Here it is! The next installment is finally out. Sorry it took so long – life has a way of messing with your schedule. Anyways, enjoy!
"From the Personal Diary of Tsukino Usagi:
Before The Final Battle"
By: LunaBell
Usagi watched as her younger brother, Shingo, played his video game. Tonight could very well be the last time she gets to spend time with him. It could be the last time she sees his laughing face or hear his ridiculous insults.
Tomorrow night they were going to confront Beryl. It was finally time to put the witch in her place and take back all that she had stolen from them.
Usagi sighed as she thought of the battle to come. She and the other Senshi had been training hard for this day. Already they had been through so much together. Already they had formed a bond stronger than the one they had shared in the Silver Millennium. Rei, Ami, Minako, and Makoto had become the best friends Usagi had ever had.
It could all be over tomorrow. There were no guarantees that they would all make it back, and the only ones that would know of their sacrifice would be two talking cats and any of the group that managed to make it out alive. It was insane! To give up their own lives for people who would never know what they had done.
Pushing herself off the couch, Usagi headed for her room. Turning, she called out a goodnight to her brother and parents before proceeding. They would never know – and maybe it was for the best.
Luna was sleeping soundly at the foot of the bed when she entered her room. It always amazed Usagi how easily her guardian fell asleep. If only she could find peace in slumber as Luna seemed to. Each night seemed to bring more nightmares. Well, not really nightmares, more like visions clouded by a feeling of unease and dread.
Sometimes they were memories; things she did in the past. Others were more like glimpses of the future. These were always cloudy and hard to make out, but a sense of urgency and fear were always present.
God only knew what the future would bring.
Hopefully, if not inevitably, the defeat of their enemies.
A beeping sound came from the direction of her dresser. Rushing over, she noticed the sign of Mars lit up. What could Rei want at this hour?
Usagi pushed the button and watched as Rei's pensive features came into view.
"Hey Rei, what's the matter?"
Looking at Usagi, Rei remained quiet for a few minutes. "It's going to be okay right? We'll be able to defeat her and return safely, together?"
Stunned, Usagi could do no more than stare at the Senshi of fire.
"I know we don't get along most of the time, Usa, but you are very important to me. I can't help but wonder if I'm going to fail you a second time. What if we're not strong enough? What if she wins?" Rei asked.
"She won't win. We'll beat her this time, and we'll all come back together. There is no other option." Usagi said in all seriousness.
Smiling, Rei gives a victory sign. "Of course we will. I don't know what I was thinking. Get some sleep Princess. We're going to need all of our strength tomorrow. Night!"
Usagi watched as the screen went blank. So, it looked like the others were having a hard time also. It didn't seem to matter how strong you are - everyone has doubts. But they would make it. She would make sure of it!
'No matter how much you prepare yourself, you are never truly ready for the challenges life throws at you. The only thing you can do is use what strengths you have and believe in yourself, in your friends and family to help you through the hardest times. No one knows what the future brings, and only you can choose the right path. Fight or quit, those are the choices you are given. You can either lie down and except your fate or fight to make your future what you decide it should be. Well, I'm not just going to let fate take over. I'm going to fight. I'm going to make my own future. And I pity those who stand in my way. I'm the former Princess Serenity of the Moon Kingdom, and the present Sailor Moon, champion of love and justice! Watch out Beryl, I'm not going to be so easy to kill this time around.'
-From the Personal Diary of Tsukino Usagi
There you have it! Sorry it took so long guys! I kinda hit a bad spot in my life, but I'm back up and running now so no worries. Also, to all you 'Cursed' fans, the next chapter should be out in the next few days. Comments, I LOVE THEM!
Thanx, LunaBell
