Hey, wazzup! I'm back! Was that too long? Hopefully long enough. I know I didn't leave much of a cliffie, but, what the hey! And, with the ending and all, you'll just have to be surprised, for I have made my decision! Humph, I took the PSAT today, dang, I'm so gonna fail the math part! I'm only a sophmore, and besides, math is like, my worst subject! Oh, woe is me! But, I should pass the grammar part easily. It wasn't that hard.
Anyway, here is chapter five! Um, I'm gonna skip over the explanations, just cause I think that might bore you. So, just know that the girls tried to explain everything they could to Endymion and his parents, but were still very vague. Oh, and for all you Lord of the Rings fans, I've got a story posted over there, too. Its called 'Sweet Dreams' I was listening to the Pink version of the song while I wrote it. So, go over and read that one too!
Oh, and I promise, Serenity will come in with a major part in the seventh or eighth chapter, so for all you Serenity fans, she will come!
Okay, here we go!
Chapter Five
PG-13
Rei rubbed her throbbing temples as she and the three other girls walked out into the palace gardens. Never before had she met such inquisitive people! Although, never before was she supposed to dance around the truth. Because the girls were all soldiers, when they were initiated, they took a blood ritual that made it impossible for them to lie. Not impossible for them to just omit things, but they could not tell lies.
Reaching a large tree AN: picture a wheeping willow, the four princess-soldiers plopped down randomly onto the ground. Ami propped herself up against the tree, with Makoto sprawled on her stomach beside her. Minako was laying on her back, looking up at the sunny sky through the leaves, and Rei sat with her legs cross and her eyes closed.
"Do you think they will help us even though they know nothing about who we are or where we are from?" Ami asked softly after a moment of silence.
Minako sighed deeply and shrugged her shoulders, "I do not know, Ami. I hope they will. However, I've gotten the impression that we have Beryl on the run. It is better for us to be on the offensive than on the defensive."
Makoto propped her head up on her hands, and looked out into the surroundings, "I hope Serenity is safe. I worry for her. She has never been by herself to any planet, and with Beryl kidnapping her, she must be scared to death. When I get my hands on Beryl..."
She trailed off, and none of the girls said anything for a while. Then, Ami got a very thoughtful look on her face.
"Rei, could you not scry for Serenity?" She asked.
The Fire Senshi opened one violet eye and focussed it on Ami, "I suppose I could, but if Beryl has her, then it would be near impossible for me to get to her."
"Be that as it may," Ami said softly, "I got the distinct impression that Beryl was hiding something. It was odd, for she is a woman who would say she was going to do something straight forward, as she has done with taking Serenity. But, when we asked her where Serenity was, I got the impression that she did not know either."
Both Minako and Makoto sat up, and Rei opened both of her eyes. Rei was usually the one who sensed these sort of things. How was it that Ami did?
"Do you really think so, Ami?" Minako asked.
The blue haired girl nodded, "Yes, I do."
After her reply, the three of them stared expectantly at Rei. She sat there silently, asessing the risks. It took her only a moment.
Nodding her head briskly, she said, "Yes, I shall try. Minako, I will need you to help balance me. Makoto, Ami, watch for anyone. I do not wished to be caught."
They all nodded in response, and Makoto and Ami stood up to watch from both sides. Rei stayed in her position, and Minako moved to hold her arm. Because Minako could also work somewhat with Air, she was the only one who could balance out Rei when she did the scrying without danger. If Minako lost her hold on Rei, the Martian Princess could be lost forever in her own mind. Not a pretty prospect.
Rei took a large breath, then exhaled slowly, closing her eyes as she let the air out. Spreading her hands before her, she began a low chant, calling forth the Great Fire. It danced and glowed brightly for her, responding very well to its mistress.
When Rei was sure she had absolute control, she began slowly to search.
(AN: my computer sucks, and it won't accept any other form of writing on here, so this would be in italics, but it isn't, sorry)
Rei's POV
"Great Fire?" I ask softly, not wishing to anger the beautiful flames before me.
I felt a soft, tentative touch as Fire answered me, and I smiled softly. I had always loved Fire, for it was always a comforting thing for me.
"Fire, show me where Princess Serenity is," I murmured. I could tell that Fire was hesitant, as
if it did not want to take me to her. "Please, Fire, take me to Serenity."
If Fire could have sighed, it would have, as it gave into my question. With a sudden gust of wind, my spirit-body was rushed like a speeding zephry across this odd planet, so quickly that everything was but a blur to me. When I came to a dark forest, Fire began to slow down as it
took my spirit-body through the foliage.
It was dark and dangerous, evil permeating the entire thing. For a moment, I had to stop and
regain my breath, for the evil was so strong. Was this where Serenity was? Slowly, we kept
moving, until we got to a particularly shaded spot.
A figure sat in this place, curled up into a little ball. It was Serenity! Smiling joyously, I
rushed to meet her. However, when I got close to her, it was as if I had run into a brick wall.
My spirit-body was thrown back some fifty meters, and I was dazed and confused. Slowly pulling
myself up, I was not prepared for the spirit that stepped in front of me.
"Think you that you can find your pretty Princess this way, eh?" Beryl hissed, looming over me.
I cried out in surprise, falling down once more. After the initial shock was gone, I got back
up and glared at her. "We will get her back, Beryl!"
The evil witch just laughed at me, "Remember, little one, you are on my turf! You will play by
my rules!"
Suddenly, my spirit-arms began to tingle and pain washed over me. She was trying to steal my
spirit! I screamed painfully, as my spirit-body felt like it was being pulled apart in different directions. Never before had I experienced such pain! Spirits of my past rushed at me, and old memories that are better left forgotten assailed my brain.
"Stop! Stop! Please stop!" I screamed, holding my spirit-head. Cruel laughter rang from above
me, not just Beryl's, but other ghosts as well. I felt my spirit being ripped away from me, and
I screamed more shrilly, trying to get the voices out of my spirit-head, where they were most
loud.
When, all of a sudden, my spirit was pulled back and away from Beryl. Minako!
End Rei POV
Rei collapsed against Minako, breathing hard and sweating profusely. The Great Fire flickered once in sympathy, then left. Minako held her fallen friend gently, trying to soothe the tears and screams that still came from the Fire Senshi. Makoto and Ami had hurried back when they heard Rei scream, and sat by her as well.
Ami quickly took off one of her black gloves and placed her slim hand upon Rei's forehead, "She's got a fever! We've got to take her to the infirmary!"
"What happened!? I thought she would have no trouble scrying?" Makoto asked in worry.
Grimacing, Minako shook her head, "I am not entirely sure what happened, for I can not scry. But I got the impression that Beryl happened."
Suddenly, Rei began to go into convulsions, and Minako's hold on her tightened. This was not good. Ami quickly got out her mini-computer and began to type rapidly, trying to figure out exactly what was wrong and how she could fix it. Makoto and Minako had to hold down the raven haired girl as her body shook and heaved violently, trying to make sure she did not hurt herself.
"What is going on!" The heard a male voice cry. Ami ignored whoever was coming, but Minako and Makoto looked up to see the Prince and his four General's practically running to where they were.
Minako wet her lips, "I do not know! We came out here to take a breather, and suddenly she went into convulsions!" She whipped her head around to face Ami and asked her in Lunarian, "Athena, have you any idea as to what is happening!?"
Ami shook her head helplessly, "No, I do not."
"We must get her into the infirmary, and quickly," Zoisite said as he tried to help her.
Jadeite nodded firmly and scooped Rei, who was still shaking softly, into his arms. Minako and Makoto shot up from where they were sitting, and Ami looked up at them.
"You're not going anywhere without us," Minako said dangerously, stopping Jadeite in midstep.
"Did we say we were leaving without you?" Kunzite asked, raising a silver eyebrow at the frantic young woman.
Ami, always the peacekeeper, stood up and walked over to Minako, saying softly, "Come, Minako, we must help Rei."
Minako gradually nodded, though she still looked tense. The eight people, nine if you counted the wounded Senshi, ran off to the castle infirmary quickly.
Makoto groaned softly as she ran, muttering, "If this happened on our second day here, I dread what will happen during further days."
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Darkness surounded Rei, and pain was everywhere. What had happened to her? She felt trapped inside her own body, and she felt as if she were burning by ice.
"Where am I!" Rei called out to the darkness. "Is anybody here?"
A figure began to walk towards her through the dark, and Rei tensed, preparing herself for battle. She was not prepared, however, for who she saw coming towards her.
Dum dum dum! Ooh, who's coming towards her? Can you guess? I'll give you a hint, it ain't somebody she particularly wants to see at the moment. Buwahahahahahaha, evil, ain't I? I just love cliffies. sighs romantically Read and review!
Anyway, here is chapter five! Um, I'm gonna skip over the explanations, just cause I think that might bore you. So, just know that the girls tried to explain everything they could to Endymion and his parents, but were still very vague. Oh, and for all you Lord of the Rings fans, I've got a story posted over there, too. Its called 'Sweet Dreams' I was listening to the Pink version of the song while I wrote it. So, go over and read that one too!
Oh, and I promise, Serenity will come in with a major part in the seventh or eighth chapter, so for all you Serenity fans, she will come!
Okay, here we go!
Chapter Five
PG-13
Rei rubbed her throbbing temples as she and the three other girls walked out into the palace gardens. Never before had she met such inquisitive people! Although, never before was she supposed to dance around the truth. Because the girls were all soldiers, when they were initiated, they took a blood ritual that made it impossible for them to lie. Not impossible for them to just omit things, but they could not tell lies.
Reaching a large tree AN: picture a wheeping willow, the four princess-soldiers plopped down randomly onto the ground. Ami propped herself up against the tree, with Makoto sprawled on her stomach beside her. Minako was laying on her back, looking up at the sunny sky through the leaves, and Rei sat with her legs cross and her eyes closed.
"Do you think they will help us even though they know nothing about who we are or where we are from?" Ami asked softly after a moment of silence.
Minako sighed deeply and shrugged her shoulders, "I do not know, Ami. I hope they will. However, I've gotten the impression that we have Beryl on the run. It is better for us to be on the offensive than on the defensive."
Makoto propped her head up on her hands, and looked out into the surroundings, "I hope Serenity is safe. I worry for her. She has never been by herself to any planet, and with Beryl kidnapping her, she must be scared to death. When I get my hands on Beryl..."
She trailed off, and none of the girls said anything for a while. Then, Ami got a very thoughtful look on her face.
"Rei, could you not scry for Serenity?" She asked.
The Fire Senshi opened one violet eye and focussed it on Ami, "I suppose I could, but if Beryl has her, then it would be near impossible for me to get to her."
"Be that as it may," Ami said softly, "I got the distinct impression that Beryl was hiding something. It was odd, for she is a woman who would say she was going to do something straight forward, as she has done with taking Serenity. But, when we asked her where Serenity was, I got the impression that she did not know either."
Both Minako and Makoto sat up, and Rei opened both of her eyes. Rei was usually the one who sensed these sort of things. How was it that Ami did?
"Do you really think so, Ami?" Minako asked.
The blue haired girl nodded, "Yes, I do."
After her reply, the three of them stared expectantly at Rei. She sat there silently, asessing the risks. It took her only a moment.
Nodding her head briskly, she said, "Yes, I shall try. Minako, I will need you to help balance me. Makoto, Ami, watch for anyone. I do not wished to be caught."
They all nodded in response, and Makoto and Ami stood up to watch from both sides. Rei stayed in her position, and Minako moved to hold her arm. Because Minako could also work somewhat with Air, she was the only one who could balance out Rei when she did the scrying without danger. If Minako lost her hold on Rei, the Martian Princess could be lost forever in her own mind. Not a pretty prospect.
Rei took a large breath, then exhaled slowly, closing her eyes as she let the air out. Spreading her hands before her, she began a low chant, calling forth the Great Fire. It danced and glowed brightly for her, responding very well to its mistress.
When Rei was sure she had absolute control, she began slowly to search.
(AN: my computer sucks, and it won't accept any other form of writing on here, so this would be in italics, but it isn't, sorry)
Rei's POV
"Great Fire?" I ask softly, not wishing to anger the beautiful flames before me.
I felt a soft, tentative touch as Fire answered me, and I smiled softly. I had always loved Fire, for it was always a comforting thing for me.
"Fire, show me where Princess Serenity is," I murmured. I could tell that Fire was hesitant, as
if it did not want to take me to her. "Please, Fire, take me to Serenity."
If Fire could have sighed, it would have, as it gave into my question. With a sudden gust of wind, my spirit-body was rushed like a speeding zephry across this odd planet, so quickly that everything was but a blur to me. When I came to a dark forest, Fire began to slow down as it
took my spirit-body through the foliage.
It was dark and dangerous, evil permeating the entire thing. For a moment, I had to stop and
regain my breath, for the evil was so strong. Was this where Serenity was? Slowly, we kept
moving, until we got to a particularly shaded spot.
A figure sat in this place, curled up into a little ball. It was Serenity! Smiling joyously, I
rushed to meet her. However, when I got close to her, it was as if I had run into a brick wall.
My spirit-body was thrown back some fifty meters, and I was dazed and confused. Slowly pulling
myself up, I was not prepared for the spirit that stepped in front of me.
"Think you that you can find your pretty Princess this way, eh?" Beryl hissed, looming over me.
I cried out in surprise, falling down once more. After the initial shock was gone, I got back
up and glared at her. "We will get her back, Beryl!"
The evil witch just laughed at me, "Remember, little one, you are on my turf! You will play by
my rules!"
Suddenly, my spirit-arms began to tingle and pain washed over me. She was trying to steal my
spirit! I screamed painfully, as my spirit-body felt like it was being pulled apart in different directions. Never before had I experienced such pain! Spirits of my past rushed at me, and old memories that are better left forgotten assailed my brain.
"Stop! Stop! Please stop!" I screamed, holding my spirit-head. Cruel laughter rang from above
me, not just Beryl's, but other ghosts as well. I felt my spirit being ripped away from me, and
I screamed more shrilly, trying to get the voices out of my spirit-head, where they were most
loud.
When, all of a sudden, my spirit was pulled back and away from Beryl. Minako!
End Rei POV
Rei collapsed against Minako, breathing hard and sweating profusely. The Great Fire flickered once in sympathy, then left. Minako held her fallen friend gently, trying to soothe the tears and screams that still came from the Fire Senshi. Makoto and Ami had hurried back when they heard Rei scream, and sat by her as well.
Ami quickly took off one of her black gloves and placed her slim hand upon Rei's forehead, "She's got a fever! We've got to take her to the infirmary!"
"What happened!? I thought she would have no trouble scrying?" Makoto asked in worry.
Grimacing, Minako shook her head, "I am not entirely sure what happened, for I can not scry. But I got the impression that Beryl happened."
Suddenly, Rei began to go into convulsions, and Minako's hold on her tightened. This was not good. Ami quickly got out her mini-computer and began to type rapidly, trying to figure out exactly what was wrong and how she could fix it. Makoto and Minako had to hold down the raven haired girl as her body shook and heaved violently, trying to make sure she did not hurt herself.
"What is going on!" The heard a male voice cry. Ami ignored whoever was coming, but Minako and Makoto looked up to see the Prince and his four General's practically running to where they were.
Minako wet her lips, "I do not know! We came out here to take a breather, and suddenly she went into convulsions!" She whipped her head around to face Ami and asked her in Lunarian, "Athena, have you any idea as to what is happening!?"
Ami shook her head helplessly, "No, I do not."
"We must get her into the infirmary, and quickly," Zoisite said as he tried to help her.
Jadeite nodded firmly and scooped Rei, who was still shaking softly, into his arms. Minako and Makoto shot up from where they were sitting, and Ami looked up at them.
"You're not going anywhere without us," Minako said dangerously, stopping Jadeite in midstep.
"Did we say we were leaving without you?" Kunzite asked, raising a silver eyebrow at the frantic young woman.
Ami, always the peacekeeper, stood up and walked over to Minako, saying softly, "Come, Minako, we must help Rei."
Minako gradually nodded, though she still looked tense. The eight people, nine if you counted the wounded Senshi, ran off to the castle infirmary quickly.
Makoto groaned softly as she ran, muttering, "If this happened on our second day here, I dread what will happen during further days."
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Darkness surounded Rei, and pain was everywhere. What had happened to her? She felt trapped inside her own body, and she felt as if she were burning by ice.
"Where am I!" Rei called out to the darkness. "Is anybody here?"
A figure began to walk towards her through the dark, and Rei tensed, preparing herself for battle. She was not prepared, however, for who she saw coming towards her.
Dum dum dum! Ooh, who's coming towards her? Can you guess? I'll give you a hint, it ain't somebody she particularly wants to see at the moment. Buwahahahahahaha, evil, ain't I? I just love cliffies. sighs romantically Read and review!