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Song one: OMWF Where do we go from here
Song two: moonlight densetsu music box (guest writer the Drifter)
Chapter 10-Where Do We Go From Here
"Rei? Are you okay?" Usagi asked as she watched Rei stirred in her cell.
"Yeah…just feel like I ran a thousand marathons. All my muscles and joints hurt." Rei rubbed her temples and squinted her eyes, even though they were almost in complete darkness.
Sailor Mercury was still scanning with her visor down. She looked over at Mako with a worried expression. "Guys, I've been scanning for a while. Unless we could somehow join hands and teleport out of here, there is no other way back."
"Maybe that's why we were kept in separate cages." Venus said with defeat in her voice.
"I wondered if Chibiusa is okay. I hope someone find her soon and untie her." Mako paced in her tiny cell, as she anxiously cracked her knuckles.
Sailor Moon fiddled with her communicator but there was no signal. Tears welled in her eyes as she realized how dire the situation was.
"Wait, guys. Something is coming. I am detecting a change in the energy around us. Whatever it is, it's strong…" Before Sailor Mercury could continue, a blast of strong wind blew through.
Three figures appeared, wrapped in a dark maroon bubble.
"Pluto! Neptune! Uranus!" Sailor Moon squealed with delight and relief. "Oh, thank goodness. How did you guys find us?"
"Small lady called us on the communicator. Neptune was able to pinpoint your location using her mirror and I just facilitate the dimension jump." Pluto walked around the cages, examining the structure.
"Submarine reflection." Neptune shone her all knowing mirror at the cages and the weak points were highlighted. "Uranus, you are up…"
With great precision, Uranus waved her space sword and blasted through the weak points without hurting the scouts. The cages snapped and they were freed.
"My, oh my…I didn't know there were more strong soldiers on Earth." The Queen appeared, floating in midair.
"World shaking." Without missing a beat, Sailor Uranus threw her attack. The shot hit an energy field and sizzled out.
"Deep Submerge!" "Dead Scream!" The two soldiers combined their attacks and aimed it at the enemy. Once again, it sizzled out as it hit the energy field.
The queen threw her head back and let out a throaty laugh. "Is this all you've got? Maybe I will keep you guys longer as pets. Such cute powers…." She waved her hand and a blast of dark energy hit the three soldiers. They flew across the room and landed hard on the ground.
"Please. Stop. You don't have to do this…" Sailor Moon stretched out her arms, shielding the fallen soldiers.
The queen snarled and crossed her arms. "I don't care if I wipe out the entire human race. Once we suck Earth dry, we will keep on searching for the next energy source. Do you honestly think you guys are the first sailors we've come across? I killed them all…and I will kill you guys…"
"Please…I don't want to do this.." Sailor Moon bowed her head and tears ran down her cheeks. She knew she held the inifinite power that is the silver crystal, but she hated the idea of using the power to kill any living creature.
A blast of dark energy came forth and was flying towards Sailor Moon. Sailor Mars ran and used her body to shield the princess. Usagi widen her eyes as she watched Rei's face contorted in extreme pain. Rei held on as more energy blast through. The queen was looking on with amusement.
Venus, Jupiter and Mercury stepped up and formed a line in front of Mars and Usagi. With their arms outstretched, they stood their ground.
The scream ripped through Usagi's throat as she watched her friends fly high in the sky, black energy coursing through their bodies and they thudded to the ground. Everyone laid lifelessly.
"Nooooooooooooo!" She ran over and cradled Rei's head. The once vibrant girl laid limp in Usagi's embrace.
"Ah. What a waste. Sorry, sometimes my tempers get to me and I get heavy handed." The queen snapped her fingers and a single cage went up, surrounding the scouts. "I will let you say goodbye to your friends. I am sure the emotions will be delicious."
Usagi looked up and stared into the queen's eyes. Tears rolled down Usagi's face and hit her brooch. "Where do we go from here…."
The melody started and the queen turned to watch the show.
(Usagi)
Where do we go from here?
Where do we go from here?
Why are you doing this, hurting us
Doesn't have to be this way
We can all start over
Humans can share their hearts,
Humans can share kindness,
Understand hate is weak and love is good, you don't need to steal
We can all start over.
I know we can, I'm sure
You will know love will cure
The feelings are a gift, love will help you till the end of time
We can all live in peace.
The silver crystal started to shine, brighter than ever. The brilliance filled the darkness and the queen widened her eyes. She felt a strange sensation all over her, as the light engulfed her.
Sailor Moon smiled through her tears and she placed one hand over her heart. "Don't you see? Can you feel it? You think you can only get energy from sadness and jealousy and hate, but there is one more emotion that is ever more powerful. Maybe you don't have to destroy us in order for your people to survive. Maybe our love will be enough..Please…I don't want to fight anymore. I don't want to see anybody getting hurt."
"Sailor Moon…." The queen's face softened and her lips curled into a faint smile. She threw her head back and basked in the light of the silver crystal.
Slowly, the light washed over the bodies of the soldiers. One by one, they opened their eyes and stared at the brilliance of Usagi's heart. Tears flown down as they felt her immense love. The crystals in their tiaras started to shine as well, merging their powers with Usagi's. The rainbow beam of light shot upwards and formed a new crystal.
"I understand now…" The queen stared at the crystal as it hovered in her palms.
The spirit appeared and bowed down to the queen. "My lord, our people are reviving. They are getting better. What is this?"
The queen snapped her fingers again and the cage disappeared. She walked over and offered her hand to the princess. "Thank you for saving us. Our specie was dying and we got desperate. This crystal, born out of your love, I can feel its power. It will ensure the survival of my people. Sailor Moon, how can I ever repay you?"
"I am glad that you and your people will be okay. Just remember that feeling. Love is strong." Sailor Moon looked over to her friends, but her eyes lingered on Rei. "Sometimes we may be stupid and we make mistakes. Sometimes we can surprise ourselves with how much strength we have, so that we can fix our mistakes."
The queen nodded and smiled gratefully back at Sailor Moon. Without another word, the queen and the spirit disappeared. The dimension shimmered and the scouts were back on earth.
Everyone gathered around Usagi and held the princess in a group hug. Usagi beamed from ear to ear as she looked at her friends, alive and well. Her smile evaporated when she saw Rei slipping away.
"Rei ….wait!" Usagi broke away and started to chase her. She knew she had to apologize and hoped that it wasn't too late to save their relationship.
"Leave me alone." Rei held out her hands.
Usagi stopped a few feet away from her. "Rei, I am sorry. I…..I didn't know what to do….My heart is all confused. Please…forgive me?"
Rei looked up, sadness and regret written all over her face. "I am leaving. I can't be around you. It hurts too much."
The gasp was audible, escaping Usagi's lips. She ran over and grabbed hold of Rei's hands. The residual spell lingered in the air and Usagi felt the melody flowing out of her. It was the song of the music box Mamoru gave her and Usagi felt her heart been tugged in both directions.
(Usagi)
I'm so sorry I wasn't honest
And I'm so sorry I'm not the strongest
In romance, I know, I'm just a novice
But it's you that my heart beats for.
I can't swear to you my true love's promise
My heart and fate are completely the opposite
For today can we forget tomorrow?
And be ourselves until we must go.
(Rei)
I know, it's fate that puts me here, right by your side
I'm blessed, or cursed. I'll always love you.
Our destiny is much too unforgiving.
I will protect you as long as I am living
I've seen the flames, our love, it ends in silence
The world can't end just for you and me
Rei freed her hands from Usagi's grasp. She leaned in and planted a soft kiss on Usagi's forehead. "I will always be with you, in some way. I love you, Usagi."
Usagi watched helplessly as Rei walked away. "Rei ….I love you too." She whispered softly.
A.N.
Well, that was one emotional ride for Usagi and Rei. I am currently writing the final story in this Rei-Usagi arc. It will take some time to develop as I am having trouble coming up with a viable solution for their happily-ever-after.
Meanwhile, I am writing another story set in an alternate universe. The girls will have to survive in a zombie apocalypse, without senshi powers. It should be complete in about a month. Hopefully...
Shout out to my wife IRL the Drifter for writing the second song...