Lost Senshi
Prologue
By Phoenix

"So...do you think the prince and princess will be grateful?" said a soft voice.

"I think so..." the other replied, his hand curling in the locks of raven hair. His own golden hair blew in the wind, tossing about his head in gentle waves. His gray suit clashed with the woman's red, but gave off such a magnificent shimmer of gold that anyone would believe he was a god of the stars. He smiled at the woman before him, his eyes shinning. "Would you like to start?" he asked, bringing the girl off of the swing and resting her in his lap.

She complied eagerly and wrapped her arms about his neck, watching his hands pull out a tiny red jewel from his pocket. He waved his hand around the glowing stone and then looked up at the girl.

"Ladies first..." he whispered.

Rei smiled gently at the man and opened her mouth only to let out the most beautiful tune anyone had ever heard. The melody wrapped around Jadeite's head and imbedded itself into his head until he glanced into her eyes and let out a matching harmony of his own.

As the soft song faded away, the jewel flickered then faded, and the couple sat before each other, hands clasped together and smiles adorning their beautiful faces.

"I love you, Rei," he said.

"And I you," she replied, kissing his forehead and then holding his head to her chest. "I don't think I want to let you go..." she said, running her hands through the soft golden waves of hair at her fingertips.

"You will never let me go ..." he said, raising his head and kissing her chin. "I am a part of you and that will never change."

"You are full of sweet words," she said, smiling and looking into his soft blue eyes.

"We should head back..." he said, lying back on the effervescent green grass. She lay beside him, her head on his chest and her legs entwined with his.

"I know...but just a little longer, the party isn't for another few hours..." she said, closing her eyes and taking in the sweetness of the day.

"That's true, love. And I trust the princess will have no trouble learning to glide down the isle with Ami and Minako?" he asked, his face turned toward the blue sky and his smile the only part of him seeming to be alive. "This is the engagement celebration of the prince and princess, and I do believe this is the princess' first time walking down the isle with all of her ladies in waiting attending her. She must walk more gracefully than any of you, she must smile more majestically than any of you, and she must stand more elegantly than any of you. And when you say there is a few hours left, does this leave you with enough time to tend to the princess and get yourself ready for the event?"

"No...I suppose not. All right, you won today, but tomorrow is my turn and you will not win. Tomorrow the prince and princess are married and you will have to stand with the prince while the other generals walk the senshi down the isle," Rei said, standing and making her way to the path behind the willow.

"And where will you be princess?" Jadeite asked, sitting up and watching the girl run away, tiny white flowers adorning her dark hair.

"I will be where I am supposed to be."

"In my arms?"

"Jed..." she said shaking her head at him.

"Darling?" he asked just as she reached the curtain of green leaves. Rei turned around slowly, the outline of her body clearly visible through the thin fabric of the gown.

"Yes, Jed?"

He smiled gently at her before lying back on the grass. "I will expect you to be in my arms later tomorrow night."

Rei laughed lightly and skipped away while voicing her response. "I think not..."

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"Serenity, don't fall!" Makoto cried, standing beside the princess as she made her way down the carpeted stairs. "We've done this too many times; you have to get ready still."

"Yes, darling, you do have to get ready soon," came a husky voice.

"Endymion-chan?" Serenity cried, turning around to find her soon-to-be standing in the door with Rei at his side.

"Yes, I came to see how you were coming along. Rei-chan tells me you are quite helpless," he said, glancing over at Rei to see a response.

"Well, I'm just having trouble walking down this ridiculous staircase, but don't worry, I'll do wonderfully!" she cried, clasping her hands together and standing on the tips of her toes. She closed her eyes and waited as his lips connected to hers in a soft kiss. "I needed that," she sighed, standing straight and turning her back to him as the princess of Mars walked down the stairs. "Rei-chan..."

"Princess?"

"Thank you for all you have done," she said.

Rei looked at the princess, a slight smile playing her lips and a content sadness lurking in her eyes, "You are welcome..." she said. "I must make the preparations for the reception. There is much for me to do," she said, turning her back to the princess again and walking down the stairs. Her gown flowed in the movement of her body and all servants of the hall marveled in her beauty. The long hair that adorned her back was stunning with delicate white flowers woven into the braids at either side of her hair.

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"Oh mother, the wedding was absolutely amazing!" Minako cried to her mother. "It was like a dream. And did you see the princess? Oh she was stunning."

"Yes, child, I did. I was in the first two rows of the chapel. And my, aren't you excited," the Elder Venus said, her smile wide and her eyes bright. "I'm thinking it is because there is something about a certain man in this room waiting to propose to you? Am I right?"

"You always know, don't you mother?" she asked, sitting down in the chair beside her mother and Elder Mars. "Kasei-san, what do you know about Rei?" Minako asked, her pale yellow bridesmaid dress billowing onto the floor as she swung around to see the Queen.

The Elder Mars stared at the blond haired girl before answering, "I am not too sure what she is doing at this moment, last I saw her I was with her preparing the wedding bed. She told me she had something to attend to with Jadeite, but I'm not too certain what."

"Ah yes, the young Jadeite."

"Mother he is hardly young. He is the same age as his highness, and I think I know where the two are," Minako said, looking at the stage where a quartet was busy discussing new songs.

Finally a girl dressed in a dark ruby red gown walked in through the doors at the end of the hall. The quartet stopped talking and rose to shake her hand, while the people in the room hushed to nothing. A tall man followed the girl. Dressed in a black tuxedo similar to the Prince Endymion, he too got the attention of the quartet. The girl looked behind her at the blond man before advancing to the stage.

"Such beauty..." Kasei whispered, "And my daughter looks wonderful as well."

Jadeite walked onto the stage first, his hands clasped behind his back and his smile the only part of him showing joy. "The princess and I would like to give a gift to the Prince Endymion and the Princess Serenity before any more of this celebration is to go further," he said, talking barely above a whisper. He unclasped his hands from behind his back and revealed a ruby nearly black.

Rei joined him now, her hair decorated with a small garland. "Our gift is one from the heart, it is with true nobility that Jadeite and myself present you with this," she said, holding up the jewel to the couple before her.

"I assume his highness already knows how to use this," Jadeite said, smiling and watching as the prince waved his hand over the jewel. There was a soft coil of gold energy that emitted from his hand and wove into the small crevasses of the red stone.

The whole room watched in wonder as a soft song flew from the jewel and placed itself in the ears of all. The soft hum of two voices filled the Great Hall, while a light of red and blue shone freely from the jewel. The light wound around the newly wed couple and rocked them back and forth in a laggard dance. The rest of the hall joined in, all of which were smiling at the gentle tones of the song. Endymion clung to the jewel tightly as he and his wife circled the floor. He continued to let the song carry, never bothering to release his magical key to the jewel until the song ended. "And I wish over and over again, that you would be mine."

"Wonderfully done!" people cried standing before the couple and clapping their hands together. "Beautiful song. Well sung."

"It was quite incredible, Jadeite," Endymion said, walking over to him and shaking his hand, "And princess, I knew you had an exquisite voice, but never did I think it was this magnificent!"

"Arigatou," Rei whispered, blushing heavily.

"Rei!" a voice called. Rei turned around to find her mother running up behind her. "Rei darling that song was amazing! And Jadeite, I never knew your voice was so dazzling!" she exclaimed, hugging both the singers.

"Your daughter has many talents, Mars-san," Endymion said, holding Usagi's hand and placing his other on Rei's shoulder. "If you will excuse me, the wedding celebration has come to an end and Usako and I must go to our wedding suite..." he said, smiling and standing on the stage. "Can I have everyone's attention?" Endymion called, holding his hand high and keeping Usagi close by him.

Everyone turned their heads to look up at the prince. There were cries of joy and excitement, as he stood ready to speak. "I want to thank you all for coming to celebrate this occasion with us. I greatly appreciate your company and wish all of you to attend the festival on the twenty third."

"And I would also like to thank all of you for coming on this day, the happiest day of my life..." Serenity said, closing her hand on Endymion's and leaning against his shoulder. "This means the world to us, and all of you being here has just heightened my happiness," she said, smiling and stepping away from the stage.

She held tight to Endymion's hand, wondering if it was going to be another long speech made by her mother and the rest of the court or if they were just going to be able to leave without any interference. To her dismay a voice from the crowd sounded and out came a beautiful maiden dressed in a grab of black and gold.

"Endymion-sama...Serenity-sama," the voice spoke, handing a box to a nearby servant boy, "I have yet to bestow my gift to you. Here you have the Princess of Jupiter and her consort who give you the wedding cake. Princess Mercury and her consort with the book of incantations from those thousands of years ago. Venus' princess and Earth's general of generals bestowing before you the rings of love and passion. And then you have the Princess of Mars and the youngest of your generals who have presented you with the song of love that is only sung by two who have the purest of voices, not to mention the wedding bed and reception hall. And both of your mothers giving you the palaces for any time you need, and your fathers with the gift of any necessities you need or need conjured up. Yet what have I given you? I, the princess of Matreck have given you nothing. But now, now I have this gift to give to you..."

Endymion stared at the woman; her dark brown hair tied in a braid, the pure red eyes, the slim figure, the black clothing with gold trim, and the complexion of an ivory tusk. He knew that face, he knew that voice. There was only one who fit that description and he wished never to see her again. She had killed his soul, killed his spirit. Why had he ever wanted to be a part of her life? He was young and stupid, and now he noticed the reason for his mistakes. This sorceress was a dark creature from the star Matreck. She was an evil being that tried to take over his heart, get him to love her so that she could rule the universe. All the memories came back in an instant, faster than any memory had ever come to him and he wished the memory away, but it stayed, lingered in his mind.

"Kitada you have no business here. I banished you from this kingdom long ago."

"Your highness, my gift is one of magic. One that will make your wishes come true, your desires reachable," she said, an evil glare forming in her red pools of nothing.

Endymion could feel his love gripping his hand, trying to persuade him to remain calm. He could feel his own anger rising to a new level. The most feared part of him was emerging and he had no desire to see it on this day. "We are no more you insolent wench! Get away from me and never return."

At that moment the Queen of Earth turned in her chair, stood and walked up behind her son. "Kitada, my son obviously does not wish to see you on this day. Your gift could not be so important that you stand to make a mockery of yourself. Honestly, leave our celebration and return at another time."

Kitada stared at the Queen, her eyes shone a great color and faded, leaving behind black orbs. She stood in her place one hand on the box that the boy held and the other clenched in a fist at her side. "The prince will want to see this gift, Your MAJESTY!" she screamed, thrusting the box open and crossing her arms in front of her.

There was a huge explosion and a black energy flew from the box and hit the Princess of Venus. Minako sank into the ground, her mother and the rest of the senshi running to her side. "There, one down, thirteen to go!" Kitada yelled, pressing the souls of her feet against the cold marble floor. She uncrossed her arms and crossed them again this time letting the energy flow toward a woman.

The energy struck the Elder Mercury with such force the Queen nearly died. Ami was there in a second, stroking her mother's hair and trying to shift her energy to her. "Endymion...do something, please!" Ami yelled, holding her mother's battered body to hers. "Kudasai!"

Endymion looked at all the chaos that surrounded him. Kitada was circling the room with her energy, "Hmm...who is next? The princess Mars? Jupiter, Mercury...Moon?" Kitada raised her arms again and aimed the energy toward the girl clad in red.

"Mars!" the Princess screamed, watching as her friend's eyes widened in shock. She could feel the psychic vibes emit from her dear friend. She saw Rei block the force with her arms, only to be thrown to the floor when the shield she created was up. "No...Endymion...stop this!" she screamed, trying to move forward.

Endymion blocked her, used his hands to keep her from moving. "Darling, don't. I've got it..." he said, watching Jadeite run to Rei's side. Endymion watched in horror as Jadeite grasped his lover's hand and pressed it to his cheek. "No..." he whispered to himself, raising his hands as his best friend cried over the bloody body.

"Endymion...what is happening? Don't let this happen to anyone else!" Jadeite yelled, picking up the body and running to the nearest clearing there was. He stroked the princess' cheek, reveling in the fact that she was still alive, "Not everyone can survive a blow like that. Rei nearly died. Venus is suffering from internal injuries, The Elder Mercury is scarcely breathing. You know who is next, don't you?" he asked, looking up at the prince with a tear stained face.

Endymion nodded and let a bright blue energy build in his hands. "Jed...lend me your strength," he whispered, closing his eyes and grasping his wife's hand, "Darling, lend me your strength, mother, Queen Serenity, Elder Venus, Elder Mars, Elder Jupiter, Kunzite, Zoicite, Nephrite, Mercury, Jupiter, Father..."

Endymion and the others closed their eyes, all focusing on giving him strength, all falling to the ground once their energy had been transferred. Endymion looked upon the crazed witch in the center of the room. "You insolent sorceress! You shall pay!" he screamed, holding his arms up and letting the bright blue energy build even brighter. Flecks of gold, silver, and red filled the massive blue ball. There look of pure panic on the Queen's face.

"No...you are nobody. You don't have enough power to defeat me!" Kitada screeched stepping back from the man. She looked into his cold stares, his strong body, and his energy. "No!" she screamed, bringing her hands above her head and trying to block the strong force. She was too late and non-too powerful enough to break herself from the blow.

A loud piercing scream echoed through the hall. A great light so illuminating it shone for several minutes after the blow had struck. "I will return..." came a soft voice.

Endymion was breathing harshly, his hands still in the position he had used to destroy the woman. He looked upon all his guests, the horror, the grief-stricken horror marked on everyone of their faces wracked his soul. He bent down and picked up the princess, kissing her gently as he did. He stepped over the broken dishes and the torn table clothes until he came upon the princess of Venus.

He rested a hand on her head and stroked the blonde hair gently, letting the remaining energy from his body heal her wounds. "Gomen-nasai..." he whispered, picking the princess back up and walking over to the Elder Mercury.

The princess lay over her, her blue hair tangled in her mother's. Endymion felt for a pulse from the woman and smiled at the rapid pace that was emitting from the flesh. "Gomen-nasai...I will get you back to your chambers...just hold on..." he whispered, walking over to the girl in red who lay motionless on the group, her lover resting beside her

He rested his sleeping princess beside him and gently removed Jadeite's arms away from the raven-haired girl. He rested a hand on her stomach, nausea filling his body as his fingers slipped into her flesh. A hole no bigger than his fist lay in the young girl, yet her heart rate was amazing. It was fast, and strong, despite the bloody body it was working for. Endymion removed his hand and looked at the blood on his fingers, than at the blood on Jadeite's arms. "Gods...no..." he whispered, "How? How did she get this bad? Was it because of the shield? Please...say it isn't that way! The shield only...no!"

Endymion narrowed his eyes, trying to remember the exact energy flow that hit every girl. Venus's strike had been for her organs. Her body, inside her body. The blow wasn't for her skin, but her internal self so that she would drown in her own blood. The blow for the Elder Mercury was aimed at her mind. It was meant to block out her thoughts, shut down her mind. And Rei's, it was focused on her body. The energy wanted to kill her, wanted to kill her slowly. But somehow, all these women survived. None had even come close to death, save Venus.

Slowly all of the members of the court roused themselves, looking upon the few injured senshi. "What is going on here?" one asked, stepping forward and bending down next to the Elder Mercury. "The Queen of Mercury is hurt!" he called, trying to get the attention of the group. "Someone call Doctor Nihon! Quick!"

Prince Endymion looked over his shoulder, noting that all of the court had been roused and now looked upon him. "They will all survive," he said, sitting back on his heals and staring at the girl before him. His mind spun with the strange visions and quickly he stood. "This celebration is not nearly over. Conductor, start up the music once again. The senshi will heal within the hour. In the mean time I demand that you all get up and dance," he said with a smile on his face.

The entire court cheered and made their way to the dance floor, albeit slow, and continued to stare at the senshi on the floor.

Endymion watched the others make their way to the dance floor, his love was standing beside him, waiting in horror. "Serenity, the other's will be fine..." he said walking over to her and placing a hand on her shoulder. He stroked her long pigtails in an effort to calm her and looked into her eyes. "We are married, Princess. Have no fears..."

Serenity's lower lip began to quiver, "Are you sure the will be all right?" she asked, still slightly weak from the incident.

The young prince nodded and took her hand; "Our wedding night is not over, fair one. I will call someone to bring the senshi to the healing room and then you and I will finish enjoying our wedding..." he whispered into her ear.

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Two months later the ground began to stir and the sky went black. Everyone was at peace, or so they thought. The prince and princess were happily married and spent their time expressing their feelings for one another. There were even times the two would bring other members of the Senshi with them to enjoy their walks and meals.

But two months of happiness soon vanished. Faster then anything could be, a force came to claim them. There were few that knew what exactly were coming, the prince and princess being two.

A warm, peaceful summer's evening. No one would have thought a thing could happen on a night like this, but something did. Something massive and destructive occurred, and the entire life of one man was altered.

There had been times when the man had thought nothing of it, thought that no one could ever be taken from him, but he was wrong. Everything was taken from him, his love, his friends, and his life. He had only one choice left and that was to fulfill the proposition the amoral had proposed. And so with a heavy heart he made up his mind and started his quest.

I hope all of you enjoyed the prologue and continue on to the firstchapter of my story. Lost Senshi was created with Lady Hino's work as it's inspiration (Thank you, Lady Hino!) and I have MANY more chapters lined up for you to read. Though the story centers around Endymion finding Serenity, I'm going to mainly focus on all the couples...I really hope you all enjoy it. I posted the first chapter as well so you can read it and tell me how it is. R & R please!

Sincerely, Phoenix