Finding Yourself In Life

By Rebecca "Dreamlume" Roberts

Prologue

	Serena walked through the Earth's capital with purpose. She was an orphan 
and was shabbily
dressed in a tattered, faded dress that was once violet, but had now turned 
a dull grey,
and a pair of worn shoes that had holes in their toes.

	But despite her dress she was a stunningly beautiful girl with azure eyes 
that seemed to be
speckled with silver, and amazing silver hair. She had a perfect 5"9'' 
figure to the envy of every
woman, and a loving, witty, down to earth personality that gained the 
admiration of everyone she
met.

	She walked faster in anticipation. Today was the first day that she would 
work at the
royal palace. She wondered what her job would be. She was seventeen years 
old, and very
good at cooking and sewing like any lady should be. But very few people knew 
that she
was an excellent horsewoman and a master at fencing and archery.

	She had stayed with different families that had been kind enough to take 
her in since
she was a young girl. With each home she had learned a new skill. She now 
felt confident
that she could handle any task given to her with ease, but was still 
surprised to
receive the letter of summons to the palace while staying with the last 
family.

	She made her way to the stableman?s house to borrow a horse for the 
two-week journey
to the palace. On her back she carried a sack that contained all of her 
belongings.

?Good morning Findley.?  She said, politely addressing the grizzled 
stableman.

?Mornin? Missy.? He answered back gruffly. ?Missy? was his customary way of 
addressing
women in general.

?Would it be too much to ask you for a horse? I need to ride to the royal 
palace?

	There were four men standing a few feet away who raised their heads 
curiously at
this and began to watch her.

?Of course Ma?am? He answered, more polite now at the thought of getting 
business.

	He went into the stables and came out with a beautiful white mare that had
already been saddled. Serena took out her small purse and paid the man. She 
was about
to mount when she heard one of the men calling to her. She turned around and 
took in
their appearances. They all seemed tall and ruggedly handsome. The one whom 
she assumed
was their leader had golden hair that was so fine that it seemed almost 
white. He had
ice blue eyes. The others in the group flanked him. The one to his right was 
taller than
the rest with long chestnut hair and emerald eyes. The one to the leader?s 
left had
long blond hair that was pulled back, with deep green eyes that contrasted 
perfectly
with his light hair. The last man followed behind them with short gold hair, 
and
mischievous sky blue eyes.

?Good morning My Lady? said the leader politely.

?My name is Serena Sir, and nothing more? Serena replied kindly.

?Serena, we couldn?t help but overhear that you are on your way to the 
palace.? He said
with a discerning gaze.

? Yes Sir, and I?ll be leaving now.?

The leader seemed taken aback by such bold, forward behavior from a girl. He 
quickly
recovered, but Serena had noticed his reaction, and now bore a grin.

?I?m sorry, many have reprimanded me for my forwardness. I mean no offence 
to you.?
The leader smiled and said ?And none taken.?

He was tapped on the shoulder by the blond in the back, and suddenly seemed 
to remember
his friends.

With haste he said ?How rude of me, we haven?t even introduced ourselves. 
I?m Kunzite,
and this is Nephrite,?..Zoizite,??.and Jedite.? He said, pointing 
consecutively to
the brunette, blond and gold haired men.
They each bowed in turn.

?It?s nice to meet you all? Serena said with a smile.

?We are the personal guards of the Prince of the Earth, Endymion; and we are 
heading
home to the palace.?

?We would like to know if you would let us escort you there.? Finished 
Zoizite who had
been quiet until then.

?I would love that? said Serena happily.

They then mounted their steeds, and began their journey to the palace.