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The Line of Serenity
by: Usa Serenity
Prologue
The Birth of a Queen
Though she was timeless, she looked young. She was hunched over the
small desk, writing furiously, lest she not get everything written
down. It had come to her in a dream (vision) as she slept the
previous night.
***...Their spirits as one, a new danger arises. A violent
upheaval. A cold and silent future. The child born of
moonlight shall sacrifice a spirit and the moon shall rule
once more...***
She knew not what it meant, but she saw the cold silence in her mind.
So, she wrote.
Silvery light shone through the windows of the nursery. A small
bassinet sat in the center of the room. It was beautiful with
white and silver silk and yards of the most intricate lace covering
it. Inside, slept a princess. Light pink tufts of hair and a
glowing, golden crescent moon, the only parts visible under the
downy blankets. Queen Aurora Serenity sat in a small, plush rocking
chair close to the bassinet. Her long silver hair in the customary
royal hairstyle. "My daughter," she said softly, "sleep while you
can, for soon, the whole kingdom will want to wish you well."
The queen smiled at that. The gala was planned for tomorrow.
A day-long celebration, not only for the new princess, but also for
her returning King. He was finally coming back from the Silver
Alliance negotiations on Earth. She wondered about those
negotiations, and hoped all was proceeding smoothly.
"Goodnight, my love." She kissed the sleeping princess softly
and left the room.
King Solaris Delphia was tired, but very glad to be home. He sat
in his bed chamber sipping a glass of wine, waiting for his wife.
Aurora came into the room, his back was to her, so she studied her
husband of 5 years. He was much taller than her. His violet hair
fell over his forehead boyishly, and touched his collar in back.
His face was strong, yet spoke of kindness. He turned, and his
midnight blue eyes met her crystal blue ones.
"Ah, but it's good to see you, my darling Aurora."
The Queen blushed and rushed to her husband. "I've missed you
more than I can say!" she hugged him tightly, basking in the warmth
of his arms. "How are the negotiations going?" she asked.
"The Earth refuses to join the Alliance. They are such an arrogant
planet. They say their 'Golden Crystal' more powerful than our
Silver Crystal, and they will not allow us to use our crystal to
change their planet to lunar time. One of our years is equal to
ten of theirs, but they don't want longer life spans. It would be
better for all if they would just become a neutral territory."
the king sighed.
"We always knew that Earth might refuse. What does their King say
about the 'neutral territory clause' ?"
"He said he would take that before his Council. I believe they will
accept it. It actually works to our advantage to have a neutral
territory in such close proximity. The other planet rulers agree.
The Earth is such an exotic planet, the other rulers are already
looking forward to conferences and meetings at the 'neutral
location'. But all that is secondary to me. How is our beautiful
daughter? "
Aurora laughed. "Sleeping like a princess! She will be well rested
for her big day tomorrow."
"Speaking of rest," the king replied, "I could use some myself." He
pulled his wife close and kissed her deeply. "Well, maybe later."
"I present to you all, Princess Solana Serenity!" A fanfare rang out
as the King held his daughter for all to see. He placed her back in
her bassinet as the receiving line moved forward.
"These kittens will grow to be good advisors to your daughter. The
black one is Luna, and the white one is Artemis." The ambassador
from the planet Mau gave King Solaris a basket.
"Thank you, I have long admired your people for their intellect and
diplomacy. They are accepted into our royal family." He pointed
his scepter at the kittens, and a golden beam shot from the end. The
young cats glowed with brilliant light and when it was gone, golden
crescent moons appeared on their foreheads.
"The mark of the Royal Moon Kingdom will forever bind these noble
cats to this family!"
The receiving line went on and on. Each ambassador presenting the
Princess with a gift from their home planet. From Mercury, an
ancient scroll said to give wisdom to its holder. From Venus, a
scepter of ivory with a gold crescent moon on the end. From Earth,
a royal rose bush to be planted in the palace gardens. From Mars, a
pair of fire rubies. From Jupiter, a beautiful oak carving of the
royal crescent moon. From Saturn, an elegant bladed glaive. From
Neptune, a sacred mirror. From Uranus, a jeweled saber.
The celebration faded around dawn and the revelers slowly made
their way to their rooms. The King and Queen called the day a
success. But, in the shadows, a figure stood. A young woman with
long flowing crimson hair and beautiful silver eyes set in a stony
expression.
"I should be Queen to King Solaris. I will have my revenge!" She
turned to walk away, but suddenly looked over her shoulder and gave
a vicious smile. "I will bide my time. When the princess is given
her birthright, the royal power will be at it's weakest. Then, I
will strike!" The shadows seemed to enclosed her, and when they
faded, she was gone.
Sailormoon! I know, I can't believe it either! :) Send all
comments, questions, etc. to me at usa28@xoommail.com
If you like this story, there is more to be found! Come and visit
Solana's Courtyard http://members.nbci.com/usa28
The Line of Serenity
by: Usa Serenity
Prologue
The Birth of a Queen
Though she was timeless, she looked young. She was hunched over the
small desk, writing furiously, lest she not get everything written
down. It had come to her in a dream (vision) as she slept the
previous night.
***...Their spirits as one, a new danger arises. A violent
upheaval. A cold and silent future. The child born of
moonlight shall sacrifice a spirit and the moon shall rule
once more...***
She knew not what it meant, but she saw the cold silence in her mind.
So, she wrote.
Silvery light shone through the windows of the nursery. A small
bassinet sat in the center of the room. It was beautiful with
white and silver silk and yards of the most intricate lace covering
it. Inside, slept a princess. Light pink tufts of hair and a
glowing, golden crescent moon, the only parts visible under the
downy blankets. Queen Aurora Serenity sat in a small, plush rocking
chair close to the bassinet. Her long silver hair in the customary
royal hairstyle. "My daughter," she said softly, "sleep while you
can, for soon, the whole kingdom will want to wish you well."
The queen smiled at that. The gala was planned for tomorrow.
A day-long celebration, not only for the new princess, but also for
her returning King. He was finally coming back from the Silver
Alliance negotiations on Earth. She wondered about those
negotiations, and hoped all was proceeding smoothly.
"Goodnight, my love." She kissed the sleeping princess softly
and left the room.
King Solaris Delphia was tired, but very glad to be home. He sat
in his bed chamber sipping a glass of wine, waiting for his wife.
Aurora came into the room, his back was to her, so she studied her
husband of 5 years. He was much taller than her. His violet hair
fell over his forehead boyishly, and touched his collar in back.
His face was strong, yet spoke of kindness. He turned, and his
midnight blue eyes met her crystal blue ones.
"Ah, but it's good to see you, my darling Aurora."
The Queen blushed and rushed to her husband. "I've missed you
more than I can say!" she hugged him tightly, basking in the warmth
of his arms. "How are the negotiations going?" she asked.
"The Earth refuses to join the Alliance. They are such an arrogant
planet. They say their 'Golden Crystal' more powerful than our
Silver Crystal, and they will not allow us to use our crystal to
change their planet to lunar time. One of our years is equal to
ten of theirs, but they don't want longer life spans. It would be
better for all if they would just become a neutral territory."
the king sighed.
"We always knew that Earth might refuse. What does their King say
about the 'neutral territory clause' ?"
"He said he would take that before his Council. I believe they will
accept it. It actually works to our advantage to have a neutral
territory in such close proximity. The other planet rulers agree.
The Earth is such an exotic planet, the other rulers are already
looking forward to conferences and meetings at the 'neutral
location'. But all that is secondary to me. How is our beautiful
daughter? "
Aurora laughed. "Sleeping like a princess! She will be well rested
for her big day tomorrow."
"Speaking of rest," the king replied, "I could use some myself." He
pulled his wife close and kissed her deeply. "Well, maybe later."
"I present to you all, Princess Solana Serenity!" A fanfare rang out
as the King held his daughter for all to see. He placed her back in
her bassinet as the receiving line moved forward.
"These kittens will grow to be good advisors to your daughter. The
black one is Luna, and the white one is Artemis." The ambassador
from the planet Mau gave King Solaris a basket.
"Thank you, I have long admired your people for their intellect and
diplomacy. They are accepted into our royal family." He pointed
his scepter at the kittens, and a golden beam shot from the end. The
young cats glowed with brilliant light and when it was gone, golden
crescent moons appeared on their foreheads.
"The mark of the Royal Moon Kingdom will forever bind these noble
cats to this family!"
The receiving line went on and on. Each ambassador presenting the
Princess with a gift from their home planet. From Mercury, an
ancient scroll said to give wisdom to its holder. From Venus, a
scepter of ivory with a gold crescent moon on the end. From Earth,
a royal rose bush to be planted in the palace gardens. From Mars, a
pair of fire rubies. From Jupiter, a beautiful oak carving of the
royal crescent moon. From Saturn, an elegant bladed glaive. From
Neptune, a sacred mirror. From Uranus, a jeweled saber.
The celebration faded around dawn and the revelers slowly made
their way to their rooms. The King and Queen called the day a
success. But, in the shadows, a figure stood. A young woman with
long flowing crimson hair and beautiful silver eyes set in a stony
expression.
"I should be Queen to King Solaris. I will have my revenge!" She
turned to walk away, but suddenly looked over her shoulder and gave
a vicious smile. "I will bide my time. When the princess is given
her birthright, the royal power will be at it's weakest. Then, I
will strike!" The shadows seemed to enclosed her, and when they
faded, she was gone.