Bold – action within speaking form
Italics – flashbacks
"…" – talking
'…' – thinking
-…- – Raven & her emotions talking to each other
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 Teen Titans. 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. Teen Titans is created by Glen Murakami and Sam Register and aired as a series by Cartoon Network and Kids WB.
"Chikushō (Japanese curse word)," breathed underneath Seiya's breath.
When Raven transported them away from Sailor Galaxia, the six Senshi were in an abandoned alley. Raven inwardly sighed in relief as they all have gotten away from the Galaxy TV station. She looked around the abandoned alley to see the Starlights wincing from their wounds. She also saw her little sister sitting down with her knees up, Chibi Chibi staying at Usagi's side. However, before Raven could go to Usagi, they all jumped a bit when they heard a smack on the brick wall. Raven turned to see that it was Seiya who hit the brick wall and was cursing. At least, Chibi Chibi didn't hear anything from her. "We go up against Galaxia, and we still couldn't even…," started Seiya.
"I know how you feel," said Raven monotonously, "But, getting angry will cloud your mind. You NEED to calm down."
"Sailor Moon," addressed Taiki.
"Hm," asked Usagi.
"Do you know why Uranus and Neptune fought that way," asked Taiki.
"No," said Usagi who turned her head back down, "Those two have always done things in their own way."
"They could have at least made sure ONE of us knew," said a frustrated Yaten.
"Maybe they needed us to have genuine expressions," suggested Raven.
Everyone stopped and stared down at the floor as they thought about what Raven said. Sure, Haruka and Michiru could have told them all before leaving, but thinking back, did the Outers really had TIME to tell them? Raven sighed as she thought about why Haruka and Michiru all did what they did. They sacrificed themselves to try and get Sailor Galaxia's Star Seed. With her Star Seed out of the way, they could have won easily, yet that didn't happen. Sailor Galaxia didn't have a Star Seed. 'How was that logical,' thought Raven before saying out loud, "I believe they fought that way was not because it was their style, but because everyone believes in Usagi-imōto."
"Believe…," said Taiki.
"Sailor Moon," finished Seiya.
"I guess that's true," said Yaten before turning to Usagi, "Usagi, you're mysterious. I didn't think that I could fight beside you, especially since Fighter and Maker were being frustrating. gives an annoyed look at his teammates before turning back to Usagi But now, we're fighting together! I don't know why, but when I'm with you, I believe in you."
"Yet, why is everyone around me gone," questioned Usagi before tearing up once more.
Raven looked amused when Yaten gave her infamous annoyed glare at Taiki and Seiya. However, when Usagi started to question why everyone around them was gone, Raven winced at that pain. She could relate because she thought that she was dead when she let Trigon enter this universe. She thought that her hope was gone. Thinking on that, Raven knelt down where Usagi was and took her by her shoulders. Usagi, on her part, looked up at Raven in surprise. "That's what I thought when I thought that I died," revealed Raven, "I lost all hope because once my father came into this world, I thought it would be doomed. But, in the end, I saved my friends. I came back because they gave me hope and strength that sent him to pieces and stuck in a different dimension all together."
"Nēchan…," said Usagi.
"Are YOU going to give up, to lose hope," asked Raven, "Because, the way I see it… It's possible that everyone is really gone because… You. Gave. Up."
The Starlights looked at each other in surprise. They weren't used to Raven glaring at her little sister. But, here Raven was, glaring at Usagi and punctuating the You gave up part. Usagi, on her part, felt like Raven mentally slapped her. Usagi also reeled back due to the fierce eyes of her older sister. When Raven saw that, her purple eyes soften as she continued her words. "But, I know that you'll never give up, imōto," said Raven, "That's just not you."
"Everyone believes you," said Yaten as Usagi turned to look at her, "That's why their hopes are with you."
"So, if you're going to surrender to Galaxia," asked Raven as Usagi turned back to her older sister, "Would you feel easy doing that?"
As Usagi shook her head in a no, a bright flash of yellow came down upon them. The Starlights quickly gathered around Usagi, Raven, and Chibi Chibi just as Raven used her dark magic to create a dome around all six of them. All six could see that the flash of yellow destroyed everything around them, leaving nothing but rubble and collapsed buildings. Usagi held Chibi Chibi close to her as she watched in horror. As Raven dissipated her dome, all six Senshi were greeted by the sight of Sailor Galaxia. "Now," said Galaxia, "Give up!"
"We'll never give up," said Usagi.
The Starlights were in awe at how Usagi changed her tone from just moments ago. Raven stood proudly next to her little sister as Chibi Chibi was hiding behind a large piece of the building that exploded. The Starlights looked at each other. They were really thinking that Usagi might be the famed Light of Hope that their princess was trying to find. However, when they voiced it out, Sailor Galaxia laughed evilly before retelling the story. Raven narrowed her eyes as she listened to the story though. 'The ending is different from what Kakyū-hime told us,' thought Raven.
"The strongest Sailor Soldier sealed Chaos within her," said Galaxia, "It was the only way to save the galaxy."
"What is she talking about," murmured Yaten.
"Didn't Auntie Nehelenia said something about Sailor Cosmos though," murmured back Usagi.
"I don't know what to believe anymore," murmured Taiki must as Galaxia started to talk once more.
"Peace returned to the galaxy…," said Galaxia, "But the soldier who sealed Chaos within her realized there was no other who could be relied upon, and that the future of the galaxy should only be reshaped… by my hands, the strongest soldier in the galaxy!"
All six Senshi let Sailor Galaxia rant on about the past before getting defensive when a big black sword appeared in front of Sailor Galaxia. Sailor Galaxia then reached for the sword before striking at the ground. Suddenly, all six Senshi were engulfed in blackness before an image of the past appeared. Sailor Galaxia started to tell them of her plan to collect all of the Star Seeds from all of the universes, thus expanding her control of the galaxy. Finally, Sailor Galaxia proclaimed herself as the strongest Sailor Soldier. "You are not," said Raven with piercing purple eyes.
"What," asked Galaxia.
"You are NOT the strongest Senshi in the galaxy," said Raven once more, "You are nothing more than an egotistic, narcissistic megalomaniac that can't stop to think that she's being controlled by Chaos."
"Tch," sounded Galaxia as she glared at Raven.
The Starlights stared at Raven in awe. They were surprised that Raven would be fearless to say THAT to Sailor Galaxia. Usagi sighed inwardly because that was just Raven. Hope bloomed in her heart until it stopped just as Sailor Galaxia flung an attack at them all. However, just as the attack struck the ground, Yaten was carrying Usagi and Chibi Chibi to safety. Seiya, Taiki, and Raven all jumped to safety as well. All six landed on the ground just to have Sailor Galaxia start talking to them once more. "Do you know the fate of stars," asked Galaxia before answering her own question, "Facing destruction, they flee faster than anyone else. They betray their friends and choose to die by themselves. laughs evilly Those people beside you are no different, Sailor Moon."
"Eh," asked a confused Usagi.
"Those betrayers left their home world," said Galaxia, "Even this newest Senshi. Your older sister, isn't she? She's no different. Abandoned you to another team in a different country."
"Grr," growled Raven as she felt Usagi falter.
"Can you actually trust them all," questioned Galaxia, "Can you really understand each other?"
"Chigau (That's wrong)," exclaimed Taiki.
Sailor Galaxia shouted something back just as she flung her sword down. The power of that swing broke more pavements and crumbled more buildings. The Starlights jumped away while Raven used her energy to float. They watched in horror that Chibi Chibi was falling into the ruins until Usagi grabbed her and held her close. Once they were on solid ground again, Raven was the one who sensed Sailor Galaxia in all of the smoke. She told them to be prepared just as Sailor Galaxia showed her face. "The galaxy now belongs to Galaxia," proclaimed Galaxia, "There's no place to run!"
"You really like to hear your own voice," said Raven.
"And we're not running anymore," said Yaten.
"Nani," asked Galaxia with a piercing glare.
"On behalf of our home world you destroyed," said Taiki.
"On behalf of our Princess you protected us," said Seiya.
"And on behalf of the important people who died, leaving us their hopes," said Usagi.
"Sailor Star Fighter," called Seiya.
"Sailor Star Maker," called Taiki.
"Sailor Star Healer," called Yaten.
"Eternal Sailor Moon," called Usagi.
"I can't believe I'm doing this," muttered Raven before calling out, "Sailor Azarath!"
"It's time to fight! Stage On," exclaimed the Starlights.
"In the name of the moon, you're going down," exclaimed the sisters.
Sailor Galaxia just laughed evilly as she watched what the Senshi would do. Seiya started out by flinging her Star Serious Laser attack. It was followed by Taiki's Star Gentle Uterus attack and quickly followed by Yaten's Star Sensitive Inferno attack. While that was going on, Usagi quickly pulled Raven to the side and told her how to find her own attack. Raven, on her part, nodded quickly before looking at the one-sided battle. She could already see Galaxia holding out the three attacks with just one hand, unconsciously mimicking what happened with the Outers' attacks before everything came tumbling down. Usagi then quickly moved in with her Silver Moon Crystal Power Kiss attack just as Raven closed her eyes to find her attack. She sighed as she quickly found out what her attack was called before opening her eyes and joining the fray. "Azarath Moon Metrion Zinthos," called Raven as her attack formed a black blast that was similar to Seiya's attack, but had silver moons circling around the blast.
All the attacks combined as one as Sailor Galaxia still tried to hold all of them at bay with one hand. However, it became fruitless as she was being pushed back. All five Senshi gathered all their powers and still held strong. When Sailor Galaxia felt her being pushed back, she gritted her teeth together as she finally held the attacks at bay with both her hands. It was, however, still futile as the attacks pushed Sailor Galaxia back further. She glared at the five Senshi before letting the attacks engulf her body. When the attacks dissipated, all waited as they looked at Sailor Galaxia who coughed up blood. "We did it," said Yaten.
"We struck back against Galaxia," said Taiki.
"She's not invincible," said Seiya, "If we come together, we can win."
"Don't celebrate just yet," commanded Raven, "Moon, please stay with Chibi Chibi. We four can handle it from here."
"But," started Usagi but was interrupted by Sailor Galaxia's voice.
"Damn you for what you did," said Galaxia.
Usagi backed up with Chibi Chibi just as Sailor Galaxia started to glow yellow. Sailor Galaxia then raised her sword up high over her head before striking the ground once more. Black crackling energy surrounded the sword. That black energy expanded as it cracked the pavement further and sent all of the Senshi flying. Usagi wrapped her arms around Chibi Chibi to protect the little girl. It wasn't long that Sailor Galaxia grabbed hold of her sword and went towards Usagi. Usagi, not being able to prepare to defend herself, looked on in surprise until Raven and Yaten stopped the attack with their bodies. "Azarath," called Usagi, "Healer!"
"I won't let you destroy her," said Raven fiercely.
"I will protect this girl's shine," said Yaten with just as much fierce in her voice, "Even if it means my life!"
"Healer," murmured Seiya and Taiki, "Azarath."
"Protect," asked Galaxia as she glared, "Don't make me laugh."
Sailor Galaxia once more sent black crackling energy towards Usagi just as Yaten and Raven stood right in front of her. Once the energy contacted, Seiya and Taiki were also in front of Usagi. All four cried out once as they shielded Usagi from the blast. Usagi looked at the four in surprise, with Chibi Chibi holding onto one of her legs and hiding. She couldn't believe they all would go so far to protect her. However, she didn't want her friends and her older sister to protect her. She was a Senshi as well. But, for the four Senshi, they believed that Usagi is the only one that will make sure everything will be alright, even if Raven was new to the whole Senshi thing. They just had that much faith in her. "Does everyone want to jump in front of my blade and die," asked Galaxia with a smirk.
"You'll never know," said Raven.
"Nani," questioned Galaxia.
"A girl with such a warm light isn't supposed to disappear," said Seiya.
"I don't want to see a world where the Light of Hope has gone out," said Taiki.
"I do really like your shine," said Yaten who was suddenly by Usagi's side and smiling.
"Healer," said Usagi.
"We can leave you all of our hope," said Yaten.
Usagi looked with tears now streaming down her face. Even with her powers combined with the others, Usagi unconsciously knew that her older sister Raven and the Starlights were going to sacrifice themselves for her as well. She just couldn't let them do that at all. But, as she was frozen from what the four did and said, Usagi couldn't do anything but watch helplessly as the Starlights turned into light. She couldn't do anything but watch as her sister glowed before transforming into her black raven energy and flying straight at Sailor Galaxia. But, just as Sailor Galaxia was about to pierce Raven's heart with her sword, Usagi finally found strength within herself and appeared between Raven and Sailor Galaxia. It wasn't until a warm and bright silver light was emitting from Usagi's chest that everyone stopped and stared. "This is…," started Yaten.
"What is this," questioned Galaxia as she jumped back.
"Her Star Seed is…," started Seiya.
"…Trying to release its energy," questioned Taiki.
"Imōto," murmured Raven.
"The Moon Princess' Star Seed," said Galaxia, which gained the others' attention, "Its beautiful shine is of no comparison to the others in the galaxy."
Too quick to protect Usagi, Sailor Galaxia sent out a black lightning that eventually cracked Usagi's brooch. Usagi gasped in shock as the Starlights yelled out Sailor Moon. Raven, watching in horror, saw Usagi's transformation start to fade, leaving her surrounded in pink ribbons. She saw Sailor Galaxia finally grabbing Usagi's Star Seed and laughing evilly. But, most of all, she saw her little sister, who stood right in front of her, collapse on the ground in front of her… the same little sister who she swore she would protect. Raven then ran towards Usagi and cradled Usagi in her arms, tears threatening to fall. "No," cried out Yaten as she too ran towards the sisters and held Usagi's hand.
"How terrible," said Seiya solemnly.
"Even when we fight together, why can't we defeat her," questioned Taiki.
"I-I-," stuttered Raven in disbelief before crying out loud, "IMŌTO!"
AN: Usagi is always the one that gets hurt! ㅠㅠ Well, this chapter just made my insides turn. I really didn't want it to end with Usagi's death of all things, but I have a semi-plan for the next chapter with Raven. Raven is technically going to be in shock… which will leave me with some kind of planning on my part for the story. So, yes, it was essential to leave it there, even though it broke my heart. ㅠㅠ So, I hope this chapter is adequate. I couldn't really come up with an attack name for Raven. ^^; Anyways, stay safe and healthy as I see ya next chapter!