DISCLAIMER you know what? I don't own Sailor Moon!:)
The day had come on the child's sixteenth birthday. This was a dark day for her. She was forced to leave her parents as well as her home. She was in her room packing her cloths and any belonging she could fit into her suitcase. She wanted to take more but there was only so much she was allowed to take on her journey. She accepted her journey, but it was hard to leave her home and family. Her young body matured very well. She was turning out to be a beautiful young woman.
Hotaru wished for a chance to see her parents on more time, but she knew they would not have let her go. She took up her things and went out to the teleported. She waited for a moment and then was beamed towards the moon. This was the start of her training as a sailor scout.
A footman took her bags and sent her in the direction of the school of training. She walked down the hall and glanced at the pictures of the great queens of the past. There was Sovran, Salean, Salina, Sandra, and Serenity. Those were only the ones she could name and remember reading about. She opened the door to a large room and walked into emptiness. Hotaru was early; she was always early to events. She hated late people. She would always put parties at odd times such as 6:45 or 5:25 because she knew that many people choose to be fashionably late. She looked at each desk. They all had a thin layer of glass on them so the artwork was not destroyed throughout the ages. Each desk had a symbol of their home planet. Hotaru looked for her symbol that most people called an 'H', but she knew better then to ever call it that. She looked at the mountains, the moon, and trees that were etched into the wood and it reminded her of home. She wanted to go home, but she had a duty to fulfill and she was not going to let homesickness stop her.
She took her seat as she watched the other girls walk into the room. Serena was laughing with Minako like always. Those two were very close and had a lot in common. Makoto walked in with charm and grace. She was such an elegant person and very tall. Hotaru wasn't very tall to most of the other girls, but she knew in time her height would be like her mother's height, about five foot seven inches. Raye appeared next through the door. She tried to seem important and superior to everyone, but Hotaru knew she was a scared little girl. Hotaru felt bad for her. She knew Raye missed her father, but he was always off doing business with the other planets. Haruka and Michiru walked in hand in hand like always. They were always together and their love was very passionate. Hotaru dreamed of the day she would find someone to love her and for her to love. Many other girls piled through the door. They were from very far and distant planets, and Hotaru had not had a chance to meet them. Ami arrived directly on time. She was the only person Hotaru would send invitations to with the correct time. Ami was always nice to her.
Suddenly a tall dark haired woman walked through the doorway. She shut the door and set her briefcase on the larger desk. Hotaru looked around the room. There was something missing.
"Good morning class," said the woman, "I am Miss Luna. I will be guiding you through your training as Sailor Scouts".
"Wait," shouted Hotaru, "Where is Setsuna? I thought…"
"Quiet Miss Hotaru," Luna said softly, "Miss Setsuna is on another mission and went this period of training before".
Hotaru didn't like the idea. She was looking forward to her friend by her side through the class. No matter the circumstance Hotaru had training to do and she was not about to let her duty befall.
The classes went and gone. They were not hard, but Hotaru didn't expect much for the first day. Even though the day was done she was determined to study up on all the material. Hotaru found a quiet spot in the Moon Palace Library and settled down with her books. Time had passed and she still was ready, but it wasn't her studies she was reading, it was the news paper. She always wanted to know what people were up to and what the universe was going through. There was another planet that was taken over by Choa. It was only a matter of time before they reached the planet Pluto. Hotaru was not about to let that happen.
"I see you are the one that has taken the Universal Times," said a calm deep voice. Hotaru looked up. Her eyes meet vibrant green eyes, and she could not help but blush. She silently folded the paper and handed it to the gentleman.
"That is quit alright miss, I can surely wait until you are finished," the voice said with a chuckle, "But please tell me if Chaos has done any more damage to the universe".
"Yes he had, Zuel," said Hotaru. The gentleman showed the grimace of disgust.
"Someone needs to stop him, or there will be nothing left," the gentleman said as he looked into Hotaru's eyes. Hotaru could not even move. She was in such a frozen state. For the first time in her life she was lost for words and empty of all thought.
"Forgive me I am such a clout, my name is Calvin, I am a general here at the palace," Calvin said extending his hand towards Hotaru.
"Hotaru," she mentioned back. Calvin took her hand and delicately held it. Hotaru was satisfied that he did not proceed to kiss her hand. Hotaru blushed even more with his warm and gentle touch. With the universe in peril, Hotaru had found her peace, but she knew it wouldn't be long till that peace ends.
"Hmm the art of a warrior," Calvin started as he looked at a large book beside Hotaru, "This is the book for the studying Sailor Scouts".
"Is that a problem," Hotaru chimed playfully. The years had done justice for her. Her body was growing taller and her feminine features where more mature. In another month she was going to eighteen. Her beauty and refinement was beyond any girl in her training class.
"I was just wondering when you were going to tell me you are a Sailor Scout?" Calvin said as he tickled Hotaru. The laughed in the library, but this time their laughter got them a notion to leave. Calvin picked up some of the books, and followed Hotaru out of the library. When they were safely outside they began to giggle once again. Calvin suddenly dropped the books he was holding.
"What is going on," Hotaru gasped and Calvin came for her with hungry eyes. She had never seen such hunger in his eyes. It was something new, something that scared her beyond the fear of battle. She backed away as he came closer to her. She dropped the books she was holding, and prepared to run, but Calvin grabbed a hold of her body and pulled her to him. Calvin's hand reached for her face and brought it closer to him. He passionately kissed her lips. Hotaru's body went calm and relaxed. She brought her hands to his shoulders and embraced the kiss.
Loud bongs from the bell tower caused both to shutter, but laugh once again.
"Go to the party with me," Calvin pleaded. Hotaru looked at him sweetly. She grew tired of the parties on the Moon. Most of the time, Hotaru went to the parties was because her dear friend Setsuna would be present. Hotaru still tried to find out what she was doing and how she was doing, but that information was not being released to anyone.
"I am not sure Calvin," Hotaru started.
"Please, I just want a chance to dance with you just once," Calvin pleaded.
"When you are there look at the stars, they will hold the same beauty as if I was there," Hotaru said as she picked up the last of her books and left to her room. Calvin watched her leave. He proceeded to the dance hall. As a general he was forced to be there.
Calvin watched all his friends take ladies and swing them around. He grew tired of Mamoru and Serena. They always where flirting and dancing, and they were disgustingly cute and Calvin still shuttered at the realization of Haruka and Michiru love affair. He remembered the time he tried to ask Michiru to dance, but realized she had a different taste for the human body. He watch the younger girls swoon and wait for someone to ask them to dance. None of them was bold or different. None of them intrigued him like Hotaru. Calvin walked out to the balcony and looked at the stars. They glowed, but nothing different or special to his eyes.
"I told you the stars would hold my presence," Hotaru whispered as she stepped out of the dark. Calvin took no time for words. He brought her to his arms and began to dance with her. They looked into each others eyes and danced underneath the stars.
As soon as their dance started it came to an abrupt stop. Trumpets sounded, but they came to a quick stop as well. Hotaru looked into the ballroom. People were gathering around the stairs. Hotaru watched Serenity appear before her people. Her dignity and grace beamed from her posture. She was a true leader and it showed.
"I think this is something that either of us should miss," Calvin said as he took her hand and led her into the ballroom. They pushed their way towards the front where the other generals and scouts where watching.
"Forgive me for the interruption, but the time has come for the sailor scouts to meet their fate," Serenity said as she pointed to a crystal door behind her. One by one each scout followed in a line towards the door. Hotaru looked back at Calvin's eyes. They held each others hands until the very last moment. Their fingers slipped from each others grip and tears in their eyes, for the first time Hotaru felt fear in her heart.