Bishoujo Senshi Sailor Moon Descendents
Episode One - Unbelievable! The Legendary Senshi Chooses Their Heirs
"Hello, Mom! I'm home!" The tall girl drifted in, a book bag slung carelessly over her right shoulder. Dressed in casual clothing, that of a white shirt that said 'heaven' in block letters and tight fitting blue jeans not to mention white with black stripes Adidas sneakers, she stood tall and lanky in the door's silhouette, her shadow cast in front by the late sun's rays. She sat on the step to tug at her shoes, revealing white socks with black dipped toes. "Mom?"
She stood up slowly. She passed an oval mirror and momentarily admired her hair. A bronze yellow, it was thick but manageable. She wore it up in flatten buns, tied tightly by a band of yellow beads. Her bangs parted in the middle but fell heavily, just barely over her eyes. What wasn't up in the flatten buns cascaded in curls down just to her shoulders. She blinked, her blue eyes taking in the clean, peach skin. She gave a long sigh, still not hearing a response from her mother.
"Mother..." She dragged out each syllable, raising her voice until it echoed in the room. And still, there was no response.
"Huh, she promised she'd be home by now," she dumped her book bag next to the mirror as she went further into the house. She looked in each room before finding her own. It was rather tidy and organized. The encyclopedia her mother spent hundreds of dollars on took up a good part of one wall. Pictures of her and her mother were plastered numerously over the room but there was one special one by the side of her bed, resting on the drawer. It was framed in a wooden frame, intricately made and designs of swirls, clouds, and hearts etched into it. She was going to head to study the picture, something she did at least once a day when she heard voices from the back yard.
"So this was where you were?" She said accusingly as she stomped out. Her mother looked up with a surprised expression.
Mizuno Ami had aged gracefully. She still wore her trademark hairstyle and it was still as blue as when she was a teen. She was a lithe woman, petite and graceful despite being near her forties. Her daughter once noticed, a long time ago, that her mother seemed to not age and yet, suddenly, here she was, once again noting that her mother looked older by the day.
"Kaichou, when did you get in?" Ami asked reasonably.
"Only a few moments ago," Kaichou knelt down to kiss her sitting mother. She eyed the person who her mother was conversing with. "You're one of the others from a picture from my mother's younger years."
Makoto gave a slow smile. "I am. I'm Kinshin Makoto." Makoto had married while attending culinary college to a fellow baker. It was said that she would've become more famous then her husband but she stepped back to let him shine. Though this would be found to be only the half-truth later on for Kaichou.
"Welcome to our home. May I get you something to drink?" Kaichou asked politely.
"Actually, no but my children will be arriving soon. My husband picked them up from school this time," She smirked at Ami. "Then we'll be heading off, right?" She asked to Ami directly.
"I suppose," Ami nodded, glancing at Kaichou. "Honey, could you put on something nicer?"
"But mom, I don't have anything more fancy than this," Kaichou frowned. "And why would I?"
"Oh, she's fine just as she is. Believe me, Zokusei will be enough for the three of them," Makoto added with a laugh.
"MOMMY!" A very loud, irate voice came from the front. "I SAID MOOMMMY!"
"Please, Zokusei, my poor ears!" A young man's voice came out painfully. "I think the moon people can hear you!"
"MOMMY!" Apparently, the younger girl didn't much care for the young man's opinion.
"In the back, dears!" Makoto called out.
"Hello, Mother dearest," A beautiful girl walked in as elegantly as she could. Her brunette locks fell down thick and wild over her back, ending at the midpoint. Her wide, emerald eyes glittered, the long lashes emphasizing the sheer brilliance of her eyes. She dressed in a shockingly frilly dress, a pink conception of laces and layers. It ended at her ankles, where black Mary Jane's peeked out, gleaming clean. She moved to her mother, giving her an air kiss. "It's so dusty," she stated, looking annoyed.
"Please, it's the outdoors," A young man ambled out leisurely. "Hi, Mom! Hello, Ms. Mizuno," he nodded to the other. He was tall and lanky himself, just turning sixteen whereas his sister was twelve. He had the same brown hair and green eyes as their mother, only his was short and wavy, swept over to the right and layered. A few curls fell over his eyes as he blew at them.
"Kaichou, this is my daughter, Zokusei and my son, Amatsu."
"Hello," Kaichou nodded to them, feeling momentarily shy in front of Amatsu. But she was older by a good year, she surmised, and should act as such. She stood a little straighter, turning toward her mother. "Where are we going again?"
"It's a.. surprise," Ami said carefully.
"Oh yes, it certainly is," Makoto snorted, looking suddenly displeased but it was wiped off by a brilliant smile. "Let's go guys!"
"Lead the way, Mom."
"But Moommmy..." Makoto disappeared into the house again, followed by Zokusei at her flanks. Amatsu hesitated before nodding to Ami. "Ladies first?"
"Thank you," Ami said warmly, passing him. He eyed Kaichou. "Please," He gestured for her to pass.
"You don't have to be so courteous," she noted, passing him. "But thanks."
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"Aughh!" A small boy danced around on the couch, to the floor and chairs to back to the floor and the couch. He howled with relish. His aqua green hair was cut into a bowl shape but was layered enough that it fell gracefully and not so uniformed. His navy blue eyes glittered as he continued to move wildly.
Following him, just as loudly was another small person, this time a girl, just slightly less than him in height. Her raven black hair was cropped so that the hair was shorter close to the top of her hair, getting longer to cup at the nape. Her blue eyes were mischievous as she pounced the boy. They tumbled off the couch, crashing to the ground as it shook for just few seconds.
The stomping was heard from the hallway as a taller boy glared. "HEY! What would Mom say? Or worse, what would MOM say?"
It was true. These two boys had two mothers instead of one. Though the word Mom could be easily differentiated by the tone. The good Mom was Michiru; the other was Haruka, who was the law.
And who tapped her son's shoulder. "Let me in," Haruka began.
The young girl stayed. The young boy however fled. "Oh great!" The older brother groaned.
"That little brat," Haruka muttered good-naturedly. "Seiiko, are you all right?" She asked the girl who nodded vigorously. "Good. Don't go jumping everywhere and on everything. Not only could you break something.." Haruka cast a good eye on the expensive merchandise. "You could get hurt yourself."
"I'll be good," Seiiko promised.
"Good.. Now for the troublemaker."
"Want me to get him, Mom?"
"No, no, Kochi. Don't you have homework to do?"
"But Mom, you promised to teach me to drive!"
"When did I do that?" She exclaimed. She had meant it as a joke but seeing the crestfallen look of her son had her sigh noisily. "Does no one get my jokes?"
"I do!" Came the loud response as Haruka jumped about ten feet. "Ame!"
Ame grinned brazenly before fleeing yet again. "AME! Get back here!"
"La la la.." Kochi studied his fingers. "So.. Uh.. Mom?" He asked hopefully.
"Not today, we have somewhere to go."
Kochi looked interested. "Really, where?"
"AME!" Haruka yelled as something broke.
Kochi was glad that for a change, it wasn't him that broke something. However, curiosity was a fun thing and he hunted out for his other mother.
"Hi, Mom?" He peeked in Michiru and Haruka's room with a small smile. Michiru was working on a painting of the sea but she put down her brush and raised an eyebrow. "Yes?"
"So... Mom says we're going somewhere. Can you tell me?" He asked hopefully.
"Not yet. It's a surprise."
"Damn.."
"Kochi!"
"I mean..." Kochi's face flushed. There was another crash and more yelling from Haruka with a few bad choices of words.
"Haruka! Not in front of Ame!" Michiru wailed. They found her wrestling with Ame, who, surprisingly was winning. Until she began to tickle and she pinned him. "HA!"
"HARUKA!" She jumped, looking over her shoulder guiltily. "Yes, Michiru love?"
"Don't start! Get off our son!" She growled.
Ame sighed noisily. "Ame, for shame! Did you break those... uh.."
"A lamp and vase," Haruka stage-whispered.
"Oh dear.." Michiru sighed tiredly.
"Aunties?" They turned to see Seiiko blinking. She was only nine and was currently wiggling. "Where's Mommy?"
"She'll be here soon," Michiru said soothingly. "She's doing an audition."
"But I want Mommy!" Seiiko's eyes welled up. Her lower lip trembled just slightly enough to be noted.
Michiru sighed again. They all jumped as the door flung open. Minako danced in, shouting incoherently.
"MINA!" The two older women shouted.
"MOMMY!" Seiiko latched onto Minako's leg with glee. Minako pretended to stagger with a chuckle.
"Hi love!" She lifted her daughter in the air before setting her back down to earth. "I missed you!"
"So what happened?" Kochi asked loudly.
"I got it! My first guest spot!" Minako beamed.
"Wonderful!" Michiru smiled before hearing a crash to her side. Kochi tried his best to look innocent but failed miserably.
"Sorry.." He eyed the ruins of the small vase. "I was trying to scratch my leg but my head kind of got in the way."
There was a snicker from Ame.
"Well, are we off?" Minako asked suddenly. "It's probably best to head out now, right?"
"Sure, sure," Michiru waved to Ame. "Come on boys, let's go."
"Hut, hut, hut!" Haruka followed them, Seiiko copying her moves with loud giggling.
"Such a silly girl," Minako was cooing as Michiru took her keys and locked the door.
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"Mom?" The short girl blinked, her green eyes showing confusion. Her raven hair was up in a tight ponytail that favored her left side of the top of her head. Her bangs were long and brushed to her ears. The ponytail trailed just to the ends of her ears as it moved easily with each step into the shrine. "I said MOM!"
She passed a small sanctuary. Set up to honor the grandfather of her mother, she had never met him though she wished she had. After all, he sounded like a fun man. Grandpa Hino looked down at her with a playful gaze but wise smile.
"Netsuretsu, I can't find my mother," A pale girl entered. She was a bit younger than the girl, being slightly shorter. But she wasn't as thin as the other girl. Her hair was long and swept down to her buttocks. Her hair was a pine green, with a far right part and bangs that trailed to her eyes. Her maroon eyes shone as she took in the other girl, waiting for a response. "Lettuce?"
Netsuretsu rolled her eyes. "Don't call me that!"
"But that's what your name sounds like!" The other girl giggled.
"Kiryoko!" Netsuretsu crossed her arms, trying to glare. But a smile tugged at her lips, making her seem more easygoing than how she wanted to superimpose.
"I'm looking for Mom, have you seen her?" Kiryoko asked hopefully.
"I don't know but it seems like both our mothers are missing," Netsuretsu mused.
"How can we be missing when we're right behind you?" Setsuna asked. The two girls promptly screamed though Kiryoko did it only because Netsuretsu did. Kiryoko actually saw her mother enter. Rei stood behind, hiding her face so Netsuretsu wouldn't hear her laughing.
"We have somewhere to be. Let's go," Setsuna guided them out of the old building. "Whose car, Rei? Yours or mine?"
"Yours, please. My car's been acting up," Rei said ruthfully.
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"Lady Serenity, you're not doing it right," Hotaru began carefully. "You must balance yourself to become graceful and move fluidly. Dropping your books doesn't help."
An older Chibiusa stood, looking slightly mutinous. Her hair was still in the same style, only her tails were far small and slightly more pressed down by gravity and she had become tall and graceful, at least a foot taller than her previous younger self.
"Hotaru-sempai, I can't do this. I've been at this for hours; can't we take a break?"
"Lady Serenity, the time of your accession is drawing ever-closer and.."
"And this.." She threw the books down with disgust. "Has little to do with it. Being graceful is one thing but looking good isn't what I'm about!"
"I know but you want to make sure you -look- like a Queen," Hotaru explained gently. "You must be forceful but kind."
"I thought I had that down pat," Usa grumbled. "When are they getting here?" She asked suddenly. "As their Queen, I must meet them head on."
"Usagi," Hotaru stated evenly. "They won't know you, remember?"
"How on earth did the elders keep them in the dark?"
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"Mom, I have go pee!" Ame wailed, tugging on Michiru's arm. "Please!"
"Why didn't you go before we left?" Minako grumbled.
"Mom, why couldn't I drive?" Kochi poked Haruka's arm continuously, pouting.
"I'd rather save all accidents for a better time," Haruka said dryly. "SEIIKO! Keep that window shut!"
"MOOMMMYY..." Ame was wailing louder.
"Haruka!" Michiru looked flustered.
"We're there!" Minako shouted with child-like abandonment. "Oh boy!"
"Oh boy!" Seiiko copied happily. Ame forgot about his urges and cheered with the two others, though he still wiggled profusely.
"Oh.. wow.." Kochi was speechless. "This is the Crystal Palace! Mom! Why are we HERE!?"
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"Mother, why are we here?" Amatsu's jaw was dragging on the floor.
"Oh, how beautiful," Zokusei sighed happily. "So CLEAN."
"It's stunning but this crystal.." Kaichou touched it and was surprised by the slight warmth. "It's.. Breathtaking."
"Ami! Makoto!" Rei called out, dragging her daughter. "It's so nice to see you all again!"
"Oh, it's been too long!" Makoto wailed. Ami just smiled. Setsuna gave a wide smile, talking carefully with her daughter about something before they approached.
"Is everyone almost here?" Rei asked, taking a look at the other children. "Oh, Kaichou, you've grown up!"
Amatsu coughed delicately. "Oh, and Makoto, he's so handsome," She said dramatically, leaning over to the older woman's shoulder. Makoto snorted and shook a finger at Amatsu. "Now, now, there is plenty of time for admiration LATER. We should head inside."
Before they could, however, came the sound of running feet. Ame and Seiiko were neck-to-neck. "I'm going to win!" Ame shouted before he tripped over his shoelace. He did a few rolls before ending in a sitting position, looking dazed.
"Ame!" Haruka galloped over. "Does anything hurt?"
He sniffled. "Mommy.."
"Yes?"
"I LOST!" He wailed. "I was beaten by a girl!"
"AHAHAHAH... I mean.." Kochi flushed at Michiru's glare. "It wasn't a fair race. She didn't know you were going to trip."
"KOCHI!" He winced as both parents shouted.
Seiiko flounced down to Ame's face. "We can race again!" She said cheerfully. "But I'll bet I'll win!"
"You're on!" His tears forgotten as well as his defeat, they took off running into the castle. They all walked as a group, the elders easily leading the way.
Zokusei clung to her mother. Ame and Seiiko kept trying to touch things. Amatsu was trying to look at Kaichou inauspiciously but Kaichou kept winking at him, easily catching him.
Kochi was looking up at the ceiling, every five steps having him nearly crash into something until Haruka dragged him behind him as he protested. Netsuretsu walked with Kiryoko, who kept whispering the word 'lettuce' to the slowly angering girl.
"We're here," Setsuna announced, in front of a big door that led to a big room. At the end sat Neo Queen Serenity, King Endymion, and Luna and Artemis were at their feet. All were waiting on the group that entered, now a lot more slowly and stunned.
"The.. Queen," Amatsu looked nervous, eyeing Zokusei's outfit. "Mom.." He hissed. "Why didn't you tell me to dress up?"
"Yea!" Ame waved frantically to the two royals, Seiiko copying him.
"Everyone," Neo Queen Serenity said warmly. "It's been a while," she looked sad for a moment.
"Wow, that is a beautiful dress!" Zokusei said in awe. "Who made it for you?" She asked suddenly. "Mommy, do you think..." She ended in a muffle as Amatsu covered her moving lips.
"Shhhh," He said pointedly.
"I'm sure you're all wondering why you're here.." Neo Queen Serenity stilled as Hotaru entered before continuing. "But now is the time for the truth," she stood up slowly. King Endymion stayed sitting. "What I'm about to tell you is to remain a secret. It is a sacred law that must not be broken, is that understood?" She moved her gaze to each child, ending at Kaichou.
"I have never really met you all younger ones but I am very good friends with your parents. Your parents weren't just important people to me, they were important in general," Neo Queen Serenity stilled again, to gather her thoughts.
"Have you all heard of the Sailor Senshi?" She watched them all nod. "Have you ever wondered who they were?"
Ame raised a hand. "Aren't they gods?"
Haruka gently tugged his hand down. "Ame, no. They... or rather.." This time, the elders moved away, separating them from their families. "We are not gods, we're human just like the rest of the world."
It took a moment. "Uh..." Amatsu scratched his nose. "This is.. a joke, right?"
"I knew there was something else," Kaichou said accusingly.
"It was to be kept a secret, just for a little while," Ami said gently.
"But why?" Kochi asked curiously.
"For you to all blossom," Michiru stated. "We've gotten too old and with Neo Queen's Serenity's daughter in training to be Queen, we've realized that our time... is ending."
"Are you going to die?" Ame asked tearfully.
"No, no but it's more of ...a retirement," Haruka said quickly.
"And how does this involve us?" Zokusei asked haughtily.
"You're our heirs," Setsuna answered. "It will be your duties to protect the future Queen, Lady Serenity. As well as Crystal Tokyo and Earth."
"What?" They all asked. Well, except Seiiko. She had found the strange looking glass canisters, aligned against the wall. Each one had a strange, colored diamond, each one floating delicately in the air. She neared the one that glowed with an orange sheen before she touched the glass cautiously.
The light shone brilliantly, getting brighter and brighter until the glass shattering, setting of a chain reaction of the other covers. Each diamond zoomed out, thrusting into one of the children.
It took a moment for the light to clear. "Seiiko? You couldn't wait for five more minutes?" Minako asked dryly. Seiiko was studying the back of her right hand. "Mommy, what's this symbol?"
The others were staring at their right hands. Well, the backs of them anyways. "This is.. the sign for Mars," Netsuretsu said slowly. "Mom.. you were Sailor Mars?"
"Hey, I have.. err..Uranus.." Kochi said it carefully but a stray giggle came from Ame.
"You just said you're..."
"AME!" He jumped as both parents glared at him.
"I.. don't understand," Amatsu said carefully. He reached over to Zokusei, seeing the sign of Jupiter on her hand. "I have.. Saturn's? Mom, I'm first born..." He began.
"Amatsu," Hotaru spoke up. "Only you could handle the planetary powers of Saturn. It is a very serious job that only you can do."
He blinked. "Then why am I so worried about it?" He asked finally.
"In time, you'll learn more," Makoto said gently.
"This symbol is beautiful," Kiryoko mused. "I'm curious to learn more."
"Then let the first lesson begin," Luna spoke up.
"AUGGH!!" Half of them screamed. Seiiko began to cry. Not to be outdone, Ame wailed with false tears. Kochi was stumbling over his feet and the only one to approach was Kaichou.
"Wow, this is amazing!" She plucked up Luna. "Such a realistic plushy!"
Luna's eyes narrowed. "I. Am. Not. A. PLUSHY!" She howled, her dignity wounded. "Now set me down!"
Kaichou stared at her. "You can talk? Oh.. well, if our parents were the Sailor Senshi, I suppose this makes sense... kind of."
Luna's eyebrow twitched. "Let. Me. Down."
"All right, all right," Kaichou rolled her eyes. "Aren't you fun?"
"I'm too old for this," Luna glared at Neo Queen Serenity. "If Diana is preoccupied, we should do some recruiting."
Neo Queen Serenity nodded. "All right, before the first lesson, let us find some guides for you."
"Guides? Are we going to Disneyland?" Kiryoko asked hopefully.
"Disneyland!" Ame and Seiiko cheered at the same time.
"Oh but I don't want to get dirty! MOMMY!" Zokusei wailed.
"Maybe we should've done this one by one?" Makoto asked Ami who just shrugged.