I looked up in time to see the sunset rising. Shades of pink and
orange washing away the purple and blue of night. The sun, slowly and
gently, taking its place in the morning sky. My last morning sky of this
lifetime.
I'm dying now for everything I believe in, for everyone I hold dear,
and for her, whom I love so much, I give my life. Maybe I did it just for
her. No I know why I did it. I did it because she loves someone else, and
I was in the way. This is my way of loving her, taking the obstacle that
is me away.
After so long, so many years of being there for her . . . comforting
her when she cried, helping her with problems, protecting her, and just
being with her when she didn't want to be alone. We meet, in fact, when
she was alone and crying for someone to come. A little lost angel, and I
answered her . . .
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A young girl ran through the empty halls of the palace. Shoes
clicking on the silver floor, tears brimming her clear blue eyes. She
didn't know where she was going, but all she could do was run. She ran
until she found herself in a part of the palace she had not known existed.
The halls were decorated in elaborate red tapestries embroidered with
the crest of Mars. She had just studied about the Martian planet and its
people. Her new Senshi must have arrived. The other planetary Senshi had
been there for a month now. They had been expecting the Martian guardian
for some time. The arrival had been delayed until the closing ceremony of
some training trial that each member of the Mars royal family had to
complete.
She noticed a painting that had several children playing in a purple
garden with a red sky. She had tried getting to know her Senshi, but they
all had their lessons and different things to do. Oh sure, she talked to
them sometimes during meals and such, but none of them really wanted to sit
and talk. She herself had lessons as well, but after mornings of learning,
she often found herself wondering the palace looking for someone to talk
to. Her mother had so many important things to do that she rarely saw her
either. New tears formed and followed the path of old tears down her ivory
face.
"Why are you crying?" came a gentle voice from the shadows. Shadows?
Now that she looked around for her visitor, the girl realized fires
burning in fire drums along the hall. Fire made the shadows dance around
the hallway creating little hiding places for one to steal into.
"Where are you?" she croaked into the darkness. She squinted her
eyes to try and peer into the shadows. She tried to stop crying but only
managed to slow her tears. "Where are you?" she repeated after no answer.
"Right here," came the voice from behind her. "I'm here with you
princess. Don't crying anymore, tell me what's wrong," the voice added as
the girl turned to face the newcomer.
Blue eyes meet violet for the first time. A bond instantly formed as
cool violet eyes meet calm blue. A gentle hand wiped away her tears and a
warm smile made her feel relieved that this visitor was kind and concerned
for her.
"I was . . . I was . . . looking for someone. I don't know where I
was going, I j-just ran," she explained, transfixed by gentle yet fiery
eyes.
"Yes, but what were you running from and whom were you looking for?"
came the calm question.
"From the loneliness . . . I guess," she sighed turning her attention
to the ground. Her blonde hair fell about her face and hid her sadness.
She tensed as strong and gentle arms drew her into a hug. Graceful
hands stroked her back in an attempt to calm. The tension didn't last long
as she was lulled into a peaceful stated as she realized her comforter
humming a soothing song she had never heard.
"I don't know who you are," the blonde asked as she dazedly twirled
deep purple-black hair between her fingers, soft dark hair.
"Oh but you do Princess Serenity. I am your guardian from Mars,
forever bound to be by your side."
"I don't want to be alone. Please don't leave me alone again," she
begged, embracing her guardian around their waist. It was a desperate
gesture.
The young Martian chuckled, "I can't promise that. There will be a
time when I must leave you, as it will be my duty. I may only be eleven,
but I understand my place is to serve you, in whatever means necessary. It
is the place of a warrior to protect their keepers, even if it means dying
for them," came the simple answer . . .
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It is my duty to serve you, even in my death. I have always known that princess. There was a time when she asked if I would die for her. I t was my duty and by then, I had already fallen in love with the princess. I would do anything, even die for her without a second thought. She made a big fuss on how she never wanted me to die. Her opinion has most likely change since . . . -----------------------------------------------------------
Sailor Mars now sat on a garden bench watching the night stars shine in the distance. She could see all the planets if she looked hard enough, even Pluto, the farthest planet could be seen twinkling in the dark sky. She had never met the Senshi of Pluto, and probably never would. Pluto's guardian was the keeper of time and stood watch at time's gate. *How lonely she must feel, * she thought as she turned her attention to her reflection in the fountain beside her. It had been six years since the day she and Princess Serenity had first meet. They were the closest of friends, practically inseparable. She was no longer a little girl. She was a maiden whom had always been complimented on her beauty. Lavish purple-black her fell to her waist. Her porcelain skin held not one scar, despite the few intense battles she had already been in. Soft ruby lips and brilliant amethyst eyes. She peered into the fountains empty waters and couldn't help but feel alone. She imagined that the loneliness she felt at that moment was the same Pluto suffered every day. Since her first day in the moon kingdom, she had visited this area of the garden, hidden to those who do not wish to take the time to find it. Every night she came here, and every night, she made the same wish. "I wish Sailor Pluto would not be alone," she whispered gazing at the stars in the water's reflection. Moments passed when she heard the palace bell summoning the Senshi to the throne room. Looking up to the sky once more, she made her way to the palace. When she arrived she noted the other Senshi had already assembled. Sailor Mercury stood patiently in the room. She had always been the more practical and patient of the Senshi, not to mention the brightest. Sailor Venus was the Senshi's second in command. She was a beautiful girl who very much resembled the Princess. Sailor Jupiter paced impatiently. By the looks of her, Mars guessed the she had been training when they had been summoned. Sailor Neptune and Uranus talked quietly to each other while Sailor Saturn kept to herself. Mars liked talking to the other Senshi. They all were good friends. Finally Queen Serenity entered the room smiling broadly. She was a ravishing woman with long platinum hair, ivory skin and crystal blue eyes. She was very graceful and refined. "I would like to make an announcement," the Queen began. "It gives me great pleasure to say that earth will now be a part of the moon kingdom. It's rulers and I have agreed that the union of our children will bring peace between us." *Oh no,* Mars thought, *She can't mean . . . * "I present to you," Serenity continued, "My daughter, Princess Serenity and her betrothed, Prince Endymond." *What! My princess betrothed to the earth prince?! She seems happy about it too. And he seems equally as pleased. I know she admired him, but I didn't think she liked him. Now that I look at them, they could even be in love. No! I can't lose her. I'll tell her how I feel, she will understand and choose me. Tell her. * Mars thought as she slipped out of the room. She heard the Senshi giving their congratulations. Later that evening as She stared out her window, Mars heard a knock on her door. "Come in Princess," she called out. "Oh Mars, isn't it great? Endymond and I are so happy, and we . . ." "Princess please. I must tell you something," Mars interrupted. "Is something wrong," Serenity asked taking her friends hand in her own. Mars smiled at their entwined fingers then looked up into the princess' eyes, her love. "I love you my princess, so much more than just friends. I'm in love with you," she stated with a smile playing across her lips. Her smile didn't last long, as the princess quickly withdrew her hand. "What? You can't love me. I can't love you. I don't love you. I love Endymond. He is my betrothed and I love him, only him," Princess Serenity spoke. Her eyes held distrust. Something Mars had never seen before. Her heart began to ached. She had never thought to be rejected. Could she handle it? No probably not. "Mars I will not love you. I'm sorry but . . . just STAY AWAY FROM ME!" she cried as she ran from the room. Mars stared in disbelief and pain. Not able to move or go after her. All she could do was stand there. Tears formed in her eyes and soon she was crying uncontrollably as her heart tore in two.
To be continued . . .
It is my duty to serve you, even in my death. I have always known that princess. There was a time when she asked if I would die for her. I t was my duty and by then, I had already fallen in love with the princess. I would do anything, even die for her without a second thought. She made a big fuss on how she never wanted me to die. Her opinion has most likely change since . . . -----------------------------------------------------------
Sailor Mars now sat on a garden bench watching the night stars shine in the distance. She could see all the planets if she looked hard enough, even Pluto, the farthest planet could be seen twinkling in the dark sky. She had never met the Senshi of Pluto, and probably never would. Pluto's guardian was the keeper of time and stood watch at time's gate. *How lonely she must feel, * she thought as she turned her attention to her reflection in the fountain beside her. It had been six years since the day she and Princess Serenity had first meet. They were the closest of friends, practically inseparable. She was no longer a little girl. She was a maiden whom had always been complimented on her beauty. Lavish purple-black her fell to her waist. Her porcelain skin held not one scar, despite the few intense battles she had already been in. Soft ruby lips and brilliant amethyst eyes. She peered into the fountains empty waters and couldn't help but feel alone. She imagined that the loneliness she felt at that moment was the same Pluto suffered every day. Since her first day in the moon kingdom, she had visited this area of the garden, hidden to those who do not wish to take the time to find it. Every night she came here, and every night, she made the same wish. "I wish Sailor Pluto would not be alone," she whispered gazing at the stars in the water's reflection. Moments passed when she heard the palace bell summoning the Senshi to the throne room. Looking up to the sky once more, she made her way to the palace. When she arrived she noted the other Senshi had already assembled. Sailor Mercury stood patiently in the room. She had always been the more practical and patient of the Senshi, not to mention the brightest. Sailor Venus was the Senshi's second in command. She was a beautiful girl who very much resembled the Princess. Sailor Jupiter paced impatiently. By the looks of her, Mars guessed the she had been training when they had been summoned. Sailor Neptune and Uranus talked quietly to each other while Sailor Saturn kept to herself. Mars liked talking to the other Senshi. They all were good friends. Finally Queen Serenity entered the room smiling broadly. She was a ravishing woman with long platinum hair, ivory skin and crystal blue eyes. She was very graceful and refined. "I would like to make an announcement," the Queen began. "It gives me great pleasure to say that earth will now be a part of the moon kingdom. It's rulers and I have agreed that the union of our children will bring peace between us." *Oh no,* Mars thought, *She can't mean . . . * "I present to you," Serenity continued, "My daughter, Princess Serenity and her betrothed, Prince Endymond." *What! My princess betrothed to the earth prince?! She seems happy about it too. And he seems equally as pleased. I know she admired him, but I didn't think she liked him. Now that I look at them, they could even be in love. No! I can't lose her. I'll tell her how I feel, she will understand and choose me. Tell her. * Mars thought as she slipped out of the room. She heard the Senshi giving their congratulations. Later that evening as She stared out her window, Mars heard a knock on her door. "Come in Princess," she called out. "Oh Mars, isn't it great? Endymond and I are so happy, and we . . ." "Princess please. I must tell you something," Mars interrupted. "Is something wrong," Serenity asked taking her friends hand in her own. Mars smiled at their entwined fingers then looked up into the princess' eyes, her love. "I love you my princess, so much more than just friends. I'm in love with you," she stated with a smile playing across her lips. Her smile didn't last long, as the princess quickly withdrew her hand. "What? You can't love me. I can't love you. I don't love you. I love Endymond. He is my betrothed and I love him, only him," Princess Serenity spoke. Her eyes held distrust. Something Mars had never seen before. Her heart began to ached. She had never thought to be rejected. Could she handle it? No probably not. "Mars I will not love you. I'm sorry but . . . just STAY AWAY FROM ME!" she cried as she ran from the room. Mars stared in disbelief and pain. Not able to move or go after her. All she could do was stand there. Tears formed in her eyes and soon she was crying uncontrollably as her heart tore in two.
To be continued . . .