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Chapter 1

There was something wrong, Lavender Brown a Hufflepuff fourth year, mused tiredly. She had felt this for years, since the day of her birth. She attempted to live her life in a way that would make the wrongness disappear. She threw herself into her life, living and making friends, and being forever loyal, but it never worked. She felt…Deceitful…

There was something missing, Ryan Morris a Gryffindor fourth year, thought constantly. She had known it for years, since she was a small child. She tried to ignore it when she went to Hogwarts, she threw herself into her magic so that she could play pranks, she made friends, but it didn't work. She felt…Cowardly…

There was something off, Parvati Patil a Slytherin fourth year, deliberated calmly. She knew she was odd, even for a pure blood. Her own twin told her so. When the off feeling didn't fade, she threw herself into making herself beautiful so that she'd feel better, but it never helped. She felt…Unmotivated…

There was something hinky, Hermione Granger a Ravenclaw fourth year, contemplated annoyed. She knew she wasn't normal, she had known since she was old enough to think. She thought that it was going to change when she went to Hogwarts, but it didn't. She drowned herself into her school work, but she never shook her weirdness. She felt…Brainless…

But, things were going to change for them, sooner than they think. The headmaster had stood and gazed out at the students, his eyes lingering on the four girls with pride on his face. "Students," He spoke with a benign smile, "I have wonderful news, our school has been chosen to travel to Crystal Tokyo and spend a week with the Royal Family." He beamed as soft whispers broke out across the room, "However, only the fourth years will be going. The Queen wished that only people her daughter's age go to the palace." Now angry hissing broke out across the Hall, the Headmaster beamed once again, "I ask that the third years stay after the meal so that I may speak to them. Everyone else may leave," He sat down and waited as all of the older and younger students left, leaving only the third years.

"Well," Dumbledore beamed as he looked over the group, "Children, we will be leaving tonight, and we will arrive in less than an hour. Go and prepare, and I trust that you'll be on your best behavior." He dismissed the students and they all went and packed and came back to the Great Hall and took the international portkey.

They reappeared in a hotel more than ten miles away from the Palace, and they were assigned rooms. Ryan was rooming with Lavender, and Parvati was rooming with Hermione, they put their stuff in their room and then they returned to the lobby where Professor McGonagall was waiting.

"The people you are rooming with will be your buddies for the duration of the trip," She said as she looked over at the group, "If you have your money and if you have taken the potion that allows you to know Japanese, then you may leave." Ryan and Lavender looked at each other and they were the first ones out of the hotel and were on the street in a matter of seconds.

"Where do you want to go," Lavender asked as they strolled down the street looking through the windows at the items that were in the store.

"I don't know," Ryan replied as she peered into another store window, and then a store caught her eyes, "Let's start there." She said as she pointed at a darkly lit store. "Ancient Magicks," She opened the door and peered in, "It looks harmless enough, come on." She took several steps in, and turned to make sure that Lavender was behind her.

"Hello," Lavender called, "I don't think there is anyone in here." She said.

"Welcome Children," A misty female voice said an old woman walked out of the shadows, "You surprised me, little ones, and it has been a long while since I have had customers."

"Erm…Yeah," Lavender said faintly, "Wh-What do you sell?" She had been startled by the old woman.

"All sorts of things," The old woman said with a twisted smile, "Talismans and totems, spells and charms, and I do palm readings. Would you like a talisman?"

"Um…" Ryan was pale, she didn't like this woman "Can we see them first?"

The old woman hurried them over to a case full of talismans, all of them looked twisted and evil, and Ryan was feeling poorly just by being close to them. Lavender was leaning in to look at them, "What does this one mean?" She asked as she picked one up. It was a red heart with a dagger crossing in front of it.

"A good choice, dear heart," The woman said with a smile, "It will bring you luck in finding your soul mate. For you, it will be a gift." Lavender giggled and put it on. "What about you dear?"

"I don't know," Ryan murmured as she looked hard at all of the talismans, she was trying to find one that didn't make her feel like it was trying to kill her. She closed her eyes with a small sigh before she felt something from another case, something that was warm and inviting, instead of cold and unappealing.

She picked it up and looked at it; it was round, like a coin, and made out of pure gold. On one said was the symbol of Mars, the other side had eucalyptus, for protection, adorning it. And, at the very top, where the chain met the pendent were two gemstones, one was Chiastolite, for psychic protection, and the other looked like Jade, for protection. "How much for this one?"

The old woman had an odd look on her face, "A gift, dear heart, but are you sure that you wouldn't rather have a love amulet?"

"No, I want this one." Ryan said stubbornly as she put the pendant on, "But I may want to buy some." She continued to look; the coldness that had been piercing her very soul not moments earlier had faded as she put the necklace on. She started looking through all of the pendants, if there was one pure amulet in the store than there would be more, and, if she was lucky, she would be able to trick Lavender out of the one that she has on and into a different one.

Lavender, however, had gone over to look at the other items in the store. And the old woman, having grown bored with the dark haired girl, turned her attention to Lavender and took to following her around the store.

Ryan gave a triumph smirk as she found another amulet that was pure. It was white gold, on one side had the symbol of the moon on it, the other had a lily, for purity. The two stones were amethyst, for power and protection, and the other was selenite, for power, protection, and healing.

The third she found was made out of copper, one side had the symbol of Mercury, the other had ragged robin, for wit, carved into it. The two stones were Amber, for healing, and Angelite, for healing and protection.

The fourth she found was made of gold, on one side had the symbol of Venus, and the other had a lavender, for devotion and love, adorning it. The two stones were Ruby, for health, power, protection, and love, and the other was Pink Opal, for good luck. She was going to give this one to Lavender.

The last one that she found was made of Steel, on one side had the symbol of Jupiter, and on the other was Nasturtium, for victory in battle. The two stones were snowflake obsidian, for protection, and the other was mahogany obsidian, for protection and healing.

Now finished, Ryan walked over to the cashier and placed the four necklaces on the counter so she could pay. The old woman saw the necklaces and scowled at the young girl; she rang them up anyway and saw the two out of the store.

"Hey Lavender," Ryan said with a faint smile, "Can I see your new necklace?" Lavender grinned and handed it to her. "I got you one too," She reached in and pulled out the other gold necklace, "Here, this one will actually help you with finding your soul mate."

"How do you know?" Lavender asked as she looked at it.

"See," Ryan pointed out the different parts of the necklace, "The symbol of Venus, the goddess Venus was the Goddess of Love and Beauty. This is a Lavender plant, it means devoted love. And the stones are Rubies and Pink Opals, both signify love. Pink opals also help bring luck to the people who wear it." Lavender paused, but put it on and she smiled, she felt better than she had since she got that other necklace.

"What's on yours?" Lavender asked with a smile.

"The symbol of Mars," Ryan said, "For strength, eucalyptus plant, for protection. And the stones are Jade, for protection, and Chiastolite for psychic protection."

"Lots of protection," Lavender noted, "Are you in danger?"

"To protect my mind, body and soul," Ryan replied promptly, "All three need protection at all times."

"Oh…" Lavender grinned, "What else did you get?"

"Three more amulets," Ryan said, "One with a moon on it, one with the symbol of Mercury, and one with the symbol of Jupiter." She shrugged slightly, "I'll find someone to give them to." Lavender laughed and they continued to walk.

"Where to now," She asked with a frown, "Oh…Look, the Crystal Palace."

"Do you think they give tours of the rose gardens," Ryan asked, "I've heard rumors that they have flowers that only grow on the moon in one of their greenhouses."

"We could always ask," Lavender said, "I can't believe that we have already walked ten miles." Ryan grinned at her friend. In her excitement, she had forgotten the pendant that was sitting in her pocket. However, Lavender did as well.

They walked up to the guard post and looked at the men sitting in there, "Ah hem," The men jumped to attention and then looked to see who was standing there, "We were wondering if tours were given of the Palace."

"Yes they are," The guard said, "We have a tour going through in fifteen minutes, you could join that one if you'd like." The girls grinned and the guard handed them a sheet of paper, "Sign your name and go and wait with those people over there." Quietly, both girls did as they were told and walked over to the rest of the group. A large majority consisting of men, old, fat men who looked like they lived in their mother's basement.

"Alright everyone," A chirpy woman with short red hair said as she walked over to the medium sized group and beamed at them all, "My name is Osaka Naru, and I will be your tour guide today. Please follow me, and don't wander off."

Naru started walking up the path and she opened the door to the palace, and everyone followed her. Naru was talking giving the history of all of the paintings and the vases that were located every three feet, and all of the men in the room were staring with drool coming out of their mouths, before Naru continued onto the next room.

Ryan paused, "What's wrong?" Lavender asked she frowned as she pulled Lavender's old pendant out of her pocket. The pendant was glowing, "That's…different… But we're going to lose the rest of the group." She turned to continue walking.

"Lavender…" Ryan's voice was faint, Lavender spun around and stared. The pendent was floating out of her hands and was now floating a good six feet over their heads. Both took several steps back as a black cloud came out of the pendant and formed itself into a woman, with violet skin and hot pink hair.

"Ryan what did you do?" Lavender demanded, aghast.

"Me," Ryan argued, "It's your pendant." Both girls felt chills run down their spines as the woman began to laugh. She floated down till she was standing on the floor, and then she swung her hand, and slammed a blast of air into Ryan, sending her flying back into the wall.

The woman spun around and slammed another blast of energy into Lavender, sending her flying into a door, which shattered into pieces. The woman began to laugh manically as the girls tried to force themselves back to their feet.

"You know," Ryan's voice was filled with fury, "For someone who looks like a three year olds imagination gone awry, you sure are full of yourself."

There was as shriek of outrage as the woman comprehended the insult and she flew at Ryan and slammed her hands around Ryan's throat. She began to squeeze, and Ryan began to struggle against the woman's grip.

"She tells you the truth, and you try to kill her?" Lavender's voice was loud and angry, "Wow, how very big of you. Tell me, how many people have you had to kill for telling the truth?"

Ryan fell to the floor as the woman flew ay Lavender and pinned her against the wall. A beam of light began to form at the woman's mouth and, Ryan ran back to a door and moved to a point where she'd be able to move quickly if she had too. "You know," Ryan started in a conversational tone, "I've seen people with pink hair before, none of them are quite as ugly as you are."

The woman screamed in rage and flew at Ryan again. Ryan, however, was ready for that and she fell to the ground and let the woman crash into and through the door. Lavender and Ryan peered around the door frame and stared at the ruins of a grand ballroom in front of them.

Lavender ran into the room, to a door that was across the room from where she had landed. "Ugly Little Purple Woman," Lavender mocked, "Your hair and skin don't match, you freak."

The woman, demon, stood shakily and glowered at Lavender and flew at her with an inhuman shriek. Lavender waited until she was almost within arm's reach, and she fell to the ground with the woman flying into the next room, cursing violently. Ryan quickly joined Lavender at the door, and they both cringed when they saw that the royal family was staring at the woman in shock.

"Whoops," Ryan whispered as she glanced nervously at the royals standing there. She blinked when she saw the woman stand and turn to stare at the two thirteen year olds.

"I think we pissed her off," Lavender said absently.

"No kidding," Ryan agreed, "Down!" Both girls dropped to the ground as the woman flew to attack them; she flew right over their heads and flipped so she could attack them while they were lying on the ground.

"Well now," Lavender said with a tight grimace, "This is a bad situation," They managed to roll out of the way, but Ryan was grabbed by the arm and thrown into the next room.

"Oof…" She hit the ground, hard and winced as she tried to get to her feet, but she was grabbed around the throat before she could totally stand.

At this point the royal family was standing and was about to assist, the now barely conscious, Ryan but the woman spoke, "Any one moves and the girl dies…" Her voice was like ice running through the veins of the people who heard it.

"Ryan," Lavender whispered as she strode into the room, only to be stopped by a pained groan coming from Ryan's throat.

Ryan was in pain, she was barely conscious and she couldn't breathe. Help me…Please…

Do you need my help, little one?

Who are you?

I, little flame, am here to help you achieve the greatness you have been destined for. I know you've wondered why you feel like you haven't been all that you can be. I can help you reach that.

How…I'm nothing, a nobody…How am I going to be great?

You, little one, are going to be the next queen of Mars.

What? But the current queen…

…Has no heirs. The young Princess Serenity has no guardians, and, as you can tell, she needs them now more than ever. Tell me about the pendent you got yourself today.

A pendent for protection, with Eucalyptus and Jade and Chiastolite for Psychic Protection, I needed it.

Why? Was the store painful? Was it full of a darkness that froze your very soul?

Yes, it hurt.

You will do. By the Gods you will do fine. Your wand has a Phoenix Tail Feather?

Yes why?

Be prepared little one…

Meanwhile, Queen Rei of Mars was trying to find a way to transform without alerting the Youma of what she was doing, but her Henshin rod jerked out of her hand and flew over to the now unconscious Ryan and floated next to her. Her wand flew out of an inner pocket and the Phoenix Tail Feather appeared, as the stick fell to the ground, useless.

The Henshin Rod mixed with the Phoenix tail feather, changing them both to a glorious red glow, which then flew and hit her pendant, altering it slightly. The Symbol of Mars was now a beautiful crimson color, and there was a crimson Phoenix flying behind the symbol of Mars.

Now what?

Now, you transform. Say Mars Crystal Make Up! And you will change into Sailor Mars.

…I'm unconscious.

… Say it anyway…Brat…

Fine Mars Crystal…Make Up! Oi, something happened, I can breathe…

Told you so…

Who are you?

I'm Ares, The former king of Mars. Good Luck, Aydan.

…Aydan, is that my true name?

It is indeed, go well and battle hard Aydan. Do your people proud…

I will…

Ryan fell to the ground as the Youma dropped her after being badly burnt. The woman then, desperate to not be killed launched at Lavender and grasped her and pulled her tightly to her. The Youma's arm was pressed tightly against Lavender's chest, keeping her from escaping.

An eerie glow covered the Youma's fingers and she pressed them against Lavender's forehead, knocking her out cold.

This sucks…I don't want to die…

So don't…fight back.

And I'm going crazy…wonderful…

I'm here to help smart ass. You, my dear, are destined for greatness. You value loyalty, and yet you have been feeling that you have been betrayed and that you are deceiving everyone. I can help fix that.

How?

You, my Beautiful Love, are going to be the next Queen of Venus. I have chosen, and the planet has chosen. My foolish daughter has yet to marry, let alone produce an heir. So we had to choose an Heir.

And you chose me. Great, that's good news. But it isn't going to matter if I die here.

Good point. Your wand has a Unicorn tail hair correct? Hold on…

Queen Minako was about to go and help Lavender when her Henshin Rod floated away from her, and then floated over next to the unconscious Lavender. Her wand, which had fallen to the floor when she was attacked, shuddered and a single tail hair floated up and wrapped itself around the wand. An orange light filled the room and an orange ball of light hit the pendants that she was wearing around her neck.

The Venus symbol turned orange, and a pure white Unicorn appeared behind the symbol. If you were to look at the unicorn long enough you would swear that it was looking at you.

What did you do?

Saved your life Say Venus Crystal, Make Up and all will be revealed.

Venus Crystal…Make Up! Hey, she let go.

Yes she did. Good Luck Manami.

Is that my true name? How did you know? Who are you?

Yes it is your True Name. I know everything. And I am Aphrodite, former Queen of Venus. Good Luck!

Lavender hit the floor hard as the Youma let go of her. She groaned and managed to get to her feet, she glanced at Ryan who was looking thoughtfully at her pendant, before she looked at Lavender and grinned.

"Mars Crystal…"

"Venus Crystal…"

"MAKE UP!" Both girls shouted and with a flash of red and of orange light the new Sailors Mars and Venus were standing in the hall with smug smirks.

"Burning Phoenix," Mars shouted, and a flaming Phoenix flew out of the fires that she created and attacked the Youma.

"Rolling Heart," An orange heart flew out of her finger, and the two attacks melded together and hit the Youma in the chest, where her talisman was sitting, and destroyed both her and the talisman.

Quickly the two new senshi de-transformed and looked at each other, "This is, by far, the oddest thing we have ever done," Ryan said with grin, "It was fun though, like something that had been missing for years had finally been returned to me."

"I know the feeling," Lavender replied, she was giddy with excitement, "Who knew that these little trinkets that you bought would be so useful."

"Hem Hem," Both girls turned and stared at a slightly bemused Queen, "Hello, I've been wondering when you were going to show yourselves." Both girls blushed slightly, "You will of course have rooms here at the palace. You will begin training with Small Lady tomorrow."

Speaking of Small Lady, she was standing next to her mother grinning at her new guards. She moved and hugged them both, "This is wonderful; I was worried that I would be alone in protecting the planet. This is so great!"

"Oh," Ryan said, she dug into her pocket, "I found this in the same place that I found our own, I think it's yours."

"Oh it's pretty," Small Lady said with a smile, "A crescent moon, since I'm Sailor Moon I guess. And, what are these?"

"A lily, for purity, and the two stones were amethyst, for power and protection, and the other was Selenite, for power, protection, and healing." Ryan explained, "It came like that."

As Small Lady put it on, her brooch glowed and melted into the pendant. When the glow faded her crescent moon was pink and there was a miniature symbol of earth in the background. There was also an area where her silver crystal was put, and the pendant shifted so that it hid the crystal from everyone except Small Lady.

"Thank you," She squealed, "This is much safer than a brooch."

"We actually have to go back to the hotel," Lavender admitted with a slight frown, "Professor McGonagall will not be pleased if we fail to return to the Hotel."

"Well, she's not going to be pleased then," Ryan admitted, "I think we broke our wands." She added as she picked hers up and waved it around.

"One of the guards will escort you to the hotel, you will gather your things, and you will come and stay at the Palace." The king said with a frown, "It is non-negotiable."

"Alright," Ryan said, "Let's go…"