Hey everyone! I'm back! I know, real soon, but I might not be able to post much for a while! Thank you all so much for the reviews, and I would respond to all, but frankly, I'm kinda lazy, and while I practically peed in my pants when I saw how many I got for my little ol' story, I don't have the energy to respond to all the new ones. Besides that, I'm looking at nearly two hours of homework for AP World History, and so I have a lot of work and not enough energy to do it in. However, there is one specifically that caught my eye.
Dan Inverse: thank you for the review. And your right, I have seen so many stories with the generals being push overs. And isn't really all that fun to read those. I'll try to be equal in my writing. But, I must warn you, I have had really, really bad experiences with guys, and it shows quite a bit (especially in Rei), so, if I seem to be getting in way over my head with the feminist bit, just let me know. I don't want to offend anybody.
And to everybody else: HA HA! I love cliffhangers! I'm so glad that I've been able to keep you all interested this long! Seriously, I figured I would get one, maybe two comments at the most. I'm so deeply honored that you come back for more. It makes an author feel appreciated. This one shouldn't be too much of a cliffy, but it might, so just be prepared. Oh, and you'll just have to read on to find out who that voice belongs to XP
Love Sparky
Chapter Three
PG13
The girls stiffened as they heard the familiar voice from behind them. Well, it didn't seem that they would have to search her out now....
Minako slowly turned around, "Beryl."
Indeed, it was their enemy. Before them stood a woman, full of curves and sensuality, standing maybe to five foot nine or ten, with blood red hair and sharp, green eyes. She looked at them in dark amusement, obviously pleased they had come all this way for their precious little Serenity.
The four Senshi stiffened into fighting positions as Beryl casually made her way toward the group. Endymion, though curious as to why these new girls were acting so strangely, was more frightened then anything else, a hunted look coming into his eyes as he serreptiously crept behind his General's, who were smirking. Apparently they did not feel the need to wonder why the females were acting weird.
"Well, well, I must say I am honored. To have all four of you come for little old me! How marvelous," Beryl said huskily as she glided up to Endymion, past the four guardians who glared at her with pure hatred, and put her arms around his neck. Endymion stiffened, and tried to back away tactfully, without igniting her famous anger.
"Hello, my love," she murmured, and Endymion began to stutter excuses as why he had to leave.
Fortunately, Rei saved him.
"You've got a lot of gall coming in here, you witch! Where is Serenity?" She snarled, the room suddenly growing very hot. The General's looked at her curiously, just now realizing that something was agitating them. Jadeite looked closely into her eyes, eyes that were now turning red. Odd, he thought they were violet...
Beryl smiled seductively as she turned to face the Martian Princess, "Really, my dear, must you be so petulant?"
"You took someone from us, we want her back!" Makoto said, coming up to stand beside Rei.
Shaking her head slowly, "And what if I don't want to give her back."
It was Ami's turn to speak up now, "I have orders from Queen Selenity of the Silver Alliance that if you do not release her daughter, you and this planet shall be destroyed. It would be in your best interest to comply."
The red haired woman laughed darkly, her eyes twinkling evilly, "I seriously doubt that. Selenity knows that none of the other planet's would allow that."
Minako smiled ruthlessly, "How little you know, Beryl. It has been agreed between all nine Federation's that if you will not relent and return the Princess that, while it is regretable to destroy such a young planet, we have full authority to do so. Would you like to see the treaty?"
"What in God's name is going on!" The King bellowed, drawing everyone's attention to the two monarchs whom they had completely forgotten were there. "What do you mean to say that you will destroy this planet? And who is Queen Selenity? And what is this Silver Alliance?"
Knowing that this was her perfect time to make her exit, Beryl used her magic to create an explosion of red gas. Everyone began to cough and choke as the smoke filled the room and Beryl beat a hasty exit. She knew that the girls were not bluffing. They were Senshi, and therefore could not lie. She snarled viciously as she left.
Back in the throne room, Rei coughed violently as the smoke invaded her lungs. This was not good. She recognized this gas. It was a type of tear gas from Mars. It could be possibly dangerous if it was not cleared away soon, and there were innocents in the room. Summing the powers of her planet, she quickly dispersed the foul concoction with discretion. They had all ready said too much and Rei knew the moment they were well, the King, Queen, Prince, and Generals would be asking questions. How frustrating...
Sure enough, the minute the smoke cleared, and the Monarchs and co. had stopped coughing, the four girls were accosted with questions about what was going on. Rei, Ami, and Makoto gave Minako a look that said 'It's all up to you, o fearless leader'. Grimacing, Minako nodded.
"Please! Please be quiet and we will try to answer your questions!" Minako said authoritatively, getting the desired effect of silence. "Your majesty, seeing as you are the King, you get the first question."
"What is going on and where are you from?" He asked roughly, his throat still pained from what that hideous woman had done to them.
Sighing softly, Minako shook her golden head, "Ah, always with the difficult questions. I'm afraid, your majesty, that I am not at liberty to divest the answer just yet. But we are allowed to tell you that Beryl is a very dangerous criminal who will stop at nothing to get what she wants."
"Which is?" Kunzite asked her sharply.
"What is it that every sociopath and psychopaths want, General? Power." Rei stated simply as she stretched her weary muscles out. While her body was probably the most immune to the gas, it still did not prevent some of the aftereffects from happening in her as well.
"I do not understand," the Queen said softly.
Ami nodded remorsefully, "And for that we are truly sorry and wish we could tell you all, but we can not. It is true, however, what we said before. If Beryl does not return Serenity, we will have to cause great damage to this planet."
"How? I see no army," Jadeite said caustically. Rei glared at him and kicked him in the shin. "Ow! Why do you keep doing that!?"
"Why do you keep being a jackass?"
"Listen, I've had about enough from you! Just because I am a man does not mean you are better than me or I am better than you! Okay! You know, you are an extremely violent person!"
Taking another threatening step forward, Rei rose her fist, her mouth open, a ready retort upon her lips. But Minako forestalled her, "Rei, please, calm down. Do not let your past cloud your present. Neither sex is the weaker, but we can not succeed without their help. Please, Rei, tone it down."
Bowing stiffly, Rei nodded, "Yes m'am. I apologize for my rude behavior. However, I will let no man walk all over me!"
"And I will let no woman walk all over me!" Jadeite said in return, with just as much passion as Rei had. Both glared steadily at each other, and the others knew that the two of them had met their match. But that was unimportant at the moment.
"Your majesty, we request shelter and food for the night. Once we are rested, we will try to give you more answers. But know this now, we can not say much, for we are bound by an oath. Needless to say, we are in great need of your help, despite what some might think," Minako said, looking pointedly at Rei.
The King and Queen were still utterly confused, but they nodded. The King said, "Granted. But, can you answer one last question?"
Minako nodded, "Certainly."
"Beryl has been in court for quite a while now, and never before has she caused trouble. I do not understand why she would now."
"I will answer that," Ami said softly, "A long time ago she was weakened by our Lady, then banished. It has taken her this long to gain more strength and to form a plan, one that would hit our weakest spot. She found it in Serenity, and jumped upon it. Her hatred has been boiling for a great many years, and the pot has finally been given a hole with which to pour through. She is an angry woman, your majesty, which is the most dangerous. Do not underestimate her power. It is not wise. We have done that before, and look what has happened because of our arrogance."
The King nodded, "Pride cometh before the fall."
Ami smiled sweetly and nodded in return, "Correct. And in this case, the larger you are, the harder you fall."
Well, there we go! Chapter Three done! The next chapter will be more explanitory, i.e. the girls trying to explain their situation, so be prepared for that. I'm sorry this chapter is so short, but I do have a lot of homework to do! Can't wait to hear back from you! Reveiw! Sparky.
Dan Inverse: thank you for the review. And your right, I have seen so many stories with the generals being push overs. And isn't really all that fun to read those. I'll try to be equal in my writing. But, I must warn you, I have had really, really bad experiences with guys, and it shows quite a bit (especially in Rei), so, if I seem to be getting in way over my head with the feminist bit, just let me know. I don't want to offend anybody.
And to everybody else: HA HA! I love cliffhangers! I'm so glad that I've been able to keep you all interested this long! Seriously, I figured I would get one, maybe two comments at the most. I'm so deeply honored that you come back for more. It makes an author feel appreciated. This one shouldn't be too much of a cliffy, but it might, so just be prepared. Oh, and you'll just have to read on to find out who that voice belongs to XP
Love Sparky
Chapter Three
PG13
The girls stiffened as they heard the familiar voice from behind them. Well, it didn't seem that they would have to search her out now....
Minako slowly turned around, "Beryl."
Indeed, it was their enemy. Before them stood a woman, full of curves and sensuality, standing maybe to five foot nine or ten, with blood red hair and sharp, green eyes. She looked at them in dark amusement, obviously pleased they had come all this way for their precious little Serenity.
The four Senshi stiffened into fighting positions as Beryl casually made her way toward the group. Endymion, though curious as to why these new girls were acting so strangely, was more frightened then anything else, a hunted look coming into his eyes as he serreptiously crept behind his General's, who were smirking. Apparently they did not feel the need to wonder why the females were acting weird.
"Well, well, I must say I am honored. To have all four of you come for little old me! How marvelous," Beryl said huskily as she glided up to Endymion, past the four guardians who glared at her with pure hatred, and put her arms around his neck. Endymion stiffened, and tried to back away tactfully, without igniting her famous anger.
"Hello, my love," she murmured, and Endymion began to stutter excuses as why he had to leave.
Fortunately, Rei saved him.
"You've got a lot of gall coming in here, you witch! Where is Serenity?" She snarled, the room suddenly growing very hot. The General's looked at her curiously, just now realizing that something was agitating them. Jadeite looked closely into her eyes, eyes that were now turning red. Odd, he thought they were violet...
Beryl smiled seductively as she turned to face the Martian Princess, "Really, my dear, must you be so petulant?"
"You took someone from us, we want her back!" Makoto said, coming up to stand beside Rei.
Shaking her head slowly, "And what if I don't want to give her back."
It was Ami's turn to speak up now, "I have orders from Queen Selenity of the Silver Alliance that if you do not release her daughter, you and this planet shall be destroyed. It would be in your best interest to comply."
The red haired woman laughed darkly, her eyes twinkling evilly, "I seriously doubt that. Selenity knows that none of the other planet's would allow that."
Minako smiled ruthlessly, "How little you know, Beryl. It has been agreed between all nine Federation's that if you will not relent and return the Princess that, while it is regretable to destroy such a young planet, we have full authority to do so. Would you like to see the treaty?"
"What in God's name is going on!" The King bellowed, drawing everyone's attention to the two monarchs whom they had completely forgotten were there. "What do you mean to say that you will destroy this planet? And who is Queen Selenity? And what is this Silver Alliance?"
Knowing that this was her perfect time to make her exit, Beryl used her magic to create an explosion of red gas. Everyone began to cough and choke as the smoke filled the room and Beryl beat a hasty exit. She knew that the girls were not bluffing. They were Senshi, and therefore could not lie. She snarled viciously as she left.
Back in the throne room, Rei coughed violently as the smoke invaded her lungs. This was not good. She recognized this gas. It was a type of tear gas from Mars. It could be possibly dangerous if it was not cleared away soon, and there were innocents in the room. Summing the powers of her planet, she quickly dispersed the foul concoction with discretion. They had all ready said too much and Rei knew the moment they were well, the King, Queen, Prince, and Generals would be asking questions. How frustrating...
Sure enough, the minute the smoke cleared, and the Monarchs and co. had stopped coughing, the four girls were accosted with questions about what was going on. Rei, Ami, and Makoto gave Minako a look that said 'It's all up to you, o fearless leader'. Grimacing, Minako nodded.
"Please! Please be quiet and we will try to answer your questions!" Minako said authoritatively, getting the desired effect of silence. "Your majesty, seeing as you are the King, you get the first question."
"What is going on and where are you from?" He asked roughly, his throat still pained from what that hideous woman had done to them.
Sighing softly, Minako shook her golden head, "Ah, always with the difficult questions. I'm afraid, your majesty, that I am not at liberty to divest the answer just yet. But we are allowed to tell you that Beryl is a very dangerous criminal who will stop at nothing to get what she wants."
"Which is?" Kunzite asked her sharply.
"What is it that every sociopath and psychopaths want, General? Power." Rei stated simply as she stretched her weary muscles out. While her body was probably the most immune to the gas, it still did not prevent some of the aftereffects from happening in her as well.
"I do not understand," the Queen said softly.
Ami nodded remorsefully, "And for that we are truly sorry and wish we could tell you all, but we can not. It is true, however, what we said before. If Beryl does not return Serenity, we will have to cause great damage to this planet."
"How? I see no army," Jadeite said caustically. Rei glared at him and kicked him in the shin. "Ow! Why do you keep doing that!?"
"Why do you keep being a jackass?"
"Listen, I've had about enough from you! Just because I am a man does not mean you are better than me or I am better than you! Okay! You know, you are an extremely violent person!"
Taking another threatening step forward, Rei rose her fist, her mouth open, a ready retort upon her lips. But Minako forestalled her, "Rei, please, calm down. Do not let your past cloud your present. Neither sex is the weaker, but we can not succeed without their help. Please, Rei, tone it down."
Bowing stiffly, Rei nodded, "Yes m'am. I apologize for my rude behavior. However, I will let no man walk all over me!"
"And I will let no woman walk all over me!" Jadeite said in return, with just as much passion as Rei had. Both glared steadily at each other, and the others knew that the two of them had met their match. But that was unimportant at the moment.
"Your majesty, we request shelter and food for the night. Once we are rested, we will try to give you more answers. But know this now, we can not say much, for we are bound by an oath. Needless to say, we are in great need of your help, despite what some might think," Minako said, looking pointedly at Rei.
The King and Queen were still utterly confused, but they nodded. The King said, "Granted. But, can you answer one last question?"
Minako nodded, "Certainly."
"Beryl has been in court for quite a while now, and never before has she caused trouble. I do not understand why she would now."
"I will answer that," Ami said softly, "A long time ago she was weakened by our Lady, then banished. It has taken her this long to gain more strength and to form a plan, one that would hit our weakest spot. She found it in Serenity, and jumped upon it. Her hatred has been boiling for a great many years, and the pot has finally been given a hole with which to pour through. She is an angry woman, your majesty, which is the most dangerous. Do not underestimate her power. It is not wise. We have done that before, and look what has happened because of our arrogance."
The King nodded, "Pride cometh before the fall."
Ami smiled sweetly and nodded in return, "Correct. And in this case, the larger you are, the harder you fall."
Well, there we go! Chapter Three done! The next chapter will be more explanitory, i.e. the girls trying to explain their situation, so be prepared for that. I'm sorry this chapter is so short, but I do have a lot of homework to do! Can't wait to hear back from you! Reveiw! Sparky.