"Sailor Moon: The Celestials"
by
Aquain's Princess
Authors Note: Ok lets try this again. I am changing the title and my scout to a different one. I found a lot of help from a site . which really cleared things up. The first chapter is pretty much the same with some additions from chapter two.
Disclaimer: I do not own Sailor Moon nor any characters created within the universe of Sailor Moon. No profit is being made off this Story.
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Chapter One: Dreams and Portents
"Usagi!" the high pitched voice of a teen-aged girl called out down the crowded street as she tried hard to get another girl's attention. The target had long blond hair done up in Odango pigtails. The girl turned with a smile.
"Mina-Chan!" She called to the girl, whose face was her mirror Image yet with differences that set them apart. Mina laughed as she ran up and linked her arm with Usagi's.
"Hi!" She giggled as they continued down the street. "So where are you going Usagi-Chan?" Minako Aino asked with a smile.
"To the arcade for a soda and then home to do my homework" Usagi sighed. "If I don't pass my math class, my father will ground me for the rest of my life."
"Have you asked Ami-Chan for help?"
Usagi nodded. "She told me to meet her at Rei's after dinner. Are you going to?"
"Hai. Mako-chan and I need help too."
Usagi sighed. "I hate Math."
Mina nodded in agreement. "eh.. Usagi?"
"hai?"
"Have you talked to your parents about the school trip to the mountains yet?" Mina was curious. "Mine say I can go but it won't be fun without you."
"If I pass math I may go" Usagi sounded glum as they entered the Crown Arcade. Following Mina, the blond pair took stools at the counter and looked around. "Motoki is not here" Usagi said softly.
"He probably has a date" Mina said with a smile. Both girls giggled softly. The waiter brought their regular order and both were soon engrossed in their sodas. Neither saw a tall white haired boy lingering by the video consoles, watching them carefully. He melted back into the shadows. After the pair finished their sodas and headed for their respective homes.
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Later That Night….
REI'S HOUSE
Rei tossed and turned in her bed, sweat beaded on her forehead as she struggled in her dreams. "no.. n.. no!" She gasped as she sat bolt upright in bed. "Kami.." She breathed softly. She pushed back the covers and rolled to her feet. Five minutes later she was dressed and kneeling before the scared fire staring into the flames. Images, distorted and jumbled flashed in the flames. But nothing made sense.
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MICHIRU AND HAKURA
Michiru was restless. She paced back and forth in her bedchamber, staring out at the waves that crashed on the beach. In her hand, The Deep Aqua Mirror's glass face was colored and mottled.
Haruka watched her lover pace. "What is wrong Michi?" She asked softly, getting up from their bed and walking to comfort her companion.
"The mirror is restless. Vague images and visions. Nothing makes sense" Michiru replied softly.
"Come to bed. We will work it out in the morning." Haruka said softly drawing her back to bed. "Besides, you know there is nothing to be done until Rei and you talk about your visions and she might not even have had any. It could just be the Mirror acting up."
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AT THE TIME GATE…
Pluto stood, silent and grave as she watched the scenes play out on her time mirror. The gates were closed. All was at it should be at the Time gate. But on earth things were beginning to stir. Evil and good were coming to the fore. And those who had slept were waking. Soon she would leave the gate and head to help her friends. Help them and those who were about to arrive to defeat the Evil which was approaching.
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CHIBA'S APARTMENT
Mamoru Chiba could not sleep. He sat on the edge of his bed, moonlight spreading across the wood floor of his small bedroom. He stood and walked to the window and looked up at the ancient home of his love, Usagi. Sighing he turned and froze. There, in the moonlight four forms shimmered. He knew them. He swiftly produced four steal tipped roses and drew his arm back as if to launch them.
One stepped forward and bowed, and Mamoru could see right through him. They were ghosts.
"My king." Kunzite said as he straightened. "Forgive our intrusion at this hour, but needs must."
"Needs must General Kunzite?"
"Yes. We have been re-incarnated in this life time. To atone for our sins in our past lives." Nephrite replied bowing as he spoke.
The two blonds who had stood back bowed as well. "Your generals will find you in this life time My King" Jadeite remarked. "We will look different yet the same. We will protect your as Serenity's Senshi protects her."
Zoisite let his lips curve slightly. "Our presence disturbs you, it is plain to see. We shall depart and merge with our younger selves. We will see you again Prince Endymion, Once you find Emerald of Atlantis, you will find us."
"The Emerald of Atlantis?" Mamoru was suffering from information overload.
The four ghostly generals stared at him. Zoisite slapped his forehead and sighed. "Ask Luna." He said and the others all shuddered.
"If you can stand her lectures" Nephrite added with distaste.
"And her glares when you kiss Serenity.. Sorry Usagi." Jadeite grinned at the still flabbergasted prince.
The four bowed and slowly began to fade. "Do not forget My King" Kunzite said softly, "Emerald of Atlantis. You must find it."
Mamoru stared as they faded from sight. "Oh Kami what the…" He muttered as he sat back down on his bed and let his head fall into his hands.
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AT THE TIME GATE…
It was growing close. Pluto smiled. She watched the threads of fate mingle and bind as easily as they had back in the silver Millennium. "Soon My King, Soon My Queen, The crowns will meet, and the Future promised will begin to take shape. Soon." She whispered.
Tsukino Residence, 8am
The next morning, Usagi was thanking the Gods it was Saturday and therefore 3 days from the dreaded math exam she had to take. 4 days from the school trip to the mountains. She had gotten up early, surprising Luna who was curled up at the foot of her bed. "Usagi?" The cat's regal voice questioned from her warm spot on the bed. "Why are you up before 11 on a Saturday?"
"I am studying. Ami-Chan showed me a new way to do my math studying and homework, I am testing it out." Usagi said vaguely. Luna stared in shock.
"A—are you sick?" She asked curiously, concern lacing the tone of the black cat.
"huh?" Usagi looked at the cat. "No I am not sick. I want to go to the mountains with Ami, Mina and Makoto on Wednesday. And I do not want to be grounded for the rest of my life."
Luna watched her charge's shoulders as Usagi turned back to her studying. Maybe, after all these years, Usagi was finally growing up. Luna gave the cat equivalent of a shrug and settled back down to sleep.
Usagi waited until the guardian cat has gone back to sleep and then flipped a page of her workbook and began to write..
" my dreams are growing stranger by the night. My mother Queen Serenity appears nightly saying she is very disappointed in me. That my grades are not what a princess should have. I should strive to be smart like Ami-Chan. Then it changes, I am fighting alone, a massive Youma. Always a different one, one I and the scouts have faced many times and my mother's voice criticizes me, saying I should be battle smart like Minako, Strong like Makoto, and brave like Rei. Then, she appears, her arm around Minako and says that perhaps Mina should take my place as Princess as she is Strong, Brave and Battle Savvy. They drift back as I reach for my mother.. and four men block my path, behind them, Mamoru and a tall dark haired girl stand with smirks on their faces… and they walk away. I will NOT allow this to happen. I have made my choice. I will be the princess everyone wants me to be. I will be smart like Ami, Brave like Rei, Strong like Makoto and Haruka, graceful like Michiru and Setsuna, Battle smart like Minako and Kind like Hotaru. I will make them proud of me. And Mamoru will not leave me. I swear this in Selene's name!"
Once finished, Usagi tucked the page into her diary and locked the diary in her desk drawer before returning to her studying.
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Cherry Hill Temple, 12pm
Rei had spent the entire night in front of the scared fire so now that midday approached she was slowly succumbing to exhaustion. But she would not succumb until she and Michiru had finished exchanging notes. She looked at graceful Michiru, sitting there so perfectly turned out and for once felt frumpy.
"There is nothing to help us is there." Michiru said matter-a-factually.
Rei had to agree. "No. Nothing but distorted images. Even the fire had no information. This worries me, Michiru. Normally the signs of approaching evil are more.. clear. Oh yes they are cryptic but there is always one clear clue. These clues show us past events and people. I saw Kunzite in one vision and I know he is dead. He fell before we fought Beryl."
"And I saw images from the silver millennium. And shadowed faces as people fought alongside us." Michi sighed. "I agree that this is a concern and we should tell the others."
Rei sighed. "To worry Usagi needlessly after a year of peace.. she will not be happy to hear about this."
"She will be even more unhappy when she hears what I have to say." A male voice interrupted them from the doorway.
"Mamoru-San" Rei said turning. She took one look at his pale and tired face and frowned.
"What is wrong Mamoru-San?" asked Michiru as the man moved to sit on a cushion beside the table where the two Senshi were.
"I had.. a visitation last night."
"A visitation?" queried Rei.
"Yes. One that … well needless to say brought back both good and bad memories. The Shitennou."
Michiru frowned as Rei gasped.
"Who?" asked Michiru.
"The Shitennou." Rei said softly. "The four Dark Generals. They were, according to Luna, Mamoru's generals before Beryl brainwashed them. We defeated them all. Jadeite, Nephrite, Zoisite, and Kunzite. They are dead."
"Yes" Mamoru said. "Their old life forms are. But as of last night I have learned that they have been reborn. Reborn into this time line. And they are close to being awoken."
Rei frowned. "What else?"
"They said that I would find them only after I found the Emerald of Atlantis."
"The What?" Both Senshi asked in one voice.
"Your guess is as good as mine." Mamoru replied tiredly. "Looks like I have to do as Zoisite suggested and talk to Luna."
"Should I call a Scout meeting then?" Asked Rei. "We can all compare notes. If we are to discuss the Shitennou then Michiru and I will tell our visions."
Mamoru nodded. "Sounds like a good idea."
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Haneda International Airport, 1pm
Mei sighed as she stepped out of customs and looked around the arrival lounge area. Her medium length midnight blue hair was pulled back from her face by numerous pins, and her outfit of black jeans and a dark purple tank top under a white crop jacket made her visible as she moved through the crowd, pushing her luggage cart before her. She had three suitcases, a backpack, a laptop bag, a garment bag , a carryon bag and balanced on top of her carryon was a pet carrier. Inside, was a siamese cat who's green eyes surveyed the chaos around them. On the cat's forehead was a bald spot in the shape of a E.
"Well here we are Eclipse." She said to the cat softly. "Tokyo. And I so want to be back home in New York."
The cat merely purred. Not that Mei had expected a reply. Eclipse never spoke when others were around. Ever since she had woken Mei to her powers as Sailor Zodiac, Eclipse had been Mei's closest advisor and friend. Not that New York really needed Sailor Zodiac, for most of its problems were man made and not Nega-verse inclined so Mei had spent the past year training and getting lectures on the Silver Millennium. Not something that the 16 year old was really interested in. She preferred the present.
So lost in her thoughts she did not notice a tall blond haired man approach. His hair, which was so pale a blond it was almost white, was neatly tied back at his nape and his suit was neat.
"Mei-Chan" He said, hiding his smile as she jumped. "Konnichiwa."
"Konnichiwa Cousin Kenneth" She smiled as they hugged.
"Ogenki desu-ka"
"Genki-desu. Anata wa?"
"Watashi-mo genki-desu"
Mei smiled as they moved towards the exit. "Oai-deki-te ureshii-desu"
"Your Japanese is very good cousin."
"Arigatou-gozaimasu."
He led her to his car where three men were waiting beside the SUV. "Mei, this is Jason, Zachery and Nicholas. They are my closest friends." The three men bowed with smiles.
"Konnichiwa."
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Time Gate
Pluto smiled. "Ah little princess. You have arrived. And now things will get interesting. I hope the others arrive in such a timely manner."
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Cherry Hill Temple, 5pm
Rei helped Makoto place the two trays of food and drink on the low tables. Gathered around them were the Sailor Senshi, Luna, Artemis, and Mamoru, only one missing was Setsuna. Usagi, however was sitting on the couch at the back of the room, a text book balanced on her knees. The very sight of Usagi studying had brought a lot of stunned looks, except from Luna and Mamoru. Both of them seemed to be taking it as if it was normal. But it was not. Not for Usagi. Rei was concerned. Never before had Usagi been so.. intent on studying. Maybe it was a phase.
Shrugging she sat down and said. "Shall we begin?" drawing Usagi's attention to the group.
Putting her text book down Usagi slipped into the group beside Mamoru.
Makoto looked at Rei curiously. "Why did you call the meeting Rei-Chan?"
Looking at Michiru and Mamoru Rei took a breath. "Michiru and I have been having disturbing dreams. And Mamoru-Kun has some important information to impart. We thought it would be an idea to discuss them at the same time." She nodded at Michiru who sipped her tea and then began.
"The Deep Sea Mirror has shown visions of the Silver Millennium, superimposed over images from the present and past. Rei's fire Visions have been the about the same issues."
"Though mine also deal with the dark kings of our past." Rei added glancing at Mamoru.
"And last night, I had a visit from some… interesting people" Mamoru sipped his tea.
"From who Mamo-Chan?" asked Usagi.
"The Shitennou." Mamoru stated flatly.
"Who?" Asked Hotaru and Haruka in one voice while the inner Senshi drew back in shock.
"They are dead" Usagi stated as Ami and Mina chorused their agreement. Makoto was frowning.
"Yes, it was their ghosts." Mamoru said softly.
"Their Ghosts?" Luna asked with trepidation.
"Why would they appear now?" added Artemis.
"They say that they have been reborn. Reborn into this time line. And they are close to being awoken."
"Reborn?" Asked Makoto.
"Um… WHO ARE THE SHITENNOU?!" Haruka yelled.
The Inners turned to the outer scout. "The Shitennou were Mamoru's generals before Beryl brainwashed them." Luna said going into full lecture mode. "They were defeated years ago. Three that we know of are dead.. though Jadeite's death was never confirmed."
"I think we can confirm it now" Ami muttered. "Did they say who they would be in this life? Are we meant to find them?"
"Find them?" Haruka asked. "Weren't they the enemy?"
"Yes," Artemis said, "Though they were once close friends and good allies. Their… capture and subsequent brainwashing was a terrible thing."
"How come the outers do not remember them?" Usagi asked softly.
"Maybe, their memories are clouded, like ours are concerning certain things." Minako suggested.
Luna nodded. She turned to Mamoru. "What else did they say?"
"They said that I would find them only after I found the Emerald of Atlantis."
The group exchanged looks. The human members of the group were all confused. Luna and Artemis however were quiet.
Mamoru looked at the cats. "Luna?"
Luna sighed. "The Emerald of Atlantis is the gem used by the Earth King. Your father, King Camillus was the last bearer of the gem. It was said to be a powerful item."
"Is it like the Silver crystal?" asked Makoto.
"yes." Artemis replied. "As you all know, Earth was not apart of the Silver Millennium, it was a kingdom on its own, like the Solar Kingdom. Known as Terran, it's was ruled by Endymion's parents and was divided into small Kingdoms, from where the council of Kings were drawn."
"Woah.. hold on. Solar Kingdom?" Usagi broke in. "Why haven't we heard of these things before?"
"You did not need to know." Luna stated. "Now, obviously you need to know. If the Shitennou are awakening, then the future is approaching."
"You mean Crystal Tokyo?" asked Rei.
"If that is the promised future then yes" Luna said. "We must find the Emerald of Atlantis. With it, Mamoru will be able to access his true powers."
The scouts looked at each other. "And how do we find it?" Asked Hotaru.
"I do not know." Luna admitted. "I only know what we were told while at Queen Selenity's court. The Emerald was handed to the new king, only after he passed the tests."
"Tests?" queried Mina.
"Again, I am not sure." Luna looked at Artemis. "Eclipse would know."
"Who is Eclipse?" Michiru asked.
"She was a guardian cat who resided with the Earth's Royal Family. But we have never been able to find her in this time period. Maybe she was never reborn." Artemis sighed. "I will research this matter."
"I will help" Ami volunteered.
Luna looked at Rei and Michiru. "Your visions.. were they only of the Shitennou Rei?"
"No. Mine held evil as well."
"As did mine." Michi added.
"Then the Emerald of Atlantis will not be found easily." Luna stated flatly.
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Dark Kingdom Base, Location Uncertain
A Tall dark haired man watched the glowing globe in front of him. Images of humanity filled the globe. "So much energy. So much.. life." He said, his hands caressing the globe as if it was a lover.
A shadow detached itself from the wall. "Oh my lord, you know they are just waiting for the right.. leader." The voice was soft, lyrical, seductive as the figure made its way to him. The sinuous movement of the now, obviously female figure's hips drew his eyes from the globe, her lips parted and curved in a half smile. "Preparations are underway for our first incursion into the world of light."
"Tell me, Sif, are we really ready?" His lips curved in a matching smile.
"Our Queen Beryl will be avenged My love." She purred. "Those sailor scouts are no match for us and our forces."
He smiled. "And the silver crystal?"
"Its bearer is still a child. Not even 17 summers. She is no threat. Obsidian and Emerald of Atlantis will take care of her and those brats." She nibbled on his pulse at his throat. "They won't stop your hunt for the crystal. And when you have it, you will be able to rule Earth as you were always meant to."
He groaned and pushed her from him. "Just as long as we find it before Endymion. My.. Cousin does not deserve the throne."
Sif laughed and linked her arm through his. "Don't worry, he will not live if he tries to get in our way. His death will be assured and not even the moon brat will be able to save him."
"Good."
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Hitachi Residence 8pm
Mei stood at the large window of her suite in her cousin's house. "No fire escape like the apartment in New York" She said to Eclipse who was sitting on the window sill.
"You will have to find a way out to patrol"
"Patrol?" Mei sighed. "Eclipse we are on the third floor. I am not climbing out of the window. Besides, I thought …"
"You will have to continue to train and now we are in the heart of Youma Territory you will have to patrol."
Mei groaned softly. "Didn't you say there were sailor scouts here already?"
"Yes. But we do not know which as yet so you must stay aloof until we can find the Prince and Princess."
"Yes Eclipse." Mei went to the bed and sat on it. "Tomorrow I will start school. Let me get settled in ok?"
"Very well" Eclipse jumped up onto the cat tower in the corner and promptly went to sleep.
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Mizuno's Residence, 10 Pm
Rei had with Haruka drawn up a patrol schedule and Ami had drawn the short straw to patrol that night. Checking that her mother was sound asleep, Ami locked her bedroom door. "Mercury Crystal Power, Make Up!"
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Hitachi Residence 11pm
"Do you think it wise? To have her here? So close?" Jason said softly to the three others as they gathered in Kenneth's office after Mei had gone to bed.
"There is no choice. My uncle wants her here. And we are just going to have to deal with it." Kenneth sighed
"It is going to hamper our activities." Zachery commented
"Maybe so, but I am sure she will be very busy with school." Nicholas put in. The group exchanged looks.
"One can always hope. We have to help the Senshi find the Emerald of Atlantis." Jason muttered.
"Yes but we cannot be seen remember." Nicholas reminded Jason.
"And besides, without our full powers are we strong enough to help them?" Kenneth looked at Zachery who shrugged.
"I will need to do some scans of their attacks to find out." Zachery told them.
Jason nodded, "Then we go to find them tonight."
"Not all of us" Kenneth said softly. "Jason, you and Zachery will go tonight. Nicholas and I will remain here. Best to make sure she is not scared."
The others nodded. "And stay out of sight. Whichever one you see, they will want to either attack you or talk. Neither is an option right now."
Jason closed his eyes and concentrated. His jeans and tee-shirt formed formal armor (like Prince Endymion's) with Silver and red markings on it. The breastplate held the engraved image of a wolf in red.
Zachery's armor was blue and silver, with a leviathan in blue engraved on his chest plate.
"Good luck to you both" Nicholas said softly. "And for Serenity's Sake do not flirt with the Senshi."
Zoisite and Jadeite exchanged grins and exited the house via a side door.
High above them, Mei watched as two men raced across the grounds and out into the streets. ~Hmm, so what are they up to?~ she thought.
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Juban District, Saturday Night 11:30pm
Jadeite and Zoisite stood silent in the shadows of a tall apartment building watching a slim sailor suited figure stand watch on a building across the way. "Mercury?" Jadeite muttered to Zoi.
"Yes. Sailor Mercury."
"Well this is going to be fun. Sitting here watching her watch something else."
"I wonder what she is watching…"
Sailor Mercury was looking for any Nega-energy readings with her Visor. She could not find any yet but the dreams and visions the others had seen made her keep looking. Soon she would patrol and then swap shifts with Neptune at 5 am. She would have just enough time to grab an hours sleep before her mother got up. She sighed. Rei was going to pay for making her take the first shift.
Sighing she took to the rooftops and began her second patrol circuit.
The men watched her go and then followed at a safe distance. This night was going to be boring it seemed. And it was.
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TBC…
AN: Reviews appreciated and liked.
OOC:
I'm glad to see you. Oai-deki-te ureshii-desu.
How are you? Ogenki desu-ka.
I'm fine. Genki-desu.
And you? Anata wa?
I'm fine, too. Watashi-mo genki-desu.
Thank you. Arigatou. Or Arigatou-gozaimasu