Things to remember:
A) I own all characters who you have never heard only exceptions are Queen Serenity, Luna, Artemis, Beryl, Mamoru, Helios, the senshi and the shitennou
B) I do not own Sailor Moon, sadly. But that's okay. I'll live.
C) This is a work of FICTION. So because of this fact, anything I say goes. No complaining if something below does not make sense. I will be more than happy to explain my logic if you ask me.
D) Roughly 15 chapters
E) This is the first of my Sailor Moon fics, meaning that it will have sequels.
More relevant info to this chapter: This chapter is another transitional one. And I own none of the children in it ;)
Sincerely wishing you all well,
Kida-Asumi, the Captin of Sirius
During the battle with Chaos, the galaxy had been very disturbed and on edge. No one knew who they could trust, or what to believe in. Then, once it was over, their faith was renewed by the birth of an heir - Queen Serenity. Her peaceful reign put their once troubled minds at ease and the kingdom prospered.
Today was no exception.
People all around the galaxy were gathered by various means of communication, more people than the ones who had gathered for their Queen's wedding ceremony. This ceremony was just as joyful.
The naming of an heir.
In this galaxy, when an heir is born to a Royal throne, there is a ceremony for the people to show that the Royal family accepts this child as it's heir. It is a public ceremony, and is done on the steps of the family's castle, a week after the child's birth. There is also another one for presenting the child to the moon, but that is private.
The King/Queen of the planet will present the child to their oldest living ancestor, if they have any. The ancestor then takes the baby and vocalizes he/she's acceptance of the heir. It's quite simple, but presents a symbol of unity to the people.
For almost year now, the inner planets of the galaxy have been celebrating these simple ceremonies. Starting 10 months ago, 4 more princesses have been added to the future moon heir's court, including it's future head advisor.
Princess Lady Ami of Mercury was first. She looks exactly like her mother, with hair and eyes a dark shade of blue. Her grandmother, Calliope, was very proud of this fact, predicting that all mothers and daughters of Mercury will look very similar. Marina, Ami's mother, had simply shook her head tolerantly. Apollo, Ami's father(a man with long blond hair and blue eyes; he was currently running Mercury's medical facilities), had shrugged and said that what his mother-in-law said may be true, but that will just mean that any sons will look like their fathers. Leto had chuckled, and closed the discussion by bringing up Ami's strong grip on his finger.
"Look at all of these people, Ami." Marina cooed to her child presently. Ami, now 10 months old, was already looking around at the crowd behind them. With her little fist grasping her mother's simple gold necklace tightly, the baby's eyes widened at the number of people who had shown up for the day's event. Marina pressed a calming kiss to her forehead, smiling softly.
"Is she okay?" Apollo asked his wife. He stood beside them, his hand on Marina's back. Marina nodded, gently rubbing her daughter's back.
"Yes. A bit anxious by the number of people, I think." She mused, looking at her daughter with adoring eyes. Apollo nodded, his other hand raising to gently cup Ami's dark blue covered head.
"Ah. Calm, darling Ami. This will be something you will grow used to as you age. The Moon Royal Family always draws a crowd." He said, teasing slightly. Marina chuckled, pressing a warm kiss to Ami's stunned face.
Next to the family stood the royal families of Pluto and Saturn.
"Lady Setsuna, what a pretty yellow dress. It compliments your lovely dark skin beautifully." Queen Persephone complimented the Princess. Setsuna smiled, accepting the compliment with a modest 'thank you'. At five, Lady Setsuna was beginning her etiquiet classes and last week she had been tutored on proper ways to receive compliments.
Her mother's warm hand gently brushed back her green hair, and the Princess looked up at her. Her mother's red eyes, much like her own, were shinning with pride. She felt herself smile as she noted the approval on her mother's face. Toki squeezed her hand gently, then turned back to her conversation with Cronos and Hades. Her smile became a pleased grin.
She loved it when she pleased her parents.
Next to the now very happy Princess stood the Royal families of Uranus and Neptune.
"Haruka!" Michiru giggled happily as she hugged her slightly older best friend. Haruka giggled back, returning Michiru's hug.
"Michi! How are you?" She asked, gripping her hands tightly. Michiru matched her grip and shrugged.
"Same-ol, same-ol. Mommy says that we can start having sleep-overs now." She added with a grin. Haruka beamed, bouncing on her feet."Sweet!"
Princesses Haruka and Michiru were now 3 years old. Because their parents were such close friends, it was only natural that they grew close as well. Their fathers were interested to see how that would develop in later years while their mother's found it adorable.
Haruka's very long(almost to her bottom), dirty blonde hair was pulled up into a ponytail presently, and she was dressed in a purple dress her mother 'couldn't resist' putting her in. Michiru's shoulder length sea-blue hair was elegantly pulled out of her face by a seashell hair clip, and was dressed in a light red dress.
A few feet away from them stood the royal families of Jupiter and Earth.
"Little Makoto is cute, Lady Hera." Endymion, 3, said politely to the Jupiterian queen. Hera smiled, pressing a kiss to her little seven month old's cheek.
Queen Lady Hera of Io was strict woman who took everything in life seriously. It complimented her air headed husband, who got it from his mother. She had short brown hair and stunning green eyes, which she passed on to her daughter.
Princess Lady Makoto of Io was her parents pride and joy. Her father did nothing but brag and gloat about his little girl, and Hera was quite smug by how much she looked like herself.
"Thank you, Little Endymion. I am sure she appreciates the compliment." Hera replied to the little Prince. Adam rested a hand on Endymion's shoulder, and an arm was wrapped around his wife.
"Zeus, what do you think the princess will look like?" He asked the Jupiterian King. Zeus was standing beside Hera. The blond shrugged.
"I don't know. I think she might look like her mother." He offered. Adam nodded.
As the two Kings debated the look of the new heiress, the Queen and King of Venus and Mars respectively were introducing their dfaughters to one another.
Princess Lady Rei of Phobos was a mere two months old. She had her father's dark hair(her mother, Aphia, had hair a lighter shade of black), and her mother's black eyes.
Princess Lady Minako of Magellan was almost 8 months old. She had her mother's blond hair, and her father's blue eyes.
"Little Rei is so cute!" Aphrodite gushed, reaching out a hand to gently brush some of Rei's dark hair. Minako looked at the little girl, curious as to her purpose.
"Minako is just as cute, 'Dite." Ares said, tugging gently at a blond curl. Minako pouted at him and clung to her mother's white dress. The adults chuckled. Before they could carry on with their conversation, a hush fell over the crowd as Neiva stepped in front of the crowd, motioning for silence. The royal families grew together to Neiva's left, and even little Rei remain silent and alert.
A few minutes later, the main attraction appeared.
The people of the Silver Millennium cheered as their leader, Queen Lady Serenity, appeared in front of them. The cheers got louder as they noticed the pink bundle in her arms. Smiling, the silver haired daughter of the moon seemed to float down the steps as she went to her father the, King Lord Neiva - the moon itself - to present the new heiress.
They quieted as she bowed her head respectfully.
"King Lord Neiva, my father, I respectfully present to you Princess Lady Serenity II, my daughter." She said as she placed the girl in his arms. Neiva gently cradled the child to his chest, eyes locked onto her's tenderly.
The child smiled up at her grandfather, her chubby little hands pulling at his long silver hair, much like her mother's. The baby herself had a head of blond curls and blue eyes. Behind them, Selene stepped back to her mother, Diana, and husband, Lun. The blond smiled and wrapped her arms around her daughter as the people below waited for a reaction. Lun's hand gently rested on Selene's lower back.
Neiva smiled softly at the baby. The crowd stopped breathing when he kissed her forehead. When his lips parted from her skin, the planetary symbols of the royal family members glowed brightly. Turning to them, he propped her up a little higher and silently released Selene's Moon Crystal. It floated above their heads moments later.
"Ladies and gentlemen of the Silver Millennium, I present to you Princess Lady Serenity, heiress of the Silver Millennium." He declared. The crowd went wild in its joy.
A/N: And that is all the children we will get for a few chapters. The next few will revolve around our building plot. I'll update again tomorrow. I want to get this story over with ASAP, lol. My KKM fans are anxiously awaiting their next story, but I can't do that until after act 5 of this one.
- Kida-Asumi