Sparkles of the Past
Chapter #9
Found
*Ta Da!* The ninth and final chapter!!.......Just kidding. But it is the ninth. Thank you
sooo much to al who have reviewed my stories. They keep me going. This ones for you.
Serena was on the balcony when the summons came. It was sunset and the sky was hued
deep colors of gold and red. It was breathtaking. Umi had curled herself around Serenas
arm, and was dozing. The creature had turned out to be very intelligent, informing Serena
of customs and history She was very motherly, much like a certain black cat named Luna,
and had consoled Serena when she had confessed her inability to be at ease around men.
most of all she was fiercely protective, baring her teeth and poking her head out at any
male squire or page that came to close to her mistress. Serena felt a warm tingle spread
through her body and felt slightly more relaxed. And then the summons came. The queen
wanted to see her in the royal audience chamber. She nodded quickly at the page and
followed him out the door, at a considerable distance of course. Caaman and Jarl stepped
in behind her as she walked by.
"So, little flower, where might you be floating off to at this hour?" Jarl flashed her a grin
and she playfully punched his arm.
"I do not know oh handsome one, maybe to a cloud castle where only girl flowers reside."
She was joking but both the men picked upon the 'only girl flowers' part. Camaan ruffled
her hair gently, she was wearing it all down in softly flowing curves to her feet. She
looked amazingly like the queen at that moment. her blue eyes sparkled and she smiled at
him. The walk was short and Serena was eager to see what the queen wanted.
"Maybe Natias here already!" She thought out loud. Camaan gave her reassurance, happy
to see her so excited.
"I am sure that is what it is." he said. Pages who heard his booming voice jumped out of
the way to avoid him, then slowly inched back when they heard Serenas tinkling laughter.
Umi curled into her hair to hide, and observe. When they reached the doors Serena leaned
up to give each of her protectors a kiss on the cheek.
"Wish me good luck." she said and smoothing her hair and skirts they stepped into the
chamber and up to the throne.
"My dear."' Amourie said standing up to engulf Serena in a hug. "I wouldn't have called
you but it seems that you would be involved in this." She gestured for Serena to stand
next to the throne , and then took her seat again." Send them in." she commanded.
"Serena these people were found wandering the far woods, they claim to know you." she
said.
The guards stepped aside and revealed....the scouts! All of them from small Reenie to the
ever mysterious Pluto.
Serena!" they yelled and rushed forward. They were halted by the queens guards halfway
there. Darien struggled to break free and actually pushed aside the guard holding him.
Stepping forward he whispered
"Serena.."
She took a step back quickly, one for each one that he took. Instantly Camaan and Jarl
stepped in front of her, their scowls fierce. Umi, sensing her mistresses fear popped out of
her hiding place and snarled at Darien. Darien was utterly bewildered. What was going on,
didn't she recognize him, why wouldn't she come to him?
The queen spoke up.
"Serena honey, do you know these people?" she asked her eyes saying that if she in fact
didn't know them she would be glad to send them away.
"They are my court, my protectors from home." Serena whispered. She was so glad, her
scouts, her friends were here. She wasn't alone!
"MOMMY!"
A pink haired blur sped out form under the guards and barreled into Camaan and Jarl. It
didn't phase them. They simply looked down at her and then back to Serena. She nodded
and they stepped aside. Serena bent down and scooped Reenie into her arms.
"
Mommy,mommy,weweresoscared.Wecouldn'tfindyouandthenwedidandhadtocomeallthew
ayhereand.." she trailed off as she burrowed into Serenas body.
"Oh small lady. How I missed you. " Serena whispered and hugged her daughter close.
The queen was looking at Serena with questions in her eyes but signaled to the guard to
let the others go. Soon Serena was barrage with hugs and questions and kisses. Rae held
her especially harder then the others and kept saying she was sorry. When she finally
looked up from Reenies pink hair they all went silent.
"Oh Serena.." Hotaru said her voice sad. "What happened to you?"
Serena had forgotten about her face and now she was shamed by it as her friends looked
at her. Harukas face went red with rage.
"I'll kill them. Who did this to you princess, just name them and I'll kill them so fast you
wont be able to blink." Lita sided with Haruka and pounded her fists together.
"I'm right there with you buddy. No one does this to our Princess and gets away with it."
Reenie just simply leaned up and kissed Serenas face.
"Now your all better Serena" she said.
That was what her mother always said when she was hurt. Kisses make it better. Serena
smiled down at her and said,
"Yes, all better."
Everyone turned to look at the one person who hadn't moved.
"Uh oh, ." Hotaru said.
Mina held up her arms to ward him off. "Now Darien.." she placated.
Serena looked over to where her prince, the man that she had pined over for so long was
standing silent. Something flared through his eyes and then was gone. Serena thought that
it must be repulsiveness that he felt when he looked at her, how could it be anything else?
Carefully she put Reenie down and stood up, her eyes never leaving his. Her Darien, her
prince. He would never hurt her. She was standing in front of him now. So close she could
feel his warm breath on her ear. Umi was growling softly behind her, hidden once more
but ready to pounce of needed.
"Darien?.." she whispered. He could not possibly still love her, not after what had
happened. She was dirty, she was unclean, another man had touched her! Darien simply
opened his arms. Hardly daring to believe it, she choked on a sob and ran into his arms.
They closed around her, holding her , cherishing her.
"O..oh Darien! Y..You shouldn;t. H..He t..touched me! and ..and..." She was crying so
hard she could barely talk.
"Shhh, its all right baby, s'all right. I'm here now, here to hold my angel again."
Serena clung to him desperately, , not wanting to let go. The air around them hummed.
Darien began to glow with golden energy. Jarl and Camaan started forward but Amourie
held up her hand halting them. Serena and Darien were surrounded by the light and rose
slightly off of the floor. Serena could feel the light rushing through her, washing away
every trace of Nikkos off of her body. Dariens energy traced her face, her arms, her legs.
When it receded they were still locked together. He leaned down and kissed her lips softly.
"All better my princess?"" he asked.
Their bond was connected, strong, and she felt whole again.
"Yes Darien, all better." she smiled and then turned to Amourie, "Queen, may I ask that
we recede to a more private setting?"
Amourie smiled, "Of course, follow me." she said to the scouts. Reenie ran to Serena who
bent down and scooped her up. At ten she was a little big for it, but still young enough to
need reassurance. The group filed out of the room with Jarl and Camman on either side of
Serena. Close enough to not give Darien enough room to stand at her side. She gave them
a reproachful look and they sheepishly backed away, allowing him access. At the Queens
chambers everyone had a seat, except Serena.
"Guys this is Amourie, Queen of this world." she chose her words carefully, excluding the
fact about them being related. "Amourie these are my court," she gestured towards the
five inner.
"Rae of Mars, Lita of Jupiter, Mina of Venus and Ami of Mercury." Each bowed their
heads to the queen. "My worlds protectors, Haruka of Uranus, Michiru of Neptune, and
Setsuna of Pluto. Setsuna is also the keeper of time.. And Hotaru of Saturn, the Senshi of
Death and Rebirth." When Hotaru raised her eyes to the queen a startled look came over
her face and then quickly was gone, she smiled at the young girl. Serena kept onward.
"Each of these girls are princesses of their own respected planets but loyal to my kingdom
and me. Finally my family, or future family." She had told Amourie of her adventures to
the future. "Darien of Earth, prince of Earth and my future husband." Darien bowed low.
"And last, Small Lady Serenity, Princess of Earth and the Moon, next Keeper of the
Crystal.."
Reenie gave a proper curtsy and smiled her winning smile at the beautiful lady across from
her. To her shock, the queen bowed her head to her! She looked at Serena who just
smiled. Puzzled she sat back down. "Guys, this galaxy is under attack. By an ancient evil
that has destroyed all the planets until now. This is the last planet. All the people, all the
refugees, this is their last hope of survival, We cannot allow this world to fall. If it falls so
to do I."
"What?!" Rae was shaking her , her face full of worry, if it was one thing that Rae took
with the uttermost seriousness, it was her princess dying. Serena gently placed her hands
on Raes arms,
"Sit down and I will tell you everything." And she did. Hotaru cried when she was told of
her mother. But she smiled through her tears.
"Thank you." she mouthed.
The rest of the group was bewildered, but the pieces were starting to fall together.
" So, What you are saying is that her crystal holds no power yet." Ami predicted.
"Correct."' Serena said but her thoughts were other places.
"Amourie?" she asked her heart filling with dread.
"Yes, they cry out again." Amourie was on her feet and running out the door.
"The balcony!" she called back.
"Everyone transform!" Serena yelled. "We are being attacked!" She hurriedly transformed.
"Moon Gorgeous Make Up!" Caaman and Jarl just looked at them, they had never seen
such magic! The scouts ran out the doors, the two guards were left with nothing to do but
follow. On the balcony Serena and the Queen watched the approaching minions of
darkness.
"Oh Serena, what will I do? I can not fight them!" Amourie was desperate. "My heart is
aching over the losses, my people are giving up hope."
Serena took a step forward its all right you majesty." she said calmly.
"We'll take care of these monsters." She powered up and taking Reenies hand she
concentrated o the spot where the monsters were at that moment.. They shimmered and
disappeared. The scouts were getting used to this and they teleported with Darien to the
site where Serena and Reenie were now fighting.
"Moon Tiara Action!" Serena called using her most low powered attack, and wiping out
two or three monsters.
"PINK MOON CLEANSING HALO!" Reenie yelled as she took out more monsters.
The scouts joined in and after an hour had kept the monsters at bay but they were getting
tired and their powers were weak.
"We can't keep this up!" Mina yelled as she was cut by a monsters claws.
"AAGHH! Take that you nega creep!" Mars yelled after taking a direct blow. Serena
could see that they were not going to be able to keep them back any longer, there were
just too many of them! She closed her eyes and called on her new attack. She hadn't had
to use this since Proc and was unsure of how it would go. Calling out her staff she raised
it above her head and summoned her powers.
"MOON STAR..." The colors swirled inside the glass globe, Silver and gold stars trying
to break free. Serena held them in until the power was gathered together.
"PALE ...BEAMS!!" She let go of the power and watched it race through the night. It
spread in a circle through out a five mile radius and wiped out every last minion.
Immediately after the release of the power the staff disappeared and Sailor Moon fell to
her knees.
"Sailor Moon!" the scouts rushed over.
"Its all right guys, it just knocked the wind out of me." Serena gasped clutching her chest.
The scouts smiled their faces covered in dirt and sweat, but the worst was over now.
Wasn't it?
Chapter #9
Found
*Ta Da!* The ninth and final chapter!!.......Just kidding. But it is the ninth. Thank you
sooo much to al who have reviewed my stories. They keep me going. This ones for you.
Serena was on the balcony when the summons came. It was sunset and the sky was hued
deep colors of gold and red. It was breathtaking. Umi had curled herself around Serenas
arm, and was dozing. The creature had turned out to be very intelligent, informing Serena
of customs and history She was very motherly, much like a certain black cat named Luna,
and had consoled Serena when she had confessed her inability to be at ease around men.
most of all she was fiercely protective, baring her teeth and poking her head out at any
male squire or page that came to close to her mistress. Serena felt a warm tingle spread
through her body and felt slightly more relaxed. And then the summons came. The queen
wanted to see her in the royal audience chamber. She nodded quickly at the page and
followed him out the door, at a considerable distance of course. Caaman and Jarl stepped
in behind her as she walked by.
"So, little flower, where might you be floating off to at this hour?" Jarl flashed her a grin
and she playfully punched his arm.
"I do not know oh handsome one, maybe to a cloud castle where only girl flowers reside."
She was joking but both the men picked upon the 'only girl flowers' part. Camaan ruffled
her hair gently, she was wearing it all down in softly flowing curves to her feet. She
looked amazingly like the queen at that moment. her blue eyes sparkled and she smiled at
him. The walk was short and Serena was eager to see what the queen wanted.
"Maybe Natias here already!" She thought out loud. Camaan gave her reassurance, happy
to see her so excited.
"I am sure that is what it is." he said. Pages who heard his booming voice jumped out of
the way to avoid him, then slowly inched back when they heard Serenas tinkling laughter.
Umi curled into her hair to hide, and observe. When they reached the doors Serena leaned
up to give each of her protectors a kiss on the cheek.
"Wish me good luck." she said and smoothing her hair and skirts they stepped into the
chamber and up to the throne.
"My dear."' Amourie said standing up to engulf Serena in a hug. "I wouldn't have called
you but it seems that you would be involved in this." She gestured for Serena to stand
next to the throne , and then took her seat again." Send them in." she commanded.
"Serena these people were found wandering the far woods, they claim to know you." she
said.
The guards stepped aside and revealed....the scouts! All of them from small Reenie to the
ever mysterious Pluto.
Serena!" they yelled and rushed forward. They were halted by the queens guards halfway
there. Darien struggled to break free and actually pushed aside the guard holding him.
Stepping forward he whispered
"Serena.."
She took a step back quickly, one for each one that he took. Instantly Camaan and Jarl
stepped in front of her, their scowls fierce. Umi, sensing her mistresses fear popped out of
her hiding place and snarled at Darien. Darien was utterly bewildered. What was going on,
didn't she recognize him, why wouldn't she come to him?
The queen spoke up.
"Serena honey, do you know these people?" she asked her eyes saying that if she in fact
didn't know them she would be glad to send them away.
"They are my court, my protectors from home." Serena whispered. She was so glad, her
scouts, her friends were here. She wasn't alone!
"MOMMY!"
A pink haired blur sped out form under the guards and barreled into Camaan and Jarl. It
didn't phase them. They simply looked down at her and then back to Serena. She nodded
and they stepped aside. Serena bent down and scooped Reenie into her arms.
"
Mommy,mommy,weweresoscared.Wecouldn'tfindyouandthenwedidandhadtocomeallthew
ayhereand.." she trailed off as she burrowed into Serenas body.
"Oh small lady. How I missed you. " Serena whispered and hugged her daughter close.
The queen was looking at Serena with questions in her eyes but signaled to the guard to
let the others go. Soon Serena was barrage with hugs and questions and kisses. Rae held
her especially harder then the others and kept saying she was sorry. When she finally
looked up from Reenies pink hair they all went silent.
"Oh Serena.." Hotaru said her voice sad. "What happened to you?"
Serena had forgotten about her face and now she was shamed by it as her friends looked
at her. Harukas face went red with rage.
"I'll kill them. Who did this to you princess, just name them and I'll kill them so fast you
wont be able to blink." Lita sided with Haruka and pounded her fists together.
"I'm right there with you buddy. No one does this to our Princess and gets away with it."
Reenie just simply leaned up and kissed Serenas face.
"Now your all better Serena" she said.
That was what her mother always said when she was hurt. Kisses make it better. Serena
smiled down at her and said,
"Yes, all better."
Everyone turned to look at the one person who hadn't moved.
"Uh oh, ." Hotaru said.
Mina held up her arms to ward him off. "Now Darien.." she placated.
Serena looked over to where her prince, the man that she had pined over for so long was
standing silent. Something flared through his eyes and then was gone. Serena thought that
it must be repulsiveness that he felt when he looked at her, how could it be anything else?
Carefully she put Reenie down and stood up, her eyes never leaving his. Her Darien, her
prince. He would never hurt her. She was standing in front of him now. So close she could
feel his warm breath on her ear. Umi was growling softly behind her, hidden once more
but ready to pounce of needed.
"Darien?.." she whispered. He could not possibly still love her, not after what had
happened. She was dirty, she was unclean, another man had touched her! Darien simply
opened his arms. Hardly daring to believe it, she choked on a sob and ran into his arms.
They closed around her, holding her , cherishing her.
"O..oh Darien! Y..You shouldn;t. H..He t..touched me! and ..and..." She was crying so
hard she could barely talk.
"Shhh, its all right baby, s'all right. I'm here now, here to hold my angel again."
Serena clung to him desperately, , not wanting to let go. The air around them hummed.
Darien began to glow with golden energy. Jarl and Camaan started forward but Amourie
held up her hand halting them. Serena and Darien were surrounded by the light and rose
slightly off of the floor. Serena could feel the light rushing through her, washing away
every trace of Nikkos off of her body. Dariens energy traced her face, her arms, her legs.
When it receded they were still locked together. He leaned down and kissed her lips softly.
"All better my princess?"" he asked.
Their bond was connected, strong, and she felt whole again.
"Yes Darien, all better." she smiled and then turned to Amourie, "Queen, may I ask that
we recede to a more private setting?"
Amourie smiled, "Of course, follow me." she said to the scouts. Reenie ran to Serena who
bent down and scooped her up. At ten she was a little big for it, but still young enough to
need reassurance. The group filed out of the room with Jarl and Camman on either side of
Serena. Close enough to not give Darien enough room to stand at her side. She gave them
a reproachful look and they sheepishly backed away, allowing him access. At the Queens
chambers everyone had a seat, except Serena.
"Guys this is Amourie, Queen of this world." she chose her words carefully, excluding the
fact about them being related. "Amourie these are my court," she gestured towards the
five inner.
"Rae of Mars, Lita of Jupiter, Mina of Venus and Ami of Mercury." Each bowed their
heads to the queen. "My worlds protectors, Haruka of Uranus, Michiru of Neptune, and
Setsuna of Pluto. Setsuna is also the keeper of time.. And Hotaru of Saturn, the Senshi of
Death and Rebirth." When Hotaru raised her eyes to the queen a startled look came over
her face and then quickly was gone, she smiled at the young girl. Serena kept onward.
"Each of these girls are princesses of their own respected planets but loyal to my kingdom
and me. Finally my family, or future family." She had told Amourie of her adventures to
the future. "Darien of Earth, prince of Earth and my future husband." Darien bowed low.
"And last, Small Lady Serenity, Princess of Earth and the Moon, next Keeper of the
Crystal.."
Reenie gave a proper curtsy and smiled her winning smile at the beautiful lady across from
her. To her shock, the queen bowed her head to her! She looked at Serena who just
smiled. Puzzled she sat back down. "Guys, this galaxy is under attack. By an ancient evil
that has destroyed all the planets until now. This is the last planet. All the people, all the
refugees, this is their last hope of survival, We cannot allow this world to fall. If it falls so
to do I."
"What?!" Rae was shaking her , her face full of worry, if it was one thing that Rae took
with the uttermost seriousness, it was her princess dying. Serena gently placed her hands
on Raes arms,
"Sit down and I will tell you everything." And she did. Hotaru cried when she was told of
her mother. But she smiled through her tears.
"Thank you." she mouthed.
The rest of the group was bewildered, but the pieces were starting to fall together.
" So, What you are saying is that her crystal holds no power yet." Ami predicted.
"Correct."' Serena said but her thoughts were other places.
"Amourie?" she asked her heart filling with dread.
"Yes, they cry out again." Amourie was on her feet and running out the door.
"The balcony!" she called back.
"Everyone transform!" Serena yelled. "We are being attacked!" She hurriedly transformed.
"Moon Gorgeous Make Up!" Caaman and Jarl just looked at them, they had never seen
such magic! The scouts ran out the doors, the two guards were left with nothing to do but
follow. On the balcony Serena and the Queen watched the approaching minions of
darkness.
"Oh Serena, what will I do? I can not fight them!" Amourie was desperate. "My heart is
aching over the losses, my people are giving up hope."
Serena took a step forward its all right you majesty." she said calmly.
"We'll take care of these monsters." She powered up and taking Reenies hand she
concentrated o the spot where the monsters were at that moment.. They shimmered and
disappeared. The scouts were getting used to this and they teleported with Darien to the
site where Serena and Reenie were now fighting.
"Moon Tiara Action!" Serena called using her most low powered attack, and wiping out
two or three monsters.
"PINK MOON CLEANSING HALO!" Reenie yelled as she took out more monsters.
The scouts joined in and after an hour had kept the monsters at bay but they were getting
tired and their powers were weak.
"We can't keep this up!" Mina yelled as she was cut by a monsters claws.
"AAGHH! Take that you nega creep!" Mars yelled after taking a direct blow. Serena
could see that they were not going to be able to keep them back any longer, there were
just too many of them! She closed her eyes and called on her new attack. She hadn't had
to use this since Proc and was unsure of how it would go. Calling out her staff she raised
it above her head and summoned her powers.
"MOON STAR..." The colors swirled inside the glass globe, Silver and gold stars trying
to break free. Serena held them in until the power was gathered together.
"PALE ...BEAMS!!" She let go of the power and watched it race through the night. It
spread in a circle through out a five mile radius and wiped out every last minion.
Immediately after the release of the power the staff disappeared and Sailor Moon fell to
her knees.
"Sailor Moon!" the scouts rushed over.
"Its all right guys, it just knocked the wind out of me." Serena gasped clutching her chest.
The scouts smiled their faces covered in dirt and sweat, but the worst was over now.
Wasn't it?