Embracing Destiny
Disclaimer: ...I do not own.
By Selenity Jade (Jadesama@aol.com)
Chapter Seven: Discoveries
Rated: PG13
Sailor Moon looked up from her position on the ground. "That was unfair," she muttered, slightly miffed.
"You should know by now, battle is unfair. You must learn to watch your back, Sailor Moon. You, we must protect above all else. Therefore, we will train you hard. Understand?" Uranus glared down at her Princess.
"Yes, Uranus. I do." Sailor Moon slowly got off the ground, her back screaming in protest. She would be bruised tomorrow.
A bright flash of light lit up the Mercurian sky in an eerie red color. The Senshi looked at each other for a moment before taking off towards it. Sailor Moon ran in the center of the group who were, even now, protecting her.
Reaching the source of the light, Sailor Moon gasped. Centered within the evil light stood a woman. Evil radiated from her in waves so powerful, Sailor Moon was surprised it wasn't visible.
"Who are you?!" Moon heard Mars demand of the woman within the circle of red light. Her auburn hair flailed around her like snakes, her pale skin faintly greenish in color it seemed to her. The woman smiled evilly revealing fangs. Then the creature laughed.
"Ah, the legendary Sailor Senshi. How nice of you to come," she cackled in what had to be the creepiest voice Moon had heard in her 21 years.
"Who are you?" Mars repeated.
"I am Beryl, ruler of the Dark Kingdom. Any more questions?"
Sailor Moon stepped forward, gasps coming from the Senshi. "Why have you come here?"
"I will destroy the Silver Millennium, the Queen and her oh-so-precious daughter of hers."
"Why would you want to do such a thing?" Sailor Moon knew her voice betrayed no emotion, yet she was quaking inside.
"You will find out it due time." Moon noticed the evil witch looking her over carefully. "Who are you? I recognize the others. You are a Senshi, yet there is no record of you."
"You will find out who I am in due time, witch." Moon looked out the corner of her eye, noticing the people gathering. Now people would know a new Senshi appeared, she supposed. Her eye caught the sight of Endymion and his Guardians, also watching the events. He looked over at the Senshi, his brow creasing in confusion.
"I think it's only fair that you return the favor. I told you who I am." The woman glared down at her.
Looking over her shoulder at the Senshi, she shrugged. No help for it, she supposed. They already knew there was an extra Senshi now. "I am Sailor Moon."
"There is no such thing. The Moon does not have a Senshi," the evil woman snapped.
"Never before has the Moon had a Senshi. I am the first. And the last. I am Sailor Moon."
The Dark Kingdom ruler laughed evilly. "So be it. I just wanted to check out my enemies for now. I'll see you soon." The woman bowed mockingly and disappeared just as suddenly as she had appeared.
"That was interesting," Uranus drawled out.
Sailor Moon looked at her Senshi and breathed a sigh of relief. It was short lived however. Endymion and his guardians were approaching. Turning to look at them, she nearly grinned. He still had that confused look on his face. "Prince Endymion," she greeted stiffly. She didn't want to lie to him, yet she knew her identity had to remain as secret as possible.
"You are Sailor Moon?"
"Yes."
"Where have you been hiding? You weren't with the Senshi at any time."
She looked down, knowing this was going be harder than she thought. "I cannot tell you or anyone that. I have been here, that is all I can tell you."
He looked at her closely, his heart tugging towards the little warrior. Suddenly a flash of Serenity entered his mind and he gasped. He saw her head snap up at the sound.
"Serenity," he whispered almost silently and unheard except for Sailor Moon.
Her eyes widened fearfully. She turned away from him and quickly ran out of the area, the Senshi following closely behind her.
Endymion watched her run. He knew it was her. He knew it. The same way he knew he loved her. He sighed and turned back to his protectors. "Shall we go?"
~~~
Serenity stared out her window longingly. That man had found out her secret in seconds. That one man that had stolen her heart and healed her soul. She reached up to her neck, her hand gently closing over the locket kept there. Was he her true love? Was he who she was destined to be with?
She grimaced in frustration and turned away from the window. She moved over to the bed and a slow smile found its way to her face. An enemy had surfaced and here she was worrying about the man knowing her secret.
She lay on the bed, staring up at the blue ceiling. She wondered why it didn't bother her that she wasn't focused on the danger ahead. A smile again appeared. Endymion had found out her identity within a few moments. Maybe he was the one. The one she had been longing for.
She sat up suddenly as the balcony door opened. She grabbed the transformation tool beside her as she prepared to face whatever danger was coming. She gaped in surprise to see Endymion smirk at her, his breathing rough.
"Hello, Serenity. We didn't finish our conversation earlier, so I thought I'd sneak by the Senshi guarding your windows, doors and halls, to finish it."
"Endymion! The Senshi would kill you!"
He shrugged, unconcerned. He advanced on her gracefully and somewhat predatory, reminding her somewhat of Luna.
She watched him approach her warily. "Endymion?"
"Yes?"
"What are you doing?"
"You'll see," he said mysteriously as he came to stand beside her bed. She eyed him worriedly as he moved his hands to place them on the bed beside her. He gave her a look full of something she couldn't even begin to recognize. "How can you be Sailor Moon?"
She sighed ruefully. She knew it had been coming. She shrugged. "Pluto told my mother I must become a Senshi and she allowed it. I am Sailor Moon."
To her surprise, he growled deep in his throat. He then grabbed her small shoulders and pinned her to the bed gently, but firmly. "Why would your protectors allow such a thing? Why would Pluto order it? Why put you in so much danger when they are supposed to be protecting you from it?!" he demanded harshly.
She looked up at him, alarmed. "You're worried about me," she whispered in realization.
"Of course I'm worried about you!" His face only inches from hers. He could feel the small frame shake slightly.
"I appreciate your concern, Endy. I do. But it is now my duty. I am Sailor Moon. It is a way to harness my power. I am more powerful in this form then when I am Sailor Moon. Yet, it cannot be harnessed yet. It has no control. No outlet. I must fight as Sailor Moon as an outlet for the power, Endy. This is to help me control, harness, and attain my power. It will make *me* stronger as well. And maybe someday, I won't need to be a Senshi. I will be able to protect my people and myself with my own power as I am. For now, I cannot."
He looked into her eyes, his grip on her frail shoulders lessening. "I'm only worried about you, Sere."
"I know. Don't worry, the Senshi still protect me. As well as train me until I can't walk, but I am still protected."
"I know that, I do. I just saw you in Sailor Moon immediately. I saw you and all I could think about was if you got hurt... I couldn't bare it if you were hurt, Sere. I don't know why I care so much for you. I am frightened of it. I'm frightened of the control you have over me. I'm frightened of you, for you. I'm confused and lost right now. I only know that I love you, Sere. I love you so much it hurts. I don't understand it. I didn't even want it. I love you, Sere. I love you."
She looked into his moistening eyes, her own leaking tears. "I love you," she said simply before reaching up and gently touching his smooth cheek. She leaned up and gently kissed his soft lips. Pulling back, she looked into his eyes again, a gentle smile upon her lips. "I love you."
He leaned down and captured her lips desperately. He moved his hands from her shoulder to her waist and kissed her as urgently as he felt. He felt her open her mouth slightly in surprise as his hand strayed to her hip.
He placed as much weight onto her as he dared, his mouth tasting hers mercilessly. He felt her allowing him access and he deepened the kiss considerably. She tasted so sweet, so wonderful, yet the need for air drove him to break the kiss. Looking down upon the beauty that was his, he smiled faintly. He kissed her cheek, her hair, and the nape of her neck. He felt her shudder beneath him and it wasn't in fear. Of that, he was certain.
He trailed his lips up her neck to gently kiss her ear. "I must go, Sere. Before I do something I will regret," he whispered into her ear. "I do love you. With all my soul, Sere. I love you."
Serenity watched as he forced himself to raise himself from her smaller body. He looked down at her, his eyes showing her the incredible battle within him. She could see the longing he felt. The fear. The pain. Yet, above all, she could see the love. She smiled at him in apology. Knowing he was retreating because of her wishes.
He smiled at her and before she realized it, he was gone. She giggled and lay back on the bed. She knew how hard it was for him to leave now. She understood that by the look in his eyes. Yet, something held her from giving herself to him completely. She didn't know what held her back, but it did all the same. She sighed and closed her eyes.
Tomorrow was going to be a long day. A council had been called. To discuss that Beryl woman. And she would finally have to tell the Senshi about Endymion and herself. He knew her secret and she must not keep that from them. She smiled softly. She could actually picture the reactions.
Maybe everything would turn out for the best. She hoped so. A vision of Endymion floated into her thoughts. Her smile grew and she drifted off to sleep, dreaming of the mysterious Prince who had captured her heart.
~~~
AN: ...I've always wondered how no one who knows both Sailor Moon and Usagi could tell they weren't the same person... ^_^; I think maybe the magic of the transformation does this. *shrugs* In any case...
Thanks to sqeekers, Sugar Spice Girl, Cookie Pixie, solar-roselover, :D (You should never ever choose a story by reviews only. ^_~ Though I'm guilty of that too, for ongoing fics. But some people only post finished works, and therefore don't wait between chapters to post, and they won't get that many reviews... and secondly, a lot of stories with tons of reviews aren't that good. ^_~ But I can't complain... I get enough, even when I post fast between chapters, and I got tons for my DBZ fics. ^_^; I'm not looking for more, but I appreciate every one of them), tarsha PL, and lastely...
Sarah for giving me another great review! (I love the ones where people write what they like and don't like, as well as the ones from people who never review.) This is the second review this month that makes my entire day. In any case, firstly, THANKS for reviewing even if you don't normally review. As for help, I'd gladly appreciate it, though I'm not looking for help while I am simply reposting old stuff. When I start posting NEW chapters, I'm more open to it. Simply because I've got quite a few chapters later that I don't really want to change other than grammar. (Even if my descriptions are flowery and odd... Do you realize I wrote THIS chapter the day after the 9-11 tragedy?)
In any case, I'm sure I'll email you eventually, when I'm spending time writing on this instead of just going over for mistakes that I can see!
Thanks again!
Lovies!
Disclaimer: ...I do not own.
By Selenity Jade (Jadesama@aol.com)
Chapter Seven: Discoveries
Rated: PG13
Sailor Moon looked up from her position on the ground. "That was unfair," she muttered, slightly miffed.
"You should know by now, battle is unfair. You must learn to watch your back, Sailor Moon. You, we must protect above all else. Therefore, we will train you hard. Understand?" Uranus glared down at her Princess.
"Yes, Uranus. I do." Sailor Moon slowly got off the ground, her back screaming in protest. She would be bruised tomorrow.
A bright flash of light lit up the Mercurian sky in an eerie red color. The Senshi looked at each other for a moment before taking off towards it. Sailor Moon ran in the center of the group who were, even now, protecting her.
Reaching the source of the light, Sailor Moon gasped. Centered within the evil light stood a woman. Evil radiated from her in waves so powerful, Sailor Moon was surprised it wasn't visible.
"Who are you?!" Moon heard Mars demand of the woman within the circle of red light. Her auburn hair flailed around her like snakes, her pale skin faintly greenish in color it seemed to her. The woman smiled evilly revealing fangs. Then the creature laughed.
"Ah, the legendary Sailor Senshi. How nice of you to come," she cackled in what had to be the creepiest voice Moon had heard in her 21 years.
"Who are you?" Mars repeated.
"I am Beryl, ruler of the Dark Kingdom. Any more questions?"
Sailor Moon stepped forward, gasps coming from the Senshi. "Why have you come here?"
"I will destroy the Silver Millennium, the Queen and her oh-so-precious daughter of hers."
"Why would you want to do such a thing?" Sailor Moon knew her voice betrayed no emotion, yet she was quaking inside.
"You will find out it due time." Moon noticed the evil witch looking her over carefully. "Who are you? I recognize the others. You are a Senshi, yet there is no record of you."
"You will find out who I am in due time, witch." Moon looked out the corner of her eye, noticing the people gathering. Now people would know a new Senshi appeared, she supposed. Her eye caught the sight of Endymion and his Guardians, also watching the events. He looked over at the Senshi, his brow creasing in confusion.
"I think it's only fair that you return the favor. I told you who I am." The woman glared down at her.
Looking over her shoulder at the Senshi, she shrugged. No help for it, she supposed. They already knew there was an extra Senshi now. "I am Sailor Moon."
"There is no such thing. The Moon does not have a Senshi," the evil woman snapped.
"Never before has the Moon had a Senshi. I am the first. And the last. I am Sailor Moon."
The Dark Kingdom ruler laughed evilly. "So be it. I just wanted to check out my enemies for now. I'll see you soon." The woman bowed mockingly and disappeared just as suddenly as she had appeared.
"That was interesting," Uranus drawled out.
Sailor Moon looked at her Senshi and breathed a sigh of relief. It was short lived however. Endymion and his guardians were approaching. Turning to look at them, she nearly grinned. He still had that confused look on his face. "Prince Endymion," she greeted stiffly. She didn't want to lie to him, yet she knew her identity had to remain as secret as possible.
"You are Sailor Moon?"
"Yes."
"Where have you been hiding? You weren't with the Senshi at any time."
She looked down, knowing this was going be harder than she thought. "I cannot tell you or anyone that. I have been here, that is all I can tell you."
He looked at her closely, his heart tugging towards the little warrior. Suddenly a flash of Serenity entered his mind and he gasped. He saw her head snap up at the sound.
"Serenity," he whispered almost silently and unheard except for Sailor Moon.
Her eyes widened fearfully. She turned away from him and quickly ran out of the area, the Senshi following closely behind her.
Endymion watched her run. He knew it was her. He knew it. The same way he knew he loved her. He sighed and turned back to his protectors. "Shall we go?"
~~~
Serenity stared out her window longingly. That man had found out her secret in seconds. That one man that had stolen her heart and healed her soul. She reached up to her neck, her hand gently closing over the locket kept there. Was he her true love? Was he who she was destined to be with?
She grimaced in frustration and turned away from the window. She moved over to the bed and a slow smile found its way to her face. An enemy had surfaced and here she was worrying about the man knowing her secret.
She lay on the bed, staring up at the blue ceiling. She wondered why it didn't bother her that she wasn't focused on the danger ahead. A smile again appeared. Endymion had found out her identity within a few moments. Maybe he was the one. The one she had been longing for.
She sat up suddenly as the balcony door opened. She grabbed the transformation tool beside her as she prepared to face whatever danger was coming. She gaped in surprise to see Endymion smirk at her, his breathing rough.
"Hello, Serenity. We didn't finish our conversation earlier, so I thought I'd sneak by the Senshi guarding your windows, doors and halls, to finish it."
"Endymion! The Senshi would kill you!"
He shrugged, unconcerned. He advanced on her gracefully and somewhat predatory, reminding her somewhat of Luna.
She watched him approach her warily. "Endymion?"
"Yes?"
"What are you doing?"
"You'll see," he said mysteriously as he came to stand beside her bed. She eyed him worriedly as he moved his hands to place them on the bed beside her. He gave her a look full of something she couldn't even begin to recognize. "How can you be Sailor Moon?"
She sighed ruefully. She knew it had been coming. She shrugged. "Pluto told my mother I must become a Senshi and she allowed it. I am Sailor Moon."
To her surprise, he growled deep in his throat. He then grabbed her small shoulders and pinned her to the bed gently, but firmly. "Why would your protectors allow such a thing? Why would Pluto order it? Why put you in so much danger when they are supposed to be protecting you from it?!" he demanded harshly.
She looked up at him, alarmed. "You're worried about me," she whispered in realization.
"Of course I'm worried about you!" His face only inches from hers. He could feel the small frame shake slightly.
"I appreciate your concern, Endy. I do. But it is now my duty. I am Sailor Moon. It is a way to harness my power. I am more powerful in this form then when I am Sailor Moon. Yet, it cannot be harnessed yet. It has no control. No outlet. I must fight as Sailor Moon as an outlet for the power, Endy. This is to help me control, harness, and attain my power. It will make *me* stronger as well. And maybe someday, I won't need to be a Senshi. I will be able to protect my people and myself with my own power as I am. For now, I cannot."
He looked into her eyes, his grip on her frail shoulders lessening. "I'm only worried about you, Sere."
"I know. Don't worry, the Senshi still protect me. As well as train me until I can't walk, but I am still protected."
"I know that, I do. I just saw you in Sailor Moon immediately. I saw you and all I could think about was if you got hurt... I couldn't bare it if you were hurt, Sere. I don't know why I care so much for you. I am frightened of it. I'm frightened of the control you have over me. I'm frightened of you, for you. I'm confused and lost right now. I only know that I love you, Sere. I love you so much it hurts. I don't understand it. I didn't even want it. I love you, Sere. I love you."
She looked into his moistening eyes, her own leaking tears. "I love you," she said simply before reaching up and gently touching his smooth cheek. She leaned up and gently kissed his soft lips. Pulling back, she looked into his eyes again, a gentle smile upon her lips. "I love you."
He leaned down and captured her lips desperately. He moved his hands from her shoulder to her waist and kissed her as urgently as he felt. He felt her open her mouth slightly in surprise as his hand strayed to her hip.
He placed as much weight onto her as he dared, his mouth tasting hers mercilessly. He felt her allowing him access and he deepened the kiss considerably. She tasted so sweet, so wonderful, yet the need for air drove him to break the kiss. Looking down upon the beauty that was his, he smiled faintly. He kissed her cheek, her hair, and the nape of her neck. He felt her shudder beneath him and it wasn't in fear. Of that, he was certain.
He trailed his lips up her neck to gently kiss her ear. "I must go, Sere. Before I do something I will regret," he whispered into her ear. "I do love you. With all my soul, Sere. I love you."
Serenity watched as he forced himself to raise himself from her smaller body. He looked down at her, his eyes showing her the incredible battle within him. She could see the longing he felt. The fear. The pain. Yet, above all, she could see the love. She smiled at him in apology. Knowing he was retreating because of her wishes.
He smiled at her and before she realized it, he was gone. She giggled and lay back on the bed. She knew how hard it was for him to leave now. She understood that by the look in his eyes. Yet, something held her from giving herself to him completely. She didn't know what held her back, but it did all the same. She sighed and closed her eyes.
Tomorrow was going to be a long day. A council had been called. To discuss that Beryl woman. And she would finally have to tell the Senshi about Endymion and herself. He knew her secret and she must not keep that from them. She smiled softly. She could actually picture the reactions.
Maybe everything would turn out for the best. She hoped so. A vision of Endymion floated into her thoughts. Her smile grew and she drifted off to sleep, dreaming of the mysterious Prince who had captured her heart.
~~~
AN: ...I've always wondered how no one who knows both Sailor Moon and Usagi could tell they weren't the same person... ^_^; I think maybe the magic of the transformation does this. *shrugs* In any case...
Thanks to sqeekers, Sugar Spice Girl, Cookie Pixie, solar-roselover, :D (You should never ever choose a story by reviews only. ^_~ Though I'm guilty of that too, for ongoing fics. But some people only post finished works, and therefore don't wait between chapters to post, and they won't get that many reviews... and secondly, a lot of stories with tons of reviews aren't that good. ^_~ But I can't complain... I get enough, even when I post fast between chapters, and I got tons for my DBZ fics. ^_^; I'm not looking for more, but I appreciate every one of them), tarsha PL, and lastely...
Sarah for giving me another great review! (I love the ones where people write what they like and don't like, as well as the ones from people who never review.) This is the second review this month that makes my entire day. In any case, firstly, THANKS for reviewing even if you don't normally review. As for help, I'd gladly appreciate it, though I'm not looking for help while I am simply reposting old stuff. When I start posting NEW chapters, I'm more open to it. Simply because I've got quite a few chapters later that I don't really want to change other than grammar. (Even if my descriptions are flowery and odd... Do you realize I wrote THIS chapter the day after the 9-11 tragedy?)
In any case, I'm sure I'll email you eventually, when I'm spending time writing on this instead of just going over for mistakes that I can see!
Thanks again!
Lovies!