All right kiddies. Time to find out some truth as to who Kael is. Are you ready?
Characters: YES!
:Holds onto computer desk: Okay then. I'll let the readers read.
:Holds out can: Donations still being accepted. I can't own these guys until I have enough money to. And, unfortunately, Monopoly money is not being accepted by the real owners...spam them...
"So where is he?" Makoto asked, her arms stretched across the back of the couch in Sam's living room. Ami was sitting next to her, leaning back against Makoto's arm. The others were spread out on various other pieces of furniture or the floor.
"Here," he said, walking into the room. He sat down on the fireplace and looked at each of the Senshi in turn, Starlights included. "I…I'm more than just Usagi's brother," he began.
"You are?" Sam asked.
He nodded. "I'm Serenity's brother as well." Everyone stared at him in shock.
"How is that possible? I thought Queen Serenity only had one child," Michiru said to Setsuna.
"As did I," the Time Senshi said.
"She didn't," Kael said. He pulled something out of his pocket. "Recognize this Pluto?" he asked.
Her eyes widened. "It…it is the tri-crescent moon pendant…only those of Queen Serenity's blood can access its powers."
"Males of her line actually," Kael said, staring at the pendant. "It was given to Apollo for safekeeping."
"But then when he died, you got it," Haruka figured.
He nodded. "But how does that add up to you being Princess Serenity's brother?" Ami asked.
"Perhaps I can explain," a soft voice said. Everyone stared in awe as a woman in a flowing white gown appeared in front of them. A golden crescent moon rested on her forehead amidst long tresses of blonde hair.
"Queen Serenity…" Haruka whispered in reverence.
The spirit of the Queen smiled at them. "The time has come for you all to start regaining all your memories," she said. As the words left her mouth, a flash of light blinded them all. As it cleared, only the Starlights were unaffected by it.
"I guess we should make sure nothing happens to them," Seiya suggested. His two friends nodded in agreement.
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Kael rolled over in his bed, awake but not wanting to admit to it. He pulled the covers tightly around himself. Soft laughter met his ears and a moment later the blinds were thrown open, casting bright beams of sunlight down on his face. In protest, he lifted the covers over his head. Someone sighed and yanked the thick covers off of him. He curled up at the sudden rush of cool air.
One eye slowly opened and angrily glared at the culprit. "What, Serenity, is so important to get me out of bed on my day of relaxation?" he grumbled.
Princess Serenity giggled. "Mother wants you to have breakfast with us."
"I was sleeping," he mumbled.
The blonde moon princess rolled her eyes. "You were not. Now get up! It's my big day after all."
"Five more minutes," he muttered, rolling over. The sunlight illuminated his black tribal tattoos that decorated his back down the middle and his shoulders and upper arms. He wrapped his arms under the pillow and closed his eyes.
"If that's the way you want to play it then," she said. She bent down and picked something up. Before Kael could get any more comfortable, Serenity heaved the bucket of ice cold water onto Kael. He yelped in shock and scrambled off of the bed.
He glared at Serenity and slicked back his shaggy long blonde hair. "You are so dead," he growled. He rose to his feet and ran after Serenity. Servants calmly moved out of the way as they were use to this behavior. "Get back here Sere! Turn about is fair play!" he yelled.
"Ahem!" a stern voice said. The two skidded to a halt in front of an older woman who closely resembled the princess. "How many times must I tell you two, do not run in the halls. You are not children anymore."
The two bowed their heads. "Sorry," they said in unison.
"Good. Now Kael, go get changed. Guests will soon be arriving."
He nodded and made his way back to his chambers. As he passed by, several of the servants bowed to him, murmuring, "Good afternoon Prince Kael." He waved to them and slipped an apple from one of the servants. He took a big bite out of it when he stopped dead in his tracks.
A blonde haired woman turned to him, a warm smile on her face. She wore dark red, nearly black baggy clothes, and a sword hilt stood up over her right shoulder. Her blue eyes took in Kael's half naked form.
"Lord Kael," she greeted.
He swallowed the piece of apple. "Phoenix. It's…it's been a while."
"It has," she agreed. "You look…wet," she commented.
He suddenly realized how he was dressed and a fierce blush rose in his face. "Yeah, well the princess decided I had slept in long enough on my day off."
Phoenix giggled. "It is after noon," she said.
"But it's my day off," he repeated.
"You did promise your sister to be at the ball tonight," Phoenix reminded him.
"Will you be there?" he asked.
She shook her head. "Queen Serenity needs me to deliver some important messages to the other kingdoms."
"Well…be careful," Kael said.
She smiled. "I will. I'm a good fighter."
"You had a good teacher," he returned.
"Aren't we modest?" she threw over her shoulder as she left.
Kael smiled as she left. He shook himself and walked into his chambers. He quickly dressed in a pair of black baggy pants, black leather boots, a white shirt under a dark midnight blue vest, which in turn was under a dark midnight blue coat with silver buttons. He tied a dark red sash around his coat. He pulled on a black cape and fastened it around his neck and shoulders with a silver clasp of a crescent moon. He then pulled on a pair of black gloves and tied his blonde hair back behind his head with a leather cord.
He made his way out of the room and down into the main hall where Queen Serenity and Princess Serenity already were. He made his way over to them and gave a small bow. "Majesty, Princess," he greeted.
"Guardian Kael. It is nice to see you once again," Queen Serenity greeted as she turned from the Venusian king and queen.
"Likewise," he said. He glanced around the quickly filling room. "Nearly everyone in the kingdom is here," he commented.
"It appears so," the moon queen agreed.
Kael bowed and stepped away to allow other people to greet the two women of the moon family. He made his way over to a somewhat deserted corner and watched everyone congratulating the princess. He smiled for his sister, but at the same time a pang of jealousy stabbed his heart since he never received such accolades.
"You all right?" a voice asked.
Kael turned and smiled at his friend. "Haruka. Nice to see you could make it."
The blonde Outer Senshi smiled. "We couldn't miss a day like this," she said. She wore black dress pants, black boots, a white shirt, a thick black cloth belt, and a dark blue tail coat trimmed in gold with gold buttons. A white-laced ascot was around her neck held in place by a silver clasp. Next to the Uranusian princess was Michiru clad in a beautiful light blue-green strapless gown. The Neptunian princess had the sides of her hair pulled back and braided to keep them out of her face. Long silver gloves covered Michiru's arms.
Kael nodded. "Hopefully nothing will spoil the princess's day."
"You think something will?" Michiru asked, her arm intertwined with Haruka's.
Kael shrugged. "I don't know. Something just doesn't feel right." He folded his arms over his chest when he spotted two figures disappearing into the shadows. A smile formed on his face. "Looks like those two are happy."
"Jupiter and Mercury?" Haruka asked.
Kael nodded. "They deserve some happiness."
"Everyone does. Even you," Michiru said.
Kael merely shrugged. "I have a duty," he said.
"You have a duty to your heart as well," a voice said. They turned and saw Minako in a white gown. "I've seen the way you look at her."
He frowned. "Look at who?" he asked.
She gave him an exasperated look. "Phoenix," she said.
He turned away. "She's in love with Apollo."
"That's not what she told me," Minako whispered. "Apollo is more of her big brother than anything. They might have had feelings towards one another, but nothing happened between them."
Kael was about to say something when the music stopped. "Forgive the interruption, but I need to see the Senshi, the Guardian, and the prince of Earth immediately," Queen Serenity said. The aforementioned people followed the Queen into her study and she turned to them. Pluto was already there.
"Something the matter?" Makoto asked.
"Beryl's forces have taken over the Earth." Serenity looked at Endymion, the prince of the Earth and the man her daughter loved. "I am sorry prince."
He bowed his head in mourning for his fallen kingdom. After a moment he lifted his head and looked the moon queen in the eye. "What can I do to help?" he asked.
"Protect my daughter." She looked at the seven Senshi assembled before her. "Pluto will return to the Gates of Time. Mars and Venus will guard the gate to the main hall. Jupiter and Mercury will protect the southern gates while Uranus and Neptune guard the north gates."
"Forgive the interruption Queen Serenity, but Michiru and I are the strongest. We ought to be the ones to guard the princess," Haruka said.
"I know. That is why I want you at the gates. Trust me," the queen said. Haruka bowed her consent. "Kael, I'd like for you to guard the western gates."
"By himself?" Ami asked in amazement.
"He is a Guardian," Serenity said.
"He's only one man!" Rei agreed.
"It's all right," Kael said. "I'll be fine. Phoenix should return soon and she can guard the eastern gates."
Serenity nodded. "Transform and go to your assigned posts. But please, do not tell my daughter of what has happened. Let what might be her possible last moments be happy," the queen said. Everyone nodded and transformed. They headed for their assigned posts.
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Kael stood stoically at his post thirty minutes later. The sound of running made him turn and he saw Shadow running towards him. "Kael!" the silver animal yelled.
"What's wrong?" Kael asked.
"Jupiter and Mercury need help at the southern gates!" the wolf said. "I'll guard these gates. Go!"
Kael nodded as the silver wolf grew several times larger. The Guardian ran towards the southern gates, worry growing in his gut as he saw the fighting increasing. He suddenly ducked a slash from an enemy's force and kept going. Along the way he pulled his sword free and was forced to fight his way towards the gates. Several dozen meters away he saw that the gates had fallen.
He changed direction and headed inside, spotting Neptune and Uranus doing the same. Blood stained their Senshi outfits, but they paid no heed to the crimson liquid. Kael's own dark, midnight blue fighting clothes were stained and beginning to tatter. The three met up and formed a loose circle, Kael and Uranus cleaving anything that got too close with their swords. Neptune was blasting the enemy soldiers with her Submarine Mirror.
The trio made their way inside and into the interior of the throne room where Endymion was viciously fighting off two soldiers while the princess stood back. Mars and Venus were there as well but were failing fast. Kael could see the deadly wounds all over their bodies.
A shriek made him turn and he saw Mercury fall to the ground, lifeless eyes staring at him. Jupiter was in a rage and was blinding attacking Beryl's forces. She quickly fell to a short, blonde haired General of Beryl. He pulled his blade free and smirked at the five remaining fighters. The wounds Venus had received had finally taken their toll on the Senshi of Love and she collapsed near the princess.
Kael dodged a slash from the shorthaired General and rammed his own sword into his enemy's heart. Kael wrenched his blade out as Uranus slashed a long, brown haired General across the abdomen. The two slain Generals fell to the ground.
"Mars!" Serenity sobbed.
Uranus turned and saw the raven haired Senshi finally succumb to her injuries. The Wind Senshi tightened her grip around the Space Sword and slashed a long blonde haired General from shoulder to hip. She then rammed her sword in the man's heart when a cry met her ears. She whirled around and stared in horror as the silver haired General pulled his sword free from Neptune's stomach.
"NO!" Uranus screamed.
"Kael!" a new voice shouted.
He turned and saw Phoenix fighting her way towards him. "We have to hold them back for a few more minutes!"
"Die!" Uranus snarled. She charged in at the silver haired General and rammed her sword into his heart. She left it there and knelt down next to Neptune. "Koi…" she whispered, brushing the Sea Senshi's hair from her face. "Don't leave…"
"Worry not," a cold voice said.
Uranus turned and her eyes narrowed. "Beryl," she growled.
"You'll join her soon enough!" the evil woman laughed and shot her hand out. Her nails lengthened and rammed into Uranus before she could dodge.
"Leave them alone!" Serenity yelled, tears streaming down her face.
Beryl retracted her nails and grinned at Endymion and Serenity. "You two are the last to fall," she said in a low voice. She suddenly screamed in pain.
"Forget about us?" Kael demanded, skidding to a halt in front of the couple. Phoenix stood near him, her eyes cold as she glared at Beryl.
"You and I have a score to settle Beryl," Phoenix said. She suddenly turned when a grunt of pain met her ears. She turned and saw the brown haired General rammed had rammed his sword into Kael's middle. The Guardian sank to the ground. "Kael!" she cried. She knelt down and cradled his head in her lap. "Hang on. You'll be fine," she whispered, brushing loose hair from his face.
"Ashiteru yo…Phoenix…" he said weakly. (I love you/Love you)
Tears welled up in her eyes. "Ashiteru yo…my prince…" she whispered as his eyes misted over. She looked up right as Endymion fell before Beryl. She rose to her feet and she forced her energy into the sword. She hurled Beryl away from the wounded princess and glared at the evil queen. Phoenix slashed at her, forcing her and all the enemy forces outside. Her power spent, Phoenix fell to the ground, her power completely drained. She weakly reached out and gripped Kael's hand as Queen Serenity appeared with the Silver Crystal. A single tear slid down Phoenix's face as blackness overtook her…
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Taiki looked up from the book he was reading as groans met his ears. Usagi and the others were slowly coming to. Three hours had passed since the spirit of Queen Serenity rendered them unconscious. Seiya and Yaten walked in as the Senshi of the Solar System sat up.
A tear slid down Usagi's face. "That's what really happened?"
Setsuna nodded. "Yes. The memories Queen Serenity showed you the first time were altered so as to not scare you away from your destiny."
Makoto held Ami close, not caring if the others noticed. "It felt…real," Ami whispered, her head resting against Makoto's shoulder.
"It did," Haruka agreed softly, her hand wrapped tightly around Michiru's.
Kael had slipped out of the room unnoticed and had gone outside, the cool night air swirling around him. He closed his eyes and looked up at the full moon, a single tear sliding down his face. A hand gently rested on his shoulder.
"You all right?" Sam asked softly.
"I don't know. I mean, I knew I was Serenity's brother but…I still don't know why it was kept secret from everyone," he said.
Sam stood in front of him, her arms around his waist. "That was then Kael. This is now. They know. They don't care." He sighed. She reached up and forced him to look at her. "And I love you."
"From the memories," he began but she placed a finger over his mouth.
"Before then," she said. "I started falling for you when you kept showing me how to live. The memories just affirm what's already there. For me anyway."
He wrapped one arm around her and his right hand gently held her face, his fingers slightly in her golden hair. "Ashiteru yo kohitori-chan," he whispered softly as he looked in her eyes. (Little Firebird)
Sam smiled. "Ashiteru yo shinsetsu-okami," she returned and he bent down and kissed her softly on the lips. (Kind wolf)
I figured there needed to be a happy ending to one chapter. I've put them through enough...for now...:cackles evilly:
Elphie Muse: I fear for the author's sanity...or lack thereof...
Wait till you see what happens in the rest of the story...Buahahahahahahahahahahahahaha!
Everyone: -.-;;;
On that note, it'll take a while for me to get the next update up since the computer I have this all saved on is lacking a cable for internet connection. Once it's back up, expect a flood of updates. But until then, keep a weather eye open!
Captain Jack Sparrow: But why is the rum gone?
You drank it all.
Captain Jack Sparrow: Oh...but...why is the rum gone?
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