Chapter 9: The Quest for Moon Power Part 2

"...Help me!"

"I can't see."

"No, don't! Please stop!"

"Stop it hurts!"

"Somebody please help me!"

"...HELP ME!"

Princess Kakyuu woke up with a start. She wiped her forehead and noticed everyone around her fast asleep. She groaned softly and lay back down.

"Had another nightmare?" a voice muttered over to her. Princess Kakyuu turned onto her stomach and locked eyes with Michiru. Her blue hair was pulled back into a ponytail and her blue eyes glowed softly in the sunlight shining through the windows.

"This one was different. Someone was screaming in pain. They wanted help..." Princess Kakyuu nodded. Michiru smiled softly and sat next to her on her red sleeping bag. "The voice sounded really familiar but I can't put my finger on it."

"Do you think Stephie-chan is still alive?' Michiru asked softly. Princess Kakyuu grabbed onto the necklace around her neck tightly.

"I strongly do. I would know if she were dead or not. I have to find her." She explained and ran her thumbs over the engraved parts of the necklace.

"We will find her." Michiru placed her hand on the red heads shoulder.

"I don't know what I'd do if I broke her promise." Princess Kakyuu whispered to herself. It was like she forgot Michiru was even there next to her.

"Whose promise?" she asked.

"Queen Saphiria's promise. She and I were best friends. Even though she was older than me we were inseparable." She chuckled slightly. "Queen Saphiria told me that if something happened to her I would take care of her children."

"Which is why the starlights are loyal to you." Michiru looked around at the rest of the sleeping senshi. "What was the promise?" she muttered.

"How long have you two been up?" Usagi muttered as she walked down the stairs with Chibi Chibi in her arms. "Couldn't sleep either?"

"Princess Kakyuu had another nightmare." Michiru answered and took Chibi Chibi out of the blonde's arms. "What time is it?"

"Time for Hotaru, the starlights, and I to get ready for school." She answered and opened the curtains. Sunlight flooded into the room. Everyone groaned and covered their eyes from the bright intrusion. "Time to get up you guys." She called out.

"I saw we just stay at home and get more sleep." Yaten groaned while lifting his face out of his pillow. His green eyes were a dull shade and his silver hair was sticking up everywhere.

"Training is more fun than school." Seiya muttered while rubbing his eyes. "Let's do that instead." He suggested.

"No, I don't want to get sweaty." Yaten threw at pillow at him.

"Why are we waking up?" Haruka demanded while covering her face with a blanket.

"It's time for school." Usagi answered as if it were obvious.

"It's Saturday." Galaxia looked at the displayed time on her watch.

"Oops." She muttered softly.

"Same old Usagi." Hotaru giggled and climbed to her feet. "Since we're all up why don't we head into town?" she suggested.

"Since when did you like to go shopping?" Michiru turned towards her with suspicion

"Never, Starla is having a concert in the park today." She said excitedly and started jumping.

"Stop jumping, you're crushing my spleen." Taiki muttered. She stopped and quickly ran to the stairs. "What's the rush?"

"A concert by one of her favorite artists." Setsuna answered while climbing out of her sleeping bag. "I guess we'd better get dressed and get ready for tonight." She added.

"The only way we can get ready for tonight is by enjoying the day shopping." Michiru pulled Princess Kakyuu to her feet. "I have a bunch of stores to show you." She added and pulled her up the stairs.

"What's up with her?" Seiya immediately turned to Haruka as soon as the two left the room.

"How the hell should I know?" Haruka snapped and covered her face with her pillow again.

"I never realized how cute people on Earth people can dress." Karou said while looking through the many bags she was holding.

"Yeah that's great." Hotaru ran ahead of them. "Will you guys hurry up? We're going to be late." She urged them on and continued to run.

"When do we have to be at the mountain?" Seiya whispered to Usagi as they were being jostled by the many people in the par who showed up for the concert.

"Sundown." She answered softly.

"It's already 5: 30. The sun sets around 6." Setsuna joined in on their conversation. "Hotaru will only be able to hear one song." She added.

"Come on you guys. Up here." Hotaru grabbed a hold of Michiru's hand and pulled them through the crowd. She forced her way up front and smiled from ear to ear.

"Thank you to everyone who came out. All of the tickets sales will be sent to a foundation to help the homeless. I'm sorry to say this is the last song of the night. I hope you all enjoy it." Starla smiled as she waited for the music to start. Hotaru immediately started cheering.

The pop star began to sing a song entitled Rainbow notes. The audience cheered and chanted through out the entire performance. Usagi and Hotaru danced happily to the music while, Seiya, Yaten, and Taiki bobbed their heads to the rhythm. Haruka groaned through out the performance, tapping her foot on the ground. As the song ended, the audience jumped to their feet as Starla took a bow.

"Everyone give it up for Starla!" an announcer called out. The green haired pop star waved to the audience and walked towards the back of the stage. She disappeared behind a curtain and everyone in the park started to leave.

"Did he just say?" Seiya muttered while pointing towards a speaker.

"It's not her." Yaten muttered while continuing to face foreword. His arms were crossed in front of his chest.

"Oh come on Yaten-"he started again.

"I would know if it was. It isn't." Yaten interrupted his brother. "For one thing the Stephie-chan we know doesn't have a blue and green eye." He slowly turned and faced him. "She may still be alive but that wasn't her."

"So why are we still here?" Haruka asked as she looked around and noticed the park empty. "Shouldn't we be heading towards the mountain?" she added.

"We're waiting for some people." Usagi looked at her watch.

"Tell me you didn't-"Setsuna shook her head. She wasn't able to finish her sentence when she noticed the Inner senshi walking toward them. Usagi handed Chibi Chibi to Galaxia and took a step foreword.

"About time you showed up." She snapped.

"What are they doing here?" Galaxia demanded while glaring at them. Minako's eyes lit up when she saw Yaten. She waved over to him but he quickly looked away.

"I made them a deal." Usagi placed her hands on her hips and turned back towards the other senshi. "Whoever finds the crystal first keeps it." She explained.

"What?" they shouted.

"Are you stupid?" Seiya demanded.

"Even though he hasn't shown his face I know Demando is close." Usagi said calmly. She turned back towards the inners. "And the inners are the only ones who know what he's like. They'll be able to make sure I'm not hurt." She added.

"So are we heading to the mountain or what?" Rei demanded.

"Yes, go ahead and transform." Usagi took Chibi Chibi again and took a step back.

MARS CYRSTAL POWER

MERCURY CYRSTAL POWER

VENUS CRYSTAL POWER

JUPITER CRYSTAL POWER

URANUS PLANET POWER

NEPTUNE PLANET POWER

PLUTO PLANET POWER

SATURN PLANET POWER

FIGHT STAR POWER

MAKER STAR POWER

HEALER STAR POWER

GALAXY STAR POWER

KINMOKU STAR POWER

All: MAKE UP!

"They're going in just like Akumu said." Emerald stood next to Demando watching the monitors. Usagi was leading the Sailor Senshi up into the mountains; a determined look was set upon her face. "I can't believe they actually think the crystals' there." She smirked.

"It was a smart idea after all. This way the sailor senshi can tear each other apart while trying to find the crystal." Demando smiled. "And I will end up having Sailor Moon all to myself." He added.

"What should we do about Akumu?" Emerald sneered.

"I'll deal with it myself." He said. "Watch the monitors carefully." He left the room. Demando's cape swayed behind him as he walked down a long hallway. He stopped at a door and punched in the access code. The door slid open. He turned on the lights and stepped inside.

"And how are you doing today?" Demando walked over to Akumu. Akumu shook their head and looked away. He watched as his minion struggled to break free from the chains that were clamped around their wrist. "Not talking? Then try this on for size." He snapped and pressed a button.

Akumu screamed in pain as electric currents shot through their body from the chains. Demando watched in mirth as Akumu struggled to break from their restraints. He pressed the button again and stopped the electricity. Demando walked over to Akumu and grabbed their neck and pulled their head back. "I still need you to fight. Disobey me again and I wont hesitate to kill you." He muttered and left.

"...Help me."