Bold – action within speaking form
Italics – flashbacks
"…" – talking
'…' – thinking
Bold/Italics – change of scenery
Bold/Underline/Italics – more emphasis when someone says something or something is realized by another person
Underline/Italics – minor Japanese words used within the story (also, lazy to translate XP)
Disclaimers: This is a crossover between Sailor Moon and Code Lyoko. I do not own these two shows. Sailor Moon is written by Naoko Takeuchi in manga form and aired as a series by Toei Animation and TV Asahi in Japan and by Kodansha Comics in North America. Code Lyoko is created by Thomas Romain and Tania Palumbo and aired as a series the Moon Scoop Group for France 3 in France and by Cartoon Network in North America.
"WHAT," shouted Usagi.
Ulrich winced when he heard Usagi shouting. Yet, it was understandable. Usagi just found out that she was a Youma on the outside and stuck in this illusion on the inside. When it looked like Usagi was about to hyperventilate, Ulrich grabbed onto Usagi's shoulders and looked her straight in the eye. "Now, that you know," said Ulrich, "Let's calm down and think on how to get out of here."
"Thanks," said Usagi as she tried to calm down, "But, how can I calm down when I now know that I'm hurting our friends?"
"Well, not all of us," said Ulrich, "I'm here."
"True," said Usagi as she finally calmed down, "So, how DID you come to be here?"
"That," said Ulrich, "I have no idea."
Usagi sat on Ulrich's bed once more. She didn't even realize that she stood up when she yelled out her outrage. Tilting her head in a curious thinking pose, Usagi thought back on what could drag Ulrich into her own head. She knew from her mother's teachings about soulmate and soul bonds, but that was just teachings. She never even experienced such bonds with Prince Endymion before either. Ulrich, on his part, was trying hard not to kiss Usagi right there because she was looking cute. It's also because Ulrich and Usagi weren't even together. Sitting next to Usagi, Ulrich asked what she was thinking about. "Well," said Usagi, "Mama Serenity taught me about soulmate and soul bonds during the Silver Millennium, and I was wondering if how you came to be here was due to that."
"Do you have more information about them," asked Ulrich.
"Probably in my room," said Usagi.
"Your room," asked Ulrich.
"Mhm," said Usagi, "When I started Kadic Academy, Hotaru and I took out all of our Silver Millennium books and placed it on the bookshelf. You never saw it because we placed a spell over it so you saw only what we made you see."
"So, all those manga…," questioned Ulrich.
"Oh, it's not THOSE books," said Usagi, "I read manga all the time."
"Of course you do," chuckled Ulrich.
"Come on," said Usagi as she pulled Ulrich off of the bed, "Let's get to seeing if what we have really IS a forming soul bond or not."
- Outside Of The Illusion –
"Galactica Super String," called Kagai.
"Venus Shield," called Odd.
"Silence Wall," called Hotaru.
"Jupiter Lightning Shield," called Aelita.
Swarm of dark energy shot out of Kagai's hand that swiftly tried to hit the Senshi. However, it was quick thinking from Odd, Hotaru, and Aelita that saved everyone. The combined shields created a wall of lavender, orange, and lightning that deflected the dark energy. With the shields up, the Outers swiftly took out their talisman and sent their attacks at Kagai. Kagai, however, dodged the oncoming Space Sword Blaster, along with the oncoming Dead Scream. Yet, she couldn't avoid the Submarine Reflection from Michiru. Everyone saw Kagai's forehead glowing before residing after being hit by Michiru's attack. "Did anyone else see that," asked Jeremie.
"I saw that," said Odd, "But, I can't believe it."
"What was that about," asked Yumi.
"I am guessing that whatever weakness Kagai has," said Michiru, "Is finally revealed by my Deep Aqua Mirror."
"And that weakness is her forehead," asked a skeptical William.
Michiru just shrugged as she pondered about that. It was then that Kagai did another one of Sailor Galaxia's attack from long ago. She called out Galactica Inflation, which surrounded her of dark energy and power. Rushing towards the Senshi, she finally punched the combined shields from Odd, Aelita, and Hotaru, thus breaking it. The impact of her energy and the shields sent all of the Senshi flying towards where William and a still unconscious Ulrich were. "That is just not fair," complained Haruka, "How did Kagai KNOW Galaxia's attacks?!"
"Well, she still IS our hime," said Setsuna, "She may be grabbing those attacks from Usagi-hime's mind."
"Great," groaned Odd, "Does that mean that she'll send OUR attacks against us next?"
"I… do not know," said a worried Setsuna.
- Within The Illusion –
"Usako," asked Mamoru, "What are you doing with that boy?"
"What's it to you," asked Ulrich who glared.
"Usako is MY fiancée," said Mamoru, "And I do not like it that she is hanging around with any boys… like you."
Usagi groaned as Mamoru showed up when Usagi and Ulrich were both going to Usagi's dorm room. She really didn't know why this illusion's Mamoru was so possessive, but it could be from the dark energy surrounding the illusion. Ulrich growled when Mamoru snubbed him. Of course, Mamoru would be possessive of Usagi. Both had a history together, but Ulrich wasn't too concerned. He knew about Usagi's worries on sticking to one person due to a past life, the pressure, and the frustrations that came with it. Before Ulrich could berate Mamoru for choosing whom Usagi could and could not hang out, Usagi stepped in between the two guys. "Stop it," said Usagi, "Ulrich, please calm down."
"Tch," said Ulrich before leaning against the wall, arms crossed.
"Mamoru," said Usagi, "This isn't any of your business on who I make friends with."
"Usako," asked a confused Mamoru.
"I can be friends with whomever I want," said a firm Usagi.
"I know," said Mamoru, "But, I don't like it that you are just hanging out with a boy."
Usagi groaned once more. Mamoru was NOT listening to her. When she turned to Ulrich, she pouted inwardly. Ulrich was smirking in amusement because of the same statement Mamoru made. Glaring playfully at Ulrich, Usagi turned back to Mamoru. "Ulrich is MY friend," said Usagi, "And, if you can't accept that, then the wedding is off!"
"U-Usako," stuttered Mamoru, "What has gotten into you?"
"Nothing," said Usagi, "Except that I just realized something long ago."
"And that is," asked Mamoru in worry.
"Mamoru," said Usagi, "I do NOT love you at all. I only stayed with you so that Chibi-Usa would not die."
Mamoru stood at the hallway in shock as Usagi dragged Ulrich towards her dorm room. It would give the two enough time to figure out how Ulrich was within the illusion, for if Usagi was right, Mamoru would snap out of it and converse with the other illusion Senshi about what Usagi said to him. Ulrich, on his part, knew that Usagi was just buying them time. It wouldn't be long that Ulrich would finally realize that Usagi said those two powerful statements to free her from a guilt she was holding long ago. "Are you alright," asked Ulrich.
"Never better," said Usagi, "Now, come on. Let's see what Mama Serenity has on soulmates and soul bonds."
"Right," said Ulrich in concern for Usagi.
- Outside Of The Illusion –
"I've got it," exclaimed Hotaru who was dodging more dark energy.
"About what," asked Yumi who was doing the same.
"I know why Kagai's forehead lit up as a weakness," said Hotaru.
"Ok," said Odd who launched an attack at Kagai, "Can you tell us?"
"Remember what I told you about me being Mistress Nine," asked Hotaru.
The Outers looked at each other when Hotaru mentioned Mistress Nine and finally figured it out. They remembered that time Hotaru and Mistress Nine fought for dominance within their own body. If what Hotaru was telling them, especially the new Senshi, then Usagi is supposed to fight Kagai within her own mind. But, how were they going to do that when Kagai was attacking them full power? The Code Lyoko gang looked confused when Hotaru asked about Mistress Nine. "Yes," said Aelita, "You mentioned that Mistress Nine was a Youma who took over your body."
"And, what did I do to defeat her," asked Hotaru.
"Well, you were woken back up by your father actually," said a thoughtful Jeremie.
"And then," prompted Hotaru.
"And then, you fought Mistress Nine… within… your mind," said Yumi who finally realized what Hotaru was saying.
"Exactly," said a smug Hotaru.
"So, you are saying that Usagi needs to defeat Kagai within HER mind, too," asked William.
"Yup," said Hotaru.
"That's just great," groaned Odd, "So, where are we going to get outside force to help US out?"
Before the Senshi could say anything, dark lightning finally hit the dodging Senshi, making them scream before collapsing. All Senshi glared at Kagai as she smirked. Though Kagai let them converse while dodging, it just made the Senshi forget on fighting Kagai. "Oops," said Kagai with an evil smirk, "Did I do that?"
"Stern," murmured William, "You better wake up soon. The others need help."
- Within The Illusion –
"You HID the important books with an illusion of English and French learning books," asked an incredulous Ulrich.
"Shush you," said Usagi, "Our magic can go so far to helping us out with language barriers."
Ulrich chuckled a bit as he grabbed onto one of the Silver Millennium books. Usagi copied Ulrich and sat down on her bed. It was weird to have a room all to herself due to illusion Hotaru staying with the Outers, but it was alright. The illusion copied were where she had hid the books from everyone else in the real world. She was also glad that the information from the books was the same, too. Flipping through books, Ulrich and Usagi tried to find as much as possible about soulmates, which thus included soul bonds. It wasn't until they got to the very end that they found out what happened. "Bingo," said Usagi.
"Found it," asked Ulrich.
"Yes," said Usagi, "Mama Serenity's information contains little, but we already knew what a soulmate is."
"Uh huh," said Ulrich who nodded, "So, what DOES the book say?"
"Well, essentially, when two people find each other that are compatible, they slowly form a soul bond. A soul bond, in Mama Serenity's words, is a very strong bond that connects two people, which in this case… soulmates, between the minds. One soul can venture into the other's mind through said soul bond if said person was unconscious or sleeping. There ARE ways to block them out while sleeping."
"So, we formed a soul bond," questioned Ulrich.
"Yes," said Usagi who closed the book, "But, that should be impossible. A soul bond is created by true love between the participants. And… and… I know that you don't see me as yours."
Ulrich gulped when Usagi said that the soul bond was created by true love. He knew that he found Usagi attractive, but that attraction grew to liking the girl. Of course, he knew he LIKED Usagi because he wouldn't tutor anyone willingly. With the tutoring lessons and the hanging outs, Ulrich knew his feelings of like grew to love for said girl. Usagi was both beautiful inside and out in Ulrich's opinion. Just seeing Usagi sad when she said that last part though made Ulrich come to a decision. "A-Actually, Usagi," said Ulrich, "I have a confession to make."
"Huh," asked Usagi curiously.
"I-I," stuttered Ulrich before blushing and turning his head, "I-I DO love you."
"Eh," exclaimed Usagi in surprise.
"Don't eh me," teased Ulrich before schooling his face in serious mode, "Anyways, it's true. I do have feelings for you… deep feelings. I guess it started when I was first introduced to you, but it grew more when I tutored you, hung out with you, and just got to know you better. Those feelings, for me, are true love for you."
Usagi started to blush when she heard that confession from Ulrich. Not in a million years was she prepared for this confession, and right when the two were in a crisis. When Ulrich stopped talking, Usagi looked at Ulrich to gauged his reaction. He looked so serious and anxious too. Here, Ulrich was telling Usagi his feelings and she was saying nothing! Maybe Usagi didn't have feelings for him? When Ulrich was about to tell Usagi to forget about his confession, Usagi did her own. "Ulrich," said Usagi, "I, too, do l-love you as well."
"W-Wha," questioned Ulrich with surprise.
"It's true," said Usagi, "The first time I was introduced to you, I didn't know what that feeling was. I thought it was just a slight crush that would go away. I mean, who would want me? I was just a klutzy girl who couldn't even save her supposed lover from evil. But, that crush actually grew to real feelings for you. You were patient with me during the tutoring lessons. You were kind to listen to me. You were just THERE for me. And… and… I appreciate what you did. You actually fixed my broken heart from the past. I guess, I was just scared to admit it."
"Huh," said Ulrich, "We make such a pair."
"What do you mean," asked Usagi.
"I mean," said Ulrich who smiled at Usagi, "We were BOTH scared to admit that we were in love with each other. It only had to take you being kidnapped for me to admit my feelings for you."
"I guess we do make a pair," giggled Usagi.
Ulrich smiled as he took Usagi's hand into his. Usagi blushed but smiled up at Ulrich in happiness. Ulrich then pulled Usagi towards him, making him wrap one arm around Usagi. Blushing more, Usagi looked into Ulrich's eyes to see the love and affection he DOES have for her. Ulrich looked to see the same love and affection he has for Usagi reflected in HER eyes. Leaning down, Ulrich finally gave Usagi that kiss he always fantasized about. 'Mama,' thought Usagi as she kissed Ulrich back, 'I finally found happiness and love.'
- Outside Of The Illusion –
"Gah," cried out Kagai.
"Uh," said Odd, "Was that supposed to happen?"
From where he was, Chaos growled. It was getting good that Kagai was playing around with the Senshi. Of course, he knew that Kagai had the power to destroy the Senshi, but he let her have her fun. However, Chaos knew that something was wrong when Kagai cried out like that. The other Senshi, on the other hand, blinked in surprise. They were not expecting Kagai to suddenly cry out in pain when they didn't even do anything. A groan from Ulrich made the others turn towards him. "Stern, you with us now," asked William.
"Shut it, Dunbar," groaned Ulrich.
"Ulrich, buddy," exclaimed Odd, "Glad to have you back to the land of the living."
"Where's Usagi," asked Ulrich.
"Um, Ulrich," said Yumi, "She's still Kagai."
"What," exclaimed Ulrich as he suddenly shot up into a sitting position, "But…"
"But what," asked Jeremie.
"But, Usagi and I… uh… well, I found her in that illusion world," said Ulrich with red on his cheeks, "A-And we kissed."
Before anyone could comment on what Ulrich said, more groan of pains and pants came from Kagai. Everyone turned to see Kagai growling while groaning. Kagai, on her part, could tell that something wasn't right. Usagi was supposed to be broken, was NOT supposed to have any fight left in her. However, something changed that. Before Kagai could call upon the dark energy gifted to her by Chaos, Kagai screamed in pain. Chaos and the Senshi could see Kagai's body slowly, but surely, exploding silver light that went through the body. The silver light first started by Kagai's legs before breaking all the way up to Kagai's head. Screaming more, Kagai burst into silver energy all around, blinding everyone within the vicinity. Chaos was unfortunate that a stray silver energy hit him in the arm, thus making HIM scream in pain. The Senshi, however, blinked the light away to come upon… "Usagi," exclaimed everyone.
"My friends," said Usagi who finally regained her body.
"B-But, how," asked Aelita.
"We were sure that we had to snap you out of it and bring your mind forward to battle Kagai inwardly," said Setsuna.
"Just like with Hotaru and Mistress Nine," said Michiru.
"Uh… well…," said a blushing Usagi, "I-I think that I DID battle Kagai, but not like what Hotaru had to do."
"What do you mean," asked Jeremie.
"U-Ulrich and I," said a stuttering Usagi, "K-Kissed and… well… t-the Ginzuishou (Silver Crystal) responded."
As every Senshi and Lyoko warrior stared at the pair, Ulrich and Usagi started to blush more. Who knew that their love would reawaken the pureness of the Ginzuishou and create that silver energy, thus destroying Kagai? It was then that Hotaru started to laugh that made the pair blush more. "What," asked a confused Odd, "What's so funny?"
"It is just like Usagi to use the power of love to defeat an enemy," said an amused Michiru.
"So, does that mean that Usagi and Ulrich are together now," asked a happy Aelita.
"I guess so," said a smiling Yumi.
"That's great and all," said William, "But, can we talk about this after we defeat that dude over there?"
Everyone turned to see what William was pointing out. They may have gotten Usagi back, but the battle was not over just yet. Usagi stepped up and glared at Chaos within Darien Shield's body. Chaos, on his part, glared right back, dark lightning crackling around him. He wasn't going down without a fight. "Your reign of terror is going to end Chaos," said Usagi before calling out, "Silver Moon Crystal Power! Make Up!"
AN: Kagai is no more by the powers of the soul bond! 8D And of course a kiss between the two would reawaken the dormant powers of the Silver Crystal. ㅋㅋ Power of love indeed. =P So, the next chapter is going to be the actual final battle between Chaos and the Senshi. Oh yes! William will ALSO be participating in this battle too. Now, let the battle between good and evil begin… in the next chapter! =D So, happy reading this chapter and see ya next time! ;)