“NO!!!” Endymion screamed. He reached for Selenity, but Anna stopped him from reaching her. She spoke to Selenity.

“You’re lucky. You would’ve been dead by now, if only I hadn’t missed. I guess I’ll try again.”

She smiled a wicked grin. Selenity could barely move. She was too weak. Anna raised the knife in the air and struck Selenity again. Another scream was heard. There was dead silence again. Suddenly, Anna had a wide smile spreading across her face.

“Yes! Finally, you can die!” Anna pulled the knife from Selenity’s body. Selenity screamed again from the pain.

Suddenly, Anna fell to the ground. Endymion had managed to get as much strength as he could and make Anna fall to the ground. The knife fell from her hand. He got up and took it, then raised it in the air. Anna screamed. He had stabbed Anna. She died. He rushed over to the dying Selenity. He held her in his arms. He started talking to her.

“Selenity? Selenity, speak to me. Say something.”

“Endymion?”

“Yes! It’s me.”

“Oh Endymion. I never thought I’d die this way.”

“You don’t have to. There are doctors that can treat you and help you get better.”

“I never thought our love would end this way either.”

“Selenity! Don’t say that! Our love will never end. You know that.”

“It’s too late for me.”

“No it’s not. You have to hang on.”

“I can’t.”

“Don’t say that!”

“I’m sorry. It’s too late for me. There’s no way I can stay with you.”

“No. You’re wrong. There is a way to stay together. Just hang on.”

“There’s no way for me to hang on. I have no choice but to leave you.”

“No! Stop saying that! It’s not true.”

“Promise me. Promise me that you won’t forget me when I leave this world.”

“How could I? I’ll remember you always. I’ll love you always!”

“Just hold me until I leave.”

“No. I’ll hold you until we die together!”

“Forget about it. I can’t die knowing that you and I fought with each other before I died.”

“No. I’m getting you help.”

“Go ahead, but I won’t make it!”

“Don’t say that! I’m getting help now.”

He ran to the crowd, carrying Selenity in his arms. Selenity’s mother and Endymion’s mother saw Selenity in his arms. Selenity’s mother asked him frantically what happened to her. Queen Serenity took Selenity from Endymion’s arms and hugged her, telling her to hang on and not to die on her. Endymion took Selenity from Queen Serenity’s arms and held her, asking everyone to help her. Queen Serenity fell to the ground, crying heavily. She noticed the large spot of blood on her dress from when she hugged Selenity. Soon, Selenity was rushed to the hospital. Endymion felt like crying, but held them in to be brave for everyone. Hours later, everyone visited Selenity. She was unconscious. The usual zigzag lines signifying that she was still alive appeared on the screen. Endymion wanted to take her away from the hospital and bring her back to life by himself, but knew that it could never be accomplished. He announced to everyone that he was going to make a prayer to God. He got on his knees beside Selenity’s bed and started praying. Soon, everyone visiting prayed with him, all of them kneeling next to Selenity. Soon, it was time for the visitors and Endymion to leave. He didn’t want to leave at all. Before he left, he laid a fully bloomed red rose on her bed. Then he left a note next to it that said, “I LOVE YOU. ENDYMION” When he got home, he prayed for her one more time. He felt like he was isolated in a chamber. He had hid all his feelings inside of him. He need to talk to someone. He summoned Zoicite, Malachite Nephlite, and Jedite. He felt he could trust them and talk to them.

“Malachite, Zoicite, Nephlite, Jedite. I need to talk to you.”

“Yes?” they said simultaneously.

“I have bad news.”

“What is it?” Nephlite asked.

“I almost lost the one I love.”

“Who?” Jedite asked.

“Her name is Selenity.”

“You mean, the princess of the Moon?” Zoicite asked.

“Yes.”

“Well, what happened? Malachite asked.

“Yeah. Tell us what happened” Zoicite said.

“Well...” Endymion started, “I met Selenity at her 16th birthday party...”

Domino continued to tell them what happened. Soon, they were all in tears. They all felt sorry for him. Malachite and Zoicite; who were in love with each other, held each other. Zoicite and Malachite started thinking about how they would react if one of them died. Zoicite couldn’t stand listening to the story. Endymion lost communication with her. He talked to the rest of them. He just need to express his feelings. Soon, Endymion had to go. Endymion was once again alone in his room, feeling isolated. Endymion’s mother called him.

“Endymion, you have a phone call.” she called out.

He picked up the phone.

“Hello?” It was Selenity’s doctor.

“Hello. Prince Endymion? I think Princess Selenity is recovering. Come over and see her.”

“Really? YES! This is great news!”

“I can see why you think so.”

“I’ll be right over.”

“Okay. But please. Only you can see her for now. Too many visitors will overwhelm her.”

“Okay. I’ll be right there. Goodbye!”

“Goodbye.”

Endymion rushed right over to the hospital. Endymion burst into Selenity’s room. Selenity and the doctor turned their head to see Endymion, with two dozen roses. All fully bloomed. Selenity smiled. Endymion walked over to the bed and was about to hug her, but he was interrupted by the doctor.

“Uh, Endymion. No hugs now. You’ll make her injury worse.” It appears that the injury was near her shoulder.

“Okay.” He was still happy to see her smiling, and ALIVE. He lay the roses on her bed, where he placed the last one. He held her hand, and right when their hands touched each other, he felt as if his spirit was renewed or as if God had given his soul back to him.

“I love you so much.” Selenity said. “If it weren’t for you, I wouldn’t be here with you right now.”

“I’m glad that you’re alive.” He raised her hand and kissed her hand. Selenity had a wide smile on her face. “Look, I’m going to go back and tell everyone the good news.

He left Selenity’s room with a smile on his face. He felt he need to do something. He felt his spirit rise. He was so happy and excited, he started running toward the house. He told everyone the good news. Queen Serenity was especially happy, after worrying about her for hours. Endymion remembered the doctor’s orders. He told them they couldn’t visit her at the moment and explained why. They understood, but were just relieved to find out that she was okay. When Endymion returned to the hospital, he rushed into the room like he did the first time with a big smile on his face. Suddenly, his smile turned into a frown. The doctor turned to him and spoke the words he never wanted to hear.

“Endymion, I’m sorry to say, but, Selenity has died.”