A/N: Thank you so much to Chikyuuhime and ffgirlmoonie for their continued support. Also an immense thank you to sangoscourage. Without you this chapter wouldn't be here. Here is chapter seven, once you have read it please just drop a review to let me know if you are enjoying the story.
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Chapter 7: A Princess reborn
Kunzite jerked suddenly, "you know my name?"
"I know more than your name," Minako smiled sadly.
"You remember Silver Millennium?"
"I remember enough."
"Hikari said that none of the inner senshi would know anything about Silver Millennium," Kunzite frowned mostly to himself.
"What does Hikari have to do with anything?" Minako asked cautiously.
Kunzite shook his head, "Nevermind."
"Fine, goodnight," Minako turned to leave.
"Wait."
Minako turned to face him, "what?"
"You have to know that it wasn't me, it wasn't any of us. We could never have done what we did if we had control of our mind and body."
"All I know is that I watched my senshi being killed by the men who claimed to love them, the same way that I eventually died," Minako stated in a voice not heard since she had been leader of the senshi.
"How do you explain Nephrite and Jadeite being here when you know that they both died?"
"I can't. I know that it is going to take a lot more than a few words to win back my trust and the trust of the senshi, perhaps you and the rest of the Shittenou should contemplate that."
Minako hurriedly left the room, not glancing back once at her long dead lover.
Kunzite leaned against his desk and started when he heard someone approaching. He looked to see Hikari with a cup of tea held out to him.
"Are you okay?" she asked quietly.
"She always was stubborn," Kunzite grinned sadly.
"Everything will turn out right, that's the whole purpose of being reincarnated here on Earth."
"Thank you Milady," Kunzite smiled.
Hikari nodded, "you need to rest Kunzite. I know you haven't been sleeping that well."
Kunzite nodded as he headed out of the study to his room. Hikari stayed for a few minutes before she too headed to bed.
The girls left early the next day, Minako with a lot to reflect on. Usagi's parents were home from their time in Kyoto, so they had a big dinner that night. Usagi slept in on Sunday but finally got up in time to have lunch. She then quickly dressed and headed to Crown where Motoki was working.
"Don't you get any time off Motoki-onni-chan?" Usagi asked.
"The guy who usually works this shift called in sick, so I had to cover," Motoki explained as he got her a chocolate sundae.
Usagi nodded. She was halfway through her sundae when her cell phone rang.
"Hello"
Makoto's voice came through, "Usagi we need you at the Juuban idol competition."
"That's on today?"
"Usagi focus! There's a youma here sucking energy from contestants."
"Be right there," Usagi hung up.
"Thanks for the sundae Motoki-onni-chan."
Usagi rushed out the door as Motoki waved back dazedly.
"Moon prism power make up."
Usagi instantly became the pretty suited sailor senshi Sailor Moon.
She ran as quickly as possible to the shopping court where the contest was taking place. Sailors Mars and Mercury were already fighting the youma while Venus and Jupiter fought Zoicite who had yet again appeared.
Sailor Moon joined Mars and Mercury but made no real head way. They were saved from a dangerous blow by Sailor Earth who had just arrived, along with Lunar Knight. They went to aid Venus and Jupiter with Zoicite, giving this fight their all.
Sailor Moon was soon saved by Tuxedo Mask, who appeared just as handsome to her as ever, even though she knew it was Mamoru.
The intense battle continued, the youma was incredibly strong due to all the energy it was able to drain.
"Focus on the youma, we can handle Zoicite," Earth yelled at Jupiter, Venus and Tuxedo Mask.
They agreed; Jupiter and Tuxedo Mask somewhat reluctantly. It didn't really help when the youma was joined by the last of the Shittenou, Kunzite.
Venus studied him for a few moments and came to the same conclusion she had Friday night. The man who she met was not the same man who was currently trying to wipe them all out. This man, though strong was a mere shadow of the warrior whom she had loved so intensely in Silver Millennium.
Kunzite was fighting Tuxedo Mask while the senshi fought the youma. Their battle was intense, both men not giving any ground. Unfortunately Kunzite had something Tuxedo Mask didn't: strong powers. Tuxedo Mask was blasted with the force of his attack, strong enough to remove his mask.
Deep in the Negaverse Beryl gasped, recognising Endymion's face.
He replaced his mask, continuing his fight. Sailor Moon finally had enough room to use her tiara, combined with the other senshi's attacks.
"Moon tiara magic," she called as the discus sliced through the youma, returning the lost energy.
Kunzite and Zoicite didn't give up so easily. Earth and Lunar Knight had exhausted themselves by putting all of their energy into this fight. They were determined to destroy Zoicite but they didn't seem to be accomplishing anything.
Earth was blasted backwards, losing more energy. Her henshin brooch glowed for a few moments and then faded, along with her transformation.
Lunar Knight ran to help his sister and didn't notice the attack directed at them both.
"Watch out!" Sailor Moon called.
Fortunately they were saved when a stream of silver light disintegrated the oncoming attack.
Sailor Ceres stood next to Mizuki and Lunar Knight, kneeling down next to Mizuki's limp body. Her hands glowed a golden colour and Mizuki's pale face returned to its usual pinkish hue.
Zoicite was surprised by this interruption and as was his nature fled the scene, Kunzite soon following.
"Are you alright Mizuki?" Moon asked cautiously.
Mizuki groaned and held up a hand to her forehead, "I feel like I was run over by a truck."
"You knew about his?" Mars asked angrily.
Moon nodded, "I promised to keep it a secret."
Mars just shook her head. She knew that her friend meant well and deep down couldn't begrudge her.
"You must be Yasuo then," Mercury directed at Lunar Knight.
He nodded as he let go of his transformation.
"Then who are you?" Venus asked Ceres suspiciously.
Ceres just smiled as she disappeared in a flash of silver light.
"She's sort of like a guardian," Mizuki explained.
"Do you know who we are?" Jupiter asked.
Yasuo nodded, "it wasn't Sailor Moon who told us, we just knew."
"That's right, I never asked how you knew I was Sailor Moon," Moon said as she and the senshi dehenshined along with Tuxedo Mask.
"Sailor Ceres told us," Mizuki explained.
"How did she know?" Minako enquired.
"She has been around for awhile, long enough to recognise a warrior from Silver Millennium," Yasuo answered.
"We're all from Silver Millennium?" Rei asked.
Mizuki nodded, "we have to go we are late as it is."
"Senshi meeting tomorrow afternoon at Hikawa temple," Usagi called as they both left.
"That was unexpected," Makoto stated.
"So am I invited to this meeting?" Mamoru asked.
"Of course," Usagi answered as if was the most obvious thing in the world.
Mamoru nodded trying not to grin, "see you tomorrow then."
The senshi soon dispersed each returning home to finish their homework for the coming week, or in Ami's case to study up for tests at cram school.
Zoicite had recorded the battle and was studying the doubles of himself and Kunzite. He was interrupted when a silver light flashed, rematerialising into Sailor Ceres.
"Thank you for the footage," Zoicite said as he indicated the feed he was watching of the battle, which she had filmed.
"I hope it's useful, I was so busy filming that I almost missed Earth being hit by your double," Ceres remarked.
"Are they okay?" Zoicite asked worriedly.
"The senshi know who they are now," Ceres admitted, "though I think Sailor Moon already knew."
"Right," Zoicite said distractedly as he rewound the footage of Tuxedo Mask fighting Kunzite.
'"What's wrong?" she asked.
"Tuxedo Mask revealed his face, only for a few minutes at best," Zoicite explained.
Ceres sank into the chair that was placed next to Zoicite, dehenshining back into Hikari.
"Did Beryl see?" Hikari asked quietly.
"I don't know," was Zoicite's reply.
Hikari closed her eyes and tried to calm herself with one of the breathing techniques she learned from the monks she had visited over three hundred years ago. Once she had regained control she looked directly at Zoicite.
"What do we do?" she asked.
"What can we do?" Zoicite countered.
Hikari sighed, "let the rest of the Shitenou know about this latest development. Make sure they don't mention this to Mizuki or Yasuo, this is the last thing they need."
Zoicite nodded as Hikari quietly left the room. She had to go speak to a certain time senshi.
Later that night Mamoru retuned to his apartment after spending the rest of the day with Motoki at Crown. He was exhausted, especially after fighting Kunzite but her knew he needed to study for his upcoming exams.
Walking into his living room he noticed that he was not alone. Zoicite was on his couch, waiting for him.
"So Chiba Mamoru aka Tuxedo Mask. I have to say it was quite easy to find you after you so kindly revealed you identity," Zoicite gloated.
"What the hell do you want?" Mamoru asked.
"The rainbow crystals, what else?"
"You'll have to fight me for them."
"I intend to Mamoru, but I think we should meet on neutral ground. The newly constructed office blocks on the harbour will do nicely. Be there by four o'clock or else I will come for you, destroying anyone that gets in my way," Zoicite smirked.
Mamoru frowned, "fine I'll be there."
"Remember no senshi," Zoicite added as he disappeared.
Mamoru sat down, all thoughts of studying gone. He then stood, looking resolved. He would fight Zoicite and win at all costs.
It was Monday afternoon and by some miracle Usagi hadn't gotten detention. She had time to spare before the meeting so she decided to go see if Mamoru was at Crown. He was walking away from Crown when she arrived and strangely enough wasn't heading towards the temple.
Usagi decided to follow him and ended up at the harbour. Glancing around she cautiously approached Mamoru, tapping his shoulder. He brought his arm around to hit her but stopped when he realised who it was.
"Usagi what are you doing here?"
"I could ask you the same question. Senshi meeting remember?"
"I can't go."
"Mamoru what's wrong?"
"Nothing, you need to go."
"I'm not leaving you until you tell me what's going on," Usagi replied stubbornly.
"Usagi please, trust me. I won't be able to do this if you aren't safely very far away."
"Do what? I don't understand."
"Usagi."
Mamoru lent down and kissed her softly, stroking her cheek with his hand. Before she could respond he pulled away, his eyes sparkling sadly at her.
Usagi's eyes were wide as she whispered, "Why did you do that?"
"It's something I've wanted to do for awhile. I thought this is as good a time as any."
"Mamoru," Usagi whimpered as she stepped up and kissed him just as he had kissed her.
He held her against him, amazed that she actually seemed to feel what he did. This had distracted him from his original goal of getting her away. His watch beeped signalling that it was four o'clock.
Before either could do anything they were teleported into the office block, onto the top floor. It was a penthouse office, more than large enough for the battle about to take place.
"Hello Mamoru," Zoicite greeted.
"Zoicite," Mamoru acknowledged as he transformed into Tuxedo Mask.
"What the hell are you doing?" Usagi asked angrily as she shook of the daze Mamoru had created around her.
"Getting the rainbow crystals," Tuxedo Mask replied.
Zoicite laughed as he was soon joined by Kunzite.
"You said one on one," Tuxedo Mask glared.
"I'm a bad guy, I lied," Zoicite answered.
"Maybe this will even the odds," Usagi said as she raised her hand, "Moon prism power makeup."
Usagi's transformation took hold and a few seconds later Sailor Moon stood in her place. She grabbed her cell out and dialled for all the senshi.
"New office block near the harbour, get here now," she ordered as she prepared to take on the two remaining Shitenou with Tuxedo Mask.
Minako was somewhat surprised with the sharp order coming from her friend. Mizuki and Yasuo burst in, panting heavily from the marathon run they had just completed.
"Something is wrong," Yasuo gasped.
"Moon needs our help. Everyone henshin and headed for the new office block near the harbour," Minako barked, sounding like the leader she was born to be.
They all nodded and a few minutes later Lunar Knight and Sailors Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars and Jupiter rushed from the temple heading for Sailor Moon.
"Any idea what's happening?" Jupiter yelled towards Lunar Knight.
He shook his head as they leaped from rooftop to rooftop, "all I know is that fro some reason the balance of power between good and evil is off."
"I feel it too," Mars acknowledged.
"Well then let's move it!" Venus yelled as they increased their speed.
Nephrite looked out the window of the conference room, into the darking sky.
"What's wrong?" Zoicite asked.
"I don't know; I just know that something is wrong. I can feel it," Nephrite sighed.
"Are you sure?" Zoicite asked.
Nephrite nodded. The rest of the Shitenou looked at each other with serious expressions. They all knew the Nephrite was more in touch with the power struggle between good and evil than any of them.
"Get Hikari," Kunzite ordered as Jadeite left the room to find her.
Tuxedo Mask and Zoicite engaged each other almost immediately, Kunzite and Sailor Moon were more cautious.
It didn't take them long to attack. It was clear that physically Kunzite was stronger and perhaps even in the power department. After an intense five minute struggle both had injuries that slowed them down. Kunzite caught Sailor Moon off guard tossing her into the opposite wall.
He turned to Zoicite, aiming a powerful energy attack at Tuxedo Mask. He had no warning; it hit him at full force causing him to hit the same wall Sailor Moon was leaning against.
"Tuxedo Mask," Sailor Moon yelled limping over to him.
He slowly opened his eyes, though Sailor Moon could tell that he was in an incredible amount of pain.
"I guess it's your job to get the crystals now," he joked weakly.
Sailor Moon's eyes had filled with tears, "please don't talk like that I need you."
"Your senshi can protect you."
"That's not why I need you. I need you Mamo-chan, please don't leave me."
"I'm so sorry Usako," Tuxedo Mask stroked her cheek softly and his hand dropped to his side.
The senshi and Lunar Knight arrived just in time to see Tuxedo Mask's eyes fall shut
Sailor Moon's eyes widened as her tears flowed freely, "Please Mamo-chan don't go."
A silver glow emanated from her body as Sailor Moon screamed, "Endymion!"
Sailor Ceres had appeared in the room next to Sailor Venus. Her eyes widened slightly as she took in the scene before her.
"Serenity," Venus breathed.
Sailor Ceres turned to Venus and nodded with a small smile on her face.
"The Imperium Silver Crystal," Luna gasped.
The crystal cast a powerful light over Sailor Moon and Tuxedo Mask. The others looked away and when the light faded saw Sailor Moon had changed.
She wore a long white dress, the waistline lined with pearls. It had thin short sleeves and the top was lined by golden circles. The dress itself fell to the ground and was layered. Her hair was in its usual style though it now contained pearls. The most noticeable feature was the golden crescent moon glowing on her forehead.
Tuxedo Mask lay in front of her, his wounds healed.
The senshi – except for Lunar Knight, Venus, Earth and Ceres – stared in disbelief.
"I don't believe it. Sailor Moon is the Moon Princess," Mars said with shock.
A/N: This is my longest chapter yet and I hope it was worth it.
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