Sailor Moon Fan Fiction ❯ Heart of Innocence ❯ Heart of Innocence ( One-Shot )

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Hi there everyone! Now, I know that I haven't
posted any of my other stories up yet, but they're
coming! In the meantime, here's a little something
to tide you over until they get here. Oh! And read
my "Read-Me"s! They'll offer some explainations.

This story was inspired from dreams that I've been
having for a few years now, so this could be
considered a true story. As usual, this is a songfic.
Hope you guys enjoy it!

It'll be better if you guys listen to the song while
reading the story. The song is simply beautiful.
E-mail me: Callista_Matthews@sailormoon.com

Disclaimer: Sailor Moon is not mine, the song
"Heart of Innocence" is not mine either, they're by
Naoko-chan and Jessica Simpson, respectively.

*~*~*~*Means Dream Sequence*~*~*~*
~.~.~.~Means Song~.~.~.~


"Heart of Innocence"
By: Callista Matthews
Rated: G
E-mail: Callista Matthews@sailormoon.com

The mists surrounded her. Enveloping her
with its strange warmth. A shadow appeared within
the protective cover of the mists. It whispered
to her.

"Serenity..."

Serena bolted up from her bed, the full
moon shining her features. She panted heavily,
the dream taxing on her emotional and physical
energy. Running a hand through her goldern locks,
she brought her eyes to the light that was illuminating
her features.

"Who are you?" She asked her guardian. Her
dream lover. Her own knight in shining armor. "Why
do you keep returning in my dreams?"

*~*~*~*~*~*~*Dream Sequence*~*~*~*~*~*

She was sitting on a bench, surrounded by
the mists again. There was only white surrounding her.
No trees, grass, or anything much. Just pure white.
Serena looked down on herself and gasped in shock.

A body-hugging dress with gold sequencing
graced her body. She smoothed her hand over the fabric
and felt only cool silk. She reached her hair and at
first, didn't notice anything amiss. Just as she was
about to bring her hand down, her hand caught on something
resting on her hair between the odangoes. She carefully
felt the material and deducted that it was a metal. A
heavy metal at that. She felt smooth stones embedded
within what seemed like a crown.

"Serenity...you're here..."

Strong, muscular arms embraced her, cherishing
her lithe body with their loving strength. Serena closed
her eyes in ellation. 'Your arms are pure heaven.' She
thought, bliss saturating her senses.

She drew her hands over the arms that were
covering her, protecting her. She used her hands to
trace the muscles, cherishing the love that simple
embrace gave her.

She carefully, slowly, turned around. She was
afraid that too sudden a movement will prove this
heaven was only a mirage. She turned in the hug and
came face to shoulder of the man holding her. She
gently started to gaze upon his face...

*~*~*~*~*~*End Dream Sequence*~*~*~*~*~*

"Why do I keep having this dream over and
over again? Why can he show me his face?" Serena
exasperatedly whispered to herself. "Why can't I
see you?"

~.~.~.~Sometimes I wake up in the dark night. And in
my mind there's a picture of you. I know someday
this dream will come alive. So for now, your shadow
will do. I've never seen your face, but I know you're
in my heart...~.~.~.~

Serena laid back down on her bed, hoping that
she'll have the opportunity to see him again. She
wondered why he came to her at certain times. He was
always there, always there when she needed some the
most. Whenever she went to sleep distressed, irated,
or even lonesome, he was there. Always there to
lift her spirits and make her feel better about herself
and living life.

~.~.~.~Maybe someday, some place, I'll hold you in
my arms~.~.~.~

'Come for me soon...So I don't have to be lonely
anymore.'

~.~.~.~I have a gift for you. Something I've held on
to, waiting for your sweet caress. No ribbon has been
untied. From all that I hold inside. And only you will
posess, this heart of innocence~.~.~.~

She couldn't go back to sleep. Counting sheep
didn't help at all. Serena was getting impatient again.
Her curiosity was getting the better of her. 'I have to
go to sleep. I can't see him anywhere else.' She tossed
and turned. She finally gave up and decided to probe her
memories of the dreams instead.

~.~.~.~I lay my head down on a pillow of white. Here
in the dark, I am cradled in peace. No loss from
yesterday to haunt me at night. No tears to dry, no sad memories. There's a heart to hold, and I will safely
keep. The strength that's in my soul until you come to
me~.~.~.~

*~*~*~*~*~*Dream Sequence 2*~*~*~*~*~*

"Please, tell me who you are!" She begged the
dark figure. "I need to know!"

"At the moment, I can't, my love. Destiny prevents
me from revealing to you my identity. Be patient, love.
Time will soon come to show you." Serena could only discern
the man's clothes. Armor with silver plating adorned his
body. His face, however, was shrouded from her. Concealing
his features.

Tears trickled down her face. "Why? I don't
understand. Why do you keep coming to me?"

"Simple, princess. You need me. I love you and
I'm here when you need me." The man reached out a hand
to her and Serena desperately wanted to make contact.

"I need to see your face. I know you're in my
heart. I want to hold you in my arms, please!" She
tenderly clasped his hand in hers.

The man looked uncertain, tilting his head to
the side as if contemplating her request. Hesitantly,
he nodded. "Alright. You'll see my face for a brief
moment. But when you wake up, you will remember
nothing. Nothing of my face, nothing of my identity.
This memory will be buried, and buried deep inside
your mind until the right time comes." And with that,
he stepped into the light.

~.~.~.~I have a gift for you. Something I've held on
to, waiting for your sweet caress. No ribbon has been
untied. From all that I hold inside. And only you will
posess, this heart of innocence~.~.~.~

Serena gasped in delight as the man she'd been
waiting for her whole life revealed his beloved face
to her. Midnight black hair adorned his head with an
adorable rougish lock refused to go with the rest.
Soulful blue eyes stared into her soul.

"You look familar...Wait, you've never told
me your name!"

"Well, since you'll forget my face and a
majority of this dream anyway, I guess it wouldn't
harm the Timeline." With that, he strode to Serena,
bending so that his mouth was mere centimeters to her
ear. Serena felt the warm breeze of his breath as he
whispered,

"Endymion..."

*~*~*~*~*~*End Dream Sequence 2*~*~*~*~*~*

Her eyes drifted open ever so softly.
Remnants of the dream retreating to the inner
recesses of her subconscious. It felt like a
soft but strong mist was was blocking her memory
of her dreams.

She turned her head to stare at the stars,
about to pale away as the sun's rays were drawing
ever so near.

She directed her thoughts to the stars.
'I know you're out there somewhere. I just know it.
Your face is...it's so near! I know I saw it, but
why can't I remember it! Please, come for me soon.'

~.~.~.~Every night I make a wish before I fall asleep.
That destiny will take your hand, and lead you to
me, ohh~.~.~.~

She whispered, "I'll be waiting..."

~.~.~.~I have a gift for you. Something I've held on
to, waiting for your sweet caress. No ribbon has been
untied. From all that I hold inside. And only you will
posess, this heart of innocence~.~.~.~

>~>~>~>The End>~>~>~>

This story was inspired by actual dreams that I've been
having. This man comes to me whenever I feel bad and feel
other strong emotions. I can feel him, but I can't see
his face. I'd like to think that Fate is concealing his
identity from me on purpose until it's time for me to
seek him out. Tell me what you think! If you're reading
this from Fanfiction.net, review me! If you're reading
this from Moonromance.com, e-mail me! Until next time!

Callista Matthews *Moonchick*