Vol. 20

Chapter 77

Selina Chase-Moon

Birth: June 30th

Age: 18

Colour(s): White

Metal: Silver

God/dess: Diana

Hermione Driscoll-Mercury

Birth: September 10th

Age: 18

Colour(s): Royal Blue/Yellow

Metal: Quicksilver

God/dess: Mercury

Marcella Guerra-Mars

Birth: April 17th

Age: 18

Colour(s): Red

Metal: Iron

God/dess: Mars

Jovana Meallan-Jupiter

Birth: December 5th

Age: 18

Colour(s): Orchid Purple

Metal: Tin

God/dess: Jupiter

Danica Szep-Venus

Birth: October 22nd

Age: 18

Colour(s): Pink

Metal: Copper

God/dess: Venus

Inside the apartment of Selina Chase, she, Luna, Helios and Danica were watching a figure skating competition. "They're great!" complemented Selina.

"Janelyn and Michael. You can tell they're former Olympic gold medalists. How beautiful!" Said Danica as the skaters on TV did a perfect synchro triple spin. Selina got up and misplaced her foot somewhere causing her to fall on top of Luna and Helios.

"Selina! Are you drunk?!" Luna yelled out.

"Oops! How clumsy I am." She admits.

"But now that she's starting to like figure skating, I wonder if she's finally aware of what a princess should be like." Mentioned Helios.

"Yes, figure skating was the most popular pastime in the river of Styx." Added Luna.

"The Gods were especially wonderful."

"Really? I'm blessed with many talents, aren't I?" Giggled Selina. The other three looked at her having a hard time believing that she could skate.

Within the dark realms, Lord Midas was studying his next move. "Figure skating. With this, the most popular sport that the Gods loved..."

"...you will lure out Guardian Moon and gain the Moonstone. Is that your plan?" Lady Pandora was losing her patience.

"You have my word." He replied.

"You give your word about such trickery." Said Lord Edward from behind.

"Edward!" Midas can't stand his guts.

"If you're a warrior, then fight like one." Said Edward.

"Victory is the only goal of battle. If it weren't for somebody's interruptions, we would have the Moonstone by now."

"I doubt it." The two were about to beat each other up.

"Enough, both of you. Lord Midas, get on with your plan." Said Pandora who is actually enjoying this friction between the two.

"Yes, my Lady." He replied still keeping his gaze at Edward.

At the skating rink, Janelyn and Michael were practicing their routine. They set out to a lift, Michael lifted Janelyn over his head but dropped her accidentally. She landed on her bottom. "What's wrong with you, Michael?" Yelled Janelyn. She had short ash blonde hair and blue eyes.

"How about you? Your timing on the jump was way off." He retaliated. Michael has also the same hair style.

"That was your fault!"

"Alright! That's all for today." He turned his back to her. She got up from her fall.

"Hey, wait!"

"Janelyn, weren't we an Olympic gold medalist pair? If you can't keep up anymore, I'll find a new partner."

"Oh yeah? Then so will I!"

"No, you will not." Said a voice. The two looked up to were the voice was coming from. Lord Midas was floating above them. "You have been chosen to serve the Evil Box group.

"I didn't know there was a skating rink like this." Said Luna standing across the street from the building with the rest of the group.

"It just opened. For the opening special, the Olympic gold medalists, Janelyn and Michael, are giving skating lessons for free!" Informed Selina.

"Amazing, isn't it?" Danica added.

"So why do we have to go?" Marcella asked.

"I've got a nationwide board meeting tomorrow. I should be home preparing..." Said Hermione.

"Hey, listen..." Interrupted Selina.

"It's free admission only for groups of five girls." Said Danica.

"Right!"

"Five?" Wondered Jovana.

"Why?" Asked Marcella.

"Say..." Started Selina.

"Don't you think it's suspicious? Don't you want to investigate? 'Ask and all shall be answered'." Said Danica.

"You mean, 'Ask and all shall be given'." Corrected Hermione putting Danica on the spot.

"Oh yeah..."

"Who cares, let's go ask." Selina pushed and dragged everyone to the building. They got inside and were all amazed by the architecture. Groups of girls were dressed in ice skating attire and super excited in their skates.

"Wow, what an amazing crowd." Hermione wore a pale yellow ice dancing dress with a blue corset.

"They must be really bored." Marcella wore a red ice dress with a black bow on the front and black lacing at the edge of the skirt. Jovana wore a purple ice dress with criss-cross lacing on the back and Danica wore a pink ice dress with green laces on her shoulders and the back of her dress.

"Going to the skating rink, just like the old days..." Commented Helios who wore a yellow scarf to keep himself warm.

"It is. Hey, where's Selina?" Luna also with a yellow scarf looked around for Selina. Selina came out of the changing room wearing a white ice dress with silver lacing at the edge of the skirt and a thin silver bow at the back of the skirt. Her sleeves were puffed and ruffled. She sat down on one of the seats to tie up her skates' laces.

"Everybody, wait! OUCH! That hurt!" Selina accidentally cut her finger with the blade of her skate. Don't ask how.

"Such a klutz." Luna ignored her.

"She's so embarrassing." Helios agreed and did the same.

"Selina..." Hermione tried to say something but...

"How embarrassing!" Said Marcella. All of a sudden the crowd started to go crazy with the screams. Danica moved up in front to see what was going on.

"Janelyn! Michael!" Shouted Danica.

"Where? Where?" Selina panicked with excitement. Janelyn came into the rink wearing a gray ice dress with a sheer darker shade layer on top of the skirt, her short sleeves were plumed with gray feathers. Michael wore a white dress shirt and black pants.

"It's really them!" Said the two fanatics.

"They're really skating here!" Selina couldn't believe her eyes. The pair were doing a simple routine.

"Sweet Michael!" Danica couldn't take here eyes off of him. Hermione was amazed by the man's appearance.

He looks just like a prince... Thought Hermione. When the pair did their final jump everyone screamed and cheered. The pair bowed in pride.

"Welcome everybody. Let's have fun skating together." Said Janelyn.

"YEEES!" Shouted the crowd.

"We will! We will!" Said Selina and Danica.

"The first thing to do is to get used to being on the ice." Informed Janelyn.

"YES!" Shouted the crowd.

"Then let's start with you, the group that's so lively." Janelyn pointed out to Selina's crew.

"*sigh* YES!" Said the fanatics. "I haven't finished to tie up my skates yet!" Panicked Selina.

What's with you? Hurry!" Rushed Danica.

"But..."

"Selina, you turtle!" commented Marcella.

"Marcy is picking on me again!"

"Alright, I'll go first!" Marcella set her self at the edge of the platform and stepped onto the ice with ease. Jovana and Danica followed along. Before Hermione could got onto the ice she wondered for Selina.

"Selina?" called out Hermione.

"What?" Selina walked up to her.

"Have you done this before?"

"Yup! It's no problem. After all, I am a deity with many talents."

"Then I'll go ahead." Hermione skated away quickly onto the ice. Marcella, Danica and Jovana were in sync by marching on the ice. Left, right, left, right... Hermione glided past them with grace. The three lifted their heads up in awe. Hermione glided from here to there enjoying herself.

"Hermoine!" Jovana was amazed.

"She's so good." Marcella didn't expect that.

"Wow, not bad." Selina watched from the platform. "Now, here I go! Selina's graceful debut!" Selina easily skated off on the ice and began to speed up. Without looking where she was going, she crashed face first on the wall.

"Oh my God!, Selina!" Jovana felt her pain.

"I knew it." Added Marcella.

"It shouldn't be like this." Selina got up and skated properly. "That was weird." Selina brushed off the incident and smiled like nothing happened.

"Oh boy..." Helios thought out loud.

"I didn't expect much out of Selina." Said Luna not evening acknowledging her. Hermione continue to take over the rink. She skated with one leg, she made graceful leap and a clean spin. The sibling wolves were amazed by her expertise.

"I remember. Mercury was the only one who could conquer the ice element in some cases." Explained Helios.

"Hermione, that's great!" Commented Jovana as the group watched in awe. Hermione did a beautiful tight spin and finished it off cleanly. The whole arena cheered with approval.

"Amazing!" The group applauded. Hermione blushed and amazed herself.

"That was very nice. Now everybody, let's skate." Suggested Janelyn. The crowd agreed. Hermione looked over to Michael seeing him still clapping for her. Janelyn saw that too, and didn't like it.

"Selina." Danica was trying to keep up with her.

"Can you slow down?" Begged Jovana.

"I don't think I'm cut out for this figure skating thing." Selina sped off in the ice leaving everyone in ice shavings. Inside the security room, all the monitors were showing the skaters in the rink. The computer is comparing the body shapes to the Guardian warriors.

"No, doesn't match." Said Janelyn as she figuring out their prey. "No." Interrupting her work, Lord Midas show's up on the screens. "Lord Midas!"

"Does the plan to identify Guardian Moon by her skill and grace go well?" He asked.

"Trust me. They can't fool the eyes of a former gold medalist."

"But you do not know the Guardian warrior in plain clothes. Keep your guard up."

"Yes, sir." The monitors went back to normal and she went back to work. "No." She then saw an image of Selina being reckless on the ice. "Guardian Moon is a strong warrior. I hear that she's clumsy, but this one is out of the question!" On another monitor, she saw Michael talking with Hermione. Back on the ice,

"You are wonderful! May I skate with you?" He asked. Marcella was there beside her.

"Ah...I'd be happy to..." Marcella answered. Michael held out his hand to Hermione. Marcella felt like an idiot. Hermione placed her hand in his and skated off.

He's charming. She thought to herself. The way his hair hangs down looks just like that of a gentleman, who spurned me. Hermione felt him close to her. The two glided along the ice smoothly. "Coach..." It's getting too close for comfort.

Could she be Guardian Moon? He thought to himself. "Here we go." Michael tried to do a lift with her but couldn't managed to lift her over his head.

"I'm sorry, I got too nervous." She said. "But we can try again." Hermione skated away and came right back at him, this time he lifted her up with ease. Everyone at the rink were amazed.

"Wow! A perfect lift and they only known each other for two seconds!" Mentioned Danica.

"No pair in the world has ever done that." Added Jovana.

Th...this... Michael was speechless of her skills. "She's wonderful." He said it as he placed her down gently. Back in the Security Room,

"Michael is more attracted to her than he is to me! You really mean to cancel our partnership!?" Janelyn was watching the whole thing. She turned on the PA system. "Today's free lesson is over. Everyone please leave the rink now."

"What?" Selina got bummed.

"That's boring." Added Marcella.

"Well, I have to go now." Hermione tried to skate off but Michael grabbed her by the wrist.

"No, I won't let you go. You're the best partner in the world." He said.

"Oh..." Hermione was head over heels.