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The Garnet's Queen Chapter 1: The Stirrings of the Past
'Where am I?'
White hot flames.
All she saw was flames burning everything in what was once a grand room filled with screams of the dying and howls ripping from throats that were undergoing a forced transformation. They sounded inhuman and full of pain caused by the flames licking at them like the caress of a lover.
No, not everything in the room was burning.
A figure stood in the center of the fiery tornado unheeding of the flames that roared desperately at him trying to devour.
He stood 5'10 tall and would have appeared handsome if a scar hadn't cut his right eyebrow in half. His hair spiked and was a shade between brown and red and danced in the air with the gusts of fire, along with his eyes that appeared hazel. His skin tone was pale like he didn't get out in the sun enough. He wore a strange mixture of armor and clothes meshed together. The garnet armor covered his chest and forearms leaving the rest of his body garbed in blood red leather for the best speed possible. The most striking feature about him was the Opal Torc around his neck fashioned into the manner of snakes.
'Who is he? He feels familiar…'
Suddenly the room shook as if in fury at what had happened within the walls. The golden doors, behind the thrones bearing a somewhat familiar symbol, burst open with a crash. A tall figure strode out into the fire screaming "Aedan!" in a voice full of pain.
'Wait that's…'
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BEEP-BEEP
BEEP-BEEP
BEEP-BE-CRUNCH
Hotaru groaned in annoyance at both the alarm clock and the feelings the dream invoked in her. It was a heady mixture of fear, sorrow and lust, 'wait- what?! Lust! That's it I'm going crazy.'
She rolled sleepily to her feet and gave a huge stretch, if anyone had looked at her then all they would see was a 17 year woman with no worries but others knew better and paid closer attention. Two of them in particular lived with Hotaru and they were Haruka and Michiru also known as Sailors Uranus and Neptune respectively. There was another woman known as Setsuna who is Sailor Pluto who guards the Gates of Space-Time and manages the Underworld. Hotaru felt a frown tug at her face at the thought of the green haired woman and the weird feeling Hotaru got every time she sees her.
'Setsuna has being going to the Gates a lot more recently than normal' Hotaru wondered. Shrugging she pushed the thought down after because if Sailor Pluto won't tell them why she kept going there they wouldn't get an answer just by pushing the woman. Having gotten dressed in a pair of skinny jeans and a t-shirt Hotaru loped down the stairs to see Haruka and Michiru making out near the kitchen table which in turn caused Hotaru to groan. To get to the food she would have to navigate the trap that was her parents without bumping into them and causing a hug fest of epic proportions which would insult her pride as a teenager.
'Here we go again' the violet haired woman thought and she began to proceed edging around the couch, avoiding the literal death trap that were her parents, finally reaching the table and flipping over it to get to her seat on the other side of the table. When she finally sat down again and began eating her breakfast Haruka and Michiru broke apart for air, finally noticing their company. "Hotaru! When did you get here?" enquired Haruka as she and Michiru approached the table.
"Just now Haruka-papa, Michiru-momma" Hotaru replied after finishing her bite of pancakes, "can you guys please stop making out every time I come down for breakfast?" she pleaded.
"Sorry no can do, besides I don't want to sleep on the couch again" bantered Haruka who received a slap for her comment from Michiru.
After that they ate their breakfast in silence until they finished washing up, until Haruka looked at the clock and yelped "We're going to be late!" forcing Michiru to pause in the midst of washing up to give Haruka a glare.
"Every single time Haruka! What's the point of going out with the others if we can't get there in time?!" the aqua haired woman growled like a mother bear getting ready to defend her cubs.
The sandy haired woman gulped worriedly as she looked at her girlfriend and partner "come on Mich it's not like I'M Usagi forever late to meetings and what not", which in turn caused Michiru to smirk "that's true however-" she was interrupted by Hotaru hitting the horn of the car causing it to blare.
"Let's go already!" causing both of her parents to roll their eyes in amusement and start heading out to the car.
"My my Hotaru didn't realise you were that excited to spend quality time with Chibi-Usa. Oh Michi I feel neglected" lamented Haruka while getting in the car causing snickers to erupt from Michiru and Hotaru.
"Oh I'm so sorry papa. Is there anything I can do to make it feel better?" teased Hotaru, but just before Haruka replied with an answer Michiru spoke up, saying "I hope Sets-chan is going to be there today. It would be a shame for her to miss out on this gorgeous day just because her position at the Gates of Time forced her to stay there."
Haruka sighed as well "I hope so too it would do her some good to get out in the sun more often." Haruka started the car and moved into town to meet the others at a park with the wind whistling through their hair. While her parents continued their discussion for a few more seconds and eventually the conversation moved to one of Haruka's upcoming races, Hotaru leaned back and thought more about Setsuna.
'I know that the others assume that because I don't remember anything from my previous life here on Earth, I wouldn't remember our first meeting but I do. In particular I remember meeting Setsuna for the first time. I thought she looked and sounded like one of the ancient gods of Japan reborn on Earth.'
Flashback
A young woman of about fourteen years approached an alley on her way home from school and ducked into it sniffling back tears that threatened to erupt into full blown sobs. Like any other teenager she hated going to school but it wasn't because of learning, oh no, it was because of her classmates whispers and bullying that made what should have being a haven for her into Hades every single day.
But that particular day had being the worst yet so far, with the whispers being more scathing about how she was a freak for hurting people and claiming to not remember the event after, and pushing her down in the hallway between classes almost making her late for classes. Plus she had no one to talk to at lunch or break times to share gossip and rumors about others. To make matters worse her own father barely paid her any attention anymore instead he hired Miss Kaolinite to make sure she was looked after and in his own words 'have a female influence in her life'.
At the thought she started crying quietly for an indeterminable amount of time until the tears stopped flowing like a waterfall. It was then that she noticed a sound of someone singing a song in a foreign language coming from further in the alley. The song was soothing to Hotaru and after scrubbing her face clear; she unsteadily got up and went further in the alley despite her brains warnings of danger. She didn't feel a sense of danger all she felt was peace and content.
As she got closer the song became clearer and more familiar sounding to her and she tried to translate the song verse by verse.
I watched you cry,
Bathed in sunlight by the bathroom door
You said you wish you did not love me anymore.
You left your flowers in the backseat of my car
The things we said and did have left permanent scars.
She inched ever closer to the source of the wistful and gentle singing.
Obsessed, depressed at the same time
I can't even walk in a straight line.
I've being lying in the dark, no sunshine
No sunshine, no sunshine.
She cries, "This is more than goodbye
When I look into your eyes
You're not even there."
It's just a feeling, just a feeling, just a feeling that I have
Just a feeling, just a feeling that I have
'Cause it's just a feeling, just a feeling, just a feeling
(I can't believe that it's over)
You've hit your low
You've lost control, you want it back.
You may not believe me but I gave you all I have
Undressed, confess that you're still mine.
The singing got louder as she approached and tingles started to race up and down her spine; it was that powerful and mesmerizing.
I roll around in a bed full of tears and
I'm still laying in the dark, no sunshine
No sunshine, no sunshine.
She cries, "This is more than goodbye
When I look into your eyes
You're not even there."
It's just a feeling, just a feeling, just a feeling that I have
Just a feeling, just a feeling that I have.
'Cause it's just a feeling, just a feeling, just a feeling
(No, I can't believe that it's over now)
It's just a feeling, just a feeling that I have.
Here the voice changed from wistful to sad and Hotaru's heart nearly shattered at the sound 'no one should be singing that sadly' she thought.
So much to say it's not the way she does her hair
It's the way she seems to stare right through my eyes.
And in that darkest day that she refused to run away
From love she tried so hard to save.
It's just a feeling, just a feeling, just a feeling that I have
Just a feeling, just a feeling that I have
It's just a feelingIt's just a feeling, just a feeling, just a feeling that I have
Just a feeling, just a feeling that I have.
It's just a feeling, just a feeling, just a feeling that I have
(I can't believe that it's over)
Just a feeling, just a feeling that I have
(I can't believe that it's over)
And I can't believe that it's over, yeah
When Hotaru rounded the corner the breath in her body left her in an audible whoosh at the sight of the singer. The singer was a tall, muscular woman who was easily 5'10 feet and had a mop of long hair reaching down to her thighs which was colored green. Her skin was a tan color but it had pallor to it like she had being sick recently and was getting better. But the most striking feature about the woman was her eyes which was colored a sinful wine red.
She turned around and smiled gently at Hotaru who blushed at getting caught red handed staring at the woman. "Hello there. It's not often that I have an audience when I sing." mused the woman continuing to stare at the young girl in front of her.
"I didn't mean to interrupt your singing. I-its very beautiful" stammered Hotaru nervously with the wine stare boring into her own violet hue.
The elder woman laughed in obvious delight "Thank you. I'm sorry I never got your name miss?"
"Hotaru. My name is Hotaru Tomoe, pleased to meet you."
"Well Miss Tomoe my name is Setsuna Meioh."
End Flashback
'At the time I didn't know she was Sailor Pluto and was ordered to kill or detain me on sight because of the Messiah of Silence. Naturally when I awoke it was to a world on the brink of ruin and a vital element was missing from the picture. Time. Of course when I hovered between the realms I spoke to Pluto who explained her reasoning for committing suicide in that dammed helicopter. That rage from the conversation left a few scars on Pharaoh Ninety and gave me vital strength to perform the move to bring about the end of the world, and I would have seceded too if it weren't for Sailor Moon interfering.'
"Hotaru-Hime we're here" she gave a start upon hearing her momma's voice and noticed they were at the park where they were to meet the others. She got out of the car under her parents scrutiny and fidgeted nervously under the combined weight while walking into the park.
Finally she turned around and barked "what?" to the couple strolling behind her, hand in hand ignoring stares sent their way.
"What's the matter Hime?" enquired Haruka "you were out of it the entire ride down here."
"Just thinking." replied Hotaru hoping they wouldn't push the issue and to her relief they didn't but they did exchange glances once she had her back turned away from them. Haruka fiddled with the button down shirt which was a deep blue color paired with dark green slacks. Michiru wore a sundress in the colors of the ocean which reflected her natural beauty well. Looking ahead the Outers spotted the group of Inners sitting on a picnic blanket under a sakura tree or playing around it.
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There was Usagi chasing Rei and yelling something incomprehensible at her while Rei laughed her ass off. Ami and Makoto sat chatting to Minako who was swinging from the tree in a carefree manner to Artemis's growing consternation. He and Luna were napping near the girls but were now watching Minako in growing alarm as she swung upside down. Finally Chibi-Usa sat on the blanket laughing her head off at the sight of Rei picking her future mother up and putting her on her shoulders and spinning with a grin. Usagi's squeals punctured the air but there was a happy look on her face which only grew when she spotted the three Outers currently on Earth approaching.
"Haruka-chan, Michiru-chan, Hotaru-chan! About time you guys got here!" squealed Usagi still on Rei's shoulders. "Wait where is Setsuna-chan? Didn't she come with you guys?" The Outers shook their heads and Michiru replied "no princess she didn't come with us."
Usagi pouted and crossed her arms but the attempt failed because of Rei's shoulders which made her blink in surprise. "Er… Rei-chan?" the moon princess said quietly.
"Yes Usagi-chan?" Rei replied in a too sweet tone which spelled trouble for those that knew the raven haired miko.
"Why am I still on your shoulders?" Usagi asked while blushing which in turn caused the miko to blush as well.
"Do I need a reason to lift you up and rest you on MY shoulders or not?" huffed the miko but Hotaru caught the beginnings of a sound that rumbled from Rei's chest into her voice deepening it at the word my. The sound invoked feelings of safety, love and protectiveness but the pitch was wrong as well as the tenor. She snapped back just in time to see Usagi trying to get off Rei along with her parents moving towards the blanket. She stepped forward a few paces before catching a flicker of dark green at the edge of her vision.
Her head snapped up and around and caught sight of Setsuna standing a few meters away wearing a deep crimson tunic with light grey pants and knee high black boots. A hooded Garnet Letterman Jacket with the Kanji's for Ruler of the Underworld imprinted in black on the back hang on her frame. But the striking thing about the entire assemble was the dragon etched in gold stitching on the jacket, it rested over her heart and it was the symbol for the Chinese Royal Family!
Hotaru stared at Setsuna and judging by the fading conversations behind her the others noticed as well. Setsuna stared back at Hotaru with a strange look in her eyes but then she looked away and greeted the others with a "hello everyone. Good to see you guys again."
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Mean while buried in a cave beneath the earth rested a tomb. This tomb was no ordinary tomb because carved into the rock of the floor, walls and ceiling was ancient words. Words of Power in many different languages from the planets of the solar system as well as magic were scrawled across every available surface including the tomb itself. The words were to bind, contain and prevent and even catching a glimpse of the words themselves gave off a feeling of power which would stir unease in humans to the point where their primal instincts took over pushing them away from the cave.
However the cave was silent save for a murmuring sound that sounded like the wind, which hissed into the ears of nine cloaked beings that suddenly appeared into the cave. The pleasant male voice whispered ancient things in languages long forgotten by those who walked the world above. The male voice carried an undercurrent of power and compulsion to do what the owner wants others to do. The words it whispered in their ears were his native language and with a spell they were able to understand what the voice is saying.
"Solvo vestri vox Procer."
Free your rightful Prince.
"Palma quod Veneratio specto illud ut solvo mihi."
Glory and Honor awaits those that free me.
One of the males said "who are you?" in a tone filled with both hope and wariness.
"Meus nomen est Aedan of Domus Horatius, verus Genitus of Pluto."
My name is Aedan of House Horatius, true Scion of Pluto.