A/N: Yea! I'm so happy I'm getting reviews!!!! That means I can keep getting inspiration and shell out more chappi's for u!!! Sry, I just got done watching the Star Wars trilogy…very hyper…on with the fic!
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Title: Lost Star Light, Burn Bright
Chapter Six
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The Ball was tonight. A beautiful Friday evening with the sun close to setting. Rei put the finishing touches to her red lipstick and headed to her balcony to look at the lost star that reminded her so much of her secret crush. Indeed it was there, shining brilliant far off to the right. Her raven hair fluttered softly in the breeze that whirled around her, ruffling her dark red gown given to her by Mina and Setsuna. The gown was gorgeous and fit her well. The sleeves were a soft dark red material that hung barely on her shoulders. The top was a low dipping v-neck of the same dark red shade and material that clung to her flatteringly. The material dragged behind her in a small train and bunched like an old 1800's gown, with dark purple ribbons that traveled from her small waist to a few centimeters above the hem. Satan red heels adorned her feet, blush and light red eye shadow decorating her face. Her hair flowed around her in a dark river as always. Taking one more glance at the lost star, Rei turned and headed out of the room, making her way to the ballroom.
The ball room was alive with invited guests, the royal family were seated in their thrones and the other Senshi sat in their own seats beside them. Rei looked over to the other side of Serenity but found she could not see Terrestria, people were in the way. She huffed a bit and took her seat.
- Damn those people! I wanted to see what she was wearing, I bet she looks gorgeous as always…- Ami passed a blue gloved arm in front of Rei's amethyst eyes to get her attention. The woman came out of it but looked rather annoyed at the interruption to her daydream.
" Rei? Are you still in there?" Rei smiled and nodded. She noticed Ami's ice blue gown with light silver embroidery. If fit her well, Mina had known what she was doing. Then again she did have Setsuna helping her.
" You look beautiful in your gown Rei. Setsuna and Mina did a wonderful job. Especially on Terri's. She looks amazing." Rei perked up at the sound of Terri's name.
" Oh? What does it look like?" Ami giggled at her friend.
" It's that exact dress you loved so much. The one from the old Star Wars Trilogy, Episode two?" Rei blushed remembering her slight obsession with the dress the woman had been wearing for that one scene on Naboo.
" It fits so well on her! And her hair is in a bun with curls all around it. Terri looks the best out of all of us. Setsuna said Mina made it especially for tonight. Oh, well you'll see. Serenity is making her speech now." The two turned to look over at their Queen and King who stood before the guests at their tables.
" Good Evening my friends! Thank you all for coming on such short notice to this event. My wife and I have kept the reason for tonight's celebration a tight secret. Until now." Serenity took a breath before speaking.
" A new arrival has come to our family only a month and a half ago. She's made an important addiction to the alliance. Senator Teres, please stand." Terrestria blushed as all eyes made their way to her and Rei's eyes widen at the site of her. Terrestria wore the same flowing peach dress from her favorite movie. The colors contrasted nicely with her mysterious but sweet disposition and brought out the dark navy blue of her eyes.
" Tonight is the day Senator Teres turns a new age! Happy birthday my dear friend!" Terrestria's blush deepened in shade as a cheer erupted and the Senshi moved to hug her. Music started and servants came out with trays of food and wine. Rei made her way over to the lost goddess.
" Rei! You look gorgeous in that gown!" Terri hugged the blushing woman tight. Rei put her head on the brunette's shoulder.
" Happy Birthday Dragon." Terrestria gasped and separated her self from Rei. Another blush crept up onto her face and then she was dragged away to cut her large cake made by Lita.
The night passed away and right now, jealousy coursed through Rei as Terri danced with a very handsome young man. Terrestria didn't look like she was having any fun with the man as he talked away in her ear. Her head looked around and her eyes made contact with Rei's. Rei chuckled understanding the message that was sent. Standing up from the table she was at with Amara, Hotaru, and Rini Rei made her way across the dance floor. A frown marred her features as she came closer. Seeing how close the man was holding her brunette. Rei's shoes clicked the marble floor and she stopped beside them. A red nailed finger tapped the black tuxedo the blonde man wore.
" Excuse me." They stopped dancing and Terri looked relieved.
" Yes?" The man had a very deep and boring voice to him. Sympathy for Terri increased.
" May I cut in?" Politely but reluctantly, the blonde man stepped aside and Rei moved into position to dance with the relieved Terri.
" Thank you so much! I was about to fall asleep right here. You wouldn't believe how boring that man is." Rei laughed while she spun Terri and brought her back close.
" He sounded boring. Other than that, are you having a nice birthday?" Terri nodded let Rei lead her around the dance floor.
" Very much. I haven't celebrated my birthday since the year before my world was attacked. I think I've thanked Serenity a million times for bringing this together. Plus the others for their hard work." Rei grinned at her.
" Well she had plenty of help. You helped decorate this place too though. I had fun working with you. Your really very brilliant Terri." Terri smiled and leaned up to kiss Rei on the cheek. Rei blushed heavily and spun Terri again in her newly obtained bliss. The dance ended only a minute afterwards.
" Terri, come out to the gardens with me. I have a present for you." Terri looked excited and followed her out.
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Serenity and the others watched the two leave through the terrace doorway. They giggled and followed quietly.
" Mina you should have seen Rei's face when I told her what Terri was wearing! Too bad I didn't have a camera." Mina giggled.
" I wish I had, I worked very hard on that gown. Serena, where do you think Rei's taking her?" Serenity looked behind her shoulder as they followed the Senshi of Mars and Teres.
" I don't know. Rei mentioned something about a secret present for Terri though. Maybe she's gonna ask her out finally! Wouldn't that be so cool?! We've all worked very hard to get them together. It's taking them way to long if you ask me." Amara tugged on one of her queens pigtails.
" Don't you think we should leave them alone right now? Their both gonna spot us meatball head. Terri's very perceptive. She'll know off the spot." Michelle elbowed the tuxedo clad blonde.
" Amara your going to give us away! Even I want to know what's going to happen!" Amara slumped her shoulders and reluctantly followed her comrades.
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" Rei? Where are we going?" Rei grinned at her and pulled her through a flower covered archway. Through that was a small part of the garden full of butterfly bushes, clementas vines, and roses. A small fountain of black marble in the figure of a dragon woman whistled with the sounds of running water. On a black marble bench was a lone wooden box with a silver bow and card. Terri gasped and looked up at Rei who smiled back.
" Open it!" Terri walked over and sat down, putting the carved box into her lap and opening the card, which said:
Dear Dragon,
A gift for a lost star light.
Love Firebird
Terrestria set it aside and pulled the bow off. Inside the box was beautifully crafted sword. The silver blade glinted in the moonlight and Terri put a hand to her lips as Rei sat next to her. The hilt of the item was silver with a dragon running along the handle, encrusted with rubies for eyes. A black stone for most of it's body, emeralds, and sapphires putting on finishing touches to the beast. Terri's fingertips graced it hesitantly, feeling the grooves of the majestic weapon.
" Rei…its…its so beautiful! Thank you…" Rei laughed at her shocked state and watched as Terri set the box onto the bench.
" I'm guessing you like but I'm not sure." Terri launched at her and pulled her into a tight hug.
" Oh Rei I love it! Thank you so much!" Before Terri knew what she was doing, she was locked in a kiss with Rei. The others gasped from their hiding spots behind some bushes. Lucky for them both women were preoccupied at the moment. Terri pulled away blushing crimson and examined her sword.
" Sorry Rei…" Rei looked dazed again, her body slumped like it was going to melt into a buddle any second.
" No it's fine…ummm…can you sow me some of your moves? I've never been very good with a sword. Bows are more my thing." Terrestria turned around wielding the sword in her right hand. She nodded and moved into more space. Rei watched her admiringly as she moved with grace and stealth. Terri landed on the ground after every flip or jump soundlessly. The others watched for awhile but left after Terri had finished showing Rei some of her techniques.
Terrestria stretched after putting her new sword away. She walked back over to Rei and held out her hand. The amethyst eyed beauty took and smiled while standing up. She grabbed the wooden box holding Terri's sword and followed behind Terri out of the garden.
After changing into a nightgown Rei felt the need to see Terri before going to sleep. The ball had ended shortly after they had returned inside. Mars crept silently down the hall to the large black doors of Terri's room/apartment. The doors opened without creaking luckily and she moved inside the living room full of windows. Her eyes swept over the room and found the balcony doors were open, letting in the light breeze to play with the green curtains. Rei moved closer to the open doors and noticed a lone figure standing in a black robe looking up at the sky.
" Rei? What are you doing here so late? It's almost one in the morning." Rei stopped moving but then walked out to the balcony to stand next to Terri.
" A feeling, you seemed very quiet after we returned inside." Terri nodded and shivered as the wind picked up and settled. Rei moved to put her arms around the shorter woman and the brunette didn't protest, so Rei set her head on Terri's shoulder.
" You looked cold. What's bothering you?" Terri leaned back into her.
" Ever wonder why Serena brought me here? Why she even thought about another Senshi, another planet out there?"
" Yes, sometimes. Do you regret coming to Earth? Terri, you know something." Terri shook her head.
" I know nothing about why I am here other than what Serena told me. There's a feeling in my stomach Rei, a negative feeling. Something's coming." Rei pulled her closer and strengthened her hold and stayed silent as Terri looked back up at the stars.
" What are you looking at Dragon?" Terri smiled at the name.
" The lost star. It burns so bright when you look at it. Burns colors of purple and red, they remind me of you for some reason." Rei looked shocked as Terri pointed to the far right where she looked every night at the lost star herself.
" I've noticed that star too but it shines for me green and blue. I think of you every time I look at it. Strange don't you think?" Terri nodded.
They stayed like that for awhile until Terri broke apart from her suddenly. Her sign of a ten point black star shining intensely on her forehead. Rei looked panicked when Terri went to the edge of the balcony.
" Terri? Terri, what's wrong?" Terri couldn't concentrate on what Rei was saying. A soft evil laughter rang her ears and it was terrifying to her.
" Rei, don't you here it? The laughing, so evil. I can feel it. The feeling is stronger than ever. It's here Rei!" Rei ran to her and held her up when she began to fall to the balconies floor.
" Terri, what's going on?!" Terri stood up holding her stone in her hand like a card.
" Rei, don't talk, just listen. You must go and wake Serenity and the others. Put Rini and Hotaru in a safe place, no where's up high. Put the guardian cats with them. Go now!" Rei ran. The sound of Terri transforming before a something shook the castle.
She jumped up over the railing in Serena and Seiya's room and almost busted down their door. Serena sprung up from the bed and Seiya followed.
" Rei? What's going on?"
" No, time. I'm pretty damn sure we're under attack from a new enemy. Teres is fighting it. Help me wake the others and put Rini and Hotaru someplace safe." The two in bed nodded and transformed after getting out.
Sailor Senshi ran through the halls of the Crystal Palace as fast as their legs would carry them. Rini and Hotaru were hidden in a safe room beneath the Palace with Luna. Artemis, and Diana. They ran through the still open doors of Terri's room and out onto the balcony. They gasped at the sight.
Teres was dodging blast after blast of energy. The evil was laughing and it was big. They'd never dealt with a creature, the enemy had always looked almost human. Not this time. The dragon hit Teres this time, she screamed as it over loaded her. Screams from the Senshi were drowned out from the impact. The smoke was only starting to settle…
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A/N: Yea for a cliffy!!! Something to put u all on for a little while. Don't worry, I'm going to update in just a day or so. No long periods for this one. Please review! C ya!
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