Author's Notes
Okay, so I am really pleased with all the responses I am getting for this story. It really makes me feel good as an author, so thank you to everyone that has reviewed my story, as well as those that have been silent readers. There was a question about Sailor Mercury's upgrade on her power and I wanted to take a little time to explain her powers, as well as the scouts to come.
The scouts automatically transform, they have no need for the transformation pens, it is a natural form to them. When they remember, they get everything that they use to be, all their powers and suits they had at the time of the fall. The scouts in this story, all have swords that match their powers, hence the snow and icicle sword of Mercury's. They remember all of their past, including their loves, but when it comes to the Princess, all they have is a blurry image of long silver hair, a slim body and the crescent moon on her forehead which marks her as royalty. The rest of her is blurred and this concerns both the guardians and Lady Luna.
Okay, so now you have a little more information to sustain you on this story. Oh, disclaimer again, characters belong to Ms. Naoko, and are only here for my entertainment and yours. Enjoy!
Chapter Three: The Revelation
Sailor Mercury stood in the center of the arcade, her suit was beautiful to behold. With blues accenting the belt and the translucent blue shoulders, and the long ribbons flowing down from her waist. Usagi stared at her for a few minutes taking in this wonderful sight in front of her. Who knew that Ami, anyone could look so beautiful in something so simple. However, before Usagi could come out from hiding behind the booth, the brunette appear in the middle of the air.
"There you are, Mercury... Have you seen your precious Princess? Our prince is in much anticipation to see her." Cooan croaked out as she floated around Mercury.
"You don't have to worry about your prince for much longer, I am sure that he will be dealt with accordingly." Mercury replied, as she started to call forth her snow mist.
"I'll catch you later." Cooan replied as she disappeared as quickly as she came.
Mercury's suit slowly dissipated and Ami stood in her place. Ami walked quickly around the arcade to check for any anomalies when she came to the booth, she found Usagi crowded under the table. Oh no! No one is suppose to see when we transform. What am I going to do. She thought to herself as she reached out her hand to Usagi.
"Come on, let's find Motoki-kun, and then I'll explain as best as I can on the way home, okay, Usa-chan?" Ami stated, now worried about the ramifications of Usagi knowing her other identity.
"Of course, Ami-chan. Let's find Motoki-kun." She replied, not knowing what else to say at the moment.
Usagi walked around the rest of the booths and Ami went to the counter area to go check the back room when she stumbled across him. "Usa-chan! I found him!" I hope he didn't see me transform. She thought to herself, worried that she would never find the Princess because everyone would be in danger because they knew her secret and she would have to be devoted full time to protecting them.
Motoki was laying flat on his face, a dishrag laid next to his right hand. Usagi hurried over to the counter as Ami bent down to check Motoki's pulse. "He's got a steady pulse... We should get him somewhere comfortable. Do you know where the break room is?" She asked Usagi.
Usagi nodded, and helped Ami pick Motoki up. Between the two girl's arms, he laid limp as they held him up and walked, more like dragged him into the break room. Ami grabbed a cloth and went to the sink to soak the cloth into cold water. Walking back to where Usagi was tending Motoki, and laid the cloth on his forehead.
After a while, Motoki started to come to. "Where... where is the youma?" He stuttered, jumping up as he woke up.
"Relax, Motoki-kun. A senshi came and destroyed the youma. She told us to hide, and she was incredible. You should have seen her punches and kicks, Motoki-kun! It was so fast, and then she called this wicked sword and it just became dust!!" Usagi exclaimed. "You should have seen it!"
"Really, a senshi? One senshi defeated that youma? It was huge though!" He responded.
"Oh, yes! It was wonderful to watch, wasn't it Ami-chan?" Usagi encouraged.
"Oh yes." Ami echoed.
Looking over at the clock, Motoki proclaimed. "Oh my, you girls better head home before it gets too late."
"Only if you are sure you are okay." Ami quipped.
"Yes, I'll be fine, just get home okay, so I can see both of you tomorrow." He finished.
"Okay, see you tomorrow, Motoki-kun." Usagi declared, as she gave him a hug good-bye and went to the booth to grab her book bag.
"Yeah, see you tomorrow, Motoki-kun." Ami echoed, as she too went and grabbed her book bag.
Motoki walked them to the door, letting them out before he turned around and gave a good look to his arcade. "Oh no, I'll be cleaning this all night long." He moaned to himself, as he started to pick up.
*Meanwhile*
Usagi walked alongside Ami, quietly for the longest time. Finally, Ami spoke up. "Why did you do that?"
"Do what?"
"Tell him that a senshi came and told us both to hide?"
"Because I didn't want to see you get hurt..."
"Oh."
"Yeah."
"Can you explain now, Ami-chan?" Usagi asked. "What happened back there?"
"A youma appeared, and you were in danger. I knew that I could fight it, that I've fought things like it before, and I so I did." Ami answered.
"How did you do it though?"
"I called my powers to come to me, and that's how I was able to do it."
"Where did you get the powers though?"
"That's a longer story, are you sure you want to hear it?"
"Oh, yes! It would be most interesting and then maybe I could help you." Usagi pleaded.
"Hundreds of thousands of years ago, there was an alliance with almost all of the planets, and the head of this alliance was the Moon Kingdom. The Queen of the Moon Kingdom, Selenity, had a beautiful daughter whom she loved very much. So when her daughter turned 6 years of age, she brought her 8 girls, one whom would never age, three of whom were older than the Queen's daughter, one that was younger, and four that were the same age as the daughter. They all swore loyalty to the Queen's daughter, as well as to forever protect her. The older ones left with the younger child to protect the Princess from threats of the outer kingdoms, the one would would never age went back to the portal of which she would watch over the Princess in all times. But the four girls stayed with the Princess and became her guardians."
"Wow..." Usagi exclaimed quietly, picturing everything that Ami was saying.
"The girls had powers of their own, which they trained everyday to improve and strengthen their powers, so that no harm would ever befall their beloved Princess. As the years wore on, the Earth kingdom wanted to join the alliance, and sent their Prince and his Generals to the Moon for a meeting of peace. While he was there, he ran into the Princess in the gardens, falling in love with the beauty almost instantly. The Princess was charmed by him, and swore to meet with him again. That night she confided in her guardians about her curiosity about the Earth Prince, and swore them to secrecy. They help the Prince and the Princess meet all the time, even though delegations were still on going about adding the Earth to the alliance. The Princess knew she was in love with the Prince and refused all other suitors for her hand. One of the suitors became obsessed with her, and since she wanted nothing to do with him, he wanted her miserable. He destroyed the Moon Kingdom and all of those that she held dear, including the Prince. She could not take the guilt and agony of being alone, she killed herself. The Queen saw this and wanted nothing more than for her daughter's happiness, use all of the power that she had to send her daughter and everyone that her daughter loved to another time, in hopes that it would be better. But, she did not send them together. I am one of the Princess's guardians and I must find her before any harm befall her." Ami quietly finished.
They had stopped along the way to sit on a bench, and Usagi stared at her friend. "I am sorry for the loss of your Princess. I truly do wish the best for you in finding her. I won't tell your secret, I promise. But please, don't stop being my friend because of it. Maybe, you can draw a picture of her, describe her, anything I'll work with you because it sounds like you need her to make everything better." Usagi replied, her head tilted downward.
Ami smiled. "I would never stop being your friend, if I could help it, Usa-chan. But don't worry about the Princess I am sure that I will find her. Arigato, for understanding and not pushing me."
They stood up and continued walking, they came to the intersection of which they had to separate and go their own way. "Be careful, Usa-chan. Please call and let me know you made it home okay?"
"Of course, Ami-chan." Usagi assured her.
Usagi continued home, thinking about everything that Ami had said. When she arrived home, she called the phone number that Ami had given her.
"Moshi, Moshi."
"Moshi, Moshi. Is Ami-chan there?"
"Yes, hold on."
"Konnichiwa?"
"Ami-chan, it's Usa-chan. I am home. I hope that I will see you at school tomorrow."
"Of course, Usa-chan. Have a good night."
"Bye."
"Bye."
Usagi grabbed some leftover dinner and showed her mom her homework. "My friend was helping me with my work, Mama. Sumimasen for being so late."
Her mother was surprised at how well the homework was done. "Very well done, Usagi. Make sure you eat and get to bed soon."
Usagi finished eating, took her shower, and put on her fluffy bunny pajamas. Climbing into the bed, she started think about the dreams of the dark hair man who was asking her to be safe and that he would find her soon. She was so wrapped up in her thoughts that she soon fell asleep.
Okay, so this is the longest chapter that I have written so far. Next chapter will be Lady Luna and Ami's talk. As well as another day of school. I'm going to put a poll up for the next three days, in my profile. I want your opinion on what should happen next. Thanks for everything and I hope that you enjoy this installment of Where Do I Belong?
