Thanks to reviewers:
dark shadowed rose
TsukiyoTenshi
Sailor sun1234
loveinthebattlefield
sailorfan
Forever and Always a Fan
Ariel Night
inufan155687
Madame Petrova
CaseClosed621
and xSapphirexRosesxFanx
So, back to the present. I've outlined the rest of this fanfic, and there should be about five more chapters after this. Maybe an epilogue, but I kind of doubt that unless I do something previewing a sequel (which there will be another going off the season R bc I don't seem to want to stop going along this storyline). I know, I should stop writing sequels, but in my defense they can sort of stand alone.
I'm also really wishing I would have put in more Serena/Darien arguments… Oh well. I suppose I still could…there is a bit of tension between them coming up, but not an immature argument like in the show. Sorry about that.
Btw, I made up the park name. If a real park has the same name somewhere (which I'm sure there is), you have my upmost apologies.
This is also kind of a long chapter (longer than the last few I think), so more REVIEWS would be wonderful!
"Kunzite," Beryl said.
The young man was currently unconscious, lying on the table before her. Nephrite stood back proudly as she surveyed the final general. Zoicite stood curious behind her, still recovering the entirety of his memories. When recognition washed over his face he returned his full attention to the queen.
"Good work, Nephrite."
Nephrite smirked smugly and bowed.
"However, you have also failed at collecting the energy necessary for awakening Metallia. I cannot let that fact slip by."
"Perhaps, I could be of assistance," Zoicite suggested. "With a stronger youma, not only would we collect more energy, but the Sailor Scouts would never be able to stop it."
"Luna, please, trust me," Serena begged, looking at the cat now perched on her shoulder.
After giving Luna a few more details on the past year being Sailor Moon, she'd left her apartment only to have the cat figure out how to follow her out. Serena had wandered to park across town, somewhere she'd never been before. She'd wanted to go somewhere new.
"Serena, you can't honestly tell me you plan on fighting against Beryl. That is the duty of the Sailor Scouts. Your duty is to stay alive. That's why Queen Serenity sent you to the future."
"I can help them Luna. I can make sure none of them even need to fight. Beryl and Metallia can't stopped by them alone. They need my help."
Luna shook her head. "But princess-"
"I'm not the princess, Luna. Please, understand this. I will do anything to protect them."
"Even if it means risking your own life?"
"Yes."
"They were born to protect you-"
"Luna, all I have to do is find the silver crystal and use it against Beryl. That should be enough to destroy her for good."
"You don't know where the crystal is?"
"No. I don't. I thought I did, but…all I have is the piece here." She looked down at her broach. "I was hoping I would be able to use it to find the rest, but it just won't work."
"Well, when the queen sent you into the future, I'm sure she found a way to hide it where only you would be able to find it."
Serena was about to reply when a scream echoed through the park. Both turned their attention towards the sound, before Serena took off running. As they came to a clearing a dark youma stood attacking two children who'd been playing in the field. Luna jumped down, rushing off to call the scouts. Serena held up the broach.
"Moon Prism Power! Make up!"
Mina gazed around before she returned to examining the girl who also happened to be Sailor Pluto. She'd seen her before at the arcade, Trista was often there with Darien and Hotaru. They seemed like the perfect little family, almost. Mina couldn't get over the feeling that she had to put Darien and Serena together. Could he be Serenity's prince?
"You're quiet, Venus," Trista said.
Mina frowned. "Why are you calling me that? My name is Mina."
"Of course. My apologies."
"You don't need to be so formal."
"I suppose since remembering the past I've come to my old habits. The Inner Scouts were far too familiar with the princess. It's no wonder you didn't see her demise coming."
"Are you saying we can't protect her?"
"I'm merely pointing out a few flaws that I believe should be fixed in this lifetime for everyone's sake. Keeping Serenity and Endymion apart is another must for our current situation."
"Is that why you're dating Darien? You think he's the prince?"
Trista paused, looking at the younger teen in surprise. "Darien and I are not dating."
"But you're always together."
"Because I'm his cousin. Even if I were not, I am to guard the time gate. Dating would only prevent me from doing so."
"So, Darien isn't dating anyone?"
"Of course not."
Mina smiled. "Good."
"You really believe he could be Endymion?"
"Yes. I'm sure of it. He and Serena belong together, I can feel it."
"They can't be together more than a minute without arguing," Trista pointed out.
"But if they knew about their past lives…"
"You really think it's fair to let their past control their future? Either way, keeping them as far from each other as possible is the safest way to avoid a repeat of the silver millennium."
"But we know what could happen. If we defeat Beryl there will be no more threats."
"There will always be threats," Trista said. "At least as long as the prince and princess are together."
"What do you mean? They shouldn't be together? They're meant to be!"
"You always did let your emotions rule you. All four Inner Scouts did-"
"Why do you hate us so much?" Mina demanded.
"We don't-"
Trista was interrupted by a nearby scream. The two scouts jumped into action, transforming before even going to investigate. They got there just in time to see Sailor Moon throw her tiara at the youma. Moon glanced at them in annoyance, wanting to fight on her own. When the youma used that moment to strike, she fell back, hitting the ground hard.
Pluto and Venus quickly took over the battle, while Moon took a moment to regain her senses. Tuxedo Mask suddenly appeared beside her, pulling her to feet in time to avoid being trampled by the attacking youma. Saturn had joined Pluto, unleashing her own power on the creature that didn't seem to even be fazed by the hits.
Amara paced back and forth in her small apartment. Michelle sat watching worriedly, not wanting to leave the other's side.
"She'll turn up," Michelle said. "Other than the open door there were no signs of her actually being kidnapped."
"Then where the hell is she?" Amara shouted. "Serene wouldn't just run off for no reason!"
"She did quite often in the past life."
"Just because she's Serenity-"
"The Inner Scouts will tell us if she shows up. I doubt Mina will sleep until she's found anyway. So we'll know the minute she turns up."
Amara gave in and perched on the edge of the couch, her eyes not leaving the communicators sitting on the table. Michelle leaned over, resting her head on Amara's shoulder. Several minutes passed in silence before both communicators beeped. Amara dove forward, disturbing her partner.
"Yes?"
"Amara, it's Trista. Can you find Michelle, and get down to Grove Park. A youma's attacking. We need help quick!"
"On our way," Michelle said.
Mercury, Mars, and Jupiter had joined the fight by the time Uranus and Neptune arrived.
"It's too strong for us!" Jupiter said.
"Try all attacking at once!" Pluto suggested.
"Mercury, do you have a reading yet?" Venus asked.
Mercury shook her head, glaring at her computer as she avoided another attack. "There's something blocking my readings!"
"Well, well, Sailor Scouts, having fun yet?"
The girls turned to see Nephrite behind the youma, and another man behind him.
"Greg," Mercury whispered, staring at the other man.
"Nephrite, Zoicite," Sailor Moon said.
Jadeite stood beside Mars, who glanced at him long enough to see his fearful look.
"Always knew you were a traitor," Nephrite smirked. "Just never thought I'd actually see you fighting amongst a bunch of weak girls…and their caped sidekick."
"These girls are more powerful than Beryl will ever be!" Jadeite shouted.
"Then how is it they cannot even defeat a simple youma?" Zoicite asked. "All we need is energy. No harm in that. Why are you trying to stop us?"
"If you wake Metallia you'll destroy us all," Sailor Moon said, stepping forward. "Nephrite, Zoicite, you must listen to me. Your loyalty lies with Endymion, not with Beryl. You must realize this."
"Endymion betrayed Earth!" Nephrite growled.
"You're wrong!" Sailor Moon insisted.
"Kill her!" Nephrite ordered the youma.
The youma lunged forward, its claws digging into Sailor Moon. Tuxedo Mask rushed forward, trying to pry her from its grasp as it began consuming her energy. She whimpered slightly as the claws dug deeper, and cried out as Tuxedo Mask was thrown away with a burst of the youma's collected energy. Jadeite was next to attack, summoning his sword of flames to cut her away. Sailor Moon fell back, weakly rising to her feet.
"I still can't get a reading!" Mercury said.
"You never will," Zoicite said, appearing behind her and pinning her down.
The handheld computer fell to the ground, the screen instantly going blank.
"Let her go Zoicite!" Sailor Moon begged.
"The youma's weaknesses are only known to me!"
"Zoicite!"
Mercury's eyes widened as she struggled. "Greg, please. This isn't you."
A bright light blinded everyone as Sailor Moon pulled him away from her. Zoicite fell to the ground, looking slightly alarmed as he came to his senses.
"Amy," he whispered, his eyes meeting Sailor Mercury's.
"What did you do to him?" Nephrite demanded.
"I destroyed the hold Beryl had on him," Sailor Moon replied. "I can help you break free too Nephrite."
"You're lying! You've brainwashed him!"
"Nephrite! Sailor Moon can save you! Let her!" Jadeite said.
The Outer Scouts backed off at Pluto's insistence. The youma had become confused and was no longer attacking, and they wanted nothing to do with the relations to the generals.
"Do you want to lose Jupiter again?" Sailor Moon asked.
Jupiter looked to her in confusion, still lacking that particular memory. Nephrite however, remembered and glared at Sailor Moon.
"Don't use her against me," he warned.
Sailor Moon held her hand out, much like she had with Jadeite. "Then help her. You belong with her, on our side, Nephrite, defending your prince. Not the one who destroyed him."
In the second it took Nephrite to grasp her hand, the youma dove for the pair and threw each in opposite directions. Deciding to go with its earlier command, it zeroed in on Sailor Moon again, relentlessly releasing small energy bursts that she somehow managed to dodge.
"Sailor Moon!" Tuxedo Mask shouted, covering her in his shielded cloak just as the energy hit it.
"The left shoulder, aim there," Zoicite weakly said.
Mercury nodded.
"All at once," Venus commanded.
"Thunder crash!"
"Deep submerge!"
"Bubble spray!"
"Crescent beam!"
"Silence wall!"
"Fire soul!"
"Deadly scream!"
"World shaking!"
"Moon tiara magic!"
The nine attacks collected in the air before hitting the youma and destroying it. With it gone, Jupiter ran to Nephrite while Mercury returned to Zoicite.
"They could still be evil," Uranus warned.
"They're not," Pluto replied. "Sailor Moon, how did you destroy the evil that was consuming them?"
"I can't say. Even if you would believe me." She stepped away from Tuxedo Mask, but was prevented from leaving by Sailor Uranus.
"Who are you?" Uranus demanded, her hands clenched tightly.
"It doesn't matter," Sailor Moon insisted.
"What do you know that we don't? Answer me! Do you know where the princess is?"
"There is no princess."
"Like hell there isn't! What have you done with her?"
Sailor Moon didn't have time to reply, as the angered scout suddenly lunged forward, knocking her to the ground. Uranus held her to the ground.
"Who are you!"
"I can't tell you!" Sailor Moon shouted at her.
There was a brief struggle and Sailor Moon threw the other away from her and scrambled to her feet, intending to quickly flee.
"World Shaking!"
"Uranus, no!" Pluto and Venus called at the same time.
All watched in horror as the attack hit the girl, causing her to fly back. Neptune ran to Uranus, preventing her from further injuring the small girl. Tuxedo Mask was the first to reach Sailor Moon. He gently turned the girl over, quickly examining her for injuries.
"She's breathing," he said in relief. "She was already weakened from battle though."
"What were you thinking?" Venus asked, looking to Uranus.
"She could have told us where Serena is!"
"Look!" Saturn said, pointing to Sailor Moon.
As the scouts and generals turned, Moon's disguise faded, leaving her in her civilian form.
"Serena!" Mina cried, kneeling down to try desperately to awaken her cousin.
Uranus stood frozen in place. "No."
Hopefully I'll get a new chapter out by friday. It'll depend on what I get done between today and tomorrow schoolwork wise.
And with Zoicite and Nephrite now joining the scouts, only one general is left to fight. Will Kunzite be as easily swayed from the dark side? Will Beryl awaken Metallia to her full strength (I'm assuming her…I don't think Metallia's gender was ever really set in stone)? Will love bloom between Serena and Darien?
Next chapter: back to the silver millennium, and the beginning of the end. But only two more silver millennium chapter to go, so almost done with those for good.