A Single Choice Can Change Your Fate
By: Sandreline
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A Single Choice Can Change Your Fate
Chapter 7: The Future is Unclear
Previously, on "A Single Choice":
Vegeta, his arms crossed over his chest, turned a scathing look to Dende. "Care to explain what a Lunarian royal is doing here?"
Dende turned to the ruler of the Saiyans, not sure exactly what he was going to do. He was currently in a bit of a predicament; she was not supposed to be discovered, and no one was supposed to know who she was.
"Perhaps I can help with that." A melodious voice sounded from behind them.
Dende let out a sigh of relief. "Lady Pluto, welcome." He gave a small bow to the daughter of the God of Time, pleased that now he wouldn't have to explain anything.
"Thank you, Dende. I am glad to see you well." The stranger replied. She was a woman with tan skin and long, dark green hair. She held a staff in her hand that resembled a key, and Goten and Bra shared a look of confusion. If this woman was able to get such respect from Kami, then she obviously was someone of importance.
The strange woman turned to Vegeta, who was staring at her with a stern glare. "Your majesty," She greeted with a knowing grin.
"Pluto." Vegeta acknowledged.
The woman looked over the younger members of their party, and then back to Vegeta, and finally on Dende. "I must apologize for this. My attention had been elsewhere, and the meeting of the Saiyan Prince and my Princess was not foreseen."
"Wait, she's a princess?" Goten let out, his voice squeaking slightly as his eyes widened.
"So? I'm a princess, too!" Bra scowled.
Sailor Pluto gave the young girl a half smile. "The woman that your brother now courts is no ordinary princess." Turning her attention back to Vegeta, her maroon colored eyes met his with a spark of challenge. "As you have guessed, she is a Lunarian; the last Lunarian. She is Princess Serenity of the Moon, heir to the Silver Millennium, and holder of the Silver Crystal."
"Why is she here?" Piccolo wondered. "All the galaxies thought everyone was annihilated long ago." The Nameks were familiar with the kingdom and it's rulers, having been allies long past. He was still in a state of shock that not only did one survive, it was the princess herself.
"I want to know more than just why she is here," Vegeta snapped. "I want to know what's going on, and what's going to happen."
Pluto gave a smirk. "For the ruler of the race that were considered the destructive monsters of the universe, you seem fairly concerned to the affairs of my Princess."
Vegeta scowled, crossing his arms over his chest. "They were pacifists, but they were powerful; and the Queen was a force to be reckoned with. Saiyans respect power, and that is what they are."
"Of course," Pluto replied in a slightly cynical tone. "It has nothing to do with desire for the crystal yourself."
Vegeta gave a growl.
"It's just as well," Pluto continued without fear, "Considering only the royal family is capable of using it." Here, the mysterious woman paused. "My concern is the course this timeline takes. I cannot foresee anything, and fear the danger that has been brewing on this planet will take advantage of her being alone."
"She is not alone." A deep voice growled. Trunks had emerged from the room that Serenity lay in, standing in the doorframe with a dark look in his eye. "She is mine."
Pluto took a look at the young prince, her maroon eyes searching. After a moment, she took several steps forward to stand before him. The lavender haired male was tall, but not overly, and what he lacked in height he more than made up for with muscle. While his lineage may be that of beasts and bloodshed, he himself had a good heart.
A heart that truly seemed to care for her princess.
Could they be bonded?
In this lifetime, Serenity was not coupled with the Prince of Earth, as she had been in the past and all other timelines had foretold their joining once again. While the pair had many interactions, their current relationship was far from what it was in their past lives. Perhaps this time, the princess was destined for someone more capable of protecting her?
"So it would seem," Pluto spoke, her tone that of a thousand years of wisdom. "You will protect her?"
"Yes." Trunks answered without hesitation.
"You will care for her?" Pluto continued.
"I already do." Was the prince's honest reply.
Pluto turned to gaze at the others in the room. "Serenity was not meant to wake as of yet, much less in this manner. Due to these unforeseen circumstances, I have a proposition for all of you."
"Spit it out." Vegeta snapped.
"I wish for you to train Serenity." She said, her staff clicking on the floor. "Teach her to fight. Teach her to be strong, so she can be better prepared for the evil that comes for her."
"What, exactly, is coming for her?" Goten asked in concern. Bra snapped a jealous glance his way for a moment, before turning her attention back to Pluto. She was interested; after all, it had been too long since there had been a good fight.
"The same evil that destroyed our kingdom so long ago," Pluto answered, the grip on her staff tightening. "Beryl of the Negaverse. She was a jilted lover of the prince that had fallen in love with Serenity, and her jealously allowed the evil entity Metalia to overtake her. Metalia wanted the Crystal to add to her own powers and take over the world. Queen Selenity used the Crystal to imprison Beryl and Metalia; however, she did not have to strength to destroy them, and used what was left of her life force to send Serenity and her court here, for a chance at happiness and peace."
Trunks clenched a fist at the mention of the other prince. He didn't like the thought of someone else with his girlfriend, even if it was before he knew her.
"And where is this court of hers?" Bra cut in, sounding very much like her father. "Shouldn't they be protecting her?"
Pluto turned maroon eyes to the young princess. "They are living on Earth as Serenity is, all of them unaware of their true identities and they live normal lives. They were meant to be awakened by the Lunarian Advisors when the Negaverse revealed themselves."
"So why do we have to train her, if she doesn't remember?" Bra continued on.
Goten turned to give the younger woman a frown. "Bra," He chastised.
Pluto smirked. "She will begin to remember, now. I have you to thank for that."
Bra seemed shocked. "Me? What did I do?"
Trunks turned fury-filled eyes to his younger sister. "You know exactly what you did!" He snarled.
Bra stepped back, eyes wide. Her brother had never been cross with her. Seeing him look at her like that made her feel... she didn't even know.
The smirked on Pluto's lips broadened slightly, answering the girl's question as if the alteration hadn't taken place. "You forced her to tap deep within herself, by testing her as you did. You tried to push her, and the Crystal that lay dormant inside of her awoke at the threat to its holder. Then, your father turned on the gravity machine, further pushing her into survival mode." She paused for a moment. "She is about to awaken. I shall explain more after I speak with my princess."
Trunks turned to step back into the room, rushing to his girlfriend's side and taking her hand in his own. Lady Pluto entered in a more dignified manner, moving to stand beside Kami, who had been watching over the girl.
"This is so incredible…" Dende said. "When I became Kami, I never imagined…"
Pluto placed a hand on his shoulder, offering a kind smile. "The world as we know it is about to change."
A moan sounded from the silver haired woman on the bed, catching their attention. "Did anyone get the plate of the bus that hit me?" She murmured, slowly sitting up and placing a hand on her head. "Ow," She added as she slowly opened her eyes, finding that her vision was blury.
"Angel?" Trunks asked.
"Trunks?" She answered, turning to look at him, his eyes full of worry. "Oh no," Serenity frowned. "Did I trip and hurt myself in your gym?"
"Not exactly," Trunks replied.
"How do you feel, Princess?" Pluto spoke.
Dark blue eyes snapped to look at the woman. Serenity took in the familiar person standing at the foot of her bed. It was as if another image lay over her vision, showing this same woman but in attire different than the gown she wore now. The staff, however, was more than familiar. "I know you…I think… you're… Puu?"
Lady Pluto gave a warm smile. "It is I." She answered. "You will not remember everything at once. I assume I am correct in saying that everything is blurred in your mind?"
Serenity nodded slowly.
"Very well," Pluto continued. "Long story short: You are a reincarnated Princess of the Moon, wielder of a powerful Crystal, and destined to protect this planet."
Serenity turned to her boyfriend. "I'm dreaming. Oh my god, I'm dreaming! None of this is real!" Serenity placed her face in her hands. "Figures the only way I would get a boyfriend is in a dream…"
Trunks let out a soft chuckle, gently wrapping his hands around her wrists to lower them from her face. Looking deep into her eyes, he gave her a warm smile. "I'm not a dream."
Dende snickered and Pluto gave a chuckle, causing Serenity to blush in embarrassment. "Some things never change." Pluto told her.
Serenity looked down in her lap, deciding to keep her focus on the fact that Trunks was letting his thumb caress the back of her hand.
"I must take my leave," Pluto stated. "I have revealed far too much as it is." Turning maroon eyes onto her princess, she added. "I shall send your guardian and advisor to you. She will help you remember who you are, and how to use your powers."
"How will I know her?" Serenity asked.
At this, a secretive smile stretched Pluto's lips once more. "You'll know." She turned to Dende. "Kami, if I may have a word?"
Dende followed the time goddess out, leaving Trunks and Serenity alone.
"So…" Serenity began.
"So…" Trunks added.
"I'm an alien." Serenity stated.
Trunks laughed. "So am I."
The silver haired woman looked up, meeting his warm gaze. "I didn't dream any of this?" She reiterated.
"Nope." He answered.
"Trunks," Serenity slowly said.
"Yes?"
"Where the hell did your father learn his people skills?!"
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Ah, so she's awake! What shall happen next? Will I bring in the Senshi? Did I make the guardian and advisor obvious? Or could it be my plan to bring in only one of the Senshi? What will I do next?
You'll just have to read to find out! :D Haha.
~Sandreline
