The battle between good and evil raged forth. Serenity, Princess of the White Moon and holder of the most pure of hearts, fell to the floor in defeat. Blood leaked forth from several minor wounds, and tears lightly trickled down her pale face. Her blonde hair, usually held on the sides of her head, now hung loose and unraveled. She fought the spasms cascading through her body as she used most of her strength to stay conscious. Choking the words out she gasped,
"Why? Why all this raging chaos? We may have shown you injustice in your mind, but revenge on this level is far too malicious, even for you Beryl."
Serenity tried, but failed, to deafen the scream of pain and sorrow that had begun to surround her. She knew soon her own pain would entirely envelop her and nothing could be done about it.
"Why you ask? Because, I told you to wake up! Usagi Tsukino wake up!"
Usagi Tsukino, otherwise known as the to-be-Chiba, blinked in the blinding light pouring from her curtains.
Another memory, distant as always.
Her guardian and savior, Luna, looked down at her innocently, though Usagi knew the rude awakening was her doing. Suddenly, Usagi's eyes widened and her heart fluttered.
"I'm getting married today!"
Just as soon as her widened eyes dimmed down, five giddy girls bounced into her room.
"Come on Bride! Your wedding is in a few hours! We have got to make you sparkle," said an unusually enthusiastic Ami.
Minako and Makoto began pulling out off Usagi's makeup and bridal attire while Rei sat at the end of her bed. Jokingly, she grabbed Usagi's hand and began to say,
"Usagi, I understand that since your mother passed away (A/N: I do mean both her REAL mother, and her Earth mother), you haven't had this talk. Usagi, tonight after the wedding, you're going to have to-."
Usagi bopped Rei on the back of the head.
"Nice Rei! I know what I'm supposed to do, sheesh!"
Standing around in mock disgust, Usagi allowed the girl, her eternal best friends, to primp and dress her. Just a mere three hours later she stood outside her the plaza's main corridor and breathed in and out. Rei came up behind her and asked,
"Are you nervous Princess? Everything changes from here."
Usagi once more bopped her, then smiled.
"I know and its all for the better. I'm not nervous, at all."
Rei smiled and departed. Usagi waited for her cue, then began her long trek down the aisle. She held her head high and just stared at Mamoru.
My Mamo-chan.
She took her place beside Mamoru who was grinning from ear-to-ear. A girl named Setsuna to the audience, or Sailor Pluto to those closest to her, had the honor of marrying the two. Speaking so all could hear, she announced,
"These two whom I have watched over for many, many, years, have decided to write their own vows. Mamoru, would you like to begin?"
"Usagi Tsukino, I have loved you for as long as I can remember and more. Not a day goes by when I don't think of you and smile. We've been through so much together, and I can't even begin to imagine the kind of person I would be if I didn't have you. I love you Usagi Tsukino."
He slipped her wedding ring onto her left hand, and wiped the tears from her cheeks. For a few moments, Usagi just stood there, crying. Setsuna leaned in and whispered,
"Your turn now Princess."
Nodding softly, Usagi began,
"Our destinies have been entwined forever, before even this time began. For the years upon years that I've known you, all I've wanted was your heart. Nothing more, nothing less. There were times when I didn't think I was going to make it, and then you were there to make it all go away. All I want now is our love, our unconditional love, to truly have no boundaries. I love you Mamoru Chiba, forever and longer."
Barely able to hold herself away from him, Usagi placed Mamoru's wedding ring on his finger.
"You may now kiss the bride, Mamoru and Usagi Chiba!"
Together they leaned in for the first kiss of the rest of their lives. Their passion for one another gently unleashed in one simple kiss. Upon separation, they walked down the aisle together and into their limousine, all the while waving to their friends and family through the flung rose petals. Once inside the car, Usagi tore off her veil. She sat on Mamoru's lap as they furiously kissed one another.
"I." Kiss on her cheeks.
"Love." Kiss on her neck.
"You." Kiss on their lips.
Throughout the entire car ride, all they did was display their love through words and kisses. Once they were a few moments away from the reception hall, Usagi posed a question that Mamoru himself was wondering,
"When do we rule over Crystal Tokyo?"
Mamoru twirled a lock of her hair and held her close.
"I don't know Usa-ko."
Usagi sighed and buried her face into her husband's chest. Upon their arrival, Usagi and Mamoru Chiba, had a large announcement to make. Usagi grasped her locket turned wand and Mamoru held his rose. Together they transformed into Princess Serenity and Prince Endymion, rulers and protectors of Earth and Moon. The eight other scouts transformed and joined them. Together they all stood on a platform.
"Gathered friends and family, there is something that you all need to know, for time is running out. We are the Sailor Scouts and Tuxedo Kamen. We are your eternal protectors, forever uniting the Earth and Moon kingdoms," said Usagi, or rather Serenity.
The audience whispered in hushed tones. Many were wondering what in the world she was talking about. What were these kingdoms she spoke of? Not to mention the startling revelation of the Sailor Scouts true identities. Holding her wand above her head, Usagi's and the Senshi's memories of the distant past and the current present flooded through the crowds minds. Soon, the others who were reincarnations had their proper pasts restored. Not the murmurs that ran through the gathered were those of confusion and fear. Suddenly, everyone froze, encased in a nearly invisible crystal; everyone was still except the royalty and the scouts. Words spoken for the still conscious to hear, though they seemed to be individually whispered said,
"It is time. Time to begin the Crystal Millennium. Rise my daughter, rise as NeoQueen Serenity. With King Endymion at your side, you will rule forever. It shall take one thousand years to prepare both the Earth and Moon, but as long as they are joined together, it can and will be done."
Usagi looked into Mamoru's eyes and felt her entire body give way to a shiver.
My Mamo-chan. My love. My husband.
Together, the Scouts and the newly anointed King and Queen began their journey. The journey to restore a time unfortunately lost. A time that would finally be allowed to breathe, to begin, and to be reborn. It is time for the Crystal Millennium.
A/N: So, tell me what you think. I personally felt that the end of this chapter was rushed just a bit, but that's just me. Chapter 2 will be up as soon as I'm done writing it, but I have no set date, so please forgive me if it takes a while…