Chibimamoru: Small Lady's Otooto-chan (Revised)
Chapter 6 – A Questionable Princess
Author's Notes: Hey!! Sorry, I took so long to update. Oh – and I promise the next chapter will be longer. Anyways, in this chapter, I will bring in Chibiusa – showing her point of view – and of course more with Mamo-chan and his father.
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It was 2:45 on a Saturday afternoon, and Princess "Small Lady" Serenity – otherwise known as Chibiusa – was standing out on her private balcony. From there, she had a perfect view of the Northern garden where the other royal and noble children played. In the center of the garden, twelve-year- old Prince Triston of Jupiter and eleven-year-old Prince Damien of Mars grinned daringly as they held a mock swordfight "to the death." Princess Lita of Jupiter giggled cheering for her brother, while the young noble girls – mostly children of the Knights and Guards – cheered for whichever prince they currently had a crush on.
Leaning against the railing, Small Lady sighed dejectedly. It just wasn't fair. Everyone loved Neo Queen Serenity, her mother, and she tried so hard to be like her. She tried so hard, but then why didn't she have any close friends like her mother did? She must be doing something wrong.
Prince Damien and Triston were the best of friends along with Prince Antiny of Mercury though he tended to be a bit of a loner. Of course, there was the sometimes surprisingly quiet Princess Lita, but she rarely had anything to do with the high-ranking Princess of the Earth and Moon.
It just wasn't fair. One would think – if nothing else – the young noble children that hung around the castle would jump at the chance to associate themselves with the high princess. Even a fake friendship such as that would be better than no friend at all. If only 20th century Hotaru were here, she would be her friend. If only Mika from Juban Elementary were here, she would make sure Damien and the noble girls didn't tease her all the time.
Damien – this was all Damien's fault. He was the reason none of the other kids would play with her. Prince Triston wouldn't associate with her on account of his best friend's dislike of her. Prince Antiny used to be her friend, but ever since the Dark Moon Attack, he too seem wary of her. All the noble girls, of course, had a crush on one of the three Princes – Prince Damien, Prince Triston, or Prince Antiny – and anyone outcast by the royal children was outcast in the eyes of the noble children.
So, why did the Prince of Mars hate her so? She could see it in his suspicious looks and subtle side glances. She remembered one time in particular – she'd finally gotten the nerve to ask him why – he'd answered her, but what he mean when he'd told her – "There is darkness in your aura, princess. The seed of evil will only stay hidden beneath the dirt for so long."
Chibiusa growled grumbling silently to herself. Who cared what it meant? It was all stupid Damien's fault. Damien-baka. One day he'd pay for making her so miserable. A shadow of darkness flashed across her eyes as she continued to watch Prince Damien and Prince Triston in their "fight to the death." Small Lady wasn't evil. She couldn't be – not with Sweet Serenity and Romantic Endymion as her parents – but whatever did Damien mean by his strange premonition? Whatever it was, he wasn't sharing.
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"Small Lady-sama?" A young, deep but quiet, voice interrupted the young princesses train of thought. Looking up from the garden below, Chibiusa looked over her shoulder into her sitting / play room. There was a big screen television, custom-made doll house with all possible accessories, a sitting area with a preteen sized tea table, toys of all shapes and sized, and a large opened doorway that lead out in the hall.
There, standing in the doorway, was Prince Antiny of Mercury. Small Lady's heart skipped a beat. Antiny had wavy blue-hair, typical of Mercurians, and intelligent emerald-green eyes. It was no wonder so many girls had crushes on him. Of course, he didn't hold a candle to Prince Triston – in her opinion at least. Why was Antiny here? She hardly ever had visitors, particularly ones near her own age. Turning gracefully, Small Lady walked back inside the sitting room to meet with her visitor.
"Gomen." Prince Antiny apologized bowing formally. "Sorry to bother you, Small Lady-sama, but I was sent to get you. Neo Queen Serenity wishes to see you immediately in her sitting room."
"Oh." She replied disappointment showing on her face.
Antiny watched this suspiciously. "Are you all right, Small Lady-sama?"
"Huh? Oh. Yes. I am fine." She assured him.
"Humph. You are lying through your teeth." Chibiusa blushed, but had no intention to telling Antiny what she was really feeling. She had thought perhaps he had come to see her, but he was only doing an errand for her mother. "Whatever." Prince Antiny replied changing the subject – much to Chibiusa's relief. "We should go. Your mother wanted to see you immediately. She said it was urgent."
"Hai. I am coming." Shutting the door behind her, Chibiusa walked silently after the Mercurian prince. Why had he started avoiding her after the Dark Moon Attack? Had Damien told him his stupid riddle? Was that why he avoided her?
Remaining silent, Prince Antiny looked down at the young princess while she was lost in her thoughts. Were Damien-kun's mysterious premonitions true? Could their princess really have some kind of evil locked up inside her? She didn't seem evil – most of the time – but then sometimes –
Why had she tried to steal the Silver Crystal from her mother just before the Dark Moon Attack? Had she really been in love with her father in the 20th century or had Damien made it up? What was that shadow that sometimes crossed her eyes whenever she lost her temper? How in the name of Selene had she ended up with pink hair??
Most importantly, had Small Lady really been the cause of her younger brother's disappearance? That is what Damien had seen in one of his visions – supposedly. Would she do the same to someone else – to him perhaps? Prince Antiny was quite satisfied with his life on the royal grounds in the center of Crystal Tokyo. He liked his home, his few close friends – namely Triston and Damien – and particularly his parents, Guardian Mercury and General Atrus. He had a good life – quiet, but satisfying still. Was it really worth risking all that to befriend a questionable princess?
Or did Prince Damien of Mars really hate their princess, and this was all a big hoax to hurt the somewhat flighty, but seemingly sweet candy-haired girl? He didn't know, but for now, he wasn't taking any chances. (Author's Notes: What do you think?)
(Author's Notes: Do you think this is an Anti-Chibiusa story? Maybe it's an Anti-Mars? Or maybe it's not anti- at all. But then, what is going to happen to Chibimamo and Chibiusa-chan?? Tell me what you think. K??)
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Meanwhile just outside the castle gates, King Endymion, General Nicholas, and Mamo-chan made their way into the heart of Crystal Tokyo. The Earth's capital city was a big place with lots of people going everywhere. Some people walked fast – running almost – running from what though? They must be running from the bad people. Everyone ran from the bad people.
The bad people were there before the loneliness – before Nephrite Hills – the bad people – running – running from the bad people – Daddy – Mommy, Daddy, where are you? Onee-san? Onee-san, what are you doing? Where are you going? Don't leave me – don't leave me with the bad people – Mamo whimpered clinging to King Endymion's leg. "Don't leave me. Don't leave me with the bad people. Make the bad people go away."
Endymion and Nicholas exchanged a worried look. They were starting to draw a crowd. "Mamo-chan?" Kneeling down, King Endymion pulled Mamo into his arms. His son clung tightly to his neck as he rubbed his back. "Mamo- chan, calm down. Nemesis is gone now. The bad people won't come back any more."
Standing before the pair, General Nicholas kept the crowd back while Endymion focused on calming his son. No one dared pass by one of Crystal Tokyo's four top generals, but people had no problem stepping on each other in an effort to see what was going on. Who was the little boy who looked so much like their king? "My Imouto." Could it be – the missing prince?
Sniffling, Mamo held tightly onto his Daddy's neck. Daddy's arms were safe. Nothing bad could happen as long as Daddy was here, but Daddy wasn't here before. Daddy wasn't here when the sky went black. Daddy wasn't here before – but daddy was here now. The bad people wouldn't come as long as daddy was here. "Daddy?"
"Hai, Imouto?"
"Please don't leave me alone, Daddy."
"You are not alone, my imouto. I am right here."
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King Endymion and Neo Queen Serenity's private sitting room was located in the East Wing just off of their bedroom. The room was decorated elegantly with a huge open fireplace, plush couches and cushion chairs, and a nice dinning area. Cresant moons and red roses covered the walls and a large window gave a perfect view of the moon at night and the eastern gardens in the daytime.
Approaching the large double doors that lead to the private sitting room, Prince Antiny opened the door widely allowing Princess Small Lady to enter before he followed her into the room. Inside, he found the four inner senshi and three of the Generals sitting comfortably on various chairs and couches conversing excitedly with the Neo Queen who sat on a large red chair by herself.
"Your majesty?" Prince Antiny called effectively stopping the conversation at hand. He blushed slightly as the entire room of men and women turned their attention on him. Being the center of attention was Triston and Damien's department, and he'd just as soon let them have it. Breathing in deep, he went before the group bowing respectively before the queen. "I brought Princess Small Lady here as you wished, Majesty."
Neo Queen Serenity smiled. "Yes. Thank you, Antiny." Antiny looked up at the Queen of Earth with his handsome emerald-green eyes. "You know, Ami- chan, he gets more handsome every day." Minako and Makoto giggled nodding their agreement.
The eleven-year-old Prince of Mercury blushed deeply at the compliment averting his eyes. "Tha – thank you, majesty. Is – was there anything else you needed of me?"
"No. You can go." She smiled. "Or stay if you like." Antiny didn't answer, but quickly found a comfortable spot on the couch near his parents.
Standing off to the side, Small Lady giggled inwardly at Antiny's predicament. Antiny was easily embarrassed and generally disliked being in the spotlight. However, the spotlight was rather hard to avoid when you were a handsome young prince. The senshi all saw the trouble young noble girls went through trying to get noticed by one of the three preteen princes, and loved teasing quiet Antiny about it. Suppressing a laugh, she turned to face the group. "Hey, minna!! Everyone is here. What is going on?"
"That is what I would like to know." Rei replied sounding a tad bit annoyed. Sighing, she handed the squirming mass of energy sitting on her lap over to join his fraternal twin in the lap of the dark-haired man beside her. "But little-Mrs.-know-it-all refused to tell us a thing until you got here."
"Well, she is here." Minako put in impatiently. "So, tell us all ready."
"Hai, Serenity-sama." A blue – haired man encouraged. "You are almost glowing."
Neo Queen Serenity smiled happily. "Well, the news is most for my daughter." Small Lady turned to stare at her mother curiously. What news could her mother possibly have for her? And why invite all the senshi and their husbands to hear? Was she going to be given something special? Was she in trouble? Maybe she was being sent back to the 20th century again. That would be nice.
"We found him." Neo Queen Serenity replied simply waiting for a response. Him? Him who? Minako and Makoto exchanged a look. So, it was he. Small Lady starred at her mother numbly. Him who?
"Your little brother, Usagi-chan. We found him. Your father and General Nicholas took him into town to buy some new clothes and toys and things for his room. Small Lady didn't respond. She didn't breath. They had found her Otooto-chan? But how? She could have sworn –
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People. Lots of people. People running – running – but not from the bad people. The bad people went away. Mommy made the bad people go away. Mommy makes it all better. Daddy didn't make the bad people go away. Mommy did. Where did they go, Daddy? Where did Mommy send the people?
"Daddy?" King Endymion looked down fondly at his son. "These clothes feel funny, Daddy." Daddy bought me new clothes. Daddy and Uncle Nicky-san did. New clothes feel funny.
"Those are the clothes a prince wears." Nicholas told him. A prince? I'm a prince now. I use ta be an orphan. Now, I'm a prince. I don't know how to be a prince. I know how to be an orphan, but I don't know how to be a prince. A prince has to wear funny clothes – funny clothes like Daddy wears.
"Oh!!" Mamo's eyes grew wide. There – in the window of a store – Tokyo ToyMart – was the coolest-looking train set he'd ever seen. "Daddy, Uncle Nicky-san, look!! Look at the big train!!" Mamo jumped excitedly pointing out the train so they would see it. Endymion and Nicholas exchanged a well- meaning look. Mamo stood next to the window with both hands resting on the glass gawking at all the toys inside.
"Mamo-chan?" Endymion called gently. Mamo looked up hopefully at his Daddy and "Uncle." Daddy is tall. Uncle Nicky-san is tall. Daddy is taller than Uncle Nicky-san. Mamo-chan, do you want to pick out your toys in here?"
Mamo didn't respond. Silently, he turned back to stare into the window. There is an old man in the window. The old man has a lot of toys. He has a big train. I don't have a big train. I don't have no toys at all – but Daddy says he'll buy me some. Daddy and Uncle Nicky-san will get me some toys to play with. Toys are fun to play with. I want to play with the big train.
Can I have the train, Daddy? Miss. Carol wouldn't get me the train. You can't have the big train, Mamo-chan. It's too spensive. Miss. Carol won't get me the train. Can I have the train, Daddy? Can I? "Can I have the train, Daddy?"
"It is very expensive." Nicholas commented. Mamo's face fell. Expensive. It's too spensive. Uncle Nicky-san won't get me the spensive train. Miss Carol won't get me the spensive train. Can I have the train, Daddy? Can I?
"It is ok, Mamo." Endymion assured his son. "We can get the train set if you want. IT can sit on the long table in your playroom." Endymion grinned enjoying the job and excitement that played across his young son's face.
Daddy's getting me the train! Miss. Carol wouldn'ta gotten me the train. Uncle Nicky-san wouldn get me the train. Daddy's gonna get me the train!! Thank you, Daddy. "Arigato!!"
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Author's Notes: I wanted to get to the end of the day, but this is a good stopping point. I think I may put in some Small Lady / Triston romance in this somewhere. What do you think? If anyone here has read the completed, seven chapter story, "Sailor Moon NeoStars: What The Future Holds," you will know what I am talking about. Go check it out ok? As Always, REVIEW, REVIEW, REVIEW!!!!
Chapter 6 – A Questionable Princess
Author's Notes: Hey!! Sorry, I took so long to update. Oh – and I promise the next chapter will be longer. Anyways, in this chapter, I will bring in Chibiusa – showing her point of view – and of course more with Mamo-chan and his father.
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It was 2:45 on a Saturday afternoon, and Princess "Small Lady" Serenity – otherwise known as Chibiusa – was standing out on her private balcony. From there, she had a perfect view of the Northern garden where the other royal and noble children played. In the center of the garden, twelve-year- old Prince Triston of Jupiter and eleven-year-old Prince Damien of Mars grinned daringly as they held a mock swordfight "to the death." Princess Lita of Jupiter giggled cheering for her brother, while the young noble girls – mostly children of the Knights and Guards – cheered for whichever prince they currently had a crush on.
Leaning against the railing, Small Lady sighed dejectedly. It just wasn't fair. Everyone loved Neo Queen Serenity, her mother, and she tried so hard to be like her. She tried so hard, but then why didn't she have any close friends like her mother did? She must be doing something wrong.
Prince Damien and Triston were the best of friends along with Prince Antiny of Mercury though he tended to be a bit of a loner. Of course, there was the sometimes surprisingly quiet Princess Lita, but she rarely had anything to do with the high-ranking Princess of the Earth and Moon.
It just wasn't fair. One would think – if nothing else – the young noble children that hung around the castle would jump at the chance to associate themselves with the high princess. Even a fake friendship such as that would be better than no friend at all. If only 20th century Hotaru were here, she would be her friend. If only Mika from Juban Elementary were here, she would make sure Damien and the noble girls didn't tease her all the time.
Damien – this was all Damien's fault. He was the reason none of the other kids would play with her. Prince Triston wouldn't associate with her on account of his best friend's dislike of her. Prince Antiny used to be her friend, but ever since the Dark Moon Attack, he too seem wary of her. All the noble girls, of course, had a crush on one of the three Princes – Prince Damien, Prince Triston, or Prince Antiny – and anyone outcast by the royal children was outcast in the eyes of the noble children.
So, why did the Prince of Mars hate her so? She could see it in his suspicious looks and subtle side glances. She remembered one time in particular – she'd finally gotten the nerve to ask him why – he'd answered her, but what he mean when he'd told her – "There is darkness in your aura, princess. The seed of evil will only stay hidden beneath the dirt for so long."
Chibiusa growled grumbling silently to herself. Who cared what it meant? It was all stupid Damien's fault. Damien-baka. One day he'd pay for making her so miserable. A shadow of darkness flashed across her eyes as she continued to watch Prince Damien and Prince Triston in their "fight to the death." Small Lady wasn't evil. She couldn't be – not with Sweet Serenity and Romantic Endymion as her parents – but whatever did Damien mean by his strange premonition? Whatever it was, he wasn't sharing.
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"Small Lady-sama?" A young, deep but quiet, voice interrupted the young princesses train of thought. Looking up from the garden below, Chibiusa looked over her shoulder into her sitting / play room. There was a big screen television, custom-made doll house with all possible accessories, a sitting area with a preteen sized tea table, toys of all shapes and sized, and a large opened doorway that lead out in the hall.
There, standing in the doorway, was Prince Antiny of Mercury. Small Lady's heart skipped a beat. Antiny had wavy blue-hair, typical of Mercurians, and intelligent emerald-green eyes. It was no wonder so many girls had crushes on him. Of course, he didn't hold a candle to Prince Triston – in her opinion at least. Why was Antiny here? She hardly ever had visitors, particularly ones near her own age. Turning gracefully, Small Lady walked back inside the sitting room to meet with her visitor.
"Gomen." Prince Antiny apologized bowing formally. "Sorry to bother you, Small Lady-sama, but I was sent to get you. Neo Queen Serenity wishes to see you immediately in her sitting room."
"Oh." She replied disappointment showing on her face.
Antiny watched this suspiciously. "Are you all right, Small Lady-sama?"
"Huh? Oh. Yes. I am fine." She assured him.
"Humph. You are lying through your teeth." Chibiusa blushed, but had no intention to telling Antiny what she was really feeling. She had thought perhaps he had come to see her, but he was only doing an errand for her mother. "Whatever." Prince Antiny replied changing the subject – much to Chibiusa's relief. "We should go. Your mother wanted to see you immediately. She said it was urgent."
"Hai. I am coming." Shutting the door behind her, Chibiusa walked silently after the Mercurian prince. Why had he started avoiding her after the Dark Moon Attack? Had Damien told him his stupid riddle? Was that why he avoided her?
Remaining silent, Prince Antiny looked down at the young princess while she was lost in her thoughts. Were Damien-kun's mysterious premonitions true? Could their princess really have some kind of evil locked up inside her? She didn't seem evil – most of the time – but then sometimes –
Why had she tried to steal the Silver Crystal from her mother just before the Dark Moon Attack? Had she really been in love with her father in the 20th century or had Damien made it up? What was that shadow that sometimes crossed her eyes whenever she lost her temper? How in the name of Selene had she ended up with pink hair??
Most importantly, had Small Lady really been the cause of her younger brother's disappearance? That is what Damien had seen in one of his visions – supposedly. Would she do the same to someone else – to him perhaps? Prince Antiny was quite satisfied with his life on the royal grounds in the center of Crystal Tokyo. He liked his home, his few close friends – namely Triston and Damien – and particularly his parents, Guardian Mercury and General Atrus. He had a good life – quiet, but satisfying still. Was it really worth risking all that to befriend a questionable princess?
Or did Prince Damien of Mars really hate their princess, and this was all a big hoax to hurt the somewhat flighty, but seemingly sweet candy-haired girl? He didn't know, but for now, he wasn't taking any chances. (Author's Notes: What do you think?)
(Author's Notes: Do you think this is an Anti-Chibiusa story? Maybe it's an Anti-Mars? Or maybe it's not anti- at all. But then, what is going to happen to Chibimamo and Chibiusa-chan?? Tell me what you think. K??)
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Meanwhile just outside the castle gates, King Endymion, General Nicholas, and Mamo-chan made their way into the heart of Crystal Tokyo. The Earth's capital city was a big place with lots of people going everywhere. Some people walked fast – running almost – running from what though? They must be running from the bad people. Everyone ran from the bad people.
The bad people were there before the loneliness – before Nephrite Hills – the bad people – running – running from the bad people – Daddy – Mommy, Daddy, where are you? Onee-san? Onee-san, what are you doing? Where are you going? Don't leave me – don't leave me with the bad people – Mamo whimpered clinging to King Endymion's leg. "Don't leave me. Don't leave me with the bad people. Make the bad people go away."
Endymion and Nicholas exchanged a worried look. They were starting to draw a crowd. "Mamo-chan?" Kneeling down, King Endymion pulled Mamo into his arms. His son clung tightly to his neck as he rubbed his back. "Mamo- chan, calm down. Nemesis is gone now. The bad people won't come back any more."
Standing before the pair, General Nicholas kept the crowd back while Endymion focused on calming his son. No one dared pass by one of Crystal Tokyo's four top generals, but people had no problem stepping on each other in an effort to see what was going on. Who was the little boy who looked so much like their king? "My Imouto." Could it be – the missing prince?
Sniffling, Mamo held tightly onto his Daddy's neck. Daddy's arms were safe. Nothing bad could happen as long as Daddy was here, but Daddy wasn't here before. Daddy wasn't here when the sky went black. Daddy wasn't here before – but daddy was here now. The bad people wouldn't come as long as daddy was here. "Daddy?"
"Hai, Imouto?"
"Please don't leave me alone, Daddy."
"You are not alone, my imouto. I am right here."
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King Endymion and Neo Queen Serenity's private sitting room was located in the East Wing just off of their bedroom. The room was decorated elegantly with a huge open fireplace, plush couches and cushion chairs, and a nice dinning area. Cresant moons and red roses covered the walls and a large window gave a perfect view of the moon at night and the eastern gardens in the daytime.
Approaching the large double doors that lead to the private sitting room, Prince Antiny opened the door widely allowing Princess Small Lady to enter before he followed her into the room. Inside, he found the four inner senshi and three of the Generals sitting comfortably on various chairs and couches conversing excitedly with the Neo Queen who sat on a large red chair by herself.
"Your majesty?" Prince Antiny called effectively stopping the conversation at hand. He blushed slightly as the entire room of men and women turned their attention on him. Being the center of attention was Triston and Damien's department, and he'd just as soon let them have it. Breathing in deep, he went before the group bowing respectively before the queen. "I brought Princess Small Lady here as you wished, Majesty."
Neo Queen Serenity smiled. "Yes. Thank you, Antiny." Antiny looked up at the Queen of Earth with his handsome emerald-green eyes. "You know, Ami- chan, he gets more handsome every day." Minako and Makoto giggled nodding their agreement.
The eleven-year-old Prince of Mercury blushed deeply at the compliment averting his eyes. "Tha – thank you, majesty. Is – was there anything else you needed of me?"
"No. You can go." She smiled. "Or stay if you like." Antiny didn't answer, but quickly found a comfortable spot on the couch near his parents.
Standing off to the side, Small Lady giggled inwardly at Antiny's predicament. Antiny was easily embarrassed and generally disliked being in the spotlight. However, the spotlight was rather hard to avoid when you were a handsome young prince. The senshi all saw the trouble young noble girls went through trying to get noticed by one of the three preteen princes, and loved teasing quiet Antiny about it. Suppressing a laugh, she turned to face the group. "Hey, minna!! Everyone is here. What is going on?"
"That is what I would like to know." Rei replied sounding a tad bit annoyed. Sighing, she handed the squirming mass of energy sitting on her lap over to join his fraternal twin in the lap of the dark-haired man beside her. "But little-Mrs.-know-it-all refused to tell us a thing until you got here."
"Well, she is here." Minako put in impatiently. "So, tell us all ready."
"Hai, Serenity-sama." A blue – haired man encouraged. "You are almost glowing."
Neo Queen Serenity smiled happily. "Well, the news is most for my daughter." Small Lady turned to stare at her mother curiously. What news could her mother possibly have for her? And why invite all the senshi and their husbands to hear? Was she going to be given something special? Was she in trouble? Maybe she was being sent back to the 20th century again. That would be nice.
"We found him." Neo Queen Serenity replied simply waiting for a response. Him? Him who? Minako and Makoto exchanged a look. So, it was he. Small Lady starred at her mother numbly. Him who?
"Your little brother, Usagi-chan. We found him. Your father and General Nicholas took him into town to buy some new clothes and toys and things for his room. Small Lady didn't respond. She didn't breath. They had found her Otooto-chan? But how? She could have sworn –
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People. Lots of people. People running – running – but not from the bad people. The bad people went away. Mommy made the bad people go away. Mommy makes it all better. Daddy didn't make the bad people go away. Mommy did. Where did they go, Daddy? Where did Mommy send the people?
"Daddy?" King Endymion looked down fondly at his son. "These clothes feel funny, Daddy." Daddy bought me new clothes. Daddy and Uncle Nicky-san did. New clothes feel funny.
"Those are the clothes a prince wears." Nicholas told him. A prince? I'm a prince now. I use ta be an orphan. Now, I'm a prince. I don't know how to be a prince. I know how to be an orphan, but I don't know how to be a prince. A prince has to wear funny clothes – funny clothes like Daddy wears.
"Oh!!" Mamo's eyes grew wide. There – in the window of a store – Tokyo ToyMart – was the coolest-looking train set he'd ever seen. "Daddy, Uncle Nicky-san, look!! Look at the big train!!" Mamo jumped excitedly pointing out the train so they would see it. Endymion and Nicholas exchanged a well- meaning look. Mamo stood next to the window with both hands resting on the glass gawking at all the toys inside.
"Mamo-chan?" Endymion called gently. Mamo looked up hopefully at his Daddy and "Uncle." Daddy is tall. Uncle Nicky-san is tall. Daddy is taller than Uncle Nicky-san. Mamo-chan, do you want to pick out your toys in here?"
Mamo didn't respond. Silently, he turned back to stare into the window. There is an old man in the window. The old man has a lot of toys. He has a big train. I don't have a big train. I don't have no toys at all – but Daddy says he'll buy me some. Daddy and Uncle Nicky-san will get me some toys to play with. Toys are fun to play with. I want to play with the big train.
Can I have the train, Daddy? Miss. Carol wouldn't get me the train. You can't have the big train, Mamo-chan. It's too spensive. Miss. Carol won't get me the train. Can I have the train, Daddy? Can I? "Can I have the train, Daddy?"
"It is very expensive." Nicholas commented. Mamo's face fell. Expensive. It's too spensive. Uncle Nicky-san won't get me the spensive train. Miss Carol won't get me the spensive train. Can I have the train, Daddy? Can I?
"It is ok, Mamo." Endymion assured his son. "We can get the train set if you want. IT can sit on the long table in your playroom." Endymion grinned enjoying the job and excitement that played across his young son's face.
Daddy's getting me the train! Miss. Carol wouldn'ta gotten me the train. Uncle Nicky-san wouldn get me the train. Daddy's gonna get me the train!! Thank you, Daddy. "Arigato!!"
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Author's Notes: I wanted to get to the end of the day, but this is a good stopping point. I think I may put in some Small Lady / Triston romance in this somewhere. What do you think? If anyone here has read the completed, seven chapter story, "Sailor Moon NeoStars: What The Future Holds," you will know what I am talking about. Go check it out ok? As Always, REVIEW, REVIEW, REVIEW!!!!