I do not own Sailor Moon. =(
(In this chapter I explain a little about why the Starlights are male at home. ^_^ Here we will see a daring plan for an alliance that would show the galaxy that the Sailor Wars were truly over and each solar system could band together in case there are galaxies beyond their knowledge that prove to be hostile. Sieya is very excited about this mission since it will involve returning to Earth. note, Yaten may be a tad OOC but I thought it would throw in another side of him that was only hinted at lightly in the show, in my personal interpretation, of course.)
Chapter 4
(After Seiya freshens up.)
Dressed in his simple suit that had been his standard on Earth, Saiya set out to find Princess Kakyuu. He first tried the music room since she usually spent her time there. His instincts were correct. She was seated on a couch playing a preta (best described as a small harp.)
"Seiya, come and sit with me," she said as she placed the instrument on the side table.
"Of course," Seiya said as he bowed.
"Taiki tells me that you have been studying up on the Silver Millennium and the Silver Crystal. Is there something that you know that would clear up our suspicions regarding Sailor Moon?"
Seiya was trapped. He could not lie to his princess. "Odango, err, Usagi and I slipped each other notes when she hugged me goodbye."
"I know," smiled the princess. "I saw you. Did she mention her past to you? I have been thinking that an alliance would show the galaxy that we should band together not only to prevent future wars within this galaxy, but in case there are other galaxies that might be hostile. Wouldn't you agree?"
Seiya's eyes lit up wide.
"Yes, Seiya, I am referring to the two of you. You are already knighted and I have plans of granting the three of you the status of Dukes or Duchesses, whichever you choose. You are my three top guardians. I have no heir and no prospects as of yet." Seeing the look on Seiya's face she smiled demurely. "Do not be so surprised. I had more pressing matters to deal with and simply never looked. I have played my part in helping to end the wars. I am trying to unite the galaxy in peace. I have no regrets about it. So don't you start."
"Princess, in her letter She spoke of her future kingdom. She said she had already seen it and she and Mamoru, or rather Princess Serenity and Prince Endymion had a child. She said she loved me as Usagi, but Serenity loved Endymion." Seiya paused for a moment. "Perhaps if we could assure her that her future kingdom can still come to existence, we could help her agree to it. She is technically of royal blood maybe more if her mother was a Goddess as you have said."
"I would allow you the Dukedom, but not the crown of course. Your child, assuming you have a daughter, could then become my heir. In name only of course, she can be in your care until I am no longer here." The princess could see the sadness on Seiya's face. "Nothing lasts forever. Do not fret. I will try to secure you a visit. You and your sisters will be my ambassadors. I know that I can rely on you three to secure at the very least a binding friendship of our kingdoms that will set an example for the entire galaxy."
"Who will protect you in our absence? "Seiya was genuinely concerned? "I have already been in contact with the restored Sailor Galaxia. She has agreed to an extended visit to train new senshi during your trip. She too believes that an alliance of any kind would be a wonderful example to our neighbors," the princess smiled. "She is securing a great seal around the whole galaxy to shield us from any possible unfriendly unknown galaxies. She will be arriving in a few days. You will meet the recruits and I trust your judgment in selecting them. " 'I just need to secure that they are allowed to visit. Galaxia can help me in this matter. Of that I am sure. I will just need to test the waters with Pluto first. If she senses any changes in the timeline, she will be wary of it.' "Seiya, I will contact the time keeper Sailor Pluto and see what I can do. For now, tell your siblings that you will be picking new recruits and going on a diplomatic visit to the Earth. You need not tell them of the potential union, but that you are seeking an alliance for the reasons I have said. For now, prepare yourselves for the mission. Once the recruits have been chosen, and your trip secured, you will all depart."
"Of course," Seiya said as he rose from his seat. He bowed and took his leave of Princess Kakyuu.
Seiya found his siblings in the gardens. Yaten was taking in the scent of a fire lily, named so because of its varied color pattern. Taiki was sitting on the edge of a great fountain reading a book. Seiya could not see the title but he recognized the crescent moon symbol on the cover. 'Taiki must have taken his books back.' Yaten had returned to a female form and was wearing a pale green summer dress that came down to her knees. Taiki had chosen again the male form.
"You just can't make up your mind, can you," Seiya teased his sister.
"Well I figured I can play around a bit with this power for a while. It is a fun power Princess Kakyuu bestowed to us, don't you think," Yaten playfully asked her brother.
"I need to talk to you two," Seiya said to his siblings.
"Of course,"Taiki answered.
The three of them made their way to what on Earth could be compared to a weeping willow with violet leaves. They sat down in a circle. Yaten and Taiki both looked at Seiya with great interest.
"Ok, our princess is trying to bring the other solar systems in our galaxy together in a grand alliance," Seiya said.
"That's wonderful," Yaten exclaimed.
"This would secure the galaxy from bursting into war again, providing that multiple solar systems were to follow suit. As her guardians, we must be sure that we help her to choose ambassadors who can be trusted," Taiki added.
"The thing is, well…We ARE the ambassadors." Seiya paused for a moment to let Taiki and Yaten absorb this information. "She has already arranged for us to help in recruiting the new senshi so that the newly restored Sailor Galaxia can train them. To protect us all, Galaxia is creating a protective shield around the entire galaxy and will arrive in a few days. She said we are going to the solar system that holds the Silver Crystal first."
"I'll bet you're happy about that little convenience," Yaten said winking at Seiya as she nudged him with her elbow.
Seiya rolled his eyes. "Guys, this is a serious task. Princess Kakyuu is attempting to contact Sailor Pluto to allow us the visit."
"I am guessing we will have to return to being idols for the duration of the visit," Taiki sighed. "It never ends, does it?" He smiled and chuckled to himself.
"Probably," Seiya said.
"Aww," Yaten whined. "I wanted to keep playing around."
"I don't really care if you want to go from boy to girl and back again in your private time," Seiya said. "But it will be inevitable that we are recognized so when in public you will need to be a boy."
"You know he's right," Taiki added. "How long exactly until we go?"
"All she said was to be prepared to leave at any time." Seiya could see the looks his siblings were giving him. Red-faced he took his leave.
Yaten and Taiki looked at each other.
Taiki scratched his head. "Its his funeral, I guess."
"Well I don't want him to get hurt again," Yaten said. "I'm going to go get ready. Perhaps you should do the same."
"For once, Yaten, you are giving me good advice." Taiki laughed and patted his sister on the head.
They went inside walking together in silence. They both knew that Seiya would have ulterior motives for being so ready for this mission. Perhaps he had even requested that it be them to go.
(Soon I will also combine two story arcs from Sailor Moon legend. For those of you who have seen the live-action series Pretty Guardian Sailor Moon, you'll catch it in chapter five. For those of you who have not, I will explain everything at the end of the chapter in a notation. I hope that you are all still enjoying it. I want to thank everyone for their reviews and for adding my story to their favorites. When I woke up I was so happy to see the responses. I appreciate each and every one of you!)