Sailor Moon Fan Fiction ❯ The Earth Scout Chronicles - Season One ❯ Decisions ( Prologue )
[ P - Pre-Teen ]
By: jasonulloa 
A request is made to the keeper of the Time Gate, and an alternate reality is created....
Anime/Manga: Sailor Moon Fan Fiction | Genre(s): Action / Adventure / Drama / Romance | Type: Alternate Universe | Uploaded On: 09.18.2003 | Updated On: 09.21.2003 | Pages: 4 | Words: 2.6K | Visits: 362 | Status: Completed
A request is made to the keeper of the Time Gate, and an alternate reality is created....
Anime/Manga: Sailor Moon Fan Fiction | Genre(s): Action / Adventure / Drama / Romance | Type: Alternate Universe | Uploaded On: 09.18.2003 | Updated On: 09.21.2003 | Pages: 4 | Words: 2.6K | Visits: 362 | Status: Completed
Preface - September 17, 2003
Well, it's been over four years since the birth of this fic - The Earth Scout
Chronicles - and I have to say that both this fic, and myself as a fanfiction writer,
have come a long way. I mean, if you look at my writing style back then, and look at
it now, you can see the difference.
To be honest, as I looked through this series - eight chapters, a prologue
and an epilogue - there were times when I thought to myself ‘I can’t believe I used
to write like that. Ugh.’ Well, that was four years ago and a lot can change in four
years. I often thought of revising this series, updating it with my current style of
writing. I’m divided on this for two reasons: On one hand, I've grown as a writer and
since this fic this supposed to be my personal magnum opus, it should reflect as such.
On the other hand, this is like a reminder of where I started from; a chronicle of my
growth as a writer.
I'm sure that some of you who are fanfiction writers as well have stories
you've written that, when you look back at them, you realize that you can write so
much better than that now. You probably were thinking the same thing I think when I
look back on this series, written so long ago. Some of you may have updated your
stories, some not. Although this fic is, in fact, in it's third revision - the first
was written on paper and too horrible to even release to the public at large, and the
second revision was just a name change from English dub names to original Japanese(i.e.
Serena -> Usagi) - it still remains the same as when I first started writing.
I often wonder if all fanfic writers wonder the same thing I do as they
continue to write: How much different will my writing style change in the future?
Hopefully, the answer for all of us is that it can only get better as we continue.
- Jason C. Ulloa
Prologue: Decisions
Decisions - they are what drive history. Our lives are the result of
decisions that were made in the past and our future will be determined by the
decisions we make now. They can be as simple as where we want to go or as
important and final as whether someone lives or dies.
Such is the burden we all carry. Though many are oblivious to it, I am not
one such person. I know well how the choices we make affect our future. It is my
job to know. I am the guardian of the timegate, Sailor Pluto.
From my post, guarding the timegate, I can see how events unfold and
shape the future. Since the future is fluid and uncertain, I can never be fully
confident that the course events take is always the right one. I am only human
and can make mistakes; however, sometimes it is hard to tell when I have made
one. Sometimes, I can never be certain.
One such decision stands out in my mind, during the Silver Millennium,
sixteen years before the war with the Dark Kingdom....
February 28 -
The Queen of Jupiter was in the infirmary, finally giving birth to her first
child. She had been in labor for a long time and her husband, the King, was
getting a little worried. He hoped that there wouldn’t be any problems. He stood
by her, holding her hand and giving her his support.
After many hours of painful labor, the child was born. The doctor informed
them that it was a boy.
But, something was wrong. The baby was quiet. No sound of a baby’s
crying. The King and Queen looked at each other, both with worried looks on
their faces. One look at the doctor’s disheartened expression told them that the
worst had happened.
Their son was born dead.
The doctor told them that during birth, the umbilical cord had somehow
wrapped around the baby’s neck and strangled him while he was being born.
She also said that she hadn’t realized that anything was wrong during the birth.
The birth seemed perfectly normal and gave her no cause for alarm. If she had
known about the problem beforehand, then she could have saved his life.
The tragic news spread though the Moon Kingdom very quickly. There
were many that sent their condolences and sympathies, but there was only one
thing that the King and Queen wanted - their son alive.
When the doctor said that if she had known about the problem beforehand
she could have prevented it, it gave the King an idea. He, like all of the other
members of the royal families of the planets, knew of the timegate at the Moon
Palace. If he could somehow warn his past self of what would happen to his first
born, then he could prevent it from happening and he would have his son back.
As soon as the King of Jupiter arrived at the Moon Palace, he was
received immediately by Queen Serenity herself. He immediately noticed her
gravid state. A polite inquiry on his part told him that she would be expecting her
child to be born in about four months. The news reminded him of why he was
there and he presented his request to her.
She had heard of his tragedy and listened with sympathy. After he
explained to her his plans and intent, the King awaited her decision.
Queen Serenity informed him that although she would willingly grant his
request, the decision was ultimately not hers to make. The final decision would
be up to the guardian of the timegate. She granted him permission to take his
request to me.
After meeting the King of Jupiter at the entrance to the timegate, he gave
me the details of his request. I listened to every word of his heartfelt plea. From
the look on his face, he was very close to resorting to begging on his knees.
When he finished, he merely stood quietly to one side and waited for me to give
my answer.
It wasn’t an easy decision to make. Deciding whether or not to change the
timeline is always a hard decision. There are so many things to consider. The
results of changing the past aren’t always good even if the intentions are
benevolent.
After a long time considering the possible outcome altering past events
would have on the future, I came to my decision.
I denied permission to use the timegate.
When the King asked me why, I told him that sometimes things happen
the way they do for a reason. There is a possibility that, if allowed to live, his son
could have an adverse effect on the future. I could not risk that possibility.
It was one of the hardest decisions that I ever had to make. I told him so
and fortunately he understood and thanked me for listening to his request. There
was a look of hopelessness on his bereaved face as he turned and left.
I learned later that about a year and ten months afterwards, the King and
Queen of Jupiter had a baby girl. They were both overjoyed over the birth of their
second child and relieved that she wasn’t born dead like her older brother.
All the time that I watched the King leave and for many, many years after
that day, I wondered if I had made the right decision. With all of the possibilities
to consider, both good and bad, I’m still not sure, even to this day. Whether I was
right or wrong in my decision makes little difference now. I have made my
decision and I can’t change it, even if I wanted to....
Or can I?
As the King of Jupiter arrived at the entrance to the Palace’s timegate, he
felt a shiver run down his spine. It wasn’t that this was a dangerous place or was
frightening, but for some reason the mist-covered location of the timegate had a
certain eerie feeling to it. A shadowy figure appeared in the mist and was slowly
approaching him.
"Sailor Pluto?" he called, trying to see through the mist. He knew it had to
be her, but with the way this place was making him feel, he felt as though he had
to make sure.
"Yes, it’s me," Sailor Pluto replied, emerging from the blanket of mist,
carrying her key-shaped staff.
The King nodded solemnly. "Thank you for seeing me. I have an important
request to make," he said. "Queen Serenity told me that I should take this
request to you, since you guard the timegate."
"I see," Sailor Pluto said, thoughtfully. "And what is your request?"
"I assume you have already heard about what happened a few days ago?"
"You mean, about your son? Yes, I have. It must have been a great
tragedy for you and your wife."
"Indeed, it was," the King said, sadly. "She still grieves. This is the reason I
came to see you.
"After discovering that my son was dead, I asked that doctor if there was
anyway that I could have prevented his death. She told me that if she had known
beforehand, then she could have saved my son.
"My request is this: I want to warn my past self about what will happen to
my son. I want to try to save my son’s life and this is to only way that I can think
of to do it. Please, Sailor Pluto, this is my only hope. Can you grant my request?"
When he finished, the King stood quietly, waiting for Sailor Pluto to give him her
answer. He knew that his request to alter the past to save his son would be an
important decision for her.
Sailor Pluto watched him without expression throughout his entire plea.
She remained quiet for a long time, thinking. After what seem like an eternity to
the King, she had reached a decision.
"I have decided to grant your request," she said, at last, "but I think it
would be best if I do it myself. I will see to it."
All hopelessness and despair immediately lifted from the King’s face at
Sailor Pluto’s words. "Thank you! Thank you so much!" he said overjoyed. "I am
in your debt." Spirits lifted, he turned and left.
Watching him leave, she felt a sudden feeling of uncertainty come over
her. "I hope I made the right decision," she said to herself.
The sound of a baby’s cry immediately brought the King of Jupiter into the
room. He came to his wife’s side just as the doctor was handing her their child.
"It’s a boy," the doctor said, giving the new parents a small grin and leaving the
room.
"There, there, shh...," the Queen of Jupiter said to her son, trying to calm
him. Slowly, the crying subsided as he blinked and went to sleep in her arms.
"That’s a good boy." She looked up to her husband, her face radiant with joy.
"Look at him. Isn’t he beautiful? He has such lovely gray eyes."
"What are we going to name him?" the King asked, his gaze transfixed on
the tiny sleeping figure’s face.
"Well, dear, why don’t you name him?" she said.
The King considered the question for a moment. "What do you think of the
name Ryoku?" he said, smiling.
"Ryoku? Yes, I think that’s a splendid name for our young prince." She
looked down at her sleeping son. "Don’t you agree, Prince Ryoku?"
Afterwards, the King and Queen of Jupiter, when asked by Sailor Pluto,
both swore never to tell anyone, especially their son, of how their son was saved
by altering the natural course of events. They never minded, since they were
grateful for her help in saving their son’s life.
About four months later, on June 30th, Queen Serenity had finally given
birth to a baby girl she named Serenity. Despite the grief of losing her husband
three months ago, she welcomed her new daughter warmly. Many said that the
Princess Serenity resembled her mother very closely and would grow up to be as
beautiful as her mother.
Throughout that year and the next, each of the royal families of the Inner
Planets celebrated the births of their children. Near the end of the first year,
Princess Minako of Venus was born on October 22nd. During the next year, on
the planet Mars, Princess Rei was born on April 17th. On September 10th,
Princess Ami of Mercury was born, and on December 5th, a second child was
born to the royal family of Jupiter, this time a girl - Princess Makoto. The royal
family of Earth was the only one not expecting a child. They were perfectly happy
with the one son that they had - Prince Endymion. Unknown to each of them,
these seven would have a very important role to play in their collective future.
And so, our story begins....
But this time, a little differently....
Disclaimer: All original materials belong to their respective owners. Sailor Moon belongs
to Naoko Takeuchi and is also Copyright © Kodansha, Toei Animation, TV Asahi, Bandai, DIC,
Cloverway, Pioneer, etc. No copyright infringement is intended. This story belongs me, so I
would appreciate it very much if you would ask for permission before posting it anywhere else.
Thank you.
Earth Scout Chronicles, Kino Ryoku:
Copyright © 1999-2003 Jason C. Ulloa.
All Rights Reserved.
Well, it's been over four years since the birth of this fic - The Earth Scout
Chronicles - and I have to say that both this fic, and myself as a fanfiction writer,
have come a long way. I mean, if you look at my writing style back then, and look at
it now, you can see the difference.
To be honest, as I looked through this series - eight chapters, a prologue
and an epilogue - there were times when I thought to myself ‘I can’t believe I used
to write like that. Ugh.’ Well, that was four years ago and a lot can change in four
years. I often thought of revising this series, updating it with my current style of
writing. I’m divided on this for two reasons: On one hand, I've grown as a writer and
since this fic this supposed to be my personal magnum opus, it should reflect as such.
On the other hand, this is like a reminder of where I started from; a chronicle of my
growth as a writer.
I'm sure that some of you who are fanfiction writers as well have stories
you've written that, when you look back at them, you realize that you can write so
much better than that now. You probably were thinking the same thing I think when I
look back on this series, written so long ago. Some of you may have updated your
stories, some not. Although this fic is, in fact, in it's third revision - the first
was written on paper and too horrible to even release to the public at large, and the
second revision was just a name change from English dub names to original Japanese(i.e.
Serena -> Usagi) - it still remains the same as when I first started writing.
I often wonder if all fanfic writers wonder the same thing I do as they
continue to write: How much different will my writing style change in the future?
Hopefully, the answer for all of us is that it can only get better as we continue.
- Jason C. Ulloa
Prologue: Decisions
Decisions - they are what drive history. Our lives are the result of
decisions that were made in the past and our future will be determined by the
decisions we make now. They can be as simple as where we want to go or as
important and final as whether someone lives or dies.
Such is the burden we all carry. Though many are oblivious to it, I am not
one such person. I know well how the choices we make affect our future. It is my
job to know. I am the guardian of the timegate, Sailor Pluto.
From my post, guarding the timegate, I can see how events unfold and
shape the future. Since the future is fluid and uncertain, I can never be fully
confident that the course events take is always the right one. I am only human
and can make mistakes; however, sometimes it is hard to tell when I have made
one. Sometimes, I can never be certain.
One such decision stands out in my mind, during the Silver Millennium,
sixteen years before the war with the Dark Kingdom....
February 28 -
The Queen of Jupiter was in the infirmary, finally giving birth to her first
child. She had been in labor for a long time and her husband, the King, was
getting a little worried. He hoped that there wouldn’t be any problems. He stood
by her, holding her hand and giving her his support.
After many hours of painful labor, the child was born. The doctor informed
them that it was a boy.
But, something was wrong. The baby was quiet. No sound of a baby’s
crying. The King and Queen looked at each other, both with worried looks on
their faces. One look at the doctor’s disheartened expression told them that the
worst had happened.
Their son was born dead.
The doctor told them that during birth, the umbilical cord had somehow
wrapped around the baby’s neck and strangled him while he was being born.
She also said that she hadn’t realized that anything was wrong during the birth.
The birth seemed perfectly normal and gave her no cause for alarm. If she had
known about the problem beforehand, then she could have saved his life.
The tragic news spread though the Moon Kingdom very quickly. There
were many that sent their condolences and sympathies, but there was only one
thing that the King and Queen wanted - their son alive.
When the doctor said that if she had known about the problem beforehand
she could have prevented it, it gave the King an idea. He, like all of the other
members of the royal families of the planets, knew of the timegate at the Moon
Palace. If he could somehow warn his past self of what would happen to his first
born, then he could prevent it from happening and he would have his son back.
As soon as the King of Jupiter arrived at the Moon Palace, he was
received immediately by Queen Serenity herself. He immediately noticed her
gravid state. A polite inquiry on his part told him that she would be expecting her
child to be born in about four months. The news reminded him of why he was
there and he presented his request to her.
She had heard of his tragedy and listened with sympathy. After he
explained to her his plans and intent, the King awaited her decision.
Queen Serenity informed him that although she would willingly grant his
request, the decision was ultimately not hers to make. The final decision would
be up to the guardian of the timegate. She granted him permission to take his
request to me.
After meeting the King of Jupiter at the entrance to the timegate, he gave
me the details of his request. I listened to every word of his heartfelt plea. From
the look on his face, he was very close to resorting to begging on his knees.
When he finished, he merely stood quietly to one side and waited for me to give
my answer.
It wasn’t an easy decision to make. Deciding whether or not to change the
timeline is always a hard decision. There are so many things to consider. The
results of changing the past aren’t always good even if the intentions are
benevolent.
After a long time considering the possible outcome altering past events
would have on the future, I came to my decision.
I denied permission to use the timegate.
When the King asked me why, I told him that sometimes things happen
the way they do for a reason. There is a possibility that, if allowed to live, his son
could have an adverse effect on the future. I could not risk that possibility.
It was one of the hardest decisions that I ever had to make. I told him so
and fortunately he understood and thanked me for listening to his request. There
was a look of hopelessness on his bereaved face as he turned and left.
I learned later that about a year and ten months afterwards, the King and
Queen of Jupiter had a baby girl. They were both overjoyed over the birth of their
second child and relieved that she wasn’t born dead like her older brother.
All the time that I watched the King leave and for many, many years after
that day, I wondered if I had made the right decision. With all of the possibilities
to consider, both good and bad, I’m still not sure, even to this day. Whether I was
right or wrong in my decision makes little difference now. I have made my
decision and I can’t change it, even if I wanted to....
Or can I?
As the King of Jupiter arrived at the entrance to the Palace’s timegate, he
felt a shiver run down his spine. It wasn’t that this was a dangerous place or was
frightening, but for some reason the mist-covered location of the timegate had a
certain eerie feeling to it. A shadowy figure appeared in the mist and was slowly
approaching him.
"Sailor Pluto?" he called, trying to see through the mist. He knew it had to
be her, but with the way this place was making him feel, he felt as though he had
to make sure.
"Yes, it’s me," Sailor Pluto replied, emerging from the blanket of mist,
carrying her key-shaped staff.
The King nodded solemnly. "Thank you for seeing me. I have an important
request to make," he said. "Queen Serenity told me that I should take this
request to you, since you guard the timegate."
"I see," Sailor Pluto said, thoughtfully. "And what is your request?"
"I assume you have already heard about what happened a few days ago?"
"You mean, about your son? Yes, I have. It must have been a great
tragedy for you and your wife."
"Indeed, it was," the King said, sadly. "She still grieves. This is the reason I
came to see you.
"After discovering that my son was dead, I asked that doctor if there was
anyway that I could have prevented his death. She told me that if she had known
beforehand, then she could have saved my son.
"My request is this: I want to warn my past self about what will happen to
my son. I want to try to save my son’s life and this is to only way that I can think
of to do it. Please, Sailor Pluto, this is my only hope. Can you grant my request?"
When he finished, the King stood quietly, waiting for Sailor Pluto to give him her
answer. He knew that his request to alter the past to save his son would be an
important decision for her.
Sailor Pluto watched him without expression throughout his entire plea.
She remained quiet for a long time, thinking. After what seem like an eternity to
the King, she had reached a decision.
"I have decided to grant your request," she said, at last, "but I think it
would be best if I do it myself. I will see to it."
All hopelessness and despair immediately lifted from the King’s face at
Sailor Pluto’s words. "Thank you! Thank you so much!" he said overjoyed. "I am
in your debt." Spirits lifted, he turned and left.
Watching him leave, she felt a sudden feeling of uncertainty come over
her. "I hope I made the right decision," she said to herself.
The sound of a baby’s cry immediately brought the King of Jupiter into the
room. He came to his wife’s side just as the doctor was handing her their child.
"It’s a boy," the doctor said, giving the new parents a small grin and leaving the
room.
"There, there, shh...," the Queen of Jupiter said to her son, trying to calm
him. Slowly, the crying subsided as he blinked and went to sleep in her arms.
"That’s a good boy." She looked up to her husband, her face radiant with joy.
"Look at him. Isn’t he beautiful? He has such lovely gray eyes."
"What are we going to name him?" the King asked, his gaze transfixed on
the tiny sleeping figure’s face.
"Well, dear, why don’t you name him?" she said.
The King considered the question for a moment. "What do you think of the
name Ryoku?" he said, smiling.
"Ryoku? Yes, I think that’s a splendid name for our young prince." She
looked down at her sleeping son. "Don’t you agree, Prince Ryoku?"
Afterwards, the King and Queen of Jupiter, when asked by Sailor Pluto,
both swore never to tell anyone, especially their son, of how their son was saved
by altering the natural course of events. They never minded, since they were
grateful for her help in saving their son’s life.
About four months later, on June 30th, Queen Serenity had finally given
birth to a baby girl she named Serenity. Despite the grief of losing her husband
three months ago, she welcomed her new daughter warmly. Many said that the
Princess Serenity resembled her mother very closely and would grow up to be as
beautiful as her mother.
Throughout that year and the next, each of the royal families of the Inner
Planets celebrated the births of their children. Near the end of the first year,
Princess Minako of Venus was born on October 22nd. During the next year, on
the planet Mars, Princess Rei was born on April 17th. On September 10th,
Princess Ami of Mercury was born, and on December 5th, a second child was
born to the royal family of Jupiter, this time a girl - Princess Makoto. The royal
family of Earth was the only one not expecting a child. They were perfectly happy
with the one son that they had - Prince Endymion. Unknown to each of them,
these seven would have a very important role to play in their collective future.
And so, our story begins....
But this time, a little differently....
Disclaimer: All original materials belong to their respective owners. Sailor Moon belongs
to Naoko Takeuchi and is also Copyright © Kodansha, Toei Animation, TV Asahi, Bandai, DIC,
Cloverway, Pioneer, etc. No copyright infringement is intended. This story belongs me, so I
would appreciate it very much if you would ask for permission before posting it anywhere else.
Thank you.
Earth Scout Chronicles, Kino Ryoku:
Copyright © 1999-2003 Jason C. Ulloa.
All Rights Reserved.