Dark of the Moon - Chapter 1
By: Reba Jean, January 3, 2002
E-mail: rjean@ghg.net
Rating: PG13/R (violence)
Genre: Horror/Romance
Disclaimer: Characters are based on Sailor Moon copyright 1992 by Naoko
Takeuchi/Kodansha, TOEI Animation, English language adaptation
copyright 1995 by DIC Entertainment. This story is not intended for
monetary gain or tangible profit, but purely for entertainment of the
readers.
Notes: Dark of the Moon was originally two sequels but I reformatted
it as a chapter serial. In Chapter 1, Usagi has an unexpected
visitation as the tale begins.
Chapter 1 - Night of the Blood
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The night was dark. This night no moon lit the sky and cast silvery
shadows. The hunters glided through the shadows, utilizing every bit
of cover. Prey was scarce. It had been a month since the last night
of feeding and the hunger burned.
~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*
Tsukino Usagi's room lay in shadows, dimly lit by reflections of the
street lamp across the street. The petite blond tossed and turned, her
dreams troubled by the sense of unease that remained after the battle
and the defeat of the last youma. Tuxedo Mask disappeared as soon
as the action ceased. The senshi had dispersed as quickly, none
wishing to remain out this night. Morning came all too soon with the
demands of the day. And more was afoot this night than the evils of
the Negaverse.
In the shadows, four eyes watched through the open window. The
form of the young girl was clearly visible to their night-adapted eyes.
She would be easy prey.
The female turned to the male, "It's been a over a year. We've grown
close. I don't think I can do this."
"You must agree she is the best choice. The ordinary ones are no
longer enough. Her strength will sustain us for the remainder of the
mission. Begin," he commanded.
A spell of sleep, hazy dreams, her heart's desire fulfilled was
projected to the sleeping girl. Two forms flowed silently through the
window and approached Usagi's bed. Poised on either side, the two
readied themselves for the attack. "Now," whispered the female,
"I'm so sorry, Usagi."
A pair of sharp, elongated canines descended on each side to the skin
of her pale throat. A quick slash opened the left and right jugular
veins. Tongues lapped as the blood oozed and began to flow down
the side of Usagi's neck, drenching the pillow and bedding below.
The girl writhed, murmuring "Mamo-chan, you can't do that here, someone
might see us." Her dreams of romantic encounter filled her
subconscious, as her life-blood drained away. Yin and Yang fed on the
red blood flow, a macabre parody of the colors of her love's guise, the
black suit, white shirt, blood red lined cape, and the blood red rose,
his trademark.
Hunger sated; the two hunters paused at the window. Luna reached over
and licked a splash of blood from Artemis' white shoulder. "And you
accuse me of being a sloppy eater like my mistress," she chided him.
Artemis looked back at the still and ever so pale figure on the bed,
blond hair and pink sheets stained a darker hue. "We best be gone
quickly, it's nearly dawn and we need to be back at Mina's before
sunrise this day. Out of the turmoil to come, when they discover her.
And well away when she next rises, and discovers what she has become."
By: Reba Jean, January 3, 2002
E-mail: rjean@ghg.net
Rating: PG13/R (violence)
Genre: Horror/Romance
Disclaimer: Characters are based on Sailor Moon copyright 1992 by Naoko
Takeuchi/Kodansha, TOEI Animation, English language adaptation
copyright 1995 by DIC Entertainment. This story is not intended for
monetary gain or tangible profit, but purely for entertainment of the
readers.
Notes: Dark of the Moon was originally two sequels but I reformatted
it as a chapter serial. In Chapter 1, Usagi has an unexpected
visitation as the tale begins.
Chapter 1 - Night of the Blood
-------------------------------
The night was dark. This night no moon lit the sky and cast silvery
shadows. The hunters glided through the shadows, utilizing every bit
of cover. Prey was scarce. It had been a month since the last night
of feeding and the hunger burned.
~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*
Tsukino Usagi's room lay in shadows, dimly lit by reflections of the
street lamp across the street. The petite blond tossed and turned, her
dreams troubled by the sense of unease that remained after the battle
and the defeat of the last youma. Tuxedo Mask disappeared as soon
as the action ceased. The senshi had dispersed as quickly, none
wishing to remain out this night. Morning came all too soon with the
demands of the day. And more was afoot this night than the evils of
the Negaverse.
In the shadows, four eyes watched through the open window. The
form of the young girl was clearly visible to their night-adapted eyes.
She would be easy prey.
The female turned to the male, "It's been a over a year. We've grown
close. I don't think I can do this."
"You must agree she is the best choice. The ordinary ones are no
longer enough. Her strength will sustain us for the remainder of the
mission. Begin," he commanded.
A spell of sleep, hazy dreams, her heart's desire fulfilled was
projected to the sleeping girl. Two forms flowed silently through the
window and approached Usagi's bed. Poised on either side, the two
readied themselves for the attack. "Now," whispered the female,
"I'm so sorry, Usagi."
A pair of sharp, elongated canines descended on each side to the skin
of her pale throat. A quick slash opened the left and right jugular
veins. Tongues lapped as the blood oozed and began to flow down
the side of Usagi's neck, drenching the pillow and bedding below.
The girl writhed, murmuring "Mamo-chan, you can't do that here, someone
might see us." Her dreams of romantic encounter filled her
subconscious, as her life-blood drained away. Yin and Yang fed on the
red blood flow, a macabre parody of the colors of her love's guise, the
black suit, white shirt, blood red lined cape, and the blood red rose,
his trademark.
Hunger sated; the two hunters paused at the window. Luna reached over
and licked a splash of blood from Artemis' white shoulder. "And you
accuse me of being a sloppy eater like my mistress," she chided him.
Artemis looked back at the still and ever so pale figure on the bed,
blond hair and pink sheets stained a darker hue. "We best be gone
quickly, it's nearly dawn and we need to be back at Mina's before
sunrise this day. Out of the turmoil to come, when they discover her.
And well away when she next rises, and discovers what she has become."