CHAPTER 6

Recap:

My vision blurred as I lunged forward, hearing a horrified scream rip its way out of Usagi's throat. "NO!"

I was just inches away from landing a solid blow to the boy when there was a flash of white. Usagi, or rather, Sailor Moon, stood in front of me, her eyes cold and unforgiving as she shielded Tuxedo Kamen from my rage.

A thin white glow outlined her body as she ground her teeth, fists clenched by her sides. Her voice came out in a deathly whisper, "You will not move to lay a harmful hand on Endymion ever again. If I catch you even thinking wrong about him, I will not hesitate to move out of your life and trust me, if that happens, you will never speak to me again."

Damn it! Can't she see he only wants her for her body!? I know his type, that's all they care about!

"Usagi, get away from him; that is an order! I forbid you from seeing him! He's only going to end up hurting you! I won't let my little girl get hurt!"

Sailor Moon had be up against the wall by my throat in a flash. "I am not a little girl anymore! I am almost 18 years old, you do not have a say in what do in my life. I love Endymion and you will have to live with it. Understand?"

When I remained silent, she tightened her grip around my throat, glaring at me. I swallowed painfully, seeing the fierce determination in her eyes. I nodded my head meekly, looking anywhere but her flashing eyes as she let me go.

Tuxedo Kamen was instantly at her side, wrapping an arm around her shoulder and pulling her close to him. I noticed his genuine worry in the tightness around his eyes.

Maybe he really does care about her…

SHINGO'S POV

I fake coughed and muttered, "Awkward moment!"

For some reason it seemed to break the mood, mom shook her head and a few of the senshi grinned. Tuxedo Kamen cracked a smile at me.

I bounded over to him, tugging on his cape, "So you're Tuxedo Kamen? That's so cool! Did you know you're my biggest hero? Right after Sailor Moon, of course!"

He seemed a little bewildered so Sailor Moon cut into the conversation, "Shingo, leave him alone!"

I turned on her instead, reaching a hand out to touch her wings. "Can you fly with those? How come you never fly in the battles on TV? OOH! Can you take me flying!?"

Sailor Moon laughed, batting my hand away. "Yes I can fly in this form. In battles, I prefer to stay on the ground to keep an eye on my senshi. And no I can't take you flying; my wings don't have the strength to carry two people!"

Aww! I pouted, giving her the puppy-dog eyes. That's so cool! Maybe I have some super powers too, since we're related and all… Nah!

A though struck me, "HEY! How come you've been lying to us all this time? I can't believe you didn't tell me! Imagine what all my friends would have thought!"

A fearful look flitted across her face before she was interrupted by an unfamiliar voice.

Usagi's cat, Luna jumped down from the couch and answered for her, "It was agreed that the knowledge of such a monumental secret would only put you in danger. Usagi believed that if she were to tell you, then the Negaverse would use you to hurt her."

What? Did Luna just talk?

I blinked and rubbed my eyes.

"What Luna says is true. I feel it is safe to tell you now, since we've successfully defeated chaos. But I also have something else to tell you, something much more important."

And I'm cutting it off here! Nah, just kidding, I'm not that heartless ;) Read on, my lovelies!

MICHIRU'S POV

So far so good, apart from that little scene with the Princess's father! Now let's see how they take the news about her being Princess Serenity...

I saw Tuxedo Kamen squeeze her hand and she continued, "I am not just Sailor Moon."

She lifted a hand to her broach and trailed her fingers over it, uttering the words, 'Moon Princess Halation' under her breath.

The change into Princess form was much more subtle; there were no flashing lights or bright colors. A rippling of magic over her skin transformed her into Princess Serenity. She now wore a flowing white gown and a small crystal crown. Pearls glinted in her hair, and a golden crescent moon shone on her forehead.

I felt an uncontrollable urge to bow before her and as I kneeled to do just that, I noticed the others doing the same.

When she looked up, her eyes were shining with power, "I am the reincarnation of the past Princess Serenity of the moon kingdom, heiress to the Imperium Silver Crystal, and Princess of the Silver Alliance. I am the legendary fighter Sailor Moon sworn to protect love and justice, I am the Messiah of Light, and" she took a deep breath, "I am the future queen of Crystal Tokyo, I will rule alongside my prince, Endymion heir to the throne of Earth."

She sent a blinding smile towards Tuxedo Kamen and I smiled, hearing Minako give an almost imperceptible cheer. It is easy to see that their love is pure and unconditional.

Tuxedo Kamen smiled back and transformed once again. This time, he appeared in shining armor, a jewel encrusted sword at his side. His breast plate proudly bore the insignia of the Golden Kingdom. Prince Endymion bowed before the Princess.

Serenity glided over to and told us, "I lend you my power, and I grant you my spirit. After the renewal of your oath, the Silver Crystal shall draw out your object of power and begin the return of your memories."

Venus stood when nudged, head bowed in respect. "I, Princess Minako Inanna Aino of Venus, renew the blood oath of the Silver Millennium. I swear to protect my charge to the best of my abilities and to see the best to her well-being, both spiritually and physically. I will follow her blindly into battle and will never question her orders."

The crystal flared when Serenity touched it to her shoulder.

I looked on with barely concealed interest as Venus seemed to shudder, her face plainly showing her pain as something inside of her glowed a muted orange, echoing the crystal's previous light.

What is that?!

With a fluid movement, she closed her hand in a fist and shouted, "Venus Mirror Compact!"

Streaks of multicoloured light rushed into her hand, materializing into a multicolored heart shaped compact, a small mirror on the cover. The top closed over it and I noticed that it sported a jeweled top.

Satisfied, Serenity moved on to Mars, leaving Venus to marvel over the compact in her hand.

Sailor Mars rose gracefully and spoke, "I, Princess Rei Freya Hino of Mars, renew the blood oath of the Silver Millennium. I swear to protect my charge to the best of my abilities and to see the best to her well-being, both spiritually and physically. I will follow her blindly into battle and will never question her orders."

Again, Serenity pressed the crystal to her shoulder and it flickered once.

Mars froze, spine rigid, eyes closed against the obvious pain. From beneath her skin, a soft red glow could be seen, calling out to the Silver Crystal.

Somehow, I instinctively knew the answer to my previous question. Mars's senshi powers were reaching out to their initial source.

"Mars Sacred Fire Bow!" The words seemed unfamiliar coming from her lips. Chanting, Sailor Mars spread her hands into a position as if she were holding a bow. Surprise radiated from her being as flame arched from one of her hands to the other, creating a bow of pure blazing fire.

Serenity looked her over, and continued to the next senshi. I noticed Mars reaching out a tentative hand to touch her new bow. When it didn't burn her hand, she lovingly trailed one finger across the elegant curve.

When I turned my attention back to my Princess, she was already touching the Silver Crystal to Mercury's body. The crystal gave a single small burst of light then returned to its regular sheen.

Sailor Mercury's skin went semi-translucent, a subdued ice blue glow clearly seen under her skin as her powers reached to the crystal. Mercury, having the lowest pain resistance in the inner senshi, fell to her knees. Her hands flew to her head, clutching her temples. She clenched her jaw so as to remain silent, and then it was over.

Standing on shaky legs, she shouted out, "Mercury Frost Harp!" She blew out a stream of bubbles which hardened into ice with a crackle. When the slight mist disappeared, a beautiful harp lay in her hands.

Serenity moved on to Sailor Jupiter, the last of the inner senshi. In her wake, Mercury caressed the strings on her harp, a faraway look in her eyes.

Sailor Jupiter spoke, "I, Princess Makoto Attis Kino of Jupiter, renew the blood oath of the Silver Millennium. I swear to protect my charge to the best of my abilities and to see the best to her well-being, both spiritually and physically. I will follow her blindly into battle and will never question her orders."

Serenity touched her crystal to her shoulder and it flashed once.

Jupiter's muscles tightened visibly as her powers responded, glowing a dim forest green.

"Jupiter Electric Spear!" She clasped her hands together, emerald eyes flashing and her fingers began to sparkle with energy. She threw her arms out wide, dancing in arching rows of lighting and skillfully crafted a powerful spear.

Serenity let a bittersweet smile grace her lips. "I'm glad you've been awakened. Your memories will return to you in bits; anything can speed up the process. There will be many happy memories, and painful memories. If I could, I would shield you from them forever, but Luna has advised me to let you know; it is essential for you remember."

Mars asked her, "Does that mean you already have your memories?"

She bit her lip and averted her eyes, "I haven't remembered much, only a few memories."

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