Chapter 4
Fate Intertwines Us
Hi everyone! For those of you who took the time to review, thanks! I'm glad to hear your opinions of my story. I think it's great that you take interest in my story, and before I go and tell you how great you are for reading I'd like to say I'm very conceited, and could care less if you dislike my story, because I like it, and that's all that really matters. However, I do hope you enjoy it and aren't wasting time reading it. No matter if you think it'll hurt my feelings, please review! Now that that's out of the way, welcome to another chapter of Sapphire Midnight. I hope you've enjoyed it thus far. To my reviewers northstars, shimmersea, and Lady Silver Dragon, thank you so very much! As for sniper957, I'm sorry you feel that way about me and my fic, but thanks for telling me anyway. I think anybody who's read the fic up to this point knows what's going on. If not, you'll understand soon enough. Happy reading! ^^ Sapphire
Anna Marie
Hi, my name is Anna Marie Renea Skye; my friends call me Anna. I'm 18 and my birthday is April 7th. I was born in a place formerly known as Cairo. It's not called that anymore though. I went to Hell on Earth because I could control water. I also have the rare power to control ice. I've never lost at water war! But that's enough of that.
I've always been religious and credited God for my powers, but being a direct, though distant, descendant of Sailor Mercury and Sailor Neptune helps. Sailor Mercury was my father's great-grandmother on his mothers' side. Sailor Neptune was my mother's great-grandmother on her father's side.
I had one of the highest GPA's at the academy. I'm a brilliant strategist and am great at math, which is ironic because I hate math with a passion. I don't remember much about my childhood except for the beautiful music my family would always play. I come from a long line of artists, musicians, and geniuses. I'm skilled in all of those areas.
I make friends easily and am known for my loyalty. I've had my fair share of crushes too. Two of them became my boyfriends. One was always depressed and no matter what I did, it never helped him. He apologized to me for everything he'd ever done to make me sad and killed himself. I never got over it. My other boyfriend beat me. Needless to say our relationship didn't last very long at all. He ended up in the ER. I may be forgiving, but I know when to beat the tar out of someone. I'd like to admit that it was only in self- defense, but he had it coming. But you don't really need that much information, right?
After I won the tournament, the emperor who told me of my harsh fate summoned me. Awaiting me was pain and sadness. I asked him to grant me a favor before this came to be. I wanted to say goodbye to my friends and family. I was taken to my home, where my family held a farewell party for me. My sisters cried and my brothers moped, my friends begged me to stay, and my parents shed tears of mixed pride, happiness, and sorrow. Then, before I knew it, I was at the Water Shrine.
Priestesses bathed me in perfumed water and combed my hair to perfection. I was dressed in a ceremonial gown and dowsed in holy water. The priestess toweled my hair dry, and led me to a secret chamber. By the time I got there I was dry. They put me into a coffin like box made of aqua pearls. I have to admit I was totally scared! I thought I was in my own funeral. Soon the Head Priestess entered the chamber and lit the tallest candle. She began to chant a spell. A feeling of sleep settled or my eyes. The only thing I saw that first day was my suicidal ex, who wouldn't- who couldn't stop apologizing.
The rest of my hellish time in that accursed state was spent reflecting on my past. I had the sickening feeling that I'd been forgotten, that I'd always be alone, but I heard the Heavenly Father tell me that fate will intertwine my soul with another's in time. At least I knew I 'd be getting out of here. It was the most traumatic experience I've ever been through.
Marcus
Hey there, my name is Marcus Oliver Hex. I was born in what used to be known as Cairo. My birthday is November 1st. I own a glass shop by the Water Shrine and am also an officer in the KNIGHTS force. I control water and ice. Because of that I went to Hell on Earth. I hated that place. It was like a prison, you couldn't leave the grounds unless it was a holiday. I never got to play the piano or flute while I was there, and that was one of the few things that made me happy.
I made good grades while I was there, I was an excellent duelist, I had complete control of my powers, and my large group of friends became my second family. Whenever I managed to have fun, it was always controlled fun, and never enough. I had a few crushes here and there, and once I even had a girlfriend. She was prejudice and two-faced. Now that I think of it, what did I ever see in her anyway?
I took part in the tournament and lost in the quarterfinals. From then I joined the KNIGHTS, opened my glass shop, and became a part time musician at the Water Shrine. There I saw Anna for the first time. She was a beautiful girl, and I could tell a large burden had been placed upon her. I knew she must've been the Aqua Pearl Guardian. Shortly after I found her, attacks and threats rained upon the imperial establishments, and a woman named Callista headed the attacks in our area. It was all we knights could do to keep her at bay. She was extremely powerful.
When the attacks thinned out a little bit, I was summoned to KNIGHTS HQ. When my emperor told me the plan I went into shock and denial. He also told me there were records that these attackers were all exceptional students from the academy. That scared me. Everything he'd told me was the truth. Our time was growing short.
"Only the kindest soldier may awaken the Guardian. I don't believe a kinder soldier than you inside our borders exists," he told me.
"I'm flattered sire, but do you think it wise to play with someone's life as though it were a toy?" I asked him.
"I want you to know that I never supported that decision," was the reply I received.
"I accept my duty, but I shall fiercely rebel if you try to seal her again."
Without wasting anymore time they took me to a locker room where I was bathed in perfumed water and changed into ceremonial robes by monks. I was taken to the room that I'd visited so many times. It took forever to get ready for the ceremony. Thousands of candles were lit and certain incense was burned for hours on end. Flowers were placed around her. I was about to nod off when they called me to the coffin. I merely touched the lid and it vanished, just like always. There she was again, that dark skinned, raven- haired angel. She slept there; unaware of what might happen when she awoke. She would have to be very careful about what she did from that point. She slept almost peacefully, unknowingly, and waited.
"To awaken her spirit, you must kiss her while I chant. You mustn't stop until I finish chanting, or the spell will not work."
So I'd betray my love with a sign of love, how tragically poetic. A kiss was all it would take. When she awoke I would protect her with my life. I wouldn't let anybody seal her again. I sighed, closed my eyes, and leaned in to kiss her as the emperor took prayer pose.
Thanks for reading! Now please, please, I beg you, review! This chapter was pretty short, sorry about that. I wrote this chapter while distracted on a road trip. Anywho, I hope you enjoyed it. Look for another chapter of Sapphire Midnight coming soon. Thank you once again!
Love, Sapphire
Fate Intertwines Us
Hi everyone! For those of you who took the time to review, thanks! I'm glad to hear your opinions of my story. I think it's great that you take interest in my story, and before I go and tell you how great you are for reading I'd like to say I'm very conceited, and could care less if you dislike my story, because I like it, and that's all that really matters. However, I do hope you enjoy it and aren't wasting time reading it. No matter if you think it'll hurt my feelings, please review! Now that that's out of the way, welcome to another chapter of Sapphire Midnight. I hope you've enjoyed it thus far. To my reviewers northstars, shimmersea, and Lady Silver Dragon, thank you so very much! As for sniper957, I'm sorry you feel that way about me and my fic, but thanks for telling me anyway. I think anybody who's read the fic up to this point knows what's going on. If not, you'll understand soon enough. Happy reading! ^^ Sapphire
Anna Marie
Hi, my name is Anna Marie Renea Skye; my friends call me Anna. I'm 18 and my birthday is April 7th. I was born in a place formerly known as Cairo. It's not called that anymore though. I went to Hell on Earth because I could control water. I also have the rare power to control ice. I've never lost at water war! But that's enough of that.
I've always been religious and credited God for my powers, but being a direct, though distant, descendant of Sailor Mercury and Sailor Neptune helps. Sailor Mercury was my father's great-grandmother on his mothers' side. Sailor Neptune was my mother's great-grandmother on her father's side.
I had one of the highest GPA's at the academy. I'm a brilliant strategist and am great at math, which is ironic because I hate math with a passion. I don't remember much about my childhood except for the beautiful music my family would always play. I come from a long line of artists, musicians, and geniuses. I'm skilled in all of those areas.
I make friends easily and am known for my loyalty. I've had my fair share of crushes too. Two of them became my boyfriends. One was always depressed and no matter what I did, it never helped him. He apologized to me for everything he'd ever done to make me sad and killed himself. I never got over it. My other boyfriend beat me. Needless to say our relationship didn't last very long at all. He ended up in the ER. I may be forgiving, but I know when to beat the tar out of someone. I'd like to admit that it was only in self- defense, but he had it coming. But you don't really need that much information, right?
After I won the tournament, the emperor who told me of my harsh fate summoned me. Awaiting me was pain and sadness. I asked him to grant me a favor before this came to be. I wanted to say goodbye to my friends and family. I was taken to my home, where my family held a farewell party for me. My sisters cried and my brothers moped, my friends begged me to stay, and my parents shed tears of mixed pride, happiness, and sorrow. Then, before I knew it, I was at the Water Shrine.
Priestesses bathed me in perfumed water and combed my hair to perfection. I was dressed in a ceremonial gown and dowsed in holy water. The priestess toweled my hair dry, and led me to a secret chamber. By the time I got there I was dry. They put me into a coffin like box made of aqua pearls. I have to admit I was totally scared! I thought I was in my own funeral. Soon the Head Priestess entered the chamber and lit the tallest candle. She began to chant a spell. A feeling of sleep settled or my eyes. The only thing I saw that first day was my suicidal ex, who wouldn't- who couldn't stop apologizing.
The rest of my hellish time in that accursed state was spent reflecting on my past. I had the sickening feeling that I'd been forgotten, that I'd always be alone, but I heard the Heavenly Father tell me that fate will intertwine my soul with another's in time. At least I knew I 'd be getting out of here. It was the most traumatic experience I've ever been through.
Marcus
Hey there, my name is Marcus Oliver Hex. I was born in what used to be known as Cairo. My birthday is November 1st. I own a glass shop by the Water Shrine and am also an officer in the KNIGHTS force. I control water and ice. Because of that I went to Hell on Earth. I hated that place. It was like a prison, you couldn't leave the grounds unless it was a holiday. I never got to play the piano or flute while I was there, and that was one of the few things that made me happy.
I made good grades while I was there, I was an excellent duelist, I had complete control of my powers, and my large group of friends became my second family. Whenever I managed to have fun, it was always controlled fun, and never enough. I had a few crushes here and there, and once I even had a girlfriend. She was prejudice and two-faced. Now that I think of it, what did I ever see in her anyway?
I took part in the tournament and lost in the quarterfinals. From then I joined the KNIGHTS, opened my glass shop, and became a part time musician at the Water Shrine. There I saw Anna for the first time. She was a beautiful girl, and I could tell a large burden had been placed upon her. I knew she must've been the Aqua Pearl Guardian. Shortly after I found her, attacks and threats rained upon the imperial establishments, and a woman named Callista headed the attacks in our area. It was all we knights could do to keep her at bay. She was extremely powerful.
When the attacks thinned out a little bit, I was summoned to KNIGHTS HQ. When my emperor told me the plan I went into shock and denial. He also told me there were records that these attackers were all exceptional students from the academy. That scared me. Everything he'd told me was the truth. Our time was growing short.
"Only the kindest soldier may awaken the Guardian. I don't believe a kinder soldier than you inside our borders exists," he told me.
"I'm flattered sire, but do you think it wise to play with someone's life as though it were a toy?" I asked him.
"I want you to know that I never supported that decision," was the reply I received.
"I accept my duty, but I shall fiercely rebel if you try to seal her again."
Without wasting anymore time they took me to a locker room where I was bathed in perfumed water and changed into ceremonial robes by monks. I was taken to the room that I'd visited so many times. It took forever to get ready for the ceremony. Thousands of candles were lit and certain incense was burned for hours on end. Flowers were placed around her. I was about to nod off when they called me to the coffin. I merely touched the lid and it vanished, just like always. There she was again, that dark skinned, raven- haired angel. She slept there; unaware of what might happen when she awoke. She would have to be very careful about what she did from that point. She slept almost peacefully, unknowingly, and waited.
"To awaken her spirit, you must kiss her while I chant. You mustn't stop until I finish chanting, or the spell will not work."
So I'd betray my love with a sign of love, how tragically poetic. A kiss was all it would take. When she awoke I would protect her with my life. I wouldn't let anybody seal her again. I sighed, closed my eyes, and leaned in to kiss her as the emperor took prayer pose.
Thanks for reading! Now please, please, I beg you, review! This chapter was pretty short, sorry about that. I wrote this chapter while distracted on a road trip. Anywho, I hope you enjoyed it. Look for another chapter of Sapphire Midnight coming soon. Thank you once again!
Love, Sapphire