Jynx Black jynxblack1983
DISSCLAMER: So we all know who Sailor Moon is, we all know that a middle class otaku like myself could never possible gain the rights to such a property. As such I write this story because I am a fan, and I write it for fans, nothing more.
This story takes place in 2001 in a town know as Green River. The story is a BIG "what if" the Sailor Senshi had passed on, and what would happen to their powers after they had passed on. I was inspired by another fan fiction I came across some time ago on ASMR called "Sailor Moon 2050". The germ of the story came from that work so I must give props to Ari WaSPG0LD thanks for the inspiration Ari! I also thank the friends that I have put into this story for without them I would not have the players for this tale. Thanks for putting up with the moonie that is me
I have taken some liberties in the prolog of Sailor Moon and the lore in general, just to make the story fit into the ideas that I had and the vision of how the early events of Sailor Moon played out. I have tried to stay as close to the original plot as I could while keeping this my own work. Hope you like it, feedback is appreciated, please make it constructive.
Jynx Black ^_^
Sailor Knight
Chapter 1
When one reflects back on past events you recall all the heartache, happiness, fear, sadness, joy, and love…. Recalling the last year is hard for me, I know that the events of the last year were unavoidable, sacrifices were made, and friends were lost. Darkness was brought upon us and we were able to find the light in that darkness. I tell you my story now so that it is not forgotten, and the sacrifices were not made in vain and I hope that in some way we were able to make this world safe for future generations.
My name is Eric Saari "sorry" (laugh at the last name if you must…everyone does). I had what you would call a "typical" high school life, as normal and typical as the token geek could have, save for a few exceptions, like I had a steady girl for one and….well ok just the one thing then. The rest was typical, I played roll playing games, video games, read fantasy novels, and I was part of the theatre group and the band as well. I tried football once; it ended in disaster and a scar on my chin to mark the reason why I'll stick to my dice. Life seemed very "normal" for me at Green River High, until one February evening that would change my life forever….
The morning started out like any other, radio alarm waking me from a deep sleep, terrible music reminding me that I was far from good radio stations that played anything resembling music. Grumbling to the radio I hit the button with malice and stumbled with the sleep still making my head feel like a dead weight. Steadying myself on my computer desk I waited for my feet to remember their purpose. "Man it's cold" I said to myself as I opened my blinds on one of the windows, it snowed again last night the fresh blanket sparkling in the still bright moonlight, the image became clearer as I put my glasses on. As I moved out of my room into the dark hallway the dream that I was having came back to the forefront of my mind, the images very powerful and vivid in my mind. As I went about my morning routine the dream replayed itself in my mind.
I stood before a gigantic palace white marble was under my feet, rows of fountains lined the walkway up to the immense structure. Several towers stood out of the palace each with a domed roof that shined with the brilliance that looked like polished silver. The towers themselves were of white marble as well. A central building also had a dome on it, shining silver just like the others, arched windows and a grand entryway adorned the towers and central building. I walked up the long path to the palace as if in a trance, being propelled by a need to see what was inside this grand structure. As I came closer I noticed that the central building also had a very large crescent moon at the peak of the dome, polished golden and gleaming. I turned around, to see a very clear star filled sky, brighter stars then I had ever seen, and in the center of this sky….stood the Earth. I looked in wonder and amazement at my home world, coming to the realization that if the Earth was there then where am I standing? The answer came to me very quickly as I surveyed the landscape, I was standing on the moon!
A new distraction came in the sound of music, a classical sound that drew me back to the palace; I followed the new sounds inside. The huge double doors stood a good fifteen feet tall, ornately carved with the map of the solar system upon the doors, a high gleam came from the doors polished surface. The doors parted for me as I approached. The interior was decorated with flowers; red roses, and streamers of silver and gold. Lamps on the walls held a light that did not resemble flames or artificial light; it seemed to be more of a purer source of light entirely. The music flooded to me from my right, I followed it and the new sounds of laughter and energetic conversation. I walked into a grand hall; tables lined the walls with remnants of a feast upon them. In the middle of the hall was a grand staircase with a red carpet down the center, to left sat a twenty piece band. In the center of the hall hundreds of elegantly dressed people men and women moved to the music, a synchronized waltz that seemed to flow like water across the floor. The song that was being played concluded and partners bowed to one another. Then from the upper balcony came a contingent of guardsmen and four men with trumpets. The trumpeters sounded a few notes loudly across the hall and a herald spoke in a loud booming voice "All kneel in the presence of her majesty Queen Serenity of the Moon. All looked up to the grand staircase and kneeled to a trio at the top. Two women and one man stood at the top of the staircase. The women wore similar dresses, long elegant flowing white gowns that sparkled with silver metallic thread. Both ladies had gold trim around the chest and atop their heads was the most bizarre hairstyle I had ever seen; two balls of hair stood atop their heads one to either side and long pigtails that went to their feet. The women at the center of the trio seemed to be quite a bit older than the others her hair white but her face did not give up the fact easily, her face seemed to be ageless but showed the wisdom of years long gone. The other woman was much younger, perhaps as old as seventeen she had blond hair. The man standing there was slightly older, strong yet slender with a ceremonial set of armor on his shoulders and chest. He wore his black hair cut short and parted to one side.
They all three smiled at the assemblage before them and the older woman stepped forward and addressed the room, they all rose to their feet as she did so.
"Friends from far and wide thank you for coming to this very special gathering. This event is to commemorate the engagement of my beautiful daughter Usagi to her fiancé Prince Endimion. This union will be a landmark for our two Kingdoms. This marks the first time that our two worlds will be joined in true harmony, let this usher in a new era for the Silver Millennium. May there union be blessed by all the worlds of our kingdom!"
The assembled guests applauded and shouts of "huzzah!" were heard throughout the crowd. Queen Serenity waited until the cheers died down to continue, "The ceremony will be held in one Earth month, I pray that you will all attend this joyous occasion." More cheers followed.
Usagi stepped forward, the prince holding her hand they descended the staircase with the Queen behind them. The queen went to a large throne on the other side of the room, while the crowd parted for the new couple to dance. They flowed across the floor as air, their movements graceful. Soon the rest of the crowd joined in….
I had wondered into my living room by this time and realized that I was staring out the large picture window for a long minute before I shook myself back to reality rubbing my eyes. I looked up at the moon full and shining bright "how could that rock have had any life on it ever?" I asked myself, part of me wanted to believe the dream the fantastical part of my mind anyhow. The other half knew that it was nonsense, we as a race had been there, and no sign of life had ever been found. I stared for another min before going into the kitchen, moving quietly as to not wake my still sleeping parents. Starting the coffee pot and grabbing a bowl of cereal I sat down at the table and the dream flooded back to me as I ate.
The young couple finished the dance and after several more songs they left the dance floor and the guests to stand at an outside balcony overlooking an impressive garden, I followed. They spoke for a few minutes laughing, smiles on their faces while the princess clung close to her prince, for some reason out here I could not hear them speak clearly as if an invisible wall was between us muffling the sound. A guard in a uniform similar to the prince's came up to them, slapping a salute up to the prince and a bow to the princess. I saw the princess' face turn concerned as the guard spoke then the prince and guard stepped aside. The guard handed the prince an envelope with a wax seal on the back. He broke the seal and read the letter inside his face turning grave as he read. The prince's face came up from the letter determination now in his eyes; he gave the guard a quick order and the guard sped off away from them. Prince Endimion turned back to his princess and he started talking, as he did her face became graver and she grabbed his hand pleading with him. He took her in his arms and gave her a kiss and after saying something to her slipped away from her. As he went she fell to her knees sobbing into her hands for what seemed like an eternity, then she looked up suddenly scared across the garden shock on her features then a flash blinded us both…
I looked down at my now empty bowl, a tear in my eye; I wiped it away and sat there for a min, gathering my thoughts. I really hoped that I was not losing my mind as I got up and put my bowl in the sink and headed for the bathroom. I went about my business blurrily as the dream still clung to my memory. What did this dream mean? I had no clues; all I could figure is that this was trying to tell me something, what I was not sure of. Drying my hair off I observed my visage in the mirror. Short black hair a mess from the towel, which was all I could make out without my glasses on. I put my eyes on and I came into focus. Dark olive skin, pale blue eyes, I reflected that I seemed to look different every time I saw myself, probably my imagination. I might not win any competitions for best looks but at least one girl thought I was good looking, I had to chuckle to myself at that thought as I dressed. Black today as most days. Most people think that black is a color worn to funerals and is a gloomy color hence making me a gloomy person "emo" if you will. To the ones who know me though they know that it is the exact opposite, I try to be upbeat and always looking at the brighter side of things. I just felt secure and comfortable in the dark skin that I put on myself. The shirt being poly felt good on my arms, soft and comfortable I left the top button undone and did up the cuffs. Black slacks and belt with of course black shoes finished the ensemble. To add the icing on the cake, my black leather trench coat, I did up the buttons with a level of satisfaction that I was different, far from my "click". I always hated that word "click", it just made me sick. Grabbing up my backpack I headed out the door, car keys in hand. Walking out to my car; a grey Acura Legend. I got the distinct impression I was being watched, I heard the crunching of snow behind me. I turned around suddenly to see a cat dart into the bushes a puff of snow where it had been. I shook my head and berated myself for being silly and opened my car up attempting to start then engine. I do mean attempting, you see this car is a little old and she has a few "quirks", like this one. When it is too cold it just won't stay started for more than a minute then I have to pop the hood, use a wrench on the fuel line then start it again, after that it will stay running, it is just a pain. After wiping the snow from the car I was on my way to school.
The going was slow on account of the new snow fall, but no matter, front wheel drive and good loud music got me there just fine. I pulled up to the massive building that is my high school, beige brick and green roof, home of the Wolves. Approximating my usual parking space I got out of the car and grabbed my bag. Looking at the building I "steeled myself" for another fun day of high school.
