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Author's Note: This story follows the NA dub, so Zoicite is a woman.
"Revelations"
Chapter One – Zoicite
She felt warm and peaceful. Malachite was so sweet to hold her and stay with her until she passed. It was strange, though. Her chest hurt. She had always believed that all pain wasn't felt in death. Was it possible she was still alive? She was about to open her eyes when a realization hit her. Her bond to the Negaforce was broken! Her verdant eyes flew open. Her eyes traveled around the crystalline room and landed on the other occupant; Sailor Mercury. She sat up in a flash and immediately regretted it as the pain in her chest flared, causing her to hiss in pain and her hands to fly to the sites of pain.
"Are you all right?" Mercury asked, concern evident in her voice.
"Why do you care?" Zoicite hissed, eyes locked on the blue-haired scout. She wanted to heal herself, but didn't dare take her eyes off the blunette. "Why are you here?"
"I'm here to explain things to you. Go ahead and heal yourself; I won't attack."
"I'm not afraid of you," Zoicite retorted, but closed her eyes and concentrated, drawing her healing powers to the surface. To her surprise, she found them rather close instead of buried. She guessed it was because her bond to the Negaforce was gone. Using her powers, she healed her chest. She didn't feel exhausted as she used to, and when she opened her eyes, it must've been evident, because Mercury spoke up. "That's the power of the Silver Crystal. Your bond to the Negaforce was disrupting your ability to heal. Now, all of your fellow generals are dead, but-"
The color drained from Zoicite's face. "Dead? M-Malachite i-is d-dead? NOOOO!"
The scream and following sobs were heard throughout the palace. It was easy to tell that the person was heartbroken. The heart break was so intense Sailor Venus and Neo-Queen Serenity came hurrying into the room. The scene was troubling. Zoicite was collapsed on the bed, sobbing, and Mercury was hovering nearby, unsure of what to do. The Scout of Ice looked at her Queen and fellow Scout. "She just found out that Malachite is dead."
This statement was punctuated by an extra loud sob from the distraught coppery-blond. Venus stepped over and placed a hand on the ex-general's back. This caused her to look up, watery green eyes meeting kind blue eyes. Zoicite sat up, allowing Venus to sit next to her. "It will be okay, Zoicite. All of the generals will be revived in time. You were first because of your healing powers. They will be necessary when we revive the others."
"When will Malachite be re-revived?"
"We don't know. The King is the one who decided that," Venus admitted.
"King? Which King?"
"I will explain everything to you. I just ask that you keep your questions until the end." Venus took a breath. "This is 30th Century Earth, Crystal Tokyo to be exact. The Earth is ruled by King Endymion and Neo-Queen Serenity." Noting the look of realization on Zoicite's face, Venus continued, "Yes, King Endymion and Neo-Queen Serenity were Prince Endymion and Princess Serenity. Anyway, the Queen used the Silver Crystal to dissolve your bond with the Negaforce as she will with the others. We hope you will stay here and help heal people when necessary."
"I will. Thank you."
"Now, dry your tears. You may not have Malachite, yet, but if you need to talk, any of the scouts would be willing to listen." Venus passed over a handkerchief, and Zoicite used it to dab her eyes before passing it back.
Venus wrapped her arms around Zoicite and gave her a hug. Zoicite returned the hug and promised herself that she would be strong and wait for Malachite to return to her.
TBC
