Title:A Venusian Legend.Part 1 Author:Tapestry E-mail:Shaddow_Cat@hotmail.com Rating:PG URL:http://www.geocities.com/Tokyo/Teahouse/5879 Disclaimer:SailorMoon belongs to Naoko Takeuchi and several other companies meaning....I'm just borrowing them!!! *denotes thought ~~~ shows the legend happening :) Now on to the story!! Two young venusian scholars in the library were reading old scrolls and scripts.One a young man,another and young woman.... "Iola,come and look at what I have found."said the young man. "What is it,Piotr?"asked Iola. Piotr held up a thick leather bound book for his colleague to see. "What is it??"asked Iola peering and the book. "Don't you know,Iola??It is the Book of Venusian Legends."said Piotr. Snatching the book,Iola quickly translated the ancient symbols on the front."You're right!!How wonderful!It is said that there are only four copies of the book in existance!!"said Iola excited. Piotr smiled. The two came across many ancient legends and myths.But one particular tale caught Iola's eye.Stopping Piotr from turning the page.Iola beckoned her colleague to read the tale. Piotr stared hard at the book,creases on his forehead appearing.Slowly, he made out the title. "Legend of the Princess of Light..."translated Piotr. The two scholars began to read........ Legend has it that once,a prince of Venus had fallen for an orphan girl who later became known as the Princess of Light who was prophecised to bring peace and prosperity to the planet. ~~~~ "Minako Hikaruko,for the last time!!Can't you do anything right???You are seventeen already!!!How are you suppose to become a lady if you don't learn manners correctly!!?"said a fat woman to the young girl with blond hair and blue eyes. "I'm sorry Miss Shino."said Minako sadly. "Sorry,sorry....that's all you can ever say!!Worthless thing!!I don't know how the orphanage ever took you in!!Enough for today...now get on with your duties!"shouted the fat Miss Shino. Minako quickly ran away her ears not missing the sharp comment Miss Shino made. "Pathetic brat...worthless useless thing..never will be worth anything." Minako ran faster.Tears stinging her eyes. In the kitchen she was despised and laughed at by other girls.Her only true friends were the animals that lived in the woods.They loved her.They looked out for her.They were friends.Not the cold callous girls at the orphanage,not the wicked selfish Miss Shino that taught the orphanage,no only the animals which lived in the forest were her friends.... Later.... Minako sat underneath her favourite oak tree and cried.A bunny hopped near her and nuzzled her hand. Birds on the trees chirped at her and those on the ground hopped close and moved their head chirping. Minako looked up and smiled.More animals began to gather around her. A doe nuzzled her hair and licked her face. Minako smiled and hugged the deer's neck.Her tears still flowing down her face. Slowly Minako got up and got up onto the deer's back.The deer peered at her as if to say to hold on tight. Minako's arms locked around the doe's neck while Minako leaned her cheek onto the doe's soft fur. The doe was then off running through the forest and jumping over logs. Minako was starting to feel a whole lot happier... Minako and the doe stopped at the pond which was hidden by the woods. Minako stared a long time at her reflection in the pond.She began to feel sad once more... The doe nuzzled her face and licked her tears.Minako started to giggle. She then got back up on the doe,and they were off and away.... It so happened that day,the Prince of Venus,Malachite was out on a hunt. "There goes the fox!!"cried Malachite. "Malachite,do you really think we should be hunting that rare Venusian fox just so that you can entertain us?"asked a young man. "What's wrong Darien??We're not going to kill it....besides Earth also hold fox hunts.I rather enjoyed them."said Malachite. "Mal,you know how much Darien takes a liking to animals."said Jadeite. Darien scowled at Jadeite. "Whoa..."don't turn the heat up,my friend."said Nephrite. Zoycite chuckled. "Darien has a temper,but not as fiery as his sister,Reianna."said Zoycite. "Where are the girls anyway?"asked Nephrite. "I believe they're with my sister,Serena."said Malachite. "Hey there it goes!"shouted Jadeite pointing at the fox. The five friends chased it into the woods on horseback. The fox jumped straight into Minako's arms scaring her off the doe's back. "Aaaaaah...!!"screamed Minako. Minako fell onto the ground.The fox stared up at Minako with sad pitiful eyes.Minako felt sorry for the little creature. Suddenly,the doe looked up and turned her head left and right.It then ran away as if in fear of something. Minako stood up and watched as the deer run off.The fox jumped out of her arms and stood behind her legs. "Hey what's wrong with you??"asked Minako,looking at the fox. To answer her question....five huge horses galloped into the clearing startling her.Minako gave a scream."Aaaaaah!!!!" "Hey stop!!Stop!!"said a young man with blond hair. Minako stopped screaming and scowled at the five men. "What do you men think you're doing thundering into the forest like that?! You scared me!!"said Minako. "We're sorry miss.We are after a fox."said one with sandy coloured hair. "This one?"she asked picking up the fox. "Yes."said another with wavy brown hair. "Isn't this a rare red Venusian fox?"asked Minako. "Err,yes."said another with dark midnight hair. "So,mind telling me why you're hunting it?"she asked. "We're on a hunt,dear lady....a fox hunt if you please.We're only hunting, it...we're not going to kill it."said the man with white silvery hair. Minako looked down at the fox and petted it.The fox licked her face.Minako looked around behind her.The five friends wondered what she was looking for. It also amazed them the fox was not struggling in her arms. Suddenly,a doe appeared from the bushes.The five,noticed a smile of happiness on the young girl's face. Minako walked over towards Malachite and handed him the fox."Here,I believe it belongs to you."said Minako. Malachite slowly reached out and took the fox.Minako smiled at the fox as it gave her one final lick. As she walked towards the doe,Malachite called out.... "Wait dear lady,may we have your name?"asked Malachite. Minako turned to look at them,and turned back towards the doe and got on it. Jadeite thought she was being snobby.If only she knew who they were... "Minako Hikaruko."said the girl facing away from them. "What?"asked Zoycite. She turned her head slightly and grinned."I said, Minako Hikaruko is my name."she said and disappeared into the forest on the deer's back. ............................................................................ "Such a strange young woman."said Nephrite. "Yes.Nice name though."said Jadeite. "Minako Hikaruko....Minako Child of Light??"said Zoycite. "An interesting translation Zoy."said Darien laughing. Malachite said nothing. "C'mon we've got to get back."said Zoycite. Malachite nodded putting the fox in the special cage,they rode out of the clearing. ............................................................................ An hour later... "Guys,we've riding for an hour.We still haven't gotten out yet."said Nephrite. "I think we are lost."said Darien. Malachite sighed."As much as I hate to admit it,I agree with you Dare." said Malachite. "Need help??"asked a voice. "Minako!"said Zoycite. Minako smiled."I thought you guys might get lost....after all,these parts are an absolute maze."said Minako impishly. "Then why didn't you tell us???"said Jadeite angrily. "Well you didn't ask.And please,call me Mina."said Minako annoyed. "Don't care about him....he just wants to get back to Dare's sister,Rei." said Nephrite in a whisper. Mina gave a laugh. Jadeite scowled at the two which made the rest of the men laugh. "Come follow me,this way,is the way out."said Mina pushing some bushes. They followed her on foot leading their horses out.After a short time they stood on a dusty lane which had been nearby where they had entered the woods in the field. "Thank you Mina."said Malachite. Mina smiled,but her smile disappeared when she dropped something onto the ground...it bounced away and landed at Zoycite's feet. "I'll get it."said Malachite walking towards Zoycite who had picked it up and admiring it intricate design. Malachite walked up towards Zoycite."What's so interesting about the thing Zoy?"asked Malachite. "It's a gold pendent."said Zoycite. "So?"asked Malachite. "It's in the shape of a heart but in the center of the heart is a sun. Very beautifully designed.Simple and intricate.The design looks familiar though."said Zoycite staring at it hard. "Interesting Zoy,but unfortunately it's Mina's,not yours..."said Malachite sticking his palm out. Zoycite dropped the pendent into Malachite's palm. Zoycite followed Malachite back to where Mina stood. As Mina put it back around her neck.... "That's a very beautifully designed pendent Mina,may I ask where you got it?"asked Zoycite. Mina smiled."I've had it ever since I can remember...I believe it belonged to my mother."said Mina. Zoycite nodded and said nothing more. "Well we've got to go guys,the girls will wonder where we've gotten to." said Jadeite impatient. Darien let out a chuckle."Don't worry,my sister,Rei will still be back there with Mal's sister."said Darien. "Don't you miss Serena,Dare?"asked Nephrite teasingly. Darien scowled at him."Well don't you miss Makoto??"retaliated Darien. Mina laughed.Even though she didn't know their names,she didn't mind. "Boys,boys...don't start a fight,I thought you all had to be going?"asked Mina. "Right."said Malachite getting back on his horse,Zoycite doing the same. Darien,Jadeite and Nephrite had already gotten on their horses. "Well goodbye Mina."said Malachite. "Goodbye."said Mina nodding and turning away towards an old orphanage. The five watched her go before they sped into a gallop towards the Venus Palace. ............................................................................ Few days later... "I have seen that design before I tell you..."insisted Zoycite. "Well whatever Zoy.Right now,I've got important business to take care off, the minions of the Lady Nehko have just burnt down an entire village."said Malachite. "The destruction is getting even worse.The people are beginning to lose faith.I can tell the people are close to the edge already.I'm afraid we'll be looking at a riot,brother."said a voice. "Serenity?"asked Malachite. "Serena,Mal...Serenity's too long a name."said Serena. "Okay,sorry...Serena."said Malachite. "Is the situation that bad already??"asked Darien. "I'm afraid so,Endymion."said Malachite. "Mal,why are you so serious all of a sudden...??"asked Darien. "Sigh,...sorry Dare..I guess the pressures are catching up."said Malachite yawning. "It's a dark time on Venus...Lady Nehko is really scaring the people." sighed Serena.Darien went over to comfort her... "THAT'S IT!!!"cried Zoycite. "Huh?"What's it?"asked Darien. "A dark time on Venus!!You reminded me where I saw that symbol!!"cried Zoycite. "What symbol Zoy?"asked Serena. "A symbol or more accurate a design on a pendent that he saw a girl who helped us had."said Malachite. "What kind of symbol?"asked Serena. "A heart and a sun in the middle."said Malachite. Zoycite searched the dusty bookshelves for the book... "Aha!!"said Zoycite."I've found it!!" "Found what?"asked Serena again. "The book of prophecies."replied Zoycite. ............................................................................ After a while of searching... "Here it is..."said Zoycite. Serena,Darien and Malachite peered at the book.They saw a heart and a sun in the middle symbol. "So,what prophecy is this?"asked Darien. Zoycite quickly skimmed the book. "The prophecy says,that an angel of mercy would arise during Venus's darkest times to bring peace and prosperity to the planet.She would only be known as the Princess of Light."said Zoycite. "So...what's it got to do with the symbol and now?"asked Malachite bored. "Well..it's written that,the Princess of Light was hidden when she was born from the Lady of Darkness.So the Lady of Darkness has been searching all the while for the Princess of Light.The Princess would emerge at the age of an 18-year old girl."said Zoycite. "Still doesn't explain why you were so excited about the symbol."said Malachite. "Okay,the symbol of the heart and the sun is simple...the heart represents love and kindness whilst the sun represents the light.And in the book,it says that a emissary was to find this Princess of Light and the emissary is recognized by this symbol."said Zoycite. Recognition dawned on Malachite...but then he shook his head."Prophecies, smophecies...you can't trust them.You don't actually think Minako is the emissary do you????"asked Malachite. "Well..."said Zoycite. "You believe the prophecy about the Princess of Light too?"asked Malachite staring at his friend. "Brother,what is there not to believe??The Princess might very well exist, but is just not time yet??"asked Serena. "Serena...I don't believe you might believe in that..do you?"asked her brother. "I don't know what to believe."said Serena walking away. ............................................................................ "Lady Nehko...we have searched for 17 years with no avail to finding her. Do you truly still want to continue the search?"asked a man. "Of course!!We have to find her before the year is over...it is already creeping closer.The time when she will emerge."said Lady Nehko. "Yes,Lady Nehko.We'll try harder."said the man. "Good,Kage.You do that...."said Lady Nehko. When the minion left,Lady Nehko watched her crystal ball angrily. "She will emerge soon....the process of emergence has already begun.I must find her before she does.Her mother was clever to hide her from me.The gypsy who informed Kiri of her daughter's destiny was an irritating obstacle.Paid with her life she did...,"said Lady Nehko. "Well...Lady Kiri...your daughter will die and then...you,would have died for nothing...."she said evilly. Lady Nehko's laugh echoed throughout the place. ............................................................................ Minako swept the doorstep of the orphanage."Another day another chance." said Mina to herself. "Minako!!I want you to go to town and buy back groceries!!Here's some money,and here's the list!!!No snacks!!!Is that understood!!!"shouted the fat Miss Shino. "Yes,Miss Shino..."said Mina. Quickly putting the broom away she quickly pocketed the money and shopping list and ran as fast as she could to the town. She entered the town.Still running and admiring some shops...she did not look where she was running and crashed into somebody. "Oh!!I'm so sorry!!!"cried Mina. "It's all right...You should try looking where you run."said the girl dusting herself off. "Serena!Are you all right??"asked a girl with wavy brown hair running towards them. "Yes,I'm fine Mako."said Serena."Where are Ami and the others?" "Serena!!You okay??"shouted a voice. Mina was startled..she had heard the voice before. "Yes,Darien...I'm fine."said Serena. Mina turned around to face the person who had called out..."Dare!!"she exclaimed. "Mina?"said Darien surprised. A moment later another two girls came,asking questions followed by four tired men. Mina giggled. "Mina!"said Malachite surprised. "Oh hello.."said Mina.Her eyes scanned the five men..they looked exhausted and worn out. "Brother..you know her?"asked Serena. "Yeah..she's Minako."said Malachite. "The one who helped you all?"said Serena Malachite nodded. Mina giggled again."So,we meet again...out shopping??"she asked giggling. The five men gave a groan.Which caused them to be whacked by the four girls. When they were finished..."So I think a proper introduction is in order. I mean,You five never really told me your names the first time I met you." said Mina. "I agree."said Serena. Mina smiled at Serena. "I'm Minako Hikaruko."said Mina "Serena Serin."said Serena. "Makoto Ikari."said Makoto "Reianna Terra."said Rei "Ami Terra."said Ami. "Malachite Serin." "Zoycite Ikari." "Darien Terra." "Nephrite Arashi." "Jadeite Hiko." "Okay,nice to meet you all."said Mina."Well have to go.I'm on an errand." said Mina. "Bye Mina."said Serena. ............................................................................ Malachite watched as Mina disappeared down the road,lost in the crowd. *She's very intriguing.I wonder how old she is...* "Helloooo....Anybody home in there???" said a voice. Malachite's eyes slowly came into focus of what was standing in front of him."Aaah....Serena!!!"he cried. "Never scare me like that!" "Helloooo!!!I've been tugging at your shoulder for the last five minutes!" exclaimed Serena."What's wrong with you??Heat got your brain??!" Malachite felt his face heat up. "First you're so serious,next you're like goo goo brain.I will never understand you,brother...."said Serena,exasperated as she walked away..with the rest of the girls following her. "Looks like you've got it real bad..."said Nephrite. "Got what???"said Malachite annoyed. Jadeite and Darien chuckled. "What?????"said Malachite. "We'll explain it later Mal...later.."said Darien chuckling. ............................................................................ Later...near the field... "All right...explain."said Malachite. "It's this simple Mally,you've been bitten by the love bug."said Jadeite. "What??"said Malachite. "Bitten real bad too..."said Nephrite. Darien nodded. "No way!!I hardly know her!!I don't know her age,and she doesn't even know I'm a Prince!!"said Malachite. "That doesn't matter..."said Zoycite. "Not you too...."groaned Malachite. ............................................................................ Meanwhile... Mina was walking back to the orphanage....* Malachite's kind of cute when he's not so serious...He looked tired today..* "Must be te strain and pressure...I'll ask him why the next tiii...aaah!!" screamed Mina. Mina stopped dead in her tracks...charred bodies and ashes and charred wood was what was left of the place,Mina had once called her shelter. The people who had caused it were still there... "Well..well..well...looks like we missed one."said a man in a black cloak. "Get her..my pets."said the man to a couple of people dressed in metal. That was when Mina ran...for the heart of the forest.... The people fired off what looked like purple energy...Mina had just reached the cover of the forest when one of the balls hit her arm.. *Aaaaah!!!My arm!!It burns like hell...*thought Mina to herself.*Must keep moving....musn't look back...musn't lose conciousness.....* ............................................................................ "We are sorry Master...she escaped."said one of the minions. "Incompetent...can't you kill one measly person without fault??Lady Nehko will not be pleased..."said the man in a cloak. "We are very sorry Master Kage.Please,forgive us.."said the minion. "Alright...forget about the girl..lets move out."said Kage. At the field.... The five had seen a burst of light... "What was that???"asked Nephrite. "It came from the otherside of the forest..!"said Zoycite. "C'mon..lets check it out."said Jadeite. ............................................................................ Mina staggered unable to focus her eyes...she felt the darkness closing around her. Unknown to her...she near a cliff.She slipped and fell down....down...down The orphanage site... "What happened here???"asked Darien. "They're all dead...burnt to death.The work of Lady Nehko's infinites." said Zoycite. "Say,isn't this the orphanage where..."began Jadeite. "Guys!"cried Nephrite showing them a basket with broken groceries and other things.... "...where Mina stays???"finished Jadeite. The five walked into the clearing.."Bloodstains.."said Zoycite. "It has to be Mina's...looks like she's injured..but the infinites didn't give chase."said Zoycite. "Guys,footprints!"said Jadeite pointing at the ground. "Lets follow it and see where we end up."said Malachite. After a half-hour.... "It ends at a cliff..."said Darien. "You don't suppose,......"said Nephrite. "No possible way...you don't think...she-she..."said Malachite. "Only one way to find out....down."said Zoycite. ............................................................................ Down at the gorge... The rotten wood and branches of leaves had padded Mina's fall.She had just started to come around.... "Oooh...where am I??"she said to herself."I remember now...I fell off the cliff."she said to herself. She turned her attention to her wounded arm which was now worse than ever. During the fall..she'd broken it.*Sigh...face it Minako...you've got one fractured arm,probably a couple of broken ribs and a world of pain...* Mina slowly got up but froze,when she heard a rustle.... Mina stared around awhile when suddenly....."Ahhhhh!!!!"shouted Mina. A creature had jumped at her..."Hmmm...what's this??So ugly.."said Mina to herself. Mina stared at the ugly scaley four-legged creature when all of the sudden spikes and claws appeared.It jumped at her... "Ahhhh!!!"screamed Mina. More and more of the creatures appeared.Mina was helpless..."Oh god...help me!!!"she cried out. That was when she saw it....A creature that arose from the rocks...it was made totally out of light.The creature looked like a great serpent and attacked the creatures.The creatures were immediately turned into dust. Mina was amazed and scared of it at the same time. The serpent reared it's head high.It looked at Mina.... That was when Mina broke into a run...scared for her life..The light serpent pursued.... Mina was overtaken...she screamed..... But the light did not kill her,instead...it penetrated her body,it's form splitting into different heads. Mina then could see nothing but the light........ ............................................................................ Above... Three men had agreed to climb down,whilst the other two stayed up.When they were a quarter way down,they saw a bright flash of light appear from beneath the tree tops.... "What the..."said Nephrite. "What's happening?"asked Malachite. "It might be,Mina is still alive!!"said Zoycite. Below..... Mina slowly opened her eyes.She was floating..."What the.....feel so light and weak...what's happening???"she asked herself. Mina turned her face behind her shoulder and saw the mos unexpected sight ever..... In the light dancing about...she saw an image...she looked sad and had long blond hair...she wore silver and gold robes..Mina gasped...the lady had a startling resemblance to...her!!! "Isn't that me....???I...Oh wait...what's happening???"she said to nobody in particular,as the image of the sad blond girl who resembled her faded away......leaving Mina floating in the light.... To be continued..... ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Oops!!Cliffhanger!!Sorry...I know I'm suppose to be focusing on Mina's love life...and there hasn't been much here...but I'll make it up to you in the next part....Part 2...who is the strange image in the light?? Is Mina still alive or dead?? Things begin to heat up a little when Mina and Malachite, get together!!!! I'll try to finish my stories as soon as possible!!Be sure to check back often,or just e-mail me at Alyrandra@hotmail.com and tell me you wanna be notified when I've updated my website!!! So...e-mail me on comments or flames or whatever at Shaddow_Cat@hotmail.com And I apologize for the sudden change in author name....Gomen.