Chapter Three
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Secrets
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By
Sailor Faerie Star
Serena stumbled up the stairs to her room. She had just kissed Darien goodnight, tried to explain to her mom why she was NOT hungry and going to bed at 7 p.m. Reaching her room, she weakly made her way to her bed and flopped down. Luna crept into the room and gasped at Serena, "Serena, you're so pale! What happened?"
"I-I used the crystal t-to heal R-Rini," Serena said weakly.
"Rini?! So, you saw Black Lady? How did you know she was here?" (AN: I think I will assume here that Luna was not around when Sailor Moon arrived. She probably took off just after the scouts came.)
Serena explained the whole story, weak as she was, and when she finished, she went out like a light. Alarmed, Luna jumped up but so
on found out she was just asleep. Luna sighed, relieved. It felt too early to sleep yet. Could be a good time to investigate. Luna crept through the window and made her way down to the ground. She ran a distance down the street and made her way to Mina's house. She found Artemis sleeping on the balcony ledge.
"Get up, lazybones!" Luna hissed. Artemis looked up groggily. "What is it, Luna?"
"We have some investigating to do. Is Mina back yet?"
"No, she\rquote s still gone."
Luna thought, "Well, we'll just have to go to the park ourselves then. Come on, Artemis." Luna ran off while Artemis stretched, jumped down and followed. "When can I ever get some sleep," he grumbled.
* * *
Soon, they arrived at the park but the girls had left already.
"So, what do we do now? No one's here," Artemis said.
"Shh!" Luna said abruptly, "Listen. Do you hear that?"
Artemis paused and soon heard a rustling of bushes. Cautiously, he and Luna approached the moving bushes. Suddenly, something jumped out into the light.
"Diana!" Luna exclaimed. The little gray kitten pranced forward, the little bell around her neck tinkling merrily. "Hello mommy! Hi daddy!"
Luna and Artemis stared in astonishment at the kittens' appearance. "Diana, how did you come to the past again?"
"Well, um, you see, I kinda, uh... snuck-through-the-gate-of-time." Diana almost whispered the last bit.
"What?!" Luna and Artemis looked shocked, "And just how did Pluto not see you?"
"Wellll, she was kind of busy looking for... Small Lady."
Artemis' eyes widened, "Rini disappeared? This is getting more serious. (AN: Note that Artemis was not at the fight so he knows nothing of Black Lady) Is that why you came?"
"Yes," Diana said meekly, "I know it was dangerous but I just had to find Small Lady. II was afraid she was in trouble. I thought maybe she had been brought to the past. I just had to see if she was okay!" Diana seemed near tears.
Luna walked beside her and rubbed her head against Diana's, "There, there, little one. Don't cry. Rini is alright. She is at Lita's apartment right now."
Diana looked to Luna as did Artemis, who had heard nothing until now. "Can I go to her, right now?" Diana pleaded.
Luna looked at Artemis, "Well, I suppose. But we can't just waltz in. That would look strange for a trio of cats trying to get into an apartment."
"So, what do you suggest?" Artemis queried.
"I'll become human," Luna said simply. Diana looked a bit confused but Artemis looked wary. "Doesn't it require the Silver Crystal, Luna?" he asked.
"Well," Luna looked down, "Yes and no. When I changed the first time, I was able to obtain the metamorphesis. It's been a while to remember how, but I believe I can do it. You two could as well. Once I can give the directions. But now would nor be the time."
"Oh, now I understand. You mean like this?" Diana's little bell began to glow, as well as the moon on her forehead. She was encompassed by a glowing sphere and raised into the air, turning slowly. Soon, she was upright and stretched taller, her paws becoming hands and feet, her hair flowing out of her head and curling up closely. She was set on the ground and the glow faded away. In her place was a short little girl with greyish/blue hair, which was put up in two little odangos on each side of her head with little ringlets dangeling from them. Her collar, now a neck choker, still had a little bell and one smaller on in the middle of the top of her dress. The dress was petit, the color light grey with a bit of white ruffle at the bottom and top. It was long sleeved dress with a little ribbon behind it and sweet little black shoes and long grey stockings. The crescent moon was bright on her forehead.
Luna and Artemis gasped, "How did you..."
Diana giggled, "From you, momma. In the future, you showed me when I was two years old. I've practiced a lot since. The bell is what helps me. Neo-Queen Serenity powered it up a bit with the crystal. You and Daddy are very good at it. You can even do it without all the display I gave. You're not as showy as I like to be."
Artemiss chuckled, "So, I'll be able to do that too, huh?"
Luna smiled. "But I still don't think Diana should go in alone. Lita wouldn't know who she was. Diana, could you change back, please? I'll take you as a kitten."
Diana sighed, "Alright." In a flash, she glowed and shrunk into her kitten form again. Luna took a deep breath, "Well, here goes."
Her crescent moon glowed and, like Diana, a sphere surrounded her and in a few short moments, in her place stood a tall, black/blue wavy haired lady in a yellow sundress and heels. Her dress was ruffled underneath and she had a guzy black ribbon on the back of her dress(AN: For those who have seen the S Movie, you know what she looks like.). Diana smiled while Artemis stared(AN: Artemis, you look like a gold fish. I don't think he's seen Luna in her human form yet. Poor guy. Hehe).
"Artemis, close your mouth," Luna laughed, "You look like a goldfish." (AN: Hey, I just said that. Hmmm, maybe the can read minds. Oooooo!)
Artemis blushed and then shook his head, "You better get Diana to Lita's place. It's getting late." Luna knodded and picked up Diana. Waving good bye to Artemis, Luna headed to Lita's while Artemis headed home.
* * *
After a while, Luna arrived at Lita's front door of her apartment. She tapped lightly and soon heard footsteps coming to the door. Lita, wearing her pajamas already, looked surprised at the appearance of the black haired lady in front of her. But when she noticed the
crscent moon on her forehead she smiled, "Luna! I didn't know you could become human!" (AN: As well, none of the others ever saw Luna as a human. Only Kyuko, or whatever his name was. The guy she fell for in the movie.)
Luna walked in as the door closed behind her. She turned to Lita, holding the sleeping form of Diana in her arms. "I brought another guest, Lita."
"Another guest...oh, you must have heard that Rini's here. But how did Diana get here?"
Luna explained the story and why she had come.
"Well, I'm sure Rini will be happy, once she wakes up. She's still sleeping. I hope she wakes up tomorrow." Lita took Diana and set her on the bed beside Rini. Luna noticed Luna-P set on the floor nearby.
"I wonder if we can contact Pluto through Luna-P," Luna said, thinking outloud, "She did when Rini first came."
"Yeah," Lita agreed, "We still need to find out what's wrong with Serena."
Luna yawned, "Oh my. I should be going home already. Thank you for taking Diana, Lita. See you tomorrow." Lita let her out and closed the door. "Looks like I get a full house tonight."
Luna ran down the sidewalk and slipped into an alleyway. Making sure no one was around, she began concentrating. In a glowing form, she shrunk and became her old self again. She peeked out of the alley and ran towards home.
A lone siloette,standing on a rooftop across the street, watched the cat until it dissappeared. The siloette smiled and then vanished.
* * *
"My lady," the siloette appeared in a dark room. A number of tall wall
mirrors were on a wall near a tall throne, each framed with gilded silver vines. A small wooded round table and high back cushioned chair stood near a large fireplace. There was a room through another doorway with a four post bed in the far corner with dark blue and green curtains and bed covers.
The throne had a very high back with a leeping unicorn carved at the top and two faeries on each side of it. It stood on a two foot daias and the armrests were elegently carved with vines and rose buds that wound around and up the back. Sitting thereon the throne, a lady in shadow so that only her lap and hands down could be seen. The rest was siloetted. Her dress was long and flowing, the color of dark blue, almost black, and green. Her sleeves ended in a "V" with designs of green vines as well as the edge of her dress.
Her feet were hidden from view and in the shadow, a glint of silver could be seen now and then beside and above the shadow. Her hair in the shadows was uniquely braided here and there but around her head it could not be seen. It's length was to her ankles, the ends of it could be see on the side of her dress and the color looked like dark blue.
The lady shifted as the siloette before her bowed slightly, "What have you to report?" She spoke with a voice that was strong and clear and it seemed to echo in the large room.
The siloette looked, smiling, "My lady, I have found our destination."
"Good. Tell me, where did you look and how do you know?"
"I looked here," she gestured to the left and an image appeared of Tokyo at night, "This city is filled with a particular energy. I believe you will find what you seek here."
"Your assurance has yet to be proven, Roganda," the lady said, disdainly, "There have been many cities where you have thought to be the place. You were almost sure in London. I grow tired of your guessing."
Roganda stuttered, fidgeting with her gauze sleeves and her guaze over-skirt. Her outfit was like a genie, with the baggie pants and guaze open skirt around it, and loose guaze sleeves attatched to the silk top that ended inches above her belly button and it had a "V" neckline. A due drop jewel hung from the center of the neckline and a similar, smaller jewel hung on her forehead by a thin silver ribbon from around her head.
Her hair was short, not quite reaching her shoulders and small jewels were entwined here and there in a circle around her head. She looked nervously at the lady.
"Y-yes, m-my lady," Then she regained her composure, smiling again, "But I saw something here that wasn't anywhere else." The image shifted into the picture of a human running into an alley.
"You think I haven't seen a human before?!" Then the lady stopped as a cat ran out where the human had been.. That cat was the same color that the human's hair had been and the symbol on her forehead was also the same. The lady smiled, then laughed, "At last! I finally find my target. Roganda, yu shall be rewarded..."
Roganda smiled.
"...when you capture one."
Roganda trembled, "B-but my lady! They are strong! They beat Galaxia!"
The lady smirked, ONE did, as pitiful as it is. But only because of Galaxia's weak heart. But that was only a taste of the power I hold. And once I hold the Crystal of Faeries, I will have absolute power over dimensions and time. Of coarse, having the Silver Crystal would help. That is why you must begin by capturing a scout."
"My lady, I am a Watcher! I cannot face them with my powers."
The lady rose, "You are right about that. So be it. You shall have your reward now." She crossed her arms and then spread them, a light glowed in front of her, coming from a blue rose bud on a stem. The rose was thrown at Roganda, peircing her. She yelled in pain as the rose vanished and the glow died. Roganda clutched her chest, bent over. Then she rose slowly and smiled, her eyes flickering a dark blue. Silver bracelets appeared on her wrists, a dark blue rose engraved on each with green vines designed around the bracelets. Her outfit turned into dark blue and green with silver lining.
Roganda looked at the bracelets and the to the lady.
"You are no longer a Watcher, Roganda. You are now head of the Nightcrawlers. Congratulations."
Roganda bowed slightly, then straightened, "I am honored, my lady. But isn't that Rigeous' position?"
"He was demoted," the lady sat down, "for failure."
Roganda gulped, "Demoted to what?"
The lady grinned, "He is now a permanent Nightcrawler."
Roganda shuddered. Being a Nightcrawler meant you became a hideous looking creature that could change form only when commanded. They usually kept the form of a floating shadow until they faced their prey. But they looked so very ugly. "I will not fail you."
"See that you don't. Oh, I'd be careful, Roganda. Rigeous may be worried about his position, but he is bitter that you were taking his place. Better try not to depend on him too much."
"Y-yes, my lady." She knew of Rigeous' famous temper. It was probably what got him demoted. He should be happy Mistress didn't destroy him, Roganda thought.
"Now," the lady spoke abruptly, "Roganda. Your first mission: Search for more minions. My army is small and needs more 'recruitments'. This should draw out the scouts. Capture one at a time, so that none will notice when they are gone. As well, I have a larger task for you but it will wait until you have captured at least one. Do you understand?"
"Yes, my lady. But what of Black Lady?"
The lady was silent, then she chuckled quietly, "Everything is fine. It is working well. Leave Black Lady to me. Go! Carry out my orders."
Roganda knodded and walked over to one of the tall mirrors as it hazed over, stepped through and vanished.
The lady leaned back and sighed. Then she rose, left her throne and walked over to a far wall where the large fireplace was, no fire burning. She slowly pulled on a wooven cord beside it and a curtain was pulled away from a large portrait above the fireplace. Her hand dropped to her side and she sighed.
The portrait was in the shadows and couldn't be seen very well. All that could be seen was a faint outline of a couple, one with wavy long hair and a gown, and the other wearing a cape and suit. This one had his arm around the other and held her hand in front. The lady looked up, her face still in shadow, and moved her hand to her mouth and then brought it down in a fist, clenching her teeth.
"Finally," she spoke quietly, "after a millenia of waiting, the moment has come. I will make them pay for the pain I have suffered. Especially you, dear cousin!" She said this as she looked at a small framed picture, sitting on the mantel. The lady turned, laughing, "Yes! You, most of all, will pay! Ha, ha, ha!" She continued to laugh, stretching her arms up and looking up. The room rumbled and echoed with her laugh.
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Secrets
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By
Sailor Faerie Star
Serena stumbled up the stairs to her room. She had just kissed Darien goodnight, tried to explain to her mom why she was NOT hungry and going to bed at 7 p.m. Reaching her room, she weakly made her way to her bed and flopped down. Luna crept into the room and gasped at Serena, "Serena, you're so pale! What happened?"
"I-I used the crystal t-to heal R-Rini," Serena said weakly.
"Rini?! So, you saw Black Lady? How did you know she was here?" (AN: I think I will assume here that Luna was not around when Sailor Moon arrived. She probably took off just after the scouts came.)
Serena explained the whole story, weak as she was, and when she finished, she went out like a light. Alarmed, Luna jumped up but so
on found out she was just asleep. Luna sighed, relieved. It felt too early to sleep yet. Could be a good time to investigate. Luna crept through the window and made her way down to the ground. She ran a distance down the street and made her way to Mina's house. She found Artemis sleeping on the balcony ledge.
"Get up, lazybones!" Luna hissed. Artemis looked up groggily. "What is it, Luna?"
"We have some investigating to do. Is Mina back yet?"
"No, she\rquote s still gone."
Luna thought, "Well, we'll just have to go to the park ourselves then. Come on, Artemis." Luna ran off while Artemis stretched, jumped down and followed. "When can I ever get some sleep," he grumbled.
* * *
Soon, they arrived at the park but the girls had left already.
"So, what do we do now? No one's here," Artemis said.
"Shh!" Luna said abruptly, "Listen. Do you hear that?"
Artemis paused and soon heard a rustling of bushes. Cautiously, he and Luna approached the moving bushes. Suddenly, something jumped out into the light.
"Diana!" Luna exclaimed. The little gray kitten pranced forward, the little bell around her neck tinkling merrily. "Hello mommy! Hi daddy!"
Luna and Artemis stared in astonishment at the kittens' appearance. "Diana, how did you come to the past again?"
"Well, um, you see, I kinda, uh... snuck-through-the-gate-of-time." Diana almost whispered the last bit.
"What?!" Luna and Artemis looked shocked, "And just how did Pluto not see you?"
"Wellll, she was kind of busy looking for... Small Lady."
Artemis' eyes widened, "Rini disappeared? This is getting more serious. (AN: Note that Artemis was not at the fight so he knows nothing of Black Lady) Is that why you came?"
"Yes," Diana said meekly, "I know it was dangerous but I just had to find Small Lady. II was afraid she was in trouble. I thought maybe she had been brought to the past. I just had to see if she was okay!" Diana seemed near tears.
Luna walked beside her and rubbed her head against Diana's, "There, there, little one. Don't cry. Rini is alright. She is at Lita's apartment right now."
Diana looked to Luna as did Artemis, who had heard nothing until now. "Can I go to her, right now?" Diana pleaded.
Luna looked at Artemis, "Well, I suppose. But we can't just waltz in. That would look strange for a trio of cats trying to get into an apartment."
"So, what do you suggest?" Artemis queried.
"I'll become human," Luna said simply. Diana looked a bit confused but Artemis looked wary. "Doesn't it require the Silver Crystal, Luna?" he asked.
"Well," Luna looked down, "Yes and no. When I changed the first time, I was able to obtain the metamorphesis. It's been a while to remember how, but I believe I can do it. You two could as well. Once I can give the directions. But now would nor be the time."
"Oh, now I understand. You mean like this?" Diana's little bell began to glow, as well as the moon on her forehead. She was encompassed by a glowing sphere and raised into the air, turning slowly. Soon, she was upright and stretched taller, her paws becoming hands and feet, her hair flowing out of her head and curling up closely. She was set on the ground and the glow faded away. In her place was a short little girl with greyish/blue hair, which was put up in two little odangos on each side of her head with little ringlets dangeling from them. Her collar, now a neck choker, still had a little bell and one smaller on in the middle of the top of her dress. The dress was petit, the color light grey with a bit of white ruffle at the bottom and top. It was long sleeved dress with a little ribbon behind it and sweet little black shoes and long grey stockings. The crescent moon was bright on her forehead.
Luna and Artemis gasped, "How did you..."
Diana giggled, "From you, momma. In the future, you showed me when I was two years old. I've practiced a lot since. The bell is what helps me. Neo-Queen Serenity powered it up a bit with the crystal. You and Daddy are very good at it. You can even do it without all the display I gave. You're not as showy as I like to be."
Artemiss chuckled, "So, I'll be able to do that too, huh?"
Luna smiled. "But I still don't think Diana should go in alone. Lita wouldn't know who she was. Diana, could you change back, please? I'll take you as a kitten."
Diana sighed, "Alright." In a flash, she glowed and shrunk into her kitten form again. Luna took a deep breath, "Well, here goes."
Her crescent moon glowed and, like Diana, a sphere surrounded her and in a few short moments, in her place stood a tall, black/blue wavy haired lady in a yellow sundress and heels. Her dress was ruffled underneath and she had a guzy black ribbon on the back of her dress(AN: For those who have seen the S Movie, you know what she looks like.). Diana smiled while Artemis stared(AN: Artemis, you look like a gold fish. I don't think he's seen Luna in her human form yet. Poor guy. Hehe).
"Artemis, close your mouth," Luna laughed, "You look like a goldfish." (AN: Hey, I just said that. Hmmm, maybe the can read minds. Oooooo!)
Artemis blushed and then shook his head, "You better get Diana to Lita's place. It's getting late." Luna knodded and picked up Diana. Waving good bye to Artemis, Luna headed to Lita's while Artemis headed home.
* * *
After a while, Luna arrived at Lita's front door of her apartment. She tapped lightly and soon heard footsteps coming to the door. Lita, wearing her pajamas already, looked surprised at the appearance of the black haired lady in front of her. But when she noticed the
crscent moon on her forehead she smiled, "Luna! I didn't know you could become human!" (AN: As well, none of the others ever saw Luna as a human. Only Kyuko, or whatever his name was. The guy she fell for in the movie.)
Luna walked in as the door closed behind her. She turned to Lita, holding the sleeping form of Diana in her arms. "I brought another guest, Lita."
"Another guest...oh, you must have heard that Rini's here. But how did Diana get here?"
Luna explained the story and why she had come.
"Well, I'm sure Rini will be happy, once she wakes up. She's still sleeping. I hope she wakes up tomorrow." Lita took Diana and set her on the bed beside Rini. Luna noticed Luna-P set on the floor nearby.
"I wonder if we can contact Pluto through Luna-P," Luna said, thinking outloud, "She did when Rini first came."
"Yeah," Lita agreed, "We still need to find out what's wrong with Serena."
Luna yawned, "Oh my. I should be going home already. Thank you for taking Diana, Lita. See you tomorrow." Lita let her out and closed the door. "Looks like I get a full house tonight."
Luna ran down the sidewalk and slipped into an alleyway. Making sure no one was around, she began concentrating. In a glowing form, she shrunk and became her old self again. She peeked out of the alley and ran towards home.
A lone siloette,standing on a rooftop across the street, watched the cat until it dissappeared. The siloette smiled and then vanished.
* * *
"My lady," the siloette appeared in a dark room. A number of tall wall
mirrors were on a wall near a tall throne, each framed with gilded silver vines. A small wooded round table and high back cushioned chair stood near a large fireplace. There was a room through another doorway with a four post bed in the far corner with dark blue and green curtains and bed covers.
The throne had a very high back with a leeping unicorn carved at the top and two faeries on each side of it. It stood on a two foot daias and the armrests were elegently carved with vines and rose buds that wound around and up the back. Sitting thereon the throne, a lady in shadow so that only her lap and hands down could be seen. The rest was siloetted. Her dress was long and flowing, the color of dark blue, almost black, and green. Her sleeves ended in a "V" with designs of green vines as well as the edge of her dress.
Her feet were hidden from view and in the shadow, a glint of silver could be seen now and then beside and above the shadow. Her hair in the shadows was uniquely braided here and there but around her head it could not be seen. It's length was to her ankles, the ends of it could be see on the side of her dress and the color looked like dark blue.
The lady shifted as the siloette before her bowed slightly, "What have you to report?" She spoke with a voice that was strong and clear and it seemed to echo in the large room.
The siloette looked, smiling, "My lady, I have found our destination."
"Good. Tell me, where did you look and how do you know?"
"I looked here," she gestured to the left and an image appeared of Tokyo at night, "This city is filled with a particular energy. I believe you will find what you seek here."
"Your assurance has yet to be proven, Roganda," the lady said, disdainly, "There have been many cities where you have thought to be the place. You were almost sure in London. I grow tired of your guessing."
Roganda stuttered, fidgeting with her gauze sleeves and her guaze over-skirt. Her outfit was like a genie, with the baggie pants and guaze open skirt around it, and loose guaze sleeves attatched to the silk top that ended inches above her belly button and it had a "V" neckline. A due drop jewel hung from the center of the neckline and a similar, smaller jewel hung on her forehead by a thin silver ribbon from around her head.
Her hair was short, not quite reaching her shoulders and small jewels were entwined here and there in a circle around her head. She looked nervously at the lady.
"Y-yes, m-my lady," Then she regained her composure, smiling again, "But I saw something here that wasn't anywhere else." The image shifted into the picture of a human running into an alley.
"You think I haven't seen a human before?!" Then the lady stopped as a cat ran out where the human had been.. That cat was the same color that the human's hair had been and the symbol on her forehead was also the same. The lady smiled, then laughed, "At last! I finally find my target. Roganda, yu shall be rewarded..."
Roganda smiled.
"...when you capture one."
Roganda trembled, "B-but my lady! They are strong! They beat Galaxia!"
The lady smirked, ONE did, as pitiful as it is. But only because of Galaxia's weak heart. But that was only a taste of the power I hold. And once I hold the Crystal of Faeries, I will have absolute power over dimensions and time. Of coarse, having the Silver Crystal would help. That is why you must begin by capturing a scout."
"My lady, I am a Watcher! I cannot face them with my powers."
The lady rose, "You are right about that. So be it. You shall have your reward now." She crossed her arms and then spread them, a light glowed in front of her, coming from a blue rose bud on a stem. The rose was thrown at Roganda, peircing her. She yelled in pain as the rose vanished and the glow died. Roganda clutched her chest, bent over. Then she rose slowly and smiled, her eyes flickering a dark blue. Silver bracelets appeared on her wrists, a dark blue rose engraved on each with green vines designed around the bracelets. Her outfit turned into dark blue and green with silver lining.
Roganda looked at the bracelets and the to the lady.
"You are no longer a Watcher, Roganda. You are now head of the Nightcrawlers. Congratulations."
Roganda bowed slightly, then straightened, "I am honored, my lady. But isn't that Rigeous' position?"
"He was demoted," the lady sat down, "for failure."
Roganda gulped, "Demoted to what?"
The lady grinned, "He is now a permanent Nightcrawler."
Roganda shuddered. Being a Nightcrawler meant you became a hideous looking creature that could change form only when commanded. They usually kept the form of a floating shadow until they faced their prey. But they looked so very ugly. "I will not fail you."
"See that you don't. Oh, I'd be careful, Roganda. Rigeous may be worried about his position, but he is bitter that you were taking his place. Better try not to depend on him too much."
"Y-yes, my lady." She knew of Rigeous' famous temper. It was probably what got him demoted. He should be happy Mistress didn't destroy him, Roganda thought.
"Now," the lady spoke abruptly, "Roganda. Your first mission: Search for more minions. My army is small and needs more 'recruitments'. This should draw out the scouts. Capture one at a time, so that none will notice when they are gone. As well, I have a larger task for you but it will wait until you have captured at least one. Do you understand?"
"Yes, my lady. But what of Black Lady?"
The lady was silent, then she chuckled quietly, "Everything is fine. It is working well. Leave Black Lady to me. Go! Carry out my orders."
Roganda knodded and walked over to one of the tall mirrors as it hazed over, stepped through and vanished.
The lady leaned back and sighed. Then she rose, left her throne and walked over to a far wall where the large fireplace was, no fire burning. She slowly pulled on a wooven cord beside it and a curtain was pulled away from a large portrait above the fireplace. Her hand dropped to her side and she sighed.
The portrait was in the shadows and couldn't be seen very well. All that could be seen was a faint outline of a couple, one with wavy long hair and a gown, and the other wearing a cape and suit. This one had his arm around the other and held her hand in front. The lady looked up, her face still in shadow, and moved her hand to her mouth and then brought it down in a fist, clenching her teeth.
"Finally," she spoke quietly, "after a millenia of waiting, the moment has come. I will make them pay for the pain I have suffered. Especially you, dear cousin!" She said this as she looked at a small framed picture, sitting on the mantel. The lady turned, laughing, "Yes! You, most of all, will pay! Ha, ha, ha!" She continued to laugh, stretching her arms up and looking up. The room rumbled and echoed with her laugh.