Chapter 2
Bargain
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I do not own Sailor Moon.
Thank you for reading.
The plot was inspired by I Wish They Could See Past the Mask by LOTL Stephanie L. and 'Safe and Sound' by Taylor Swift.
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Serena stumbled into their apartment. They glanced at her worriedly as she fell on a sofa. "What happened?" Nephrite asked. "They thought I was working for the Dark Kingdom and kicked me out." Serena gasped out pale. They blinked in surprise as they looked at each other and back to her. "Did Endy side with them?" Jadeite asked. "He's not really on a side. He joined them to protect me but that's about it." Serena said as Nephrite got her a drink. She sipped it. "Thanks. Anyway, do you want your powers back?" Serena asked. "Why do you ask?" Nephrite asked cautiously. "See I have this plan…"
"Are you sure we did the right thing?" Venus asked. "Of course." Luna said promptly. "Back on the Rainbow Crystals, Tuxedo Mask has 1 and the Dark Kingdom has 2. We have to find the others quickly." Artemis said. "How many do you have?" Tuxedo Mask asked. "None. Sailor Moon traded them to the Dark Kingdom for some human hostages." Mars said. "That could have a ruse." Jupiter said thoughtfully. "About Sailor Moon, I asked the Princess about her and she said she made her Sailor Moon." Tuxedo Mask added trying to pull things in her favor. "How do you have contact with the Princess?" Luna asked. "She visits me in dreams." "That could be a ruse as well." Mercury pointed out. "That's true." Artemis said doubtfully. "Well I don't think-"Tuxedo Mask started but a scream rang out and they took off.
"But the Prince?" Nephrite asked. "You will return to him when this is over." Serena reassured him. They agreed and received the white and gold uniform they had worn in the Silver Millennium with their powers. They heard the sounds of a battle and made their way over.
"Why are we perched in a tree?" Jadeite asked. "Because we need to take Zoisite by surprise." Sailor Moon explained quietly. The youma had cornered the Senshi and Tuxedo Mask. "Now." She whispered. They landed on a building. "Halt!"
Mars gritted her teeth as Mercury was thrown back and the others tried to stand. The youma cornered them and as Zoisite was walking there a cry rang out. "Halt!" There silhouetted against the moon was Sailor Moon with Jadeite and Nephrite behind her.
"Jadeite, Nephrite! You're alive." Zoisite cried out joyously. They made no move to greet him. "I knew she was a spy." Mars hissed. "I'll make a deal with you Zoisite." Sailor Moon called. Zoisite sneered. "What makes you think I'll accept it?" He asked. "Because I have four Rainbow Crystals I'm willing to trade." The Crystals floated above her hand. "What is this deal?" He asked. "You take the three of us to Beryl and I bargain with her." He hesitated before complying and they disappeared taking the youma with them.
Jupiter slammed her fist into a tree. Mars started cursing. "Where did she get four Rainbow Crystals?" Mercury asked. Venus shrugged. "I thought you said Jadeite and Nephrite were dead?" Artemis asked. "They were." Luna insisted. Tuxedo Mask was convinced she worked for the Dark Kingdom.
Beryl blinked as Zoisite teleported into the throne room with Sailor Moon and her dead generals. "What are you doing Zoisite?" She asked. "I have a bargain to make with you." Sailor Moon spoke up. Beryl raised an eyebrow and motioned for her to continue. "I wish for your generals." Sailor Moon said confidently. Another eyebrow shot up as all the youma and Kunzite tried to listen as well. "What do I get in return?" Beryl asked curious as to why a Senshi wanted her generals. "In return, I give you four Rainbow Crystals." "Tell me the Senshi's identities." "No." "Then no deal." "I'll get the crystal from Tuxedo Mask and give you that." Beryl thought it over. If she had the Silver Crystal she could easily regain her generals and eliminate the Senshi. "Deal. I will grant them to you when you present me with the five crystals."
Mamoru blinked as he felt an odd sensation. He shrugged it off and continued arguing with Serena. She ran off sticking her tongue out at him and he continued on his way.
The next morning Serena went downstairs with her suitcase as Lethe and Mnemosyne dealt with Ilene and Kenji's memories. "Let's go." They teleported.
Ami and Makoto shared a glance as they saw Serena's empty seat and noticed no one mentioned her and her name wasn't called during attendance.
After school the Senshi and Tuxedo Mask discussed Serena's disappearance and when Luna requested to see the Rainbow Crystal to determine what color it was he probed his subspace pocket. It was gone. Serena had taken it. Before anything else could be said a scream signaled a youma attack.
"Are you sure that was a good idea Princess?" Nephrite asked as he smacked Jadeite for watching for watching cartoons. Jadeite rubbed his head. Serena nodded. "They don't make the Silver Crystal." She informed them. He nodded and they were watching an anime when they felt a youma.
Zoisite waited impatiently for Sailor Moon with Kunzite and Beryl when the other Senshi and Tuxedo Mask showed up first. They had a fight with the youma and were struggling when Sailor Moon appeared with the two Shitennou at her side.
"Hand over the crystals and I give you my generals." Beryl said stretching out her hand. "Have them come over here first." Sailor Moon challenged. Beryl nodded and they reached her side. She placed the five crystals in Beryl's hand and left with the Shitennou trailing behind her. Beryl cackled and vanished with the youma.
"What do you want with us?" Kunzite asked when they arrived at an apartment. "I want you to keep me company." Sailor Moon chirped. Zoisite fell over and Kunzite's eye twitched. Jadeite started rolling around laughing and Nephrite cracked a smile. "Ok, ok. I wanted my friends back." Sailor Moon said detransforming. Serena stood in her place. "Friends?" Kunzite asked raising an eyebrow. "Yeah." "Do we work for you now?" Zoisite asked. Serena blinked. "No. You work with me now." She said there was a pause as Jadeite found a cartoon and Zoisite peered at it curiously. "What do you think of the uniforms?" Serena asked. "I refuse to walk around in a miniskirt." Zoisite said immediately. There were giggles from Serena. "I meant the white and gold ones they're wearing." She said pointing at Jadeite and Nephrite. "I've been meaning to ask, why white and gold?" Nephrite asked. "Because my sister designed it." "You have a sister?" Jadeite asked incredulously. Everyone sweat-dropped. "Obviously." Zoisite said rolling his eyes. "I'd forgotten what an idiot you were." Kunzite commented. They all laughed while Jadeite pouted and eventually joined in.
Serena offered them stones. They stared at them blankly for a moment. Jadeite grabbed one for it to turn into a sword. He stared at it. "The Phoenix Sword." Serena nodded and waited. Zoisite grabbed one. "The Tortoise Daggers." Nephrite took one. "The Dragon Blade." Kunzite took the last one slowly. "The Tiger Fang." Serena smiled as the uniforms appeared on them. "Remember." She whispered. They fell unconscious as the memories returned.
"What do you think she wanted the generals for?" Ami asked. "It must be important if she traded five Rainbow Crystals for them." Luna said seriously. "How come no one notices that she's gone?" Makoto asked. "What do you mean?" Mamoru asked. "I went to her house and asked for Serena Tsukino but her parents said they didn't know anyone by that name." Makoto explained. They blinked. "She brainwashed them." Artemis said and they all agreed except Minako. "I still don't think she's evil." She protested. They started listing the facts again.
That night Minako tossed and turned as she relived the day she met Kunzite.
"Serenity!" Venus called as she raced through the gardens of Earth. She saw a flash of gold hair and turned the corner to see Serenity in the arms of the Prince of Earth. She mentally groaned when she heard a chuckle. She turned to see the handsomest man she had ever seen. She almost didn't hear what he said. "It must be hard, having a bundle of curiosity for a Princess." She blushed and she heard Endymion call his name. "Kunzite."
"I see you are awakening Venus." A figure in the mist said as she came out of the memory. "Princess?" "You're the only one who trusts me now. Keep faith Venus. Please…" The Princess' voice faded as Minako woke.
Beryl was livid as she realized the Rainbow Crystals didn't make the Silver Crystal. She sent a youma out to find the Silver Crystal.
"What was this emergency meeting about Luna?" Makoto asked yawning. "The Dark Kingdom doesn't have the Silver Crystal." Artemis said excitedly. They blinked awake. "What?" Mamoru asked. "The Silver Crystal can't be broken. The Rainbow Crystals were to be used as prisons for evils." Luna explained. "You mean we still have no idea where the Silver Crystal is?" Rei asked incredulously. "What about this?" Ami asked spreading a newspaper page on the table. "Lady Serenity's bringing her famous Crystal collection to town. Among her famous gems is the Silver Crystal which she shall present to her sister Serenity tonight and the collection will be up for viewing tonight at the Moon Palace." Ami read out aloud. They met each other's eyes before nodding.
"Did you find anything about the Crystal?" Beryl asked as the youma reported back. "Yes my Queen. Apparently, a Lady Serenity is bringing a collection of crystals among which is the Silver Crystal." The youma reported back. "Prepare the youma to crash and steal the Crystal." She ordered.
"I'm going out tonight. My sister invited me to a showing and I have to be present. Do you guys want to go too?" Serena asked. "We have to keep you safe for our Prince." Kunzite said. Serena rolled her eyes. "If you say so."
"It looks like the Moon Palace." Jadeite said with wide eyes. "That's why it's called the Moon Palace dimwit." Zoisite said awed at the resemblance. Nephrite suddenly gulped and tugged Kunzite's sleeve. "What?" Kunzite hissed annoyed. Nephrite pointed to the Senshi and Tuxedo Mask. "Masks on and separate." Serena said quietly slipping hers on.
"Hey guys, is that Serena?" Ami asked. They all whipped around to see a blonde with 'meatballs' in a white ball gown and mask. "We have to watch her. She could be after the silver crystal too." Rei hissed. They nodded and turned to stare at where the collection was being kept in a small case. "Do you think if we go to Lady Serenity in our Senshi outfits, she'll give us the Crystal?" Minako asked. "It's unlikely." Makoto commented. "If we want it, we're going to have to steal it." Mamoru said determinedly.
"Ladies and gentlemen, thank you for coming to the viewing today. We have reached the ceremony where I present some of my Crystals to my students and the Silver Crystal to my sister." Lady Serenity announced on stage. There was cheering. Three women and a man stepped on stage. The Senshi ignored what was going onstage in favor of a suspicious looking person.
"Who is that person anyway Princess?" Nephrite asked. "My sister." They blinked and turned back to study the woman onstage.
