A/N: Well, since the site is working, and I've been off school now for a full two weeks (which is ridiculous in it's own right) I have time to keep this going before I'm bogged down with books studying for *gulp* midterms! Yea for me…anyway, enjoy!!
Disclaimer: You all know the truth, though I wish it were everything but, but yes, it's true, I do own sailor moon!….NOT!……*sniff*……….
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Title: Moon's Force
Chapter Five
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Councilor Mercury, or Ami Mizuno, walked with a small jump in her step. No, just to stop your thoughts where their going, it was not a happy jump, but one caused by something torn between anxiousness and fear. Her mind played back what had happened earlier before she was rushing off to find her leader..
* Ten Minutes Earlier *
" Councilor! Councilor Mercury!" The blue haired genius turned in her step to find a dark green haired woman running behind her.
" Senator Duori, what's wrong? You look absolutely frightened!" Mercury could only smile softly, though it was lined now with immense worry. This particular Senator was always calm.
" Councilor-"
" I'm off duty at the moment Duori." Lady Ami watched her bow hurriedly.
" My apologies Lady Ami, but I come to you with some disturbing news!" Duori looked scared again, this was something she'd never wanted to encounter.
" Oh! Well tell me quickly! I suppose I'm back on duty!"
*Present*
So Councilor Mercury was now in a sprint, gown hiked up so she could run. Her Princess was going to be so upset when she heard this…well, this was bad. Mercury paused before the great white double doors of the throne room. Princess Serenity was in a very important meeting right now, and it would not do to have one of her council members and Senshi walk in looking as she was. So Mercury fixed her ice blue gown with it's empire wait and short sleeves, caught her breath, and brushed her hair back in place, then had a guard open the doors…
" So you see ladies and gentlemen, it would be disastrous if…" Serenity trailed off her speech to see the doors open and a flushed Ami walk in. One look at the ice Senshi and Serenity knew something was terribly wrong. Her eyes were alive with fear and anxiety, her cheeks flushed pink, and her stride quick so not to make haste. Turning back to the members of the audience Serenity began to speak.
" Ladies and Gentlemen, I'm sorry for the interruption, this meeting will continue in one minute." Serenity left her post and moved swiftly to over to her council member.
" Councilor Mercury! This meeting was not to be interrupted! Your news must be very important!" Serenity's mind was racing with possible reasons.
" Princess, we have some major problems dealing with the Earth. A meeting of the council and senators must be arranged now!"
" Of course Mercury, call the others, tell them to be here in five min or else!" Mercury nodded and opened her communicator and started pressing buttons rapidly. Mean while Serenity returned to her post and smiled apologetically to her audience.
" I'm sorry to announce that this meeting must be postponed to a later date. The new date will be sent to you via your CU's. Good day."
As soon as all the members were gone, the throne room was refurnished with a very large round table, chairs of all colors popping into place, each with their own symbol. A minute later Senators and Councilors alike stalked into the room flushed, taking their seats immediately. Serenity took her place and nodded to Mercury who stood and a large screen appeared on the wall with a model of Earth showing.
" As we all know, five hundred years ago the planet Earth was struck by an immense ice meteor which placed the entire populace in a sleep. Senators Duori, Gifft, Plir, Eon, and myself have been monitoring the planet since it started to thaw a week later, after the impact." The model of Earth vanished to show charts recording speed and thickness of the ice.
" Over the last two years we have detected an acceleration in speed of the thawing of the ice. Today it has more that doubled, and has not stopped." Small gasps were heard around the table, eyes turning to Serenity who stood as the screen disappeared.
" Unfortunately, since the meteor is thawing so much quicker than we expected, we believe now that it will not last a thousand years. Instead, a new government on Earth should rise in just one year. Leaving us to expect an attack in three more. " The Princess paused and looked around the table, her gaze settling on Artemis. She blushed a small bit when his dark blue depths met hers and she removed her gaze.
" Now, the day is getting late, and there is no more we can do today. We still have three years at the very least to prepare ourselves, plus the five hundred we've already been given. I call this meeting to an end, sleep well." Serenity sighed and fell slightly into her seat while her loyal council members walked out, wishing her a good night's sleep, and left out the door. Artemis stopped and held out his hand to help her up, she took it readily.
" Thank you my dear guardian. Today has been most tiring." She gave him a warm smile and walked out the door, the guards waiting for her so they could open it.
" It's late, the sun has already set. Why did you have that meeting so late, when you still need your rest?" Artemis glanced at her concerned but kept walking along her side.
" Because, that meeting with the representatives was doing a lot of good. Even if the kingdom is doing so well, I must make sure that no problems rise. You understand, don't you?"
" Yes, Princess, I do understand." He bowed, and walked down a different corridor that led to his own chambers. Serenity just let out a breath of air, her day was not over just yet, and luckily, the blonde did not feel tired.
Upon entering her large bedroom, the blonde princess moved to her large and spacious closet. Her hands roamed over gown after gown, feeling all the soft material between her fingers. Soon enough her hands came to some loose fit black pants with string around the waist on a hanger. With a soft tug, they fell into her ready arms. Serenity plucked the hanger off and put it back on a rack, then proceeded over to a section that held all of her tops and snagged a black tank with thick straps. With a happy smile she left for her bathroom to change.
With her ivory gown on a rung and her body now clad in black, Serenity took out the ties that held her hair in the two buns atop her head. Silver blonde hair spilled down her shoulders very near the ground, a sudden thought running through her head as to why she wouldn't cut it. Shaking the thought away, she picked up a silver brush and pulled her mass of hair into a high ponytail. With a quick check over herself, Serenity left her bathroom with a grin.
The night was cool with spring air playing with her hair. In a sleek and silent motion, her hands pulled a beautiful silver bladed sword from it's scabbard. The weapon glinted brightly in the night, some far away rays of the sun catching, even though the ball of fire had already set. With quick, swift movements, Serenity sliced the air, but stopped suddenly, sheathing her sword.
" Serenity?" Artemis had known she would be out wanting to practice her sword techniques, it was her favorite form of fighting.
" Training dear Artemis. Care for a go?" She smiled when he unsheathed his own sword with a golden edge, his chuckle ringing in her ears.
" You should be resting My Lady." Artemis brought his sword up, blocking her approach.
" It's much to early to sleep Artemis." She sliced at him again, a plan forming in her mind.
" Your strength hasn't fully returned yet Sere."
Serenity grunted at him in frustration, he was making this so easy with his being distracted.
- Oh well, I've waited long enough! - With a trick she'd learned on her own, Serenity put her hand forth and Artemis's sword, was now in her free hand. Artemis watched wide eyed as his weapon went flying the south end of the garden patio. The white haired man backed up when she pushed her blade forward, making him surrender.
" I give Sere." He grinned at her pleased look and watched as she sheathed her sword. His princess walked up to him, now mere inches apart. Artemis gulped feeling a slight twinge of nervousness.
" Artemis?"
" Ye-yes?"
" I love you." Serenity didn't give him time to think, bringing his lips to hers for a passion filled kiss that sent both their heads swimming…
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A/N: Yea! I finally got to it! Sorta sappy like, but ooooooooo well, u all don't mind right? Right!…I think…anyways review review!!! C ya next chappi!
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