Chapter 5...
DarkChild Manor...
Opening the front door, Pagan laughingly calls out within the corridors, as she steps into the hallway..."Honey, I'm Home!"
"My, my we must be feeling good if you are giving a royal decree of your arrival." a deep sensual masculine voice says from the shadows in the hall.
Serena catches a sense of movement to her right, and looks to see, something moving within the shadows.
"Good Evening Princess Serena.... Tis a pleasant surprise to see you again after so long an absence." The deep voice said
"Who are you? Come out where I can see you...." Serena tells the mysterious Stranger.
Listening to the conversation Pagan looks from Serena to the Shadowed corridor with worry.
"Umm Serena, maybe you should wait until you meet...."
Pagan's Evasive suggestion was cut off by the mysterious stranger once more.
"It's alright Pagan.... Princess Serena, is your cousin, and will have to know of me sooner than later.... Personally I would take Sooner."
Having said thus, the owner of the voice slowly steps into the lightened hallway. His Small yet sleek body, shining from the lights reflecting from his Midnight furred body... His Almond shaped Deep green eyes, showing ageless wisdom of past centuries...
But what totally fascinated Serena Tsukino was the Bright Silver Crescent Moon gracing the small black cat's forehead.
Slowly the Black cat inclines his head respectfully to the guest."Greetings Princess, I am Tal'lan.... Welcome to our home."
"Y-You look like Luna!" came the startled girl's reply.
Smirking slightly, Tal'lan replies "Considering that the Lunar housecats, are distant relatives from me, I am not surprised...."
" But you're a house cat too.... Aren't you?" Serena asks confused.
"Uhh I think we should go to the living room, for the rest of this conversation.... This may be a while." Pagan interrupts quickly.
Having said this, all three slowly walk down the hall to a set of doors, opening them reveals a large shadowed, high ceiling room.
Stepping inside, Serena looks around in awe, at the beautiful antique furniture, expensive oriental rugs, medieval tapestries, large fireplace and mantle.
"I'm getting a drink, Sere, Tal either of you want anything?" Pagan asks.
"Umm a soda please Paige."
"Nothing for me Pagan, thank you."
Pouring a glass of rich red wine, for herself, and a glass of soda for Serena, Pagan walks over to the two over-stuffed leather chairs in front of the fireplace and gestures for Serena to take the other one handing her the soda.
"Now...Pagan tells me that you wish to regain your memories and abilities, of the time before the attack upon Pagan's family." Tal'lan begins.
Serena nods."Tell me something.... Why do you call her Pagan? Her name is Paige."
Tal'lan smiles "First let us see if we can revive those sleeping powers of yours first. Then we can discuss history if you like."
"So Tal, how can we do this?"
Tal'lan looks at the woman who holds his heart, and smiles at her, his deep green eyes shining with the warmest of emotions. "Very simple my love.... The mind meld.... If I remember hearing before, Luna has already used it once upon Princess Serena...so we will be able to use it."
Hopping upon Pagan's Lap, Tal'lan sits down facing Serena. Looking deep into her eyes, he breaks into the surface of her open mind, until finding the barrier.
After a few seconds of studying the mental wall, Tal'lan's Silver Crescent suddenly glows bright, and a silver beam of light shoots out connecting to Serena's forehead, making her own golden crescent appear in reaction.
All of a sudden, Images of a younger, more carefree time began to flood Serena's mind, the overload completely shattering the wall within Serena's mind.
Delving deeper, Tal'lan looks deeper within Serena's mind and finds another mental wall...but decides to leave it alone, knowing that this is the wall that guards the memories of the Silver Kingdom.
When all is finished, the light slowly fades from view and both parties relax.
'Paige? I can't believe how familiar this feels...I thought it would feel strange, or weird to be able to speak through my mind. Paige can you hear me?'
'Loud and clear Serey Kitty...out and clear...and don't worry, you'll get used to it again...' Pagan replies smiling softly.
Slowly blinking, Serena shifts through all her old forgotten memories, and then smiles softly, suddenly reverting back to the quiet young Serena of old.
"So now why do you call her Pagan, Tal'lan?"
"That Princess, is another long story" A familiar voice replies from behind Serena.
DarkChild Manor...
Opening the front door, Pagan laughingly calls out within the corridors, as she steps into the hallway..."Honey, I'm Home!"
"My, my we must be feeling good if you are giving a royal decree of your arrival." a deep sensual masculine voice says from the shadows in the hall.
Serena catches a sense of movement to her right, and looks to see, something moving within the shadows.
"Good Evening Princess Serena.... Tis a pleasant surprise to see you again after so long an absence." The deep voice said
"Who are you? Come out where I can see you...." Serena tells the mysterious Stranger.
Listening to the conversation Pagan looks from Serena to the Shadowed corridor with worry.
"Umm Serena, maybe you should wait until you meet...."
Pagan's Evasive suggestion was cut off by the mysterious stranger once more.
"It's alright Pagan.... Princess Serena, is your cousin, and will have to know of me sooner than later.... Personally I would take Sooner."
Having said thus, the owner of the voice slowly steps into the lightened hallway. His Small yet sleek body, shining from the lights reflecting from his Midnight furred body... His Almond shaped Deep green eyes, showing ageless wisdom of past centuries...
But what totally fascinated Serena Tsukino was the Bright Silver Crescent Moon gracing the small black cat's forehead.
Slowly the Black cat inclines his head respectfully to the guest."Greetings Princess, I am Tal'lan.... Welcome to our home."
"Y-You look like Luna!" came the startled girl's reply.
Smirking slightly, Tal'lan replies "Considering that the Lunar housecats, are distant relatives from me, I am not surprised...."
" But you're a house cat too.... Aren't you?" Serena asks confused.
"Uhh I think we should go to the living room, for the rest of this conversation.... This may be a while." Pagan interrupts quickly.
Having said this, all three slowly walk down the hall to a set of doors, opening them reveals a large shadowed, high ceiling room.
Stepping inside, Serena looks around in awe, at the beautiful antique furniture, expensive oriental rugs, medieval tapestries, large fireplace and mantle.
"I'm getting a drink, Sere, Tal either of you want anything?" Pagan asks.
"Umm a soda please Paige."
"Nothing for me Pagan, thank you."
Pouring a glass of rich red wine, for herself, and a glass of soda for Serena, Pagan walks over to the two over-stuffed leather chairs in front of the fireplace and gestures for Serena to take the other one handing her the soda.
"Now...Pagan tells me that you wish to regain your memories and abilities, of the time before the attack upon Pagan's family." Tal'lan begins.
Serena nods."Tell me something.... Why do you call her Pagan? Her name is Paige."
Tal'lan smiles "First let us see if we can revive those sleeping powers of yours first. Then we can discuss history if you like."
"So Tal, how can we do this?"
Tal'lan looks at the woman who holds his heart, and smiles at her, his deep green eyes shining with the warmest of emotions. "Very simple my love.... The mind meld.... If I remember hearing before, Luna has already used it once upon Princess Serena...so we will be able to use it."
Hopping upon Pagan's Lap, Tal'lan sits down facing Serena. Looking deep into her eyes, he breaks into the surface of her open mind, until finding the barrier.
After a few seconds of studying the mental wall, Tal'lan's Silver Crescent suddenly glows bright, and a silver beam of light shoots out connecting to Serena's forehead, making her own golden crescent appear in reaction.
All of a sudden, Images of a younger, more carefree time began to flood Serena's mind, the overload completely shattering the wall within Serena's mind.
Delving deeper, Tal'lan looks deeper within Serena's mind and finds another mental wall...but decides to leave it alone, knowing that this is the wall that guards the memories of the Silver Kingdom.
When all is finished, the light slowly fades from view and both parties relax.
'Paige? I can't believe how familiar this feels...I thought it would feel strange, or weird to be able to speak through my mind. Paige can you hear me?'
'Loud and clear Serey Kitty...out and clear...and don't worry, you'll get used to it again...' Pagan replies smiling softly.
Slowly blinking, Serena shifts through all her old forgotten memories, and then smiles softly, suddenly reverting back to the quiet young Serena of old.
"So now why do you call her Pagan, Tal'lan?"
"That Princess, is another long story" A familiar voice replies from behind Serena.