PhantasyDreamer: I don't own Sailor Moon but hey a girl can dream can't she? Anyway I'm back now with a new chapter and just in time for the Christmas season. I know I took a long time because of school and all but now I can really focus on my story. Anyway, on with the story. Enjoy! Before I forget I don't own Sailor Moon only my characters.
The Forgotten Princess
Chapter 2: My world came crashing down (Part 1)
Last time: On The Forgotten Princess
Serena was dumbfounded and stricken with fear as he stretched out to his hand to reach her shoulder. Without thinking she threw water in his face and screamed. "AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!" she let out trying to move but she was unable to move because the person was holding her wrist.
"Somebody help me!"
The story continues. . . .
"Serena, it's me Darien," came the voice from behind her.
Serena stopped struggling to realize that it was indeed Darien who was indeed holding her wrist.
"Da …Darien" she said slowly as he let go of her wrist.
"Yes, Serena it's me," he said grinning.
She stood still trying to think of a way to get back at him for scaring her half to death. However she looked closely to make sure it was indeed Darien and not a guard.
"Darien, you idiot!" she exclaimed as she slapped him hard on the cheek, "you frightened me!"
"I . . .I'm sorry, I just saw you left the palace and I wanted to make sure you were okay," he said shyly rubbing his slightly swollen red cheek.
"Alright, well I'm okay, now leave me alone!" she demanded as she turned around leaving him standing there.
Darien wasn't going to let her just walk away from him again. This time he was determine to explain why he told her parents that he didn't want to marry her. So he ran up to stop her from leaving the garden.
"Wait, Serena, I know it's late and your birthday is almost over but I didn't get to give you my gift."
Serena looked up at Darien, shock reflected in her eyes. She watched as he placed a medium sized box in her hand. They were currently sitting on a bench when all of this occurred. Serena gazed at the box not knowing what to do. She reluctantly opened it when she got a reassuring smile from Darien. As she opened the black box she gasped at the sight of a medium sized heart music locket located inside.
"Oh, thank you Darien!" she exclaimed hugging him.
"Here let me show you how it works," he said taking the locket, spinning a tiny screw and opening it. Sentimental music began to play as small pink hearts spin in a pool of pink liquid.
"I love it," she whispered.
"I'm sorry for not telling you first about not wanting to marry you, I just want to be your best friend," he said with a smirk.
"It's okay, I want to be your best friend too Darien, it's just that I want to marry someone for love and not because of destiny," she said smiling.
"That's true," he started, "you know Serena, your pretty smart for a seven year old."
"Thanks, I try," she teased getting off the bench, "well we better get back to bed before the guards finds us."
"I guess, your right," he said heading back with his newfound best friend.
They both left the garden and hurried off to bed. The two children were glad that they would remained friends and not be forced into marriage by their parents.
SIX MONTHS LATER
At last it was the day of the Fantasy Ball. Every year that the ball was held, royalty crept from every corner of the country to come and see the princess and the Silver Imperial Crystal. For the past six months, Serena hadn't heard or seen Darien but she had always received good news from her parents about him.
Unlike any other day, today was different; Serena wanted to help the maids with the preparation for the ball. She was so excited for this upcoming event that she couldn't contain herself. Although outside was flooded with snow, that didn't keep her spirit down. She was just so thrilled.
"Mom!" whined Serena.
"Yes, dear?" asked her mother looking up from her important documents.
"Can I help the maids with the preparation for the ball?" she asked giving her classic puppy dog eyes.
"Of course dear, I don't see why not," her mother said sweetly.
"I'm sorry, but you can't," her father said sternly as he walked into the room.
"But daddy!" pleaded the princess.
"No buts, Serena…you'll be going riding with me today," he said with a smirk on his face.
Instantly the princess' eyes lit up. She was so happy that she would be riding with her father and not to mention on her new horse, Sugar. She waved to her mother and rushed to the stables. The king and princess exited the stable with their horses into the milky white snow. Serena, on her brown and white spot horse and King Damien on his black horse.
The two quickly rode out of the castle and into the forest not to far away. Snow covered the once freshly green trees. Serena couldn't believe that she would be spending more quality time with her father, since he was always too busy. But today things had slacked off a bit.
"Look, Serena, look at the lake!" the king exclaimed as he rode in the direction of it.
"It's beautiful!" Serena shrieked as she put on her ice skates, "I wonder if Mommy would love to do this some time?" she looked up at her father who was gazing at the sparkling lake.
"I believe so," he started, "You know Serena, one day this kingdom will all be yours," he turned to the palace as he slid on the ice.
He almost fell by gazing too much but he caught his balance. Chuckling to himself he slid to the side as he watched Serena make a spiral turn and a small triple axle. He applauded her on her excellent ice-skating. After she was through, she rushed up to him to finish the conversation.
"Yes, dad I know," the princess simply stated, partially out of breath.
"That's why your mother and I think you're mature enough to wear the Silver Imperial necklace. It has been passed down from generation to generation. This necklace is a symbol of your heritage and must be worn with great pride. Do you understand?"
"Yes father, I will try my best to up hold the kingdom's legacy," she said giving her dad a hug.
They left the lake and headed to their horses. The king gave the princess a heart-warming smile as he lifted her up onto Sugar (her horse) while she carried her ice skates in her hand. They hurried back to the palace since they had been skating for two hours.
BACK AT THE PALACE
Emily was in the queen's room cleaning when she got a beep on her communicator.
"Yes, this is Emily," she whispered twigging her brown curls.
"Have you gotten everything in place for the up coming attack?" questioned the female voice on the other end.
"Yes, George…I mean Malikite has already gotten the gift to give to the king and queen."
"Yes, everything seems to be going according to plan. As soon as the Silver Imperial Crystal makes its appearance, then we commence the attack and its power SHALL BE MINE!" Queen Beryl cackled on the other end of the line.
"Yes, my queen this will be a success," Emily smiled as she closed her communicator.
The young maid sneered at her reflection in the mirror. The slim figure of Emily in her reflection wearing her maid outfit showed her true self, Zoycite, a woman with long blond hair that was held in a low ponytail along with dangerous dark brown eyes.
Queen Serenity looked stunned as she peeked into the room, where Emily, her evil maid stood. She was shock to see her maid act that way as she overheard everything that had been said. She now knew that her kingdom was under attack and there was nothing she could do about it.
'I must protect my family, I will not allow Queen Beryl to destroy my kingdom,' Serenity pledged to herself as she left the area.
IN THE NIGHT
Night came quickly and Serena was getting ready for the Fantasy Ball. The princess put on her gown with a little help from Emily. She wore a square neck short sleeve pink dress, a gold necklace, a medium sized gold tiara with red rubies and a small heart hand chain that had the her initials imprinted on it. Her hair was out of its regular meatball hairstyle but up in a high bun along with many small drop curls coming down it.
"Emily," Serena said to the brunette.
"Yes, my princess,"
"Do you think my life would always be this way?" she asked looking worried.
"What do you mean?" Emily looked at the princess wondering if she had figured out her plan.
"I mean do you think I will always have to be escorted everywhere I go and have a maid dress me all the times, you know be royalty?"
"Um…No, my princess I think your life will change drastically before you know it," Emily smiled with an evil smirk.
The small princess sighed as they both left the room and headed towards the ballroom. Serena had no idea of what to expect but she was so glad for the occasion plus today of all day's she would get to see Darien again. She had been waiting so long and now she was so nervous she could scream.
Serena walked into the golden ballroom with her maid. A red oriented rug came running down the center of the room to the area where her parents were sitting. Three beautiful golden chandeliers hang from the brightly lit roof. Spectators filled the grand ballroom everywhere and many gasped as the princess made her way into the room.
"Serena, darling you look wonderful," her mother said smiling.
The queen wore a gorgeous white strapless dress with a bow and a small, round purple brooch in the middle. She was currently sitting in a gold chair next to her husband. The king wore a black suit with a white cloak along with a small shaft in his hand. Serena went in front of her parents, bowed and received a kiss on the forehead from both of them.
"Serena, look there's Darien!" replied her mother as she got up to stand by her daughter as they came closer.
Serena turned her head to see Darien and his parents enter the ballroom and headed in their direction. Darien wore a black tuxedo with a baby blue under shirt. Queen Adena wore a velvet long sleeve gown with gold patterns that hang down around her waist in a T shape manner. King Rudolph (Darien's father) also wore a black tuxedo.
Serena's mother however made a short announcement welcoming all the guests to the ball and initiating the start of the event.
"Serena let's dance!" Darien exclaimed pulling her onto the dance floor.
Music entered the room and many of the guests paraded in a dancing frenzy manner. The two children began to slow dance.
"Darien you look so handsome," Serena complimented making him blush.
"You do too….I mean look beautiful," he smiled sheepishly.
IN THE GARDEN
Emily (a.k.a. Zoycite) waited patiently for the arrival of her so call brother.
"Malakite, where are you?" whispered Emily, showing her true self.
She wore a dark gray paint suit, while muttering incoherently.
"I'm right here," he said instantly showing up beside her.
"Where's the gift?" she asked stretching out her hand.
He placed a red small box, big enough to hold a ring, in her hand.
"This black crystal will freeze time, giving us the opportunity to get the Queen's crystal," he laughed.
He had long white hair that extended to his back as he smiled vibrantly at Zoycite.
"Excellent!" she jumped giving him a kiss.
BACK INSIDE
Serena's parents called her to the front to receive her crowning of the necklace. Queen Serenity took the necklace from a glass box where both the necklace and the Silver Imperial Crystal stood. She spoke about the necklace and the history behind it. Then she proceeded to slip it around her daughter's neck. After the crowning everyone went back to partying.
Serena went to dance with her father while her mother stood by the crystal as some of the guests gazed at it. Few minutes passed by quickly and suddenly Emily made her way up towards the king and queen.
"Your Highness, before you I present a gift on behalf of your faithful servants," she said bowing.
Many of the servants and guests stared at the unusual gesture not knowing what was in store. The king however, was overwhelmed by her action and thought nothing of it. So he went to receive the gift. Queen Serenity watched her maid suspiciously as she got up from her kneeing position.
"Thank you Emily, we will treasure it," the king said with a genuine smile as he took the box.
'Wow, Emily was really telling the truth about the gift, I thought she was lying,' thought Serena looking in Darien's direction.
The king slowly opened the box as Emily watched anticipating the result and instantly as he did a black fog filled the entire room covering everything in sight. Upon seeing this Queen Serenity rushed desperately to protect the crystal, but it was too late. The fog had stopped her dead in her tracks, her right hand slightly on the crystal's box.
"Yes, NOW I SHALL GAIN THE POWER OF THE SILVER IMPERIAL CRYSTAL!" Queen Beryl exclaimed as she emerged from the darkness and made her way towards the crystal, "AND THERE'S NOTHING THIS PATHETIC QUEEN CAN DO ABOUT IT."
"We have won!" Zoycite (Emily) exclaimed jumping into Malikite's arms.
So what do you think? I know it was kind of long but I had to get the past over with. Part 2 of this chapter soon to come. Please review!
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