SailorStar9: This is Chapter 1 of this fic, and, yup, another rewrite. (Sighs) Guys and girls, is it too hard for you to leave a review, instead of just putting this fic up on your favorited list and story alerts?

Disclaimer: I own nothing expect the Safiastra and Ami's deck.

Chapter One: Ami's Gone? Pluto Reveals All

On Monday, the school was set ablaze by the sudden departure of the resident genius, Mizuno Ami. Even her closest friends had no idea where she was. They could not contact her mother, since she was away on a three-month medical conference in Italy.

"Man, I miss Ami already." Makoto complained, during lunchtime.

"Well, at least we can get a break from her 'I have to study. I'm thirteen chapters ahead' routine." Minako replied.

"Mina! How could you say that!" Usagi protested.

Makoto nodded in agreement.

"It's all thanks to her that the both of you," she added, pointing to the two blondes. "Managed to pass the mid-term exams."

"Rei helped too." Minako pointed out, swallowing a sushi.

"By providing her Temple as a studying area." Makoto provided.

Cornered in every area, Minako sighed in defeat.

"But with Chaos gone, where could Ami have gone?" Usagi asked the critical question.

Silence reigned among the three as none could provide an answer.

Meanwhile in Domino City…

"Class, we have a new student from Juuban!" the Homeroom teacher announced.

Mutterings were heard all over.

"Please welcome Mizuno Ami!" the teacher finished.

At that last announcement, Jonouchi leaned over to Yuugi, whispering, "Isn't she…"

The short teenager nodded.

Kaiba Seto smirked, New victim. He thought. What he didn't know was that this was the same Mizuno Ami who defeated him in the National Chess Championship less than six months ago. Tough luck for the CEO. Therefore, it would not be difficult to imagine his reaction when he saw who the new student was. Needless to say, the static electricity between the two was very intense. Needless to say, Kaiba would need another desk the next day.

Hours later, the three Juuban High School girls gathered at Hino Rei's Temple.

"NANI?" the priestess exclaimed. "What do you mean by 'Ami's gone'?" she demanded.

"Precisely Rei. Ami is gone." Makoto confirmed.

"Maybe I can elaborate." a voice answered.

"Pluto!" Usagi exclaimed.

"Setsuna…" Rei trailed, knowing the Time Senshi wasn't here for a social visit.

The green-haired Senshi waved her Time Staff and a viewing globe appeared. In it showed the scene above. Then, the orb showed the three Millennium Items.

At that, Minako blinked in recognition.

"Hey, what's Ami doing in Domino?"

"What are those three things?" Makoto demanded.

"To answer Venus' question, I must first answer Jupiter's." Pluto replied.

"These three objects are three of the seven Millennium Items created by a Pharaoh in Ancient Egypt. At that time, Egypt faced invaders from beyond her borders, whose main purpose was to seize an all-powerful spell book. It was then the seven Millennium Items were created. However, that creation gave rise to another threat: Zouc Necrophyes. It was an entity much like Chaos. In the end, it took the combined effort of the Pharaoh's son and the past Mercury to banish it away. Pharaoh Atemu perished in that battle, his soul locked up in the Millennium Puzzle. And due to her failure in completing her mission, Mercury was placed on trial for high treason and was sentenced to reincarnation, her powers limited to first-stage."

"Poor Ami." Usagi muttered.

"The reason why Mercury is in Domino is because all seven Millennium Items have resurfaced. She must destroy Zouc Necrophyes once and for all. If she fails, then Saturn's forbidden power will have to be utilized." Pluto added solemnly.

"Then we must help her!" Rei exclaimed.

"No, Mars." Pluto objected firmly. "Zouc Necrophyes and the realm he was born from are too powerful for the four of you to take on alone. This was Mercury's sole mission in the past and she has to rid the world of the Shadow Games. She must also redeem herself for her failure in the past."

"But Mercury isn't powerful enough to take on this Necrophyes!" Minako protested.

"It matters not." Pluto replied. "She will complete this mission, or die trying."

"Failure?" Usagi questioned puzzled. "But didn't you say Ami banished it?"

Pluto nodded, "She did banish it, but she didn't destroy Zouc Necrophyes. Your mother's orders were clear, Princess. Zouc Necrophyes must be destroyed."

SailorStar9: Now that's done, read and review.