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Second Chances
Chapter Eleven
I am so sorry that it has been so long since I updated this story. I have just been so busy the last few weeks. Unfortunately, I will be busy throughout the holidays with my school semester finishing up and all the holiday stuff. I will try to update as much as possible, so please be patience with me, but for now, enjoy this new chapter.
Queen Selenity silently watched over her sleeping daughter. She thought back to the days of the moon kingdom. She looked at Serenity now and thought how proud she was of the woman her daughter had become. Maybe she could handle the truth now. Selenity called to the Silver Crystal to free Serenity's true memories of the past.
Serena moaned in her sleep as the memories began to fill her dreams. The first Image was of her meeting Endymion and Seiya for the first time, but this time she was watching everything from the sidelines, including herself. She saw herself faint at the knowledge and sight of her beloved Darien. The next Image was of Endymion telling her that she was marrying him Instead of his brother, Seiya. With a few flashes of her sister, Beryl and her mother destroying her sister, Serena jerked awake and sat up in bed. Selenity was still standing beside the bed.
"I don't understand." Serena said when she saw her mother." What does all of this mean?"
"I am sorry, Serenity. This was my doing. I didn't want you to remember that the evil enchantress was your own sister. I thought it would be better if I gave you all different memories."
"So why am I learning the truth now?"
"Because I have sensed Beryl. She is coming for you." Selenity replied seriously.
"But what about all of the scouts memories and Endy's and his fathers?"
"I have unlocked them all. By morning, all will know the truth and why I did it. I have given them all dreams to explain what is really going on." Selenity explained.
"This is all very confusing." Serena put her head in her hands. "So where Is Seiya?"
"I...I don't know where he Is. I have never been able to locate him."
"Wait a minute, I remember Darien telling me about his mother once. He said something about there being another baby that dead along with his mother. I think that might have been Seiya." Serena said, rising her head to look at her mother. "Is there anything else you are not telling me or the scouts?"
"No, and I am sorry, dear, but I did It to protect you. Beryl will stop at nothing to kill you and Endymion and take over the universe."
"I know. I will speak to Darien first thing in the morning. Good night, mother." Selenity faded away and Serena climbed out of bed. She walked over to the window and gazed up at her former home. All the new Information floating around in her mind was a lot to take In. she wondered where her sister was and how soon It would be until they met again.
Tokyo, Japan….
For the next few days, Beryl followed Mina around so she gets to know her routine. She still believed that Sailor Venus was her annoying younger sister, but she did notice that something seemed a bit off about her sister in this lifetime.
After she become with Mina's routine, she planned her attack. She made her move when Mina was walking back to her dorm alone late at night after her final class. Mina sensed someone was following her as she turned the corner into a darkened alley. Beryl was surprised by Mina's unplanned detour, but then she chuckled as she saw it would be a perfect place to carry out her plan to kill her little sister. Mina turned around just in time to see Beryl turn the corner into the alley. She quietly pulled out her communicator that the princess had sent her and hit the panic button. She knew very well that she couldn't fight Beryl alone and hope to survive, she needed her fellow scouts.
All three of the scouts happened to be at the palace with the princess, discussing the fact that they had their real memoires back when all three of their communicators went off. Serena jumped to her feet right before they had went off.
"Venus is in trouble." As soon as the communicators rang, she transformed into Princess Serenity. Lita, Raye, and Ami rose from their chairs.
"Mercury Planet Power!"
"Mars Planet Power!"
"Jupiter Planet Power!"
"Let's go!" Serena called to the Silver Crystal and a moment later, they were all standing out a building.
"Well, well, well, we meet again at last, little sister." Beryl chuckled evilly, walking towards Mina.
"What are you doing here, Beryl?" Mina asked, hoping that the other had heard her call.
"Have you become dumber in this lifetime, Sere? I am here to kill you, of course. You are the only thing that stands between me ruling the universe."
"Now, I don't that is entirely correct." Sailor Jupiter said from behind Beryl. The enchantress turned around in surprise to see the three scouts, but she laughed.
"Where is your fearless leader?" She asked, chuckling. "You don't think you three can fight me on your own, do you?"
"I am right here, Beryl!" Mina shouted. "Venus Planet Power!" Beryl watched as a bright orange light surrounded Mina as she transformed into Sailor Venus.
"You are not Serenity? How can that be?"
"That is because Serenity wasn't really reincarnated." Sailor Mars explained as she and Sailor Mercury and Sailor Jupiter moved to join Sailor Venus.
"My dear Raye, how stupid do you think I am? My sainted mother is dead and you had to get those new transformations from somewhere. I don't think Prince Endymion or King Neo has learned how to use the Silver Crystal, so that must mean my darling little sister is alive somewhere."
"You will never get your hands on her. Jupiter Lightning Smash!" Sailor Jupiter screamed as she hurled a bolt of lightning at Beryl. It cut into Beryl's arm, making her wince with pain.
"Damn you, Jupiter!" Beryl raised her other arm and begin to launch an attack on Sailor Jupiter.
"Venus Love Chain Encircle!" Sailor Venus had grabbed her hands and pulled them behind her back before she could hurt Sailor Jupiter. Sailor Mars quickly stepped in front of Beryl and pulled her fire bow out.
"Shall we kill her right here and now?" Sailor Mars asked as she pulled back on her bow. Suddenly a glowing green light came from Beryl, knocking them all backwards. Sailor Venus lost her grip on Beryl's hands.
"You will never be able to kill me!" Beryl panted as the light began to fade. "I am too strong for you. I am leaving for now, but you tell my sister that I will find her." Beryl disappeared in a cloud of green and purple smoke. The scouts all groan as they picked themselves up. Sailor Venus looked at the other scouts.
"Thank you all for coming to help me."
"Your welcome, Venus. It is nice to see you again." Sailor Mercury replied. "Serenity actually felt that you were in trouble right before you called."
"Is the princess here?" Mina asked as she transformed back into herself.
"I am right here, Venus." Serena called from the end of the alley.
"Why don't we all go to my dorm and talk?" Mina suggested as the other scouts transformed back into themselves.
"I don't think that is a good idea, Mina. We have put you in enough danger by coming here. I don't want to ruin you cover." Serena shook her head.
"I don't understand why that matters anymore." Mina said.
"For now, it is still a good idea that we act like nothing has changed. We don't know how strong Beryl is now or how we will defeat her. Save your strength and focus on your studies. We will keep in touch with you." Serena said seriously. Mina just nodded.
"Yes, Your Highness."
"If you need the scouts' help, they will be there. I wish there was more I could offer you at this time, but I am afraid there isn't. I am not currently strong enough to defeat Beryl without ending my own life. Good night, Lady Mina. It was nice to finally meet you again." Serena quickly hugged Mina and she hurried off around the building.
"Wow, I have never heard her speak with such grace." Mina said in awe.
"She has grown up a lot in the past few weeks." Raye commented.
"I have known Serena all my life and she was even more grown up then than she ever was back on the moon." Lita added. "I think she is right. It is a good idea to act like nothing has changed. We don't want the people of Earth to panic before there is a need for them to. Good-bye, Mina." Lita, Raye, and Ami ran off after Serena, all waving back at Mina. Mina waved at them, suddenly feeling very alone. She knew Serenity was right. Beryl would be watching them more closely now. If Mina went off to Paris, she would be leading Beryl straight to Endymion and Serenity. But it made one wonder why Beryl didn't already know where to find them.
Paris, France
Serena was standing on her balcony when she heard her bedroom door open. Darien walked up behind her and put his arms around her waist.
"How are you doing, love?" He asked softly. "You were very quiet at dinner tonight."
"I just have a lot on my mind." Serena answered absently. Darien turned her around to look at him.
"Come on, Sere. What is wrong?" He asked as he tipped her chin up so she was looking at him. There were tears at the corners of her blue eyes. "Serenity…."
"I can't do it, Endy; I am just not strong enough." Serena sobbed, putting her head against his chest.
"Strong enough to do what?"
"I can't defeat Beryl. I know everyone thinks I can, but I just don't know how I am going to do it. I know my mother said I have you and my friends to help, but you should have seen the blast of power that came from her. I have never seen anything like it."
"Sere, listen to me. You ARE strong enough to do this."
"Without the Silver Crystal draining my life force? I don't think so."
"Serenity, you have to believe in yourself and the power you have inside you. Yes, maybe you can't defeat her on your own, but you and the scouts have the power of love. And that is strong than anything Beryl will ever have." Serena looked up at him again with watery eyes.
"How do you know that?"
"Because there was some days when I was searching for you that the power of my love for you was all that kept me going. I love you more than life itself, Serenity. I will do everything I can to help you and keep you safe. I don't plan on losing you again. I plan on marrying you and having ten children with you." Serena laughed.
"I don't know if I want that many. Thank you, Endy. I love you, too."
I hope you enjoyed this chapter. I will try to update again by the end of the week. Please review this chapter and read my other Sailor Moon stories.
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