Clueless97-Nope, they didn't escape for long. (Laughs.) Can't decide don't worry.
Shadow Inc Goddess- (Blinks) Wow, you went review crazy. Thanks though, about Apollo I figure Usa, will need some parental support. Of course your opinion counts, where did you get the crazy notion it didn't? Thanks I really try on the fight scenes, as I see many writers tend to skip over them or give bare none. I truly have no idea where the idea for Diamond being into music came from, but he seemed to have that persona. Many votes for Riven huh?
Alright, I give you guys one more chapter to vote on the pairings. However don't worry, who ever doesn't win this, I do have another idea on hold.
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Selenity walked swiftly down the corridors of the school, were she had been staying as a guest. True, she was spending time with Stella, but her purpose was to keep an eye on Serenity. After the juvenile stunts of Serenity was apparent, Selenity realized it was time to stifle her daughter's powers. Reaching a decorative golden door, she rapped quietly and waited for the invitation. The door opened by magic and Selenity approached Feragonda's desk. Feragonda looked up and gestured for the queen to have a seat. "Feragonda, I have a request." Selenity spoke as she saw the questioning gaze of the principal. "I need you to help me seal some of Serenity's powers." She requested. Feragonda bowed her head, a puzzled frown on her face.
"You do understand the liabilities of this action?" Feragonda questioned. Selenity nodded her absolution, her hands laying demurely in her lap. "The child consents to this?" She continued. Selenity didn't nod, but she didn't disagree to the question either. "Very well." Feragonda stated and pulled a small orb from her desk drawer. "Concentrate your energies on this globe, while I cast the spell." Feragonda instruct, and Selenity laid her hands on the globe. The room was silent and hummed with strong magic that swirled before them. A few minutes more, and Feragonda stopped her muttering. "It is done." She stated, Selenity stood, gave a small bow and left.
Serena sat up in her bed, her breaths coming in gasps. Cosmos appeared before her, but she seemed tired and a little transparent. 'I cannot feel Mars's power.' Cosmos informed her. Serena twitched, a strong pain in her lower chest. "Is that the only power missing?" Serena questioned her. 'No, Mercury's is weak too, not to mention Saturn's.' was the response. Serena shut her eyes and searched her soul for the comforting warmth of Mars, she came up empty. Pushing past that she felt Mercury's ice and felt it barely respond, the same with Saturn's darkness. 'Our barrier must weaken when we sleep.' Cosmos stated. "Mother must of done this." Serena told her. Cosmos nodded, worry apparent on her face. 'What purpose does this serve, it only weaken's us and that crystal.' came the astute observation. "I know, can we summon it back?" Serena inquired worriedly. Cosmos closed her eyes for a moment before nodding. 'Yes, we have to smash a small globe in the headmistress's office.' Cosmos responded. "Operation Stealth?" Serena questioned. Cosmos nodded, her form weakening before her. "I wish Diamond or Seiya were here." was the diminutive comment from Serena. 'Me too, it would be good to have some help.' Cosmos agreed. "Too bad they were haled off to that boy's school." Serena added, and watched as Cosmos slipped back into her.
Slinking down the hallway, Serena noted that her magical senses were dimmed, she could barely feel the presences in the castle. Using her memory of the hallways she approached Techna and Musa's dorm room. Knocking, she waited for Techna to open the door. Techna did open the door, and Serena was met with a small glare. Serena held up her hands, her eyes shadowing in pain as she felt her control over Saturn's power slipping. "Forgive me, I am sorry about the prank." Serena stated, one hand covering her beating heart. "I need a small favor, which way is it to the headmistress's office?"She inquired. Techna shifted her body, letting it lean against the doorway as she studied Serena. "Please?" Serena harshly whispered, Saturn's power was just begging to be released. Techna frowned concerned and nodded to her request. She walked back into her room to retrieve something, and when she appeared in Serena's eyesight it was revealed to be a map. Serena nodded her thanks, and quickly geared her pace to the headmistress's office. While passing the doors that led to the outside she collapsed. Making a split second decision, she crawled over to the doors and pushed them open. Crawling outside, she let Saturn's power escape, and watched sadly as nature died. Watching the deep purple power vanish from her eyesight, she struggled to her feet. "I have to smash that orb, before Saturn's power does more damage or worst, falls into the wrong hands." Serena stated, and slunk back into the castle. Her pace quickened, and she reached the door to the office. Slipping in, Serena was pleased when their was noone around. Seeing the orb that Cosmos described on the desk she rushed forward. Picking it up, she admired it for a second before raising it above her head.
"Young lady, put that down!" Scolded a voice, and Serena wheeled on her heel to face it. She saw the principal standing there, her hand raised in a spelling motion.
"Sorry, but you made a major mistake when you tapped into my powers and tried to seal them." Serena stated, raising the orb higher. Wanting to bring it to a smashing end, she felt another wave of weakness flood through her body. Mercury's power was now fighting to the surface and Jupiter's was dimming. Locking her knees, she threw her hands down and released the orb that hurtled quickly to the ground. However, it did not smash as she had planned, for Selenity had stopped it. Feragonda approached Serena, as Selenity smiled in response to her save. "MOTHER!" Serena cried out, her hand grasping her shirt were she felt Mercury's power seeping to. "You know not what you do!" Serena yelled out, her knees weakening under her. Selenity only nodded to Serena's statement as Feragonda drew closer. "I grow weaker and those powers in me are not sealed, they are fighting free into the world." Serena informed them, Feragonda halted her steps and looked toward Selenity.
Feeling the control over Mercury dispel, she let her eyes fill with sorrow. "Forgive me." Serena whispered as Mercury's chilling ice erupted from her freezing the room. The room glistened like a winter wonderland and Serena reached toward the power orb. Grasping it, she placed it under her foot and brought her foot down observing the orb shatter. Still, it was frozen and the spell was in effect, without Mars's flame it would not melt. Serena sighed sadly and pulled out the crystal, in her weaken state her mind was unfocused and she kneeled upon the ground without the support of her legs. "Please." She whispered, and a bright light answered her plea. The cleansing light of the ginzuishou was her last sight, and the feel of warm arms embracing her was her last sense as she past into the realm of unconsciousness.
The next chapter, I tell you from here on out, it is really going to get hard. With Mercury, Mars, and Saturn's powers free among Altheria, what havoc will be wreck? And will Serena restore her own balance? Please review.
Best Wishes, WolfChildBlazer.