I don't own Sailor Moon.
"I do not like Daisuke!" A 13-year old Rei protested, pouting as Makato laughed. Out of the corner of her eye, she saw Queen Serenity stand up. Walking over next to her parents, she stood and waited for the Queen to begin talking
"Welcome to my palace." She went around, greeting everyone.
Rei watched she greeted the Mercury family and almost laughed at Ami's face when her mother told her something
"Queen Hope, King Manganeite and Princess Rei of Mercury." All three bowed and Rei said. "We thank you for inviting us to your beautiful palace."
Queen Serenity smiled. "You are very much welcome, Rei."
Rei bowed and watched as she went off to the Jupiter family. Coughing, she earned a look from her mother. "What?" she whispered.
"Don't be rude." her mother scolded the girl.
Rei pouted. "I just coughed." she whispered back, but was quiet.
As soon as Queen Serenity finished, she stood in front, smiling. "Well, as you all know, Princess Makoto of Jupiter has turned 13, which means all five girls are of age."
The adults nodded as the girls exchanged confused looks.
Princess Serenity stood up. "Um, mother? Age of what?"
The others nodded as the Queen laughed, with all the other adults.
Rei pursed her lips together, waiting for the laughter to stop.
"Age to begin training as senshi."
The girls gasped, but were quiet as the Queen explained. "Each senshi will be given a planetary henshin wand, which only allows each senshi to use the amount of power needed for the most basic attack. As the senshi become stronger, the wand will change to accommodate the increase in the power the senshi may draw from her planet."
She turned and motioned for a servant to bring her a pillow with 4 wands on it. "The presentation of powers begins now. Mercury, please step forward."
Rei watched as Ami became Sailor Mercury. She laughed as Ami muttered about her outfit being cool.
"Mars, please step forward." she motioned for the girl.
Rei took a gulp and stepped forward. "Princess Rei of Mars, I present you with the Sailor Mars wand. Call 'Mars power,' and use the power wisely."
Reaching her hand above her, Rei called, "Mars Power!" A red light surrounded the young girl as she grasped the wand that appeared in her hand. Waving it around her body, a red ribbon of light separated into five fire bands, changing her into Sailor Mars. She finished with the red glow of the Mars sign behind her.
She smiled and bowed. "Thank you, your highness."
The Queen smiled. "You are very much welcome."
Mars stepped back and joined her parents, watching as the others became senshi as well. When it was finished, the Queen smiled. "You are all now senshi."
The girls clapped with the adults, but Rei let out a small yawn. She faintly heard Queen Meridian of Mercury say, "Serenity, I believe the girls are exhausted."
Rei nodded, agreeing, trying to suppress another yawn.
The Queen nodded, looking around at all the newly transformed senshi looking tired. "Of course. You are all dismissed to go rest for awhile, but be sure to be at the ballroom in two hours. You will be announced by family and the senshi will be presented to the people."
The royal families of the Solar System filed out of the throne room to go to their own quarters.
Queen Hope smiled as Rei stumbled a little. "Tired?"
Rei nodded, yawning even wider.
"Get some rest. You'll need it for the ball tonight."
Rei smiled, nodding. "I'll see you soon, ma and pop." She bowed as she walked into her room.
Yawning, Rei detransformed and fell onto her bed, fast asleep.
An hour later, Rei opened her eyes, stretching. Rubbing her eyes, Rei noticed someone in the room. "Who are you?" she asked, as the young girl bowed.
"Your Highness, it was requested you get ready for the ball."
Rei smiled. "Already? Fine. Thank you." She stood up as the girl bowed and left.
Instantly, a woman and a man came in. "Your Highness." They bowed. "We are here to get you ready."
Rei nodded and sat down without a word. Half an hour later, she had her hair done and her makeup. All that was left was her dress.
As the 2 people left, Rei felt tired. "If I fall asleep, my hair will be messed up." Coughing a bit, she looked outside. "I think I'll take a walk."
She walked out into the garden and smelled the lilies and violets. "So beautiful…" she commented, walking through the garden some more.
About twenty minutes later, Rei decided to make her way back. She walked back into the castle and decided to explore it.
Reaching the senshi training room, she looked in to see Ami absorbed in a book. Grinning, she decided not to bug her. "Ami's never late."
She decided to go to the kitchen and grab some food. 'Hopefully some blowfish…' she thought, feeling hungry for that.
Reaching the kitchen, she watched as Makoto was cooking up a storm. "Wow…" Rei murmured, walking in.
Makoto was throwing a pie in the oven and turned to see Rei standing there. Jumping in shock, Makoto threw her towel at her. "Don't do that!" she hissed.
Rei laughed, throwing the towel on the counter. "Sorry, but I was hungry."
Makoto laughed as well. "Well, you can have some pie."
"What kind is it?"
"Cherry."
"Yum. Thanks."
The two girls began to talk about stuff; becoming senshi, the ball, etc. The timer went off and Makoto took the pie out.
Rei took a big whiff. "Smells yummy."
Makoto wiped her forehead, careful of her makeup. "Thanks. Let it cool for a few minutes, then we can eat."
"Good."
A few minutes later, the girls were happily eating cherry pie. Rei took a big bite and swallowed. "This is really good, Makoto. Could you teach me one day?"
"Sure." Makoto began to clean. "But we have to get ready for the ball."
Rei nodded and helped clean. Once the kitchen was spick-and-span, they said goodbye and Rei made her way to her room
She put on the dress and the shoes. Looking at herself in the mirror, she smiled. "I look hot." she laughed and began to make her way to the ballroom.
Seeing Minako already transformed, Rei waved. "Hey."
"Hey, what's up?"
"Nothing. Ready?"
"Yup."
Rei smiled and transformed. They waited and greeted Makoto when she arrived.
Rei frowned. "Where's Ami?" she asked her friends.
Shrugging their shoulders, they walked in and listened to the Queen's speech.
"May I have everyone's attention, please?" Queen Serenity spoke up at the ball. The music immediately softened to a backdrop, as the nobles of the Silver Alliance stopped dancing and conversing to look at the lone queen, standing next to her daughter, in a row of empty thrones. "I would like to inform you all that the new generation of Sailor Senshi, my daughter's protectors, have been found. The presentation of powers took place today, and the queens and kings of each planet have graced us with their presence for this wondrous event."
Rei saw Ami run in next to her and smiled, but saying nothing at her exhausted look.
"Without further ado, I wish to present the queens and kings of the Silver Alliance!"
Trumpets sounded and everyone's attention turned from Queen Serenity to the other end of the room, where a grand staircase led to great double doors that were just being opened. An announcer stood off to the side, and as he began talking, every person in the ballroom, aside from the Moon family, knelt to show deference to the incoming royalty.
Rei watched as Mercury followed her parents in. Smiling at her own, she waited to be announced.
"Presenting Queen Hope and King Manganeite of Mars, accompanied by Sailor Mars!" the announcer cried out in the ballroom. The queen and king stepped into the ballroom, followed by a shy Sailor Mars, walking as gracefully as a princess ought. The trio almost floated down the stairs and up the silver carpet to the row of thrones. After bowing/curtseying to Moon Queen and Princess, they turned left and sat in the thrones next to the Mercury couple, Sailor Mars standing to the right of Sailor Mercury.
Sailor Mars stared into space as she waited for her friends to be announced.
As soon as Sailor Jupiter and her family was announced, the Queen stood up. ""Ladies and Gentlemen, these Sailor Senshi will be staying at the Moon Palace from now on. If you see one of them around the Palace, do not be afraid of them, but do not get in their way. For the rest of the night, please, enjoy yourselves!"
Queen Serenity finished the introductions as the orchestra started playing music louder again, but still soft enough that conversations could be carried on comfortably.
Sailor Mars bowed to her parents and followed her friends out the door.
As soon as the door closed, they began to talk.
"Ami, why were you late?" Rei teased.
"Shut up, Rei. It wasn't my fault."
"Sure it wasn't." Makoto taunted her.
Ami stuck out her tongue and turned on her heel. Rei watched as she huffed off. She giggled, then turned to her friends. "Well, we should probably get to the ball."
They nodded and detransformed. Linking arms, the three princesses reentered the ballroom.
Inside, Rei walked over and kissed her ma and pa on the cheeks and walked to the ballroom floor.
Just as soon as she reached it, 5 boys were lining up to dance with her. Rolling her eyes, she curtsied. "Thank you for coming."
The first boy with blonde hair and brown eyes, bowed and kissed her gloved hand. "You look beautiful tonight, Your Highness."
Rei quietly groaned. "Thank you, sir."
He held out his hand and Rei took it. Leading her out on the dance floor, they began to dance.
This ritual continued for 10 or 15 dances. Rei finally excused herself and could hardly stop herself from running.
Outside in the hallway, Rei let out a huge moan. "I thought I would never escape." She began to walk down the hallway, trying to clear her thoughts. But, for some reason, her thoughts floated to Jadeite.
Shaking her head, Rei laughed quietly. "Why would I think of that jerk…" She was shocked to see herself begin to tear up.
Wiping them away, she walked into her room and walked over to her window. Staring out, she took a deep breath of the fresh night air.
"Rapunzel, Rapunzel, let down your golden hair!" a masculine voice called up.
Eyes widening, Rei looked down, but saw no one. "Who's there?"
A deep chuckling split the silence. "Who do you think, Rei?"
Rei saw a figure move. Frowning, she called down. "Stay where you are!"
But she lost sight of the figure. Frowning even more, she looked around and was shocked to see a pair of blue eyes in front of her!
"AAA!" she screamed, falling backwards
"Is that how you always greet people?" The owner of the blue eyes laughed, stepping in.
Rei shook her head, standing up. "Nope, just you Jadeite." she laughed.
"Thanks, love you too. How about a hug?" he opened his arms.
Frowning, Rei let out a sigh. "If I have to." She walked over and was instantly enveloped in a hug.
Jadeite wrapped his arms around her. "Now that wasn't so hard, now was it?"
Rei separated from him. "Just don't make me do it again." She turned and sat down on her bed. "So, what are you doing here?."
"Not much for small talk, are we?" Jadeite laughed, sitting down on the bed next to her.
"Well, I was actually following Zoisite, but decided to pop in to see you." His eyes turned soft. "You know, you look beautiful tonight."
Rei blushed and cursed herself silently. "Don't joke around like that…" she let her face hang, trying to avoid his eyes and calm down her blush.
Jadeite grabbed her chin and brought it up so her eyes meet his. "I'm not joking." He said, staring into her eyes.
Staring into Jadeite's eyes, Rei felt something in her heart, but tried to ignore it. It was no use, the feeling just grew and grew. And before she knew it, she felt Jadeite's lips on hers.
Throwing caution in the wind, she closed her eyes and wrapped her arms around him. kissing back with all her might. She felt his arms encircle her as she leaned into him so much she pushed him onto the bed.
Realizing the position they were in, Rei jumped off, blushing like mad. "That did not just happen…" she said, pacing
Jadeite watched her pace and stood up, grabbing her arm. "Stop pacing, Rei. We have to talk about what happened."
"What happened shouldn't have happened. I'm not supposed to like you…" she crumpled to her knees and began to cry.
"Don't cry, Rei…" Jadeite bent down and hugged her to him. They stayed like that for a good 10 minutes.
Finally, Rei stopped and wiped her tears. "So what are we going to do?" she asked.
"How about taking this one day at a time?" Jadeite suggested, standing up and helping Rei up.
Rei nodded, smiling. "That sounds great."
Jadeite smiled, nodding as well. "Well, I guess I better go. I still have to find Zoisite and make sure he gets home."
Rei nodded and hugged him, kissing him on the cheek. "Visit me soon."
"I promise." He kissed her one last time, then left the room, leaving a flustered Rei.
"What just happened?" Rei asked herself, but shook her head, smiling. "I'm not sure, but it's definitely something good."
Next chapter will be on relationship, then I'll get to the sad part. Please RR