Sailor Moon Fan Fiction / Vision Of Escaflowne Fan Fiction ❯ The Return of the Past ❯ Dream ( Chapter 8 )

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Return of the Past Chapter 8: Dream

~// Beginning of dream \\~

The room was bathed in the soft glowing light that as emitted from the surface of the planet. It was light enough that you could see everything almost perfectly. Covering almost the whole white marble floor was a fluffy white carpet. Up against the far left wall was a door and n the wall opposite was a large balcony with Large heavy silvery white drapes, that were drawn back to let the light in. The glass doors were closed but even still the view of the planet that was shown on the outside was spectacular with its swirling colors of blue, green, brown and white. Up against the wall adjacent to the balcony was a vanity with all the accessories you could possible think of, an armoire and two more doors. In the middle of the room was a circle of cozy couches and chairs all set up around a low table glass table. Up against the wall opposite the armoire was a large king-sized bed, covered in a multitude of silver and white blankets and pillows. Drawn around the bed were sheer white curtains and strewn about on the bed and floor around the bed were a multitude of different stuffed animals.

In the middle of the bed with her face buried in the pillows, clutching a stuffed rabbit was a young teenage girl with impossible long silvery golden hair. She snored softly, shifting slightly in her sleep as the door on the far left wall opened and closed. A figured moved away from the door and towards the bed. As the figure grew closer to the bed you could see that it was another young teenage girl with short cropped wavy reddish orange hair and blue eyes. She was wearing a modest peasant's dress that was a deep green, with a long sleeved white blouse underneath it. Part of her hair was tied back by a matching green bow. As she reached the bed she pulled back the sheer curtains and tied them at the bed posts then shook the girl lying in bed. The girl in bed mumbled incorrectly as she rolled over. Rolling her eyes she moved away from the bed and to the armoire to pick out a dress for the girl. Grinning mischievously she pulled out a beautiful white dress with gold circles lining the top a string of pearls lining the waist and a long flowing bow tied at the back. It looked like almost all the others with one small change, it required a corset. The girl pulled out the matching corset and placed both on the end of the bed. She then walked back and grabbed a pair of white sandals with one inch heels and placed those by the bed. Walking over to where the other girl still laid she proceeded to wake her up.

"Serenity,” the girl huffed slightly, “come now, it's time to get up." Serenity moaned softly and mumbled something before rolling over again. The girl not one to give in shook Serenity harder.

"Alright I'm up," Serenity said groggily as she turned to look at the other girl. Bleary crystal blue eyes blinked at the girl as her hair shifted to reveal a dimly glowing golden crescent on her forehead. “You didn't have to shake me so hard Molly.” Molly giggled and dodged a pillow as Serenity glared at her.

“Now that you're awake I'll prepare your bath,” said molly as she ran to one of the doors on the wall opposite the bed and disappeared to the room on the other side before she could get hit with another pillow. Groaning Serenity got up from her bed and slowly made her way over to the balcony doors to look at the earth. She didn't know how long she stared at it before she felt a hand on her shoulder. With a small shriek she turned around to see Molly her eyes lit up with laughter. “I called your name a few times, but you didn't answer me,” she said suppressing her laughter.

“Molly please don't do that,” Said Serenity as she took in a few gulps of air.

“Well I did call your name Serenity, but you were too caught up in looking at the Earth,” Molly said in a matter of fact tone. Serenity chose to be quite and glowered at Molly. “Now let's get you into the bath so I can get help you get dressed.”

Molly ushered Serenity into the bathroom and helped her change out of her nightgown. Taking her night gown in one arm Molly grabbed a couple of bottles of soaps and shampoo's, placing them on the side of the tub, while Serenity got into the tub. She then left Serenity to bath in peace while she went back into the bed room to make the bed and pick up the pillows. Molly returned about 20 minutes later with a fluffy linen robe and held it open in front of the tub. Serenity pouted slightly before getting up out of the tub and stepping into the robe. Molly let the robe go so Serenity could tie it closed and grabbed a towel off of the nearby counter so she could dry Serenity's hair. After a few minutes of towel drying Serenity's hair she put the towel down and went into the bedroom to retrieve a hair brush, then proceeded to brush Serenity's hair, until it had a glossy shine. They both moved back into the bed room and Serenity groaned as she noticed the dress that was laid out.

“Why do you torture me so?” she asked Molly.

"Since you decided to sleep all day I had to pick out the dress for you,” replied Molly nonchalantly, “So now you must endure the consequences." Serenity moaned at the thought of what was to come as she moved over to the bed and waited for Molly to help her dress. Molly helped her into the corset and then told her to brace herself as she began to pull on the strings. Serenity gasped as she clutched onto the bedpost in front of her.

“Why must these dratted things be so tight?” Serenity asked as she tried to take in another breath.

“It's supposed to help accentuate your figure,” Molly replied, “or so I'm told” She pulled on a couple more strings before Serenity shouted at her.

"Molly!” she exclaimed, “If you make it any tighter I won't be able to breathe." Serenity endured another tug on the strings of the corset before molly tied them.

"That should do it,” said Molly in a satisfied tone, “now stop fidgeting and turn around. I still need to help you put you dress on and finish getting you ready for the ball.”

~1 hour later - Ballroom~

There was laughter and the sound of fabric moving as people talked and danced around the grand ball room. The room was pure white with marble floors. Gold filigree was etched in swirling designs in the marble along the edge of the room and the pillars. Large cream colored drapes hung from each balcony entrance and the glass doors were pulled open. Along the north side of the room was a raised dais on which sat two thrones. In one of them say a regal looking woman in a long white gown that had a bow with a crescent moon on the front of it and fairy like wings for the bow on the back. She had long lavender silver hair tied into two odango's on her head the rest left streaming down in curling waves and crystalline blue eyes. In the middle of her forehead was a shimmering crescent moon symbol that gave off a faint glow. In a half spiral two stair cases flowed down the left side of the room with page boys standing at the doors to announce guests. At the top of one of the stair cases stood Serenity as the doors closed behind her.

"Presenting her Majesty Princess Serenity," called out the page. Serenity took a big breath then started down the staircase to the awaiting crowd of people. All the while she praying that she wouldn't trip and fall down the stairs. Just as she reached the bottom of the stair case, a hand reached out and grabbed hers.

"Princess, may I have this dance," asked a voice. She looked up to see the very person she hoped would be there. He was dressed in a black tuxedo with a flowing cape. A white mask covered his eyes but she knew them to be a deep ocean blue in color. His midnight black hair was cut short with his bangs sweeping into his face. It was Prince Endymion of Earth.

"Why of course," was her reply, as she was swept onto the dance floor. She smiled with an almost dreamy look on her face as he led her in a waltz. As they danced the people formed a circle around them, many whispering about how they made a cute couple. As soon as the song ended, Endymion led her out unto one of the balconies. He then turned to face her with a serious air about him. Sighing he tucked a few strands of hair behind her ear and then cupped her cheek. She leaned into his touch, realizing every moment that she had with him.

"Serenity,” He said her name in a soft caress, “this is the last time that we'll see each other,"

"What do you mean?" she replied as she looked into his eyes with worry.

"Queen Beryl is raising an army on earth and I must leave tonight to go help my people in the battle against her," he explained his voice still soft.

"If you must leave then take this with you," Serenity said as she placed something in his hands. He looked down and saw that it was her star locket.

"I can't take this--," but he was cut off. She placed a finger on his lips as she spoke.

"Take it so that you'll remember me when you leave." After she said this they Endymion leaned down and kissed her lips not wanting to let her go. As they were pulling apart from the kiss a strong wind picked up and ripped them apart from each other.

"Endymion!" Serenity called out to him, but it was too late he was gone. The next thing she knew, she was surrounded my fire and it was threatening to engulf her. Just as the flames started to lick at her dress, they back away and a huge figure could be seen inside the flames. A loud roar came forth and the figure broke through the flames, it was a dragon. His body was covered in reddish brown scales, he had horns, and yellow eyes, and long spikes running down his back. When he landed in front of her the ground shook. He was now standing on all fours in front of her, looking at her as if trying to decide whether she was the one he needed to speak to or not.

"Are you Usagi?" the dragon asked.

"Usagi?" She asked in confusion. Looking around she and the dragon were surround by nothing but darkness. As she looked down at herself she noticed that her clothes and hair color had changed. Her hair was now a golden blonde and a little shorter and she was dressed in a school girl uniform. Comprehension dawned on her after a moment and she looked back up at the dragon. "Yes."

"Then you are the one I have been searching for," said the dragon in his deep booming voice. He lowered himself until he was in a laying position and looked her straight in the eyes.

"What do you mean," she asked wondering where she was and why there was a dragon here.

"You mean you do not know of you heritage?" asked the dragon.

"Wha?"

"You are a draconian, one of the last to be precise," Said the dragon in reply to her inarticulate question.

"What's exactly is that?"

"A draconian is a descendent of the people of Atlantis, and are believed to be a cursed people," he explained, "if you don't believe me then close your eyes and imagine yourself with angel like wings." Usagi did as he said and closed her eyes. She imagined a picture of herself but with wing's and concentrated, soon she could feel a pain in her back. She screamed out in pain as to pure white wings shot out of her back. The dragon smiled. "Look behind you," he said to her crouching form. Usagi did and she was surprised at what she saw, she then looked back up at the dragon.

"So why have you been looking for me," she asked.

"This enemy that you fight is not only after the Ginzoushu, but she is also after me,” he replied, “She needs the blood of a draconian to free me. I came to warn you because you are the only one who can free me, and because you are the only one who has the power to control me if something should go wrong."

"I don't understand," she said as her confusion increased.

"You will in due time. You must wake up now; your friends are worried about you." With that the dragon and everything around her disappeared.

~// End Dream \\~

Usagi awoke with a start to find five faces staring down at her in worry.

"Usagi are you alright," asked Rei.

"Yes I'm fine I just had a bad dream is all," she replied. 'But what did that dragon mean and what was that scene I played through in the beginning mean? Who's Serenity, is she me?' All these questions raced through her mind as her friends back off slightly.

“Are you sure?” asked Ami as she placed a hand on her forehead.

“You were moaning in your sleep and you kept tossing and turning,” said Makoto

“And then you screamed,” said Minako. Luna nodded her head in agreement.

“I'm fine guys really,” she said, “you should all go back to bed.” She shooed everyone from her room and then settled herself back down in bed to go back to sleep. Luna stayed silent as she curled up next to her.