Disclaimer: I don't own Sailor Moon. I wish I did. I asked for it, but Santa just couldn't afford it. ::shrugs::: I give up… for now.
BIG THANK YOU to Sailor Coruscant for all her ideas and help!
Author's Note: I know, I know, I should finish Quest and Contagious Happiness first, but……..inspiration struck! Don't hurt me! I promise to continue those, too!
Right Mistakes ~ Whoa! What happened? AKA Prologue
Prologue
Some things just were meant to be. These things at first seem like mere coincidences, but when you really look, you find that it was planned. Fated, if you believe in destiny.
No one understood destiny better than Pluto did.
The lone warrior, Guardian of Time and Space who enforced destiny is its slave too. Only difference is, she chose it. She chose the emptiness, the power, the responsibility, and...the futureless life. She knew she had no hope, no destiny. Millenniums passed and she remained untouched by time. The Moon Kingdom fell, her family was slaughtered, her friends lay dead, and Hope died and lived again. Bitterness became her. Her soul never felt the love for a special someone, never saw peace, and never knew the joy of true life. She saw too much and saw too little. Her only comforts were Small Lady and her mother. They cared and the debt of care will be repaid. Repaid by insuring that the future will exist. Insuring hope...
~Silver Millennium, Dome of Princess~
The Dome of Princess, an academy for princesses only, was in an uproar. The academy's most elite students are leaving. They, each specially trained in their strong points and weaknesses, will be sent out for the Test. The Test is the one last trial that a student has to undertake to graduate. Few have passed it. Needless to say, it is feared, especially when the headmistress, Pluto individually signs it to challenge the specific student to her full potential. No matter how strong you are, the challenge would be harder than what you can handle. It was expected for them to pass though. The eight princesses were, after all, the best of the best.
These famed royals are, surprisingly, best friends. Ami, Princess of Mercury, is undisputedly a genius whose realm is ice. She was just too logical and boringly predictable. Mina, Princess of Venus, certainly felt it her obligation to change Ami's view especially when her realm is love. Her sunny personality and belief in love and miracles was just what Ami needed to balance her boring practicality. Mars' fiery princess, Rei, represents much that Ami feared including fire, which is Rei's realm. The two became friends, as they helped each other overcome their weaknesses. Fearless Lita, Princess of Jupiter whose field is electricity and young Hotaru, Princess of Saturn whose field is death are compatible with everybody, but they are especially good friends for they knew how it felt to be labeled as strange. Lita's height and strength and Hotaru's power and visions were barriers that, until now, no one broke through.
Next came thunderous Alex, Princess of Uranus, the princess with a man's soul whose realm is the sky. Queen Serenity promised her that she will be return to her true form after she graduates. Calm Michiru, Princess of Neptune whose realm is the oceans, is Alex's determination, for the beautiful princess is her love. The two always seem to be off in a world by themselves. Finally came the Princess of Earth, Gwendolyn and the Supreme Princess of the Moon, Serenity who have a link just as their homes do. At first sight, the two had become best friends. Gwendolyn's realm of all the elementals and Serenity's mastery with every art made them very understanding of each other's feelings and their differences from all the others. Quiet Gwendolyn and valiant Serenity had yet to find their weaknesses. That is quite a statement since the academy trained them in everything from fighting to weaving.
Then the day came...
"Summon them here," ordered Pluto. The messenger quickly ran to do her mistress's biddings. *No matter what, they must be ready. Even if…*
Her thoughts were interrupted as a beautiful young woman of eighteen walked in. The silver-haired youth had a certain air of pride and dignity about her that seems to demand attention and respect. *Serenity…So like her mother…Silver odangos and competence…. * Pluto mused as the crystal blue eyes of the girl settled on her own maroon ones. For a moment, Pluto was frozen. *It's almost as if she knows what is to come. Her eyes seem to stare right into my soul and read all my secrets. *
When she managed to tear her eyes away, she saw the quietly loyal woman next to Serenity. *Gwendolyn…* The brunette with ocean blue eyes had the earthly coloring of her homeland. *She's a striking girl and her quiet strength is very admirable. She will find love, but…she has no place in Future…*
Just then, Rei stormed in with Ami and Mina trying to soothe her. Rei, with her raven-black hair and violet eyes, is a captivating woman with a fierce temper. *Heavens help the man who falls for her!* Pluto thought with a mental laugh.
Then her eyes swung to golden-haired Mina and the blue-haired Ami. *Poor Ami and Mina…* Ami's ice blue eyes gave no signs of impatience, and neither did Mina's soft blue eyes as Rei's temper slowly disappeared. *Amazing how they can calm Rei!*
Serenity and Gwendolyn exchanged looks and started laughing. Pluto looked on, amused, as a loud voice rang through the door, "Pyro!" *The reason for her anger* She thought as white blond-haired Haruka walked in with turquoise-haired Michiru. Haruka always found some way to tease either Rei or Serenity. Her piercing blue eyes usually sparkled in mischief as she mercilessly taunts them. Elegant Michiru with her emerald eyes is the second most beautiful woman in the galaxy and one of the deadliest… Haruka and Michiru are one of the closest soulmates of all times. *Not even death can do them apart.* Pluto thought and chuckled at the irony of her words.
"Did we miss something?" asked Lita as Hotaru and she sauntered in. Mischievous Lita with her chocolate-brown eyes and hair and slight, serious eyed Hotaru with her dark, mysterious eyes made a strange pair. Lita developed very early and her height is close to that of Haruka's while Hotaru barely reached Lita's shoulders. *Who would have thought that the power to destroy entire planets lay in such a small girl?* Pluto thought as she glanced at the small girl with shoulder length black hair.
"Didn't miss much. Just the usual "Tease Rei" routine. She falls for it every time. As you can see, she's still fuming," Serenity half-drawled and half-taunted in a laughing voice.
"As I recall, you're usually the one that gets teased," retorted Rei.
"Okay, settle down, children," began Pluto with an emphasis on children, "You're here because it is time to send you off for the Test."
The air suddenly filled with tension. Each princess knew that they would soon be separated, but not this soon……..
"You will be paired off and sent to one of your home planets. One of you will be coming with me to the Gates of Time. You will await your tests wherever you are. Alex and Michiru will go to Neptune. Ami and Mina will go to Venus. Lita and Hotaru will go to Jupiter. Serenity and Gwendolyn will go to Earth and Rei will be coming with me. I wish you all luck," said Pluto as she opened a portal with a wave of her time key and gestured everyone to go in with her.
As everyone stepped in and was transferred to their destinations, Pluto led Rei to the Gates of Time.
"You were chosen to remain with me because of your gift of vision," began Pluto, "your test will be a very difficult one. It will be one that is very different from the others'. It will test all that you have learned and all that you will learn. Do you accept the challenge?"
Pluto's eyes dared Rei to refuse, but Rei had already made her decision.
"I accept," she said without hesitation.
Pluto smiled at her pride and her haughty tone. *She would have made a very good queen. Too bad she will not have the chance in this lifetime. The end is so near. The end that she will see. Poor child, your fate is to see the destruction like I will. Standing here, helplessly...*
BIG THANK YOU to Sailor Coruscant for all her ideas and help!
Author's Note: I know, I know, I should finish Quest and Contagious Happiness first, but……..inspiration struck! Don't hurt me! I promise to continue those, too!
Right Mistakes ~ Whoa! What happened? AKA Prologue
Prologue
Some things just were meant to be. These things at first seem like mere coincidences, but when you really look, you find that it was planned. Fated, if you believe in destiny.
No one understood destiny better than Pluto did.
The lone warrior, Guardian of Time and Space who enforced destiny is its slave too. Only difference is, she chose it. She chose the emptiness, the power, the responsibility, and...the futureless life. She knew she had no hope, no destiny. Millenniums passed and she remained untouched by time. The Moon Kingdom fell, her family was slaughtered, her friends lay dead, and Hope died and lived again. Bitterness became her. Her soul never felt the love for a special someone, never saw peace, and never knew the joy of true life. She saw too much and saw too little. Her only comforts were Small Lady and her mother. They cared and the debt of care will be repaid. Repaid by insuring that the future will exist. Insuring hope...
~Silver Millennium, Dome of Princess~
The Dome of Princess, an academy for princesses only, was in an uproar. The academy's most elite students are leaving. They, each specially trained in their strong points and weaknesses, will be sent out for the Test. The Test is the one last trial that a student has to undertake to graduate. Few have passed it. Needless to say, it is feared, especially when the headmistress, Pluto individually signs it to challenge the specific student to her full potential. No matter how strong you are, the challenge would be harder than what you can handle. It was expected for them to pass though. The eight princesses were, after all, the best of the best.
These famed royals are, surprisingly, best friends. Ami, Princess of Mercury, is undisputedly a genius whose realm is ice. She was just too logical and boringly predictable. Mina, Princess of Venus, certainly felt it her obligation to change Ami's view especially when her realm is love. Her sunny personality and belief in love and miracles was just what Ami needed to balance her boring practicality. Mars' fiery princess, Rei, represents much that Ami feared including fire, which is Rei's realm. The two became friends, as they helped each other overcome their weaknesses. Fearless Lita, Princess of Jupiter whose field is electricity and young Hotaru, Princess of Saturn whose field is death are compatible with everybody, but they are especially good friends for they knew how it felt to be labeled as strange. Lita's height and strength and Hotaru's power and visions were barriers that, until now, no one broke through.
Next came thunderous Alex, Princess of Uranus, the princess with a man's soul whose realm is the sky. Queen Serenity promised her that she will be return to her true form after she graduates. Calm Michiru, Princess of Neptune whose realm is the oceans, is Alex's determination, for the beautiful princess is her love. The two always seem to be off in a world by themselves. Finally came the Princess of Earth, Gwendolyn and the Supreme Princess of the Moon, Serenity who have a link just as their homes do. At first sight, the two had become best friends. Gwendolyn's realm of all the elementals and Serenity's mastery with every art made them very understanding of each other's feelings and their differences from all the others. Quiet Gwendolyn and valiant Serenity had yet to find their weaknesses. That is quite a statement since the academy trained them in everything from fighting to weaving.
Then the day came...
"Summon them here," ordered Pluto. The messenger quickly ran to do her mistress's biddings. *No matter what, they must be ready. Even if…*
Her thoughts were interrupted as a beautiful young woman of eighteen walked in. The silver-haired youth had a certain air of pride and dignity about her that seems to demand attention and respect. *Serenity…So like her mother…Silver odangos and competence…. * Pluto mused as the crystal blue eyes of the girl settled on her own maroon ones. For a moment, Pluto was frozen. *It's almost as if she knows what is to come. Her eyes seem to stare right into my soul and read all my secrets. *
When she managed to tear her eyes away, she saw the quietly loyal woman next to Serenity. *Gwendolyn…* The brunette with ocean blue eyes had the earthly coloring of her homeland. *She's a striking girl and her quiet strength is very admirable. She will find love, but…she has no place in Future…*
Just then, Rei stormed in with Ami and Mina trying to soothe her. Rei, with her raven-black hair and violet eyes, is a captivating woman with a fierce temper. *Heavens help the man who falls for her!* Pluto thought with a mental laugh.
Then her eyes swung to golden-haired Mina and the blue-haired Ami. *Poor Ami and Mina…* Ami's ice blue eyes gave no signs of impatience, and neither did Mina's soft blue eyes as Rei's temper slowly disappeared. *Amazing how they can calm Rei!*
Serenity and Gwendolyn exchanged looks and started laughing. Pluto looked on, amused, as a loud voice rang through the door, "Pyro!" *The reason for her anger* She thought as white blond-haired Haruka walked in with turquoise-haired Michiru. Haruka always found some way to tease either Rei or Serenity. Her piercing blue eyes usually sparkled in mischief as she mercilessly taunts them. Elegant Michiru with her emerald eyes is the second most beautiful woman in the galaxy and one of the deadliest… Haruka and Michiru are one of the closest soulmates of all times. *Not even death can do them apart.* Pluto thought and chuckled at the irony of her words.
"Did we miss something?" asked Lita as Hotaru and she sauntered in. Mischievous Lita with her chocolate-brown eyes and hair and slight, serious eyed Hotaru with her dark, mysterious eyes made a strange pair. Lita developed very early and her height is close to that of Haruka's while Hotaru barely reached Lita's shoulders. *Who would have thought that the power to destroy entire planets lay in such a small girl?* Pluto thought as she glanced at the small girl with shoulder length black hair.
"Didn't miss much. Just the usual "Tease Rei" routine. She falls for it every time. As you can see, she's still fuming," Serenity half-drawled and half-taunted in a laughing voice.
"As I recall, you're usually the one that gets teased," retorted Rei.
"Okay, settle down, children," began Pluto with an emphasis on children, "You're here because it is time to send you off for the Test."
The air suddenly filled with tension. Each princess knew that they would soon be separated, but not this soon……..
"You will be paired off and sent to one of your home planets. One of you will be coming with me to the Gates of Time. You will await your tests wherever you are. Alex and Michiru will go to Neptune. Ami and Mina will go to Venus. Lita and Hotaru will go to Jupiter. Serenity and Gwendolyn will go to Earth and Rei will be coming with me. I wish you all luck," said Pluto as she opened a portal with a wave of her time key and gestured everyone to go in with her.
As everyone stepped in and was transferred to their destinations, Pluto led Rei to the Gates of Time.
"You were chosen to remain with me because of your gift of vision," began Pluto, "your test will be a very difficult one. It will be one that is very different from the others'. It will test all that you have learned and all that you will learn. Do you accept the challenge?"
Pluto's eyes dared Rei to refuse, but Rei had already made her decision.
"I accept," she said without hesitation.
Pluto smiled at her pride and her haughty tone. *She would have made a very good queen. Too bad she will not have the chance in this lifetime. The end is so near. The end that she will see. Poor child, your fate is to see the destruction like I will. Standing here, helplessly...*