Chapter 9

Identities and the End

I do not own Sailor Moon but I did make up Mary.

Thank you for reading.

The next morning Mina woke to find herself in a room that she knew was not her own. The day before came crashing back to her. She got out of bed and started brushing her hair. She had put on her gown and was on the balcony looking at the town when a maid came in. She stopped short at the sight of Mina and curtsied quickly. "I-I didn't realize you were awake yet My Lady." She said nervously. "I tend to wake early." Mina said looking at the maid. "I-I'm sorry. I'll come in earlier tomorrow My Lady." She said dropping another curtsy. "It's ok. And don't be afraid. Why don't you tell me about yourself?" Mina asked indicating a chair. The maid's eyes got wide. "Y-You mean it Miss?" She asked peering at Mina. Mina nodded. The girl sat down. "M-My name is Mary and I have a sick mother at otherwise I wouldn't be working yet…." And she continued talking until the door.

Mary jumped to her feet as a red-haired lady came in. "What were you doing in the Lady's chair wench?" The lady barked. "I-I apologize Lady Beryl." Mary said frightened dropping into a quick curtsey. Mina got up. "Nice to meet you. I'm Mina." Mina said smiling. Beryl didn't smile. "Everyone is waiting for you at the dining hall." Beryl said before turning to Mary. "And you wench! You should be fired. Go pack at once." She barked. Mary blinked back tears. "Excuse me Lady Beryl but I would like it if she stays. And the only reason she sat down and started talking was because I requested she do so." Mina said smiling at Mary whose tears disappeared. Beryl sniffed. "As you wish Your Highness." She said with a hint of sarcasm curtsying and leaving. "Mary, would you like to go with me to the dining hall?" Mina asked. Mary's eyes widened again. "Could I Miss?" Mary asked with eyes as wide as saucers. Mina winked. "You can call me Mina and of course you can. You're my friend." Mina said grabbing Mary's hand and dragging her out the door. "A friend?" Mary asked in disbelief. "Of course. You are not a slave. You are a person." Mina said matter-of-factly as they went through the doors.

"Sorry, I'm late!" Mina said coming through the doors. "I'd be seriously worried if you weren't." Rei said dryly. "I suspect you were up all last night talking with Venus." Lita added. Mina pouted. "You are so mean at times like these." Mina said motioning for Mary to sit. "Who's that Mina?" Ami asked. Iris looked up. "This is my new friend, Mary." Mina said smiling proudly. "Nice to meet you." Lita said smiling at her. "Ami. I want you or Mercury to take a look at her mother soon." Mina continued brightly. Ami nodded. Mary's eyes went wide. "I can't afford it Miss." Mary protested. "Don't worry we don't charge." Ami reassured her. Iris was looking at Mary. "She looks nice." Iris commented.

The Shitennou came in and took their seats. Mina yawned. "Did you sleep well Ladies?" The King asked winking. The Queen elbowed him. "Pretty well." Lita said smiling. Rei nodded and Ami blushed. Mina yawned again. "I was up all night talking to the Outers." Mina said once she finished the yawn. The King and Queen exchanged mystified looks. Ami tutted. "Sleep is important Mina." Ami scolded. "I'm a bit disappointed you didn't wake at five." Mina said grinning. Mary was eating a roll and talking with Iris who was asking 'the pretty lady' questions when Iris stopped. "What was that weird feeling last night around two Mama?" She asked Ami. Ami looked confused. Mina laughed at the confusion on the girls' faces. "I'm disappointed. You didn't realize the Senshi were active last night." Mina said shaking her head. A silver blur tore through the doors to Mina. "Did anyone get hurt?" Serenity asked in concern. "Saturn healed them so it was fine." Mina said yawning again. Serenity breathed a sigh of relief and walked to her seat where Endymion squeezed her hand. "I'm shocked Serenity got out of bed before we threw cold water on her." Lita said grinning. Serenity pouted. "That didn't work well the first time we did that." Rei said rolling her eyes. "Yeah we got Mercury to do it three feet away after that incident." Mina laughed. "What happened?" Endymion asked as the others listened amused. "Rei got thrown out of the third story window." Ami said smiling. Everyone except Kunzite, Serenity, Ami, and Rei burst out laughing. "When did I do that?" Serenity asked knitting her eyebrows. "Rei poured water on you and you threw her out the window and didn't even wake up for all her trouble." Lita said shaking her head but grinning. The boys laughed again. "Did she get hurt?" Jadeite asked finally catching his breath. Rei scowled. "I broke an arm and twisted my ankle." She said grinning. "We actually had to call Saturn in." Mina added. Mary was confused. "Pardon my asking Miss but what do you mean?" Mary asked. "Call me Mina. And I mean we had to call in a Senshi to heal her." Mina said. Mary nodded even though she didn't understand. Iris started explaining to her.

When breakfast was over Mina took Mary aside and handed her a bag of coins. Mary's eyes widened when she saw how much was in there. "I can't accept this Mina." She said trying to hand it back. "That's your wages from me." Mina said refusing to take the bag back. Mary thanked her and walked to the servant's quarters.

The group was walking together when they felt it. The girls exchanged looks. They made to excuse themselves when Mina stopped them. "Go enjoy your day. I'll send Venus." Mina said breaking from the group. They made to protest when Mina glared at them. "That's an order." She said before running off. The girls watched her go.

"What was that about?" Nephrite asked. "Nothing." The girls said together. It was obvious they were lying. Ami was looking at her feet, Rei was biting her lip, Lita examined her nails, and Serenity was looking at where Mina had disappeared. The guys exchanged but didn't say anything.

Mina returned twenty minutes later.

The day progressed slowly. At last it was time for Prince Endymion's coronation. After the ball in which Kunzite and Mina only danced the customary dance everyone got on the balcony for the ceremony. So far everything had gone without incident but Mina was nervous. This was the perfect opportunity to hurt Serenity. While many loved the bubbly princess not everyone supported the marriage. With Serenity on the balcony in full view of the people someone could easily hurt her. Mina was keeping a very careful eye out. Luna told Mina telepathically Metallia had been freed.

Before the ceremony could start Mina spied a glint of silver under a man's cloak. When everyone had taken their places on the balcony the man threw the knife and left the crowd. She let go of Kunzite's arm and he looked down. Mina was white. She didn't notice him. She very quickly and quietly transformed into Sailor Venus. He was shocked. "Teleport." She whispered. He looked around and saw the knife. He turned his attention to the Prince and Princess. Sailor Venus materialized before the Princess and took the knife for her. "Venus!" Serenity exclaimed. The Shitennou and the Senshi (Except the they don't know it) rushed to Serenity. The King and Queen hurried to figure out what was going on.

The knife was coming out of her back and Venus was panting. They gasped. Blood started trickling out. "Venus, take that knife out." Ami commanded. "I can't. I bring news." Venus said struggling to keep breathing. "We need all the Senshi." She said and began coughing. "Why? You know we-"Lita started but Venus interrupted. "Metallia has escaped to Earth. The prophecy-"Venus gasped as blood started coming out of her mouth. Another knife started whistling through the air. "You've caused enough damage!" Rei screamed shooting flames at the knife which turned to ash. The man attempted to escape. "Oh no you don't!" Lita yelled sending lightening and turning the man to dust. Saturn appeared next to Venus. The wound glowed purple before recovering. "Saturn how did you know?" Ami asked. "Pluto sent me." She said standing. "I must go." She said teleporting once more. Venus woke. "The Outer Planets are under attacked." She gasped. "Who is Metallia?" Jadeite asked. "The Child of Chaos has escaped." Ami muttered to herself. "I can't be of help this time." Venus gasped and fainted. "She's going to detransform." Ami said frantically. "It hardly matters now. Get the Princess to the Moon." Lita said taking charge as second-in-command. Venus detransformed into Mina. The guys gasped and Kunzite was in shock. Mina's eyes fluttered open after Ami did something. There was a wave of youma coming led by Beryl. The Shitennou drew their swords. Mina stood with the help of Ami. "Senshi transform!" She yelled. The girls exchanged looks. "Mercury Crystal Power! Mars Crystal Power! Jupiter Crystal Power! Venus Crystal Power! Moon Prism Power Make-Up!" The guys watched as their wives transformed. The Outers appeared. "It's no use." Uranus panted. "Even if we do survive every planet has been hurt to the point it will never be safe to live in again." Neptune said sorrowfully. "I must return to the Time Gate." Pluto said sadly before teleporting. "It is the end of the Millennium. The Silence shall fall." Saturn said her eyes turning as cold as ice.

The Shitennou gasped in horror as Metallia took over their bodies. They watched their bodies stab their wives, their liege, and the Princess. The Senshi were still alive but their Princess had died. "I am the journeyer from the valley of the Dead." Saturn said coldly. She looked around at the hostile faces. "I always was an uninvited guest." She chuckled. The Senshi looked at her with despair. Her eyes softened a bit. "Do not be so sad. Always with the End comes hope and rebirth and I hope there will come a day when I will be able to fight with you all. When the Outer Senshi are not so isolated. When we never have to return to that place. Even if we do there is always hope. With that ray of light there is nothing we cannot do. I hope we meet again Senshi. Farewell." Saturn said and giving them a small smile raised her glaive. The Outer Senshi raised their talismans. Three separate beams of light shot into the glaive. Navy, blue-green, and black. They formed a circle and came together in a purple light. The light descended into the glaive and Saturn and the glaive began to glow purple. Her eyes were cold again as Saturn twirled her glaive expertly. Queen Selenity used the Silver Crystal to save their souls. Saturn lowered the glaive and the Silence fell upon the world.

Epilogue

The prophecy came true. However in the end Saturn's wish came true. The Outer Senshi were no longer outsiders. With the coming of Crystal Tokyo the Shitennou returned and everyone was at peace.