Silver Shattered
*theme music*
A FanFic by Lady Lye (- w/ special formatting! Look! Bold!)
(c) 2001
Disclaimer: I think that since this is posted at fanfiction.net, it pretty much gives itself away that I don't own the characters or anything. Some of the plot is mine, some of it isn't- I pulled stuff from the manga and anime. Now GET OFF MY CASE! I'M TRYING TO WRITE HERE!!!
AN: eeeeerrrrrrr.... I know I promised some love in this 'un but, uh... well... I sorta underestimated my plot thread and how long it would take and...
Heero: You've failed your mission.
Wufei: You are weak! The weak do not write!
LL (the author): *wails* I am weak! Wait a second- what are you guys doing here?
Duo: You've been watching too much GW. But you won't write a fanfic about us cuz you think you haven't watched enough and so we're running around in your brain wreaking havoc.
*all stare*
LL: yes, Duo. Of course. NOW GET OUT OF MY HEAD! *uses creative license to temporarily banish GW pilots from brain.* That's better. As I was saying, it's not a lovey-dovey chapter, it's a prelude to further lovey-dovey chapters. Have fun. R&R!
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IV
Multi colored flower petals blow across a black screen accompanied by the laughter of young children. Very quiet background music- perhaps strings holding a single note. A boy's voice counts backwards from ten. "Ready or not- Here I come!" A young girl cries and her friends making little noises of sympathy. The boys play a game, "Throw it here!" and a whistle blows. The girls laugh and scream as they have a pillow fight, their voices becoming fuller as they continue, just as the boys did.
Fade in to montage, while Plays: beautiful artistically done images of the Sailor Scouts as they grow older. Another set of images- these of the Generals as they, too, grow. As the song hits the 'good part' the images begin to include Princess Serena and Prince Darien, until finally- we settle on an image of all of them together. Fade to black & fade in to story.
The inside of the palace was cool on this hot summer day. The smooth white stone that made it's walls and pillars gleamed in the light without absorbing too much of the heat. Within, Queen Serenity, her Chief Steward and Princess Ami worked on an itinerary.
"I disagree, your majesty," the Steward protested. He was a balding man in his thirties who took great care of his appearance and thought he knew everything. Sadly, when it came to protocol, he did. "It would be cataclysmic to leave an entire afternoon out of every week free!"
"Don't be obnoxious, Raebin," Serenity argued. "No one wants their time to be completely structured! I'm sure our guests would love to have time to make their own plans. If they wish to be provided entertainment, we'll do so, but otherwise why make more work for ourselves?"
Ami, who had been listening and doodling on a notepad throughout their conversation finally spoke. "I believe I have a working seating arrangement," she said clearly, interrupting them.
"Excellent, Ami," Serenity took the notepad and read over what Ami had written.
The Steward peered over her shoulder. "Am I correct in seeing that you wish to put-" he pointed.
"Yes, yes, that will work. Think about it- there's the Earl, he can easily keep things on a safe topic-"
"I believe you're right, your majesty."
"I'm concerned about this-"
"No, I'm sure that should be fine- she's out of her line of sight so-"
Ami let her attention lapse a little. She knew the chart was fine- she had checked it over several times. She smoothed the blue silk of her dress and looked aimlessly out the window while they finished. For once her mind was clear- she didn't need extra thoughts to add stress on top of this latest event.
"Ami," Ami looked up. Both the Queen and the Steward were looking at her. "Why haven't you seated the High Tables?"
She was prepared for this. She smiled brightly. "Oh, well, I thought you might want a more personal hand in it this time, your majesty. I know you hate having everything done for you. If you'll excuse me, I need to go speak with the others now. High Steward, Queen."
She stepped out into the sunlight and fell back against one of the solid walls of the palace. Its coolness helped ease her tension. She was completely aware of the odd looks she had received as she left the room. She stayed where she was for several moments, watching the clouds move. But the sun did as well and her spot became covered in shadow and she shivered in the lack of warm sunlight. She stepped back into the light, rubbing her bare arms, and went to look for her friends.
They were seated within the shade of one of the six gazebos placed around the palace, relaxing. Ami took her seat on a couch and listened to their conversation, picking up the thread.
"That doesn't answer my question," Serena said irritably.
"It doesn't have to," Mina answered sensibly. "The facts are that you're the princess and you do have to be there and you do have to talk to them and you do have to play hostess-"
"Come on, Serena," Lita offered helpfully from her large cushion on the floor. Spread around her were photographs of flowers and exotic plants from her home of Jupiter. For weeks she had been deciding which photographers to honor by selecting their pictures to hang in her chambers. "Smile- Have fun! You have to have an open mind- maybe you'll enjoy it."
"But I don't want to!" The young princess was obviously frustrated. "State stuff is boring!"
"It doesn't matter Serena, you have to do it anyway," Raye said calmly, never looking up from her sketchpad. She had become the young girl's loyal protector, best friend, and older sister, somehow bonding with her despite the ten year age gap. "Some things are more important than 'I want to' or 'I won't'. Sometimes you just have to suck it up and do something because you know it's the right thing to do. Coming to this diplomatic dinner next week will help you so much when you're queen. You need to make connections with people now, so they'll be familiar with you on the throne- they don't want to see a girl who knows nothing about the government- they'll want a strong woman who can really lead the galaxy and maintain peace."
"So there, squirt," Mina broke the following silence by giving Serena a gentle poke. Serena stuck her tongue out at them both and then smiled to show that she understood and wasn't upset.
Ami smiled as did everyone else, including Raye who looked up briefly to do so. Ami picked up a book and pretended to read it, idly turning the pages as she half listened to Lita and Mina's conversation. She found herself staring out across the palace grounds. Significance.
All of this was occurring because Queen Serenity had arranged a large diplomatic conference to occur over the next month here at the palace. Officials would come from all over the galaxy to take part in the conference. Queen Serenity was concerned that not enough contact was occurring between the planets, and she was afraid this would disrupt the peace that her family had worked so hard to establish. Mina always got a strange look when this was mentioned.
Ami knew that this was the beginning of something. Of what, she didn't know. But she knew she didn't want to be in the way of pointing fingers when it was over. That was why she hadn't arranged the High Table. She didn't want to be responsible for what might happen. Destiny.
Our Destiny,
Is to…
Protect this planet- and the people we love!
The first night of the conference was a blur. Everyone had gathered in the large Dining Hall to celebrate the event and wish for success to come from it. All the delegates from all over the galaxy were present. Lita sat through it dreamily from her seat that the Steward had assigned her at the Second High Table. She was content to sit and watch the people as they ate and talked and laughed and danced.
Mina on the other hand, as soon as the first break between courses came, leapt to her feet, dragging Raye with her. "Come on! I don't want to go by myself!"
"But I don't want to go at all," Raye protested.
"Really? Cause I see a really gorgeous guy over there and I guess I'll just have to have him all to myself," Mina mocked a sigh.
"Which way?"
"I knew you'd come," Mina dragged her out to the center of the room where many, many people were dancing. Both girls were quickly asked to dance and easily became separated. Mina was enjoying herself tremendously. She flirted with mad like any male willing to flirt back. And she loved it all.
Someone bumped into her from behind. "Oh I'm so sorry-"
Mina froze. Before even seeing his face, she felt a flash of recognition. She turned slowly. "Do I- know you?"
He, too, frowned. He was very, very tall but still not quite- 'full'. (AN: I don't know what else to call it. Guys get tall, and their shoulders broaden, but they look super skinny until they- fill out. Shut up. It's not dirty.) He had almost white hair that fell straight down to a few inches below his shoulder, an uncommon style. "Have we- met?"
"I don't- think so-"
"Your voice is so- familiar-"
"Yours too…"
Queen Serenity stood on the dais and the entire room quieted. The man was taken away from her in the crowd. Raye found her and they rushed back to their seats as the other dancers, too, dissipated rapidly.
"Friends, tonight we celebrate the opening of the conference. As I'm sure you all know, these talks are essential to keeping open and honest communication between all peoples…"
Mina's thoughts drifted away from Queen Serenity's speech. She knew that she knew his voice… It was so familiar… It was on the tip of her tongue!
"…To the future!" Queen Serenity raised her glass.
"To the future!" the crowd echoed.
²
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Preview of Next Chapter: errrr... this obviously doesn't work well when I don't know exactly what I'm going to write...
Wufei: WEAK!!!!!!!!!!
LL: *smack* You are so annoying Wufei! God! Get a grip! Lemme alone!
Find out what happens in: V- No need for preview!!
Read! Reveiw! Etc!
-Lady Lye
*theme music*
A FanFic by Lady Lye (- w/ special formatting! Look! Bold!)
(c) 2001
Disclaimer: I think that since this is posted at fanfiction.net, it pretty much gives itself away that I don't own the characters or anything. Some of the plot is mine, some of it isn't- I pulled stuff from the manga and anime. Now GET OFF MY CASE! I'M TRYING TO WRITE HERE!!!
AN: eeeeerrrrrrr.... I know I promised some love in this 'un but, uh... well... I sorta underestimated my plot thread and how long it would take and...
Heero: You've failed your mission.
Wufei: You are weak! The weak do not write!
LL (the author): *wails* I am weak! Wait a second- what are you guys doing here?
Duo: You've been watching too much GW. But you won't write a fanfic about us cuz you think you haven't watched enough and so we're running around in your brain wreaking havoc.
*all stare*
LL: yes, Duo. Of course. NOW GET OUT OF MY HEAD! *uses creative license to temporarily banish GW pilots from brain.* That's better. As I was saying, it's not a lovey-dovey chapter, it's a prelude to further lovey-dovey chapters. Have fun. R&R!
_______________________________________________________________________
IV
Multi colored flower petals blow across a black screen accompanied by the laughter of young children. Very quiet background music- perhaps strings holding a single note. A boy's voice counts backwards from ten. "Ready or not- Here I come!" A young girl cries and her friends making little noises of sympathy. The boys play a game, "Throw it here!" and a whistle blows. The girls laugh and scream as they have a pillow fight, their voices becoming fuller as they continue, just as the boys did.
Fade in to montage, while Plays: beautiful artistically done images of the Sailor Scouts as they grow older. Another set of images- these of the Generals as they, too, grow. As the song hits the 'good part' the images begin to include Princess Serena and Prince Darien, until finally- we settle on an image of all of them together. Fade to black & fade in to story.
The inside of the palace was cool on this hot summer day. The smooth white stone that made it's walls and pillars gleamed in the light without absorbing too much of the heat. Within, Queen Serenity, her Chief Steward and Princess Ami worked on an itinerary.
"I disagree, your majesty," the Steward protested. He was a balding man in his thirties who took great care of his appearance and thought he knew everything. Sadly, when it came to protocol, he did. "It would be cataclysmic to leave an entire afternoon out of every week free!"
"Don't be obnoxious, Raebin," Serenity argued. "No one wants their time to be completely structured! I'm sure our guests would love to have time to make their own plans. If they wish to be provided entertainment, we'll do so, but otherwise why make more work for ourselves?"
Ami, who had been listening and doodling on a notepad throughout their conversation finally spoke. "I believe I have a working seating arrangement," she said clearly, interrupting them.
"Excellent, Ami," Serenity took the notepad and read over what Ami had written.
The Steward peered over her shoulder. "Am I correct in seeing that you wish to put-" he pointed.
"Yes, yes, that will work. Think about it- there's the Earl, he can easily keep things on a safe topic-"
"I believe you're right, your majesty."
"I'm concerned about this-"
"No, I'm sure that should be fine- she's out of her line of sight so-"
Ami let her attention lapse a little. She knew the chart was fine- she had checked it over several times. She smoothed the blue silk of her dress and looked aimlessly out the window while they finished. For once her mind was clear- she didn't need extra thoughts to add stress on top of this latest event.
"Ami," Ami looked up. Both the Queen and the Steward were looking at her. "Why haven't you seated the High Tables?"
She was prepared for this. She smiled brightly. "Oh, well, I thought you might want a more personal hand in it this time, your majesty. I know you hate having everything done for you. If you'll excuse me, I need to go speak with the others now. High Steward, Queen."
She stepped out into the sunlight and fell back against one of the solid walls of the palace. Its coolness helped ease her tension. She was completely aware of the odd looks she had received as she left the room. She stayed where she was for several moments, watching the clouds move. But the sun did as well and her spot became covered in shadow and she shivered in the lack of warm sunlight. She stepped back into the light, rubbing her bare arms, and went to look for her friends.
They were seated within the shade of one of the six gazebos placed around the palace, relaxing. Ami took her seat on a couch and listened to their conversation, picking up the thread.
"That doesn't answer my question," Serena said irritably.
"It doesn't have to," Mina answered sensibly. "The facts are that you're the princess and you do have to be there and you do have to talk to them and you do have to play hostess-"
"Come on, Serena," Lita offered helpfully from her large cushion on the floor. Spread around her were photographs of flowers and exotic plants from her home of Jupiter. For weeks she had been deciding which photographers to honor by selecting their pictures to hang in her chambers. "Smile- Have fun! You have to have an open mind- maybe you'll enjoy it."
"But I don't want to!" The young princess was obviously frustrated. "State stuff is boring!"
"It doesn't matter Serena, you have to do it anyway," Raye said calmly, never looking up from her sketchpad. She had become the young girl's loyal protector, best friend, and older sister, somehow bonding with her despite the ten year age gap. "Some things are more important than 'I want to' or 'I won't'. Sometimes you just have to suck it up and do something because you know it's the right thing to do. Coming to this diplomatic dinner next week will help you so much when you're queen. You need to make connections with people now, so they'll be familiar with you on the throne- they don't want to see a girl who knows nothing about the government- they'll want a strong woman who can really lead the galaxy and maintain peace."
"So there, squirt," Mina broke the following silence by giving Serena a gentle poke. Serena stuck her tongue out at them both and then smiled to show that she understood and wasn't upset.
Ami smiled as did everyone else, including Raye who looked up briefly to do so. Ami picked up a book and pretended to read it, idly turning the pages as she half listened to Lita and Mina's conversation. She found herself staring out across the palace grounds. Significance.
All of this was occurring because Queen Serenity had arranged a large diplomatic conference to occur over the next month here at the palace. Officials would come from all over the galaxy to take part in the conference. Queen Serenity was concerned that not enough contact was occurring between the planets, and she was afraid this would disrupt the peace that her family had worked so hard to establish. Mina always got a strange look when this was mentioned.
Ami knew that this was the beginning of something. Of what, she didn't know. But she knew she didn't want to be in the way of pointing fingers when it was over. That was why she hadn't arranged the High Table. She didn't want to be responsible for what might happen. Destiny.
Our Destiny,
Is to…
Protect this planet- and the people we love!
The first night of the conference was a blur. Everyone had gathered in the large Dining Hall to celebrate the event and wish for success to come from it. All the delegates from all over the galaxy were present. Lita sat through it dreamily from her seat that the Steward had assigned her at the Second High Table. She was content to sit and watch the people as they ate and talked and laughed and danced.
Mina on the other hand, as soon as the first break between courses came, leapt to her feet, dragging Raye with her. "Come on! I don't want to go by myself!"
"But I don't want to go at all," Raye protested.
"Really? Cause I see a really gorgeous guy over there and I guess I'll just have to have him all to myself," Mina mocked a sigh.
"Which way?"
"I knew you'd come," Mina dragged her out to the center of the room where many, many people were dancing. Both girls were quickly asked to dance and easily became separated. Mina was enjoying herself tremendously. She flirted with mad like any male willing to flirt back. And she loved it all.
Someone bumped into her from behind. "Oh I'm so sorry-"
Mina froze. Before even seeing his face, she felt a flash of recognition. She turned slowly. "Do I- know you?"
He, too, frowned. He was very, very tall but still not quite- 'full'. (AN: I don't know what else to call it. Guys get tall, and their shoulders broaden, but they look super skinny until they- fill out. Shut up. It's not dirty.) He had almost white hair that fell straight down to a few inches below his shoulder, an uncommon style. "Have we- met?"
"I don't- think so-"
"Your voice is so- familiar-"
"Yours too…"
Queen Serenity stood on the dais and the entire room quieted. The man was taken away from her in the crowd. Raye found her and they rushed back to their seats as the other dancers, too, dissipated rapidly.
"Friends, tonight we celebrate the opening of the conference. As I'm sure you all know, these talks are essential to keeping open and honest communication between all peoples…"
Mina's thoughts drifted away from Queen Serenity's speech. She knew that she knew his voice… It was so familiar… It was on the tip of her tongue!
"…To the future!" Queen Serenity raised her glass.
"To the future!" the crowd echoed.
²
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Preview of Next Chapter: errrr... this obviously doesn't work well when I don't know exactly what I'm going to write...
Wufei: WEAK!!!!!!!!!!
LL: *smack* You are so annoying Wufei! God! Get a grip! Lemme alone!
Find out what happens in: V- No need for preview!!
Read! Reveiw! Etc!
-Lady Lye