Sailor Moon Chronicles II

Chapter VIII

As they emerged from the portal onto the familiar terrain of Earth, Mamoru's thoughts remained consumed by the task ahead and the lingering worry for Serene's safety. The cool night air stirred around them, carrying with it a sense of urgency that mirrored the gravity of their mission.

"We must begin our search immediately," Mamoru declared, his voice firm with resolve as he scanned the surroundings for any signs of the individuals they sought.

Luna nodded in agreement, her keen eyes scanning the landscape with a sense of purpose. "Agreed, Mamoru," she replied, her tone resolute. "But we must proceed with caution. The individuals we seek may not be easy to find, and we must be prepared for any challenges that may arise."

" 'Luna,' Mamoru's voice echoed softly as they traversed the area in search of the girl. 'Could you enlighten me about the darkness you mentioned?'

'Oh?' Luna's ears perked up, intrigued by Mamoru's inquiry.

'I've been inclined to trust the Queen,' Mamoru continued, his tone thoughtful, 'but her sudden caution has left me curious.'

'Ah, I see.' Luna nodded, understanding Mamoru's dilemma. 'Very well then.' "

Luna paused, her gaze distant as she delved into the depths of history to recount the tale of ages past. "Hundreds of years ago," she began, her voice soft yet filled with a weight of centuries gone by, "our Queen, in her boundless wisdom and power, created the heavens and the earth, along with the countless galaxies that shimmered in the vast expanse of space."

Mamoru listened intently

Luna's eyes darkened with a somber intensity as she continued, her words carrying the weight of ancient secrets long buried. "Feeling a sense of solitude amidst the grandeur of her creations, our Queen sought companionship and created humanity - beings to tend to her creations and bring life to the world."

Luna sighed, a shadow passing over her features as she spoke of a figure from their past. "Among those created to serve the Queen were Artemis, myself, and Metalia," she explained, her voice tinged with a hint of sadness. "Metalia was once the Queen's most trusted advisor, renowned for her intelligence and cunning."

"M-Metalia?" Mamoru's voice faltered, a sense of foreboding creeping into his heart as he sensed the gravity of Luna's words.

Luna nodded gravely, her gaze meeting Mamoru's with a solemn intensity. "Yes, Metalia," she confirmed, her tone heavy with regret. "But her story is one of betrayal and tragedy - a tale that forever changed the course of our world."

Luna's words hung heavy in the air, the weight of history pressing down upon them

"Metalia's lust for power drove her to attempt to usurp the Queen's position and take over the world,"

Her gaze became fixed upon Mamoru with a solemn intensity. "Her greed knew no bounds, and she was willing to sacrifice everything in her quest for dominance."

Mamoru's mind reeled with the implications of Metalia's treachery, the enormity of her ambition casting a shadow over their world. "But how did the Queen stop her?" he asked, his thoughts racing as he tried to piece together the events that had unfolded.

Luna's eyes darkened with sorrow as she recounted the tragic turn of events that had shaped their world. "The Queen, in her wisdom, foresaw Metalia's treachery and took swift action to thwart her plans," she explained, her voice tinged with sadness. "With her mighty power, she banished Metalia to the depths of darkness, where she could do no harm."