Hello everyone! RiotlovesJem here! Sorry this has taken far longer to get the second chapter out! Thanks to all the fans of Runaway, and don't be shy about reviewing, authors live off of what people think! And if anyone has a great idea, please PM me or put it in a review! And thanks to my wonderful editor and best friend Rose!
Disclaimer: I don't own Sailor Moon, Noako-sama does. I do however own this story and Serenity's brother, Tranquility.
Title: The Runaway of Tokyo, Japan
By: RiotlovesJem
Rated: PG13
Chapter Two
Neptune and Uranus gazed at the princess. They did not have the heart to make her relive what happened earlier that day. But they had to ask why she did the spell in the first place. "Princess, why did you do the spell? And who—," said Sailor Neptune softly as she was cut off by the Princess.
"I really do not wish to relive that part of today. The only three people that know exactly why are Pluto, Luna, and Artemis. So please—look into your mirror and see for yourself what happened to me today," said Princess Serenity as she gently touched on her right cheek.
Sailor Neptune got out her mirror and gazed into it. She told her mirror to reveal what had happened to her Princess today. The mirror did indeed reveal what Neptune asked it to. As the Outer Senshi watched, they had mixed emotions. Uranus was furious as hell, and the normally calm Neptune was equally so. Saturn and Pluto just gazed at their princess, knowing there was nothing they could say to ease the Princess' heart.
All the Outer Senshi was unnerved at what they saw in Neptune's mirror. Now all four of them knew why their Princess had done the spell. Serenity didn't want the people who betrayed her to remember that they even knew her. Uranus stood up and shook her hand violently in the air.
"I'll kill them! I'll kill them for their betrayal, Princess Serenity!" said Sailor Uranus as Neptune put her hand on her love's shoulder.
"No you won't 'Ruka. Serenity wouldn't want that," whispered Sailor Neptune as she gazed sadly at her Princess and beloved friend.
The Outer Senshi all knew as painful as it might be, for Princess Serenity, they had to know why they were summoned. Sailor Saturn got up from where she sat, and walked in front of Serenity and knelt before her. "Why did you summon us, your Highness?" asked Sailor Saturn gazing sadly at her beloved princess.
"I summoned you and the Outer Senshi because I want you to take my former guardians' place. I know you all have lives here, and will still have them, as will I. Though I will go by a different name, will you accept?" asked Princess Serenity gazing at each of her senshi. Serenity was about to say something else, as a light as golden as the sun, engulfed the room. As the light dimmed, Serenity recognized who it was. It was her brother, Tranquility.
Princess Serenity rose from her seat. Forgetting about her weakness from using so much of the Crystal's power, she ran toward the figure in the gold light. As Serenity ran, tears were streaming down her face. She just knew this was her brother. Please let this not be a dream, thought Princess Serenity as she felt her legs get unsteady again. Before she could fall, strong arms reached for her, laughing softly as he carried her in his arms.
"I really don't think you want to trip in front of your court, Moonbeam," said the man as Serenity froze. She knew only two people in the world called her that. Her mother and her brother, Princess Serenity gazed up at the man who held her in his arms. She held her hand hesitantly, gently touching his cheek.
"Tranquility, is it really you?" asked Serenity softly.
"Yes it is, Moonbeam. I have missed you so," said Tranquility gazing at his sister sadly, tears threatening to fall from his emerald green eyes.
"And I you, but I am weak from using the Crystal too much. Would you carry me to bed so I can rest?" asked Princess Serenity.
Tranquility smiled. "Of course I will, Moonbeam. What kind of brother would I be if I didn't?" asked Tranquility quietly. Getting no response, he gazed down at Serenity. She had fallen fast asleep. He walked to where Ikuko Tsukino was sitting. "Could you please show me where my sister's bedroom is?" asked Tranquility gazing at the older woman kindly.
Tsukino Ikuko went up the stairs in front of him, walking slowly as to not wake Serenity. When they entered her bedroom, Tsukino Ikuko pulled back the covers, as Tranquility gently laid his sister on the bed. Tsukino Ikuko gently undid her odangos, her sliver hair cascading around her. She then gently covered her daughter up and cut off the light. Then Tsukino Ikuko and Tranquility left the room.
Artemis! thought Princess Serenity telepathically to her adviser. Yes, Princess? thought Artemis telepathically to Serenity.
I'm sorry to bother you. I know you and the others are very tired. Will you please contact Prince Diamond and tell him that I can't meet him tonight? Tell him I will contact him sometime tomorrow, thought Princess Serenity telepathically to Artemis.
As you wish, Princess. Now you get some rest. We will stay here to protect you, thought Artemis telepathically to his Princess.
Alright, thought Princess Serenity as their link broke.
As Serenity finally rested peacefully, she hoped when she woke that she hadn't just dreamed of her beloved brother. Tranquility and Tsukino Ikuko came down the stairs as quietly as they could. Tranquility sat down where Serenity had been sitting. He watched his sister's adviser, knowing he was sending a telepathic message to someone, and could not be disturbed for any reason.
Prince Diamond! I have a message for you, thought Artemis telepathically to Prince Diamond.
From who, and if I may ask, what is your name? thought Prince Diamond telepathically to the stranger.
My name is Artemis. I am Princess Serenity's adviser. She can not meet you tonight. She is very weak from using the crystal. The princess will contact you tomorrow, thought Artemis telepathically to Prince Diamond.
Thank you for telling me, Artemis. I was just about to go to Tokyo Tower, thought Prince Diamond telepathically to Artemis.
When Tranquility knew Artemis was finished talking telepathically with whomever to was, he knew he needed some answers, now.
"So, is anyone going to tell me what happened to my sister today to cause her to be so weak from the Crystal?" he finally asked very protective of his sister. After the Outer Senshi and the advisers told him what happened. By the time they got through telling him though, it was 11 p.m. everyone else left but Tranquility and Luna asked the Tsukino's if they could stay.
The bright golden sun shone over Japan to begin a new day. The Inner Senshi and Prince of Earth groaned in pain as they began to awake. They walked up to Hikawa Jinja, remembering who they were in this life, and who they were in the Silver Millennium. They however, did not remember who the heiress to the Moon Castle was.
As the Inner Senshi and the Prince of Earth went inside Rei's room, they began to talk about the battle. They all felt that they were ambushed in battle.
"I think we defeated them, don't you think, Mamo-chan?" asked Rei gazing at the Prince of Earth, as Ami was bandaging them. "Yeah, I think we did, Rei-chan," said Prince Endymion as he gently kissed her.
At the Tsukino house, hours began to pass, as everyone slowly got up. Everyone except Princess Serenity.
"Do you think Serenity will wake up?" asked Shingo gazing at the King of the Sun.
"I'm sure she will sometime, Shingo. But from what Luna tells me, Moonbeam's going to tackle me when she sees me!" said Tranquility laughing softly.
"Yeah she probably will! Tranquility, can I ask you something?" asked Shingo after he drank a sip of Dr. Pepper.
"Of course, Shingo, shoot," said Tranquility as he drank a sip of coffee. "Before you came, Serenity said that we are a lot alike. She said we both like to scare her and play jokes on her. Is that true?" asked Shingo as he laughed. He may be 16, but he can still play jokes on his sister. "
Yeah, back on the moon I used to tease her endlessly, but the main reason I did it was to cheer her up," said Tranquility as a few tears went down his cheeks. It had been too long since he thought of this.
Shingo and Ikuko looked surprised as they saw tears on the King's face, which he quickly wiped away. They were going to ask him about it, but didn't get the chance. Luckily, Sailor Uranus had just entered the kitchen. She gazed at the clock on the oven. It read 9:45.
"Koneko isn't up yet?" asked Sailor Uranus, more like a statement than a question.
"No she isn't, Sailor Uranus. She'll be up sometime though," said the King of the Sun.
"Should we tell the Tsukino's our secret identities yet?" asked Sailor Neptune walking quietly into the room.
"Not just yet. We will wait until the others get here, and Serenity awakens," said King Tranquility smiling a little. He couldn't wait to hold Serenity in his arms once more.
Minutes passed slowly for everyone in the kitchen. King Tranquility had gone into the living room. He got out his cell phone and dialed a number in the U.S., and hoped he had service. It rang a few times, and then someone answered.
"Hey Regina, could you go and look in my desk for my spell book?" asked King Tranquility smiling as he listened to his wife.
"Of course darling, did you find your sister? What spell do you need?" asked Regina as she punched in the code to the drawer.
"I need the spell to contact mother," said King Tranquility as he got out a pen and notebook.
"Okay four candles in circle. Okay and the spell? No dear it won't, not without candles. The spell is, Moon Queen hear these words, Hear my cry, Spirit from the other side, Come to me, I summon thee. Thanks, Regina. I'll call you later. I love you," said King Tranquility as he smiled and hung up his phone.
The clock on the mantle was chiming ten in the morning. He hoped his sister would be up soon. Serenity awoke slowly to the sounds of birds singing.
"Good morning, Mimi," said Princess Serenity to the bluebird that was singing on her nightstand. She went over to her vanity table and put her hair in odangos again. Serenity smoothed out her dress and left the room. Would last night just be a dream like all the times before? Or would it be real? thought Princess Serenity as she walked slowly down the stairs.
When Serenity walked down the last few steps, she gazed hesitantly at the man that was in the Living Room. He had on a golden suit and cape. As Serenity gazed at his face, the man had light gold hair, handsome beard and emerald green eyes. Serenity clasped her hand over her mouth in great surprise as she slowly began to recognize who the man was. It was her beloved brother Tranquility!
"Tranquility?" asked Princess Serenity hesitantly as the man dropped the candles he was holding at the sound of his name.
"Serenity?" asked Tranquility as his sister ran toward him; he twirled her around, both of them laughing happily.
"Were you going to summon mother?" asked Serenity gazing at the candles.
"Yes, I was," said Tranquility.
"Great! She'll be relieved to know we found each other! But first, let's go tell Okásan and Otósan the other's identities and the treasonous traitor's identities, so they can avoid them," said Princess Serenity as she summoned her cell phone from upstairs to her hand.
Princess Serenity gazed at her cell phone and went to the Pictures section of her phone; she gazed at her beloved brother. "I would very much like to know your civilian name," said Serenity softly as she sighed with content. "You will be an uncle soon," said Serenity whispering it so only her brother could hear.
"You will learn that soon enough, Moonbeam. I am? That's wonderful news!" said King Tranquility as they went into the kitchen.
Everyone that was in the kitchen turned to the entryway to see who was coming in. They all smiled, relief flooding their features. Their beloved Princess was awake!
"Koneko, you're awake! How are you feeling?" asked Sailor Uranus as she hugged her beloved Princess.
"I feel fine, Sailor Uranus. Just a little anxious at going to learn my brother's civilian name," said the Princess as she returned the hug and gazed up at her Senshi of the Wind.
Sailor Neptune, Serenity's most elegant and graceful senshi, approached the Princess.
"May we reveal our identities now, Princess?" asked Sailor Neptune smiling a knowing smile to Serenity.
"Yes you may, Sailor Neptune. Sailor Pluto can go first," said Princess Serenity gazing at her friend.
Sailor Pluto stepped forward and smiled at the Tsukino's as she let her transformation fade away.
"My name is Setsuna Meioh. I'm a fashion designer," said Setsuna smiling at Tsukino Ikuko. Sailor Uranus stepped forward. She let her transformation fade away.
"Can you guess who I am, Shingo?" asked Sailor Uranus grinning like the cat that ate the canary. Shingo's eyes lit up. "Yes! You're my favorite racecar driver! Haruka Tenoh! Can I have your autograph?" asked Shingo excitedly. "Sure, Shingo, remind me later okay?" asked Haruka. Sailor Neptune stepped forward. She let her transformation fade away.
"My name is Michiru Kaioh. I'm a professional artist and violinist," said Michiru as she gazed up at Haruka, who put her hand on her shoulder. Sailor Saturn stepped forward. She let her transformation fade away.
"My name is Hotaru Tomoe. I'm in 12th grade. I'm going to graduate this year. After I graduate, I want to be a medical doctor," said Hotaru as she smiled at Serenity and her brother. King Tranquility stepped forward. His true self faded away to reveal his civilian identity.
"You all know me as King Tranquility, ruler of the Sun kingdom. My name in this life is Richard Halliwell. Next to Serenity I am a powerful sorcerer, just as she is a powerful sorceress. I know you have a lot of questions, Serenity, and will have them answered, perhaps at a later time," said Richard Halliwell smiling gently at his beloved sister. Serenity got out her phone and put it on the counter.
"Okásan, Otósan, I want to show you my former senshi and the Prince of Earth in their civilian identities. You must avoid them at all times. I do not wish for you to be hurt by them," said Serenity as she pulled up the first picture.
"This is Sailor Venus. She is the lead guard to the Inner Senshi. Here is a picture of her in her civilian form. Her name is Aino Minako. Despite the fact that she has a bubbly personality, do not be fooled. She is a powerful warrior," said Serenity sighing heavily as someone took the phone from her.
"This is Sailor Jupiter. She has the power of thunder and lightning. Here is a picture of her in her civilian form. Her name is Kino Makoto. Despite the fact that she is friendly and out-going, willing to do anything for a friend, do not be fooled. She is a powerful warrior," said Hotaru as someone else took the phone.
"This is Sailor Mars. She has the power of fire. Here is a picture of her in her civilian form. Her name is Hino Rei. Despite the fact that she comes across as friendly, she has a fiery temper to match her powers. She is also a miko at Hikawa Jinja," said Setsuna smiling gently at Serenity. She knew these last two were going to be hard on her.
"These two I must tell them, my friend. If I am to get through this," said Serenity quietly as she took her phone from Setsuna. Serenity gazed up at her family. "If you have any questions about the Inner Senshi and the Prince of Earth, feel free to ask."
"This is Sailor Mercury. She has the powers of ice and water. Here is a picture of her in her civilian form. Her name is Mizuno Ami. Despite the fact that she is friendly, do not be fooled. She is a powerful warrior," said Serenity as she quickly wiped away tears unknowingly going down her cheeks.
"This is Tuxedo Kamen. I honestly don't know what powers he has. This is a picture of him as Prince Endymion. He will one day rule the Earth, just as I am to rule the Moon. He has a hot temper, especially on the battlefield. Here is a picture of him in his civilian form. His name is Chiba Mamoru. Just as I am bound by the Silver Crystal, he is bound by the Golden Crystal. He is a prince to be feared," said Serenity nearly whispering it, as she gently touched her still sore cheek.
Princess Serenity gazed up at everyone, and then turned her gaze to her beloved brother.
"It is time to summon mother, Tranquility. Would you like to join us, Okásan?" asked Serenity her eyes brimming with amusement as she gazed at her younger brother. "You know Shingo, mother saved you from being turned into a toad one Halloween after you teased me yet again about my weight," said Serenity as Shingo had a look of terror on his face.
"You wouldn't really do that would you?" asked Shingo as he gazed teasingly at Serenity. She raised her eyebrow in disbelief.
"You don't think I can do it, do you?" Serenity raised her hand and snapped her fingers. Where Shingo once stood, now sat a croaking frog,
"Serenity…ribbit…help…ribbit…me!" Serenity gazed at her brother and was overcome by laughter.
"You don't know how long I've wanted to get back at you for that. I'll change you back, but never tease me about that again. And the only reason I'm changing you back is because I want my daughter to have an uncle not an uncle who is a frog. Although that would be quite amusing," said Serenity as she snapped her fingers and her brother became human once more.
"Are you ready, Serenity?" asked Richard putting the candles in a circle. Serenity smiled at her beloved brother as the candles were being lit.
"Yes but let's use my spell. That way we can surprise her. I can't wait to see her face!" said Serenity as she fell against her brother's strong chest.
"Neither can I, little Moonbeam, neither can I," said Richard placing a kiss on her forehead.
"Serenity, Queen of the Moon and stars, I summon thee. Please grant me an audience so I may speak with you," said Serenity as a light golden light pierced the room. As the light faded, the former queen could be seen. Her face lit up like a child on Christmas morning. Her children had found each other. Queen Serenity stepped out of the candle circle and became corporeal.
"Mother," said Serenity and her brother as she curtsied and he bowed before their beloved mother. "Mother, this is the Tsukino's, Ikuko Shingo and Kenji. They raised me in this life," said Serenity as she smiled sadly at her beloved mother and queen.
Queen Serenity walked over to Ikuko and Kenji Tsukino.
"I chose well when I chose you to be Moonbeam's parents in this life," said Queen Serenity quietly.
"You chose us?" said Kenji surprised by this.
"Yes, but I could not choose the parents of the senshi. Because I only had enough strength to choose my children's parents," said Queen Serenity sighing. This was something that she did not like to talk about. It was then that she noticed how odd Shingo was when he spoke. He still sounded like a frog when he spoke. "Moonbeam finally turned you into a frog, didn't she?" asked Queen Serenity. All Shingo could do was nod his head. With a wave of her hand, Shingo's voice was normal again.
"Thank you, your Majesty," said Shingo smiling.
"You're welcome, Shingo," said Queen Serenity as she walked to where her children were.
"You must tell mother, Moonbeam! She has a right to know," said King Tranquility as he gazed at his sister, his emerald green eyes full of authority. Princess Serenity sighed heavily.
"Are you talking about me being with child or the betrayal of the Inner Senshi and Prince Endymion? Which if you haven't noticed, only happened yesterday, no I will tell her in my own time," said Serenity getting frustrated at her older brother.
"Tell me what, Serenity? What did you need to tell me?" asked Queen Serenity gazing at her children curiously as she approached them. Serenity and Tranquility gazed up at their mother in surprise.
I hate it when she does that. It always makes me jump, thought Princess Serenity telepathically to her brother as their mother walked up to them, making them jump in surprise.
"Me too, Moonbeam, you better say something before she gets impatient," whispered Tranquility.
Serenity really didn't want to anger her mother. "Mother…," said Princess Serenity her secret going to come out sooner than expected.
