An: Sorry. I'm in school so it's taking me a while to write this. Liz knows that my computer freaked out so, I had to start this all over...glares at computer and kicks it....oh well. I hope you'll like it. I'd like to let you know that i stayed up all hours of the night to get this out so be happy! JK! Well, I hope you like it and thanks for all the support and encouragement. I love you all and I hope to write this faster next time only if Soldier doesn't bug me about helping him with the next chapter of his new fic! If you want a fic featuring Makoto with the Gundam Pilots, look up A Soldiers Hope and you'll find our fic! Miss you all and love you lots!



Love Always, Blue






Chapter Three(right?)











The Princess of Venus moved silently down the long corridors, watching as the light faintly started come to the dark sky. Her white boots touched against the marble flooring as she made her way to another room. She seemed to stick out in the dark with the orange short skirt, with yellow bows. Orange trim moved around the edge of her long white gloves near her shoulders along with her boots. Silently, she opened the door and walked in, letting it close. She walked over to the bare mat and started to stretch, feeling her tight muscles relax after the long hours of dancing. Her blue sapphire eyes looked over at the punching bag that hung over in the corner. She walked over to it, starting out with high and low punching, giving it all she had. Kicks started to come in, harder and harder she punched while her hair flung back and forth. The room started heating up as she continued, not looking at the bag starting to rip until her hand hit completely through it. The sad quickly poured out until it reached her ankles but, she didn't notice while she started slowing down her breathing.


What is the matter with me? Why am I so uptight? Oh yeah, I remember now. Serenity. She's been acting strange ever since these men have came around. All of us are trying to act the same but, she's hiding something. I know. I saw her pick-up that letter but, what information does it hold? Anything important? What could she possible be hiding which is making her so grim. Why should I worry? Right now I should just be training but, how can I get these thought out of my head? Wait? What the?


She quickly turned around, letting her fists fly into the person behind her. They were quickly blocked until she suddenly moved to the floor and swept their feet out from underneither them. She heard the body fall to the mat with a hard thud! Quickly, she moved on top, pinning her victim down but, instead ending up to look into the silver eyes of a man. He seemed to be confused for a moment while he pushed her off him. She took to her feet and held out her hand. He didn't take it and instead moved up to his feet. Her eyes seemed to be glaring.


"What right do you have to sneak up on people without acknowledging you are there? I could have disabled you or even killed you!" He gave a bow while a grin seemed to be over his face.


"Thank-you Princess Minako for that nice little lesson. It has been a while since I have been swept off my feet, by a woman that is." She growled and turned away from him while she walked over to the edge of the mat. She stretched her arms quickly and then continued her training with doing some flips, dodges, high jumps, and attacks. She looked up at the whistle to see a woman standing in front of her but, wearing a different uniform color. It was red instead of orange. Her long black raven hair was behind her as she glared at her friend.


"I am glad you are here Venus. I do need to practice since I broke the other punching bag," she grinned. Both warriors bowed and started in on the fight. Eat seemed to be blocking each others moves along with kicks. Suddenly, they both attacked at the same time, making an explosion. The bright light made the five men want to help but, two woman held them back. They watched as the smoke cleared all of a sudden, showing the two warriors still fighting. Both woman had so much on their minds while their bodies seemed to move without their control.


Serenity, you have to tell us what you have been up to lately. I know you have been visiting Endyiom before he even came here. I can tell both of you had a relationship but, there is something wrong, isn't there? You can sense it along as I can. An evil presence is among us but, I need to find out who and what you are hiding in that letter! Perhaps Venus might know.


She felt a hard punch in her stomach causing her to give her fellow friend an upper cut. Both women weren't stunned until their was an attack out of nowhere causing them to fall to the ground in pain. The woman in her green uniform fell from the ceiling. She landed in a crouching position in the middle of both of them. Her face was looking down at the dark blue mat.


"That was a cheap attack Jupiter!" yelled her fellow soldier in red. Her dull emerald eyes narrowed all of a sudden as she moved up to her feet. Her body seemed to be stiff while her face was grin. Her head sharply turned to her friend, harsh, making her braid swing like a whip.


"Cheap? What if you were in a harsh combat mode like that with an enemy without keeping your guard up all around you instead of directed against your challenger? Anyone could stab you in the back and could have killed you! Both of you did not expect that attack coming and I hope you learned well from this lesson. Never let your guard down no matter who you are fighting. If I see it up, I will attack and knock you on your ass!" Venus decided to join the conversation as she moved next to Jupiter along with Mars.


"You do not have to take out all your anger out on us! Next time use a weaker attack! You could have hurt either one of us badly or even could have killed us! Would you have liked that Jupiter? To kill your fellow friends?"


"It was not that strong Venus! That is my weakest attack that I have at the moment! What makes you think I am taking out any anger on anyone? What do I have to be angry about?" Mars frowned while she folded her arms over her chest.


"We are all in the same situation as you are Jupiter! We have feelings too since we do not know what is going on with that secret Serenity is keeping from us all---"


"Come clean Serenity. What are you up to?" asked Venus as the three looked at her. Ami stepped in front of her protectively with her arms spread out. A glare in her ocean blue eyes.


"All of you need to stop fighting! It is not going to help the situation any better then it is now! You do not need to know what the letter says in it and it is for the best. You know Serenity would try to help us as much as possible in stead of trying to harm us in anyway! Now why will you not go get cleaned up and ready for breakfast?" she asked. Venus looked and Mars as they slowly started toward the exit, pushing through the men and exited. Jupiter still stood there. She still didn't seem to be moving anytime soon. Slowly, she turned on her heel and disappeared through the wall. Ami scowled.


"Oh great Serenity! Now we have Jupiter on the loose and disappearing through walls while Venus and Mars are still pissed off about the current events. When are you going to start telling us things? We are suppose to be your guardians and fellow friends. Is there something wrong or are you just trying to protect us?" asked Ami. Serenity gave her a soft smile while she looped her arm with Endyiom's.


"Do not worry Ami. I am sure everything will be fine. I just need some time to think about how I am going to tell you this. I promise tonight I will share with you the situation I that has been newly discovered upon the night of the ball. Please forgive me." Slowly, she walked out with the Prince. Ami slowly followed with her head hanging down. Jedite seemed to sigh as he took a seat on the bench.


"Well, this is going to be an interesting day since we are suppose to get a tour of the palace but, the Princess' are angry so, I am not sure if we should do it today. We might get the crap beat out of us," he sighed. Zosite placed a hand on his shoulder slightly.


"Just try to do your best and not piss off whomever you are partnered up with. Be on your best behavior and no corny jokes Jedite. You know how much we hate them as will the Princess'." Jedite shrugged as he stood-up again, giving a stretch.


"So, what do you think about it Nephlite, Kunzite? Both of your opinions count the most in this group." Kunzite just seemed to ignore the issue as he walked away. Jedite and Zosite slowly followed.


"Are you coming?" asked Zosite. Nephlite shook his head while he continued looking at the spot where to girl had disappeared through.


"Go without me. I'll be there in a moment." He nodded and then left. He looked up to see a platform hanging with the bottoms of white boots dangling from the side. A smirk moved on his face as he disappeared and reappeared on the platform. There she sat on the ledge, her elbows on her knees as if to be in deep thought.


Something is going on. I am going to find out tonight but, I don't want to wait that long! Is something wrong with Jupiter? Has some evil force taken over the galaxy and is heading toward the moon? Will I ever be able to see my mother ever again? What is exactly going on?? Please Serenity. Help us to understand. You know how I hate it to be left in the dark about the simplest things...


A hand was placed on her shoulder, not making her turn to the person behind her. Suddenly, she disappeared, leaving him standing there all alone.



~*~



Queen Serenity looked at the inner court before her, a grim look on her face while she looked at each woman who seemed to have changed over the past two days. Something seemed different about them but, she couldn't exactly tell what it was or when it had happened. She closed her blue eyes for a moment and then looked back up. Maria and Haily seemed to be acting like complete ladies, silent and quiet without even joking around or playing. Erika and Julieann where simply quiet without arguing about what was what and how things should be placed about.


"What has made you all change your minds about them staying here for these two long weeks?" she tried to ask calmly. Maria was the first to speak.


"I think it would be for the best that Makoto is home to help me with the wedding as well as meet a few people as well. I would like her opinion about what she would like to wear for it. Both of us have been apart for the longest time and I would like to have her home for once in her life rather then always being gone from me. You do not know how it is Serenity," she said. Serenity nodded in agreement.


"It is time for Minako to come home. I would like to have my throne establish before something happens to me. Who knows if I could die tomorrow or if I will be needed in a war. Make sure to have everything packed up."


"I do not need a reason Serenity. She is not one of your workers but the Princess of Mars which means she can come and go as she pleases. Now, I need to leave. I have better matters to attend to rather then giving you a reason about every little thing I do." Erika stood up from her seat and quickly left them, feeling the fire move up in her once against as she moved to the space craft. Maria and Haily slowly followed with a plain, emotionless face.


"Serenity, I am sorry about their acts tonight. But, it is for the best. I know that everything will go fine without any of them here. It is time for them to come home. I do miss my daughter. I am not ready for her to leave me. Good-day," smiled Julieann. Serenity gave a growl while banging her hand down on the chair. She growled and stood from her seat, making her way to the breakfast table. She moved down the halls with a scowl. The door opened as she took a seat. Once she looked up, she noticed Jupiter was missing and growled.


"Where is Makoto? She is suppose to be here like everyone else!" The girls seemed to look at each other until the door opened. Makoto took her seat next to Minako and Rei but dared not to touch her food that was set in front of her. The men watched as Queen Serenity let out a sigh and made contact with each woman.


"I have some bad news. Your parents have decided to make you come home and leave this evening. All four of you will have your things packed as soon as possible. The Generals will be escorting you home and returning to the Moon after each one of you are dropped safely at your home planet. Spend---"


"This is completely ridiculous! I demand that you keep us here Queen Serenity. We were invited to stay for a certain amount of time and they all agreed to it! How could they just change their mind all of a sudden?" asked Makoto standing to her feet. Queen Serenity rose to her feet as well.


"I will do as they wish unless you want your planets to become enemies with the Moon! No use in arguing Makoto! You are all to give the Generals a tour of the palace. My decision is final and not point in arguing over it since you will not win!" she growled. They seemed to glare harshly at each other, until Makoto left the room, slamming the door behind herself. Queen Serenity sighed as she looked at all of the girls who seemed to be not touching anything. General Nephlite excused himself and moved out of the room silently. Queen Serenity sighed once more and stood from her seat.


"Make sure that no one disturbs me," she said toward her daughter and then left the room. Minako growled as she heard a clanking in the kitchen. She knew who it was and what was going to happen.


"Damn it Serenity! I can not take this anymore! Are you going to tell us or let us be miserable?" she asked. Rei placed a hand on her shoulder in defense. Serenity just seemed to keep silent while she watched the anger rise in her friends. All of them just seemed to leave her with the men, alone. Out of her pocket, she pulled out the letter and looked at it.


This small letter holds so much information that could change the future. Right now, I should let time take it's course. If they are my friends, they would respect my decision. But, I will test them soon enough and they will all be on my side


She seemed to smirk as she took to her feet, Endyiom leading her out of the room. Jedite was the first to speak, letting his mind wonder as usual.


"We have to find out what is going on. I know something strange is happening and we have to figure it out. I know the girls are not mad at Serenity. They just want to know what evil presence it near here. I don't know about you, but I can feel it. Some how, it's starting to get stronger..."


"Lets just wait. There is no point in rushing in right now. We will have a week with each of the women so we can talk and see what is exactly going on. They will talk to us," said Kunzite as he stood to his feet and left the room. The other two trailed behind.



~*~



Nephlite walked into the kitchen, sensing the anger that was around him. So many ingredients were spread over the counter along with the greased and floured pans over the stove. The Princess stood mixing something harshly and added some things to it. A white apron draped over her long green dress. He heard footsteps and quickly hid, where he saw Preston Price stand behind her.


"Do you agree to the marriage of your mother and I?" he asked. She hadn't stopped mixing but, stayed silent. He let out a sigh as his hand touched her shoulder, making her stiffen up and quickly turn to him.


"You know how much I hate going back to Jupiter! The reason why I left the last time was because she was already starting to set me up with a husband after my father was killed! How do I know she's not going to do it again Preston? I am NOT going to get married! Not now, not ever! I don't care if you marry her just as long as you don't expect me to start calling you father. I simply will not! My place is with my people, with my soldiers, and in the harsh battles. The only thing a husband would want is for me to sit and look pretty without saying anything at all! I can't do that! Just, leave! I need time to myself!" He nodded in agreement but paused before turning.


"There is a secret we have all be keeping from you Princess and I think it is time that you've known the whole truth about the matter. Kenneth wasn't your real father. I am. When your father was gone off to war before you were born, your mother and I had an affair for she was lonely. We didn't mean for it to continue but, you were conceived. She was one month when your father came home. He believed from then on that you were his. I thought you should know this Princess. It would mean a lot to me if you did respect me as your father. Whether you like it or not, you are going to be courted once you return to Jupiter. There is no point in arguing." With that, he left the kitchen, leaving her all alone once again. She turned back to continue stirring until she suddenly stopped, her shoulders bowed down.


Why does everything have to happen to me? My mother is to be married once again, forgetting the memories of my father....Preston will never be my real father. I believe that Kenneth is and he just wants to have me call him father. I refuse to! Once I get to Jupiter, I am going to run away once more and hope that I will never be found again! I will be sure to be gone and this time, I will never come back!


She herself pulled into a tight, warm embrace. She buried her face into the warm chest while her arms moved around to his back. He rubbed his hands up and down her back, soothing her.


"It is going to be alright Makoto."



~*~



Rei closed her eyes as she sat on the wood floor in front of a bright fire. It seemed to flicker once she closed her eyes and started making signs with her hands.


"Earth, Moon, Stars, Sky, show me the evil presence that has taken over this galaxy!" A harsh wind blew her hair back, causing her eyes to pop open while she looked up at the fire moving harshly. Shadows filled the wall along with a powerful voice in her head.


Two will be used against the remaining eight. They will try to change these eight that have already tried to reform against them but, four more will come, splitting the eight apart. Four will be left alone but, the other four will always come back to them. These eight will bring the two lost souls back to them....It has already begun... The fire suddenly went blank, causing the room the go black, leaving her there in the darkness. She rose to her feet a little shaken by the fire's words. Slowly, she started out of the temple to the forest that surround her, feeling her wind wonder once more.


What does this mean? Ten of us all together? Two will be joined? Is the sacred fire talking about the wedding between Maria and Preston? Two will be joined! But, what about the eight? Is it the inner court along with their children? What does it mean, what does it mean?? I need to ask the High Priest about this. He should know the knowledge of it. Perhaps it will not take long to find out once I am on Mars once again. We should all arrive within three days I believe...



~*~



Ami sat in the library while she looked through the books of history, trying to find out what the outline of the person was from her dream that came to her during this morning. She growled as she looked at the stack of books a head of her.


No. No. No. No. Why can't I find it?!? This making me go crazy! I need to find out and show Rei to see if she had ever seen her in the fires today! I know she went there, that's where she always went when she need to think or figure something out. This day is going to be tragic, I can tell.


Her ocean blue eyes looked up to see Zosite sitting across from her. She was surprised that she hadn't noticed him before he came and sat down. She let out a sigh and continued flipping through the pages slowly. Zosite picked up one of the books and frowned, looking at the picture of a woman dressed in all black with red hair that seemed to be flying around.


"What are you looking for?" he questioned. She finished with the book in her hand and set it down with the other pile beside her.


"Nothing really that you need to worry about. I believe you would like a tour of the palace as Queen Serenity had promise?" she asked. He gave a simple nod and followed her out of the library. They both walked down the white halls while she simply pointed to each room they passed.


"Music room....Painting Room....Gallery.....Training Room.....Guest Rooms....Pool....Billards....Communications Chambers.....Guards Rooms....Kitchen....Dinning Hall....Garden.....Minako and Kunzite kissing.....The Throne Room---" Suddenly, she stopped and moved back to see the Princess of Venus all of the General from Earth. Both of them gazed up at each other with wide eyes of disbelieve. Minako smiled as she looked up at him, letting her long slender fingers play with his hair.


"I will miss you Kunzite. But, I will come at nights to visit you in the guard. I can teleport in my senshi form and there for, I will." He nodded and kissed the top of her head gently.


"I will be waiting for you my Princess. For as long as I live..." Ami quickly moved out of the way and started walking down the hall while she tried to get the blush off her cheeks. A smile seemed to be plastered on her face.


Minako has finally found the love that she needs. Hopefully everything will be alright for them both. I would hate to see them never be able to get married. They are meant to be together.



~*~



Two figures sat in the dark together, making sure no one was around to see them. The tallest of them both look suspiciously around as his eyes narrowed.


"Our plans are going into action My Queen," he said bowing to the screen in front of him. The woman chuckled while she sat in her throne covered by darkness.


"I am glad that you two are with me. Now, the other will soon join us. I have the Queens under my complete control. Slowly, they will be broken down and everything will be ready. The outer planets have been taken over yet, we make sure that no one has suspected anything. I want you to bring the Imperial Silver Crystal to me. Kill Queen Serenity if you must! I don't care just as long as I have it in my possession!" Both figures nodded and then turned off the screen and quickly left.



~*~



Artimus sat next to Luna with a small smile on his lips. The luggage had all been loaded into different ships along with enough clothes for the Generals on their trip to make sure each Princess had made it safely to their rightful Kingdoms. Luna gave a worried look while she held her husbands hand.


"You can feel it too. Just like the senshi. I know I can. I believe Queen Serenity can feel it as well. This is going to be the end of the Moon Kingdom for sure Artimus." He placed an arm around her shoulders and kissed the top of her head.


"We don't know for sure Luna. Right now we just need to stay strong and see if they have found anything. I know Rei was at the temple along with Ami in the library searching for something. She was looking through history. Something I noticed was a book was open to have a picture of our eldest enemy that has wanted to take over for so long. Queen Beryl. Do you think we should warn Queen Serenity about this?" he asked. Luna just shook her head.


"No. She has too much on her mind. I believe the inner court is going to start breaking up. They are starting to grow distant right now and I don't think we should add to her stress. Poor Queen Serenity. We will just need to help her through this."


"We will just have to take matters into our own hands," sighed Artimus, holding Luna in his arms.



~*~



The wonderful smells from the kitchen moved around the palace, making the other woman drift into the kitchen with a grin on their faces while they looked at all the cakes, and other sweets that covered the counters. What surprised them the most was Nephlite was frosting each cake? It looked beautiful. Minako grinned as she looked at the lemon cake that seemed to be calling toward her. Slowly, she thought she snuck in. Her hand moved up to grab it only to get smacked with a wooden spoon. Her head popped up as she held her hand close to her.


"What did you do that for?" she asked. Makoto stuck out her tongue as she folded her arms over her chest.


"You'll have to wait until later to eat it. They're for the ship since we're all leaving today. Perhaps you and Kunzite could share it?" she asked with a smirk in her eyes. Minako rose a blonde eye brow while she looked at her.


"What are you talking about Makoto? Are you hinting something?" Makoto placed her hand over her mouth.


"I would never!" Minako went for the cake once more only to have the spoon strike first. She was quickly pushed out of the kitchen and into the others.


"Oh come on Makoto! I just want a little bit!" whined Minako. Rei quickly took up in her defense.


"We all do! NOW GIVE US SOME!!" She quickly smirked.


"After lunch." Once the door was closed, she heard the footsteps leave. She moved over to the stove and started stir the vegetables into the pasta.



~*~



Queen Serenity gave a sigh as she looked at the Jovian Soldiers leave along with High Commander Preston Price. He seemed to not look like himself as he boarded the ship. Next to him, Makoto and Nephlite entered the ship together. His eyes skimmed over the other couples entering each ship. Minako and Kunzite, Rei and Jedite, last Ami and Zosite. Slowly, each ship left, departing from the Moon Kingdom for the last time.


I believe I will never see the senshi ever again since I already know they are to be married...This is just horrible! But, there is nothing I can do about it.












AN: Sorry it took me so long! I've been a bit busy but, I hope you'll like it! It took me only a couple days to write and I have to go do some homework! Have a great day! ^_^ (^)_(^)it's a froggy!

Love, Blue