Prince Endymion was very much in love with Princess Selenity of the Moon. One day he asked her if there was anything in all the universe she wanted and if he found them for her, would she be his for eternity. Selenity replied: "Endymion, as the Princess who must care for her people, and insure the safety of all, to help me there there are only 3 things I want. But I will not tell you what they are. You will have to figure it out and retrieve them. If you determine what they are, you must bring me all 3 items and tell me what they signify." She then described the 3 items. ITEM 1: It is black, it is blue, it is green, and every color in between. It shines and it can be dull, it can be found in the dirty clay and in the clean hands of the rich. Find me this item, tell me what it is, and why I would want it (it's significance). ITEM 2: 6 birds and metal, forged with the beginning of man, and one of the most ancient religions on Earth. What is it and why would I want it? ITEM 3: From the black land, shining red and blue, it is a vulture for this King. What is it? The Name of the King and why would I want it? INSTRUCTIONS: Contestants must find a picture of the items if possible, otherwise tell me what it is, and why Princess Selenity would want it, in other words, what is the items significance? Please read the Contest Rules and email the Webmistress, Nishi, your complete answers along with pictures attached in .gif or .jpg format or a link to the images. GOOD LUCK! The Second Round was extremely hard and we had only ONE winner! Congratulations to Jessica Arnold, 16 of Florida, USA who had the correct answers to all 3 questions. Thank you to everyone who tried. A lot of contestants came close but no one else had all 3 correct answers. Below are the answers. Neo-Queen Selenity and King Endymion ruled 30th Century in peace. One day a soothsayer appeared. Knowing their love had passed trials and pains he cried for their wisdom and help. His one true love was lost to him unless he could answer 3 riddles which described her character. I have no ruler & no dictator. I work endlessly with no sleep, prepare my food in the summer & gather my supplies in the harvest. What am I? ANSWER: AN ANT My head is a cover from the sun. My arms the resting place for weariness. My womb a home to many. My legs hold our home's foundation. My hair falls softly to the ground. What am I? Be specific. ANSWER: A WEEPING WILLOW TREE From my navel, you drink plentiful - the source of life. My breasts are reflected in them - mirroring strength and beauty. What am I? (HINT: 2 words) ANSWER: A MOUNTAIN LAKE Please read the 3rd ROUND CONTEST RULES carefully before participating in this final around! Good luck to everyone! To see once again who won the 1st Round and the answers to that, click: 1st Round Winners. Enter UsagiandMamoru.com