Fic: White
Title: White
Summary: Did you ever think Crystal Tokyo was too good to be true? Well. You had that right.
A/N: You know which month it is. Future AU. Need I say more?
***
The palace is white, white, white. Everything is white and shiny and gleaming and pretty and white. Whitewhitewhite. My dress is white too. I like it: it’s the softest silk you could ever imagine, and it makes my legs look endless and my breasts perky and round. I feel like a sexy fairy when I’m wearing it. I still remember school uniforms and trainers and I do have to say, it’s much better now. Every girl wants to be a princess, and I am a Queen! I am living the dream. That rhymes. I like that.
Where was I? Ah yes. A dream. Of course, it wouldn’t be a one if I didn’t have my Endymion right here by my side. He never leaves, you know. Never ever ever. Because he loves me. He loves me more than life itself. It’s what he said when we got married. Oh, did I show you my crown? No? Then come, quick! It’s hidden away, so that the others don’t steal it. Everyone wants a crown like mine, so you understand why I have to guard it.
Isn’t it pretty? You can touch it. Don’t worry. There. Heavy, isn’t it? No, you can hold it for another moment, I don’t mind. Just give it back to me when you’re don-, no, NO, don’t put it on your head, give it back, give it back now!
That wasn’t very nice of you. Are you with them? Against me like they are? They want to steal my kingdom, steal it away from me. They were bad, that’s why I punished them and sent them away. I sent them to a poisoned planet.
Oh, yes, it is funny, it really is! Don’t you see it? It’s called irony! They reached for the stars, and now they hold shit in their greedy hands. Funnyfunnyfunny. Rubeus now has to live without her. But Mars is too good for him anyway. What? Oh no, I can’t tell you that. I hid her away to protect her from the likes of him. She swore an oath of chastity, you know, so men can’t have her, especially not Rubeus (do you think he dyes his hair? Sometimes I think he does). Diamond only wants me, and so does Safir, but he tends to hide from me because he’s so shy. I don’t care for either. I only want my Endymion. Good thing he’s right he-
Endymion?
ENDYMION!
Ouch. What is this sting in my arm?
White white white. Everything is whitewhitewhi-
***
“She won’t tell us where she is.”
“But we’re running out of time! We need to find her!”
“Jadeite, we’re doing everything we can.”
“I... I know.”
(the sound of footsteps hurrying away)
(a sigh)
***
I slept so well tonight. Must have been over twelve hours. Just wait here and let me change into my gown. Did I ever show you my gown? It makes my legs look endle-
Oh. I already told you? What do you mean told you? You mean showed you. SHOWED you.
Yes.
I’ll be right back.
See, here I am. Look how it trails behind me. Like clouds. I am walking on clouds. I feel so pretty today. Let’s go and visit Mercury.
What? Why do you look so sad? Mercury is right here, just behind that door. She’s very busy, you know. She always works, finds out new remedies for horrible diseases. I haven’t seen her in a while. Last time I did, she told me about some new medicine she had developed. Can’t for the life of me remember what it was for though.
Something to do with brains. Shall I ask her? No? Okay, fine. But you’re a bit of a sour puss, you get that, right?
What do you want to do then? We can take a tour through the palace. I can show you the secret entrance to the Gates of Time and Space. You will meet Pluto there. Oh, she’s a bitch. Uups! Sorry. Shouldn’t have said that, never mind, Endymion will be a bit upset if he hears I said that. Quick, quick, let’s change the topic because I don’t want to think about her, she makes me mad.
…
What exactly do you mean by that?
No.
No, I don’t.
I already said no.
I DON’T HAVE A PROBLEM!
STOP STINGING ME!
***
“How did it go?”
“She talked about Mercury today.”
“... I am sorry.”
“...”
“Can you cope?”
“I don’t think so.”
“Okay. Let Nephrite or Venus take over tomorrow.”
“Thank you.”
“Anything about Mars?”
“Nothing.”
“I better tell Jadeite.”
(footsteps: measured and slow.)
(hands: balled into fists)
***
Oh, look who’s here! You haven’t visited me in a long time! Sink to your knees, and then you can kiss my hand. Why are you looking at me like that? It’s what people usually do in the presence of their Queen.
What?
No.
No.
No.
No.
I won’t tell you where she is. She’s safe. I had to hide her away.
I don’t think I like you.
***
“Zoisite was unsuccessful yesterday. And so was Nephrite today.”
“Let me talk to her.”
“She thinks you are Rubeus.”
“So?”
“Jadeite. You can’t talk to her, it will upset her and that will get us nowhere.”
(a bitter chuckle) “We are nowhere.”
(pause)
“You should try it then.”
“Well, she thinks I’m Diamond, so she’s not exactly forthcoming with information.”
“... if only Endymion were here.”
“He’s here, he’s just not... himself.”
“Sorry.”
“...”
“Must be hard for you.”
“It’s hard for all of us.”
***
Diamond. I told you. I love my husband, you have to go away. Oh, he’s right here. Right by my side. Endymion, come here and say hi to Diamond. Endymion?
Where is he?
What did you to him?
Are you sure?
You didn’t hurt him to win my affection?
Oh, you are such a bad liar.
…
Wait. Did you hear that? There’s someone running to the Gates of Time and Space. Oh no. Not again. Endymion! ENDYMION! I TOLD YOU TO STAY AWAY FROM THIS WHORE!
***
“I never thought it would come to this.” (tears being wiped away)
“Me neither.” (more tears, always more tears) (some days, they never stop coming)
“She has imagined this whole other world. A second rise of the Silver Millennium. How absurd is that?”
“I don’t know. I mean, we are senshi. It seems logical, doesn’t it? The next step.”
“Mako, please. A crystal covered city. Her as the ruler over all of humanity.”
“Minako. She couldn’t cope with loosing him.”
“You mean she couldn’t cope with bashing his head in with a candle stick because he slept with Pl-”
“Why are you so cruel today?”
“She thinks Kunzite is Diamond.”
“Oh.”
“Yes, oh.”
“How is he?”
“Not well. She unleashed the Moon Beam on him when she thought he was helping Endymion be with Pluto.”
“... And now?”
“Now we talk to her. We need to find Rei.”
(thunder and rain)
(always thunder and rain)
***
Look who’s here! I missed you two! Why have you stopped visiting me? Don’t you want to be with your Queen? You have to protect me.
From them.
Diamond. Rubeus. Safir. Even though I only ever see Safir through the windows. He walks through the park, always so aimless. Like a zombie.
Mako, Mako, my love, what’s wrong? Why are you crying?
Oh.
His wife hurt him?
How horrible.
Why did she do it?
Well, if he cheated on her...
Minako, why are you looking at me like that?
…
Do you want me show you my crown?
Oh, it is my biggest treasure. No, I know what my biggest treasure is. It’s my crown. No, not my friends. My crown. My kingdom.
Wait! What do you mean, you’re going to see Mars now? You can’t see Mars, I told you, I hid her away. You don’t know where she is. Don’t lie to me, I know you don’t know it.
Mako? Does she know?
Mako. You’re still crying. Stop it, please. Please. Mako, love, stop.
Now I’m crying to.
***
“I don’t want to be the one to tell him.”
“It’ll be better when he hears it from you, Minako. He’s your best friend.”
“So if Endymion came to you and told you that she put me in a box until- until I was out of... I can’t deal with this.”
“Minako...”
“You tell him. She was my friend, my sister. I... no. Just no, Kunzite. Do not ask this of me.”
***
Mercury! Something is wrong! The Dead Moon people are stealing everyone away from me! They stole Endymion, and Venus, and Jupiter! They’re hiding them somewhere and we’ve got to go save them!
Mercury?
Why don’t you answer me?
What’s wrong?
Oh my God.
Where is all the blood coming from?
***
The past. A time of hope. “I can find a cure for Usagi, I know it. I’ll talk to her today, assess the problem, and then I’ll cure her.”
The past. A time of tears. “Zoisite, come quick! Usagi attacked Mercury!”
The past. A time of trouble. “Jadeite, she is my best friend, and I don’t care what she did to Endymion, and what happened with Mercury was an accident. I have to help her. I’ll be right back. I know what I’m doing.” (a whisper I love you too)
The present.
And now what?
***
Let me show you my crown. It’s very pretty. I have it hidden away. That’s what you do with the things you hold dear. Hide and protect them.
Isn’t Crystal Tokyo beautiful?
Yes. It’s perfect.
Yes.
And nobody can take it away from me.
The End
Summary: Did you ever think Crystal Tokyo was too good to be true? Well. You had that right.
A/N: You know which month it is. Future AU. Need I say more?
***
The palace is white, white, white. Everything is white and shiny and gleaming and pretty and white. Whitewhitewhite. My dress is white too. I like it: it’s the softest silk you could ever imagine, and it makes my legs look endless and my breasts perky and round. I feel like a sexy fairy when I’m wearing it. I still remember school uniforms and trainers and I do have to say, it’s much better now. Every girl wants to be a princess, and I am a Queen! I am living the dream. That rhymes. I like that.
Where was I? Ah yes. A dream. Of course, it wouldn’t be a one if I didn’t have my Endymion right here by my side. He never leaves, you know. Never ever ever. Because he loves me. He loves me more than life itself. It’s what he said when we got married. Oh, did I show you my crown? No? Then come, quick! It’s hidden away, so that the others don’t steal it. Everyone wants a crown like mine, so you understand why I have to guard it.
Isn’t it pretty? You can touch it. Don’t worry. There. Heavy, isn’t it? No, you can hold it for another moment, I don’t mind. Just give it back to me when you’re don-, no, NO, don’t put it on your head, give it back, give it back now!
That wasn’t very nice of you. Are you with them? Against me like they are? They want to steal my kingdom, steal it away from me. They were bad, that’s why I punished them and sent them away. I sent them to a poisoned planet.
Oh, yes, it is funny, it really is! Don’t you see it? It’s called irony! They reached for the stars, and now they hold shit in their greedy hands. Funnyfunnyfunny. Rubeus now has to live without her. But Mars is too good for him anyway. What? Oh no, I can’t tell you that. I hid her away to protect her from the likes of him. She swore an oath of chastity, you know, so men can’t have her, especially not Rubeus (do you think he dyes his hair? Sometimes I think he does). Diamond only wants me, and so does Safir, but he tends to hide from me because he’s so shy. I don’t care for either. I only want my Endymion. Good thing he’s right he-
Endymion?
ENDYMION!
Ouch. What is this sting in my arm?
White white white. Everything is whitewhitewhi-
***
“She won’t tell us where she is.”
“But we’re running out of time! We need to find her!”
“Jadeite, we’re doing everything we can.”
“I... I know.”
(the sound of footsteps hurrying away)
(a sigh)
***
I slept so well tonight. Must have been over twelve hours. Just wait here and let me change into my gown. Did I ever show you my gown? It makes my legs look endle-
Oh. I already told you? What do you mean told you? You mean showed you. SHOWED you.
Yes.
I’ll be right back.
See, here I am. Look how it trails behind me. Like clouds. I am walking on clouds. I feel so pretty today. Let’s go and visit Mercury.
What? Why do you look so sad? Mercury is right here, just behind that door. She’s very busy, you know. She always works, finds out new remedies for horrible diseases. I haven’t seen her in a while. Last time I did, she told me about some new medicine she had developed. Can’t for the life of me remember what it was for though.
Something to do with brains. Shall I ask her? No? Okay, fine. But you’re a bit of a sour puss, you get that, right?
What do you want to do then? We can take a tour through the palace. I can show you the secret entrance to the Gates of Time and Space. You will meet Pluto there. Oh, she’s a bitch. Uups! Sorry. Shouldn’t have said that, never mind, Endymion will be a bit upset if he hears I said that. Quick, quick, let’s change the topic because I don’t want to think about her, she makes me mad.
…
What exactly do you mean by that?
No.
No, I don’t.
I already said no.
I DON’T HAVE A PROBLEM!
STOP STINGING ME!
***
“How did it go?”
“She talked about Mercury today.”
“... I am sorry.”
“...”
“Can you cope?”
“I don’t think so.”
“Okay. Let Nephrite or Venus take over tomorrow.”
“Thank you.”
“Anything about Mars?”
“Nothing.”
“I better tell Jadeite.”
(footsteps: measured and slow.)
(hands: balled into fists)
***
Oh, look who’s here! You haven’t visited me in a long time! Sink to your knees, and then you can kiss my hand. Why are you looking at me like that? It’s what people usually do in the presence of their Queen.
What?
No.
No.
No.
No.
I won’t tell you where she is. She’s safe. I had to hide her away.
I don’t think I like you.
***
“Zoisite was unsuccessful yesterday. And so was Nephrite today.”
“Let me talk to her.”
“She thinks you are Rubeus.”
“So?”
“Jadeite. You can’t talk to her, it will upset her and that will get us nowhere.”
(a bitter chuckle) “We are nowhere.”
(pause)
“You should try it then.”
“Well, she thinks I’m Diamond, so she’s not exactly forthcoming with information.”
“... if only Endymion were here.”
“He’s here, he’s just not... himself.”
“Sorry.”
“...”
“Must be hard for you.”
“It’s hard for all of us.”
***
Diamond. I told you. I love my husband, you have to go away. Oh, he’s right here. Right by my side. Endymion, come here and say hi to Diamond. Endymion?
Where is he?
What did you to him?
Are you sure?
You didn’t hurt him to win my affection?
Oh, you are such a bad liar.
…
Wait. Did you hear that? There’s someone running to the Gates of Time and Space. Oh no. Not again. Endymion! ENDYMION! I TOLD YOU TO STAY AWAY FROM THIS WHORE!
***
“I never thought it would come to this.” (tears being wiped away)
“Me neither.” (more tears, always more tears) (some days, they never stop coming)
“She has imagined this whole other world. A second rise of the Silver Millennium. How absurd is that?”
“I don’t know. I mean, we are senshi. It seems logical, doesn’t it? The next step.”
“Mako, please. A crystal covered city. Her as the ruler over all of humanity.”
“Minako. She couldn’t cope with loosing him.”
“You mean she couldn’t cope with bashing his head in with a candle stick because he slept with Pl-”
“Why are you so cruel today?”
“She thinks Kunzite is Diamond.”
“Oh.”
“Yes, oh.”
“How is he?”
“Not well. She unleashed the Moon Beam on him when she thought he was helping Endymion be with Pluto.”
“... And now?”
“Now we talk to her. We need to find Rei.”
(thunder and rain)
(always thunder and rain)
***
Look who’s here! I missed you two! Why have you stopped visiting me? Don’t you want to be with your Queen? You have to protect me.
From them.
Diamond. Rubeus. Safir. Even though I only ever see Safir through the windows. He walks through the park, always so aimless. Like a zombie.
Mako, Mako, my love, what’s wrong? Why are you crying?
Oh.
His wife hurt him?
How horrible.
Why did she do it?
Well, if he cheated on her...
Minako, why are you looking at me like that?
…
Do you want me show you my crown?
Oh, it is my biggest treasure. No, I know what my biggest treasure is. It’s my crown. No, not my friends. My crown. My kingdom.
Wait! What do you mean, you’re going to see Mars now? You can’t see Mars, I told you, I hid her away. You don’t know where she is. Don’t lie to me, I know you don’t know it.
Mako? Does she know?
Mako. You’re still crying. Stop it, please. Please. Mako, love, stop.
Now I’m crying to.
***
“I don’t want to be the one to tell him.”
“It’ll be better when he hears it from you, Minako. He’s your best friend.”
“So if Endymion came to you and told you that she put me in a box until- until I was out of... I can’t deal with this.”
“Minako...”
“You tell him. She was my friend, my sister. I... no. Just no, Kunzite. Do not ask this of me.”
***
Mercury! Something is wrong! The Dead Moon people are stealing everyone away from me! They stole Endymion, and Venus, and Jupiter! They’re hiding them somewhere and we’ve got to go save them!
Mercury?
Why don’t you answer me?
What’s wrong?
Oh my God.
Where is all the blood coming from?
***
The past. A time of hope. “I can find a cure for Usagi, I know it. I’ll talk to her today, assess the problem, and then I’ll cure her.”
The past. A time of tears. “Zoisite, come quick! Usagi attacked Mercury!”
The past. A time of trouble. “Jadeite, she is my best friend, and I don’t care what she did to Endymion, and what happened with Mercury was an accident. I have to help her. I’ll be right back. I know what I’m doing.” (a whisper I love you too)
The present.
And now what?
***
Let me show you my crown. It’s very pretty. I have it hidden away. That’s what you do with the things you hold dear. Hide and protect them.
Isn’t Crystal Tokyo beautiful?
Yes. It’s perfect.
Yes.
And nobody can take it away from me.
The End