Cross My Heart
Author: Chibi Haruka
Disclaimer: By now i'm sure you've realized that i do not own
Sailor Moon nor anything pretaining to it (execpt this story)
and that if you sued me you'd only get about thirty-five
cents... and that's if your lucky. (I am beyond broke.)
AN: The next chapter will conclude their childhood years
so don't worry! The romance is about to begin (took long
enough, ne?). Remember to review!
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Chapter Five: Promises Made to be Kept
Queen Serenity collapsed to the mahogany chair at her desk, her
age begining to show for the first time in two hundred and thirty-seven years.
"Serenity... you should get some rest." a small hologram of queen Kakyuu
said, a frown marring her ivory face.
"So, i take it you've heard, then?"
"Yes... how is she?"
In only five hours, news of the attack on the Moon Kingdom's princess
had reached even the farthest galaxies, leaving fear and uncertainty
in its wake. The man had been working for the Beryls, yet he was
powerless in the realms of magic- his purpose only served to get
through the queen's defences undetected. She had to admit, it was a
brilliant strategy. Had man had completed his mission and killed
the princess, it would nearly ensure the Beryl's victory, but if he
died, the princess' senshi would return to the moon, leaving their
own planets wide open for attack and sparing the enemy valuble time
in reaching the moon. It seemed as though they had willingly fallen
into a trap, Serenity mused silently.
"The medical officer says she'll be fine, that she's only in a
dreamless sleep... but she hasn't woken up yet." she said,
tears glittering in her violet eyes as she stared absentmindedly
out the balcony window.
Queen Kakyuu's crimson lips curved into a soft smile, sympothizing
with her oldest and dearest friend.
"Well then i'm sure she'll be fine and up bouncing off the walls
again in no time."
"Yes, i'm sure you're right." the queen chuckled lightly, nodding
her head in agreement as she shifted her gaze to the woman and
continued.
"I'm sure you've already heard that she has released her powers...
I wasn't expecting that much from such a small child, but i suppose
we had already known her powers would quickly surpass my own. Her
hair is now completly silver. She is now recognised as the
Supreme Princess and my heir. This also means she has become an even
larger threat to the Beryls... i can only pray they are held off long
enough to allow time for her growth..."
"Do not worry, Serenity... if she could release her powers at a mere
five years of age, i'm sure she'll be more than ready for them by
the time they break through the galaxy's forces, that's if they
haven't been distroyed already. Which reminds me, how is Seiya?
I'm sure he's worried."
Serenity turned to her, a genuine smile resting on her lips for
the first time since the attack.
"He hasn't left her side..."
Seiya smiled softly as he brushed a strand of silver hair
from the small princess' face, his hand still cradling hers tightly
at her side. Maids bustled around the room and the feline advisors
were nearly shouting orders in frustration, but everyone seemed to
have the same melancholy gaze. He knew that with this turn of events,
her senshi would be returning soon... and with them here, he would no
longer be necessary. One week. Just one week worth of her to be kept
within the deepest recesses of his memory, a place where she would
surely be held forever. But, only memories didn't seem to be enough.
"Seiya."
He looked up at the queen, knowing the words she would inevitably
utter but hurting none the less.
"I want to thank you personally for saving the princess. That was
a very brave thing you did, and you shall not go unrewarded... of
course, it will not be a public reception, but i will make sure the
galaxy knows what you have done for this kingdom."
"That's not necessary. Thank you anyway." he said quietly, forgeting proper
docorum as his gaze returning to the girl at his side.
The queen sighed, staring at him as he gazed at her daughter, his
brows creased in worry and his fingers laced through hers. It was
for the best, she reminded herself... yet it seemed the tug of
destiny was telling her that she shouldn't be seperating these two, pulling
at her mind and telling her that they'd find eachother no matter how far apart.
She shook the thoughts from her mind and continued. After all, such
a love was highly forbidden.
"In any case, you will be rewarded, it is our custom and the least
we can do. And as Serenity's temporary senshi, you will no longer be
needed as of tomorrow afternoon... her senshi were worried sick and
had insisted their leave be revoked. Queen Kakyuu has already prepared
your transportation, and i'm sure she and your brothers will be glad
to see you. I am truly sorry... i know how much she means to you."
No, you don't, Seiya mused as he mustered up the best smile
he could manage and turned to her.
"Hai. I'll be ready."
She smiled and left the room, praying she was doing the right thing...
besides, war or no war, his kingdom did need him.
Artemis turned to him after clearing the swarms of people from the
room, having arranged for a least one guard to be outside her door
at all times.
"Seiya-kun, you should try to get some rest... it's nearly midnight."
"Iie. I want to be awake when she wakes up. I want to be with her." he
trailed off dejectedly, his eyes never leaving his beautiful, albeit
temporary, princess.
Artemis nodded and left the room, giving one last rueful glance at
the child he served under and loved dearly, before nudging the door
shut with his paw.
Serenity slowly opened her eyes, remembering the last moments
before she had slipped into unconsiousness, and shuttered at the
memory. She then turned her attention to the window where rays of
light streamed into the large room and the curtains billowed languidly
across the marble floor, nearly lulling her heavy eyelids back to
sleep. She was still extremely weak, but somehow seemed to be growing
stronger with each intake of breath. Her brows creased in puzzlement
as her gaze shifted to her side, noticing a familiar warmth being
wrapped around her left hand, and smiled at the sight that greeted
her. Seiya slept peacefully against the bed from his position in the
chair, his head resting on one arm and griping her hand with the
other.
"Oh my! Princess Serenity, you're awake! How do you feel, my dear?" a
maid exclaimed as she entered the room, her smiling green eyes
shining in contrast to her greying hair.
Seiya stirred momentarily, his brow furrowed at the sudden loud voice,
before breathing in deeply and falling back into a deep sleep.
"I feel fine, thank you." she said truthfully, most of her strength
having returned to her.
"Oh, that's wonderful! I'll go get your mother, she's been worried
sick, the poor dear... Oh, i see your friend has finally fallen
asleep! The poor child refused for hours! I'll have the cook prepare
your breakfast, i hope your hungry!"
Serenity nodded vigorously and the maid left the room, still talking
happily of the princess' awakening.
"Odango...?" Seiya said groggily as he stared at her, somewhat
disoriented.
Realization quickly dawned on him and he jumped to his feet, throwing
his arms around her.
"ODANGO!"
She giggled against his tousled coal-black hair, clutching the soft
material of his navy-blue attair.
"You scared me half to death, you know that?"
She smiled as he leaned back to stare into her eyes, a soft smile
tugging at the corners of his mouth.
He had already done so much for her... he had saved her life,
protected her, even given her strength... and now he had watched
over her through the night, never once leaving her side.
"Serenity!" the queen exclaimed as she ran through the door, two
overjoyed felines following close behind.
"Okaa-san!"
Queen Serenity kissed her child's forehead, her lips barely grazing
the golden cresent moon symbol.
"I'm so glad your awake, my darling. You're senshi were worried
too... they have requested that they return immediatly."
The small princess' eyes lit up at her mothers words, a broad
smile creasing her lips at the thought of seeing her precious
friends again.
"Hontou?! When will they arrive?" she asked with all the inthusiasm
of a five year old as she sat up, all events prior having comletely
left her head.
"Serenity! Don't get up so fast, you need to rest!"
She ingored Luna's comment, who, noticing this, sighed in exasperation
as the small girl kept her widened cerulean eyes on her mother. The
queen giggled, silently thanking the gods for her daughter's fast
and easy recovery, and proceeded to answer her question.
"Within the hour, i believe."
Serenity threw her arms around her mother's slender waist, thanking
her repeatedly.
"Serenity, you really should try to get some rest. I have things i
must attend to, so i'll check on you in a while, okay?"
The princess nodded and her mother gently kissed her forehead before
exiting the room, her advisors following in suit. She then turned
to the boy at her side and smiled.
"Seiya-chan, this means you'll get to meet my senshi! And then we
can all play together!"
Seiya sighed and smiled softly, his brows creased at the thought
of how naive this girl must be to think he would still be welcome
here when they returned. But she deserved to know, he reasoned,
even if it wasn't exactly his place to tell her.
"Odango, i--"
"Princess Serenity, the royal senshi have arrived." a maid said,
unknowingly interupting him.
Serenity's smile grew as she laced her fingers through his and ran
out of the room, unceremoniously dragging him behind her.
"Oy, matte Odango!"
She only giggled, picking up her nightgown with her free hand to
increase her speed. He laughed in spite of himself... she really
was adorable, and she was so happy. How could he even think of
distroying that which he had vowed? To make her happy... it was
a promise he intended to keep, even if it meant not saying goodbye.
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And so concludes chapter five! What do you think so far? I write
everything off the top of my head so that might explain it if you
don't like it (or it might not). Whelp, ja matta ne!
Author: Chibi Haruka
Disclaimer: By now i'm sure you've realized that i do not own
Sailor Moon nor anything pretaining to it (execpt this story)
and that if you sued me you'd only get about thirty-five
cents... and that's if your lucky. (I am beyond broke.)
AN: The next chapter will conclude their childhood years
so don't worry! The romance is about to begin (took long
enough, ne?). Remember to review!
(())))(((())))(((())))(((())))(((())))(((())))(((())))(((())))(((())))(((())
Chapter Five: Promises Made to be Kept
Queen Serenity collapsed to the mahogany chair at her desk, her
age begining to show for the first time in two hundred and thirty-seven years.
"Serenity... you should get some rest." a small hologram of queen Kakyuu
said, a frown marring her ivory face.
"So, i take it you've heard, then?"
"Yes... how is she?"
In only five hours, news of the attack on the Moon Kingdom's princess
had reached even the farthest galaxies, leaving fear and uncertainty
in its wake. The man had been working for the Beryls, yet he was
powerless in the realms of magic- his purpose only served to get
through the queen's defences undetected. She had to admit, it was a
brilliant strategy. Had man had completed his mission and killed
the princess, it would nearly ensure the Beryl's victory, but if he
died, the princess' senshi would return to the moon, leaving their
own planets wide open for attack and sparing the enemy valuble time
in reaching the moon. It seemed as though they had willingly fallen
into a trap, Serenity mused silently.
"The medical officer says she'll be fine, that she's only in a
dreamless sleep... but she hasn't woken up yet." she said,
tears glittering in her violet eyes as she stared absentmindedly
out the balcony window.
Queen Kakyuu's crimson lips curved into a soft smile, sympothizing
with her oldest and dearest friend.
"Well then i'm sure she'll be fine and up bouncing off the walls
again in no time."
"Yes, i'm sure you're right." the queen chuckled lightly, nodding
her head in agreement as she shifted her gaze to the woman and
continued.
"I'm sure you've already heard that she has released her powers...
I wasn't expecting that much from such a small child, but i suppose
we had already known her powers would quickly surpass my own. Her
hair is now completly silver. She is now recognised as the
Supreme Princess and my heir. This also means she has become an even
larger threat to the Beryls... i can only pray they are held off long
enough to allow time for her growth..."
"Do not worry, Serenity... if she could release her powers at a mere
five years of age, i'm sure she'll be more than ready for them by
the time they break through the galaxy's forces, that's if they
haven't been distroyed already. Which reminds me, how is Seiya?
I'm sure he's worried."
Serenity turned to her, a genuine smile resting on her lips for
the first time since the attack.
"He hasn't left her side..."
Seiya smiled softly as he brushed a strand of silver hair
from the small princess' face, his hand still cradling hers tightly
at her side. Maids bustled around the room and the feline advisors
were nearly shouting orders in frustration, but everyone seemed to
have the same melancholy gaze. He knew that with this turn of events,
her senshi would be returning soon... and with them here, he would no
longer be necessary. One week. Just one week worth of her to be kept
within the deepest recesses of his memory, a place where she would
surely be held forever. But, only memories didn't seem to be enough.
"Seiya."
He looked up at the queen, knowing the words she would inevitably
utter but hurting none the less.
"I want to thank you personally for saving the princess. That was
a very brave thing you did, and you shall not go unrewarded... of
course, it will not be a public reception, but i will make sure the
galaxy knows what you have done for this kingdom."
"That's not necessary. Thank you anyway." he said quietly, forgeting proper
docorum as his gaze returning to the girl at his side.
The queen sighed, staring at him as he gazed at her daughter, his
brows creased in worry and his fingers laced through hers. It was
for the best, she reminded herself... yet it seemed the tug of
destiny was telling her that she shouldn't be seperating these two, pulling
at her mind and telling her that they'd find eachother no matter how far apart.
She shook the thoughts from her mind and continued. After all, such
a love was highly forbidden.
"In any case, you will be rewarded, it is our custom and the least
we can do. And as Serenity's temporary senshi, you will no longer be
needed as of tomorrow afternoon... her senshi were worried sick and
had insisted their leave be revoked. Queen Kakyuu has already prepared
your transportation, and i'm sure she and your brothers will be glad
to see you. I am truly sorry... i know how much she means to you."
No, you don't, Seiya mused as he mustered up the best smile
he could manage and turned to her.
"Hai. I'll be ready."
She smiled and left the room, praying she was doing the right thing...
besides, war or no war, his kingdom did need him.
Artemis turned to him after clearing the swarms of people from the
room, having arranged for a least one guard to be outside her door
at all times.
"Seiya-kun, you should try to get some rest... it's nearly midnight."
"Iie. I want to be awake when she wakes up. I want to be with her." he
trailed off dejectedly, his eyes never leaving his beautiful, albeit
temporary, princess.
Artemis nodded and left the room, giving one last rueful glance at
the child he served under and loved dearly, before nudging the door
shut with his paw.
Serenity slowly opened her eyes, remembering the last moments
before she had slipped into unconsiousness, and shuttered at the
memory. She then turned her attention to the window where rays of
light streamed into the large room and the curtains billowed languidly
across the marble floor, nearly lulling her heavy eyelids back to
sleep. She was still extremely weak, but somehow seemed to be growing
stronger with each intake of breath. Her brows creased in puzzlement
as her gaze shifted to her side, noticing a familiar warmth being
wrapped around her left hand, and smiled at the sight that greeted
her. Seiya slept peacefully against the bed from his position in the
chair, his head resting on one arm and griping her hand with the
other.
"Oh my! Princess Serenity, you're awake! How do you feel, my dear?" a
maid exclaimed as she entered the room, her smiling green eyes
shining in contrast to her greying hair.
Seiya stirred momentarily, his brow furrowed at the sudden loud voice,
before breathing in deeply and falling back into a deep sleep.
"I feel fine, thank you." she said truthfully, most of her strength
having returned to her.
"Oh, that's wonderful! I'll go get your mother, she's been worried
sick, the poor dear... Oh, i see your friend has finally fallen
asleep! The poor child refused for hours! I'll have the cook prepare
your breakfast, i hope your hungry!"
Serenity nodded vigorously and the maid left the room, still talking
happily of the princess' awakening.
"Odango...?" Seiya said groggily as he stared at her, somewhat
disoriented.
Realization quickly dawned on him and he jumped to his feet, throwing
his arms around her.
"ODANGO!"
She giggled against his tousled coal-black hair, clutching the soft
material of his navy-blue attair.
"You scared me half to death, you know that?"
She smiled as he leaned back to stare into her eyes, a soft smile
tugging at the corners of his mouth.
He had already done so much for her... he had saved her life,
protected her, even given her strength... and now he had watched
over her through the night, never once leaving her side.
"Serenity!" the queen exclaimed as she ran through the door, two
overjoyed felines following close behind.
"Okaa-san!"
Queen Serenity kissed her child's forehead, her lips barely grazing
the golden cresent moon symbol.
"I'm so glad your awake, my darling. You're senshi were worried
too... they have requested that they return immediatly."
The small princess' eyes lit up at her mothers words, a broad
smile creasing her lips at the thought of seeing her precious
friends again.
"Hontou?! When will they arrive?" she asked with all the inthusiasm
of a five year old as she sat up, all events prior having comletely
left her head.
"Serenity! Don't get up so fast, you need to rest!"
She ingored Luna's comment, who, noticing this, sighed in exasperation
as the small girl kept her widened cerulean eyes on her mother. The
queen giggled, silently thanking the gods for her daughter's fast
and easy recovery, and proceeded to answer her question.
"Within the hour, i believe."
Serenity threw her arms around her mother's slender waist, thanking
her repeatedly.
"Serenity, you really should try to get some rest. I have things i
must attend to, so i'll check on you in a while, okay?"
The princess nodded and her mother gently kissed her forehead before
exiting the room, her advisors following in suit. She then turned
to the boy at her side and smiled.
"Seiya-chan, this means you'll get to meet my senshi! And then we
can all play together!"
Seiya sighed and smiled softly, his brows creased at the thought
of how naive this girl must be to think he would still be welcome
here when they returned. But she deserved to know, he reasoned,
even if it wasn't exactly his place to tell her.
"Odango, i--"
"Princess Serenity, the royal senshi have arrived." a maid said,
unknowingly interupting him.
Serenity's smile grew as she laced her fingers through his and ran
out of the room, unceremoniously dragging him behind her.
"Oy, matte Odango!"
She only giggled, picking up her nightgown with her free hand to
increase her speed. He laughed in spite of himself... she really
was adorable, and she was so happy. How could he even think of
distroying that which he had vowed? To make her happy... it was
a promise he intended to keep, even if it meant not saying goodbye.
(())))(((())))(((())))(((())))(((())))(((())))(((())))(((())))(((())))(((())
And so concludes chapter five! What do you think so far? I write
everything off the top of my head so that might explain it if you
don't like it (or it might not). Whelp, ja matta ne!