NEVER AGAIN

Chapter 25

While Serenity and Terrance rested their bodies, their spirits were wondering around. Unknown to the others in the Grounds both the Sun crystal and the Silver Crystal were communicating with each other's as well as their wards. They both heard voices that belonged to ancients; the ones that were mentioned only in legends. They spoke in a tongue that the younger Royals did not understand but somehow the message of importance was there:

"Nehelenia comes. She is stronger than she once was. We are both needed. Terra will also be needed."

"I hope that Young Endymonion will be able to use her."

"I sense she has great love for him. She will make sure that he succeeds."

"Not only Terra loves him but also our Princess. He loves him with all her heart."

"They are soul mates and they cannot be parted."

"True, we will help both in their battles to come."

"Now we must help these little ones. They need to heal to be ready for battle.

"Not only that they need to learn how to use us. They need their Royal power."

"True, they do. When would you like to start?"

"The sooner, the better, my brother."

"We shall start the moment they heal. Did you hear that children?" The last part was spoken on the language that both Serenity and Terrance understood. However, what were they supposed to hear and understand.

"We have heard what you spoke of, however, we do not understand. I know that it's important, but…"

"Ah, I apologize we spoke in a language that is foreign to you. My brother and I will heal you and then we will teach you how to correctly use us."

"But we know how…"

"Serenity I am aware that you know how to use me. However there is another way. The way in which you do not have to exert too much of your energy; the way in which the hand of death will touch you no more."

"Terrance, I will teach you how to use me from the bottoms up. You have used me once and it has gone out of control. You have almost killed yourself and your sister. I will teach you how to use me just as my sister will teach Serenity."

"When would you like us to start?"

"It would be best for us to start when you recuperate. I do not think that we should start now. You need your time rest and wake up. When we are back in Crystal form than and only then will we start your training. Now rest."

While the Crystals and Lunar Royals conversed the others were waiting patiently for them to awaken. Sol knew that they needed a place to stay, so out of thin air he created some chairs and pillows as well as a stand for Fallon. He also created the area for them to be able to practice, to be ready for the next battle for he knew that there would be a next battle and it would be hard for them all.

"Shall we practice?" Asked Fallon.

"I have created the area for practice, but I do not believe that Saturn is ready for it unless you wish to take me up as a partner. It has been a long time since we worked together. Terran, would you like to go against us?"

"For a time I would like to stay with Saturn. There is too much going on; both Serenity and Terrance are out. Endymonion and the others are fighting a battle, the result of which I am not aware of. Have they won/lost? What are the casualties? How many of them are wounded and to what degree?"

The questions were left unanswered for there were no information from the outside. There were in the Grounds on the other plane of existence and the fight was taking place far away. The cloud of unease settled around the waiting group.

"I'll go see how Terrance and the Princess are doing?" For the first time since coming into the Grounds Saturn spoke.

Walking closer to the two Royals, Saturn felt something strange. She thought she heard the forgotten language spoken once again, but she knew that would be impossible and at the same time she was aware that what she was hearing was real. Neither Serenity nor Terrance knew the forgotten language, but the Crystals that they carried did. They were created in the era when the forgotten language was spoken as different languages are spoken now on Earth. The Crystals within themselves where living entities, they are able to think and speak for themselves. Learning a new language was easy for them but they preferred their native one over all others.

Going deep within herself Saturn turned to the knowledge of the language long forgotten. The one that was taught to her by her mother the previous Senshi of the planet Saturn. It is a hard and lonely road to travel, she is not the first to travel it and she will not be the last. Her daughter and granddaughter will have travel it as well and learn the language in turn. There is no way to escape it.

"Majesties, Sun, and Moon! It is nice to see you once again."

"Hello, daughter of the Planet Saturn. It is nice to see you once again."

"Majesty, you have seen my predecessor. My name is Hotaru. Please call me by that name."

"As you with Lady Hotaru."

"Thank you."

"Hotaru."

"Saturn, you understand them." Spoke the twins simultaneously.

"That I do Your Highnesses. It is the language that has been taught to me by my mother. It also looks like there is a lot that you will have to learn. Listen to Majesties, they know what they are talking about. You do need your rest, time for your wounds to heal and then Majesties will teach you how to handle them."

"How?"

"Princess, the battle is coming. Nehelenia wants blood. I know the language in which

Majesties spoke."

"Majesties, I believe that it would be better if you taught them here in the Grounds as well as in confines of their minds. I sense that they will heal within an hour afterwards please, teach them. They are our only hope."

"What about Endymonion?'

"I am not sure how at the moment, but I will make sure that he is aware of the situation as well as the Golden Crystal of Terra."

"Thank you Lady Hotaru. I would advise you to leave now, for you have spent already longer than necessary. We are not able to protect you the same as our wards." This was said in a forgotten language, just so the twins would not warry.

"What was that all about?" Terrance asked.

"There is nothing to worry about love. Everything is fine. I have to leave now. I have to make sure that Endymonion is ready as well. Remember one thing, I love you."

That was the last thing that both Serenity and Terrance heard before Hotaru disappeared. They knew that she was correct Endymonion needed to be ready. Their training would also begin soon.

"Terran, you must return?" Saturn spoke the moment she returned from within.

"Saturn, what are you talking about?" Asked Sol not really understanding what she was talking about.

"Forgive me Sol, but there is no time for long explanations. Terran, Endymonion must learn how to use the Golden Crystal of Terra without using his own energy."

"Is it possible?"

"Yes, it is. Serenity and Terrance will be taught it soon enough. Gia or the Crystal will have to teach Endymonion that as well. I have to make sure that they are aware of it. You must go. Let them know what is taking place here and make sure that Endymonion is aware what he needs to learn and in the end know."

"As you wish." Replied Terran

"Sol, could you please open the gates."

"That I will do. I hope that everything is okay and when we return, I hope that everyone will be ready for battle for that is also the message that Saturn gives you."

"Yes, Your Highness."

"Good luck to you my friend."

"Thank you, farewell."

The gate opened Terran stepped in and disappeared from view. In a moment he was once again in the mansion. Seeing the destruction but hearing no more sound of the battle Terran quickly moved to the den.

"Your Royal Highness…" Terran started to speak but instantaneously was interrupted by one person that he did not expect to see there.

"Terran, why are you here? You are supposed to be with Serenity?" spoke Lea

"That is true Mistress Lea, however, I am back for a reason and you should know that better than anyone."