The girls landed next on the balcony, a few feet away from where Sailor Moon and Endymion lay.
"NO! USAGI!" Mizuki screamed, falling to her knees. Tears were pouring down her face as she screamed for her sister.
Ami and Mako tried to comfort her, placing strong hands on her shoulders.
"We were... We were not reincarnated to repeat the tragedy," Mina said, her voice hoarse from holding back tears.
Suddenly, the small orbs of light that had been leaving Endymion's and Sailor Moon's body expanded and then shrunk back to begin to form a light. The Legendary Silver Crystal appeared, floating just above the bodies before it began to grow.
"It became one!" Mina shouted.
"We can't let it grow right now!" Rei shouted.
Before the girls could do anything, the crystal grew large right before their eyes, encapsulating the bodies of Sailor Moon and Endymion. Queen Metalia was drawn to the Legendary Silver Crystal and absorbed the Crystal into her body. A sliver of light appeared, Diana, Luna, and Artemis jumping through. Diana jumped at Queen Metalia but was knocked down easily. Artemis ran over to her first, followed quickly by Luna. Diana had her eyes closed against the pain.
"I couldn't protect her. My precious princess," Diana said, tears streaming down her cheeks.
"What a strong power. I'm being filled with so much energy!" Metalia said before rising to the surface.
"They disappeared with Queen Metalia..." Mako said.
"Their lives..." Mizuki said.
"It will be okay. The Legendary Silver Crystal will protect them," Artemis said.
"Let's go. We can still save them from Queen Metalia," Mina said.
"With the Legendary Silver Crystal..." Mako began to say.
"Let's go above ground!" Rei said.
The girls began to glow with power and they ascended to the surface. Mizuki wiped her face of tears and looked up at Queen Metalia. She would do anything and everything to get her sister back. The stood on a rocky field but Mizu didn't care about the surroundings. She glared up at Queen Metalia.
"It's been so long. I was sealed by the queen from the Kingdom of the Moon. She locked me in the underground for ages," Queen Metalia said.
"Queen Metalia!" All the girls said in angry unison.
"But I came to life again with the power of the Legendary Silver Crystal in me. No one can stop me now!" Queen Metalia said before attacking.
"Jupiter Power!" Mako said.
"Mercury Power!" Ami said.
"Mars Power! Rei said, holding her hands up towards the sky.
"Venus Power!" Mina said.
"Moon Power!" Mizuki said.
"Sailor Planet Attack!" They all shouted together.
The attack was useless with how powerful Metalia had become and they were beaten down by Metalia's retaliation. They lay on the ground, hardly daring to move because their bodies were so beaten. At least they knew that their loved ones were safe and still below ground.
"Our attack doesn't work on her," Mina said softly.
"Queen Metalia is spreading all over the world," Ami said helplessly.
"Even the energy you emit becomes my sustenance. As long as the Legendary Silver Crystal is with me, I'm invincible!" Queen Metalia said, laughing.
"We are not strong enough to win back what she took away from us," Mizuki said, tears forming in her eyes.
"Is it too late for us to stop it now?" Mako whispered.
"Pitch-black darkness will cover this entire planet," Rei said weakly.
"Is the Earth going to be devastated like the Kingdom of the Moon?" Ami asked.
"There is nothing we can do anymore," Mina said defeatedly.
As they all looked up at the darkened sky, small orbs of light fell down and landed on their brooches. It was a memory of Usagi, her voice clear as day in their heads. Each girl had a different, fond memory of Usagi and her sweet, but strong personality. They could all hear her laughter and they began to sit up.
"I can hear Usagi-chan's voice," Mizuki said.
"Same here," Ami said.
"Usagi-chan's voice," Rei said.
"I heard it too," Mako said.
"Usagi-chan is alive. She always gave us power," Mina said, struggling to rise to her feet.
"She is our rising star!" Mako said, grunting as she stood up.
"We should keep on fighting until we see her smile again," Ami said, standing.
"She must be protected by the Legendary Silver Crystal!" Rei said.
"She's alive!" Mizuki said, standing as well.
"What are you talking about? Sailor Moon is in my body, she can't be alive!" Metalia said.
"No, Usagi-chan is alive, and we all know it!" Mina said.
"How can you be so sure?" Metalia asked.
"Because we can see her," Mina said, closing her eyes.
Mina opened her eyes and lifted her hand to the sky, she grasped something and the Legendary Holy Sword appeared in her hands. It began to glow brightly with power.
"The Legendary Silver Crystal is waiting for the right time to defeat Queen Metalia. We don't have a strong power to seal you," Mina said.
"But we might be able to create an opportunity to do so," Rei said.
"Taking advantage of our holy Guardian Planets," Ami began.
"And using the energy we generate when we transform!" Mako finished.
Mizuki held her brooch in her hand and looked at it as it began to glow. She knew that by throwing away her brooch meant that she would be throwing away her life, but if it meant saving Usagi, she would do anything. She felt strong hands on her shoulder and looked up to see Genjiro smiling gently down at her. He held out a stone that was glowing brightly. She looked to see that all of the Knights had come and were with their respective partner, holding up their stones. Mizuki held up her brooch and everyone held their powers up to the sky.
"Holy Sword, please deliver our life power to the princess! Venus Power!" Mina shouted.
"Mars Power!" Rei shouted.
"Mercury Power!" Ami shouted.
"Jupiter Power!" Mako shouted.
"Moon Power!" Mizuki shouted.
"Wake up, Princess! Make-up!" They all said together.
A beam of energy formed, guiding the energy to Usagi. Metalia attacked the girls and Knights and they fell to the ground as their transformation items were shattered. Their small orbs of energy began to rise, following the path that the Holy Sword had laid out for them.
Princess! Usagi-chan! Usagi could hear voices ringing in her ears. The voices of her friends and sister. Slowly, she opened her eyes.
"Everyone... Where am I?" Usagi asked.
As she fully opened her eyes, she noticed that she was floating. She saw the Legendary Silver Crystal was whole again and floating between her and Mamoru. Mamoru was floating listlessly. The watch from Mamoru fell out and Usagi caught it. The glass was completely shattered. That explained why she was still alive. The watch had caught the sword.
"Mamo-chan, you saved me again..." Usagi said, tears filling her eyes.
As she looked at Mamoru, people began to rise in the darkness. Their wails filled the air and Usagi covered her ears.
"Stop it! I don't want to hear this!" Usagi cried.
"Listen to those beautiful voices, the voices of humans' darkness. With the power of the Legendary Silver Crystal, all the humans and this planet are going to fade into darkness," Metalia said, circling Usagi.
"Please stop!" Usagi said, her hand pressed firmly against her ears.
"Now, it's your time to disappear, a girl descended from the Kingdom of the Moon. Be a part of me," Queen Metalia said, grabbing Usagi's arms and pulling them away from her ears.
"No!" Usagi screamed.
Queen Metalia disappeared from Usagi but began to circle her and Endymion.
"Cry as much as you want. There's nothing you can do!" Metalia said, mocking Usagi.
I will be devoured by the darkness. I need to get out of here! Usagi thought.
"Please, Legendary Silver Crystal, take me to where everyone is. Get me out of here!" Usagi cried, reaching forward and clutching the Legendary Silver Crystal in her hand.
It began to glow brightly, the aura engulfing her and Endymion. In a blinding flash of light, Usagi was transported to the surface of the Earth, bursting through Metalia. They landed on the ground and Usagi knelt next to Endymion, her hands on his chest.
"We managed to come out thanks to the Legendary Silver Crystal," Usagi murmured, looking at the Crystal which was floating in front of her.
Usagi's hands were holding onto one of Endymion's, She felt him twitch and looked down to see his hand grasp hers.
"Usako," Mamoru said softly.
"Mamo-chan," Usagi said, tears flowing down her cheek.
Usagi helped Mamoru sit up and saw that his eyes were the color of oceans again. She sighed in relief. Mamoru reached out and wrapped his arms around her, pulling her closer to him.
"A miracle happened," Usagi said, her tears ending.
"You made this miracle happen," Mamoru said.
They were still hugging sweetly when Mamoru suddenly stood up and turned Usagi around, grabbing the Legendary Silver Crystal and protecting Usagi and the Crystal as Metalia swooped down. Once she had passed, he loosened his hold on Usagi.
"I will not let you have either the princess or the Legendary Silver Crystal," Mamoru said.
Mamoru grunted and then fell onto his knees.
"Mamo-chan!" Usagi said as she grabbed onto his arms to support him.
"Usako, you gotta beat her with the power of the Legendary Silver Crystal. Defeat Queen Metalia!" Mamoru said, holding up the Crystal to her,
Usagi nodded and took the Crystal from his hand. Queen Metalia turned around and began to speed back towards Usagi. Usagi turned, determined to protect her loved one. She held the Legendary Silver Crystal in front of her, unleashing its true power.
"Queen Metalia! I will defeat you!" Usagi shouted, power flowing through her body.
Usagi was able to hold Metalia at bay but she realized that she wasn't sealing her. She was growing weaker by the moment with how strong Metalia had become.
"Why can't I seal her? It's no use... I can't do it all alone!" Usagi said.
Usagi felt warm hands creep up her arms until they cupped her own. A warm body was pressed against her back and she felt a cheek press against her own.
"You are not alone. I'm here with you. Keep your head up, Sailor Moon," Mamoru whispered into her ear.
Usagi felt a new surge of power flow through her, but it was stronger than before. She felt loved and it surged in her veins.
"I am Sailor Moon," Usagi said quietly.
She felt Mamoru press her lips against her cheek.
"That's right, Serenity," Endymion whispered.
He always gives e power. Usagi thought. She could feel her body filling with warmth from the feel of his lips on her cheek.
"I am Sailor Moon!" Usagi shouted this time.
She watched as the Legendary Silver Crystal blossomed, opening up into the shape of a lotus. Metalia continued to surge forward, having come around again from the first time.
"What? You can control the Legendary Silver Crystal?" Metalia asked, surprised.
"Give it all you have! Aim for the mark on her forehead!" Endymion said from her side.
Usagi felt a surge of energy and watched as she held out her hand, a staff with a crescent moon appearing. The Legendary Silver Crystal floated in the center of the crescent moon and Usagi held it up, power radiating from her staff and her body.
"Legendary Silver Crystal, give me the strength to defeat Queen Metalia!" Usagi said, felling power building in her. "As the Pretty Guardian in a Sailor Suit, Guardian of Love and Justice, Sailor Moon and Princess Serenity, with the power of the moon, I will seal you for good!" Usagi shouted.
Usagi swung her staff forward and released the energy. A beam of energy emerged from her staff and went straight to the mark on Queen Metalia's forehead. It looked like she wasn't even fazed. Usagi faltered for a moment, shocked that the attack still wasn't powerful enough. She heard her mother's voice in her ears once more.
"The power of the Legendary Silver Crystal depends on your heart," Usagi whispered to herself.
Usagi felt Mamoru wrap his arms around her waist.
"I love you," Mamoru whispered.
Usagi closed her eyes and began to think of all the people she loved. Mamoru, Genjiro, Mizuki, Ami, Rei, Mako, Mina, Luna, Artemis, Diana, Queen Serenity, her mother, and her father. She began to pray to the moon. She let her feelings of love fill her up to the brim until all she could feel was the love of her friends and family. She prayed as strongly as she could to the Crystal Tower on the Moon. She could see that Queen Metalia was talking, but her words didn't phase her. Usagi was too busy concentrating. The moon was shining brilliantly with the force of her power.
"Begone! With the power of this holy light! You will be blown to pieces!" Usagi shouted.
The Legendary Silver Crystal tilted in its place on the staff and an enormous beam of energy surged forth from the staff. Metalia began to scream as the energy pierced the mark on her forehead. Usagi kept it up until Metalia disappeared, vanished at last. The brooch on Usagi's chest broke and she felt all power drain from her body. Her eyes went glassy and she fell to the ground, her transformation breaking and the staff clattering to the ground.
Usagi felt something warm pressing against her lips and her hand twitched as she began to regain consciousness. She felt the warmth withdraw and as she opened her eyes, Endymion began to swim to her view.
"Endymion," Usagi said weakly.
"Serenity," Endymion said in relief.
Serenity blinked a few times before she wrapped her arms around Endymion and pulled herself to his chest. She hugged him tightly to her.
"Finally, we meet again," Serenity said breathlessly.
They held onto each other tightly, neither one wanting to let go of each other now that they had found each other.
"Mamo-chan, I'm so happy," Usagi said.
"Usako, I've always wanted to hold you like this," Mamoru said, burying his face in her hair.
"We're meant to be with each other," Usagi said, pulling back to look at him. "Mamoru, I love you so much."
The couple kissed for a few minutes before Usagi pulled away, pressing her forehead against Mamoru's. She stayed like that for a moment before she pulled away and looked around. Her staff was lying beside her, but they were alone. Hadn't she asked to be brought back to everyone?
"Mamoru, where are the girls?" Usagi asked.
"Don't worry. I will find them for you," Mamoru said.
Mamoru pulled away but kept her hand in his as he placed a hand on the ground and closed his eyes. Usagi watched him curiously, wondering what he was doing until she realized that it must be a power for him. She felt something through their connected hands and then saw in her mind the vision of the planet. The planet looked destroyed from what she could see, buildings in ruin. It made her sad. Then, they were in the wasteland where the Dark Kingdom had resided. She could make out the figures of the girls. As they got closer, she saw that they were all face down and out of their transformations as well. Then she saw that their transformation pens had been shattered.
"Everyone? No!" Usagi screamed, she pulled away from Mamoru, collapsing in on herself.
Usagi felt fresh tear rise to her eyes as Mamoru put a hand on her shoulder.
"Usagi? Usagi, can you hear me?" Diana said.
Usagi lifted her head and looked around frantically.
"Diana? Diana is that you? Where are you?" Usagi asked.
"I'm on the moon. Come to the moon, Usagi-chan," Diana said.
"Diana, my brooch is broken. I can't transform," Usagi said.
"You can do it, Usagi-chan. Offer a prayer to the Legendary Silver Crystal integrated with the Moon Stick," Diana said.
Usagi reached down and picked up her staff. It was the Moon Stick, but it had transformed itself when it had integrated with the Legendary Silver Crystal. Standing the staff up, she held it close to her body and closed her eyes. Mamoru placed both of his hands on her shoulders and closed his eyes as well.
Please, take us to the moon. Usagi prayed silently. She could feel the power envelope her in warm light and they were transported to the moon. Usagi opened her eyes and she saw that they were on the courtyard to the Moon Castle. Moon Castle and Silver Millennium had been restored!
"Moon Castle," Usagi said breathlessly, taking it all in.
"That's right, Usagi-chan," Diana said. "The Silver Millennium has come to life again!"
"Luna, Artemis, Diana!" Usagi exclaimed.
"Usagi-chan, you did really well," Diana said proudly.
They all headed to the Chamber of Prayer where Usagi noticed that Crystal Tower had been restored.
"It's beautiful," Usagi said quietly.
"You are the master of Moon Castle. You will be the new Queen Serenity," Diana explained.
"You will be the new queen of this kingdom," Luna said.
Usagi looked up at Crystal Tower, taking in its beauty and the power that coursed through it and her veins. After a few moments, she closed her eyes and took a deep breath.
"Diana, I have to go home where my mom and dad wait for me," Usagi said, smiling down at the three cats.
"Usagi-chan?" Luna asked, confused.
"I know I'm Serenity now, but I am also Usagi Tsuki. The Earth where Mamoru lives, that's where I belong now," Usagi said.
"Is that your choice?" A voice called out.
Usagi started and then saw the small figure of Queen Serenity appear. Usagi rushed forward and threw herself onto her knees in front of the Queen.
"Mom!" Usagi choked out.
"Mom, I've found the real reason why I was reborn. I want to keep living my life with everyone I love. They fought for me at the risk of their lives. I want to save them this time. Then I will laugh, cry, and fall in love like any other girl would. On my beloved planet, the Earth. And when the time is right, I will take my place as Neo-Queen Serenity," Usagi said.
Queen Serenity nodded, her eyes full of love for her child.
"Be happy, Serenity. Live with the ones you love," Queen Serenity said.
Queen Serenity disappeared, leaving a new brooch behind. It was large and round. The base of it was gold while the cover was a dark pink. It had a large, gold outline of a star with a crescent moon in the center. A red, gold, teal, navy, and green gem sat in each crevice of the star on the outside while the moon sat on the inside. It was beautiful and Usagi picked it up. She flipped it open and noticed a small cut out in the center while the lid held a small mirror.
"A new brooch?" Usagi asked.
"Inside it, you can place the Legendary Silver Crystal. Then shout, Moon Crystal Power Make-up! You will be able to bring your ability into full play and you will be stronger than ever!" Luna explained.
Usagi looked at Luna as she explained and then looked back at the brooch. She looked at it with such love and admiration before placing the Legendary Silver Crystal inside and standing. She tossed away her old, broken brooch and placed the new one on her chest before thrusting her hand into the air.
"Moon Crystal Power Make-up!" Usagi shouted.
In a flash of light, Usagi transformed into Sailor Moon once more. She ran outside and looked up past the moon to the Earth.
"Rei-chan, Minako-chan, Ami-chan, Mako-chan. Wake up, everyone!" Usagi said.
Usagi held her Moon Staff in her hands and thrust it into the air. The crescent moon on her staff began to glow and the star and moon on her brooch began to glow. The Legendary Silver Crystal appeared in the Moon Staff once more and Usagi knew that she was powerful enough to restore the Earth.
"Moon Healing Escalation!" Usagi shouted, spinning around with her attack.
Usagi felt more powerful than she had ever been and she sent her healing attack to the Earth. She watched as the Earth was restored and healed. She sighed in relief and then felt strong arms wrap around her waist. Together, Usagi and Mamoru, watched as the Earth began to heal and the people began to regain consciousness. Usagi, Mamoru, Luna, Artemis, and Diana headed back to Earth just as dawn was beginning to arrive. When they arrived, they ran to where the girls had been placed on Earth once again. Usagi could see them beginning to wake up and sit up as she was running for them.
"Everyone!" Usagi shouted.
They all looked up at her and stood.
"Sailor Moon!" They shouted together.
The girls began to run to Sailor Moon as she ran to them, all of them were crying. They ran into each other's arms, forming one giant group hug. They all sunk to their knees and were crying.
"I thought I would never see you guys again!" Usagi cried.
She heard a chorus of 'Usagi-chan' as the girls cried and said her name at different times.
"I'm so happy to see you all..." Usagi cried.
"They all transformed back into civilians. Did they sacrifice the power of transformation?" Artemis asked, as him and the other approached.
"Artemis!" Mina said and ran forward to him.
Artemis met Mina halfway there and jumped into her arms, rubbing his head against her cheek.
"We can never say goodbye so easily!" Mina said.
"That's right," Mako said.
"Because from now til forever and ever..." Rei started.
"We will have to protect our princess," Ami finished.
"The future Queen, Princess Serenity," Mizuki said.
Usagi stood up and the others followed suit. She turned around and watched as Prince Endymion was leading the others to where they were. The Knights had been revived as well and Hikaru was at his brother's side. The girls rushed forward and had a reunion with their loved one, thinking that they had died as well. Mamoru slid up to Sailor Moon and she deactivated her transformation, returning to her regular self. Mamoru put his arm around Usagi's waist and pulled her in close. They watched the group for a little bit before looking over at the rising sun.
"What a beautiful daybreak," Luna said.
Everyone paused and looked at the sunrise and they were content with their lives. Finally, they could be at peace and live normally. Mamoru bent down and whispered into Usagi's ear.
"I want to bring you somewhere," Mamoru whispered.
Usagi looked up at him questioningly but he just smiled down at her.
"Guys, let's all meet up tomorrow. We have a lot of catching up to do," Usagi said, not breaking eye contact with Mamoru until the very end of her sentence. The girls all looked up at their partners and nodded.
"We were reborn with human memories. Usagi, we have you to thank for saving us," Kunzite said.
"Thank me tomorrow!" Usagi called, waving to the group as Mamoru dragged her away.
Mamoru brought her to a jewelry store and made her wait outside. She began to get impatient just as he walked outside carrying a small velvet box. Her eyes widened and she looked at him. He lifted the lid and showed her the small ring. It had a rose gold band and in the center sat a small diamond.
"This promise ring," Mamoru said, taking the ring out of the box and lifting her hand, "is to remind you that I will be with you forever."
Mamoru slipped the small ring onto her ring finger and it fit perfectly. Usagi looked down at the ring and then looked up at Mamoru. He was looking at her with such love in his eyes. She threw her arms around him and kissed him deeply.
"Let's go home," Usagi said between kisses.
Instead of bringing her home, Mamoru brought her to a hotel and booked a room for the night. The went up to the room and Usagi looked at him. He didn't have to say anything to tell her why they were there instead of at the apartment. Genjiro and Serena could have the apartment to themselves while they had somewhere else. Mamoru closed the blinds to the room, leaving them in semi-darkness. The room was still dimly lit because of the light that was coming in around the curtains. Usagi's breath caught in her throat as she watched Mamoru turn around. He began to undress, his eyes never leaving hers. Slowly, she began to undress as well. They stood across from each other, taking in the sights of their naked bodies before Usagi couldn't stand it anymore.
Usagi rushed towards Mamoru, but he caught her in his arms and fell back onto the bed with her. Their hands began to explore their bodies and Mamoru grabbed Usagi's hip roughly, making her gasp in pain. They stopped kissing and Mamoru pulled away to look down at her hip. An ugly bruise was forming and she winced when he ran a finger over it. That's when he noticed that there were bumps and bruises all over her body.
"I did this to you," Mamoru whispered in shock, looking up at Usagi.
There were tears of pain in the corners of her eyes as she was biting her knuckle to keep from screaming out too much. Before Usagi could say anything and try to comfort him, he began to very gingerly kiss all of her bruises and scrapes. His lips were featherlight against her skin, peppering her body with kisses. The pain began to ebb away and Usagi began to moan. Mamoru continued to pepper her body with kisses, making his way down between her thighs. He licked her entrance, a shiver running up her body. He began to eat her out, wrapping his hands around her hips to keep her in place. Her body began to writhe until she begged Mamoru to stop.
"Mamoru," Usagi moaned, whimpering at the end.
Mamoru lifted his head and wiped his mouth. God was that sexy. Usagi pulled at Mamoru until he was on top of her again and pulled his mouth to hers roughly. She no longer cared about the bruises across her body, she needed him now.
"Usako," Mamoru warned, breaking free for just a moment.
"Shh, it's fine. I'm on the pill and I don't hurt anymore" Usagi said, pulling his mouth back to hers and rubbing her core against his length.
His moans were swallowed by her mouth until he couldn't restrain himself anymore. Mamoru positioned himself at her entrance and slowly sank into her. Usagi's legs wrapped around Mamoru's hips, pulling him in deeper before he began to thrust. Usagi tangled her fingers in Mamoru's hair, kissing him hard. Mamoru broke free from her kiss, thrusting in her and groaning against the side of her neck.
"Usako, you feel so good," Mamoru groaned.
Mamoru began to pick up the pace and Usagi's back arched. She moans filled the air with each thrust and she threw her hand over her face, closing one eye. Mamoru pulled her hand away from her face and laced his fingers with her, pressing her hands down on either side of her face.
"I love you Usako," Mamoru moaned.
"I love you Mamoru," Usagi gasped.
His pace was relentless and Usagi could tell she was getting close to her orgasm.
"Mamoru, I want you to cum with me," Usagi said, tugging against his hands.
Mamoru grunted as he moved one hand between them, finding her bundle of nerves and stroking it with each thrust. Usagi raked her fingers over his back. Usagi screamed Mamoru's name in ecstasy as she came. A few more thrusts sent Mamoru over the edge as well and they came together. They spent the rest of the day in the hotel, making love to each other on and off and taking naps in between. Eventually, they showered together and then fell asleep naked on the bed holding each other.
Over the next few months, life was peaceful. Everything seemed to have gone back to normal. Usagi and Mizuki returned to school with Genjiro, Usagi told her parents about Mamoru and that they were dating, the girls went on dates, separately and together sometimes. Of course, the group of girls made sure to meet up every day and talk and hang out. Life was good and Usagi felt at peace. She just hoped that peace would last.