Sailor Mau

Nestled in the Cat’s Eye Galaxy, just to the northeast of the Milky Way, exists a planet that is much like that of Earth. Many different climates cover the green and blue planet, making it perfect for the different species of residents that inhabit it. The planet Mau’s two moons help to establish the perfect pull on the planet to allow for seasons to be consistent and constant. Depending on where one lives, the climate remains the same. As the name of the galaxy and planet suggest, felines in all their varieties, as well as different features of the humans, set this planet apart from many others. Many humans could be said to have feline features and abilities, but it is not so for all. Beloved and cherished by all, cats are seen as more than just animals. They, too, are equal residents of the planet.

Within the Royal City, located in one of the more temperate climates of the planet, a castle of white and blue marble adorns the horizon, marking the location of the Royal Family, the rulers of Mau and the double-moons that orbit it. King Oberon and Queen Rhea, along with the entire population of the planet, welcomed the newest addition to their family with joyous celebration. Even the heavens seemed to rejoice, as a comment with a long and shimmering tail danced brightly in the night sky. Having tried and failed to conceive and carry an heir for their kingdom multiple times, the King and Queen nearly gave up hope that their lineage would continue. However, fate smiled upon them, and Princess Athena was born. From the moment she opened her light blue eyes, her wisdom was abundantly clear, causing her parents to name her Athena. As the Princess grew, it was very apparent that she was ideal for the next ruler of Mau. Athena was trained in strategy and battle by her father and schooled in the arts and sciences by her mother. Wise and gifted beyond her years, many believed this was not their young princess’ first life. However, it was never officially confirmed. Athena, herself, never fully answers the question, only giving support to the theory.

As the young princess neared her teen years, it was customary to have an official crowning, or passing of the crown, to the next to rule. The night Athena received her tiara as the true heir to the throne, the same comet that graced the sky on the night of her birth, returned. None of the planet’s Star Trackers can explain this strange pattern from this comet, as it seemed to appear in conjunction with major events in their princess’ life. That same night, they named the comet for their princess. Athens’ Fist comet returns to the skies of Mau every 7 years. Following the ceremony carried out in the castle’s great hall, Princess Athena, along with her parents, went to greet their subjects that filled the castle courtyard. When the light of Athens’ Fist twinkled across the frosted stones of the princess’ tiara, the Star Seed within her awoke. In that moment, Athena became not only Princess Athena, but Sailor Mau. Her transformation was immediate, and greeted with an uproar of applause and celebration. This was the final confirmation that Athena was destined to rule.

In time, the King and Queen decided it was time for their daughter to find a partner, a mate that would rule beside her over all that was her kingdom. As was customary for the royals of Mau, suitors from neighboring provinces were presented for King Oberon and Queen Rhea to select for their daughter. Then, the selections were given to Athena to make her own choice as to those she wished to meet. Three gentlemen were selected and brought to the Royal City to try to win the princess’ heart. All three were welcomed, but only one caught the attention of the young princess the moment her eyes found him. When Eros, next in like to become Sire of Teege, came into view, Princess Athena’s heart sang a song she had never heard before. She immediately knew this was the man she was destined for. It was later revealed that Sire Eros had the very same reaction. The two were promised to one another at the end of the visit. Princess Athena and Sire Eros began to spend as much time together as they could to cultivate their love for one another, he moved to the Royal City from Teege.

While peace and harmony was thriving, a threat of darkness was spreading across the neighboring galaxies. Only whispers reached the ears of the royals on Mau. As a precaution, Princess Athena requested that she be able to send her loyal friends Luna and Artemis to the Moon Kingdom to add assistance as needed and to report back  to her what they witness. This act also showed the Moon Kingdom that Mau stood with them. It wasn’t until the evil that was Galaxia emerged with her quest for Star Seeds did the threat truly came to light, as Galaxia’s touch and influence reached all over the cosmos. Princess Athena took on her duty as Sailor Mau to combat the evil that was threatening everything they knew, much to the pride and fear of her parents and her promised. Still, it was her calling, and they knew it. However, that calling would lead to the most sorrowful day in Mau’s history...

Following one particularly brutal conquest against the minion of Galaxia, Sailor Mau met with Tin Nyanko, a fellow fighter against the evil that was spreading through the world. Thinking the meeting would be to make a new strategy, Sailor Mau was mistaken. In order to gain the favor of Galaxia, Tin Nyanko planned to take Princess Athena’s Star Seed. Feigning comradery, Sailor Mau was lured into the Meadow of Dreams. Sire Eros had suspected something was amiss when he was informed that this was where the two were meeting. Hurrying as quickly as he could, Eros arrived just as Tin Nyanko removed Sailor Mau’s Star Seed and vanished. Catching Princess Athena as her body crumbled to the bed of purple and white flowers surrounding them, she charged Sire Eros to continue their mission in her place, to take the crown and rule the planet as he would if she was still beside him. In exchange, Eros removed a white and blue tear-drop necklace from his neck and placed it in Athena’s hand. He gave his oath to lead the people as she would have him do and vowed that their paths would cross again... Someday... With their last confession of love to one another, the light left Athena’s eyes and she faded to nothing. Sire Eros was true to his word, always putting his best foot forward in hopes that his princess would see and be pleased...

Following Galaxia’s fall and the return of the stolen Star Seeds, no one knew what would happen to those who had vanished. This will be said, the Star Seed belonging to Princess Mau made a slow journey to find her light and fuse with it once more. In the light of Haley’s Comet, a baby girl was born in Crystal Tokyo. She grew up as any young girl would, enjoying all things in life. Growing gifted in music and sports and with an unusual gift for strategy and wisdom beyond her years, Athena Felix grew into a fine young woman. Without memory of her past, she appears like any normal girl, save for the white and blue, tear-drop necklace she always wears, having stumbled upon it at a local shop as a young girl. Athena was immediately drawn to it, as if by some unknown force. Her mother, seeing the connection her daughter seemed to have to the necklace, purchased it for her. It is a very rare occasion for Athena to not wear it.