Whispers of the Past
Chapter 2: The Cauldron
Written By: DarkImperialPrincess (Marie L.)
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It was almost as if she had witnessed the birth of a Goddess. The Priestess Selene looked out of the corner of her eye and was amazed once more. No longer was Serenity as clumsy or distracted; she was now graceful and almost queenly. Yet there was a doubt. A doubt that this woman could not stop what was to come and a tremendous shift of power it would be. The Chaos had been long at bay, swarming quietly under the veil of Peace and Justice. The veil had thinned and now Chaos leaked free, tainting the hearts of those who would be good and pure.
Selene sighed. The Senshi of old could disperse this trauma to the Universe. The Olde Ones has told her that Chaos was an abomination, but a necessary if ironic evil. There were two sides to every coin and the power of good had the Senshi but they had been dispersed for more than a millennia. Although she trained her Ladies in the old ways there was no guarantee they could match the powers of the Ancient Senshi.
Shaking her head of these dour thoughts she reestablished her attention to the Lady in front of her. Selenity was as beautiful as she was kind and caring, more so now that the Maboroshi no Ginzuishou had chosen her for the serious task of saving the Shining Sol Galaxy and ultimately the Universe. Why had the evil taken root the there she would never know but Selene had her suspicions. Located in the Shining Sol System was a planet called Earth, a planet of brute, callous and evil men. It was in the very core of that planet where Chaos had been hiding, biding her time until she could come to full power.
"Never, "cried Selene, waking from her meditation. Her eyes flew open and her hand went to her mouth in embarrassment. Her mind had been wandering this whole time while she concentrated on the beauty before her. Selenity only looked up with translucent blue eyes that held love and compassion and smiled a smile that warmed Selene to the core. Here was a woman with infinite love and she had spent the last few minutes doubting her abilities.
"Never fear Priestess. Chaos may roam free but it is held down by the shackles of mortality. Love is infinite and can never be cast aside, "Selenity said softly. "Love washes clean what Chaos has tarnished."
"Selenity…, "the Priestess murmured. What the young woman had just said touched her heart for it was one of the rudimental teachings of a Priestess. How Selenity knew this mystified her because it was one of the first mysteries of the Luna. A warm soft hand grazed her cheek and she looked on with child like eyes. Selenity gazed at her with such love that she felt herself weep with just the glance. Shiny silver hair ran like rivers around the both of them and Selene felt as though she was being embraced. If this woman, this Goddess could heal her doubting thoughts then soon the Universe would be corrupt free.
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The Olde Ones were restless. Chaos was spreading her wings and was corrupting hearts at a speed far greater than the Gods had thought possible. They mumbled amongst themselves, flitting from form to form and the agitation was so great that the energy was astounding. They cried for justice, they cried for a solution. This was not part of their plans, never was Chaos supposed to break free! Hearts became hard and black, lovers killed lovers; the Universe was becoming a dark and morose place. This was not acceptable.
Energy flowed back and forth in an angry current of agitation and distress. Patterns wavered and voices echoed endlessly in the foggy nothingness they called home. There were several of them or there was only one. All entities that had gathered were made of pure energy, either remaining a singular form or combining to create a giant mass of energy. It was as the latter that they had appeared to the Priestess Selene. There had been satisfaction in that meeting and all entities had been appeased yet voices cried out for more.
"How will this mortal, and a woman at that, be able to dominate over Chaos, "cried one voice. Others who agreed sparked an angry and thunderous reply. One entity stepped forward into the apparition of a woman and held her hand up for silence. The rumbling suddenly ceased.
"Hear me now, Gods of the Olde Order. Who are we to scorn the choice of the Maboroshi no Ginzuishou, gift from the Elder Gods? Who are we to determine that the crystal has chosen in the wrong? I trust the Elders, Gods of all Gods and I would hope that the same would bode with the rest of you, "she cried out, her voice permeating through the thick foggy veil. "But there is a truth to your words. How can a mortal combat Chaos? This woman is strong with love and justice but is only a mortal in the end."
With that, the swirl of energy rocked back and forth like an angry current in an endless ocean. Spirits collided and aggravated voices yelled out their frustration. They called out for a solution, an answer that would make the matter resolved. Another form floated forward and took the shape of a man. He held up his hands.
"It is true that she is only mortal but she is the chosen one. The One who will hand her power down from generation to generation and it will be they who protect our creation. I hear the stars weep, my friends and I feel them die. The lights are dying out and soon the Universe will be cold, dark and dead, "he said quietly, much to the distress of the other Gods. "As Chaos takes the spoils of her victors, the Universe is slowly dying. Our children are dying."
"What can we do?"
"There is no hope!" Voices cried out at every angle and the two entities who had initiated the sorrow wavered slightly and become one single apparition. Shimmering light began to envelope the being and it saturated the dense fog that surrounded the area. Lights began to move in an intricate dance, spinning and dipping wildly as the silver hue radiated more and more energy. Soon the lights came together in an explosion of radiance and it died slowly till there was nothing left but a cauldron. It was a black and plain thing, nothing to look at but there was something. It radiated with power. The man/woman being held the heavy thing tenderly in its hands.
"Here is your hope, "it boomed. " This is the Galaxy Cauldron and with it rests the power of eternal salvation. The balance will be rectified and there will be order once again. Here will Chaos be imprisoned and she will give back what she has taken for this is no ordinary cauldron. Here the stars that were taken will be reborn and when Chaos has given back her fruitful bounty, she will then aid in the creation of more. More that will have the balance of good and evil, light and darkness… Perfect worlds that will ensure the continuation of the Universe."
A great cry went up in the foggy world of the Olde Gods, sons and daughters of the Elder Gods. Their parents had given them a precious gift, two precious gifts in fact. With the power of the Maboroshi no Ginzuishou and the Galaxy cauldron the Universe would finally be safe and perfect order would be established.
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The altar room was alive with light and even in the outer chambers could this radiance be felt. The Priestess Selene and the Lady Selenity were still sitting in meditation but now their aura's shone with a shimmering glow. Selene's aura waved an angry undercurrent of red and black. Visions pounded against the Priestess' temples and she groaned. Death and despair could be felt on almost every planet. Chaos had spread her wings far and wide and she was felt from every angle. Her claws had sunk deeply into the arrogant Earth, for now Selene was sure this was her place of power. Images assailed her, visions of despair and treachery assaulting her mind with unseen force. Everywhere she looked were bodies of the fallen, their hearts stained with Chaos. Selene wept for she knew these souls would not be set free and they would suffer eternally.
The stars where dying, this she knew and she felt so small and powerless. Cries of thousands could be heard, the eternal cry of the newly and undeserved damned. When Selene thought she could take no more, a bright light appeared. It was a milky glow that started as a single pin point and soon embraced the weeping Priestess. It grew and grew till she could no longer see any darkness and with that she opened her eyes; breaking the meditation.
In front of the Priestess was a black and morose cauldron. It was quite large but nothing about it could be explained as special or beautiful but there was something radiating from it. It had no carvings or writings to explain its presence or purpose. It was just a plain old cauldron but it could have only come from the Olde Gods. Selenity was sitting opposite of her and she stared wide eyed at the dank object. Her nostrils flared and she looked pensive. Then a radiant smile broke out on her face and she reached down to embrace it. Suddenly, the cauldron flared and the once smooth surface was replaced by the evolutions of the Luna: Full, Waning, Waxing and New.
"What power, "murmured the Priestess, fingering the delicate and complex carvings. She felt the energy race through her system and she was certain this was another gift from the Gods. Yet she knew not the purpose of the cauldron or what to call it.
"The Galaxy Cauldron."
"What, "Selene exclaimed, looking full on to Selenity.
"Its name is The Galaxy Cauldron, "Selenity said, tracing her fingers along the rim lovingly. "This is where the stars will be born and Chaos will be sealed."
"How do you know this?"
"It was revealed to me by the Gods just as you were living the plight of the Universe. This is the tool that will cultivate a new future, along with the Maboroshi no Ginzuishou. Yet I know this is not my gift, not my tool and that perplexes me, "the silver haired woman whispered. She closed her eyes momentarily and the Ginzuishou appeared. It glowed with a soft shimmer and Selene had to squint to make out the form of the Lady. Selenity was nodding her head as if she was talking to someone and then closed her palm. The crystal vanished with a swirl of sequined dust. She murmured something and suddenly a portal appeared. A delicate figure stepped out of the swirling mass of energy and nodded to Selenity. "Galaxia"
"Yes, my Lady, "Galaxia whispered, bowing her head respectfully. Selenity looked up at her and gave her the cauldron.
"Here is your gift, your dowry from the Gods. With this, and Maboroshi no Ginzuishou, we will cleanse the Universe of its tarnished lining. We will save the children of the Olde Gods and seal Chaos away, "said Selenity. Selene could do nothing but just watched the two beautiful women during this proceeding. "Do you understand?"
"Yes, my Lady."
"Good, we shall prepare for our departure." With that Selenity gracefully rose and left the Altar Room, with Galaxia not trailing too far behind. Selene rose as well, more slowly and deliberately. It was amazing how much power Selenity had received in such a short space of time. And communicating with the Olde Gods! That took years and years of practice and patience. It was this that solidified Selenity's place as chosen one in the mind of Selene. She stepped from the Altar Room and followed the two young women. She had one last gift to bestow upon Selenity before she and Galaxia left.
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It was near dusk when the preparations had been complete. Sailorgalaxia stood at one side of court yard while Selenity in Sailor form stood with the Priestess. Selene was doing the ritual blessing for safe travel and protecting her from Chaos' power. She put both her hands on Selenity's shoulders and smiled up at her prodigy.
"There is one thing I would like to give you before you leave, Selenity, "she said. "You are a Sailor Senshi yet you lack a proper Senshi name. The men of Earth, with their barbaric tongue, have given the name Moon to their Luna that circles the evil world. From this day forward, you will be known as Sailormoon. Use your power for good and you will always be triumphant."
"Thank you Priestess, "Sailormoon whispered, here eyes full with tears. "I take upon this name with pride and humility. I will do as the Olde Gods have commanded and rid the world of Chaos and her evil ways."
Sailorgalaxia then approached her and they took each others hands. Soon their auras radiated with power, Galaxia's a pure gold while Sailormoon was a soft pink mixed with shimmering silver. Between them was the Galaxy Cauldron and it was surrounded by the auras. Suddenly, something flashed and there was no one left but the Priestess.
"May the Light of the Luna protect you."
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Sailormoon did not open her eyes until she felt solid ground beneath her feet. It was a grainy stone that was not familiar to her. She took a long breath and coughed, her lungs filled with soot and dust. All around her was grey and barren lands with pits as deep as a spring lake. As far as the eye could see was a wasteland. It was only then that she faltered and had a doubt about her mission. Tears made their courses down her cheeks and she wondered if the Ginzuishou had made a mistake. She felt a small hand on her shoulder and turned to see Galaxia smiling reassuringly. She then turned Sailormoon around and she bade her to look to the sky. There, hanging in the heavens like a big blue gem, was the Earth. Clouds passed over the gigantic oceans and land masses. It was like a vision from the Olde Gods and she wept again, not from fear but from gratitude. She would free this beautiful, beautiful world and then she would free the Universe.
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Finally! It took me like 2 years to get around to writing this chapter and I am finally over my writers block. I have also re-done this chapter with markers to signify the breaking of scenes because it was so hard to follow before. I know this story will be riddled with mistakes, grammer wise and just plain old stupid ones. I don't have anybody, like a Beta or anything, to read over my work so I apologize and if anyone wants to volunteer, I would be super happy. So this chapter also shows how the Senshi, Sailormoon, was born. Anyways, next chapter to come: Tsuki no Yumi.
Oh yeah, review if ya want! Thanks:)
