Standard disclaimer applies. I don't own any of the characters that are mentioned in this fanfic.
You can never miss something you never had.
Endymion was never reborn. For years Usagi and her scouts fought their way to peace thus finally establishing the era of Crystal Tokyo, an era of peace and prosperity. But now it was time for Usagi, no Princess Serenity to be crowned Queen.
And the top 1 utmost priority of the Queen was to beget heirs.
The Queen's Harem – Chapter 1
"HEIRS? HEIRS?" Usagi shrieked at her oldest advisor. "As in CHILDREN?" Usagi demanded. She was sitting on her grand royal throne room, and it's been awhile since she had acted so childish…since…since she was in junior high school! A princess, nay, a queen never shouted, never pouts, never sits cross-legged Indian-style atop a chair, especially in front of an audience. But it was only Setsuna…and they've known each other since forever. Besides, after this 'shock' her guardian dropped on her lap, she could be excused for a few things.
"Well yes your Highness, it's only natural." Setsuna said politely, thinking of ways to soothe her queen.
"I haven't even had a boyfriend." Usagi said disgusted. "Where am I supposed to get a husband?"
"As we are speaking, the other scouts are currently 'interviewing' applicant and testing them out." Setsuna said cryptically. I would also be doing some interwiewing myself."
Usagi grimaced. "So I'm like a job now. At least I'm like the highest paying job ever," She said to console herself. "since 'he' would get to rule the kingdom." She finished.
"Usagi, you know we all love you very much, so we wouldn't just let 'anybody' near you." Setsuna told her firmly. "We're looking for the best of the best."
"But I wanted to marry for love." Usagi protested weakly. "I wanted to look for Prince Charming all on my own."
"Seeing you're too busy with your daily routine, you don't have the time to search for him. I believe this is for the best." Setsuna pointed out. "So why don't you just give it a try?" She coaxed, smiling.
"Oh okay." Usagi said sighing gloomily.
She imagined her scouts, out somewhere in different kingdoms sitting in a desk with a line of applicants occupying the road as far as the eye can see. She could imagine Amy sitting with a smile, accepting resumes, Lita punching a few who were unfortunate enough to mention inappropriate remarks on why they want to marry her. Minako would be charming half of the applicants, with them deciding to marry her instead whileRaye would be sending all of them the 'evil eye' and the weak of heart would just have to disappear. Haruka would be bored, Michiru would be bored but hiding it while Hotaru would be all serious in getting the job done.
Despite the pretty picture she had conjured, she was all wrong. When Setsuna meant the 'best of the best' they weren't going to wait for him to come and drop into their laps, they were going to search for him.
In another dimension –
"Who are they?" Naruto asked, his question directed to his comrade, though his eyes never left his opponents. They had just finished an easy mission when they were suddenly attacked. Their attackers never spoke, never reacted even when they were hit; it was quickly draining their stamina.
"I don't know." Sakura panted out of breath, "But the real question is what do you think are they?"
Sasuke grimaced as he was hit. He saw it a second too late but his body reacted immediately so the damage was only minimal. "It might be a trick…some new technique." He muttered, but in his mind, "it was almost like magic."
"So what do you think? Do they pass?" Michiru asked her lover who was staring intently at her mirror.
"They pass…barely." Haruka admitted grudgingly.
Michiru smiled, "Let's go get them. I hope Usagi would be pleased."
Their enemies suddenly disappeared. They all stared at their surroundings warily. Their enemy couldn't have retreated, they were probably preparing for their final attack that would finish them.
"Naruto, Sasuke, WATCH OUT!" Sakura shouted as two ninjas in black grabbed both Sasuke and Naruto from behind before disappearing. Her warning was too late.
The two boys were unconscious as they pass the tunnel connecting to their home dimension.
"Um, Haruka-papa, isn't this kidnapping?" Hotaru asked disturbed. "We should have asked them instead of fighting with them."
Haruka gave the younger girl a grin. "Don't worry Hotaru. We just wanted to find out if they're good for our Usagi. We can ask them later."
"Well okay." Hotaru answered back, momentarily satisfied.
In another time and place –
Hotohori bowed before their god Suzaku, praying for the safety and prosperity of his kingdom. But most of all he prayed for their miko, the woman he loved, who was back in her own world.
When he lifted his head, the fire seemed to grow. It was getting brighter and larger, and just as he was about to call his personal guards, the fire took shape into a beautiful woman.
"Your Highness?" The woman bowed before him and then smiled.
"Are you Suzaku?" Hotohori asked confused.
The woman laughed, and it made his blood burn - his heart giving a thump in reaction. "Isn't Suzaku a god?" She asked with arched brow, "and I am clearly female." She said with a modest smile.
Hotohori heartily agreed. "His priestess then?"
"NO! That's Raye's job." She giggled. "Not actually Suzaku's priestess, but just a priestess." She clarified. "Since we don't really belong here." She added. "I just came here for you."
Huh. Hotohori got a blank look on his face.
"So would you like to come with me?" She prompted, holding out her hand. She gave him a sweet smile. He took it automatically making the gamble of his lifetime. They went into the fire, but it didn't burn him. It was actually quite soothing.
"By the way my name is Minako, Hotohori-sama." She gave him another grin.
They were looking for their perfect king –
The council meeting had just finished and Yuki was walking home alone. Tohru was already at her part time job, and it was Kyo's turn to pick her up.
"Hi!" A little girl greeted cheerfully sitting on the sidewalk playing with her bunny doll. Yuki smiled and walked over. "Hello. Are you lost?"
The girl shook her head and gave him a dimpled smile. "I was waiting for you, Yuki-san." She announced, standing up and taking his hand and began to run. Yuki ran with her confused, easily keeping pace with her. Suddenly, the scenery began to change. Though their pace hadn't sped up to more than a quick walk, the scenery passing them moved so fast, it was hard to determine where they were.
"HEY! Where are you taking me?" He called out worried. The girl changed before his eyes, becoming into a woman.
"Is this some sort of illusion?" He accused, wondering what the woman could want with him.
"I'm giving you the chance of a lifetime." She answered him cryptically, before running even faster, or rather she sort of lunged forward slightly and the scenery flew even faster.
Who was their Queen's perfect mate –
"Amy, are you sure it's okay to let a bird do your bidding?" Raye asked unconvinced. She eyed the bird who looked nonetheless ordinary.
Amy continued typing on her small computer finishing her baby. "Yes. I've installed a sort of like 'homing' device to the person who gave off the most qualities Usagi wants in a man." Amy explained. "They can cross through dimensions without any trouble plus they don't run the risk of interfering with the natural ongoing of that world since they are thoroughly inconspicuous." She finished confidently.
"Since you explained it that way…" Raye said relenting. "But I'll find my own choice for the Queen on my own. I'll just lend you some of my powers to complete this pet project of yours as you asked."
One whom she can love can love completely, body, heart and mind.
The bird flew to the tunnel connecting to different dimensions. It flew to the right, and then to the left, forward and back, crisscrossing, each dimension pulling him just as strong. Not withstanding the tension any longer, it burst into feathers and the feathers flew different dimensions.
Sesshoumaru continued on with his journey unsure exactly what he was looking for. His faithful followers continued on following him wherever he would go.
He was discontented, but he can't figure out exactly what was wrong. The worst is, he can't stand the fact that while he was 'unhappy' his brother had become sickeningly the opposite.
Sesshoumaru can't stand losing. He pondered his problem when something fell from the sky, just near him. He flew up towards it when he noticed several weak demons were already making their way to it. He killed them in one swing of his sword.
The feather emitted some kind of power, and as he grasped it, it enveloped him, whisking him away.
to be continued –
A/n: Suggestions are welcome.