Just to steer clear of confusion I should probably add that the baby Serenity in this story is Usagi's grandmother. This story will try to keep in line with the real one and at times it may seem completely off track but the ending should round things off nicely.
Birth of the Soverigns A Path is Set
Queen Charon.
That name was known throughout the Solar System. Many words came to mind to describe the Queen of the furthest Moon. She was the oldest...the ancient one born from the light of the Stars. She was forever and eternal and the wife of Time itself. Her deep green eyes hid worlds and universes behind them. She was to be respected although she was not the overall Queen of the Solar System she still held an ancient type of grace that required respect and admiration.
Thats why all the guards of the Moon palace bowed as she walked past.
Her long green hair was in a single braid that fell down her back. Her dress was a dark emerald colour to match her eyes and a simple sliver crown adorned her head engraved with her Moon insigna and the symbol of a black jem enterlocked with a bright pearl. It was very rare for this Queen to leave her Moon and it's planet. The people of Charon were reserved and wise but non moreso than their Queen.
In her own mind the Queen was feeling anticipation and interest as she glided through the long white marble corridors of the Moon Palace. The tall sliver pillars towered over her and every door had symbols and lettering engraved upon it. The whole palace shone with a shining white light.
So...the time has came. It seems Chronos was right..
Her lips curled into a small smile. Afterall it was a happy occasion...she was now an Aunt for the seventh time. Still some of the words her husband had spoke of were not comforting. He had seemed almost...sad. Sometimes it was trying have a husband that saw and knew everything. Still the most trying thing in the Queen of the Underworlds life was motherhood.
Not something they give you a book about...
A wry smile appeared on her face. Ironically there were many books on motherhood but they seldom gave the correct advice. It was strange how such a tiny thing could utterly baffle the God of Time and the Goddess of the Underworld. Still their young daughter brought them joy...she made them smile. It was strange how children were so full of innocence and naivety. Still her little Pluto-chan would grow...she was afterall only six.
And she is just the begining. A new senshi is being born...our time as the moon senshi's of the Solar System are over. It's time for the planets to take there place...it's already began...
A small feeling of saddness and remorse filled her heart making it feel heavy. A part of her would sorely miss her days of being Sailor Charon and helping her other sisters keep the Solar System safe. Still...things ended...but something new always came from them...
The Queen inclined her head at the soilders standing guard outside their Queen's bedchamber. A huge icy door that was extrodinarily decorated with pears and gold that even had a ornate carving of a pearly Moon framed by a blazing Sun. A warm sliver light shone under the doorway and Charon inhaled the sweet smell of Sakura blossoms before allowing the attendant to scuttle forward and open the door for her.
"Her Majesty Queen Charon of the Furthest Moon of Pluto," Said the attender in a loud voice.
They never said her full title and what it included. Her goddess powers were known but never discussed...like a hushed up secret that the whole Solar System knew of.
Charon stepped forward into the room and stared wide eyed at the bed in front of her and it's occupants.
A young woman lay in the bed. Sliver hair curled down her shoulders like soft pale moonlight. Her skin shone with a radiant pearly light and her blue eyes lingered from the bundles in her arms to her older sister and a weary smile crossed her face.
"Leave us," Commanded Charon to the guard watching as he ran from the room. She glided forward until she was right next to her little sister. Her dark green eyes softened and she sat down on the edge of the bed and held onto Selenitys hand.
"I should have been here earlier Selenity-chan. Forgive me but I only recieved news of your labour seven hours ago," Said Charon quietly.
"It's fine Charon-nee-san. I'm surprised you managed to get here so quickly! Anyway...meet your new nieces," Said Selenity beaming happily.
Charon lowered her eyes to the bundles in her little sisters arms. Two small babies were asleep...her new nieces and most likely the future Queen and Princess of the Moon. Both of the twins were mirror image of each other except for a small tuft of hair that divided them. One had hair that looked like liquid gold tinted with fiery orange while the other had bright slivery blue.
Her heart filled with warmth. Of course she sat at each of her sisters bedsides and had seen all of her little nieces but they still made her feel hopeful. A small part of her mind twinged though as she looked at them. The one with fiery hair...
"Hai," Said Selenity answering her sisters unasked question," She is born with the blessings of the Sun after her Father."
"The sun..." Murmured Charon thoughtfully.
This child...could be our saviour. The one to finally end the war and make this Solar System a place of peace...she is the one that Demios spoke of...
The Solar system was ruled by the each Moon and their respective Queens who were all in fact sisters. They were all in alliance and the Solar System quickly became known as the Moon Kingdom after it's senshi's who were all blessed with the power of their respective Moons. However the people of the Sun had refused to enter this alliance saying that since it was their Star that gave life and energy to the world, that they should be the centre of everything and that they should be the Solar Systems rightful rulers.
They'd even disowned their own Prince when he married the Goddess of the Moon surrounding the new planet of Earth. As time passed the war waged on and was taking it's toll. The light of the Moons were dimming and so far the children of the Senshi line had been born with strange powers that did not originate from the Moons. The future looked bare but recently a new prophecy had came into light telling of a Messiah who would be blessed with the powers of all the Moons or the power of the Sun.
Charon looked upon the golden haired baby with interest. There was no difference to differ it from all the rest of the babies of the world. Except...a faint feeling that made Charons arms errumpt with goosebumps.
"Which may I ask is the eldar?" Asked Charon her eyes lingering to the sliver haired baby. A smile appeared on her face as the baby began to move it's lips as though sucking at an invisible bottle. That small motion reminded her of Pluto for a moment.
"This one," Said Selenity gesturing to the golden haired one.
So...the future Queen of the Moon orbiting Earth shall be with the powers of the Sun? Wonder...would she unite our kingdoms and end this war?
"Has no one else arrived yet? I spoke briefly with Pandora and she is on her way. She should be arriving in half an hour or so...has not Athena or Apphordiate arrived yet? I certainly expected Demios to be here," Said Charon in with an edge of irritance to her voice as she named her other sisters who lived closer.
I live the furthest away yet I am the first here?
"They are on their way from what I last heard but I think Athena may be held up slightly...from what I heard Aphrodite is going back to make sure she's safe. Is...do you think Pandora will be happy in coming?" Asked Selenity refering to their youngest sister with a slight quiver in her voice as her face turned tender with sympathy.
Charon sighed with regret.
Of all the sisters she had Charon probably worried for Pandora the most. Perhaps this was merely the nature of an eldest sister, indeed she considered it her duty to look after all of them but perhaps they all felt this way about Pandora since she was the youngest and the one who bore the most sorrow. Many years she and her husband had been trying for a child and many years they had recieved none. Pandora had to endure the bitterness of watching her sisters have their own families while she remained without...still...to her credit she never showed it and always smiled brightly.
"Pandora-chan, I think would not like to feel seperated from us. She loves having nieces...but I think we should be gentle with her," Said Charon finally in a sorrowful voice before raising an eyebrow at Selenity.
"Subtely, of course. We don't want another Athena incident do we?"
Selenity had the decency to blush and her voice held some accusation that usually comes with embarassment.
"Charon! You promised not to mention that again! I was being subtle...it's just the rest of you were quiet!" Declared Selenity raising her chin in defiance causing Charon to chuckle.
"Of course...passing Pandora a hanky and trying to stop people from talking about Athanes arrival at her baby shower...of course...I'm surprised we didn't notice sooner," Said Charon sarcastically.
"Anyway, what exactly was the trouble with Athena?" Asked Charon in a concerned voice thinking of her sister. Athena lived on the Moon closest to the Sun...often little rebellions broke out near her and small battles would be fought. Charon was inwardly thankful that she could raise Pluto away from such dangers...the people of the Sun would never go to Charon or Pluto. They could not survive being so faraway from it's light.
"It's dangerous for her to attempt to leave Mariener at such short notice without a guard. Also some trouble had been brewing on Mercury for some months...the people of the Sun are getting restless...they crave more...active ways of showing their alligences.." Said Selenity in a sad tone.
"I see..." Said Charon feeling her heart sink. Perhaps Selenity noticed the change in expression on her sisters face for she instantly changed the subject.
"Where is little Pluto-chan? I would expect you to bring her to see her newest cousins!" Smiled Selenity.
Unwillingly a small graced Charons lips. Indeed Pluto loved any excuse to travel...but it had been such short notice...and Pluto had been sleeping...
"I will send for her soon but she was asleep when I left. Do not worry though...I'm sure Chronos will bring her."
Selenitys eyes widened with surprise.
"Chronous-sama shall be coming?" She gasped.
"Hai, he's oblidged to. He may be Time Selenity-chan but I am still his wife and this is my niece. He came when Demios had Mars-chan a few months ago didn't he?" Said Charon. Mentally she groaned...her husband very rarely made social visits. He was always too busy which made him seem like a myth to her sisters. They acted shocked when he turned up for anything, like his presence dictated it must be very special occasion.
"Speaking of which, where is Demios and Phobos? I thought she of all people would be here early!" Exclaimed Charon thinking of her little sisters pyschic abilities.
"Hai...I suppose she may be waiting on Hera-kun," Shrugged Selenity.
"I suppose," mused Charon.
Just then she was interrupted as a guard half ran half walked into the chambers. A small bead of perspiration was on his forhead and he spoke in a exhausted voice.
"You Majesties...annoucing...Queen Pandora...of...Titan...and Saturn..." He gasped.
Charon raised her head and stared as a small figure entered the room allowing hues of purple and blue light to fill the room.
The figure carried a more grave and somber air than even Charon. Although she was quite tall her skin was eerily pale and her sleek bright purple hair was left flowing at her elbows. A small crown of sliver flowers adorned her hair and her deep amythest eyes seemed to gaze right into your very soul. This figure did not need to demand respect...they both feared and loved her.
Once again Charon took note of the attendant not announcing her full title like they did with her own. If Charons goddess status was kept a hushed yet widely known secret than Pandora's was as silent as the night. The ruler of Titan and Saturn powers were both a gift and a curse. They brought both joy and dread. She was hope and despair in one person.
Yet it was amazing how this person had such an air of child-like innocence.
Pandora approached the bed and gazed at the newborns with a mixture of joy and saddness. Finally she lifted her head and smiled at her older sister.
"Congratulations Selenity-nee-san. They are beautiful...truly."
"Sit down, Pandora-chan," Said Charon gesturing to the other end of the giant bed. Pandora moved gracefully and held Selenitys hand. Her eyes never left the new born babies and the smile was constant but her eyes seemed to look longingly at them.
"Where is Orion-san?" Asked Selenity smiling brightly refering to Pandora's husband.
"He couldn't make it. He told me to offer you his congratulations and to tell you that he will be here as soon as possible," Said Pandora quietly.
A few moments of awkward silence passed before the attendant scurried into the room again, his face was red and ruddy and he gasped to inhale air. Charon felt pity for the poor man running ragged around the Moon Palace all night.
"Announcing...Queen Demios of the Moons of Mars, Soverign of War and Lady of Fire and Queen Hera of the many Moons of Jupiter. Avatar of the Weather and bringer of Courage."
In strided two women side by side.
Demios's long dark scarlet hair swayed at her hips. Her violet eyes sparked and she was smiling brightly and she walked with purpose and grace spiritually aware of her surroundings. Hera's long brown locks spiralled to her knees and her green eyes smiled with life.
"Demios...Hera...you take too long," Teased Selenity as they both sat down.
"I'm apologise Selenity...are these the new arrivals?" Asked Demios peering over to see her new nieces before fawning them with smiles and cooing along with Hera.
"Have you thought of a name yet Selenity-chan?" Asked Hera gazing with excited curiosity.
A look of doubt passed Selenity's face. Her blue eyes narrowed with concern and she gazed thoughtfully at her babies before looking back at her sisters.
"Well...I have thought of a few names...but theres an ancient tradition with the Sun Warriors that Apollo's quite keen to honour," Said Selenity in a wavering voice taking in Queen's expressions.
Charon nodded although her stomach buzzed with nerves.
Is that such a good Idea...
"Where is Apollo-sama?" Asked Hera looking suspiciously around the room for the new father.
"He is in the War Chamber meeting with the Mercurian general Hecate," Answered Demios. Nobody questioned how she knew this...it was just a simple fact.
"I see...well I suppose we should really wait for Aphrodite, Athena, Amphitrite and Mirander," Said Hera sharing an uneady look with Demios.
"They are quite close. Amphitrite and Mirander have even brought Uranus and Neptune-chan," Confirmed the pyschic Queen.
"I suppose..." Said Selenity trailing off looking a little down hearted. Charon winced feeling the pain and disappointment venting from her sister. Her eyes latched again onto the sleeping babies who made no noise. She marvelled at their ability...Pluto had screamed for ages before concurring to sleep.
"No. I think we should hear Selenity-nee-sans Idea," Said Pandora in a firm voice. Her eyes looked tenderly at the twins before she glared coldly at her sisters. Charon shivered...it was amazing how something so warm could turn so cold...
"Hai, maybe Pandora-chan is right" Said Charon.
"Well...alright," Smiled Selenity perking her head up again.
Everyone listened attentively to Selenitys next words.
"The royal family of the Sun had a tradition of naming their childred after their parents...Apollo...well he thinks they should be named after me..." Said Selenity blushing as her voice trailed off.
Charon sighed with relief. She had been worried it would have been something more...drastic...
"You meen Selenity?" Asked Hera as Demios shut her eyes.
"Hai, I think," Said Selenity.
Demios eyes flickered open and she nodded.
"I see...and I think that the Idea is a good one although they must have names to differ the two from each other," Said Demios quietly gazing sorrowfully at the twins as the shadow of a frown passed over her delicate feautures.
Charon didn't want to hazard a guess at what her sister had saw. Sometimes the future was best left...well in the future.
"Well...how about Amaterasu for the Sun?" Said Selenity gesturing to the golden haired one.
Charon nodded in approval.
"Approriate but what about the other? If her twin is to be recognised by the Sun should not the other by the Moon?"
"How about Usagi?" Suggested Pandora giggling fondly at the little sliver hair maiden who began to suck on her thumb.
"Bunny?!" Snorted Demios in an unladylike fashion.
"Usagi...I like it.." Said Selenity repeating the same softly under her breath.
Charon smiled and looked finally at her new nieces.
So...Princess Serenity-Amaterasu and Princess Serenity-Usagi? What does the future hold for you...and will you furfill the prophecy?
It was another two years before Charon found herself in a similar situation.
She raced through the corridor like a shadow. One hand was clutched firmly around the wrist of her seven year old daughter and the other wavering limply at her waist. She ignored Pluto's protests but continued onwards through the flowery purple corridors of the Titan Palace. Everyone had waited for this day...
Pandora-chan...I am so happy for you!
The attendant of Titan leapt aside as the frantic Queen whirled past him. Their was no time to be wasted with doors and stupid announcements. She wanted to see her newest niece or nephew and she was the wife of Time! She would not be late!
"Mama!" Protested the young Pluto as her face went red and her breath came in haggard gasps as she struggled to keep up with her Mothers long strides.
Finally they both collasped inside the bedchamber of Queen Pandora. Inside eveything was decorated with soft blue silk and lilac lace. The room was dimly lit by torches but fireflies hovered through the darkness lighting the path. Pluto gazed at them mesmorised as she reached out to experimentally touch one as it fluttered out of her reach.
Charon walked up to the bed of her youngest sister where Selenity, Athena and Miranda were already sitting. Orion was beside his wife and they both wore jubilant expressions as they gazed lovingly at their new child. A warmth seemed to vent off them that no ice could touch.
"Your late Charon-nee-san," Laughed Selenity as Pluto climbed up onto her Aunts lap.
Charon growled in irration as she turned her attention to Pandora who was smiling brightly looking truly happy for the first time in years.
"Isn't she lovely Charon? She's like a firefly illuminating the darkness!" Declared Pandora showing her daughter to Charon.
Charon gazed at the newest member of the Titan royal family. A mop of dark black hair greeted her and a pair of wan lilac eyes. Charon smiled for a moment but then an odd feeling filled her as she looked into the pair of eyes.
They seemed...old...like they'd watched world being destroyed and reconstructed. They looked like they could read your very soul and it's inner darkness.
Charon felt her insides turn cold and she felt strangely bare and naked in front of this child. Distantly she thought she could hear strains of music playing to an unknown melody... but then the baby lifted an arm and attempted to grab a handful of Charons green hair. Gently she laughed off the motion trying to forget the feeling as she grinned widely at Pandora.
"She is indeed beautiful Pandora-chan. Have you thought of any names?"
Pandora exchanged a look with her husband before announcing.
"Hai. Like the others I've named her after the planet that we orb," Said Pandora serenly.
"Hai?" Inquired Charon awaiting the answer.
"Charon...meet Princess Saturn of Titan."
Yes I named Charon ect after the greek goddesses. It's hard trying to find other names that suit and Sailor Moon manga did mention that the planets had the blessing of the gods (or at least Artemis mentioned that to Minako in Sailor V- he said she was born with the blessings of Aphrodite)
Yes. Princess Saturn is the same one that goes on to destroy everything. And Pluto is the same Pluto...it may seem odd because obviously Sailor Pluto didn't recieve the time gate duty until Usagi's mother entrusted her with it but like I mentioned earlier it will tie in, in the end.
This is a sort of prequel to my other story Truth of the Past. I intend to write a story in the future set in Neo Crystal Tokyo about each senshi coming to tearms with their new role.