"That's right!" Sailor Moon shouted angrily. "I am Sailor Moon, the Champion of Justice, and sworn enemy of the Negaverse! On behalf of the moon…"
"…and on behalf of Mars we will right wrongs and triumph over evil! We are the Sailor Scouts!" Sailor Moon and Mars stood proudly as they stared down Blizzard who just looked at them with amusement.
"Well I must say I'm not very impressed," Blizzard said as she formed an ice lance and threw it at the Scouts. "Take that!" Both the Scouts were able to dodge, but unluckily for Sailor Moon some of the shattered had hit her.
"Ah!" Sailor Moon screamed as she fell to the ground. "My leg!"
"Sailor Moon!" Mars shouted as she ran to her fallen comrade. She had to protect the princess and the unborn child she was carrying. Blizzard looked on happily as she prepared another ice lance.
"So long Sailors!" Blizzard shouted as she began to throw the lance, but something stopped her from completing her attack.
"Hold it Blizzard," Tuxedo Mask ordered sternly.
"Tuxedo Mask you came back!" Mars shouted happily, not realizing he may not be the same Tuxedo Mask that had protected Sailor Moon weeks ago.
"Nice to see you two girls," Tuxedo Mask said in his most charming manner.
"Prince Darien, what's going on?" Blizzard asked angrily. Her patience was wearing thin.
"You're not following Queen Beryl's orders Blizzard. She wants the Imperial Crystal and to do that we need Sailor Moon in one piece you slush brain!" Suddenly Tuxedo Mask holds up a black rose and turns to look at Sailor Moon. "I'll show you how it's done." Tuxedo Mask threw the black rose at Sailor Moon, but Mars jumped in front of her taking the rose in the shoulder. "No problem, I've got plenty," Tuxedo Mask said as he pulled out another black rose.
"No Tuxedo Mask, don't," Sailor Moon pleaded.
"Don't you remember?" Mars pleaded as well. "We use to fight the Negaverse together. You have always protected us and Sailor Moon." Mars paused to look back at Sailor Moon, whom was still on the ground clutching her injured leg. "She's the Moon Princess, the one you were searching for."
"Think of all those years," Sailor Moon added. "You must remember something. You must remember our child."
"Our child?" Tuxedo Mask repeated questionably to himself and for a moment the rose he was holding turned red.
"Please Tuxedo Mask," Mars begged. "You can't betray us now. Not when the future of your own child is at stake."
"Give me a break!" Blizzard shouted as she suddenly attacked from behind Sailor Moon and Mars ice lance in hand. Suddenly a red rose hits her in the face knocking her a few feet. Both Sailor Moon and Mars watch in astonishment as Blizzard went sailing backwards. When they turn back they both were met with Tuxedo standing just a foot from them.
"You saved us," Mars whispered. Tuxedo Mask didn't pay her any attention as he grabbed Sailor Moon by the waist and lifts her to her feet.
"Is this true?" he asked sternly. All Sailor Moon could do was stare at him in shock. She truly didn't know what to do. Mars was too nervous to do anything in fear that Tuxedo Mask might hurt Sailor Moon or the child. "Answer me!" Slowly Sailor Moon's eyes began to soften and she gently pulled away his mask.
"Can't you tell Darien?" she questioned as she guided his hand to her stomach. Upon placing his hand over it her stomach began to glow. "She recognizes you, her father." His eyes grew large as the realization hit him. Quickly he looked into Sailor Moon's eyes only to find comfort and love in them. With lightning speed Darien crushed his lips to hers as countless months of memory flooded his mind. Memories of there time during the Silver Millennium, when he first met her in this time, and when he realized he was Tuxedo Mask all came back.
"Oh my God Serena," Darien cried as he fell to his knees hugging her stomach. "What have I done to you?"
"It's okay Darien," Sailor Moon said lovingly as she ran her fingers through his hair. "I'm so happy you're back."
"Is he really back?" Mars questioned with uncertainty. "The real Darien I mean." Sailor Moon looked at Mars with a happy smile.
"The jerk face is back." Instantly Mars threw herself on Darien, hugging him. "Darien, you're back!" Sailor Moon squeaked as she was pushed into the snow under Darien and Mars. "I'm so glad we don't have to fight you anymore!"
"Glad to see you too Rei," Darien responded as he tried to get off of Sailor Moon with Mars still on him.
"Hello!" Sailor Moon shouted angrily. "Injured and pregnant girl under here!"
"Oh sorry Sailor Moon," Mars apologized with a slight blush of embarrassment before getting up. "Got a little too excited."
"Serena, are you okay?" Darien asked as he got up.
"Oh I'm fine thanks," Serena responded as Darien picked her up. Suddenly Blizzard appeared again behind Darien.
"Whose side are you on anyway?" she shouted angrily.
"Hurry Sailor Moon!" Mars shouted quickly. "Now's your chance!"
"Right!" Sailor Moon replied as she got her wand out. "Moon Healing Activation!" Within moments Stormy was back to her old self and past out on the snow. "Thank goodness that's over." Sighing everyone transformed back to their civilian selves.
"Chad?" Rei asked as she lightly shook him. "Chad, can you hear me? It's Rei. Wake up Chad. Come on guy."
"Is he going to be all right?" Serena inquired as Darien held her up.
"I think so," Rei responded loving before kissing Chad on the cheek.
"Hey, what gives?" Stormy suddenly said as she regained consciousness. "How did I get here? What happened?"
"Stormy, you're awake!" Serena shouted happily.
"What happened?" Stormy asked very confused.
"There was an avalanche and we all got stuck here," Rei answered. "Help me get my friend and we'll all get out of here through the tunnel he dug to get to us."
"Okay." Stormy helped Rei carry Chad while Darien carried Serena through the tunnel. When they finally got out Stormy decided to ski ahead to get help while Rei and Darien stayed behind to tend to Chad and Serena. Very soon evening fell and the four her huddled around a small camp fire.
"I hope Stormy brings help soon," Serena stated as she played with the fire. "I'm starving."
"What happened?" Chad questioned as he slowly began to awake.
"He's coming to," Rei announced happily.
"It's about time you woke up Chad," Serena said playfully.
"Rei? Serena? Are you guys all right?"
"Yeah we had a bit of trouble with some wacko ski bunny, but you scared her off," Rei skillfully lied for his benefit.
"I did?" Chad asked in astonishment. "How come I don't remember that? I think I would remember that."
"Trust me Chad," Serena said with a huge smile on her face. "You were wicked just like all those karate movies. Really." A smile quickly formed on Chad's face as pride began to set in.
"Grandpa will be so proud!" Chad shouted happily. "Won't he Rei?"
"Of course," Rei agreed.
"Wow, never thought I'd be a hero!" Suddenly Chad realized that there was another member to their little group. "Who are you?"
"Chad, this is Serena's boyfriend Darien. He came to surprise her and found us."
"Oh so you're the father right?" Chad asked curiously.
"Yes," Darien answered happily. "It's nice to meet you Chad."
"Finally!" a female's voice was heard. Everyone turned to see Amy, Mina, and Lita coming up to them. "So there you are."
"Oh hi Darien," Ami greeted curiously.
"My Darien is back," Serena announced happily.
"Really?" Mina asked a little unsure.
"Yes Mina I'm back," Darien reassured as he placed an arm around Serena. "And I'm never leaving again."
"That's great and all, but I thought you guys were supposed to be hurt," Lita said angrily.
"Don't mind her," Mina said giggling. "She just found out our ski instructor's married."
"Yes, well I didn't see you taking it so calmly either, Mina," Ami retorted amusingly causing Mina to blush in embarrassment.
"What do you guys say we get some dinner, then come back for a little night skiing?" Rei offered.
"What?" Serena shouted as she jumped on her good leg. "Haven't we skied enough? Come on Rei. Lets stay in and have hot fudge sundaes?"
"I didn't mean you Serena!" Rei shouted back. "I expected you and Darien to hang back while the rest of us ski! Why would I ask a freaking injured person to ski?"
"Come on Serena," Darien said as he lifted her into his arms. "I'll make you cocoa and rub your feet and ankle for you."
"Okay!" Serena shouted happily as she wrapped her arms around his neck.
"Why does she get the foot rub?" Mina asked pathetically. "I want a foot rub too."
"Serena only!" Darien shouted as he carried Serena back to the cabin. Everyone laughed as they started following Darien. It took a while for all of them to finally reach the cabin.
"Well you girls can go out to night ski if you want, but I'm going to bed," Chad announced as he made his way to his room. "Night everyone."
"Night Chad," Rei responded back.
"So Darien," Ami began as soon as Chad's door was closed, "you're truly back on our side?"
"Yes Ami," Darien answered as he set Serena down on one of the sofas. "I just can't believe I did this to you though."
"Darien it's okay," Serena said lovingly.
"No it's not. My God I fought against you, I helped that bitch of a Queen, I took your virginity, and impregnated you in the process. My Princess I wronged and dishonored you so much." All the girls looked upon the Earth Prince with sad eyes.
"Darien it's not your fault for fighting against us," Mina said as she put her hand on his arm. "You were brainwashed and besides you're looking at what happened between you and Serena wrong. Even while you were evil you still returned to your princess. You found Serena again and fell in love with her again even though you were evil. No matter what is brought against you Darien, you always find a way back to her."
"Mina's right," Lita agreed. "If anything this is a testament that you and Serena will never be separated from each other."
"Besides Darien," Serena started, catching his attention, "I am happy to be carrying your child once again. This time we'll have a chance of raising her."
"Again?" Darien questioned as he look at Serena with confusion. Then suddenly it came back to him. "You were pregnant with my child on the Moon also! We found out weeks before the Negaverse attacked. We were suppose to be married in a few months."
"Yes," Serena confirmed. "Don't you see I was meant to carry your child? This is how it was supposed to be." The two looked at each other for a moment, exchanging loving looks.
"Enough about this," Rei announced. "We need to figure out what we're going to do about Beryl now. She's not going to like it when she finds out Darien is back to normal."
"Rei's right," Ami agreed. "What are we going to do about Queen Beryl?"
"We're going to face her once and for all," Serena announced. "I'm tired of this game we've been playing with her. It's time we bring the battle to her."
"It's time we confront and defeat that bitch," Lita said as she cracked her knuckles. "I'm with Serena."
"Darien you remember where her base is right?" Ami asked.
"I know where it is. I can get you girls inside as well."
"Then it's settle," Mina said as she went to sit next to Serena. "As soon as Serena is healed we'll attack."
"But what if she sends more youmas while Serena's recovering?" Rei asked. "What are we going to do about that?"
"She won't," Darien answered. "The loss of me will cause her to have to redo her plans. It will take time to create a new strategy and she won't uselessly attack if she doesn't have a plan. She may be a bitch, but she is a smart bitch. She won't waste a youma if she doesn't have a plan. They will need time to recover from loosing me."
"We're good then," Lita said happily. "Now that's enough about Sailor business. Who wants dinner? I just realized none of us has had food since lunch."
"I do!" both Mina and Serena shouted happily.
"I'm rather hungry myself," Ami said as she put her hand on her stomach.
"I could go for some food as well," Darien agreed.
"Me too," Rei added.
"All right then," Lita said happily as she began walking into the kitchen. "I'll have dinner ready in forty-five minutes."
"Now my Prince," Serena began as she dragged Darien down to sit next to her, "it's time for my feet and ankle rub."
"Lucky," Mina pouted.