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Shaded Truths

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inufan155687

LoveInTheBattleField (they know they won't exist, but to them the safety of the future is more important)

Taniaea

Sailor creation moon

SailorSea (as you see in this chapter, yes they know Serena is their mother)

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Ms. Fairweather

and Sassy618

So, I think I've decided since I'm altering the storyline quite a bit (as you'll see in this chapter…) that Wicked Lady shall not make an appearance. I really want her to, so if I can I definitely will. Some of you are onto my twists though…

Also, I fear this battle might be a tad bit violent…I don't want to change the rating but there's a bit more violence than normal. This is also a really short chapter, so my sincerest apologies. I felt it was a good place to end it. I also used a bit of inspiration from "The Promise of the Rose" in this chapter…sort of…


Tuxedo Mask the Second struck at Rubeus with his black cane, forcing the flame-haired man away from Rini. Kunzite and Zoicite drew their swords, more than prepared for another battle. Rini scrambled up and away from the scene, hiding herself near a tree.

"Rini!" Serena shouted.

Rini looked up to see the older girl running toward her, Tuxedo Mask and Sailor Saturn not far behind and already joining the fight as four women appeared with Rubeus. Serena put her arms around Rini protectively as the girl buried her face against Serena's shoulder.

"Swirling waters!"

"World shaking!"

"Deep submerge!"

The three attacks struck three of the women, but only did minor damage. Rubeus raised a hand, throwing the three scouts back. Serena gasped, causing Rini to look up.

"Terra!" Serena called.

Sailor Earth glanced over, frowning as Serena beckoned her over.

"Protect Rini," Serena commanded.

"What? I'm a sailor scout, not a babysitter!"

"You'll do as I say!"

Sailor Earth opened her mouth to argue but instantly closed it, kneeling down to her sister's level. Rini reached out as Serena left her.

"Moon crystal power!" Serena shouted.

Rini gasped as the transformation overtook Serena.

Serena's Sailor Moon, she realized. That must mean the other scouts are her friends…but why wouldn't she tell me?

"Moon tiara magic!"

"She has to get out of here," Earth whispered silently.

Rini looked from her sister back to the young woman who had been her hero for years, ever since her father first told her of the beautiful sailor soldier. But Rini also knew that Sailor Moon was nonexistent in her time, in fact, it had been a long shot to even come back to find her. Sailor Moon was not supposed to even exist, yet here she was in front of her. And Terra was worried.

Is something going to happen? Rini wondered.

She watched the four women as they continued attacking the scouts and generals. Sailor Moon had taken on Rubeus and Tuxedo Mask was right by her side.

He does love her, she thought. Otherwise he wouldn't care. Papa said Tuxedo Mask was in love with her. Tuxedo Mask must be Darien. I thought he looked familiar. But why would he break up with Serena if he loves her?

Rubeus hurled a fireball at Sailor Moon, who quickly dodged it. He threw more, each coming closer and closer to the scout of the Moon.

"That's enough!"

Rubeus and the scouts froze, looking at the newcomer. Diamond floated a short distance above the ground, staring at none other than Sailor Moon.

"Serenity," he said. "I knew I would find you here."

"Diamond," Sailor Moon whispered.

Said man smiled. "My love, I knew it would not be long until we met again."

"You're behind this?"

"I only did it for you. To get you away from that worthless excuse of a prince," Diamond sneered as he threw a glare at Tuxedo Mask. "Come with me, Serenity. Then we could be happy once again."

"She's not going anywhere with you!" Sailor Earth shouted. "Swirling waters!"

Diamond disappeared, reappearing right behind the angry scout. Without visible movement he sent her flying into a tree. Before she could get up another force hit her against the tree once more, effectively knocking her out. Rini escaped, fearing if she didn't Diamond would notice her there as well. She ran to the closest scout, Sailor Neptune, who quickly placed a hand on the girl's shoulder.

"Stop it!" Sailor Moon shouted. "If it's me you want, leave them alone."

Diamond smiled evilly, approaching her and gently cupping her chin. "I can't have them trying to tear us apart again."

"Who are you?" Uranus demanded.

"Prince Diamond of the Black Moon Kingdom," Diamond replied. "I'm only claiming what's mine."

"She's not yours!" Kunzite shouted. "Serenity belongs with Prince Endymion, no matter what the obstacles!"

Sailor Moon summoned her scepter, aiming it at Diamond. Before she could say anything it was knocked away by Rubeus. He roughly captured her, holding her wrists behind her back and drawing a sharp dagger to hold against her throat.

Diamond gave him a warning look before he backed away from the battle.

"Finish them," he commanded. "But leave Prince Endymion to me."

As Diamond advanced on Tuxedo Mask, Tuxedo Mask the Second snuck around, pulling out a sword which he used to stab through Rubeus' heart. The man dropped his weapon, and the four evil women gasped in shock. He slowly dropped the dagger and Sailor Moon freed herself. Rubeus fell, fading away as if he were never truly there.

"Rubeus!" the women shouted.

"Sailor Moon, take Rini and run!" Tuxedo Mask the Second commanded.

Rini ran toward her, and the two took off, only to be stopped by the angered witches. Serena placed herself in front of her daughter.

"Now now, don't harm them," Diamond ordered. "It was the young prince who did the deed."

Without hesitation Tuxedo Mask the Second was targeted. He was well-trained though and managed to avoid each one. He leapt into the air, seeming to fly as his cape swirled around him. He landed near Diamond, choosing him to fight and ignoring the witches.

Sailor Uranus , Sailor Neptune, Kunzite and Zoicite stepped up to fight against the four witches. A short distance away Sailor Earth was quickly coming to, and as soon as she saw the fight was still on she jumped into action. Tuxedo Mask suddenly entered the fight against Diamond, giving his second a look that sent him to aid in the other scouts, who were suddenly finding themselves overpowered by the four seemingly weak women. Diamond dodged every swing of the cane Tuxedo Mask pulled. Effortlessly the white-haired prince sent his enemy flying backwards.

"And now, Endymion, you will die," Diamond said.

This has to end, Sailor Moon thought.

"Wait, please!"

Diamond looked to his obsession, who had caught his arm before he could kill her soul mate.

"If I go with you, you'll leave them alone?" Serena asked.

Diamond gazed thoughtfully at her for a moment before nodding once. "All you have to do is come with me."

"Sailor Moon, DON'T!" Sailor Earth shouted. "If you do, everything we fight for will cease to exist!"

Diamond took a step back testing Sailor Moon. She slowly reached for his hand, but was knocked away by Darien.

"I won't let you near her!" he growled.

Diamond smirked as Tuxedo Mask's grip tightened. "Prizma, Avery, Bertie, Catzi, return to our fortress."

"But, Prince Diamond-"

"Send Sapphire. No one else."

The four nodded and disappeared.

"World shaking!" Uranus shouted, as the golden orb flew at Prince Diamond.

He moved at the last possible moment, and the attack knocked into Tuxedo Mask and Sailor Moon. Before another attack could be made Diamond turned on Darien. As the blacked orb of energy flew at him Sailor Moon jumped to her feet. Her guards watched in horror as she took the full impact of the black orb, collapsing in a heap on the concrete. Her transformation instantly faded. The compact containing the silver crystal clattered to the ground.

"Sailor Moon!"

Diamond pulled back, horrified by what he'd done. Tuxedo Mask flew forward, pulling Serena into his arms. This was the scene Sapphire arrived to a moment later, sparing a questioning look to his brother whose eyes were only on the fallen blonde goddess. Finally coming to their senses, the sailor scouts flew forward to join Darien in trying to revive their princess. Rini stood back, her entire body shaking as she held back sobs. Her eyes caught sight of the compact and she quickly picked it up.

"Serena, no," Darien whispered.

"Serenity," Diamond said.

"We must be going," Sapphire gently told him. "We have to return to the future."

Diamond nodded in acknowledgement before holding out his arms. Serena suddenly disappeared from Darien, reappearing in the arms of their enemy.

"Give her back!" Tuxedo Mask shouted, rising to his feet.

"Serena!"

"NO!"

The rest of the scouts and generals arrived on the scene, watching helplessly as their princess was taken away. Tuxedo Mask suddenly collapsed to his knees, for once at a loss of how to handle the situation or save his true love.

This is all my fault, Darien thought. Serena, please forgive me.

"We have to get her back," Sailor Earth said. "He can't brainwash her again!"

"Again?" Kunzite asked.

"What do you know that we don't?" Venus added.

"We might as well tell them," Tuxedo Mask the Second said. "They'll find out soon enough."

"Tell us what?" Jupiter demanded.

Sailor Earth shook her head, obviously disagreeing with her brother. Tuxedo Mask the Second however turned to Tuxedo Mask.

"I am named after my father," he explained. "Terra, Rini, and I are the children of Neo-Queen Serenity and King Endymion of Crystal Tokyo. You know them as Serena Tsukino and Darien Shields."


I'm sure everyone knows what shall happen next...