The Fall of the Silver Alliance Chapter 3: The Fall of Jupiter, a sailor moon fanfic

CRUMBLING DREAMS

The Fall of Jupiter

Princess Makoto walked along the wall that guarded her home. It was her father's strength and in time it would be passed onto her eldest brother. She was the only girl among five children. Her eldest brother Pan was tall with sandy brown hair. He had a muscular, athletic body. The girls all swooned when he entered the room. He was a hunter who loved the woods. Next was Bacchus. He was what some people would call a player. He had dark brown hair that fell over his hazel eyes. He enjoyed wine a little too much at times causing him to have a slight blush in his cheeks. Then was Makoto the strong willed fighter. She rarely lost a fight. Her chestnut hair was usually tied back in a high ponytail. She always wanted to be ready for battle and thought that long hair just got in the way. Her father refused to let her cut it though. Her vivid green eyes were always alert for trouble. She was always treated like her brothers despite her mother's best efforts when she was younger. Vulcan was a year younger than Makoto. He had deep brown eyes and light chestnut hair. He was the artist in the family. He loved to paint images of faraway kingdoms and nature. The youngest in the family was Thor. He was a hard worker and was not afraid to get his hands dirty. He assisted his father whenever he could. He had dark chestnut hair and light brown eyes.

Their father was Zeus. He was a strong ruler both of body and mind. He had wavy brown hair and dark almost black eyes. His wife and queen, Hera, died shortly after Thor was born thirteen years ago. He raised his children the only way he knew how, which may be why his daughter was such a tomboy.

Makoto thought on how much her family meant to her. Soon though she would have to leave. She was to become a part of Princess Serenity's Court. She would be both protector and friend to the High Princess. She stopped when she came to a section of the wall that was under construction. Makoto looked confused. This wall should never have anything wrong with it. The wall was built of magic, her family's magic. The wall was as strong as the current ruler. If the wall was in this state that must mean that something was wrong with her father.

Makoto sprinted to the castle, grateful that she decided to wear a tunic and pants instead of a dress. She ran all the way to the throne room to see her father, Pan, and their advisors in the middle of a heated discussion.

"There is no reason that wall should be in disrepair!" Pan yelled at the group before him. "Father, you're as strong as you always have been!"

"Prince, we saw some erosion on the wall. Somehow it happened we can't explain it," Gayle the king's oldest advisor replied.

"My strength failed somewhere," the king began. "We are handling it though, son. No need to worry."

"The wall is made of magic. Simple stone can not repair it!" Pan stormed out of the throne room and right into his sister. "What are you doing here, Makoto?"

"I saw the wall being repaired and I was worried about father."

"There is nothing wrong with father or the wall. I don't know what's going on, but I will find out. I don't trust Gayle."

"He's father's advisor. Father trusts him completely. I don't believe Gayle would do something to hurt father."

"You're too young to understand."

"I'm eighteen. I can understand fine."

"Maybe, but you're just a girl."

"Oh so I can't understand anything that goes on around here? My little girl mind is unable to handle it? Is that it?"

"No, it's just that . . ."

"I'm sorry I was born a girl, but I can handle anything you can. And in case you forgot, I was chosen to be a part of Princess Serenity's Court, her Senshi, and her protector. That is some accomplishment for a mere girl. And also, did you forget that a girl was responsible for bringing about the Silver Alliance and peace?"

"I'm sorry. I didn't mean it that way."

Makoto did not hear him she was running again. She ran until she reached the outskirts of the forest. It was called Edgewood Forest. She hated being a girl. She was limited in everything she did. She was not allowed to join the guard like her brothers, even though she could best them in combat. She sat down under a giant oak. It was her favorite tree. Her mother used to bring her here and when she died was buried near the tree. Her mother loved the woods.

Makoto fingered a necklace that hung around her neck. Serenity gave it to her two years ago. It was a green gem set within a silver heart. She called it a storm crystal. Makoto could not believe she would be leaving her home and family. It was not perfect, but she loved it.

"Makoto! I've been looking everywhere for you," Bacchus said. "I heard about your fight with Pan. I hope you didn't punch him and mess up his handsome face. He'd never forgive you for that."

"Oh Bacchus," Makoto replied. "I didn't punch him. I wanted to, but I didn't."

"He didn't mean what he said. He's just overwhelmed right now. Since he'll be twenty-one in a few days, father has been giving him more and more responsibilities."

"I know, but still he didn't have to take it out on me."

"Don't worry. In a few days it will all be forgotten.."

"True."

"Now how about we go back to the castle. I think we should have an impromptu party."

"What is it with you and partying?" Makoto laughed.

Brother and sister walked back to the castle. Makoto's mood lifted considerably. She felt very lucky to have family that cared about her so much. She fell behind Bacchus when they met up with their brother Vulcan. The two brothers were so much alike with hardly any cares in the world. Makoto smiled to herself. She wished she could be free like them, but fate and destiny decided against it.

"Hey sis!" Vulcan called back to her. "Bacchus was just telling me about a party he wants to have."

Makoto jogged to catch up to them, "Yeah and?"

"I think it would be great if it was a going away party for you. We could invite all of our friends . . ."

"And party all night until you have to leave," Bacchus interrupted his younger brother.

Makoto looked from brother to brother. When they teamed up she could not say no to them.

"Alright," she agreed to their plan.

"We'll make all of the arrangements. You don't have to worry about anything," Vulcan replied.

'What have I gotten myself into?' Makoto thought to herself.

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"The wall reconstruction is going well my liege. It will be finished soon, and then our plans can commence. No one suspects a thing."

"Very good. I'll contact you again within the next few days."

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"We shall have the party the night before our sister leaves."

"Bacchus, I don't think that this is the right time for this."

"Pan, our sister is feeling depressed. She's going to leave us soon. This is a good way to lift her mood and say goodbye."

"But we are in the middle of a crisis."

"What crisis?"

"The wall, brother! Or have you forgotten?"

"What about the wall?"

"There is nothing wrong with it, yet they are rebuilding it. Worse still, they only build it physically not magically."

"Don't worry so much, Pan. It will be alright."

"Gayle is poisoning father's judgment. I will not stand by and watch this."

Pan stormed out of the room and Thor came in with Vulcan.

"What's wrong with him?" Vulcan asked.

"Who can tell?" Bacchus replied.

"He's been storming around a lot lately," Thor added.

"He just has a lot on his mind," Bacchus told them. "He needs to get away from his troubles for awhile."

"But what can we do?" Thor asked.

"Throw a party," answered Bacchus.

The three brothers went on to plan the party that would lift both their sister's and now their brother's moods.

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Pan walked to Edgewood Forest. He needed to get away from the royal life. He brought his bow and arrow. Hunting always seemed to free his mind of his troubles. Pan could forget that he was the Crown Prince of Jupiter. He could forget everything but his prey. Pan heard the cracking of a twig to his right. Slowly he prepared to let his arrow fly. He turned carefully and took aim before releasing his arrow into the bush. A female screamed and Pan's face paled.

'What have I done?' Pan thought to himself before rushing towards the scream.

Lying behind the bush a girl no older than Thor. She had pale blond hair and stunning green eyes that were filled with pain. His arrow was true to its mark and pierced her stomach. Pan had to think quickly. He covered her eyes and pulled the arrow out. Her body arched in pain. Quickly he tore some of his tunic and pressed it into the wound to slow the bleeding. He bent down and picked up the girl. He raced to the House of Healing. They were not as advanced as that of Saturn or Mercury and definitely not as that of the Lunarians, but it was the best they had.

When he reached them, he found his sister on her daily rounds of visiting the sick and injured. She seemed to always lift their spirits and give them hope. He placed down the girl and yelled for the head healer to come out.

"Who is it that's screaming bloody murder in my house?" the healer demanded. "Oh! Your Highness, what can I do for you?" He bowed, but then saw the girl. "What has happened to her?"

"Geoff, I was hunting and didn't see her. My arrow pierced her stomach. Can you save her?"

"There was a considerable amount of blood loss. I'll do my best."

Geoff summoned some helpers to bring the girl into his rooms. Makoto came up to her brother to try and comfort him.

"Oh, Makoto, what have I done? She's so young and I most likely killed her."

"It's not your fault Pan. You did not know she was there. Relax. Geoff is the best healer in our kingdom. He is descended from those of Saturn. I'm sure she'll be fine."

"I hope so. I wouldn't be able to live with myself if she didn't."

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A few days later on the eve of Makoto's departure, the young girl died. Pan was a wreck he would not eat and refused to be consoled. He retreated into himself and no one, not even his sister, could bring him out.

"Her name was Azaria. She was visiting from Venus. Her cousin is marrying a servant in the castle in a few days. Azaria came to be here for the wedding," Makoto told her brothers.

"I feel so bad," Thor said.

"The stars shine brighter for there is an angel among them," Vulcan ever the artist replied.

"Is there anything we can do for Pan?" Thor asked.

"The most we can do is try to go on normally," Makoto told him. "Don't treat him any different."

"That means we still attend the party," Bacchus stated.

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The party was in full swing. Makoto wore a longer version of her sailor fuku. She had a green ball gown skirt. The white body suit hugged her every curve. She had a pale pink bow on her back that touched the floor and another bow on her chest. The front bow held an emerald locket. She also wore a green cape that was held in place by the bow on her chest. The cape had two pale pink lines running along the edge. She wore gloves that ended at her elbows with strips of green fabric around the top. On her neck was a green choker. A tiara graced her head with an emerald in the middle. She wore pink rose earrings that used to belong to her mother. She felt extremely girlish.

Her brothers wore suits of varying shades of green. Her father wore a dark forest green suit with a white cape. The cape was held on by oak leave shaped emeralds. Bacchus wore a pale green suit with a light pink cape. He was always trying to be the life of the party. Vulcan wore emerald green while Thor wore mint green. Pan came in black as he was mourning Azaria. He still felt horrible, but he needed to say goodbye to Makoto.

"I'm so glad you came," Makoto greeted Pan.

Bacchus came up, "Couldn't resist seeing Makoto as a girl for once could you?"

Makoto jabbed Bacchus in the side and he replied, "What?"

"It's alright. I just wanted to say goodbye to you before you left."

"I don't leave until tomorrow."

"I know but still. Goodbye sister."

"Goodbye brother."

Pan hugged Makoto. There was confusion in her face. She knew there was something wrong with Pan, but she could not figure out what it was. A couple hours latter she figured out what it was, but too late. Pan had killed himself, but the events that followed overshadowed his death.

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Drums were heard all through the ballroom. Arrows were flying in every direction. People were dying. Screams filled the room and then there was silence. The Royal Family and its advisors escaped only because news reached them of Pan's death.

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Makoto followed her brother and found him dead. He ran his own sword through his heart. There was a letter on his side table. Makoto read it to herself.

My Family,

I cannot live knowing that I ended a life so soon. She was only a child and I snatched her future from her.

Father – Please forgive me. I know Bacchus will be a fair and just ruler. Please fix the wall the right way. I fear your advisors have failed you and something terrible will happen.

Bacchus – You will be a great king. I have faith in you. Just try not to get into too much trouble. I'm sorry to have suddenly placed this weight on your shoulders. Please try to understand.

Makoto – You are stronger than you appear. That strength will help you to succeed in the Lunarian Court. You were the right choice to be the Princess' Guardian. You are the strongest soul I have ever seen.

Vulcan – Keep at the arts. They suit you. You were always an optimist. I wish I could have shared your joy of life in my darkest hours.

Thor – Please be strong for our family. I hope you are old enough to understand all of this. Remember, my death had nothing to do with our family.

I love you all. Please don't be sad. I am with mother now.

Farewell,

Pan

Makoto's tears stained the paper as she ran to get her family. To her dismay, her father's advisors followed as well. There was no consoling the family as they saw Pan's dead body. Screams could be heard from the ballroom. They were torn between their grief and their duty to their people. Then there was silence.

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The family returned to the ballroom to inform their people of the prince's death. When they entered they saw monsters rummaging through the dead guests' belongings.

"How did this happen?" King Zeus asked.

"The must have come through the wall. But how?" Bacchus replied.

"The repaired area," Makoto realized.

The monsters saw them and began to attack. Thor fell first followed by two of the King's advisors.

"Gayle, this is all your fault!" Zeus screamed before he too fell.

Bacchus and Vulcan were trying to protect Makoto when they fell. She was heartbroken. The advisors all fell too, except for Gayle. The monsters now stopped their attacks when they saw this and continued to rummage for souvenirs.

"Princess, join your powers with that of Queen Beryl and you shall rule the universe with her."

"No you evil thing! This was your fault! My family is dead because of you and this queen you serve. I shall never serve her as well!"

With that bolts of lighting surrounded the princess and a warm feeling washed over her.

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'Am I dead?' she asked herself.

'No my daughter.'

'Mom?'

'Yes my darling. You were very strong back there. I am proud of you.'

'What of the people of Jupiter? We have to save them.'

'Beryl has killed them all. You were her last target.'

'Who is she?'

'You will learn that soon, daughter. Now it is time to wake up.'

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"Wake up, Makoto!"

"Huh? Mom?"

"No silly. It's me Serenity."

"I'm on the Moon?"

"Yes."

"Rei? Ami? What are you doing here?"

"Our kingdoms were destroyed as well," Ami explained.

"Beryl killed everyone and everything we loved," Rei said with tears in her eyes.

"Who is this Beryl?" Makoto asked her friends.

"She is an evil queen who wishes to take over the universe," Serenity told her.

"She will pay for what she did. I wish I could get my hands on her and show her a thing or two."

"Makoto, there will be time for that later. Now it is time for you to rest," Serenity soothed.

Makoto leaned back into the bed where she awoke. She closed her eyes and a few tears escaped. Beryl would pay for taking away her family. She knew their strength was in the wall that offered her kingdom protection and she found a way to destroy it. This Beryl was ruthless and she hoped that they would be able to survive this war they were suddenly in.

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AN: Jupiter's story is finally done. Sorry about the long wait for it. There was a lot going on with school and work. Now that summer is here, this story may get done faster. I don't like giving dates just in case they can't be met. People don't get mad then. As always Sailor Moon does not belong to me. Please review and tell me what you think. Good or bad I don't care as long as you review.

KoKo Belle