Author's Note: You have all been so patient with me, and I want to thank you for that. This chapter has been weeks in coming because of my One Month story. I wanted to get this out to you this morning. Please review and let me know what you think. And you will start to understand the warning Hachiman was given by next chapter I think. Though there is a bit of a hint here. Also, let me know what you think about Shingo.

Kidnapping Sailor Moon
Chapter 14

4:32 PM - Tuesday - Tokyo Japan - Mamoru's Apartment

"Okay," Motoki held up his hands. "I just want to make sure I completely understand this. "A talking cat gives you a brooch, orders you to fight monsters. You agree. Mamoru somehow becomes a caped hero on the same night. The talking cat then finds more girls and orders them to fight monsters. Then you and Mamoru become friends. Then you learn each other's identities. Then he KIDNAPS you." The blonde arcade worker paused to glare at his best friend. "Then you find and save the Dark Generals, who were under some form of mind control. Then you get married, without bothering to tell two of your best friends in the world, I might add. Then your dad almost dies because a DRAGON lands just outside the restaurant where you go to celebrate."

"Basically. I think that's pretty much it. Are we missing anything important?" Usagi looked at the others, not noticing that both Motoki and Naru seemed ready to faint.

"Um, well, there's the part where we are going to be taking them away for a bit," Setsuna added, looking over the nearly green complexion of the little redhead.

"Oh, yeah. So Setsuna, or Pluto, is going to be taking all our loved ones, which of course includes the two of you, and um, making you disappear for a while."

"No." Motoki said, sounding unsure even as he answered. "Nope. Not happening." He shook his head. "Maybe I ate some funny sushi." He started mumbling under his breath.

"Don't make me kidnap you," Mamoru said, not really joking. He had to make sure they were safe.

"So, everyone's families just agreed to this?"

"Well, not Rei's dad, but everyone else, yeah." Usagi said, trying her best to plead her case with her eyes. She could tell she'd already won Naru over, but Motoki was studiously avoiding her gaze. She moved and knelt on the floor in front of him, turning her secret weapon on full blast. She let the tears shimmer in her eyes, made them wide and round as she could, pouted slightly, and stared unblinking into Motoki's face.

"Crap. Fine!" Motoki muttered. Usagi squealed and hugged him, proud her weapon always worked.

"Can I take my mother?" Naru asked, her voice quiet.

"Honestly, I don't think it's wise. We can just circulate a story about you going to visit relatives in Kyoto or something." Setsuna held her staff tightly and met the girl's gaze.

"How about my sister? Mamoru and Usagi are her friends too." Motoki asked, determined to stay if the answer was no.

"And Umino," Naru added.

"Actually, I suggested it earlier," Mamoru said. "We just didn't think bringing you both here was a good idea. We don't want anyone to get suspicious before we get you out."

"Okay. When do you want us to go?" Motoki asked. He looked down at his hands but then jerked his head up when he heard a startled shriek.

"What the hell?" Unazuki screamed, looking at the silver haired man who had abducted her. She turned her gaze on the others in the room, finally seeing her brother, and then relaxed.

A second later there was a yell and a scuffle as a man with long brown hair held Umino by the back of his collar. "Let me go! I said let me go! I know Sailor Moon and she will kick you... oh hi Usagi! Hi Naru!"

"Your things are already packed." Mamoru said, his voice quiet.

"Oh kami! You were going to kidnap us if we said no, weren't you?" Motoki began to mutter under his breath as Haruka pulled one of his bags out of her subspace pocket.

"Yup," she said pleasantly. She laughed when the blonde man growled under his breath.

"Who is running the arcade while I'm gone?" Motoki asked. Everyone in the room started to whistle and look up in the ceiling. Motoki was a smart man. He quickly understood. "You guys! You are running my arcade?"

"Technically," Ami said in her quiet, sweet tone, "the arcade belongs to your parents. But since they're away, all of us will pitch in."

"Oh Kami! Don't let Usagi in my kitchen!" he shouted.

"Hey!" came the indignant squawk. After a moment though, Usagi ducked her head and blushed. "I won't try to cook, I swear."

6:02 PM - Tuesday - The Time Door - Former Silver Millennium Kingdom; Moon

"So where are we going?" Shingo asked the tall green-haired Guardian of Time.

"Elysion," she answered. "But we are going back in time as well, by four hundred years, so that there is absolutely no chance you can be found." She laughed at his blank look, and put her hand on his shoulder to guide him closer to the large doors. "Don't worry. I won't lose you."

The large group behind him stepped forward. Usagi's parents continued to turn back and give Mamoru and Usagi hugs and instructions to be careful. Setsuna heard Ikuko-san whisper to Usagi, but couldn't tell what she said. It made the girl blush, so she assumed it was private.

Mizuno-san held tightly to Ami and Makoto, whispering to both of them. Zoicite and Nephrite hovered behind the girls. Grandfather Hino gave instructions to Rei and Jadeite. Rei's father, a rather famous politician stood to one side, looking angry. Minako's parents, who none of the girls had ever seen before, were nothing like any of them ever expected. Neither looked like their daughter, and while they both seemed kind they appeared a little snobbish. Her father seemed to adore Kunzite, but her mother continuously said he needed to cut his hair.

Setsuna tapped her staff and the doors opened. She began to lead the families through and into a green field.

She watched as Mamoru and Usagi walked ahead to speak to the priest. It was an elderly man named Ayumu, who greeted them with a deep bow. "Welcome to Elysion highnesses," he greeted.

"Can you protect them?" Usagi asked after a few moments of pleasantries.

Ayumu nodded his head. "None can harm them here. I, and my family, will guard them well."

Usagi gave her family another hug, then Naru and Motoki, as well as Grandfather Hino and Doctor Mizuno.

"Are you sure you will not keep the boy with you? His soulmate will be weakened without him." The priest said, and Usagi gave him a strange look. Setsuna herself was a little shocked. Obviously Usagi hadn't wanted it known that her little brother was connected to them.

"He hasn't accessed his powers yet," she hissed.

"Then leave the girl here to, else harm will come to her." Ayumu said, calm and serene.

Shingo was looking back and forth between the Priest, Usagi, and Hotaru. "You mean, if I don't go back, Hotaru could be hurt?"

The priest nodded. "She is your soulmate. You were bonded, just as the others were."

Usagi hissed again. Setsuna wanted to make a joke about teapots, but she knew it would be in poor taste so she kept her mouth shut. She watched as Usagi looked to her parents. Her father was shaking his head, almost violently, but her mother was nodding. So, no help from them.

It was Shingo who made the choice. He ran back through the gate. "I won't let her be hurt!" he insisted. "Either she stays with me (Hotaru growled) or I go with you all."

"Shingo!" Kenji exclaimed, holding a hand out to his son.

"No!" the boy argued. "Usagi's barely older than me and you let her fight!"

Usagi blanched. It was obvious she didn't want her brother hurt. Setsuna was sad for her, but knew there wasn't much choice. The boy had decided. Unless Hotaru chose to stay.

"Do you want me to stay," Hotaru asked, her voice quiet. "It would worry my father perhaps, but..."

Mamoru went to Usagi then, and the two looked into each other's eyes. She watched as they spoke with no words. The conversation seemed to go on forever, then it was Mamoru who turned.

"Shingo, if we allow you to come back, you will be staying with Setsuna, as will Hotaru. She, Michiru, and Haruka will train you. Their identities have not been compromised. Do I make myself clear?"

6:50 PM - Tokyo Japan - Crown Game Center

Minako had never played waitress before. Now she knew why. The trays were heavy, the customers rude, and she was almost as big a klutz as Usagi. At least the Princess was behind the counter, holding a rag and wiping it in a circle with a strange look on her face. Minako went to her.

"What's wrong?"

"I've always wondered why Motoki wipes this spot, over and over, always in a circle, always right here." She smiled. "I've figured it out. Mamoru and I sit right there when he helps with my homework." She pointed at two stools directly to the left. "Us girls always sit there when we're together." She pointed to their favorite booth. "And if you look up, you can see the little mirrors that tell you where everyone in the arcade is, and what they're doing." Now she grinned. "And best of all, across the street is the little shop where Reika works. She's in Africa right now, but normally I mean."

Minako grinned. "Wow. I've only been here the one time, but I noticed it myself."

"Anyways," Usagi continued, "We're closing at eight, so don't take any orders after 7:50."

"Yes boss," Minako grinned and pulled at her bangs. Usagi blanched.

"Oh no! I'm not boss. I'm... like a barkeep... except more for ice cream."

"Whatever you say boss!" Minako tossed over her shoulder as she went to take an order. She laughed at Usagi's expression.

7:15 PM - Tuesday - Tokyo Japan - Azabu Juuban Shopping District - Minato Ward

"I think the building is in a good location," Kunzite said, looking up. "When will the realtor be here. Minako said this place meets all our requirements."

"How does she even know?" Mamoru asked, looking around. The building was in a good location. Only two stories, the upper story having once been used to house workers as well as those with no other place to go according to Minako's information. The building would have a large industrial kitchen, a huge dining area, a pool, training areas, and the ability to add in a communications center and whatever else they needed.

"Sorry I'm late," came the breathless voice of a woman. Mamoru turned, as did Kunzite, and they each greeted her with a bow. She unlocked the door and led them inside. "I was showing another building, and you would not believe how much of a problem it was to get out of there. The traffic was a nightmare."

She led them through the entrance hall. There was a staircase, and beside it an elevator. "There are two sets of fire stairs as well, one on either side. But this main staircase leads up to that balcony up there. Would you like to start upstairs, here, or in the basement?"

"Upstairs please. And also, is there any roof access?"

"Yes, of course. Come with me." She led them up the stairs and to a door. "Through here." They entered a small hallway and climbed a set of metal stairs. There was another door beyond a small landing and she opened it, propping it with a brick. "I got stuck up here once. Not letting that happen again. The door locks automatically behind you. Something about thieves I think."

The roof was wide and long with walls along the edges that came up to shoulder height. To one side he could see the air conditioning set up, as well as a few other things he wasn't sure of. There were vents as well. On the other side the same, but in the middle there was a large open space where mats could be set, or perhaps a sitting area. It would be a good place for meetings, trainings, and hanging out.

She led them back down to the second floor. There were ten mini-apartments as well as smaller rooms. The mini-apartments had two bedrooms each as well as a sitting area, bathroom, and a kitchenette. The smaller rooms had only a room with a kitchenette, but down that hallway were two large bathroom facilities with showers.

Downstairs they found an old aerobics area, a workout room, what appeared to be a dance studio, a hangout, a massive kitchen, and a dining room that looked like it could easily sit one hundred people, with tables and chairs scattered throughout the room.

She led them to the basement next, but it was the nicest basement he'd ever seen, and only partially underground. There was an Olympic sized swimming pool with diving areas, an area filled with gymnastics equipment, large showers and a sauna as well as two large empty spaces. The maintenance area was huge and still seemed to have most of the supplies.

"Can I ask," Mamoru said at length. "Why didn't they bring their equipment with them?"

"Now that's an interesting story," the realtor said as they climbed back out of the basement. "You may or may not know that the young lady who plays Sailor V in all those movies is half Japanese, and half English. Well, about three months ago, she donated a building, all new equipment, and everything else for a new setup to the YMCA. Her only condition was to leave this building as it was, and sell it for market value not including the cost of what was inside. They took the mattresses out to the dumpster of course, but other than that left everything as it was. Her father is Catholic, I believe, and as a young girl she spent many hours here, in gymnastics and drama classes."

"Wow!" said Mamoru. Minako was very humbled apparently. She hadn't told them any of that. She'd only said she knew the perfect building. He smiled at the woman. "Well, I'd like to put in an offer," he said, "but I am more than willing to pay for the equipment."

"That won't be necessary. She called this afternoon to let us know that you would be by. I think she was expecting you to buy it. The paperwork is right here, and we can put a bit of a rush on it. The old owners have no problem with any work you do in the meantime."

Mamoru smiled as he filled out the papers. He was tempted to pay in cash, but decided against it. He didn't want to draw any attention to the sale.

Time Unknown - Late Tuesday Evening - D Point - The Arctic - Dark Kingdom

Hachiman paced to and fro, waiting for the Amanojaku to wake. It was a long process, and tedious. There were seven Amanojaku. Enough to taint the entire city of Tokyo. Enough to suit his purposes. The city would be in chaos within two days, three at most, and then he would find those Dark Generals and destroy them, and the little children that ran with them now as well. He was a god, those little ones would be no problem for him.

He pulled out the dagger. There was a tiny script on the short, flat pommel. The writing was old and weathered so it could not be easily read. He knew though, that it spoke of stealing powers. There were only two words he could read. Powers, and Merge.

He did not know how he was going to get close. There were ways of course, but the woman was hideous and he wasn't sure he wanted to explore those options. He was a god, after all. The woman was beneath him. Even perverted as he had been by his death and the dark energy, he still knew that much.

Author's Note:

So my husband came up with the idea of an old YWCA. I was like... why would they have a YWCA in Japan. He said to me, "It's not an American association, it's a Christian association." I was surprised of course, but I dutifully looked it up and lo and behold, 34 of them are in Japan, with at least one in Tokyo. He suggested an abandoned one, where the association moved to a new and improved building, with the old one still in good working order, the move having been recent. As I had made Minako partially Catholic for another story, he even suggested I have her bring up the idea of the building. The idea was born. Now, lets see where it takes us!