Becoming a Queen

by Sheankelor

Silver Millennium Beryl... how did she fall? How did she become the enemy that took over the Earth? This is some back story for this remarkable lady. Written for sm monthly for Oct'07. Rated T just to be cautious.

2. A plan is hatched

Title: A plan is hatched - Part II: Becoming a Queen
Author: Ree
Theme: Favorite Character - Beryl- Castle image
Genre: General
Version: Anime/ Manga - Fates/Tainted Gifts storyline- Silver Mellinium
Rating: G

Most of these characters belong to Takeuchi Naoko. I just borrowed my daughters paper dolls again.

A plan is hatched
Part II: Becoming a Queen

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Beryl pulled another book off the shelf in the Royal Library and stacked it on top of the other three that she had already discovered. She had spent the last three months searching for information on how to break the sidhe's spell, and now it seemed the the fruits of her labors were in her grasp. Holding her finds close to her chest, she made her way out of the castle. Studiously avoiding the formal gardens, she made her way to the far end of the large square fountain that dominated the front grounds. Finding a comfortable bench, she began her research.

Hours past, and the sun sank lower in the sky. The breeze that came to her over the water held a bitter chill that bite into her bones. Drawing her cloak tighter about her, Beryl closed the last book and stared at the castle that dominated the skyline. Her thoughts tumbled about as she absorbed the information.

'The Sihde used to live not to far from here, but we, the people of Elysion forced them to leave. They retreated to the Underhill, where ever that is. Some did not flee with them, but stayed and fought. They became known as the Unseelie. The ruler of that group, Queen Metallia, killed King Brogan, but before she could enjoy her victory, she was imprisoned by the Sihde that fled. ' She tapped her fingers on the cover of the books in her lap. 'So, the Sihde have been known to return to Elysion even before that girl. I wonder who they have bespelled before. This time, they have trapped our prince.'

Jumping to her feet, Beryl headed back to the library. Her face reflected her inner thoughts as she strode across the grounds.'This time they won't get away with it. I will stop them. Even if I have to free Queen Metallia to do it.' The thought stopped her in her tracks. A small smile started to form as the idea sank in. 'She most likely wants revenge on the Sihde, and I can tell her how. I can help her pull their prize from them. Endymion's love for me is strong, I know it is. If she can tell me the weak point of the spell, I'll free her.'

With a plan in mind, Beryl returned only three of the books. The fourth told her where to find the most powerful Unseelie.