Hi minna! It's me again. I was thinking that I didn't have a
Silver Millieum story (well, one) so I thought I would write
one. This follows the manga story - except for a couple of 
things. But the main part at the end is from the manga. It's
an angst - but not too bad ^^
Enjoy!

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Ending of Days
By: Bethany
Rated: PG
Editor: Meara
Email: TLUsak0@aol.com
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	Darkness covers the landscape. I look out 
across the world that has been mine and watch as 
it goes up in fire and smoke. The once beautiful 
night sky, covered with beautiful sparkling stars, 
is now hidden behind a film of smoke and soot. 

	All around me I hear shouts of people fighting, 
painful howls of the dying and above all I can see him.

	May the Gods have mercy on my soul, for I know 
what I am about to do is against everything I have 
been taught. But all along I have been betraying 
everyone and everything... except myself.

	I could no more deny my feelings than the Earth 
could stop turning. And I would not have had it any 
other way. The precious time I have spent with Endymion 
is worth a thousand deaths and I would, without 
hesitation, repeat my actions again.

	With a determined stride, I leave the protection 
of the palace and set out onto the battlefield. I hold 
my head high, proud of who I am and what my kingdom - 
in all its fallen glory ? still stands for. 

	I can see him ahead of me, sword in hand. He has 
stood by me and my kingdom through everything. The Earth 
people turned against us and still he stood faithful to me.

~~~Flash Back~~~

	".... I understand what you are saying, but there 
are no beings in this world other than ourselves. It is 
impossible!" Kunzite bellowed, his face red with anger.

	"You always were a simple minded man. Do not be so 
shallow! We are not the only ones in the universe! There 
are others, I am sure," Zoisite insisted, his fist at his 
side and face also red from the intense argument.

	Jadeite moved from his perch on the stool and walked 
quickly across the room between the two arguing. "Do you 
have such proof, Zoisite?"

	"No."
	
	"Then I say we put this agreement aside until such 
evidence can be put before us. Now, where is the Earth 
Prince? We have fencing to do." Jadeite slapped Kunzite 
on the back and grinned.  "Besides, if there are others 
in our world - perhaps they are beautiful woman who can 
be our love slaves." With a wink he left the room, his 
laughter trailing behind him.

	Grumbling, Kunzite also followed - leaving 
Nephrite and Zoisite alone. 

	"What do you think?" Zoisite inquired carefully.

	"I agree with you. The stars tell of others than 
ourselves, and soon we will find out how much power 
they hold."

	"And you said nothing?!" 

	Nephrite let out a rare grin and walked towards 
the door.  "Why should I have done that when you and 
Kunzite were having such an *adult* conversation about 
it?" 

	Now red-faced and insulted, Zoisite walked to 
the window and looked up at the blue sky. "I don't know 
who you are, but you are out there - I'm sure of it."

~Fencing Room~

	An armored Kunzite and Jadeite paced the room. 

	"Where he is?"

	"Do I look as if I know?" Jadeite answered, holding 
his arms wide. "He's not here."

	"Oh? I hadn't noticed," Kunzite replied dryly. He 
rolled his eyes and walked towards the door. "I'm going 
to find him."

	The leader of the guard that protected the Prince 
of Earth left the room and headed towards the south gardens. 
If Endymion was there, it would be no surprise. 

	As he approached the garden entrance, however, he 
was due in for a surprise. Voices. One female, and one 
the unmistakable deep voice of the Prince he happened 
to be looking for.

	"Tease," the female voice taunted. "Prince of Teasing 
is what you are. Now  stop that," she giggled. It was a 
light airy voice, one of a child on the verge of womanhood. 

	The Prince's voice soon followed. "I'll show you 
teasing," he laughed. Kunzite turned the corner in time 
to see Endymion pull the girl into a tight embrace and 
kiss her fully on the lips.

	Kunzite stood, knowing he shouldn't be watching, 
but unable to take his eyes away. He watched as the couple 
embraced in a passionate kiss that left both breathing 
heavily when they parted.  

	They still stood, holding each other tightly 
and Kunzite could hear soft whispering between the 
two. But the words that reached his ears were not 
what he expected and would likely never forget.

	"Sere, I love you, my Princess. And I don't 
care that you rightfully belong to the Moon Kingdom. 
I will do whatever it takes to be with you - that I 
promise my Love."

	Moon Kingdom? Being head of the guard and as 
such an educated man, Kunzite knew there was no 
Kingdom of Earth named that. It was this time that 
he made his presence known.

	At first neither saw the figure emerge from 
the bushes.  Endymion, however, with his warrior 
skills, was the first to realize they were no longer 
alone. Slowly he parted from Serenity and pulled his 
sword from its scabbard while keeping a finger over 
his lips to quiet Serenity.

	As he turned, he raised his sword and called: 
"Who goes there?"

	Kunzite immediately raised his arms and walked 
completely into view. "It's only I, Your Highness."

	Endymion's eyes darted quickly from Kunzite to 
Serenity.  Like a deer caught in headlights, he lowed 
his sword and nervously asked, "What are you doing here?"

	Kunzite wanted to laugh at the irony of that 
question, and almost did before regaining his composure. 
"I? What am *I* doing here? Endymion, I should be 
asking *you* that." He watched as the young girl 
folded her arms over her chest and moved behind 
Endymion, peeking out like a frightened rabbit. 

	Endymion turned his attention from the angry 
guard and looked softly at Serenity. "Don't worry, 
my Love. He's harmless," after shooting a quick glance 
at the guard, he continued. "Unless it comes to Zoisite."

	Serenity had heard stories about Endymion's guard, 
and giggled lightly at the statement. However, clearly 
Kunzite wasn't done yet and cleared his throat loudly. 
"Who is she, Endymion?"

	Calmly the Earth Prince turned. "I do not believe 
that is any of your business, but if you must know - her 
name is Princess Serenity."

	"Princess?" Kunzite questioned, raising an eyebrow.

	"You heard me correctly," Endymion replied lightly 
and offered Serenity his arm. She took it, looking 
cautiously at Kunzite. "Now, if you would be on your 
way, we would like to be alone."

	The couple had turned and made it only a few feet 
before Kunzite found his voice again. "Is she from the 
Moon?"

	Serenity came to a sudden halt that caused Endymion 
to stop also. She turned, her eyes taking on a frightened 
look.  "Please don't tell my mother I have come here, 
please! I will be banned to the Moon forever and never 
see Endy..mion again!"

	Kunzite's eyes were already wide as he approached 
the young girl on the edge of hysteria. "You *are* from 
the Moon then?"

	"Huh?" Serenity blinked, caught mid-sentence.

	It was then, with exquisitely bad timing, that 
another presence decided to join the group. In a flash 
of light and hearts, a short girl with long blonde hair 
and bright blue eyes appeared.

	Kunzite gasped and the girl looked his way. 
Suddenly his face started turning red as he eyed her. 
"M..Ma'am! Where are the rest of your clothes?!"

	"Excuse me?" she inquired, tilting her head 
slightly to the left. Then it occurred to her... her 
fuku. They didn't wear stuff like that on Earth. "Oh!" 
she gasped. "I'm sorry, I am... not from around here."

	"That much is obvious," Kunzite exclaimed, holding 
his hands out towards her and gawking.

	Endymion watched the exchange of words closely 
before clearing his throat. "Sailor Venus.. you lost 
something?" he asked, his voice dripping with sarcasm.

	"I'll say!" she replied, pulling on Serenity's arm.  
"Your mother wants you in her chambers right away!"

	"Does she know?" Serenity questioned.

	"She will if you are not there in two minutes. 
Quickly now!" Venus yanked on Serenity's arm even as 
Endymion pulled her to him for one last kiss.

	"See you soon, my Love."

	The Princess blew a kiss back as she vanished 
into thin air with Sailor Venus. Endymion let out a 
laugh at Kunzite's expression. "Why Kunzite, are you 
blushing?"

	"Eh?" Kunzite removed his eyes from where Venus 
had stood briefly and shook his head as if to rid it 
of her image. "She was... beautiful."

	"Hey now," Endymion warned. 

	"No.. the other one. Oh Gods, what beauty." 
Endymion slapped him on the back and started towards 
the castle. 

	"I believe we have something to discuss old friend."

	Kunzite nodded and followed.

~~~End Flash Back~~~

	I can see the evil spreading across the vastness 
of the sky. I can feel in my heart that it isn't the 
general's doings; yet they fight with her - against 
Endymion. I know it is painful for him to see his best 
friends using their swords against my people. But still 
he pushes on.

	As I approach where he stands, I hear a crackling 
voice behind me. Just a little further; I know I can 
reach him.

~~~Flash Back~~~

	"Princess! It is not safe to travel to Earth for 
fun," Venus scolded, her finger wagging in Serenity's 
face.

	"It is not for fun! You have never been in love 
before!" Serenity retorted, readying for her journey 
to Earth. 

	"As the future Queen you should be doing your 
studies," Mercury advised, a stack of book in her hands.

	"Oh pooh, I can study later," Serenity giggled 
and disappeared into a cloud of smoke from the teleportation
tube.

	The Royal Guard hung their heads and looked at each 
other guiltily. It was then another presence came into the 
room.

	"It will end sadly, I fear," Queen Serenity sighed. 
"Two young ones from such different worlds should not be 
bound by the chains of love. I fear for my daughter."

	"We're sorry." Venus moved towards the Queen. "I 
will retrieve her at once."

	"No. To force her to stay away will only ripen 
the fruit of yearning. For the forbidden fruit is always 
the sweetest." Queen Serenity's words rang in Venus' 
ears like a sentence of doom. She, too, feared for the 
Princess.

~~On Earth~~

	"Endy, what is that?" Princess Serenity pointed 
her delicate finger out towards the sky over the ocean; 
where a black cloud seemed to hover above the world.

	"I do not know. It has been here for some time, 
growing larger by the day. The people are falling in 
its spell and becoming full of hatred and jealousy. I 
do not know what will happen to my people if this 
continues." 

	The Princess of the Moon gripped Endymion's shirt 
with shaking hands and leaned into his embrace. "Will 
it all be alright?"

	"I don't know." 

~~~~

	"The Moon people have eternal lives! They will 
wipe out the Earth's population and destroy the world 
in which you live! You must be prepared to defend 
yourselves!" A woman stood on top a wooden pillar and 
waved her hands wide. "I can help you! We can beat them 
and then we will live forever! Imagine, never growing 
old, never becoming sick, or infirm!" Feeding on the 
jealous and greedy side of every human, Beryl filled the 
people of Earth's minds with plans to attack the Moon. 

	In the distance, the black cloud grew larger with 
every man, woman and child that joined her cause. Soon 
Metallia would rule the Universe. But first she must 
destroy the Moon and gain the Mystical Silver Crystal.  

	Before dusk that evening, she had the power she 
needed.  Every one on Earth would fight for her. 
Everyone... except the Earth Prince.

~~~~

	"They are evil! Watching our every move and 
planning to take over our world and rule us! We must 
fight them, Your Highness!" Kunzite spoke, the other 
generals nodding their agreement.

	"What do you speak of?!" Endymion shot back. 
"They mean us no harm! They have been there for years 
and yet now that you know they are there, you see a 
problem?"

	"I don't trust them, I will fight them."

	"Then you have betrayed me." Endymion took one 
last look at his Generals before teleporting to the 
Moon. If there was to be a battle, he would fight for 
his Love's kingdom.

~~~The Moon~~~

	"We must Pray to the Temple of the Moon! Hurry!" 
Queen Serenity picked her dresses up and ran quickly 
down the halls of the Moon Castle. Behind her Luna, 
Artemis, Princess Serenity and the Senshi followed 
closely. As they entered the room, Queen Serenity 
walked to the pillar holding the Silver Crystal.

	"Mother?" Princess Serenity gasped when her 
mother took the crystal from its place and placed 
it atop her staff. 

	"Stay here, my daughter, where you are safe." 
Without another word, Queen Serenity left the temple 
and went out into the dark
night.

~~~End Flashback~~~

	I see my mother, only yards from me, fighting 
this evil with the Crystal. In my moment of distraction, 
a woman appears before me.  I know this woman, she 
has been one of the main forces behind this pointless 
war.

	"Serenity, how *lovely* to see you."  

	"I'm sorry I can't say the same, Beryl," I reply, 
backing up slowly. The sword in her hand reflects the 
light of fires around us. The sound of my people dying 
echoes in my ears and I force my pounding heart to be 
calm within my chest. To show weakness, even before 
death, would disgrace my Kingdom. 

	"Time to die," she whispers, bringing the sword 
above her head. I close my eyes and wait. I hear a gasp 
and I open my eyes slowly.

	Endymion falls into my open arms, blood pouring 
from his mouth. Beryl's sword sticks from his back. At 
first it seems like a horrible nightmare that I will 
soon wake from. The sound of fighting no longer fill 
my ears. I hear nothing but the sound of my heartbeat; 
and the sound of Endymion's ragged breathing.

	"NO!" My knees grow weak, causing me to fall; 
bringing Endymion with me. This is not happening. I 
will wake up.

	However, I do not wake up. As I hold Endymion's 
dying body within my arms, I sob. Tears fall in steady 
streams down my face, their salty trail seeping into 
my mouth. 

	"Sere, I will find you again. I love you," 
Endymion speaks and raises his hand to my face. "Do 
not cry, you know I hate it when.. you cry." The 
lids of his eyes close one last time over his eyes, 
those eyes so blue like the skies of earth, and his 
hand falls to his side. 

	I look around; in shock. In front of me I see 
my guards using their powers against the evil; and 
one by one they fall. I hear nothing; but feel this 
vast emptiness within me - where my heart used to 
beat. I am empty now, a body without a soul. There 
is no use in my continuing on with this life.

	The sword that I remove from Endymion's back 
is covered with his blood. It gleams, crimson, in my 
eyes, showing me the way. For a life without my love, 
is not a life worth living.

	I can hear a shout from somewhere around me, but 
it is too late. I lean my head back and plunge the sword 
deep into my chest. I wait for the pain; but it never 
comes. My eyes close and in the next second I feel 
Endymion's body under me. 

	I will find you again, my Love. And next time 
we will be born together; in peace. Silver Crystal, 
protect us so that we may be happy again.

--The End.
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