Title: The Rise of A Legend

Written by: Redroses

Chapter 2: Unexpected Circumstances

Disclaimers: I am so tired of saying this, but I guess if I must I will.

I don't own sailormoon, but this is mine. I will use the characters

as I feel to fit into my story.

Thanks again for all of the reviews I have gotten for all my work.

Redroses

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It was a cool and quiet autumn day. The leaves left on the trees were a

beautiful red, brown and orange in color. The ground had the shattered kaleidoscope of

colors covering the path before them. The forest was a frightening place for anyone at

night, but as the sun shone brightly in the sky, it made the forest such a peaceful and

gentle place to be. Only two people where out enjoying the day, a young child and her

mother.

The young girl no more than five skipped happily with her mother, no cares in the

world. She was where she wanted to be, next to her mother.

"Mommy, where are we going? The little girl turned and looked into her mother's

eyes. However the mother couldn't look at the child. She looked everywhere, but at the

little girl.

"It's a surprise, sweetie." Her eyes held so much sadness for the dark haired

child before her.

"Please, please tell me." The little girl took a hold of her mother's hand which

seem to make her flinch. It was the child's touch that made her shiver. Her touch was

ice cold or maybe it was the way her mother felt about her. Cold.

"Let's just say it has something to do with water." Her smile never reached her

hazel eyes.

"Yeah!" Jumped the little girl.

As the mother looked down at the child, she just couldn't bring herself to love

the little girl. 'How can I protect and love a child which is not mine? A child which

even scares me. It was different when I first found her, she was so tiny, so helpless.

I needed to shield and care for her. She was just a baby, but as the years went by things

started to change. She started to show me evidence of her true origin. An origin that

proves to me, she is not from this planet. If people were to find out, they would tear

her from me and quite possibly kill her." She sighed, "My god! They would kill me for

protecting her."

They continue on, but thoughts plagued her head, 'Can I really do it? She is just

a child.' She fingered the knife in her pocket, 'It's the only way. I must do it.'

"Okay honey, there it is." She pointed at the stream ahead.

Amy looked up and saw the blue water. "Yeah. Can I go play in it, please?"

"Go ahead, but be careful." She let go of her hand and Amy went skipping ahead.

She pulled out the knife and looked at the sharp blade, "I must." She lowered her

head, "It is the only way I can protect myself!"

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Meanwhile in the market place in Calmar, people hurried through the crowded

streets. The streets were covered by merchants and their buyers. Children ran wild as

their mothers looked for what they needed. There were men sitting on the curbs drinking

their beer while a few of the children played hide and seek around them.

One child slowly walked by a booth, which carried some fresh fruit, eyeing the

apples cautiously. The young girl touched one carefully and checked to see if anyone was

paying attention to her. Checking once more, she grabbed the apple. She ran as fast as her

legs would carry her. Her alburn hair was the only thing you could see as she weaved

through the people and down the alleyway.

"Stop thief!" Yelled the slightly overweight man with his hairy belly showing.

"Momma, what are we doing here?" Asked a young blond girl.

"Honey, we need a few things such as bandages, vegetables and some medicines."

"Oh." Serena fidgeted as she watched her mother look at the bottle a vendor had

to offer. She saw her father walk off to another to trade the pig they had brought.

The smell of freshly baked goods invaded Serena's senses. It had been about two

hours since they had lunch and Serena's tummy was rumbling. Walking away from her mother,

she followed her nose. She walked through the busy streets, careful not to run into anyone.

Finally she had found what she was looking for, a small booth which carried

freshly baked breads. As she carefully eyed each and every bread, she could hear the

people gossiping.

"The prince is visiting." The old woman behind the booth told the young couple

next to Serena.

"He is in the market place." Another yelled from the next booth over. That was the

only thing, anyone was talking about. The people were in such a frenzy over the prince

come through town.

Serena pulled out the shiny coin she had been saving. "I would like a piece of

that bread." She pointed to the loaf closes to her. The old woman turned to Serena and

smiled. She reached for the loaf and broke it in half. She handed Serena the loaf. In

return Serena gave her the money. Taking the warm bread and tearing a piece off, she began

to walk back to where her mother was. Serena continued through the streets just enjoying

the bread.

She didn't notice the horses coming quickly in her direction. Everyone around her

started to clear a path. However Serena was oblivious to anything else, but the bread.

Being as small as she was the riders didn't see her until the horses stopped and began to

thrash which sent one of the young rider flying. Serena turned and looked at the horses.

She raised her hand up and the horses calmed down immediately. As she lowered her hand

down, the young rider was set down very gently. Everyone had been busy worrying about

the young prince, they didn't notice what Serena had done.

"Endymion, are you alright?" A young man with silver hair asked.

"Yes, Kunzite. I am fine." Endymion dusted off his pants.

"Are you positive?" Questioned another with shoulder length blond hair pulled back

in a ponytail.

"Yes, Zoicite. I am sure, but what spooked the horses?" Endymion looked to see

what was stand in their way.

"I don't understand." Stated the one with long brown hair hanging loosely down his

back.

Endymion saw a young girl reaching for Black Diamond, "I wouldn't do that."

"Really, why?" Serena smiled as she touched the soft mane. Endymion was amazed

at what he saw. There was Black Diamond letting someone else touch him. Black Diamond was

a dangerous, wild animal which a lot of people tried to break and failed terribly.

Although the horse seem to take to Endymion quite easily. It took a lot of convincing of

his parents to let him keep and ride the giant beast.

"Amazing." Was all his guards could say as they stood in shock of what the young

girl was doing.

Black Diamond began to nuzzle up to the girl which made her giggle. For some

reason it sounded like soft bells to Endymion. Walking up to the young girl, Endymion

noticed she was petite with long pale hair and porclean skin.

"His name is Black Diamond." Endymion stood next to Serena.

"He is beautiful." She turned, her eyes twinkling.

Endymion looked into the most beautiful eyes he had ever seen. They were blue

with specks of silver and seem to hold so much innocence. She looked like a baby doll his

sister played with. He was about to speak when they heard a woman calling.

"Serena!"

Turning to see her mother, Serena smiled. "Momma, I am here." Ilene ran up and

hugged her.

"Are you okay?" Ilene checked to make sure Serena was okay.

"I am fine, momma."

"She is just fine." Endymion spoke.

"Thank you, your highness." Ilene cutised.

"Endymion, we need to go." Endymion nodded.

"I must go. It was nice to meet you." Endymion grinned and began to walk away.

Serena watched as the young prince walked away. Ilene took Serena's hand and lead

her back to Ken. Serena turned one last time as she could see the four young boys ride

away.

'There is something about him.' She sighed softly.

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Okay, that was it for this chapter. I hope you liked it.

Sorry for the little cliffhanger in the middle. evil laugh

The next chapter is about half way through so it will be out

shortly. I hope!Crosses fingers