Heart of a Soldier
Chapter 3:
Serena fumbled with her hands, looking down. Today was it, the day she started the academy, the Senshi Academy. Releida Sawyer was taking her, they had become close over the time they spent together. Serena was soo nervous, she had no idea how to act wen she arrived. Releida looked over in concern, and placed a hand on Serena's tense shoulder. "It'll be okay," Releida said smiling, "I promise. You're going to have a very exciting day." Serena smiled back, being comforted by her kind words.
The time flew by, and they were suddenly on the new campass grounds. Releida opened the doors and waited for Serena to exit the car. Serena stared in awe. The academy was a huge palace sized building...she saw many rooms. The sign at the front read "The Crystalline Senshi Academy", and on either side of it were cherry blossom trees, which decorated the grounds. Serena walked to the sign, and traced the lining of the words. "Come Serena," Releida said smoothly. Serena followed closely behind her, and entered crystalline glass doors. "I'll be back to take you home when the day is over, " Releida said, "But if you do need me...My office is right over there." Serena looked at the door she pointed to, nodded, and watched her leave.
"Serena?" She turned, and looked into sky blue eyes. "MINA!" The two blonde girls hugged and squealed in delight. "I can't believe it Mi, you're right here too!" "I know," Mina giggled, "This is going to be even more fun now that you're here!" Serena smiled in relief, at least Mina was here now. "Mina who is this?" Serena looked at the girl. She was very pretty, she had brown curly hair pulled back in a tight high ponytail. She was tall and thin, and her eyes were an emerald green. "Oh forgive me Sere, this is my new friend Lyta. Lyta, this is my bestest friend in the whole world, Serena Tori."
The girl held out her hand, "Nice to meet you." "Oh no," Serena said griping the hand, "The pleasure is all mine!" Lyta laughed a friendly laugh. Her handshake was firm and secure, she made Serena feel protected. Serena leant her head to one side and smiled. She released Lyta's hand. "Lyta have you seen Amy, she's suppost to meet us here and tell us about the rooming settlements." This time Serena saw another girl, with ebony raven colored hair. Her skin was a liliac color and her eyes flared violet now and then. "I'm right here, sorry." A girl with short blue hair came up next to the other girl. She was very lean and thin, with clear blue eyes. She held a book close to her chest and stared at Serena intentively. "Serena this is Raye, and this is Amy," Lyta said, "Raye and Amy this is Serena." The girl with blue hair named Amy walked up to her smiling and said, "Pleased to make your acquaintance." Serena smiled, "Likewise." Raye smiled and said, "Nice too meet you Serena." Serena smiled, "Nice to meet you as well."
Lyta's emerald eyes gazed across the room, "We better go and follow that group over there. Maybe they'll lead us where we need to go..." "I agree," said Amy. Everyone simply nodded, and followed Lyta's tall form. Amy looked down at her feet as they entered a large room. Serena gasped when in the center of the room she saw a black cat with a crescent moon on her forehead. "Luna? What are you doing here silly kitty..." She went to pick her up, gently kneeling down. The thin cat flipped over her head, and sat slender on the armrest of the staircase. "Sorry Serena," the cat purred, "But I cannot allow you to pick me up, I have business to attend." All five girls stared at the cat in shock. A flash of gold moons and bubbles engulfed the room, and the form of the little cat traced out into a tall slender woman. Her hair was black, and she wore a gold dress. They stared at the new form of Luna.
"Welcome newcomers. This academy is now at it's ninth year of exsistence. We do well to present ourselves in pride..." It seemed like hours before Luna had finished her long speach in her clear british acsent. Serena had laid her head on Lyta's sholder and fallen out. "Serena?" Serena woke surprised, and looked into Luna's icy eyes, that burned blue frigid fire. "I hope your potential at this school is going to be more than your potential to stay awake..." Serena blushed and looked at her feet. Lyta giggled softly. "Mrs. Kenothy, please find self control, or I will be inclined to send you and Ms. Tori to detention." Once Luna had turned away yta rolled her eyes and smiled at Serena.
Luna lead them to a large ballroom, at least that's what appeared to Serena. There were tables set up in two lines on either side, and at the end of the room was a platform with a long chesnut table, and several well groomed people sitting in the chairs. In the other tables around them were students, older students. A girl with a tight black ponytail looked at Serena intentively. Beside her was a boy with even darker hair, and dark soul stealing eyes. "That's Samantha Locke," Amy whispered. "Yeah," Lyta then whispered to Serena, "And that hunk beside her is Cole Mattock." Serena giggled.
On the platform stood Releida, and behind her was a huge case. She smiled, "Welcome all. I hope the newcomers were welcomed appropriately, now we will sort you to your categories by your senshi name. The categories are as follows; Guardian Senshi, Striker Senshi, Guardian/ Striker Senshi, Striker Senshi, Alpha Senshi, Omega Senshi, and Senshi Prime. Now as I call your name you will come up and your senshi name will be revealed. Amelia Yvonne Anderson." Amy walked up shakily, and stood before Releida. Releida raised her forefinger to Amy's forehead, and enchanted, "Love and Hatred, Fire and Ice, Thunder and Wind, Life and Forest, I ask you to reveal to me this soldier."
A blue light engulfed Amy's body, and a blue symbol appeared on her forehead. Releida looked at it and proclaimed, "You are Sailor Mercury, Guardian Senshi." Releida opened the chest and handed Amy a tiara with a blue jewel in the center. Amy stepped down and sat at one of the tables. "Rebecca Astrid." The girl walked up. "Sailor Orion, Striker Senshi." The list went on. Lyta was revelead to be Sailor Jupiter, Guardian/Striker Senshi, Raye was Sailor Mars, Guardian Senshi, and Mina was Sailor Venus, Guardian Senshi. They sat waiting patiently for her, waiting in anticipation. "Serena Rose Tori." Serena stepped onto the platform before Releida. She closed her eyes as Releida's finger rested on her forehead. A fire burned inside of her. When Serena opened her eyes, she could see the tables on the platform had been turned over, Luna was standing behind a man with long white hair, who was holding a energy ball of power. Serena looked around to her friends. They were staring in shock, no word from any mouth. Something burned on her forehead and she turned once more to Releida. "You are... Sailor Moon, Senshi Prime."
Releida held a silver case in her hands. She opened it to reveal a gold tiara with an ivory moon centered. Serena stared in awe, and took it from the case. Releida watched Serena sit down beside Mina. "You will go to your rooms and go to bed. Tomorrow, your classes shall begin." Serena followed Lita and Mina to their room they were sharing. "I can't believe you're Sailor Moon Sere. It's AMAZING," Mina sqealed delightfully. Serena shrugged, "I really do not know what it means." "It means your the most powerful Sailor Scout in the universe, to put it bluntly," said Raye who stood in the doorway. Serena rolled into her bed, "What about our stuff." She then saw something glimmer in the light. "What's this.." Serena picked up a beautiful gold locket off her bedpost. "Look at mine," Mina shrieked. She held a gold pen with her symbol on it. Serena held it in her lap, and fingered it curiously. A white electric fire burned in her soul as she traced it. "Let's go to bed," Mina said, "We'll find out in the morning."
Serena nodded and went to the bathing room to wash. When she returned, Mina had already crawled into bed. Same for Lyta. She crept into her own bed. How she hated this, it was like sleeping at hotel at the beach, in unfamiliar sheets. She shrugged off her uncomfortable feeling, and finally reached deep sleep.
Author's Note:
I'm soo sorry, I'm sorry, I'm sorry, and did I mention I was sorry? I have been soo busy with school, and my stories, and ohh...I cannot apologize enough for leaving you all hanging like this. I promise I will do so much better in the future, if I don't you can all beat me. Thank you for your support, GOD BLESS ALL OF YOU!
StarAngel
P.S. More Lyrics for those of you who want to see
Pale by Within Temtation
The world seems not the same,
Though I know nothing has changed.
It's all my state of mind,
I can't leave it all behind.
I have to stand up to be stronger.
I have to try to break free
From the thoughts in my mind.
Use the time that I have,
I can't say goodbye,
Have to make it right.
Have to fight, cause I know
In the end it's worthwhile,
That the pain that I feel slowly fades away.
It will be alright.
I know, should realise
Time is precious, it is worthwhile.
Despite how I feel inside,
Have to trust it will be all right.
Have to stand up to be stronger.
I have to try to break free
From the thoughts in my mind.
Use the time that I have,
I can't say goodbye,
Have to make it right.
Have to fight, cause I know
In the end it's worthwhile,
That the pain that I feel slowly fades away.
It will be alright.
Oh, this night is too long.
I have no strength to go on.
No more pain, I'm floating away.
Through the mist I see the face
Of an angel, who calls my name.
I remember you're the reason I have to stay.
I have to try to break free
From the thoughts in my mind.
Use the time that I have,
I can't say goodbye,
Have to make it right.
Have to fight, cause I know
In the end it's worthwhile,
That the pain that I feel slowly fades away.
It will be alright.
P.S.S. for those of use who like Anime videos, I have quite a few sailor moon videos at search under sailor moon and there should be quite a few. God bless!
