Life's Sweetest Kisses:
A Crystal Tokyo Love Story
Chapter Three
Co-written by: Coaltrain, Tiara Linwe and Psalm 136.
(This one is, yet again, by Tiara Linwe)
AN: OKIES! I am back! Sorry this took so long, but life got in the way again! Anyway, please enjoy the next installment. OH! And just a little note, I am going to refer to Serenity's mother as Queen Serenity, and Serenity as just Serenity! Anyhow, now to the story!
Serenity looked, her mouth almost completely open. She saw an angelic version of her mother sitting on the royal throne, her rhinestone crown glistening in the light, and her moon shaped specter, with the diamond shinning in the middle, was as brilliant as ever.
She turned to her mother, opened her mouth in protest, but the great doors burst open, revealing a young man and woman standing in an eerie light. The man strolled over to her, his white-blonde hair traveling behind him, and a meek, ugly, redheaded woman hurried in his wake, her dark eyes piercing everything she saw.
"You're Highness," he said, graciously, grabbing her milky white hand and brining it to his lips. "You may already know why were are here," he said, and released her hand, and then dropping to one knee, while bowing.
Queen Serenity nodded and her lips remained in a thin line. She looked down upon them; something bad was brewing, and she wanted to know what.
"I was the one who summands you. I have been hearing…rumors about a possible attack, perhaps a full blown war?"
The man looked up sharply, and stood to his full height; standing almost as tall as (Serenity would have guessed) seven feet!
"Yes, that truly is a strong possibility, your Grace." He voice was clam, deep and almost…irresistible. Queen Serenity looked at him, semi-intrigued.
"What is your name, General?" she asked, her left eyebrow raised. He looked at her, shock written on his face.
"Malachite," he responded, and took a deep bow. "Head General of the Negaverse." Serenity nearly nodded her head at him, and small smirk suddenly appeared on his face.
"This is not one of my proudest moments," Queen Serenity whispered in her daughter's ear, and Serenity looked at her in utter bewilderment. She once again opened her mouth to question her, but her mother motioned to the scene that lay before them.
The ugly woman looked at him, loathing written all over her features.
"I am Beryl, Second in command to Queen Metallia and General of the Negaverse," she piped up, not even bothering to bow down to her. Serenity looked at her and narrowed her eyes.
"I know who you are, and what you do," she said, calmly and stood up. She set the sector down on the throne's red velvet fabric, picked up her skirts and walked down the steps. She locked eyes with Malachite and walked over to him and Beryl. Carefully looking at them, she walked past them, letting her skirts flutter by her feet.
As they continued to the magnificent gardens, Serenity turned to her mother, her clear blue eyes shinning in wonder and confusion.
Before she could even say anything, the older queen looked over her transparent shoulder, cutting her off.
"You will see, my darling, soon enough." She paused to look back at the fond memory flashing and dissipating in front of their identical eyes. A dreamy, depressing sigh escaped the queen's lips.
"Yes, I do believe this is the biggest and most tragic mistake I will have ever done." She looked back at her daughter, her eyes swimming in tears. "I do hope you can forgive me for what I am about to have done."
Serenity continued to….
The pink haired girl glared up into Pluto's garnet eyes.
"I have the point! She's confused, even I know that!" she said and crossed her arms across her tiny chest. Pluto only looked down at her and laughed.
"You're just like your mother when she was your age!"
Queen serenity gently tugged her daughters' arm, signaling for her to follow in her wake. They followed the bright white light, which lead them out into the royal courtyard. Grand fountains belched out large spouts of sparkling water, colorful, fragrant flowers, (many of which have come from the planets in the Silver Millennium), and the iron gates were covered in vines of flowing roses in a sea of red and white.
Queen Serenity's heels clicked on the cobblestone walkway and her skirts fluttered down by her feet. Her hair, which reached almost to the smooth surface of the cobblestone, began to stream behind her in the light breeze. Her beautiful face was a light shade of pink, because she wasn't walking alone; Malachite was accompanying her this afternoon. His long, blonde/white hair was flowing down his muscular back, and his arm was wrapped around the fair queen's.
"It certainly is a beautiful day, isn't it?" Queen Serenity inquired. She looked up at Malachite and smiled. He looked back down at her and smiled as well.
"Yes, that it is, My Queen," he said, and chuckled in his throat. Queen Serenity blushed and looked over at a bush that was filled with black flowers. She causally walked over to them, picked one off and inhaled its scent. Malachite looked at her, his heart skipping a beat. Some petals fell off the cherry trees, and were blowing in the wind.
As Queen Serenity stood there, the blossoms bustling about her, and the black flower against her white dress, gave her a saintly look. She looked over at him, and saw he was staring at her, and giggled.
Malachite looked up and saw the orange, red tint the sun was casting as it set in the sky.
"My Queen, it looks as if the sun is about to set. I think its time we return to the castle." She smiled and inclined her head.
"Of course." Was her only reply as she lead the way into the palace.
A loud yawning sound come from the little girl, causing Pluto to get a flash of hope.
"Getting tired, my little Miss?" she asked, hopefully. The pink haired girl looked at her, and giggled.
"No, Silly! This is just so boring!" she said, and Pluto's heart sank. She sighed and rolled her eyes. "I guess I can continue with the story...again?" she said, and the little girl nodded enthusiastically.
"Ok then."
Queen Serenity turned toward her daughter, who was slowly starting to catch on. Her daughter turned to her and narrowed her eyes.
"What exactly happened?" Queen Serenity looked morbid. Her eyes filled with more tears, but never answered her. She looked past her daughter, causing her to turn around to what was happening next.
The ballroom was dark, and only Queen Serenity sitting at the long table, accompanied by a girl with "meatball" styled hair. She was blonde, and had the same sparkling blue eyes.
Queen Serenity looked down at her and had her arms crossed on her chest.
"Serena, what do you have to say for yourself?" the girl just looked at her, tears running down her cheeks.
"But, Mommy, I didn't mean to break the vase, it just happned!" she wailed and Queen Serenity's heart immediately softened. She reached out to her daughter and hugged her tightly.
"I know being 16 is hard. Even though I still don't understand how you broke this vase, you know this was made from the soil from Uranus!" she scolded, but let her daughter go.
"Now, I want you to go to your room, and go to bed. We have a very busy day tomorrow." Serena scampered away and Queen Serenity sighed. She put her hand in her hands and turned toward the stairwell; she should almost retire as well.
"Something wrong, My Queen?" She jumped, and turned around. Malachite was sitting in a chair, smirking.
"Oh! No, everything is just fine. Thanks for your concern, Malachite dear." she smiled as he got up and strolled over to her.
"It's a very lovely night," he said, and grasped her hands in his own. She looked up at him, and he looked down at her (DUH!). She stared into his eyes for a while, and then snapped out of her ravine
"I-I must be going. I have to be up early tomorrow; Terra, the queen of the Earth, and Olivia, Queen of Sirius are coming for a peace meeting. As well as representatives from the rest of the planets," she said, and let his hands go. "I must be going."
"Good night, your majesty," he said, and bowed as she gracefully walked up the staircase.
In her sleeping chamber, Queen Serenity took her hair out of his style and let it cascade down her shoulders, like a silver waterfall. She looked in her vanity mirror, and began to brush her long locks. She closed her eyes; this being her favorite part of her evening. Before bed, she always cared for her hair herself, it brought her unusual comfort. A knock on the door interrupted her.
"Come in," she called, but only received another knock. Puzzled, she got up and walked to her door. Growing suspicious, she carefully opened the door, and peeked out.
"Oh! Malachite, its you!" she breathed, and opened the door for him.
"I am sorry to have startled you," he said, and smirked. He grabbed her hands again, and this time leaned and gave her a kiss.
Unbeknownst to them, across the hall, a redheaded woman watch as the door was slammed shut. Her dark eyes burned in hatred, and she closed her own door, clenching her teeth as she did so.
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