Sailor Moon Fan Fiction ❯ Finding Destiny ❯ The Crystal Becomes One ( Chapter 17 )
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Finding Destiny
Part 17
By Angel Love
Author's Notes: This chapter goes back into the present. Both Serena and Darien have their memories back from their time spent during the Silver Millinuem.
Standard disclaimers apply. I don't own Sailor Moon. The show is owned by a lot of people who aren't me. But Sailor Love and Sailor Destiny are mine. Both my editor and I put a lot of time and effort into creating them, so please ask me if you would like to use them.
Prince Endymion took the place of Tuxedo Mask. He wore his traditional armor. It was black with a flowing red cape. His sword was placed securely at his side.
The symbol of Earth disappeared from his forehead. He slowly opened his eyes to look into the loving eyes of his princess. "I'm sorry that I couldn't protect you like I promised," he whispered, cupping her cheek, sorrow edging in his voice. He gently pulled her closer to him, running his other hand across her bare back.
"You did the best you could, Endy," she said. Her hands ran across his breastplate. "I've missed you." She closed her eyes, leaning into him and his caress.
Endymion smiled. "It is a wonder that we fought so much in this lifetime." Images of their encounters in this life ran through his mind. He chuckled low, shaking his head. "You are a truly wonderful person." He traced his fingers along her jaw.
She giggled. "I was a lot more graceful in my last life. Plus I wasn't throwing anything at you."
"I love you, Sere," he whispered, pressing his forehead to hers, enjoying the feel of holding her close to him.
Serenity pulled back, opening her eyes to look into his stormy ones. Her heart pounded. "I love you, too. Now will you do something for me?" she asked, a smile stealing across her lips.
"Anything, my dear."
"Kiss me."
"With pleasure." Endymion claimed her lips, heat coursing through their bodies. Energy began to build up, soon they began glowing.
Both were too wrapped up in each other to notice the gates of time appear and two figures step out. Sailor Love and Destiny smiled at each other as they saw the obvious love and affection between the young lovers in front of them.
Destiny nodded at her sister. "It's time."
They held up their hands and began their spell.
Love started the chant, her voice soft and melodic, "Love is patient. Love is kind."
The young lovers began to glow more brightly and lifted a few feet from the ground.
In the Negaverse:
Beryl's eyes turned wide as she saw one of the seven crystals begin to glow from its resting place on the velvet pillow.
Back to the rooftop:
Destiny took up the chant, her voice low and enchanting, "It does not envy. It does not boost."
Negaverse:
Beryl search the area around her as another crystal began glow. "What is happening here?" She couldn't figure out what was making the crystals react.
Rooftop:
Love's and Destiny's stones in their tiaras burned bright, as Love continued, "It is not proud. It is not rude."
Negaverse:
When the third crystal began to glow, Beryl narrowed her eyes.
"Malachite, Zoicite, get in here!" Beryl yelled, her normal cool visage broken in her frustration. Her claws digging into her palms as she balled her hands into fists.
Rooftop:
Destiny joined one hand with her sister, squeezing it tight. "It is not self-seeking. It is not easily angered."
Negaverse:
Both generals appeared before the Queen. Their eyes going wide as the forth crystal began to glow. They began to get nervous as their eyes fell on her face. It was contorted with barley controlled rage.
Rooftop:
Love joined their other hands. "It keeps no records of wrongs."
Negaverse:
The fifth crystal began to glow.
"My Queen, what is going on?" Malachite asked, stepping closer to the crystals.
Beryl looked over at Malachite, eyes burning with fire. "Do not tell me that my top General is that dense!" She glared darkly at him. "I summoned the two of you to find out what is going on. I want to know now!"
Rooftop:
Destiny squeezed their linked hands. Her hair starting to move slightly as the magic started to build up between them . "Love does not delight in evil but rejoices in truth."
Negaverse:
Zoicite stepped forward as the sixth crystal began to glow, his eyes entranced. He started to reach out, but Malachite grabbed his hand and pulled him back.
"Don't touch the crystals," he hissed at him, peeking a glance at Beryl, relieved when it seemed that she had not noticed Zoicite's actions.
Rooftop:
Love's face lit up in a smile, joy radiating from her. "It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres."
Negaverse:
The seventh crystal began to glow.
Metilla whispered to Beryl in her mind. "The crystal is being reveled, Beryl."
"The crystals are joining! I shall have the Silver Imperium Crystal!" the evil queen cackled, thoughts of destroying the scouts fill her mind. Her face contorts to a sinister smile. "Revenge shall be mine!"
Rooftop:
Destiny's eyes closed as she concentrated her energy. Her half-locket moved from her belly to float in the air above the couple.
"Love never fails..." she whispered.
Negaverse:
The seven crystals lifted from the cushion, floating in front of the queen and the generals.
Rooftop:
Love's eyes closed as she too concentrated her energy. Her half-locket lifted and joined Destiny's half above the couple, who are still making out. (Don't you think they need to come up for air soon?)
"And now these three remain: faith, hope, and love."
Negaverse:
The crystals rotated around each other, spinning faster and faster until with a bright flash they formed into one, dull, lifeless crystal.
Rooftop:
The magic grew between the twins, causing their air to fly around them widely. They held on tight to each other as Destiny whispered, "But the greatest of all these is love."
Negaverse:
Beryl laughed as she reached out to grab the crystal. It disappeared just as her fingers closed around it. "What!" she screamed. "I cannot loose it now!" She looked at her empty hand. 'I was so close,' she thought, closing her eyes in a brief moment of grief.
Rooftop:
The crystal appeared in front of the twins. Who opened their eyes and directed it to the couple to forge into the locket.
Serenity and Endymion pulled away from each other. Gazing into each other's eyes.
Serenity noticed that they were floating in the air. She gave a gasp of surprise and clung to Endymion's shoulders in fear. "What's going on?"
They heard a giggle, turning towards the sound they saw the twins. Endymion glared at them, pulling Serenity protectively closer to him. 'How is the heck do we get down from here," he thought desperately. 'And who are they, why do they seem familiar.'
Love giggled again. She flicked her hand and the couple was placed gently back on the ground.
"Who are you?" Endymion demanded, reaching to pull his sword from its sheath.
"You seem familiar," Serenity said, reaching out with her hand to gently cover Endymion's hand, hoping to keep him from drawing his sword and attacking them.
"We should," Love giggled again. "We gave you the power to be Sailor Moon." She flipped her long hair over her shoulder.
"I am Sailor Destiny," Destiny said seriously. Then glanced at her giggling twin. "And she is Sailor Love."
Comprehension dawned on the couple and they visibly relaxed. "You were in my dreams," Serenity said, pointing to Sailor Love.
"Yes, she was," Destiny said. "As I was in his." She motioned to Endymion. "I believe that this belongs to you, Serenity." She flicked her wrist, causing the locket to rest in the air in front of Serenity.
Serenity looked at the crystal in confusion. It was dull, not bright like she remembered. She reached out and took it in her hands. She couldn't feel its strength. She looked up at the twins. "What happened to the crystal? It doesn't contain any power."
"A very intelligent child," Destiny commented, slightly impressed.
"True love has to awaken the power within you, Serenity," Love said stepping closer to the couple. "You carry the last piece of the crystal. That is why Beryl never gained the power of the crystal."
Serenity turned to look up at Endymion. "I think I understand." She concentrated and became Sailor Moon. Then turned a questioning look at her love.
Endymion smiled at the warrior, then followed suit and became Tuxedo Mask once again. His cape billowing slightly in the breeze that swept across the rooftop.
Sailor Moon's hand went to her brooch, then noticed that only the top half was there. She moved in her hand looked up in confusion as the ribbons surrounded her body and left her standing there as Serena. "What happened to my brooch?"
Tuxedo Mask looked closely at it and the locket in her hand, they looked like a match to each other. "I think that you will soon find out the answer to that." Then he concentrated once more to become Darien.
"You are right about that, Darien," Destiny said. "Don't worry about that right now, Serena, concentrate on the crystal."
Serena nodded. She looked up at Darien and smiled. She traced her hand down his face. Then gently pressed her lips to his, making promises to him silently.
Darien's arms went around her, pulling her close. He deepened the kiss, showing her how much that he loved her, adding his own promises to hers.
Serena pulled away, a tear of joy sliding down her face. It began to glow. Then it flew from her cheek to surround the locket in her hand.
Everyone watched in awe, as the crystal became bright once more.
Darien reached down and picked up her brooch, and placed it gently on top of the locket. The symbols of the planets appeared, this time including Earth, on the locket, with a flash of light the locket and brooch became one, resting softly in Serena's palm.
Understanding dawned on Serena, as she turned to the twins. "Thank you," she whispered. She knew that her wish to protect her friends had been granted.
"You have a big fight ahead of you, Serena," Love said, smiling.
She concentrated, a rose quartz appeared in front of her, and she detransformed. Standing in the place of the giggly warrior was a lovely young woman. She looked about seventeen, but her eyes still held their ageless quality. She wore a white sundress that came to her knees and white sandals that strapped up over her ankles. On a long black chain hung the rose quartz, shaped like a small heart resting in the valley between her breasts.
"We will stay to help guide you," Destiny said, then she too detransformed. Standing in her place was a young woman, who also looked about seventeen. She wore a tight black dress with black boots that came to mid-thigh. On a short white chocker was her rose quartz, shaped like small wings.
"Wow! You guys are pretty," Serena gushed, causing both woman to blush at her attention.
"Thanks," the blond whispered, shifting uncomfortably. "But we have an unconscious scout downstairs that needs our attention."
"I think you embarrassed her," the dark haired one winked. "She actually wants to do some work."
Everyone laughed, a bond beginning to form around the four warriors.
"By the way, you may call me Angel," the blond said with a wink.
"And I am Rose," the other added.
Serena stepped forward and bowed respectfully, as was the Japanese custom to greet people, before them. "It is a pleasure to meet you, Angel, Rose."
The two returned the gesture. "The pleasure is ours, Serena," Destiny said. "Now I suggest that we see to Sailor Mercury."
They all agreed, tension returning to their faces. Walking into the building, making their way back to Darien's apartment quickly.
To be continued...
Part 17
By Angel Love
Author's Notes: This chapter goes back into the present. Both Serena and Darien have their memories back from their time spent during the Silver Millinuem.
Standard disclaimers apply. I don't own Sailor Moon. The show is owned by a lot of people who aren't me. But Sailor Love and Sailor Destiny are mine. Both my editor and I put a lot of time and effort into creating them, so please ask me if you would like to use them.
Prince Endymion took the place of Tuxedo Mask. He wore his traditional armor. It was black with a flowing red cape. His sword was placed securely at his side.
The symbol of Earth disappeared from his forehead. He slowly opened his eyes to look into the loving eyes of his princess. "I'm sorry that I couldn't protect you like I promised," he whispered, cupping her cheek, sorrow edging in his voice. He gently pulled her closer to him, running his other hand across her bare back.
"You did the best you could, Endy," she said. Her hands ran across his breastplate. "I've missed you." She closed her eyes, leaning into him and his caress.
Endymion smiled. "It is a wonder that we fought so much in this lifetime." Images of their encounters in this life ran through his mind. He chuckled low, shaking his head. "You are a truly wonderful person." He traced his fingers along her jaw.
She giggled. "I was a lot more graceful in my last life. Plus I wasn't throwing anything at you."
"I love you, Sere," he whispered, pressing his forehead to hers, enjoying the feel of holding her close to him.
Serenity pulled back, opening her eyes to look into his stormy ones. Her heart pounded. "I love you, too. Now will you do something for me?" she asked, a smile stealing across her lips.
"Anything, my dear."
"Kiss me."
"With pleasure." Endymion claimed her lips, heat coursing through their bodies. Energy began to build up, soon they began glowing.
Both were too wrapped up in each other to notice the gates of time appear and two figures step out. Sailor Love and Destiny smiled at each other as they saw the obvious love and affection between the young lovers in front of them.
Destiny nodded at her sister. "It's time."
They held up their hands and began their spell.
Love started the chant, her voice soft and melodic, "Love is patient. Love is kind."
The young lovers began to glow more brightly and lifted a few feet from the ground.
In the Negaverse:
Beryl's eyes turned wide as she saw one of the seven crystals begin to glow from its resting place on the velvet pillow.
Back to the rooftop:
Destiny took up the chant, her voice low and enchanting, "It does not envy. It does not boost."
Negaverse:
Beryl search the area around her as another crystal began glow. "What is happening here?" She couldn't figure out what was making the crystals react.
Rooftop:
Love's and Destiny's stones in their tiaras burned bright, as Love continued, "It is not proud. It is not rude."
Negaverse:
When the third crystal began to glow, Beryl narrowed her eyes.
"Malachite, Zoicite, get in here!" Beryl yelled, her normal cool visage broken in her frustration. Her claws digging into her palms as she balled her hands into fists.
Rooftop:
Destiny joined one hand with her sister, squeezing it tight. "It is not self-seeking. It is not easily angered."
Negaverse:
Both generals appeared before the Queen. Their eyes going wide as the forth crystal began to glow. They began to get nervous as their eyes fell on her face. It was contorted with barley controlled rage.
Rooftop:
Love joined their other hands. "It keeps no records of wrongs."
Negaverse:
The fifth crystal began to glow.
"My Queen, what is going on?" Malachite asked, stepping closer to the crystals.
Beryl looked over at Malachite, eyes burning with fire. "Do not tell me that my top General is that dense!" She glared darkly at him. "I summoned the two of you to find out what is going on. I want to know now!"
Rooftop:
Destiny squeezed their linked hands. Her hair starting to move slightly as the magic started to build up between them . "Love does not delight in evil but rejoices in truth."
Negaverse:
Zoicite stepped forward as the sixth crystal began to glow, his eyes entranced. He started to reach out, but Malachite grabbed his hand and pulled him back.
"Don't touch the crystals," he hissed at him, peeking a glance at Beryl, relieved when it seemed that she had not noticed Zoicite's actions.
Rooftop:
Love's face lit up in a smile, joy radiating from her. "It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres."
Negaverse:
The seventh crystal began to glow.
Metilla whispered to Beryl in her mind. "The crystal is being reveled, Beryl."
"The crystals are joining! I shall have the Silver Imperium Crystal!" the evil queen cackled, thoughts of destroying the scouts fill her mind. Her face contorts to a sinister smile. "Revenge shall be mine!"
Rooftop:
Destiny's eyes closed as she concentrated her energy. Her half-locket moved from her belly to float in the air above the couple.
"Love never fails..." she whispered.
Negaverse:
The seven crystals lifted from the cushion, floating in front of the queen and the generals.
Rooftop:
Love's eyes closed as she too concentrated her energy. Her half-locket lifted and joined Destiny's half above the couple, who are still making out. (Don't you think they need to come up for air soon?)
"And now these three remain: faith, hope, and love."
Negaverse:
The crystals rotated around each other, spinning faster and faster until with a bright flash they formed into one, dull, lifeless crystal.
Rooftop:
The magic grew between the twins, causing their air to fly around them widely. They held on tight to each other as Destiny whispered, "But the greatest of all these is love."
Negaverse:
Beryl laughed as she reached out to grab the crystal. It disappeared just as her fingers closed around it. "What!" she screamed. "I cannot loose it now!" She looked at her empty hand. 'I was so close,' she thought, closing her eyes in a brief moment of grief.
Rooftop:
The crystal appeared in front of the twins. Who opened their eyes and directed it to the couple to forge into the locket.
Serenity and Endymion pulled away from each other. Gazing into each other's eyes.
Serenity noticed that they were floating in the air. She gave a gasp of surprise and clung to Endymion's shoulders in fear. "What's going on?"
They heard a giggle, turning towards the sound they saw the twins. Endymion glared at them, pulling Serenity protectively closer to him. 'How is the heck do we get down from here," he thought desperately. 'And who are they, why do they seem familiar.'
Love giggled again. She flicked her hand and the couple was placed gently back on the ground.
"Who are you?" Endymion demanded, reaching to pull his sword from its sheath.
"You seem familiar," Serenity said, reaching out with her hand to gently cover Endymion's hand, hoping to keep him from drawing his sword and attacking them.
"We should," Love giggled again. "We gave you the power to be Sailor Moon." She flipped her long hair over her shoulder.
"I am Sailor Destiny," Destiny said seriously. Then glanced at her giggling twin. "And she is Sailor Love."
Comprehension dawned on the couple and they visibly relaxed. "You were in my dreams," Serenity said, pointing to Sailor Love.
"Yes, she was," Destiny said. "As I was in his." She motioned to Endymion. "I believe that this belongs to you, Serenity." She flicked her wrist, causing the locket to rest in the air in front of Serenity.
Serenity looked at the crystal in confusion. It was dull, not bright like she remembered. She reached out and took it in her hands. She couldn't feel its strength. She looked up at the twins. "What happened to the crystal? It doesn't contain any power."
"A very intelligent child," Destiny commented, slightly impressed.
"True love has to awaken the power within you, Serenity," Love said stepping closer to the couple. "You carry the last piece of the crystal. That is why Beryl never gained the power of the crystal."
Serenity turned to look up at Endymion. "I think I understand." She concentrated and became Sailor Moon. Then turned a questioning look at her love.
Endymion smiled at the warrior, then followed suit and became Tuxedo Mask once again. His cape billowing slightly in the breeze that swept across the rooftop.
Sailor Moon's hand went to her brooch, then noticed that only the top half was there. She moved in her hand looked up in confusion as the ribbons surrounded her body and left her standing there as Serena. "What happened to my brooch?"
Tuxedo Mask looked closely at it and the locket in her hand, they looked like a match to each other. "I think that you will soon find out the answer to that." Then he concentrated once more to become Darien.
"You are right about that, Darien," Destiny said. "Don't worry about that right now, Serena, concentrate on the crystal."
Serena nodded. She looked up at Darien and smiled. She traced her hand down his face. Then gently pressed her lips to his, making promises to him silently.
Darien's arms went around her, pulling her close. He deepened the kiss, showing her how much that he loved her, adding his own promises to hers.
Serena pulled away, a tear of joy sliding down her face. It began to glow. Then it flew from her cheek to surround the locket in her hand.
Everyone watched in awe, as the crystal became bright once more.
Darien reached down and picked up her brooch, and placed it gently on top of the locket. The symbols of the planets appeared, this time including Earth, on the locket, with a flash of light the locket and brooch became one, resting softly in Serena's palm.
Understanding dawned on Serena, as she turned to the twins. "Thank you," she whispered. She knew that her wish to protect her friends had been granted.
"You have a big fight ahead of you, Serena," Love said, smiling.
She concentrated, a rose quartz appeared in front of her, and she detransformed. Standing in the place of the giggly warrior was a lovely young woman. She looked about seventeen, but her eyes still held their ageless quality. She wore a white sundress that came to her knees and white sandals that strapped up over her ankles. On a long black chain hung the rose quartz, shaped like a small heart resting in the valley between her breasts.
"We will stay to help guide you," Destiny said, then she too detransformed. Standing in her place was a young woman, who also looked about seventeen. She wore a tight black dress with black boots that came to mid-thigh. On a short white chocker was her rose quartz, shaped like small wings.
"Wow! You guys are pretty," Serena gushed, causing both woman to blush at her attention.
"Thanks," the blond whispered, shifting uncomfortably. "But we have an unconscious scout downstairs that needs our attention."
"I think you embarrassed her," the dark haired one winked. "She actually wants to do some work."
Everyone laughed, a bond beginning to form around the four warriors.
"By the way, you may call me Angel," the blond said with a wink.
"And I am Rose," the other added.
Serena stepped forward and bowed respectfully, as was the Japanese custom to greet people, before them. "It is a pleasure to meet you, Angel, Rose."
The two returned the gesture. "The pleasure is ours, Serena," Destiny said. "Now I suggest that we see to Sailor Mercury."
They all agreed, tension returning to their faces. Walking into the building, making their way back to Darien's apartment quickly.
To be continued...