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            Author: Princess Zoisite1. Default Chapter2. True Love Part 23. 
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            G - English - Romance - Reviews: 7 - Published: 03-06-01 - Updated: 
            03-06-01 id:223145


True Love Part Eight


Queen Beryl sat on her throne, glaring into space. She had just lost the kingdom 
of Zoisica, thanks to a foolish woman that looked just like Zoisite. "Why did we 
need this silly girl?" Beryl growled to herself. The Negaforce had insisted that 
Beryl select Zoisite as a warrior. Queen Beryl knew better than to defy the 
powerful being that had granted Beryl her own power. But it had picked a weak, 
delicate girl when Beryl believed she could have chosen a much better candidate 
for fourth general. One that didn't have a loving mother to screw up her plans. 
Beryl scowled. Love was such a waste of energy. She had forbidden love in her 
Negaverse. Beryl did not want any of that emotion here, in herself or any of her 
subjects. Love was for fools. She just wanted to have complete power and feel 
the ecstasy of control and domination. One day, after all the kingdoms in the 
Crystalverse were brought under her control, she would return to the Moon 
Kingdom and make Queen Serenity, Princess Serena and Prince Darien submit to 
her. They would pay for defying her. And Darien would rule at her side. She 
would triumph over him. One day.

This day, however, the latest battle in Zoisica had been fruitless for the 
Negaverse. Finding his beloved queen dead, Zoisite's father had sworn that Beryl 
would never have Zoisica. He destroyed most of the castle and the surrounding 
kingdom with a powerful spell. The inhabitants fled for their lives leaving only 
the crumbling ruins behind. The only satisfaction that Beryl got was in killing 
the king with a dark energy blast. Even that wasn't purely Beryl's doing, since 
the spell he had used drained much of his life force, anyway. The loss of his 
queen had not helped him either. But it was just as well, since he would not 
have been happy living without Zoey or Zoisite.
Beryl wondered why Queen Zoey ran to Malachite. "Could it be that her precious 
princess Zoisite was betrothed to him," Beryl thought, feeling nauseous at the 
thought of Malachite and Zoisite in a royal wedding. 

A flash of blue light signaled the arrival of her handsome white haired general. 
Malachite bowed respectfully before his queen. 

"Your Majesty, I have something I wish to discuss with you," said Malachite, 
rising and fixing his silvery blue eyes on Beryl.

"And what is that?" asked Beryl, having a feeling that it concerned Zoisite and 
her princesshood.

"I have discovered that Zoisite is the princess of what was formerly Zoisica," 
said Malachite. "She is certainly no warrior. I wish to know why she has been 
kidnapped and made to serve us in this way." This was very daring of him to 
confront the queen, Malachite knew, but he had to stop the injustice being 
forced upon the princess Zoisite. He had to admit to himself, he liked the 
copper haired girl too much to let her life be disrupted any further. 

Malachite is very clever and dares much to question me, thought Beryl, frowning 
a little. Malachite certainly could be a threat to her rule if she did not do 
something. Beryl smiled evilly. "So you have figured out her true identity, 
Malachite. But you will not be telling Zoisite or doing anything except making 
her into the warrior I need. The Negaforce has convinced me that Zoisite is 
essential to my army."

"But, majesty, Zoisite is just a young girl. She has been raised as royalty and 
she is much too delicate to perform this job for you. I ask that she be released 
from this assignment," Malachite protested. 

"You cannot go against the will of the Negaforce, Malachite," replied Beryl. 
"And you cannot interfere with my plans. Perhaps some time in the mind control 
chamber will benefit you."

"What?" asked Malachite. Mind control? Did Beryl seriously wish to hypnotize 
him? Had she done that to the others?

"Yes, Malachite it will rid you of all these troubling thoughts you have, so 
that you can concentrate on serving the Negaverse."

Malachite had a terrible realization. "Was this used on Princess Zoisite?" he 
demanded, using the young girl's true title. "Have you erased her memories of 
the royal family of Zoisica?" 

"Smart boy, you figured it out," taunted Beryl with a sneer at Malachite. "But 
you will not be telling anyone. You will soon forget..."

"No," said Malachite. "I will not allow this injustice ..." Blue light glowed 
from his body as he began to cast a spell. 

Queen Beryl blasted an energy ball at Malachite, knocking him unconscious.


*******************

Zoisite wrapped her dark green robe around herself and pushed on the stone that 
opened the wall of the secret chamber. She felt much better after using 
Malachite's special bath. Zoisite summoned Yasha telekinetically, as Malachite 
had taught her to do. Zoisite had been practicing her powers and slowly they 
were coming back to her. Each time she tried a summoning, it was easier. She was 
fascinated by what she could do. In a few moments, Yasha appeared before 
Zoisite, just as she had commanded.

"My lady," Yasha bowed before Zoisite.

"I wish for some clothes to change into," said Zoisite. 

"Your green pants and black blouse?" asked Yasha, who by training and orders 
from Malachite, knew everything that Zoisite possessed.

Zoisite sighed. What else? "Yes," she replied. Besides her Negaverse training 
uniform, she had her pyjamas, robe and only one "non -warrior" outfit - a pair 
of dark green pants and a satin black blouse with silver trim. She would have to 
ask Malachite for some more clothes. Apparently, when her Negaverse uniform and 
accessories were prepared, the queen had not thought that casual garments were 
very necessary. It would be nice to have some extra outfits, thought Zoisite. 
Maybe even a dress or two...

Yasha left to get the clothes for her mistress. Zoisite walked behind 
Malachite's dressing screen and examined her body. The bruises had all 
disappeared, just as Malachite said they would. Zoisite flung her robe over the 
top of the screen and waited for Yasha. Malachite won't mind if I dress in his 
room, she thought, because he's not here! Zoisite giggled to herself. She was 
daring, standing nude in her lord Malachite's chamber! Zoisite had a thought 
that it would be fun to share the chamber with Malachite. Where did that idea 
come from? Well, Malachite was very handsome, of course. Zoisite had to admit, 
Malachite was just like the prince she always dreamed of - pristine and 
godlike...almost too beautiful to be real. Whenever Zoisite looked at Malachite 
she nearly had to pinch herself. He was just too dreamy. Of course his 
personality wasn't exactly the dreamiest, but oh, well... Zoisite wondered if 
Malachite ever "thawed out" enough for romance.

"My lady, your clothes," said Yasha, interrupting Zoisite's thoughts. Not seeing 
her mistress, she was confused. "Zoisite?"

"Over here," Zoisite answered. Just leave them here for me. She patted the top 
of the folded screen.

Yasha draped the pants, blouse, bra and panties for Zoisite over the screen. 
"Anything else, my lady?" she asked.

"Yes, I would like some ginger tea and rice rolls brought to my bed chamber," 
said Zoisite. She could use some refreshments as well, now that she was clean 
and healed.

"As you desire," said Yasha.

Zoisite dressed herself, putting on her tall black uniform boots with her 
outfit. They were the only shoes she had, but she liked them. They were like the 
riding boots that she had worn with her dark green riding skirt and jacket. 
Zoisite had a pale memory of herself riding a horse in a cherry blossom orchard, 
and then it was gone again. She wondered at the vision as she slipped knee high 
black stockings over her pants and pulled the boots on over them. If she ever 
got a dress to wear, she would need some more elegant shoes. Zoisite had seen 
some of the Negaverse girl youma wearing colored high heel shoes that looked 
very elegant. She wished that maybe she could wear more feminine clothes once in 
a while. She liked her casual pants and blouse look, but her uniform hid her 
pretty figure. 

Zoisite sighed and returned to her bedchamber. Picking up a silver brush from on 
top of her chest of drawers, she walked over to the stand up mirror to brush out 
her long hair. She was startled by a tiny cry. Zoisite whirled around and saw a 
little kitten curled up on her bed. "Oh," she gasped and walked over to the bed. 
Carefully she picked up the tiny creature in her hands, lifting it to her face 
to look closely at it. The kitten purred and licked her cheek. She seemed to 
know Zoisite. Zoisite smiled a slow, thoughtful smile. 

"I see you have found your new kitten," said Yasha, entering the room with a 
tray of tea and rice rolls for Zoisite.

"My kitten?" asked Zoisite. She didn't know what to say about this new surprise.

"Lord Malachite brought her home for you, my lady," replied Yasha. "He found her 
in Zoisica and thought you might like her."

Zoisite smiled. A present from Malachite, how unbelievable! Maybe Lord Malachite 
had a warm side to him after all...


*********************

Malachite meanwhile, was undergoing brain washing in Queen Beryl's mind control 
chamber. Beryl was making sure that he would not remember what had happened with 
Princess Zoisite or Queen Zoey. Her dark energy was searching out his thoughts 
and trying to wipe out the ones of the princess and her mother. It was taking 
some time, since Malachite was a very educated and intelligent man, with much 
information stored in his mind. And Beryl did not want to accidentally erase 
anything important, such as his magical training or knowledge of his status as 
Negaverse commander, Academy teacher and mentor.

"You are mine now Malachite, and you will do as I wish," said Beryl, half to 
herself as she supervised the proceedings. "No more of this Princess Zoisite 
nonsense. She is a warrior for you to train, not your fairy tale bride."
Malachite moaned softly in his sleeplike trance.


*************************


Zoisite giggled a very un-warrior like giggle as she played with kitty. The 
little creature was playfully attacking Zoisite's long copper hair, which was 
flowing loose down her back and over her shoulders. Having a pet made Zoisite 
feel the happiest that she had felt since she got here. The little kitty was so 
soft and cute - almost like a plush animal from a toy maker. Zoisite had owned 
many plush animals and dolls in Zoisica. As the princess, since her birth, she 
was always receiving gifts for her royal birthday or for no special occasion at 
all. A visiting dollmaker had once given Zoisite a Rapunzel doll as a present 
because he was enchanted by such a lovely princess as Zoisite. Zoisite liked her 
dolls, but she had really wanted a real live pet to play with. Her wish came 
true when Lady Unakite, a good friend of Queen Zoey, presented Zoisite with a 
little kitten. She was a special type of cat that was petite and didn't grow 
much more than kitten size. Zoisite had loved the kitten instantly, just as she 
loved this little kitten with her now. It was the very same one, although she 
did not know that. Zoisite knew that there was something familiar about her new 
pet - but she couldn't figure out what, exactly. All she knew was that she liked 
the kitty very much. 

************************


Malachite awoke in the dark cave feeling a bit dazed and drained. It seemed like 
déjà vu. Malachite remembered waking up in a similar state when he was brought 
to Queen Beryl's kingdom a short time ago. He groaned. His head felt as though 
some force was pushing in on it. The last thing he remembered was Queen Beryl. 
There was something important he needed to do, but he did not know what.

"You are awake, I see," said the dark voice of the queen.

Malachite turned to face Beryl. "What happened?" he demanded. "Why am I here?" 

"You were injured in the battle, Malachite. You took a blow to your head. I 
feared for your well - being, so I brought you to my revival chamber to ease the 
shock on your mind." The lie flowed easily of Beryl's tongue.

"My head aches terribly," said Malachite.

"The aching will fade away soon. You had best return to your quarters now that 
you are awake. We have more strategies to plan, since today's battle did not go 
well."

"We did not win the kingdom?" asked Malachite.

"Much to my disappointment, no," said Beryl, pleased that Malachite did not seem 
to recall the incident with Queen Zoey. "Though you fought most impressively, 
they were most dirty fighters." Beryl scowled, remembering how she had been 
deprived of the kingdom.

"We must try again," said Malachite.

"No, the kingdom is destroyed from the battle. I have no interest in it now. We 
will go after Agea next and you will lead the army, of course."

"Yes, m'queen." He suddenly remembered what he had wanted to talk about. "What 
of Zoisite? I feel I must..." He trailed off, losing his train of thought.

"Go home, Malachite. And don't bother yourself with Zoisite. You must rest. I 
will see to her tonight. Send her to me."

************************


"My lord," said Yasha, bowing as Malachite entered the castle. 

"Where is Zoisite?" demanded Malachite. "I am ordered to send her to the queen."

"In her chamber, lord Malachite."

Malachite let himself into Zoisite's room. He found her curled up on the bed 
with the spellbook he had given to her, dressed in casual attire with her 
beautiful hair falling loose around the pillow. A picture of loveliness, she 
was. A little orange kitty peeked at him over the top of the book.

"Hey, I can't see the page," giggled Zoisite, trying to pry kitty loose. She 
looked up and saw Malachite.

"Oh, lord Malachite, you have returned," she said. "Er, how did your errand go?" 
she inquired, brushing a lock of hair off her face.

Malachite frowned. He could not recall what Zoisite was talking about. "Never 
mind, Zoisite, it is not your concern," Malachite said sternly, to cover his 
confusion. "Now get up and put on your uniform. Queen Beryl wishes to see you."

"Yes, Malachite," replied Zoisite. He sure changes moods on me, she thought. 
Before he was almost sweet to her and now he was back to the Ice King. She got 
up reluctantly and put the kitty down on the floor. I should get a basket for 
her to rest in, thought Zoisite. 

"Take this," said Malachite, holding out a green Zoisite wand. It will give you 
the power you need to teleport to the audience chamber and to return here. I 
must teach you to do it on your own, but for now you will have to use this 
crystal, as I am in need of rest."

"It's made of Zoisite," said Zoisite, taking hold of the wand. It was quite 
beautiful with its swirling patterns.

"Yes, it will work very well with your natural energy. Hold it close and focus 
on your destination. The wand will energize you and allow you to open a portal 
for a few seconds. You must then will yourself through. Understand?" 

"Yes," said Zoisite. 

"Good. I will be in my study," said Malachite. "Do not disturb me unless it is 
important. Yasha will attend to your needs." He looked at the little kitty 
playing with a green ribbon that had fallen to the floor. "And the needs of your 
pet."

"Yes, Malachite," said Zoisite. "And thank you," she added, a bit hesitantly.
Malachite arched a pale eyebrow. "For what?" he asked. 

"For my kitten," she said softly. "I like her very much."

"Oh." Malachite cleared his throat, feeling slightly uncomfortable. "Well, 
you're welcome. Now get ready." He turned and left the room.

Zoisite shook her head. Malachite was such a mystery to her. 

*********************

Queen Beryl waited for Zoisite to appear. According to Jirel's report, Zoisite 
had not been very successful at the Negaverse Academy. "So, she is a poor 
fighter. I figured as much. Well, we will fix that."

Zoisite fastened the catch on her uniform jacket and tightened the band around 
her hair. "I'll see you later, kitty," she said, playfully blowing a kiss. She 
picked up the piece of Zoisite. "Okay wand, do your stuff." Zoisite held the 
wand tightly to her chest and filled it with her will. She felt a harmonious 
energy coming from the wand. It surrounded her and she felt the space changing 
around her, opening itself to allow her slender body to pass through. Zoisite 
disappeared, not fazing the kitty at all, since she had done that many times 
before as a princess / sorceress.

Zoisite materialized in the dark audience chamber of Queen Beryl, still holding 
the Zoisite wand.

"What is that?" demanded the queen, seeing the magical object in the young 
female warrior's hands.

"It is a wand Lord Malachite gave to me to enhance my powers," replied Zoisite. 

"It helps me teleport, since I am unable to do it by myself yet."

Queen Beryl sniffed. "Well, you had better learn, Zoisite. According to my 
report from the Academy, you have not been a very good student. I am displeased 
with this news."

"I'm sorry, I-"

"Don't interrupt, Zoisite! I expect you to improve your performance. If you ever 
expect to achieve rank as a general, you had better work hard. I do not tolerate 
laziness, idleness or failure."

"Yes, my queen." Zoisite bowed her head. Queen Beryl did not seem to be in a 
good mood.

"You will have another class at the Academy tomorrow, Zoisite. I wish to hear a 
better report, understand?"

"Yes."

"Good. Come with me." Beryl stood and made a motion with her hand.

"Hm?" Did the queen wish to see her in private? 

"Come, girl!"

"Yes, Queen Beryl," said Zoisite moving up the steps to the throne.

Beryl took hold of her hand and they were engulfed in dark red energy. Zoisite 
gasped, awed by the power of Beryl's energy. A moment later, they were in 
Beryl's chamber.

"You need to better understand our objectives," said Beryl. I will show you."
Beryl took out a large map and spread it open before them. It contained charts 
images of all the planets and their kingdoms that made up the Crystalverse. They 
were one by one being converted so that they would form the Negaverse. Zoisite 
had seen a similar chart hanging in her palace at Zoisica, so she recognized 
what it was for.

"Now then, all that you see here makes up the-"

"Crystalverse," finished Zoisite automatically.

Beryl gritted her teeth. "No longer will that name be used. These places must be 
brought under our control, as rightful rulers. It will be the Negaverse, as it 
is meant to be, with my authority as queen. These rebellious Crystalverse 
kingdoms must be brought to my rule. They will fight us, which is why I need a 
strong army and you will be a part of that army."

Zoisite was confused. Either this woman was crazy, or she was truly a divine 
ruler. 

"Zoisite, I must bring this Crystalverse under my control. Only with my command 
can we achieve our mission. With the help of our Negaforce, we will rule the 
universe, staring by completing the creation of the Negaverse. This kingdom is 
the home kingdom of my rule. Every place we conquer will add to our domain. The 
other kingdoms have rebelled against me and must be put in their place."

"So you are building an empire from these Crystalverse places, and this empire 
will be our Negaverse?" asked Zoisite, catching on. She wasn't stupid, 
possessing an intelligence higher than most humans.

"Yes, Zoisite," replied Beryl, smiling slightly. "I can see why you were chosen. 
You are smart. But you must be a good fighter as well, to serve me and the 
Negaforce."

"Negaforce?" Zoisite queried.

"Our divine guidance, Zoisite. She gives us power and wisdom. You are chosen as 
a servant to her will. It is your mission. You, Malachite, Neflite and Jedite 
are my leaders. Please me and you will be well rewarded."

"Yes," said Zoisite. "I will achieve my mission."

Beryl reached out to touch Zoisite's cheek. "Just what I wanted to hear," she 
said. "Be a good girl and try your hardest for me. Concentrate on your goal to 
be a warrior and do everything you can to please your mentor Malachite and the 
Academy teachers. I want you to learn all that they have to teach you." 

"Yes, my queen," said Zoisite. 

"Now, go home and study. And do not bother Malachite unnecessarily, understand? 
As leader of the warriors, he has much to do for me."

"I understand," said Zoisite. Concentrating on her crystal once more, she 
brought herself back to the castle of Lord Malachite.


*************************

Zoisite found her kitten asleep on the floor, the stray ribbon lying nearby. She 
took a pillow from her bed and gently placed the kitty on top, so she would be 
more comfortable. "I'll get you a bed," she whispered, "but for now, use my 
pillow."

Zoisite undressed and settled down with her book, turning to the section on 
Zoisite. She had read it before, but she wanted to refresh her knowledge. The 
wand could be a good focusing element for her, to help her concentrate her 
power. It had spiritual healing benefits as well. Malachite was resting, so she 
couldn't ask any questions until he felt better. Zoisite wanted to learn all 
about the power she possessed inside. She read for a while and then lay down 
when she felt sleepy. The kitten mewed, and Zoisite reached down and brought her 
up to the bed. She cuddled her new pet, feeling comforted to have the kitty with 
her.


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