Disclaimer: I don't own Sailor Moon.

From the reviews, I will do a multi-ending fic. Which means, Serenity/Seiya, Serenity/Endymion, Usagi-chan/Hotaru, and Usagi- chan/Helios. Ending one will contain the Serenity/Seiya and Usagi- chan/Hotaru, while the second ending will contain Serenity/Endymion and Usagi-chan/Helios.

Anyone have another ending they would like to see?

Tell me, tell me! The more reviews the better!

And this is…. The book Serenity received! Well, part of the book anyway.



Only a Memory Away

By: Lirial Raito

Chapter 8: The Book



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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.

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Stars are born from the living, in a continual and never ending cycle. Experience gives way to belief, believe enough, and one can create. Once something is created, people see the creation, perhaps experience the creation, and their belief is heightened. The heightened beliefs of the people serve to strengthen their original creation.

Thus in the early days of man, gods with human likeness, and human faults, were created and revered. Prayer was offered to the creations, children taught to follow the ways of their chosen god, and the power of the gods grew stronger. Over time they were truly made real, able to manifest themselves in this world to influence others.

Humans then… were much as they are now. Some were good, some were bad, and all had faults. Greed, hatred, jealousy, anger… and many more base, aggressive emotions, are a large governing part of the human race. The senators argue over their pay while millions go without even a crumb of bread. Countless civilizations have fallen into ruin, and many more shall do so before Earth is at peace. Everything that we create with our hands will eventually fall into decay.

But that which has been created with our belief has outlived anyone on our beautiful planet, and shall live on for many millennia more.

From the hopes of everlasting life, branded with fire and lightening, the ability for death, and rebirth, came forth the Phoenix. She has only been seen once, with hair the color of sunrise, and sparkling blue eyes, almost like the flames of fire that burns hotter than usual. For many millennia she has taken the form of a bird, nesting and watching over Arabia, but in the last rebirth the Phoenix took the shape of a woman, in a uniform resembling that of the Moon Kingdom's allies. She has been sent to sleep in Ellsyion, until such time as she shall awaken again, reborn once more, and is now called Kouseki, though no one knows why. No one has seen her use her powers yet, as she generally refuses to do so. 'Not the right time,' she says.

The purity of many, and the belief of the incorruptibility of the unicorns who heal our wounded after battles has shaped itself into a woman, silver haired with sapphire blue eyes, and a gentle spirit. Lady Junshin doesn't understand the lewd jokes our soldiers tell, and is unaffected by the ravages of war. Fleet as the wind, our Pure one harness' the wind into a shield, purifies water and food, and heals the wounds of others. She seems unable to heal her own wounds when she is hurt, and turns to the Phoenix for help. She dresses in a uniform similar to the Phoenix.

The combined wisdom of humanity has given rise to Lady Jinchi. In battle she had been known to take the form of a dragon, breathing a white mist that confuses and harms her enemies, yet is harmless to those who are her true allies. Many traitors have died because of this, before they could perform much damage. Recently, she and the unicorn have joined the Phoenix in Ellsyion. Jinchi has black hair, with shimmering tints of blue, purple, and green. Her eyes are a leaf green, sparkling with generally good humor.

One other enduring figure has been in Ellsyion for a long time, after being subdued by the Phoenix, Unicorn, and Dragon, and this young child is Ginitsune. She was quite a handful to get under control, and refuses to behave properly. Many believe Ginitsune is evil, and want to destroy her, but the other three won't allow her to be harmed. She is an adorable child, with red and gold locks, tipped in silver, and odd golden green eyes. She usually behaves for Kouseki, Jinchi, and Junshin, and seems to care for them a great deal, even though she seems to hate everything and everyone else. Kouseki said once that Ginitsune was just born a bit too early, and will calm down and behave once her princess is born, but for now she too must sleep in Ellsyion. She is as mischievous as every imp and elf combined could be, and much worse than any kitsune is believed to be. One must pity her 'princess' and the odd behavior that girl will have to endure.

Both Lady Jinchi and Ginitsune wear clothing similar to Kouseki and Jinchi.

Many people wish that the four were still awake. Trouble brews in the land, and ancient kingdoms that have already decayed seem to be rising again. Our turmoil will breed ill for the other planets. Jinchi was most upset for this, when she was sent to sleep. The royal family is upset that an Alliance with the Moon Kingdom was never approved… on whose end was that proposal turned down? One can only wonder, but for them the Earth is still a dangerous place. This planet is not fully awakened and mature like the rest in the Silver Millennium Alliance, and we are more prone to violence than others. Many are saddened by this, but all things will work out in the end. Many believe, so it must be so.

Weeks ago Ellsyion was sealed off to the rest of the planet, protected from the violence that Jinchi was upset about. Our Guardians sleep now… like many of the kingdom wish to do. The Prince stares off into the sky, watching the Moon.

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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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Hmm… one wonders….

This was only part of the 'book' Serenity was reading, some chapters/section skipped.

I got tired of writing a history account hehe.



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