Sailor Moon Fan Fiction ❯ The Child ❯ Too Late ( Chapter 2 )

[ P - Pre-Teen ]

The Child
By: Ree-B
Rating:again a perfectly innocent G
AN:For those of you who actually enjoyed the first chapter enough to stick around and see
the end, thanks for reading. Enjoy!

Disclaimer: I dont own Sailormoon and Characters, but if you really want to sue me, i've
got some high quality pocket lint! No takers? Oh well, more for me.

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Chapter 2: Too Late

A small hut somewhere on Earth
June 30, 2985

"No! This can't be true. It can't be her. It just can't be." The brunette tried to yell in anger,
but ended in sobs. As a blonde woman comforted her, a blue-haired woman cast her
eyes down to a small computer she held in her palm. She ran her calculations again and
again. She was just as worried and unbelieving that the fates would be so cruel as the
rest of them, but she would never willingly show the un-rational side of herself to the other
ladies.

"It is true," she said in as level of a voice as she could manage, "she is the Child."

"But, Mercury, she is a baby. She should be at least seven by now. Do the fates hate us
so much? What are we to do? There has to something wrong? Or something we can do?
What if we…" the raven-haired woman was cut off by screams of the child. All the women
stopped and looked lovingly at the baby. They knew that the child was the only one in the
room that could see or hear them. The mother and midwife stood oblivious to the fact that
four women in elaborate gowns had graced the small little hut that sunny afternoon. The
women walked nearer to the child as if beckoned.

"Welcome to Earth, Milady." Said the blond.

"We have been waiting for you. Oh, for so long!" Said the brunette as a tear slipped down
her cheek.

"We are at your service, Milady. We are to protect and teach you." The blue-haired woman
stated proudly. The raven-haired woman stepped forward and whispered to the child as
she placed her hand on the child's small forehead, "But we are to be your friends above
all."

The child giggled and grabbed her toes as if saying she was delighted to have such
companions. Her aqua blue eyes shone with child-like happiness, but somewhere deep
in her endless orbs there lurked an awareness. Of what could not be told.


Glenaria

His movements were like water.

His hands flowing through the air.

His lids shut over his deep blue orbs in concentration.

He lowered his head in a bow as he brought his hands together in front of his face. He
sat on the soft grass, keeping his thoughts concentrated. He entered into a trance of his
own mind, to seek strength and wisdom. The world went on around him. The wind blew
slightly at the ebony hair that hung slightly into his eyes. He knew only his thoughts. But
then a presence entered his mind, his grasp. He could hear a voice. No, four voices.
They echoed around in his head forming words yet they were inaudible. Their presence
moved around him until it was tangible. His eyes flew open and he ran as fast as he
could until he got to the rose gardens. There stood four women, one blue-haired woman
was also carrying a young baby. Somehow he knew they would be there. A blond woman
walked forward and bowed before him.

"Your Majesty, it is great to see you." She said.

"Who are you? And how do you know me?" the young boy asked, taking a defensive
stance. A tall brunette giggled as she too stepped forward.

"He is right to be protective," she said to her companions, " that is good." She knelt down
to the Mamoru's height and pointed to the blond who had spoken prior, "She is Venus, and
I am Jupiter. We met you when you were very young, although you do not remember. We
have come to see if you are ready to protect our friend. Do you think you are ready?"

"I am just a small boy, how am I to protect your friend?" Mamoru said in all earnest.

"You would be surprised." Venus said with a smirk. Then she turned to her blue-haired
friend. "Mercury, is he ready?"

"It is not for me to tell." She said. She looked to the fourth woman, who had not yet spoken.
She walked forward and knelt before the boy. She looked deep into his soul.

"Hello, young prince. I am Mars. May I hold your hand?" as if he was held in a trance he
placed his palm onto the hand of the raven-haired woman kneeling before him. A warmth
enveloped him for a moment, then was gone. Mars dropped her gaze with a sorrowful sigh.

"He is not ready." She stood and backed slowly away. Disappointed, Mamoru met the
gaze of each woman and as they turned to leave he caught sight of the child held in Mercury's
arms. He was held by the most startling pair of baby blue eyes he had ever seen. He stood
awestruck until the women faded from his vision. He couldn't believe what had just happened
to him. He would think he had been dreaming for many years. Up until the day he was ready.



A small pub outside Glenaria
August 2, 2998

Mamoru stepped out of his black Z-3 convertible. He paused slightly, staring at the name
of the pub in front of him. It was simply 'Karl's Place'. He placed his hand on the door, letting
it swing open as the chimes rang out his entrance. He walked down to sit at the bar. The
place was nearly empty. "Hey Karl." He sang out.

"Hiya Endy. Be with you in just a minute." Came the reply from a short redheaded fellow with
a heavy Irish brogue.

"No hurry."

Mamoru marveled at the little man. In fact, he marveled at all the people he met here. For
they were the few people who had met the real him. No tittles. No 'highness' or 'majesty'.
Here he was simply Endy. And they still liked him for who he was, no matter if he never
actually told them that much about his life, they still respected him as a human being and a
man.

At this point, Karl came up to Mamoru, wiping out a glass in one hand.

"So, Endy," he said, letting a cheerful smile grace his features, "What can I do for you?"
Mamoru smiled a sly little smile and replied.

"Well, I was going to buy the bar a round, but since you and I are the only ones here," he
said, moving his arm about to indicate that they were indeed alone in an empty bar, "I am
going to buy you a drink, Karl. What'll it be?"

"Well, my my my Endy, what brings you into such good spirits today? Did you get lucky,
perhaps?"

"No no, nothing like that. It's my birthday today! And I'm in the mood to celebrate." He didn't
mention the fact that there were about 500 nobles dancing around at the palace in his honor
at a party that he was playing hooky to.

"Well, in that case," he filled two mugs with his finest ale and handed one to Endy, raising
his own up to his friend's, " Two of my finest, and they're on the house. Cheers!" They
knocked the mugs together, but as Mamoru lifted his own glass to his lips, he heard a
familiar sound. He couldn't quite place it. It was like four different voices were trying to
talk in his head but all they did was swirl around, never coming close enough to grasp
what was being said. They drifted in and out until the voices were almost tangible. Karl
had noticed the strange look on his face and he had his glass held in mid air.

"Endy? Endy, are you okay?" Mamoru heard Karl's voice but it was like it was far away.

"Don't you hear it?" he asked.

"Hear what, my boy? I don't hear anything." Karl looked on to Endy thinking the poor man
had gone mad. At that moment, Mamoru heard the distinct chimes from the door, indicating
that he and Karl were not alone any longer. Slowly he placed his mug on the counter, turning
to see just who had entered. He was greeted by the sight of four women in long flowing
gowns of red, yellow, green, or blue. He knew them. It was the same women from that day
in the gardens. He had brushed that day off as a dream. He stared at them intently.

"It wasn't a dream." He said only really to himself. But the brunette heard and stepped
forward.

"No it wasn't, your Highness, and neither is this." She said with a smirk.

"Do you remember why we came last time, your Majesty?" said the blue-haired girl, Mercury,
wasn't it?

"To see if I was ready to protect your friend. Mars," he said turning to the woman clad in
red, "Do you want to take my hand again?" he outstretched his arm to her as she stepped
forward. The fact that he had taken the initiative first told a lot of what she needed to know.
But the minute her flesh touched his fingers, she recoiled in joy, a broad grin spreading
across her face.

"He's ready! O thank the Goddess, He's ready! Venus, He's ready!" The blond stepped
out from behind the other women, a small child clinging to her hand. Mamoru was taken
back slightly by the appearance of the little girl. She was so small and innocent, but she
carried an air that seemed to declare that she was much older than she seemed. He knelt
down in front of the girl. Venus spoke.

"Chiba Mamoru, allow me to introduce Serenity. While she is in your protection, she will
be known as Tsukino Usagi. She is a very special girl, your highness, and she must be
treated well."

Mamoru looked deep into the little girl's eyes. He could almost lose himself in her
shimmering blue orbs. She looked at him as if measuring his soul. He took this silent
moment to take in the whole girl. She was dressed in a small schoolgirl uniform and
wore her silky blonde hair in two buns atop her head, letting a little bit hang down. She
was incredibly adorable.

"Hello odango." He whispered to her and lifted his fingers to touch the buns she had.
She stood there silently then giggled slightly and flung herself into his arms. He was so
taken by this little girl all he could do was hug her back. He lifted her into his arms and
turned to the four women.

"Would you like to join me for a drink, ladies?"

"No thank you, your Highness," said Jupiter, " we should be getting back now."

"Will I ever see you again?" he asked, almost feeling as if he was losing some friends.

"You may not see us," replied Venus with an air of mystery, "But we will see you." She
moved forward and bowed in front of Mamoru with Usagi still in his arms. The others
followed suit. She lifted her head slightly and said, "Farewell, your Highness, Milady." She
rose and brought her face close to Usagi, giving her a small hug. " Now you be on your
best behavior, okay? And remember, shhhh." Venus placed her pointer finger in front of
her mouth to indicate the little girl should be quiet. Usagi placed her finger there as well
to show she would do as asked. She then lifted her finger to point at her head and brought
it back down to her mouth. Mamoru thought it the strangest thing, as if little Usagi was
asking if she had to keep her head quiet. But even more odd was the answer Venus gave
her.

"Yes! Most definately!" Usagi nodded her head. Venus glanced at me with the 'you'll-find-
out-sooner-or-later' look and turned to leave. Mamoru looked over at the child in his arms.
He smiled and brought her over to the bar with him. He sat back down, setting her in his lap.
Karl came up to him and looked at him strangely, as if re-analyzing all the things Mamoru had
done. He then turned to Usagi and said in a slightly childish voice.

"Would the lady like a Shirley Temple?"

Usagi shook her head furiously and let a huge grin spread out on her face. Karl then
turned to Mamoru.

"I assume there is a reason you didn't tell us that you are the prince..uh, I mean king. So I'll
let you keep that reason and won't tell anyone…Endy." Karl stressed the name Endy, proving
he wouldn't treat him any different.

"Thanks, Karl. That means a lot."

The three of them stayed up really late talking. Well the men were talking, Usagi was just
listening and would bob her head every once and awhile, trying to say as much as she could
without saying anything. After a while, Mamoru noticed the frequent yawns Usagi was emitting.

"I think you need to get the wee lass to bed." Karl said.

"Yah, I guess so. See ya later Karl."

He slipped her into the passenger side of his Beamer and drove home. When he got
through the doors he just ignored the worried words of the guests who were still there,
and went straight up to his room. He paused for a moment at the top of the stairs and
looked down to the people, obviously wondering why he held a small child in his arms.

"Goodnight, everyone." At that he turned on his heel and walked down the hallway to his
room. He laid Usagi under the covers of his bed, opting to sleep in the chair next to it himself.
As he tucked her in he whispered to her.

"Goodnight, odango." He gave her a soft kiss on the cheek. As he leaned back in his chair
he thought he heard someone say 'goodnight, mamo-chan' but it was a woman's voice and
they were alone in the room, so he dismissed it as the wind and fell asleep.

End of Chapter 2

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Ree-B

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