Princess Serenity knew it was over. The enemy was upon them and she had no time to spare. Her crystal heels rapidly clacked against the marble floor and the sound echoed through the vast halls of the palace. She was running very fast now ...no time to spare.

"Endymion" she choked his name in a desperate sob. Her breath ragged and uneven.

But it was no use...he was gone. In fact, they were all gone. Her mother, her protectors the sailor scouts, and most of all her prince.

Serenity knew what had to be done. The Silver Crystal was clutched tightly to her breast as she approached the tallest tower in the moon palace.

Two tall doors of carved moonstone marked the entrance to the tower room.

Her mother showed the room in this tower to Serenity only once many years ago.

Serenity blinked through tears as she recalled that day...

:Flashback:

"Now Serenity. This tower room is called the Corridor of Luna" Queen Serenity looked down at her daughter with a gentle expression. "It is here that the silver crystal was forged by our ancestors at the beginning of the universe. The first Queen of the moon kingdom used the crystal to create all the planets and stars in the sky. The crystal only responds to the heir of the moon kingdom and obeys the heart of its owner."

Princess Serenity looked up to her mother and nodded in understanding.

"Because the crystal was forged in this room, the room itself holds mysterious powers. It is said that in times of peril our ancestors have brought the crystal to this room to pray for the salvation of the kingdom. However, they did so at great danger to their physical body..."

"What would happen to them mama?" Princess Serenity looked up at her mother, curiosity and concern written on her face.

"I can not say" The Queen responded and then hesitated. "They disappeared when they activated the silver crystal in this room, but the kingdom would then once again have peace and prosperity. That is why the Corridor of Luna must always remained locked as it holds great danger along with great power"

Princess Serenity's mouth was open in an awed expression.

The Queen now clutched her hand around her daughters shoulder and looked down at her with a serious expression. "You must never come here Serenity" Not unless I am gone and there is a threat to our kingdom so great that none can conquer. Promise me, my darling." Her voice was shaking slightly.

The princess looked into the Queen's silver eyes and nodded. "Yes Mother."

Then the Queen led her daughter out of the Corridor of Luna, the moonstone doors slamming behind them.

:End Flashback:

Princess Serenity was now rapidly approaching the moonstone doors to the Corridor of Luna. The doors flashed in tones of blue and silver white as she came nearer. It was if the room knew she approached.

Her tears flowed so freely at this point that she could barley make out the details of the doors, only the light that issued from them.

A large explosion from the bottom floors of the castle cased her to fall forward hard on her knees. "Ouch!" the Princess yelped in pain. "Damn you!" She cursed at her enemy in vain. Her finger nails scraped and clutched at the floor and she got up on shaking legs.

Serenity held the silver crystal to the door, her hand trembling violently, and whispered. "I have need of you.."

The door immediately flew open to reveal the Corridor of Luna.

It was a small circular room with a tall vaulted ceiling that went up for miles. The images of her ancestors were carved in the marble walls and the ancient writing of the moon kingdom was etched in the columns that spiraled towards the ceiling.

On the floor in the center of the room was a circle that Serenity felt mysteriously drawn to. In fact, the very gravity of it seemed to pull at her. Etchings of the planetary movements decorated the inside of the circle and seemed to faintly glow. The princess stepped into the circle and felt the silver crystal grow hot and float from her hands to a spot right over her heart.

She found herself praying to the hallowed walls...

"Endymion, my perished love, my Prince who is lost to me... I swear I will save this Kingdom, the planets, and the stars. I will find you again if I have to search the ends of the universe."

:The crystal grew brighter:

"My friends, my Protectors, sailor scouts of the universe. I will avenge your death and stop the evil that is destroying our Kingdom."

:Serenity's feet left the ground as she floated towards the ceiling, her white dress fluttering at her ankles.:

"And, Mother...I will fulfill my duty as heir to the moon kingdom. I will save us all, even if it means I sacrifice my life"

Serenity Spoke then spoke the ancient spell. "MOON HEALING ESCALATION!"

:A blinding flash of white light and then...:

"NOOOOOO!" Serenity screamed in pain as the silver crystal, scalding hot now, flew up and burrowed itself into her forehead. The pain of it made her head split. Beams of light shot out of her body as she felt herself flying upward at an alarming speed. A voice in her head whispered..

"I accept your sacrifice...there shall be peace again"...

Then she knew nothing but darkness.

:End of Chapter One:

Well, that's it for now. Hope you enjoy, if not then oh well... I think this fanfic will take an interesting direction so stay tuned.. XOXO jewelz