Prophecy of the Dark Moon
Prologue
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The darkness rumbled as the smooth edges of her prison shook and disturbed her slumber. She growled in response as her world continued to shake but soon the blackness began to dim as a glowing light illuminated her cell. She scurried off into the corner where the darkness still prevailed but she moaned when she tasted the light. It was a familiar torment, one that plagued her when a new heir to the Maboroshi no Ginzuishou was born.
She hissed in anger at the constant reminder of the power she was denied. Once she had ruled the Universe and everyone knew her name but after a millennium of confinement her name faded away into annals of the history books. The curved walls of her prison were a constant reminder that she had lost the war against the Senshi long ago.
As the light helped birth more star seeds, these new ones filled with hope, justice and love, she crept out of the darkness to revel in the whiteness. This was the power that she was due, the power that she deserved. Those of the White Moon denied her inheritance every time a new crystal bearer was born. Yet one star seed called to her and she slithered closer to the brilliance.
She was surprised to feel her dark energy rising in response to the silvery light. Not since her imprisonment had she been able to manipulate her powers to do her bidding yet this time she was able to infuse her darkness into the newly born star seed. She surrounded it and gave it shape, pouring her desire to rule the White Moon into it. She sent it off with a thought and a destination.
Soon, she thought as she watched it pass through the invisible barrier that separated her from her rightful kingdom. My heir will ready my empire for my return…
9 Months Later
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Sunlight slanted down into the warm cocoon of a room. It was painted with blues and purples and blacks yet felt surprisingly lustrous despite the dark colors. It was in stark contrast to the silvery hues of the rest of the palace but it suited the slumbering occupant within. She yawned widely as she stretched out her fists over her head before falling back into a sleepy stupor. A well-shaped hand reached down to stroke the tuffs of black curls as she smiled in her sleep.
Selenity Celestine IV, High Queen of the Moon and Silver Millennium, smiled softly at the visage of her second daughter. The birth had been hard but it was worth it to see the little face calm with slumber. She was like any doting mother; counting her tiny little fingers and toes, laughing along with the little gurgles and smiling in response to the toothless grins. Her fingers continued to stroke the fine black fuzz that adorned her daughter's skull when suddenly she was stricken with a thought of foreboding, the room becoming darker. She shook her head to dispel the thought and the sunlight gleamed once more.
"Selenity-sama," came a studious voice from behind. She turned and smiled radiantly as the Queen of Mercury, her Royal Physician, entered with a squealing child. She laughed as the little girl reached for her and took her into her arms and swung her around.
"My Serenity!" she cooed as she snuggled the baby deeper into her arms.
She held her first born daughter and marveled at blessings of her life. Two healthy daughters, a thriving kingdom and a husband who doted on her. Almost one thousand years of peace was nothing compared to the tranquility that her little family gave her. Serenity tangled her hands in her mother's silver odango tails and shrieked in triumph as she yanked on them as Selenity laughed with her and kissed her nose. She extricated herself from her young daughter's plump hands and shushed her before bringing her over to the occupied bassinet.
"Serenity," the Queen said solemnly as the Queen of Mercury looked on with a fond smile. "I want you to meet someone. This is your sister, Nehellenia."
Bright blue eyes peeked out behind pale pink bangs as she regarded the little sleeping thing in the crib. She tilted her head to the side as though she was contemplating her but her face suddenly crumpled and she began to wail. Selenity tried to shush her but she was soon screeching. Nehellenia woke with a cry and added her song into the symphony of shrieks. The Queen of Mercury rushed to take Serenity from her and left as Selenity took Nehellenia into her arms and hummed soothingly.
"Hush, my dear heart," she murmured as she rocked her back and forth. "I know it was an eventful meeting, my little Nehellenia, but soon you and your sister will be together forever. You do not know it now, but I know you two will be the best of friends."
The baby quieted until she was once again snoring and the Queen placed her back in the bassinet. She covered Nehellenia with a deep purple coverlet and stroked her black curls once more. She was beyond happy that she provided her Serenity a sister. The young Queen-to-be needed someone she could depend on and lean on for support. Yes, she thought as she continued to caress her dark curls. The two young princesses would be the best of friends indeed.
To be continued...