Disguised Love

Part 1: The Prophesy

Chapter 1

Long ago, almost 1,000 years ago, in a place known only to the remaining few living today; there was a planet, which housed a magnificent and mighty kingdom. The ruler of this kingdom was none other than the mystical Queen Serenity. She was the most powerful of all the Serenity's before her and one day vowed to herself that during her reign everyone would be at peace. And in the beginning that's how it was. The planet was none other than the Moon housing the Moon Kingdom.

What exactly had happened that fateful and dreadful night only one living being knows. That being is me; my name is Setsuna Meiou, otherwise known as Sailor Pluto; the guardian of the Time Gate and keeper of time.

For so long I have been awaiting the chance to tell my story and share my knowledge with someone. I suppose the time has finally come. I will start with the prophecy. Written in the books of old and ancient there was a prophesy of awakening that was to curse and end the universe as we knew it forever. There would be a rising force so powerful and dangerous that not even the reigning Queen Serenity and her powerful Silver Crystal could stop it. This force and prophecy were soon to be known as the day of the much- awaited Millennium Ball drew near.

Queen Serenity was holding a ball and feast for the newest members of the Silver Millennium; a joining of the peaceful planets. It was the planet Earth and it's King Titan and Queen Gaia. Also, their only son and heir, the Prince, Endymion.

Known by friends and family as Darien. How joyful was the setting at the Moon Palace and all around it. Everyone was preparing for the glorious arrival of the Royal Earth Family. Especially the Moon Princess, Serenity. Also, known as Serena. She and Prince Darien were known to all as the perfect royal couple. But to those who knew them well they were perfect friends.

He understood her like no other man she had ever met. Not even her mother could understand the bond that they shared. Surely, everyone knew or thought they knew that one day the two would marry and join the reigning kingdoms together. Serena loved him secretly in her heart, as more than a best friend, although she was too embarrassed to say for fear that he wouldn't feel the same towards her. Only her Guardian, Luna, knew her true feelings; and for that she felt a little relieved.

Serena was wide-awake that morning dashing around the palace awaiting the arrival of her dearest and loving friends. As if by some magical force within her, one at a time 4 carriages drove into the courtyard.

The Princess Rei of Mars, stepped down from her crimson red carriage and embraced her blond friend.

"How are you, Serena?" she asked.

"Fine, as always." Came the reply.

Rei was one of Serena's protectors known as the Sailor Senshi; and she was proud that they were always by her side. From the royal blue carriage came the Princess Ami of Mercury. She, of all the Senshi was the most intelligent. She ran forward to also embrace her friend.

"Ami! It's so good to see you after all this time. How was your trip back home?" queried Serena.

Although each princess had their own homes within the Moon Kingdom borders, they also had their own planets to inherit from their parents; and every once in a while they would return to their planets for a visit.

"Oh you wouldn't believe what Mother and Father have done to the library, Serena! There are so many books now, I can't wait to read them all!" she replied. Ami was a bit of a reading nut.

"I'm glad to hear you had an excellent time." Serena said, hugging her tighter.

"Hey where's my welcome back hug, Meatball head?" said a voice.

"Lita!" cried Serena as she embraced her tall friend from Jupiter, "Welcome back, how is Ken?"

"Oh same as always," she laughed "he'll be here for the ball, you'll see him then."

The last carriage; a golden yellow and orange one, belonged to the Princess Mina from Venus. After walking gracefully towards her, she swamped Serena with an overwhelming hug.

"It's so good to see you again cousin." She said softly in Serena's ear.

"Yes it is good to see you too Venus." She replied calling her by her official Senshi name. The four just arrived Princesses gathered their personal belongings and headed in to the Moon Palace with Serena leading.

Dropping their things off in their respective rooms along the way to Serena's chambers, they also stopped by the throne room to say hello to Serena's mother who at that time was deep in conversation with myself, Sailor Pluto.

"Pluto, can you not tell me any details of what is going to happen?" asked the Queen. "I'm sorry, your Highness, but I cannot." Sighing I continued, "All I may say is this warning:

'For the hour shall strike,

And the planets will know,

Just await the unstoppable,

And it's powerful glow.'

When the warning was given, I turned back towards the Portal of Time, hoping that my mighty Queen will stay on the lookout for the rising evil.