Scatter-brained
By: Lena Sauran

Have you ever wondered what it would be like if Darien wasn't the one that was
brain-washed by Beryl? How would it be different if it had been one of the scouts?
This is my twist.

*Insert Universal Disclaimer here.*

Mercury's Loss
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"Hey, Serena."

"Hey, Amy." Serena replied without her usaul zeal and exuperence.

"Ms. Haruna gave you detention again, didn't she?"

"Yes, I swear that that woman has 'meatball-head' radar."

"Oh, Serena. Maybe if you paid attention in class, she wouldn't give you detention."

"Gimme a break."

"Well, Serena, class is about to start. I guess that I will see you at the meeting."

"Yeah, see ya."

Amy finished out her school day with her nose stuck in a book as usual.

She checked her watched and headed over to the temple. She arrived shortly before
Lita and Luna. They waited around for Serena, who still hadn't shown up for over
a half an hour.

Amy looked up to see a blonde girl standing at the top of the temple steps.

"I'm sorry, miss, but the temple is closed for today." Raye said.

"Is this the sailor scout meeting?" the blonde asked.

"Who are you?" Lita asked.

"Don't tell me that you forgot a handsome cat like me." Artemis said.

"Sailor Venus?! Is that you?" Amy exclaimed.

"In the flesh. Hi! My name is Mina." The girl chirped.

The girls made their introductions.

"I guess that I walked in on an argument." Mina said.

"Well, yes."

"So, your friends Serena hasn't shown up or called?"

"Well, she's not exactly the most responsible person in the world." Amy
explained.

The blonde turned and began walking down the stairs.

"Hey, where are you going?" Raye asked.

"We got some negavibes when we passed Starlight Tower earlier. I'm going
to go check it out, but you are welcome to come along."

The scouts transformed and made their way towards the Starlight Tower. Once
arriving, they found the building dark and all of the enrances sealed. With her
usaul rashness, Jupiter busted the door down and the group made their way
towards Serena and Darien. They found Sailor Moon crying over Tuxedo Mask,
who happened to be Darien, and Zoisite.

There was a brilliant flash of light and the silver crystal formed in Sailor Moon's
tear. Then Sailor Moon was revealed as the Moon Princess that they had been
searching for. The scouts were overjoyed at finding their princess but they forgot
one problem, Zoisite.

"It would seem that all is well in fairyland."Zoisite sneered.

"Cosmic Moon Power!"

The blast barely missed Zoisite but gave him a shock.

The other scouts ran over to the unconcious Sailor Moon and Mercury checked
her vital signs.

"She'll be fine. Just a little fainting spell." Mercury said.

Zoisite watched curiously. The one in blue intrigued him. She seemed to be the
brains of the outfit. He smiled as his brain thought up a new plan. He teleported
away to Beryl's throneroom.

"Zoisite, how dare you show your face here." the queen screeched.

"Forgive me, Queen Beryl, but I have come up with a way to destroy Sailor Moon
and the Sailor Scouts."

"I'm listening."

"Turn one of their own against them. This one..." Zoisite said, projecting a hologram
of Sailor Mercury, "...seems to be a strongpoint in their team."

"Hmm. And how exactly do you plan to turn her to our side, Zoisite?"

"Well, she is the weakest of the group qnd could easily be injured. If she could be
injured almost to the point of killing her, her mind will be susceptable to
suggestion."

"So, brainwash her."

"Yes."

"Hmm. Carry out your plan, Zoisite, but be forewarned this is your last chance. Fail
me again and there will be dire consequences."

"Yes, my queen." Zoisite replied with a bow.

Mercury walked around the room, analyzing it with her computer, completely
unaware of the threat that had formed behind her. Smelling the slightest hint of cherry blossoms, she turned around. There was a flash of reflected light and Mercury cried
out in pain, attracting the attantion of the others.

"Mercury!" Mars cried, starting towards her injured comrade.

"Where do you think you are going?" Malachite asked.

"Don't worry about me. Protect her." Mercury cried, tears of pain in her cerulean
eyes.

The other scouts flanked Sailor Moon and faced Malichite.

Malichite laughed and lifted his hand, the smae black forcefeild from the night before
incased the other scouts.

"Sailor Scouts." Mercury said as she stood up, clutching her shoulder.

"I'd be more worried about yourself, Sailor Mercury." Zoisite sneered.

"Let them go." mercury said, her voice commanding.

"Umm... lemme think... kill you, then kill then or release them, kill them and then kill
you. Either way, you die. At least this way they won't interfere."

Zoisite laughed at the sight of the sailor scouts then turned his attentions back to the
sailor scout of ice.

"Let's tango, Sailor Brat."

"Mercury Bubbles Blast!"

The usual fog enshrouded the room.

"I'm not Jediete." Zoisite's voice said in her ear.

She whirled around to find nothing. Someone tapped her on the shoulder. She turned
to catch a shrap right hook to the jaw. She hit the ground and Zoisite smirked.

"Mercury! Get out of there!" Mars yelled.

Zoisite kicked the blue-haired teenager in the kidney amd she cried out inpain, curling
into a ball. Zoisite laughed and formed an ice dagger in his right hand.

"And this is good-bye to Sailor Mercury." he said as he plunged the dagger into
Mercury's side, under her ribcage.

She cried out in pain and then closed her eyes against it.

Sailor Moon awoke to her friend's cry of agony.

"Amy! No!" she crued. *I must save her!* "Cosmic Moon Power!"

The power of the silver crystal shattered the forcefield and blasted Zoisite into a nearby
wall.

"Zoisite, you're trembling." Malichite said as he helped the man up.

"Help me, Malichite. They'll find the way out and they'll take the crystal with them."
Zoisite rasped.

Darien stirred and groggily assessed the situation.

"Darien!" Sailor moon cried, diving at him.

"Easy, Serena." Darien said with a wince.

Th two lovers turned back to see the two generals vanish.

"Sailor mercury!" Jupiter, Mars and Venus cried as hey ran over to the injured girl.

"Amy." Sailor Moon whispered.

She helped Darien over to Sailor Mercury. He rolled her over and examined the open
wound in the girl's side.
Mercury struggled to open her eyes as the pain launched through her small frame.

"I'm sorry, princess." she winced.

"Amy, don't talk like that. You're going to be just fine." Sailor Moon said.

"No, I'm not, Serena. I'm sorry that I won't be there to protect you." Mercury said,
closing her eyes.

"Amy! no! Open your eyes. You've got to stay awake." Jupiter cried.

"Good-bye, my friends. I love you all." Mercury whispered.

She reverted back to being Amy and her trnsformation pen fell from her unconcious
hand. Malichite reappeared, looking at the group, anger flashing in his blue eyes. He
blasted the unexpecting group and smirked as the remaining scouts surrounded the
prince and princess.

"You're going to pay for hurting, Sailor Mercury." Sailor Moon said.

"Oh, I'm shaking. Don't worry, scouts, it's not you that I'm here for."

"What are you talking about?"Jupiter demanded.

"I'm after her." Malichite said, pointing to Amy.

He lifted his hand and Amy vanished to the depths of the Negaverse.

"Amy! No! Bring her back, malichite, or so help me..." Moon started.

"What? There's nothing that the whole bunch of you can do to hurt me."

"Jupiter Thunder..."
"Venus Cresent Beam..."
"Mars Fire..."


"Crash!"
"Smash!"
"Ignite!"

The three attacks combined and hit Malichite's forcefield. He harrnessed the attacks
and fired them back, nutrilizing the scouts. Darien stood protectivly in front of Sailor
Moon.

"Oh, I'm scared. The little Earth Prince is going to fight me."

"No, Darien. He's mine."

"You're not strong enough, Serena."

"Shut-up, Darien. I can do this. I have to do this, for Amy."

The man stepped back and allowed his beloved her revenge.

"Cosmic Moon Power!"

"Raaa! This is for Zoisite!"

The two attacks hit and Sailor moon's power was stronger. Malichite vanished and
the power of the silver crystal revived the scouts, healing the various wounds to all
of their bodies.

Serena sank to her knees and cried. Darien fell to his knees beside her and wrapped his
arms around the sobig girl. The other girls were in shock. Amy was gone to god
knows where and Serena was the Moon Princess.

"We lost her, Darien." Serena sobbed.

"Shh... we'll get her back. I promise you that we will get her back." Darien said, trying
to calm the girl.
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Tada Chapter One is finished. After 5 days of trying to get it typed, it's done! Party
time! I have not had the time to type out all of the written stories that I have done but
I am trying to get them done. Like I have three new series written but not typed and I
have started writing the second book in the Elements series. Timed Pregnancy is on
hold until further notice due to the evil evil thing called 'Writer's Block'. I am also
planning on starting the Melodies Series too. Keep watching for further stuff, I also
want to thank Andrea, FFX and Jess. Without you guys, my stories
would not be able to get out to all of the SM fans, thanks. keep the emails coming!
Lena

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