How I've stayed alive this long with what I've done so far is beyond me...though I'm grateful...
Thanks to Ten'ousai, Soleil-Lune, amnesia nymph, X00001, RunningStorm, petiyaka for reviewing! And Soleil-Lune was first to review! Same old competition. First reviewer (other than Ten'ousai) will get a sneak peek at the next chapter.
I own nothing recognizable in this fic. Rittou belongs to Ten'ousai too.
Rated M for adult themes, violence, and language.
Kyra looked up as Alex walked by. She frowned. Something had been pulling the young Senshi away from her for the last few days. Before Kyra could call out, Alex was gone. Grumbling in frustration the evil queen activated the glass and the image of Alex shimmered into view. Kyra's eyes widened in disbelief. "NO!" she shrieked, slamming her fist into the glass.
- - - - - - - - - -
Alex waited until the nurses and doctors had left before slipping into the room. She eased the door closed and shut the blinds. "Afraid of something?"
The white haired Senshi jumped and spun around. Michiru was sitting up in bed, an amused smile on her face. "Maybe," Alex returned.
"Alex, you don't have to sneak in here every time," Michiru said.
"Who says this isn't my second time?"
"I wake up whenever you come in."
Alex's face reddened in embarrassment. "So…why did you pretend to be asleep?" she asked.
"Because…I didn't want to scare you away. I made a mistake when I first met you a few weeks ago. I don't want to make another one."
Alex nodded. "Me too." She looked down. "I…I'm sorry…about everything…I…it's…"
"You don't have to say anything Alex." Michiru looked down. "I'd like for us to be together…demo…I'll be happy even if we're friends." She frowned as Alex turned away. "What?"
"These…images have been surfacing…and…I could…I felt…"
Michiru frowned. "Nani?"
Alex turned back, tears shimmering in her eyes. "I…I saw you…giving birth to your children. I could…I felt their warmth…and…there…there was so much love in Haruka's heart…" she fell silent and wiped the tears away. She bowed her head. "I've always wanted to feel love like that…I've never felt it before…" She blinked in surprise when she felt a warm hand rest on her shoulder. She looked into Michiru's eyes.
"That is the love I had for Haruka. I'd like to have it for you, Alexandra, if you'll let me," Michiru said.
"Just me? Not because I'm the reincarnation…"
"Just you," Michiru whispered, their faces centimeters apart.
A knock sounded on the door, startling the two. "Michiru-san! It's us!" Minako's voice said through the door.
"I have to go," Alex said.
"Stay," Michiru asked.
"I can't. If I don't get back, Kyra'll know something is wrong and could kill you." Michiru nodded and Alex vanished as the door opened, revealing the Senshi.
- - - - - - - - - -
Alex frowned as she walked into the throne room. "Queen Kyra?" she asked. Something ripped through her abdomen and she fell to the ground. She was turned over and looked up at Kyra.
"You little whore!" the evil woman snarled.
"Wha…what?" Alex coughed, blood trickling down her chin.
"I saw you with Neptune! I heard you talking! TRAITOR!" Kyra shrieked, slamming a dagger into Alex's chest, pinning her to the marble floor.
"What the hell…?" Rittou questioned as he walked in.
"Your precious pen failed to seal the spell! She's remembered!"
Rittou glared at the queen. "Don't blame your failure on me Kyra. Now quit playing and let's go. We have job to do."
"What 'we'?"
"You killed the person I was going to take. You fill her place," he snapped and grabbed her. They vanished from sight.
Alex painfully reached up and pulled the dagger out of the stone as she sat up. She stumbled to her feet and staggered through the palace, leaving a blood trail behind. The injured Senshi began walking down the steps to the dungeon when her vision blurred. She tumbled painfully down the steps and rolled to a stop in front of the cells.
"By the Light!" Hikari exclaimed.
Alex summoned the Space Sword and pushed it through the bars. "Help…Senshi…" she whispered, closing her eyes.
Hikari picked up the sword and broke the lock. She knelt down next to Alex. "I will. Starting with you," she whispered. She placed her hands over the Dark Senshi and they began to glow.
- - - - - - - - - -
Setsuna burst into Michiru's hospital room. "We have a problem!"
"What?" Michiru asked.
"The Council is under attack."
"The what?" the Inner and other Outers asked.
"The Council consists of members who serve Order, like the Senshi, and Chaos, like Kyra," Taiki explained. "But…no one's suppose to know where it is unless they've been there or have been shown."
"I know," Setsuna replied.
"What does this Council do anyways?" Rei asked.
"Order and Chaos created it at the beginning of time. Each side is constantly trying to defeat the other, thus maintaining a balance. But now we have a problem," Setsuna said.
"So what's the problem?" Kunzite asked.
"Several high members of Order have been assassinated…what's worse…the avatar of Order was taken several days ago."
"Who?" the Senshi chorused.
"The one person that is directly under Order."
"We have to help!" Hotaru said.
"We don't even know where the Council is," Yaten said.
"And we can't get there without someone who's been there. It's in between dimensions or something," Seiya added.
"I know where it is," Setsuna said. "I have been there before."
"So let's go," Michiru said.
Ami pushed the Sea Senshi back down. "You're still weak Michiru-san. You have to stay here."
"Demo…"
"She's right," Setsuna agreed. "We should go now." The others left the room.
Michiru sighed and glared at the ceiling. "God damn it…" she growled. She rose to her feet and stood. She walked to the window and folded her arms over her chest. She bowed her head and closed her eyes. There was a sudden flare of light and her eyes shot open. She looked up and stared. A beautiful woman with silver-white hair appeared, the elegant silver dress shimmering in the light.
Silver eyes opened and stared at Michiru. "Are you ready to help your friends?"
"Hai…demo…dare desu ka?"
The woman smiled. "Hikari." She walked forward and placed her hand on Michiru's head. The Senshi felt warm light similar to the light Usagi gave off flow into her. She smiled, feeling as though she had been cleansed of everything evil.
- - - - - - - - - -
Kyra smirked as the Senshi fell to the white marble floor. "They are pathetic," she smirked.
"Where's Uranus? Didn't want her to see the truth at the very end?" Fighter spat, her limbs trembling as tried to push herself up. Blood dripped from dozens of wounds all over the Senshi and Kunzite.
"Just kill them before something happens," Rittou snapped.
Kyra glared at him. "Don't make me kill you. I already lost Uranus because of your incompetence."
The Senshi frowned. "What?" Mercury asked.
"Don't worry. You'll be seeing your friend soon," Kyra snarled. She lifted her hand, gold energy forming around her palm.
"Deep Submerge!"
Kyra grunted in pain. "Who dares?" she demanded.
"My guardian is the planet of the deep sea. I am the Senshi of affinity, Sailor Neptune!" The Sea Senshi stood in between the others and Kyra and Rittou. "Give up."
"You think you can beat us?" Rittou yawned. "I don't think so!" he snapped, his hand shooting out. Black energy slammed into Neptune, sending her crashing into the others. She winced as she rose to her feet.
"Try harder! Try again!" she challenged.
"I'm bored," Rittou muttered, turning away.
"Then I'll gladly finish her," Kyra said. Energy began crackling between her hands. "Ready to die?" she laughed, holding the energy above her head.
"Moon Tiara Action!"
Kyra cried out in pain as the attack disrupted the energy from her hands. "WHAT?" she thundered.
"Corrupting a fellow Senshi and killing her is something I cannot forgive! The pretty soldier of love and justice in a sailor suit! Sailor Moon! In the name of the Moon, I shall punish you!"
Everyone's eyes widened. "Ma…masaka…" the Senshi stammered.
"Uranus killed you! She destroyed the Silver Crystal!" Rittou exclaimed.
Moon stood protectively in front of her friends. "I guess you were mistaken," she replied, the Tier in her hand. "Give up. Onegai."
"Never!" Kyra shouted. She began hurling energy at the Senshi. "DIE!"
"Silent Wall!" Saturn cried. The barrier only managed to lessen the force of the energy blasts.
"She's too strong!" Healer shouted.
"We have to stop her," Maker returned, struggling to rise to her feet.
Rittou waved his hand and sent the Senshi flying. "Chaos is winning you pathetic little girls. Hikari is sealed away, Uranus is dead, and soon everyone who serves Order will be dead," he smirked.
"Kuso…" Pluto growled.
"Give up and we'll make it quick," Kyra said.
"Never!" Moon shouted. "Silver Moon! Crystal Power Kiss!"
Rittou knocked the attack aside. "Weak!" he laughed. Black energy formed in his hands. "Now you shall die."
"Give up!" a new voice shouted. Everyone turned as a figure stepped into view wearing black leather pants, black boots, a black shirt, and a black leather jacket. They stayed in the shadows, the face hidden. "I won't let you win. Not after everything you've done."
"You think you can stop Chaos?" Kyra sneered.
"I'll die trying," the figure replied.
"Why? Why waste your life for them?" Rittou demanded.
"A Sailor Senshi's power comes from love and understanding, not hate…" the figure began, laughing softly. Neptune frowned slightly. The figure reached into a pocket of the jacket. "I'm not afraid to follow my heart…or my destiny…not anymore." The hand cleared the pocket, a pen glinting in the light.
"Who…" Kyra began.
"It's her…" Neptune whispered, warmth spreading through her body.
"Who?" her friends asked. Neptune remained silent, a smile forming on her face.
"Show yourself!" Rittou snapped.
"Okay," the figure agreed. "Uranus Crystal Power! Make UP!" Sailor Uranus stepped into the light, standing between the Senshi and the two servants of Chaos. She lifted the Space Sword, the silver blade gleaming in the light. "By the powers of the light, the guardian of Ten'ousei has returned."
SHE'S BACK!! Yes, Uranus is permanently back on the lightside...or is she...oO?? Nothing is definite until the end. Hehehehe...until then, be kind and review!