Title: Moon Light Nights ~ chapter 1
By: Moondreams16 (
Rating: G
Notes: Alright here is another one. This one I based loosely on the book, The 
Blue Sword. I have no idea who the author is. So don't sue me 'cause you 
won't get much I promise you. The rest of the scouts are ladies that live on 
Earth. Serena of course is princess. Please don't get mad at me for giving 
Andrew a sort of bad attitude. It just happened to fit in the story. He's 
just a bit over protective, that's all. Enjoy.

	Princess Serenity let out a long sigh as she watched the sun come up 
over the horizon. Yet another restless night. Lady Ami always concluded that 
her lack of being able to sleep was due to the cold winds that blew off the 
neighboring desert at night. Serenity threw on a light blue silken shawl over 
her nightgown and walked silently out the room. The palace's halls where 
empty and silent. Every little step Serenity made with her bare feet seemed 
to echo off the walls. 
	"What are you doing up?" retorted an annoyed female voice. Serenity 
jumped and spun around to see a sleepy looking Rei leaning against the wall 
with her arms crossed. 
	"I couldn't sleep," said Serenity calmly. 
	"What is wrong with you Sere? Every one is worried about you," said 
Rei with a thoughtful frown of concern. 
	"I wish I knew," said Serenity with a sigh. 
	"I am sure the others won't be up for quite awhile," said Rei softly. 
	"Is that so?" came another voice. Lita, Mina and Ami were standing 
out in the hall looking very sleepy. They were all standing around in their 
nightgowns except for Mina who was only in a robe. 
	"Well as long as we're up we better get breakfast going. Mrs. Fairfax 
doesn't get up until 8," remarked Mina with a yawn. 
	"I am cooking," said Lita as she rubbed her eyes. 
	"We wouldn't have it any other way, Lita," said Ami with a smile. 	"Oh and Mina, you better at least get a night gown on," remarked Rei 
coolly as she watched her friend blush. 
	"Knock it off, Rei. They're married," said Lita with a grin. 
	"It's weird, I still can't believe I have been married for over 
almost 2 months now," said Mina with a smile. 
	"I still remember your wedding. It was simply gorgeous!" giggled 
Serenity. 
	"I am so glad you all are visiting, You can't believe how lonely it 
gets here," said Mina with a sigh. 
	"Oh before I forget, Greg proposed to me last night," said Ami shyly. 
	"During the ball? Why didn't you tell us?" shirked Lita. Ami just 
blushed and held out her hand to reveal a sapphire blue engagement ring on 
it.  
	"Shhh," scolded Rei. 
	"To late," came a sleepy male voice. There was Ken, Andrew, Chad, and 
Robin in their robes. 
	"Opps, Sorry guys," said Lita. 
	"Hey did you know that Greg proposed to Ami last night?" asked 
Serenity. 
	"Yeah, Greg told us a week ago he was going to do it," said Robin 
with a yawn. 
	"And you didn't tell me?" said Mina as she smacked her husband.  
Robin grinned mischievously and ran his fingers through his honey colored 
hair.
	"Gee let me think, if we told you, then you would've told Ami and it 
wouldn't have been a surprise," said Andrew. Mina crossed her arms and stuck 
out her tongue at Andrew. 
	"You better watch out Andrew," laughed Ken. 
	"I say we get some breakfast," said Chad with a yawn. 
	"That's the best idea you have had all day," said Rei with a smirk. 	"Alright I'll be right down," said Mina as she hurried to her room. 	"I think we all better get dressed first," said Ami. The others 
nodded in agreement and went back to their rooms. Andrew caught Serenity by 
the sleeve. 
	"Please tell me I have at least the slightest chance of winning your 
affections," he said. 
	"I don't know yet Andrew," said Serenity as she tore herself away and 
fled to her room. 

	"Lord Robert," called out a voice. The group having breakfast turned 
to see a man hurrying toward them.
	 "What is it, Charles?" asked Robin as the man neared. The man was 
tall and lanky. His hair was a dull gray and disapproving gray eyes stared 
out at the group. 
	"The Bedouin King and his Knights have been spotted crossing the 
southern boarder," said Charles as he gasped for breath. 
	"Why you know as well as I, that the Bedouin people come to the 
capital every year for the spring festival," said Robin with a frown. 	
	"Not with swords they don't. And the king hardly ever travels out of 
the desert," said Charles with a frown.  
	"Thank you, Charles. That will be all," said Robin. Charles frowned 
again, gave a stiff bow and left. 
	"Well I do say that he defiantly wasn't at all pleased by your 
actions, Lord Robert," said Greg emphasizing the name. 
	"Don't call me that! I can't stand being called that. My father was 
named Robert not I," said Robin with a frown. 
	"So who are these Bedouins?" asked Lita with curiosity. 
	"They are nomadic people of the desert. They rise the most 
magnificent horses," said Robin. 
	"Horses?" breathed Lita with awe. 
	"Yes, they are the finest creatures I have ever seen in my life. The 
Bedouin's often sell a few at the spring festival," explained Robin. 
	"Such fine horses must be terrible expensive," said practical Ami. 	"The Bedouin's are strange people. I seen a Bedouin turn down a 
king's fortune for this one horse and give it to a poor man who could only 
offer a few coins. It is said that a Bedouin horse can see into the soul of 
man and in doing so picks its own owner," said Robin. Rei let out an 
unladylike snort; "I doubt that." 
	"Well I say we go to the spring festival to see some of these 
horses," said Lita. 
	"I think we should also," said Serenity. 
	"Not with out an escort," said Andrew. Serenity nodded tiredly. 
Andrew was too foreword at times but there was no way of refusing politely. 

	"What is wrong with you? You have been avoiding Andrew as much as 
possible," asked Rei as she bent over to examine the shop's merchandise. 
	"Yes, why? I mean he is handsome, rich, charming and anything else a 
girl could ask for," said Lita. 
	"I don't know. I like him as a friend but I am not in love with him. 
He's too foreword," retorted Serenity. 
	"He's in love with you Sere. So of course he's going to be a bit 
foreword," said Rei. Serenity said nothing but let out a sigh. The hot sun 
glistened off her hair making it appear more golden then ever. She wore a 
loose fitting white dress with long sleeves and high neck to protect her 
ivory skin from the sun. She had rather worn something a bit lighter but good 
etiquette forbade a lady to go out in the sun with out protection. A white 
parasol guarded her face.  
	"Look," breathed Lita in wonder. Standing in a row were 3 of the most 
beautiful and magnificent horses the young ladies had ever seen. They were 
not tied to anything. They didn't even have any halters on their sleek faces. 
One was pure ebony black, another a copperish brown that glistened in the 
sunlight, and the third was a strange grayish blue. "How beautiful they are," 
exclaimed Serenity. The others said nothing but appeared just as awe struck 
as Serenity. 
	"Yes these are some of the finest that my family has raised," came a 
heavily accented voice. The girls turned to see an old Bedouin man. He was 
dressed in rough blue material. A curved sword hung from a patched cloth 
belt. 
	"Are these for sale sir?" asked Lita. 
	"Let the horses decide," said the old Bedouin giving the girls a 
toothless grin.
	 "This is nonsense, let's go," said Rei. Lita ignored her and walked 
over to the copperish colored one. 
	"Will they carry a side saddle?" asked Lita as she stroked the 
horse's velvety mussel. The old man started laughing, 
	"A side saddle? These horses don't take saddles," said the Bedouin. 	"See I told you this was a waste of time," snapped Rei. The Bedouin 
only laughed harder. Suddenly he stopped and knelt down on his knees and 
bowed his head. The girls looked around 4 horsemen riding down the street. 
The leader was dressed in white. He rode an ebony horse that glistened in the 
noon day sun. Blazing blue eyes swept over the crowd. Then he looked straight 
at Serenity. Serenity felt herself go weak in the knees. 
	"What are you doing?" came Andrew's voice and Serenity felt him grab 
her arm. But she just couldn't pull herself away from the stranger's eyes. 
	"Come with me, Serenity, this is no place for you," said Andrew 
pulling her away. The stranger suddenly turned away and Serenity had no 
choice put to be lead away by Andrew. Someone tapped her on the shoulder. 
Serenity turned to see a middle aged woman. She was tanned by the sun and had 
crinkles around her dark brown eyes. 
	"Fine lady, my master gives you this," she said and held out a 
flawless white rose. Serenity took it gratefully and inhaled its intoxicating 
perfume. 
	"Let's go Serenity," said Andrew. The rose fell out of her hand and 
Andrew stomped it into the ground with his boot.

	"Serenity, your mother is on the communicator," said Mina. Serenity 
nodded slowly. Mina's frowned. What was wrong with her? 
	"Serenity darling," her mother's face appeared on the screen. "Hello 
Mother," said Serenity forcing a weak smile. 
	"I have the most wonderful news! Prince Andrew has asked for your 
hand. This is the best match for you. My darling daughter, this is best for 
our kingdoms. You do realize this don't you?" asked Queen Serenity. 
	"Yes mother," said Serenity devotedly. 
	"And you are fond of him, aren't you?" asked the Queen. 
	"Yes mother," her daughter answered. 
	"I am just so worried about you. This is for the best, Sere. Just 
remember that," said her mother. The screen cleared and was now dark.
	"I will make you very happy, Serenity," said Andrew who had entered 
the room. He slipped a diamond ring on to her finger. Andrew led her to where 
the others were sitting and chattering. He cleared his throat. 
	"I have an announcement to make. Serenity and I will be married 
soon," he said and held up Serenity's hand for all to see the diamond ring. 
The ladies let out perils of delight and swarmed around Serenity. The young 
men clamped Andrew on the back and congratulated him. "
	"My husband, I think a feast is in order to celebrate," said Mina. 
	"I do think you are right. There will be a feast tonight to 
celebrate," announced Robin. 

	Nobody seemed to notice that the bride to be hardly ate a thing that 
night. Nor did they realize how cold and empty she felt inside. "Here drink 
this," came a female voice. Serenity numbly took a sip out of the goblet she 
had been handed. A feeling of tranquillity washed over her suddenly. 
"I think I will be going to bed now," mumbled Serenity excusing herself. 
Serenity walked slowly down the halls feeling a bit light headed. She swayed 
a bit and had to lean on a table to steady herself. The room suddenly started 
rolling and Serenity fell back. A pair of strong arms caught her. Serenity 
stared into a pair of ocean blue eyes then fainted. 

To be continued...

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