Puffgirl1952 the 2nd: I generally feel like this should have happened if the Outers were introduced in the story at this point. The Outers are far more capable of fighting and winning, while the Inners are generally just weaker. Saturn wasn't awakened in canon by R, but evidence suggests that Neptune and Uranus already were. If I make a sequel, Saturn will most definitely be there, don't worry.
PikaMew1288: Raven still has yet to go all-out. If she ever did, she could tear people apart without pause, maybe even go to enslaving worlds, but she'll never do that. Selenity, in her past life, was extremely powerful, and now, Raven is also half-demon, which makes her very, very powerful. Saitama? Not a problem.
ArtemisFalor: I hope you enjoy this chapter, we're almost done now.
Wishfull-star: We're almost at a close right now, so the battle ends soon.
Enjoy the last chapter of the story. I have an epilogue planned after this, but the story officially ends here.
"Let's do this," Raven intoned seriously, glowing white eyes narrowed. "Serenity."
"Selenity," the golden princess returned, a smile gracing her face. "Together."
"Then let's."
The sisters, hands cupped around the glowing silver crystal, repeated their own empowering phrase to themselves, then once more aloud, seriousness tangible in their voice.
"Moon Crystal Power!"
"Azarath Metrion Zinthos!"
Twin beams of bright, untainted white light burst forth from their hands, twisting and dancing around each other, surging into the crystal, amplifying it and weaponizing the brilliant glow of energy that the two sisters, aided by their friends and family, pushed forth. The black glow that emerged from the Maleficent Black Crystal on Wiseman's end was steadily being pushed back by the sisters, the duo's willpower and strength overpowering the hatred carried by the crystal.
You can do it, I believe in you. My daughters, fight on...
Serenity gasped a bit, but she didn't falter. Queen Serenity... mother... I won't let you down!
An added burst of power was added to the bright white beam of the sisters, and they thrust out with their hands, slowly edging the fight in their favour bit by bit, second by second. Within minutes, the power of the Illusionary Silver Crystal, bolstered by the two sisters and the strength their friends and family lent them, threw the darkened beam from the Maleficent Black Crystal back even more.
"Almost," Serenity breathed. "We're almost... almost there!"
"Then let's win!" Raven hissed, and together, the sisters pushed all of their available energy into taking out the being who called himself Wiseman.
The bright white beam inched closer and closer towards the robed figure, and he shrieked, "No! This cannot be! I am Death Phantom, Rule of Darkness!" Then the light tore right through the blackened crystal, and once it hit, it expanded outwards in an explosion of blinding light and fireworks, filling the view of anyone in close range with white.
The light spread out, surging a wave of warmth and reassuring power through the golden-haired princess. The princess' wide blue eyes snapped open once the light washed over her and instantly, a wide, confident smile spread across her face, lighting up her expression with no small amount of joy and relief. Wiseman's presence could no longer be felt.
They had won.
A loud cheer broke free from the princess as the silver crystal dissolved in her hands, returning to its slumber inside her once more. "We did it!" she shouted out gleefully, her white and gold dress turning back into red ribbons that reformed around her to become the pink dress she had been wearing before she transformed into Sailor Moon.
Uranus smiled, nodding as the taller blonde stepped over to pat her on the shoulder.
Neptune clasped a hand in her own, giving it a light squeeze.
Pluto, smiling faintly, walked closer, resting the end of her staff on the wrecked floor. "Well done, princess," she praised softly, the mature woman's voice warm.
"We did it." Raven's voice had dropped to a murmur as the white-cloaked Titan broke away from Usagi, stumbling back with a sharp gasp and falling into Robin's arms. Held up by the Boy Wonder, the pale sorceress turned to make eye contact with Usagi, offering a faint smile as the golden crescent gleamed once more on her brow, fading away into her skin.
"Booyah!" Cyborg hollered, pumping a large fist into the air. "We did it, man! Give me five, BB!"
The green changeling leapt into the air, high enough to reach the half-mechanical man's hand, and a loud, ringing smack could be heard as the best friends rejoiced at the victory. "Whoo! Oh yeah, Chrome-dome!" he yelled. "Rae's got him good!" And for once, Raven didn't chastise him for the nickname, making his fanged grin widen exponentially.
Starfire shot into the air, flying in circles as the redheaded alien cheered on the victory of her teammates. "Oh joy!" she cried out, clasping her hands together as she descended again. "We have done it!"
Robin just let Raven lean on him, the corners of his lips twitching up as the completely exhausted Raven sank into his arms. "Yeah. Good job," he murmured, exhaling in relief. "Victory."
"Congratulations, Serenity... no... perhaps I should say Sailor Moon and the Teen Titans." Dimande was still next to Saphir's body, violet eyes dark. "I... I suppose I should say thank you," he whispered out faintly. "Thank you... for bringing me back to my senses... even... even if I did lose my brother."
Usagi took a step towards him, but Raven quickly caught her by the wrist. "We're going together," she informed the blonde, and with Robin's help, the sisters headed over to Dimande.
"Let me try to help," Usagi said softly, kneeling down beside him.
The white-haired man shook his head. "No... no, I don't—"
"This isn't for you," Raven cut in. "We're doing this for Saphir. He deserves another chance at life."
Stunned into silence, the violet-eyed man just watched silently as Usagi called forth her silver crystal, shining a brilliant light over Saphir. The light emited from the crystal bathed the five in a warm light, though Raven actively flinched away from it. Wherever the light hit, it healed injuries and cleared up messes, mending the torn costumes of the two Titans and washing away the blood on their skin.
Her newly mended black leotard once more covering up her no longer injured abdomen, Raven encased her white cloak in a black glow, arranging it so it fell around her once more while the Titan waited to see if the golden princess had done it, if she had managed to save Saphir from his early demise.
The blue-haired man didn't stir.
The pale sorceress, having regained some strength — at least, enough to stand on her own — rested her hand on Usagi's shoulder, already seeing her disappointment in her body language. It was rolling off her in waves, the Titan abruptly decided with a faint sigh that went unnoticed by all... except for perhaps Robin, who quickly shared a glance with her through his domino mask. "It's alright, Usagi," the sorceress said softly.
"I failed... didn't I?" Usagi asked.
Raven lowered herself down with a grimace. "No, you didn't. The crystal isn't all powerful. You've done everything you can."
"Your sister is right, Serenity... I mean, Sailor Moon." Dimande was looking at them now, regret filling his eyes, and was that envy? You have succeeded in many ways. This was my fault, and you have saved me. Please, forgive me."
"You're forgiven."
Raven stared at her sister, and she knew she wasn't alone. Dimande and Robin were both giving her a look that asked of she had lost her mind. "Usagi..."
"Let me finish, Raven," the blue-eyed blonde said softly. "I forgive you, Dimande, but you still have to rebuild what you've destroyed, mend what you've wrecked, help those that have been hurt. You have to make things right."
The man lowered his head. "And that I will. Thank you, Sailor Moon."
"Usagi," the blonde interrupted. "Call me Usagi."
There was no mistaking the emotion that Dimande gave off. Awe. He was awe-struck by the petite blonde, who then stood and hugged Raven as tightly as her small frame would allow. He couldn't be blamed — Raven was in awe herself by just how forgiving her sister was. "Thank you... Usagi." The murmur slipped from Dimande as Usagi, Raven, and Robin headed back to the Titans.
At this point, the former guardians of the golden princess had been woken up from their defeated state, and the five now sat on the ground, nursing their injuries. None of the Titans were on speaking terms with them, unsurprisingly, and the group kept on asking questions that weren't answered. Raven decided to end their endless questions there and then.
"He's gone," she said coolly, letting Uranus take over and support Usagi's slight frame. "Wiseman; he's gone. Gone for good. Banished by the power of the Illusionary Silver Crystal. Usagi didn't need your help to banish him, she managed it without you."
"Face it," Robin added, walking up next to her and resting a gloved hand on her shoulder, giving it a light squeeze. "You're no longer needed. Don't try to talk to her just yet. We'll be watching."
"You don't get to tell us what to do," Mars began, only to be shut up by one of Raven's glares. She lowered her head, leaning back against her friends for support as she tenderly held her right arm that had seemingly been broken in the fight between them and the former head of the Black Moon Clan.
Raven took a step back and looked at the others. "Let's head back to the palace. It's time to go home."
Back at the palace, it was a sight that warmed the heart. King Endymion was reunited with his wife and daughter, and the royal family had stepped out to bid the Titans and Senshi goodbye for the final time.
Robin supposed that this was a happy ending. The Boy Wonder stood next to his teammates, watching with a faint smile as Raven and Usagi talked with the rulers. He sighed, running a gloved hand through his spiked hair. "So... time to go, huh?" he asked when Raven walked back to the Titans, the blonde following closely behind.
Raven, her cloak a pure, shimmering white, smiled at him, an action that made his heart skip a beat. "Yes. Time to go home," she confirmed. Amethyst eyes turned to Pluto, and the Titan said the woman's name.
The guardian obliged. "Of course, Raven."
"Eh! Wait, what about them?" Usagi asked, pointing towards Tuxedo Kamen, the two cats, and the four Senshi that had formerly been her guardians.
The green-haired woman smiled. "I will send them back to Tokyo, Princess. Don't worry," she said, red eyes gleaming as a smile coloured her features.
Usagi nodded.
"Don't think about them for now, let's head home!" Robin interjected, giving the guardian of the Gates a quick nod as she opened up the Gates to allow them passage home. He reached out, gloved hand curling around Raven's wrist, and he felt the pale girl move her hand so that their fingers were interlocked. A wide grin spread across his features, and the leader of the Teen Titans started making his way back to the familiar big tower he called 'home'.
After a short journey back, the Titans, and yes, that included Usagi, Haruka and Michiru, were walking into the living room when the screen of the television flickered to life. Instantly on his guard, Robin prepared to give an order, but instead, he was greeted with a familiar face bearing a smile — no, two faces.
"Greetings, Titans. I hope your journey back was safe," Saphir greeted from the screen.
"Saphir!" Usagi exclaimed, her blue eyes lighting up.
"I thought you were... dead?" Starfire questioned, cocking her head.
"The Illusionary Silver Crystal does miracles, just like its owner," Dimande answered, coming into the frame beside him.
"Then joy!" exclaimed the alien. "This is cause to celebrate!"
The Black Moon brothers laughed, and then the focus of the screen shifted to show a familiar yellow and black communicator, bearing the signature 'T' of the Teen Titans. Another voice came onto the feed, this one recognizable as Robin's own... or should he have said Nightwing?
The future Robin smiled into the camera as it zoomed out, revealing the brothers and the future Boy Wonder to be standing in the Titans Tower that seemed much more futuristic. "Yeah," he said, answering the unspoken questions. "They're honorary Titans. Thank Usagi for that miracle, and they're incredible help."
There was a short laugh, and much to the Titans' surprise, both future and present, it came from Raven herself. "Thank Usagi indeed," she agreed heartily. She glanced over at Robin's direction, and her amethyst eyes glinted.
Robin smiled back at her. Everything was well.
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