CHAPTER ONE:
THE GUARDIANS

"Hey, Saturn?... Why do you fight?" a curious gaze, the beautiful clear waters of the Sea of Serenity that nearly surrounded the ethereal palace.

"To protect you Serenity. And to protect the Moon Kingdom." serious violet eyes looked up at the star lit sky.

"Have you ever... killed anyone?"

Silence, "... No... Though it is my job to do so whenever our peace is threatened."

"Promise me you won't! I know you're the princess of death and destruction... but that doesn't mean you have to follow that path." the wind blows the soft grass around them. They were alone.

"Little Bunny... That is my destiny. I-"

"You don't have to follow it! I... I want to live in a word without killing... Without pain. It may sound naive and childish, but it is what I am going to work towards when I take my mothers place. I believe, that we don't have the right to take anyone's life... Anyone...and everyone deserves the right to alter their own paths... Don't you think so?"

It was naive. Such a place would never exist. "Some are just plain evil my princess. There is no rhyme or reason for the horrible deeds they inflict upon the world."

Sad eyes, sad smile. "I don't think so... I don't think the way of the cosmos is so... black and white like that. There is always a reason for what someone does. You just have to dig deep enough to find it."

"...What will you do if their reason is they enjoy it?"

...

Crystal blue eyes opened up to a white ceiling. That dream again. It had been two years since then. Sitting up in her bed, Princess Serenity gazed down at the white sheets that covered her. Her golden blonde hair pooled around her waist, slightly shinning in the light that came from the open balcony next to her. Quietly, she stepped out of her bed and walked over to the billowing curtains. Night had finally fallen in her kingdom. The moon had rotated to face the beautiful blue and green planet of Earth. She wondered how long she had been asleep for.

The people of the moon were mostly nocturnal. Long ago it had been their task to watch over the earthlings, or Tellurian race. Being so young they were in need of guidance and protection by the great Lunarians. While the Tellurians slept peacefully, her people would guide them in their dreams. However, the residents of Earth were a dominant species, and soon stopped listening to their guardians. They became jealous of the long lives of the people of the moon, and fearful of their magical powers. Now the two kept away from each other. The moon kingdom prospered, and was still in charge of the other planets, due to them having the most powerful weapon of all.

Her blue eyes narrowed. No, it wasn't right to call something so pure and holy a weapon. It was a beacon, a symbol for hope. At least that was how she planned on using it once she inherited the legendary Ginzuishou, to bring an era of true peace to the Silver Millennium. Just like she had promised Saturn those three years ago.

Grabbing her cloak to cover her exposed arms from her nightgown, she headed out of her room and down the long corridor. A few guards greeted her as she walked by. She smiled and nodded to them. As she entered the lush gardens of the palace she took a right at the fountains and made her way towards a separate building in the far back. It wasn't as grand looking as the rest. Few dared to go anywhere near it. The outside looked like a small temple. Vines stretched out along its walls. It was fairly new, only a little over four years old, so not too make cracks had made their way through the white stone yet. The twin doors were locked and barred shut. It would take at least five mean to lift the heavy slab from the hooks that held it, and only one person held the key to the lock. Queen Serenity never approved of her daughter sneaking away to this place. It was forbidden to enter unless the three talismans of the farthest planets in their solar system awoke what was inside.

However this did not stop the golden haired princess in any way from getting inside. It had taken a few months in the beginning, but Serenity had finally found a weak point. To the left side, where the weeds and ivy were thickest, a few of the sturdier plants had managed to worm their way through the concrete and marble. When she found this she began to chip away and dig at the base of the wall. Eventually the hole was large enough for her small form to squeeze through. She only had to loosen a tile on the other side and then she could come up through the floor into the temple. She hid the entrance when she was done with a large stone that she could roll into place and the plants.

Moving said camouflage now, she removed her pristine, light lavender cloak and replaced it with a dirt covered tawny one that had been bundled under a bush. After making sure it was secured tightly around her, she wiggled her way through her little tunnel, pushed up the tile, and pulled herself through to the other side. Replacing the marble slab she brushed what she could off and turned around. The place was completely dark, however with her lunar eyes she could see well enough. Carefully she made her way from this room to the door that led to the next. It was an iron door, and was hard for her to push open. When she finally managed to make a space large enough for her to slip through she did so. It shut behind her, but no longer was it dark. A soft purple glow was based at the front of this new room.

A large crystal structure rested on top of an alter rested there. Nothing else occupied the surrounding area. No pews, nor tributes. No painted murals of the past royal figures or celestial beings like in other temples. It was entirely plain.

Walking up to the alter the princess smiled sadly. Just through the crystal casing a figure could be seen. It was a girl. She was small in stature, just like herself. Her chin length ebony hair was spread around her heart shaped face. A white bodice with flower petal like sleeves clung to her form. A purple skirt and sailor collar were attached to it. At the tip of the collar rested a maroon bow with a spiky crystal serving as a broach. Purple, knee-high, lace up boots adorned her feet as a golden tiara with a florescent gem rested on her forehead. Only a single marking was carved at the face of the stone alter the girl slumbered upon. It was a strange "h" looking symbol with the long stem having a cross through it. It was the symbol of the great ringed planet, Saturn.

"Hello Sailor Saturn. I came to visit you again, but I guess you can already see that." Serenity said with a giggle. Turning, she sat down with her back pressed against the stone and looked up at the void ceiling. "My studies are going well. Princess Ami, you know Sailor Mercury, has been teaching me a lot. She's finally allowed to live here. It was hard negotiating with her parents. You know how Mercury laws are. Women aren't supposed to be scholars. But she is so smart and has taught herself so much just by reading the books in our libraries and archives. Mama thinks it's silly that she's not supposed to learn anything, but she of course didn't tell her parents that."

"Oh and Princess Minako has yet another poor guy she is falling for. The last one ended up engaged and you know her, she refuses to have anything to do with taken men. At least we have that in our saving graces." she laughed at that, it echoed around her and she quickly covered her mouth. She didn't want anyone to catch her here. Sighing after a moment's silence, she tapped her cheek, "let's see. Princess Rei is visiting her kingdom at the moment. Apparently there was another riot. The people of Mars can be so hotheaded and once they're done fighting about the littlest thing they go off and get drunk together. Poor Princess Rei has to keep going back and forth. It causes her to get short with me sometimes too."

"Jupiter, which I now know is named Princess Makoto, is an excellent baker. I think you knew that though. She said you two knew each other since your planets were so close and your parents often held council for related issues. She misses you, you know? You only got to see one another a few times when you were younger, but she said you were always so sweet and gentle. And you were the best helper she's ever had at making cakes! I'm not so good because I always try to eat the batter."

Silence took over now. Serenity kept a smile on her face but was fighting to hold back the sadness she was feeling in her heart. Bringing her knees up to her she folded her arms on top, and hid her face in them. Saturn wouldn't be happy if she saw her princess cry. Doing her best, she fought off the tears that threatened to spill from her eyes. When she felt she had some control again, she lifted her head just slightly, so her chin was still resting on her arms.

"It's been so long since I last saw you open your eyes. I miss them. Princess Rei's eyes are the same color, but they are harsher looking... Don't tell her I told you that!" she smiled at that and got up. Her bottom was hurting sitting on such a hard ground. "I really need to remember to bring a cushion in here. Hey, Saturn, is it alright if I visit you again sometime soon?"

Looking back at the sleeping girl she received no audible answer, but she knew her longtime friend wouldn't mind. "Okay! I'll see you soon then."

With that she made her way across the room and out the iron door. When she was through her tunnel, had covered it back up, and replaced the dirty cloak with the clean one, she then made her way out of the foliage. Once again, no one was around to see her leave the temple. No one dared go near the sleeping place of the herald of ruin. Serenity frowned at that title. Her friend, almost sister, had been imprisoned in that place for almost three years now. All for a crime she didn't commit, and because people feared the omen she stood for. However, the young princess knew her friend was a kind and lovely person. Saturn hated the dark powers she held, and would never dream of using them lightly.

When the council ruled that she was to be put into a comatose state Serenity had a fit. When the sentence had been carried out she locked herself away in her room and wept. Queen Serenity came to her at one point to comfort her daughter. She had voted against the dark girls' cruel fate, but she was outnumbered and if she had used her power and position as queen to out rule them, it would've made the kingdom unstable. The people's fear had nearly threatened their peace. When she was finally able to get away from her advisors and council she appeared before her daughter. She held her as she wept and even allowed herself to cry.

"Why mom? Why are people so cruel? She didn't do it, and she would never harm anyone." the princess had sobbed.

"I know darling. But people, even Lunarians, fear what is an inevitable fate to us all. Saturn knew this, she was the embodiment of death and destruction, and she understood that it made everyone uncomfortable."

"Who cares if those pompous bigots were 'uncomfortable'? She was still a person! She still had feelings and fears just like the rest of us!... She didn't deserve this."

The memory from that time faded from Serenity's mind. She was now back in her bed room were a few women were present to help her become presentable for another day at court alongside her mother. She let out a sigh. She hated such long doting hours going over treaties and scrolls about every problem, complaint, and tiny issue. However, she had to get used to it if she was going to be a good queen when her time came. Trudging over she went behind the small screen to change out of her cloak and nightgown into a dress they had selected. The top was white except for the sheer, slightly puffy, golden sleeves that bunched at her wrists. The bottom of the dress was gathered and double layered. The first being the same white fabric as the top and then the sheer gold one over it. It was very pretty, but she felt it would be wasted on such a boring day.

"Another bright shining day princess." one of the women said with a sly smile. It was common knowledge to the servants and help of the palace that Princess Serenity did not like the tedious work of managing a kingdom.

A groan was their answer and the women laughed as they continued aiding their princess.

...

Princess Minako gazed longingly outside the tall windows of the throne room. She and the other princesses, minus Rei, were standing at attention as they waited for their queen to return from showing her daughter some of the ropes. Presently the three planetary princesses were in their warrior forms known as Sailor Senshi. Princess Minako, or Sailor Venus, stifled a yawn as she continued to just stand there. Sailor Mercury was going over some information with a black cat named Luna. The feline was the most trusted advisor to the queen followed by a male white cat named Artemis. The two could change into humans at will, but preferred their more, well, compact forms.

Sailor Jupiter looked equally as bored as herself. The tall fighter was trying to keep from nodding off at the moment. Slightly elbowing her comrade to get her attention she ended up startling the girl into a battle stance. This quickly gained the notice of everyone else presently in the room. Both froze for a split second, and then regained their composures as a few chuckles were heard. The green clad princess threw a glare at her commanding leader before gazing forward just as the queen entered. The majority of the room instantly kneeled, while the senshi bowed at the waist. At the queens nod, all straightened.

The two lunar royals walked over to their thrones and sat down gracefully. It had taken months for their princess to learn how to sit properly without musing her dress or stumbling about. Now they were quite proud of her. She was turning into a fine heir. That is until she began to dose off as the talks began.

Venus held in her giggles as the princess snored slightly when one lord began discussing crop ratios. Luna was practically vibrating with anger. She wouldn't dare wake the princess though. Not after the last time when a simple nudge from the cat had caused the girl to startle so badly she jumped up, only to trip on her dress and go tumbling done the few steps up to the thrones. It had been a horrifying moment. For not only the princess's safety, but also for her obvious lack of interest in anything the nobility cared to discuss.

That was not to say she didn't care for her people. She cared very much. But sitting in a stuffy room all day listening to every statistic and proposal was just not her style. She had expressed many a times that she preferred to be out amongst her people, to hear and see everything directly. She got along with most people, even among the more common born. The only people she didn't like were the more blue-bred council members. Venus couldn't blame her though. Not only did the old geezers imprison one of the princess's closest friends, but they were also very narrow minded and hung up on the "old ways."

When the senshi and princess were finally given leave, they didn't hesitate to do so. Upon leaving the room, Serenity stretched her arms. "Oh man, I don't know how much more of that I could take."

"You were asleep the whole time though." Mercury pointed out.

The golden haired girl threw her a grin, "I know, but that throne is so uncomfortable to sleep on."

This caused both Sailor Mercury and Jupiter to falter in their steps. However, Venus wore a wicked grin as she looked sidelong at her princess, "well you wouldn't be so sleepy if you weren't always sneaking off so early. Are you seeing someone perhaps?"

Serenity froze as the other two gasped. "What? Princess you mustn't! Think of the scandal!" cried the blue haired warrior

"I would do no such thing to my reputation!" she yelled back, blushing at the mere thought of such a tryst. Jupiter seemed to realize what, or rather who, her fair princess was sneaking off to see. She herself had never visited that place. Not out of fear, but out of guilt for not being there to protect her fellow senshi.

The brunette smiled and ruffled the top of Serenity's head, "our princess is way to innocent for such talk. Besides, we best hurry and escort her to her lessons before we go train."

The girls nodded and continued on through the halls. Venus lead the way, still trying to figure out what her charge was up to. They had been friends for the past three years now. She was the first of the Inner Senshi to be introduced to the royalty of the moon as she would be the leader of her fellow inners. According to Artemis, she was not the first of the planetary princesses to meet with them though. The princess of Pluto had been there at the birth of Serenity, and constantly visited throughout the years when not busy with her duties as Time Guardian. The princesses of Uranus and Neptune had only visited the moon kingdom a handful of times before. The first time being when Serenity turned ten. That was six years ago. They too were older, and had obligations to fulfill in the outer reaches of their solar system. It was their job to keep invading forces at bay.

Then there was the last of the designated Outer Senshi. The princess of Saturn. However if her studies were true, the girl had been labeled an abomination by her own people. It was Queen Serenity who had taken her in when she was finally cast out of her home. It was said she had been two years older than Princess Serenity. However due to her hibernation she was now a year younger. Within her crystal confines, no time passed. She would remain that way forever until the time came for her to fulfill her birth right. The thought made Venus shudder.

She had only seen the girl a few times in the short time before her imprisonment. Constantly being Princess Serenity's silent shadow. Sailor Saturn had vowed to protect the moon princess no matter what after her life had been spared by the queen. Serenity treated the girl like a sister when they were alone. At the time, Venus didn't get much of a chance to get to know the silent warrior. Her first year on the moon was mostly spent getting over the time difference, as Venusians were a lot like Tellurians and rose with the sun instead of waking for the night, and training to become the leader. From what she could tell, Saturn was a good person and adored their princess greatly. Having not all the information on the crime Saturn was accused of, which ended in her eternal sleep, Venus had no way of saying whether the girl was innocent or guilty.

She hoped for Serenity's sake she was the first.

"Here you go princess. Try to stay awake this time. You'll get punished again by your royal instructor." Venus said with a wink as they came to the library the Lunarian had her courses in.

"Aw, but Lady Haruna will probably find something to punish me for anyways." she whined

"That's because you usually end up doing something." Jupiter pointed out. The girl huffed but walked inside. When guards took up stations at the entrance the three made their way to the training yards.

"When did Princess Rei say she would be returning?" Venus inquired.

Mercury tapped her chin, "she is hoping to be back sometime tomorrow. The riot was caused by a family feud between two noble houses and the commoners got involved."

Holding the back of her head with her hands Jupiter sighed as she looked up at the star lit sky, "man, I swear some of those people will fight about anything. Rei seems good at calming them down though."

"They love their princess." Venus shrugged, "she has a strong will and has averted many disasters they might've encountered thanks to her psychic abilities."

As they reached the yard they noticed a few squads of newer soldiers being trained in close combat. Walking over to their reserved section, the three began their stretches. Usually they paired off, but seeing as they were a member short the three would have to take on each other. It would be good practice for them, and it was something new. Venus sized up her "enemies." Jupiter was a tough opponent. She was tall and a bit more muscular than the blonde. Mercury was a strategist, her moves were calculating and very damaging even though physically she was the weakest. This was certainly going to be interesting.

...

Serenity watched as her instructor went on about the ancient civil wars of the earth kingdoms. She had heard all about them before. Princess Ami had been fascinated by the division of the earth when she first read about them and had not stopped talking about the subject for a month. In a way, they also marveled the lunar princess. The planet had been split into five sections and due to this they were the only planet that did not harbor a Sailor Senshi. The rulers of the far north were lead by the noblest of Tellurian blood, King Prometheus the VII and his queen. Their son was Prince Endymion. Their land, named Elis, was rich and flourished for most of the year. However their winters were harsh being so high up on the blue planet. Their ancestors had once ruled all of the Earth, but several centuries ago the wars broke out when the people of the other regions were being ignored and left in destitute. That was the last time anyone ever saw Sailor Earth
again.

The next region to be claimed was the large far west islands of Hesperia. They were ruled by a great dog demon that was only known to outsiders as Inu no Taisho. He ruled over the demons that chose to reside on Earth, but in a more peaceful setting. In his kingdom, a demon could live a good life. Those that still chose the ways of evil roamed freely throughout all kingdoms and occasionally had to be dealt with. With his wife he fathered a son, and heir to his throne, Sesshomaru. With his mistress, a human woman, he fathered another son. The half breed, Inuyasha. As they were a house of demons and very private about their matters towards humans, not much else was known. Serenity did know that both sons were already engaged as she had heard some gossip from the council member's wives that the one betrothed to the half-breed was also a human. This led the old women to say that the human females of Earth were desperate whores. The princess thought that very
rude of them. Demon, human, Tellurian, or Martian? What difference did it make in matters of the heart? When she gets married, she wants it to be for love. Not status or bloodlines.

The far east also had a ruler, the young Emperor Lelouch. She couldn't remember if he was married, but knew he so far had no children of his own. He was about two years older than her and had come to power when he killed his father, the previous emperor, who was a tyrant. This had caused a few wars to break out in his country, Nippon, but most were quickly dealt with. The far south had no governing king of any kind. There laid the untamable jungles and the Amazonian tribes. To get there, if you even wanted to go, you had to cross countless acres of tricky marsh lands. Very few made it past there, going in or out. Even if you did make it through, the tribes did not tolerate outsiders. The only ones they allowed in where the people of the moon as they believed them to be gods. Her mother had visited a tribe once before she was born. She never told of it, as she held great respect for the people's customs.

Last was the great desert that stretched out between the four other lands. This hot, dry place was ruled by a pharaoh and was called Egypt. A year ago it had been under the rule of Pharaoh Aknamkanon. A merciful man, who had nearly lost his land to invading forces. However, the mysterious creation of the "Millennium Items" turned the tides and his kingdom was won back. Unfortunately, shortly after the victory, the kind man grew ill and eventually passed away. His son, Atem, took up ruler ship. He was also fairly young and was not said to have any wives or heirs yet.

"Princess Serenity! Are you paying attention?" her instructors' voice suddenly cut through her thoughts.

The girl snapped up, "Yes ma'am!"

Lady Haruna did not seem so sure, but when she questioned the princess on which of the four established kingdoms of Earth they had a treaty with, she replied that only the northern kingdom did. However the demon king did have a less formal pact with the royal moon family that went back for centuries, but neither had drawn up any official paperwork as they had their prides. Demons did not like anyone who wasn't a demon, and Lunarians were too pure to consort with them. Other than a few tribes, the remaining people of Earth didn't even know they existed. Finishing the lecture she allowed the young girl a lunch break before they moved onto etiquette. Serenity thanked her and went to see what her friends and guardians were up to.

Reaching the palace training yards, she saw the three of them locked in a battle. Whenever she got a chance to watch them, she was always in awe of their skills. They moved like lightning. Striking so fast that she could barely keep up, yet they still managed to have the grace of a large cat. Venus ducked a kick aimed for her collarbone by Jupiter. Mercury had back flipped out of range from either of them when both had tried to aim blows at her. Now she jumped back in from high above. The other two moved as her foot hit the ground where they had been. The exchanges carried on, only a few blows actually hitting their intended targets, but mostly they were able to avoid each other almost effortlessly.

"Enjoying yourself Princess Odango?" came a voice behind the blonde. She jumped then turned to throw a slight glare at the one standing behind her.

"Rei, you nearly scared me to death!" she fumed.

The warrior of Mars smirked as she flicked the girls' forehead, "you shouldn't forget your manners. It's Princess Rei, or Sailor Mars in this form."

Rubbing the spot where she had been hit, Serenity replied, "You forgot your manners first. My name is Serenity, not Odango. And it's rude to flick people."

"Oh, I guess I did." was all she said in return. The blonde huffed, but turned her attention back to the fight. When Mars remained by her side after some time she questioned her.

"Why aren't you joining them?"

"I want to see this through. We usually pair off, so it's a good learning experience for them to fight with multiple enemies. Besides, I haven't seen you in awhile."

"Is everything okay back home?"

The Mars princess sighed and flipped her long raven hair off of her shoulder, "for now at least. Hopefully I knocked enough sense into them to keep out of trouble for a longer period of time. I swear I don't know what my mother and father would do without me."

Serenity smiled, "probably lose everything. You're going to make a great queen someday Rei."

Before Mars could say anything the others had spotted them. "Sailor Mars! You're back early!" Venus called as they made their way over.

"Yep, crisis averted. Glad to know you've been keeping our princess in line." she said patting the Lunarians head. The other senshi giggled as their princess became annoyed at being treated like a child. The raven haired beauty enlightened them on what the riot had been about as they sat in the shade of one of the gardens gazebos to have their lunch.

Just outside of it they had a great view of the Earth. While the girls talked, Serenity couldn't help but constantly gaze up at the beautiful planet. It almost sparkled much like the stars that shared its sky. Thanks to the Earth, enough light was reflected off it that it gave the cities and palace of the moon an ethereal glow when pointing away from the sun. That was another reason why her people were more active in the nights. Most thought the moon was the most heavenly place in the cosmos, but she had to disagree. For it was nothing without the Earth who had captured it.

Soon the four went back to their training as the princess went back to her lessons. After those were finished and dinner had ended, Serenity returned to her room to prepare for bed. Changing into a nearly white, pale blue sleeping gown, the girl released her long hair from their trademark buns and trains. She went to her balcony to watch as the sunrise broke over the Earths horizon. A soft breeze brought the scents of the flowers from the gardens below and she couldn't help but look down.

They had such a wide variety. Many of the plants were not native to the moon. Most were imported either from Earth or Jupiter. Thanks to the magic in the soil, they could grow here and flourish. Serenity particularly liked the roses. She had read that on Earth a single red rose meant a proposal of love to whomever it was given to. Not many Lunarians knew this, but she liked that custom, and secretly fantasized about receiving a red rose one day from the man she would love.

So caught up in her day dream, she narrowly missed a shift near some of the flower beds. The movement caught her eye and she turned in time to see a shadow creeping about the pillars. She couldn't see who the shadow belonged to, but a sense of wrongness filled her. Upon instinct her arms flew up to old her as she shuddered. Desperately she tried to make out who the trespasser was but to no avail. She then realized where they were headed and gasped. Whirling around she dashed out of her room and shouted for the guards.

...

Princess Minako lounged lazily on the sofa in a large common room she and the other senshi shared in the west wing of the palace. Though they each had their own room while staying there, the rooms were all connected to this one where they could meet and either strategize or gossip. At the moment Princess Rei had called the other three there. The Venetian princess vaguely wondered what was on her friends mind. Perhaps it was some local gossip from her home planet. Or maybe it was to complain about Serenity having fallen asleep again in that mornings throne room. No doubt Luna had told her about that.

When Makoto and Ami finally made it in, the Martian princess checked to make sure all the doors and windows were closed before beginning. "I'm afraid I have some bad news."

The other three nervously glanced at one another, before bringing their attention back to her. Ami spoke first, "did you have a vision?"

Rei nodded, "that is why I returned so early. Don't worry about the riots, they are being handled. What I saw takes precedence. A dark being is going to emerge very soon. I saw it consume the Earth and its people, then it turned it's white eyes to the moon."

"Sounds very cryptic. Are you saying the people of Earth will be turned by this evil? Or that they will perish first?" Makoto asked.

Rei shook her head, a grave look in her eyes. "I'm not sure. I'm not even sure when this being will appear. But I've been sensing a growing evil for some time now. I've already warned the queen and she will be notifying the other planets, even the Earth."

"Will they listen?" Minako inquired as she sat up straight, though she knew none of her associates had the answer. The Tellurians were so stubborn at times. More so even then the Martians.

"I'll see if I can find anything in the meantime through our computers and archives." Ami stated, though she looked towards Minako as the girl was their leader.

The blonde nodded and then turned back to the raven haired girl. "Rei, continue trying to get any clues you can from your fire readings. Makoto, you and I will be keeping a closer watch on the princess. We need to keep a sharp eye open for any suspicious behavior."

The group nodded, each with a serious look upon their faces. This was what they had been training practically their whole lives for. They would not fail in their duties. They now needed to come up with a plan on how to alert the royal army and best utilize them for the time being.

As they were preparing this, shouts were suddenly heard in the hallway. All jumped up as a guard entered with Princess Serenity in tow. The girl looked frightened and was panting from a hard run through the palace. Her face was red and her hands were clutched at her chest.

"I saw a shadow in the gardens! You have to hurry! It was heading for Saturn's temple!"

Hello everyone, here is the first (sort of beta) chapter for my first fanfic on this account. I really hope you all enjoyed it and have caught your attention. I have been working on the plot for months now, and while I do have the next couple of chapters already written out, it'll be awhile before you see them as I am making sure there are no kinks in the plot. I was a little worried about posting this up so soon, but I just couldnt keep it to myself anymore. Plus I was concerned it may not be all that great.

Obviously the main focus is on Usagi/Serenity, Hotaru, and Minako. I will be focusing on all the senshi at one point or another, but ultimately it's going to be about these three. I'm still debating on pairings for Hotaru and Minako. I have who I think I want them to be with, but sometimes my writing goes in different directions, so for now I won't post them. Just know they will be paired. Serenity will be with Atem/Yami Yugi. The other senshi may or may not be paired with anyone. Again, depends on where I take this, though I'm hoping to give them at least a little love.

Anyways, let me know what you think by reviewing, favoriting, following, all that jazz! Thanks for reading!

EVE