Yearning for Completion
By: Sandreline
Hello everyone! Wow, that was an incredible response! Reviews aside on ff, I got lots of PM's on here and AO3 and kudos! So I wanted to just say thank you. Thank you very much!
I also published my second book! It's actually a short story… "Scent of Attraction" is available exclusively for Amazon Kindle. It's a werewolf romance. Just search the book title -it's by me, Karisa Williams. You will also see the link to my other book "Her Motivation", which is the first book in my "Her Legacy" series. I hope you all like it!
Enjoy!
Chapter 2: Off the Beaten Path
"This is a bad dream. It's just a really, really bad dream!" The newly made heroine, Sailor Moon, told herself. "I hate zombies!" She cried as she ran around Osa-P Jewelry store.
Apparently finding out that you are a super hero, like Sailor V, had downsides.
"Agh!" She cried, leaping to the side.
"What are you doing? Get up!" Hissed Luna.
Oh, yeah. The talking cat that gave her super powers. Personally that seemed more like' Cat Woman' than 'Sailor Moon' to her, but she would take what she could get.
"I don't know what to do!" Sailor Moon cried out.
"Use your tiara!" Luna screeched.
"Now you're mine!" The gray-skinned zombie cried out. The villain leapt forward, claws outstretched like daggers aimed right for her heart.
"…I will enjoy taking yours!" Snake-like features threatened as red hair billowed around the woman, just before a sword impaled her through the chest.
"What the…" she spoke, a gloved hand going to her forehead. With the blink of an eye, the vision was gone, and the zombie was dangerously close.
"Tiara Magic!" The Moon Soldier cried out on instinct.
In the nick of time, the zombie Negaverse creature gave a cry and evaporated into a burst of shimmers.
Sailor Moon, vision momentarily forgotten, gave a cheer. "Yes! Take that! You've just been Moon Dusted, courtesy of Sailor Moon!"
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She sobbed, bent over the cushion one of her Scouts had given to her to use, her sobs filling the air of the Control Room. She couldn't stop witnessing it: the destruction of the Moon Kingdom. The memories came flooding, overpowering, and they put her body on sensory overload. She could feel the sword stabbing her in her chest as if it was still there, making it hard for her to breathe as she cried. She could feel the blood slipping over her skin; but each time she placed a hand there, there was no wound, no blood.
Most of all, she remember the loss of a love, a love far greater than anything she had ever known, who's face she couldn't place. Could it be Endymion? She was with him at her death, his body prone on the ruble along her own. Could it be? Was it his death that caused such misery in her?
Possibly, but she wasn't sure. When she thought of his there was sadness, but not the feeling of devastation she was experiencing. For now, she was too overwhelmed to dwell on it further.
"Princess," Came a soothing tone. Blonde hair filled the corner of her eye, and Serenity lifted tear-streaked blue eyes to who she now knew was her cousin. "Do you, perhaps, remember me?"
Serenity nodded once. "Of course," She choked out.
"Then you remember that it was my duty to act as your decoy, to help keep you safe in times of peril." The Moon Princess only nodded. "I apologize for the deception, but I believed it was needed to be done to keep you safe from Beryl."
Beryl. The red-headed snake-witch. The one who had killed her in her past life, who took everything from her: her mother, her friends, her kingdom, her lover.
"Where is he?" Princess Serenity asked. She was not quite sure who she was referring to, but she knew that she needed him more than she needed air. The picture was fuzzy, but the male she felt such a connection with did not have short black hair at all.
"We'll get Endymion back, princess." Sailor Jupiter swore. "We promise."
"Yeah," Sailor Mars agreed with her violet eyes kind. "We'll protect you, and kick that witch's butt back to the Negaverse."
Sailor Mercury nodded. "Don't worry, we're here for you." The genius added.
Yes, they were. However, at this moment that wasn't quite enough for the Princess.
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"Serenity," Darien breathed as he leaned forward.
The silvery blonde was tense in his arms, and forced herself to relax as the prince of Earth leaned towards her. Closing her eyes, she felt her stomach roll at the wrongness of it. It didn't feel true. Shouldn't it feel good? Weren't kisses with your prince charming supposed to have fireworks and make you swoon?
With a tear in the corner of her eye, Serenity turned her head at the last moment. His lips met her cheek. While his eyes showed confusion, hers showed sadness. She couldn't do it, something just wasn't right.
He wasn't right.
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She watched him from the back corner, sitting with Rini at the counter of the Crown Arcade. Darien was helping her with her homework, the little girl's red eyes eagerly taking in the information from the medical student as he went over mathematics. It just didn't add up to her. Her heart should have been breaking; she did end up crying over it. But… not for the reason that everyone believed.
Shouldn't she be heartbroken that her Prince had broken up with her, claiming that he doesn't love her anymore? That he won't be a slave to their past? She found that she wasn't, and that is why she cried. How terrible of a person was she, that she actually felt relieved she was no longer dating Darien? She would no longer have to be overly dramatic while proclaiming that she loved him, by clinging to his arm, and being louder than she was comfortable with because that's what was expected.
Yet, something about this little girl left a pang in her heart, and she felt overcome with the desire to walk over and join them.
Silently standing to exit the booth she occupied, she gracefully walked out the arcade doors without a sound.
Rini had turned at the flash of light bouncing off the silvery-blonde hair, her eyes wide as she took in the face of the young woman who was walking away.
She looked so… lost.
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Serenity collapsed on the roof, sobbing after Seiya's declaration. A red rose. It had to be a red rose. Was she not good enough? They had witnessed it; the utopia that they would create together, the life they would create… the child. She had stayed with him because of these reasons; forced herself to love him for these reasons.
Months. She hadn't heard from him in months. Was he alright? Why wouldn't get in touch with her, like he promise? Darien swore to her.
After everything she was willing to sacrifice for him, why did he constantly do this to her?
"Am I not good enough?" Seiya's voice softly sounded across from her.
Blue eyes closed, yet the tears came. As always, when she followed the feeling in her heart an image flooded her mind.
Silver hair.
Magenta stripes.
A blue crescent moon.
Yet, the rest was still a blur. An agonizingly annoying blur that would never focus.
"I'm sorry," Serenity told him. No one would truly be good enough for her, no one but the mystery man from her memories.
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Sailor Cosmos fell to her knees, panting.
She did it.
Silver hair fell around her, having fallen free from the traditional buns. Her white dress was torn in a few places, but no major damage done otherwise. She had cuts and scrapes along her bare arms and legs, but she slowly stood after catching her breath. Her lower half wobbled, and she wondered for the millionth time why the uniforms came with heels. Leaning slightly on her staff, she looked around at the destruction around her. For the most part, it was just rubble. The setting sun was taking with it the light, slowly surrounding her with darkness.
It was fitting. It matched her mood.
Her cherished friends were gone forever, with no hope of being reborn in the Cauldron. They had offered up their Star Seeds for her, their Light.
Now she was without theirs.
Sailor Cosmos glanced up at the sky. She was now one of the ultimate warriors, the Keeper of Balance. Few things would be denied to her.
Her hands tightened their hold on her staff. "To the Cauldron," she commanded.
Instantly she appeared at the creation of all life, her uniform instantly perfect once again as the mars on her flesh closed and faded. The Guardian Fairy appeared before her, floating with knowing eyes and hair far longer than even her own. "You come to seek questions you have longed desired to ask, Cosmos." The Guardian spoke with a kind voice.
Sailor Cosmos nodded, her deep blue eyes hard.
"Then know that what you seek is not in the present, but in the past." The Guardian gave a soft smile. "Your memories will become crystal clear soon, but you must first venture five hundred years into Japan's past."
"What do I seek?" Sailor Cosmos wanted to know.
"The one that your heart remembers, but your mind cannot place." Came the cryptic answer. "When you were reborn, your memories had been tampered with. At no fault of her own your mother, Queen Selenity, had assumed that your heart belonged to the Earth Prince, and as such your destiny curved onto the wrong path. However, the soul cannot forget its Mate, and so you have never felt complete."
Sailor Cosmos clutched her staff. "Who is he?"
The Guardian Fairy smiled kindly. "I must abide by the rules set forth by Fate. I am only permitted to give you the first clue to your destination. Five hundred years in Japan's past."
"But my kingdom ruled a thousand years ago," Sailor Cosmos' voice replied. "Should I not go further back?"
A shake of the head was her answer. "Five hundred years and no more, your Majesty." There was a pause. "A word of caution for your journey," the Guardian advised.
Cosmos waited, and so the Guardian Fairy continued. "As the Keeper of Balance, you must take care not to alter the course of events that are meant to be. To anger Chronos, Destiny, or Fate is a path you do not wish to travel. Aside from these three beings, all other forms of power shall pale. This is your gift for your courage and strength of heart." A kind smile was again sent her way. "Until we meet next, Sailor Cosmos."
The Lunarian gave a node. "Thank you, Guardian." Preparing to teleport, she set warning eyes to the fairy. "I can feel him," she added. "He is still weak; but until a time as Chaos is reborn, should you need me, just call."
With a wave of her staff, Sailor Cosmos stepped into the black tear in space and to the past.
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"Kagome!" InuYasha cried in worry, clawed hands wrapping around her form as she fell over.
The priestess smiled at her Mate as she slowly got the air back in her lungs. "I'm alright. Something…"
The ebony haired woman doubled over again as another pulse shook her soul. "The Well," she told him. "Something is happening at the Well."
"Forget about that piece of crap, we need to get you to Kaede." InuYasha snapped.
"The Well, InuYasha!" The fiery woman barked back, making the white dog ears on the males head press against his head. "Hurry!"
As soon as she began to make her way to the Bone Eater's well, the soul-turning pulsing stopped. Upon their arrival, InuYasha set his Mate on her feet, turning furious amber eyes on the strange female standing beside it. "What do ya want, wench?" He growled out.
Kagome gasped as sapphire blue eyes landed on them. The woman before her help such a massive aura of purity that she didn't think even Midoriko could compare. Furthermore this female looked familiar. "Sailor… Moon?" She asked with hesitation.
A head of silver hair tilted sideways in interest. "I was once called that, yes. I am now known as Sailor Cosmos. You know of me?"
Kagome nodded. "I do, but how did you wind up in the past?"
"The same as you," she replied, clutching her staff. She was easily able to feel the remnants of frequent time travel on the girl that matched the well she stood beside. "I traveled through a portal."
"What the hell, you know this crazy broad?" InuYasha huffed at his Mate.
Kagome sighed. "We have got to work on your manners." She mumbled.
Sailor Cosmos began to gracefully approach them, the end of her cape trailing the lush grass as she glided. That male, he looked like him. Similar, but not the same. But the resemblance was not something that she could ignore. "Who are you?" She asked them both.
Kagome answered. "My name is Kagome Higurashi, and this is my Mate, InuYasha." She answered.
"Mate…" Sailor Cosmos whispered. The word… she knew it. Something about that word and its meaning trembled inside her. "What do you mean?"
"Oh, well," Kagome began, looked at the red-clad male beside her for help.
"Feh," he grumbled. "In human terms she's my wife, but it's a much deeper bond. Now," he continued on, "What are ya doing here?"
Sailor Cosmos watched them for a moment before deciding to answer. "I am looking for something."
"Then look somewhere else." InuYasha retorted.
"InuYasha," Kagome warned.
"Where am I?" Sailor Cosmos asked, cutting off the lover's quarrel.
Kagome interrupted the half demon's reply. "You are in Edo, in the year around 1500 or so." She never did figure out exactly which year, just that it was about 500 or so in the past from her time.
Sailor Cosmos looked around. She was going to stick out worse than the sun in the sky on a clear day. Closing her eyes, she concentrated on her powers and willed her uniform and staff away. Her form glowed silver for just a moment, and when it faded she appeared before the priestess and half demon in a dark blue kimono and silver obi of great quality. Folding her hands in front of her, she gave a single nod of her head and a small smile. "Would you mind if I stay for a little while?" She asked.
InuYasha was a little busy trying to pick his jaw up off the ground, but Kagome was able to snap out of it. "Of course!" She exclaimed happily. "Follow us. We'll take you to Edo, and you can meet Kaede."
She nodded. "Thank you."
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"Lady Serenity! Lady Serenity!" The children of the village cried out as they ran towards her.
The silver haired woman smiled brightly as they approached, waiting for them to catch up with her. The first few weeks in the village had been rather difficult for her, considering that the residents wanted to keep their distance from who they assumed was a demon. Even with assurances from Kagome that she was a hero, they were wary of the newcomer's abilities. However, that all changed after an attack on the village by a rather terrifying demon that Serenity effortlessly removed, they now believed her to an angel sent from the gods.
Serenity thought it was ironic how close they were to the truth in their assessment.
"Lady Serenity!" One of the little girls asked while tugging on the sleeve of her kimono. "We were wondering if you could tell us another story in the fields!"
"Please?" Another echoed as she tugged on the opposite sleeve. "We want to hear one about princesses."
"That's lame," a boy said. "The good ones are battles with dragons and demons!"
"And adventure!" A second boy added.
Serenity let out a tinkling laugh. "I assume all of your parents are aware of your request to leave the village boundary?" She asked.
"They know you'll protect us!" Several of them grinned proudly in unison. They had an unwavering faith in her that warmed the Lunarian's heart.
"I don't know…" Serenity teased, tapping one finger on her chin in a teasing tone.
"Pleeeeeease?" They all begged.
"Oh, alright." She caved with a smile. "Just remember to listen to what I say."
"Yay!" They cheered, several of the children marching in circles around her.
Waving to villagers farming as they passed, they journeyed to a clearing just passed the fields, where the village was still in view and the children could play without disturbing the farmers. A few of the girls ran ahead to grab handfuls of flowers to make crowns with. The two youngest members of the party were each holding one of Serenity's hands as they walked at a slower place to their spot. When they reached their destination, Serenity pulled out a large blanket and spread it out on the ground for them to sit on. The children were delighted at the show of magic, several of them making gleeful noises as they took their places on the blanket.
"Now, let's see," Serenity began as the youngest girl climbed into her lap. "You wanted a story about princesses, but also one of adventures and beasts?" She asked. "I think I know the perfect one."
"Tell us, tell us!" They cried with their eyes eagerly riveted to her form.
The Lunarian let out a tinkling laugh. "Very well. This is the story of 'Beauty and the Beast'," she began, pulling the colorfully illustrated Disney book from her sub-space pocket. The children gave another cry of joy; they never ceased to be amazed at her powers, or the objects that she had in her possession. They loved story time the most because of the pictures that showed them what happened in her tales.
Serenity eagerly began the tale, holding the book to show the children the illustrations as she read, changing her voice to keep them entertained as she read different character's parts. Come the end of the story, most of the children had a new favorite story, and several of the boys began acting out what they would do if they were the Beast, fighting off the wolves or Gaston.
Serenity laughed as they played, assisting the girls with weaving flowers together for crowns. She enjoyed her time with the children, who were always so happy and full of light; they represented the possibilities of tomorrow, and she wanted to keep their lights bright.
The ground shook slightly beneath them, giving Serenity pause. The children had not noticed it yet, and the Lunarian wondered if it was just a small earthquake. They were common in Japan, after all.
Just as she relaxed and once more began to weave the flowers, another shock ran below her, this time much stronger. The children screamed and ran towards her, and she rose to her feet.
In the distance, the fear-filled scream of a child echoed in the air.
Serenity turned towards the village children. After making sure all of them were accounted for, she lifted a glowing hand and created Saturn's Shield. "All of you stay here and don't move." She ordered as her clothing glowed and she became Sailor Cosmos. "You'll be safe until I return."
Without waiting for an answer, white wings appeared on her back and the warrior was in the air.
The children couldn't wait to tell their parents about that.
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So there is chapter 2! Please take a look at my note at the top. I hope you all enjoyed!
~Sandreline