Author's Notes: Baah…I hate writer's block, anyway. I hope at least some of
you are enjoying my work and I'd really appreciate any type of comments. ^^
I don't care if they say my story sucks or some unrealistic "THIS IS SO
GOOD!" Just anything! However, I'd really like suggestions more than
anything. Sailor Moon doesn't belong to me and ladeda. It's fairly obvious
of what does and doesn't. Another thing I forgot to mention is Elios's name
is actually spelled "Helios" but pronounced "Elios". For the mere reason
that I like the spelling "Elios" better I have chosen to use it instead.
^^;;
Chapter Two
Abby stared at the brooch now sitting on the downstairs sofa. Queenie sat neatly beside her glancing from Abby's bewildered expression to the glimmering brooch. "Well, transform already!" Queenie commanded hotly.
"What for?" Abby replied with an equally annoyed voice. She was surprised that her small feline thought she could boss her around.
"Can't you feel it?" Queenie huffed in surprised. "You're going to take more training than I thought."
"Maybe if you TOLD me what I was supposed to feel I could act on it." Abby sneered grabbing Queenie by the scruff of her neck.
"Okay…okay…no need to become violent." Queenie choked signaling for Abby to let her go. Once Queenie was released and loosened her neck a bit, she began to speak with a determined face. "An enemy is attacking nearby. You need to transform and go get rid of it!"
"What?" Abby screeched clasping the brooch tightly. "Defeat an enemy? With no training?"
Queenie wrinkled her nose in response and began to flex one of her many claws. "Just do it!"
"Alright…" Abby mumbled looking down at the brooch. "Earth Crystal Power, Make Up?" As soon as she uttered the last word, a blinding yellow light submerged her in warmth. A few moments had passed before Abby dared to open her eyes. Everything seemed normal as she looked around the familiar room, until she looked down.
A high pitched gasp escaped her mouth as she noticed the strange green mini skirt hanging from her hips and a pale yellow bow holding the brooch to her chest. "What the hell is this?" She screeched glaring at the cat. As her head turned she felt the brush of cold metal hitting her cheek.
Abby reached up with white-gloved hands fingering a set of gold hook like earrings. Feeling up a bit farther, a gold tiara complete with green gemstone. Queenie smiled in satisfaction. "At least you look like a strong Sailor Soldier."
Abby picked up Queenie with ease. "What is this about?" She hissed tugging at her green skirt. "How can I save Earth dressed as a hooker?"
"You are not a hooker!" Queenie glared. "It is an honor to be a Sailor Soldier, do not disgrace the name!" Queenie wiggled herself free from Abby's grasp and landed swiftly onto the floor. "You are the pretty sailor suited soldier, Sailor Earth! You protect this planet with the soul of your heart! DON'T FORGET THAT!"
Sailor Earth peered down at the huffing orange cat. "So where's this evil?" She cocked an eyebrow as Queenie mumbled, furious that she had forgotten.
"Down by the ice rink." Queenie finally managed. The orange feline ran over to a closed glass slider door. "Let's go."
Earth walked over dumbly to the slider and looked down at the cat. "We're walking? All the way there?" She questioned looking through the glass and pointed to the ice rink at the edge of downtown. "By the time we get there, it will be too late."
"For goodness sakes- OPEN THE DOOR!" Queenie bellowed causing Sailor Earth to reluctantly slide the door open. "Now pick me up and start running."
"You've gone mad…" Earth croaked as she picked up the fluff ball and hastily started towards the ice rink.
~*~
It was a matter of seconds before Earth and Queenie arrived in front of the ice rink. Sailor Earth was amazed at her new speed and lack of loss of energy. "Wow…" Was all she could mutter as she followed her guardian to the ice rink entrance. After quietly entering, the duo crept next to the main rink where screams of terror rang out from the skaters.
The skaters huddled in a group at the end of the rink herded by a young looking woman. She was adorned in red and dressed as if a heat wave had swept the city. Her piled crimson hair shined like a blazing fire; her amusement echoed through out the complex. "Poor ignorant humans, it is not you I'm after."
"Well…go out there…" Queenie nudged Earth in the leg.
"And do what?" Earth whispered glancing at the woman. Her poise and personality seemed so overwhelming. "She's too powerful!"
"Nonsense! Go out there and attack her!" Queenie snarled flexing her claws.
"Alright!" Earth hissed and jumped up from her crouching position.
"Over there!" A skater shouted pointing in Sailor Earth's direction. Earth bit her lip nervously as the woman turned to face her.
The woman had a dark complexion matching her outfit, her ember like eyes darted at the nervous soldier. Her clothing seemed to be made of a thin tan fabric adorned with gleaming red jewels and gold circlets. A red gem rested in the middle of her forehead help up by a thin gold chain. "I've been waiting for you."
Earth choked taking a step back. "You have?"
"Of course." The woman replied sweetly out stretching her right arm. "My name is Blaze, I welcome you Sailor Soldier." A jet stream of fire sprung from her palm and burst through the rink wall. Earth hastily jumped to her right trying to avoid the onslaught of heat.
"It would be easier if you stayed still." Blaze commented watching the soldier dart around the rink in a frenzy.
"Attack her!" Queenie hissed after Earth had been corned by Blaze; a fireball resting in her hand.
"It's about time you stopped." Blaze frowned resting her free hand on her hips. "I was looking for a battle, not a game of cat and mouse."
"Abby…clear your minded…" A voice echoed through Earth's mind.
"Elios…" Earth murmured.
"Let it come to you. Do not force it and show no fear. Your crystal will protect you…"
"Elios?" Earth gasped waiting for the High Priest to answer.
"Calling for help?" Blaze question raising an eyebrow. "I don' think that's going to save you dear."
"Calm down…" Earth though taking a deep breath. "And let it come…" The green Sailor Soldier lifted her arm towards the oncoming enemy. "Tidal Wave!" A burst of blue water rolled from her hand pushing Blaze back and extinguishing her fireball.
Blaze wiped her doused hair behind her and smirked. "Glad to know I have a challenge." She bowed gracefully, water dripping onto the padded floor from her body. "We will fight again."
"What?" Earth asked in bewilderment as Blaze exited through a wall of fire. "Well…that…wasn't…hard…" Earth stuttered coming away from the wall and into the open. The skaters were still huddled together in fear.
"You're safe now." Earth said cheerfully with a smile before turning to leave.
Once outside the rink, Sailor Earth gave a sigh of relief. "Don't get too confident." Queenie remarked walking alongside the satisfied soldier. "That woman…is up to something…"
~*~
A woman dressed in gold sat upon her high throne, a young soldier stood by her side. The two watched Blaze appear before them; her clothes and hair still damp from the encounter with the new Sailor Soldier. "Madam Galaxia." Blaze bowed to her mistress.
"Where is my Sailor Crystal?" Galaxia demanded in a calm voice.
"On Earth." Blaze retorted. Galaxia frowned at her minion's boldness; yet, she smiled at her strength.
"Why did you not collect it?" The soldier sneered, the clang of her armor echoed through out the room.
"I believe I was talking to Madam Galaxia." Blaze growled turning away from the soldier.
"Answer his question." Galaxia replied chuckling to herself.
"The crystal is still weak Madam Galaxia." Blaze answered with sincerity. "It isn't strong enough to be taken in your honor." Blaze lowered her head in another bow.
"Understood." Galaxia stated tapping her gold fingernails against the armrest of the throne. "You have my permission to build this crystals power."
"Yes Madam Galaxia." Blaze bowed then exited the room.
"Galaxia…" The soldier began, "Do you think that is wise?"
Galaxia gave another inward laugh. "Do not worry my dear Garnet. We have time and I want nothing but the best."
"Yes Galaxia." Garnet whispered.
~*~
"Blaze!" A small girl yelled hugging the red woman tightly. "I was afraid Madam Galaxia would get rid of you." Blaze laughed and patted the girl's blonde curls. The child giggled, her large lilac eyes glowing in relief.
"Madam Galaxia would never get rid of me." Blaze reassured taking the girl's hand.
"We'd all like to think that." A course female voice commented entering the hall, the sound of her thin heels clicked against the stone walls. Her pink hair trailed behind her like a cape. "Eventually she will weed out the bad seeds." The woman smirked at Blaze's scowl.
"That's not true Mist. Madam Galaxia would never get rid of us." The child replied sharply, a gust of wind blowing her curls upward along with her heavy velvet dress.
Blaze hastily rubbed the young girls shoulder trying to get her to calm down. Mist hesitated before continuing her taunt. "Not all of us." Mist gave a wicked smile causing Blaze to push the child behind her.
"That is true. You won't last long." Blaze added. "Come Haze." Blaze lead the agitated child down the hall and away from the fuming scarcely clothed woman.
"I don't understand why Mist talks like that. Madam Galaxia promised us." Haze growled as Blaze set her on a red satin bed. Blaze took off her damp cloak and maneuvered to find some dry clothes.
"Madam Galaxia did." Blaze agreed. "But she isn't one to keep promises." She mentally added while walking behind a curtain to change.
Haze smoothed out her purple velvet robe as Blaze continued to change. "Just don't let Mist get to you." She heard her mentor advised as she walked out in dry clothing similar to what she was wearing before. "You don't need to go wasting your energy on her."
"I know." Haze muttered as Blaze sat beside her. "But she makes me so angry."
"She makes everyone angry." Blaze replied stroking Haze's fine hair. "I don't know who agitates me more. Mist or Madam Galaxia's pet stooge."
"Garnet isn't a bad person." Haze commented as Blaze pulled her into a hug.
"My sweet little naïve sister." Blaze cooed patting Haze's head. "You have yet to learn about humanity." Blaze nudged Haze towards the door. "Go and train some more."
"Okay." Haze agreed and walked out the door with a friendly wave.
"And I hope you never shall." Blaze sighed before falling back onto her bed; a small tear trickled down her cheek.
Chapter Two
Abby stared at the brooch now sitting on the downstairs sofa. Queenie sat neatly beside her glancing from Abby's bewildered expression to the glimmering brooch. "Well, transform already!" Queenie commanded hotly.
"What for?" Abby replied with an equally annoyed voice. She was surprised that her small feline thought she could boss her around.
"Can't you feel it?" Queenie huffed in surprised. "You're going to take more training than I thought."
"Maybe if you TOLD me what I was supposed to feel I could act on it." Abby sneered grabbing Queenie by the scruff of her neck.
"Okay…okay…no need to become violent." Queenie choked signaling for Abby to let her go. Once Queenie was released and loosened her neck a bit, she began to speak with a determined face. "An enemy is attacking nearby. You need to transform and go get rid of it!"
"What?" Abby screeched clasping the brooch tightly. "Defeat an enemy? With no training?"
Queenie wrinkled her nose in response and began to flex one of her many claws. "Just do it!"
"Alright…" Abby mumbled looking down at the brooch. "Earth Crystal Power, Make Up?" As soon as she uttered the last word, a blinding yellow light submerged her in warmth. A few moments had passed before Abby dared to open her eyes. Everything seemed normal as she looked around the familiar room, until she looked down.
A high pitched gasp escaped her mouth as she noticed the strange green mini skirt hanging from her hips and a pale yellow bow holding the brooch to her chest. "What the hell is this?" She screeched glaring at the cat. As her head turned she felt the brush of cold metal hitting her cheek.
Abby reached up with white-gloved hands fingering a set of gold hook like earrings. Feeling up a bit farther, a gold tiara complete with green gemstone. Queenie smiled in satisfaction. "At least you look like a strong Sailor Soldier."
Abby picked up Queenie with ease. "What is this about?" She hissed tugging at her green skirt. "How can I save Earth dressed as a hooker?"
"You are not a hooker!" Queenie glared. "It is an honor to be a Sailor Soldier, do not disgrace the name!" Queenie wiggled herself free from Abby's grasp and landed swiftly onto the floor. "You are the pretty sailor suited soldier, Sailor Earth! You protect this planet with the soul of your heart! DON'T FORGET THAT!"
Sailor Earth peered down at the huffing orange cat. "So where's this evil?" She cocked an eyebrow as Queenie mumbled, furious that she had forgotten.
"Down by the ice rink." Queenie finally managed. The orange feline ran over to a closed glass slider door. "Let's go."
Earth walked over dumbly to the slider and looked down at the cat. "We're walking? All the way there?" She questioned looking through the glass and pointed to the ice rink at the edge of downtown. "By the time we get there, it will be too late."
"For goodness sakes- OPEN THE DOOR!" Queenie bellowed causing Sailor Earth to reluctantly slide the door open. "Now pick me up and start running."
"You've gone mad…" Earth croaked as she picked up the fluff ball and hastily started towards the ice rink.
~*~
It was a matter of seconds before Earth and Queenie arrived in front of the ice rink. Sailor Earth was amazed at her new speed and lack of loss of energy. "Wow…" Was all she could mutter as she followed her guardian to the ice rink entrance. After quietly entering, the duo crept next to the main rink where screams of terror rang out from the skaters.
The skaters huddled in a group at the end of the rink herded by a young looking woman. She was adorned in red and dressed as if a heat wave had swept the city. Her piled crimson hair shined like a blazing fire; her amusement echoed through out the complex. "Poor ignorant humans, it is not you I'm after."
"Well…go out there…" Queenie nudged Earth in the leg.
"And do what?" Earth whispered glancing at the woman. Her poise and personality seemed so overwhelming. "She's too powerful!"
"Nonsense! Go out there and attack her!" Queenie snarled flexing her claws.
"Alright!" Earth hissed and jumped up from her crouching position.
"Over there!" A skater shouted pointing in Sailor Earth's direction. Earth bit her lip nervously as the woman turned to face her.
The woman had a dark complexion matching her outfit, her ember like eyes darted at the nervous soldier. Her clothing seemed to be made of a thin tan fabric adorned with gleaming red jewels and gold circlets. A red gem rested in the middle of her forehead help up by a thin gold chain. "I've been waiting for you."
Earth choked taking a step back. "You have?"
"Of course." The woman replied sweetly out stretching her right arm. "My name is Blaze, I welcome you Sailor Soldier." A jet stream of fire sprung from her palm and burst through the rink wall. Earth hastily jumped to her right trying to avoid the onslaught of heat.
"It would be easier if you stayed still." Blaze commented watching the soldier dart around the rink in a frenzy.
"Attack her!" Queenie hissed after Earth had been corned by Blaze; a fireball resting in her hand.
"It's about time you stopped." Blaze frowned resting her free hand on her hips. "I was looking for a battle, not a game of cat and mouse."
"Abby…clear your minded…" A voice echoed through Earth's mind.
"Elios…" Earth murmured.
"Let it come to you. Do not force it and show no fear. Your crystal will protect you…"
"Elios?" Earth gasped waiting for the High Priest to answer.
"Calling for help?" Blaze question raising an eyebrow. "I don' think that's going to save you dear."
"Calm down…" Earth though taking a deep breath. "And let it come…" The green Sailor Soldier lifted her arm towards the oncoming enemy. "Tidal Wave!" A burst of blue water rolled from her hand pushing Blaze back and extinguishing her fireball.
Blaze wiped her doused hair behind her and smirked. "Glad to know I have a challenge." She bowed gracefully, water dripping onto the padded floor from her body. "We will fight again."
"What?" Earth asked in bewilderment as Blaze exited through a wall of fire. "Well…that…wasn't…hard…" Earth stuttered coming away from the wall and into the open. The skaters were still huddled together in fear.
"You're safe now." Earth said cheerfully with a smile before turning to leave.
Once outside the rink, Sailor Earth gave a sigh of relief. "Don't get too confident." Queenie remarked walking alongside the satisfied soldier. "That woman…is up to something…"
~*~
A woman dressed in gold sat upon her high throne, a young soldier stood by her side. The two watched Blaze appear before them; her clothes and hair still damp from the encounter with the new Sailor Soldier. "Madam Galaxia." Blaze bowed to her mistress.
"Where is my Sailor Crystal?" Galaxia demanded in a calm voice.
"On Earth." Blaze retorted. Galaxia frowned at her minion's boldness; yet, she smiled at her strength.
"Why did you not collect it?" The soldier sneered, the clang of her armor echoed through out the room.
"I believe I was talking to Madam Galaxia." Blaze growled turning away from the soldier.
"Answer his question." Galaxia replied chuckling to herself.
"The crystal is still weak Madam Galaxia." Blaze answered with sincerity. "It isn't strong enough to be taken in your honor." Blaze lowered her head in another bow.
"Understood." Galaxia stated tapping her gold fingernails against the armrest of the throne. "You have my permission to build this crystals power."
"Yes Madam Galaxia." Blaze bowed then exited the room.
"Galaxia…" The soldier began, "Do you think that is wise?"
Galaxia gave another inward laugh. "Do not worry my dear Garnet. We have time and I want nothing but the best."
"Yes Galaxia." Garnet whispered.
~*~
"Blaze!" A small girl yelled hugging the red woman tightly. "I was afraid Madam Galaxia would get rid of you." Blaze laughed and patted the girl's blonde curls. The child giggled, her large lilac eyes glowing in relief.
"Madam Galaxia would never get rid of me." Blaze reassured taking the girl's hand.
"We'd all like to think that." A course female voice commented entering the hall, the sound of her thin heels clicked against the stone walls. Her pink hair trailed behind her like a cape. "Eventually she will weed out the bad seeds." The woman smirked at Blaze's scowl.
"That's not true Mist. Madam Galaxia would never get rid of us." The child replied sharply, a gust of wind blowing her curls upward along with her heavy velvet dress.
Blaze hastily rubbed the young girls shoulder trying to get her to calm down. Mist hesitated before continuing her taunt. "Not all of us." Mist gave a wicked smile causing Blaze to push the child behind her.
"That is true. You won't last long." Blaze added. "Come Haze." Blaze lead the agitated child down the hall and away from the fuming scarcely clothed woman.
"I don't understand why Mist talks like that. Madam Galaxia promised us." Haze growled as Blaze set her on a red satin bed. Blaze took off her damp cloak and maneuvered to find some dry clothes.
"Madam Galaxia did." Blaze agreed. "But she isn't one to keep promises." She mentally added while walking behind a curtain to change.
Haze smoothed out her purple velvet robe as Blaze continued to change. "Just don't let Mist get to you." She heard her mentor advised as she walked out in dry clothing similar to what she was wearing before. "You don't need to go wasting your energy on her."
"I know." Haze muttered as Blaze sat beside her. "But she makes me so angry."
"She makes everyone angry." Blaze replied stroking Haze's fine hair. "I don't know who agitates me more. Mist or Madam Galaxia's pet stooge."
"Garnet isn't a bad person." Haze commented as Blaze pulled her into a hug.
"My sweet little naïve sister." Blaze cooed patting Haze's head. "You have yet to learn about humanity." Blaze nudged Haze towards the door. "Go and train some more."
"Okay." Haze agreed and walked out the door with a friendly wave.
"And I hope you never shall." Blaze sighed before falling back onto her bed; a small tear trickled down her cheek.
