Moon Queen Magic: A Prologue A SAILOR MOON FAN FICTION MOON QUEEN MAGUS BY: THE DRAGONBARD This is entirely a work of fiction, meant for entertainment purposes only, any copywrite infringement is unintentional. All characters are the property of their respective owners. This version of Sailor Moon is a combination of the DIC translated version and the 'official' japanese one. That should explain any strangeness that you may notice. This story occures sometime after Reenie/Chibiusa goes back to the future, and after all the Outer Scouts are introduced. Beyond that I have no idea when this takes place in the Sailor Moon timeline, so I reserve the right to use any and all attacks in this fan fic. I'm using the DIC versions of the names because I don't want to irritate anyone with my poor spelling of the japanese names, and because I don't remember all the japanese names for the attacks. However, I will be retaining the Japanese Silver Millenium names for Serena/Princess Serenity, and Darien/Prince Endyimon. I'm writing this story, because it seemed to me that the four Generals had a hard time, here they were, four good men who ended up killing their friends and the women they love. I also thought it about time that Pluto's origins were explained, since I've only noticed a few Sailor Moon fan fic that tells how she became the Guardian of Time, though there may be more. I also wondered just how powerful Sailor Moon was compaired to the others, like Saturn or Pluto. This is of course just my take on things, and like I said, I've only seen the DIC versions, and read some SM info on the net. These first few chapters are going to be more in the way of establishing things, so there won't be that much action in them as of yet. Also, this is my first time writing anything with much in the way of action sequences, so please forgive me. I would like to thank to creators of my favorite Sailor Moon continuation fan fic, Sailor Moon Z. It was their story that gave me the idea to do one of my own. Hope you enjoy! Oh, if anyone wants to archive this, just write me and tell me that and give me the URL for your webpage. As long as you give me the credit I don't mind. ********************************************************************* e-mail me at dragonbard@hotmail.com ********************************************************************* IN A TIME LONG AGO. . . Tens of thousands of years ago, the Earth, and the rest of our solar system was at war with endless armies of demonic monsters, Things from Beyond. This occured for millenia, until finally, five archmagi, the greatest sorcerers alive, gathered together. Their names were Serenity, Endyimon, Vulcan, Metallia, and the fifth archmage, whose name was lost to time. They wielded power the likes of which man has never seen, the power of the gods, each with their own strengths; Serenity was a healer gifted enought to raise the dead with power over the elements, Endyimon mastered the secrets of crystals and the hidden knowledge of the earth, Vulcan was the master of crafting things of enchantment, and Metallia knew the secret magics of life and death, the power to harness the life energies of people, either enhancing her own powers, or changing the creature to suit her will. They crafted weapons of devestation, that people could defend themselves, and then they did war with the Things from beyond. As the war became more fierce, nine women were chosen, and the five Archmagi granted them powers drawn from one of the nine worlds in the solar system, power based on an elemental force of nature, the Senshi. Finally, the five Archmages and the Senshi joined their power and wisdom to craft the ultimate talisman of magic, the Silver Imperium Crystal. The Crystal drew power from all the nine planets in the solar system, and the nine elements the Senshi embodied, it would also draw power from the lifeforce of the wielder. They then used the Crystal to unite their powers, first to craft the Great Wall, which banished the Things to their ebony home, though it cost Metallia her life. After victory, the Senshi, and the remaining Archmages divided that which they had created. The Endyimon was made guardian and ruler of the Earth, with his lover, Senshi Earth. The Silver Imperium Crystal was given to Serentiy, the wisest and most compassionate of the group. The Gate of Time was given into the care of Senshi Pluto. The great weapons were given into the guardianship of Vulcan, with his wife, Senshi Mars, all the great weapons, but those that were in the care of the Senshi. As a final deed, the Senshi and Archmages used the Silver Imperium Crystal to begin the process that would give life to all the planet, and the moon of the Earth. They declared that all the worlds would be ruled by the Senshi that bore that worlds name, and that all but the Mother World, Earth, would owe allegience to Serenity, who would rule from the Moon. And So, it came to pass. Their children, when they came to power declared that this would be a time of joy and piece for the people of the solar system, and they named this time after the talisman which had won the people their freedom, the Silver Imperium Crystal. Thus the Silver Millenium was born! **********************************************************************----- ---------------------------------------------------------------- In a dark place, hidden from all the world, two figures stood. One, a green-haired woman, held a staff shaped like a key, which bore a jeweled orb atop it's length. The other, a man, was dressed as if he had steped out of the middle ages, in soft breeches with a white blouse. Around them, at each corner of the room, stood three giant crystals, each as large as a tall man. In each was a large cloud of material. In one, the cloud was of flower petals, in another, the cloud was made of tiny stars, and the third was a mass of grey light. "Are you sure you don't want to bring any of the Scouts into this, Pluto?" The man asked his companion. "At least Saturn or the Princess. Their strength and healing abilities would be a lot of help in this" Pluto shook her head. "No. I won't involve any of the others. Hotaru and the Princess are still too inexperienced with their healing capabilities for something of this magnitude, Archon, and if it doesn't work, I don't want them to feel any of the blame." Pluto walked to the crystal holding the cloud of stars and laid her free hand on it's surface. "Soon," she whispered, "soon you and your loves will be rejoined, and your souls will be redeemed." She turned to Archon. "We should bring back Jedite first. We can use his power to aid in bringing back the others." Archon nodded as Pluto waved her staff in the air. A dark portal opened up, and out of it floated a giant block of crystal, with a man embedded in it. Archon pointed his hand at the crystal, and as they watched, it slowly began to disolve. A fine white mist rose from it as it shrank, until, finally, all that was left was the man who had been inside. As soon as the last of the crystal that had imprisoned him had vanished, he collapsed to his knees. Archon looked him over, trying to note any differences between him and the young man he had once known. He was a tall, blond man, with several scrapes and cuts about himself, and lines of dried blood marked his face and his torn grey uniform. Jedite looked up at his rescuers, and his eyes widend as he took in the dress of Pluto. "A Sailor Scout!" He grated. Jedite looked at his enemy, though it wasn't one of the three who had been around when he had been given the Sleep of Eternity, her costume and demeanor were unmistakable. Unnoticed, Archon lifted a crystal, which, aside from being a clear white, was identical in appearance to the one Zoicite had used to retreive the Seven Shadows, and the Rainbow Crystals for the Dark Kingdom. It floated out of his hand, and began to emitt a powerful energy towards Jedite. Jedite clutched his chest as if in pain. Quickly, Pluto caused a portal to open behind her, a portal not to transport something or someone through space and time, but rather to show something, which became apparent as images appeared in it. Images of Jedite and a beautiful young woman with long dark hair, a woman who obviously loved him, and whom he loved just as much. Images which Jedite could easily see. Jedite frowned at this, the woman he was looking at, who appeared to love him, was none other than Raye Hino, Sailor Mars, his sworn enemy. He was so confused about this that he barely noticed the strange sensation in his chest began to strengthen. "Remember!" Pluto whispered, as a beam of light speared from the Garnet Orb on her staff to Jedites forehead. Jedite's eyes widend as memories pored into him. Memories of fighting beside his fellow Generals of the Dark Kingdom, fighting 'againt' the youma that served them! Memories of friendship with the Sailor Scouts, bowing to a young man in black and silver armor, with all the loyalty that he had given Queen Beryl, but without the fear that created it. Memories of the love he had for one Sailor Scout, for one woman, for one... "NOOO!!!" He yelled, as he tried to deny, to fight, the memories that rose up from the depth of his soul. By now the sensation in his chest was too strong to ignore. He attempted to fight, to struggle against what was happening, but he was too weak and confused. First from his final battle with the Scouts, then from Queen Beryl's punishment, and finally from the images he had seen. Together, they had prevented him from resisting when it had started, now it was too late, and the man that had been in those images of the past, the Guardian of Prince Endyimon, the lover and soulmate of the Senshi Princess of Mars, the man that Jedite had once been, was reborn. His chest rippled like the surface of a pool of water when it is disturbed, and a black crystal shard flew out onto the ground. Jedite collapsed. Quickly, Archon strode to him, and after a cursary look, nodded, and stood up. "Most of the negative energy is gone from his system, Pluto. The rest should disepate shortly." Pluto nodded, as if expecting that. She turned to leave pausing only to pickup the dark crystal shard. "Clean him up, and get him healed. When you feel he's sufficiently recovered, send for me." With that, a dark portal opened up and swallowed her whole. Archon shook his head as he picked up the pale young man who lay at his feet. "Sometimes I wonder if she does that just to be annoying." He said. "I heard that." Pluto's voice rang out in the room. A large sweatdrop appeared on Archon's head. "Look out!" Sailor Mars yelled, but it was too late. A crackling javelin of energy flew from the monsters hand/claw, narrowly missing Sailor Mercury. Mercury was thrown several meters away, and landed hard. Sailor Jupiter frowned in shared pain. If the Sailor Scouts hadn't been tougher than normal humans, then Mercury would have been badly hurt. "Jupiter Thunderclap, ZAP!" Jupiter yelled as she threw the sphere of magical lightning at the monster. This was their first battle in over a month, and she had finally gotten a new boyfriend. The others had called her just before she could leave for her date, and she was MAD! The red furred monster quickly dogged the ball lightning, letting it explode against the concrete sidewalk, but it was caught by Sailor Venus's Loveme Chain. The monster was knocked off balance, and got caught by a Celestial Fire Surround from Mars. Sailor Moon ran over to Mercury. "Are you OK?" She asked. Mercury gave a shakey nod as she got to her feet. "I should be fine." Mercury pulled out her computer, since at the moment, she wouldn't do much good in the fight. Suddenly, the computer flashed a warning at her. "Get ready!" Mercury yelled, "The monster's up to something!" But the last of her warning was muted by the sound of a howling wind. With a savage roar, the beast hurled a powerful wind at the scouts, throwing them against the nearby wall. Only Mercury and Sailor Moon were still standing, the rest of the scouts sprawled on the ground. The monster thrust out a hand and hurled another energy lance at the downed scouts. It sped towards them, only to be met and destroyed by a spinning crescent of silver light, and a crimson rose. At the same time, a cloud of pinpoints of light, like stars from the heavens, swarmed around the monster. Every time one of the 'stars' touched it's fur covered hide it cried out in pain, and a scourched spot appeared on it. As one, the scouts looked up to see who had aided them. On one side of the street where they had been fighting, stood the enigmatic form of their protecter, Tuxedo Mask, on the other, stood four armored shapes. Their features masked by their iron grey helmets. Quickly, the four drew swords, and leaped to confront the beast. Within moments, the creature was a pile of dust at their feet. The armored warriors turned to the Sailor Scouts, and bowed. Then, as silently as they had fought, they faded from view. Tuxedo Mask leaped down and ran to the girls. "Are you okay, who were those guys?" He asked. The Scouts shook their heads in wonder. "Perhaps 'you' can tell us." Mercury said. All eyes turned to her. "Before they vanished, I saw a symbol that all four of them had over their hearts. A circle divided into quarters." "Symbol?" He asked. confused. What did a symbol have to do with him? "I noticed it too," Sailor Moon chimed in, "But what does it mean?" "Ever since we became Sailor Scouts," Mercury began, "I've become interested in astronomy, especially information about all the planets, especially Mercury, and the Moon. I've learned the symbols of all of our planets, and since the signs for the planets are the same now as they were in the Silver Millenium, my computer has all the information about the planet, listed under it's symbol. And the quartered circle, was the ancient symbol for the Earth!" All eyes swivled to stare at Tuxedo Mask, present incarnation of the Crown Prince of the Earth. ______________________________________________________________________ How do you like it so far? I'm certainly getting prolific with my writing recently, don't you think? In the next part, the scouts and the four restored Guardians will be rejoined, but how will everyone react to their oldest enemies returning. And who is behind this new wave of monsters? Come Back and Find Out ______________________________________________________ Get Your Private, Free Email at http://www.hotmail.com