't? But her soul was empty and her heart carried a void,
a void that could not be easily filled. She needed love, but not
the love of a parent nor a friend. Her heart ached for the love 
and companionship of a man. A soulmate. She made a choice right then. 
She would give Prince Endymion a chance. After all, she did not want to be 
lonely for the rest of her life or live with the guilt of having had an 
opportunity to choose and wasted it.
      Upon arriving at her suite, she searched her wardrobe many
a time before finding the perfect gown. She quickly took off the
white, empire-waisted silk gown she wore each day and replaced it
with a sky blue chiffon one that flowed freely below her waist and
enhanced her eyes. It fit her smugly, accentuating her womanly curves
and long legs. If it was something she loved, were the glances she
caught from the unaware suitors that went to meet her and who had
apparently  never heard of her breathtaking beauty.
      Her golden blonde hair went straight to her waist in soft curls
and her bangs emitted softness and angelic features. Her eyes were blue
as the clearest blue sky in a summer day and her figure had been well
built over the years running through the palace?s many pathways. On
the whole, she was like a bright summer day, transmitting warmth and
happiness to all that surrounded her.
      As she finished retouching her make-up and putting the remaining
pearl clips on her hair, the trumpets sounded, announcing the arrival
of what she thought could be her last suitor: Prince Endymion of the
planet Earth.


      He entered the Moon Palace and was astonished to see how beautiful 
it was. Crystalline water fell freely among the marble fountains framing the 
entrance to the palace. A stone pathway led to the Royal Gardens, which 
slightly perfumed the air with roses and lavender. The moonshine marble 
floor in the palace's dais gleamed with earthlight coming from the openings 
between the tall columns attached to the ceiling. The ceiling itself held 
grand chandeliers, also catching the Earth's light and casting dancing shadows 
on the opalescent walls. Endymion tried to imagine how dull and lifeless the 
Moon would look if it did not have this shining kingdom, but with no avail. 
It surely held all the glory and dignity it deserved to be the leader of 
the Silver Alliance and somehow, this thought gave him a certain security.


      Back at the East Wing, somebody knocked on Princess Serenity?s suite.
      "Who is it?" asked the Princess.
      "The Queen, Princess." Came a meek voice from outside.
      Princess Serenity stood up and let her mother in.
      "Thank you Molly," she replied with a warm smile. Closing the 
door, she asked, "Mom, how do I look?"
      "Bunny, you look gorgeous!" gushed the Queen as Serenity twirled
around to show her mother the dress.
      "Mother..." began Serenity in a warning tone, "You know that I don?t 
like you calling me Bunny."
      "Bu..."
      "No buts Mother. It was fine until I was nine or ten and you know
that, but I am fifteen now and no longer a child. I would appreciate
it if you would call me by my name and not a pet name you and Father
used to call me."
      "As you wish, PRINCESS SERENITY," answered the Queen in a joking
matter.
      "Thank you, YOUR MAJESTY," replied Serenity in the same manner.
Within seconds as they stole a glance at each other, they burst out
laughing. Regaining her composure, Selenity said, "Serenity, we have a
guest downstairs waiting for our presence."
      "Might as well get over it soon," answered a sarcastic princess.
With that they left the main quarters together.


      As they began descending the vast marble stairwell, trumpets
began sounding as a speaker announced, "Please welcome her royal
highness and leader of the Silver Alliance, Queen Selenity and 
presenting her daughter, Princess Serenity, next heir to the Moon Kingdom." 
Prince Endymion bowed and the Princess and her Mother curtsied, showing 
respect for their guest. He gently took the hands of the Queen and her 
daughter and gave them each a soft butterfly kiss. Slowly he stood up, 
smiled, and the introductions began.
      "Welcome Prince Endymion, and let us make your stay here at our
kingdom as pleasant as we possibly can."
      "Thank you for your kindness Your Majesty. I assume this your
daughter?" asked Prince Endymion as he looked at Princess Serenity.
      The princess was far more beautiful than he could ever had
imagined. He was sure her small figure could fit perfectly in his arms,
and even though he knew nothing about her, he could see that her smile
would take him to the heavens and beyond at some point in his visit.
      Then she smiled... he was sure of it now.  That bright, innocent
and lighthearted smile was heaven to him and perhaps even more. He knew
it right away, as he remembered what he had said not long ago to his
mother.

      *~*FLASHBACK*~*
      "Mother, the day I find the girl of my dreams, I will marry
her."
      "But Endy, how will you know when you find her?"
      "I know because when I shall see her smile, it will take me to
the heavens and show me the meaning of true happiness."
      *~*END OF FLASHBACK*~*

      -This is the princess I have been looking for... the one that 
will become my wife. If only I could make her realize what she means to 
me.-
      "Yes. Prince Endymion of Earth, meet Princess Serenity of the 
Moon, the next heir to this beautiful kingdom."
      "It is a pleasure to meet you Princess," again he took her hand 
and brushed his lips against the angel-like skin.
      "Thank you Prince Endymion, it is a pleasure to meet you too."
      Night had already fallen and the sky was a deep midnight blue.
The only object visible in the sky from the palace?s open windows was
Earth.
      "Indeed it is a beautiful kingdom and in all it's glory. But
I am mostly surprised to see how Earth looks from up here. It looks
just like the Moon from where I come from, illuminating the night
sky and everything in it." Said the Prince.
      "Yes," agreed the princess, "The view here is wonderful. But
how does the Moon look from where you live?"
      "The Moon shines it's silver light..." began Prince Endymion,
but Serenity didn't listen to him and the Queen noticed this, for
she was deep in her thoughts.
      -Oh my God! He is the handsomest prince I have ever seen in my
life! Those suitors that I thought were cute cannot compare to this
one. By the way he was looking at me a minute ago, I can tell that
he's at least interested. I never expected him to be so handsome.
Cute maybe, but not like this. He is just the type of man that I
was looking for. That tall frame, those broad shoulders, his muscular
chest, strong arms to wrap around me, gorgeous ebony hair and stormy
dark blue eyes. What must he think of me?-
      At the same time, the Queen was also in her own world.
      -The meeting is working. They can't take their eyes off each 
other. At last my daughter has found happiness and her one true love, 
and for what I can see, Prince Endymion has too. Just like out of a 
storybook, destinies meant to meet and fall in love. A soul reunited 
and soulmates found. Eternity would approve. Even *I* feel the soul bond 
between them.-
      After making sure Prince Endymion had finished his explanation
about how the Moon looked from Earth, Princess Serenity asked her 
mother rather hesitantly, "Mother, would you mind if Prince Endymion and 
I were excused? I would like to get better acquainted with our visitor 
and the Royal Gardens seem like a good place to do so." Then she added,
      "Do you approve of that?"
      "Why, of course Serenity darling. Why wouldn't I? As a matter of
fact, I was about to suggest the very same thing. Now go on, run along,
but make sure you are both back here in time for supper."
      "Yes Mother. Thank you."
      "Have a good evening Your Majesty." Prince Endymion said with a
bow.
      "Thank you Endymion."
      "Good bye."
      -Farewell young ones... and may the prophecies be carried out.-

      They strolled in a comfortable silence, touring the rose gardens,
until Princess Serenity decided to say something.
      "So wha..."
      "So wha..."
      They looked at eachother and laughed. A coincidence like this was
not very common, and it surprised them both.
      "You go fir..."
      "You go fir..."
      It happened again, only this time, Princess Serenity blushed. Was 
their soul bond so strong that they were thinking the same thing?
      She looked up and found a pair of love-filled eyes gazing at her.
Blue clashing into blue... The sea into the sky. She became entranced
by those midnight eyes that reminded her of the times in her childhood
where she dreamed of going to Earth.
      When he broke her gaze, she quickly turned back, blushing even
harder than before. Had it been love in his eyes? But why? They hardly
knew each other, it was almost absurd. But her heart told her another 
story.
She knew he was the one, the one that would give her anything just to 
see her smile. She was very confused. What did her eyes tell about her?
      Seeing that his princess was flustered, Endymion tried to resume 
the conversation that they had begun just a moment ago.
      "Go ahead, ladies first."
      "Excuse me?" The Prince speaking had interrupted her thoughts.
      "What were you going to say?" Replied Prince Endymion.
      "Oh. Forgive me, but I seem to have forgotten."
      "Do not worry dear Princess, but if I may ask, what made you 
forget?"
      "My mind is very troubled this evening. I do not know if you
understand, but it is filled with emotions that are unknown to me. Quite
frankly, I am beginning to feel confused."
      "Ah Princess... That is very common among us humans. If it gives 
you any comfort, I felt like that earlier tonight, when I met you."
      Serenity stopped short in her tracks and looked intently into 
Prince Endymion's eyes.
      "What are you saying?" She was uncertain. Did he really feel the 
same? His eyes told her 'Yes', but she struggled with her mind on finding 
a reason as to why this beautiful stranger had fallen in love with her.
      "That I when I least expected it, I fell in love." He whispered,
letting the emotion in his voice drift with the soft breeze.
      "Do you feel the same as I do then?"
      "Yes Princess, I do. I see love in your eyes, undying love. The
same love I feel for you. Do you see it in my eyes too?"
      She nodded, unable to reply. Her heart was beating in her ears 
and a warmth caressed her skin, despite the cold breeze.
      Endymion smiled at her loss for words. He, too, was new to this 
feeling, but without any reason, it gave him safety. Both of them knew 
they would never be lonely ever again.
      "I didn't believe in soulmates, nor eternal love, but I do now. You 
Princess, awakened that feeling inside my heart and because of it, I thank 
you. We were destined to meet, fall in love and be together for all 
eternity..."
     Their faces were now inches apart and with the closing of their
eyes, they met in a long, passionate kiss, revealing all the love and
emotions that had been kept inside. As they broke apart, the trumpets 
announcing dinner were heard among the peaceful gardens.
      "Come Endy, we must hurry. I wouldn't want for Mother to worry of our 
whereabouts." She was wrapped around his strong arms, where she indeed fit 
perfectly.
      "Let us wait a moment more. I do not want to let go of this feeling."
      "I don't want to either, but we must." There was a certain sadness in 
her voice, as if she knew something were to happen.
      "Wait. My love, promise me you will not forget me." Said Endymion.
      "What? Why?"
      "Calm down Sere, I am leaving for Earth tomorrow, to tell my 
father that I have finally found my one true love and will marry her. 
Princess Serenity of the Moon, will you marry me?" He knelt before her and 
gently enveloped her small hands in his.
      "Oh Endy! Need you even ask? Of course I will marry you!" The
happiness in Serenity' voice was evident as she too knelt and hugged 
Endymion fiercely.
      "Then my princess, take this red rose as a token of my love and 
always remember me as you look at it." He wrapped the thornless rose in 
her fingers and then covered her hand with his.
      "And you my wonderful prince, take this star-shaped locket and 
open it.  Let the melody take over your senses and remember our days here 
at the Moon, as you remember it's title: Moonlight Destiny."
      "Let the blue Earth be the witness of our vows and enduring love, 
as we seal them with a kiss."

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      Prince Endymion traveled back to Earth two days after
their romantic night in the gardens. He had let Princess Serenity
convince him to stay a day more with her on the Moon and he
had gladly accepted. The couple informed their engagement to Queen
Selenity that very night and with an open smile, blessed them. Now
he was on his way to the throne room, hoping to tell both his mother
and father, about his future bride.

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      "Father! Father!" Yelled an excited Prince Endymion. "I have 
finally 
found the girl of my dreams!"
      King Terra was standing, talking to somebody. He turned around,
slightly, to welcome his son.
      "Calm down Endymion. Please." He moved aside to reveal a short,
red haired girl in her late teens, holding a glass of wine. Her eyes
were red, shaming the color of blood and filled with hate towards
King Terra. However, as she stole a glance at Prince Endymion, her
eyes softened, although the same hate remained.
      "This is Lady Beryl. Now, calmly, what were you saying about finally 
finding the girl of your dreams?"
      "Yes Father, I have. I found the girl of my dreams and I know
that she is the one. I am getting married Father, to Princess Serenity
of the Moon."
      King Terra looked at Endymion as if he had just said something
in an unknown language to them all.
      "And do you love this... this Princess Serenity?"
      "Do not talk about her like that Father. She does not deserve
this hate from you. I love her with all my heart and we are getting
married as soon as possible."
      "Then that can never be Endymion. I forbid you to ever see her
again."
      "What?! You cannot do that to me Father. How can you destroy the
heart of your only son?
      "Yes I can Endymion, and I will. I am thinking of the welfare of
both you and my kingdom. It is an order, young man. Understood?"
      "Yes Father."
      "Besides, how can you love your Princess knowing that you are
betrothed to Lady Beryl?"

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      Oh, do not worry, the story does not end there. You may ask
yourself, "But how were the stars formed?"
      The legend tells that Prince Endymion accepted his betrothal
to Lady Beryl after having shared pleasantries with her, therefore
convincing his feeble father that his princess was long forgotten.
He left that very evening for the Moon, telling no one of his
whereabouts, but Lady Beryl, possessing evil and unnatural powers,
knew.
      Moments later, she teleported to the Moon and slew Prince
Endymion and Princess Serenity as they shared a forbidden kiss in
the royal rose gardens. The "Moonlight Destiny" was playing and the
undying love hidden inside the locket was activated.
      This unknown power rose to the night sky and filled it with
little sparkles. They were given the name of "Stars", due to the shape
of the locket from which the power was released. At that same moment,
the Prince and his Princess ascended to heaven, where they were wed
and became King and Queen of the skies.
     Each night they are killed with the remains of Lady Beryl's evil
spirit and sparkles fill the night sky. But do not be sad for them,
because each morning as the sun rises, they are reborn and given
the opportunity to love and be happy again.
      Shortly after their deaths, the whole Silver Millennium was 
filled with a great sadness. All of the allied planets and their respective
kingdoms fell. Earth remained, only to be polluted by the hate of King
Terra, who was the only one who never approved of their love.
      Some say that this is the reason why Earth is the only planet
that has life and all the other planets do not.
      Well young ones, now that you know the history behind this 
castle, go in and explore. But do be careful, they say that King Terra's 
spirit still roams around the palace walls...

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                     @)-->---/The End\---<--(@





 Did you like it? Remember, all e-mail is very much appreciated 
(monicam_1@yahoo.com). Something I forgot to do in my AN's was thank 
all the people who e-mailed me for "When I Dream At Night" *whacks own 
head "Stupid, stupid Amyblue-chan"*. Thank you guys!! I LOVED getting 
all that e-mail. If you haven't read it, what are you waiting for? It's 
under "A" in the ASMR Library. GO GO GO!!! Ok, I feel better now *LOL*
                              -Amyblue-chan



"Absence diminishes small loves and increases great ones, as the wind blows out 
the candle and blows up the bonfire."
                                -Fran篩s de La Rouchefoucauld