After some careful thought to all the consequences of the actions she was about to do, Setsuna, the legendary Guardian of time, slowly nodded her head and called upon her time staff. "I will be able to show her small bursts of scenes from the past 7 years, and also some of the battles of the Silver Kingdom."
Taking the Orb from atop the time key, Setsuna held it in front of Serena and told her to look into it. Once Serena gazed deep into the crimson orb, it began to glow with a sudden burst of light. Serena gasped as she saw images flow into her mind, some sad, some horrific, some peaceful, but all have one thing in common...is that Paige, or Pagan rather is in them. Once finished Serena sat back and blinked her eyes rapidly, attempting to process what she saw.
"Paig...Pagan, I understand what you meant when you said that some may call your powers evil... but I can also see that just because you have these particular powers, you have helped many innocent people."
"Yes. During the past 7 years, Tal'lan and I have travelled the world over, helping those truely in need, and hunting down all the demons that dare prey upon innocense," Pagan said quietly, waiting for Serena to answer further.
"Pagan?"
"Yes, Serena?"
"In a couple of those scenes, I saw you with a Black Panther... Is he still with you?"
At hearing this question, Tal'lan looked up at Pagan, to see her smiling in amusement, and can not help but laugh softly himself. "That I am Princess Serena... And I will continue to remain by Pagan's Side until Death separates one of us, then will reunite once the other is claimed," Tal'lan answered softly.
"That panther was YOU, Tal!?" Serena said surprised.
"Yes Serena... You see, Tal'lan is a Lunar Panther distant cousin of the Lunar housecats like Luna. He has the power to transform into a tom cat as you see here, to make humans more comfortable in his presence," Pagan answered before Tal'lan could respond.
"But you don't like this form much do you Tal'lan?" Serena asked, sensing a particular feeling coming from the cat.
"Honestly, no I do not, but one does what one must to survive in this society," Tal'lan sighed.
"Ummm... If you don't mind... Could I see what you really look like?" Serena asked shyly.
Giving Serena a Feral grin, Tal'lan lightly leapt off of Pagan's lap and sat in between the two cousins. Concentrating, Tal'lan's Silver Crescent moon began to glow brightly as he started to transform into his normal comfortable body. Once the change was complete, Serena stared at the large, sleek, black lunar panther in awe. "Wow."
Grinning at the look on Serena's face, Pagan said, "Serey, if you think that is impressive, you ought to see the transformation he can do on the nights of the new moon."
"Huh? What happens on the new moon?" Serena asked.
As soon as the question is out of her mouth, Serena felt as if tiny fingers begin to dig into her mind's eye, putting together a picture, of a tall, very well built young man around Darien's age. He stood at least 6'4, his long shoulder length, black hair flowing freely in the wind, his deep green eyes sparkling with life and power. His skin was lightly tanned, all in all an absolute god... One that would make any and all girls faint in his company...
'THIS is what happens on the nights of the new moon...IF he wants it to, at least.' Pagan said within her mind.
"NO WAY!!!!" Serena squealed, her eyes widening as she sees the smirk on her cousin's face.
"That is his third transformation, Sere kitty, but he can only do it on the days and nights of the new moon."
"Wow, better not let the girls see him like that, especially Lita or Mina, else they will be trailing him around everywhere." Serena said giggling at the thought.
"Princess Serena, I assure you, that Pagan has nothing to worry about, for she knows that she is my heart and always will be until the stars fade into oblivion," Tal'lan replied, looking up at Pagan, and caught her loving smile.
Glancing at the clock, Pagan saw that it was starting to get late. "Serena...its getting on to around nine o'clock. If you want to stay here, for tonight you are welcomed to, but I suggest that you call your parents first so that they won't worry about you, and knowing Aunt Irene, and Uncle Ken, they will," Pagan said, starting to grin, remembering her aunt and uncle.
"Okay...but what do I tell them? I mean I can't say 'I'm at Paige's house.' They think you're dead."
"Well, just tell them that you are at your tutor's house... And it is too late to come home from here... From what I have heard Cous, You need the study time anyway," Pagan said.
After making a face at Pagan, Serena called her family and told them she won't be home tonight but staying at a friend's house. "I must be going as well, Good night Serena, Pagan...I am happy that you two are back together once more. Pleasant dreams Princesses," Setsuna said softly, summoning her portal.
"Good Night Susan," Serena said smiling.
"Night Sets, and thanks again for your help."
After watching Pluto disappear through her time portal, Pagan and Tal'lan took Serena on a small tour of the mansion before going to Serena's bedroom. "I got this decorated for you, on the hopes that you could someday come here and stay for a while. I hope you like the design, I tried to keep it as simple as possible in case you would want to make your own adjustments... Whenever you come here Sere, this will be your bedroom."
Walking into the brightly-lit room, Serena gasped in awe at the total splendor of the bedroom. Glancing around, Serena stared in wonder at the thick, richly colored Oriental rugs that graced the polished hard wood floor, Large frosted glass doors, leading to a balcony outside. Near the glass doors, sat a large office style antique oak desk, its handles made of brass crescent moons, and two seven-foot tall bookshelves mounted on either side of the desk itself. Beautiful tapestries hung upon either side of the room, the pictures showing the story of the moon kingdom. Pushed back against one wall, stood a massive, queen sized cherrywood four poster canopy bed, its dusky rose colored bed curtains, tied off to reveal the white and rose colored satin sheets and comforter. Beside the bed, was a white birchwood vanity, complete with full length mirror... Upon the corners of the mirror, crescent moons had been carved within the wood, and painted, one gold and one silver.
Looking around everywhere, Serena took in the leather, over stuffed, wing backed chair and table near a glowing fireplace and marble mantel upon the otherside of the room. Turning around, Serena stared at her cousin and said breathlessly, "This is MY Room Pagan!?"
"Yes I had decorated it for you.... If you do not like it Serey kitty, you can always rearrange it to your heart's content...."