Enyalis had decided to wear the simpler lavander gown. Not that it was one of her special favorites, but the queen made no
mention of any important occasion.  She thought that the endless chiffon would drape around her with all the signs of mediocre taste
in clothes.  But there has to be one occasion where she garner its use.  It would only be a short meeting with the Queen.
            Minako greeted her happily and dragged her to where the Queen and the younger Serenity was. Makoto and Ami had been
there earlier and were casually seated in the middle of their chat with the Princess of the Moon.
     The Princess of Mars curtsied with the Princess of Venus.  Princess Serenity was eating a number of those small cakes
meant for the guests. This time, Serenity was more discreet with her manners and was more careful in carrying food to her mouth.
Even if she already had four. There was a small brush of icing near her lip and Enyalis had meant to tell her to wipe it off, but Minako
had grabbed her arm.
     "There has been no threat to us, if you're all wondering," Queen Serenity said. "I just need to tell you one important thing."
     They all followed her to the veranda where the Romanesque pillars were appropriate decorations to the view. The Earth was
even more beautiful from this point. Princess Serenity sighed when she saw. There was some longing in her eyes, probably awed for
the beauty of what she's seeing, as she unconsciously wiped the icing off her lip.
     "What is it, Your Majesty?" Makoto asked, her eyes fixed on the view.
     "The Earth," Queen Serenity began. "I have met its prince, Prince Endymion. It seems that they could be allies, but I'm not
sure."
     "Is this why you called us?" Minako asked.
     Queen Serenity nodded. "I'll be meeting them again, but for now, I'd just want us to prepare for their friendship or for their--"
     "--Or for war," Minako continued.
     Enyalis had been looking at the Earth and insisted she had felt nothing. Queen Serenity had expressed a concern that she
was unsure of, just like her concerns about the men she met. Enyalis immediately shook her head, trying to dismiss the idea that
was in her mind for a long time. As if this scene reminded her of those two intruders. She tried to set her mind straight on her duty to the Silver Millenium, and what the Queen was saying had no connection to what she was thinking, whatsoever.  None.
     Serenity wondered what was happening to her friend, who was shaking her head for no reason. She then gave them another
topic to discuss.  The entire party talked of other things besides, until each felt that they had to return to their castles.
     The Queen entered the palace, leaving her daughter with the senshis. They told her that they will leave in a little while. She
has to be prepared for her next visitors. They would teleport and be there anytime soon.
     "I think I need to be home," Ami told her friends meekly. "I have to catch on to my reading."
     "Me, too. I have to wake up very early the next morning." Rei said.
     "To do what, Rei-chan?" Minako asked.
     "To meditate."
     "Wake up early to meditate? Is this true?" Minako's eyes widened.
 

     The Queen was not at all startled when the brilliance of white light appeared before her. There were four of them from Earth.
She studied their faces again and smiled when they bowed before her.
     "I am Kunzite, Your Majesty," the first one said.
     "My name is Jadeite."
     "Nephrite."
     "I am Zoisite."
 

     "Hey, Minako. I hope you could come over again." Serenity smiled.
     Minako grinned at the invitation. "Of course!"
     "It's probably time for Ami and Rei to go," Makoto said.
     "It IS time," Rei answered irritatingly.
 

     Jadeite had noticed that the Princess Serenity was not with her mother. She was there when they first met. Kunzite monopolized the entire conversation with the Queen. There was nothing to argue, besides.  The ruler of the Silver Millenium would soon be their
powerful ally.  But as usual, he was thinking of his encounter in Mars. He needed some air to take him out of his guilt.
     "Excuse me, Your Majesty," Jadeite interrupted. "May I take a look around your magnificent palace?"
      The Queen was a little surprised. Unknown to her was that this Earth general merely wanted to do just that and nothing else
suspicious.  Nothing like the past days he regretted. But Queen Serenity found the four void of any dishonest activity and wasn't at
all hesitant to grant his request.
     Nephrite became puzzled at his friend's actions. All of them had known that he was a little troubled after their teleport from
Mars, but Nephrite doubted that the Moon Kingdom would be a comfort to Jadeite. Jadeite was proceeding in the direction of the
veranda in the meantime. This was the nearest exit.
 

     Enyalis was a little irritated that the conversation among them would take so long. She wished to go back to her castle and
back to her usual duties. But Serenity was very cheerful that her friends had come. Too cheerful, in fact.
     "Do you think that the people from the Earth could be our enemies?" Minako asked.
     The entire party was silent for an answer. "I think they are good," Serenity's spoke that which was soft and sincere.
     Rei sighed. "We should just prepare for whoever they are."
     Makoto gazed at the Earth again. "Maybe we should meet them so we'll know."
 

     Jadeite entered the veranda without much noise. The door had already been open. He was not yet completely out of the palace, but the Earth could already be seen from his distance. The planet that he knew was even a more remarkable sight from this point. The Earth shone with its blue and white swirls of clouds circling magnificently. Its light gave a soft, pleasing glow on the veranda where the Princess Serenity stood. Now he knew why she had not been with her mother. There were four other women with her, each one regal and charming from where she stood.
     Could they be the senshi? he wondered. But later dismissed the idea, knowing that Kunzite did say that they could meet
them with Queen Serenity. The Queen would be the one to introduce the guardians of the Silver Millenium, herself.
     He then proceeded to go and leave the Princess with her friends. But something told him to stop. And his instinct warned him at the right time, too. A familiar face. He still hasn't forgotten that incident a week ago.  She had not lost the arrogant blush on her cheeks. And almost the same light that reflected the purple luster of her dark hair.  But her eyes continued to grant
him a conceited and enimagtic stare.   He had seen those eyes, alright. She attacked him at Mars!
     He now thought that it would impolite to interrupt the conversation and approach her. He ran immediately. Maybe the Queen
would care to introduce. His friends would know her. A friend of the Princess Serenity!
 

     "We should go, Serenity." Rei said. Serenity noted her tone.  She was the one who wished to leave in haste most of all.
     Serenity sighed. "Very well."
     Ami had been anxious to get home, too. And only Minako was in no hurry. Makoto did not want to seem indifferent, but
thought that it was probably the best thing to do. The four got ready to teleport.
 

     The Queen and her audience was startled when one of her visitors returned to her room, running excitedly. She could not deny
the blonde gentleman's elation over a certain thing she did not know. But what could be amazing in the veranda?
     "I'm sorry, Your Majesty," Jadeite apologized.
     "What is it, Jadeite?" Kunzite asked, not too pleased at his instant entry at all.
     Zoisite stood and looked at his friend. The suddenly mysterious man, he thought.
     "You have some visitors, Your Majesty?" Jadeite asked.
     Queen Serenity was puzzled. "Yes," she answered. "All of you."
     Everyone was quickly puzzled, especially Jadeite. Why didn't the Queen know about her daughter's visitors? "They're out
there, Your Majesty?" Jadeite asked.
     "What are you talking about, Jadeite?" Kunzite was a little embarassed.
     "In the veranda?" the Queen murmured. The visitors would then be her senshi! But they had left much earlier and the
conversation with these Earth generals had been going on for some time.
     "Um...Jadeite, my friend. What are you talking about?" Nephrite asked seriously.
     Jadeite had seen their puzzled faces and must've thought he was crazy. "You have seen her," Jadeite began, and then he
remembered that he isn't supposed to mention their trip to Mars in front of the queen.
     "I have seen her?" Nephrite's eyes widened.
     "Beautiful...Bad aim!," Jadeite said.
     Nephrite nodded and understood. Kunzite blushed as he knew who Jadeite was talking about. Zoisite wondered how "she" would be in the Moon Kingdom at the same time as Jadeite was, but he had no room for any logical explanation this time.
     "Jadeite is hallucinating beautiful women!" Zoisite exclaimed, putting his palm to his forehead.
     Jadeite was of course, embarassed at Zoicite's remark, while Kunzite explained that Jadeite had just remembered someone...well, someone. He was careful at being specific. Going to Mars in secret would be worthy of espionage and the Queen might expel them as enemies. Even if the truth was that they only wish to find out about the other planets.  The Queen, in the meantime, was thinking that it would be impossible that it would be one of her senshi. Or maybe it could be her Serenity.
     "Maybe we should take a look," the Queen said. "And maybe I could introduce you to the...visitors..."
 

     Serenity moved a distance as she saw her friends wrap themselves in their own auras. She thought that they looked beautiful,
just preparing for their teleport. In a few moments, they'll be gone again. Back to their castles.
     "Goodbye, minna!" she greeted in advance as hazes of blue, red, green and yellow mingled and shone before her.
     Her friends were still in the veranda when she heard some footsteps.
 

     "Bad aim?" Queen Serenity asked. "What does that mean?"
     "Jadeite had met someone on Earth, and they had...a..a little misunderstanding," Nephrite answered, quite embarassed.
     "Or it would be more convenient to say hallucinating about beautiful women," Zoisite said, much to Jadeite's irritation.
     "She must be really special," Queen Serenity said.
     Jadeite nodded. Some gentle gale had breezed through the opening of the veranda. It was a little strong, in fact, that the
Queen's hair was blown up to her shoulders for a time. The Queen entered with her audience. The younger Serenity was standing,
surprised...and alone. Kunzite and Nephrite bowed their heads in embarassment, as Zoisite chuckled a bit. Jadeite, however, could not hide his astonishment.
Zoisite was probably right. It was all a hallucination. The group was all silent. The Queen, after all, was really puzzled at the young
general but understanding to think this only as an innocent mistake.
     "Is there anything wrong?" the younger Serenity asked cheerfully.
     "I'm sorry," Jadeite bowed his head. "I thought you were someone else."
 

     Jadeite had been meaning to tell his peers of his plan. They would all understand, he thought. Nephrite would, most of all. He
had seen her. But he wanted to spare them of the worries. Even Prince Endymion knew of this short espionage, but they all agreed to stop "exploring" until they have met the senshis. Queen Serenity had told them during their visit that she planned an introduction on another time. Now would be unsuitable. The Queen might still be having her doubts with the Earth citizens.
     Anyway, he prepared his best, making sure that the suit he wore would not have a torn or burnt sleeve. He was actually
concerned why his hair was unruly that day. In case he would look shabby, maybe she could easily dismiss him as some kind of loon returning to ridicule her again.  Nevertheless, he decided that now would be the time. Anything sooner could hurt their friendship with the Silver Millenium.
    He imagined the generals saying how crazy he was. And he would be! If he didn't have the chance to tell this woman that they have no intention of harming the citizens of her planet. She might have told her superior unfairly without his explanation, but this wasn't his real worry.  To take the burden off his chest, he needed an actual confrontation.
     Jadeite clenched his fist and prepared to teleport. Mars would be his destination. Long bolts of electricity surrounded him and soon filled with his own aura. It only took a few moments when a flash of light changed his surroundings. He saw two moons in the horizon shining over the rusty-colored plains. Jadeite recognized the palace that he saw. He was a safe distance from it. This was the same place where he had first set foot with his comrade, Nephrite. Fortunately, the guards seem to be at rest and they were not guarding this patio. The giant walls were warped with a tranquil noise. He walked closer and looked at the palace. He was staring at the patio where the pillars stood. Now, he was thinking which entrance to break into.
 

     When Enyalis Rei stepped out in the halls, she made sure that she wouldn't be seen. If she will be seen, she already prepared an excuse. Consult the sacred fire! No one could refuse her, even if it was this late...or is it already early in the morning? None of her guards were guarding the halls. They were out in their shift guarding the main gates, luckily. There was no need to hurry, but she was running. Why hadn't she thought of this before? If she stood at the place where she found him...and unfortunately, dodged her attacks, she might get closer with her vibrations of knowing his identity! She was sure that this time her efforts would not be in vain!
    There was the huge door. She thought she saw a figure from inside through the glass. It was probably just a cloud of some sort.
 

     The palace is probably as huge as that of Queen Serenity's, thought Jadeite. It was almost ten or fifteen minutes walking back and forth, but he still couldn't think! He then felt someone rushing out of the halls into the fields. It must be one of the guards! But he knew his place among the pillars where he could be undetected.

     The Princess of Mars opened the doors and rushed out immediately. There was no one there and felt some disappointment. She went down the steps onto the grounds where they "fought." She felt no sensation her clairvoyant mind can trace. That was probably why she was disappointed.
     Jadeite, on the other hand, recognized from his place the strange coincidence. What he was looking for need not be searched! She went straight to him. He felt uneasy at the sight of her, and even found her more appealing in her night clothes. This would probably be the wrong time since he felt that he would be distracted by his own crime and not give her his important message.

     Enyalis had no idea that she could sense something greater than what she expected in front of the sacred fire. It only occured to her now that she would probably touch the pillars where he hid and find out if it would give her the same kind of impetus. So she approached.

     How did she know I was here? he thought. Closer and closer she came to his shadows. Fully distracted and innocently falling into his trap. He wanted her to get a little bit closer--just to make sure that she wouldn't run away before he could even explain.
     Enyalis was startled when someone grabbed her hand. But even more surprised that what she had come to seek was already there in front of her! So this was the catalyst that brought her here. He looks so real, right down to his solid touch...So that's why the vibration had been so strong.
     Jadeite immediately grabbed her hand, fearful that she might call one of the guards or even wake her sovereign. But that wasn't at all Enyalis's contention. Her instincts did not even consider telling her to scream! She wanted to ask him a lot of things that bothered her and prepared herself to bravely face him for whatever he might do.
     "Please let me explain," Jadeite whispered.
     Enyalis felt uneasy because he had his face closer to hers in order for his whisper be heard. She nodded. This should be quick! she thought.
     "Is everyone asleep?" he asked softly. The stranger still didn't let go of her hand.
     Enyalis nodded again. "Explain now!" she whispered back. "Who are you?"
     "I can't tell you yet," he answered, but he wished he could, if only the Earth would swiftly establish ties with the Silver Millenium. He'd be glad to tell her everything!
     "You are a trespasser!"
     Jadeite was ashamed at the accusation. "I'm sorry. Is the ruler asleep?"
     "Yes. But what is your business?"
     "You saw my friend and I here. We do not mean any harm to your planet. We are even seeking ties with the ruler of the Silver Millenium."
     "Queen Serenity...?"
     "Do you know who she is?"
     Enyalis paused. "O-our ruler...mentioned her name..."
     "I am from Earth. We are only on Mars to know more about your planet, but that is all. We will be seeking an alliance with Mars and other planets under Queen Serenity."
     She could detect the sincerity in his voice, but still surrendered to her old belief. She thought earlier, however, that she should be a little objective. Why, a corrupt nature can still hide behind a handsome face! She was sure that some man-made goblin was the soul behind his sharp blue eyes. And even, she added, that his subtle smile contributed to his daring countenance....this could be a sign of impertinence.
     Jadeite, on the other hand, was simply thankful that she allowed him to hold her and listen, and that she didn't attack. 
     "All this is true? You are from the Earth?" Queen Serenity's words came to mind. She did mention the same thing as this stranger. But can such a man be capable of such words of honor? Maybe. Now she is confused!
     Jadeite nodded. "That is why I came back. To ensure that you will be...safe from us!"
     "I-I see."
     "I'll come back and tell you more...once this is fixed."
     "What?" Enyalis watched his lips move but didn't hear him speak.
     "I'll come back and tell you everything!" he repeated. Everything.
     Enyalis heard. He drew himself near so she could hear his words. Too near. Everything after that had only come natural and seemingly even in the spirit of spontaneity. He had held her hand tightly and kissed her. Not even one part of his guilt progressed     
    But the girl was stunned. She had kept her eyes open as he continued to press his lips to hers, not familiar with a situation in which she's not likely to control. He apparently wasn't able to feel her hand's ineffectual push on his chest.
    Jadeite only stopped when he felt that there were other people coming from inside the palace. He looked at her face one more time, trying to take advantage of all the chance he has now. Immediately searching his brain of what he might have forgotten to say. Enyalis remained stationary in her place and had soon heard the footsteps.
     She looked at him and said nothing. Too surprised to speak and too concerned that her guards might see this man and think...what would they think? She'd rather not dwell on her emotions about it now, as she tightly clenched her fist and tried to think of her next action.
     Jadeite nodded and planted a short kiss on her lips again. He then moved back a step, put his hand on his chest and surrounded himself with his aura. And for the first time, she stirred from her place and opened her mouth in an effort to say something. She saw him disappear in a few moments, leaving her standing on the pavement dazed with her mouth agape and her fist still clenched.  Without a clue of his name. She apparently forgot to ask.
     "Princess!" Her guardians called, along with some guards. They wondered what she was doing alone in this part of the palace in the middle of the night.