Ok. I know how I want my story to be, but I am willing to be flexible here.
You readers get to decide some things.
1.) Should there be an alternate ending, so I can have my time line here(Serenity/Seiya), and also preserve the original for the people who like a traditional Usagi/Mamoru paring?
2.) I am giving Usagi-chan (remember, Usagi-chan is chibi-usa) a love interest. Should it be Helios, or Hotaru?
The time line is altered, but because of my new Senshi, certain parts were preserved i.e. Hotaru being saved, Galaxia being saved, Helios is alive. Please, let me know!
I won't post again until lots of reviews come in! heheheheheheheeeee
Disclaimer: I don't own Sailor Moon. I do, however, own my characters and this story.
An: Someone mentioned that Diana isn't talking… she'll be able to again, once Usagi(Chibi-Usa) remembers that she can. Luna and Artemis are also in the story somewhere… Luna can talk, Artemis will be the same as Diana.
Only A Memory Away
By: Lirial Raito
Chapter 7: Sudden Visit
The next day dawned almost too soon for Usagi and her friends. Usagi was very anxious about meeting Neo Queen Serenity especially if she really was Usagi's mother.
*** What if I'm not good enough? I know Hotaru-chan said I am, but what if I'm not? As my best friend, she's a tad bit biased on my worthiness. ***
She was showered and dressed in under fifteen minutes, a record time for Usagi, considering the mass of hair she had to wash every morning. At six a.m. she was awake far earlier than normal. Usually, school in Crystal Tokyo didn't start until ten a.m., unless you were in college classes. She wasn't the first person up though, as the light in Hotaru's room was on, and the door open. Usagi walked in to find her friend reading a book, fully dressed and eating fruit. (Kiwi, my favorite fruit.) "Hotaru-chan, could you braid my hair for me? I don't think it would be appropriate if I wore the Queen's hairstyle to the Palace."
Hotaru set her book down immediately and stood up, motioning for Usagi to take her place. "Of course Usa-chan." Usagi smiled gratefully and sunk into the proffered chair, reaching over and picking up a piece of Hotaru's kiwi. Hotaru smiled and ruffled Usagi's hair lightly before picking up a brush. "Go ahead and eat Usagi, I brought up extra for you." Usagi looked into the mirror and smiled at Hotaru. "Arigato, Hotaru-chan."
Slowly Hotaru ran the brush through Usagi's hair, which now reached down to her knees when unbound. She sang softly as she did so, hoping music might calm down Usagi's nerves. After several minutes she had fully detangled Usagi's hair and set it into a near French braid. "There you go Usa-chan, do you like?"
Usagi nodded and smiled gratefully, "Yes, very much so Hotaru-chan, thanks a lot!" Usagi hopped out of the chair and hugged her, then grabbed her wrist and dragged her downstairs. "Hmm… looks like the others are still asleep. Let's leave a note saying we'll be at the Palace on time, but are going for a walk now, ok?" Hotaru laughed and consented easily enough, picking up the notepad Michiru left by the refrigerator for such occasions, writing out the quick note. When she finished, she and Usagi headed outside to walk around the stores that opened early, including the Crown.
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When Hotaru and Usagi got to the Crown a young woman slouched in a booth straightened her posture and gave them a friendly smile. Usagi waved to the woman cheerfully, energetic for such an early (to them) time.
Andrew ( I can never remember his Jap. Name) spotted the two quickly enough, and by the time they had reached the counter had set out two glasses of pop and a menu. "Morning you two. Today the big day huh?"
Usagi nodded without looking at the menu. "Yes, today we meet the Queen and accept our jobs. I'll have a set of pancakes by the way, and some orange juice."
He nodded, and then looked at Hotaru. "The same," she said before he could ask. Grinning we stepped backed into the kitchen area, and emerged quickly with their food and drinks. "I just had a feeling you would be in here early, so I fixed this for you before hand." Hearing this, the woman in the booth grinned, and stood to walk over to the counter. "I would like some pancakes as well please, and some more cherry Pepsi."
Her voice was soft, soothing Hotaru like a gentle warm flame, or warm light.
Hotaru studied the woman while Usagi chatted away with Andrew, who, almost as quickly as he had with her and Hotaru, had served the woman her order. The woman had waist length hair that shimmered with all the colors of a beautiful sunrise, and sparkling silver blue eyes. She ate at her pancakes delicately, adding no syrup or flavoring. Hotaru ate hers as slowly, though she added blueberry syrup to them. Usagi had already inhaled hers while talking, her nervousness still showing.
The woman smiled at Hotaru slowly, and offered a hand. "Hello, I am Dawn Fushicho."
Hotaru shook the hand with firm grip and a smile, "Hotaru Tamoe, and my friend here is Usagi Chiba." Dawn nodded, as if she had already known. At the mention of her name, Usagi turned to face Hotaru and Dawn, offering a hand and a smile as well. "Hello!" Dawn laughed softly. "Well, I can see things haven't turned out too terribly…" She stood and bowed slightly to Usagi and Hotaru, "Perhaps our paths shall cross again." She walked out after setting the money for her food down, leaving a confused looking Usagi and Hotaru in her wake.
"That…was odd." Hotaru said.
Usagi was staring after the woman. In a slight daze she stood and started to walk after her, when a flash of red and gold caught her eye. On the ground she found a small pendant in the shape of a phoenix, glittering brightly. "I wonder if she dropped this," Usagi murmured. She brought the pendant back over to Hotaru, who examined it carefully. "I can't determine anything from this Usa-Chan… perhaps Ami, Setsuna, or the Queen will know more." Usagi nodded, "Ok, but lets' play some games until then!"
Hotaru laughed, and consented easily to her friends wish. Anything to keep Usagi happy and calm before she met the Queen.
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Dawn walked toward the palace slowly, killing time while she could. A young golden haired boy followed her, his leaf green eyes sparkling whenever they encountered a patch of trees or flowers.
She looked down at him with a smile. "Are you well Erutan?" He looked up at Dawn, his smile innocent and calm. "Hai, Dawn-san, I am well. Soon I will get to meet my sensei, won't I?"
Dawn laughed and nodded, "Hai, soon you two shall meet. You would have met sooner if Suisho had managed to keep Kit's mischievousness under control for a couple more centuries, but… things are as they are."
They came to a stop in front of the Crystal Palace, allowing a moment to take in the beauty of the place. The Dawn held out her hand for Erutan to place his in, and they teleported to the Queen's chambers.
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Serenity wasn't surprised to see Dawn and Erutan appear in her room, the way she should have been. She simply turned around to greet them in her calm manner. "Hello Dawn, Erutan."
Dawn bowed before the Serenity, Erutan copying her movement perfectly. "Hello Serenity. They will come to you today, accepting the jobs you have offered."
Erutan stared wide-eyed at Dawn, wondering how she could speak so informally to the Neo Queen. She patted his back reassuringly. "And I assume the future Pluto told you to expect my arrival here."
Serenity shook her head. "No, Pluto would never do such. Instead, my Silver Crystal told me of your presence here, and Helios confirmed that his replacement was under protection." Dawn nodded, eyes sparkling. "I thought he might, once Erutan was found. He is quite good at hiding, aren't you little one?" Erutan just smiled innocently, "Of course, aren't I supposed to be?" Dawn ruffled his hair affectionately. "Well Serenity, since you will be having guests soon, I shall leave him here." She knelt down in front of the boy. "Now, behave for the Queen and her guests, and ignore EVERYTHING that Kit has taught you, ok?"
He pouted for a few moments before agreeing, his friendly nature exerting itself.
In a shimmer of red and gold light, Dawn had teleported away. Serenity lifted her Crystal to study it for a moment while Erutan stood patiently waiting. An old, leather bound book appeared in her lap, summoned by the Crystal's power. The front had four pictures, made of magic thread. One was a phoenix, made of gold, ruby, and lightening colored items, the second a unicorn, complete of silver thread. The third was a dragon, blue and dark red, while the fourth was a fox made of onyx like thread. She turned the book over and over in her hands, feeling warmth from the pages and cover.
She opened to the first page and read. Absorbed in the book, time passed by unnoticed, until a knock on the door interrupted her reading of the leather book. Arisu walked in. "Serenity, your guests of honor have arrived. Shall I send them on too lunch to join the Kou's?"
Serenity smiled and stood up, setting the book down. She held a hand out to Erutan, which he took in silence, always smiling. "Yes, send them on to lunch, Erutan and I shall join them in a moment."
Arisu bowed and exited, followed by the Queen and young boy.
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Deep in the Amazon four gems glowed, watched over by a silent figure. Birds flew overhead, though they made none of the noise they usually would have. Artemis watched the sleeping figures of the four Asteroid Senshi that suddenly appeared from the glowing gems. Life was changing, rapidly. He frowned as best his kitty features would allow. He could feel no new threats, so the Senshi should not be awakening. He wondered where Luna was, and how Diana was doing. He found it hard to not feel lonely, and wondered why he had awoken so far from his home, his family, and his duties. Pallas stirred, and opened her eyes. She sat up and faced Artemis. "Pallas like kitty." She picked him up and started petting.
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To Be Continued:
Remember, post what you think should happen (Refer to top of story.)
Chapter 8 shall be passages from the book Serenity received, explaining the… new Senshi of mine! Hehehehe! :)
Chapter 9 will be based on your thoughts and opinions from this chapter.
You readers get to decide some things.
1.) Should there be an alternate ending, so I can have my time line here(Serenity/Seiya), and also preserve the original for the people who like a traditional Usagi/Mamoru paring?
2.) I am giving Usagi-chan (remember, Usagi-chan is chibi-usa) a love interest. Should it be Helios, or Hotaru?
The time line is altered, but because of my new Senshi, certain parts were preserved i.e. Hotaru being saved, Galaxia being saved, Helios is alive. Please, let me know!
I won't post again until lots of reviews come in! heheheheheheheeeee
Disclaimer: I don't own Sailor Moon. I do, however, own my characters and this story.
An: Someone mentioned that Diana isn't talking… she'll be able to again, once Usagi(Chibi-Usa) remembers that she can. Luna and Artemis are also in the story somewhere… Luna can talk, Artemis will be the same as Diana.
Only A Memory Away
By: Lirial Raito
Chapter 7: Sudden Visit
The next day dawned almost too soon for Usagi and her friends. Usagi was very anxious about meeting Neo Queen Serenity especially if she really was Usagi's mother.
*** What if I'm not good enough? I know Hotaru-chan said I am, but what if I'm not? As my best friend, she's a tad bit biased on my worthiness. ***
She was showered and dressed in under fifteen minutes, a record time for Usagi, considering the mass of hair she had to wash every morning. At six a.m. she was awake far earlier than normal. Usually, school in Crystal Tokyo didn't start until ten a.m., unless you were in college classes. She wasn't the first person up though, as the light in Hotaru's room was on, and the door open. Usagi walked in to find her friend reading a book, fully dressed and eating fruit. (Kiwi, my favorite fruit.) "Hotaru-chan, could you braid my hair for me? I don't think it would be appropriate if I wore the Queen's hairstyle to the Palace."
Hotaru set her book down immediately and stood up, motioning for Usagi to take her place. "Of course Usa-chan." Usagi smiled gratefully and sunk into the proffered chair, reaching over and picking up a piece of Hotaru's kiwi. Hotaru smiled and ruffled Usagi's hair lightly before picking up a brush. "Go ahead and eat Usagi, I brought up extra for you." Usagi looked into the mirror and smiled at Hotaru. "Arigato, Hotaru-chan."
Slowly Hotaru ran the brush through Usagi's hair, which now reached down to her knees when unbound. She sang softly as she did so, hoping music might calm down Usagi's nerves. After several minutes she had fully detangled Usagi's hair and set it into a near French braid. "There you go Usa-chan, do you like?"
Usagi nodded and smiled gratefully, "Yes, very much so Hotaru-chan, thanks a lot!" Usagi hopped out of the chair and hugged her, then grabbed her wrist and dragged her downstairs. "Hmm… looks like the others are still asleep. Let's leave a note saying we'll be at the Palace on time, but are going for a walk now, ok?" Hotaru laughed and consented easily enough, picking up the notepad Michiru left by the refrigerator for such occasions, writing out the quick note. When she finished, she and Usagi headed outside to walk around the stores that opened early, including the Crown.
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When Hotaru and Usagi got to the Crown a young woman slouched in a booth straightened her posture and gave them a friendly smile. Usagi waved to the woman cheerfully, energetic for such an early (to them) time.
Andrew ( I can never remember his Jap. Name) spotted the two quickly enough, and by the time they had reached the counter had set out two glasses of pop and a menu. "Morning you two. Today the big day huh?"
Usagi nodded without looking at the menu. "Yes, today we meet the Queen and accept our jobs. I'll have a set of pancakes by the way, and some orange juice."
He nodded, and then looked at Hotaru. "The same," she said before he could ask. Grinning we stepped backed into the kitchen area, and emerged quickly with their food and drinks. "I just had a feeling you would be in here early, so I fixed this for you before hand." Hearing this, the woman in the booth grinned, and stood to walk over to the counter. "I would like some pancakes as well please, and some more cherry Pepsi."
Her voice was soft, soothing Hotaru like a gentle warm flame, or warm light.
Hotaru studied the woman while Usagi chatted away with Andrew, who, almost as quickly as he had with her and Hotaru, had served the woman her order. The woman had waist length hair that shimmered with all the colors of a beautiful sunrise, and sparkling silver blue eyes. She ate at her pancakes delicately, adding no syrup or flavoring. Hotaru ate hers as slowly, though she added blueberry syrup to them. Usagi had already inhaled hers while talking, her nervousness still showing.
The woman smiled at Hotaru slowly, and offered a hand. "Hello, I am Dawn Fushicho."
Hotaru shook the hand with firm grip and a smile, "Hotaru Tamoe, and my friend here is Usagi Chiba." Dawn nodded, as if she had already known. At the mention of her name, Usagi turned to face Hotaru and Dawn, offering a hand and a smile as well. "Hello!" Dawn laughed softly. "Well, I can see things haven't turned out too terribly…" She stood and bowed slightly to Usagi and Hotaru, "Perhaps our paths shall cross again." She walked out after setting the money for her food down, leaving a confused looking Usagi and Hotaru in her wake.
"That…was odd." Hotaru said.
Usagi was staring after the woman. In a slight daze she stood and started to walk after her, when a flash of red and gold caught her eye. On the ground she found a small pendant in the shape of a phoenix, glittering brightly. "I wonder if she dropped this," Usagi murmured. She brought the pendant back over to Hotaru, who examined it carefully. "I can't determine anything from this Usa-Chan… perhaps Ami, Setsuna, or the Queen will know more." Usagi nodded, "Ok, but lets' play some games until then!"
Hotaru laughed, and consented easily to her friends wish. Anything to keep Usagi happy and calm before she met the Queen.
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Dawn walked toward the palace slowly, killing time while she could. A young golden haired boy followed her, his leaf green eyes sparkling whenever they encountered a patch of trees or flowers.
She looked down at him with a smile. "Are you well Erutan?" He looked up at Dawn, his smile innocent and calm. "Hai, Dawn-san, I am well. Soon I will get to meet my sensei, won't I?"
Dawn laughed and nodded, "Hai, soon you two shall meet. You would have met sooner if Suisho had managed to keep Kit's mischievousness under control for a couple more centuries, but… things are as they are."
They came to a stop in front of the Crystal Palace, allowing a moment to take in the beauty of the place. The Dawn held out her hand for Erutan to place his in, and they teleported to the Queen's chambers.
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Serenity wasn't surprised to see Dawn and Erutan appear in her room, the way she should have been. She simply turned around to greet them in her calm manner. "Hello Dawn, Erutan."
Dawn bowed before the Serenity, Erutan copying her movement perfectly. "Hello Serenity. They will come to you today, accepting the jobs you have offered."
Erutan stared wide-eyed at Dawn, wondering how she could speak so informally to the Neo Queen. She patted his back reassuringly. "And I assume the future Pluto told you to expect my arrival here."
Serenity shook her head. "No, Pluto would never do such. Instead, my Silver Crystal told me of your presence here, and Helios confirmed that his replacement was under protection." Dawn nodded, eyes sparkling. "I thought he might, once Erutan was found. He is quite good at hiding, aren't you little one?" Erutan just smiled innocently, "Of course, aren't I supposed to be?" Dawn ruffled his hair affectionately. "Well Serenity, since you will be having guests soon, I shall leave him here." She knelt down in front of the boy. "Now, behave for the Queen and her guests, and ignore EVERYTHING that Kit has taught you, ok?"
He pouted for a few moments before agreeing, his friendly nature exerting itself.
In a shimmer of red and gold light, Dawn had teleported away. Serenity lifted her Crystal to study it for a moment while Erutan stood patiently waiting. An old, leather bound book appeared in her lap, summoned by the Crystal's power. The front had four pictures, made of magic thread. One was a phoenix, made of gold, ruby, and lightening colored items, the second a unicorn, complete of silver thread. The third was a dragon, blue and dark red, while the fourth was a fox made of onyx like thread. She turned the book over and over in her hands, feeling warmth from the pages and cover.
She opened to the first page and read. Absorbed in the book, time passed by unnoticed, until a knock on the door interrupted her reading of the leather book. Arisu walked in. "Serenity, your guests of honor have arrived. Shall I send them on too lunch to join the Kou's?"
Serenity smiled and stood up, setting the book down. She held a hand out to Erutan, which he took in silence, always smiling. "Yes, send them on to lunch, Erutan and I shall join them in a moment."
Arisu bowed and exited, followed by the Queen and young boy.
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Deep in the Amazon four gems glowed, watched over by a silent figure. Birds flew overhead, though they made none of the noise they usually would have. Artemis watched the sleeping figures of the four Asteroid Senshi that suddenly appeared from the glowing gems. Life was changing, rapidly. He frowned as best his kitty features would allow. He could feel no new threats, so the Senshi should not be awakening. He wondered where Luna was, and how Diana was doing. He found it hard to not feel lonely, and wondered why he had awoken so far from his home, his family, and his duties. Pallas stirred, and opened her eyes. She sat up and faced Artemis. "Pallas like kitty." She picked him up and started petting.
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To Be Continued:
Remember, post what you think should happen (Refer to top of story.)
Chapter 8 shall be passages from the book Serenity received, explaining the… new Senshi of mine! Hehehehe! :)
Chapter 9 will be based on your thoughts and opinions from this chapter.