After Venus had left him alone following their disagreement, Kunzite excused himself from the room, instead choosing to stand on the balcony in isolation trying to deal with his thoughts and growing feelings towards the Venusian Princess who somehow always seemed to be just out of his grasp. Across the room, Endymion who had been dancing with the real Moon Princess saw that some exchange had occurred between the two and followed his lead Shitennou out of the room. Kunzite didn’t notice the arrival of his Prince, something that Endymion took immense notice of. He cleared his throat and moved to stand next to the other man, removing the small white mask that covered his eyes.
“I don’t understand why the both of you pretend that there is nothing there.”
“There is nothing there, my Prince. Neither of us will allow it.”
“When did things become so complicated between the two of you?”
Kunzite smiled, “Things have always been complicated.”
“Why don’t you go to her?”
“It’s for the best this way.”
“Are you afraid to admit that you love her?”
“That’s never been the issue. We made our choice and now we need to stand by it.”
“You’re an idiot.” Kunzite shot his Prince a look that he normally reserved for disciplining his fellow Shitennou, however Endymion remained firm. “You’ve been with me for six years now, and in that time you have been my friend, mentor and instructor. I have learned a lot from you on and off the battlefield. Now, just this once, I want you to learn something from me. If you love her, and she loves you, than do something about it. Once she is gone you will be left with nothing but regret.”
Kunzite looked back out over the horizon contemplating Endymion’s words. When Endymion received no response he decided to leave the other man alone with his thoughts to think things over. As he turned to re-enter the room, Kunzite finally responded. “My Liege,” he smiled to himself. “I have one last thing to teach you.” He turned to face his Prince with a firm expression now set on his face. “Should you decide to call me an idiot again, rest assured I will make sure that our next training session is not an easy one.”
Endymion smiled despite the warning tone of Kunzite’s voice. “I would expect no less from you.” He nodded his head and entered the ballroom, returning to his Princess.
Kunzite realized that he had a choice to make, and tomorrow he would resolve things with his own Princess.
