Dreamscape
By Musou Misora
Standard disclaimer applies. I've decided not to write chapters for Ami or Makoto. I can only say 'Setsuna warned them but they didn't listen so they died horrible deaths' in so many ways, people. And besides, I haven't felt compelled to do anything for them lately.
Oh yeah, I kind of make up a side story in here about Setsuna and Endymion. They have an affair back before Beryl attacks the Moon.
*scowls* And don't come flaming me because everyone's dead or about to be killed! I write this way because I'm inspired to change the way people think about Bishoujo Senshi (i.e. that it's a kawaii, waffy anime for little girls. *rolls eyes* Give me a break, minna: it's got YURI in it.)
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Chapter Four: Ten'on, Blessings of Heaven
They'd judge Us - How -
For You - served Heaven - You know,
Or sought to -
I could not...
And were You - saved -
And I - condemned to be
Where You were not -
That self - were Hell to me...
-Emily Dickenson-
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All I have to say is: gomen nasai. I'm so sorry.
I should never have let Endymion spread those lies about Serenity-hime. I should have let him die back during the Silver Millenium. The bastard...I hate him almost as much as Usagi does. But part of me still longs for him.
I know that it's my turn to die. But unlike the other Senshi, I deserve to. I have committed such crimes against my Princess...
I also know that Serenity-hime is standing right behind me, glaring so very darkly at the back of my head. She won't kill me quite yet. She wants to know the truth. And so, I will tell her...
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I fell in love with him.
That was probably the stupidest act I have ever executed in my entire existence. Endymion-sama was engaged to Serenity-hime; everyone knew and acknowledged that. Yet I ignored it, lusting after him, watching his every movement, writing down everything he ever said to me in the silly little diary all the princesses kept. I came very close to stalking him one time, but was sent back to Pluto because I "needed a vacation from all my duties". I was acting quite oddly, and, much to my chagrin, many lords and ladies of court noticed it.
One night, at supper, I noticed that the Prince and Princess hardly spoke to one another, and when they did it was through gritted teeth. I could tell that the other Senshi noted it also, but none of us mentioned it aloud.
A week later, the royal houses from all over the Galaxy arrived for the annual ball the Queen held. It was the largest event any had ever attended, and this time wouldn't shirk its expectations. The day was Serenity-hime's birthday.
I had had a dream the night before, a premonition if you will. A great evil would attack that night...I shrugged it off, not fully understanding why I would be having visions of the future. That was Kasei-chan's department.
I grew eternally tired of the other Senshi's twittering and giggling over the young foreign lords. I would probably never marry, seeing as I had an obsession with someone who loved one of my closest friends. The ball was no exception for their 'oos' and 'aws'.
Finally, I had had enough. The balcony was my only escape from duty, so naturally that was where I headed. My elbows leaned against the railing, I gazed at the night sky and found my home, Pluto. It was a tiny speck compared to Jupiter or Saturn, and even Uranus and Neptune. My home was the smallest planet in the Solar System.
"Setsuna-san?" The voice was male, heavenly, and perfect. I swiveled around on my feet.
"Hai, Endymion-sama?"
He smiled at me, and I almost melted right then and there. "Would you like to walk with me? Serenity-sama currently isn't speaking to me..."
"I don't see why not."
Those five words got me into the greatest trouble I have ever, and I mean EVER, been in. The next thing I know we're in the garden and he's kissing and groping me. I felt like I was in paradise as he held me ever so close and lovingly...but somewhere in the back of my mind a feeling of dread spurned itself and grew like lightening. I knew that the Queen was near, watching us with a rage only a Lunarian Queen can ever use.
"You..."
Endymion stopped touching me to, in total horror, see Queen Serenity standing behind me. Her rage was softened, however, much to my wonder. It was replaced by simple logic and reasoning.
She began, "I can forgive both of you for a price." Her voice was sly. Both the Prince and I looked down at our feet, awaiting our punishments for such a heinous crime.
"Endymion, you will marry Serenity and never bring this up again."
"Hai." He gulped. I could tell that marrying the Princess was no longer his pleasure.
"As for you, Sailor Pluto..."
I started to shake with fear as her voice became colder. "...you will become the Guardian of Time, doomed to live an eternal life alone at the Time Gate." I was transformed against my will, and sent to the darkness mortals call Time...
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Now Usagi knows the truth. Now I will die, and live again on the nightmare she calls the Dreamscape.
My dream has also become a nightmare, dashed to pieces on the proverbial stone.
And the nightmare is...
Endymion...
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(Are you wondering why the chapter titles have nothing to do with the actual chapters as of lately? It's mainly because I like the words and the meanings...demo this one was because I got sidetracked. The focus of this one was supposed to be Michiru, demo it changed suddenly.)
---Musou Misora
"Guess I wasn't the best one to ask
Me myself with my face pressed up against love's glass
To see the shiny toy I've been hoping for
The one I never can afford..."
-Indigo Girls, "Love Will Come To You"-
(Hai, my taste in music is very odd...)
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