Fate: Chapter 1- Will It Really Happen?
The Three Fates. They can change the life of many with just a flick of the wrist. They can make your life be painful. They can make it happy, but they rarely do.
They love to mess with the life of two. Light and Darkness. They love to make them suffer, and their loved ones.
They loved to play with my daughter more, though. They feared the Darkness. He could appear any time and moment, and tear them to shreds.
So, they played with the life of my daughter's. Thinking it would be safer. It was, until they crossed the line.
The Fates chose to send a woman full of jealousy to kill her, my precious daughter. They never thought that she would actually succeed. Because, they forgot that the Darkness was sealing away the one who wanted to overthrow his place.
So, with a great heartache, they watched as the Pharaoh sealed the one who wanted to rob him of his power away and himself. They then watched with great grief as the woman they had wrongly sent, destroy the White Moon Kingdom.
The Fates had then made us all be reborn in the future. But, my daughter and the Darkness never met in that life.
No, The Fates wanted to play with her even more and they chose to have them born apart. Misleading them into a past that was not right.
But, now I hear my daughter call into the universe, from the place where she and her senshi were born.
I hear her, asking everyone to lend her strength. Now, I'm hearing her make a wish.
A wish that will change the universe.
"Please let everything be alright."
I sighed. The Fates will probably choose to fake her life again. Force her to love a man who hurt her and resisted her. Who never truly loved her for herself. Only because the cruel Fates forced him.
"Ah, dear Queen Serenity of the White Moon."
"Hello, Fate, Destiny, Fortune. How will you let my daughter be treated now?"
"Oh, Queen Serenity. This time, we have chosen to give little Serenity what she deserves. After playing, toying, and joking with her for six years, we decided to let her have the truth and stop playing with her," Fate gleefully said.
"What trials will there be?"
"Oh, you don't skip a beat, Queen of the White Moon," stupid Destiny spoke.
"Oh, we'll go to the 30th century. But, it will be rewritten. She won't awake as Neo Queen Serenity. We won't tell, but I'll try to make her survive as little pain as possible," Fortune always seemed to favor Usagi. She would not make her suffer if she could talk her sisters into it.
"Then, I will wait. I'll watch over her."
I want to make sure she gets what she deserves.
"You'll also be freed from your bonds to the Moon. When she comes, she'll free you."
Free? After, what, five thousand sixteen years? Really?
"Oh, but remember, you'll be here for about nine hundred years longer, we are still in the 20th century, after all," Fate smirked tauntingly.
"That is nothing compared to three thousand."
"But, will you still remain sane? Will you be able to tell your daughter of her real past? Those three thousand years did make your mind weak, after all. We were able to easily bend your mind to tell that little lie."
"I'll remain here, if only to tell my daughter the truth and not the lie."
"Then, good-bye, Queen Serenity."
"Wait, what of him?"
Would they make him suffer now? Would they really take such a bold risk and play around with Chaos' chosen? That's be cruel. Leave my daughter alone and make her loved one suffer.
"Oh? The pharaoh? You'll see. He won't have his light counter part again and after being forced to not use his dark and forbidden powers for so long, he'll be hard to compromise with. One thing that ticks him off, he'll send then to the Shadow Realm and make them go mad."
"What will be of Serenity is she meets him?" I don't want to see her ripped apart by the one she truly loves. If they do meet again, would the three Fates just harshly make him strike my one daughter down?
"Oh, in time. In time. Let us go, Fate, Fortune."
They left, and I was alone, for nine hundred years and some more, probably.
"Serenity! What is the answer?"
Oh, that stern teacher. Always haranguing me to answer.
"Six!"
"Correct!"
There was the bell. School was over! Finally.
"Alright, class. Remember. Dress well, tonight and come to Crystal Crown Square at seven o'clock sharp! We will meet the Domino High students at seven thirty!"
Yes, we knew! It was the well-known celebration ball that took place at every end of the first semester. It was the ball that would keep the peace with the Domino city that was so dark and dangerous compared to their own peaceful and light one.
"Miss Tsukino! Please, pay attention! It is the first one you and the whole class will have and we want to make sure that you first yearers do not ruin it!"
Break my ear drums, will you? I know what we are to do! Everyone is to be there, sick or not. If you were lucky and was sick, you would be able to go after all that formal stuff and one dance with a Domino High student. We also all know that is we screw up one bit, it may cause them to be in terminal.
"Yes, I'm listening, Ms. Haruna!"
"Good! Class, be sure to wear your best and to come. You are all dismissed now!"
Everyone walked out quickly.
I sighed as I exited the school and walked home quickly.
The ball was called Crystal Peace. It was drilled in everyone's mind of this. Kids, teens, adults, elders, everyone. It was drilled in idiom. Everyone would go at least once in their life time.
They had it so that the darkness that clouded Domino would not spread. The way it worked was, the darkness was allowed to cover up the light of their city for one night, then recede until the next year.
It had been like this for ninety nine years, and this would be the hundredth anniversary for this.
The ball was placed so that when they got older, it would not be as frightening, because the inhabitants of Domino were, to a high scale, beings of darkness. But, if they interacted with them once, the feeling of darkness would not be so harsh when it overlaid them. At least, that's what the teachers say. But most kids hear their mother or father, maybe both, quiver in fear when the darkness spread.
"Hey! Serenity!"
I turned to see Minako.
"Hey, I'm guessing that you're here to talk about the ball?"
"Yep! There's a rumor! There's this guy that's coming to the ball who's darker then anyone before coming!"
This was new.
"Tell me more, I haven't heard this one."
The other blonde grinned, "Its said that he can control the very darkness and can make people go mad with just one motion."
"Who said this?"
This news was very alarming.
The girl snickered, "Oh, it was dear Umio! And as you and everyone knows, he's never wrong."
"Anything else?"
"Hm… nah, not really. I will say this, though. There are rumors there about you!"
"What?" I screeched.
"Ah ha ha ha! Yep!"
"What are they?"
Why would there be any rumors of me? I was nothing special! I wasn't even aware that some teachers might see me as something else then a fairly lazy student.
"Well, they aren't specific, but the word is that a girl with really long blonde hair shines with the light like the legendary Sailor Senshi, Sailor Moon."
"It could be you!"
"Yeah, but, its sorta obvious its about you."
"What do you mean?"
"Aw, something wrong?"
"Rei, I was just having fun."
"Yeah but seeing you make little Serenity get so stressed made me want to see what was up!"
"Oh, I'm not telling! Serenity most certainly won't either!"
Black haired Rei sighed, "Fine! Oh, what are the dresses you two have chosen?"
"Ah, mine's really pretty! I can't really explain it, so you'll have to see yourself."
"Oh, mine's just white with fake pears, supposedly," I hated standing out, but Mama just choose it because of how it contrasted with my hair. It was white, it did have fake pearls, supposedly. And the at my bust, the was golden line of circles.
The reason it stood out was because the even started an hour before sunset and went into midnight. But the dress was white, and most other girls would be wearing brightly colored dresses so her white one would stand out.
"Well, mine is red with violet stitching and white ribbons."
"Cool! I can't wait to see everyone in their dresses!" Minako was way too excited.
"Is there something that's going to be surprising at the ball?" I asked.
"Oh, Ami is wearing a dress that is above her knees! Not very modest, compared to the rest of her clothing. Oh, and Makoto is wearing a really frilly dress!"
That's what had her so hyped up. Those two rarely dress out of character like that. But, if the girls and guys didn't dress appropriately, then they would have detention for two whole school years and double the homework.
"Well, I'm going home, see you two later!" Rei went her separate way.
"Serenity, I'll be going too, but I'll definitely want you to see me in my dress!"
"Alright, bye!"
Minako ran ahead and took a right.
I went ahead. So, a guy from Domino who had special abilities? I would surely not want to meet him.
I got home and was greeted by my little brother and sister.
"Hey, Serenity! Have you heard the rumor about that guy at Domino?" my brother was taunting me.
"Domino, Domino!" little Chibi Chibi. She was so small and short for a five year old, and her language was very limited.
"Yes, I have, Shingo. Minako told my on my way home, actually."
This, he would not let me go. Little Chibi Chibi ran off into the kitchen.
"Well, I'll bet you anything you'll meet him! After all, you are wearing such a stand out colored dress," he snickered.
"Be quiet, Shingo," I whispered He knew of my distain for the dress.
"What? You scared you'll go mad? Or are you scared that he'll kill you?"
"Shingo, go upstairs and do your work," my Mama came in with Chibi Chibi who ran to me and offered me a sweet.
"Thank you, Chibi Chibi," I said as I accepted the carmel.
"Alright, Mom," my younger brother marched upstairs.
"I swear, that boy can be so bothersome."
"Hello, Mama."
"Serenity, what would you like to eat?"
"Mom, its not even five," I told her.
"I know. But, do you want something? A snack? What will you want for dinner.
I groaned. Mom was alway like this, asking about what I wanted to eat because of my food habits, and it was worse when she ranted because of her nervousness.
"I want to just do my work. Just make whatever you, dad, or Chibi Chibi want," I slowly hiked the stairs.
Three and a half hours to do homework, get my dress on, eat, and anything else.
"Serenity, if you want to go to the arcade later, I'll give you some money."
"Thanks, Mama."
That might be an idea.
I went into my room and did my homework and finished in about half an hour. The teachers didn't give them much home work because some beauty queens would take several hours to get ready.
I glanced at my clock and then suddenly groaned.
I had forgotten that I was one of the two who would be up on the stage. One girl and one boy from a a high school each. They would each stand there and be modeled for something they had done for the school importantly, or had the best grades, or had a good social reputation.
Serenity had been chosen for her social reputation. She got along with everyone and was nice to most, except for a few, like Beryl, Zoicite, Zorconia, and others, but the teachers were understandable about them.
I sighed. And that guy would probably be one of the representatives.
I looked at the clock. Three hours. Maybe going to the arcade for an hour would be good. Then perhaps going home to take a quick nap, taking a shower, eat, dress, and then going to Crystal Crown Square.
The plan was simple, so I quickly went to the Arcade, after asking her Mama for money, and choose to do a crane game.
I played for twenty minutes straight before moving from it, with lots of stuffed animals and candy.
I looked around the Arcade and then saw a new game.
I walked over to it and saw it was named Sailor V.
There was a poster, next to it, saying;
This game was found by scientists who have figured it out to be a gaming machine that was made to help the legendary soldier of love and beauty, Sailor Venus.
With the graphics renovated and advanced by scientists, we happily present the game, Sailor V.
I smiled lightly and sat in front of the machine and looked at the high scores.
M.A - 10,580
Either not many people have really played this game, or its really hard.
I started to play, placing my goodies aside. I lost many times on the game, losing at 300 points or less. However, by the tenth time, I started to get the hang of it.
"Oh, Serenity! Shouldn't you be home, getting ready for the Crystal Peace?"
"Ah, well, tell me, what time is it?" I asked, not taking my eyes off the game.
"Eh, five forty-five?"
"Nah, I'm not like Nehellenia, who takes ages to get make up on and stuff."
"Yeah, I guess that's true. Oh, I've heard that you were one of the representatives. Is that true?"
"Yes, Motoki. And Umio is the other."
"High grades, I suspect."
"Yes."
"Aw, lighten up, Serenity! It'll be fun! Just dance once with a guy from Domino High and you're homework is done! Remember, they also have treats there!"
"Haven't you heard of that rumor?" I turned from the game, earning a new high score of 20,490.
"Oh, the one about that guy?" I nodded, "Yeah. I've heard of him. I did hear this special piece of info that I heard from two teachers while they were lounging in the restaurant."
"Can you tell me, please!"
"Yeah. They said that the teachers in Domino are so scared of him that he doesn't really have rules."
"Creepy."
"Yeah. But, I don't think anyone has his name."
"Strange. Where did Umio even hear that rumor?"
"Oh, I think he overheard a staff meeting talking about him."
"Why has he got such strange abilities?"
"No one knows, maybe the teachers, but even that is slim."
I sighed and started to play with a strand of hair, "Hey, you know what? I'm going to ask Ms. Haruna. I'm sure she'll be accommodating with that."
"Alright. I'll see you later!"
"You're going?"
"Yeah, remember, Unazuki is going to this and I think a big brother would be in order for her."
"Oh, I forgot your sister was coming."
"Ah, no surprise. I'll see you later!"
"Bye!"
Motoki walked off but I quickly stopped him.
"Wait, keep these her for my, will you?" the Arcade employe smiled and took the bags happily and walked off.
I them put my initials in the game's high score and left for the school quickly.
I ventured through the halls and looked around from the my math class room and saw it.
Before I entered, I heard voices inside, and one was Ms. Haruna.
"I don't know why you're so interested with her, but I can't tell you."
I heard my teacher scream, it was somehow muffled, though.
"Why can you not tell me?" the other voice was dark and dangerous.
"Its a-against the rules that Domino High students and J-Juuban students interact."
"So, you'd rather die then just tell?"
Ms. Haruna just let out a painful and muffled scream.
"Uhn… no…"
"Then tell."
"Get away from Juuban. You have no business here."
"Ah, but that could be where you're wrong. There's something here, that calls to me, and that could be her."
"It could be anyone… why are you even interested in the Sailor Senshi?"
"Not any, Ms. Haruna. Sailor Moon. The senshi that has the brightest light."
"Why do you want her? And how does Ms. Tsukino relate to this?"
"You'll see. You will, indeed. Now tell me, tell me about her. Where will she be at this time?"
"Even if I tell you, your dark presence will be sensed immediately."
"And what can you people of Juuban do? You all quiver just with that small blanket of darkness. You'll just be even worse with me!"
"You'll see her at the Crystal Peace tonight. Can't you wait?"
"Hm… You'd better show me to her. I'll take my leave for now. Good bye, Ms. Haruna."
I was frozen.
I listened to Haruna's deep breathing and stood there. I waited and the shook myself out of it and then entered into the room to see Ms. Haruna leaning against the wall on the floor.
"M-Ms. Haruna?"
She looked up at me slowly and then her eyes started to panic.
"Serenity! I'll take care of it, just don't go to the ball! I beg of you!"
"W-why?"
"Listen closely, Serenity. I've kept this secret for years but it has somehow gotten out. You cannot meet with him. Not until you awaken!"
"Wait, I don't get it! Me awaken as what? And what is this secret?"
"Serenity, your younger sister, Chibi Chibi, go to her. Say to her, 'Cosmos, awaken.' She'll know what to do. Then, tell your mother that its time. Finally, flee Juuban! Don't come back until that time!"
"How does Chibi Chibi fit in this? What time are you talking about, and why do I have to leave?"
"Serenity, you'll get your answers. For now, go to Chibi Chibi, say 'Awaken Cosmos,' and tell your mother its time. Then, get out!"
I never saw Ms. Haruna so panic stricken. She had also never called me Serenity. But, in this all, I could tell she was not joking.
I nodded and turned to leave when I heard her say one more thing.
"Wait, Serenity, you need this."
In her hand was that necklace that she always wore. It had a clear crystal that was strung with pink beads and white beads.
"Don't lose it."
I took it and ran home. So many thoughts flew in my mind. But, if Chibi Chibi knew something, then I would ask her.
I burst through the door and saw little Chibi Chibi at the entrance to the hall. She looked at me curiously.
"Chibi Chibi?"
Breathing heavily, I recited those two words, "Cosmos awaken."
Chibi Chibi's eyes widened and she closed her eyes.
Chibi Chibi closed her eyes and imagined herself in that form from the ancient times.
A soft white glow enveloped her and Chibi Chibi transformed into Sailor Cosmos the senshi that was rarely remembered or known.
"Serenity, go tell Ikuko-Mama. Then we'll go."
Usagi ran into the kitchen and Cosmos listened silently.
Cosmos wished that it could've been prolonged. Her awakening. Now she would have to suffer, all because Chaos choose to host another so soon.
Cosmos cursed inwardly. Crystal Tokyo would come, and there would be no stopping her younger self with falling in love. But who the Fates would choose, that was what made her suspicious.
Serenity came back in, looking frightened.
Who could blame her, really? She had to leave her home without knowing why. She probably saw Ms. Haruna beaten up, knowing Chaos, and everything.
Before she could say anything, time stopped and she heard two people chuckle.
"She has to go to the Crystal Peace. You can't let her not go. As soon as you leave Earth, time here will stop and won't resume for as long as she is gone."
"Fate," the silver haired woman said the name loath-fully.
"Ah, Cosmos. You don't greet me, Destiny, and Fortune?"
"Fate, what you are saying is that Serenity must go to the gala?"
"Of course, Cosmos. Remember that wish she made so long ago? Everything will return to they way it should be."
"At what cost?"
"Oh, you will see, Cosmos. But, you know Chaos won't actually hurt Serenity this time?"
"How so?"
"Oh, even with all those years of wisdom, you haven't realized."
"I know that Chaos will hurt her. Even if he choose him."
"Oh? So you don't know? Even after Sailor Moon's last act? Well, this will surely turn out well."
Cosmos was never able to seethe at the three troublesome sisters for time started again and she was back to caring for Serenity.
"Are you really Chibi Chibi?"
Cosmos looked at the future Moon senshi and held her arm.
"Yes, now, let us go to the Moon. We must awaken you."
The two young woman disappeared and time ceased.
"Chibi Chibi, who are you really?" Usagi asked, as the landed on the white, barren Moon.
Cosmos smiled dryly, "You've heard the tales, about the legendary Sailor Senshi, right?"
"Of course."
A silly question, really. Everyone knew of this legend, even the people of Domino.
"The Sailor Senshi of the Moon, tell me what you know of her."
The blonde seemed hesitant but replied, nonetheless, "Sailor Moon was the leader of the senshi. She had the strongest power and she was the one who saved the universe."
"She wasn't just a leader. She was their princess. The Princess of the Moon. The other senshi were the guardians of the princess during the Silver Millennium. Then, they were reborn and the Princess became a Senshi. The first senshi of the Moon."
"She was a princess?"
Cosmos nodded, "Do you know of the Sailor Wars? The last battle?"
"With Sailor Moon and her Senshi?" the once little girl nodded, "Yes, I do. Sailor Moon had to fight Senshi that were turned dark and then she made her way with the senshi of Kinmoku and their princess, Kakyuu. The senshi on Kinmoku were killed and then Kakyuu. Sailor Moon kept going but her senshi that were killed were revived and she had to kill them. Then she met a possessed Sailor Galaxia who was released from her hold. Galaxia somehow died and then Sailor Moon jumped into the Cauldron and the world was saved."
"Hmm… that tale has been edited over time… But, no matter, that is correct for the most part."
Serenity tilted her head slightly. making Cosmos chuckle lightly, "Please, follow. We must hurry. I can only be in this form here for so long."
The blonde was about to question when a slender finger came to her lips and hushed her.
"Wait. Ask your questions later."
Serenity nodded and the sailor suited girl started to walk.
The two walked, and Cosmos noted that the blonde girl didn't seem to notice their similarity that was quite striking.
Their hair were put in two buns with streams of hair, Cosmos' heart shaped. But they went down at the same length, just under their knees.
Suddenly, the blue eyes of Serenity's widened and looked at her younger 'sister' in surprise.
"What?"
"Y-you're a Sailor Senshi, aren't you?"
"Yes," Cosmos stopped and held her hand out.
"Serenity, close your eyes."
Slowly, the blonde did as ordered.
Cosmos stood and summoned her staff and inhaled and exhaled slowly.
She gently tapped the tip of her staff on the white stone and a small bit of power rippled across the ground.
Cosmos focused a golden light, from the eight tipped star, and shinned it on the golden haired girl's forehead.
"Serenity, have your eyes remained closed but let any thought go, any question, any idea, let it go, and let this light flood you."
Cosmos waited for a few moments before hearing a small gasp. Then she opened her silver eyes to see her younger self struggle.
She was pale, her forehead was sweaty, and she was letting out small sounds of stubble.
Then, it all stopped and she started to cry. Cosmos knew this. She was losing her friends. It was slow and painful, something that Cosmos could not take away. Inly he, Chaos, could take such bitter feelings away.
Then, Cosmos heard the golden haired girl opened her blue oceanic eyes. They were sad, but happy. The sad, for seeing her friends die, and the happiness for seeing them happy.
"Sailor Cosmos, Senshi of the Universe."
"Yes, that is I, Serenity."
"So, did Mama know of you? Being Cosmos?"
A bitter smile appeared on the lone Senshi's lips, "Yes, and Ms. Haruna. For one reason or another, the three Fates chose to let your mother and teacher know of your true identity."
"Why was I awakened?"
"You've heard the rumors, of the one darker then normal. Able to bend the shows at will and make one go mad."
"Yes, of course. Why did Chaos choose so early, though? Its only been a hundred years, and for you and him, its not long, short, actually."
"Yes, that is something I wonder about also. But, the Fates want you to go to the Crystal Peace."
"When does Crystal Tokyo begin?"
"Any time after the ball, no sooner."
"Then, let us go."
- - - - - - - - End of Chapter
Hey, everybody! What's up?
…yeah, I know I need to do A New Future, but this came to mind when I was looking at the republished Sailor Moon manga and the Yu-Gi-Oh! manga. I was looking at it 'cause I'm drawing a bad picture of Yami and Usagi.
Anyways, I was planning on this being a one shot but, for me, this is pretty long, can't say exactly since I'm on an iTouch. But, I'll be doing another chapter or two so, yeah.
I'm going to pay this story a bit of attention for a while though. The parring will, eventually, be Usagi/Serenity and… Yami. Well, we'll get further into his name that'll be used later.
But, do review, look at my DeviantArt page in a week and, yeah! So, I'll see ya later!
Bye!
~ HoshiKaabii