shannas@cablenet-va.com Rated G The Promoise ( Chapter 1) by: Earth Angel Fourteen years later............... " Princess Serenity" yelled Miranda as she walked into the princesses bedroom but she wasn't there. Meanwhile in the stable Serenity was feeding Topflight her Arabian horse when she heard horses hooves she saw her brother Trey enter through the right sliding doors on his horse Jasper. " Heh aren't you suppose to be in dancing lessons" exclaimed Trey as he got off his horse and started to take the saddle off. " Yeah, but I sneak out Miranda is going to drive me up the wall" shouted Serenity as she came over towards him. " Yeah, she is a pain that reminds me I have to meet my future wife tommorrow Princess Ray of Mars" replied Trey as he put the saddle over on a bench then backed Jasper back into his stall. " Ray isn't that bad I mean at least your not marrying a her stuck up cousin Prince Darien" said Princess Serenity as she heard footsteps coming she hid in Berkely's stall (artemis's horse) Coming into the stall was Miranda she wore a blue satin dress then she saw prince Trey. " Prince Trey where is your sister" asked Miranda as Trey latched the door shut that lead to Jasper. " I have no idea what is she not at her lessons" asked Trey coming towards Miranda who looked at him. She saw he wore brown pants with riding boats and white shirt he was covered in dust. " No, she isn't I wish that girl was more lady-like but her and Cassandra are both Tom boys" said Miranda as she curtised to the prince and left. " She's gone" said Trey as Serenity came out of hiding. " You better be careful if Luna here's of this" saidTrey looking at his sister. "Race you" said Serenity as she began running with Trey towards the castle. ....................... King Edward held Queen Serenity's picture and thought of her. " Oh, my love Serenity is so Tom-boy how will she ever fit into marriage" thought Edward as thought of Queen Serenity would say she's who she is she's a warrior she's pretty after all she's fourteen give her time. He held it until Artemis his counselor came through the door. " My highness Princess Serenity's court has all arrived except for princess Chelsea of Earth" said Artemis as he king came toward him. " Good have them assemble in the throne room for a meeting don't invite my daughter she knows nothing of this" said King Edward as he went towards the door followed by Artemis. ....................... " I bet" shouted Princess Serenity as she tried to catch her breath as she saw her brother finally reach the castle main gate. " Okay, but next time" said PRince Trey as he saw her look towards all the dishes being sat out. " What's going on" asked Princess Serenity as she walked towards the kitchen followed by Trey. She walked through the tables of delicious smelling foods the sweet smelling air of fresh bread roamed around her she saw the head " Sebastin what's going on" asked Princess Serenity as she walked in front of Sebastin. " Don't bother me" yelled Sebastin as he cut up celery. " Sebastin it's me Serenity" said Princess Serenity as she looked at him with Trey right behind him. " Oh, sorry your majesties" said Sebastin as he looked to see Serenity smiling with her brother behind her. " So what's going on" asked Trey looking around the staff was going crazy. " I'm not at liberty to say" said Sebastin as he went to a pot sticking a spoon in it and tasting it. " Good" said Sebastin as he threw in a pinch of salt. " What tell me Sebastin" ordered Princess Serenity as she got on on side of him and Trey on the other. He looked around him he was trapped with tables on each side and them. " Okay, okay, your court has been summoned and are assembling in the throne room" exclaimed Sebastin " Also princess Ray has arrived earlier so Trey your going to see her sooner then your sister is also home but your brother is coming in tommorrow now excuse me. Sebastin started to chop up celery again. " Thanks," excliamed Serenity as she kissed him on the check and walked out towards the throne room with Trey behind her. .......................... " Do you know what this is about Lita" asked Princess Mina as she walked up towards her friend. " No, all I know is Serenity didn't call this meeting so I bet it's about her future hubby" remarked Lita as she pointed to prince Darien standing a couple feet away. " But, there's also Prince Trey' marriage to princess Ray" said Mina as she and Lita giggled at Ray being married they saw princess Serenity enter the room and Trey they walked over. " Wow" remarked Trey as he saw all of Serenity's court was here also half of his was here also. He saw coming towards them in to blue dresses were princess Mina and princess Lita. " Lita" said Serenity as she hugged her friend then Mina. " What's going on" asked Lita. " I don't know" replied Serenity as she saw her father come into the throne room at the front it was such a crowd she hoped that he wouldn't see her. " Hi, Trey" said MIna as she saw him give a little wave then walk up beside his sister. " Attention" yelled Artemis as everyone looked to the front of the room. " Hello everyone your probably wondering why I've asked you here well you know that my children are near marrying age I need you to swear your alligance to them tommorrow" announced King Edward as he saw his daughter and son in the back. The crowd looked at each other they didn't know that they had to to that. " Your all are to go straight to the dining room" said King Edward as he exited the room. The crowd started to move towards the exit. " Trey I'll be right back" said Serenity as she saw princess Molly of Nemesis her best friend. " Molly" yelled Serenity as the brunette turned around. " Serenity" screamed Molly as she hugged her they started to walk to the dining room. They were followed by Trey, Mina, and Lita. .................... After dinner Serenity was going out of the room when Luna walked up to her. " Serenity you weren't at your dancing lessons today" lectured Luna looking at the girl. " Sorry luna but it's boring" said Serenity as she headed off. " Hold on your father wants to see us" said Luna as she was followed by Serenity. They entered the garden as Serenity saw her father watching the Moonheart which only blooms at sunset she watched as the sea of flowers opened up it was breathtaking then he walked towards them. " Serenity let us go for a walk" said King Edward as he took his daughter's hand. They walked for a ways then he turned to her they sat down on a bench in the rose garden with a light overhead. " Serenity your look exactly like your mother your eyes everything but her hair you've got that includes your stubborness you know when she died I raised you, your sister and the twins alone" said King Edward Well I raised Cassandra and you like boys that's how you behave then your brothers don't act like gentlemen either. " But father I'm happy" replied Serenity looking at him. " You see tommorrow your brother is going to spend a week with Ray and your going to spend two weeks with prince Darien" said King Edward. " Father I will marry for love not because I'm forced to besides Troy marrying princess Alexandria of Pluto we have enough alliances" yelled Serenity as she ran inside towars the her room. " She'll be okay you know she doesn't have to marry him" said Luna coming towards him. " Yes, she does but I know she'd rather then die then to I don't blame her prince Darien is so hard to get along with. ..................... Later that night dressed in her white gown ( pajamas) she put her slippers on and went through the was heading towards the gardens. As she decended the stairs she saw a someone standing in the hall. She walke dover to the person. " I'm princess Serenity of the moon who are you" demanded SErenity as she came closer she saw the man had on white shirt with black pants and black boots on. " I'm prince Darie Serenity nice to see you" replied Darien as he saw her he was astonished at her beauty. " Darien my it's been a while what are you doing" said Serenity as she saw what he'd been staring at it was a picture of one of her ancestors. " Just looking at pictures I've noticed that all moon-queens have white hair but you and brothers and sisters have blonde hair or brown" said Darien " What are you doing up" " I couldn't sleep I thought I'd go for a walk" replied Serenity " Wanna come" " No, with you never" said Darien looking at her. " Fine then you stuck up brat" said Serenity as she left after she got back she saw he wasn't in the hall so he must have went to bed. .................. The next day... Cassandra walked into the castle with Troy by her side. She was greeted with Serenity hugging her and Trey there to. " So how was your visit on Nemesis" asked Serenity as she and Cassandra started to climb the stairs. " Fine" replied Cassandra as she started to tell her about it. " Troy" said Trey as they started to walk to Troy's room. Luna smiled as she saw them walk away. ............................. " Oh, Cassandra It's beautiful" said Serenity as she looked at Caseynew dresses. " You can borrow them" repied Cassandra " Why don't you try one on. " No, I can't I mean I don't look good in a dress" said Serenity. " Come on" urged Cassandra as she took a white dress with low neckline and handed it to her. " Okay" replied Serenity as she went and changed in the bathroom. Coming up to the door the brothers knocked. " I heard what Serenity's got to put up with" said Troy she has my pity. All three laughed put stopped when a beautiful girl entered the room it was Serenity . " Serenity" said Troy as he looked at his sister. " Oh, Serenity that would be perfect towhere tonight to the ball but you need something else. " Guys get out" ordered Cassandra as pushed them out and closed the door. ........................... " Darien what is it that you don't like about her" said Jedite as he lifted his eyes up from his book. " Well she's such a tomboy I mean she's not like my type" repleid Darien. " Well you know maybe because she does fall for you like every other girl is the reason I mean she's beautiful she 's even more pretty with her hair cut up to her ears, she's smart, and she's a warrior besides she's an heir to the most power kingdom in the universe" remarekd Jedite. " I don't like her" said Darien as he got ready to have to on a walk with her. " But you're going on a walk with her' said Malachite entering the room. " Mother's making me" responded Darien as he left to go to her rooms to get her. ....................... " Princess Ray this is room" said Luna as she showed the princess her room. " Thank you where is Princess Sernity at"asked Ray looking at Luna. " She's in Cassandra's room' repleid Luna as Ray took off. She arrived at Cassandra's bedroom door knocking once Cassandra answered. " Cassandra can I speak Serenity" said Ray as she came in she saw Serenity in a dress slippers on and white beaded barretes on each side holding up what little hair she had sense she got her hair cut with moon earrings. "Serenity" said Ray shieked first time she'd seen her in a dress. " Yes, what do you think I'm wearing tonights ball" remaked " You look great so where is your brother at' asked Ray. " You mean Trey I think his in Troy's room" replied Serenity as Ray took off she saw Darien at the door. " Hello Ray" said Darien as his cousin waved and started to take off for Troy's room. ......................... Knocking four times Cassandra asked why he was there. " I wanna see Sernenity" said Darien as he looked into Cassandra's eyes her's were light blue where Serenity's were a bark midnight blue. " Okay," said Cassandra " One thing how did you know she was here" " I don't know I just did" said Darien as he waited. " You mean you can sense where she's at" said Cassandra " Wait here." Cassandra walked into see Serenity undressed she was putting on her boots,black pants,and white blouse. " Prince Charming here" remaked Cassandra. " What how did he know I was here" replied Serenity. " He told me he just did" said Cassandra eyeing her sister. " Weird" repied Serenity " I'll pick up the dress tonight. " Okay," said Cassandra as Serenity went up to the door. " Darien hi" said Serenity as she closed the door and came out into the hall. " Yes, would you like to go for a walk" asked Darien as he grit his teeth. " Sure" replied Serenity " How about through the rose gardens. " Okay," said Darien as he followed her. ............................ " Troy I know Trey's in there open up" ordered Ray asTrey came to the door. " Yes, Ray what is it" asked Trey looking at the jet-haired beauty. " We need to talk" said Ray as she grabbed his hand. ............................. " So Darien do you really want this marriage" asked Serenity as she walked ahead of him. " Ofcourse not but it's for the good of the kingdoms' replied Darien as he eyed her. " So your don't even like me a tad is what your basically saying" said Serenity. " No, I don't" said Darien " I mean most of girls would jump at the chance to marry me. " Well I'm not them you know If I have to marry you I declare you won't see me at all I'll kill myself first your so argoaunt" yelled Serenity as she marched off. From a shadows two figures emerged. " This is going to be harder then I thought" said King Edward. " They hate each other" replied LUna as she headed off to make preparations for the ball. ............................... " Trey let me get one thing straight if we get married you not my boss I'll do as I please" said Ray eyeing Trey. " That's fine" repilied Trey " I've missed you" " I've missed you" said Ray as they helt each other in a passionate kiss. .............................. to be continued.....