Chapter 8
The Attack
-Back on Earth- Serenity was heartbroken. She felt guilty that her fiancée would have to fight the benefit of both their kingdoms. Soon, the Earth would become a target for the Negaverse. The millions of innocent people in the beautiful kingdom would soon become immersed in a war they had nothing to do with. Her guilt weighted heavily upon her. She did not know if she loved Endymion yet, but she did care for him. For almost a week they had known each other in bliss and happiness, but their marriage had been postponed. She kept the rose and letter from Endymion on her at all times, as if they were sacred objects. She wished with all her heart that he would be kept safe. She prayed for the soldiers of the Moon and Earth, who were all fighting at that very moment.
Now, with Endymion gone, she felt lonely in the palace. The Senshi were always there for her, but could not stay with her constantly. They sent and received transmissions from the Moon every day. Serena on the other hand, stayed in either her room or the rose garden. She seldom ate in the dining hall, and preferred the solitude of her room. As the weeks passed, she became more and more withdrawn. She was always tense and worried. She often had trouble getting to sleep. But one night.
She had been dreaming about a battle on the Moon. She saw soldiers suffering and still many more fighting. The Negaverse was a mysterious enemy, who for some strange reason always knew every weak point. Suddenly, she saw Endymion. He had his sword poised for an attack. In the distance, however, she noticed a cloaked figure, standing alone.
The figure suddenly unveiled its hood. It was a woman. She had fiery red hair and angry eyes. This was Queen Beryl. She was beautiful, but the wickedness in her face hid every aspect of it. She had an evil smirk on her lips and suddenly made a movement with her hands. A black, crackling orb of electricity started hurtling towards Endymion. His back was to it, and he was unaware of his vulnerability. "NOOOOOO!!!" cried Serenity.
Endymion had been fighting for hours. The intense heat of battle left him exhausted. He then heard a loud cackle filled with malice. He turned to find its source. He saw an evil orb of energy plowing a path of destruction towards him. He knew he could not evade it. He was far too tired. He fell to his knees and closed his eyes.
A bright flash of light filled his senses. He felt no pain at all. "Am I dead?" he wondered. He glanced up and felt his heart stop. Serenity was there, shielding him from the blow. Instead of hitting her, the orb had collided with what seemed like a force field, shielding them both. "SERENITY? WHAT IN THE WORLD ARE YOU DOING HERE? YOU'RE NOT SUPPOSED TO BE HERE! YOU COULD GET HURT!" Endymion yelled urgently. She had acted as a human shield, standing in the path of the orb. Her eyes were closed, but she had a determined expression on her face. The blinding light left by the orb stopped, and Serena fell to the ground. In the blink of an eye he had her in his arms. She had taken the blow for him but there was not a scratch on her. She had fainted, and he paused for a moment, trying to revive her. What he didn't see was another black orb about to slam into both of them..
-Back on Earth- Rei and the other Senshi were still getting transmissions from the Moon. It was their job to intercept any transmission, decode it, and send it back to the Earth's forces. Suddenly, her senses started tingling. "OH MY GOD.YOU GUYS.SERENA'S NOT HERE ANYMORE!" she screamed. They started to panic. They ran upstairs and searched for any trace of her in the room. She wasn't there. Ami suddenly pinpointed Serena's location. "You guys.She's back on the Moon.What's she doing on the Moon!?!"
-Back on the Moon- Beryl had unleashed a cowardly attack on Endymion and Serena. She cackled as the orb rushed speedily towards the two. Her voice faltered when suddenly someone flew into its path. They fell to the ground instantly, dead. A vague glow settled in front of the King and Princess. It was the Senshi! "DAMN!" She cried. They were too powerful for her to face them alone. She immediately retreated in a poof of smoke, along with the hundreds of soldiers she had brought with her.
"SERENA! WHY DIDN'T YOU TELL US YOU WERE GOING TO TELEPORT! DAMN IT! SHE'S NOT WAKING UP!" Cried Mina.
A crowd of soldiers had surrounded the group, including the generals. Endymion had moved Serena so that Mina could support her weight. "Someone saved us. That woman, I think her name was Beryl, tried to attack us. But someone took the blow. Take Serena, I'm going to see who it was." He started towards the lifeless figure on the ground, a few paces off.
Ami had gotten there before him. She was kneeling on the ground next to the body. Her face was in her hands. The charred body of her fiancé, Greg, lied before her. Greg had been a general of the Moon. Whereas the Silver Crystal protected the royal family, the Moon's inhabitants were unprotected by the crystal's magic. Endymion noticed the badges on the dead man's chest. They were numerous, so he must have been a courageous fighter. He laid a hand on Ami's shoulder. She was weeping violently, and her shoulders jerked hysterically with each sob.
Her sobbing stopped but the tears still flowed. "We were going to get married.after the war.He was so brave. He wanted to do all he could to help.He saved you and Serena." she whispered dejectedly. She couldn't believe that he was dead. The love of her life was lying on the ground. "At least he's at peace." Said Endymion calmly. "See there? He has a wound on his side. The injury looks like it was infected. It must have been terribly painful. Don't worry Ami. His life was not in vain. He must have been a good man, to sacrifice his life in order to save two strangers."
She saw the bloody gash on her fiancé's right side. The orb couldn't have caused it.she knew that some soldier from the Negaverse had. She felt an instant surge of hate for the Negaverse, especially Queen Beryl. She wanted revenge, but it must come later. "I must tell his family. He would want to be buried back on Mercury. But I can't leave Serena." She said firmly. "Don't worry about it. We'll protect her Ami. Just go. Serena would have wanted you to. Take however long you want. By the time you return, Serena will be okay." Said Rei, reassuringly. Just as Rei finished speaking, Zoicite came to stand next to Ami. "I'll go with her. I must scout out some positions on Mercury as well. It would be much safer to travel with company." He said. "Alright. We'll be back as soon as I can. Thank you guys." Sighed Ami. She held onto the body of her fiancé lovingly and gave a hand to Zoicite, while the two vanished.
Endymion returned to Serena's side. "She must have been weakened from the attack. Let's just take her to her mother's palace until she wakes up." Said Endymion worriedly. Immediately, he took her up into his arms. The Senshi each laid a hand upon Endymion's shoulders and teleported to the palace. They were in Serenity's old room.
The Senshi went to get the Queen, leaving Endymion and Serena alone.
"Of all things to do in this world. Why save me?" Endymion wondered. He gently laid her on the bed, covering her tiny frame with a silky blanket. The two had barely known each other, but he knew that he could never let any harm come to her. She had saved his life. Now, he would protect her with his. He stared down at her sleeping form. She was exquisite, even while she was sleeping. The day he had spent with her at the palace had cheered him up, which was a rare thing. He had never met anyone in his entire life who was so charismatic and cheerful. Her mere smile had brightened his day. He wondered if it was actually a coincidence that he had dreamed of her before he had even met her.
The millions of thoughts running through his head dumbfounded him. He needed rest. He was still exhausted from the battle. He could barely think. He pulled a cushioned chair from the corner towards the bed. He would stay at her side until she awoke. For now, the battle was over. He cradled her hand with his, and closed his eyes. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Queen Selenity had been talking with the Royal Council. The palace was under attack until the hundreds of enemy soldiers had disappeared. She had been surprised when the Senshi barged into the room, saying Serenity had been hurt. They led her to her daughter, who was peacefully sleeping. A man was sitting next to the bed holding Serenity's hand. He was sleeping as well. Taking a closer look, she realized that through the layers of grime and sweat, was King Endymion. The sentimental moment was sent to a screeching halt when Mina suddenly whispered, "OH MY GOD! IT'S SO SWEET!" An elbow in the rib from Lita quickly silenced her.
Selenity was touched by this one simple act. But, the concern for her daughter was her first priority at the moment. She leaned the tip of the scepter in her hand towards her daughter. An eerie glow filled the room and a crystal suddenly rose from the scepter's tip. It hovered over Serena until retreating back into its humble abode in the hands of the Queen. Selenity carefully placed the crystal back into the scepter.
Serena's eyelids flickered. She had been dreaming. Endymion. He was about to get hurt. She had to save him. But, when she opened her eyes, she was in her old bedroom. She saw the Senshi, her mother, and finally Endymion. He was resting while protectively encasing her hand with his own. "Where am I?" she asked. With a gentle smile, Queen Selenity replied, "You're back on the Moon my darling. From what the Senshi have told me, you teleported here to shield Endymion from an attack. You saved his life my dear. But for now, the both of you must rest. The Silver Crystal can only heal you physically. Your mind is still too tired from the blow you took for him. He will be fine. He is only exhausted from battle. But you, you must sleep."
Serena managed a weak smile, and slowly closed her eyes. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Hmm.the story keeps getting better and better.I still have some tricks up my sleeve though.hehehe.keep reading.and reviewing!
-Tina
-Back on Earth- Serenity was heartbroken. She felt guilty that her fiancée would have to fight the benefit of both their kingdoms. Soon, the Earth would become a target for the Negaverse. The millions of innocent people in the beautiful kingdom would soon become immersed in a war they had nothing to do with. Her guilt weighted heavily upon her. She did not know if she loved Endymion yet, but she did care for him. For almost a week they had known each other in bliss and happiness, but their marriage had been postponed. She kept the rose and letter from Endymion on her at all times, as if they were sacred objects. She wished with all her heart that he would be kept safe. She prayed for the soldiers of the Moon and Earth, who were all fighting at that very moment.
Now, with Endymion gone, she felt lonely in the palace. The Senshi were always there for her, but could not stay with her constantly. They sent and received transmissions from the Moon every day. Serena on the other hand, stayed in either her room or the rose garden. She seldom ate in the dining hall, and preferred the solitude of her room. As the weeks passed, she became more and more withdrawn. She was always tense and worried. She often had trouble getting to sleep. But one night.
She had been dreaming about a battle on the Moon. She saw soldiers suffering and still many more fighting. The Negaverse was a mysterious enemy, who for some strange reason always knew every weak point. Suddenly, she saw Endymion. He had his sword poised for an attack. In the distance, however, she noticed a cloaked figure, standing alone.
The figure suddenly unveiled its hood. It was a woman. She had fiery red hair and angry eyes. This was Queen Beryl. She was beautiful, but the wickedness in her face hid every aspect of it. She had an evil smirk on her lips and suddenly made a movement with her hands. A black, crackling orb of electricity started hurtling towards Endymion. His back was to it, and he was unaware of his vulnerability. "NOOOOOO!!!" cried Serenity.
Endymion had been fighting for hours. The intense heat of battle left him exhausted. He then heard a loud cackle filled with malice. He turned to find its source. He saw an evil orb of energy plowing a path of destruction towards him. He knew he could not evade it. He was far too tired. He fell to his knees and closed his eyes.
A bright flash of light filled his senses. He felt no pain at all. "Am I dead?" he wondered. He glanced up and felt his heart stop. Serenity was there, shielding him from the blow. Instead of hitting her, the orb had collided with what seemed like a force field, shielding them both. "SERENITY? WHAT IN THE WORLD ARE YOU DOING HERE? YOU'RE NOT SUPPOSED TO BE HERE! YOU COULD GET HURT!" Endymion yelled urgently. She had acted as a human shield, standing in the path of the orb. Her eyes were closed, but she had a determined expression on her face. The blinding light left by the orb stopped, and Serena fell to the ground. In the blink of an eye he had her in his arms. She had taken the blow for him but there was not a scratch on her. She had fainted, and he paused for a moment, trying to revive her. What he didn't see was another black orb about to slam into both of them..
-Back on Earth- Rei and the other Senshi were still getting transmissions from the Moon. It was their job to intercept any transmission, decode it, and send it back to the Earth's forces. Suddenly, her senses started tingling. "OH MY GOD.YOU GUYS.SERENA'S NOT HERE ANYMORE!" she screamed. They started to panic. They ran upstairs and searched for any trace of her in the room. She wasn't there. Ami suddenly pinpointed Serena's location. "You guys.She's back on the Moon.What's she doing on the Moon!?!"
-Back on the Moon- Beryl had unleashed a cowardly attack on Endymion and Serena. She cackled as the orb rushed speedily towards the two. Her voice faltered when suddenly someone flew into its path. They fell to the ground instantly, dead. A vague glow settled in front of the King and Princess. It was the Senshi! "DAMN!" She cried. They were too powerful for her to face them alone. She immediately retreated in a poof of smoke, along with the hundreds of soldiers she had brought with her.
"SERENA! WHY DIDN'T YOU TELL US YOU WERE GOING TO TELEPORT! DAMN IT! SHE'S NOT WAKING UP!" Cried Mina.
A crowd of soldiers had surrounded the group, including the generals. Endymion had moved Serena so that Mina could support her weight. "Someone saved us. That woman, I think her name was Beryl, tried to attack us. But someone took the blow. Take Serena, I'm going to see who it was." He started towards the lifeless figure on the ground, a few paces off.
Ami had gotten there before him. She was kneeling on the ground next to the body. Her face was in her hands. The charred body of her fiancé, Greg, lied before her. Greg had been a general of the Moon. Whereas the Silver Crystal protected the royal family, the Moon's inhabitants were unprotected by the crystal's magic. Endymion noticed the badges on the dead man's chest. They were numerous, so he must have been a courageous fighter. He laid a hand on Ami's shoulder. She was weeping violently, and her shoulders jerked hysterically with each sob.
Her sobbing stopped but the tears still flowed. "We were going to get married.after the war.He was so brave. He wanted to do all he could to help.He saved you and Serena." she whispered dejectedly. She couldn't believe that he was dead. The love of her life was lying on the ground. "At least he's at peace." Said Endymion calmly. "See there? He has a wound on his side. The injury looks like it was infected. It must have been terribly painful. Don't worry Ami. His life was not in vain. He must have been a good man, to sacrifice his life in order to save two strangers."
She saw the bloody gash on her fiancé's right side. The orb couldn't have caused it.she knew that some soldier from the Negaverse had. She felt an instant surge of hate for the Negaverse, especially Queen Beryl. She wanted revenge, but it must come later. "I must tell his family. He would want to be buried back on Mercury. But I can't leave Serena." She said firmly. "Don't worry about it. We'll protect her Ami. Just go. Serena would have wanted you to. Take however long you want. By the time you return, Serena will be okay." Said Rei, reassuringly. Just as Rei finished speaking, Zoicite came to stand next to Ami. "I'll go with her. I must scout out some positions on Mercury as well. It would be much safer to travel with company." He said. "Alright. We'll be back as soon as I can. Thank you guys." Sighed Ami. She held onto the body of her fiancé lovingly and gave a hand to Zoicite, while the two vanished.
Endymion returned to Serena's side. "She must have been weakened from the attack. Let's just take her to her mother's palace until she wakes up." Said Endymion worriedly. Immediately, he took her up into his arms. The Senshi each laid a hand upon Endymion's shoulders and teleported to the palace. They were in Serenity's old room.
The Senshi went to get the Queen, leaving Endymion and Serena alone.
"Of all things to do in this world. Why save me?" Endymion wondered. He gently laid her on the bed, covering her tiny frame with a silky blanket. The two had barely known each other, but he knew that he could never let any harm come to her. She had saved his life. Now, he would protect her with his. He stared down at her sleeping form. She was exquisite, even while she was sleeping. The day he had spent with her at the palace had cheered him up, which was a rare thing. He had never met anyone in his entire life who was so charismatic and cheerful. Her mere smile had brightened his day. He wondered if it was actually a coincidence that he had dreamed of her before he had even met her.
The millions of thoughts running through his head dumbfounded him. He needed rest. He was still exhausted from the battle. He could barely think. He pulled a cushioned chair from the corner towards the bed. He would stay at her side until she awoke. For now, the battle was over. He cradled her hand with his, and closed his eyes. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Queen Selenity had been talking with the Royal Council. The palace was under attack until the hundreds of enemy soldiers had disappeared. She had been surprised when the Senshi barged into the room, saying Serenity had been hurt. They led her to her daughter, who was peacefully sleeping. A man was sitting next to the bed holding Serenity's hand. He was sleeping as well. Taking a closer look, she realized that through the layers of grime and sweat, was King Endymion. The sentimental moment was sent to a screeching halt when Mina suddenly whispered, "OH MY GOD! IT'S SO SWEET!" An elbow in the rib from Lita quickly silenced her.
Selenity was touched by this one simple act. But, the concern for her daughter was her first priority at the moment. She leaned the tip of the scepter in her hand towards her daughter. An eerie glow filled the room and a crystal suddenly rose from the scepter's tip. It hovered over Serena until retreating back into its humble abode in the hands of the Queen. Selenity carefully placed the crystal back into the scepter.
Serena's eyelids flickered. She had been dreaming. Endymion. He was about to get hurt. She had to save him. But, when she opened her eyes, she was in her old bedroom. She saw the Senshi, her mother, and finally Endymion. He was resting while protectively encasing her hand with his own. "Where am I?" she asked. With a gentle smile, Queen Selenity replied, "You're back on the Moon my darling. From what the Senshi have told me, you teleported here to shield Endymion from an attack. You saved his life my dear. But for now, the both of you must rest. The Silver Crystal can only heal you physically. Your mind is still too tired from the blow you took for him. He will be fine. He is only exhausted from battle. But you, you must sleep."
Serena managed a weak smile, and slowly closed her eyes. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Hmm.the story keeps getting better and better.I still have some tricks up my sleeve though.hehehe.keep reading.and reviewing!
-Tina