This is a short (and I do mean short) non Usa/Mamo fic, something I 
rarely do, so don't stone me, okay? I wouldn't exactly call this a self-
insertion fic, but more of a exploring my alter-ego. *sweatdrop* After 
watching the SuperS season, it begged to be written, but even if you 
haven't seen it, you'll understand. This is set sometime in the late 
30th century, just so you know.

Shocking disclaimer: I have yet to meet anyone that actually owns SM, 
but I'm proud to say that I now own the RPG book. ^_^ That's all I 
have to say about that.



Within the World of Dreams 1/1
By Sailor Elysia [ely_chan@yahoo.com]
Rating: G, would it be anything else?





"Are you going to visit her again?" I asked my friend and 
mentor, though I already knew the answer. I could tell by his smile and 
the way he was fiddling with the sash of his best tunic, the one he 
always wore when he was going to see his beloved.

His small grin grew twice its size. "Hai, Elysia, I am, which 
means you'll be in charge again while I'm away." He stopped and 
looked me over. "That fuku suits you well, you know. You make a fine 
guardian, Elysia. I know the World of Dreams will be safe under your 
watch."

I blushed from Elios' praise and gazed at the long staff in 
my left hand, then down at my fuku. I was only an apprentice to the 
guardian of Elysion, but I hoped and longed for the day when I might 
join the ranks of the other senshi, the ones who ruled over Crystal 
Tokyo on Earth along with the King and Queen. I had heard numerous 
stories and seen plenty of pictures, but had never left the dream world 
to actually meet them. To be associated with the likes of them was my 
own dream, one that I had to be patient for. 

But at the same time, this assignment was my destiny. I had 
always been told I had been born for this very purpose, to solely guard 
Elysion one day in the future. When it would happen, I didn't actually 
know, but training under the tutelage of Elios had prepared me for 
nearly anything.

I followed Elios to the edge of Elysion, to the place of his 
departure. Before he left, I called out, "Give my best regards to Small 
Lady, and the rest of the royal court!" He smiled his quirky smile, and 
Nodded once. Then with a flash of golden light, he was gone. I stared at 
the place he had been for a moment, then slowly began my way back to 
the gate. Perhaps one day, I would go to Crystal Tokyo as well.



Another month had passed and Elios was preparing to go visit 
his princess again. It was his promise to her after all, that he would see 
her as often as he could. And every time he went, I was left in charge.

Guarding the World of Dreams was not the easiest job in the 
world, but it definitely was a challenging one. Before I became the sole 
apprentice to Elios, my job was to stand guard at the gate, making sure 
no bad dreams found their way into Elysion. It was known as Paradise 
for a reason, and I was determined to keep it that way.

Elios came to me that day with an announcement that shocked 
me. "The Neo-Queen and King wish for you to accompany me this 
time, Elysia-san."

"Why?" I sputtered. "What did I do?"

Elios threw back his head and laughed. "You did nothing 
wrong, Elysia. I think I've spoken of you so much to everyone that they 
want to meet you now."

I don't think I had even known nervousness until that moment. 
"What will I say to them? How should I act? What will I wear?"

He laughed again. "Don't worry so much, just leave things to 
me. And I think you should wear your fuku. Though you are not 
exactly a senshi in Earth terms, it shows how loyal you are to your 
duties." I calmed myself down, and looked at my mentor. "When do we 
leave?"

"Right now, if you're ready." Taking my hand, we were 
enveloped in that same golden light and we left the World of Dreams 
behind for Earth.



I stared around at my surroundings in awe. I had never seen 
places as beautiful as this before, except for in the most beautiful 
dreams in Elysion. I had no idea anything like this existed on Earth. 
And so many people! It was so exciting and overwhelming at the same 
time. 

I followed Elios down the enormous hall in the Crystal Palace; 
the sides lined with people gawking at us. They recognized Elios, but 
had no idea what to think of me. I hid my Dream Staff because I 
didn't know if I would need it, but I always had it on me just in case.

As we were escorted into the Throne Room, I felt the 
butterflies in my stomach fluttering rapidly again. Even though Elios 
was with me, I didn't know what to do. Closer and closer we walked, 
until we were at the foot of the Neo-Queen and King's throne. Elios 
went down on one knee, and I quickly did the same. I had never been 
trained in these sorts of situations, and I was scared that I might mess 
up.

I glanced up briefly in the Neo-Queen's direction. Oh, she was 
as beautiful as I had imagined her to be! And the King! She was lucky 
to have such a handsome man for a husband. Off to the side of the 
Queen, I saw her and smiled. Small Lady Serenity, Elios' princess. No 
wonder he was smitten with her. I had heard all the stories of how she 
helped him save Elysion and Earth when she was just a child, and now 
to be in their presence. . . it was my dream come true.

"Rise, Elios-san, Elysia. You know you don't need to bow to 
us," came the soft reply from the Neo-Queen. We rose, and I raised my 
eyes to look at the others standing around us. Seven other senshi stood 
at guard, and I could name them all with one glance. They were 
legends to me, something I hoped to become. Suddenly I felt ashamed 
to be standing there among them in a senshi fuku. I had done nothing to 
earn this; I was just a simple apprentice. Who was I to assume I could 
ever become one of them?

"Elysia, please come forward." Neo-Queen Serenity's gentle 
voice brought me out of my thoughts. She rose out of her seat, and 
came down the platform to stand in front of me. "Elios has spoken very 
highly of you to all of us, and now I can see why." I ducked my head in 
embarrassment. "And now that Elios has asked for Small Lady's hand 
in marriage--" I gasped and whipped around to stare with widened eyes 
at my friend and mentor. He caught my gaze, blushed and smiled 
sheepishly.

"Now that Elios has asked for Small Lady's hand in marriage 
and she has accepted," Serenity continued, "A new guardian must be 
chosen to watch over Elysion. You, Elysia, have been chosen to take 
Elios' place." 

My ears heard every word, but my heart and mind couldn't 
believe what had just happened. I knew that I was destined to guard 
Elysion one day, but now? It was too soon! Turning again to look at 
Elios, I began to protest. "I'm not ready for this, Elios-san. I don't 
know everything, I can't do this by myself!"

He placed a reassuring hand on my arm, and looked calmly 
into my eyes. "You are more ready than you'll ever be, Elysia. I have 
taught you everything I know. It's time." Taking my hand, he removed 
something from his pocket and placed it my hand. I opened my palm to 
find the Golden Crystal lying there. With wide eyes, I couldn't believe 
all this was happening to me. The Golden Crystal was the source of 
Elysion's power, and now I held that power in my hand.

"Do you have your Dream Staff with you?" he asked. I 
nodded, and brought it out of its hiding place. He took the Golden 
Crystal and the staff from my hands and placed it in a small indentation 
on the top of the staff, similar to the way Sailor Pluto's time staff held 
the Garnet Orb. He handed the staff back to me, and as I grasped it, I 
felt a warm energy flow within me, startling me because I had never 
felt this way before. "Now you have the power of the Golden Crystal at 
your command. It will work the same for you as it did for me," Elios 
announced.

I closed my eyes, letting the magic of the Golden Crystal 
envelop my body. As I opened them again, Elios looked at me and 
smiled one last time. "You know what to do." I nodded. "Arigato, 
Elios-san, for everything you have taught me. Make sure you bring 
Small Lady to visit once in a while." With that, I called on the Golden 
Crystal, and with its power, transported myself back to the World of 
Dreams to begin guarding it on my own.





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That wasn't too bad, now was it? C & C are welcome; flames will be 
used to melt the remaining snow on the front lawn. ^_^

Ja ne!
Sailor Elysia
Copyright (c) February 2000