Baby the stars shine bright

Ch.4: Titan Castle

There was a deafening silence as Harry stared at Serenity's solemn face. Blue crystal eyes peered deep into the mis matched pair of Harry's green eye and Maroon eye. Hecate looked on the staring match between the two and watched as Harry slumped in his chair, a defeated look on his face. His eyes were cast down and blank. A couple of minutes passed and Serenity looked at Hecate worriedly. His head was still down, his eyes hidden behind his dark shaggy hair.

"I don't understand." Was the quiet reply, so soft that Serenity almost missed it.

"Saturn's Sailor Crystal has been reborn inside you. You have the title and power of Saturn. Harry this is not a bad thing. It is a wonderful thing in fact. That's why I came to get you, Harry. To reunite me and you." At this, she got up from her seat and quickly made her way to him. She kneeled down and grabbed his hands tightly.

"Harry, me and Saturn had a special bond. A mother and child bond, if you will. I saved her life when everyone was against her. I fought for her, I loved her. Harry, I know that you and Saturn are two very different people. But I just had to find who held her crystal. She gave her life for me and from the moment I saw you Harry," she stopped as her eyes began to water up. Harry stared at her face his eyes also glistening.

"Harry I knew that you would be like a wonderful son to me. I can feel it Harry. Harry, you are who you are, never change. You are Harry Potter, with or without the Saturn title. You are the same person who you were 5 minutes ago. Harry, let me help you with this power. I know it might be scary to imagine, especially since you have a brief idea of what her power is like. But Harry, remember, never judge a book by its cover. Always get to know a person. It is a terrible mistake that many make; to judge on one's appearance. Harry, a new dawn is rising with it, and I want you there to witness it." She asked determined, eyes shining with hope.

Harry sat there, his mind swirling around with many thoughts. He was a Prince, of an entire planet for God's sake! How would he take care of it? He supposed she would help him, but she was on the run from the whole solar system! But…Was she not family? Did she not help him escape the prison he called home for his entire life? He owed her to at least stay and try. But, he was scared, this was too much. Being a Prince he would have a lot of responsibilities and-Wait, was he an alien, then? Was he even born on Earth? But he didn't think so; she said that the Sailor Crystal travels to different planets. So no, he was an earthling…at least he hoped so. But what about his parents, were they from the Silver Millennium and were reborn? No, she would have brought it up. But what if she didn't know? Would he ever go back to Earth? Would the Space Police be after him now? What if he accidentally destroyed the planet with his powers, what about-?

He stopped thinking so hard and blinked a couple of times, trying to focus. He breathed in a very deep breath before spilling out, "."

Serenity tilted her head back and laughed lightly. He blushed and thought 'Nice going, stupid.'

"What, I meant was, umm."He started out, and then he gathered himself together.

"Family always stick together no matter what, so yes I will stay with you." He said slowly and Serenity grabbed him and held him close to her. He was stiff in her arms but then relaxed. She was muttering lowly, he couldn't quite hear her. He exhaled a deep breath; he hoped he was making the right decision. He suddenly thought to himself, 'It was foolish of me to accept so soon! I should have taken the time to consider it!' He didn't regret it, just wished that he wouldn't have acted so rashly. Oh well, he would now see what the future would bring him. It wasn't like it was going to be as bad as being with the Dursleys, he pondered with a smile. Hecate looked on silently before getting up and nodded at the two.

"Well now," she began, the pair on the ground turned their heads towards her."It is very admirable of you, young Harry, to accept such responsibility. I'm sure your time with us will be a very pleasant one and you shall be embraced whole heartily by your people." She stated and Serenity looked down at Harry, full of pride. Harry grinned sheepishly and nodded.

"I'll do my very best, Hecate!" he promised.

"So, am I…? Am I Sailor Saturn now?" he asked shyly. Serenity burst into laughter and Harry's face redden with embarrassment.

"No, you're not. You have a Sailor Crystal that possesses the Saturnian powers. A male cannot be a Sailor Soldier. Therefore, I believe you shall take a different form. What that is, I don't know…"she trailed off, a look of uncertainty on her face.

"I was wrong about what I said earlier. There is another male with a Sailor Crystal, Tuxedo Mask. Also known as the Earth's Prince Endymion, I was talking about it earlier. He carries the Sailor Crystal of Earth inside him. I think it would be best if you were to meet soon." She announced. She stood up, offering Harry a hand. He gladly accepted and pulled himself up.

"Serenity," he asked. "Where are we exactly? Is it safe here?"

"We're at Titan Castle, Harry. This is your home, your birthright. We are on Saturn. The people here are not like the others, they are very nonjudgmental due to being the outcasts of the Planets. They have forgiven me for their Princess's death. Please do not worry, for the Galaxy Police cannot land on the planet. Actually, to their eyes, they cannot even find it anymore." Serenity's eyes twinkled with mystery and Harry nodded. He wouldn't even ask what she meant by that, he guessed he would find out later.

"Harry, we have so much to do. I believe…yes, that is what we shall do. Come Harry." Serenity beckoned and she took him by the hand and they walked out of the Grand Hall together. Walking in the lavish hallways, Harry surprising did not ask any questions and they walked in a comfortable silence. After some time, they came upon a door which Serenity placed her hand upon. It glowed briefly and the door vanished, showing a dark, dimly lit room. They walked inside and the door appeared, sealing them inside the strange room. Harry looked around and saw not much was inside. There were a couple of shelves on the wall, lined with books of various sizes, covered in a thick layer of dust. Then he noticed something in the corner, a velvet cushion lying on a pillar. Walking closer towards it, Harry noticed something small on it. It was a pen…? No, it was something else. Harry now stood in front of the pillar, Serenity fading away to the background. His abnormal eyes stuck on the item, he had never seen anything quite like it.

It had a large dark purple sphere with a thin ring around it that was attached to a blue stick; a golden heart connected the two. There was a golden star atop of the sphere, and it glistened in the dim light. At the bottom was a smaller golden sphere and Harry thought the item to be maybe a small wand or a very, very short staff. Harry stood there for a moment and without even thinking, without hesitation, he snatched the wand from its resting place. As soon as it was gripped tightly in his hands, the wand began to glow, as did Harry's eyes. The Saturn symbol appeared on his forehead, next to its neighbor, the lightning bolt shaped scar.

The wand glow intensified and soon it dissolved in nothing. Harry gasped and spun around to face Serenity. He didn't mean to! He- All of a sudden he felt a warm sensation on his right wrist and he brought it up to his face. A bracelet appeared and Harry lifted his arm to get a better look at it. It was a titanium link bracelet with a small solid band with a strange six point star engraved on it. It was beautiful in Harry's eyes and he looked at Serenity, who gave him a small smile.

"What you have found was Sailor Saturn's transformation wand. I believe it has reformed itself to fit its new owner's taste." She answered for him. He gave her an appreciated look and Harry smiled at his new possession. He never owned any jewelry before and he briefly wondered what he would transform into. Serenity looked at him and walked out of the room, not knowing what to do Harry followed. As they walked in the corridors she began to plan out the next events for him.

"Alright, it is only early afternoon so we have plenty of time to get some things done. Let us go into the courtyard, Harry." She said with a smile and she placed her locked her arm with his, guiding him. He allowed this and on the way there he would sneak a peek at his new bracelet, still glowing over it. They walked over to the elaborate twin doors leading outside and Serenity opened them swiftly. As they walked outside, Harry was flabbergasted. The sky was amazing, he thought to himself, completely ignoring the people seated at a small lounge area. The sky was a mixture of a dark forest green with thin swirls of purple, blue, and a dash of white and the red planetary rings could be see stretching across the sky. Harry stood there and closed his eyes. This was incredible, the sky, it seemed as if he could fly right off the ground and into the heavens themselves.

"Princess Serenity, I believe the Prince is ill. Shall I escort him to the medical wing?"

"No, he is alright. Just enjoying the view, is all."

Harry snapped back to reality and looked at Serenity and the four crowed around the lounge area. He recognized them as the four who escorted him to the Grand Hall. Standing up was the boy with the fiery hair, looking stern and impassive. The green haired girl was lounging on the couch, the other girl and boy sitting in the chair looking at him. Harry blushed a little; he probably looked a little silly standing there.

"Harry, I would like to introduce you to your personal guardians-"Serenity started.

"Why do I have guardians? Aren't I supposed to be your guardian?" Harry questioned.

"No, you are not." she answered shaking her head. "This is different times Harry. Those who have once served me now have no obligation to any more. After the "accident", I am no longer able to access the powers of the moon due to my tainted soul, and I have already been stripped of my title by the council. I am disowned by the royal Moon Family." She answered for him with a sad smile on her face. Harry looked at her for a moment before realization dawned upon him.

"But that can't be! I saw the crescent symbol, when we were in the park! The beam…"he trailed off, unsure of himself. Serenity shook her head sadly.

"It was only of things of the past, your powers must have been trying to connect with mine's only to realize it was no longer there." She stated flatly and Harry was silent. There was an uncomfortable silence for a moment and Harry felt like an imbecile.

"Now, as I was saying before, these are your guardians." Serenity told him, waving her hand towards the four.

"Daiske," The boy with the fiery hair nodded sternly.

"Erlik," The other boy greeted him with a wave and a smile.

"Sephephe," The green haired girl nodded at him and gave him a wink.

"And Iznami." The girl gave a short wave.

"The Kere Knights, at your service, Your Grace." Spoke Daiske and in a blink of an eye, the other three were lined up beside him. They nodded and simultaneous kneeled before Harry. Their heads were bowed and they raised their right arm up and crossed it over their chest, resting above their heart.

"We pledge to do our very best to the end, Prince Harry Potter!"

Harry's face was of embarrassment and shock. He had his own personal guardians, ready to stay with him until probably his last breath. He didn't even know these people and they were pledging their lives to him! It was a bit…strange. But he felt good; he felt like he was important and for once Harry allowed the selfish feeling to remain in him.

"Eh, um, you may, ya know…You may rise!" He commanded unsure. The Knights immediately rose and stared at him, waiting for an order. Great, what was he supposed to do now? He thought for a moment; he remembered an old war show that he once saw on the telly. "You may be at ease."

They all withdrew from the line and proceeded to return to their previous seats. Once they were seated, Serenity turned towards him and smiled. "I'm glad to see you finally been introduced to them. I'm sure you will get along just fine with them." They seated on a small loveseat near some of the strangest flowers Harry ever saw.

"Harry," Serenity began, smoothing out her dress. "You shall need to be a little more updated on the ways of our world. I have arranged that you take a couple of lessons to bring you up to speed. You shall be taught History by Hecate and trained by Baron La Croix. I'm sure that you will enjoy the sessions."

Harry nodded and they both sat n silence. Serenity's look softens and she asked him a question.

"Harry, how are you feeling?"

"Fine." Was the reply.

Serenity shook her head and narrowed her eyes. "How do you really feel?"

Harry gave her an odd look before glancing at his hands. How did he really feel? He really didn't know, he was content for now.

"I'm okay right now." He said slowly. "I feel a bit mixed up. I'm not sure what's the future is going to be like." He rolled his mismatched eyes and shrugged his shoulders. She nodded at him. "Harry, no one knows what the future will be like. It is only the outcome of your choices that you make. Don't be such a worry wart." He nodded and she suddenly glanced up before looking back to him.

"Harry, I must return to my duties, so take this time to look around and get comfortable. Goodbye, Harry." And with that, Harry was alone. 'That was kinda weird,' He thought. She left so abruptly, Harry barely blinked! His eyes turned towards his guardians but he made no move to approach them. He didn't feel like talking now that Serenity left. He decided that He would explore the courtyard. He quickly walked past the Keres Knights, leaving no room for them to attempt to talk. He slowed his pace once he was a safe distance away and began to enjoy the view.

He leisurely strolled on the stone road and his mismatched eyes took in everything with delight. Everything was so odd and he loved it that way. It was the opposite of Earth, this felt more natural to him. The flowers and shrubs were planted along each side of the road. He gazed at the bizarre flowers, all shapes and sizes, different colors and shades. Some moved some made noises; some even bared their teeth at him!

Harry followed the trail until He reached a large tree. The tree bark was the color black, its leaves white as snow. There was no grass, just stone beneath it, its large broad roots digging into the ground. He didn't know how tall it was, but it was easily the height of the Dursleys' house. Its leaves were plentiful and it stretched across the sky about 50 feet. Harry rested beneath it, taking a small break.

Harry exhaled deeply and thought to himself. Things had changed dramatically in such a short time. He felt a bit…lost. He assumed that he would be able to catch up on things but the events were happening so fast; he felt he didn't have the time to breathe! He hoped the classes wouldn't begin soon, he needed to relax. Harry felt a gentle wind breeze past his face and he closed his wearily eyes. This land, this land was his…he would rule it one day. It sounded like something out of a fairytale, but only girls would wish for the chance to be far away royalty and pop up in a dream castle. Harry let the thought lingered away and his mind became empty. Before he knew it, he was lightly snoring away.


A light brush against his skin.

The tiniest giggle, the sound of a bell.

A small tug…at his wrist?

Harry groggily opened his eyes and blinked harshly, the lights were so bright. He tried to focus, colors began to take shape and his forehead wrinkled in confusion. There was a small being at his wrist, pulling his bracelet at every angle it could. It was about four inches tall and was black. It had wide blue eyes and a small mouth, baring fangs mischievously. It had long floppy pointed ears and its hair was a blue flame that ended mid back. It held a female form and made noises of frustration every now and then. Harry shook his hand gently, trying to get the creature to leave him be. The creature simply hung on to the jewelry harder and pulled with more effort.

"Hey now, stop that! Let go, will ya?" Harry pleaded but it ignored him and went on with its goal. Harry sighed and gave a hard flick of his wrist. The creature was thrown back and landed on the stone, upside down. Harry smiled sheepishly and said, "Whoops, sorry. But I told you to stop!"

The creature huffed and got up, floating in the air. She shook her fist at him, and the sound of bells tinkling filled the air as she tried to yell at him. Harry shook his head and reached out and grabbed her. Her face was a look of surprise before she struggled to get out of his grasp. He expected her hair to burn him but all he felt was a cooling sensation. He twisted his hand, getting a good look at her from all angles. Such an interesting little alien…

"What are you, a pixie? I don't think you're a fairy…I thought fairies were so supposed to be pretty and kind looking." Harry commented innocently. At this the creature got an angry look on its' face and bit down on Harry's hand.

"Arrgh, ouch!" His hand dropped and the creature floated a safe distance away from him. It sported a smug look and laughed. Harry clutched his hand towards him and gave her a glare. "That wasn't very nice of you! I didn't mean to offend you!"

At this, a laugh filled the air and Harry looked around wildly. Where did that come from?

"You tried to say that she wasn't as pretty as a fairy. I don't think that's very nice."

Harry looked up and saw a little girl twisted on a thick branch of the tree, her body pointed towards the ground. She had an odd look on her face and her bright grey eyes sparkled dimly, making her eyes appear silver. Her dirty blonde hair was sprawled over her shoulders and her yellow ribbon around her neck had traces of dirt on it. She wore a yellow dress sun dress with pockets and her feet were bare.

"I didn't mean to offend it! Who are you?" Harry asked embarrassed. He didn't want to seem like a jerk to someone he didn't know. The girl just stared at him, not blinking and he thought perhaps, she didn't hear him. He was about to speak up when she began to talk.

"She is prettier than a fairy. But what did Mummy say, 'Beauty is in the eye, because he holds it?' I don't understand what you can get from holding an eye ball in your hand though, except maybe a slimy feeling…" She spoke dreamily. With a faint smile, she shuffled on the branch to get more comfortable and the creature that attempted to steal his bracelet landed on her head. She didn't flinch as it softly tugged her blonde locks, the creature laughing manically.

"You best be careful with her. She tried to take my bracelet when I was asleep!" Harry exclaimed.

"Well," she began distantly. "Serves you right. Who would fall asleep in a place where one is most likely to be robbed? Don't blame the Nargle for acting on her instincts. It's like us getting in trouble every time we take a breath." She declared. Harry tiled his head; that comparison didn't even add up!

"Nargle? Is that what she is?" he asked with an eyebrow raised.

"Boy? Is that what you are?" She retorted back. He threw his face into the palm of his hand, this girl was weird! He sighed and gave her a look, defeated.

"My name is Harry." He didn't really expect an answer. She gave him a nod, the Nargle bouncing on her head.

"My name's Kousagi. But everyone calls me by my middle name, Luna. Do you want to play a game with me?" she asked with glazed eyes. Harry seemed surprised by the question but none of the less he nodded, unsurely. She gave him a small smile and she sat up, now sitting on the branch with crossed legs.

"Well first things first, you have to come up here!" she whispered. Harry gave her a look.

"Up there? How am I supposed to get up there? And why are you whispering?" he asked impatiently. Luna looked at him with amusement. The Nargle on her head looked at him and shook its head, rolling her eyes.

"Harry, you just have to ask to come up." She whispered softly. Harry gave her a look and he stamped his foot in frustration.

"What are you talking about? I just did!"Harry exclaimed.

"Harry, you need to ask permission from Kyparissos , the tree." Luna explained, rocking her feet back and forth.

"What? But that doesn't make-"he stopped in suddenly, a thought dawning on him. He was on an alien planet; of course everything that didn't make sense would make sense and be completely normal. He had to abandon the word impossible, because here anything and everything just might be. Enlighten, Harry let go of the embarrassed and foolish feelings and he stepped back, prepared with new confidence.

"Excuse me, Kyparissos. I was wondering would it be alright if I can…be up there with Luna. May I come up, please." He asked politely. He stood there for a few moments before hearing a creaking sound. One of the lower branches began to lower itself to the ground and it didn't stop until it was about to his chest. Harry gave a surprised but delighted glance at Luna and eagerly threw his body weight onto the branch and climbed on. As soon as he was sitting on it, the branch slowly rose until it was in its previous place. He climbed a couple of branches before reaching Luna's. He stumbled as he sought to find a good way to sit and Luna patiently waited for him. They sat in silence except for Luna's humming and Harry was a bit shy. He never had another child want to talk to him, back on on earth the kids were afraid of Dudley. He nervously cleared his throat and began to sway slightly.

"I like your name." He mumbled.

Luna nodded and played with the ribbon around her neck. "Thank you, I was named after my mother. My middle name is dedicated to her trusted friend who is no longer here. "

Harry 's eyes lowered. "I'm sorry to hear that."

"It's alright,"she whispered. "I am rather fond of your name though. Say it quickly and it sounds like your calling for a hairy potter, doesn't it?"

"Hey!"

"The nargle knows it too. Then again, they always know."


How you pronounce the names. (Daiske- die/ska) (Erlik- air/lick) (Sephephe- set/phone/nee ) (Iznami- is/nah/me.) They all have been named after some deity of death or rebirth. Just like Tuxedo Mask's generals were named after stones. And for those people saying, "Oh Serenity should still have her powers of the moon because she is a pure heart." Look, I believe that she also needs a pure soul too! She still has a pure heart, just not a soul because she murdered innocents, whether or not she was in her right mind. So there, powers of the moon gone….or are they?? And what ever you think about luna, its mostly likely right. lol READ AND REVIEW, TELL ME YOUR THOUGHTS..