The Silence Guardian's Rebirth
A Ranma 1/2 and Sailormoon Crossover
By Tenachi
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Disclaimer:
Ya know what goes here.
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A couple of Side stories part one
(These particular ones start before the actual story)
Side story one: Kasumi's thoughts
I laid back in the furo, relishing the hot, soothing water all over my body and sighed. This was usually the start of a normal day. I wake up about an hour before dawn, wash up and rest in the furo, which is what I'm doing now, then comes breakfast, and a whole day of doing household chores, dinner preparations at about five, and finally the evening chores which usually lasts until eleven, where I finish up the day with another bath and get into my bed late at night. It was a constant schedule, something I abided by for over a decade. Something that I did effortlessly from all the years of practice. I never complain to anyone about what I did. But most of all, it was so _boring_! And all it took to change it was one person.
Don't get me wrong, I love my family dearly. But this is something I hope I could not find myself doing for the rest of my life. I just wish that they could take care of themselves sometimes. I'm thankful for Ranma spending time with me the last couple of months. He can be so nice sometimes without even realizing it. At first, he came to me for advice on what to do with his life, well, mainly his fiancées. But those talks always depressed me too, but even when I never show it, he caught on and didn't come for just advice anymore. He came just to be with me to talk about little things and kept making jokes to cheer me up, which it did, of course. Then gradually, I had to change my schedule. At first, I managed to squeeze in some minutes for extra sleep, which is a lot for me, thank you very much. Then he started cooking with me, which lessened the time needed drastically. And then he started helping me with some of the chores; he was too afraid to do the laundry, I'm pretty sure you could guess why. And now, I end up with a lot of free time, which was unheard of to me ever before. I spend those times helping him in his studies, and he is doing extremely well. I don't know why he wants to continue this charade about him still not being as smart as he is now.
While many would think I would like Doctor Tofu, I could honestly say that I only think of him as a friend. Just because I'm nice to him and borrow his medical books sometimes doesn't mean that I'm infatuated with the man. He always act so silly when I'm around, and that's a big turnoff. I like men who could be funny from time to time, but he is too much. And besides, while I prefer older men, he is _way_ too old for me.
While I was young, when mother was still alive, I often dream of myself as a princess trapped in a castle, waiting for a handsome prince to save me. In a sense, that is what I am like now. I am somewhat trapped in a castle, but I believe that I _do_ have a prince, and he's living with us.
It has been about three years when he came that fateful rainy day. I was younger then, and I was blinded by his curse, which drove Nabiki and I to pass him onto Akane. I now regret making that choice.
I don't know where or when I developed my attraction to him, but I suspect it has something to do with that little dream I had for the last couple months. Or it might have something to do with his constant presence next to me this past year. He's so sweet! But it does sadden me that he and Akane don't get along very well. I had hoped that they would make it up to each other after the failed wedding, if not for themselves, then for me to know that he was off limits to me by my own sister. But alas, it never happened and I saw myself falling into the same trap that many others have.
But I think it is about time for me to explain my dreams. It has almost always the same every time.
I wake up in a large bed, which was covered in white silk sheets and elegant green covers. For some reason, I knew bits and pieces of where and who I am. But for now, all I know is that this palace, I'm pretty sure that it is one, a very nice one too, is not on Earth, and that I am a princess, which was kind of ironic. I always wake up in his arms and when I bring my head higher and look at Ranma's smiling face, which always made me feel happy all over, just to see that loving and caring look on him being directed at me. I absentmindedly brush away a stray lock of green hair, I honestly don't know why I have that color, and reach up to kiss him on his lips, which he always responded eagerly. I always lose myself in that one passionate kiss that I wake up, never actually knowing the end of the dream itself. I find myself touching my own lips, wondering what it would feel like if we actually kissed like that in real life.
But I know that we can never do that. He only looks up to me like a big sister, even if I desperately hope that it would be something much, much more different than that. It almost makes me want to cry over my thoughtless decision all those years ago. His curse doesn't bother me anymore. As long as I know that it is him in either form, it doesn't matter as long as we could return our feelings to each other.
Oh my, I'm running late, I really should get started on breakfast. Ranma was going to visit the Juuban district today, he might be awake now! I quickly got out of the furo, my skin still pink from the hot water, and got dressed in my normal everyday wear. As I made my way out of the door, I decided to at least admit to myself how I feel.
I _do_ love him, my...Ranma-kun.
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Side story two: Lost intelligence regained
*Whack!*
"Dad, please, stop!"
"This is for your own good, boy!"
"Dad! No!"
"Shut up boy!"
*Snap!* *Thud*
I woke up gasping. That was one of the things I hoped I could forget. It was not one of Genma's better moments. For a while, I considered whether or not that this was worse than the Neko-ken. *shudder* But then again, I don't think there are many things worse than that, but damn, this is on par. What am I talking about? Well, let me tell you how it started.
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"Now, Ranma, I want you to promise me that you'll keep up your studies while you're training. A manly man should exceed in both physical and mental abilities."
"Um, alright, mommy." Chibi-Ranma didn't exactly understand what his mother had just said, but he thinks that she wanted him to keep on reading his favorite books and train with dad at the same time. "I'll do my very best to um...read and learn and train with daddy! Ok, mommy?"
"That'll do dear, now, hurry up and follow your father." Nodoka gave her son one last hug before seeing him off. He had shown signs of being a genius when he grows up, but she knows that she can't keep him here just for that. He needs to learn the martial arts on the road. She hopes that her husband puts him in school during their travels.
A couple of days later....
"Boy! What are you doing?" The two were currently training in a forest.
"Momma told me that I should read. And I am reading." Chibi-Ranma said without looking up from his math book.
Genma frowned. "Boy! A true martial artist has no need for academics! You are supposed to give your life to the Art!"
Chibi-Ranma looked up confused. "How can I give myself to something that's not alive?"
Genma was about to say something before he shut his mouth. Damn boy, he's too smart. Wait, do I still got that training manual? "Alright boy, tomorrow, we're gonna start training your endurance!"
"Dad, why do you have a two by four?" Chibi-Ranma asked worriedly.
"I found one of Master's secret scrolls called the Bakusai Tenketsu. But it needs boulders and since there ain't any 'round here, this was the closest thing I could find." Genma stated proudly, thinking he could reinvent the technique. "And now for the training." He raised the block of wood over his head and swung it down on poor Chibi-Ranma's head.
"Dad!...." That was the last thing out of his mouth before he fainted.
The training continued for days on end. But at nighttime, even after the hardest days of training, Ranma had to keep his promise with his mother by studying late at night because whenever Genma saw a book in his hands during the day, he would go harsher in his training. Then somewhere in between, he did the Neko-ken training, the idiot. Until one day, his head couldn't take it anymore....
"DAD!!!" Chibi-Ranma's shouts have no use against his father while training. This was like one of many times he had fainted before, but this time was different. Genma just filed this off as the boy was being stubborn and didn't want to learn the technique and that he should give up on the improvised Breaking Point training and went into town for a drink, ignoring the young martial artist whose was bleeding from a head wound rather much. He woke up the next morning with a splitting headache and after he washed himself in a nearby stream, he went into his backpack to see if there was anything to eat. There, he found some books.
He looked confused. Why would I need these stuff? Ouch, my head hurts so much. I'd hafta throw them away, it's making my pack too heavy. And with that, he tossed away his books and forgotten his promise to his mother.
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I honestly don't know why I put up with that panda. That was probably the most horrible thing any person could do to their child. After that stupid wedding, I started having these weird dreams. After a while, I realized that I really should be doing better in school, so I came to the one person I knew that could help me, no questions asked.
Kasumi.
I started spending a lot of time with her, getting to know her better, and helping her with her work. Did you know that she never had much time for herself for years? Anyway, she helped tutoring me, in secret of course, I don't want Nabs ta know. After a couple of months, I have gotten better, even if I was bored to tears most of the time, I found that I do have a knack in school. But then I stopped to reconsider what would happen if my grades just suddenly raised above everyone's; it was certainly in the genius level now, I guess I really was a smart little boy back then. The repercussions are just too great. It would only fuel everyone to go after me even harder. Imagine, the world's best martial artist is also one of the smartest? Nah, I already have enough trouble.
I told my plan to Kasumi, and she did agree...after lots of discussions and convincing. So now, only she knows the real me, while everyone else see the dumb jock who can't think on his own outside of battle unless he had another person to do it for him. Even Nabiki and the old ghoul never caught on. I love Kasumi for what she did to help me. Wait, did I just say that? Forget it.
Well, I have better things to do. Like planning an escape route out of here for tomorrow. I'm gonna visit Juuban to find some place for me ta stay for college.
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Side story three: Is a lonely life worth living?
Greetings, my name is Princess Amaishu of Saturn. You might know that I am also Sailor Saturn, the Senshi of Silence. I hope you're not afraid of me because of who I am. I never had many friends, but one of my oldest and most wonderful friend has been lost. I wish to commemorate him by telling you about him.
Allow me to start on the story about my very first friend. I was only eight at the time when I first met him, but it was so memorable that I will always remember it. The people around me were afraid of what I represent and they go out of their way just to avoid me. I was sad all of the time. Then one day, Queen Serenity asked my mother and I for an appearance. I was always by my mother's side during the meeting. There was this young man who also attended the meeting. Mother started yelling at the Queen, something about a thief. I looked at the young man the entire time. He was always smiling at me, quietly reassuring me that everything would be alright. Then after a long talk and speeches, Queen Serenity used the Silver Imperium Crystal on the man who went by the name, Raishin. After all of the light show, he came up and bowed to me.
The following weeks went by as before, with the exception of Raishin, I didn't know any of his titles, at my side for almost the entire day. He was there when I woke up until I retired to my chambers at night. He said that he was training me on how to control my powers. I agreed, believing that if I could show everyone that I could do just that, they won't be afraid of me.
The training was inhuman. He had insisted on going easy with me, but I was constantly tired every minute of the day. I honestly don't think I could have risen from my bed in the morning if it weren't for him. He had me doing even the simplest tasks as part of training, such as dressing, walking, and even reading! I almost hated him for doing this to me, I was still a child for Serenity's sake! But he was the only one who stayed with me without being afraid of me. He kept calling me 'Shu-chan' after the first month. What a silly name. But then, one day, I responded in kind with 'oniisan'. He was very pleased, so much that picked me up and hugged me, that is not proper for a princess, but I find myself getting lost in his happiness also. Then he let me have the day off with him for some fun. We ended up playing in the forest near my home for the entire day and we came back with our clothes caked with mud and leaves.
It wasn't long after that that I regained my old self, from before the Sailor Senshi of Saturn business. I was now always in a good mood, even laughing at times. But only when I am around oniisan. When I'm around others, who are still afraid of me, I went back to being the always gloomy and sulking princess of Saturn in their eyes. I believe one of the most important times of my life was when we met Lady Pluto. It was about two years after he started training me, and she wanted an evaluation. We were to meet her in the presence of Queen Serenity, for she too wanted to learn of our progress. When she arrived, she took one look at oniisan and immediately told the Queen that he was the direct avatar of Chaos, one who would disrupt the Time Stream with even the slightest actions. He was surprised at the news also.
It was kind of ironic, the one friend that I depended on was also like me. He had a reason for people to fear him. Queen Serenity questioned him if he knew of this, which he answered that he never did. He had suspected something when something unexpected always shows up when he's around. Like that time when we were on Mercury for some technological training that he bumped into a power box and the whole city of Vlace had a blackout for a whole day. Lady Pluto was rather rude when she told the Queen that with oniisan being around, her temporal powers were nullified and that he was a risk to the future of the Silver Millennium. He was very upset at the thought of leaving me that he started arguing with her. He had called her a 'senile old lady' and received a Dead Scream at point blank range. That surprised myself and the Queen. We have never heard of Lady Pluto losing herself like that before.
The Queen had taken a look at my progress before and deemed that Raishin was too valuable to lose. That, and she knew Raishin personally to know that he was pure of heart to do anything bad enough to end the Silver Millennium. She also ordered that no news of this reach anyone outside of this room. After that, Lady Pluto threatened him that if he ever changed anything drastic enough to end the Silver Millennium, that she'll take it personally and hunt him down. Raishin said that he had seen better threats and laughed. He had gotten another Dead Scream in response and she left. For some strange reason, oniisan kept bumping into her at the oddest times. The two were constantly arguing, but Raishin did it just for fun, while after a couple years, so did Lady Pluto. If I hadn't caught those two kissing in a private room during a visit to Pluto, I would have never believed that they would ever get together.
Things changed for the better as the two gotten along fabulously, and never lessened any time spent with me. It was funny how he always attracted many ladies whenever we visit any planet or moon, despite my presence. He was incredibly shy around them, and that proved to be a problem as he couldn't walk two paces without bumping into a woman who was very interested in him. Even after the news of him and Lady Pluto being wed was released to the public didn't decrease any special attention to him. I spend my days as a young teenager amusing myself with how much trouble I could get him into. And he always responded in kind with some of his practical jokes, none of which were dangerous, of course, even if mine's sometimes were.
But all of this came to an end five years of today. A being who claimed to be from another galaxy came to seek my power. Raishin had explained to me the basis for a Rune Weapon, which was what this man carried, and I had no intention of serving him forever in such an evil weapon. The man, named Riishtan, whom I call the bastard from the deepest depths of hell, killed everyone on Saturn Omega, including my own family. Raishin and I were the only ones who escaped. After only less than an hour, barely enough time for calling the other Senshi to help, he returned to fight with him.
He died, using his final technique, one that was designed to destroy me, should I ever become evil. Setsuna and I were heartbroken. I went back to my old habits of locking myself in my room in the Moon Palace, not coming out for days on end. Setsuna stayed at the Time Gate for almost the entire time, occasionally visiting me on very special days that we spent with him while he was alive. She had changed, I could tell. Where before with Raishin, she was full of life, caring and happy, now she was emotionless, broken to the very last bit of her happiness, practically a former shadow of herself, just as I was. It seems like part of her soul has been ripped away from her. Even after half a decade has passed, without him here, life wasn't as beautiful as I once hoped it would be. Queen Serenity did the best she could to help, but she can only go so far. Everyone had given up on us a long time ago.
She was planning a ball to be held in the coming week. I don't know why, but I have a suspicious feeling that something was going to happen soon. Pluto said something about Metallia's prison being breached by a red headed lady just a month ago. I should take my leave, the Queen's advisor is calling me.
"Farewell, oniisan. I love you." And with that, I left the Royal Tomb of Heroes.
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Author's notes:
Well, that's it for the first side stories, hope you like it. This was meant to hold you guys over until Chapter two comes out. It's gonna be a while, trust me, so hold on. These should answer some questions from the back story so if there was anything I missed, email me. Lataz.
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-Remember, Ranma+Anyone besides Akane= A good read.-
A Ranma 1/2 and Sailormoon Crossover
By Tenachi
--------------------------------------
Disclaimer:
Ya know what goes here.
--------------------------------------
A couple of Side stories part one
(These particular ones start before the actual story)
Side story one: Kasumi's thoughts
I laid back in the furo, relishing the hot, soothing water all over my body and sighed. This was usually the start of a normal day. I wake up about an hour before dawn, wash up and rest in the furo, which is what I'm doing now, then comes breakfast, and a whole day of doing household chores, dinner preparations at about five, and finally the evening chores which usually lasts until eleven, where I finish up the day with another bath and get into my bed late at night. It was a constant schedule, something I abided by for over a decade. Something that I did effortlessly from all the years of practice. I never complain to anyone about what I did. But most of all, it was so _boring_! And all it took to change it was one person.
Don't get me wrong, I love my family dearly. But this is something I hope I could not find myself doing for the rest of my life. I just wish that they could take care of themselves sometimes. I'm thankful for Ranma spending time with me the last couple of months. He can be so nice sometimes without even realizing it. At first, he came to me for advice on what to do with his life, well, mainly his fiancées. But those talks always depressed me too, but even when I never show it, he caught on and didn't come for just advice anymore. He came just to be with me to talk about little things and kept making jokes to cheer me up, which it did, of course. Then gradually, I had to change my schedule. At first, I managed to squeeze in some minutes for extra sleep, which is a lot for me, thank you very much. Then he started cooking with me, which lessened the time needed drastically. And then he started helping me with some of the chores; he was too afraid to do the laundry, I'm pretty sure you could guess why. And now, I end up with a lot of free time, which was unheard of to me ever before. I spend those times helping him in his studies, and he is doing extremely well. I don't know why he wants to continue this charade about him still not being as smart as he is now.
While many would think I would like Doctor Tofu, I could honestly say that I only think of him as a friend. Just because I'm nice to him and borrow his medical books sometimes doesn't mean that I'm infatuated with the man. He always act so silly when I'm around, and that's a big turnoff. I like men who could be funny from time to time, but he is too much. And besides, while I prefer older men, he is _way_ too old for me.
While I was young, when mother was still alive, I often dream of myself as a princess trapped in a castle, waiting for a handsome prince to save me. In a sense, that is what I am like now. I am somewhat trapped in a castle, but I believe that I _do_ have a prince, and he's living with us.
It has been about three years when he came that fateful rainy day. I was younger then, and I was blinded by his curse, which drove Nabiki and I to pass him onto Akane. I now regret making that choice.
I don't know where or when I developed my attraction to him, but I suspect it has something to do with that little dream I had for the last couple months. Or it might have something to do with his constant presence next to me this past year. He's so sweet! But it does sadden me that he and Akane don't get along very well. I had hoped that they would make it up to each other after the failed wedding, if not for themselves, then for me to know that he was off limits to me by my own sister. But alas, it never happened and I saw myself falling into the same trap that many others have.
But I think it is about time for me to explain my dreams. It has almost always the same every time.
I wake up in a large bed, which was covered in white silk sheets and elegant green covers. For some reason, I knew bits and pieces of where and who I am. But for now, all I know is that this palace, I'm pretty sure that it is one, a very nice one too, is not on Earth, and that I am a princess, which was kind of ironic. I always wake up in his arms and when I bring my head higher and look at Ranma's smiling face, which always made me feel happy all over, just to see that loving and caring look on him being directed at me. I absentmindedly brush away a stray lock of green hair, I honestly don't know why I have that color, and reach up to kiss him on his lips, which he always responded eagerly. I always lose myself in that one passionate kiss that I wake up, never actually knowing the end of the dream itself. I find myself touching my own lips, wondering what it would feel like if we actually kissed like that in real life.
But I know that we can never do that. He only looks up to me like a big sister, even if I desperately hope that it would be something much, much more different than that. It almost makes me want to cry over my thoughtless decision all those years ago. His curse doesn't bother me anymore. As long as I know that it is him in either form, it doesn't matter as long as we could return our feelings to each other.
Oh my, I'm running late, I really should get started on breakfast. Ranma was going to visit the Juuban district today, he might be awake now! I quickly got out of the furo, my skin still pink from the hot water, and got dressed in my normal everyday wear. As I made my way out of the door, I decided to at least admit to myself how I feel.
I _do_ love him, my...Ranma-kun.
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Side story two: Lost intelligence regained
*Whack!*
"Dad, please, stop!"
"This is for your own good, boy!"
"Dad! No!"
"Shut up boy!"
*Snap!* *Thud*
I woke up gasping. That was one of the things I hoped I could forget. It was not one of Genma's better moments. For a while, I considered whether or not that this was worse than the Neko-ken. *shudder* But then again, I don't think there are many things worse than that, but damn, this is on par. What am I talking about? Well, let me tell you how it started.
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"Now, Ranma, I want you to promise me that you'll keep up your studies while you're training. A manly man should exceed in both physical and mental abilities."
"Um, alright, mommy." Chibi-Ranma didn't exactly understand what his mother had just said, but he thinks that she wanted him to keep on reading his favorite books and train with dad at the same time. "I'll do my very best to um...read and learn and train with daddy! Ok, mommy?"
"That'll do dear, now, hurry up and follow your father." Nodoka gave her son one last hug before seeing him off. He had shown signs of being a genius when he grows up, but she knows that she can't keep him here just for that. He needs to learn the martial arts on the road. She hopes that her husband puts him in school during their travels.
A couple of days later....
"Boy! What are you doing?" The two were currently training in a forest.
"Momma told me that I should read. And I am reading." Chibi-Ranma said without looking up from his math book.
Genma frowned. "Boy! A true martial artist has no need for academics! You are supposed to give your life to the Art!"
Chibi-Ranma looked up confused. "How can I give myself to something that's not alive?"
Genma was about to say something before he shut his mouth. Damn boy, he's too smart. Wait, do I still got that training manual? "Alright boy, tomorrow, we're gonna start training your endurance!"
"Dad, why do you have a two by four?" Chibi-Ranma asked worriedly.
"I found one of Master's secret scrolls called the Bakusai Tenketsu. But it needs boulders and since there ain't any 'round here, this was the closest thing I could find." Genma stated proudly, thinking he could reinvent the technique. "And now for the training." He raised the block of wood over his head and swung it down on poor Chibi-Ranma's head.
"Dad!...." That was the last thing out of his mouth before he fainted.
The training continued for days on end. But at nighttime, even after the hardest days of training, Ranma had to keep his promise with his mother by studying late at night because whenever Genma saw a book in his hands during the day, he would go harsher in his training. Then somewhere in between, he did the Neko-ken training, the idiot. Until one day, his head couldn't take it anymore....
"DAD!!!" Chibi-Ranma's shouts have no use against his father while training. This was like one of many times he had fainted before, but this time was different. Genma just filed this off as the boy was being stubborn and didn't want to learn the technique and that he should give up on the improvised Breaking Point training and went into town for a drink, ignoring the young martial artist whose was bleeding from a head wound rather much. He woke up the next morning with a splitting headache and after he washed himself in a nearby stream, he went into his backpack to see if there was anything to eat. There, he found some books.
He looked confused. Why would I need these stuff? Ouch, my head hurts so much. I'd hafta throw them away, it's making my pack too heavy. And with that, he tossed away his books and forgotten his promise to his mother.
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I honestly don't know why I put up with that panda. That was probably the most horrible thing any person could do to their child. After that stupid wedding, I started having these weird dreams. After a while, I realized that I really should be doing better in school, so I came to the one person I knew that could help me, no questions asked.
Kasumi.
I started spending a lot of time with her, getting to know her better, and helping her with her work. Did you know that she never had much time for herself for years? Anyway, she helped tutoring me, in secret of course, I don't want Nabs ta know. After a couple of months, I have gotten better, even if I was bored to tears most of the time, I found that I do have a knack in school. But then I stopped to reconsider what would happen if my grades just suddenly raised above everyone's; it was certainly in the genius level now, I guess I really was a smart little boy back then. The repercussions are just too great. It would only fuel everyone to go after me even harder. Imagine, the world's best martial artist is also one of the smartest? Nah, I already have enough trouble.
I told my plan to Kasumi, and she did agree...after lots of discussions and convincing. So now, only she knows the real me, while everyone else see the dumb jock who can't think on his own outside of battle unless he had another person to do it for him. Even Nabiki and the old ghoul never caught on. I love Kasumi for what she did to help me. Wait, did I just say that? Forget it.
Well, I have better things to do. Like planning an escape route out of here for tomorrow. I'm gonna visit Juuban to find some place for me ta stay for college.
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Side story three: Is a lonely life worth living?
Greetings, my name is Princess Amaishu of Saturn. You might know that I am also Sailor Saturn, the Senshi of Silence. I hope you're not afraid of me because of who I am. I never had many friends, but one of my oldest and most wonderful friend has been lost. I wish to commemorate him by telling you about him.
Allow me to start on the story about my very first friend. I was only eight at the time when I first met him, but it was so memorable that I will always remember it. The people around me were afraid of what I represent and they go out of their way just to avoid me. I was sad all of the time. Then one day, Queen Serenity asked my mother and I for an appearance. I was always by my mother's side during the meeting. There was this young man who also attended the meeting. Mother started yelling at the Queen, something about a thief. I looked at the young man the entire time. He was always smiling at me, quietly reassuring me that everything would be alright. Then after a long talk and speeches, Queen Serenity used the Silver Imperium Crystal on the man who went by the name, Raishin. After all of the light show, he came up and bowed to me.
The following weeks went by as before, with the exception of Raishin, I didn't know any of his titles, at my side for almost the entire day. He was there when I woke up until I retired to my chambers at night. He said that he was training me on how to control my powers. I agreed, believing that if I could show everyone that I could do just that, they won't be afraid of me.
The training was inhuman. He had insisted on going easy with me, but I was constantly tired every minute of the day. I honestly don't think I could have risen from my bed in the morning if it weren't for him. He had me doing even the simplest tasks as part of training, such as dressing, walking, and even reading! I almost hated him for doing this to me, I was still a child for Serenity's sake! But he was the only one who stayed with me without being afraid of me. He kept calling me 'Shu-chan' after the first month. What a silly name. But then, one day, I responded in kind with 'oniisan'. He was very pleased, so much that picked me up and hugged me, that is not proper for a princess, but I find myself getting lost in his happiness also. Then he let me have the day off with him for some fun. We ended up playing in the forest near my home for the entire day and we came back with our clothes caked with mud and leaves.
It wasn't long after that that I regained my old self, from before the Sailor Senshi of Saturn business. I was now always in a good mood, even laughing at times. But only when I am around oniisan. When I'm around others, who are still afraid of me, I went back to being the always gloomy and sulking princess of Saturn in their eyes. I believe one of the most important times of my life was when we met Lady Pluto. It was about two years after he started training me, and she wanted an evaluation. We were to meet her in the presence of Queen Serenity, for she too wanted to learn of our progress. When she arrived, she took one look at oniisan and immediately told the Queen that he was the direct avatar of Chaos, one who would disrupt the Time Stream with even the slightest actions. He was surprised at the news also.
It was kind of ironic, the one friend that I depended on was also like me. He had a reason for people to fear him. Queen Serenity questioned him if he knew of this, which he answered that he never did. He had suspected something when something unexpected always shows up when he's around. Like that time when we were on Mercury for some technological training that he bumped into a power box and the whole city of Vlace had a blackout for a whole day. Lady Pluto was rather rude when she told the Queen that with oniisan being around, her temporal powers were nullified and that he was a risk to the future of the Silver Millennium. He was very upset at the thought of leaving me that he started arguing with her. He had called her a 'senile old lady' and received a Dead Scream at point blank range. That surprised myself and the Queen. We have never heard of Lady Pluto losing herself like that before.
The Queen had taken a look at my progress before and deemed that Raishin was too valuable to lose. That, and she knew Raishin personally to know that he was pure of heart to do anything bad enough to end the Silver Millennium. She also ordered that no news of this reach anyone outside of this room. After that, Lady Pluto threatened him that if he ever changed anything drastic enough to end the Silver Millennium, that she'll take it personally and hunt him down. Raishin said that he had seen better threats and laughed. He had gotten another Dead Scream in response and she left. For some strange reason, oniisan kept bumping into her at the oddest times. The two were constantly arguing, but Raishin did it just for fun, while after a couple years, so did Lady Pluto. If I hadn't caught those two kissing in a private room during a visit to Pluto, I would have never believed that they would ever get together.
Things changed for the better as the two gotten along fabulously, and never lessened any time spent with me. It was funny how he always attracted many ladies whenever we visit any planet or moon, despite my presence. He was incredibly shy around them, and that proved to be a problem as he couldn't walk two paces without bumping into a woman who was very interested in him. Even after the news of him and Lady Pluto being wed was released to the public didn't decrease any special attention to him. I spend my days as a young teenager amusing myself with how much trouble I could get him into. And he always responded in kind with some of his practical jokes, none of which were dangerous, of course, even if mine's sometimes were.
But all of this came to an end five years of today. A being who claimed to be from another galaxy came to seek my power. Raishin had explained to me the basis for a Rune Weapon, which was what this man carried, and I had no intention of serving him forever in such an evil weapon. The man, named Riishtan, whom I call the bastard from the deepest depths of hell, killed everyone on Saturn Omega, including my own family. Raishin and I were the only ones who escaped. After only less than an hour, barely enough time for calling the other Senshi to help, he returned to fight with him.
He died, using his final technique, one that was designed to destroy me, should I ever become evil. Setsuna and I were heartbroken. I went back to my old habits of locking myself in my room in the Moon Palace, not coming out for days on end. Setsuna stayed at the Time Gate for almost the entire time, occasionally visiting me on very special days that we spent with him while he was alive. She had changed, I could tell. Where before with Raishin, she was full of life, caring and happy, now she was emotionless, broken to the very last bit of her happiness, practically a former shadow of herself, just as I was. It seems like part of her soul has been ripped away from her. Even after half a decade has passed, without him here, life wasn't as beautiful as I once hoped it would be. Queen Serenity did the best she could to help, but she can only go so far. Everyone had given up on us a long time ago.
She was planning a ball to be held in the coming week. I don't know why, but I have a suspicious feeling that something was going to happen soon. Pluto said something about Metallia's prison being breached by a red headed lady just a month ago. I should take my leave, the Queen's advisor is calling me.
"Farewell, oniisan. I love you." And with that, I left the Royal Tomb of Heroes.
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Author's notes:
Well, that's it for the first side stories, hope you like it. This was meant to hold you guys over until Chapter two comes out. It's gonna be a while, trust me, so hold on. These should answer some questions from the back story so if there was anything I missed, email me. Lataz.
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