Disclaimer: I don't own Sailor Moon.
Thanks to everyone who shared their opinions with me! I'm very pleased with the response and I love peoples input for ideas.
New poll:
Should I include an enemy, and if so, what kind would you like to see?
In the ending where Mamoru doesn't get Serenity, who should be his love interest?
Who should Seiya's love interest be in the scenario of Serenity choosing Mamoru?
About my Senshi… No, Serenity is * not * the Unicorn. All the new Senshi are from Earth, put to sleep in Elysion (thanks for the correction) before the Dark Kingdom came around to muck things up. Dawn is Phoenix, and is currently the only one of the new Senshi I have introduced. The others will come soon :) Also note the inclusion of Erutan as one of the characters. For those of you who want Usagi-chan and Helios together, he is the reason it can be so. Can't leave Elysion without a guardian priest can I?
Thanks again for all your help and ideas! I greatly appreciate them.
Only A Memory Away
By: Lirial Raito
Chapter 9: Luncheon
Serenity used her free hand to smooth down the folds of her dress, the gossamer silk casting small rainbows in the light from the crystal halls. She needed to make her usual good impression, and perhaps a better than usual one. These were, after all, her past friends and new employees. ** I wonder what Rei would have said back then, if she had known she would be working in the Palace as something other than a Senshi. **
Erutan kept glancing up at her along the walk to the dining room where her guests were now probably waiting. Serenity wasn't late so much as her guests had come earlier in the day then expected. A brief moment of mischievousness blossomed into Serenity's mind, bringing with it an image of her disguise pen. The urge of using the pen to become her younger self grew as she reached the dining room and saw everyone seated at her circle once Luna wouldn't be there to scold her… no, she wouldn't mahogany table. Mentally she shook her head, wondering why the urge to use her old disguise pen would come now. She hadn't needed to use the things in ages, although for use the pen.
Everyone stood as Serenity entered the room, waiting for her to sit down. She stayed standing and surveyed them. Usagi stepped away from the table and walked to Serenity, curtsying politely. "Your Majesty, we have all decided to accept the positions you have graciously offered to us. We hope to serve you and the world with the best of our abilities."
Serenity smiled more at how well Usagi was able to be formal, wondering if her daughter had practiced saying that over and over, as Serenity would have done at her age. She wouldn't ask though, and motioned for the teen to sit down again, as she took her own seat. "I'm pleased to hear that. I look forward to getting to know you better, and seeing what improvements we can do for the Earth." She motioned to the Kou's, "The Three Lights and their sister will be helping out as well, though they have yet to decide on what they want to do. I'm sure you will all be quite happy here at the palace."
As she folded her hands in her lap a banquet of food appeared on the table, and each person's plate was filled with their favorite food, in case they didn't like what else was served. Likewise, their favorite drink filled their cup, causing their eyes to widen in wonder. She hid her smile at the murmurs of surprise. She lifted her fork and started to cut up the food on her plate into small pieces, ladylike and befitting a Queen's eating habits. After a moment Usagi and Kakyuu followed her example, soon joined by the rest of Serenity's guests.
Ami shifted her purse to the side, and watched for a moment as her computer ran scans on Serenity, trying to match her energy reading to Usagi-sans. She closed the purse before anyone could see what she was looking at, and started a quiet conversation with Taiki.
Lunch went smoothly, with Mamoru speaking rarely, and Usagi asking several questions. She was delighted that her quarters would be adjoined to her best friends, and that everyone would be in the same wing as the Queen. After an hour passed Serenity excused herself from the table for a meeting, leaving the others to talk privately among themselves.
- - -
As Serenity walked away from the table, those that remained behind rearranged themselves more comfortably. Helios and Erutan left almost immediately, though they didn't say why.
After a few uncertain minutes of idle chatter, Kakyuu and her Senshi left the room as well, figuring the others would want to discuss things alone. Seiya had a silly grin on his face, thinking how much more mature Serenity was, though no less an enjoyable person.
Yaten and Taiki stayed quiet, pondering in their own ways the changes that had come to Minako and Ami's personalities as well. Minako had matured to a more quiet grace, similar to Serenity, while Ami was less shy, and far more confident in herself.
Usagi turned to Ami once the Queen and her other guests were gone. "What did your scans find Ami-chan?"
Ami smiled, and pulled out her computer, "Well, lets see. According to this, Serenity's energy signature is nearly identical to that of Usagi-san. The variations could be due to maturity and personality changes over the years."
Minako tapped Mamoru on the shoulder, "What do you think Mamoru? If she's
Usagi-san, will you try to rekindle your marriage with her?"
He looked around thoughtfully, "I think she is, or at least was, Usagi-san. She's so different now though… living here will be a good chance to get to know her, again, but I don't think I will pursue a more in depth relationship with her. At the moment, doing so doesn't feel right. If she wants a relationship with me, I want to love her for who she is now, and not for who she was then."
Minako nodded approvingly, "That's good Mamoru. I know Usagi-san used to be worried that you loved her for what she might one day be, or once was, and not for who she was at that point in time. At least… I think I remember that."
Setsuna leaned forward, looking more intent than usual. "If we had different memories before the long Sleep, perhaps we'll start to regain them as we have more exposure to the Queen…."
- - -
A small head peeked through the barely opened door into the dining room, and went unnoticed. Red and gold hair shimmered as the young girl giggled mischievously, planning some small entertainment. She crouched down, spreading open a small blanket on the ground in front of her, and laid out ten small items. Looking inside, she carefully placed where each person was, then closed her eyes and held her hands out over the items. As she concentrated, a small fox appeared on her forehead, and the items in front of her disappeared. The fox symbol disappeared as she opened her eyes to peer back into the room. She was rewarded with the items appearing in front the people in the room, one item per person.
- - -
Setsuna started in surprise as a small wand appeared in front of her, a small crystal orb on top. Her knowledge of astronomy easily identified the floating symbol inside as that of the planet Pluto. She looked around as gasps of surprise filled the room, a similar wand appearing in front of her friends, except for Usagi-chan and Mamoru. A broach hung in the air above Usagi, and a glass rose hung before Mamoru. Without any thought, ten hands reached forward simultaneously, to grasp the items before them.
= = = =
To Be Continued.
Please vote on the poll above.
I'm returning to my own advice, and
Posting for my own pleasure.
Although, I greatly appreciate the feedback I receive,
As well as the ideas and corrections that people are
So kind to give me.
Thank you,
Lirial
Thanks to everyone who shared their opinions with me! I'm very pleased with the response and I love peoples input for ideas.
New poll:
Should I include an enemy, and if so, what kind would you like to see?
In the ending where Mamoru doesn't get Serenity, who should be his love interest?
Who should Seiya's love interest be in the scenario of Serenity choosing Mamoru?
About my Senshi… No, Serenity is * not * the Unicorn. All the new Senshi are from Earth, put to sleep in Elysion (thanks for the correction) before the Dark Kingdom came around to muck things up. Dawn is Phoenix, and is currently the only one of the new Senshi I have introduced. The others will come soon :) Also note the inclusion of Erutan as one of the characters. For those of you who want Usagi-chan and Helios together, he is the reason it can be so. Can't leave Elysion without a guardian priest can I?
Thanks again for all your help and ideas! I greatly appreciate them.
Only A Memory Away
By: Lirial Raito
Chapter 9: Luncheon
Serenity used her free hand to smooth down the folds of her dress, the gossamer silk casting small rainbows in the light from the crystal halls. She needed to make her usual good impression, and perhaps a better than usual one. These were, after all, her past friends and new employees. ** I wonder what Rei would have said back then, if she had known she would be working in the Palace as something other than a Senshi. **
Erutan kept glancing up at her along the walk to the dining room where her guests were now probably waiting. Serenity wasn't late so much as her guests had come earlier in the day then expected. A brief moment of mischievousness blossomed into Serenity's mind, bringing with it an image of her disguise pen. The urge of using the pen to become her younger self grew as she reached the dining room and saw everyone seated at her circle once Luna wouldn't be there to scold her… no, she wouldn't mahogany table. Mentally she shook her head, wondering why the urge to use her old disguise pen would come now. She hadn't needed to use the things in ages, although for use the pen.
Everyone stood as Serenity entered the room, waiting for her to sit down. She stayed standing and surveyed them. Usagi stepped away from the table and walked to Serenity, curtsying politely. "Your Majesty, we have all decided to accept the positions you have graciously offered to us. We hope to serve you and the world with the best of our abilities."
Serenity smiled more at how well Usagi was able to be formal, wondering if her daughter had practiced saying that over and over, as Serenity would have done at her age. She wouldn't ask though, and motioned for the teen to sit down again, as she took her own seat. "I'm pleased to hear that. I look forward to getting to know you better, and seeing what improvements we can do for the Earth." She motioned to the Kou's, "The Three Lights and their sister will be helping out as well, though they have yet to decide on what they want to do. I'm sure you will all be quite happy here at the palace."
As she folded her hands in her lap a banquet of food appeared on the table, and each person's plate was filled with their favorite food, in case they didn't like what else was served. Likewise, their favorite drink filled their cup, causing their eyes to widen in wonder. She hid her smile at the murmurs of surprise. She lifted her fork and started to cut up the food on her plate into small pieces, ladylike and befitting a Queen's eating habits. After a moment Usagi and Kakyuu followed her example, soon joined by the rest of Serenity's guests.
Ami shifted her purse to the side, and watched for a moment as her computer ran scans on Serenity, trying to match her energy reading to Usagi-sans. She closed the purse before anyone could see what she was looking at, and started a quiet conversation with Taiki.
Lunch went smoothly, with Mamoru speaking rarely, and Usagi asking several questions. She was delighted that her quarters would be adjoined to her best friends, and that everyone would be in the same wing as the Queen. After an hour passed Serenity excused herself from the table for a meeting, leaving the others to talk privately among themselves.
- - -
As Serenity walked away from the table, those that remained behind rearranged themselves more comfortably. Helios and Erutan left almost immediately, though they didn't say why.
After a few uncertain minutes of idle chatter, Kakyuu and her Senshi left the room as well, figuring the others would want to discuss things alone. Seiya had a silly grin on his face, thinking how much more mature Serenity was, though no less an enjoyable person.
Yaten and Taiki stayed quiet, pondering in their own ways the changes that had come to Minako and Ami's personalities as well. Minako had matured to a more quiet grace, similar to Serenity, while Ami was less shy, and far more confident in herself.
Usagi turned to Ami once the Queen and her other guests were gone. "What did your scans find Ami-chan?"
Ami smiled, and pulled out her computer, "Well, lets see. According to this, Serenity's energy signature is nearly identical to that of Usagi-san. The variations could be due to maturity and personality changes over the years."
Minako tapped Mamoru on the shoulder, "What do you think Mamoru? If she's
Usagi-san, will you try to rekindle your marriage with her?"
He looked around thoughtfully, "I think she is, or at least was, Usagi-san. She's so different now though… living here will be a good chance to get to know her, again, but I don't think I will pursue a more in depth relationship with her. At the moment, doing so doesn't feel right. If she wants a relationship with me, I want to love her for who she is now, and not for who she was then."
Minako nodded approvingly, "That's good Mamoru. I know Usagi-san used to be worried that you loved her for what she might one day be, or once was, and not for who she was at that point in time. At least… I think I remember that."
Setsuna leaned forward, looking more intent than usual. "If we had different memories before the long Sleep, perhaps we'll start to regain them as we have more exposure to the Queen…."
- - -
A small head peeked through the barely opened door into the dining room, and went unnoticed. Red and gold hair shimmered as the young girl giggled mischievously, planning some small entertainment. She crouched down, spreading open a small blanket on the ground in front of her, and laid out ten small items. Looking inside, she carefully placed where each person was, then closed her eyes and held her hands out over the items. As she concentrated, a small fox appeared on her forehead, and the items in front of her disappeared. The fox symbol disappeared as she opened her eyes to peer back into the room. She was rewarded with the items appearing in front the people in the room, one item per person.
- - -
Setsuna started in surprise as a small wand appeared in front of her, a small crystal orb on top. Her knowledge of astronomy easily identified the floating symbol inside as that of the planet Pluto. She looked around as gasps of surprise filled the room, a similar wand appearing in front of her friends, except for Usagi-chan and Mamoru. A broach hung in the air above Usagi, and a glass rose hung before Mamoru. Without any thought, ten hands reached forward simultaneously, to grasp the items before them.
= = = =
To Be Continued.
Please vote on the poll above.
I'm returning to my own advice, and
Posting for my own pleasure.
Although, I greatly appreciate the feedback I receive,
As well as the ideas and corrections that people are
So kind to give me.
Thank you,
Lirial