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Gods Blessed.
Revelations-Chapter 9
by Sorceress.



Handing over their name card they waited to be introduced. Shaking
slightly the announcer pounded his staff once as custom and looked
straight at the Queens. "Presenting Lord Zenos and his daughter Lady
Selena."

Smiling brilliantly they walked down the stairs. Halfway down Xander
rejoined her. * So he decided to finally tell you? It's about bloody time,
I hate keeping secrets from you. Now if only he'd let me released you
other memories I'd be content.*

Laughing silently at his sulky voice her eyes sparkled with merriment.
*Yes well now would not be a good time for that anyway. I don't even
know how helpful the memories would be, let alone passing out _now_
because of them.*

At the base of the stairs the crowd parted for the pair. Feeling
uncomfortable at all their stares Serena tightened her grip on Zeus' arm.
Looking down at her tightly drawn face he smiled reassuringly. "Don't
worry child, I'm right beside you. Not only that but Al is close by and
Alexander is with you."

Realizing he spoke the truth she relaxed and confidently walked beside
him. Stopping before the thrones she curtsied perfectly as he bowed.
Looking up at Queen Serenity she felt a deep longing. ^I'm happy that I
finally know who my father is but...I just wish I could remember
mother.^

Standing from her throne Queen Glenna moved to stand in front of
them. "I am honored to finally meet the father of such a fine young
woman. You must be very proud to have such a strong daughter.

"I am honored that the gods blesses me with such a grand daughter.
From your praise I suspect that she has been a loyal servant to both you
and your house?"

At his ludicrous comments Xander groaned in mental pain. *Oh man
this guy is such a ham. 'I am honored that the gods blah, blah, blah.'
Yah right, like he believes anyone in more powerful than himself.*

Laughing silently she agreed somewhat with him. *what do you want
him to do? Walk in here and say 'hey everyone I'm Zeus, king of the
gods. Oh ya and this is my part mortal daughter Serena.' Not bloody
well likely.*

*Yah well,......pay attention they're wrapping up.* Knowing that he'd
yet again lost he withdrew to the back of her mind.

Returning to her throne the Queen Raised her hands. "Let the festivities
recommence."

"If you don't mind daughter, I believe I'll ask the moon Queen for a
dance." He whispered in her ear casting a glance at Serenity.

Looking around at all the dancing couples, she looked pleased by his
suggestion. "Yes do so father. She seems far to sad in such a happy and
joyous atmosphere." Giving him a kiss on his cheek she gave him a light
shove in her direction. Watching for a moment Serena saw indecision flit
across her face before accepting.

Turning away from them she found the refreshment table and poured
herself a glass. Drinking it slowly she watched the dancers. *Xander I
wanna remember. I wanna know who our mother is and who your father
is.* Feeling a tear slide down her face she put down her glass and
maneuvered through the ball room. Sliding through the large French
doors she sat on the railing looking at the moon.

*I know you want those memories. I even understand why you want
them back, but I can't unless Zeus lets me.* Through her eyes he saw
the moon hanging full and glorious in the night sky. *If you promise to
never let him know, to not try to go back home. If you promise not to
attempt to contact mom until the time is right. I'll give you back your
memories from those few years.* The decision was a hard one to make,
but in the end he'd always put her first.

Hope growing within her she closed her eyes and focused on him.
Suddenly she was standing in a dark void. Beside her Xander stood
smiling his blue eyes sparkling with happiness. Pulling her into a hug
he spun her around in joy. *I promise to never let on until the time is
right, if only so we can always be together.*

Placing her back down he took her hand and began walking. *I don't
know how clear the memories will be anymore, but for you the moon
isn't to high.* Stopping at a large door he gave her hand a reassuring
squeeze. Seeing no locks or handles on the door Serena became
confuses. *Don't worry little sister. All you have to do is to will it open
and you memories will be yours again.*

Calling on all her wants, all her desires, she willed the door to open.
Slowly the door began opening under her force. Placing his hands on
her shoulders Xander helped shape and direct her efforts. Under their
combined efforts the door suddenly swung open and disappeared. All
that remained there now was a glowing sphere that gladly floated to her.
Reaching out a shaking hand she touched it.

Immediately it was absorbed into her body making her stumble back.
Moving quickly Xander supported her as she sorted out the blurred
memories. Looking up at him tears began falling down her face. *I have
to go back out now. If ....if I don't and someone finds me, father will
freak out.*

Hanging his head he nodded slowly. *I know you have to leave here.
You don't belong locked this far back. Just don't forget that I'll always
be here for you, no matter what.*

Tears streaming down her face she returned to the outer world. Looking
around she was glad that no one else had come out on the balcony.
Wiping off her face she cast one last look at the moon then went back
inside. Seeing the senshi huddled in a corner she crept up behind them.
Inconspicuously she leaned against the wall and began listening in.

"Do you really think it's possible?" Alexi demanded. "I mean, how do
we know that we can really trust the guy?"

Across from him the smallest of the group sighed. Her dark purple hair
and ivory face gave the impression that she was very ill. "If you have to
know the truth so badly why doesn't Michelle use her Aqua Mirror?"

"That's a good suggestion Hope. I will to, if nothing else then Alexi will
have to shut up." At Michelle's comment the girls burst out laughing.

Serena on the other hand was becoming very nervous about their trying
anything. Gathering her courage she walked the few paces to their
group. "It's not wise to spy on Al or myself."

Not expecting anyone to have overheard they all jumped at the sound of
her voice. "Hasn't anyone ever told you that it's not wise to spy on
senshi?" The tall, tanned, forest green hared girl demanded of her.

Coming ever closer she laughed at the remark. "It's an assassin's _job_
to do those sort of things. Or hadn't you already guessed who and what
I am?"

"I knew, remember you ordered your _friend_ to drag me back to the
Queen." Alexi growled out annoyed at her cool exterior.

Feeling her temper about to boil over she was relieved when Zeus
walked up. "There you are young one. I wanted to say good bye to you
before I left. Unfortunately I was having trouble finding you. It seems
your step-mother is demanding I come home this instance."

Cringing she shook her head in sympathy. "Yes you'd best be going if
she's in one of those moods."

Smiling lovingly at her he ran his hand down her face. "Everyday you
look more and more like your mother. Try not to get yourself killed and
listen to the Queen." At her nod he kissed her forehead and left her
alone with the senshi.

"Does your father and mother know how evil you are?!" The fiery hared
one demanded.

Clenching her fist she spun around and punched her hard. "My father
knows exactly who and what I am! As for my mother she gave upon
me, didn't even look for me. Automatically thinking that I was too weak
to survive!" Seeing their eyes grow wide at something behind her she
spun around tears stinging her eyes. Seeing the two Queens she dropped
to her knees in front of them. Staring at the floor tears began streaming
down her face. *I didn't mean to Xander, she just hit a sore spot.*
Closing her eyes she buried her face in her hands.

*It's ok, no one's gonna blame you. She didn't know that was a sore
spot. Hell you didn't even let me know you felt that way and I live in
your head.*

Feeling suddenly trapped she leapt to her feet and tried to run away.
Before she could get far strong, yet gentile arms wrapped around her.
Queen Serenity had felt her heart wrench in pain seeing her crying her
crying so. Not knowing what else to do she gathered the sobbing girl to
her. Looking briefly at Glenna she led Serena out into the garden.

Sitting on a bench she patiently rocked Serena until her sobs subsided.
Placing her hand under Serena's chin she raised it until she was facing
her. "Was what you said about your mother true?"

Inhaling deeply she nodded. "She never even looked for me, just took
the word of a messenger that I was dead. If it wasn't thanks to my
father and grandmother I would me dead with my brother."

Pulling out a handkerchief Serenity gently dried Serena's tear streaked
face. Knowing how deeply it hurt her Serenity changed the topic. "That
is a beautiful birth mark." Tracing it with her finger she realized that the
crescent moon was flickering "Does it represent anything?"

At that she burst out giggling. "Yes they do majesty. They show that
I'm a descendant from both Zeus and Selene. Either directly or not I'm
not sure, but that's what I was once told."

Sensing danger just before she did Xander tried to warn her. *Look
out!*

Wiping her head around she saw a large energy beam flying at them.
Launching herself at Serenity they rolled just out of it's path. Landing
herself at Serenity they rolled just out of it's path. Landing awkwardly
she grunted on pain as she heard he leg crack. Just then horridly shrill
laughter filled the garden. "So the Queen has a new protector. A
daughter of the mighty Zeus no less." Looking around she spotted the
owner of the cruel voice. "Ah little one you don't know me yet, well
allow me to introduce myself. I am Queen Beryl, ruler of the glorious
Nega Force, loyal servant to the Mighty Metallia."

Pulling herself upright she stood protectively in front of the unconscious
Queen. "I may be a daughter of Zeus and I may be wounded but touch
her and die." Putting a strange whistle to her lips she blew lightly. At the
touch of moving air a loud warning whistle emitted. "You will never win
Beryl, not while I still breath!"

Knowing that help would he there soon Beryl raged. "Then I'll just have
to deal with you then." Gathering her energy she launched a giant globe
of it at Serena. Knowing she couldn't dodge, Beryl disappeared
laughing.

Seeing the energy bomb flying at her she closed her eyes and placed her
hands over her birthmark. As the blast hit her a white glow spread over
her. Unfortunately the barrier wasn't strong enough to properly protect
her. Flying backwards she landed with a sickening thud in the fountain.

Suddenly Xander appeared beside her. Disoriented he looked around at
all the people watching them. Seeing his mother looking at him
strangely and the guards ready for battle he became worried. Checking
Serena's life signs he began crying at how weak they were. Feeling a
hand on his shoulder he shrugged it off thinking it was Al. "Go away Al,
we move her and she'll be worse off than I am."

Feeling drawn to the strange young ones Serenity knelt next to him in
the water. "What do you mean that she'll be worse off than you are?"

Seeing her crouched there a sob broke loose from him. It was in that
instant that his sun symbol burst into life on his forehead. Gasping in
shock she raised a shaky hand to touch his face. Pulling him into a hug
she too began weeping. "I'm sorry mother. I should have listened to
what they told me, but I wouldn't. I'm so, so sorry. Now....now
Serena's dying and I don't want her to join me, not now, not ever.

"Serena?" Looking down she saw how Xander was barely managing to
keep her head afloat without shifting her. "I couldn't save you before,
but I won't let you leave me again." Summoning forth the Silver Crystal
she held it over Serena's chest. "Cosmic Moon Power." Suddenly a
bright healing light burst out of the crystal encompassing both Serena
and Xander. Surprising even Serenity a lightening both flashed down
and split in two striking both of them.

Stopping the energy flow the crystal disappeared back into its place of
rest. Looking back at her children, seeing Serena's eyes flutter open she
gave a cry of joy. It was then that she noticed the crescent moon on
Serena's forehead, leaving a solitary lightening bolt between her collar
bones. Feeling a breeze against her cheek Serenity looked up to see a
tiny white light. "Everything is as it should be, our children are now
truly one." With that whispered that light disappeared leaving all still.

Around the fountain the senshi, the generals, Glenna, Al and Darien
stood waiting in silence. Finally Xander shifted pulling Serena into a
tight hug. "I missed being able to do this." Shifting his hold of her, he
gently lifted her as he stood. Seeing the senshi helping their mother out
of the fountain he carefully carried Serena out.

Placing her on her feet they held onto each other as if they would be
separated. By now both of them were shivering in the night air. With
Serena's dress soaking wet and Xander wearing only worn out, soaking
pants they were in danger of becoming drastically ill. Taking off their
capes Darien, Kunzite and Jedite offered them to the wet trio.

Though time passed and their shivering stopper neither group, general
or senshi, would let Serenity near the duo. Al, on the other hand, had
snuck up to Serena's old room to find some cry clothes. Bringing them
back they changed under the cover of the cloaks. "Now then, we're all
reasonable humans here. Well most of us are human, but at any rate its
stand off is ridiculous." Moving to stand in front of the senshi he
crossed his arms. "I think that even the most stubborn of the gods
would have given in by now. Like really you're rejecting you own prince
and princess here. That fact at least should be obvious if you just look at
their foreheads."

Reaching between Alexi and Hope he offered Serenity his hand.
Bringing her forward he released her hand and smiled at her. "Thank
you for everything." Shaking his head he turned away from the family
and herded everyone inside. "Can you ever forgive me my children?"

Looking up at their mother they smiled slightly. Releasing Xander she
pushed him forward, never putting pressure on her broken leg. Even
though the crystal had saved her life, her leg had strangely remained
broken. "There was never any blame put on your shoulders mother.
Zeus had Serena well hidden and I was all but dead."

Knowing that he was sincere Serenity enveloped him in a hug. With
tears running down Serenity's cheeks she saw that Serena remained
unmoving. Pulling back she was distressed at Serena's lack of
movement. "Have I wronged you so greatly that all you can do is
stare?"

Laughing through her tears she shook her head. Accidentally putting
weight on her leg she collapsed in pain. Instantly Xander was by her side
and lifted her off the ground. "It's just like you to hide a broken leg.
One of these days your walls will come tumbling down and we'll both
be shocked.

Smiling Serenity brushed a stray hair out of Serena's face. "I think it's
about time we go back in. After all there are many people that will want
to see you once word gets around." Laughing they turned and reentered
the ball never once realizing that in the shadows evil lurked.


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Ok here it is. Not too long of a wait now was it? Only one week and not
even that to boot. Oh well time for bed now it's 11:46pm and I just got
off of work.

I REALLY HATE DISHWASHING!!!!!!!

Oh well on to the Epilogue then the next story.