Life's Sweetest Kisses:
A Crystal Tokyo Love Story
Chapter 2
Co-written by: Coaltrain, Tiara Linwe and Psalm 136.
(This one is written by Tiara Linwe)
AN from TL: I forgot the most important thing in the last chapter! I don't own Sailor Moon! But, we do own the idea, and I know some the characters that will show up later in the story (that is, any character that is not mentioned in the anime). Anyways, ENJOY!
As our fair maiden ascended the stairs, her mind raced. She placed an elegant hand on the railing made of marble from the star Sirius; in which she had especially ordered for this part of the palace. It shown and glittered, just as her heart does.
But, as of right now, her heart was tired, and sleep was most comfort at this point. Walking down the corridor, she realized that the sun was almost beginning to set, and none of the princesses from the planets had arrived. Disappointment was gripping her heart, but sleep beckoned to her.
Coming to a pair of French doors, she put her hands on the handles, she took a breath and pushed them open. A burst of cool air pushed the stray hairs away from her face as she entered, closing the doors behind her.
The grand room was draped in white and light pink drapes; her four poster bed had a mesh canopy, with lace trimming. On the opposite side of the room, just beyond her bed, housed her closet. A full-length mirror stood beside it, allowing her to see her every movement. On the other side of her room stood a large vanity, complete with a cozy chair. Her make up as well as other accessories for tonight's ball, were all aligned and ready for her use.
Sighing, she looked over at her window seat. Its plushy texture called out to her. She kicked off her heels, not really caring that they landed in the middle of her shag carpet. Shuffling her nylon feet, she flopped on the plushy blankets.
Refusing to surrender to sleep, she laid her head against the window frame, and pushed out the bow-bay window with her hands. Watching the activity below, she chuckled as she watched her precious Endymond try to figure out the rest of the flower arrangements.
"Oh my stars!" she muttered to herself, "This is what protects the Universe? Messiah help us!" she said, throwing her head and arms up toward the heavens. She continued to watch until her eyes became to heavy, and she gave in, and let herself drift off into her own happy slumber…
"Pluto?" the meek little girl said, tapped the senshi's elbow. Pluto looked down at her, her garnet eyes burning in wonder.
"What is it, my Little Miss?" Pluto inquired. The little girl looked up at her and pouted.
"This is so boring!" she whined, and crossed her arms across her little chest. "I don't wanna hear about a lady sleeping! I wanna hear about…well about adventure! Tell me some adventures!" Pluto softly laughed.
"My dear little lady, I must first tell you this, before I get into the adventure." She cleared her throat. "Now, where was I? Oh yes! As she began to sleep…."
Endymond stared around him, his nerves completely shot. So many flowers, place here, place there, no! Those are the wrong color for that table….NO NO NO! That table is reversed for Silvia…NO NO NO! That arrangement goes on Mercury's table!
Endymond put his hands on his head and nearly screamed.
What on Earth…I mean, the Moon, was he going to do! He was nearing crying in despair, when a hand clasped firmly on his shoulder.
Turning around, he saw Luna standing there, her pruple hair tied up high on her head in a bun. She smiled, and lookd around.
"It looks like you could use a helping hand. What'da say?" She winked and began to bark orders. Endymond looked upward and mouthed "Thank you!".
Meanwhile, our fair maiden continued to drift into her peaceful slumber. That is, until the doors of her room burst open. A bright, white light slowly spread across the room, cascading its light across the sleeping face of Serenity. The intestiy of the light got to her, and carefully she began to stir. Her eyes slid open, and her hand shielded her face.
She could make out a figure of a woman, standing in her doorframe. Squinting against the light, she stood up, and the figure beckoned to her.
"Come to me, Serenity. Yes, that's it, come to me, my darling," the heavenly creature cooed, her voice as smooth as velvet. A slight breeze (that only seemed to affect her) blew her hair to the side, her hair up in the same fashion as Serenity's. As Serenity walked closer, as if in a trance, the lady smiled and held out her arms.
"Come to me, my fair child-"
"PLUTO!" the child screeched. "This is too scary!" She had pulled the blankets up over her head and was trembling again, but this time in fear. Pluto merely chuckled at her and tenderly pulled back the blankets.
"Its ok, my Little Miss, because I am here, I will not let anything harm you. I promise," she said, and crossed her heart. "OK?" The pink haired girl nodded fear dancing in her big, blue eyes, and Pluto grinned, snuggling closer to her.
"Good, now where was I…"
Serenity walked towards the white figure and slowly entered her arms.
"Oh, my baby! My sweet, sweet baby!" The woman cooed as she stroked Serenity's blonde hair. She then held her at her arms length, and smiled again. Serenity just looked at her, confusion and a hit of fear in her eyes.
"Who…who are you?" she asked, her voice echoing in the light. The woman smiled serenely and tilted her head to the side.
"My dear, I am your mother. Queen Serenity, the first. Surely you do remember me from the last time I visited you?" A look of comprehension dawn on her face. Her face broke out into a smile and she hugged her mother tightly.
"Mother!" she almost sobbed and then looked into the crystal clear blue eyes that reflected her own. As soon as realization hit her, she looked at her, and ripped herself from her mother's hands.
"Why are you here?" She asked, her voice high with puzzlement. "I'm surely not dead, am I?" Her mother chuckled, and held out her hand to her.
"Follow me, I have something I need to show you, my daughter. Something that is so important, it will help you in the future I am sure of it." She turned around and took one step forward, revealing her white dress with the moon on her bosom, and her identical hairstyle to her daughters, excepted her hair was a grayish silver.
They began to walk, and as they did, flashes of lights, colors, and odd shapes flew past them, and the sensation of falling was bestowed them. Serenity held her breath, and squeezed her eyes shut. As quickly as it had started, the falling sensation stopped, and so did the blurred array of colors ceased.
"Open your eyes, my sweetheart," she said, and Serenity opened her eyes. She stood in the large conference room, and it was…
"Empty?" Serenity said, her voice soft. "Why is it empty?" Her mother looked over at her, her bright blue eyes now dull.
"Just watch my sweet, just watch."
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OK! This concludes another chapter! Actually, it's the second chapter, and I hope you enjoyed it! It might be a while before the third chapter is ready, so I'll keep you all posted! And keep coming back to see what happens!
TL!