Venus
Ever since the beginning I knew that I would have to be making the choices that would tear others apart from their loved ones. As a daughter of Venus I had to be strong. This time was unlike any other. I held in the anger and denial that came from the Queen across the room. Part of me wanted to call her a liar, but in my heart I knew that she was right. The Terrain Generals deceived us all. I walked over and helped Rei up through her tears.
"Be strong for the Princess." She grasped onto me with such sadness. Her heart was shattered, her love and trust of men was betrayed. She had only her duty now, just like the rest of us.
"We need a plan of action." My words came across as cold despite the situation at hand. The battle was sure to come to us any moment now. We had to be ready.
"What do you suggest Venus?" Mercury's question brought me to look at the Queen.
"We need to assemble the armies and find a weakness in the enemy…" I then paused before saying words that I knew would upset the Princess. "…I will lead the armies into battle and buy us all some time." Princess Serenity almost jumped out of Endymion's arms.
"Minako you can't. We should all stay together. We'll win if we fight as one." That is when the Prince let go of her.
"Serenity my love, you're so innocent to the atrocities of war…" He then turned to the Queen. "…I will lead what men I have here with your armies. This is my home now."
I shook my head. "Endymion I love the offer, but as the leader of the Princess' personal guard I must insist that I be the one to buy them time." The moment I finished speaking a voice echoed from behind me.
"No, Minako. If the Prince wants to fight then let him, but you know that your responsibilities lie with the Princess. I will lead the armies in battle."
I looked behind me to see Jupiter standing with rage in her eyes. "Makoto-"
"You are just as foreign to war as the Princess. I come from a Kingdom of war and have trained in the art of military strategy. You know as well as I do that I would last ten times longer out there than any of you would." The sparks of electricity still danced around her clenched fists. It wasn't long before the Princess spoke again.
"Please don't go Mako. Endymion stay with me. If anything should happen to you-" He smiled and kissed her gently.
"Do not worry I have the Jovian Princess with me. You must understand that this is how it has to be. I will see you again I promise." With that he stepped away from Serenity towards Jupiter. Both of them exchanged serious glances before bowing to the Queen.
The princess let tears roll down her face as both her lover and her best friend walked towards certain death. I had to be strong for everyone. It wasn't easy for me to watch Jupiter do what I knew I could not. There is power between all of us. Even separated we will be strong.
"Ami I need you to go to the archives and find any piece of information that can help us against the enemy. It may be our only hope." She bowed to the Queen before leaving.
"Come Princess we must prepare for anything." Rei did exactly what I wanted her to do. The Princess was still overwhelmed, but she always seemed calm with Rei around.
"Minako."
I then looked over to the Queen. "Majesty."
She smiled in a warm mother-like manner to me. "Protect my daughter until the very end. She alone holds the key to a future of peace."
I nodded. "We shall all do our duty until the end of days."
She smiled. "In this life or the next I will see you again."
I shot her a confused look as she stood and turned to the window. "Is there anything I can do for you my Queen?"
She shook her head. "Just protect Serenity. That is all I ask."
I then bowed and left to follow Rei.