October 1998 – Mahoutokoro

The time approaching the excursion to Yokohama seemed to take forever. Hotaru seemed to really flourish in her surroundings, and Usagi noticed that the younger Guardian had been decidedly buried in her studies, rivalling Ami in how well she performed on tests and kept learning spells at an advanced, sixth year level.

"It's not fair," Ryoko sighed, staring at Hotaru in the sixth year double Charms period one Friday. "How is she so good at this?"

"It's because she's already able to do very powerful magic without a wand," Usagi explained. Hideki and the Shimizu triplets all giggled behind her. "What?"

Ryoko turned to Usagi and in a low voice told her, "In this magical world, goblins and house-elves are the only ones who can use magic without a wand."

"So, Hotaru is part-goblin?" howled Kazuhiko.

"No; she's the emissary of death, Guardian of Silence, Sailor Saturn," Usagi replied. The others fell silent very quickly.

"…Oh…" Ryoko gasped. The triplets snickered as they watched on in the Charms class. Afterwards, Hotaru was accosted with several questions and compliments by the wizards and witches and Usagi noticed how happy Hotaru looked.

"She looks really happy," Rei commented, walking in the hall with Usagi on their way to Potions class one Thursday morning. "Hotaru has never really had this many friends before."

"Yes, she does look like she's just hit her stride," Usagi replied. "Rei-chan…"

Rei and Usagi stopped moving after a while, and the two looked at each other.

"I have been getting a bad feeling….ever since Hotaru fainted…" Usagi began. "It's almost as if the revival of the Death Busters is causing something to happen to her." Rei nodded in agreement.

"I've had a couple of premonition dreams about the fall of this planet again, very similar to the ones that I had when the Death Busters were strong on the Earth. But they're different as well. I see a man as the agent of chaos," Rei explained.

"It looks like we'll only get our answer when we go to Yokohama," Usagi replied with a look of concern on her face. "I hope that this new power I've been given is enough."

"The Legendary Silver Crystal hasn't let you down before, and it won't let you down in the future," Rei comforted. "We believe in you and you believe in your abilities as well, even if you aren't certain of what dangers lie ahead of you. It's one of the things I admire most about you, Usagi."

The two stopped talking when Hideki caught up to them.

"Oh, Hino-san, Tsukino-san!" Hideki replied.

"Takeda-kun," Rei grinned. She was so quick to switch moods and feelings that it caught Usagi a little off guard. She said nothing but smiled.

"You two looked a little upset; is everything alright?" Hideki asked. "Did the Potions assignment get to you?"

Usagi paused momentarily, trying to figure out what he meant by the Potions assignment. 'There wasn't any homework in Potions,' thought Usagi. There was a long silence before both Rei and Usagi slumped to the ground in resignation.

"You didn't do it either, did you Rei-chan?" moaned Usagi.

"Nope," Rei sighed. "I guess we'll be doing some remedial Potions later…."

Hideki at first looked mildly concerned since both ladies had flopped down out of sheer disappointment, but then he chuckled.

"Don't worry," Hideki commented, "I can help you do the revision next week."

"Granger-sama is going to give us that look when we forget to do an assignment," Usagi howled. "I hate that look! She's just like mom when she gives it!"

The three entered the Potions Chamber, which in contrast to most, was lit well enough to allow everyone to comfortably see. At least at first, then when the potion making began, Hermione would dim the lights slowly. Out of all of the classes at Mahoutokoro that she had to take, Usagi disliked Potions the most. She and Rei just could not get the hang of it. Makoto offered several times to help all of the girls, since she was a natural at Potions and many of her cooking skills transferred over into the art of potions-making. None of them took her up on the offer ("I don't think even your help is going to make me better at Potions," Minako grumbled one afternoon after receiving a failing mark on her Hiccoughing Solution).

Hideki sat in front, and Rei behind him with Usagi off to her right as Hermione came in to teach the class. She wasn't anticipating having to do teach Potions this year, but she made a fine replacement in addition to her Arithmancy and Runic classes.

"Good morning, class!" Hermione smiled. The class greeted her in return with mumbles. "Oh, I take it that the assignment was difficult then?"

No one said anything. The students all just looked around nervously, not wanting to admit anything to their Potions teacher.

"Come now, quick sticks! I didn't assignment it because it was easy. Producing a Veritaserum is one of the most difficult things in Potions to make. There's quite a lot of ingredient work, and without the Ministry of Magical Persons' approval, you can't make this as a private citizen for consumption by you or anyone else. It's a powerful potion, in truth…"

Hermione paused with a smile on her face, looking at her students. They looked back at her with vacant expressions, wondering why their teacher was suddenly so peppy looking.

"Get it….in truth? Because this is a truth telling potion?" Hermione giggled. She apparently only amused herself when it came to that joke. "Oh, never mind."

Hideki allowed a quick chortle to leave his mouth, prompting everyone to look at him. It was hard for the solidly built brunette to hide but he attempted to do so as he slumped further and further down his chair.

"Alright, let's dig into our attempt at making this. Does everyone have their ingredients ready?" Hermione asked the class. They all began to shuffle and get ready for the class. Hideki got tapped on the shoulder, and he turned around.

"Hino-sani," Hideki groaned.

"You can call me Rei-chan," Rei smiled. "I think you've gotten on Granger-sama's good side."

Hideki turned a shade of red that belied the embarrassment he felt for being found out by the class as someone who enjoyed Hermione's jokes.

The cooling temperatures made being outside far more enjoyable for all the students and professors at Mahoutokoro. Setsuna was standing on the balcony of her private apartment when she heard a knock on the door. She set down her teacup and walked to the door. Standing in front of her were Haruka and Michiru as well as Hotaru.

"Hey, Setsuna," Haruka grinned. She and Michiru were wearing casual fall wear this weekend, the one before the excursion into Yokohama. "We thought we'd have a weekend together with Hotaru before we take part in Potter-san's mission. She also agreed to come with us."

"Who is she?" Setsuna began before another head popped around the corner. Usagi stood with them.

"I wanted to go somewhere. Rei and Minako are doing a girls' night in, Mako-chan wants to learn Quidditch from the Shimizu boys. Ami-chan couldn't be bothered either. She was….reading….again…" Usagi sighed. "So that left me. After I got Mamo-chan's letter, I felt a lot better."

"Ah, how is the Prince doing?" Setsuna asked with a smile on her face. This was going better than when Usagi last left Mamoru and he fell into Sailor Galaxia's trap. This time, he wrote back and was still being protected.

"He's doing well; Luna and Artemis are keeping him safe, and he's even gotten a little card from Chibiusa that he sent me. I miss both," Usagi explained, "but I at least get my letters from Mamo-chan."

Setsuna and the others looked partly relieved. Mamoru always had a knack for being brainwashed, kidnapped or incapacitated in some way in nearly every crisis they encountered. This was a much more welcome respite. Setsuna opened the door further and allowed the others to walk in.

"I'll be ready to go momentarily; perhaps a quick excursion to Kyoto so we can enjoy the parks and temples in the autumn," Setsuna replied, pulling her hair into its trademark look as she walked towards her bedroom. "Please, enjoy some of the tea and cakes that are out there."

Usagi perked up when she heard the words "tea and cakes" and decided to look around. On the counter, there was a pot of tea with a set of five cups and several small personal cakes. It was as if someone told Setsuna there would be five of them. But how could it be, when…

"Haruka…" Usagi said softly. Haruka was busy admiring Michiru in the light when she turned and looked at Usagi.

"Yes, koneko-chan…" Haruka answered.

"Since when did Setsuna start having delicious cake and tea around…. does she also have tasty custard or pudding around?" Usagi said in a sly voice. Haruka gasped, trying to find some words to say to Usagi while Michiru and Hotaru giggled.

"Setsuna does have some talents as well. She isn't simply the lonely figure that you know from the future," Michiru explained. "She's a fully formed woman of 23 years of age. She's quite the baker, Usagi."

"Yes, Setsuna-mama always makes the most delicious things. I've come up here for snacks regularly…oh, maybe I shouldn't have said that…" Hotaru began, seeing Usagi get more and more jealous that Hotaru was having snack time with Setsuna.

"Hotaru…you should have told me about the delicious food when you found it…" Usagi grumbled even more. Hotaru nervously chuckled.

"Oh, sorry Usagi-chan. I'll try and remember that next time," Hotaru replied. Setsuna returned in civilian clothes, yet holding her Garnet Orb.

"Okay, are we ready?" Setsuna asked. She stopped as she watched Usagi wolf down three cakes and several cups of tea before she turned around, face matcha stained and full of cake crumbs, ready to go.

"Yes!" Usagi answered. Michiru and Haruka couldn't help but laugh at the situation.

"You still love food, don't you, koneko-chan?" Haruka smiled. Michiru looked on as well while Hotaru looked slightly pained at the sight. Usagi simply nodded with a smile on her face.

"I'll Garnet Ball us out of Mahoutokoro's Apparate protection spell then we can Apparate with the Garnet Rod," Setsuna replied. The five walked out of the apartment onto the balcony. "Garnet Ball!"

And with that, their journey began to Kyoto.

Kagoshima

Hidori hadn't done much beyond go to the laboratory and experiment on the various magical animals at her disposal. The daimon serum had worked well on smaller animals like pygmy puffs, and they managed well in finding more humans to act as Hostes for their energy this planet. However, she was to try for the first time using the serum on the first major creature: an oceamy.

The aquamarine, serpentine animal unfurled its wings in the cage, easing itself into sleep again. Hidori watched as two other members of Black Jade watched as she pulled her wand out. The oceamy began to shuffle a bit then as Hidori got close, serum in hand, it awakened and shrieked in anger.

"Watch out, Akuno," one of the wizards said in a lacklustre voice.

'Yeah, be concerned or something,' Hidori thought in her head.

The oceamy suddenly jerked and convulsed, until it used its large claw to rap against the cage hard. A fissure appeared in the metal and Hidori stopped in her tracks almost immediately.

Feeling the power of her new ability as a Magus coursing through her veins, she unleashed a non-verbal spell that sent the oceamy squealing and howling back into the cage with no fuss.

"I don't have time for my subjects to get unruly, little one," Hidori scowled fiercely, trying to keep the oceamy satisfied. It simply stayed still while she injected it with the daimon serum.

At first, nothing happened. The wizards were taking note in the back.

Suddenly, the oceamy lurched up and down and howled out in pain until a pair of red, searing eyes were visible and the scales of the oceamy contained skull patterns. It had successfully held its transformation from a magical creature to a Hoste for the daimon serum to transform it. The wizards walked up to Hidori and gasped.

"Amazing! We've never seen anything like this before," said the one, letting down her hood. She had blue hair and glasses with two different shapes, one circular and one triangular. Her hair gathered into one braid falling out of a bun.

"Yes, it's going to be what we use to fight the Sailor Guardians," the other said. She had red hair, tied into two ends. Both began to cackle.

"…Yes, go ahead and fight those Sailor Guardians. I will make some more oceamy daimon hybrids for you to take to Yokohama….Cyprine and Eudial," Hidori responded. The two witches grinned before they returned to their normal spots. "As Kenshi and myself are the ones who oversee making sure the items are not destroyed, I'm entrusting you to keep Yokohama's item from falling into the hands of the Sailor Guardians and being destroyed."

"Yes, Magus Hidori," Cyprine said, bowing. "As members of the Black Jade and former Death Busters, we owe our existence to the science of Professor Tomoe and the magic that you and the Jade Master have used to put us back together. We owe a debt to you both."

They exited, leaving Hidori to do her work alone. Hidori enjoyed the one on one aspect as she picked another oceamy to give the serum to quickly.

It was the day of the big excursion to Yokohama, and Minako was wandering back and forth between outfits. The rest of the sixth year friends waited for her in the common area of the sixth year dorm.

"Does Minako always take this long?" Hideki asked Makoto.

"No. She must be really out to impress someone with her outfit," Makoto said in earnest before looking at Rei. Rei jumped and then blushed.

"Wha-what do you mean by that?" asked a now visibly embarrassed Rei.

"Well, you and Minako seem awfully close now…" Usagi sidled up to Rei with teasing voice. The Shimizu triplets' faces lit up and they got closer now too.

"Hino-san…" said Takeo with probing interest.

"You never said you and Aino-san were…" Kenji added.

"In a relationship like that," finished Kazuhiko. Rei blushed some more while Ami decided her book was far more interesting than the conversation that was happening. Makoto and Usagi both looked somewhat stunned by the sudden interest of the boys.

"Well, it's no one's business anyway," grumbled Rei.

"So, that adult mood I picked up during our study session last night was real," Usagi commented to Makoto. Makoto nodded her head in vehement agreement while Rei began to protest such characterisation.

"No, it's not like that!" blurted Rei.

"Are you more like Haruka-san or Michiru-san then?" Usagi added. Ryoko, who also decided her book was far more enjoyable than anything in the conversation started to also turn a beet red, while Ami finally closed the book.

"Don't be silly! Haruka and Michiru have a relationship, and Rei and Minako-san will have their own special kind of relationship too," Ami explained. The others groaned while the triplets visibly increased their interest further. Ami was just about to correct her error when Minako finally showed up. She had a matching ensemble of a black leather jacket, a crop-top white shirt underneath and perfectly fitted jeans.

"Well, what do you think? I bought it in Tokyo before we left for Mahoutokoro for excursions, since we're supposed to blend in like normal civilians," Minako replied. Rei said nothing for a very long time, nor did anyone else for that matter. The outfit did the trick. "Oh, I see it's good. Well then, let's get a move on!" And with that, she bounded over to Rei, grabbing her by the arm.

Ryoko, Usagi and Makoto looked at the Shimizu triplets who seemed paralyzed by the sight of Minako, and even Hideki, who had finally succumb to his own feelings by this point, and sighed.

"Eyes off, boys!" the three girls sternly scolded. The boys all groaned a sigh of frustration as the group made their way down to the rest of the Mahoutokoro students getting ready for their excursion into Yokohama. The entrance hall was the gathering point for the fifth, sixth, and seventh years. Waiting for them were Harry, Ron, Hermione, Michiru, Setsuna, Haruka and Hotaru. Ami noticed they were talking to Professor Chieno and Professor Kochono, at some points animated and at some points with very stern faces. Ami wandered over, as if entranced by the conversation's tense moments.

"…I know the Ministry has told you to carry out this mission, but we cannot allow the students to be put in danger as well…" Professor Chieno said through tense teeth. She gathered her composure as Ami walked up.

"Ah, Ami-chan," Michiru grinned with her trademark feminine composure and elegance. Ami looked at everyone and said nothing for a short while before…

"Hello, everyone. Hello, Chieno-sensei, Kochono-sensei," Ami smiled. "I hope we aren't putting any strains on your school. We've all quite enjoyed studying here."

"Why would you think that, Mizuno-san?" asked Professor Chieno. Ami saw she had a look of bewilderment on her face, stunned that a student would ask.

"I was just saying before we got any further through the year, since the first quarter is coming to an end," Ami said to her.

"Ami has been quite a wonderful student to have in my Arithmancy classes; she's learned it in such a short time that she's almost as good as myself now," Hermione said earnestly. "I find myself giving her extra work just to make sure she's not bored with the assignment." Harry and Ron groaned at each other while Hermione elbowed them both in the ribs.

"Well, Mizuno-san….oh, excuse me, Ami. You are leading the way for the rest of the Sailor Guardians to continue to do well at our school," Professor Kochono answered back. Ami liked that he smiled far more often than Professor Chieno and had a much more congenial look to him than she did. Ami smiled back as the two walked away.

"Whoa, that conversation was getting a little rough; thanks Ami," Harry grinned.

"What were you guys talking about?" Ami asked, now displaying a concern across her face as well.

"Oh, we were just…" Hotaru began before Setsuna put her hand on her shoulder.

"We can't say, Ami-chan," Haruka inserted. "We'll be able to tell you later, I hope. Just keep the Princess safe." Ami nodded and wandered back to the group of inners. As she did, Professor Chieno stood up in the hall and began to announce the plans of the trip.

"So today we….not now Kenji-san," Professor Chieno began," today, we have set up several Portkeys to a neutral location outside of Yokohama that people will not see you arriving out of thin air. The rules on this trip are that you must return back to the Portkey location by 6:00 p.m….it's 10:30 a.m. now. Ryoko, will you get the Shimizu boys in check? Thank you. Anyway, please be back by 6:00 p.m. That is when the Portkeys will be active. Professors Granger, Potter, Weasley, Kaioh, Tenoh, and Meioh will be your liaisons for this trip."

With a wave of her wand, what looked like nearly 40 benign objects were plopped into the hands of students.

"Students, please remember that Portkeys can only really work with at the most three students per Portkey. If you need another one, please let me know. Otherwise, I will allow the professors and Tomoe-san to go first," Chieno continued. She looked at the Outer Guardians, Ron, Hermione, and Harry, who quickly obliged and the three held their object (an empty glass bottle), then Haruka and Michiru (an old hat) followed by Setsuna and Hotaru (a bento box). "Have fun!"

With that, flurries of students were travelling by Portkey. The Shimizu triplets disappeared, then Ryoko and Usagi looked at each other. They were standing nearest each other.

"Here, why don't I go with you, Usagi, and Hideki can go with Ami-chan. That'll leave Mako-chan, Minako-chan, and Rei-chan to take the last one.

"Right," Usagi said. She looked at Ryoko and then touched the object, a cup. Without warning, she and Ryoko were transported through several what felt like dimensional shapes, and she felt a lot of compressing…as if she were being transported via her navel through a wormhole. Suddenly, they plopped onto the ground hard and she fell, staring up at the sky.

"What the…?" Usagi replied. She looked at Ryoko, who had landed gracefully on her feet.

"We're here. See, there's Professor Meioh over there," Ryoko said pointing towards Setsuna. She gave an obligatory grin.

"I see the Portkey got you here well," Setsuna grinned. Usagi chuckled as the others arrived, the Sailor Guardians tumbling as well. The massive group gathered themselves and ensured all the fifth, sixth and seventh years were accounted for before heading into Yokohama on normal public transportation ("I don't understand why we had to take a bus," grumbled Hideki).

Yokohama was bustling and full of people enjoying the commerce of the port town. Usagi hadn't been to Yokohama for quite some time; Mama Ikuko and Papa Kenji were taking Chibiusa, Shingo and Usagi to the Chinatown in Yokohama. She looked at the autumn colours of the leaves changing slowly when she felt a tap on her shoulder.

"Usagi, we're meeting Haruka and the others in ten minutes at the Chinatown in Yokohama," Makoto said. "Are you re – Usagi?"

Makoto wasn't speaking to Usagi anymore. Mostly because she went across the street to get takoyaki from the man down the road.

"Mako-chan! We didn't have lunch before we left; I thought you'd like some too," Usagi smiled, watching the man make two of the delectable street food. Makoto could only sigh and shrug her shoulders before laughing with Usagi.

"I see Usagi is distracted as always," said Rei's voice from behind them. "At least we're close by the Chinatown."

After eating lunch, the Inner Guardians walked to the Chinatown, and while they thought they'd be unaccompanied, they couldn't really shake Ryoko, Hideki and the Shimizu twins.

"Nonsense; you're our friends and we'll at least make sure you get to Chinatown alright and find Professor Tenoh," said Ryoko sternly.

"Professor….oh, Haruka-san," Usagi thought for a moment. "Yes, she's over there in that building." She could see Haruka, and they were just about ready to meet with them when Hideki called out.

"We'll be outside waiting for you guys," Hideki smiled. The Inner Guardians walked into the building. Michiru, Haruka, Setsuna, Hotaru, Harry, Ron and Hermione were all standing waiting for them.

"Okay; we've narrowed down one of the potential horcruxes down to Yokohama somewhere in this Chinatown. I think it would be wise if a small team of us go to find the horcrux here and the others stand watch just in case something were to happen. Now, who should go and who should stay?" Harry announced.

"Well, our duelling has gotten a lot better so perhaps we Inner Guardians and Sailor Moon should stay here while you can take the Outer Guardians again. Perhaps leave Hotaru-chan with us," Minako offered. Setsuna, Michiru and Haruka looked stunned at Minako's suggestion.

"I think that's a good idea; Uranus, Neptune and Pluto can do well with us and you guys can keep Saturn as well. Not that we think you'd be a bad fighter, Saturn," Hermione replied.

"None taken, Granger-sama," Hotaru replied. Hermione was just about to insist that Hotaru call her Hermione when Ron put his hand on her shoulder.

"Give it up, Hermione," Ron commented. "She's going to call you Granger-sama. It's better than Granger-sensei."

"I'm glad you're learning about Japan while we're here," Hermione smiled. "That cultural exchange I wasn't expecting."

"It's a nice place; very respectful," Ron shrugged. Suddenly, they heard a knock on the door with several gasps.

"Oh, that can't be good," Hermione sighed. She looked out the window and saw something she never thought she'd see. It was a swarm of about five oceamy scooting through Yokohama, but they didn't look like any from the pictures she saw in her Magical Beasts textbooks in the past.

"Transform, guys," Usagi said softly. She held her new golden brooch, and without much need to figure out what to say called out "Silver Moon Crystal Power, Make Up!"

"Mercury Eternal, Make Up!"

"Venus Eternal, Make Up!"

"Mars Eternal, Make Up!"

"Jupiter Eternal, Make Up!"

"Uranus Eternal, Make Up!"

"Neptune Eternal, Make Up!"

"Pluto Eternal, Make Up!"

"Saturn Eternal, Make Up!"

The Sailor Guardians transformed in a flash while Hermione drew her wand and opened the door. Ryoko, Hideki and the Shimizu triplets were frozen, unable to quite comprehend what they were witnessing.

"Well, quick sticks!" Hermione responded. "Get your wands out. Those things mean business, and they don't look like their normal selves."

"Hermione, what even are those bloody things?" Ron asked, as he, Harry and the Sailor Guardians left.

"Oceamy!" Hermione called out. "I only thought these things existed in the past!"

"We'll take care of them; you go find that horcrux now!" Venus called out. Uranus, Neptune and Pluto nodded grabbed Harry, Ron and Hermione and jumped. Harry didn't realise the Sailor Guardians could leap such large distances as they now arrived to the rooftop.

"Jupiter Lotus Thunderbolt!" Jupiter attacked. She clapped her hands together and pulled them apart, generating a giant arc of lightning that formed itself into a lotus shape before launching it at one of the oceamy. It seemed to sear the scales of the oceamy. Ryoko looked in awe at the power of Sailor Jupiter, then she decided to join the fight.

"Stupefy!" Ryoko yelled, flicking her wand. A blue comet emanated from her wand and the oceamy rocked backwards before falling out of the sky. It looked completely decommissioned.

"Good job, Ryoko!" Mercury winked. "Mercury Ice Shard Ballade!" Mercury held out her Mercury Harp and played it, sending ice shards at one of the oceamy. She watched as it had a little effect on the oceamy ahead of her.

"What are these things able to do?" asked Mars. Before she had time to contemplate, the oceamy group decided to shoot beams of energy at the Sailor Guardians.

"…They're not supposed to be able to do that," Hideki groaned after barely getting out of the way.

"You guys, get out of here!" Saturn called out. "We Sailor Guardians can handle this."

Saturn held up the Silence Glaive as the blade glowed a bright intense light.

"Death Reborn Revolution!" attacked Saturn. The attack wiped out one oceamy cleanly.

"Nice job, Sailor Saturn," Kenji commented. "Think you can do that again?"

The now three active oceamy seemed to get angry that their brethren were getting incapacitated by such tiny creatures, and decided to charge at the group. Sailor Moon was able to dodge but the others were mowed over by the claws of the oceamy.

"Guys!" Sailor Moon called out. Her Imperial Sailor Moon form looked on and clutched the Imperial Moon Wand.

"Silver Moon Imperial Attack!" Sailor Moon bellowed, holding the Imperial Moon Wand in her hand. An intense, white-hot light and energy flowed forth from it and covered the entire plane of vision in its wake. The oceamy howled in pain as all of them dissolved.

"So this is the new power of Imperial Sailor Moon," Venus commented as the Inner Guardians looked on in amazement. "The battle uniform of Neo-Queen Serenity."

Sailor Moon looked on with equal parts relief and exhaustion. This form taxed her energy more than any other iteration of Sailor Moon before it, and she had a moment's peace before…

'Uranus, Neptune, Pluto…..what are they doing now?' Sailor Moon thought, her face turning to fear. 'What if this was all an elaborate trap?'

"Sailor Moon!" said an eerily familiar voice. Sailor Moon looked up and saw Cyprine and Eudial.

"Cyprine! Eudial!" Jupiter called out.

"We defeated you Death Busters! How are you here again?!" Venus demanded.

"Perhaps there's an anomaly in the space-time continuum that has allowed the Death Busters to return to Earth from beyond the seal that Pluto placed on that dimension," Mercury explained.

"This is your first and final warning. Surrender or feel the wrath of the Black Jade and the Death Busters as we destroy everything you hold dear," Eudial announced. Sailor Moon gasped.