"I want to be with the others...born again..can I...?"
Princess Kinmoku, Sailor Moon Stars
Even in the world after the Silver Millennium and Crystal Tokyo, there were legends. Legends of the beautiful Neo Queen Serenity of the 31st century, her daughter, Small Lady, or the Neo Queen's mother, Queen Serenity of the Moon. But within all these legends, there were four great ones. Sailor Moon, Sailor Kakyuu, Sailor Galaxia, and Sailor Chaos.
But even more, these legends together formed the ultimate one. They formed the story of a great war, a corrupted soul, and a great love. But, this is not the tale of that legend. It is a tale that takes place after the story ended. For the story had a bittersweet ending. And what if they could do it all again? What would they change?
I am Neo Queen Serenity the second. Though I was most commonly referred to by Small Lady or Princess Rini, I now rule the planet. My mother and her guardians have sacrificed themselves, as well as my father, to protect it. With the Imperium Crystal, they are sure to be reborn once more in the future. My Asteroid Senshi and I visit the Cauldron Guardian frequently, to ensure the safety of the galaxy. But the Solar System's greatest warriors shall be needed again...
Infinity Reborn
Selene woke up groggily to the scent of roses. She sighed happily. Selene loved roses, and her friends always said she smelled like them. Her long, white-blonde hair formed a tangled curtain around her as she got out of bed.
Reaching for her pins she normally put in her hair, Selene stumbled upon a sharp object. "Ouch!" She yelped in surprise. To her astonishment, there lay a feathered brooch with a diamond like jewel in the middle. The jewel looked as if it were a flower. At the sight of it, a queer thought raced through her mind. The Imperium Silver Crystal..What? What'm I thinking..? Selene stared at it. She picked it up, examining it. The Silver Imperium Crystal has been missing for decades, She reasoned, It can't just turn up! This is different..but somehow..it's still the same..Am I the heir? No, quit thinking such things, Selene, you are only named for the Moon Kingdom's Royal Family. You don't have such blood within you...
Quickly, Selene hid the brooch, afraid of what might happen if anyone saw her with a crystal that looked similar to the Imperium Crystal. She knew the Queen or King would punish her severely if they suspected she'd stolen it.
Sighing, she retreated to her closet to retrieve her outfit for special occasions such as today - the thirtieth of June. Pulling out the long, billowing, white dress she smiled slightly. It looked fit for a princess to wear; it was made of soft silk and woven into the transparent over skirt were intricate designs of small roses. She pulled on the equally soft slippers before carefully fitting herself into the dress. Tying the sash into a neat bow in the front, she grinned. I look like Serenity herself in this dress! She thought, giggling. Selene brushed out her nearly knee-length hair before putting a portion of it into a bun. She fitted a small tiara upon her head and smiled elegantly. I wonder what Papa would think if he were still alive..
Her mother's voice brought her back to reality. Selene sighed and checked herself in the mirror. She quickly added some pink lip gloss and rushed out of her room. Her mother smiled proudly at her. "You look just like the first Neo Queen in that dress, Love."
"Thanks, mom..Let's go. I don't want to be late for the celebration."
The ball room the ceremony was held in was magnificent. It was right in the Crystal Palace as well. White roses were everywhere, as well as candles. Selene looked around gleefully. The Queen's Birthday was always an anticipated holiday as well as a grand celebration. This year she was sixteen, and at last she was permitted to attend the Grand Ball. She found it slightly amusing that she had been born at midnight, on June 29.
Lovely, yet melancholy, music was playing. Selene recognized it as Ode to the Stars, a song written about three female warriors from another galaxy who paraded as men to find their beloved princess. She smiled slightly. It was a lovely story..
Selene glanced at the table where the three great queens of the galaxy were seated: Neo Queen Serenity the Second of Crystal Tokyo, Queen Galaxia, and Queen Kinmoku of the far away planet of Kinmoku. The King, Helios, was seated at one end, as well as Serenity's advisor, Diana, who was seated at the opposite. She sighed. How lovely they all were!
Selene started as she felt a strong, yet light, hand on her small shoulder. She gasped when she turned, greeted by the face of the Queen's advisor.. Diana smiled cutely, as if she were a child despite her long, grey hair and womanly features. "Pardon me, Madam Selene, but the Queens would like to speak to you." Selene stared, mouth open, for a minute before nodding absently
"Y-yes, of course, Lady Diana. Right away."
Selene strode over to the elegant table, curtseying for the queens. She knew she was in the presence of the highest ranking beings in the galaxy.
Queen Serenity stood, smiling gently at Selene. She spoke to her in a soft and gentle manner. "Welcome, Selene, to the palace. My fellows and I have been watching you. I have been informed by Lady Diana that within you lies the power of the Silver Imperium Crystal. This proves that you are indeed the heir to my throne, as I have no children of my own. If you chose to accept this destiny, and also a destiny as a Sailor Senshi, you will begin training under Galaxia." Selene stood in bewilderment; somehow, she couldn't grasp the fact that she had been chosen to be an elite warrior - a Sailor Senshi.
"Of course, I'll do it!" She blurted. "I'll never have a chance quite like this again! Your Majesties, I would be honored to do it!"
Serenity looked to her royal companions and nodded, smiling. "Selene, I present to you the legendary transformation brooch of Sailor Moon." Diana grinned happily, hugging Selene.
"Good luck, Lady Selene!"
Aie! Omigod! Omigod! I have to be dreaming..Selene grinned and hugged Diana back, looking to the members of the High Court. "Where do we begin?"
