Chapter 12
Serena was in her room, trying to think of someway to show Darien she would be safe with him. Rini had been downstairs and notice she hadn't heard anything from Serena in a while and went up to check on her. When she walked in the room, she took in Serena's expression and thought there was something wrong.
"Serena, what's wrong?" Rini asked. Her voice had a tinge of worry.
"Nothing," Serena snapped. "I'm just thinking. Would you mind? I rather think alone. Or is that not okay with you? Do you need to be here to help me think and make it worse. This all started when you got here. It's probably all your doing that, that dream/nightmare thing got put in Darien's head. So as I said before, Leave." Serena was tense. She really wasn't trying to be mean to Rini, but couldn't help it.
"Fine. I'm sorry I bothered you," Rini said. It came out as almost a whisper as she walked out of the room. The way Serena acted upset Rini and she wanted some fresh air. Without anyone noticing, she slipped out the door and started walking. Rini came upon a set of stairs leading up to the bridge and sat down.
"Serena doesn't want me here anymore. Maybe it is my fault Darien started having those nightmares. I don't know. I just want to go home!" Rini sobbed.
"Crystal Key take me home!" Rini shouted. A pink light surrounded her and she was being lifted up into the air. In a flash, it was gone and she landed back on the ground.
Meanwhile…
Luna was sitting outside Serena's door and heard everything. She waited a moment until Rini left, then strode in.
"Serena, what's wrong with you? All she was trying to do was help and you just yell at her," Luna lectured.
"I know. I shouldn't have. But what can I do now? She'll probably never talk to me again," Serena replied. She was trying to hold back tears.
"Well, you'll never know if you don't try. Why don't you…" Luna trailed off. They both felt it. A burst of power.
"What was that?" Luna asked.
"Rini. That's the same rush of power I felt when Catsy showed up the first time. Hurry we have to go find her. She could be in big trouble!" Serena replied. They ran out of the house as quickly as possible. Luna rushed ahead with Serena following closely behind.
Back with Rini…
"Hey little girl! Are you lost? Here, let me help you find your way!" Catsy called. She appeared at the bottom of the stairs.
"Oh, but what about me?" Birdie called. She appeared at the top of the stairs. They had Rini trapped.
"Back off Birdie! I found her first!" Catsy shouted.
"But I'll get to her first," Birdie responded. She almost had Rini until she was tripped by Luna P. Birdie fell and Rini began down the stairs, momentarily forgetting Catsy. When she noticed her, Rini stuck out her foot and tripped Catsy. While both sisters were on the ground, Rini ran down the stairs. Catsy and Birdie were up and moved down so they were both at the bottom of the stairs before Rini realized it. Before either could catch her, however, Luna had come and attacked Catsy. This distracted the two long enough for Luna to yell, "run" and Rini to get away. She ducked into a construction sit. For the moment, Rini was safe.
Serena saw Rini as she tried to catch up to Luna and followed her into the construction site. Serena was on the other side of the equipment Rini had ducked behind so Rini wouldn't see her. Serena listened, as Rini talked to someone Serena could not see.
"…Serena is mad at me and doesn't want me here! She thinks it's my fault that Darien is having these nightmares. I feel bad. I want to come home! Can't I just go back without the crystal?" Rini asked.
"It's not safe here Small Lady. You must stay there in the past where the Sailor Scouts can protect you. A for Serena you must realize that she says things going by her emotions. She's frustrated and sad. She took it out on you. I'm sure she didn't mean what she said. Giver her time. That's all she needs," the voice said.
Oh Rini. I'm so sorry. I didn't mean to hurt you. I was lashing out. It's not your fault. Don't you worry. I'll make this all right again. I promise, Serena thought silently. Just then, all four of the Negamoon sisters appeared.
"Found you, you little brat!" Catsy shouted. Oh no. I have to help Rini, Serena thought.
"Moon Crystal Power!"
Serena transformed and jumped out to get Rini.
"Come on Rini! Let's get out of here!" Serena said.
"I don't think so! We're not letting you get away that easily. It's four against one," Catsy spoke.
"Well how about we fix that!" Jupiter said.
"Ooh, this should be fun!" Birdie exclaimed.
"Sailor Moon, get Rini out of here!" Mars shouted. Each scout settled with on of the sisters. Sailor Moon grabbed Rini and started to run. Just then, dark energy shot out at her. She turned around just as it was sent out. She had enough time to turn back around and cover Rini. Rubeus descended upon the group.
"Sailor Moon!" the scouts cried.
"Sailor Moon, hand over the girl" Rubeus said.
"Never!" Sailor Moon countered.
"Fine, have it you way!" Rubeus said. He began to attack. Sailor Moon spun around to face him. She drew out her wand to protect Rini and herself.
A crash of thunder
A brilliant flash of light
A battle has begun
And only one will win the fight
"Moon Scepter Elimination!"
Danger in the air
Destroying everything in sight
The time has come to right the wrong
With Prism power might
She's got the power
Oh, she's got the power
She's got the power
Yeah, she's got the power
"Give it up! You'll never win!" Rubeus shouted.
A desperate struggle
The strongest takes it all
The battle rages on
Until the weakest finally fall
"Think again!" Sailor Moon replied.
A vision fills her heart
And gives her strength that's pure and true
And when it seems that all is lost
She knows what she must do
She's got the power
Oh, she's got the power
She's got the power
Yeah, she's go the power
Sailor Moon succeeded and Rubeus was defeated. It seemed like everything would be fine now. Then, Prisma moved behind Sailor Moon and snatched Rini.
"Sailor Moon, behind you!" Venus shouted. Sailor Moon turned just as Prisma disappeared with Rini.
"Noooo!" Sailor Moon shouted.
"We have her. Birdie, Catsy, stay here and get the crystal. Don't bother coming back without it. If you're not back within the hour, I'll assume you couldn't get it. See you next time, Sailor Moon!" Rubeus said and disappeared with Avery.
"Rubeus, wait!" Catsy called.
"Catsy, it's no use. You heard what he said, we have to get the crystal," Birdie cajoled.
"Right, let's do it," Catsy agreed.
"What's it going to be Sailor Moon hand over the crystal peacefully or are we going to have to fight?" Birdie asked.
"Like I would ever just give it to you," Sailor Moons aid. By now, she was crying and everyone could tell. She had to find a way to get Rini back and the two sisters were agitating her.
"Fine, have it your way," Catsy called and attacked. Sailor Moon crossed her arms protectively in front of her. A blast of energy came from her wand. Catsy was wounded and Birdie retaliated by attacking Sailor Moon. The same thing occurred. Birdie and Catsy were both badly injured and it looked as if they were beaten.
"So, you're going to give Rini back now, got it?" Sailor Moon said.
"Yeah right, it'll never happen. Rubeus won't let it," Catsy sneered.
"It can happen if you'll help," Sailor Moons said.
"What makes you think we would help you?" Birdie replied.
"Because, deep down I know you guys are good and would do the right thing," Sailor Moon said. Tears were still streaming down her face. Just the sight of it was starting to weaken Catsy and Birdie. They looked at each other and nodded. They wee going to let Sailor Moon help them and in return help the scouts plan to get Rini back.
"Sailor Moon, we'll…" Birdie began. Just then, Rubeus appeared. He had been watching to find out if he would finally be rid of the two. Once he saw that Birdie and Catsy were going to give up and let Sailor Moon purify them, he had to go there and finish the two off.
"Oh, give me a break. The two of you are failures. I won't let you help the Sailor twits. If they won't finish you off, then I will. I'm not going to give up that little brat because the two of you want to be good," Rubeus said and attacked. With their injuries, they would have been goners if Sailor Moon hadn't jumped in front of them and protected them. For the second time that day, Rubeus was defeated by Sailor Moon. He retreated before they could do anything else.
"Sailor Moon, you saved us! Why?" Catsy asked.
"Because you don't deserve that. Plus you can help us get my Rini back," Sailor Moon replied warmly.
"Thank you Sailor Moon," Birdie said. They got a smile as a reply.
"Moon Crystal Power!"
Catsy and Birdie were surrounded in a pink light as they were purified. The scouts changed back and everyone went to the temple. Malachite, Nephrite, Zoicite, and Jadeite met them there. Together they would find a way to get Rini back.
"So how are we going to do this?" Serena asked.
"First of all, you'll have to find a way to get on the ship," Catsy said.
"Wait, what do you mean 'you will'? Aren't the two of you coming with us?" Raye asked.
"If we do, we'll only be in your way. We don't have our powers…do we?" Birdie answered.
"Hold up, you guys really didn't realize that you still have your powers?" Lita asked. Birdie and Catsy looked at each other.
"Um…actually…no," Catsy answered.
"It's not like we actually tried to use them," Birdie continued.
"Can we keep on track here? We're trying to get Rini back. There's not a lot of time," Serena said.
"Sorry. But like I was saying, we have to get on the ship first. Seeing as we still have our powers, though, it should be easy. Once on, we have to distract Rubeus, Prisma, and Avery so that someone can find Rini. I have an idea of where they might keep her, so that will help. If at all possible, please try to convince Prisma and Avery to come back with u and let Sailor Moon heal them. After all that, we'll take Rini and come back," Catsy said.
"Right. Catsy, you and I will go find Rini. Everyone else, would you mind taking care of Rubeus, Prisma, and Avery? We need as many as we can to distract the three from seeing the two of us sneaking away," Serena said
"Yeah, don't worry about us, we can handle it," Mina spoke. The group nodded in agreement.
"Good. So it's settled. And don't worry we'll get Prisma and Avery too," Serena said.
"Hold on Serena, don't you think we ought to tell Darien about this? After all, he cares for Rini too," Nephrite said.
"No. I realize he care for Rini, but this all happened due to him," Serena said.
"What do you mean it started with Darien?" Ami asked.
"Earlier I was thinking of a way to show Darien that I would be safe with him. Rini came in because she was worried about me and I said something I shouldn't have and didn't really mean. She thought I was mad at her and left. Then she tried to go home. That's what that big amount of energy was earlier. And that's also when these two attacked her. I was frustrated at Darien and took it out on Rini. If I could I would do it all over again," Serena said. She started to cry again.
"Don't worry, Rena, we'll get her back," Mina soothed.
Authors Note: Yay! New record for this story! next chapter in 4 days. let's try to make it 3 next time. Anyway, what did you guys think of this? it's getting farther in now we'll get even further next time. don't forget to review! :D
