A/N: Hello! This is so crazy but I've decided to remaster these stories. My ability as a writer has grown and improved, I feel my stories should reflect it. I hope you all agree! Enjoy!
PLEASE READ:If you ignore my above note, this story has been remastered and I may yet change the title. If you had read this before and notice that your reviews for the chapters are gone it is because I deleted the original story and replaced it with the newer version, now titled "Not Set In Stone". I have also deleted its sequel for the same reason, I plan to rewrite that as well.I promise this story's improvement and I think it's delivering very nicely as I have completed eight/twelve(possible) chapters. I hope you all enjoy version two as much as I do!
Disclaimer: I am not making any profit off of this story. I write for enjoyment and love of the manga Sailor Moon.
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Title: Not Set In Stone
Chapter One
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The White Moon Kingdom was in grand celebration. Tonight their Princess would reach her majority and be formally announced the heiress to the throne. Everyone was in attendance. The whole of Queen Serenity's court had arrived from all eight planets, along with their younger generation. The list after the Kings and Queens had arrived with their own heirs in tow drained down the line to Dukes and Duchesses to anyone in the Queen's high esteem.
Queen Serenity felt that thing's could not be going better. Every scene was a gorgeous affair. The ballroom had been decorated accordingly to Princess Serenity's likings with hues of gentle pinks, whites, and silvers. Her simple throne next to her mother's had been reupholstered with silver cushions and her ceremonial crown sat waiting for her in a protective energy.
"Oh Sere! We're all so excited for you!" Mina gushed, her golden gown following her excited movements.
"An engagement! Do you know when-" Mako went on, though Ami's hand suddenly clamped over her mouth.
"Sshh, Mako! No one is supposed to know!" Ami glared at her friend, though she blushed deeply when Mako licked her hand affectionately. Serenity only giggled at them.
She enjoyed seeing her friends so apparently in love with each other. Yet they didn't know themselves. It was so charming of them.
"No, no one should know. Once everything is settled, we'll be official." Serenity smiled in her love sick way, thinking of her fiancé, the Prince of Earth.
"Yes, let's keep it that way? No one should find out." Princess Rei said a little earnestly, looking around them and taking Serenity's hand in hers. Serenity giggled at her best friend, hugging her close and kissing her cheek.
"So careful of me, sweet Rei! It's why I love you so."
Rei blushed slightly and looked away, hoping her Princess had not seen the sadness in her eyes.
"Thank you, Serenity."
They moved on to other topics as young gentlemen and ladies asked them to dance. Many were so eager to court them and while the others went along with it, Rei held back. She watched her Princess with forlornness, knowing she would never be with the blonde. Her heart was a lost cause.
"Oh, Ares, what have I done to myself?" She whispered in sadness and continued to watch.
Not too far away behind the thrones and the curtains, a pair of navy colored eyes watched the dancing figures. Or tried anyways, navy eyes were more focused on the Mars Princess, who was currently watching as well. A sense of loss and longing filled the depths as the Mars Princess stood there in her beauty. She was young yet but so full of passion and determination. Even in her simple movements there was grace and strength that her admirer loved so.
"No one will know, you may go and ask her for a dance." A voice came beside them, breaking the watcher from their trance. The smaller one sighed, closing the curtains and turning to the guardian.
"No, there would be too many mysterious characters on the dance floor tonight. The exposure is high."
A pair of emerald eyes peaked out.
"I see, Endymion has joined the festivities then. He was unable to stay away from her."
"He is in love, let him be. Stay and watch, I'm going to the balcony for air." A rustle of fabric and emerald eyes were left alone.
Out on the balcony, a young girl no more than thirteen kept herself in the shadows. Navy eyes took in the lights of the palace and its city below. It was not so different than Earth but so much more heavenly.
"Little Goddess-"
"Please my Queen, do not address me so."
Queen Serenity smiled kindly and stood next to the shadows.
"It pains me to see you so sad, Little one."
"Many have said that and yet it doesn't make the situation better."
Soft hands petted her arm and hair, comforting her just as her mother would.
"The bitterness will leave you. Someday what you want will be yours."
"I know." She stated with determination as the High Queen left her.
A while later Princess Rei had been sent to find her Princess who had disappeared. She felt terrible for losing track of her but the sight of her and Endymion so happy together had been so upsetting...
"Excuse me, have you seen Princess Serenity?" Rei asked a figure in the shadows. They were as tall as her, she could tell that much.
"No, I'm sorry."
Rei turned to leave but could not ignore the anguish in the person's tone.
"Do you enjoy shadows?"
"You should go find your Princess." The person shifted away as Rei moved closer. The fiery girl held in her surprise to find a girl not much younger than herself hiding away.
"Oh...you're just a girl." She relaxed, smiling softly.
"You are just a girl!" The girl hissed and stepped away towards the doorway. Rei suddenly saw her long brown hair, glinting silver in the moonlight and her startling navy eyes.
"I'm sorry I-"
"Little one! It is time to leave." A voice from inside cut in and the girl went to leave instantly.
"Wait!"
"Go and find your Princess."
Rei was suddenly alone, she had never felt it so completely until then.
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Minutes later in the sky, navy eyes once again gazed down on the Kingdom. There were now dark creatures swarming over the buildings and through the streets. Through the palace as well. Her hand went to touch the glass as her ship pulled her away. A guardian sat beside her, watching in silence.
"You knew this was going to be?"
"We had a feeling. You had to leave there, it could not be risked."
"My powers-"
"Are weak yet. Your death was not worth it."
She grew quiet then, the sudden flames growing smaller as the ship flew into space.
Endymion! I will find you! And Rei...how I hope you will be mine...
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0Over One Thousand Years Later0
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Rei Hino was currently waiting for her friends at the Arcade. She was normally the first one to arrive and this seemed no different. It only allowed her more time to think about her situation. Which she thought about constantly anyways.
She sighed.
Her friends were currently pairing off. Haruka and Michiru had always been a couple, there was no guessing there. Mako and Ami were always mooning over each other. It was adorable, really, the way they were so in love without being together. The pair would be together soon, it was only a matter of time. Rei had no one, no one who met the standards that a Senshi such as herself desired. No one attainable, anyways. Even Setsuna, who's immortal duty had consumed her life had managed to find love in the love Goddess herself.
Another sigh escaped her.
Truthfully, she was in love. So in love that it ached and caused her daily pain. Unrequited love was an impossible emotion to deal with.
"Rei! First one here as usual!" Serena bounced in and sat next to her. The blonde immediately gathered her best friend in a hug. Rei returned it within a safe degree.
Selene help her, she loved her Princess so much.
"I'm shocked you're not late, Odango." She grinned cheerily as Serena made a face.
"So mean, Rei. Where is everyone? They need to save me from you!" She whined cutely and looked towards the door. She started to ramble about Darien and Rei tuned her out.
I need to be saved from you.
Everyone started pouring in then, looking so happy with each other. Darien went straight for his loved one and kissed her sweetly to which Serena giggled and melted against him.
Rei felt her heart break. I need to be saved.
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In space, a large ship was floating. Inside a tall, blonde haired man was walking briskly through the metal hallways. He rushed past servants and attendees. Most moved quickly out of his way, noticing his serious face and his uniform. They knew he was above them, a high ranked lieutenant in her esteem.
Before a set of double doors he paused, adjusting his appearance. The doors whisked open as he stepped forward and he was now in her presence.
She was sitting upon a cushioned, high backed chair half turned to look out at the darkness of space. Her long brown hair was tied around her head neatly and then left to fall along her side. She had tan skin and dark, navy eyes framed by long lashes. Her beauty was never lost on him. He felt her anxious energy pass over him and he cleared his throat.
The chair turned so that she faced him.
"Good evening Lieutenant Jaton. Hopefully you bring me good news?"
"Yes, Princess. We found him, he's on Earth just as you assumed."
Her eyes lit up for the first time in years.
"Excellent! Go, start preparing everyone!"
"Princess?"
"I finally found him..." She spoke more to herself than him and when she looked up he moved for the door.
A small smile spread across her red lips. She pressed a button on her chair.
"Captain, redirect us to Earth at our fastest pace."
"Yes, Highness." A deep voice clipped over the system.
The ship made a lurch but she was not unsettled.
Everything was falling into place.
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"Princess, we are prepared to land in only a few moments."
"Thank you Captain. Tell Lieutenant Jaton to be ready, I wish to leave immediately upon landing."
The Captain nodded and left after watching her a moment. She was restless, standing and watching the Earth below with glee.
Menia was worried over it.
"Princess, do you think it wise to be searching so soon? Why not give us time to settle first-"
"No, I can't stand to wait. He must be found - they all need to be found. My specifications will be followed to the letter, Menia. It's all too important."
"As you wish, Princess."
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The Crown was full of people today. Andrew was barely keeping up, even with his waiters there. The Senshi were in their usual spot. Rei was attempting to ignore all the doe eyed business going on at the table and stared out the window.
Something felt off today. There was something or someone coming towards them. She could feel trouble not far behind them. It was unnerving.
Everything had been so peaceful after the Star Lights and Galaxia had left. She feared more chaos. Nothing was supposed to worry them for another thousand years.
Amethyst orbs focused on Setsuna but the Time Guardian seemed to be too wrapped up in Mina to notice any danger. None of the Senshi or Darien seemed to be aware that a cloaked energy was headed straight towards them.
The jingle of the door opening caused her to snap her eyes to the entrance. A couple had just walked in, a blonde man and a woman. A beautiful woman wearing sunglasses over her eyes.
Rei felt her heart rate speed up.
The woman looked around and then suddenly focused on them.
"Serena-" She tried to speak but the others had noticed now. Darien was most focused on the woman.
"We have to get to her, now." Darien spoke throatily as he jumped up, grabbing Serena's hand in the process. They moved as one mass out the door.
The woman and man had gone, disappearing down the street and into an alley.
"You! Stop!" Darien yelled out as soon as they had been spotted in the alley. The Senshi surrounded their rulers, standing in a circle.
"As you wish." She spoke softly, turning towards them. A tan hand went up to remove her sunglasses. The blonde man stood back slightly, watching them all closely.
"Who are you?"
"Endymion, don't you know? Don't you see your sister in front of you?" She said sadly, eyes brimming with tears. The others gasped. Darien moved forward against Serena's protests, allowing the woman close to him.
"I do not have a sister. How do you know my name?"
She moved so that she was only a few feet away.
"I was so little, it's not hard to believe you can't see it's me." She smiled sadly and her eyes glanced back. Rei felt them fall over her.
"Darien! Stay away from her." Serena had hands on her arms, keeping her back. The woman frowned.
"Let me give you back your memory, Endymion. You know, deep down, I'm familiar. I'm family. Setsuna?" She questioned the Plutonian and they all watched Setsuna's reaction.
Garnet eyes widened in shock and slowly she nodded her trust.
"My sister? Go ahead then, show me." He closed his eyes, blocking out Serena's cries. Her hands rested on his shoulders and she pressed her head to his.
The alley seemed to darken as she started to glow a soft periwinkle, ten point stars etching their way along her body. The Senshi held their breathe as the power fell over them and they unconsciously relaxed. It was Senshi energy only more so.
Rei thought she felt an awful lot like Serena.
They barely noticed the transition of positions it was so quick. One moment Darien was warily pressed against her forehead and the next he was hugging her tightly, holding back choked up tears.
"Terressia! Terri, little one! I'm sorry, I'm so sorry!" The man hugged her, petting her hair, and kissing her cheek.
"Darien?" Serena questioned. The Moon princess was showing signs of belief as her symbol appeared on her forehead. The pair broke apart and Darien grinned widely at them all.
"This is her, this is my sister. Terressia of Teres."
The others remained in shocked silence. Darien laughed and hugged his sister again.
"Let her give you back your memories. Then we'll explain."
They nodded in consent and Terressia went over to them, telling them to touch Serenity with a hand. She placed herself cheek to cheek with the Moon princess and softly started to glow again, hugging the blonde around the neck.
"This doesn't change anything! I don't know who you are or if this is real." Mako complained, followed by Mina. Setsuna settled her gaze on the woman.
"It changes everything. Princess, it's been so long, you have grown." Setsuna addressed her and she smiled a happy smile for the first time.
"Oh Setsuna! I'm so glad I met you. Please, won't you all follow me home? Endymion and I will explain everything there." She giggled and pointed to a large and long vehicle that had pulled up suddenly. Darien nodded, taking his sister's hand and pulling her forward.
He never wanted to let go of her again.
Serena followed in good faith, pulling her guardians behind no matter how they grumbled.
Rei was last to follow. She recognized her from a thousand years ago. Sister or no, something was following this girl.
Trouble was coming to them.
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A/N: Well, it's certainly better, less bubbly than before. I like it, hope you do too! Please review!
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