Disclaimer: I do NOT own sailor moon or any of its content, these chapters are for the sole intent of entertainment. All Rights Reserved. Please do not copy or reproduce any part of my story! Sailor Moon is the product of Bandai, Toei, and Naoko Takeuchi.
My favorite characters of sailor moon were always the three starlights, therefor this is mainly a story about their lives. If Seiya and Yaten are not a pairing you favor, then this may not be your cup of tea. If you like please comment, I welcome any criticism. Be warned that this is my first fanfiction and this story is not completed, I just hated having it in my computer without letting others enjoy it. I hope you have fun reading it as much fun as I had writing it! Perhaps I'll be able to finish it, if enough people want me to. ENJOY folks! :)
Sorry if any of my grammar is off.
* This indicate a change of scene
Chapter 1: Meetings
It had been three years since the restoration of Kinmoku and under the rule of Princess Kakyuu the Tankie Kingdom was flourishing. As a new body of government though, Kinmoku was considered by many to be in fragile state. This is why the princess and her counsel continuously held mandatory meetings to regulate new policies. As part of her counsel the Kinmoku starlight guardians were required to be in attendance as well…
Tap, tap, tap…"will you please STOP that Healer!" An exasperated Sailor Star Maker gave her comrade a stern look. Sailor Star Healer immediately ceased any further movement of her foot on the marble floor that made up the Grand Kinmokusie Throne room. Healer exhaled loudly enough to let Maker know that whatever little patience she had remaining was about to run out.
"How much longer till they're finished Maker?"
"Approximately a half hour, more or less, but please stop fidgeting Healer it's not going to make the process any faster."
Ughh this is like torture! I don't understand why we even need to attend any of these assemblies. It's not like we're needed for any of it, us being here won't change the outcome of any issues discussed. So how Maker can sit here for three damn hours and act like she gives a shit is beyond me. I mean to some extent I understand that this is all important. Don't get me wrong, I want to see Kinmoku back to its former glory; HELL I risked my life to see it happen again. Nevertheless I'm not a political expert. So my role being here is completely and utterly useless.
"Maker where is Fighter? Shouldn't she be here by now?" Healer looked around the spacious room, seeing no signs of the raven haired senshi. "I don't know Healer, but knowing her she's probable still sleeping, the princess will reprimand her later I'm sure." Maker didn't even bother to search for their leader knowing full well Fighter had a tendency to get easily distracted when it came to fulfilling tedious assignments.
"How is that at all fair Maker? Don't the rules apply to each and every one of us, why does Fighter think she's the exception." Healer knew her complaint fell on deaf ears, but she couldn't help but express her disdain for her leaders' lack of obedience. "I'm going to kick her ass the minute I see her."
Rays of sunshine seeped through red velvet curtains onto a sound sleeping Seiya. That is until the consistent chirping of birds outside her balcony awaken her, soon she felt herself leaving her dream world…one that was occupied occasionally by a certain odango hair princess.
Although time had passed and Fighter had become accustom to the daily routine of senshi duty, her unconscious mind would bring her back to the cherished time spent on the blue planet called earth. Despite recovering their precious princess and returning back home as they had promised each other, Seiya felt a persisting void in her.
Sailor Moon, NO actually, Usagi had touched her heart in a way that no one had ever done before. The relationship she had built with Usagi left a lasting impression on her, reinforcing every bit of faith and hope Seiya had in the world. Yet most importantly she had taught Seiya that winning wasn't everything, sometimes one needed to bow out and lose gracefully. Seiya had done exactly that, leaving the moon goddess in the hands of her prince charming.
Although time did not necessarily heal all her wounds, it did bring happiness back into Seiya's life. Yet still occasionally, a feeling of loneliness and emptiness inside would consume her whole body and threaten everything she'd work so hard to achieve.
It's been such a long time Usagi, three years to be exact, but I can still dream about you time and time again. Lingering memories of your smile and laughter remain with me. CHIRP…Odango I miss you deeply, CHIRP…I can still feel your shining light, full of warmth. CHIRP CHIRP CHIRP…..
"WHAT THE HELL?" Pools of deep blue opened to the scenery of her bedroom. It took a couple of second for Seiya to regain full consciousness. "Crap what time is it? "
The fact that the sunlight was beaming into her bedroom gave Seiya the suspicion that she might have overslept well past the time she was obligated to be with her fellow senshi. Searching her bedside table for her watch and noticing that it read 12:08pm she exhaled deeply. "Damn it!" Yaten and Taiki are going to be so pissed. Oh well they'd have to deal with it. Seiya left the comfort of her bed and walked into her bathroom to shower and henshied.
Sailor Star Fighter then exited her room and quickly made her way toward the palace's throne room. If anything she'd only need to speak with Princess Kakyuu to excuse her tardiness, at least that's what she'd hope.
"Finally, another minute and I could have died from boredom!" Healer rose to her feet and made her way towards Kakyuu with Maker alongside her. "Princess! "
"Healer, Maker I'm glad to see both of you in attendance." Both Maker and Healer acknowledge their princess with bows. "I'd hoped to see you because I actually have some surprising news for you both. However, I'd wish your lovely leader were here as well. May I ask exactly where my dear friend is at the moment?" Kakyuu curiously asked her starlights.
"Umm, we don't presently know, but I can promise you we'll update her of your news as soon as we see her." Maker said with every ounce of affirmation for her princess. "Well I really was looking forward to telling you three at once, so I guess the news can wait till dinner time. Until then I still have some business to attend to with some diplomats, but please find Fighter and let her known I've missed her presence."
"Yes Princess!" Kakyuu smiled and began to head toward the crowd of ambassadors. "Um…Kakyuu-hime is everything okay, I mean this isn't anything we need to worry about right?" Healer asked with a hint of concern in her voice. "Of course not Healer, everything is just fine, I'll see you later." Kakyuu's reassurance put Healer at ease and with that both Healer and Maker made their way down the corridor.
"What do you think it could possibly be?" Healer was never fond of surprises, not even the good ones. Maker, although intrigued had no insight into what Kakyuu-hime had planned. "I can't momentarily think of anything, but whatever it may be it involves all three of us. We should just leave it alone for now anyways. I'm scheduled for some time out in the training field. Perhaps you should go searching for Fighter and inform her of Kakyuu request." Maker gave her ally a smile and turned to leave in the opposite direction.
"Sure, whatever I'll see you later."
Healer had caught a glimpse of how beautiful the day was and she wasn't going to waste it in searching for her ex-idol friend. Instead she thought perhaps she could take her free time to go into the Kinmokusie gardens to relax her mind. After spending all morning in that meeting, there wasn't anything she'd rather do. Right as Healer made her way out, a certain familiar face wondered into her sight.
Healer put on a cheeky smile to greet her ally "Someone must have not taught you how to tell time properly, that or you must have missed that lesson as well; which, if that's the case your shit out of luck."
Fighter jeered at her friend "Ha-ha better late than never."
Healer could only roll her eyes "Being here three hours late doesn't make up for anything. Kakyuu-hime notice you weren't here and she wants to have dinner with us all tonight, apparently she has some important news to tell us. Make sure your there, I'm sick of having to be the one on top of you all the time."
Fighter raised an eyebrow "Really? I thought you loved being on top." Healer weakly punch Fighter in the chest "SHUT UP Fighter, your so irritating!" Fighter smile even wider, she grab Healers arm and started pinching her. "AWW NO FIGHTER! STOP! LET GOOO!"
"You shouldn't have started with me! Now stop yelling people are staring!" Healer didn't care, she was too busy struggling to free herself from Fighters strong grip, after a good ten seconds Fighter finally let her go. "Ugh, I think I just broke a nail, thanks a lot!" Healer waved her middle finger in Fighters face. Fighter just laughed "You're such a babybitch!"
Healer stumbled backwards until she knew she had a good safe distance to walk away. All the while Fighter just watched her leave with a seemingly satisfied smile on her face.
While walking outside Healer notice the slight drop of temperature indicating the beginning of a fall season for all those living in the Tankie kingdom. With the olive tree leafs cascading down upon them, the palace gave a radiant and lively atmosphere. Healer made her way in a dream like daze to her favorite spot, a gazebo that she'd come to love since childhood. It stood next to a lake which Seiya, Taiki, and herself had spent almost every summer swimming in. The memories that flooded her mind made her feel nostalgic; she felt at a loss because as adults they barely had time to indulge in such pleasures. Being here made her realize how much she treasured the time they all spend together and how she long to have more memories made. In that particular moment Seiya's charming face clouded her mind and she couldn't help but grin.
Fighter could be such a child sometimes; she felt happiness for her friend because after such a long time she finally saw glimpses of the old Fighter coming back to her. The relationship they had during their mission on earth had been polarizing and almost damaging. The truth was that before earth Fighter and Healer were extremely close, they grew up together, fought alongside each other. They had never let anyone come between any of them, if anyone dared to make fun of Healer or hurt her in any way, Fighter had always stood up for her. She was their leader; Fighter had always been the fearless one. Earth was something different altogether, in a place where they could solely rely on just each other, they had never been so far apart. She was glad that was all in the past and that they had somehow managed to recover some of what they had lost. In Healer's eyes the future seemed bright and promising for them.