Storms of Neptune

Ch. 4

Ch.4

~ Plunging deep into the depths of her inner universe in another lucid dream. Fighting the uncomfortable feelings that drag her down. She realizes it's the mysterious presence, recalling it's her secret identity. Michiru transforms, she listens to a voice call to her by the name Sailor Neptune.
Giving up the resistance she finds the pain disappears and all feels in flow. Letting the arms of her inner warrior goddess submerge her down deeper and deeper. The voice gets louder the farther down she goes.
She comes face to face with the Deep Aqua Mirror, appearing in front of her. Peering into her reflection, the images warp to show hidden depths to her being she has yet to explore.
Opening a portal through the mirror. Sailor Neptune stares down into the abyss of her own soul. On a leap of faith, she jumps, diving into her darkest waters. Still feeling uncomfortable but now curiosity strikes. Coming out at the other end of the portal the scenery warps to reveal the breathtaking sights of the planet Neptune.
A song calls to her from within the eerie symphony of enchanting yet dangerous, ocean storms. The winds whip and howl in the swirling blue clouds. Waves crash as if to reflect her own emotions.
Following the song to a door that warps open, Sailor Neptune finds herself walking the entrance hall to the Neptunian Castle upon the planet's moon. The sound of a mysterious but very pleasant instrument echos through out the wonderful architecture.
The hall opens up to a large room.
Inside sitting upon the edge of a water fountain sits a little girl with long turquoise, wavy hair. Playing a conch shell, her song echoes the symphonic melodies of the Storms of Neptune.
Sailor Neptune recognizes the girl's energies and covers her mouth in shock.
Her heart fills with the sensation of overwhelming love. Giving in, she stands there listening to her beautiful music.
Such a wholesome, pure, and innocent sound. She hears herself thinking. The girl's music floods Sailor Neptune's inner oceans, stirring feelings of epic proportions.
Oh, I feel terrible disturbing her, but how do I get her attention without scaring her?
She clears her throat and wipes her face to find tears. Looking up from her hand she sees the turquoise haired girl stir from her zone. Pulling the conch shell away from her mouth.
The little girl meets Neptune's gaze. First a scowl with a look of concern crosses her face. When she sees who it is she draws a beaming smile.
"Neptune it's you! I need your help. Can you do me a big favor?"
"Sure, how can I help? Are you the one crying?"
"No, sassy, silly Neptune, I don't cry. I laugh instead." She giggles sweetly.
Sailor Neptune swears her voice resonates the same as her sound on the conch shell.
"Well, what can I help you with?"
"Here, I'll show you. Listen."
With her conch around her neck by a red string, she sends Sailor Neptune her message.
"It's the truth you need to hear at this time, I promise."
Last thing Neptune hears is the girl's enthusiastic voice say, "Multidimensional Chaos World, Space-Time Fun Land, yay!"
The curious dream warps and soul memories begin to trickle to the surface.
Darkness surrounds her and all she can hear now is the Neptunian symphony of storms.
Panic wells up inside but then her ears tune in to listen to the music. The music casts a signal that illuminates the images the girl is showing Sailor Neptune.
Neptune witnesses herself upon a ship near the castle, many moons ago in archaic times, coming under attack. Putting the little girl in an escape pod and sending her back to Earth. The images move Sailor Neptune to tears.
Then the sight of the greedy god, Poseidon comes into view.
"It's the Boogie Man! He's trying to possess me to turn me into a weapon for his own selfish gain. Save me Neptune! You promised!"
As she teleports away from the greedy god, the images warp and she finds herself in front of a giant pool of water. At first she sees her ordinary self Michiru in the glow of the of a soft peculiar light. Then the stunning beauty of Sailor Neptune comes in to view, heroic and fierce, looking back at her.
Blue lightning strikes and the fearsome silhouette of an oceanic siren stares back at her. Thunders of the great dark spot of Neptune's storm roar as the siren opens her mouth to sing. Her voice drowns out the symphony and chaos swallows Sailor Neptune. Struggling to keep her head above water as she fights the tides of her emotions.
Michiru recalls she is still sleeping and tries to wake up. Only to find herself in sleep paralysis, unable to open her eyes.
Fear strikes as she struggles to maintain her calm.
The dream begins to waver as the image of planet Neptune is eclipsed by the strange moon of Triton. Sending the blueprint images of an Ancient Oceanic City that flash into view, clear as day.
"Could that be? No way... it can't be!"
Then the siren's song summons a massive tsunami and washes her back to the surface of her consciousness.
"Remember you promised." The little girl's voice rings in her ears. ~