Title: Crescent Mirror
Author: aaeris17
Rating: PG-13
Author?s Notes:
	I cannot even BEGIN to apologize for how horribly late this 
chapter is and how dead my updates have been!! I will do a quick 
apology and try and justify myself with a horrible bout of mono *yes 
the dreaded kissing disease* and then recovering and then finals!! 
AND now I am home and finally have the time to devote to my precious 
jewel of a story!! Since I?m home and not at school, I do not have 
my list of people to thank!  BUT, you guys know who you are and I 
promise to do a MAJOR thank you to all my great fans who take the 
time to email me and tell me how much they wish I would update and 
how much they have loved the story!! Thanks guys, you rock!!






			******************Chapter 7**********************
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	The sunlight streams warmly through the thin summer curtains.  
The silk brocade leaves fabulous designs along the marbled floor of 
the bedroom.  Happy birds chirped a good morning song as they sang 
happily on this Midsummer Day.  The main doors to the bedroom 
creaked open and a not so quiet gaggle of people ushered themselves 
in, giggling.
	?One, two, three??A barely hushed voice started.  
	?On this day, ten years ago,? A booming male voice began.  
	I groaned in bed, and smashed my face into the pillows.
	?A princess was born,? Luna sung.
	?Came she did upon the light of both the moon and sun,? Mama 
sang.
	?For you see, she was born at the time twilight and dawn 
becomes one,? Father explained.
	?The first child born of the ultimate union,? Artemis hummed.
	?And sleeping before us now lies, the little Princess of the 
Kingdom,? Luna hummed along.
	?Our dearest darling girl, we wish you the happiest of lives 
on this, your tenth birthday,? Mama whispered the last stanza into 
my ear as she kissed my cheeks, and ran her hands through my hair.
	?Happy Birthday, Sere!!? A whole chorus of voices chimed in.  
I peeked open my eyes to see Mina, Ami, Rei, and Lita along with 
Luna, Artemis, and Papa, circling my bed.  Mina immediately jumped 
onto the bed, followed by Lita and Rei.  Ami took a more reserved 
standpoint as she politely held her present in her hands.  The other 
girls proceeded to dump boxes of sparkling paper onto my lap.
	?We?re not too late for the festivities, are we?? Another head 
popped in my door. I craned my neck from my lying position to see 
Lawrence?s bright eyes.
	?Like Sere is even awake, Dad,? Endy muttered, hiding a smile 
as he followed his dad into my room.   Lawrence smirked, hiding the 
same smile as they gazed at me and the girls in bed, ?Scoot,? Endy 
playfully shoved Rei over as he sat on the foot of my bed, across 
from my father.  Rei sent him an equally playful glare as Lawrence 
walked over to me.
	?Happy Birthday blessings, child,? he murmured kissing my 
forehead, ?May the Goddess bless you with more happier years,?
	I wrapped my arms around his neck and he helped pull me to a 
sitting up position.  Mama indulged me by placing pillows behind my 
back.
	?Well, little Princess, it?s your birthday,? Papa smiled 
teasingly, ?Your wish is our command,?
	Luna hmphed at that causing Artemis to suppress a smile.
	I cocked my head at the two of them and smiled happily as they 
handed over their presents grudgingly.  The years of schooling were 
going well and I knew their fake demeanor was hiding parental like 
pride. 
	?I wish?.? I began my birthday like I had since only the 
Goddess knows when, ?to open all my presents and eat cake!!? 
	Everyone laughed as the breakfast cakes and my birthday 
presents were rolled in.  My mouth drooled as I saw the chocolate 
and goodies that were created for my tenth birthday.  Mama laughed 
and curled me in her arms.
	?Thank you Mama, Papa, everything is so wonderful,? I 
whispered as I hugged both of them.
	?Sere!! Open your present!!? Mina thrust her present into my 
face and I laughed at her attempts not to open it for me.  I tore 
apart the golden paper and saw an exquisite diamond and crystal 
vanity set, ?Mommy knew you would love it,? Mina gushed, ?I have a 
similar one back home.
	I hugged Mina as Luna wisely removed the fragile present, 
?Mine next, Ser,? Lita bounced in front of Rei and set down a heavy 
box.  Papa and Mama exchanged smiles as I tore apart the hunter 
green wrapping and revealed an exquisitely carved wooden lap desk.  
I stared, awed at the details put into the desk.
	?Father had our Shilpa do it, its one of a kind,? Lita proudly 
announced, ?Mother sent her cookies for Aunt Selenity,? she added as 
a faint blush lit Mama?s face.  Papa nudged her as she tried to hide 
her handful of cookies.
	?Please tell your parents that we hope Sere will make good use 
out of it,? Papa teased.
	?She will, my turn,? Rei snapped playfully as Ami sat on the 
corner of the bed, ever mindful, ever watchful, ?I picked out the 
present, Father had little say?I didn?t approve of his idea,? she 
explained to Papa and Mama.  Mama smiled at Rei?the past four years 
had warmed Rei affectionately to all of us and in particular to Mama 
and Luna.
	?This isn?t some joke, right?? I eyed Rei vexingly.  Rei has 
been known to be quite silly sometimes?almost as bad as Mina.  
	?Open and find out,? Rei answered in her nonchalant way.  She 
flipped her long raven hair and smiled.
	Lita lent a hand to unwrapping the long red ribbons to reveal 
a long, narrow piece of white bark with gold lettering.
	?The prophecy of your birth has been in the stars for a 
millennia; it was said that my mother foresaw it and wrote it down 
when she was our age.  I pass it on to your family, where it 
belongs.  Maybe, one day, we can translate the wonder in the stars 
my mother saw,? Rei explained, her eyes glistening.
	Wordlessly I embraced my prophetic friend, ?Thank you, Rei, 
thank you so much,?
	Rei shrugged me off, ?For you have to survived ten years is an 
accomplishment,?
	?What?!! Why you!!? I lunged for Rei as everyone laughed.
	?Ami, please, quickly give your present before we witness 
another argument,? Papa laughed.
	Ami smiled and slid over to the spot Rei had vacated, ?Sere, 
being your friend has changed my life for the better, and I cannot 
imagine my life before you and the girls coming into it,? Ami 
cautiously lifted a heavy leather book and set it down between us, 
?Twas Father?s idea to give this to you, letting it leave the Hermes 
Library, and stay in a place of honor in the Luster Kingdom,? 
	I carefully opened the book and gasped.  In small, cursive 
print, the entire line of Selene had been depicted.  Excited, I went 
through more of the pages and saw the whole histories of all Queens 
of Selene.
	?Ami, your father, your kingdom, doth honor us too much with 
this gift,? Lawrence whispered in awe.  Mama and Papa were quick to 
give their acquiescence.  
	Ami blushed terribly, ?I fear that your praise and thanks is 
still too early,?
	?Are there more presents?? I eagerly interrupted.  Everyone 
laughed.
	?Sere, thee can think of little else,? Endy teased, elbowing 
me to sit down.
	I crossed my arms and pouted at him.
	?Little Princess, there are other presents, you always forget 
our Asteroid Kingdoms.  The Princesses of those four kingdoms also 
send homage,? Mama teased gently, ?Have we forgotten our history 
lessons already??
	?With your leave, dear Aunt and Uncle, the Four Princesses of 
the Inner Kingdom would like to bestow another gift on this day,? 
Mina interrupted, assuming her leader role as the Head Chancellor?s 
daughter.
	Papa, Mama, and Luna exchanged looks while Artemis and 
Lawrence looked bemused.
	?Our gift is actually a gift to the kingdom as well as an 
early birthday present for Endymion,? Ami explained, scarcely hiding 
a smile.
	?It is our pleasure to present to you,? Lita grinned and went 
to open my chamber door.
	?The Four Sons of the Four Head Knights of our Kingdoms,? Rei 
finished with a swooping curtsy.
	On key, four boys, all around Endy?s age, walked in.
	?With great honor do I present, Knight in Training, son of the 
Venusian High Head Knight, Kunzite,? Mina introduced the first of 
the four boys, the tallest, with shoulder length white hair.  His 
skin was dark from the sun and his eyes were a shocking pale 
comparison to his skin.  I remember him vaguely from the occasional 
meeting and of course, Mina?s stories.
	Kunzite stepped up to my parents and Endy, clasped his right 
arm over his chest diagonally and bowed, ?I offer myself into thy 
service, your Royal Highnesses King Apollo and the Great Queen 
Selenity; I offer myself as part of Endymion?s Royal Guard,?
	?Your father is a great man, Master Kunzite, may his words do 
you honor as we accept you into our family,? Papa praised and looked 
at Endy who was shocked, ?Endymion, do you accept this man into your 
guard??
	?I? Yes, I accept your loyalty and your friendship,? Endy 
stuttered to find the right words and returned Kunzite?s bow.
	So the next three were introduced and accepted in similar 
manners.  Master Zoiscite was Ami?s childhood friend, a boy with 
short curly blonde hair and a shy demeanor quite similar to Ami?s 
own personality.  Master Nephrite with his chin length, wavy auburn 
hair held an air of mystery?I could already see Lita falling for his 
charms.  Master Jadeite was by far the most engaging with closely 
shorn dark blonde hair and fiery eyes.  The mutual dislike between 
Rei and Jadeite was clear.  I laughed at this boy who could make Rei 
	quiet with fury.  Endy took an instant liking to his new 
guard.  I could see that he greatly appreciated the male company 
after these long years with only us girls.
	The boys and Endy gathered on my balcony, laughing, talking, 
and discussing various things.  Mama, Papa, and Luna fell into deep 
conversation with Artemis and Lawrence.  
	The girls took the opportunity to fall into deep talks with 
me.  We huddled on the bed, eating the cakes and other goodies.
	?The boys shall add an interesting atmosphere,? Ami noted, 
primly eating her cookies and tea.
	?Do you see how handsome they are?? Mina gushed, absently 
dusting crumbs off her skirt.
	?I know! And to think! They are now living HERE to train with 
Endymion as we train with Sere!? Lita agreed handing me another 
plate of bunny cookies.
	?At least now Endy will leave us alone,? I spit out through 
the food.
	?Say it, don?t spray it, Princess,? Rei imaginarily wiped her 
face, ?I think that Endy and the boys will hardly leave us alone.  
If I know anything about Jadeite and Endy, they are planning how to 
get us right now,?
	?Ha! If they think that they can get us, they have another 
thing coming,? I laughed.  I gazed through the gauze curtains that 
partially hid the boys from us.  Endy laughed as I had not seen him 
do so since Lady Gaia passed away.  His cobalt eyes shone and never 
were his smile greater.  He caught me staring at him and smiled, 
whispering Happy Birthday.  I felt myself blush and quickly turned 
away.  I still felt his eyes on my back as I tried to rejoin the 
conversation with the girls.
	?Sere, did you hear?!? Mina grabbed my arm.  I stared at her 
and laughed as she shook me.
	?A ball!!?  Lita squealed, ?A ball to celebrate the new age of 
the Luster Kingdom!? Lita jumped off the bed, grabbing Ami and 
twirling.
	?Just think Sere, a ball tonight!  A surprise for us!? Mina 
tried to pull me off the bed?we fell with a soft thud in a bundle of 
blankets and a few empty plates.  I couldn?t stop laughing as Rei 
tried to untangle us.
	?A ball?? I managed to get out in between fits of laughter, 
?With dresses and such?? I made a small face, ?And to actually have 
to curtsy and dance?? 
	Mina and Lita looked at me as if I was crazy, ?Only the best 
parts of a ball, Sere!?
	On the bed, Ami sat with the same look I had on my face, 
?Well, at least we can put into practice some of our recent 
training,?
	?Ami, the eternal optimist,? Rei grinned folding blankets back 
onto the bed.
	Ami smiled at Rei and turned to me, ?Honestly, Sere, those two 
will be of utterly no use now that the Knights have finally come,? 
she whispered loud enough for me and Rei to hear.
	I nodded in agreement as I watched the two throw open my 
closet doors and exclaim over what I should wear which quickly 
turned to a decision to tear each other?s closets apart.  I laughed 
as Mina tripped over herself, causing an avalanche of daffodil and 
pansy clothing.  My laughter was crowded out by the wolf calls of 
the boys who had clearly seen those two make fools of themselves.
	?These are the girls you want to be Senshi?? I heard Artemis 
incredulously ask Mama.
	Mama nodded, beaming at the whole lot of us.  The word 
?Senshi? caught my attention.   I knew I had heard the word before 
and by the looks of it, Rei and Ami had also caught the intensity of 
its meaning.
	*Senshi: legendary guardians of the Luster Kingdom each 
infused with a special planetary power they alone can control; 
protectors of the Legendary Quisez?the last line of defense of the 
Luster Kingdom?the ultimate good in the Universe?*
	?Sere, I think your imagination is pushing the Senshi bit,? 
Rei quipped.  Ami frowned at her.  Rei?s psychic powers had only 
grown since her initial premonition all those years ago.
	?But, Senshi?!? I yelped and got off my bed, ?Imagine?us 
following in the footsteps of the women who are only myth now?? The 
Senshi haven?t existed since the?the? Ami, when??
	?Easily a millennium,? Ami answered helping Rei make the bed, 
?The Senshi were legendary when some of the earliest books in our 
kingdom were written.  The fact your mother even mentioned them 
means that something serious is going on,? Ami shared a look with 
Rei.
	Rei nodded and looked around before she quietly whispered, ?My 
readings have been darkening as of late.  Something is brewing in 
the darkness but I do not know what yet,?
	I nodded, biting my lower lip.  School with the girls and Endy 
had always been of a scholarly pursuit.  At a rather young age, the 
six of us were able to absorb all the history of the Luster Kingdom 
and its components.  From history to literature to arithmetic to 
foreign languages, Artemis and Luna trained us well.  As of the past 
year, we girls had been receiving more of a feminine education with 
music, sewing, and dancing.  In addition to that, Artemis made a 
stern point of reinforcing fencing, the art of fighting bare handed, 
physical training to the max.  And now, to be endowed with the 
powers of the Senshi?  What a birthday?.
	?No, Lita, that?s just too perfect!? Mina gushed and threw a 
smile to the rest of us, ?Sere, do you plan on being in your night 
clothes all day?? She teased.  I looked down to see a flimsy gown 
and robe.
	?Come on birthday girl!? Lita smiled and grabbed my hand, ?We 
have a whole day of fun ahead of us!?
	?Oh boy,? Ami whispered.  I laughed out loud and threw a final 
look onto my balcony where Endy was clapping Jadeite on his back.  
Endy smiled at me?the other four boys turned around and 
simultaneously, the five boys bowed.
	?Until tonight, Princesses of the Luster Kingdom,? Endy 
called, winking.
	?Do not forget a dance for me, my fiery Princess,? Jadeite 
teased as we left my rooms.
	?Don?t turn around, Rei, keep walking,? I automatically 
maneuvered her shoulders around to prevent her from turning.  I 
could feel her stiffen underneath my palms.  *Peace my friend, he is 
only a boy* I teased mentally.  
	*If you only knew what boys were?* her mind shut me out.  
	I felt affronted.  Boys?  So what if I didn?t get all giggly 
around them?  Twas only Endy and his new friends.  Hmph, what did 
psychic Rei know?  She was only ten as well.
	Selenity watched Sere and her friends run off to do only 
Goddess knows what.  She sighed happily.  The past four years had 
gone by so quickly.  Her little Princess was growing up, and now, 
she sighed again.  She must unbind Serenity?s powers as Heir and 
Protector of the newly awakened Quisez.  She must visit Setsuna and 
ask her what to do.
	?Mama!! Mama!!? The happy giggle of a gaggle of girls stopped 
Selenity and made her turn happily to embrace all her five 
daughters.  She pecked each girl on the cheek, remembering the day 
of each of their births and their first weeks in the Luster Palace 
without family.  How close the five girls had become?truly destiny 
was at work to bring together such five different girls and make 
them sisters.
	?Yes, my darling girls, what can I do?? Selenity teased.  Five 
voices started talking at once, each asking twenty different 
questions. ?Peace darlings, one at a time, starting with the 
quietest girl, Ami,?
	Four girls pouted as Ami blushed, ?Milady, we were wondering 
if we could have permission to use the Bath houses,? Ami blushed 
even harder.  
	?The bath houses have the best smelling perfumes, Aunt!? Mina 
jumped in.  Headstrong, leader of the pack, Selenity could not have 
imagined a better girl to be the head of Serenity?s guard.
	?Please, aunt?? Lita chimed in, laying her head to rest on top 
of Sere?s golden one.  Lita had always been a head above the rest of 
the girls, as well as the strongest.  Lita?s fierceness only covered 
a more gentle nurturing part of her that Lita hardly knew.
	?The ball has gone to their heads,? Rei giggled.  Selenity 
smiled inwardly.  Rei, the motherless girl who had changed the most 
upon living here the past four years, the girl no longer sulked and 
stared angrily.  She had adopted Rei as a surrogate daughter.  That 
had been one of her mother?s dying wishes, for Selenity to adopt Rei 
and raise her as her own.  Poor Ares, ever since Medea had passed 
away, he never became the same man.  He hardened all over again and 
could not bear the sight of his only child, his greatest dream and 
nightmare all in one person.  He would see her tonight again for the 
first time in four years.  
	?Mama? Are you listening?? Sere tugged at Selenity?s dress.  
Selenity smiled at her most precious possession, her only heir and 
daughter.
	?Yes, My Little Lady, you have my permission to use the Royal 
Bath houses.  Now run off and hurry!  The ball beings in less then 
ten hours!  Oh, dears, do not forget to see Luna and myself as soon 
as you are dressed.  We must go over protocol for tonight, ?Selenity 
winked as the girls shuddered.  They had forgotten that the ball was 
not only fun, but duty.  And the girls for the first time would be 
paraded as Royalty and not treated as little girls.  At least it was 
a good six years before?tears prickled Selenity?s eyes. *Before Sere 
is sixteen?*
	?Thanks Mama!! You?re the best!!? Sere cried as she ran off, 
the other four girls in tow.
	Selenity smiled and felt warm arms wrap around her waist, ?How 
do darling??
Selenity nodded, ?Time for that visit to Setsuna??
	She turned to face Apollo, ?I do not want to go?we are happy 
again,? she whispered 
	Apollo cupped her face, ?We will be happy again.  But, we 
cannot interfere with destiny,? Apollo averted his eyes to his 
laughing daughter out in the courtyard involved in an impromptu game 
of tag, ?She is strong, and so is he,? he added watching Endy 
swiftly tackle Sere as the knights joined in the fun, ?We must have 
faith in the prophecy,? Apollo kissed Selenity?s birthmark, ?And I 
have faith in you and us and Setsuna,?
	Selenity smiled and blew him a kiss as she slipped out of his 
embrace.  Apollo watched his wife gracefully slip away.  He was a 
lucky man, and knew this.  He followed Selenity with his eyes until 
she faded out of view.  With a turn of his heel, he began whistling 
and left to find Lawrence and do manly things as the ball scheduled 
for tonight came to life around him.
	Selenity smiled at maids and answered thousands of questions 
as she slipped down the forgotten hallway.  The marble walls 
appeared to melt into each other and the tiled floor underneath her 
slippers foamed into wispy clouds.  She continued walking?ignoring 
the disappearance of the hallway.  Suddenly, a large double-door 
appeared in front of her.  Intricately carved, it was made of the 
heaviest wood, edged in gold and covered with exquisite gems.  
Ancient Lunarian words were carved in the top frames and wove around 
the roses, stemming down the gilded edgings.  Selenity smiled as she 
remembered the time her own mother brought her to this door for the 
first time.  Selenity whispered the words that she had spoken at the 
age of sixteen: ?Chronos, oh mighty God and Father of Time, you have 
given me this blessing, this honor, and I am privileged by the gift 
of this door.  Reveal to me the Goddess and the Princess of Pluto!  
Allow me to see thy daughter, and Guardian of Time,?
	?Enter, Lunarian Goddess, and Queen of Earth, Selenity,? a 
vibrating voice forced the doors to rumble to life.  
	Selenity passed through the open double doors and saw nothing 
as mist enveloped her.
	?Greetings, Princess,? Selenity warmly greeted the approaching 
feminine figure
	?Greetings, my Queen,? Setsuna fell to her knees in proper 
obeisance.
	?No curtsies to family, dearest,? Selenity helped Setsuna 
rise.  Setsuna half-smiled?this was one girl who rarely fully 
smiled.  
	Selenity had known Setsuna all her life.  The two girls had 
grown up together until the age of around eight, where Setsuna was 
called in to replace her future self.  Selenity had tearfully bid 
farewell to her childhood friend.  Selene had tried to explain to 
Selenity that only Setsuna could ever be Guardian of the Door.  She 
was the only Senshi?since the beginning of Time, that had stood at 
the spot.  Such was the way of Time for Setsuna to be born again, in 
a time where she could grow with Selenity and help Selenity 
reinstate the Order of the Senshi: beginning with the ancient 
prophecy?
	?I know why you have come, ?Setsuna interrupted Selenity?s 
thoughts.
	?So you understand my apprehensions, Sere is just too young,? 
Selenity waved her hand and the mist around her formed a picture of 
five splashing girls.
	?I assure you, Selenity, that I will allow no harm to come to 
Sere,? Setsuna placed a hand on Selenity?s shoulder, ?She is as dear 
to you as she is to me.  Awakening her power can only strengthen 
her,?
	?But I fear with her awakening??
	?Yes, the powers you bound shall slowly unravel.  Serenity 
will fulfill the prophecy.  There is nothing that will change that 
course of Time?already the darkness has begun to descend,? Setsuna 
stared off into the darker mists of Time.
	Selenity felt her heart sink, ?So soon?  When they are still 
hardly children??
	?Not for much longer, dear sister,? Setsuna broke from her 
normal stoic ness to lean rather heavily on her Time staff, ?
	?So, she must be finally unbound?? Selenity replied after a 
long pause.
	?Yes and the awakening of the Scouts shall begin 
simultaneously,? Setsuna cracked her neck bones as she turned to 
face Selenity again.
	?What must I do?? Selenity ignored the sudden weariness she 
felt with the realization that what had been prophesied will come.
	Without a word Setsuna handed a key over to Selenity.  A small 
ornate key, bronzed with age and the handle carved with such detail, 
roses and vines with crescent moons hidden in between.
	?The answers lie within the chest,? Setsuna answered in her 
usual mystical manner.  A small smile danced in her eyes as she 
watched Selenity carefully turn over the key.
	?The Chest of Selene?? Selenity whispered in awe.  The chest 
had been kept locked as long as anyone could remember.  Even 
Selenity?s mother?s mother could not remember the original origins 
of the Chest.  Rumor had it that Selene herself had sealed it shut 
and her secrets sealed in it when she left Earth.
	?You will give the key to Serenity tonight at the ball. Bring 
the girls to the Crescent at moonrise and bestow upon them the gift 
that will change their lives.  The Chest will appear and Sere will 
be the one to unlock it.  Once that Chest is unlocked, the full 
power of Selene will be unleashed: the girls will awaken to their 
true planetary homes and Sere will begin the process to become not 
only a Senshi, but a Guardian of the Quisez,?
	?And what of Endymion?? Selenity interrupted.  Setsuna nodded, 
acknowledging that she had not forgotten the young man.
	?Endy and his fellow knights will receive a different gift 
from the Goddess of Earth herself,?
	Selenity felt her heart skip a beat at the mention of the 
Earth Goddess, ?No,?
	?No, she will not rise so quickly.  Her spirit is recovering 
in preparation of the ultimate battle.  She will come only to Endy, 
for he needs her almost as much as he needs Sere?s friendship,?	
	Another tightening began around Selenity?s chest?the thought 
of her daughter maturing into the woman who is destined to rule with 
the man Endymion by her side, ?How can I get through this?? She 
thought out loud and felt shame when she saw the reproachful look on 
Setsuna?s face.
	?If you cannot get through this, how do you expect Serenity to 
even accept her fate?? Setsuna quietly questioned.
	Setsuna?s remark hit the core of Selenity?s being.  If she was 
not strong, how could her daughter follow suite?
	?Mark my words, you shall not see me falter again,? Selenity 
vowed with conviction.
	Setsuna bowed, ?I do not doubt your will, Majesty,?
	Selenity placed a hand on Setsuna?s shoulder, ?You will not be 
alone much longer,?
	Setsuna looked out into the distant mist and coldness settled 
over her, ?There is no Time where I stand.  I am Time?constant and 
never changing.  My loneliness cannot be measured with a tool that 
does not exist in this dimension,?
	Selenity felt taken aback by Setsuna?s clipped comments, ?Very 
well then, thank you, Setsuna,?
	?Until then, ?Setsuna bowed her head as the Queen slowly 
turned and passed thru the open doorways into her world.  
	Warm sunlight welcomed her return from the Gates of Time.  
Selenity felt reenergized just basking in the sun.  *There is a 
reason my husband is the Sun* Selenity stretched and ignored stares 
from servants.  In her hand still sat the key, so warm, emitting 
power by its mere existence.  *For you, my daughter, I would 
sacrifice myself*
With these thoughts, Selenity?s mind returned to normal mundane 
thoughts over minor details of tonight?s ball.  *Serenity, one of 
your last nights of normal childhood, enjoy your tenth birthday 
well, dearest*

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unveiling of the Inner Senshi