Author: Rosey
Title: Future Tense-- 1
E-mail: bi_sakka@yahoo.com
Rating: PG
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Author Thoughts - http://forgotten.nu/sakka
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Disclaimer: I'm not rich enough to own Sailor Moon!
But I do however own my wickedly malicious villain.
All ideas belong to me the foundation however belongs to
Naoko Takeuchi. ^_^
I AM **NOT** a CHAD+REI, KEN+MAKOTO,
AMI+GREG fan! I hate those combos!!!!
Be warned, if that's what you're looking for,
future tense is not for you. -_-
*****************[FT: chapter0]********************
We left off:

Reis eyes slowly opened to the surroundings of her bedroom.
She sighed heavily and turned on her side. Her mind
processed the dream, but she felt exhausted to do anything
else.

"Hiko...I'll fight for you;" She mumbled half awake.
With that she once again lost consciousness as she drifted off to
restful sleep.
********************[FT: chapter1]********************
Reis eyes stared at the back of her eyelids. She had been
able to get enough sleep. But in the hours of the morning
that had not been real to her since she came out of school,
her mind wanted to know what was going on. What was the
child talking about? And why did she whisper such a
seemingly familiar name.

She looked over at her clock,

"6:00 am?" Rei mumbled. "This is crazy...."

Sighing and knowing what she had to do, she arose, garbed
herself with her robe and headed out the door. There was
something she could do that would help her get back to
sleep, and it would probably answer a few questions that
would be asked much later.

Reaching the room, she drew back the paper doors, and
stepped inside. The fire was still burning bright as ever.
She sat down in front of it and crossed her legs, Indian
style. She relaxed and began to chant, manipulating the fire
with her hands.

"Great fire, my dream troubles me. I now seek your guidance
and understanding of this dream. Show me who this child is,
what is the meaning of it all?"

As Rei spoke the fire cracked, and popped - as though it
were talking to her. It seemed to be slowly transmitting,
processing her request and slowly getting back to her. The
sacred fire reminded Rei sometimes of her grandfather. The
spirit within it calmed her, making her unaware of anything
else except it and the mysticism it held.

She closed her eyes and reached out to it. The spirit within
her clashed with the essence within it, and immediately
thousands of images began to appear, until they slowly
formed themselves into understandable readings.

Reis hands slowly formed the symbol that allowed her to
channel the info. Her hands once again began to move into
intricate motions.

The fire responded by erupting as though fresh kerosene had
been poured over it. The shadows of the flames reflected on
her face, making her brow sweat.

Reis eyes snapped open, "So it was Mars."

Reis hands shifted and so did the fire, it arose and then it
showed her the child in the center.

"What is this great fire?"

On cue the fire sparkled, and showed another image.
The current image illustrated her as a princess, her planet
behind her. Although the image was small, the flames did not
diminish the detailed the picture held. Instead it
intensified, the picture appeared clearly in front of Rei.

She frowned, "Fire...what is this?"

The image disappeared and in its place appeared a similar
one. This time her costume was more elaborate than the
previous. Only beside her there was a frame of a man, but he
was overshadowed by darkness. She could see that she was a
part of him, for there again was her planet behind them.

Reis eyes began to water. A man? Beside her? She thought she
was destined to be alone. So what was this?



Her emotional turmoil broke the connection with the fire the
flames flickered and subsided.

"What does this all mean?"

She bent over and buried her face in her palms. Her eyes
began to glaze over in frustration. The fire was helpful
somewhat, but instead of solving the puzzle it seemed to tie
her dreams in labyrinth. She rubbed her temples, and slowly
brought her hands to her lap.



Rei slowly spread herself out before the fire; she didn't
feel like walking back to her bedroom. The dream might come
again, but the sweet essence of her element would block any
negative feelings inside her. The fire would warm her body,
so she would not a blanket. A last thought before she
drifted off to sleep was that if she was to be responsible
for the future well being of this child, what connection
does *she* hold to her.that should would seek her help.

More questions that her mind refused to acknowledge right
then, but it did want sleep and that is what she proceeded
to do.
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'Sometimes' Usagi Tuskino thought, sometimes the best
times in her life were the simplest. As if she was not
blessed enough, she had the protection, and friendship of
nine people who she cared deeply about; four of which she
was closer to than any other being in the galaxy. And then
there was him. The man that made her life change so that it
could accommodate his love, and his beauty; Because that was
what he was-beautiful.
One of those simple things was being with him, her
protector from ages past, and her prince for ages to come.
Whatever it was that she was doing with him-whether it be
walking, or kissing, or just sitting next to him, it was
wonderful. It was to be cherished.
They stood together outside of his balcony looking
down at the public. He was behind her leaning against her
form. He did not crush her, for the railing supported his
weight. What they were looking at eluded the normal eye.
"Mamo_chan...."
Chiba Mamoru took his gaze away from the buildings
below him, and gave it to the woman in front of him. Her
voice trembled as she said his name. Wanting to see her
eyes, he turned her around to face him. His palms rested
themselves behind each of her earlobes as she stared into
his eyes.
"Doushita'no, Usako?"
She sighed. "I know you know."
It was what he feared.
"Hai." He responded.
He pulled her to him and kissed her forehead.
"I can feel it too. Something's coming."
Usagis eyes glazed over as she pressed herself towards
him. There would be no more peace. No more happiness, only
death and destruction. She had to become Sailor Moon again.
She had to fight again. She was going to loose herself in
gloom again.
"Iieee.......it's all ready here."
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Surrounded by her friends, Hino Rei stood in front of
them preparing to announce news that was unwanted. But she
had to. The dream was a warning and she had to do what it
did to her, she had to reprove her friends.
Chad looked at her and smiled. She smiled back, and
once again looked at her friends. She had called all of them
the morning she had awoken. And they had all gathered at the
Hikiwa shrine. The urgency in Reis voice prompted them all there.
She was never the one to take things too lightly, and they
knew that if she was calling something was amiss.
Ken squeezed Amis hand in support. He knew she was
nervous and the only comfort he could offer was that at the
moment. Greg was beside Makoto his hand on her shoulder;
they were both watching Rei in silence. Artemis and Luna
strung themselves over Minakos shoulder as they looked at Rei.
Minakos hands unconsciously stroked the back of Artemis' neck.
"Minna...it's time to begin this meeting."
Usagi who was talking quietly to Mamoru heard Reis
voice and tuned her ears towards her. She and Mamoru gave
Rei their undivided attention.
"I had this dream last night...and it was really
disturbing. The events that passed in my mind seemed more
prophetic than anything else. That's why I wanted to tell
you all what happened.I think she's warning me of the
future?"
Ami always the inquisitive asked "'She', Rei?"
Rei smiled,
"Gomen. There was a child in my dream. She
was the one doing all the talking. She told me that the
future depends on my strength. And it was really strange
because I have never seen her before, but yet there was this
bond between us. She was so tiny...but her eyes, they held
such wisdom and strength. It seemed that she could take on
the evil of the whole world."
Reis voice became nostalgic as she gave the
description of the little girl. Her voice lowered and her
smile broadened.
"She told me that there was evil...and it would
penetrate the depths of my safety if I did not fight. That
the future would be lost without the help of he power of
Mars."
Rei looked at her friends their attention was still on
her. But she did not feel like saying anything else. The
more she said the less detailed the dream became, and she
wandered why that was. Not willing to let loose any more
info she closed her lips, and awaited their questions.
Surprisingly Minako Aino was the first to say
something.
"Did you consult the fire Rei?"
Rei nodded. "The fire revealed images to me. It
paralleled my dream. I was standing in front of my home
planet in one of the images. Again, I saw others that
included me, but beside me there was a frame of a man,
but I could not see his face, only what he was wearing...
only I know it was a man. I just know."
At this Usagis eyes began to widen.

Mamoru encircled her body with his arms,



Rei looked away from the group and towards Chad, his
eyes were downcast and his posture showed that of rejection.
She was sorry that he had to hear that. But for some reason
she was not entirely sure why. Why did the thought of
another man besides him upset her.? Yes she loved him,
But...and suddenly that 'but' did not need an explanation. She
knew who he was to her, but some things if they could, she
felt needed to be changed. She looked at him as if she was
beholding a revelation.
She understood that there was going to be a change
between them. But she did not know what. Her gaze moved from
him unto the others in the room. It was as though she was
seeing things in black and white. Her gaze came to Ken and
Mako; she could feel that something was going to change
between them too. She looked around again and her eyes
focused on Greg and Ami, again the same feeling; one of
permanent change, something that was taking place as they
were here. Something was coming, and whether it was evil or
good, she knew that it would bring about physical
alterations.
She snapped out of her reverie as she heard Minako
calling her name.
"Rei_chan, are you all right?"
Rei turned around to her and placed her hand on her
shoulder,
"Hai, I'm fine,"
Rei smiled and glanced at Chad, "At least for now."
Minakos eyes darted towards Chad too, and her body
tensed. Her speculations were confirmed, and she had ample
evidence as to why her dreams, and Reis were related.
"Rei_chan......"
****************"It was the Chad"***********************
The room was dark, cold, and the smell of it was
unbearable. This place was inappropriate for any human, or
anyone who had their senses. Yet it was suitable for those
who craved mischief, whose sole purpose was to bring
suffering, and malice to mankind. These settings often
attracted things that were unnaturally evil, or unearthly
bred. The blackness was almost palpable, a hint of light
would have made the room glow, but no light could shine
where there was only this kind of darkness.
Out of the darkness came whispers, then audible
snickering. The man leaned over the scarlet urn, what he saw
was amusing to him. Nine people and two cats were gathered
in a circle, at what seemed like a temple, they were talking
to each other, but he could see the tension in the room. The
fear.
The image flickered and disappeared. The man leaned
back into his large chair as he looked into the urn where
the image had been his smile turned into a grin.
"It seems our little friends are getting uneasy.
Why, I have done nothing yet? I never thought warriors were
so easy to upset."
He sighed, furrowing his brow; the man snapped his
fingers and a faint light lit the room. When the light lit
the room completely, it revealed that the man was not alone.
There were creatures in the room, they seemed to be darkness
itself; for they were without form, they were just formless
shadows with blue slits for eyes. Their forms were outlined
to be human, two legs, and two arms, nothing else, except a
void for a mouth. There was no sound in the room, no human
traits, no laughter, no small talk, except indecent snarls.
"Who will go forth and destroy those that oppose me?
Are any of you strong enough? are any of you willing to
sacrifice your undeserved lives for me, and my lord?. We who
have created you, rescued you from hell itself, has our
kindness been in vain?"
The man smiled at the reaction from his minions, he
knew they were without thought and loyal to him - ready to
kill anything, anyone at anytime. There came snarls, groans
and grunts of compliance from every inch of the room.
"Good. I am pleased to introduce to you the
Sailor Senshi of this solar system."
With a flicker of his wrists, magic flowed from him
and into the room.
"The Senshi of Mercury, Mizuno Ami; The Senshi of Mars,
Hino Rei; The Senshi of Venus, Aino Minako and the Senshi of
Jupiter, Kino Makoto."
As he said each name, an image of each Senshi appeared
garbed in their fuku.
"These are the four inner Senshi. Do not be concerned
about he whereabouts of the others, they are not important
to out mission, so until then, eliminate these four. Also,
this is Tsukino Usagi, and Chiba Mamoru ", two images
appeared, one of Sailor Moon and Tuxedo Kamen. She is the
keeper of the Mystical Silver Crystal and a formidable
warrior, be on guard. Finally, this is the powerful male
soldier of Earth, keeper of Golden Crystal, whose powers
equal that of the Silver Crystal."
The man moved his hands and the holograms disappeared.
He then rose up out of his throne and stood so the creatures
could see him. He stretched out his hands and power came
forth, forming it between his hands. He let it loose in the
middle of the room. There a portal appeared, a black void,
with endless depths.
"Go, give these earthlings something to loath."
At his command six of the creatures jumped into the void,
it disappeared, when all of them were finally through. The man
smiled, and returned to his seat, he knew from now on, that
laughter was impossible, and suffering, was inevitable.
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^^This chapter seems a little better than what the original
looked like, yes it is more vague than it's foundation, but
I like it better. I used a bit of Romanji in this chapter:
**Doushita'no ='what's wrong/are you all right?**
**Gomen, you know is 'sorry/forgive me**
**Iee or IE means "'no'" I just dragged it out a bit**
**Hai, (duh!)= YES!**-_-
Thank you for reading, and please give me feedback. C&C' is
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