For the end of the world attack, steal Saturn's Silence Glaive and yell "Silence Glaive Surprise"...
But don't end the world until you finish reading this fic! We're getting near the end. Sad I know. But I am working on another Sailor Moon fic as well as my Sailor Moon Survivor fic and part VI of this series...I need a life...oh well...it's fun being a BSSM otaku.
Speaking of that, I might need your guys' help. For my Japanese Pop Culture class (yes this is a real class at my college that I'm taking) I need to a research paper and I need some sources from the internet. I know about Wikipedia, but if any of you have any excellent Sailor Moon sites (for the original or dubbed), please send them to me! You'll be my heroes...or heroines...whichever applies...
On with the show!...er...fic...:shrugs:...whatever...
The canon characters will never be mine. Akira belongs to RunningStorm and the rest is mine. And someone stole that speck of dust in Scene 24. I want it back!
Last time...
"There already is technically a Sailor Uranus," Galaxia said.
Neptune frowned before realization sank in. "Our daughter," she whispered. Galaxia nodded in confirmation. Neptune sighed and stared after Haruka.
Haruka stared out of the window at the snow, her arms folded over her chest. A hand rested on her shoulder and Michiru came in front of the blonde. "Are you all right?" she asked.
Haruka smiled faintly. "I guess." She sighed. "I can't escape my destiny, can I?"
"Actually, you have," Michiru said. Haruka arched a brow in question. "Suiren is technically Uranus. So until she dies…"
"I'll never get my powers back," Haruka finished.
"You don't sound all that happy for someone who doesn't want to be a Senshi," Michiru stated.
"In all honesty, part of me wants the power back."
"And its that part that scares you," Michiru figured.
Haruka nodded. "As Senshi, we have powers others don't. We can do other people can't do. What's to stop us from becoming, for lack of a better term, gods?"
"Our conscience and compassion, the things that separate us from the bad guys," Michiru replied. "You're afraid of becoming something like Ja'aku, aren't you?" Haruka nodded. "Haruka, you are nothing like him. You have a family who loves you and will never give up on you. And then there's Serenity and the others. We'd never let that happen to you."
Haruka bowed her head. "I don't deserve you Michiru."
"What do you mean?" she asked.
"I ran again. It's the only thing I seem to be good at," Haruka murmured.
Michiru wrapped her arms around the blonde, a small playful smile on her face. "You're good at other things too," she added, a twinkle in her eye.
Haruka stared for a moment before giggling. "So…when do we go back?"
"According to Galaxia, a person can only leave here when the appropriate time comes," Michiru answered.
"In other words, we're stuck here till we figure out how to get back," Haruka said.
Michiru nodded. "At least I get to stay with you."
"I'll never leave you again. I swear it," Haruka promised, holding Michiru tight.
"Even if you tried, I'd find you," Michiru said. Haruka smiled and kissed Michiru softly.
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Haruka walked through the halls of the temple, aimlessly wandering around. She and Michiru had been stuck at the temple for a month, no closer to finding a way back to Earth. During that time, Haruka had slowly come to grips with the fact that she was no longer a Senshi and would age like a normal human, eventually dying; that's what Galaxia had told her in any case. Haruka had kept that knowledge secret from Michiru, but knew that she had to tell the Sea Senshi. Michiru deserved to know Haruka had reasoned. Even if that meant Michiru would possibly leave her.
The blonde found that during her wandering, she had returned to the statue room of the Senshi from her solar system. She looked up at the statue of Uranus and sighed. "This can't be the end of my path," she murmured in the silence. A soft wind sprang up and she frowned. It seemed to come from behind the statue of Uranus.
Haruka carefully made her way behind the statue and ran her hand along the length of the wall. A latch clicked and the wall swung inwards. Grabbing a torch from the wall, Haruka ventured into the passageway. The hall smelled of mold and must and the blonde sneezed. She walked for what seemed like miles until she finally came to a solid marble wall.
She frowned. She had encountered no other hallways or doors during her long trek. "Figures," she muttered. She turned and leaned her back against the wall. Unseen by her, the symbol of Uranus glowed brightly and the wall vanished. Haruka tumbled backwards and barely stopped herself from rolling down a set of spiral stairs. The torch had fallen down the stairs and cast weird shadows on the marble walls. She began walking carefully down the spiral stairs, her boots thudding on the steps. She shivered slightly as she descended further down the stairs. She paused long enough to pick up the torch, then continued on her exploration.
An hour after she started down the secret passageway she emerged in a medium size shrine. She lifted the torch and could see that the chamber was spotless. The blonde was immediately on her guard, figuring that someone had to be in the chamber or knew about it for it to be that clean. A soft voice chuckled.
"Who's there?" Haruka demanded.
"I'd forgotten how cautious you were," the kind voice said. Haruka saw an elderly woman appear from the shadows. In spite of her frail appearance, the blonde could feel power radiating from her. "But then again, you are me."
"Who are you?" Haruka asked, feeling as though she should know whom the elderly woman was.
"I am Kane," she said.
Haruka frowned. "I feel like I should know that name."
"It was once your name," Kane replied. She smiled at Haruka's confused look. "I am the first Sailor Uranus."
"No offense, but that statue back there looks nothing like you," Haruka said.
Kane laughed softly. "That is because that statue is modeled after Amara, the second Sailor Uranus."
"So…those legends Galaxia were telling us…they're all true?" Kane nodded her head. "You defeated the Legion of Hell by yourself?"
"I did. But as a result, I died in front of my lover."
"Neptune?" Haruka questioned.
Kane nodded. "She had followed me to the battle. Before my spirit came to this place, the last sight I saw was her face as she was…ravaged."
"Why didn't you tell her how to get her ultimate form or whatever?" Haruka asked the spirit.
"Few Senshi can ever reach the Eternal form, let alone the form I had achieved. That is why you and the other Senshi of the Solar System are becoming legends. You have achieved a level others only dream about."
"I don't get one thing," Haruka said. Kane nodded. "Sailor Moon, Neo Queen Serenity, she has the Silver Crystal and is suppose to have more power than any of us, right?" Kane nodded. "Then doesn't this ultimate form have more power than she does?" Haruka asked.
"Even in the ultimate form, no Senshi can ever hope to have the kind of power the ruler of the systems have," Kane answered. "I do not know why though. We may never learn why."
"Okay. Next question. Why am I here? My henshin pen is destroyed, I can't get my powers back because Suiren is technically Uranus…" Haruka shrugged. "I'm just a human again."
"Having a henshin pen and shouting an incantation to transform does not make one a Senshi. Being a Senshi comes from within. It comes from the desire to protect. To love. Showing compassion. Being the best person you can be in all aspects of your life. That is what makes a Senshi. The henshin pen only brings out a Senshi's true form."
"So you're saying I'm still a Sailor Senshi?" Haruka asked.
"You will never stop being a Sailor Senshi," Kane corrected. "You need only look inside to find your true powers."
A faint rumble made Haruka turn. "What was that?" she asked. Silence met her ears. She turned back to Kane only to find that the First Uranus was gone. Dust and cobwebs covered the marble floors and walls. Haruka walked further into the room and the torchlight fell upon a statue that looked strikingly similar to Haruka. A basin of water was at the statue's feet and Haruka looked in. Her eyes widened.
A large group of Daetamashii was being led by a cloaked figure against the temple. Galaxia and Neptune were trying to fend them off, but the two were weakening quickly. I have to help them! Powers or no powers Kane was right. I'll always be a Sailor Senshi… Haruka thought. "And I wouldn't have it any other way," she said aloud, knowing that if she hadn't become a Senshi she never would have met Michiru or had a family of her own. The statue before her began to glow gold and she watched as the light faded away after several moments.
If it is written in the stars, then it can be read. From this is prophecy... a voice whispered through the room.
A blue crystal hovered in the air before her, the gold symbol of Uranus shimmering inside. The crystal itself was in the shape similar to the top of first Uranus henshin pen Haruka had but without the star. As Haruka looked at the crystal, a solid gold and blue handle appeared and the crystal sat on the handle, locking into place.
It's your destiny... the voice finished.
Haruka slowly reached out and wrapped her hand around the smooth handle. The henshin pen glowed brightly and Haruka could feel latent power flooding her body. Several words appeared in her mind and she smiled. She thrusted her right hand up towards the ceiling.
"Uranus Eternal Crystal Power! Make UP!"
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Neptune dodged an attack from a Daetamashii and grunted as her back hit the wall of the temple. Galaxia was thrown beside her, slightly more battered. "We can't let them gain access to the temple!"
"There's too many!" Neptune returned.
"Heavenly Space Strike!" a voice shouted. A gold beam of energy slammed into the Daetamashii, vaporizing all but two.
"The hell was that?" Galaxia questioned.
"I don't know…" Neptune whispered.
"Who's there?" the figure in black demanded.
Another figure appeared near the entrance to the temple, arms folded over their chest. "I suggest you leave while you can," the figure replied.
"I'll be back with even more Daetamashii, be sure of that," the figure in black snarled angrily.
"I think not," the other figure returned. Their arms unfolded and a sword appeared in the figure's right hand. The figure then slammed the sword into the ground and an energy barrier sprang up around the temple.
"What…?" the figure in black began.
"A different version of the Silent Wall," the figure said. "I call it the Holy Wall. Only someone with a pure heart can enter this temple now."
"No Senshi has that kind of power!" the figure in black snapped.
"Is that jealously I'm detecting?" the other figure chuckled.
"You've not seen the last of me!" the figure in black snapped and vanished along with the two Daetamashii.
Neptune and Galaxia rose to their feet and looked at the figure. "Who…who are you?" Galaxia asked.
The figure stepped into view, dirty blonde hair swaying in the breeze. "Eternal Crystal Sailor Uranus."
"Eternal…" Galaxia began.
"Crystal?" Neptune finished.
Uranus smiled, her fuku still identical to that of her Eternal form except the jewel on her gold bow was a crystal now. "Looks like Amara wasn't the first Sailor Uranus," she replied with a grin.
Neptune and Galaxia turned as a slash of light appeared behind them leading to Earth. "Looks like its time for you two to return home," Galaxia said.
"Can't you go home?" Uranus asked.
Galaxia shook her head. "I am bound to this temple until amends are made for what I did. It's not all bad. I know I now have friends who can visit," she said.
Uranus smiled. "Maybe this is where you've always meant to be. Helping Senshi who have lost their path." The two Outer Senshi bade Galaxia farewell and went through the doorway.
Uranus and Neptune emerged from the doorway in a downpour. "Lovely weather," Uranus grinned.
Neptune frowned and her gaze shifted to the Crystal Palace. Smoke was rising near it. "We have to hurry!" she exclaimed.
Uranus' face turned serious. "So let's hurry," she said. The two ran towards the smoke, hoping that it was only a fire but knowing in their hearts that it was no fire. As they neared the disturbance, screams and shouts could faintly be heard. Without a word or a glance to the other, the pair put on even more speed, eventually jumping to the roofs to make quicker time.
The two stopped as they came upon the battle. The eighteen Senshi and Guardians were trying to hold their own against several large Daetamashii. "I've never seen Shadow Souls that big before," Neptune whispered.
The Wind Senshi pulled her sword out. "Let's go introduce ourselves," she suggested with a faint grin.
"Me first," Neptune teased back. "Submarine Violin Tide!" The attack rushed down ahead of her as she joined her companions.
"Neptune! Where've you been?" Pluto demanded.
"Trying to find a way back here. We're not too late, are we?"
Venus frowned. "We?"
"Heavenly Space Strike!" The attack rammed into a Daetamashii and killed it.
"Where'd that come from?" Kaze demanded.
"More importantly, who used it?" Mars asked.
"My guardian is the Ruler of Heavens. I am the soldier of the sky…Sailor Uranus!" She leapt down and smiled at her friends. "It's been a while."
"How can you have your powers? Your henshin pen…" Neo Mercury began.
"Having a henshin pen and shouting an incantation to transform does not make one a Senshi," Uranus returned. "Being a Senshi comes from within." Her teal gaze shifted to the remaining three Daetamashii. "Let's finish this," she said softly. "Space Sword Blaster!"
"Submarine Reflection!" The two attacks merged and slammed into one of the Daetamashii, weakening it greatly.
"We can do it minna!" Venus declared. "Venus Love and Beauty Shock!"
"Mars Flame Sniper!"
"Jupiter Oak Evolution!"
"Mercury Aqua Rhapsody!"
"Dead Scream…"
"Sky Sword Blaster!"
"Time Typhoon!"
"Mercury Aqua Rhapsody!"
"Deep Shaking!"
"Phoenix Inferno!"
"Star Gentle Uterus!"
"Star Sensitive Inferno!"
"Star Serious Laser!"
"Star Fusion Tempest!"
"Chronus Typhoon!"
The Senshi and Guardians watched as the attacks slammed into the three Daetamashii. The one that had been weakened along with another were immediately killed. The remaining one fell to its back.
"World Shaking!" Uranus yelled. The attack slammed into the Shadow Soul and finished it off. Uranus grinned faintly. "Not bad for coming out of retirement after seven months," she commented.
"You left us," Mars corrected.
"It wasn't her fault," Neptune said. "Ja'aku placed a spell on her."
"But I still should have had more faith in Sailor Moon and you guys," Uranus added. "I've no excuse."
"Let's get back to the palace," Kaze suggested.
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Uranus nervously walked through the halls of the Crystal Palace, amazed at how quickly her younger friend had become one of the most powerful people, if not the most, of the planet. The large doors opened and Uranus and Neptune walked in, the others already there.
Serenity smiled. "Neptune, I am glad to see you are all right."
"Thank you Majesty," she replied with a bow.
"You may stand with the others if you wish."
"Go," Uranus whispered, barely audible. Neptune could hear the subtle plea in her lover's voice and bowed again to the Queen before moving over to the others. She couldn't help but bite her lower lip in worry.
"Uranus, come forward," Serenity ordered.
The Wind Senshi braced herself and stepped forward. She knelt down in front of the throne; the Space Sword's tip resting on the ground. The blonde bowed her head and waited for Serenity to continue.
"Seven months have passed since your leaving of the Sailor Senshi," Serenity began. "You left us with hate and darkness in your heart. When you returned a month ago, you were our enemy. How do we know this is still not true?"
"Majesty…" Neptune began but the Queen held up her hand for silence. Neptune bowed and lowered her head, struggling to keep her emotions under control.
"Have you nothing to say in your defense Sailor Uranus?" Serenity asked. "Before I pass judgment over you?"
Uranus opened her eyes and lifted her head slightly. "If you believe me to be your enemy then tell me to end my life and I will."
Serenity smiled and stepped down from her throne. She halted in front of the kneeling Senshi. She reached down and helped Uranus to her feet. She looked up into the teal eyes, her own blue eyes soft and warm.
"Welcome home Uranus," Serenity said softly.
Uranus bowed. "Thank you Majesty," she whispered.
Serenity stepped back. "Now I'm sure you'd like to spend some time with your family and they with you."
"Thank you," the three said, knowing they had been dismissed. They bowed and left the throne room.
Mars looked at Serenity. "We can't be sure it's really her, can we?"
"I believe it is her," Serenity replied. "I saw it in her eyes."
"I'm just as glad as everyone that she's back, but she does need to disciplined for abandoning her duties to you," Pluto said. "It is Senshi Law."
"Being separated from her family was punishment enough," Serenity said. "What's more, her son has been corrupted by darkness."
"How and when do we tell her and Neptune that?" Neo Mercury asked.
"We ought to tell them now," Healer said.
"Let them be for a while," Fighter countered. "They've been through a lot over the years. More than anyone should go through."
"Fighter is right," Serenity agreed. "Let them find peace, even if it is only for a night." The Senshi and Guardians bowed and left save for Fighter.
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Haruka stared out over Crystal Tokyo from the balcony of her room. A soft wind was gently ruffling her hair and the white button up shirt and black slacks she wore. Upon reaching their room the two Senshi had undone their transformations. Haruka had then asked Michiru to cut her hair back to its normal short length.
Two arms slipped around Haruka's shoulders and she smiled. She shifted and wrapped an arm around Michiru, holding her close. The smaller woman rested her head against Haruka's chest and closed her eyes. She was wearing a soft purple dress that swayed in the breeze with her aqua hair.
"It's beautiful, isn't it?" Michiru asked in a soft voice.
"Yes you are," Haruka replied just as softly.
The other woman smiled and looked up into her partner's teal eyes. "Flatterer," she muttered.
"You love it though," Haruka countered with a seductive grin.
Michiru giggled. "That's not all I love."
"Honto?" the blonde asked hopefully.
"I love Suiren and Kaijin," Michiru answered, leaning against the railing.
Haruka put on a pout and wrapped her arms around Michiru. "That was cold," she whispered in the Sea Senshi's ear.
Michiru smiled playfully and glanced back at Haruka. "Then maybe you should warm me up." Haruka grinned and kissed her lover as the moon rose in the sky.
I had to throw a somewhat romantic scene in with Haruka and Michiru. In fact, I think this might be the only one in the whole series. I can't remember. Too much school.
And for those of you wondering about the "If it is written in the stars...It's your destiny." line, I actually found a really cool AMV on YouTube about Uranus and Neptune and those lines were the opening lines of the song.
Now is the time for all readers to be good and press the review button. It can be a simple review only a couple words long or a paragraph long, I don't care. I just want reviews. So please review. Please? Onegai? Por favor? Bitte?...I've run out of languages now...so just review...