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Disclaimers: Standard Disclaimers
Meanwhile, on the other side of the world a feud was beginning to build. Four girls around the age of seventeen sat talking in a small booth, accompanied by a man of twenty four. They seemed to be arguing in low voices while eating milkshakes. In fact, the topic of their argument was dwelling on the other side of the world at the moment.
"She always was a klutz, not to mention crybaby, always late, and a poor leader. We deserve better then her.", the one with blue hair explained to the other four. They all nodded their heads fervently, as if to convince themselves of the facts of the matter. Suddenly, out of nowhere a cat popped up. Its black fir stood on end and its yellow eyes showed fire. Seeing Luna, the inners flinched.
"How the hell could you do that.", Luna asked glaring at the surrounding group. "How could you fail at the one task set before you. To watch over and protect your princess. What did you do?"
"We did the obvious. We dismissed her.", Raye announced
Flashback
"Darien, come on in. I was just getting ready. Come in and make yourself at home.", Serena called from the shower. She had been looking forward to this date for some time now. Rini had gone back to her time a couple of weeks before and Serena found herself missing Darien. They had spent little time together since Rini had left and Serena was feeling lonely.
She had decided to wear her favorite red dress that flared out right above the knee and hugged her petite figure in all the right places. Her hair was out of the usual odongo style and curled into a bun with chopsticks stuck through them. The Silver Imperial Crystal was on a silver chain dangling around her long neck. She wore a bit of make-up, but not enough to be over dramatic, and wore red crystal earrings that tinkled whenever she turned her neck just so. Red heels that made her a few inches taller and more regal were strapped to her feet. Now, she almost never worked this hard on her appearance, but this was special. She was hoping for a new ring tonight.
Making her grand entrance, Serena found Darien sitting silently on her couch. He was gazing out the window with almost a dreamlike expression. He wore a tuxedo which Serena had seen him in almost every day for the past three years. She smiled. She never tired of that look on him. Clearing her throat, Serena did a small twirl for the now impatient form of her boyfriend.
"Yes, yes, you look nice as always. Now let's go.", Darien said, dragging her through the open door. Serena followed without protest. They made their way to Darien's new black jaguar. She puzzled over his strange distance, but dismissed it.
The restaurant that Darien had taken her to was one of the fanciest in town. An Italian restaurant that served world famous spinach filled ravioli. Darien seemed jittery as he ushered her into the restaurant. Again, Serena ignored it as they sat at a small table towards the back. Sitting down, Darien motioned for her to sit. She frowned slightly, but pulled out her own chair and sat. They sat in silence for a few very uncomfortable minutes.
"Serena, I have something very important to tell you.", Darien announced, leaning forward a bit. Serena also moved forward, the tension building. 'He's really going to do it. He's going to propose!', she thought to herself. Although she was only seventeen she was sure that Darien and her were destined to be together.
"Yes?", Serena asked anxiously. She watched his eyes dart back between another table and their own. Turning, Serena spied four other familiar faces. The inners. Standing, they all made their way to the small table.
"What are you guys doing here?", Serena asked, puzzled at her friends peculiar behavior. She switched her gaze back and forth, uneasily eyeing her true love.
"Serena," Raye spoke first. "We have decided that you should no longer be in our team. We've decided Amy should lead us. She's much more cool-headed and collected, and she shows up on time. Unlike you.", she spat out. The words stung Serena, although she kept her face neutral.
"You're just a ditzy blond that can't do anything right. Therefore, we take your title from you. You are no longer the moon princess. Amy is.", Lita chimed in. Suddenly Serena stood.
"You think that you can simply declare yourselves rulers and it will all work out. It doesn't work like that. None of you hold the blood or power to create Crystal Tokyo. Therefore, if you hate me so much that you want to destroy the future, than do so. I am keeping the crystal and I REFUSE TO LET YOU CONTROL ME!", she screamed. She than proceeded to run to the door, but an angry Darien grabbed her before she could leave.
"We'll see about that.", Darien said. Serena pushed off into the street and ran.
END FLASHBACK
"You what!", Luna screeched. "You made her leave you bakas! Now Tokyo is defenseless!"
"What do you mean defenseless? We're here!", Mina yelled back. Luna fumed silently, trying to keep herself calm.
"Without Sailor Moon none of your powers work. Mina's were only activated before because she was pretending to be the moon princess. Now you have no powers. I hope your happy minna.", Luna exclaimed, turning to exit. Behind her five dumbstruck faces watched her leave.
Note: Thanks for reading! RR!