Return To The Past: Mamoru's Journey
Chapter 13 – A Look into the Future (Part 2)
Author's Notes: I finally figured out why some author's change Queen Serenity's name to "Selenity." It is just too confusing otherwise. ^oo^ ( Look, it's a bat!! Weee!!!!!
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"Endymion," King Sol spoke to his eldest son. "I am sure you will not mind showing Queen Selenity and the court to the guest quarters?"
Endymion turned to face his father. "Gomen nasi, Father, but there was a certain matter I had hoped to address before the White Moon arrived here on Earth. Begging your pardon, perhaps David could take my place this once?"
Sol didn't even have to think to know what it was Endymion wished to address. He breathed in deep. "It is alright this time, Endymion. You may leave."
"Thank you, Father."
Turning, he left the Throne Room quickly without another word. He simply had to check on his younger brother.
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"This will be your suite if it pleases you, Majesty." Prince David replied opening the door for her.
Queen Selenity walked in gracefully, looking around the room. Inside was a large sitting room with a balcony. Of to the side, two pairs of doors led to two bedrooms and another to a large bathroom / dressing area. "This will be fine. Thank you, David, but whatever is the extra bedroom for?"
"Well, we weren't sure if you would want a slave to wait on you or not – "
"Slave! Excuse me?"
"Hehe – just kidding!" David grinned at his own joke. "Actually, Mama wasn't sure if Princess Serenity would want to be with her mother or not."
Queen Selenity sighed. "Serenity-dear, will you be alright with the Senshi to protect you?"
"Yes, Mother. I AM 14 now."
"Hmm. Yes, of course. She will not be far from here, I hope?"
"Of course not." Prince David assured her. "The Princess's room will be just down the next hall - third door on the right."
"Alright, then. I believe I will rest in my room for a while."
"Right." Shutting the door behind him, David led the way down the hall towards the next large suite of rooms. "Your room will be right here." David replied opening yet another door. "Your Senshi will be sharing it with you of course.
Entering the room, the Serenity and the Senshi found another large sitting area. This one, unlike the previous one, had no balance. It did, however, have two large window seats. A pair of double doors led to Serenity's bedroom. On either side of these were two more doors leading to the Senshi's bedrooms. Finally, there was a door leading to the bathroom.
"You mean we have to share a bathroom with her?" Sailor Mars asked pointing a Sailor Venus.
"There is another bathroom down the hall a ways if you need it." David answered nonchalantly. "Is there anything else you will be needing before I go?"
The girls thought about it. Sailor Mars tossed her hair back behind her. "Well, I have no intension of napping the day away." She batted her eyes at Prince David. "Perhaps, you could show us around – on a 'tour' of sorts?"
"That is a great idea!" Sailor Jupiter agreed. "I am never going to be able to find my way around this place."
"It HAS been six years since my last visit." Serenity agreed. "Do you mind, David?"
David took a deep breath. His father would make him give the stupid tour if he were here, and probably wouldn't be happy if he knew he had told them no. "I suppose, if that is what you want." Suddenly, David had an idea. "Perhaps, I could get one of the knights to show you around." He turned to leave.
"Wait." Mars requested. "Could you not show us around David? We would reeaallly appreciate it."
David inwardly groaned. The Golden Kingdom's Castle was HUGE. Endymion owed him BIG TIME. "What would you like to see?"
"The Gardens and the Ballroom."
"The Training Area."
"The Library."
"Is there a fire room?"
"Where is Aunt Selenity again?"
"What about the dinning hall?"
David sighed. This was going to take forever. "This way." He told them.
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Leading them back the way they had come, David pointed out the Moon Queen's room. "Oh, that should be easy to find."
Continuing, David turned down another hallway. "Ok. Now, pay attention. This is how you will find the Dinning Halls." David led them around a winding staircase, down another hallway, and down one last flight of stairs. "You girls are on the third floor in the East Wing. Any of the servants or the knights should be able to lead you in the right direction, if you get lost."
David led them to a pair of double doors. "This door leads to the Formal Dinning Hall. This is where you will eat Formal Dinners with the court. The smaller dinning area is just across the hall." David smirked. "You can join us for breakfast if you like, but if you have a weak stomach, you may want to get up before I do." The girls exchanged questioning looks. "The ballrooms are on the other side of the formal dinning hall, but you will plenty of those tonight, trust me."
"You can get almost anywhere you want from here." David pointed to an open doorway. "Through there is a large lobby area where many of the knights go on their break. I am sure any one of them would be happy to show you around." He replied pointedly.
"Sounds like my kind of place." Jupiter replied. "Do you mind, Serenity- hime?"
Serenity smiled. "Have fun."
"Oh, I will." From inside they heard Jupiter gasp. "He looks just like my old boyfriend!"
David rolled his eyes. One down, four to go. "So, where to next?"
"Um, is the library near here?" Mercury questioned quietly. "Sure. The larger one is on the 2nd floor in the North Wing. Leading them back up the stairs, David went through different hallways until the girls were complete lost. Realizing this, David laughed to himself. "Here it is." He told them in the same monotone voice.
Walking inside they found the largest library they had ever seen. "It is larger than the one back on the moon." Mercury gasped. There were books stacked all the way to the ceiling, and the ceiling was far above their heads. Large, romantic fireplaces accented different corners. Couches and comfy chairs surrounded the different fireplaces. In these areas, the lighting was dimmer creating a romantic mood.
In the nearest corner, a blond – haired knight sat by himself on a large couch. He cracked up at something he was reading. "SHHH!!!!" The other people in the room quieted him. The knight looked up and noticed David standing over him. "Oh, Prince David." He stood up, bowing. "Gomen, highness. I do hope I did not disturb you."
"I am not disturbed." David told him. "Go back to reading."
The knight laughed. "If you are sure, highness. I would feel strange serving a disturbed prince." Sailor Venus giggled.
"Very funny." David's raised his eyebrows unamused by the joke.
The knight looked up at Venus. "Well, she thinks I am funny." He replied with a grin.
Sailor Venus smiled. "You can call me, Minako."
The knight grinned back. "How about if I call you beautiful, and you can call me Nicholas?"
Sailor Venus giggled. "That works too. What were you reading?"
He pointed to the fairly large stack of books sitting by the couch. "Comic books."
Minako's heart skipped a beat. So, he wasn't a bookworm after all. "Mind if I join you?"
"Stay as long as you like, beautiful."
Minako grinned happily turning to look at her cousin. "You would not mind terribly, would you Sere?" Serenity shook her head. She loved seeing her friends happy.
Sailor Mercury shifted from one foot to the other nervously. "Ah, Serenity –"
"Go ahead and stay Mercury." Serenity told her with a smile. "Sailor Mars is with me. Besides, nothing is going to happen."
"Oh, thank you." Mercury replied gratefully. "This place is amazing!"
"SHHH!!!!"
"We had better go." Mars whispered. Serenity nodded silently.
Back outside in the hall, David turned to the girls. Two more down, two more to go. David grinned. He couldn't wait to get back outside. He knew some of the knights would have to be training now. They always were, and he was dying to beat someone in a swordfight. "Where to now, ladies?" He would be out of here in no time.
Serenity watched him noticing that he seemed to be in better spirits as more of the girls left the tour. Sailor Mars smiled at him. "Where you like to go?" She asked batting her eyes at him.
"I have seen the entire castle." He replied. "What do you want to see?"
Mars thought about it. "Are there sacred flames around her somewhere?"
"Yes." David had to think for a moment. "I believe that would be in the South wing – bottom floor. This way." He told them. Once again, he led them down a flight of stairs and through many winding hallways. They stopped in front of a large pair of double doors with the image of a large fire carved into the wood.
Pushing open the heavy doors, David led them inside. Sailor Mars smiled at the sight within. The familiar flicker of the Sacred Flames always made her feel right at home.
"Sun, Moon, Stars, Light."
"I am flame, flame is light."
"Sun, Moon, Stars, Light."
"Soul of fire, Strength to fight."
Sailor Mars looked from the flames to the boy sitting before them. He was only a couple of years older than she and it seemed he didn't even notice their entrance.
"Fight, fight – firelight."
"Stars so blue, fire so bright."
"Fire that calls me with flames in the night!!"
"Sun, Moon, Stars, Light."
Sailor Mars watched him. He sat so close to the flames that he almost seemed to be consumed by them.
"Sun, Moon, Stars, Light."
"Your highness." He greeted. "Sun, Moon, Stars, Light."
"Daverin." Prince David returned.
"Something you needed highness?" Daverin questioned. "Sun, Moon, Stars, Light. You seem frustrated. Fire, Air, Water, Rock, Star."
Sailor Mars watched amazed at his intense concentration. Not only did he know they had come in, but he could have a conversation with Prince David without ever coming out of his trance.
David gritted his teeth. Honestly, he did not like psychics. They made him nervous, and Daverin in particular made him nervous. One look from that man made you feel as though he was looking into your very soul and picking it apart. "I am fine – just giving a tour to Princess Serenity and her Senshi."
"Hmm – Sun, Moon – Princess, your aura is very pure. "Sun, Moon, Stars, Light." Serenity blushed.
"Sun, Moon, Stars, Light."
"I am Flame, Flame is light."
"Fire, Air, Water, Rock, Star."
"Fire from Earth, Fire of the Stars."
"Fire light, Fire Soul."
"The Fire of Mars is a fire's soul."
Sailor Mars looked up curiously at the mention of her home planet.
"Soul of Fire, Fire Soul. Soul of Fire, Fire Soul."
"The Princess of Mars has a fire soul."
Sailor Mars stared at him, her curiosity peaked.
"Soul of Fire, Fire Soul. Soul of Fire, Fire Soul."
"Do I amuse you Princess?"
Sailor Mars blushed. "No, I – how do you do that?"
"Sun, Moon, Stars, Light. Do what?"
"Well – concentrate like that."
"Fire, Air, Water, Rock, Star, Fire –"
"I let the fire enter my soul."
Sailor Mars stared at him. Daverin looked up from the fire meeting her eyes. "Oh." His eyes were so intense. She could still see the fire in them – even when he no longer watched the sacred flames. Still, the fire didn't scare her like it did most people. She stared deeply into his eyes. "What are you thinking?" She wondered. Daverin starred into her eyes unblinking. In fact, it seemed he was in a trance of sorts.
Daverin breathed in sharply. His eyes got wider. She really did have a fire soul. Her eyes were like the flames that intrigued him so, except – except he could control the fire – most of the time. The flames he saw seemed to control him. "Give me your hand." She requested.
Without hesitating, he held out his left hand taking hold of hers. Serenity and David could only watch the two. As she held onto his hand, Mars could feel the fire in his spirit. Serenity gaped as the sign of Mars glowed on his hand. Daverin continue to stare helplessly into her eyes.
Sailor Mars was the one who broke the stare. Daverin blinked letting out a breath he hadn't realized he'd been holding. Looking down at his hand where the sign of her planet glowed, Mars smiled. "I knew it." Confused, Daverin looked down at his hand and back at her. "You have Martian blood in you."
Daverin flushed slightly. "Hai, princess. My parents moved here just before Mars joined Queen Selenity's Silver Alliance during the almost – war between the planets."
"Your father wanted to escape the battle?"
Daverin blushed deeply. "No." On Mars, wimping out of a battle like that was very dishonorable. "My mother was pregnant with me at the time. My mother did not want me growing up knowing nothing but war and battles." Mars listened to him curiously. "We considered moving back after we learned of Mars' alliance with the White Moon, but then the Moon and Earth had such bad relations –"
Rei smiled. "Hey, I'm not here to condemn you. For someone who has never set foot on Mars, your aura is amazing – stronger than many people who actually live there."
Daverin grinned. "Thank you, Princess. Fire has always intrigued me." He ran his left hand through the flames but wasn't burned. "So, what is Mars like?"
"I would love to tell you, but –"Sailor Mars turned to look up at Serenity. "Serenity, I – " She couldn't just leave the princess unprotected.
"I will be fine, Mars." Serenity assured her. "Actually, I was going head back up to the room. I am rather tired after the long journey, and my feet are tired from all this walking."
"Serenity-hime, are you sure? I could go with you."
"I will be FINE, Mars. Do not worry so much."
Rei smiled gratefully. "Thank you, Serenity-hime." Serenity nodded smiling.
Back out in the hall, Serenity turned to look at David. "Prince David, I know you would rather be doing something else. There is no need for you to walk me back to the room. I am sure I can find the way."
"Are you sure, Serenity-sama?" David asked skeptically. It was true he would rather be outside, but was it really right to leave her alone? What would his father say?
"I have been here before, David. I can find my own way thank you." She smiled confidently.
"Well, alright." He agreed slowly.
"Besides, worse comes to worse, I have a communicator to talk to the Senshi. They can help me get back. Go ahead."
"Ok, then." David grinned. What was he waiting for? This was his chance to get back outside. "See you later, Serenity." With that, he disappeared.
Serenity took a deep breath. She liked to please people so much, but which way WAS the room? Breathing in again, she picked a hallway and began walking.
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About half-an-hour later, Serenity had made it to the third floor and was about to use her communicator to contact one of the Senshi. Certainly, Mercury could use her computer to find the way back to the room. By the time she found it on her own, she really would be needing a nap.
Turning down another hallway, Serenity noticed a door that looked liked hers. "Finally." She thought. Turning the door, she found it unlocked. "Oh, good. It is the right room." Opening the door the rest of the way, she walked right in.
Serenity gasped in surprise. She had come in the wrong room after all. The room was large but not nearly so large as the suit she was staying in. The room was painted dark blue with roses on the walls. Two large windows at the end of the room were closed. A large bed was the centerpiece of the room. On the nightstand was different medical stuff. A seat sat at the end of the bed. There was a nightstand and an open door leading to the bathroom. There were also a lot of chairs. Whoever it was obviously had a lot of visitors.
"Uhn. Na – nani?" A weak voice exclaimed.
Looking at the bed, she noticed a dark-haired boy with deep midnight-blue eyes. He couldn't have been much older than herself. "Oh, Gomen nasi! I was looking for my room, and I came in here by mistake."
"Princess Serenity?" The boy questioned with a certain note of surprise.
"Hai." Serenity blushed. "I am sorry if I startled you."
"It is not a problem, Princess Serenity-sama." Weakly, the boy pushed himself into a sitting position. "Please excuse me for not rising, Princess, but I am currently condemned to this cell." He replied indicating the bed.
Serenity giggled. "Well, it is a nice cell."
"Not when you spend as much time in it as I do."
"Really?" Serenity questioned coming to stand next to the bed. The boy grinned. Serenity gasped. "Oh. I am sorry. You were probably resting, hai? I should go."
"No. It is all right, Serenity-sama. Actually, I enjoy the company if you do not mind. It is awfully boring lying up here alone for hours on end."
Serenity smiled. "Do your friends not visit you?"
He shook his head. "It is hard to make friends when you are sick half the time."
"I am sorry."
"Do not be sorry, Serenity-sama." The boy told her. "I have my brothers and my sister and older cousin."
"You do not have to call me Serenity-sama all the time. Serena or Sere is fine. What is your name by the way.
The boy grinned. "My name is Terrance."
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Author's Notes: I just entered my 10th page, so I am going to stop here. I am sorry for making this flashback so very long. I guess I got a little carried away. If you want me to shorten it, I will make the rest of it short. If you like it though, tell me so, and I will continue with my original plan. I thought this sounded pretty ok. Tell me what you think of Mamoru's Journey (and the flashback). As always, REVIEW, REVIEW, REVIEW!!!
Chapter 13 – A Look into the Future (Part 2)
Author's Notes: I finally figured out why some author's change Queen Serenity's name to "Selenity." It is just too confusing otherwise. ^oo^ ( Look, it's a bat!! Weee!!!!!
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"Endymion," King Sol spoke to his eldest son. "I am sure you will not mind showing Queen Selenity and the court to the guest quarters?"
Endymion turned to face his father. "Gomen nasi, Father, but there was a certain matter I had hoped to address before the White Moon arrived here on Earth. Begging your pardon, perhaps David could take my place this once?"
Sol didn't even have to think to know what it was Endymion wished to address. He breathed in deep. "It is alright this time, Endymion. You may leave."
"Thank you, Father."
Turning, he left the Throne Room quickly without another word. He simply had to check on his younger brother.
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"This will be your suite if it pleases you, Majesty." Prince David replied opening the door for her.
Queen Selenity walked in gracefully, looking around the room. Inside was a large sitting room with a balcony. Of to the side, two pairs of doors led to two bedrooms and another to a large bathroom / dressing area. "This will be fine. Thank you, David, but whatever is the extra bedroom for?"
"Well, we weren't sure if you would want a slave to wait on you or not – "
"Slave! Excuse me?"
"Hehe – just kidding!" David grinned at his own joke. "Actually, Mama wasn't sure if Princess Serenity would want to be with her mother or not."
Queen Selenity sighed. "Serenity-dear, will you be alright with the Senshi to protect you?"
"Yes, Mother. I AM 14 now."
"Hmm. Yes, of course. She will not be far from here, I hope?"
"Of course not." Prince David assured her. "The Princess's room will be just down the next hall - third door on the right."
"Alright, then. I believe I will rest in my room for a while."
"Right." Shutting the door behind him, David led the way down the hall towards the next large suite of rooms. "Your room will be right here." David replied opening yet another door. "Your Senshi will be sharing it with you of course.
Entering the room, the Serenity and the Senshi found another large sitting area. This one, unlike the previous one, had no balance. It did, however, have two large window seats. A pair of double doors led to Serenity's bedroom. On either side of these were two more doors leading to the Senshi's bedrooms. Finally, there was a door leading to the bathroom.
"You mean we have to share a bathroom with her?" Sailor Mars asked pointing a Sailor Venus.
"There is another bathroom down the hall a ways if you need it." David answered nonchalantly. "Is there anything else you will be needing before I go?"
The girls thought about it. Sailor Mars tossed her hair back behind her. "Well, I have no intension of napping the day away." She batted her eyes at Prince David. "Perhaps, you could show us around – on a 'tour' of sorts?"
"That is a great idea!" Sailor Jupiter agreed. "I am never going to be able to find my way around this place."
"It HAS been six years since my last visit." Serenity agreed. "Do you mind, David?"
David took a deep breath. His father would make him give the stupid tour if he were here, and probably wouldn't be happy if he knew he had told them no. "I suppose, if that is what you want." Suddenly, David had an idea. "Perhaps, I could get one of the knights to show you around." He turned to leave.
"Wait." Mars requested. "Could you not show us around David? We would reeaallly appreciate it."
David inwardly groaned. The Golden Kingdom's Castle was HUGE. Endymion owed him BIG TIME. "What would you like to see?"
"The Gardens and the Ballroom."
"The Training Area."
"The Library."
"Is there a fire room?"
"Where is Aunt Selenity again?"
"What about the dinning hall?"
David sighed. This was going to take forever. "This way." He told them.
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Leading them back the way they had come, David pointed out the Moon Queen's room. "Oh, that should be easy to find."
Continuing, David turned down another hallway. "Ok. Now, pay attention. This is how you will find the Dinning Halls." David led them around a winding staircase, down another hallway, and down one last flight of stairs. "You girls are on the third floor in the East Wing. Any of the servants or the knights should be able to lead you in the right direction, if you get lost."
David led them to a pair of double doors. "This door leads to the Formal Dinning Hall. This is where you will eat Formal Dinners with the court. The smaller dinning area is just across the hall." David smirked. "You can join us for breakfast if you like, but if you have a weak stomach, you may want to get up before I do." The girls exchanged questioning looks. "The ballrooms are on the other side of the formal dinning hall, but you will plenty of those tonight, trust me."
"You can get almost anywhere you want from here." David pointed to an open doorway. "Through there is a large lobby area where many of the knights go on their break. I am sure any one of them would be happy to show you around." He replied pointedly.
"Sounds like my kind of place." Jupiter replied. "Do you mind, Serenity- hime?"
Serenity smiled. "Have fun."
"Oh, I will." From inside they heard Jupiter gasp. "He looks just like my old boyfriend!"
David rolled his eyes. One down, four to go. "So, where to next?"
"Um, is the library near here?" Mercury questioned quietly. "Sure. The larger one is on the 2nd floor in the North Wing. Leading them back up the stairs, David went through different hallways until the girls were complete lost. Realizing this, David laughed to himself. "Here it is." He told them in the same monotone voice.
Walking inside they found the largest library they had ever seen. "It is larger than the one back on the moon." Mercury gasped. There were books stacked all the way to the ceiling, and the ceiling was far above their heads. Large, romantic fireplaces accented different corners. Couches and comfy chairs surrounded the different fireplaces. In these areas, the lighting was dimmer creating a romantic mood.
In the nearest corner, a blond – haired knight sat by himself on a large couch. He cracked up at something he was reading. "SHHH!!!!" The other people in the room quieted him. The knight looked up and noticed David standing over him. "Oh, Prince David." He stood up, bowing. "Gomen, highness. I do hope I did not disturb you."
"I am not disturbed." David told him. "Go back to reading."
The knight laughed. "If you are sure, highness. I would feel strange serving a disturbed prince." Sailor Venus giggled.
"Very funny." David's raised his eyebrows unamused by the joke.
The knight looked up at Venus. "Well, she thinks I am funny." He replied with a grin.
Sailor Venus smiled. "You can call me, Minako."
The knight grinned back. "How about if I call you beautiful, and you can call me Nicholas?"
Sailor Venus giggled. "That works too. What were you reading?"
He pointed to the fairly large stack of books sitting by the couch. "Comic books."
Minako's heart skipped a beat. So, he wasn't a bookworm after all. "Mind if I join you?"
"Stay as long as you like, beautiful."
Minako grinned happily turning to look at her cousin. "You would not mind terribly, would you Sere?" Serenity shook her head. She loved seeing her friends happy.
Sailor Mercury shifted from one foot to the other nervously. "Ah, Serenity –"
"Go ahead and stay Mercury." Serenity told her with a smile. "Sailor Mars is with me. Besides, nothing is going to happen."
"Oh, thank you." Mercury replied gratefully. "This place is amazing!"
"SHHH!!!!"
"We had better go." Mars whispered. Serenity nodded silently.
Back outside in the hall, David turned to the girls. Two more down, two more to go. David grinned. He couldn't wait to get back outside. He knew some of the knights would have to be training now. They always were, and he was dying to beat someone in a swordfight. "Where to now, ladies?" He would be out of here in no time.
Serenity watched him noticing that he seemed to be in better spirits as more of the girls left the tour. Sailor Mars smiled at him. "Where you like to go?" She asked batting her eyes at him.
"I have seen the entire castle." He replied. "What do you want to see?"
Mars thought about it. "Are there sacred flames around her somewhere?"
"Yes." David had to think for a moment. "I believe that would be in the South wing – bottom floor. This way." He told them. Once again, he led them down a flight of stairs and through many winding hallways. They stopped in front of a large pair of double doors with the image of a large fire carved into the wood.
Pushing open the heavy doors, David led them inside. Sailor Mars smiled at the sight within. The familiar flicker of the Sacred Flames always made her feel right at home.
"Sun, Moon, Stars, Light."
"I am flame, flame is light."
"Sun, Moon, Stars, Light."
"Soul of fire, Strength to fight."
Sailor Mars looked from the flames to the boy sitting before them. He was only a couple of years older than she and it seemed he didn't even notice their entrance.
"Fight, fight – firelight."
"Stars so blue, fire so bright."
"Fire that calls me with flames in the night!!"
"Sun, Moon, Stars, Light."
Sailor Mars watched him. He sat so close to the flames that he almost seemed to be consumed by them.
"Sun, Moon, Stars, Light."
"Your highness." He greeted. "Sun, Moon, Stars, Light."
"Daverin." Prince David returned.
"Something you needed highness?" Daverin questioned. "Sun, Moon, Stars, Light. You seem frustrated. Fire, Air, Water, Rock, Star."
Sailor Mars watched amazed at his intense concentration. Not only did he know they had come in, but he could have a conversation with Prince David without ever coming out of his trance.
David gritted his teeth. Honestly, he did not like psychics. They made him nervous, and Daverin in particular made him nervous. One look from that man made you feel as though he was looking into your very soul and picking it apart. "I am fine – just giving a tour to Princess Serenity and her Senshi."
"Hmm – Sun, Moon – Princess, your aura is very pure. "Sun, Moon, Stars, Light." Serenity blushed.
"Sun, Moon, Stars, Light."
"I am Flame, Flame is light."
"Fire, Air, Water, Rock, Star."
"Fire from Earth, Fire of the Stars."
"Fire light, Fire Soul."
"The Fire of Mars is a fire's soul."
Sailor Mars looked up curiously at the mention of her home planet.
"Soul of Fire, Fire Soul. Soul of Fire, Fire Soul."
"The Princess of Mars has a fire soul."
Sailor Mars stared at him, her curiosity peaked.
"Soul of Fire, Fire Soul. Soul of Fire, Fire Soul."
"Do I amuse you Princess?"
Sailor Mars blushed. "No, I – how do you do that?"
"Sun, Moon, Stars, Light. Do what?"
"Well – concentrate like that."
"Fire, Air, Water, Rock, Star, Fire –"
"I let the fire enter my soul."
Sailor Mars stared at him. Daverin looked up from the fire meeting her eyes. "Oh." His eyes were so intense. She could still see the fire in them – even when he no longer watched the sacred flames. Still, the fire didn't scare her like it did most people. She stared deeply into his eyes. "What are you thinking?" She wondered. Daverin starred into her eyes unblinking. In fact, it seemed he was in a trance of sorts.
Daverin breathed in sharply. His eyes got wider. She really did have a fire soul. Her eyes were like the flames that intrigued him so, except – except he could control the fire – most of the time. The flames he saw seemed to control him. "Give me your hand." She requested.
Without hesitating, he held out his left hand taking hold of hers. Serenity and David could only watch the two. As she held onto his hand, Mars could feel the fire in his spirit. Serenity gaped as the sign of Mars glowed on his hand. Daverin continue to stare helplessly into her eyes.
Sailor Mars was the one who broke the stare. Daverin blinked letting out a breath he hadn't realized he'd been holding. Looking down at his hand where the sign of her planet glowed, Mars smiled. "I knew it." Confused, Daverin looked down at his hand and back at her. "You have Martian blood in you."
Daverin flushed slightly. "Hai, princess. My parents moved here just before Mars joined Queen Selenity's Silver Alliance during the almost – war between the planets."
"Your father wanted to escape the battle?"
Daverin blushed deeply. "No." On Mars, wimping out of a battle like that was very dishonorable. "My mother was pregnant with me at the time. My mother did not want me growing up knowing nothing but war and battles." Mars listened to him curiously. "We considered moving back after we learned of Mars' alliance with the White Moon, but then the Moon and Earth had such bad relations –"
Rei smiled. "Hey, I'm not here to condemn you. For someone who has never set foot on Mars, your aura is amazing – stronger than many people who actually live there."
Daverin grinned. "Thank you, Princess. Fire has always intrigued me." He ran his left hand through the flames but wasn't burned. "So, what is Mars like?"
"I would love to tell you, but –"Sailor Mars turned to look up at Serenity. "Serenity, I – " She couldn't just leave the princess unprotected.
"I will be fine, Mars." Serenity assured her. "Actually, I was going head back up to the room. I am rather tired after the long journey, and my feet are tired from all this walking."
"Serenity-hime, are you sure? I could go with you."
"I will be FINE, Mars. Do not worry so much."
Rei smiled gratefully. "Thank you, Serenity-hime." Serenity nodded smiling.
Back out in the hall, Serenity turned to look at David. "Prince David, I know you would rather be doing something else. There is no need for you to walk me back to the room. I am sure I can find the way."
"Are you sure, Serenity-sama?" David asked skeptically. It was true he would rather be outside, but was it really right to leave her alone? What would his father say?
"I have been here before, David. I can find my own way thank you." She smiled confidently.
"Well, alright." He agreed slowly.
"Besides, worse comes to worse, I have a communicator to talk to the Senshi. They can help me get back. Go ahead."
"Ok, then." David grinned. What was he waiting for? This was his chance to get back outside. "See you later, Serenity." With that, he disappeared.
Serenity took a deep breath. She liked to please people so much, but which way WAS the room? Breathing in again, she picked a hallway and began walking.
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About half-an-hour later, Serenity had made it to the third floor and was about to use her communicator to contact one of the Senshi. Certainly, Mercury could use her computer to find the way back to the room. By the time she found it on her own, she really would be needing a nap.
Turning down another hallway, Serenity noticed a door that looked liked hers. "Finally." She thought. Turning the door, she found it unlocked. "Oh, good. It is the right room." Opening the door the rest of the way, she walked right in.
Serenity gasped in surprise. She had come in the wrong room after all. The room was large but not nearly so large as the suit she was staying in. The room was painted dark blue with roses on the walls. Two large windows at the end of the room were closed. A large bed was the centerpiece of the room. On the nightstand was different medical stuff. A seat sat at the end of the bed. There was a nightstand and an open door leading to the bathroom. There were also a lot of chairs. Whoever it was obviously had a lot of visitors.
"Uhn. Na – nani?" A weak voice exclaimed.
Looking at the bed, she noticed a dark-haired boy with deep midnight-blue eyes. He couldn't have been much older than herself. "Oh, Gomen nasi! I was looking for my room, and I came in here by mistake."
"Princess Serenity?" The boy questioned with a certain note of surprise.
"Hai." Serenity blushed. "I am sorry if I startled you."
"It is not a problem, Princess Serenity-sama." Weakly, the boy pushed himself into a sitting position. "Please excuse me for not rising, Princess, but I am currently condemned to this cell." He replied indicating the bed.
Serenity giggled. "Well, it is a nice cell."
"Not when you spend as much time in it as I do."
"Really?" Serenity questioned coming to stand next to the bed. The boy grinned. Serenity gasped. "Oh. I am sorry. You were probably resting, hai? I should go."
"No. It is all right, Serenity-sama. Actually, I enjoy the company if you do not mind. It is awfully boring lying up here alone for hours on end."
Serenity smiled. "Do your friends not visit you?"
He shook his head. "It is hard to make friends when you are sick half the time."
"I am sorry."
"Do not be sorry, Serenity-sama." The boy told her. "I have my brothers and my sister and older cousin."
"You do not have to call me Serenity-sama all the time. Serena or Sere is fine. What is your name by the way.
The boy grinned. "My name is Terrance."
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Author's Notes: I just entered my 10th page, so I am going to stop here. I am sorry for making this flashback so very long. I guess I got a little carried away. If you want me to shorten it, I will make the rest of it short. If you like it though, tell me so, and I will continue with my original plan. I thought this sounded pretty ok. Tell me what you think of Mamoru's Journey (and the flashback). As always, REVIEW, REVIEW, REVIEW!!!