Ahaha! We sure did toast those creeps good, didn't we! Serena cheered their performance the previous day as she walked to school with Ami.
Yes, but Lydia is still out there, along with who knows how many of her soldiers. We still need to keep on our guard. There's no telling when she or Miranda will show up, Serena sighed.
Ames, you can't always be so uptight, you need to loosen up,
Hey, Serena, did you hear about that big light over by the ice cream place last night? Every body's talking about it, Serena looked around as she un-willingly came face-to-face with Melvin.
Um, no............ why would I know anything about some big dumb light over by the ice cream place?
Serena, I can't believe you haven't heard! There was a HUGE fight over there between five mysteriouse soldiers and get this- the very leaders of the rebellion! Rumors have it, some or even all of those soldiers go to OUR school!
Hey, Serena, I've got to go, Ami waved her hand to show a good-bye and walked away from Serena and Melvin. Serena looked over at Ami walking away and suddenly, a tall, tan-haired girl walked past.
Excuse me, do I know you? Serena stopped the girl and gazed into her somehow familiar amber eyes
The girl shook Serena's hand off her sleeve and walked away.
She's a new student from Taiwan. Her family moved here because her father lost his job and got offered one up here. At least, that's what I hear. Some people say she had something to do with the icecream place light,
Melvin finally stopped chattering as they reached miss H's class and took their seats, awaiting her arrival and class to begin.
Miz Lydia, you requested to see me, Corey stepped into Lydia's room where she sat in her chair awaiting his arrival.
Yes, have a seat, Corey. As you know, Jason is dead, Lydia clenched her fist and gritted her teeth at the thought of it, and Miranda is no where to be found. I am the only remaining elite and we will need more than that if we are going to succeed, She looked at Corey, awaiting his reply.
I shall not let you down, majesty, He stood up, bowed his head, and backed out of the room.
Serena raced out of the class room and bumped into someone walking out of the classroom next door. Oddly enough, the girl she had bumped into was the same tan-haired girl she had seen before school. Serena stooped over to help her up, but the girl simply leered at Serena, pushing herself up with her own two hands.
Um....so, I hear you're from Taiwan, Serena inquired, hoping to spark a conversation.
The girl rummaged around the floor for her books and papers and didn't look up to Serena as she spoke.
Say, what's your name, anyway? Serena bent down to help her with the papers that had been scattered on the floor.
She replied as Serena handed her the last of the papers. At that she walked off, not looking back.
Mine's Serena! Serena shouted after her.
Man, that was weird, Serena slumped down onto her bed with her little black cat.
Oh, Luna, aren't you just the best kitty cat in the whole wide world, yes you are! Serena nuzzled her nose up against Luna's and the little kitty purred satisfactory at the attention.
I wish I knew what's with that girl Mandi. I know I've seen her before, but I have no idea where. You ever felt that feeling, Luna? The cat meowed as if to acknowledge, but Serena just giggled.
Oh, Luna, you're such a silly cat. Of course you haven't ever felt that you're just a sweet little kitty, She gently careened her finger across Luna's back and under her ears.
Still, there is just something about her... Serena rolled over onto her back permitting the cat rom roam freely around on the bed.
Hi Serena! Oh, Serena, are you talking to your cat again? Serena jumped up from the bed, startled at the voice projecting itself from the door.
Hey, take it easy Serena, its only me, Serena relaxed her tensed body and giggled.
Sorry, Mol, I've just been a little jumpy lately,
Yea, I wouldn't blame you, what after what that girl Mandi did to you today. I saw it. Serena, did you do something to her? She's never like that around me in my class. She's actually pretty out going,
I DIDN'T DO ANYTHING! Serena replied as quickly as she could to enforce the fact that she had done nothing to harm the girl.
Not that I think you did, Molly replied, a little startled by Serena's outbirst. Its just that, she's always really nice to me, and especially Josey, of all people! You'd think they were sisters!
Josey, really? She's always been real quiet,
Yea, well, she sure isn't around Mandi. Serena, you're the only one she acta like that around. I'd say she's got something that either you did to her, or she did to you. I've really got no other explanation. Well, see ya' later, Serena! Serena sat quietly on the bed, cogitating over what it could possibly be.
Serena, get over here now! Ami hastily commanded over the communicators the scouts had constructed. Some one who calls himself Cory is attacking the mall, and he's doing a lot of damage. Lita and Rei are already here, but we could sure use your help! The screen on the communicator went blank and Serena held up her brooch to transform.
Bluey Bubbles, Blast! Ami shouted as Serena ran into the mall.
About time you got here, Rei blabbed.
Rei, this is no time! Mina shouted back, Orange Crescent beam, Smash!
Haha, poor foolish humans. You'll never defeat me! The scouts looked up to see a darkened figure standing on top of a bookshelf.
And who might you be, Mr. Know-it-all? Serena shouted back at him.
Name's Corey, soldier for Queen Lydia, He said, as he jumped down and bowed.
Queen Lydia? Lita leered at Corey suspiciously.
He wailed as he pointed his finger in the direction of the scouts. Faceless soldiers clamored up and heaved their way towards the scouts, surrounding them.
What are we going to do?!?! Serena wailed.
Would ya' just shut your trap! You're not making this any easier! Rei snapped at Serena and stepped forward.
Red hot Fire, Ignite! She hit three of the soldiers head-on.
all right! She cheered as they fell to the ground.
My turn! Lita said, stepping out with Mina beside Rei. Ami stood still with Serena examining the soldiers with her computer. Lita and Mina nodded to each other.
Orange Crescent Beam,
Greenish Thunder,
They took out five more soldiers and looked over to Rei, who stood dumbfounded as she stared at the soldiers she had killed.
No way, she said, about ready to scream. The soldiers were standing back up, and heading closer in the zombie-like way they had before.
Well that obviously didn't work, She mumbled.
Care to speculate? Lita asked, directing it towards Ami, who was still inserting data to her computer.
I have no idea. These people, they aren't actually people. They aren't even really alive, they are simply bodies, apparently being controlled by Corey. The scouts all looked up to Corey, who had a devilish grin on his face. He did not acknowledge the fact that the scouts were looking at him. The attention was turned to Rei when a scream shot from her direction.
Oh, Rei! No! Serena shouted as she raced to Rei's side.
What happened? Lita asked. Look out! She shouted, watching one of the soldiers hold its arm up, forming it into a blade. Although she was too far away to make it in time, she lunged to push Serena and Rei aside. Serena looked up to see what Lita was yelling about and her eyes grew wide as she saw the blade heading strait for her.
Not so fast, Corey, I voice said Sharply. It was slightly familiar to Serena, but she couldn't pin down who it was.
Who's there? He questioned, looking around the room frantically. Stars sharp as knives landed in front of Serena, blocking the blade from hitting her, and the soldier whose blade it was wilted to the ground. Every one turned their attention in the direction from which the stars came.
Who are you? Serena asked, standing to her feet.
Lita added, and why are you helping us? Three dark figures stepped out from the shadows.
If you must know, a male voice began, but was interrupted by the female voice which was heard before, I am Sailor Starling, and she stepped out from the shadows, completely revealing herself. She wore a uniform much like Super Sailor Moon's. However, the bowe in back was a pale shade of yellow, as was the coller, and the fabric over the shoulders was a tansloucent purple. Also, the stripes on the coller and the bowe were both purple, and both her gloves and boots were white and had a purple stripe going down the front. Her tiarra was gold, but had an unpside-down purple star at the bend.
And this would be Sailor Nova, Starling continued, holding her right hand to a male figure that stepped from the shadows. His coller was orange, and instead of a bowe he wore a red tie. He also wore a white t-shirt, purple slacks and black boots. If you looked closely enough at the boots, you could barely pick up a tint of orange. And instead of a tiarra, he wore an orange sweat-band with a purple swirl in the middle.
And last, but not least, Sailor Stormy, At the sound of her name the last female figure stepped from the shadows. She wore a metal-frame tiarra with a small, frosty blue cloud with three rain-drops hanging from it.
We can also tell you this, the one called Stormy began. Her outfit was fairly similar to a super-senshi's. Her skirt, high-heels and coller were all frosty blue, and the coller had no stripes. Her bowe was a thin, frosty-blue ribbon, and she held a dark blue staff, roughly 2/3 her hight, and at each end was a sphere, one larger than the other.
We are your friends, and we share a common enemy. She continued, and pointed a finger to Corey, who was not expecting to get the attention again, so, in turn, he backed away.
I, don't understand, Serena said.
You will, in time, Starling answered.
But I thought..we were-- A moan was heard from Rei, and the attention was again shifted to her.
Don't worry about her, she'll be just fine, Stormy assured. At that the three senshi leapt out of sight, and again the attention was turned to Corey.
Humph, well, He said, slowly backing away along with his faceless band of soldiers, We shall meet again, Sailors, The whole of them disappeared.
Well that was certainly weird, Lita said, scratching her head.
Who do you think they were, those senshi that came and helped us? Serena asked Ami on the way to school.
I have no idea, Ami replied. Serena held her arm out and stopped walking. Ami stopped, too.
She said, looking oddly at Serena, who was looking oddly ahead.
She said, pointing her finger up ahead.
How weird, Ami replied.
It looks like Mandi, Serena speculated, laughing with Josey. And Josey's hugging on some guy. You think its Josey's boyfriend?
I never knew Josey had a boyfriend, Ami said, surprised at the group she saw together.
Well, apparently she does, Serena practically giggled at the sight of Josey blushing.
Serena, I had probably better go now, Ami said, waving goodbye in the fashion she had the previous day.
Okay, bye Ames, Serena sped up and meandered over to Mandi, intending to eavesdrop.
Hey Serena, Josey said, standing up to greet her.
Owah, hi Josey! Didn't see ya' there, Serena said, not expecting to be noticed quite so soon. Who's your friends? She asked, hoping Josey would be a bit more open than Mandi was. Mandi simply leered in the direction of Serena, making her a bit uncomfortable.
Well, This is Terri, she blushed, my boyfriend, Terri chuckled, and stood up to shake hands with Serena. Reluctantly, Serena took his hand in hers to shake. Again, Terri chuckled and opened his mouth to say something.
I can see why Darien calls you meatball-head. Nice odangos, He finished up, hurriedly getting to his seat beside Mandi once it was said. Serena and Josey both clenched their fists and grit their teeth, a vaine popping out of each forehead.
Terri, do not even start, Josey grumbled with a sigh.
And this is Mandi. She's from Taiwan, She finished up, quickly regaingin her cheerful disposition after whacking Terri on the head. Mandi slowly stood up and walked over to Serena, with Terri and Josey bickering in the back ground.
We've met, Josey, She said, looking Serena in the eye.
Well, look at the time, I better get to class! Serena said, and raced into Ms. H's class.
Whew, that was close, She thought to herself. What is Mandi's problem with me She looked over to Mandi and watched as she was talking to Josey, who had seated herself in the grass.
I'd say she's got something that either you did to her, or she did to you, Molly's words rang in Serena's head.
I haven't done anything to her, so what on Earth did she do to me?
Hey Serena, Lita said over the communicator, We're having a meeting down at the temple. You coming
Sure, don't see why not, Serena said, clicking the screen off and heading for the temple.
We've got to figure out who on Earth those people were, Mina said, extremely curious about the situation. Ami, as always, was typing information into her computer.
all right, does anyone have any strange events that have happened? Ami asked, hoping for some more information than what she already had.
Well, there were those three scouts, Serena started, but stopped when she realized everyone was leering at her.
Serena, you idiot, that's what we're trying to figure out! Rei whacked Serena on the head as she shouted.
owwww, Rei, that hurt! Serena whined, standing up and rubbing her head.
Yea, well maybe next time you should think! Oh, that's right, spaghetti doesn't work like normal brains do. Sorry, I suppose I should give you some slack, meatball head!
Rei! Don't you call me meatball head you oversized mosquito!
Oh you should talk, you overweight piggy!
I am not piggy!
Are so!
Am not!
Are so!
Am not!
Ami, Mina and Lita sighed and sweat dropped as they listened to Serena and Rei snap at each other.
Hey, who wants ice cream? Lita suggested, changing the subject.
Sure, we can talk about it there, Ami agreed.
Okay, but they're not invited, Mina said, making a slight motion over to Serena and Rei. All the meanwhile Ami, Lita and Mina were talking Serena and Rei were still going at it in the back ground.
Come on, let's go. They're no help, Lita said, walking on ahead.
Hey, wait up! Mina beckoned, running to catch up with her. Ami put her computer up and ran to catch up as well and they all headed down to the ice cream place, leaving Serena and Rei behind fighting with each other.
I am sorry my queen, I have failed you, Corey dismayed as he returned to Lydia.
Oh, Corey. No, you haven't failed. You lost a battle and that is all, but it was so insignificant, Lydia replied, stepping out of the shadows. She kneeled down and as he did, and she took hold of his hand.
Oh, Corey, you did wonderfully. Next time, we shall go together, and nothing can stop us now, Corey raised his head from the floor and looked at Lydia.
As you wish, my queen,
Serena, we've got another attack,this time at the toy palace. We need you and Rei over here on the double, Mina stated through the communicator.
Rei said, looking away from Serena and around to where Ami, Mina and Lita used to be sitting. Hey! I thought you guys were here?! Where did you go?! You just up and left us??!!
Yea, Mina, I thought you guys were over here, Serena added, sweat dropping all the while. Lita came onto the screen sweat dropping as well.
Well, we figured you and Rei needed some quality time together so we left for some ice cream, She answered, almost giggling.
Do me a favor next time, Rei said, sounding calm as ever.
Lita asked, waiting for the favor.
NEVER DO THAT AGAIN! Lita sweat dropped as well as Mina and Ami, who came onto the screen at that time.
Guys, enough about this, we really need you over here! Ami said, turning off the communicator once she was through. Serena and Rei looked at each other and blinked.
Well, guess we better get over there, Serena said, holding up her brooch. Pink Prism Power!
About time you guys, Lita said, releasing a thunder crash into the room.
Well, if SOMEBODY hadn't dumped us back at the temple we would have been here at the same time you were, Rei said, leering at Lita accusingly.
Well, Ami and Mina and I wanted to have a civilized conversation with out you and Serena snapping at each other, Lita snapped back, getting a little defencive.
Um, guys,
Stay outta this! Both Rei and Lita snarled at Serena, who recoiled and backed away.
This seems familiar... Mina stated, watching Rei and Lita snap at each other, and Serena trying to get involved.
Yes, a bit too familiar, Ami and Mina sighed.
HELLO, will you guys PLEASE just LISTEN TO ME! Serena finally burst out, pointing and making motions over towards Corey.
Serena, I'm kind of busy right now, Rei uttered, her eyes closed and teeth gritt.
I mean it, you guys just MIGHT want to take this outside or something because we don't want to do it right HERE with HIM laughing and watching, Serena said, getting a vaine popping from her forehead and gritting her own teeth at Rei. The sparks flew between the two eyes and Lita looked over to Corey, sweatdropping.
Having fun, girls? he said, chuckling at the quarrel between the girls as he leapt off the shelf he was perched on. Rei and Serena stopped snapping and every one looked to Corey as he spoke.
Serena said, stepping forward. And we never will as long as you're around! Pink Tiarra Magic! As Serena held the diskus in the air ready to throw she flinched, dropping the tiarra to the floor. She held her wrist and kneeled to the floor, shuttering as she peered back up to Corey.
Serena, what happened? Mina asked, rushing to her side.
Who's there? Corey snapped, turning around to see who else was with them. A figure stepped from the shadows and Corey kneeled, allowing the fiure to pass him by.
Lydia. I should have known, Rei grumbled, powering up for her attack.
Hed Hot Fire,
Not so fast! A slight wind fluttered Serena's hair. She turned around.
Rei, what was that? She asked, wondering why nothing was happening. Rei blinked and looked around frantically, she could sence some major bad vibes, worse than those that had been when only Corey was there.
I-I don't know, She finally said. Every one stood still, waiting for whatever it was to happen while Ami frantically scanned the room, looking for anything unusual.
it's too dark in here, I can't see a thing, she said, just realising the pitch black surrounding her.
When, did it get so dark, I was seeing fine just a minute ago, Lita answered, reaching her hands in front of her to make sure nothing was there. A yelp was heard from Ami and a small crash on the floor. The room lightened just enough for the scouts to see Lydia catch something in her hand and Ami lying on the floor.
Lydia peeped, sounding somewhat amused. I knew she liked this thing but I had no idea that it actually worked, Serena's eyes widened and almost teared as flashbacks from the fight between herself and Miranda passed through her mind.
That's Miranda's boomerang, you monster! Serena shouted, realising what Lydia held in her hand.
What did you do to her! She shouted again, her eyes begining to tear up. Miranda may have been an enemy, but Serena still felt for her.
Lydia peeped again, sounding amused still, but somewhat irritated as well.
You honestly think I would hender my own sister? Why, she may have been my greatest foe, but she is my only family. You had the greater reason to kill her! Lydia snarled, by this time feeling enraged that Serena had even hinted that Lydia would hurt her sister. The anger in Lydia's eyes boiled, and she clenched the boomerang tighter in her hand.
This is for you, Miranda! she wailed, and held the boomerang in the air.
Oh, is it really, dear sister?
Lydia's face turned pale and she fell to her knees weeping, dropping the boomerang to the floor.
She whispered, slowly looking up and blinking the tears from her eyes. A darkened figure ran accross the room to Lydia.
I am here, sister, The room lightened to its original luster and revealed Sailor Starling by Lydia's side.
ReWind a minute! Mina burst, staring in wonder at Sailor Starling.
Serena, the same girl that could have killed you saved your life?! Mina and Serena looked to each other in wonder.
Lydia giggled when she realised who was holding her, You are my greatest friend, you are my greatest foe,
Lydia, it doesn't have to be like this, why are we fighting them? They've done nothing to harm us, Lydia broke away from Miranda's grip and snarled, cracking out her whip.
NOTHING TO HARM US?!! You poor, mislead child! You forget several things. You forget that we are fighting to uphold the government that should be, you forget that our parents were slaughtered by this girls family, you forget that this girl slaughtered YOUR BROTHER! All was quiet, and Lydia stood leering at Miranda, tears welling up in every one's eyes. Corey stood back in a corner, not wanting nor knowing how to properly get involved. After several minutes, Miranda slowly stood and turned to Serena, but held her eyes to the ground, not wanting to look her in the face.
You, you kiled Jason? She asked, just barely holding back tears. Silence was the only answer.
You didn't know?! Lydia snarled again, not meaning to sound accusing but to enraged to stop it.
How could I have?! I ran away from the fight, I could NOT kill her! Lydia, you have no idea what it's like, to see the pain in her eyes, to see her fear of death! I could NOT DO IT! At that Miranda fell to the floor weeping.
Lydia softened for a moment, realising that she had indeed just hurt her sister. However, her look hardened again and she thrust her whip around Miranda's hands, pulling Miranda towards her so they would talk quite literally face-to-face.
You had better choose sides, sister. You cannot fight for both of us, nor can you ignore us. And when the time comes, I sincerely hope you choose the right side. Lydia spoke softly enough that only Miranda and herself could hear. She snapped back her whip and walked over to Corey.
Until we meet again, Sailor saps, Lydia shunned once more, and pulled Corey along with her into a dark spot on the wall.
Miranda lay weeping on the floor and expect for her cries all was silent again. Two figures pranced into the room over to Miranda. A short conversation was held, too silent for Serena and the others to hear, and all three of them leapt out of sight.
Put that into your computer, Ames, Mina whispered, still staring dumbfounded at where the scene had taken place.
