Book 1 Chapter 10: Day 2 of the Secret Mission

Author's Note: Although I haven't been sent any messages regarding this series of books, I thought I would clear up something before I go on. As stated in the summary, this is a collection of memoirs before the attack on the Moon from the Dark Kingdom. So, in saying that, there's a certain way I go about explaining what each Sailor Scout thinks and feels. Each book is, obviously, associated with a different Sailor Scout. So, I try to put my mind into the mind of whatever Sailor Scout is narrating. For example, Sailor Mercury is an intellectual, so her journey will be focused on intellectual thoughts and feelings. Mars is a very spiritual and very powerful presence, so her story will be a very spiritual one. Jupiter is a very strong woman, so her story will delve more into the training on the Moon Kingdom. And, Venus is all about love and beauty, so her story will be a tale of romance and her friendship revolving around the Moon Kingdom's Royal Family. Lastly is Sailor Moon's story, which details her life in the Moon Kingdom and the expectations she had growing up as a Princess. There's also a Postlude, which, for now, will be a secret. I should also let you know, that, these stories will have periods where they overlap each other, so sometimes you might see a few paragraphs here and there that sound familiar (with minor changes, so as to fit within whomever is narrating at the time). If the previous sentence doesn't make sense, it will when you go into the other books. Ok…sorry about the long note, but I just wanted to make sure you knew why each book is set up the way it is. Another thing I want to point out quickly is, you don't have to read each book to understand the story. If you really wanted to, you could read just Venus's story, or Jupiter's story, or a combination of stories, and you won't miss out on major plotlines. However, I highly recommend you read all of the books so you get a fuller understanding of the story, but you don't have to. Ok…continuing on with Mercury's story…

Curiosity is a funny thing. It can lead one to the answers they seek. It can kill to the point where one will never achieve the answers they want. It also just so happens to be a natural human response in times of need or interrogation. It can also create alliances with people we would've never thought would become our friends. One things for sure, curiosity is usually never a good thing.

Today was another day for going undercover. We all met at our typical rendesvous point and we came up with another plan before we began going into the palace again. Mars started "Ok…so I think that we need to investigate the whole Beryl girl. I swear, there's something about that girl that seriously disturbs me." I said "That's fine, but you need another disguise Mars. They're not going to keep going with the current disguise. Eventually you're going to have to change your look somehow." Venus then said "I think I know how to remedy that problem. Mars can use my compact as well, and she can change into a maid as well." I then said "So, I guess that means I have to distract the Queen again?" Mars then said "Well, it's either that, or we're just gonna have to ditch this mission. Look, if you find out something from the Queen let us know. Mercury, you're just as important to this mission as we are." In my mind, I was kind of wowed by Mars. Normally you'd never get a compliment out of her, but, every so often I think she shows her soft side. Venus then said "Well, if we know what we must do, then…" She got out her compact and yelled "Crescent Moon Power, Transform! Transform me into a beautiful maid again with flawless skin, beautiful long twirled locks of hair, and a nice palate of make-up on to boot!" This time Venus glowed yellow again, and she looked way better than before. She was so beautiful, and it showed every time she transformed. Venus then gave Mars the compact and Mars said "Crescent Moon Power, Transform! Transform me into the most kickass maid on the Planet! Make me wear high heels that could kill someone, and jewelry that cost a fortune!" Mars looked stunning as well. And then….there was me, Ms. Plain Jane….oh well…

As we all settled into the Palace, I made sure to give Venus an earring of mine and I said "You know the drill. Keep in touch." Venus nodded and away she went with Mars.

I then went towards the Audience Chamber doors and opened them. From there, I saw standing there, a very tall man with a ponytail. Zoisite….oh no. I can't be in here. I quickly turned around and opened the doors again and Zoisite turned around and saw me. He ran towards me and said "Mercury! I've been searching for you for the longest time." There it was…nothing but poetry coming out of his mouth. However I said "Look Zoisite, I can't be seen with you…" Zoisite then came in front of me and said "Why?" I rolled my eyes, sighed and said "Don't play around with me…you know why." Zoisite then shook his head and said "No, I don't know why…why Mercury?" I looked into his eyes. So soft, and yet there's an air of mystery that surrounds those eyes. Kind of like how some people have deep dark secrets they keep from people. It was those kind of eyes…but then again, he didn't seem like that kind of person. I looked into these eyes and I said "Because…if we have a relationship, we could be in serious trouble. People of different planets are not allowed to have romantic relationships with each other. It's to prevent wars from spreading." Zoisite then said "Then, we won't tell anyone. We can see each other, and no one has to know about us." I then nodded my head and said "People are going to catch on Zoisite. You're better off finding a nice girl here on Earth." I was about to open the door, but he quickly took my hand, and then my other hand, and he looked at me and said "Princess Mercury, you are the kindest and most gentlest soul I've ever met. I want to be with you for the rest of my life. I….I'm just gonna come out and say it. I love you Princess Mercury!"

I can't believe it. I can't believe he said that. Those 3 words I haven't heard in…geeze ages! He LOVES ME! On the inside, I was doing cartwheels and all sorts of body contortions. It was like time stopped again, and I was reliving the moment I first saw him. However…me being the intellectual one, I had to metaphorically use a knife and slice this moment in half. I had to be honest with myself, this CANNOT happen! It is forbidden.

I then said "Look, as much as I want to be in love with you, because I am, I'm also a woman of principle, and I don't want to get involved in something I know later on I'll regret. I can't be with you Zoisite." I started to cry silently while saying this. I said "Now please…let me go!" I opened the doors and ran towards the Dining Hall. The more I ran away, the closer I got to the Dining Hall. My hope was, I would see the Queen, since that was what I was supposed to be doing, technically.

I finally got to the Dining Hall and the Queen turned around and said "My goodness child…have you ever heard of knocking?" I laughed nervously and said "Um…I just had to come…and see you! Yeah, that's what I was doing." The Queen rolled her eyes and said "Ok…come…we'll discuss what you want to do further…"

I sat down and said "I think we need to set a few international rules for Earth regarding war. After all, as Planetary Rep., I think we need to set some parameters so that future leaders can be more easily dissuaded to go to war. I think we should make it almost impossible." The Queen then said "Well…as much as I like the idea, I am a little against it, only because, freedom will always have a cost attached to it. And sometimes, that cost is war." I then said "Well…ok, yes, but…" The Queen said "Look Miss Mercury, I appreciate the concern, but I can assure you, we already have laws into place as to what justifies a war. I'm not going to sit here and make new laws, only to cause more commotion and chaos. We already have a complicated monarchy on Earth anyways, why should we make it more complicated?" I then said "Look, I understand, your-" The Queen abruptly interrupted me and said "Look Miss Mercury, while I do appreciate your time here, your time is being wasted. After all, don't you have people you need to attend to on your own Planet? Guards!" The 2 guards at the door stood up straight. The Queen said "Please escort Miss Mercury outside, and do not let her come back to the Palace today." The guards then grabbed a hold of me. I said "I'm telling you, you're going to regret this! When your citizens are at it again, don't come crying to me!"

They then led me to the Palace Courtyard, and sat me in front of them as they stood in front of the Palace doors. I then walked away towards the rendesvous spot. I pressed my earring and said "Venus come in. Anything?" Venus said "We're almost done, Mars is asking Beryl a few questions, but she said once she's done with the asking we'll be heading to the rendesvous spot." I then said "Please hurry."

After a while, I saw Venus and Mars come over. I said "Alright…anything?" Mars said "Well, the first thing Venus and I did was, we just kind of observed Beryl. Mostly she was talking to the Palace Prince, I think his name was Endymion. Anywho, so everything seemed normal, but honestly the whole time I was still sensing something way off about her. I just get upset sometimes because I can't lay a finger on it. There's someone or something that is shrouding me from coming to any conclusions. Although, something I did find out was, Beryl will be the one to begin the wars on the Moon Kingdom." I gasped and I said "But how do you know?" Mars said "I consult the fire everyday with trying to find out who the enemy is. All I get is a dark silhouette. It's a feminine silhouette, and when I took a look at Beryl, for some reason, a vision flashed before me and her body type matches the silhouette I saw in the fire. It has to be her!"

Although I wanted to believe Mars, I needed more proof. Anyone can match a silhouette, but for someone to be the one to start anything on the Moon Kingdom, that requires more of a thorough investigation then thinking you literally just saw, what seemed like, a copy of what you see through a bunch of flames. However, I didn't want to start any trouble, and right now, Queen Selene just wants us to work as a team, so I had to comply whether I wanted to or not. I then turned towards Venus and said "You know, throughout this investigation you've been quiet Venus. Surely you have something to say." Venus then said "Well, personally everything that I've seen has been perfectly normal. And, I personally think it's cute that Beryl is in love with Endymion." I then looked at her odd and said "Really?!"

Maybe this is just me being a nutcase, but a well-endowed man like that in love with someone who looks a little pretty? Sounds like a fairytale, but hell, Endymion's a royal….could be every bit of a fairytale.

I then said "Well, I got done talking to the Queen. She's never acted this way to me before. Something is up here on Earth, but I honestly don't know what it could be. I don't even know where to begin." Venus then said "Well, we better get going before anyone becomes suspicious of us." We all teleported to our respective Planets.

After training, once again Jupiter left and we all stayed afterwards to talk to Queen Selene. After we said our peace, Queen Selene then said "After what you told me yesterday, I did a little research. This is kind of a deep-seeded story, but if you'll listen, it'll benefit you greatly on your mission. I went to my library and I researched the name Beryl. A long time ago, there was actually a war that was fought here on the Moon Kingdom. It was called "The War of the Dark Kingdom." A Queen, by the name of Metallia was seeking a way to become the ruler of all Planets. The only way she could do that is if she had in her possession the Millenium Silver Crystal. And, our Kingdom has always protected the crystal with our very lives. Queen Metallia finally found out about the Moon Kingdom and how it harbored the highly wanted crystal. Metallia, with her group of soldiers, attacked the Moon Kingdom. All almost seemed lost, with more than half of our soldiers dead, my husband fighting to stay alive, and me the only one being alive, I quickly went for the Millenium Silver Crystal, and using all of my being, I wished that the war would end, that all of the soldiers that were wounded would be healed fully, for the healing of my husband, and that Queen Metallia would be severly wounded. Everything I wished for came to fruition. Queen Metallia's army was completely wiped out, all of the Moon Kingdom's soldiers were brought back to full health, and Queen Metallia was severly wounded. My husband, while he was healed, was only temporarily healed. You see, an interesting point regarding the Millenium Silver Crystal is, when used on a member of the Moon Royal Family, the effects are random. Anything can happen, even death. My husband seemed ok, only to find out a year later, his wounds reappared and unfortunately, his death was swift. Another thing I want to point out is, you have to remember, we only use the Millenium Silver Crystal in emergencies. Reason being, it literally drains your life force. I was lucky during that battle, because I could've literally died. However, thank goodness, I just grew extremely tired and fell into somewhat of a coma, but was able to awake from it after 2 months. But as I was saying, so the Moon Kingdom experienced peace and harmony. We were truly at peace, till that one day. I'll never forget…a Palace guard came to the throne room and was panting as if he was in a hurry to get to the Palace. He said that Metallia was still alive, and with child. I probably should've just wished for Metallia to be dead, but I didn't have it in me. The guard said that Mettalia was more a spirit now, since she was separated from her body, but before it was, she had already given birth to a daughter, a daughter named Beryl. I asked if the guard knew of the whereabouts of these 2 women. He said unfortunately he didn't know. The news came from a very anonymous source."

Selene continued "I knew this kind of thing was going to happen, I just didn't realize it would come this soon. And…the other problem is, Queen Metallia has had plenty of time to recuperate since her last battle. I think we're in for a really bad one. Continue your investigation everyone."

As I sailed back to my Planet…I thought about Jupiter. What if that girl, Beryl, and her Mother came attacking that planet? Jupiter wouldn't know what hit her. I know better than to go against Selene's request, but Jupiter should be with us. If we're going to be fighting as a team, then we should also complete missions as a team too! I pondered this as I closed my eyes and went to sleep on a very quiet night…