Author's Notes -- Hi again! Thanks for all the
encouragement! I really was thinking of not continuing.
I'm sorry if I offend any Marmou lovers but it is
crucial to the story. Anyway I don't really have
anything else to say....umm e-mail me with any
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Rating -- PG-13 for curse words
"We write to taste life twice, in the moment and in retrospection."
Anais Nin
******************
I Shall not Perish
Chapter Two
By: Messy Meg
******************
We are about to reach Pluto thank the Goddess.
All I can think about is food. I'm so hungry, sooo hungry.
I wish I had a cream puff, or a nice chunk of juicy steak...
hell I'd even eat split peas AND not complain. The food ran
out about two days ago. Goddess I'm hungry. If you listened
you would be able to hear my stomach growling all the way in
Mercury! My only comfort is that Haruka and Michiri have
called off training because of the lack of food. Yes! I never
knew it would be so hard to train to become a sailor soldier.
We've only been training for a little over a week and already
I'm tempted to give in... But then I start thinking of what
happened.
***** Flash Back ******
We left the Ballroom and I don't know why. It's okay,
Endy will tell me when its time, a little wait won't hurt me.
We keep walking until we reach the balcony above the lake.
Now I know something's wrong. We never come here unless there's
a problem we need to talk about. I'm nervous now. I hate it
when he brings me here!
" Endy what's wrong? Why have you brought me here?
What's so terrible that we had to come here?" I'd started to whine,
not very befitting to a princess but his solemn features scared me.
Endy always could inspire fright in me even when we were both children.
" Rena, I'm sorry I brought you here but this is important"
He cleared his throat and looked down at me. He always was
so much bigger than me. His features were hard and his eyes
unreadable. I struggled against my impatience, he was my best
friend after all, not to mention my fiancee. He cleared his
throat once more before he began.
" Earth is about to attack the Moon Kingdom. The rebels
have taken complete control. I have no more power over them.
A war is about to take place and your in the middle of it.
Nephlite, my general says that if I stay here I will not make
it, but I am staying to protect you. I love you Rena."
He was waiting for me to reply but I couldn't. The
Moon Kingdom attacked?!! No one has ever tried that in all of
history. Why would they attack us? And what did Endy mean he
would not make it? He has gone through any and every battle
without even getting a scratch on him. Nephlite has to be
wrong. Endy is to good of a fighter to die.His last words
started to penetrate my thick skull.
He said he loved me. Of course he has said that many
times but this time it was not in the friendly way he usually
says it. I always knew he loved me as a friend. That's why I
agreed to marriage with him. He is my best friend. Who better
to marry than someone you could tell anything to. Endy was the
only person of the right status that I would ever dream of
marrying. But the fact that he loved me in THAT way, well it was
disturbing to say the least. Do I love him like that? Well there's
only one way to find out.
I kissed him right on that awful little bridge. It was
a long deep kiss not all that innocent either. I pulled back
first and looked up to find him grinning at me in happiness.
Nothing. I felt nothing. None of the tingles Mina promised me
would come, had. I felt none of the love he felt, but I smiled
up at him anyway. I would eventually come to love him.
" You are not going to die Endy. Your not." That was
when the sounds of battle finally reached our secluded spot.
He hugged me one last time.
" Go and hide Rena, I'll find you when this is over."
He left drawing his sword.
*****End of Flashback*****
It's best not to think of the past, at least not now.
I'm sooo hungry. I wish I could eat something. Michiri walked
into the common room carrying two glasses of water.
" Miri can't you just leave me alone? I don't want
more water. It doesn't do much good anyway. It seems to just
make me hungrier." I am in a snappish mood and I'm not afraid
to show it. Two days of hunger doesn't make a person kind.
" We're almost there Rena, in fact we should be there
in the next couple of hours, that is if Haruka's calculations
are correct." Her gaunt face broke into smiles and the black
rings under her eyes disappeared.
" Please don't say that Miri, please don't. You made the
calculations this time didn't you?" She started to laugh as I
imitated Haruka's husky voice.
" Don't you worry now we'll get to Pluto in a few more
days with a whole trunk of food left. Don't worry 'bout
rationing now, eat what you want. Oh, opps I thought I was reading
that map right. I didn't think those lines stood for that. It's
'lright we'll be there by tomorrow. We should've already been
there. Miri love, thanks for letting me take charge this time."
By this time we were laughing so hard we couldn't breath.
Haruka who had obviously heard the lot of it stood above us
scowling. Miri reached up and pulled her love on top of me. Haruka,
not being one to waste a good chance at revenge promptly started
tickling me.
" Can't... *gasp*... breath... hurt... princess abuse...
*giggle* OUCH!... okay...*giggle* sorry... I'm sorry... Runka."
Haruka, finally deciding that I was defeated stopped her
torture only to start another.
" I'll stop if you'll drink. Now drink!"
Her blue eyes sparked with mischief as she held the
glass to my lips. I took a glance at Miri for help
but she was not forthcoming. Giving up in defeat I
looked back at Runka and took hold of the glass. If
I am going to be forced to drink I will at least do
it by myself. It was at times like these that I
realized life would be easier without a headstrong
Sailor Soldier like Haruka for a cousin.
" Good now when you finish that go and change
into something fitting for a Queen to wear. The Pluto
court will be wanting to give allegiance to the new
Queen of the Sliver Millennium. Chances are we won't
be able to eat until later tonight."
Miri was so like a mother sometimes I wanted to just
hug her. She is just like what I wanted Mother to be. Of course,
I couldn't let her know that.
" Yes mother." I stated in my most sarcastic
voice. But Miri was unfazed and Haruka took up her lead.
" Don't forget that you've gotta impress them.
You gotta be tough but compassionate to those who lost
loved ones in that battle. You gotta let them know that
you are ready 'n able to pick up where your mama
left off. They need someone strong 'r else all hell will
break loose. You think you can handle that?"
At my solemn nod she continued.
" Miri and me will be there to help you and you'll
get Setsuna too. You can trust any of us 'n anyone who we
trust. Now don't let appearances fool you, court's full of
intrigue--"
" Runka," I cut her off, " if I don't know court
intrigue by now I'll never learn. Really, I already know
all of this. Thanks for the reminders and all, but I'm not
a kid! We'll be fine. Pluto as far as I know is one of the
strongest surpporters of the Sliver Millennium. We'll go
there and quickly kill any opposition to my rule. Now let me
go get ready." I said standing up.
I glanced back at them on the couch and looked directly
at Haruka.
" That is if we actually get there."
I threw the jibe at Runka and was out the door and
in my room before she could do anything about it. But just
because I was behind my door didn't mean I couldn't hear her
threats.
"Why you Brat! You just wait until you get out!
I will have revenge! I'll show you when we leave you here
on this damn sorry excuse for a ship......"
It continued on that line for a while longer before
she finally got tired of my lack of response.
I looked in the closet of my little room at the
scandalous dresses that Miri and I had taken from the
remains of Duke Hashes estate. It was at this time that
I finally admitted that Vivian Hashes, the duke's daughter
had no taste. Oh well, I guess that a person's personality
reflects on ones dresses. I sorted through her cloths with
distaste.
At least she was about the same size as me. She
was a little taller but that doesn't matter if I could just
find.... Ah ha I found one! Thank the Goddess! It was a white
dress with a minimum of frills and not revealing in the bust
area. It must of been a present, probably from Cheryl,
Vivian's second cousin. Cheryl was always trying to get
Vivian to dress more properly.
A shiver of pain went through me. It hurt to think
of the dead. I was even saddened by the loss of contemptuous
Vivian. At least the Hashes had a chance to escape, after all
their main spaceship was gone by the time we reached their
estate. Maybe they took safety at Mars. Best not to think
of the past. I have to get ready to face Pluto. I'll round
up the Moon's refugees at a later time.
*****************
I laced up the dress and put my hair in the Royal Buns
and then went to the control room where Michiri and Haruka
stood in their own scavenged court dresses.
" Are we ready?" I asked
" We're 'bout to dock." Runka answered her vengeance
apparently forgotten.
" I didn't think you would really find a respectable dress,
but that one actually looks nice. It will do at least for
presentations." Miri stated matter-of-factly. I only nodded.
*****************
The Plunarians were mysterious people. Their looks were
mainly the same. Dark green, black, or brown hair, beautiful
ruby colored eyes, and tan or brown skin. They were gorgeous
and exotic to me who had never seen any except the old cryptic
Plunarian Ambassador who seemed to be the exception of the race's
beauty.
They bowed cordially to us hiding their curious eyes
as we walked with our escort to the Throne room. I inclined
my head in turn and smiled gently at them with Haruka and Michiri
following close on my heels. I am nervous. I've only met King Chronas
once, and it was when I was a babe. We entered the room as our
escort of unarmed military generals announced our arrival. They
then retreated to their king's side lining up in what I assumed
was rank.
King Chronas stared right through us and into space. It had
to be a challenge of some sort although the Goddess only knows why.
Costom says that after challenging me, he must choose whether or
not he will accept me and swear alliangce to me and the Silver
Millennium. If I pass this test I shall never have to do this
again. Well if he wants to play the silent game I may as well
join him.
I made sure to stare right on the same level with is
handsome face and looked him right in the eye. My head is proudly
tilted and my stance regal even in this silly dress.
Well while we're waiting it probably won't matter if I let
my mind wander.... Goddess I'm hungry. I can't believe that Stupid
Pig-headed King! Of all the challenges to pick from he chooses a
staring contest, I really need to stop swearing. Haruka seems to have
made it a habit with me now.... My back hurts.
I'm glad King Chronas can't see me shaking. I wish that Rei
was here, she always was better at staring contests. Oh my friend!
How it hurts to think of you. Best not think of the past. Wait until
you are alone at least for the Goddess's sake. When you are alone
you may grieve. Be strong, think about something trivial like how
hungry you are. Yes that's it. I'm so hungry. Poor Haruka and Michiri.
They shouldn't have to go through this too. My sweet friends, I'm
sorry, you should be in bed or eating right now not staring. Those
guards are probably tired too. I'm sorry guards. If it was up to
me I'd let you have a day off after this. Yes I'm even sorry for
you King Chronas. If I had kept Mother alive you wouldn't have to
spend anytime on stupid challenges even though you are
pig-headed.....Dear Goddess did I mention I was hungry?
It was in this thought that King Chronas brought my attention
back on himself by bursting out in laughter. Well at least he was in
a good mood. Can't say that I'm very happy but who really cares?
" Ah, my young Queen Serenity I'm so glad that you choose our
humble Planet to visit." He said this while he rose stately from his
throne.
I take that back he was in a very good mood. I stole a glance
at Runka and Michiri. They were smiling slightly. King Chronas walked
up to me and then sank to one knee. His generals followed suit.
" Queen Serenity VI, I am King Chronas III of the Plantet Pluto.
Please accept our allegiance to you Queen Serenity and to the Sliver
Millennium." he stated formally.
This was good, I could deal with formalities. I made sure to
pause just the right amount of time to make him sweat before answering.
I hate it when people purposely make my friends and I uncomfortable.
" King Chronas your pledge is accepted. Rise and let us forget
formalities for now." I returned as is proper. There was nothing but
sweet gentleness in my voice.
"You have already met the ladies of Neptune and Uranus am I right
Chronas?" I asked him.
He was much friendlier when he didn't stare. I have a feeling
that I will enjoy my stay here. It's no longer a wonder to me as to why
Mother liked to come here so often. I would already bet my throne that she
was in love with this man.
" Yes I have already had that pleasure. How have you been
Lady Michiri? Lady Haruka?" He waited for their nods before continuing on.
" Good, good. Lady Setsuna has been waiting for you. She asked
me to send you to her."
They looked to me and at my nod they issued a "Thank you, your
Highness" and left. They were enjoying me in this position way too much.
I did the only thing I could which was, smile graciously and make a
promise to myself that I would kick their butts on the practice field.
Once they left, King Chronas continued his mainly one sided conversation
with me.
" I'm terribly sorry about the Moon and your Mother, Serenity.
I deeply cared for your Mother. She was a great queen. This is a
terrible to have happened. If only I had known I would have sent my troops
to help out--"
"It's quite all right Chronas. No one had any idea that this
would happen. We did not consider the rebellions on Earth a threat.
No one could have foreseen this disaster not even The Goddess herself."
I said this so calmly and matter-of-factly that I started to wonder if
I had actually said that.
" Well at least we may help out now." He said kindly.
" I am assigning my best general as a personal guard for you.
I trust him with my life as well as those of Pluto. I hope that
in time you will trust him as well. My Queen this is General
Karal."
Out of the men behind him a young man with black hair,
ruby eyes, and tan skin stepped forward. I couldn't believe it.
Now I would be trailed wherever I went. Could I trust him? I will
have to ask Miri to consult her mirror when I see her next. Until
then I should be safe enough.
" Do you accept this Karal?" Chronas asked him.
" Yes, your highness." Karal answered in a steady voice.
I can't believe it! The highest ranking General on all of Pluto
was willingly going to become one of my personal guards?!!
" You are now under Queen Serenity's permanent command.
Show her to her room and get her some dinner." Karal nodded and
stepped to my side flashing me a handsome smile.
" Chronas, Karal, I am deeply honored. Thank you both
for your kindness. I hope to speak with you more later tomorrow
Chronas. Good evening to you all."
I said with a kind smile letting my eyes fix on each of
the king's men, memorizing their faces before facing King Chronas
once more. After their good natured good evenings I followed Karal
to my room for a meal and a well deserved rest.
*****************
To be continued......
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Should I continue? Tell me what you think. Thanks for reading!
Messy Meg ^_^
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encouragement! I really was thinking of not continuing.
I'm sorry if I offend any Marmou lovers but it is
crucial to the story. Anyway I don't really have
anything else to say....umm e-mail me with any
questions, comments, or yes even flames.
^ ^ I love all kinds of e-mail. Well here's Chapter Two.
meghanscuderi@hotmail.com
Disclaimer -- I don't own Sailor Moon, but I do
own this story so please don't take it.
Rating -- PG-13 for curse words
"We write to taste life twice, in the moment and in retrospection."
Anais Nin
******************
I Shall not Perish
Chapter Two
By: Messy Meg
******************
We are about to reach Pluto thank the Goddess.
All I can think about is food. I'm so hungry, sooo hungry.
I wish I had a cream puff, or a nice chunk of juicy steak...
hell I'd even eat split peas AND not complain. The food ran
out about two days ago. Goddess I'm hungry. If you listened
you would be able to hear my stomach growling all the way in
Mercury! My only comfort is that Haruka and Michiri have
called off training because of the lack of food. Yes! I never
knew it would be so hard to train to become a sailor soldier.
We've only been training for a little over a week and already
I'm tempted to give in... But then I start thinking of what
happened.
***** Flash Back ******
We left the Ballroom and I don't know why. It's okay,
Endy will tell me when its time, a little wait won't hurt me.
We keep walking until we reach the balcony above the lake.
Now I know something's wrong. We never come here unless there's
a problem we need to talk about. I'm nervous now. I hate it
when he brings me here!
" Endy what's wrong? Why have you brought me here?
What's so terrible that we had to come here?" I'd started to whine,
not very befitting to a princess but his solemn features scared me.
Endy always could inspire fright in me even when we were both children.
" Rena, I'm sorry I brought you here but this is important"
He cleared his throat and looked down at me. He always was
so much bigger than me. His features were hard and his eyes
unreadable. I struggled against my impatience, he was my best
friend after all, not to mention my fiancee. He cleared his
throat once more before he began.
" Earth is about to attack the Moon Kingdom. The rebels
have taken complete control. I have no more power over them.
A war is about to take place and your in the middle of it.
Nephlite, my general says that if I stay here I will not make
it, but I am staying to protect you. I love you Rena."
He was waiting for me to reply but I couldn't. The
Moon Kingdom attacked?!! No one has ever tried that in all of
history. Why would they attack us? And what did Endy mean he
would not make it? He has gone through any and every battle
without even getting a scratch on him. Nephlite has to be
wrong. Endy is to good of a fighter to die.His last words
started to penetrate my thick skull.
He said he loved me. Of course he has said that many
times but this time it was not in the friendly way he usually
says it. I always knew he loved me as a friend. That's why I
agreed to marriage with him. He is my best friend. Who better
to marry than someone you could tell anything to. Endy was the
only person of the right status that I would ever dream of
marrying. But the fact that he loved me in THAT way, well it was
disturbing to say the least. Do I love him like that? Well there's
only one way to find out.
I kissed him right on that awful little bridge. It was
a long deep kiss not all that innocent either. I pulled back
first and looked up to find him grinning at me in happiness.
Nothing. I felt nothing. None of the tingles Mina promised me
would come, had. I felt none of the love he felt, but I smiled
up at him anyway. I would eventually come to love him.
" You are not going to die Endy. Your not." That was
when the sounds of battle finally reached our secluded spot.
He hugged me one last time.
" Go and hide Rena, I'll find you when this is over."
He left drawing his sword.
*****End of Flashback*****
It's best not to think of the past, at least not now.
I'm sooo hungry. I wish I could eat something. Michiri walked
into the common room carrying two glasses of water.
" Miri can't you just leave me alone? I don't want
more water. It doesn't do much good anyway. It seems to just
make me hungrier." I am in a snappish mood and I'm not afraid
to show it. Two days of hunger doesn't make a person kind.
" We're almost there Rena, in fact we should be there
in the next couple of hours, that is if Haruka's calculations
are correct." Her gaunt face broke into smiles and the black
rings under her eyes disappeared.
" Please don't say that Miri, please don't. You made the
calculations this time didn't you?" She started to laugh as I
imitated Haruka's husky voice.
" Don't you worry now we'll get to Pluto in a few more
days with a whole trunk of food left. Don't worry 'bout
rationing now, eat what you want. Oh, opps I thought I was reading
that map right. I didn't think those lines stood for that. It's
'lright we'll be there by tomorrow. We should've already been
there. Miri love, thanks for letting me take charge this time."
By this time we were laughing so hard we couldn't breath.
Haruka who had obviously heard the lot of it stood above us
scowling. Miri reached up and pulled her love on top of me. Haruka,
not being one to waste a good chance at revenge promptly started
tickling me.
" Can't... *gasp*... breath... hurt... princess abuse...
*giggle* OUCH!... okay...*giggle* sorry... I'm sorry... Runka."
Haruka, finally deciding that I was defeated stopped her
torture only to start another.
" I'll stop if you'll drink. Now drink!"
Her blue eyes sparked with mischief as she held the
glass to my lips. I took a glance at Miri for help
but she was not forthcoming. Giving up in defeat I
looked back at Runka and took hold of the glass. If
I am going to be forced to drink I will at least do
it by myself. It was at times like these that I
realized life would be easier without a headstrong
Sailor Soldier like Haruka for a cousin.
" Good now when you finish that go and change
into something fitting for a Queen to wear. The Pluto
court will be wanting to give allegiance to the new
Queen of the Sliver Millennium. Chances are we won't
be able to eat until later tonight."
Miri was so like a mother sometimes I wanted to just
hug her. She is just like what I wanted Mother to be. Of course,
I couldn't let her know that.
" Yes mother." I stated in my most sarcastic
voice. But Miri was unfazed and Haruka took up her lead.
" Don't forget that you've gotta impress them.
You gotta be tough but compassionate to those who lost
loved ones in that battle. You gotta let them know that
you are ready 'n able to pick up where your mama
left off. They need someone strong 'r else all hell will
break loose. You think you can handle that?"
At my solemn nod she continued.
" Miri and me will be there to help you and you'll
get Setsuna too. You can trust any of us 'n anyone who we
trust. Now don't let appearances fool you, court's full of
intrigue--"
" Runka," I cut her off, " if I don't know court
intrigue by now I'll never learn. Really, I already know
all of this. Thanks for the reminders and all, but I'm not
a kid! We'll be fine. Pluto as far as I know is one of the
strongest surpporters of the Sliver Millennium. We'll go
there and quickly kill any opposition to my rule. Now let me
go get ready." I said standing up.
I glanced back at them on the couch and looked directly
at Haruka.
" That is if we actually get there."
I threw the jibe at Runka and was out the door and
in my room before she could do anything about it. But just
because I was behind my door didn't mean I couldn't hear her
threats.
"Why you Brat! You just wait until you get out!
I will have revenge! I'll show you when we leave you here
on this damn sorry excuse for a ship......"
It continued on that line for a while longer before
she finally got tired of my lack of response.
I looked in the closet of my little room at the
scandalous dresses that Miri and I had taken from the
remains of Duke Hashes estate. It was at this time that
I finally admitted that Vivian Hashes, the duke's daughter
had no taste. Oh well, I guess that a person's personality
reflects on ones dresses. I sorted through her cloths with
distaste.
At least she was about the same size as me. She
was a little taller but that doesn't matter if I could just
find.... Ah ha I found one! Thank the Goddess! It was a white
dress with a minimum of frills and not revealing in the bust
area. It must of been a present, probably from Cheryl,
Vivian's second cousin. Cheryl was always trying to get
Vivian to dress more properly.
A shiver of pain went through me. It hurt to think
of the dead. I was even saddened by the loss of contemptuous
Vivian. At least the Hashes had a chance to escape, after all
their main spaceship was gone by the time we reached their
estate. Maybe they took safety at Mars. Best not to think
of the past. I have to get ready to face Pluto. I'll round
up the Moon's refugees at a later time.
*****************
I laced up the dress and put my hair in the Royal Buns
and then went to the control room where Michiri and Haruka
stood in their own scavenged court dresses.
" Are we ready?" I asked
" We're 'bout to dock." Runka answered her vengeance
apparently forgotten.
" I didn't think you would really find a respectable dress,
but that one actually looks nice. It will do at least for
presentations." Miri stated matter-of-factly. I only nodded.
*****************
The Plunarians were mysterious people. Their looks were
mainly the same. Dark green, black, or brown hair, beautiful
ruby colored eyes, and tan or brown skin. They were gorgeous
and exotic to me who had never seen any except the old cryptic
Plunarian Ambassador who seemed to be the exception of the race's
beauty.
They bowed cordially to us hiding their curious eyes
as we walked with our escort to the Throne room. I inclined
my head in turn and smiled gently at them with Haruka and Michiri
following close on my heels. I am nervous. I've only met King Chronas
once, and it was when I was a babe. We entered the room as our
escort of unarmed military generals announced our arrival. They
then retreated to their king's side lining up in what I assumed
was rank.
King Chronas stared right through us and into space. It had
to be a challenge of some sort although the Goddess only knows why.
Costom says that after challenging me, he must choose whether or
not he will accept me and swear alliangce to me and the Silver
Millennium. If I pass this test I shall never have to do this
again. Well if he wants to play the silent game I may as well
join him.
I made sure to stare right on the same level with is
handsome face and looked him right in the eye. My head is proudly
tilted and my stance regal even in this silly dress.
Well while we're waiting it probably won't matter if I let
my mind wander.... Goddess I'm hungry. I can't believe that Stupid
Pig-headed King! Of all the challenges to pick from he chooses a
staring contest, I really need to stop swearing. Haruka seems to have
made it a habit with me now.... My back hurts.
I'm glad King Chronas can't see me shaking. I wish that Rei
was here, she always was better at staring contests. Oh my friend!
How it hurts to think of you. Best not think of the past. Wait until
you are alone at least for the Goddess's sake. When you are alone
you may grieve. Be strong, think about something trivial like how
hungry you are. Yes that's it. I'm so hungry. Poor Haruka and Michiri.
They shouldn't have to go through this too. My sweet friends, I'm
sorry, you should be in bed or eating right now not staring. Those
guards are probably tired too. I'm sorry guards. If it was up to
me I'd let you have a day off after this. Yes I'm even sorry for
you King Chronas. If I had kept Mother alive you wouldn't have to
spend anytime on stupid challenges even though you are
pig-headed.....Dear Goddess did I mention I was hungry?
It was in this thought that King Chronas brought my attention
back on himself by bursting out in laughter. Well at least he was in
a good mood. Can't say that I'm very happy but who really cares?
" Ah, my young Queen Serenity I'm so glad that you choose our
humble Planet to visit." He said this while he rose stately from his
throne.
I take that back he was in a very good mood. I stole a glance
at Runka and Michiri. They were smiling slightly. King Chronas walked
up to me and then sank to one knee. His generals followed suit.
" Queen Serenity VI, I am King Chronas III of the Plantet Pluto.
Please accept our allegiance to you Queen Serenity and to the Sliver
Millennium." he stated formally.
This was good, I could deal with formalities. I made sure to
pause just the right amount of time to make him sweat before answering.
I hate it when people purposely make my friends and I uncomfortable.
" King Chronas your pledge is accepted. Rise and let us forget
formalities for now." I returned as is proper. There was nothing but
sweet gentleness in my voice.
"You have already met the ladies of Neptune and Uranus am I right
Chronas?" I asked him.
He was much friendlier when he didn't stare. I have a feeling
that I will enjoy my stay here. It's no longer a wonder to me as to why
Mother liked to come here so often. I would already bet my throne that she
was in love with this man.
" Yes I have already had that pleasure. How have you been
Lady Michiri? Lady Haruka?" He waited for their nods before continuing on.
" Good, good. Lady Setsuna has been waiting for you. She asked
me to send you to her."
They looked to me and at my nod they issued a "Thank you, your
Highness" and left. They were enjoying me in this position way too much.
I did the only thing I could which was, smile graciously and make a
promise to myself that I would kick their butts on the practice field.
Once they left, King Chronas continued his mainly one sided conversation
with me.
" I'm terribly sorry about the Moon and your Mother, Serenity.
I deeply cared for your Mother. She was a great queen. This is a
terrible to have happened. If only I had known I would have sent my troops
to help out--"
"It's quite all right Chronas. No one had any idea that this
would happen. We did not consider the rebellions on Earth a threat.
No one could have foreseen this disaster not even The Goddess herself."
I said this so calmly and matter-of-factly that I started to wonder if
I had actually said that.
" Well at least we may help out now." He said kindly.
" I am assigning my best general as a personal guard for you.
I trust him with my life as well as those of Pluto. I hope that
in time you will trust him as well. My Queen this is General
Karal."
Out of the men behind him a young man with black hair,
ruby eyes, and tan skin stepped forward. I couldn't believe it.
Now I would be trailed wherever I went. Could I trust him? I will
have to ask Miri to consult her mirror when I see her next. Until
then I should be safe enough.
" Do you accept this Karal?" Chronas asked him.
" Yes, your highness." Karal answered in a steady voice.
I can't believe it! The highest ranking General on all of Pluto
was willingly going to become one of my personal guards?!!
" You are now under Queen Serenity's permanent command.
Show her to her room and get her some dinner." Karal nodded and
stepped to my side flashing me a handsome smile.
" Chronas, Karal, I am deeply honored. Thank you both
for your kindness. I hope to speak with you more later tomorrow
Chronas. Good evening to you all."
I said with a kind smile letting my eyes fix on each of
the king's men, memorizing their faces before facing King Chronas
once more. After their good natured good evenings I followed Karal
to my room for a meal and a well deserved rest.
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To be continued......
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