Crystal Goddess
Origin of the Crystal

By: Katie-Lee Brady

Summary: The world was a mysterious place many years ago, very different. But what happened? Now days, Darien shields, highly renounced businessman finds himself constantly annoyed by a crystal goddess.

Disclaimer: I, Katie-lee do not own anything. I am simply telling a story that I thought of, using the characters from Sailor Moon. So please what ever you do… DO NOT sue!

Genre: Romance and Humour… ha-ha…

Rating: T – suitable for teens, 13 years and older, with some violence, minor coarse language, and minor suggestive adult themes.

Chapter 1: The Origin

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Once upon a time, before the concept of time, there was a King. He was more of a tyrant than anything else; for he had seized control of the kingdom by force, not by legacy, or popularity.

The Kingdom was a peaceful place before he had come along, but as soon as he stormed through the gates of the city, and barged up to the palace, he took control and changed everything. He was known for his cruel ruling; he never looked after the people, or the lands, or anything, except for himself. Even when he found himself a bride, a bride that he loved through and through; to which he had a beautiful daughter too… he never changed. Many people thought she could break through his cold heart, and make him tender… but she never did… he never changed.

During his reign, in his evil doings, he had taken four dragons under his control; four of the most precious, and rare dragons alive. They were known as The Elemental Dragons; Air, Earth, Water and Fire. The dragons were heard to be hard to control, but for some reason they had submitted to the King, and helped him in his evil desires.

Although the people wanted to rid this Kingly Tyrant of their lands, they repented, for they had hoped that one day he would change… but mostly because his daughter was so loving and beautiful. The most beautiful, kind hearted woman they had ever seen. She was so much like her mother. Long silver locks with big silver eyes, and the fairest skin. Her father would lock her in the castle for no one else to see. But there were occasions when they had to step out to look upon their kingdom… and it was at this time where she would show her loving side and actually speak to the people against her father's wishes.

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"Hello," the Princess walked towards two small children, smiling. Her white dress was flying behind her as she walk through the soft breeze, "what are you names?" she asked bending down to their level when she reached them. He voice was sweet and welcoming.

The kids looked overwhelmed as they heard the soft voice approach them, "Thomas and this is my little sister Elle," the eldest of the two spoke strongly. Not once taking his eyes from the Princess's.

The Princess smiled even more warmly, "Well, it's a pleasure to meet you. I'm serenity." She held out her hand, offering them to take it in a shake.

"…" the kids didn't know what to do. This was the Princess and she was so warm and loving. But suddenly, the little girl, Elle, took hold of the Princesses hand, pulling towards her and hugging her.

Hugging the little girl back, the Princess let out a small giggle, "where are you parents?" she asked them as the little girl took a step back.

"They are out," the boy looked down, as if ashamed.

"And you two are here alone?" she gave him a shocked look; diverting her eyes between the two.

"Yes… it is the only way we will be able to eat tonight," the little girl spoke in a cracked voice. He cheeks were flushed, and small tears were beginning to pool in her eyes.

The Princess automatically grabbed the girl again and hugged her, "this life is so cruel… here," she let go of the girl as she poked around in her pockets and pulled out a small hanger chief. Gently unfolding it to reveal a handful of small colourful sweets, "take some," she insisted.

Both of the kids looked at each other and smiled, taking the Princesses sweets, "thank-you, Princess."

"Serenity, please," she laughed at the children. Watching then chew on them, "Yummy?" she inquired.

They both nodded vigorously.

"Thomas? Elle?" yelling came from afar. The voices were unknown… but one was deep, and the other feminine.

"Mother," the boy gasped. The boy grabbed hold of his sister he turned to the Princess, "we have to go. Thank you very much for you kindness."

"It's alright," the Princess smiled.

"What are you two doing here-" the parents said coming around the corner, but paused upon seeing the Princess. Automatically they bowed, "Princess… what a humble pleasure it is to see you here. How may we help you?" they said still bowing; their voices were quivering.

"Please, don't bow to me," Serenity stressed, taking a few steps towards them, "I was simply saying hello to my fellow community. You have adorable children, by the way. But they tell me that you have to work everyday just to feed… is this true?" she inquired; her voice questioning and curious.

The parents looked at each other, and then down at their children, "it is a simple daily necessity to live," they replied.

The Princess looked down at the pavement, "then please," she put a hand in her pocket, "take this as a humble gift," she pulled out a few gold coins from her pocket and pushed her hands towards the couple.

The parents gasped, and the children grabbed tightly on to their parents, "But Princess..." the mother was speechless; shocked by the Princesses actions; shaking her head in disbelief.

"We cannot," the father insisted speaking up.

"Please," Serenity insisted, wavering her hands towards them. "If not for me… then for the children," she looked at them, bending down to their level and placing her hands in theirs; folding the coins into their grasps.

They all gave her an intense look, "thank-you!" they nodded their heads, small tears coming from the corner of their eyes.

Serenity simply smiled, "please do take care."

"Serenity!" she heard her father calling for her.

"Sorry, but I must go," bowing her head lightly she turned form the couple and walked towards her fathers calling voice.

"Serenity!?" her father called again.

"Coming!" she replied, lightly running. As she came around the corner, her father looked very annoyed, awaiting her on the carriage.

"Where were you?" he inquired; his glance harsh and penetrating.

"I was just playing with some small children," she smiled.

"Serenity," he sighed, "how many times do I have to tell you? Please do not interact with the people. You will give them false hopes."

"I know father, but how do I give them false hopes? It's not like I promise them anything?" she did not understand anything her father ever said. She didn't understand her father at all.

"Just because Serenity," he turned towards the carriage driver, "Now let us go."

Serenity, once again, was left angered by her father. All her life, he had never gave her answers to her questions, and told her what to do… but most of all… he was too protective, like he was holding something, or keeping something against her.

With a nod the carriage left the small village and headed towards the last of the villages before home.

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"Excuse me," a peasant man came up to the King and Princess when they arrived at the last town. He was wearing rags, and was covered in mud.

"What do you want you, peasant?" the King replied, disgusted at the site in front of him.

"To pay my humble respects to the Princess," he tuned towards Serenity, bowing, "pleasure, Princess."

"Thank-you," she gave a small smile, "Is there anything you wanted to say?"

With a small nod, the mad started, "Our village is falling apart. The people are hungry. So many children are dying of starvation, and the old have no choice but to continue to work."

"What?" the Princess looked shocked; her voice was quiet as she took in what the man said. "What do you mean?" she gave a quick glance at her father.

"STOP THIS NOW!" the King intruded. "They are merely saying this because they know you are a very loving and kind woman. Now leave at once peasant!" he turned to Serenity, "they are trying to trick us, now let us go!"

"No, wait," the Princess said gathering courage, "why is this happening? I have seen this in all of the villages… what is going on father?" she looked at every one around them.

"They are simply un-respectful and want more," he father tried to grab her and take her away, but she resisted.

"Your father," the man started again, "has raised the taxes, taking many poor peoples money, and now refuses to give back when we are in need." The man's voice was strong and passionate. The Princess could not help but trust, and believe the man.

"Is this true father?" she turned from the man to her father; giving him a hard look.

"Of course not honey," he tried to convince her, "they merely envy us and our power. They will say anything."

"Then why do you continue to raise the taxes and take all of our food?" another person embraced their courage and asked.

"We are going!" the King grabbed Serenity's wrist and moved her towards the carriage.

"But father," she demanded, jerking her arm away from her fathers grip, "is what they say true?"

"Of course not, now get on," he motioned towards the carriage.

Her father was too demanding, and she knew not to get him angrier then he already was, so she followed her father onto the carriage, giving the village people one last sympathetic look.

When they were on the carriage, he told the driver to go straight to the castle and never stop.

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The carriage ride home was in complete silence.

When they got to the castle Serenity ignored her father and made her way straight into her bed chambers. On her balcony, where she glanced at all of the land in the kingdom, she couldn't help but think over what had happened. It all made sense, why every one was always sad, and in need of food and money.

"How could this happen?" she asked herself, pacing her balcony's length. "How could I have been so blinded to this?" she tuned into her bedroom. "Of course… father is a master of deceit… he had always made precautions so this would never happen…" She had taken two steps into her room, when a thought came to her. 'The dragons!'

Hastily, she sped out of her room and made her way towards the dragons; making sure to stay out of her father's radar.

Once outside she ran towards the gardens and straight to the temple that lay in the middle of the grounds.

"How could you!" she yelled at the dragons as she opened the large temple doors. "How?!" she demanded again. Storming in, she stopped in the middle of the doorway and gave the dark space a hard glance.

"Princess," a smooth voice spoked as air swished around her dress; making it fly. Within moments a large, swift and agile creature appeared; just as amorphous as shifting clouds. The dragon flew down from the ceiling in a motion of air waves and appeared, showing its humble, flowing body of air.

"Air Dragon," Serenity nodded in respect and acknowledgement. The dragon hit the ground and stood at a stance in front of the Princess. Its head held high.

"What do we owe this pleasure?" another, stronger voice came. The ground was slightly shaking. Then another creature appeared from the ground this time; the creature had strong, tough brown skin that was all brawn. Unlike the Air Dragon, this one had a more bulky and solid body.

"Earth Dragon," she nodded again, "I wish to know of your plans." This time her voice held strong as she glanced between the two.

"And what plans would they be?" another voice was heard; with it came a hot breeze that washed past her. Following it, a creature appeared from the darkness; a fast and agile dragon that glowed red from thin air. It was a long dragon that had spikes along its back and large claws.

"Fire Dragon," again, another bow from Serenity, "I want to know what you and my father have planned!" standing patiently, she waited for their answer.

"And what if we say we have nothing planned?" a pool of mist swarmed the room. Behind the mist, the last of the dragons appeared in a ferocious wave of water; his body flexed around like air, but tough as rock. Slowly forming from the water, he stood at the side of the others; glistening as the blue crystal water does in the sun; glaring at the Princess.

"Water Dragon," another bow, "what do you mean there is no plan?" She raised her brow, her voice becoming furious. The dragons were known for their mind games and round about theories.

"We have no liege. Therefore we do not have plans with your father," the Fire Dragon spoke. His coat was glowing more bright; evidently getting frustrated by the Princess.

"Then why do you let him do what he's doing to our Kingdom?!" she demanded. She just felt like stomping her feet and throwing a tantrum, but she knew she had to be patient to get the answers she wanted.

"And what is that?" the Air Dragon moved from his spot and glided around Serenity where she stood. The air became crisp and the material of her dress played around her legs.

A small shiver was sent up her spine, "our Kingdom is dying. The people are restless… and if this continues to happen, than there will be nothing to rule." Slowly her voice was conquered by sadness. The whole matter was depressing to her. She hated the sight of people dying, and suffering of fatigue. Plus the children today… she couldn't think of the kind of future they had in stall for them.

"Princess…" the Water Dragon started.

"Do you not have faith in your father?" the Earth Dragon finished.

"No," she instantly responded. "I have known this has gone on for awhile, but I had no proof. But in the village before… the people were so… devastated. Why do you let this happen? You are meant to be mighty Elementals… how is my father controlling you?"

"Your father does not control us!" the Fire Dragon entered the fight; his coat still glowing a bright red, "When your father met your mother, he changed slightly, and was turning into a good man… but after she died he was different… we hope he would once again change."

"We have always thought he would return back to back to the good man he was once beginning to turn into," the Air dragon stated; the air around paused.

"Well guess what?" the Princess said sarcastically, "he isn't going to change. He might be my father, but he is a cruel man and the land to his people is dying. He is continuously raising taxes, taking their foods… promising nothing…" tears were starting to boil at her brims.

"Is this true?" the Water Dragon asked as the heavy mist once again engulfed the room.

"Yes! See for yourselves!" she motioned towards the temple doors, "I release you from this temple!" she screamed to break the seal. Her father had taken precautions and locked the dragons in the temple.

As she said it, a huge wash of air zoomed past her out the door and the dragons went flying out. Serenity turned and stood at the doorway, looking up in the sky at the dragons flew around, looking at the destruction of the land her father had been doing. The air in the room once again moved, moving around her satin dress; making it flap in little ripples. At the same time it felt like it was getting hot and heavy, feeling the dragons get angry at what they saw.

"So will you please tell my why you have let my father go on for so long?!" she yelled to them, trying to keep her dress down from the violent weather that was beginning to happen from the dragons outburst of fury.

"We did not know," the Fire Dragon glowed even fiercer, obviously getting very angry.

"Your father has had us in that temple for so long… but we had no idea… this is… wrong… this is our mother…" the Earth Dragon was devastated. Small twitches were noticeable in his muscular frame.

"We must do something to save these people!" the Air dragon flew around… causing the air to move more violently.

"Please!" the Princess yelled, "can you not help?" she pleaded them.

"Go back into the castle Princess… we will do our work her," the Water Dragon assured her as his mist engulfed the whole sky; falling down into the Kingdom's cities.

"Very well," the Princess gave one last look towards the dragons and left, "please do what ever you can to bring life back to the people."

As soon as the dragons could sense the Princess was safe inside the castle walls, they begun to work together.

Since the Kingdom was placed on an island, The Fire Dragon started by heating the water until it was bubbling hot. The Water Dragon then came and lifted the water into the air. Since the Fire Dragon made the water hotter, it thinned out, and the Air Dragon was able to help guide the water; lifting the small island into the sky above the clouds. As the Water Dragon held the island in suspension, the Air Dragon created an invisible plate to place the island on. Once the island was in place, the Water Dragon covered the plate with fresh water for the people. The Fire Dragon then stopped heating the water and let the water cool down. While that was happening, The Earth Dragon came and made the island plush and green once again. Extending the lands and making more rivers and mountains for the people. Ensuring the island people to never have a drought, and ensuring it would always stay moist and fresh. There would never be anyone who would starve or go with out.

When they could hear, and feel the people's happiness, they made their way towards the castle.

"What have you done!" the King demanded as the dragons made their way near. He was furious. Standing upon the balcony to the main room; his hair was flapping in the wind as his spiritual energy became harsh and visible.

"I let the dragons free to make right your wrongs!" the Princess retorted. As soon as she got into the castle from setting the dragons free, her father had not stopped yelling at her.

"What wrongs!" her father boomed. Throwing his hands up in the air, where had he gone wrong?

"Mother was dying!" the Air dragon came zooming towards the two, sending waves of air towards the King, leaving him breathless.

"The people were dying," The Fire Dragon boomed as he heated things up.

"And without them looking after mother, she would die," The Water Dragon came into the fight. His ominous powers where making the clouds darken. Bringing with them thunder and lightening.

"What have you bee thinking, King!" the Earth Dragon demanded. They were all standing in mighty stances before the two.

"What have I been thinking?" the King laughed in an ominous fake patronising laugh, "What have you been thinking by staying by my side?" he retorted.

"You were a good man… now you only destroy…" the Water Dragon started, but the King silenced them by a wave of his hand.

"And what are you going to do?" he said with a callous voice, "nothing, to what I can see, for you will be locked in the four highest mountains to never be seen again!" he boomed as he lifted his hands to cast the spell over the dragons.

"Noooo…" The dragons roared as they begun to shrink into smaller versions of them selves. They then instantly shot off into four different directions where they were locked into mountains; never to be seen again.

"What have you done father?!" The princess yelled as tears streamed down her face. Devastated by what her father had done. "They had just saved our Kingdom from dying, and you do this! I do not understand!"

"Hush Serenity… I did this for us!" he tried to convince himself more then anything.

"Us?" she inquired, "how? When the Kingdom is dead, how are we meant to continue to survive?" she wanted to know.

Her father was rendered speechless. But he had caught a glimpse into Serenity's eyes, "now darling, please don't do anything rash."

"Rash? How do you figure? There is nothing I can do to change your mind… but maybe this way, you can see just what your evil doings have done… and maybe you might change."

"What are you doing Serenity?" her father demanded. There was an obvious cautious tone to his voice.

"You have pushed everything away, and now you will have nothing," she explained as she held her hands at her heart and closed her eyes. Thinking and wishing deeply, a bright light shone above her and the four spirits of the dragons came back; joining with her own spirit until they were a mere ball of light.

Slowly the King walked towards the ball of light and touched it. The light retracted and what fell into the King's hands was nothing more then a simple silver crystal ball. The only thing that held memory of his precious daughter, and the power he once had.

From that day on, he resigned from Kingship, and made the Kingdom a peaceful place; where there was no ruler… the people ruled themselves. He became a normal person… and everyone lived in harmony… learning to forgive the King for what his daughter had done.

But there was never a day were he didn't think of what he did… and one day it all got too hard for him, that he threw the last remaining remnants of his daughter away, into the sky. Hoping that one day she would return…

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Posted on: 13th April 2008

Edited: 20th April 2008

Well… next chapter is going to be different. But hopefully you will all like my story. lol. I have some really good ideas for this story… so yeah. Please tell me what you think…

But I am not going to continue if no one reads… so yeah, tell me what you think.

Katie :)