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Disclaimer: Sailor Moon, nor the chars used belong to me.
Fate Isn't Written in Stone
Chapter 5:
The Guardian
"Shouldn't they be here Pluto?" Hotaru/Saturn asked.
Pluto/Setsuna nodded. "They'll be here soon Saturn. The fog may slow them down." She glanced around. Uranus and Neptune stood a few yards away, though they were grayish in color because of the heavy fog that blotted out objects 10 yards away.
"Look Pluto!" Saturn cried pointing into the fog.
Eight figures were walking towards the Outers. As they came closer Pluto figured out it was the Inners and the Starlights. They came to a stop about 3 yards from the Outers.
Usagi stood by Seiya, Taiki by Ami etc.
"Oh, you're in senshi form." Usagi said looking at the Outers.
Uranus nodded silently. "You guys should transform too."
"Why?" Mako asked. "Can't we go as we are?"
Neptune shook her head. "It would be best if you transformed, you'd stand a better chance if we were to meet the."
"'The' what?" Minako asked.
Neptune glanced at Pluto, who nodded.
"The Guardian," Neptune finished telling them all about the Guardian Pluto had described.
"Then it would be wise to transform," Rei commented. She held up her henshin pen.
"Mars Crystal Power.MAKE-UP!"
"Mercury Crystal Power, MAKE-UP!"
"Maker Star Power, MAKE-UP!"
"Jupiter Crystal Power, MAKE-UP!"
"Venus Crystal Power, MAKE-UP!"
"Healer Star Power, MAKE-UP!"
"Fighter Star Power, MAKE-UP!"
"Moon Eternal! MAKE-UP!!"
Pluto raised her garnet orb staff above her head, the garnet catching the light (what little there was). "Gates of Time," she whispered. "Open your locks for your former guardian."
There was a flash of red light and the senshi found themselves standing in front of the Gates of Time.
"This doesn't look like the Moon Kingdom Pluto," ESM said looking at the Gates.
"Of course it isn't," she replied. "You have to drive, then walk into the grocery store."
"Huh?"
"We had to come here first so we could teleport to the Moon Passageway." Uranus answered.
"Oooooohhhh," ESM nodded. "What a strange analogy."
Pluto hit the ground with the bottom of her staff three times. "Let us in," she called. "To the Moon Passageway."
There was another flash of light only it was white, accompanied by a sound of many birds taking flight and a stream gurgling over rocks, then another pink flash of light.
"Where are we?" ESM heard Saturn ask. She (ESM) opened her eyes and looked around.
They were in a long hallway that was pure white. White tapestries hung from a starry ceiling, billowing in an unknown wind. The walls were white, the tile on which they stood on was white with moon designs carved into each piece, and on each side of the long hallway were doors spaced at intervals of about 7 ft. and between each door was a tapestry. The doors were apparently made of white marble with strange runes craved into them beside their crystal doorknobs. (A/N from Vela-chan: I'm too descriptive)
"This is the Moon Passageway of Time." Pluto answered calmly.
The Starlights looked around in awe. "It's beautiful," Maker whispered.
"Look at the moon!" Venus cried pointing into the starry ceiling.
ESM looked up and saw it. It was a pale yellow though it was full. She had never seen the face more clearly.
"Something's coming." Mars whispered.
Usagi looked at the tapestries, for some reason they'd stopped moving. She had a strange feeling something was coming too, she didn't like the feeling, it was eerie.
Suddenly there was a huge blast of wind that shoved the startled senshi to the ground.
"Who dares enter the Moon Passageway of Time without Queen Serenity's permission?" a voice yelled.
"It's the Guardian!" Pluto gasped.
"Name yourselves trespassers!" the voice hissed.
ESM stood up slowly. I'm Eternal Sailor Moon and these are my friends-all sailor senshi," she replied, waving her hand in the direction of the others.
"Princess?" the voice asked surprised and confused.
ESM looked confused. "If you mean Princess Serenity, yeah, I'm her. At least, her reincarnate."
Sparkles gathered in front of ESM about 5 ft. away and the next moment, a young man stood in front of her.
He looked about 19 or 20 and was dressed in white and a bit of purple. Her hair was straight and white and fell to his waist, then was tied in a 3 ft. ponytail. His eyes were ice blue and very pretty. Around his neck on a long silver chain was a sphere shaped deep, royal purple crystal. He had the moon symbol beneath his bangs and a pair of feathery wings adorned his back. (A/N from Vela-chan: He looks a lot like Yue from Cardcaptors).
The man bowed, walked up to Usagi, knelt down, and took her hand.
"Forgive my rudeness, Princess," he said quietly. "But you must understand my task of guarding the Passageway."
ESM nodded. Then looked a bit surprised when he kissed her hand.
"Mmmm." Fight whined, thumbnail in her mouth ().
"Oh knock it off. He's showing respect you idiot!" Healer snapped.
The man stood up and looked at each senshi. "All me to introduce myself," he said bowing again. "I am the Guardian of the Moon Passageway of Time. My name is Quiore." (Kw.i.er)
Moon, Mercury, Mars, Jupiter, Venus, and Neptune got heart-eyes.
"He's hot," they all said in unison.
Uranus, Fighter, Maker, and Healer glared at them. "Hey!"
Quiore looked confused and glanced at his long sleeves. "No, actually," he announced. "I'm quite cool in my clothes, I'm not hot at all."
"Ugh," the Inners + Neptune groaned and fell to the ground.
The Starlights + Uranus smiled broadly.
"May I ask why you are here?" Quiore asked.
"We came to see the final day of the Moon Kingdom," Pluto replied.
Quiore sighed softly. "I guessed as much. Queen Serenity also knew the day would come when you wanted to see the real past."
"You mean the past she told us was a lie?" ESM asked.
Quiore looked sadly at her. "Yes," he answered. He held his hand out to her. "If you will all come with me I will explain everything to you."
Fighter's thumbnail went into her mouth again ().
ESM looked behind at the others, who nodded. She turned back to Quiore. "We'll come." She said and took his hand. There was a flash of white light, the sound of rushing wings, then she a soft breeze on her skin.
Thinking the trip was over she opened her eyes and cried out. All around was blackness; she couldn't see any of her friends though she knew they should be beside her, she was frightened.
A hand squeezed hers and she felt a loving feeling spreads through her body. Then she felt warmth surround her and she realized it was Quiore's body heat-he was hold her.
"Don't be frightened Princess," he whispered. "Nothing can happen. We're just traveling through space."
ESM nodded and closed her eyes. She felt his arms wrap around her middle and felt his breath on her neck. But she wasn't offended. On the contrary, she felt.protected was a good word. She felt protected in his arms. It was a good feeling she never had with Mamoru, nor with Seiya. Then again.Usagi hadn't really been held by him often.
"We're almost there," Quiore whispered. "When I let go, don't be afraid.
"Where are the others?"
"Right beside us."
"Why can't I hear them? Are they alright?"
"They're fine. You can't hear them while we're traveling."
There was a flash of light and Usagi felt Quiore let go of her and felt her feet touch solid ground. Slowly she opened her eyes. She and her friends were in another pure white room. There was a marble table, thick white carpet, tapestries, and objects to site on.
Seiya's/Fighter's nail was in her mouth, again.
Healer slapped her upside the head. "Quiore isn't going to steal her away from you!" she yelled. "He's too old for her!"
Quiore smiled serenely and let go of ESM's hand. "You have no idea."
Healer looked at him. "Huh?"
"You have no idea how old I really am."
"How old are you?" Healer asked.
"In your time, I'd be about 19 or 20," he explained. "But truthfully, I'm 1,346 years old."
*Jaw drop from everyone*
"Do you have anything to eat around here?" ESM asked all of a sudden.
*Everyone crashed to the floor*
"Leave it to Usagi, the human garbage disposal," Mars groans.
"Food?" Quiore asked.
Usagi nodded.
"Well uh.I don't have to eat. I get my energy from the moon."
"That's not fair," she wept. "But I think I'll live."
"Queen Serenity didn't want to tell you the truth because she thought it would be too painful," Quiore said about an hour later. They were all sitting (a) on the floor or (b) on the chair things. Quiore say on a sat, the Inners on the floor + Hotaru, the others on chairs etc. Fighter kept getting closer to ESM.
"Parts of what she told you were true, just.put differently."
"Like what?" Jupiter asked.
"Princess Serenity did die at the hands of Metallia. Queen Serenity died using the Imperium Silver Crystal to send all of you into the future. That was nearly almost true.The Inners died during the battle by Metallia. That was entirely true. Everything else.unfortunately was changed to protect you from being hurt.Forgive me." he fell to the ground and took her hand.
"You don't need to be forgiven Quiore," ESM returned. "You didn't do anything.
Quiore looked up at her sadly. "But I did Princess. I helped to erase the true memories, I helped send you into the future with no memories what-so- ever and I helped Queen Serenity with the false story!"
ESM looked down at him. "You still don't need to be forgiven Quiore."
He jerked his head up, startled. "Don't I?" he whispered.
ESM smiled and shook her head. "No," she answered. "You were only trying to protect us. Trying to keep the pain from returning. It might have been easier if you had told us the truth, but it's too late for that. But you don't need to ask for forgiveness when you did nothing to need forgiveness."
They were silent for a moment then ESM-Quiore still looking at her and holding her hand-asked, "Can you takes us to the last day of the Moon Kingdom, Quiore?"
Quiore shook his head. "Not tonight Princess."
"Why not tonight?"
"The moon has set. I cannot take you there once the moon has set."
"It was early morning when we left how did it become night so fast?" Saturn asked.
Quiore-still looking at ESM-answered, "Space Travel. Though it only seems to take seconds, it takes hours. And today you did quite a bit of space travel."
Saturn rubbed her eyes and yawned. "I am feeling a little tired. What time is it?"
Quiore looked up into the starry ceiling. "Two-seventeen in the morning." He looked back at the senshi. "Why don't I set up some beds for you."
"This room isn't that big Quiore," Neptune commented.
Quiore walked over to a tapestry and pulled it aside, revealing a doorway. "Each room is big enough for 5 of you. You may us these three-" He pointed to three of the 9 tapestries that decorated the large room. "When you want darkness just think it and the sky will blacken."
The Inners marched into one room and found several comfy beds, as did the Outers and Starlights. Nightclothes were folded on each bed's foot.
"Princess."
ESM turned to Quiore. "Huh?"
"If you want, I have another room for you if you'd like." He held out his hand.
ESM looked at his hand then into his eyes. "We won't have to space travel will we?"
Quiore smiled. "No Princess."
ESM smiled too. "Alright. In a way, I'd rather have my own room." She reached out and took his hand.
"Over here," he whispered and pulled her gently towards him, then led her towards another tapestry across the room.
Pulling it aside, ESM stepped inside the room. Silently, she walked to the bed and picked up the nightgown. It was a white, spaghetti straps, ankle- length, & silk.
"This is beautiful Quiore," she said, holding it up.
Quiore softly walked to her side, standing quietly.
ESM looked at the sky/ceiling. "It's beautiful Quiore."
"It gets dull after a millennium."
"I don't think it would ever be dull."
Quiore looked at her. "Many things never get dull." He reached out and stroked her cheek. Slowly, she turned her head to him.
Quiore looked into her eyes. 'My poor angel.' he thought. 'Torn between the one she loves and the lover she is unsure about. Her past is foggy and he future is even foggier.' He stared into her eyes. 'She's had others love her in the past.she doesn't know.'
He kissed her lightly then drew away and just looked at her.
'That didn't feel wrong.' Usagi thought. 'I didn't feel guilty about Chibi- Usa either.'
'She didn't know.she didn't know that I loved her for a millennium.One reason Queen Serenity put me here. She knew I was born to be the next guardian and that if Princess Serenity returned my love her heard would have broken when I left.Still.I wish, sometimes, Queen Serenity would have let me stay.'
Quiore stroked her cheek again softly. Then, shocked at his behavior, he dropped to the ground blushing scarlet. "Oh my god," he gasped. "Princess, I don't know what came over me. Forgive me." Before ESM could say anything Quiore quickly walked towards the door. Once there, he hesitated and then turned back to ESM. "Pleasant dreams." he said quietly.
ESM smiled and nodded. "You too."
Quiore smiled slightly, she wasn't upset about the kiss. "I don't need to sleep Princess, just rest." He returned and walked out of the bedroom.
ESM giggled. "Dang," she said. "He's a good kisser for such an ancient person."
Quiore silently walked into Usagi's bedroom lat that night and sat at its foot.
"Angel," he whispered. "You will get your memory back. But I'm unable to let you see what I felt for you.what I still feel for you. And tonight, by morning, that too will be gone."
Usagi sighed in her sleep. "I love you Seiya." she whispered.
Quiore smiled, then touched the purple jewel around his neck. It glowed then pulsed once.
Instantly he transported to another room. It was filled with 7ft. high tubes, a bluish water or strange substance in each one, oxygen bubbles filtering through each. Steel plates covered a ring around each tube about ΒΌ from its bottom.
Quiore walked up to one tube and gazed into it. A girl of about 17 was floating inside it.
She had long black hair that fell to her calves and was in odangos. Bangs wavered over her forehead. Her arms were crossed over her chest, fingers spread out. She seemed asleep of in suspended animation in the tube. Apparently, she didn't need to breathe.
Others were in tubes too. Some younger, some older, mostly girls but a few boys.
Quiore kneeled in front of the tub that contained the black-haired girl.
"They will remember soon." he said to the girl as his jewel pulsed.
The girls' body glowed pink in the tube.
"Yes, you will be born," Quiore said to her, his jewel stopped pulsing.
.
"I assure you, you will be born. Nothing will stop you, I'll make sure of it."
.
"Yes, they love each other. If you were able to see them you would know instantly."
.
Quiore smiled. "Yes. Just as you said he'd be. He's very protective of her.I don't really mind-"
.
Quiore looked down. "I do. I've had these feeling for a millennium."
.
Quiore stood and bowed. "Goodnight to you too.Chibi-Usa-san." His jewel pulsed once and he disappeared.
The bangs of the girl in the tube moved, revealing a crescent moon on her forehead.
Disclaimer: Sailor Moon, nor the chars used belong to me.
Fate Isn't Written in Stone
Chapter 5:
The Guardian
"Shouldn't they be here Pluto?" Hotaru/Saturn asked.
Pluto/Setsuna nodded. "They'll be here soon Saturn. The fog may slow them down." She glanced around. Uranus and Neptune stood a few yards away, though they were grayish in color because of the heavy fog that blotted out objects 10 yards away.
"Look Pluto!" Saturn cried pointing into the fog.
Eight figures were walking towards the Outers. As they came closer Pluto figured out it was the Inners and the Starlights. They came to a stop about 3 yards from the Outers.
Usagi stood by Seiya, Taiki by Ami etc.
"Oh, you're in senshi form." Usagi said looking at the Outers.
Uranus nodded silently. "You guys should transform too."
"Why?" Mako asked. "Can't we go as we are?"
Neptune shook her head. "It would be best if you transformed, you'd stand a better chance if we were to meet the."
"'The' what?" Minako asked.
Neptune glanced at Pluto, who nodded.
"The Guardian," Neptune finished telling them all about the Guardian Pluto had described.
"Then it would be wise to transform," Rei commented. She held up her henshin pen.
"Mars Crystal Power.MAKE-UP!"
"Mercury Crystal Power, MAKE-UP!"
"Maker Star Power, MAKE-UP!"
"Jupiter Crystal Power, MAKE-UP!"
"Venus Crystal Power, MAKE-UP!"
"Healer Star Power, MAKE-UP!"
"Fighter Star Power, MAKE-UP!"
"Moon Eternal! MAKE-UP!!"
Pluto raised her garnet orb staff above her head, the garnet catching the light (what little there was). "Gates of Time," she whispered. "Open your locks for your former guardian."
There was a flash of red light and the senshi found themselves standing in front of the Gates of Time.
"This doesn't look like the Moon Kingdom Pluto," ESM said looking at the Gates.
"Of course it isn't," she replied. "You have to drive, then walk into the grocery store."
"Huh?"
"We had to come here first so we could teleport to the Moon Passageway." Uranus answered.
"Oooooohhhh," ESM nodded. "What a strange analogy."
Pluto hit the ground with the bottom of her staff three times. "Let us in," she called. "To the Moon Passageway."
There was another flash of light only it was white, accompanied by a sound of many birds taking flight and a stream gurgling over rocks, then another pink flash of light.
"Where are we?" ESM heard Saturn ask. She (ESM) opened her eyes and looked around.
They were in a long hallway that was pure white. White tapestries hung from a starry ceiling, billowing in an unknown wind. The walls were white, the tile on which they stood on was white with moon designs carved into each piece, and on each side of the long hallway were doors spaced at intervals of about 7 ft. and between each door was a tapestry. The doors were apparently made of white marble with strange runes craved into them beside their crystal doorknobs. (A/N from Vela-chan: I'm too descriptive)
"This is the Moon Passageway of Time." Pluto answered calmly.
The Starlights looked around in awe. "It's beautiful," Maker whispered.
"Look at the moon!" Venus cried pointing into the starry ceiling.
ESM looked up and saw it. It was a pale yellow though it was full. She had never seen the face more clearly.
"Something's coming." Mars whispered.
Usagi looked at the tapestries, for some reason they'd stopped moving. She had a strange feeling something was coming too, she didn't like the feeling, it was eerie.
Suddenly there was a huge blast of wind that shoved the startled senshi to the ground.
"Who dares enter the Moon Passageway of Time without Queen Serenity's permission?" a voice yelled.
"It's the Guardian!" Pluto gasped.
"Name yourselves trespassers!" the voice hissed.
ESM stood up slowly. I'm Eternal Sailor Moon and these are my friends-all sailor senshi," she replied, waving her hand in the direction of the others.
"Princess?" the voice asked surprised and confused.
ESM looked confused. "If you mean Princess Serenity, yeah, I'm her. At least, her reincarnate."
Sparkles gathered in front of ESM about 5 ft. away and the next moment, a young man stood in front of her.
He looked about 19 or 20 and was dressed in white and a bit of purple. Her hair was straight and white and fell to his waist, then was tied in a 3 ft. ponytail. His eyes were ice blue and very pretty. Around his neck on a long silver chain was a sphere shaped deep, royal purple crystal. He had the moon symbol beneath his bangs and a pair of feathery wings adorned his back. (A/N from Vela-chan: He looks a lot like Yue from Cardcaptors).
The man bowed, walked up to Usagi, knelt down, and took her hand.
"Forgive my rudeness, Princess," he said quietly. "But you must understand my task of guarding the Passageway."
ESM nodded. Then looked a bit surprised when he kissed her hand.
"Mmmm." Fight whined, thumbnail in her mouth ().
"Oh knock it off. He's showing respect you idiot!" Healer snapped.
The man stood up and looked at each senshi. "All me to introduce myself," he said bowing again. "I am the Guardian of the Moon Passageway of Time. My name is Quiore." (Kw.i.er)
Moon, Mercury, Mars, Jupiter, Venus, and Neptune got heart-eyes.
"He's hot," they all said in unison.
Uranus, Fighter, Maker, and Healer glared at them. "Hey!"
Quiore looked confused and glanced at his long sleeves. "No, actually," he announced. "I'm quite cool in my clothes, I'm not hot at all."
"Ugh," the Inners + Neptune groaned and fell to the ground.
The Starlights + Uranus smiled broadly.
"May I ask why you are here?" Quiore asked.
"We came to see the final day of the Moon Kingdom," Pluto replied.
Quiore sighed softly. "I guessed as much. Queen Serenity also knew the day would come when you wanted to see the real past."
"You mean the past she told us was a lie?" ESM asked.
Quiore looked sadly at her. "Yes," he answered. He held his hand out to her. "If you will all come with me I will explain everything to you."
Fighter's thumbnail went into her mouth again ().
ESM looked behind at the others, who nodded. She turned back to Quiore. "We'll come." She said and took his hand. There was a flash of white light, the sound of rushing wings, then she a soft breeze on her skin.
Thinking the trip was over she opened her eyes and cried out. All around was blackness; she couldn't see any of her friends though she knew they should be beside her, she was frightened.
A hand squeezed hers and she felt a loving feeling spreads through her body. Then she felt warmth surround her and she realized it was Quiore's body heat-he was hold her.
"Don't be frightened Princess," he whispered. "Nothing can happen. We're just traveling through space."
ESM nodded and closed her eyes. She felt his arms wrap around her middle and felt his breath on her neck. But she wasn't offended. On the contrary, she felt.protected was a good word. She felt protected in his arms. It was a good feeling she never had with Mamoru, nor with Seiya. Then again.Usagi hadn't really been held by him often.
"We're almost there," Quiore whispered. "When I let go, don't be afraid.
"Where are the others?"
"Right beside us."
"Why can't I hear them? Are they alright?"
"They're fine. You can't hear them while we're traveling."
There was a flash of light and Usagi felt Quiore let go of her and felt her feet touch solid ground. Slowly she opened her eyes. She and her friends were in another pure white room. There was a marble table, thick white carpet, tapestries, and objects to site on.
Seiya's/Fighter's nail was in her mouth, again.
Healer slapped her upside the head. "Quiore isn't going to steal her away from you!" she yelled. "He's too old for her!"
Quiore smiled serenely and let go of ESM's hand. "You have no idea."
Healer looked at him. "Huh?"
"You have no idea how old I really am."
"How old are you?" Healer asked.
"In your time, I'd be about 19 or 20," he explained. "But truthfully, I'm 1,346 years old."
*Jaw drop from everyone*
"Do you have anything to eat around here?" ESM asked all of a sudden.
*Everyone crashed to the floor*
"Leave it to Usagi, the human garbage disposal," Mars groans.
"Food?" Quiore asked.
Usagi nodded.
"Well uh.I don't have to eat. I get my energy from the moon."
"That's not fair," she wept. "But I think I'll live."
"Queen Serenity didn't want to tell you the truth because she thought it would be too painful," Quiore said about an hour later. They were all sitting (a) on the floor or (b) on the chair things. Quiore say on a sat, the Inners on the floor + Hotaru, the others on chairs etc. Fighter kept getting closer to ESM.
"Parts of what she told you were true, just.put differently."
"Like what?" Jupiter asked.
"Princess Serenity did die at the hands of Metallia. Queen Serenity died using the Imperium Silver Crystal to send all of you into the future. That was nearly almost true.The Inners died during the battle by Metallia. That was entirely true. Everything else.unfortunately was changed to protect you from being hurt.Forgive me." he fell to the ground and took her hand.
"You don't need to be forgiven Quiore," ESM returned. "You didn't do anything.
Quiore looked up at her sadly. "But I did Princess. I helped to erase the true memories, I helped send you into the future with no memories what-so- ever and I helped Queen Serenity with the false story!"
ESM looked down at him. "You still don't need to be forgiven Quiore."
He jerked his head up, startled. "Don't I?" he whispered.
ESM smiled and shook her head. "No," she answered. "You were only trying to protect us. Trying to keep the pain from returning. It might have been easier if you had told us the truth, but it's too late for that. But you don't need to ask for forgiveness when you did nothing to need forgiveness."
They were silent for a moment then ESM-Quiore still looking at her and holding her hand-asked, "Can you takes us to the last day of the Moon Kingdom, Quiore?"
Quiore shook his head. "Not tonight Princess."
"Why not tonight?"
"The moon has set. I cannot take you there once the moon has set."
"It was early morning when we left how did it become night so fast?" Saturn asked.
Quiore-still looking at ESM-answered, "Space Travel. Though it only seems to take seconds, it takes hours. And today you did quite a bit of space travel."
Saturn rubbed her eyes and yawned. "I am feeling a little tired. What time is it?"
Quiore looked up into the starry ceiling. "Two-seventeen in the morning." He looked back at the senshi. "Why don't I set up some beds for you."
"This room isn't that big Quiore," Neptune commented.
Quiore walked over to a tapestry and pulled it aside, revealing a doorway. "Each room is big enough for 5 of you. You may us these three-" He pointed to three of the 9 tapestries that decorated the large room. "When you want darkness just think it and the sky will blacken."
The Inners marched into one room and found several comfy beds, as did the Outers and Starlights. Nightclothes were folded on each bed's foot.
"Princess."
ESM turned to Quiore. "Huh?"
"If you want, I have another room for you if you'd like." He held out his hand.
ESM looked at his hand then into his eyes. "We won't have to space travel will we?"
Quiore smiled. "No Princess."
ESM smiled too. "Alright. In a way, I'd rather have my own room." She reached out and took his hand.
"Over here," he whispered and pulled her gently towards him, then led her towards another tapestry across the room.
Pulling it aside, ESM stepped inside the room. Silently, she walked to the bed and picked up the nightgown. It was a white, spaghetti straps, ankle- length, & silk.
"This is beautiful Quiore," she said, holding it up.
Quiore softly walked to her side, standing quietly.
ESM looked at the sky/ceiling. "It's beautiful Quiore."
"It gets dull after a millennium."
"I don't think it would ever be dull."
Quiore looked at her. "Many things never get dull." He reached out and stroked her cheek. Slowly, she turned her head to him.
Quiore looked into her eyes. 'My poor angel.' he thought. 'Torn between the one she loves and the lover she is unsure about. Her past is foggy and he future is even foggier.' He stared into her eyes. 'She's had others love her in the past.she doesn't know.'
He kissed her lightly then drew away and just looked at her.
'That didn't feel wrong.' Usagi thought. 'I didn't feel guilty about Chibi- Usa either.'
'She didn't know.she didn't know that I loved her for a millennium.One reason Queen Serenity put me here. She knew I was born to be the next guardian and that if Princess Serenity returned my love her heard would have broken when I left.Still.I wish, sometimes, Queen Serenity would have let me stay.'
Quiore stroked her cheek again softly. Then, shocked at his behavior, he dropped to the ground blushing scarlet. "Oh my god," he gasped. "Princess, I don't know what came over me. Forgive me." Before ESM could say anything Quiore quickly walked towards the door. Once there, he hesitated and then turned back to ESM. "Pleasant dreams." he said quietly.
ESM smiled and nodded. "You too."
Quiore smiled slightly, she wasn't upset about the kiss. "I don't need to sleep Princess, just rest." He returned and walked out of the bedroom.
ESM giggled. "Dang," she said. "He's a good kisser for such an ancient person."
Quiore silently walked into Usagi's bedroom lat that night and sat at its foot.
"Angel," he whispered. "You will get your memory back. But I'm unable to let you see what I felt for you.what I still feel for you. And tonight, by morning, that too will be gone."
Usagi sighed in her sleep. "I love you Seiya." she whispered.
Quiore smiled, then touched the purple jewel around his neck. It glowed then pulsed once.
Instantly he transported to another room. It was filled with 7ft. high tubes, a bluish water or strange substance in each one, oxygen bubbles filtering through each. Steel plates covered a ring around each tube about ΒΌ from its bottom.
Quiore walked up to one tube and gazed into it. A girl of about 17 was floating inside it.
She had long black hair that fell to her calves and was in odangos. Bangs wavered over her forehead. Her arms were crossed over her chest, fingers spread out. She seemed asleep of in suspended animation in the tube. Apparently, she didn't need to breathe.
Others were in tubes too. Some younger, some older, mostly girls but a few boys.
Quiore kneeled in front of the tub that contained the black-haired girl.
"They will remember soon." he said to the girl as his jewel pulsed.
The girls' body glowed pink in the tube.
"Yes, you will be born," Quiore said to her, his jewel stopped pulsing.
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"I assure you, you will be born. Nothing will stop you, I'll make sure of it."
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"Yes, they love each other. If you were able to see them you would know instantly."
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Quiore smiled. "Yes. Just as you said he'd be. He's very protective of her.I don't really mind-"
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Quiore looked down. "I do. I've had these feeling for a millennium."
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Quiore stood and bowed. "Goodnight to you too.Chibi-Usa-san." His jewel pulsed once and he disappeared.
The bangs of the girl in the tube moved, revealing a crescent moon on her forehead.