Beyond Moonlight

Author: Krys Yuy

Summary: When news of the Sailor Senshi reaches Slade, he comes up with a new plan to defeat the Teen Titans. His primary target becomes Sailor Moon and he orders her kidnapped. He tinkers with her mind and then leaves her stranded. When she wakes up, she only remembers being a fighter for justice, Sailor Moon, and not Usagi. Will the Teen Titans be able to help her regain her lost memory? As new friendships and relationships are formed, she becomes one of the team. The Teen Titans have no idea that they're slowing falling into Slade's trap. Soon, Robin will have to decide whether to give up the city to Slade… or risk losing his newfound love forever.

Pairings: SailorMoonxRobin, StarfirexBeastBoy, RavenxCyborg

Warnings: Possible swearing, violence, spoilers for Teen Titans and Sailor Moon.

Rating: PG-13

Notes: Post-Switched (Season 1) for Teen Titans and post-Sailor V Makes the Scene (Season 1) for Sailor Moon. I'm gonna be kinda flexible with the Sailor Moon universe since it's been a long time the last time I watched it. So minor details may slip past me and I'll also be experimenting with Sailor Moon's powers. Oh, and she doesn't know that she's the princess or that Mamoru's Tuxedo Kamen. For Teen Titans, like I said, this takes place after Switched and then it basically goes off from there. I'm not gonna follow the show's timeline after that. For simplicity, all the teenagers are fourteen unless otherwise stated. To see my thoughts on the Teen Titans show, just check out my LiveJournal.

Archive/Distribution: Fanfiction-Net, otherwise ask first.

Disclaimer: I own none of the characters used. =0P

"Don't you ever compare me to him [Slade]! He's trying to destroy this city; I'M TRYING TO SAVE IT!!" – Robin, Apprentice Pt.1

Prologue – Operation Kidnap

SAILOR SOLDIERS SAVE THE DAY AGAIN!

The Japanese news headline flashed up on the computer monitor that covered the wall. "Hmm…" A man sat in a chair looking up at the large screen. "This could prove to be very useful." He typed some words on the keyboard and light glinted off his metal mask as pictures scrolled onto the monitor. It showed a girl in a peculiar fighting stance, wearing a sailor uniform and long pigtails. "Sailor Moon."

Videos of the young heroine ran on the other computer screens, showing her defeat monster after monster with the help of her fellow soldiers. Other pictures showed her laughing and flashing a victory sign. She looked so innocent and pure. The perfect specimen to manipulate. She would fit flawlessly into his plans for the Teen Titans. It had been an easy decision after he studied each of the Sailor Soldiers. Moon, Mercury, Mars, Jupiter, Venus. When word first reached the newspapers about them, he followed their every move with growing curiosity. He even found out their secret identities. Tsukino Usagi, Mizuno Ami, Hino Rei, Kino Makoto, Aino Minako. Really, it was fairly easy figuring it out. Once he learned their personalities, it was obvious who would fall the easiest into his plans.

"Tsukino Usagi," he said with a secret smile. "You're perfect." For being the so-called leader of the Sailor Soldiers, she seemed to be the weakest overall. Clumsy and maybe even a little stupid. She was almost pathetic without her friends to guide her. He would have dismissed her as a candidate right away if it hadn't been for her big heart and determination to prove herself. She would submit to him faster than the others would, but at the same time, she had the personality to capture anyone's attention… maybe even heart.

"Robin… can you shield yourself from even this one?" Slade wondered aloud. He glanced at a picture of the Boy Wonder on the right wall and chuckled to himself. "No. I know you better than anyone. I'll use her heart to trap yours." Of course, a few modifications had to be considered. Her clumsiness would never do. When he had her in his grasp, he would have to drop it down a few notches and add more fighting knowledge to her brain. It would make her all the more attractive. "When she has you… just when you think you're safe… you'll be betrayed in the worst way possible." He smirked. "With that pain, it'll be almost too simple to take you down."

"Sir."

Slade turned around to see the HIVE Academy's headmistress. "Good. I was just about to send for you," he stated easily, swiveling back around to face the computer. "I have another mission for your three top graduates."

The headmistress hesitated, knowing what happened the last time Slade had sent those three on a job. Gizmo, Jinx, and Mammoth looked like they succeeded in destroying the Teen Titans, but were beaten in the end. Could they fail this one too?

Almost as if reading her thoughts, Slade said, "This mission should be accomplished successfully if they do everything right. I only want them to retrieve a girl for me."

He made it sound too simple. "May I ask who, sir?" she inquired curiously.

"I thought you would ask." He hit a few buttons and a profile on Tsukino Usagi and Sailor Moon showed up. "She is their primary target. Anyone who gets in their way, they are to eliminate."

"Sailor Moon?" the headmistress asked, shocked. "But sir, she's supposed to be very powerful. I don't know if-"

"Are you questioning my judgment?" Slade asked dangerously.

She realized her mistake too late. "N-no sir." She tried not to let the nervousness into her voice. "I'm sorry, sir."

Slade rolled his eyes in annoyance. "Tell them to get her alone. Once they do, they'll have no problem tranquilizing her. Then they are to take her to me in the lab." He brought some schematics up on the smaller screens. "I'll take over things from there." He grabbed a folder and held it out. "It's all in here."

The headmistress scrambled up to him and took it. "I'll give it to them right away," she said firmly. "You won't be disappointed this time."

"I sincerely hope so." Once he heard the doors shut behind her, Slade typed on the keyboard again. A picture of Robin and Sailor Moon were placed side by side on the large wall screen. "My own personal Romeo and Juliet." He laughed forebodingly. "My puppets."

From his position at the doorway, Robin gazed at the room with a small smile on his face. Watching his fellow Titans hang out around the tower never ceased to amuse him. Beast Boy and Cyborg were, as usual, fighting each other in some video game and arguing verbally at the same time. Raven and Starfire were discussing some fashion magazine at the other end of the couch. Or rather, Starfire was discussing and Raven was trying very hard not to fall asleep on her. Robin chuckled and shook his head.

"Dude, I totally won that round!" Beast Boy cried, waving his arms around.

"Only because you were cheating!" Cyborg retorted, eyes blazing.

"Was not!"

"Was too!"

"Was not!"

The two were nearly nose to nose now. "You turned into a frickin' bird and blocked my view!" Cyborg shouted. He clenched his metal fists tightly.

Beast Boy's annoyance drained away as he grinned sheepishly. "Yeesh, Cy, dude… you gotta lighten up," he replied. "It's just a game."

"Just a game?!" Cyborg reached for him, but the changeling transformed into a puppy and scampered away. "Why you! BB, come back here!" The humanoid then proceeded to chase the green puppy around the entertainment room.

"Friend Raven, I wish to don this apparel that earthlings call silk!" Starfire exclaimed happily. She pointed excitedly at the picture. "This dress is very beautiful. Do you not think so?"

Raven didn't know why she was doing this, but ever since their encounter with the crazy puppet man, she wanted to be a better friend to the Tamaranian. When she had switched bodies with her, it had been an all together interesting experience. She began to understand what made the alien girl tick. Raven sighed emotionlessly. However, as of right now, it seemed the only thing her friend was interested in were clothes. Formal dressy clothes. She shuddered inside, but she nodded for the girl's benefit. "I guess so, Star."

Starfire beamed at her and continued to flip through the pages with rapid concentration.

If only all days could be like this. Robin studied his teammates one last time before he turned around and headed down the hallway in satisfaction. As a leader, it was his job to keep the team together and help them out with any of their problems. Today, everything was good with every member of his team. He smiled. That's how it should be. However, once he entered his room, he scowled at the newspaper clippings on his wall. Even though today was fine, Slade was still out there, plotting. Who was this guy anyway? What did he want with the Titans? Questions like these plagued Robin's thoughts and dreams, not just as a leader, but as a friend too. He couldn't afford to let any of them down. He had to be strong. For them.

Frustrated at how easily his good mood had turned sour, he started punching and kicking at the dummy in the corner of his room. 'Slade! We will defeat you!' the Boy Wonder thought fiercely.

"Oh no! I'm gonna be late for school again!" Usagi wailed as she rushed out of bed. The alarm clock was still shrieking as she came back from the bathroom and changed into her school uniform.

"Usagi-chan…" Luna sighed and shook her head, watching her charge scamper around the room.

"Bye Luna!" Usagi called, running down the stairs. She grabbed a piece of toast and kissed her parents on the cheek. "Bye 'Kaasan! Bye 'Tousan! See you later!" Then she zoomed out the front door without so much as a backwards glance.

Her parents simply exchanged the same exasperated looks before smiling softly. 'That's our Usagi,' they thought together. She had bad grades and wasn't exactly graceful, but she was their daughter. She knew how to do the right thing.

Usagi panted as she reached her classroom, darting in and sitting in her seat just as the bell rang. 'That was close,' she thought, wincing.

"You got lucky this time, Usagi-chan," a voice teased beside her.

The blonde turned her head to the right to pout at her brunette friend. "Mako-chan! You don't want to get me in trouble, do you?" she asked, blue eyes turning big and watery.

Makoto sighed at the puppy-dog look Usagi was giving her. "Of course I don't. I'll give you some rice balls later, kay?"

"Yay! Thanks Mako-chan!" Usagi grinned happily at the thought of Makoto's delicious cooking. The teacher started the class and she forced herself to pay attention. She made a promise to herself after Sailor Venus had showed up a week before. 'She has to be the princess,' she thought, turning serious. 'I have to be a better leader… to protect her. That means I have to pay better attention in school.' She made a face but opened her math textbook and turned to the page her teacher indicated.

Makoto watched as Usagi's carefree face turned serious as the teacher began the lesson. She was surprised, knowing her friend's habits. 'Hmm… is Usagi trying to improve herself?' she wondered. She exchanged a puzzling look with Ami, who sat on the other side of Usagi. 'Well, I'll help her however I can.'

The day went quickly enough and before they knew it, the three friends were heading down the street to Rei's temple. Makoto and Ami were both looking contemplatively at Usagi, who was obliviously chatting away. "So, who do you think Sailor Venus is?" Usagi asked, looking at her friends who were on either side of her.

Makoto shrugged. "I dunno… could be anyone," she replied.

"She was very mysterious," Ami added, scrunching her eyebrows together thoughtfully. "But she also had power. She isn't afraid of the Negaverse."

"I think she's the princess," Usagi whispered quietly, looking down at the ground.

"What?" Makoto and Ami stopped and stared at their pigtailed friend. "Why do you think that?"

Usagi gathered her tattered confidence and voiced her opinion. "I mean, just think about it! She's so graceful and smart! I bet she doesn't make any mistakes at all. Like you said, she's not even afraid of Kunzite or any of the other generals. She's perfect to be the princess!" Usagi felt nothing but admiration for the newest Sailor Soldier, and at the same time, she wished she could be just like her.

"Y'know… Usagi has a point," Makoto said slowly.

"The probability is very high," Ami commented, nodding. "I wish she would talk to us outside of her Sailor form."

"She will," Usagi replied confidently. "She'll be part of the team soon enough. Then we'll be able to protect her."

Makoto smiled at her. "Usagi-chan, I'm really proud of you." She slapped her hand on the blonde's back heartily as the trio continued to walk again.

Usagi blushed and ducked her head. "What? Why?"

"You've really grown as our leader," Ami replied. The usually shy blue haired girl gave Usagi a hug on impulse.

Usagi felt tears well up in her eyes but forced them back. She didn't realize how much her friends' approval meant to her until they said something. 'I will not cry. I will not cry.' Instead, she laughed bubbly. "Thanks, you guys. I'm trying my best now." She linked her arms with theirs and led them up the temple steps. 'I won't let you down,' she thought resolutely. 'I have to be strong. For them.'

Usagi looked around at the people walking on the streets, then up at the bright blue sky. The Negaverse would never take over this world as long as she had something to say about it. Life was too precious to be damaged or drained mercilessly. Her eyes hardened at the thought of Queen Beryl destroying innocent lives. 'I'll die before I let them win.'

Robin stared hard at the mask he held in his hand. His hand tightened on it as he thought of the owner. "Slade…" How many robots had he made of himself? Why was he always toying with them?

A knock sounded at his door. "Come in," he called out, slamming the mask back on his desk. He turned around to see Beast Boy looking at him hesitantly. "What's up, BB? Something wrong?" He shifted into leader mode.

The normally hyper changeling shook his head as his eyes darted around the room. "Actually, I wanted to talk to you about..." His fingers twitched. "… stuff."

"Stuff?" Robin's eyebrows raised behind his mask. "What kind of stuff?"

The ground suddenly looked very interesting. "Umm… girl stuff," Beast Boy mumbled.

Robin's eyes widened and he whistled lowly. "Oh." He shifted on his feet, suddenly uncomfortable. He had battled psychotic robots, crazy commandos, and oozing disgusting monsters, but talking about romance was one of the areas he usually didn't wander in. "So, what about it?"

"Actually, I wanted to know… to know if…" Beast Boy fumbled with the words and couldn't look his leader in the eye. Then he just blurted it out. "…ifyoulikedStarfire."

"What?"

Beast Boy took a deep breath. "I wanted to know if… you… liked… Starfire." He bit his lip.

"Starfire?" Robin was surprised. He had a soft spot for the Tamaranian girl, but he hadn't thought about her in that way. She was just so naïve about some things and always so enthusiastic. She brought a smile to his face, but that was because she was one of his best friends. He studied Beast Boy with new eyes and could tell he was nervous. "No," he answered truthfully. "I don't really like anyone right now. As you know, we've been pretty busy around here."

The changeling nodded. "Yeah, turning into a puppet really gives you some perspective." He finally looked at Robin. "Are you sure you don't like her?" He gulped as his leader just stared back. "It's just… you guys are so close all the time."

Really? Robin didn't think so. It was just interesting hearing her take on the Earth culture. "No, Beast Boy. I only like Starfire as a friend. Nothing more." He gave his green friend a mischievous look. "Why? Do you?"

Beast Boy let out something like a squeal and turned into a turtle. He retreated into the shell.

Robin sighed and kneeled down, picking up the turtle. "Is that why you asked me those questions?" he inquired.

Beast Boy's head popped out of the shell and he nodded.

Robin gave him an encouraging smile. "Don't worry about it, BB. Have you told Starfire yet?"

The changeling turned back into his normal form and shook his head. "No…"

"You should tell her," Robin advised, patting the shorter teen's back.

"Dude, are you kidding?" Beast Boy yelped. "She is so gonna reject me."

"What if she feels the same way?" Robin pointed out.

Beast Boy's face lit up. "If Star feels the same way…" He sighed wistfully. "I hope so."

Robin grinned at the love struck teen. "Well, you'll never know until you ask."

Beast Boy thought about it and nodded. He tried to build up some confidence. "Okay, okay." He gave Robin a brief hug in gratitude. "Thanks dude!" He went to the door and before he punched the buttons on the panel, he turned back around. "Robin, I think I really love her," he confessed quietly. Then the door slid open and he exited.

Looks like there was a couple on the way. Robin frowned. Only if Starfire felt the same way. 'I hope so. For Beast Boy's sake.'

The Boy Wonder pondered the changeling's confession. Love? He had never thought about it that much before. He loved his friends, of course, and he still loved his parents, even though they were dead. He knew he cared about Batman for taking him in and teaching him to be the superhero he was today. But love-love? Between two souls who wanted to be together forever? No, he had never experienced that before. Would he have it in the future?

Robin forced himself to think of other things. He couldn't get riled up over some emotion. He had a villain to destroy. The chances of him falling in love were a million to one.

Little did Robin know that someone was planning to mess with fate.

Usagi walked down the strangely quiet streets of Juuban as she hurried home. Night would have covered the area in darkness if it weren't for the lamplights. Makoto had offered to walk her home, but she declined, not wanting to trouble her friend. 'Stupid! Stupid!' she thought. Luna was probably in her room now, worrying about her. There would be a lecture coming. She groaned and sped up slightly.

That's when she noticed just how deserted the streets were. All the shops were closed and the wind blew eerily by her. Usagi shivered and clutched her brooch instinctively.

Suddenly, the car she was walking by was flipped over and it crashed onto the other end of the sidewalk. The blond gaped at the wreckage before turning to face an enormous guy, sneering down at her. His shaggy hair gave him a rough and dangerous appearance. Usagi screamed and ran in the opposite direction, but was intercepted by a short kid and a girl with pink hair.

"Wh-what d-do you want?" Usagi stammered, trying to calm her racing heart.

The pink haired girl smiled as her equally pink eyes gleamed ominously. "Allow us to introduce ourselves first," she said with a hard edge in her tone. "I am Jinx."

The shorter teenager grinned mysteriously and tapped the metal pack he was wearing. "I'm Gizmo."

Jinx gestured to the largest teenager looming over all of them, standing right behind Usagi. "And you've already met Mammoth." He grunted.

"We're here to kidnap you," Gizmo stated factually. "And it looks like it'll be too easy."

Usagi tried not to tremble or cry. "Get away from me!" she exclaimed, darting past Gizmo and Jinx with surprising speed.

"Get her!" Jinx snapped furiously. "We can't fail on this mission! The headmistress will have our hides!"

Gizmo nodded his agreement and a keyboard attached to his pack slid out. He pressed a few buttons and four mechanical arms emerged from the metal bundle on his back, lifting him high into the air. All three HIVE agents ran after their prey, knowing that failure was not an option.

"Alpha pattern. Go!" Jinx ordered as the three teenagers split up.

Usagi ran as fast as her legs could carry her, fearing for her life. She didn't know why they wanted her unless they knew she was Sailor Moon. That was the only plausible reason. 'Oh god, what would Sailor V do?' she thought frantically. Then she screamed as bolts of pink energy missed her head by inches.

Jinx appeared right in front of her. "What? Afraid of a little bad luck?" she asked, laughing. She held out her right arm, throwing another curse at the blond.

Usagi dodged again and tried to find some avenue of escape. She started running again, but a car fell in her path. She turned to see Mammoth getting ready to throw another car.

"Don't hit her!" Gizmo cried. "She's not supposed to be hurt!"

"Much." Jinx grinned evilly.

'What is going on?!' Usagi thought, puzzled and scared. 'I wish Tuxedo Kamen and the Sailor Senshi were here.' She straightened up even though all she wanted to do was curl into a ball. 'I have to be strong. How I am supposed to protect the princess if I can't even protect myself?' If they wanted her, they would have to take her down fighting.

Jinx and the others watched curiously as the blond faced them, setting her feet down firmly. Determination was now blazing behind her blue eyes. "My, my, my… looks like the girl has a backbone after all," Jinx commented, reassessing her.

Usagi gripped her brooch tightly. "You want to see backbone? Fine." Her eyes narrowed and she thrust her right palm up. "Moon Prism Power! Make-up!" A flash of brilliant light and a moment later, Sailor Moon stood in Usagi's place.

"Impressive," Jinx complimented. "I was wondering how long it would take for you to resort to this. Now it's time to finish you off." Her eyes glowed bright pink as she thrust both hands out, energy crackling.

Sailor Moon flipped out of the way but one of the bolts hit her and she crashed into a lamppost. "Ugh…" She gripped her shoulder as she stood up and looked at the, literally, biggest threat. "Moon Tiara Action!" She threw the disk at Mammoth. It sliced through the car the teenager had been holding. "Tiara, trap him!" It obeyed and soon enough, the enhanced giant was struggling and wrapped in its magical hold.

"Nice trick," Gizmo commented. "Wanna see mine?" He grinned mischievously as more arms shot out of his pack, heading straight for her.

Sailor Moon gasped and mentally called for her Crescent Moon Wand. It appeared in her hand and she thrust it out. Just as the arms reached her, the wand activated and formed a bubble around the moon soldier. Usagi's closed eyes opened in amazement at the new trick. Gizmo's arms broke upon impact and he wailed in outrage. She lowered her arm and the bubble around her vanished. Panic suddenly rose in her again and she activated her communicator. She hit the distress signal.

"Everyone! I need help-"

"Sorry Sailor Moon," Jinx said sarcastically. She appeared behind Usagi. "Say nightie-night." She grabbed the soldier and placed a cloth over her mouth.

Usagi struggled but then collapsed in a faint, the chloroform working its way into her system, and dropped her communicator. Jinx looked down at the girl who was now leaning on her in disgust. "Mammoth, get her off me," she called to the giant.

"Hold up," he retorted. The tiara lost its magic as its owner went under and it dropped to the floor in its original form. Mammoth stretched his arms and relieved Jinx of her burden. He carried Usagi fireman style. "Let's get out of here."

"Yes lets," Jinx agreed. She looked down at the communicator and watched as the frantic faces of the other Sailor Soldiers appeared. She smiled and crushed the device beneath her black heels. "She won't need that anymore." Then she headed toward the jet they landed in the park.

Gizmo picked up the fallen tiara and studied it inquisitively. 'Slade probably wants this, too,' he thought. He shrugged, pocketed it, and followed his team members. "Operation Kidnap accomplished."