Visitors
Selene rose early the next morning. There were still things to be done
before their guest arrived later that morning, but first she must wake
Serenity. It was her tradition to always wake Serenity, no matter how
busy she was; she always made time for that. She loved the private
moments shared between her and her daughter in the mornings. Waking
Serenity was the best part of her day. When she first opened
her crystal blue eyes, Selene was sure she loved her more each time,
and could not imagine ever growing tired of that look.
Selene sat at her vanity brushing her long silver hair, thinking about
the things that needed to be accomplished by this visit from the Earth
royalty. She sighed, pulling her hair up into the traditional bun and
pigtails style of the Moon Kingdom. She stood, ready to face the day, and
headed for the Princess' room.
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"Good Morning, Bunny," Selene greeted her daughter. Bunny was her special
name for Serenity. She started calling her that because she was so full
of life and energy, she practically hopped down the halls of the palace.
Serenity blinked her eyes a few times, and looked up at her mother and
smiled." Good Morning, Mama."
Selene picked up Serenity and carried her to the vanity. She took a brush
from the table and began stroking Serenity's blond locks.
"Serenity, darling, you will have a very important job to do for me for the
next couple of weeks," Selene told her.
The young princess could hardly contain her excitement. She always loved
feeling helpful to her mother. "What is it?" she probed as she bounced about
in her seat.
"I want you and the other girls to take care of Prince Endymion during his visit.
Play with him, make him feel welcome here in our palace." Selene replied to
her exuberant daughter.
"Oh, I will Mama!" Serenity bubbled over with joy. "When they get here, we
will show him to his room."
"Thank you, my Bunny." Selene smiled at her knowing there was a little more
to the story than the Serenity was telling. She just could not put her finger on
what they were up to, yet.
Serenity clapped her hands with excitement, for she knew what he would find in
the room, and she could hardly wait to see his face.
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Queen Selene, Princess Serenity, Ami, Minako, Rei, and Makoto were all
waiting the teleportation chamber for the arrival of King Midas and Prince
Endymion. Each was clothed in a floor length gown of the official color
of their home kingdom. Selene and Serenity each had a white dress with
long sheer sleeves that had crescent moons embroidered around the wrist.
Ami's dress was ultramarine blue with many folds and layers that made
it look as if she was surrounded by water. Minako's was golden in color,
only slightly brighter than her flaxen hair, with spaghetti straps, and around
her waist was a metal chain forged into heart shaped links. Rei's gown was
crimson with cap sleeves, and at the bottom it looked as if black flames
licked the dress. Makoto's dress was jade with tiny pink roses all around
the bodice.
A bright light engulfed the room causing everyone within to shield their
eyes. When the light faded out, King Midas and Prince Endymion stood
before them. The King was in his customary armor of royal blue, with
a rose engraved upon the shoulders. Young Prince Endymion wore a black
tuxedo.
"Midas, old friend, it is good to see you again, and Prince Endymion,
you are quite the handsome young fellow." Queen Selene greeted them.
"Selene you look lovelier each time I see you. This must be Serenity,"
Midas said turning toward the princess. "Why, you look just like your
mother."
Serenity smiled and blushed at the Earth King's compliment. Midas then
motioned for Endymion to come forward. "Princess Serenity, this is my
son, Endymion. Endymion this is the Princess of the Moon, Serenity."
Midas smiled as he introduced the young royals.
Serenity curtsied, and replied, "Charmed to meet you, Prince Endymion.
These are my guardians." She continued pointing at the other girls. "Ami,
Princess of Mercury, Minako Princess of Venus, Rei Princess of Mars, and
Makoto Princess of Jupiter." As she introduced them each girl stepped
forward and curtsied to the Earth royals.
"Now, the King and I have much business to attend to, so Serenity could
you please show Endymion to his quarters." Selene said.
At this Endymion looked to his father as to say, 'Do I have to?' Midas just
nodded and urged him forward. Serenity motioned for him to follow. The
girls were all excited and giggled, but Endymion looked not too pleased
with the idea of following girls around all day.
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Selene and Midas made their way down the palace corridor going to the
Solace Room. A room that Selene hoped she would never have to use. The
Solace Room was not one many people knew about. It was cloaked in secrecy
and could only be accessed by five people. The Queen being one, and the
other four were mysterious warriors: The Guardians of the Sea, the Wind,
Time, and Silence. Unlike Serenity's guardians, they spent most of their time
away from the Moon Kingdom, but they would soon be there for a meeting.
"How many know of the reason for the visit?" Selene asked of Midas.
"Just my four top generals, and only because they are keeping an eye on
it." Midas solemnly replied.
"Good," Selene continued, "I do not want cause a panic, since it could be
nothing."
"We can only hope, you majesty." Midas said thoughtfully.
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Serenity, Ami, Minako, Rei, and Makoto danced and giggled down the hall to
the guest quarters. While Endymion looked very sullen as he shuffled along
behind at the thought of spending the next couple of weeks with the
vivacious girls. His midnight blue eyes darted between the each of them,
taking in their every move. He did not want to be caught off guard by them
because in his young mind, girls could not be trusted. He was broken from his
thoughts when the bubbly blond in the golden dress announced they had arrived
at their destination. He glanced to each girl, noticing that each wore a
smile that said they knew something he did not, which made him edgy on what
they had planned. The tall one with the jade dress stepped forward to open
the door to the room.
As soon as the doors to the room opened, Endymion's eyes widen with shock.
He opened and closed his mouth several times as if he wanted to say something
but just could not. The room was covered in pink. Bed linens, curtains, art
work, even the furniture was pink. To say Endymion hated pink was an
understatement, no he despised it. It was a girl color, and he was most
certainly not a girl.
"Do you like it? I thought the decorations were a nice welcoming present
for you." Serenity cooed while a devious smile played upon her lips.
"You did this!" He demanded of her.
"Well, I did have some help in execution of the decorating, but yes, it was
my idea." she answered him calmly, while her guardians continued to giggle
uncontrollably.
He turned to them, his eyes narrowing, "I can't believe you stupid girls made
my room pink! It is a silly girl color, and I hate it!"
At being called stupid, the smiles quickly faded from their faces, in fact
Rei's lips became pulled tight as her temper began to rise. The anger began to
flicker in her eyes. Behind Endymion, the fire in the mantle danced unnaturally.
Minako, realizing what Rei might do, quickly stepped between them and announced,
"If I was you, Prince, I would take care who you call stupid. Come on lets go."
She motioned and the guardians left.
Serenity stayed behind a little longer, her crystal blue eyes filled with sorrow
and regret. She had not expected him to be so upset, especially to the point of
calling them names. As she turned to go, she told him she would send someone
to replace all the pink decor.
When they had left Endymion turned back to the room, his scowl deepened as he
took the room in again. 'Who did they think they were? This meant war, and he
would get them back.' He thought to himself. He stalked over and sat in a stupid
pink chair, and waited for someone to come change the room.
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Selene and Midas reached the Solace Room. When Selene stepped up to the door
a small blue light scanned her face checking for the royal seal, a crescent
moon, upon her brow. They stepped into the grey room, where a woman with magenta
eyes and long dark green hair waited for them. Although dressed in a long black
dress, the key staff with the red orb she carried made it clear she was a the
guardian of time.
"Ah, Setsuna, I am glad to see you have already made it here." Selene addressed
her. "King Midas, may I present the Princess of Pluto, Setsuna."
The King bowed to as he took it in. He had heard rumors of the other planets
guardians, and their powers, and even that one could destroy worlds, but he had
never met one. She looked younger than the Queen to him, but since he had deduced
she was the guardian of time, he could not be sure of her age. When he stood,
the door opened again and three more women entered the room. The first was the
embodiment of grace. Her aquamarine hair was striking, and her looked like
the sea themselves had been used to color them. Next was a sandy blond with
very short hair and navy eyes. She was toned and athletic, not a ounce of
fat on her body. Last was a fragile looking girl with dark, almost purple,
shoulder length hair and deep purple eyes to match.
"A quick introduction before we begin. King Midas, Michiru of Neptune, Hakura
of Uranus, and Hotaru of Saturn." Selene motioned to each as their name was
said. "Now, for the danger at hand."
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Endymion sat brooding in the room, even after the servants had changed
out the pink for blue and silver. He could not believe he let five girls
get the better of him. It was that Princess Serenity that really irked him.
Her smug knowing smile was they got to the door, and then pretending to be
sorry afterwards, and he dumb looking hair. It looked like tennis balls
with yellow ribbons hanging down. Then it hit him; he knew how to get her
back for this morning.
He jumped out of the chair and raced out of the room. He was on a mission
to find those girls, and find them he did. They were in a palace garden,
all gathered around Ami. She seemed to be telling them some story, and
as she was, figures appeared out of water to match the characters.
'Perfect' He thought. 'They will never see me coming.'
He cautiously began stalking to them. He was applying all the skills he
learned in training with his guardians. When he got close to Serenity, he
reached into his boot for his small knife. Carefully taking one of her
pigtails, he cut half of it off.
"Ha!" He let out a laugh of triumph as he held up his prize, but his
triumph was short lived. Before he could turn to run, a blast of icy water
hit him in the face, and metal chains snaked around his body prohibiting
him from moving. When he regained some of his senses, Makoto was standing
over him with lightening leaping between her palms.
"Mako Stop!" Serenity shouted. He stared at her, eyes widening. 'Why did she
stopped Makoto from hurting him?'
"Don't hurt him," she continued, "It was my fault to begin with. Minako,
release the chains around him."
Makotolooked at her questioningly, but decided it was best to do what
her princess requested. Serenity came over to him and helped him up.
"So, I guess we are even, now." She smiled at him.
"Yeah, I guess so," He mumbled.
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Selene stood to address the occupants of the Solace Room. "An ancient
evil has stirred upon Earth, and we must find a way to keep it sealed
in its tomb. Mirchiru have the seas told you anything?"
The graceful Mirchiru answered. "The seas have rippled, but there is time
to control it if we act quickly."
"Queen Selene, I can go and dispense of the evil before it has a chance to
break the seal." Hotaru spoke up. At this King Midas regarded her carefully.
'Was this the legendary warrior of ruin?' He wondered.
"No, Hotaru, I don't not think we will have to resort to that." The queen
assured her.
Midas spoke up. "We have already begun. My best generals are watching the
mountain was we speak."
"The rivers of time are dark, and I cannot tell if that will be enough."
Sestuna said thoughtfully.
"Well," Selene addressed to no one in particular. "I think it is time to call
some old friends back into action."
"Old friends, your majesty?" Haruka questioned.
"Will they be strong enough?" Hotaru wondered aloud.
"Yes, I believe they will be. The new guardians of Water, Metal, Fire, and
Electricity are still young and not yet able to assume their soldier form."
The Queen responded.
AN:
Sailor Soldiers are not able to assume their soldier form, usually, until
after their 10th birthday. A few very talented ones have gained it earlier,
but those are very rare. Because they gradually gain their power, the
previous guardians only slowly lose their powers. Also, once chosen
as a soldier, they will have power over their element even when not
transformed, if you did not pick that up. (An idea I got from the
W.I.T.C.H. series.) They will continue to have that power all their
lives, even if new guardians are chosen, though it is not always as
powerful.
Next chapter, Selene's guardians will return to the moon to assist
With the crisis on Earth. (I knew I would find a way to work them
In.)