Elemental Warriors
Chapter 2
New Friends, Old Foes
*************************
Well, it's been a while since I updated on
this little story. I've been way too busy to
focus much on writing fanfics. I didn't mean
to neglect this one, I just found writing
"Lord of Darkness" much easier! Besides, most
people seem to like that one so much more.
Enough rambling, let's get the show rolling!
Hotaru will be mentioned, but I'm not sure if
she will appear in this story.
************************
Elemental Warriors
Chapter 2
New Friends, Old Foes
*************************
Metal watched in horror as the two balls of pink
energy sped towards them. She knew that the Elements would
be able to combat the power easily, but she had doubts
about the Generals. The men were strong, but were they
strong enough?
"Watch out!"
Fire screamed, and Metal was surprised to hear real
fear in the girl's voice. Jadeite ran forward as the rest of
the Generals threw themselves in front of Endymion, determined
to protect the prince at all costs. A large fireball burst
from the blond general's palm, as streaks of silver and green
fused into it, flowing from the hands of Kunzite and Nephrite.
The pink energy ball disintegrated, and Jadeite hung onto a
nearby tree, gasping for breath, his face chalky white.
Metal breathed a sigh of relief as she turned back
to the attack heading their way. She nodded lightly at Amelia, at
which the blue-haired girl threw two ice shards toward the
approaching energy. As the heat and the ice came into contact,
their extremes canceled each other out, and a harmless explosion
was the result.
The mysterious woman smiled, and landed gently on her
feet.
"Not bad."
She commented lightly, her expression bland.
"Who are you?"
Lightning demanded, taking a step forward. Her eyes were
fixed on the staff in the woman's hand, every muscle coiled in her
body as she prepared to move at the slightest hint of threat.
"The Soldier of Time, Setsuna."
Creation gasped.
"That's not possible!"
She whispered, awestruck.
Fire was not so trusting as she hissed at the woman
"Prove it."
Setsuna smiled again.
"You've learned your lesson well, Roxanne."
She continued, ignoring Fire's look of astonishment.
"You want proof? Well, there is an age-old prophecy
known only to the Elementals.
"There shall come a time,
When two worlds shall collide
And six pairs of soul mates
Will break the world apart
And rebuild it again.
A new millennium shall arise
From the ashes of the old one
Cursed soil shall be cleansed
Barren land turned fruitful
From the hands of the healing one.
The rates of success are so low
And the potential price so high
That each shall decide for themselves
If willing to bear the burden
Of all of Cyprus and beyond."
If that's not enough, shall I then recite the
prophecy regarding myself?
"A soldier, shrouded in mystery,
Never to be seen nor heard,
The child of Chronos, mistress of time,
Shall appear in time of danger and fear
First a foe, next a friend."
Is that proof enough, Maria?"
Setsuna addressed the leader of the Elementals.
Metal stared into the deep magenta eyes, her gaze
sharp and probing. Her mind was churning as she weighed her
chances. The woman had given enough proof to blow away all
her doubts, but Setsuna's actions were questionable. Her
next words were chosen carefully.
"I wish to trust you, but for the safety of others,
I believe I cannot. Forgive me, Setsuna; you've said it
yourself. The rates of success are so low, and with the
weight of my friends' lives on my shoulders, caution in
necessary. I can not risk trusting you."
Metal expected the older woman to turn away, angry,
but instead, Setsuna smiled serenely, obviously pleased.
"You do not disappoint me, Maria. Over the past ten
years, you've perfected your skills, though you were born a
leader. Yes, you're right. I could be a scout of the Goddess
of Destruction, and forced the prophecies from the real soldier
of time. Anything is possible in these questionable times.
But, I'll show you the final proof of my identity. For if
you ever wish to even possess a chance to defeat her, you
have to accept my help. But I'm glad you were so cautious."
Setsuna finally turned to the Generals, who had been
standing mutely by, and acknowledged them with a gentle nod.
"Prince Endymion, and the Generals Kunzite, Nephrite,
Jadeite, and Zoicite. I see you've met the Elemental Warriors.
Those involved with the Battle of Cyprus are gathering, and
even I cannot tell how it will end. So much rests on your
fragile shoulders, whether you want it or not. Now, time for
my final proof!"
Setsuna rose into the air, glowing with radiant power,
and the rest of the people had to shield their eyes. When they
opened their eyes again, they were forming a circle in midair,
with Setsuna at their middle, white light pouring off her and
disappearing into the elements.
"What's going on?"
Amelia whispered, her eyes wide.
"I don't know, but I like it!"
Lightning murmured back.
"You're being infused with the power of your guardians."
Setsuna's voice broke through their thoughts. Fire
raised an eyebrow.
"What guardians?"
"Good question."
Nephrite spoke from Leanne's right.
"There are, like, five million different type of guardians.
Spiritual guardians, Power guardians, Soul guardians, Guardian
Planets, Heart protectors, Life guardians, just to name a few.
So which guardians are you talking about?"
Kunzite shot him a look that silence his second-in-command
from further shouting at the Time soldier, but Setsuna didn't
seem to notice. Her voice had become deep and soft, like velvet,
but with an undeniable hint of steel. It vibrated and echoed
around them, and Creation could faintly distinguish a protective
barrier around them.
"Castle guardians."
Maria's head snapped up at that, and she glanced at Kunzite,
who was standing to her right, from the corner of her eyes. The
silver-haired General gave a curt nod to indicate that he, too,
understood who Setsuna was referring to, but the rest of the
Elemental and General's face spoke confusion. Metal broke the
silence.
"Caste guardians are unlike any others. They are strong
of heart and pure of spirit, who protect the 'castle' - in this
case, us. They are born with exceptional powers, lying dormant
inside them, until the time they are called into service. Their
'parents' are in fact an illusion; their sole purpose is to bring
these guardians into the world, then they die some pre-ordained
death, Vanishing from the time stream. Castle guardians, when
awakened, infuse their power with those of their 'castle', but
it strengthens both parties."
"How do you know this?"
Endymion asked, a bit skeptical. Metal shrugged her
shoulders lightly.
"Legends."
Amelia glared at her, her voice high, the volume rising
with each word.
"So we're trusting this woman who tried to kill us on
the bases of a Legend?"
Maria shot her a sharp look. She was extremely sensitive
when someone questioned her rank or authority.
"Shut up, Ice. You may leave if you wish."
Amelia hung her head in shame, but a gasp from Jadeite broke
up the argument: they had all started glowing a brilliant white color.
Setsuna began to speak, and everyone else intoned her words.
"Protection and Power, Duty and Death
Castle Guardians, hear my plea
And heed the voice of your destiny
Join us in our battle cry
To defeat the evil and set us free."
"Commanders of protectors, join your heart and soul
Let love flow like a river, and you will prevail."
Too long, silver chains appeared before Maria and Kunzite, each
holding a tiny stone. Maria's was a round synthetic hyacinth, (a
brightly
gold jewel) roughly the size of her thumb, with a sunburst cut.
Kunzite's
was a white spinel, with the same appearance and little bit bigger.
They
glowed gently, and suddenly, they melted together in a burst of light,
before separating in the form of two tiny hearts, each a mixture of
pure,
snow white and bright gold.
"Passionate of heart, combine your mind and love
Let fire dance in purest form, and you shall win."
Roxanne and Jadeite's chain were gold, and their stones were close
in color and intensity. Roxanne's was a beautiful Rose Zircon with a
fireray
cut, and Jadeite's a Synthetic Golden Sapphire (bright reddish-orange
stone), catching and reflecting the sun light. They, too, became one,
only to split apart a second later in the forms of two tiny swords,
twinkling under the noon glare.
"Composure of exposure, hold your hands and eyes
Let ice surround all features, and you will succeed."
Amelia and Zoicite watched in wonder as delicate white-gold necklaces
appeared in mid-air, right in front of them. They both raised their
hands, and
a flash of white color later, each was holding a mineral: Amelia a Fire
Blue
Spinel (a stone of the purest dark sky color) and Zoicite one known as
Blue
Zircon (a shade darker and murkier than Fire Blue Spinel). Both stone
were
Smooth and opaque, seemingly protecting a secret with in. Amelia and
Zoicite's
stones melted, before bursting apart in the shape of two icicles.
"Loyal with care, merge your spirit and body
Let the thunder glow with intensity, and you shall triumph."
Two chains comprised of tiny, intricate bronze link floated before
Leanne and Nephrite. Lightning struck, leaving two stones in the middle
of
the chains. Leanne's was a Synthetic Tourmaline (a murky green color)
and Nephrite's a Shamrock Spinel (color of evergreens). They were both
cut Indian style, and became one before breaking apart in the form of
two tiny thunderbolts.
"Purity and Peace, unite in live and death
Let nothing but Time part you, and you will conquer."
Instead of chains, two rings appeared before Victoria and Endymion,
each set in striking contrast with another. Victoria possessed a
glorious
Mother of Pearl, and Endymion had a Black Onyx. They did not merge, but
both shot forth two bursts of light, and a second later, everyone
landed
on the ground, their jewelry clasped firmly in their hands. Before
Setsuna,
however, had appeared four bracelets: one with a Synthetic Blue Spinel
(a
lot darker than Amelia's Fire Blue Spinel and also a shade darker than
Zoicite's Blue Zircon), a second one with a clear Aquamarine, the next
one
with a Garnet stone, and the last one set with an Amethyst stone.
Setsuna slipped the Garnet one on, and smiled at them.
"I have to bring these three to their rightful owners. The wearer
of the Aquamarine and Synthetic Blue Spinel stones will be the six pair
of
soul mates. The amethyst one belongs to... never mind. She will not
appear
unless forced to do so. I hope her power lies dormant, for if you shall
fail, she will destroy this world to keep the Goddess of Destruction
hidden."
Setsuna sighed, and ran a hand through her long hair.
"Now, the Castle Guardians have awakened, but you'll have to
find them. Victoria and Endymion, your guardians live within in your
hearts, by the name of Light and Dark. These jewels will enhance your
powers, but you'll not see the physical form of your guardians. As for
the others, you have to find your guardians quickly. They're gathered
around the four holy crystal points, being naturally drawn to them.
But if you do not find them soon, their newly awakened powers will
grow out of control, and drive them mad in the end. Now, call forth
your 'Ultimate' Element Power to boost up your transformation, and
you shall receive your final and strongest attack once you find your
guardians. Generals, just concentrate on your jewel for transformation.
Good luck to you all."
And in a flash of light, Setsuna was gone.
For a moment, the five remaining people stood in stupor,
trying to absorb everything they've learned in such a short amount of
time. A bunny fleeing across their paths brought them out of their
reverie. The Elemental Warriors closed their hands around their jewels,
and thrust them into the air.
"Ultimate Metal Power!"
"Ultimate Fire Power!"
"Ultimate Ice Power!"
"Ultimate Lightning Power!"
"Ultimate Creation Power!"
The Generals concentrated, too, and added their power to the
light display. Seconds later, the ten people opened their eyes to
inspect themselves.
Amelia was cloaked in flowing blue robes with long, wide sleeves
created from the finest silk. pooling in heavy folds around her feet.
Her elbows clinked with the of many bracelets, and she wore dainty
slippers. She wore stud earrings of the same stone as her necklace.
Zoicite's uniform was the same as before, but the gloves were blue
and the lining icy.
Leanne seemed to be dressed in a riding outfit. The dark
green pants outline her strong, toned legs, and the green top left
the arms bare. Her necklace rested lightly against her collarbone,
in perfect balance with her green eye-shadow. The black boots made
her seem even more imposing than usual. Nephrite wore the same
uniform as Zoicite, but with the color of evergreens.
Victoria was dressed in sheer pink flowerily long dress
that stopped right above her ankles. Her hair was curled into
ringlets, tumbling like a silver shower down her back. The
ring shone like a falling star on her delicate hands, and her
shoes were elegant stiletto heels. Endymion was wearing pure
black armor, his face determined.
Roxanne's hair was piled high on top of her head, and her long
sleeved shirt complete with the short red dress matched the fire
in her eyes, and a soft veil covered her appealing face. Her ruby
star earrings dangled from her earlobes, and red high heels adorned
her feet. Jadeite seemed equally fierce, the lining on his uniform
bright crismon.
Maria's clothes consisted of long tight golden pants which
seemed glued to her long, shapely legs. The belt had a silver clasp
in the form of a lovely maiden, and her short yellow shirt clung to
every soft curve of her body. The sleeves were long, loose, before
tightening at the wrists. Her hair was fastened securely with a clip,
wayward curls framing her face, and her earrings danced wildly with
her every movement. Kunzite's uniform was the same as before, but
the lining was silver. He alone of all the people had a cape - his
symbol of status. Kunzite and Metal were the only ones who openly
carried weapons; she as a lady of the warrior class and he a general.
Metal glanced around the group quickly before linking her
hands with Kunzite's. The others, besides Victoria and Endymion,
followed her example, and sped away in a streaks of light, aiming
for their own goal, and leaving the princess and prince to guard
the heart of Cyprus.
**************************
Haha, I'm so happy this is done. I've pretty much lined up my schedule
till next year. I'll write chapter 13 of Lord of Darkness next, then
upload a new story, Recarnation 3. After that, it will be Chapter 14 of
LOD, then the first chapter of a new story in a different genre
(Inuyasha),
called "A Fate worse than death" (rather morbid sounding, but it's
anything
but morbid), then Chapter 15 of LOD, and finally chapter 3 of "The
COming
of Dawn" and chapter 2 of Soldier Memories. I think that's how my death
resume will look like. Well, I hope you enjoyed it, and I promise I'll
continue this story and every unfinished one.
Chapter 2
New Friends, Old Foes
*************************
Well, it's been a while since I updated on
this little story. I've been way too busy to
focus much on writing fanfics. I didn't mean
to neglect this one, I just found writing
"Lord of Darkness" much easier! Besides, most
people seem to like that one so much more.
Enough rambling, let's get the show rolling!
Hotaru will be mentioned, but I'm not sure if
she will appear in this story.
************************
Elemental Warriors
Chapter 2
New Friends, Old Foes
*************************
Metal watched in horror as the two balls of pink
energy sped towards them. She knew that the Elements would
be able to combat the power easily, but she had doubts
about the Generals. The men were strong, but were they
strong enough?
"Watch out!"
Fire screamed, and Metal was surprised to hear real
fear in the girl's voice. Jadeite ran forward as the rest of
the Generals threw themselves in front of Endymion, determined
to protect the prince at all costs. A large fireball burst
from the blond general's palm, as streaks of silver and green
fused into it, flowing from the hands of Kunzite and Nephrite.
The pink energy ball disintegrated, and Jadeite hung onto a
nearby tree, gasping for breath, his face chalky white.
Metal breathed a sigh of relief as she turned back
to the attack heading their way. She nodded lightly at Amelia, at
which the blue-haired girl threw two ice shards toward the
approaching energy. As the heat and the ice came into contact,
their extremes canceled each other out, and a harmless explosion
was the result.
The mysterious woman smiled, and landed gently on her
feet.
"Not bad."
She commented lightly, her expression bland.
"Who are you?"
Lightning demanded, taking a step forward. Her eyes were
fixed on the staff in the woman's hand, every muscle coiled in her
body as she prepared to move at the slightest hint of threat.
"The Soldier of Time, Setsuna."
Creation gasped.
"That's not possible!"
She whispered, awestruck.
Fire was not so trusting as she hissed at the woman
"Prove it."
Setsuna smiled again.
"You've learned your lesson well, Roxanne."
She continued, ignoring Fire's look of astonishment.
"You want proof? Well, there is an age-old prophecy
known only to the Elementals.
"There shall come a time,
When two worlds shall collide
And six pairs of soul mates
Will break the world apart
And rebuild it again.
A new millennium shall arise
From the ashes of the old one
Cursed soil shall be cleansed
Barren land turned fruitful
From the hands of the healing one.
The rates of success are so low
And the potential price so high
That each shall decide for themselves
If willing to bear the burden
Of all of Cyprus and beyond."
If that's not enough, shall I then recite the
prophecy regarding myself?
"A soldier, shrouded in mystery,
Never to be seen nor heard,
The child of Chronos, mistress of time,
Shall appear in time of danger and fear
First a foe, next a friend."
Is that proof enough, Maria?"
Setsuna addressed the leader of the Elementals.
Metal stared into the deep magenta eyes, her gaze
sharp and probing. Her mind was churning as she weighed her
chances. The woman had given enough proof to blow away all
her doubts, but Setsuna's actions were questionable. Her
next words were chosen carefully.
"I wish to trust you, but for the safety of others,
I believe I cannot. Forgive me, Setsuna; you've said it
yourself. The rates of success are so low, and with the
weight of my friends' lives on my shoulders, caution in
necessary. I can not risk trusting you."
Metal expected the older woman to turn away, angry,
but instead, Setsuna smiled serenely, obviously pleased.
"You do not disappoint me, Maria. Over the past ten
years, you've perfected your skills, though you were born a
leader. Yes, you're right. I could be a scout of the Goddess
of Destruction, and forced the prophecies from the real soldier
of time. Anything is possible in these questionable times.
But, I'll show you the final proof of my identity. For if
you ever wish to even possess a chance to defeat her, you
have to accept my help. But I'm glad you were so cautious."
Setsuna finally turned to the Generals, who had been
standing mutely by, and acknowledged them with a gentle nod.
"Prince Endymion, and the Generals Kunzite, Nephrite,
Jadeite, and Zoicite. I see you've met the Elemental Warriors.
Those involved with the Battle of Cyprus are gathering, and
even I cannot tell how it will end. So much rests on your
fragile shoulders, whether you want it or not. Now, time for
my final proof!"
Setsuna rose into the air, glowing with radiant power,
and the rest of the people had to shield their eyes. When they
opened their eyes again, they were forming a circle in midair,
with Setsuna at their middle, white light pouring off her and
disappearing into the elements.
"What's going on?"
Amelia whispered, her eyes wide.
"I don't know, but I like it!"
Lightning murmured back.
"You're being infused with the power of your guardians."
Setsuna's voice broke through their thoughts. Fire
raised an eyebrow.
"What guardians?"
"Good question."
Nephrite spoke from Leanne's right.
"There are, like, five million different type of guardians.
Spiritual guardians, Power guardians, Soul guardians, Guardian
Planets, Heart protectors, Life guardians, just to name a few.
So which guardians are you talking about?"
Kunzite shot him a look that silence his second-in-command
from further shouting at the Time soldier, but Setsuna didn't
seem to notice. Her voice had become deep and soft, like velvet,
but with an undeniable hint of steel. It vibrated and echoed
around them, and Creation could faintly distinguish a protective
barrier around them.
"Castle guardians."
Maria's head snapped up at that, and she glanced at Kunzite,
who was standing to her right, from the corner of her eyes. The
silver-haired General gave a curt nod to indicate that he, too,
understood who Setsuna was referring to, but the rest of the
Elemental and General's face spoke confusion. Metal broke the
silence.
"Caste guardians are unlike any others. They are strong
of heart and pure of spirit, who protect the 'castle' - in this
case, us. They are born with exceptional powers, lying dormant
inside them, until the time they are called into service. Their
'parents' are in fact an illusion; their sole purpose is to bring
these guardians into the world, then they die some pre-ordained
death, Vanishing from the time stream. Castle guardians, when
awakened, infuse their power with those of their 'castle', but
it strengthens both parties."
"How do you know this?"
Endymion asked, a bit skeptical. Metal shrugged her
shoulders lightly.
"Legends."
Amelia glared at her, her voice high, the volume rising
with each word.
"So we're trusting this woman who tried to kill us on
the bases of a Legend?"
Maria shot her a sharp look. She was extremely sensitive
when someone questioned her rank or authority.
"Shut up, Ice. You may leave if you wish."
Amelia hung her head in shame, but a gasp from Jadeite broke
up the argument: they had all started glowing a brilliant white color.
Setsuna began to speak, and everyone else intoned her words.
"Protection and Power, Duty and Death
Castle Guardians, hear my plea
And heed the voice of your destiny
Join us in our battle cry
To defeat the evil and set us free."
"Commanders of protectors, join your heart and soul
Let love flow like a river, and you will prevail."
Too long, silver chains appeared before Maria and Kunzite, each
holding a tiny stone. Maria's was a round synthetic hyacinth, (a
brightly
gold jewel) roughly the size of her thumb, with a sunburst cut.
Kunzite's
was a white spinel, with the same appearance and little bit bigger.
They
glowed gently, and suddenly, they melted together in a burst of light,
before separating in the form of two tiny hearts, each a mixture of
pure,
snow white and bright gold.
"Passionate of heart, combine your mind and love
Let fire dance in purest form, and you shall win."
Roxanne and Jadeite's chain were gold, and their stones were close
in color and intensity. Roxanne's was a beautiful Rose Zircon with a
fireray
cut, and Jadeite's a Synthetic Golden Sapphire (bright reddish-orange
stone), catching and reflecting the sun light. They, too, became one,
only to split apart a second later in the forms of two tiny swords,
twinkling under the noon glare.
"Composure of exposure, hold your hands and eyes
Let ice surround all features, and you will succeed."
Amelia and Zoicite watched in wonder as delicate white-gold necklaces
appeared in mid-air, right in front of them. They both raised their
hands, and
a flash of white color later, each was holding a mineral: Amelia a Fire
Blue
Spinel (a stone of the purest dark sky color) and Zoicite one known as
Blue
Zircon (a shade darker and murkier than Fire Blue Spinel). Both stone
were
Smooth and opaque, seemingly protecting a secret with in. Amelia and
Zoicite's
stones melted, before bursting apart in the shape of two icicles.
"Loyal with care, merge your spirit and body
Let the thunder glow with intensity, and you shall triumph."
Two chains comprised of tiny, intricate bronze link floated before
Leanne and Nephrite. Lightning struck, leaving two stones in the middle
of
the chains. Leanne's was a Synthetic Tourmaline (a murky green color)
and Nephrite's a Shamrock Spinel (color of evergreens). They were both
cut Indian style, and became one before breaking apart in the form of
two tiny thunderbolts.
"Purity and Peace, unite in live and death
Let nothing but Time part you, and you will conquer."
Instead of chains, two rings appeared before Victoria and Endymion,
each set in striking contrast with another. Victoria possessed a
glorious
Mother of Pearl, and Endymion had a Black Onyx. They did not merge, but
both shot forth two bursts of light, and a second later, everyone
landed
on the ground, their jewelry clasped firmly in their hands. Before
Setsuna,
however, had appeared four bracelets: one with a Synthetic Blue Spinel
(a
lot darker than Amelia's Fire Blue Spinel and also a shade darker than
Zoicite's Blue Zircon), a second one with a clear Aquamarine, the next
one
with a Garnet stone, and the last one set with an Amethyst stone.
Setsuna slipped the Garnet one on, and smiled at them.
"I have to bring these three to their rightful owners. The wearer
of the Aquamarine and Synthetic Blue Spinel stones will be the six pair
of
soul mates. The amethyst one belongs to... never mind. She will not
appear
unless forced to do so. I hope her power lies dormant, for if you shall
fail, she will destroy this world to keep the Goddess of Destruction
hidden."
Setsuna sighed, and ran a hand through her long hair.
"Now, the Castle Guardians have awakened, but you'll have to
find them. Victoria and Endymion, your guardians live within in your
hearts, by the name of Light and Dark. These jewels will enhance your
powers, but you'll not see the physical form of your guardians. As for
the others, you have to find your guardians quickly. They're gathered
around the four holy crystal points, being naturally drawn to them.
But if you do not find them soon, their newly awakened powers will
grow out of control, and drive them mad in the end. Now, call forth
your 'Ultimate' Element Power to boost up your transformation, and
you shall receive your final and strongest attack once you find your
guardians. Generals, just concentrate on your jewel for transformation.
Good luck to you all."
And in a flash of light, Setsuna was gone.
For a moment, the five remaining people stood in stupor,
trying to absorb everything they've learned in such a short amount of
time. A bunny fleeing across their paths brought them out of their
reverie. The Elemental Warriors closed their hands around their jewels,
and thrust them into the air.
"Ultimate Metal Power!"
"Ultimate Fire Power!"
"Ultimate Ice Power!"
"Ultimate Lightning Power!"
"Ultimate Creation Power!"
The Generals concentrated, too, and added their power to the
light display. Seconds later, the ten people opened their eyes to
inspect themselves.
Amelia was cloaked in flowing blue robes with long, wide sleeves
created from the finest silk. pooling in heavy folds around her feet.
Her elbows clinked with the of many bracelets, and she wore dainty
slippers. She wore stud earrings of the same stone as her necklace.
Zoicite's uniform was the same as before, but the gloves were blue
and the lining icy.
Leanne seemed to be dressed in a riding outfit. The dark
green pants outline her strong, toned legs, and the green top left
the arms bare. Her necklace rested lightly against her collarbone,
in perfect balance with her green eye-shadow. The black boots made
her seem even more imposing than usual. Nephrite wore the same
uniform as Zoicite, but with the color of evergreens.
Victoria was dressed in sheer pink flowerily long dress
that stopped right above her ankles. Her hair was curled into
ringlets, tumbling like a silver shower down her back. The
ring shone like a falling star on her delicate hands, and her
shoes were elegant stiletto heels. Endymion was wearing pure
black armor, his face determined.
Roxanne's hair was piled high on top of her head, and her long
sleeved shirt complete with the short red dress matched the fire
in her eyes, and a soft veil covered her appealing face. Her ruby
star earrings dangled from her earlobes, and red high heels adorned
her feet. Jadeite seemed equally fierce, the lining on his uniform
bright crismon.
Maria's clothes consisted of long tight golden pants which
seemed glued to her long, shapely legs. The belt had a silver clasp
in the form of a lovely maiden, and her short yellow shirt clung to
every soft curve of her body. The sleeves were long, loose, before
tightening at the wrists. Her hair was fastened securely with a clip,
wayward curls framing her face, and her earrings danced wildly with
her every movement. Kunzite's uniform was the same as before, but
the lining was silver. He alone of all the people had a cape - his
symbol of status. Kunzite and Metal were the only ones who openly
carried weapons; she as a lady of the warrior class and he a general.
Metal glanced around the group quickly before linking her
hands with Kunzite's. The others, besides Victoria and Endymion,
followed her example, and sped away in a streaks of light, aiming
for their own goal, and leaving the princess and prince to guard
the heart of Cyprus.
**************************
Haha, I'm so happy this is done. I've pretty much lined up my schedule
till next year. I'll write chapter 13 of Lord of Darkness next, then
upload a new story, Recarnation 3. After that, it will be Chapter 14 of
LOD, then the first chapter of a new story in a different genre
(Inuyasha),
called "A Fate worse than death" (rather morbid sounding, but it's
anything
but morbid), then Chapter 15 of LOD, and finally chapter 3 of "The
COming
of Dawn" and chapter 2 of Soldier Memories. I think that's how my death
resume will look like. Well, I hope you enjoyed it, and I promise I'll
continue this story and every unfinished one.