AN: ok so here is the 2nd chapter to the story. I haven't really had any feed back, so I don't quite know how I'm doing or if anyone likes this story at all. so if you would let me know what you think, that would be awesome!
thanks,
~Rayleen E.

disclaimer: I do not own sailor moon. just using it for a time.

-Chapter 2 -

"Rayleen, come in here please. It's time for your bath" she heard her mother call from the other room.

She tip-towed toward the door, and peeked around the corner. Rayleen found her mother kneeling beside a tub of water. Her mother lifted a finger and motioned her forward, a slight smile forming at the corners of her mouth. Rayleen walked slowly and cautiously, as she came to stand before her mother.

"Arms up, please" Rayleen didn't cooperate. But rather shook her head slowly, side to side, with a teasing smile. Her mother than, reached forward and began squeezing the girls sides, tickling her. Rayleen shrieked and squealed with laughter.

"Quickly! Before the water runs cold" she laughed and shed Rayleen of her clothes.

"Tell me a story mama! "She said through fits of giggles.

"A story?!" she tried to acct surprised.

"Yes! The one about the kingdoms long ago" she smiled.

"Oh! Not that one again" she protested. But when Rayleen did nothing, but stand there staring back with those glorious eyes, and that face; the face of polite determination, she knew there was no getting around it. Her hands were tied.

"Oh, alright!" she exclaimed, as she then scooped up the girl and placed her in the water. She gave her a small playful glare, before picking up the wash rag and beginning the story. A story that had been told many times.

"Long ago, we were once not joined together as we are now. We lived out our lives divided. Every planet was under rule by their own kingdom. We lived by 'the way of the gods' they called it. There was no 'mixing' of the planets. Travel between planets was banned. Relationships between different ranks or stations were forbidden. You lived according to your stations. Your duty was your life. And you held this 'honor' with pride.
For a time, there was peace throughout. Though, not everything stays the same. There began rumors, of a power so great, that it was believed to be from the gods. But like all great power, some wanted it for good, others for evil. More rumors came and went, till there was a kind of up-rising. Darkness had crossed over us, blinding us with hate. Every man was against each other. An evil spread out. And the planets began to go to war. Order was abandoned, friendship betrayed, trust along with honor, was lost. We were thrown into utter turmoil…
and just when all hope seemed lost, something happened, no one for-saw. A beautiful young maiden, journeyed into the furthest reaches of the galaxy. And in a desperate act to save the kingdoms, she called forth the guardians. 4 goddesses, who each possessed more power then, could ever be found. She pleaded her case and begged them for help. She vowed that if given the power she would only use it for good, and would never betray it. Seeing that her heart was pure, the guardians stretched forth their hands and forged all their power together, and brought forth a silver crystal. They gave the crystal to the maiden, on the account, that it never be used for evil. They warned her to guard it with her life. For should it fall into the hands of evil, would cause a chain reaction so great, we would fall into disaster that would lead us to the point of no return.
And so, with the power of the crystal, the maiden cast out the darkness, banning it from our universe. Peace was restored to its rightful place. The maiden was crowned queen of the moon kingdom.
During this time, the kingdoms, showing their gratitude, came together and pledged their honor and serves to the queen of the moon kingdom. And as an act on this account, they brought forth one of their own. Their princess, a goddess that is to be believed by some, to stand in the queen's court. Their sole responsibility, to protect the queen and the silver crystal.
It was around this time, that the 'new order' was set in place. It was based on the account that alliances be made throughout all the planets. During the council of which the 'new order' was taking place, the vote on the account was unanimous. All except for one, King Garren of the Earth kingdom. He claimed they had no right to establish this 'New Order'. By doing so would be going against the way of the Gods. 'Foolish' he called them, and vowed he would not take any part in this order, nor would he be held down, over powered, and commanded by a high ruler. He signed a peace treaty with all the kingdoms, but his mind was made set.
And so, peace was restored. And that is the way things have been ever sense." The bath was over, and she was now wrapping a towel around the girl. The young girl stood with her back to her mother silently. After drying the girl, she wrapped her in her arms and hugged her. She then placed a kiss on her cheek before saying " go sit in front of the fire, while I clean up" she said as she spat the girl on her butt as she arose. Rayleen went to sit in front of the fire like she was told, without a word.

She gathered up the bath things, and walked out to see Rayleen sitting by the fire. It was her expression that caught her attention. She was just sitting there, gazing intently into the flames. It was almost as if she were searching for something within them. Then, slowly she lifted her gaze up to her mother, who had been standing in the door way.

"Mother. Why did King Garren oppose of the 'New Order'?" she inquired softly.

"I wouldn't know, my dear. King Garren is often very foolish in some ways. If his father, King Demitress, were here, I would like to believe he would have been the first to rise up his hand in agreement. He was a good man. A great King. But he died suddenly, leaving Garren to take up his throne. He was very young. Too young, the poor boy, to be thrust into such a calling, at such a dark and troublesome time. He does not believe in a united order. He craves power as much as he seeks for it. And that will be his down fall." She said turning back to gathering things.

There was a chilling silence, till she heard Rayleen speak. "But it is the queen of the moon… queen selenity, who holds such power… power, that could raise and awaken those who have been shut away…"

She froze. She had never spoken of that name to her… Her heart began to race. "Rayleen, how do you know that name?" she demanded. "Rayleen, who have you been talking to?"

"But only in the hands of those chosen, shall this come to pass. Those who are chosen are the key…" "

Her heart pounded harder in her chest. Something was terribly wrong. She turned for the door into the next room

"Rayleen, answer – "she stopped short. The view she beheld held her at a standstill. The fire had erupted. Numerous Strange pictures and figures appeared and disappeared in the fire. Rayleen sat there gazing intently at the pictures dancing before her. Her eyes dark as night as she stared into the flames. Then suddenly, her eyes widened as the fire grew massively.

"Come to me…" came a voice that echoed throughout the room. In that instant, a dark and evil face appeared in the fire, as it then reached for Rayleen, Consuming her.

"Rayleen!" she screamed and ran to her daughter snatching her away from the flames.

Rayleen blinked and shook her head, pulling out of her trance.

"Rayleen, are you alright?! What happened?!" she asked franticly, pushing the girls hair out of her eyes. Her eyes had gone back to their violet color… but they were filled with confusion and fear.

"It was her… I... saw... she was there" she said slightly shaking her head. "Everything happened so fast… I don't know… but I saw her face… she needs me…she wants the crystal..."

"Who?" her mother urged.

"The voice… the voice in the forest… she's coming for me…" she whispered.

She then placed the girl in front of her, placing her hands on either sides of her face, forcing her to look into her eyes. She took a deep breath, trying to calm herself, so as her voice would not shake. She then opened her eyes and looked straight into hers. "Rayleen. You must never go back to that Place. Do you hear me? Never. Do not even wonder close by it. From now on I want you to stay close to the house. And promise me, that if ever you hear someone calling you, stay away. Stay far away. You don't answer to anyone but me. My voice. I need you to promise me this." She said firmly.

"I promise." She replied

Her mother than scooped her in to her arms once more, holding her close. Fearing, that her fears had finally caught up with her…