Disclaimer:I did not create Sailor Moon and the characters nor do I own them….I just like them!!! Domo Arigato Takeuchi Naoko-san!!!
A/N: Based on the actual manga and Japanese release of Sailor Moon. When referring to the Moon Kingdom Selenity is the Queen and Serenity is the Princess. The other characters are made up and named by myself, but they are only characters of the court and the parents of the princess of their respected planets.

Italics denotes thoughts

The Chronicles of Jupiter
Chapter 1 -- The Un-Princess

A bright white light whizzed through the darkened sky. The sharp crack that sounded after the light appeared echoed through the air. Wide green eyes peered anxiously up into the sky. The lightning storms on the planet completely mystified Princess Jupiter. She would like nothing better than to gaze at the jagged lines that streaked across the skyline, giving of a charge of electrified energy into the atmosphere. She smiled at the tingling sensation she felt at the back of her neck.

Suddenly, a loud rap sounded just inches away from her ear, snapping her attention from the window to two narrow blue eyes that glared straight into her emerald green eyes.

"Princess!! Please bring your focus back on your studies!"

Jupiter stared at her tutor as she sat back down at the desk in front of her. She shuddered. Rilanea-sensei's voice was high pitched and shrill, much like nails on a blackboard. Jupiter obeyed and looked at the book and her notes in front of her. If there was one thing she didn't like to do was study. There were more important things to do around the palace. But, her mother would scold and make such a fuss if she did not come and see a tutor everyday just like all the other noble children on other planets; and, especially like Princess Serenity of the Moon. Jupiter chuckled at the thought of Serenity sitting with a tutor. Only she knew just how bad Serenity was with studying.

The paper rustled as Jupiter flipped through the pages. It would be days before she got to the part of history that she actually found enjoyable. Instead of learning about 'royal lineages' she would actually get to read about the wars and battles that made this kingdom so great. Her hand finally stopped and she just stared at the page that settled. A black square loomed on the page. It was split into four smaller squares and on each square was the symbol for the four inner planets that made up the Royal Court for Queen Selenity and the Princess of the Moon.

Jupiter traced the bright emerald green symbol for her planet with her finger. That was the symbol that could only be worn by the Guardian of Jupiter. It was worn with pride and reverence. Just to be picked to be such a warrior was just as much an honor.

"To be picked…" she sighed.

It was tradition that those picked to be trained as the Guardian Jupiter had to be of pure Jovian blood. Pure Jovian blood…100 percent. That left out the princess. Yes, she was completely 100 percent of Royal blood, but…… Her eyes wandered off back to the window just in time for a spectacular flash of lightning streaking in various directions across the sky, followed by an echoing crash.

"OH MY PLANETS!!! Humph, the weather on this planet is wretched!! Just completely wretched.!!" Jupiter's tutor yelled as she tried to compose herself. She bent down to pick up the books and papers that she had strewn about from the sudden strike of lightning.

Jupiter put her hand over her mouth to stifle her chuckle. Never had she seen her tutor in such a state. How could anyone be so frightened of something so beautiful like lightning? She thought as she continued to watch Rilanea-sensei pick up the last of her books.

"We're through for today. You may go now!" Rilanea said sharply and waved Jupiter away.

Jupiter grabbed her books, jumped out of her chair, and cheerfully bounded out of the room, almost knocking over one of the Queen's maidens entering the room.

"Oh, excuse me." The princess said while quickly curtsying before disappearing through the door. The maiden just looked at the princess without saying a word. Her eyes were expressionless.

Jupiter stretched in the hallway. She really disliked studying. It wasn't the actual act of studying she disliked, it was the content. But, as her mother always told her, "A well bred lady must be coy and wise, knowledgeable and well-versed on all aspects of the arts and of culture. But most important, a well bred lady must know the entire royal histories of each planet and the entire system." That was no fun. It was only information for those who have mastered the art of small talk. Why can't I study what is really important? Instead of studying….

The last thought stopped her in her tracks. She had forgotten to ask if she really needed to memorize the first half of the Ionian Carta. Maybe the tutor was still in the study room. The princess shot down the hall and skidded in front of the door. It was slightly cracked open still. Good. She thought as she reached out to open it. But, her hand froze as she heard the voices coming out from inside.

"I can't believe I'm stuck on this destitute and barbaric planet!! If it was not for my loyalty to Lady Presanna, I would have left and have returned home on the Moon where it is more civilized!"

"Oh, come now Rilanea. This planet isn't that bad! The royal courtiers to the King are very handsome." The other voice giggled.

"Humph, you're lucky because you get to be around Lady Presanna the whole day. I'm stuck for hours at a time in this room trying to teach the princess."

"Right…mmph…the princess Jupiter."

Suddenly, after a short pause, laughter broke out in the room.

"It's a shame that someone so graceful, elegant, refined, and beautiful like the Queen Lady Presanna could have such a disaster for a daughter!!" The laughter continued.

Jupiter silently walked back to her room; the conversation still ringing in her ears and whirling around in her head. She was used to hearing things like that, but even so, it still hurt. Was she really that worthless as a princess? The tears started to form in her eyes, but she was determined not to cry. She clenched her fists and lifted her head back. She was not going to give them the satisfaction of hurting her. They wouldn't know it, but that wasn't the point now.

"Jupiter? Jupiter, what are you doing?"

Jupiter slowly turned around until she was face to face with the Queen and looking straight into her pale blue eyes. Everyone was right. The Queen stood regally in front of her. She was the very picture of elegance and refinement. Her long blond curls were swept up and pinned in place with sparkling jeweled clips as a few tendrils carefully hung down, framing her delicate features.

Her gown was made out of layers and layers of the finest silver and blue silks; and it hung flawlessly on the tiny frame of the Queen. Jupiter knew she looked nothing like her mother. Under the icy stare of her mother, Jupiter gave a low curtsey. "Good afternoon, Mother."

"Are you not supposed to be in the study with your tutor?"

Jupiter curtsied again. "No, Your Highness. She let me out early due to the storm." She kept her eyes low, not meeting with the Queen's eyes. Normally, she would be criticized for leaving her studies early whether she was formally dismissed or not. Jupiter held her breath and prepared for the coming lecture.

"I see. Well, then, come and join us in the Enclosed Gardens. We are never too free to not work on our embroidery." The Queen began to walk away, but soon stopped and turned around.

"Why are you still standing there? Come now, we must not keep anyone waiting."

Jupiter remained dumbfounded, but followed right behind her mother. This was the first time she was not scolded, but instead, invited to an activity with her mother. According to the Queen, she was too rough and unrefined, not quite yet a Lady to be presented to the Queen's company. But, if there was something she was good at, it was embroidery.

No noise was made as the Queen glided silently down the corridor. Jupiter tried to follow exactly what the Queen was doing and how she was walking. She tried to remember her lessons on how to walk gracefully as a princess should: head up, shoulders back, back straight, and roll from the heel of the foot to the end of the toes, move only the legs, keeping the upper body still.

No matter how much she practiced, no matter how much she tried, Jupiter just felt awkward. It also didn't help that she was just a bit taller than the other lady's daughters and that she completely towered over the others, even those who were older. Recently, to the chagrin of the Queen, she measured two inches taller than her own mother.

Many of the court ladies were already in the Enclosed Gardens, softly talking and sipping tea. They immediately rose to their feet as the door clicked open and the Queen entered. A chorus of "good afternoon, your Majesty" followed the curtsey from each lady. The Queen floated over to her chair and took her seat; then looked up and nodded for her daughter to follow. The ladies meet the Queen's critical gaze as Jupiter slowly entered. A few gasps were heard as whispers buzzed throughout the garden.

"It's the Princess."
"The Princess is actually here?"
"I wonder what she'll mess up today."
"Is this okay?"

The whispers and giggles continued as Jupiter sauntered past the crowd and took her place next to her mother. She barely lifted up her eyes as she picked up her needle and thread. She wasn't going to let those comments get to her. The Queen, no, her Mother had invited her so she had every right to be here.

Queen Presanna gave an approving nod and the ladies finally settled down and began. There were snippets of chatter here and there, but mostly, the ladies concentrated on the cloth laid out for them. The Queen had chosen out a very intricate and difficult design for the tapestry that was to hang in the family hall.

Everyone was so busy with their piece; they didn't notice just how easily the princess was using the needle. Short quick movements as her fingers moved across the design with precision and skill. Every detail was noticed and Jupiter made sure to cover every piece. As she ran out of thread, she would quickly set up another strand on the needle and continue without a pause. It was so easy; that Jupiter did everything she could to stop herself from humming.

As she reached down to get another color string, her eyes wandered to her neighbor's work. It was quite apparent that the young lady was struggling with the section she was given. Jupiter quickly scanned her piece and found the problem. It was a simple double stitching error that anyone would make as a novice. Jupiter soon realized that she was not the only one who had noticed her mistake. Whispers whipped through the circle of ladies. The princess glanced at the young lady again whose cheeks were bright pink and tears hung on edges of her lashes. In one movement, Jupiter undid the mistake and handed the needle back to her neighbor. Teary, dark brown eyes looked up in surprise into Jupiter's smiling face.

"If you watch the lines and follow them with closely with your stitch, you should be okay. Make sure the excess thread doesn't get sewn in and keep the stitches tight."

The young lady followed Jupiter's advice, then looked questioningly at the princess. Jupiter nodded her head to keep going.

"Th…thank you." She said quietly and slowly continued her stitching, being careful to watch her excess thread.

Jupiter just smiled and returned to her own work, but not before noticing the shocked looks on everyone's faces, including her own mother's. Jupiter didn't understand why instead of helping the poor girl, everyone just laughed and ridiculed her. It was the same way they treated her. Humph, if that's what it means to be a well bred lady, to talk about someone instead of helping them, then count me out!!

Thank you for reading my fic bows deeply !! I've always wanted to write about Jupiter and her life as she lived during the Silver Millennium (actually I want to write about all the four soldiers….maybe in due time). I hope you enjoyed it because there's more to come (soon, hopefully!!). niku niku

Also: thank you Jovidess for pointing out my mistake! It has been changed :)