Plans of Evil
As the Moon Kingdom Celebrates, the Soul Mates Recognized. On Earth, Prince Darien arrives.
"Welcome home, Darien." Greet Malachite, with an evil grin. "How was your trip?"
Darien just sneers. "Hasn't Nephrite told you? The plan is still on; however, a few problems have arisen. Take me to my father, immediately he must be informed."
"As you wish, sire," Malachite walks towards the throne room.
Prince Darien glances back and forth, looks at the beauty of the Earth Palace. As the Moon Palace is made of Silver White Moon Marble, the castle of Earth is made of precious marbles and stones of Earth, Jadeite, Malachite, Zoisite, and Nephrite.
The colored glasses of the windows are made of precious stones; Emerald, Diamond, Sapphire, Ruby, and Onyx is used for the frames. All of this because of his long dead mother's good will and taste. The three generals who work for the kingdom are descended from the original builders of the castle.
Malachite knocks on the doors, from inside a gruff 'Enter'.
As they enter the throne room of earth. You notice that it is a very different place for that one on the Moon. The Earth throne is made of solid Jade. The windows are all colored glass used for effect. The lights muted for attitude.
Malachite announces, "King Jerrold, Prince Darien has returned."
Darien notices that they are not alone. Also, have guests. "I would like to introduce my son, Crown Prince Darien. Darien this is the Dark Moon Queen Nephirina and Princess Rini. They would like to make an alliance with use." Prince Darien's eyebrow arches as he bows to the two women at the side of his father.
Queen Nephirina looks similar to the Moon Queen yet, her hair is black with purple low lights, not to mention wavy. Her hair carries the mark of the Moon Royalty with it being up in buns on either side of her head, small round balls. There are three crescent moons on her forehead, two that are dark.
Princess Rini was very similar to her mother, save for only on crescent moon mark that is golden and having pink hair. Her Moon style is also slightly different from her mothers. Her pink hair is up in cone shaped buns, really looking like small bunny ears.
Both were dressed in Black dresses with the Black Moon crowns.
"A pleasure, I am sure. So what kind of alliances are we discussing?" Prince Darien asks, as he looks Rini over. Their eyes meet.
Rini hears a name deep in her soul. 'Helios' she says softly, 'Defender of the Earth.' Queen Nephirina smiles as King Jerrold's jaw drops. Prince Darien is stunned, however he answers, 'Usako' looking at Rini, 'The Dark Moon Rabbit.'
Nephirina smiles, "So Jerry is that enough for an alliance between us? Our children know the true souls of each other. How could you not want an alliance with me now? We will rule the Sol System."
King Jerrold thinks for a moment. "Yes. However, my son is betrothed to Serena. What if Queen Serenity doesn't want to break the betrothal?"
Prince Darien finally looks to his father. "Has Nephrite not talked to you yet, father? I have been a "Bad Boy", banned and demoted to a first time guest."
"WHAT? No, he hasn't been in to see me." King Jerrold says. Scratching his beard, "However, I've been busy with these two beautiful ladies since about noon."
"I see. Well to make a long story short. I was trying to 'seduce' the princess, according to the plan. They took my key, and sent me home. That is why I am here." Prince Darien explains.
Queen Nephirina and Princess Rini look at each other. "What plan is he talking about, Jerry? The one that is based on the 'OLD LAW'?" Nephirina asks a nod from Darien.
Both women laugh. "I am so glad we have no such law on our books, mother." Laughs Rini. "But to continue to get the other crown, it is a good idea." She thinks for a minute. "So you are no longer in the running for king, am I right?"
Darien shrugs. "Don't know. When I left three princes' from another system had shown as well as three local planetary knights. I would imagine that Queen Serenity would not go against her head husbands wishes."
Nephirina thinks on this little bit of information. "I know my sister well, and I think she will refuse you as a suitor for her daughter."
"Then our plans have failed." King Jerrold Cries.
"Not quite yet, dearest Jerrold. If our kids marry then it is a short hop to taking the Silver throne." Grins Nephirina.
"However, there has only been peace between us, The Moon and Earth. For as long as been recorded." Jerrold states. "The peace between our two planets has stood longer than this Castle."
"IF we keep the first marriage a secret till after your son marries my niece. Then announce with proof that he is already married to Rini. The Whit Moon will lose the crown, and it will come to the Dark Moon by default." Queen Nephirina smiles evilly.
King Jerrold think son this. While all the talking and planning has been going on. Darien and Rini have been getting to know each other better.
"I really don't mind my cousin's family, but I do hate the way we are treated by the courts, especially by the other planetary Princesses." Rini sighs as she looks into Darien's eyes.
Darien, "Do you know that you are the most beautiful woman here? Even above your mother." Rini giggles and blushes. "No, I am not."
The sweet nothings continue. Unnoticed by all is a young woman on the upper balcony above the main court. A wind blows in from an open window, her flame red hair flows in the breeze and her emerald eyes snap at the scene below.
