AN: Here's the next chapter. Now I have current pairs that are different from the series, but it's simply for convince sake. I still am not 100 who will end up with whom in the end, but be assured someone will end up with someone, most likely all heterosexual couples, just cause I'm not good at writing same sex relationships. Which brings me to my next question: I've had some ideas on plot twists, but not sure how vivid I want to get or how vivid you guys want it… any who more at the end…
Chapter 2: Life goes on as the players play
"She seems just as innocent as ever." Nephrite stated as he closed the door to Beryl's dark suite. Black was all that met the eyes: Black wooden floors broken by black shaggy rugs around black silk furniture. Kunzite laid serenity on the couch her soft white skin and golden hair a stark contrast to the surroundings. "It's a shame. Beryl will probably kill her." Pity. That's all that was heard in his voice.
"Perhaps," Kunzite walked over towards Nephrite, "we shall see." The two stood in silence. As they watched over the sleeping form, it seemed she admitted an unearthly sliver glow. As Nephrite watched, it seemed like the darkness that surrounded them in the Negaverse was trying to consume the girl.
The door opened, slowly and soundlessly revealing a disheveled figure. Beryl stood in front of the two. Her chest rose and fell rapidity with an unseen weight. Her hair was frazzled, and her skin was sickly pale. Zoicite and Jadeite appeared shortly after. Beryl staggered towards the girl, a murderous glare in her eyes. A snake like hiss was emitted from the depth of her throat. "De…a….th". As Beryl drew nearer to the girl, Serenity seemed still. Beryl was within arm's reach, her claw like fingers extended merely inches from Serenity's throat and her eyes flew open. Silver pupil-less eyes looked towards Beryl as a silver sphere appeared around her. Beryl's hands redrew quickly as if burnt. Serenity's body sat up as if a life-less doll. Her eyes only seemed to focus on Beryl. Silver met black and a unseen struggle ensued. The four generals rushed forward, none knowing what was going on. Serenity stood up her sphere growing stronger, covering Beryl in darkness. The darkness took form, endless swirling around Beryl. As Serenity advanced the shadow took a humanoid form, with glowing green eyes. Beryl stepped back, Serenity stepped forward. Time seemed to stop.
"Kunz what's going on?" Kunzite closed his eyes and focused his mind on the two in front of him. Serenity's soul was fighting, Beryl's was weak, but there was a third. He opened his eyes and saw clearly what the spirits were telling him. And then everything went white. The form surrounding Beryl was pushed outside her and she collapsed. Serenity continued walking forward and knelt next to the fallen form.
"You are free," a sing-song whisper came from her slivery lips. Serenity's head jerked up suddenly as the dark form flew towards her. A white form swirled around Serenity and met the black form head on. Then there was nothing. The friction in the air disappeared and Serenity collapsed next to Beryl on the floor.
"Wh-at?" Zoicite rushed to the two forms. He first checked Beryl. Her vitals were fine; swallow breathing, but still breathing. Serenity was the same. "What just happened?"
"I don't understand it… Serenity's seed was reacting to something… her spirit was so strong, but now it doesn't seem any stronger than any other normal person's." Kunzite replied kneeing near Beryl.
"We should make them comfortable." Jadeite stated. As Nephrite and Jadeite began to move Serenity, Beryl reached out and pulled the small child towards her chest. As the four observed, it was almost like a mother cuddling with her daughter. The four couldn't stand to end the moment…
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Mamoru looked out the glass doors that led to the balcony. It had been many years since he had been able to fully enjoy the view. He was now a successful manager of the corporation that his parents had begun when they were young. Soon he would fully inherent his ownership and stock rights, but in the mean time he was proving himself today. He heard a noise behind him and turned to find a young blonde. Her eyes were blue, her hair as golden as the sun, and her body. Oh the Goddess of love had blessed her. Her hips swayed and her lips formed a small pout. His eyes glazed over, Venus reminded him so much of Serenity. The two were cousins but looked like sisters and even acted like sisters.
"Your thinking about her again, aren't you, Endymion?" There was no question, they both knew it. It was on their minds a lot lately. They could both feel the Negaverse gaining in power, but there had been no real threats.
"I feel something is so wrong…" he tailored off as his eyes glanced over the two sleeping cats.
"We've had this conversation before." And they had, many times. Both could feel Serenity alive and well, but couldn't find her. They spent many nights searching as Tuxedo Mask and Sailor V. However the nights only turned up nothing but the usual robber or casual thief and they were known far and wide. But their alter-egos where not the only ones well known: Minako was an all around temptress, and whatever she did usually succeeded: she had been the star in a few recent movies, had four platinum records, a new line of makeup and fashion that was debuting in a few days. She even got the man of all the girls' dreams: Mamoru Chiba. Mamoru was an executive in the making. He was nearly the entire head of his parent's corporation, and he did it himself. However when he turned 25 he inherited all stock ownership from the board of directors and could fully own the company, but he was making damn sure that everyone knew he deserved to be where he was.
These two were the only ones to awaken. Luna and Artemis had found them, and had started to look for the others, but at no avail.
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That's it. So I need votes on who should end up with whom… and how vivid the relationship should get, aka pure adult content. Don't leave a comment and I don't do the pairings or vividness you desire... its your own damn fault. So :-p
