Whispers of the Past

Chapter 3: Tsuki no Yumi

Written By: DarkImperialPrincess (Marie L.)

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There was a light that illuminated in the Shining Sol Galaxy. It was a light that had never been seen by the eight Nameless Planets and the Earth. It shone like a beacon to the Luna that orbited the Chikyuu. The Earth had been given that name when the vile Lady Chaos made it her home. Chaos had spread her wings and it covered the Shining Sol Galaxy with an evil veil of darkness. The light coming from the Luna was bright and pure, it conquered the dark and the people of the planets rejoiced. One of the prophecies was finally coming true: a Messiah from far across the Universe would deliver a mighty blow and defeat Chaos.

They came in swarms, royalties from each of the Nameless Planets. There were hundreds of lords, ladies and others of noble birth. The Eight Nameless planets wanted to pay tribute to the unknown who would send the Chaos into submission. As they approached the wasted Luna, they noticed a change in the air. There was atmosphere! There was air and gravity in a place where nothing like that has ever been seen. As the retinues approached the light, there was another amazing discovery. Green grass, soft and beautiful, covered the ground all around a single tent. Flowers and trees graced the land with their scents of sweetness. It was a beautiful garden.

The tent was nothing special; it was large but a shallow white in color. There were no banners or anything to insinuate royalty. It was just a tent. The people of the eight Nameless Planets were disappointed, they expected some kind of Goddess (or God, the men mumbled) or at least royalty. Then the door parted to reveal a golden haired beauty dressed in some strange attire: a golden armor fuku with a short armored skirt. Then the strange woman held open the curtained door and a woman stepped through.

The crowd gasped, they had never seen anything or anyone so beautiful before. She was tall with long beautiful silver hair, placed in an odd style of buns and pony tails. Her eyes were a translucent blue, wide and gentle. Her dress was of a silk fabric, layered at the bottom and bordered at the top by golden half moons. The most amazing was the symbol of the Luna that graced her forehead, the golden waning crescent moon. If there were any doubts of this woman being a Goddess, it was thoroughly dismissed upon the sight of her. The people closes to her fell to their knees and bowed.

"Please stand, my friends, "the beautiful woman laughed. She reached down to the nearest woman, a black haired spit fire from the planet that followed the Chikyuu, and helped the wide eyed woman to her feet. The rest reluctantly followed suit. "I claim no obedience of you, people of the Shining Sol System. My name is Selenity, Lady of the Luna and I have been sent for a very special purpose."

"Then the prophecy is coming true, "asked a light blue haired woman from the planet closes to the Sol. Selenity gave her a pensive look and smiled.

"I know nothing of this prophecy but I was sent by a powerful Priestess of the Luna and she told me of your plight. Even as far as we are, we feel the evil grasp of Chaos and she sent me to free this galaxy and the rest of the Universe, "Selenity said. With that, the crowd gave a great cheer. Selenity held her hand up for silence and motioned Galaxia to step forward. "This is Sailorgalaxia, Senshi of the Old Order. She will be my champion and with her powerful Talisman, The Galaxy Cauldron, she will seal Chaos away forever."

Galaxia bowed as the crowd regarded her with speculations and wonder. There was still such thing as a Senshi? The throng whispered amongst themselves, pondering if what this Selenity said was true. The Senshi, as far as the Eight Nameless planets knew, had disbanded several millennia's ago. The Senshi were no more but here stood this golden Senshi with a stranger who proclaimed her to be her champion. Several of the lords and ladies muttered to themselves; although Selenity was beautiful and claimed to purge Chaos, the fact remained that she was not of this Galaxy and she brought a Senshi when there were no more. Selenity felt the unrest among the noble people that surrounded her.

"People of the Shining Sol System, I come to you with only peace and love in my heart. There are many mysteries in this Universe and the Senshi are one of those mysteries. I have been chosen by the Olde Gods to represent them in this endeavor, "Selenity exclaimed. The crowd's opinion swayed once more, surely a being who was a messenger from the Olde Gods could not do them harm. "The Galaxy Cauldron was a gift from them, a Talisman for Galaxia but I have a Talisman of my own."

With that she held out her hand and a bright light followed. When the light faded, the people surrounding Selenity were amazed to see a wonderful crystal hovering above her outstretched hand. It rotated almost lazily, the gold flecks sparkling; reflecting the amazing Sol. It was not quite round but close enough that no one really noticed the flaw. The people were too busy being entranced by the warm, shimmering light that it emitted. It was a miraculous thing.

"This is my gift from the Gods, my Talisman: The Maboroshi no Ginzuishou, "Selenity said, her eyes grazing among the throng. "The Illusion Silver Crystal. It has mighty powers, people of the Shining Sol Galaxy, and this power will only be used for good. This is the weapon that will make Chaos bow."

A collective sigh went up within the crowd; the people were being swayed by the power of the Ginzuishou. It was a wondrous thing, almost like they were being cleansed after so long of being unclean. That was the power of Chaos; it allowed her to gradually poison the soul without the host even knowing. That was all about to change. Sailorgalaxia stepped forward with The Galaxy Cauldron and knelt before her Lady.

"My Liege Selenity, Lady of the Order of Luna, I solemnly vow with the people of the Shining Sol System as my witnesses that I will capture Chaos within this cauldron and bring an end to her unholy campaign, "Galaxia softly said. Selenity was taken back with the use of the honorific but still smiled benevolently. "Please, My Lady, bless my journey so we can make way for my return."

The Lady of the Luna beamed a wonderful smile, one that was filled with compassion and love. She stepped back and closed her eyes, the Ginzuishou floating serenely above her head. She held out her arms as if to grasp the entire Galaxy and allowed for the crystal's light to be absorbed by her body. The crescent on her brow began to glow and there was suddenly a great flash of light. A slight cry went up in the crowd as they were momentarily blinded but was hushed when they saw the vision in front of them. Selenity was now glowing with a silver aura, her beautiful blue eyes now an electric sparkling blue but it was the power that she was releasing that was the most amazing. She reached down to a meek Sailorgalaxia and pulled the woman to her feet. Selenity took the young woman's face between her hands and kissed her gently on the lips. The Lady's aura spread over Galaxia as the kissed prolonged and she was filled with wonderful, yet humbling power. Selenity broke the contact and her aura depleted greatly and she sagged slightly.

"Your journey is blessed, my friend, "she whispered a little haggardly. "Go now and fulfill your mission with love in your heart. Ganbatte."

Galaxia looked slightly startled at the use of the ancient language to wish her good luck but only nodded her thanks. The Sailor Senshi took The Galaxy Cauldron into her gloved hands and took to the sky, creating a large golden streak across the heavens. The people looked on in awe as she disappeared towards the Chikyuu. Soon, it would all be over.

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The Priestess Selene was restless. She had taken to walking the corridors until late in the evenings. The Ladies of the House did not know what to make of this behavior so no one questioned it. It was a critical point of Selenity's journey and even as far as she was, she could still tune herself what was happening in the Shining Sol Galaxy. It was not only that, Selenity sighed, the Nova was becoming too active. She stopped at one of the many windows and looked out to the giant red star that had been their home for several centuries. It was almost like she was witnessing the death of a mother. A single tear slipped down her cheek and landed on the back of her hand. Oh do not cry, she thought to herself, this is the way of the Universe. We all must eventually die to make way for the future. The old pass on so the new can be born. It was a great circle of life, for all things in the Universe.

There was a slight rumble throughout the temple and Selene sighed once more. Yes, she thought. It is time to finally tell the ladies that we must leave this place. She looked passed the Nova to the sky beyond. If Selenity succeeds then we will have a home to go to.

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Sailorgalaxia hadn't traveled long before she reached the atmosphere of the Chikyuu. She gritted her teeth as the fiery embrace of the stratosphere rushed passed her with a burning sensation. Soon she had passed out of the clouds and was rushing towards a great blue ocean. With an enormous splash she plunged into the icy depths. She swam deeper and deeper, much further than any mortal could go but her Senshi powers kept her from being crushed by the pressure. She continued on, passing gigantic mammals that had never been seen by human eyes and was delighted to see them following her. They swam for a few leagues, doing an intricate dance that only the animals of the deep knew. Finally as the bottom loomed forward, the giants veered off and Galaxia crashed through the bottom of the ocean. She continued on until she had reached the sweltering core, the place of Chaos' power.

Senshi.

Galaxia faltered as a massive voice boomed from the shadows. She slowed her decent and hovered in the air, waiting for the voice to show itself. Rivers of sweat poured from her body as the temperature reached an almost unbearable tolerance. The Senshi looked around at the caverns of melted stone and minerals as a flow of lava made its way beneath her.

Yes, Senshi of the Old Order. I know you.

"Who are you, "Galaxia shouted. "Show your face coward!"

You know who I am, Galaxia. I have been waiting for you.

"How do you know my name?"

I am the Lady Chaos, I know all… As much as your precious Olde Gods.

"How dare you besmirch the name of the Creators of this Universe, "Galaxia cried.

How little you know, Senshi. The Olde Gods and I are kin. I helped create this Universe.

"Lies! All lies, "the Senshi shouted. There was a loud grumble and the walls shook as Chaos laughed. Pieces of rock fell from the domed ceiling and splashed with a hiss into the lava below. Slowly a shadow slithered forward, nothing more than a giant black space with two beautiful red eyes. Galaxia readied her stance, placing the Cauldron on a ledge.

There is time enough for lies and truth, little girl.

The dark shadow raced towards her with a speed and agility that frightened Galaxia. But only a little bit. She flew to one side but was side swiped by Chaos. She slammed into one of the walls, showering bits of debris and dust into the swirling mass of lava. The golden Senshi was now badly injured but still carried on; she fought this giant shadow bringing it closer and closer to the ledge where The Galaxy Cauldron lay. Again and again she was slammed into the walls of the cavern, allowing for more rocks to splash into the lava and leaving sweltering blisters on her legs and feet.

The fight continued on in this fashion until Sailorgalaxia was slammed into the wall just above the ledge the cauldron sat. The dank thing teetered on the edge due to the jarring impact of Galaxia's body. She frantically reached down and grasped it. Instantly she felt power flow through her body and she turned as Chaos bore down to deliver her mortal blow. Before the shadow could stop, before the mighty Lady Chaos could comprehend what was about to happen, she slammed into the cauldron and was instantly sealed away. The collision was so great that it knocked Galaxia backwards, still with the cauldron in her hands and she rammed the wall such great speed that both of her legs were crushed under the weight of the cauldron. She let out a strangled cry as she fell, the lava growing brighter as she came closer but was again slammed onto something hard. She had landed on another ledge but she could only moan as the pain overtook all her senses and the world went black.

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Selenity had been holding vigil with the retinues that had come to pay her tribute. They had sat in meditation for hours, some praying to the Olde Gods, some just sitting and supporting the cause. They were all waiting for either a wonderful beginning free of Chaos or a terrible end dealt by her hand. Slowly the time ticked by, the crowd began to titter and grow bored. Only Selenity had sat without speaking or any movements. The throng started to whisper to each other to pass the time. This went on for several more minutes until Selenity's eyes flew open and she cried out. The crowd startled and voices cried out demanding to know what happened. Selenity stood and held up her hand for silence yet the voice still thunder out.

"Damare, "Selenity shouted. The people suddenly stopped, looking to this beautiful woman with eyes full of speculation. Selenity took a deep breath. "Chaos has been defeated."

She was not expecting the deafening roar and stumbled back slightly as the throng rushed forward. Two noblemen hoisted the slender woman onto their shoulders and to Selenity's amazement the crowd began to chant her name. She had defeated vile Chaos and her terrible ways! What a day this was, one to be remembered for all eternity for the crowd shouted her name but with a new honorific as well.

"Queen Selenity! Queen Selenity!"

"All hail Queen Selenity!" The people of the Eight Nameless Planets had chosen their new leader, one who was beautiful and had a heart full of love. Selenity was amazed at this outpouring of love and she wept with beautiful tears as she accepted their will and vowed to protect them, no matter what the cost. It was a beautiful day indeed.

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There ya go, another chapter for you… Wowy, it's nice to be able to write again! My writer's block has plagued me a couple of years now so it feels so good to write! Anyways, once again I apologize for any mistakes and such. My previous want for a Beta is still a problem so if anyone wants to give me hand, I would really appreciate it! Thanks for the reviews eternalsenshicosmos and Midnight, you guys are really sweet.

Next Chapter: The Court/ The Betrayal

Oh yeah, Sailormoon doesn't belong to me because if she did I would be a gigillionaire and would be living somewhere nice and hot and be ultra famous…. Sigh… You rock Naoko-sama.