Aqua Cameo
By Sailor Miaka
Author's note: Thanks for the reviews! I love them and everyone who takes the time to tell me what they think.
Disclaimer: Don't own 'em. Love 'em but don't own 'em. Naoko does. I just borrowed them
Aqua Cameo
Ch.3
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The Silver Millenium
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Queen Cynthia of the Moon finished wrapping the presents she was to present to the new debutants. It was a long served tradition. Each Gift was specially selected for its reciever. The gifts were for her daughter and the members of her court. The Princesses of the Millenium. Each gift had a hidden power that its reciever would find in a time of need. She smiled in secret knowledge as she took the gifts to the dining table in the great hall. Laying each gift in its owners spot, she smiled and hummed a secret tune. Within minutes, the peaceful hale was filled with the squeals and giggles of ten teenage girls. Well make that nine teenage girls and Setsuna. Cynthia felt a great deal of pity for the pretty girl. She was barely seventeen, yet her whole life was planned. She was the 'Keeper', the one fated to replace the Guardian of Time from his lonely post. Poor Setsuna had been the product of love affair that had ended when her mother, Lady Densetsu Garnet had been discovered in the arms of the Time God himself, Chronos. The two were seperated and when Lady Densetsu discovered herself with child, the child condemmed to death. Twas only the intervention of the fates, Clotho, Lachesis and Atropos, that Setsuna remained. Let her guard the door in her fathers stead. He will remain the guardian of the Future, able to see what will happen, but never able to act on it. Let the Lady protect the past so she remains ever haunted by it. Let the child guard the present, so she will learn from them both. The rulers of the Millenium agreed and it was so. At Setsuna's eighteenth birthday she would be required to take her post at the gate.
Cynthia shook her head. The poor girl would never know happiness. Cynthia was determined to give teh girl a few happy memories at least. And this was one of them. As each girl took her seat, Cynthia mentally took roll. Princess Icelynn of Mercury, Princess Desiree of Venus, Princess Andromeda of Earth, Princess Zephyr of Mars, Princess Calandra of Jupiter, Princess Ravena of Saturn, Princess Miranda of Uranus, Princess Marina of Neptune and finally Setsuna the princess of Pluto.
Moon Princess Selene waited by her mothers chair for the evening meal. Cynthia cleared her throat and drew everyone's attention.
"My daughters, I wish to award you for your faithful service in the Moon Kingdom," the regal Queen began, " In front of you there is a small gift. Each was selected especially for you and will explain the worth that they contain. Open."
At her command, the gifts were opened and examined.
"Earring of Sapphires, Icelynn. To remind you to rely on your wisdom before your emotions. A bracelet of orange sapphires, called padparadeschans by some, to remind you that things aren't always what they seem. Anromeda, the peridot has healing powers, therfore your duty is to think of the welfare of others before that of yourself. The ruby is the fire of passion and of faith. Zephyr may you remeber and learn both. Jade has been used for a protection charm for ages Calandra. The clip is to remind you that you can not let yourself become be hidden in weakness. Ravena, the sickle of life, can be used for both desruction and rebirth. You will know when each is neccasery. Miranda, confusion is no one's ally. May the topaz help you to realize your true way. Marina, beauty and grace are great tools. The cameo should always remind you that you are a lady. Setsuna, your position leaves much to be desired i know but still may this garnet help light your way. Finally, Selene, this pearl represents honesty and Virtue. Both are crucial for a ruler and for the wielder of the Silver Crystal. May you all be blessed by these sacred treasures and learn to respect each other and love each other as sisters. For if your love is to ever wave the very future could cease to be as we know it."
But not all was well. For deep in the Solar System, in the millenium itself, there awaited those who did not comprehend the concepts of truth, beauty, freedom, justice, wisdom or love. They Attacked. After a lenghty battle that bore many casualties, each princess knew the power of love and friendship. Each now knew that Unity was crucial to the success of their kingdoms.
Each vowed that the jewelry presented to them by the great Moon Queen would be passed on to their children and to their children. So that each generation would remember the sacrifices of the one before.
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Present
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"Setsuna, I don't understand. What are the Gifts supposed to remind us of if we were the last ones to own them?" asked Ami.
"They are to remind you of your Sacrifices. The ones made in the name of the Moon." came the reply
"Then please, O Scherezade of time, continue" quipped Haruka, making the girls laugh.
"Each part will require some time to tell. So I would suggest we all get comfortable and remember that I am only the story teller and not the story writer."
The senshi exchanged looks before turning their attention to Setsuna.
By Sailor Miaka
Author's note: Thanks for the reviews! I love them and everyone who takes the time to tell me what they think.
Disclaimer: Don't own 'em. Love 'em but don't own 'em. Naoko does. I just borrowed them
Aqua Cameo
Ch.3
~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~
The Silver Millenium
*~*~*~*~*~**~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~
Queen Cynthia of the Moon finished wrapping the presents she was to present to the new debutants. It was a long served tradition. Each Gift was specially selected for its reciever. The gifts were for her daughter and the members of her court. The Princesses of the Millenium. Each gift had a hidden power that its reciever would find in a time of need. She smiled in secret knowledge as she took the gifts to the dining table in the great hall. Laying each gift in its owners spot, she smiled and hummed a secret tune. Within minutes, the peaceful hale was filled with the squeals and giggles of ten teenage girls. Well make that nine teenage girls and Setsuna. Cynthia felt a great deal of pity for the pretty girl. She was barely seventeen, yet her whole life was planned. She was the 'Keeper', the one fated to replace the Guardian of Time from his lonely post. Poor Setsuna had been the product of love affair that had ended when her mother, Lady Densetsu Garnet had been discovered in the arms of the Time God himself, Chronos. The two were seperated and when Lady Densetsu discovered herself with child, the child condemmed to death. Twas only the intervention of the fates, Clotho, Lachesis and Atropos, that Setsuna remained. Let her guard the door in her fathers stead. He will remain the guardian of the Future, able to see what will happen, but never able to act on it. Let the Lady protect the past so she remains ever haunted by it. Let the child guard the present, so she will learn from them both. The rulers of the Millenium agreed and it was so. At Setsuna's eighteenth birthday she would be required to take her post at the gate.
Cynthia shook her head. The poor girl would never know happiness. Cynthia was determined to give teh girl a few happy memories at least. And this was one of them. As each girl took her seat, Cynthia mentally took roll. Princess Icelynn of Mercury, Princess Desiree of Venus, Princess Andromeda of Earth, Princess Zephyr of Mars, Princess Calandra of Jupiter, Princess Ravena of Saturn, Princess Miranda of Uranus, Princess Marina of Neptune and finally Setsuna the princess of Pluto.
Moon Princess Selene waited by her mothers chair for the evening meal. Cynthia cleared her throat and drew everyone's attention.
"My daughters, I wish to award you for your faithful service in the Moon Kingdom," the regal Queen began, " In front of you there is a small gift. Each was selected especially for you and will explain the worth that they contain. Open."
At her command, the gifts were opened and examined.
"Earring of Sapphires, Icelynn. To remind you to rely on your wisdom before your emotions. A bracelet of orange sapphires, called padparadeschans by some, to remind you that things aren't always what they seem. Anromeda, the peridot has healing powers, therfore your duty is to think of the welfare of others before that of yourself. The ruby is the fire of passion and of faith. Zephyr may you remeber and learn both. Jade has been used for a protection charm for ages Calandra. The clip is to remind you that you can not let yourself become be hidden in weakness. Ravena, the sickle of life, can be used for both desruction and rebirth. You will know when each is neccasery. Miranda, confusion is no one's ally. May the topaz help you to realize your true way. Marina, beauty and grace are great tools. The cameo should always remind you that you are a lady. Setsuna, your position leaves much to be desired i know but still may this garnet help light your way. Finally, Selene, this pearl represents honesty and Virtue. Both are crucial for a ruler and for the wielder of the Silver Crystal. May you all be blessed by these sacred treasures and learn to respect each other and love each other as sisters. For if your love is to ever wave the very future could cease to be as we know it."
But not all was well. For deep in the Solar System, in the millenium itself, there awaited those who did not comprehend the concepts of truth, beauty, freedom, justice, wisdom or love. They Attacked. After a lenghty battle that bore many casualties, each princess knew the power of love and friendship. Each now knew that Unity was crucial to the success of their kingdoms.
Each vowed that the jewelry presented to them by the great Moon Queen would be passed on to their children and to their children. So that each generation would remember the sacrifices of the one before.
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Present
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"Setsuna, I don't understand. What are the Gifts supposed to remind us of if we were the last ones to own them?" asked Ami.
"They are to remind you of your Sacrifices. The ones made in the name of the Moon." came the reply
"Then please, O Scherezade of time, continue" quipped Haruka, making the girls laugh.
"Each part will require some time to tell. So I would suggest we all get comfortable and remember that I am only the story teller and not the story writer."
The senshi exchanged looks before turning their attention to Setsuna.