Hosted by www.Geocities.ws Legal stuff....: All rights go to Naoko Takeuchi. THINGS U NEED 2 KNOW B4 YOU READ: #1.- This crazy stalker (read the story to find out who!) person is in no way affiliated with the Negaverse. In legend, he was banned there long, long ago by a magical being known as the Terial. A being of light that was actually evil personified. It banished him from it's kingdom out of sheer hate for the poor man. Over time, this man grew bitter, doomed forever to live on that planet, with no companions. He declared that one day he would find revenge. But what he doesn't know is that the thing he seeks retribution of was destroyed long ago by the Imperium Silver Crytal, wielded by an owner who died long before the Silver Millenium was ever thought of. 'Kay, let's get on with this thing now! CHAPTER 4: TOWERS, FORESTS AND FABLES ************************************ The being had watched the scouts for some time as they pushed, shoved, froze, burned, singed and blasted their way through the rather annoying and hindersome grass. They had quite impressive power, for ones so young. Sighing with pleasure at the thought of returning to his own beloved planet, he disappeared in an undetectable swirl of magic light. With praticed ease he reappeared in his Emerald chair, a throne made of one pure, unflawed, deep green emerald. He was immortal, young, and quite handsome. He had white hair, short and straight, that was cut to the natural fashion of his time, straight around at mid-ear lobe. He was dressed solely in black, studded occasionally here and there with silver and sapphire brilliants. He wore black dress pants, with a slightly open, long sleeved black silk shirt revealing the satiny rippling muscles under tanish skin. His eyes were an amazing Azure color that would strike any woman with envy, hidden slightly under long, white lashes. He reached out a perfectly shaped, smooth hand to call a sapphire and silver goblet filled with a fruity wine to him. The more he thought about it, the more he thought he might just let them live. After all, they were all very beautiful, especially the one with the two blonde pony-tails... _________________________________________________ The pretty sailor scouts were beginning to get weary of the rhythm. Hack, burn, blast, freeze, shatter, and clear a path a few feet ahead just to do it again. After an hour, when they were going to rest and have something to eat, Rei gave a cry and fell flat on her backside. Serena, adult though she was, (Or was supposed to be...) found it hard to stop the giggle that threatened to escape her tightened lips. Standing up, Rei tightened her fist and poised it to knock on air. When she did, a light rapping sound echoed back. Looking expectantly at Serena, the blonde realized that in addition to the crystal in her brooch, she still held the Imperium Silver Crystal from her future palace. Holding up the one that was unencompassed, she said, "Silver Crystal Flash!" And a brilliant light shone forth and momentarily blinded all, even the white-haired figure that watched from a scrying pool in a far off tower. When finally the colorful after image wore off, where before there had been what appeared to be miles and miles of monotonous grass, was now a tall, dark, ancient, and looming forest. The trees were huge, and the leaves appearedblack in that silent, lifeless place. Taking out her small, blue computer, Ami began to examine the facts. Looking up moments later, she closed the compartment and spoke. "There is no living creature within several miles of the spot we stand on now. There is a tiny cabin at the far edge of the woods, and a great tower built of white stone some where far, far to the south of here. The thing that forced poor Rei to embarrass herself so was some sort of force field, but the light of the silver crystal dissolved it." Anxious to get away from the annoying grass, Rei stepped forward and asked, "What are we waiting for?! Let's go!" And was about to charge off before she noticed everyone staring at Serena, who was staring through everything on this world to something far off and gone years ago, a silver sheen covering her blue eyes as she saw things others did not... _________________________________________________ A memory of thousands of years ago when all were princesses in the silver millenuim woke up within her: Princess Serena stared about the ballroom in a dizzied state. She was so happy! She had finally convinced her mother to consent to her marriage with Prince Darien! He stood at her side as they sat the dance out. She could feel the aura of happiness and contentment emitting from him in unseen, shimmering silver waves. Casting her blue gaze around the room, she watched her "ladies in waiting" dance about gracefully with their own handsome loves. Sailor Mars in her gown of red and rubies, her long black hair pulled back for once in a red and ruby clip, her violet eyes sparkling with love at the white uniformed soldier she danced with, always flauting her status as the guardian of fire. Sailor Mercury was stunning, but still quite shy in a short skirt of white silk and a white silk shirt, both trimmed with soft, white fur. She was the most graceful dancer, of all, her dark blue eyes cast away from the soft grey gaze of her white-clad soldier partner. Mina was ravishing, as always. She was dressed in a light blue gown, with a small cluster of Lita's tiny pink roses in her long blonde hair, which was let down from it's usual red bow. She danced with the third of the white uniformed soldiers. He had eyes of the purest green, so green, they put the greenest meadow in sping to shame. Last to skim into view was Lita. Sailor Jupiter was dressed in her famous black velvet gown with the huge red rose on the front. Her hairstyle was never changed, but the two green balls had been replaced by two white roses. She still had those two Gaernet earrings carved intricately like roses her starry-eyed lover had given her a few days ago. She nodded her head at those that passed by with congratulations while she continued her study of the room and it's occupants. Nobles and knights alike had turned out, but the couple that caught her attention was not of this world. Two very tall, young warroirs danced elegantly together. A Silver-haired warrior, her hair like fine silver wire, and matching eyes, dressed in a tight fitting, long-sleeved dress that grew much wider as it hit mid-lower-arm. Her dress flared out as it hit mid-calf, and her hair stopped where it flared. Her hair was braided in a spiral at the top of her head, with the rest of her long hair cascading out the back, studded occasionally with sapphires. The man was barely taller than her, with snow-white hair cut stylishly at mid-ear. He wore a black uniform, and had tan skin which set off his long, white lashes. His eyes were a beautiful, full colored blue that defied nature. She couldn't for the life of her remember where either of them were from, but it didn't matter, because she was happy... ________________________________________ Slowly, the silver sheen slid from her eyes and the moon princess stared in astonishment at the people around her. They were not dancing with handsome men, and she was not at an engagement ball. Just as she was about to speak, a hauting, and haunted voice echoed through their minds. "I know who those people you saw are. Hurry here, for there is much for you to learn." And as soon as the voice faded away, everyone that had been standing there was gone in a flash of silver light... ****************************** Hope you liked that. Questions, comments, complaints, suggestions, flames? e-mail me at: [email protected].