Minau is a quiet, unassuming girl, content to be supporting to those who need it, never claiming the spotlight for herself. Minau as Sailorzyrni is just the same. Instead of being the one to attack openly, she prefers to work in the background, using her powers of healing and defense to the benefit and aid of her fellow Senshi.
Zyrni has saved their lives on more than one occasion, and indirectly proves herself to be a very important member of the Mendhaian team. Without her aid and defense, it's likely that many of them would have fallen in battle many times over.
Once moved to Tokyo with her husband, she forms a deep, abiding friendship with the innocent, ever-optimistic Sailorquillitia, Aquene Angeni, and the two become almost inseparable. She loves dearly each of her fellow soldiers, and would do everything and anything in her power to protect them, including giving up her own life. She adores her dance classes and performances, and carries the grace and beauty that is included with a career in dance. She is and will always be head over heels in love with her husband of currently less than a year, Darius Ksathra. He is her light and life, and always will be. Oddly enough, once it's revealed who they really are, it seems that Sailorzyrni spends almost more time protecting her knight, Odeiu, than he does protecting her; but this is due to the nature of the girl. Whether Sailorzyrni or simply Minau Jaleh, she is instinctively a protector, first and foremost. Innocent bystander and friend alike, all are under the care of Minau's watchful eye.
WARNING: The story of Zyrni's origin is directly tied to her life on earth in present day. Spoilers may and likely are present; proceed at own risk. As with the awakening, this is taken word for word from the Sailormoon Vengeance chronicle itself.
The Outposts were gone, the first two of the Midpoint defense guards destroyed. Ahurani knew that her world was next, and the knowledge was slowly driving her crazy as she was coming to terms with the realization that she could do nothing to stop it.
"I have to do something. I HAVE to!" she cried.
"Ahurani, NO!" Odeiu snatched at her arm as she ran away toward the chamber in the innermost heart of the palace that contained the Tarraphanite last ditch weapon. The Forlorn Dream.
"I'm required to as the heiress! So our people will die knowing that they kept Chaos from getting his hands on our world's treasure!" So deep was the love of the Tarraphanite people for the world upon which they lived that they would never surrender it to an invading force.
The combined will of all the people on Tarraphan could be combined and channeled through the Forlorn Dream to "poison the well" as it were. To render the world desolate. To destroy atmosphere and life in one, single blinding instant. And the people understood this to be a very real concern now. Ahurani had been asked via several correspondance chains from her ambassadors as the situation grew worse and worse on Tarraphan to use the Forlorn Dream. The people in their providences did not want the armies of Chaos to gain control of Tarraphan. The world's almost unnaturally high psychokinetic abilities stemmed from a certain type of crystal that grew only on Tarraphan and could channel spiritual energy greater than almost any other force in the universe. And the people did not want that power falling into the wrong hands.
"The people cannot be asked to give their lives without warning," Odeiu argued.
"We do not have time to discuss it with every single one of the six billion people on this planet, Odeiu," Ahurani replied quietly. She turned to face her guardian, one slender hand coming up to touch his face. "I love you...but we must do this. Before Chikatte's forces gain control of even the tiniest Aura gem. You know what it would mean to our people if the crystal on this world is used for evil."
He sighed, nodding. "I do...it's just..." Odeiu scowled, turning swiftly and storming a few feet away to look out from the balcony on the capital city. "I'm supposed to be the one protecting you," he said softly, leaning his back against the balcony railing. "And if you use the Forlorn Dream...then I can't protect you from the effects of it."
She nodded, eyes softening as she moved to stand in front of him, slipping her arms around his waist to lock at his back. "And I wish there were another way...but even if one soldier of their forces were to escape and find an Aura crystal...our people would be doomed anyway. I'd at least like us to be doomed on our terms instead of someone else's."
Odeiu chuckled softly. "You're protecting me again," he said softly. "And everyone else on our world. The Gods chose you well, I think."
She smiled up at him. "And you protect me...and you do a wonderful job of it. Just remember...we'll meet again. This isn't the end of anything." And she went up on tiptoes and kissed his cheek before stepping away and into the chamber where the Forlorn Dream was kept.
When the light of destruction for the purpose of the greater good had finally faded, there was not a living thing left on the world of Tarraphan. The cities stood tall, wind howling desolately around the empty buildings that were so devoid of life.
And in the palace, a figure with deep, blue-violet hair and startling, pale green eyes sat on a bench outside the chamber that contained the Forlorn Dream. The sad, pale eyes were focused on a pair of Starseeds in one hand, and tears were streaming down the delicate face of Euri, the Rain Goddess and patron deity of Tarraphan. "They were brave to the last," she murmured aloud.
'All is not lost, my gentle daughter. Our Fates have prepared for this day, and even now our Lady Fate prepares to spin a new Starseed where one shall fall. And they will live again, on a world far away from this desolate star.'
'I am grateful, Irrin. May I be permitted to attend my children in their new lives?' she asked, the tear flow stopping after long moments.
'But of course, Euri...all of you children are to accompany your chosen warriors to their new lives and destinies. Else who would guide them? Go, my daughter. And be well.'
'Thank you, my Father...I shall go with them. Teach them of their history. Of their heritage...their pride.' And Euri shimmered, becoming the little green and blue-violet tiger that was her totem. She padded away into the sky with the two Starseeds following after, taking her place in the roaming pantheon of God and Goddess as it swept through the heavens, tiny stars glittering in the black of night.
The Dream would not be in vain.
Life would be again.
And Euri would make sure they were taught. Of home, of hope...
Of love.
WARNING: The story of Zyrni's's awakening is taken word for word from the Sailormoon Vengeance chronicle itself; spoilers might be included, but if so, they are small in number and importance.
Minau was sleeping curled in her new husband's arms as they sat together on the sofa in their new apartment. They had just moved to Tokyo to finish out their schooling, and an odd series of events had begun almost the day they'd finished unpacking. Darius toyed absently with a few strands of Minau's vivid blue hair - an oddity she'd carried since birth - and thought about it. They'd been attacked repeatedly during their trips to and from the university by the strangest creatures that seemed made of pure darkness. They couldn't quite assume human form.
And they'd been mumbling something about something called an Abraxas. Darius had looked it up on the 'net when they'd gotten back, and the word "Abraxas" was a corollary to a legendary angel of vengeance with the body of a man, the wings of an eagle, the roar of a lion, and a scorpion's tail. What those weird creatures want with an angel, Darius thought to himself, I'm sure I don't get.
He sighed, making room when Minau shifted against him, moving restlessly in her sleep. Her brow was furrowed, slender eyebrows knit together as images played out in her dreams flickered behind her eyes. Darius began rocking gently, perfectly aware of her discomfort and knowing it was the fault of the odd creatures that had been attacking them.
"You do realize, of course, that this means you two have a destiny."
Darius blinked. Seated plcidly on the arm of the sofa beside him was a bizzare-looking little creature with the markings of a tiger, but the stripes were a dark blue-violet against striking, pale seafoam-colored fur. It WAS a tiger. Just...shrunk down. About a quarter of the size it should have been. Well, would have been. If physics had been applied. "As if being repeatedly mugged by things that aren't human wasn't enough," he muttered sourly.
"You ARE, you know, talking to a God." The tiger somehow managed to look irritated.
"Shall I bow? I'd have to relocate my wife to the chair in the corner, but it can be arranged." Darius was fairly certain that he was either going insane or had been introduced to some airborne hallucinogen that was making him see oddly-colored felines that weren't actually there. Therefore, he took the path that any rational, reasonable human being would take.
He decided to be flippant.
The blue-violet-striped green tail twitched in irritation. "Don't make me come over there. You wouldn't like it. Look. You two are special. Got a job to do to keep my crazy Uncle from destroying the universe. My name is Euri, and you are the reincarnation of the Knight Odeiu, protector of princess Ahurani of the world of Tarraphan." She waited.
"Now I know I'm crazy."
"Odeiu, don't start with me. You always were a wiseass. Look. Just wake her up, okay? Ask her what she's been dreaming about. Give her this," and a golden quarter-staff with an oblong gem of deep blue-violet set in the top appeared on the floor in front of the sofa, "tell her I said hi, and go look for Sailorabraxas. She can explain everything and trust me, Ahurani will know her when she sees her. I've got a staff meeting to be at in about fifteen minutes, and the last time I was late, Aunt Chikalle chewed me out for a week while Salmadh, Zirriph, and K'tet sniggered at me behind my back." She snorted. "Like I didn't know. Even if Hihana hadn't been giving them dirty looks while they did it, I would still have known. Hello, Goddess...omniscient and all..." the little tiger hopped down off the arm of the sofa and padded away toward the door, still muttering to herself.
And as Darius watched, she went through the door.
Literally.
"I have got to be OUT of my mind," he muttered.
Minau sat up. "Was there a little blue and green tiger in the room just now, dear?" she asked simply, gazing down at the staff.
He nodded. "Group insanity?" he asked of no one in particular.
She patted his shoulder. "Get your shoes, Darius. We have someone to find."
He sighed, mourning his lack of insanity. It would have been easier to explain. "Here's what I get for hoping I was just going mental."
Name :: Minau Jaleh Meaning :: Heaven[ly] Rain Gender :: Female Height :: 5'5" Eyes :: Pale sky blue Hair :: Vivid electric blue, worn long and curly Birthday :: March 17 Age :: 20 Sign :: Pisces Blood type :: B Favorite Food :: Chocolate mousse Least Favorite Food :: Vanilla ice cream Favorite Gemstone :: Tanzanite Goals :: Becoming a ballet dancer with one of the dance companies in Tokyo Strengths :: Compassion, defense of friends and family, defense of freedom Weaknesses :: Jumping to conclusions, mistrust of strangers, second-guessing herself Hobbies :: Dance, choreography, swimming Family :: Younger sister, mother and father. Live in upstate New York.
Princess Name :: Ahurani Name Meaning :: Ancient Tarraphanite water spirit [Appendix A] Planet :: Tarraphan [Appendix B] Senshi Name :: Sailorzyrni Name Origin :: Protective water spirit/goddess [Appendix C] Colors :: Blue-violet, pale green, black Guide :: Euri, blue-violet tiger [Appendix D] Weapon :: Golden quarter-staff, "Eurithe" [Appendix E] Collar :: Blue-violet Tiara :: Gold Tiara Gem :: Blue-violet Earrings :: Blue-violet star gems Choker :: Blue-violet, golden star in center Brooch :: Blue-violet star crystal Gloves :: Fingerless except index finger Right glove :: Green Left glove :: Blue-violet Upper bodice :: Black; pale green stripe and blue-violet stripe at hemline Skirt top layer :: White Skirt bottom layer :: Pale green Skirt bows :: Blue-violet ribbons, pale green bow Boots :: Black, golden star in the center of each boot Left Boot :: Line at top of boot :: Pale green Right Boot :: Line at top :: Blue-violet Henshin Mantra :: Storm and Life, Celestial Convergence! Power Realm :: Rain, water, life Power Counter :: Lightning [ironically], fire, death Oceanic Frenzy :: The Oceanic Fenzy is an odd attack that carries both offensive and defensive capabilities. While the gem in the quarter-staff Eurithe glows with a vivid light, every ounce of water from every corner and nook of the battlefield is called into being. It takes on two forms: One is that of a living being, much in the same way Chikatte's shadows take something that is close to human form. In this form it will fight with and destroy whatever enemy it must fight. The second form this attack takes is a barrier of sorts against attack. It surrounds the Sailorsenshi and protects them against incoming enemy attacks, and remains up while the offensive half of the attack is in progress. While this may seem like an unbeatable maneuver, it is not. The strength and ability of this movement to both defend and attack is dependent soley on the amount of ambient moisture and water in the area where the Sailorsenshi are fighting. If, for example, they were fighting in a location that is very dry, it will be nearly useless and only good for a small distractionary technique and/or momentary shield from a single attack. If the Senshi were to fight near the ocean or a river, this maneuver would be nearly unstoppable. Lifetouched Cloudburst :: This attack summons a rainstorm and clouds from any type of weather to the aid of the Sailorsenshi and gives them life. They will rain down so hard upon the enemy that eventually the opponent must either give up and flee or be pummeled to death by the freak storm. And on rare occasions, the living rainstorm will follow the enemy for quite a good distance, continuing to rain down upon it as an encouragement to refrain from a repeat attack upon the Sailorsenshi. Shining Monsoon Surround :: A power that is mostly defensive in nature, the Shining Monsoon Surround does exactly that. A downpour of pure energy drops from the sky, a ring of what looks like fire hanging over the team of Sailorsenshi to protect them from enemy attack. Around the halo-llike ring are larger, spherical beads of bluish energy. These will occasionally fire a bolt of water energy at an enemy if Zyrni so commands it to. She has with tihs a defensive screen that can last anywhere from ten minutes to half an hour, and an offensive capability that is good for a round of ten shots if she is using the attack at full strength. None of Zyrni's attacks are standard Senshi-level. All three took intensive training and mental discipline to learn and she is still perfecting them today. Opening Theme :: "I'm Still Here" Vertical Horizon Image song :: "This Time" 3 Doors Down Dance Club Mix :: "Lost Complex" Iceman Memory Retrieval Mix :: "Return to Innocence" Enigma Romance Mix :: "All You Wanted" Michelle Branch Background Mix [happy] :: "Gallileo" the Indigo Girls Henshin Mix :: "The World" .hack//sign Evil Mix :: "Devil's Trill Sonata" Vanessa Mae [Yami No Matsuei] Fight Mix :: "Lies" Evanescence Angst Mix :: "Always" Saliva Death Mix :: "When I Look To The Sky" Train Heartbreak Mix :: "Someday" Nickelback Background Mix 2 [sorrow] :: "Rain" Cowboy Bebop OST Fight Mix 2 :: "Supernova Goes Pop" Powerman 5000 Angst Mix 2 :: "Haunted" Evanescence Sorrow Mix :: "Long Way From Home" David Lanz Fight Mix 3 :: "Firestarter" Prodigy Evil Mix 2 :: "Break Me Shake Me" Savage Garden Fight Mix 4 :: "When Worlds Collide" Powerman 5000 Background Mix 3 [tense] :: "Gunning Down Romance" Savage Garden Final Fight Mix [end] :: "Viva Forever" The Spice Girls Aftermath :: "Full of Grace" Sarah McLachlan Closing Theme :: "Calling All Angels" Train Appendix A - Ahurani/Name Meaning :: Ahurani was a water spirit from ancient Tarraphanite mythology. She watched over rainfall as well as standing water/ocean bodies. She was often invoked for health, healing, prosperity, and growth, and seemed to the queen to be a fitting name for a daughter that would grow up to be a water elemental and protector of her world. [top] Appendix B - Tarraphan :: The third Midpoint of the Mendhaian star system, Tarraphan was a world of deeply ingrained and practiced psychokinetic ability that had a wide range of abilities. It seemed as though no two people ever had the same ability. Most of this was due to the fact that abundant in the extensive cavernous regions of the Tarraphan landscape were geological formations of raw gemstone material called "Aura gems" by the people of Tarraphan. These gems had a peculiar ability and tendency to seek out and absorb psychokinetic energy and amplify it before shooting it back out into the atmosphere, thereby devolping a sort of second atmosphere of something akin to magical energy. They acted almost like recharging batteries for the peoples' abilities, and each of the citizens of Tarraphan considered an Aura gem to be a prize find above all other possessions. This was the reason for the institution of the Forlorn Dream. In the event of an invasion force sent from somewhere in the universe - for the Tarraphanite people knew of the Mendhaian prophecy and history, not to mention the legends and myths of the first princess Mellissandre and the seal upon her Starseed to hold back the demon God Chikatte, bringer of Chaos - the Forlorn Dream would be activated. It had the potential to draw energy from every living thing upon the planet and channel it through a single atmosphere-ionizing beam that had the potential to destroy the atmosphere and protective boundaries of the Tarraphan sky. It would also render the Aura gem deposits all over the world defunct and useless, for without the atmosphere and psychokinetic power to absorb and amplify, the gems would be nothing more than pretty crystals even if someone did manage to find a way to survive on Tarraphan without a breathable atmosphere. The Forlorn Dream was required in the final battle with Chikatte's forces and is the primary reason that the world of Tarraphan is desolate today. [top] Appendix C - Sailorzyrni/Name Meaning :: Tarraphite language designates the name "Zyrni" as a word for protector, but there is a dialect on one of the northern continents that also insist that the word also has inferences as a term for a water sprite, or nymph with the power of creation. The two schools of thought have never agreed on the matter, and so the name has come to be known as a protective guardian water sprite and a creator of life, instead of one or the other. [top] Appendix D - Euri, blue-violet tiger :: Euri [pronounced "ee-you-reeh"] is the patron deity of Tarraphan of the children of the Father-God, Irrin, and she who calls forth the wind and storm. Rain and water are her domain, and she often appears in the form of a small, seafoam-colored tiger with blue-violet stripes and golden eyes. In her human form she bears blue-violet hair and seafoam-colored eyes. She protects Sailorzyrni and the knight Odeiu from harm while they learn of their destinies. Euri bears a wry, refined sense of humor and a dry wit that often sets her brother and sister Gods to helpless laughter. It is often said that when the rain is particularly fierce, it is because Euri told such a joke that the skies laughed hard enough to weep. And when thunder strikes it's nothing to be feared, just the skies laughing at one of Euri's jokes. [top] Appendix E - Golden quarter-staff, Eurithe :: The word "Eurithe" [pronounced "ee-you-reeh-thay"] simply means "belonging to Euri" or "of Euri". It is the name given to the quarterstaff that the princess of Tarraphan wields in her duty as Sailorzyrni. The staff was named such just because Euri did not want a lot of empty ceremony or meaning given to an object that had no significance of its own other than that it is a tool to help hone Zyrni's power and make her a more able protector of good in the universe. The Eurithe is simply a weapon. The gem at the top is the last remaining functional Aura gem in the universe, and is the reason that Sailorzyrni's powers work on Earth as well as they would have on Tarraphan. Otherwise, she would have an ultimate power that would be of no help to her fellow Sailorsenshi in time of crisis. The gem is vital to Zyrni's abilities, and it is for this reason that Euri instructs Zyrni to guard the staff with her life. [top]