Well, here is the last Chibi Scout, Sailor Chibi Uranus. Chibi Neptune's part is going to be hard to follow. I have gotten some rave reviews on that one. Faith is going to be tough since out of all the Chibi Scouts she is least explored. I hope to bring out some depths of her personality in this story.
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Note: This part takes place about two days after part eight ends.
Doom
Part Nine: Sailor Chibi Uranus
By
Angel Raye
Faith sat moodily with her arms crossed staring at Amy. Now like her sister and the rest of the children she had to go and talk to Amy. She hated this. Faith prided herself in being tough and not the type to cry. She had already cried and did not want to anymore. She did not like appearing vulnerable in front of anyone, not even her family.
"Faith," Amy's gentle voice prodded her. "Sitting here saying nothing is not going to accomplish anything. You need to cooperate."
"I have already told you what happened," snapped Faith. "Why do I have to tell you again?"
"We need to sort through your feelings," Amy gently explained.
"I do not have any feelings about this," stated Faith in a hostile voice. "Unlike everyone else I am tough."
"So are Gloria and Daisy," Amy reminded her. "But they have been showing their feelings over all of this. There is nothing to be ashamed of."
"I am not ashamed," choked Faith as a tear rolled down her face. She clutched her sweatshirt hoping Amy would not notice that her hands were shaking. Amy noticed them.
"Talk to me," she ordered. "I promise no one will know that you have been crying."
"Promise," asked Faith.
"I promise," Amy laid a reassuring hand on Faith's shoulder. Faith crumbled. She accepted Amy's embrace and began to cry. When she was able to she began talking....
Three days earlier...
Haruka decided to check on the girls before turning in for the night. So far Hope had been sleeping peacefully tonight without any nightmares. Haruka hoped that the child would have a peaceful night. The poor thing had been having one nightmare after the other. It had been a difficult several days. Michiru was exhausted since Hope only wanted her comfort right now.
The first thing Haruka noticed when she walked into the bedroom was that Faith was not in her bed. She was kneeling by Hope's bed holding her hand. Hope was asleep. Faith was resting her head on the edge of the bed. Haruka felt a pang of guilt. Faith had not been getting too much attention the last several days. Haruka walked over to her and placed a hand on Faith's shoulder. "Faith," she whispered gently.
Faith sat up. "Haruka Papa," she gasped. "I'm sorry. I should be in bed."
"It's okay," Haruka assured her. "You are not in trouble. Would you like to talk for a while?"
Faith nodded her head. She followed Haruka into the living room. Haruka got her a glass of milk and she took a sip from it.
"What's on your mind," Haruka asked her.
"Nothing," muttered Faith as she took another sip.
"You are worried about Hope aren't you," Haruka asked.
"Hope, Annika, Maggie, and everyone else," Faith gave a loud sigh. She thought for a moment and then quietly whispered, "I am worried about myself too. I am the only one left."
Haruka did not know what to say. She badly wanted to tell the child that it was not going to happen to her. When Annika went through her ordeal Haruka did not worry about the rest of them too much. When it happened to Gloria and Ariel, Haruka felt a twinge of worry. When Rini reported that all Chibi Scouts were going to go through this Haruka and Michiru vowed that it would not happen to their kids. Unfortunately, they were unable to protect Hope from it, despite their efforts. Faith was right. She was the only one left, which meant she was next. The only comfort Haruka found was that Amy and Raye worked wonders. Annika, Gloria, and Ariel were a lot better now. Rini and Daisy were showing signs of improvement too. Maggie and Madelyn were still on shaky ground and of course Hope was a mess. All the girls still had traumatized looks in their eyes. Haruka knew that Hope was in good hands now and should the same thing happen to Faith she would also be in good hands.
A scream from the girls' room jolted Haruka out of her thoughts. She started to get up when Michiru came flying out. "I've got her," she called as she disappeared into the girls' room. The screaming was replaced by sobs with Michiru's comforting voice soothing the frightened child.
Haruka sat back down and focused her attention back on Faith. The child gazed at her. "I don't want to be like everyone else," she whispered. Haruka put her arm around the child and held her, wanting to protect her from all evil.
"What are you up too Faith," asked Luna the next day. Faith was sitting outside by a tree with her baseball in her hands. The cats all came outside.
"Not much," Faith sighed as she tossed her baseball in the air and caught it.
"I guess Hope is not up to playing right now is she," asked Artemis.
"She would not play this game anyway," muttered Faith. "She's too prissy."
"Don't worry," Diana assured her. "Hope will be fine."
"Yes," added Stardust. "Annika is doing very well. She and Raye went into town to go shopping today."
"Ariel is doing much better too," Moonbeam put in. "Amy decided to take this afternoon off from her duties and spend some time with her."
"That's good," said Crescent. "Amy has been so busy with all of the children right now. She needs some time away."
"I'm next," Faith whispered.
"That is only an assumption Faith," Artemis told her.
"Why would it not happen to me," Faith asked. "It has happened to everyone else."
"Don't worry," Luna assured her. "You will be in good hands."
"Crescent," Lita came outside. "Daisy and I are going to the park. She would like it if you came."
"That's a good sign," said Crescent as he bounded toward Lita.
"I had better go too," Stardust said. "Raye and Annika should be back soon."
Luna gazed at Faith while the other cats wandered away. "Don't worry," she repeated. "You will be fine."
Faith sighed and leaned up again the tree. The Inner Chibi Scouts were recovering nicely but they were still very clingy to their mothers. Faith could not imagine ever being so clingy. She prided herself in being an independent child.
A sudden chill in the air got Faith's attention. She shivered and looked around. Why was it so quiet all of the sudden? She got up and went over to the palace gates. She was surprised that there were no guards outside. "That's weird," she though to herself. There are always palace guards outside. Where were they? Faiths decided she had better go and tell the king and queen that there was no one posted outside. She went in and was surprised to see that no one was at the entrance. "Odd," she muttered. Someone was always at the entrance. Usually one of the Scouts was there but right now there was no one. Faith headed toward the where the King and Queen spent most of the day tending to their business. That room was empty too. "Maybe they are with Rini," thought Faith. She decided to find one of the Sailor Scouts. She dashed over to Amy's office. Even though Amy was taking the day off Hotaru who was a nurse should be there. Faith got to Amy's office and saw it was empty too. Now Faith was starting to worry. Where was everyone? She remembered that Mina was staying in today because Gloria had a cold. She dashed over to Mina's quarters and pounded on the door. There was no answer. Faith turned the knob and saw that it was unlocked. She opened the door. "Hello," she called nervously. There was no answer. Faith left and headed toward her own quarters. She knew Michiru, Haruka, and Hope was all there because she had just left them there. She got to her quarters and flung open the door.
"Michiru Mama, Haruka Papa," she called. "Do you know where everyone is?" Once again silence greeted her. Faith panicked. She ran through every room in her quarters but there was no one. She realized the palace was deserted. There was no one here. But Haruka and Michiru would not go off and leave her. Or would they? Faith knew that out of the twins she was the bigger handful. Did Haruka and Michiru decide they did not want her anymore? Faith quickly dismissed that thought out of her mind. Of course they didn't. Haruka and Michiru loved her. They would never leave her. Something weird was going on and Faith was going to find out what.
She dashed out of the palace and off the grounds. The streets were also deserted. In fact there was not a living soul in sight. There were cars on the street but no one was in them. It was like the world had ended and she was the only one left. Faith shuddered at that idea. "What happened," she called out. "Where is everyone?"
"They are all gone child," a cold voice behind her said.
Faith jumped and whirled around. A woman was standing there. "Who are you," she demanded.
"My name is Garnet," snarled the woman. "I am so glad to meet you Sailor Chibi Uranus."
"How do you know I am Sailor Chibi Uranus," shouted Faith.
"My comrades have taken care of your sister and the rest of the Chibi Scouts," Garnet replied. "Now I am here to take care of you."
"How dare you," screamed Faith and she flew at Garnet.
Garnet only laughed as she pushed Faith down. "You are no match for me," she laughed. "You are just a little girl."
Faith gritted her teeth. "What did all of you do to my sister and my friends," she asked. "Why are doing this to us?"
"All in good time my dear," laughed Garnet.
Faith could not take it. She pulled out her transformation pen and shouted, "URANUS POWER MAKE UP!" Wind whipped around her, melting her clothes into her Sailor Scout uniform. "I am the Chibi Scout of wind, Sailor Chibi Uranus and I will punish you in the name of Uranus."
"Go ahead," Garnet told her. "There is no one left for you once you destroy me."
"Where is everyone," screamed Chibi Uranus. "What did you do to them?"
"Everyone is gone," Garnet replied. "You are the only one left in this world."
"Liar," screamed Chibi Uranus.
"Am I," asked Garnet. "Look around child. There is not a soul around."
Chibi Uranus swallowed and looked around. There was no one else in sight. She was alone. "They will be back once I defeat you," she quivered.
"How can you be so sure," asked Garnet. "The world is deserted except for you. Are you absolutely positive that they will return?"
"Shut up," screamed Chibi Uranus and she powered up. "EARTHQUAKE TREMORS!" Her attack headed toward Garnet who only stepped out of the way. A bolt of energy flew out of her hand and Chibi Uranus got flung down on the ground. She hit her head against the pavement. Moaning in pain, Chibi Uranus pulled herself to her feet. She saw blood on the pavement.
"It's an unpleasant feeling isn't it," sneered Garnet. "Being all alone and the only one left in the world. You always say you are independent but your biggest fear is being alone. You cannot handle the loneliness and isolation."
"Shut up," choked Chibi Uranus as a tear rolled down her face. "They will come back."
"You don't know that for sure," Garnet's voice hissed at her. "You are alone. Your biggest fear came true."
Chibi Uranus screamed and ran. It was not true. She was not alone. She continued running hoping she would see someone. There was not a soul in sight. Chibi Uranus sat down and began to sob something she always scorned when her sister or the other children did it. "I am alone," she choked. "Why won't anyone help me?"
Hope was glad to be spending time with her five-year-old daughter Grace. Being a Sailor Scout took up a lot of her time and she did not spend as much time with Grace as she would like. Haruka and Michiru were wonderful grandparents and Grace adored them. For that Hope was grateful. Today she decided to take the day off and be with Grace who did not have school that day.
"Mama," Grace piped up. "Can we play the piano together?"
"Of course," Hope smiled down at her daughter. Together the two of them walked to the palace music room and sat down at the piano. Grace was learning how to play and was doing very well. Together the two of them played a simple song.
"That's wonderful," commented a voice. Hope looked up and saw Cosmic Pluto walking in.
"Aunt Maggie," squealed Grace as she jumped down off the stool and ran over to Cosmic Pluto.
"Hi little one," Cosmic Pluto scooped the child up and kissed her.
"Maggie it is so good to see you," said Hope. "Are you here to spend time with Rose?"
"Not this time," Cosmic Pluto replied. "Do you remember the battle with Sardonyx?"
"How could I forget," Hope shuddered. She had been put through a very painful ordeal involving music. Each Chibi Scout was and then there was the big battle with Sardonyx in the end.
"Did Faith ever tell you who helped her," asked Cosmic Pluto.
"Come to think of it, no," Hope replied.
"I am not surprised," Cosmic Pluto said. "It was you."
"Me," gasped Hope. "How come I don't remember?"
"Because for you that has not happened yet," Cosmic Pluto told her. "It is time for you to go and help you sister."
"I see," whispered Hope understanding. She sighed and looked down at Grace. She knelt down in front of the child. "Grace," she said. "Mama has to go and help someone for a little while. I am going to have to leave you with your grandparents."
"Will you be back Mama," asked Grace.
"I won't be long Darling," Hope pulled her child into her arms.
"Okay," sighed Grace.
Hope hugged her child and gazed at Cosmic Pluto. "Give me a few minutes and I will be there."
Chibi Uranus continued to walk the deserted streets of Crystal Tokyo trying to find a living soul. The quiet and still air was eerie. Chibi Uranus hated it. She grew up feeling loved and was always surrounded by the people who loved her. Garnet was right. She did fear being alone. It scared her. Chibi Uranus never told anyone her fear. She was tough and wanted everyone to believe she was tough. So she occasionally scorned Annika, Ariel, and Madelyn who all still cried if their parents were leaving for just one night. If Haruka and Michiru ever went out of town without the twins, Faith put on a bold face but deep down inside she was always afraid they would not come back.
Now here she was facing her biggest fear. The loneliness and isolation was overwhelming. What was it Lita always told her? People needed people. Chibi Uranus always scoffed at that but now she could see it was true. "Come on everyone," she choked as she furiously realized she was on the verge of tears. "I need someone. I am alone."
"You are not alone Faith," a voice from behind her said.
Chibi Uranus whirled around and saw a woman standing behind her. There was something familiar about this woman. "Do I know you," she asked.
"Yes you do," the woman replied. "I am your twin's future self."
"Hope," gasped Chibi Uranus. "You are all grown up."
"Yes I am," Hope replied. She pulled out her transformation stick. "NEPTUNE COSMIC POWER MAKE UP!" Chibi Uranus watched as her sister's future self transformed into Sailor Cosmic Neptune.
"Are you to here to help me," asked Chibi Uranus.
"Of course," replied Cosmic Neptune. "I always help my best friend."
"Hope I am so scared," Chibi Uranus admitted. "Everyone is gone. I am so alone."
"This is an illusion," Cosmic Neptune told her. "Once you defeat Garnet the illusion will disappear and you will be back with the people who love you."
"Then I will have to tell everyone how scared I was," choked Chibi Uranus angrily.
"It's nothing to be ashamed of," Cosmic Neptune knelt down in front of her. "I am your twin and I know you better than anyone else. You do not have to hide your feelings in front of me."
Chibi Uranus tumbled into Cosmic Neptune's arms. She was so lucky to have a twin who she could share her thoughts and fears with. "How are you going to help me," she asked.
Cosmic Neptune pulled her to a standing position. "Close your eyes," she instructed. Chibi Uranus did as she was told. Cosmic Neptune placed her finger on Chibi Uranus's tiara and it began to glow. Chibi Uranus felt a power she had never felt before flow into her.
"What did you do," she asked.
"I have temporarily loaned you my power," Cosmic Neptune told her. "I am stronger now than I was when I was a little girl. You can use this power to defeat Garnet."
"There is something I must ask you," Chibi Uranus said nervously. "Is it over after this?"
"No," replied Cosmic Neptune. "But each of you must remain strong in order to win."
"I will," promised Chibi Uranus. "And thank you."
Cosmic Neptune hooked her finger around Chibi Uranus's finger. "I know you and I know you will succeed. Good luck my best friend."
Chibi Uranus nodded and watched as her sister's future self faded out of sight. She turned and headed back in the direction Garnet was in.
Garnet was proud of herself. She managed to find this particular Chibi Scout's fear. With any luck she will be beaten and Garnet can triumph.
"There you are," Chibi Uranus came up to her. "How dare you create an illusion to make me crazy. I will not let you fool me anymore."
"You little brat," laughed Garnet. "This is not an illusion. You are all alone."
"No I am not," shouted Chibi Uranus and she powered up. "EARTHQUAKE TREMORS!" Garnet screamed as the attack hit her.
"Impossible," she shouted. "How did your attack get so powerful all of the sudden?"
"Someone very dear to me helped me," replied Chibi Uranus.
Garnet furiously powered up and threw a bolt of energy at Chibi Uranus. Chibi Uranus screamed as she hit the ground. She groaned in pain as her entire body scraped against the pavement. She shakily stood up and powered up again. Since Garnet had just used her power this was the best time to attack. "EARTHQUAKE TREMORS!" Garnet screamed in pain as the attack engulfed her. She vanished. Relieved Chibi Uranus sank to her knees. A tear fell down her face as she began to remember the loneliness and isolation. The illusion around her disappeared as signs of life returned.
"I am so glad you wanted to get out for a little while Darling," Setsuna told Maggie.
"Mom when am I going to feel better," asked Maggie. "I hate these nightmares I am having."
Setsuna knelt down and pulled Maggie into her arms. "Just keep cooperating and you will be all right," she assured. "Amy told me you are doing well but it will take time. Just be patient."
"I will Mom," Maggie replied as she returned the hug. She looked around the garden and saw a figure hunched on the ground. "Mom look," she gasped.
Setsuna turned and saw Chibi Uranus. "Oh dear," she murmured. She and Maggie rushed over to Chibi Uranus. "Are you all right Faith," she asked since she already knew what happened.
"Aunt Setsuna, Maggie," whispered Chibi Uranus. "It's really you."
"Faith," called another voice and Haruka came up to the group. "Are you all right?"
Chibi Uranus flung her arms around Haruka. "Haruka Papa," she cried as tears rolled down her face. She was so glad to see everyone that all she could do was cry.
Amy was not surprised when Faith was brought to her. There were numerous scratches all over the child but other than that she was physically okay. Faith tried to put on a front that she was emotionally okay too but Haruka and Michiru who knew her well could tell that she was disturbed. Faith had grown very hostile and did not want to cooperate with Amy. Raye recommended the massages so Haruka and Michiru made Faith go through them. Nightmares plagued Faith's sleep. Now both girls were crawling into bed with their parents' every night. Now Neo-Queen Serenity and the Sailor Scouts had one major question on their mind. What happened next?
In his lair Lord Sardonyx smiled in satisfaction. "Now all of you Chibi Scouts are traumatized," he laughed. "It is time for the final step. Prepare for your destruction little girls because it is near."
For all of you who have written to me. Arigato. I really love all the e-mails. Keep them coming. Email me at AngelRaye2@aol.com.
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This is a special note for someone named Alpha who has been slamming my stories. I am not doing this just for myself but for all the authors whose stories you have been criticizing. Back off and leave my stories and all those others you slam alone. We all put a lot of hard work into our stories and I can say for myself that I do not appreciate all the negative reviews. If you don't like the way my stories are written then do not read them. Everyone else likes my stories. Keep it up and I will find out a way to delete your reviews.
Disclaimer: I do not own Sailor Moon. Never have and I never will. I own all of this generation with the exception of Rini.
Note: This part takes place about two days after part eight ends.
Doom
Part Nine: Sailor Chibi Uranus
By
Angel Raye
Faith sat moodily with her arms crossed staring at Amy. Now like her sister and the rest of the children she had to go and talk to Amy. She hated this. Faith prided herself in being tough and not the type to cry. She had already cried and did not want to anymore. She did not like appearing vulnerable in front of anyone, not even her family.
"Faith," Amy's gentle voice prodded her. "Sitting here saying nothing is not going to accomplish anything. You need to cooperate."
"I have already told you what happened," snapped Faith. "Why do I have to tell you again?"
"We need to sort through your feelings," Amy gently explained.
"I do not have any feelings about this," stated Faith in a hostile voice. "Unlike everyone else I am tough."
"So are Gloria and Daisy," Amy reminded her. "But they have been showing their feelings over all of this. There is nothing to be ashamed of."
"I am not ashamed," choked Faith as a tear rolled down her face. She clutched her sweatshirt hoping Amy would not notice that her hands were shaking. Amy noticed them.
"Talk to me," she ordered. "I promise no one will know that you have been crying."
"Promise," asked Faith.
"I promise," Amy laid a reassuring hand on Faith's shoulder. Faith crumbled. She accepted Amy's embrace and began to cry. When she was able to she began talking....
Three days earlier...
Haruka decided to check on the girls before turning in for the night. So far Hope had been sleeping peacefully tonight without any nightmares. Haruka hoped that the child would have a peaceful night. The poor thing had been having one nightmare after the other. It had been a difficult several days. Michiru was exhausted since Hope only wanted her comfort right now.
The first thing Haruka noticed when she walked into the bedroom was that Faith was not in her bed. She was kneeling by Hope's bed holding her hand. Hope was asleep. Faith was resting her head on the edge of the bed. Haruka felt a pang of guilt. Faith had not been getting too much attention the last several days. Haruka walked over to her and placed a hand on Faith's shoulder. "Faith," she whispered gently.
Faith sat up. "Haruka Papa," she gasped. "I'm sorry. I should be in bed."
"It's okay," Haruka assured her. "You are not in trouble. Would you like to talk for a while?"
Faith nodded her head. She followed Haruka into the living room. Haruka got her a glass of milk and she took a sip from it.
"What's on your mind," Haruka asked her.
"Nothing," muttered Faith as she took another sip.
"You are worried about Hope aren't you," Haruka asked.
"Hope, Annika, Maggie, and everyone else," Faith gave a loud sigh. She thought for a moment and then quietly whispered, "I am worried about myself too. I am the only one left."
Haruka did not know what to say. She badly wanted to tell the child that it was not going to happen to her. When Annika went through her ordeal Haruka did not worry about the rest of them too much. When it happened to Gloria and Ariel, Haruka felt a twinge of worry. When Rini reported that all Chibi Scouts were going to go through this Haruka and Michiru vowed that it would not happen to their kids. Unfortunately, they were unable to protect Hope from it, despite their efforts. Faith was right. She was the only one left, which meant she was next. The only comfort Haruka found was that Amy and Raye worked wonders. Annika, Gloria, and Ariel were a lot better now. Rini and Daisy were showing signs of improvement too. Maggie and Madelyn were still on shaky ground and of course Hope was a mess. All the girls still had traumatized looks in their eyes. Haruka knew that Hope was in good hands now and should the same thing happen to Faith she would also be in good hands.
A scream from the girls' room jolted Haruka out of her thoughts. She started to get up when Michiru came flying out. "I've got her," she called as she disappeared into the girls' room. The screaming was replaced by sobs with Michiru's comforting voice soothing the frightened child.
Haruka sat back down and focused her attention back on Faith. The child gazed at her. "I don't want to be like everyone else," she whispered. Haruka put her arm around the child and held her, wanting to protect her from all evil.
"What are you up too Faith," asked Luna the next day. Faith was sitting outside by a tree with her baseball in her hands. The cats all came outside.
"Not much," Faith sighed as she tossed her baseball in the air and caught it.
"I guess Hope is not up to playing right now is she," asked Artemis.
"She would not play this game anyway," muttered Faith. "She's too prissy."
"Don't worry," Diana assured her. "Hope will be fine."
"Yes," added Stardust. "Annika is doing very well. She and Raye went into town to go shopping today."
"Ariel is doing much better too," Moonbeam put in. "Amy decided to take this afternoon off from her duties and spend some time with her."
"That's good," said Crescent. "Amy has been so busy with all of the children right now. She needs some time away."
"I'm next," Faith whispered.
"That is only an assumption Faith," Artemis told her.
"Why would it not happen to me," Faith asked. "It has happened to everyone else."
"Don't worry," Luna assured her. "You will be in good hands."
"Crescent," Lita came outside. "Daisy and I are going to the park. She would like it if you came."
"That's a good sign," said Crescent as he bounded toward Lita.
"I had better go too," Stardust said. "Raye and Annika should be back soon."
Luna gazed at Faith while the other cats wandered away. "Don't worry," she repeated. "You will be fine."
Faith sighed and leaned up again the tree. The Inner Chibi Scouts were recovering nicely but they were still very clingy to their mothers. Faith could not imagine ever being so clingy. She prided herself in being an independent child.
A sudden chill in the air got Faith's attention. She shivered and looked around. Why was it so quiet all of the sudden? She got up and went over to the palace gates. She was surprised that there were no guards outside. "That's weird," she though to herself. There are always palace guards outside. Where were they? Faiths decided she had better go and tell the king and queen that there was no one posted outside. She went in and was surprised to see that no one was at the entrance. "Odd," she muttered. Someone was always at the entrance. Usually one of the Scouts was there but right now there was no one. Faith headed toward the where the King and Queen spent most of the day tending to their business. That room was empty too. "Maybe they are with Rini," thought Faith. She decided to find one of the Sailor Scouts. She dashed over to Amy's office. Even though Amy was taking the day off Hotaru who was a nurse should be there. Faith got to Amy's office and saw it was empty too. Now Faith was starting to worry. Where was everyone? She remembered that Mina was staying in today because Gloria had a cold. She dashed over to Mina's quarters and pounded on the door. There was no answer. Faith turned the knob and saw that it was unlocked. She opened the door. "Hello," she called nervously. There was no answer. Faith left and headed toward her own quarters. She knew Michiru, Haruka, and Hope was all there because she had just left them there. She got to her quarters and flung open the door.
"Michiru Mama, Haruka Papa," she called. "Do you know where everyone is?" Once again silence greeted her. Faith panicked. She ran through every room in her quarters but there was no one. She realized the palace was deserted. There was no one here. But Haruka and Michiru would not go off and leave her. Or would they? Faith knew that out of the twins she was the bigger handful. Did Haruka and Michiru decide they did not want her anymore? Faith quickly dismissed that thought out of her mind. Of course they didn't. Haruka and Michiru loved her. They would never leave her. Something weird was going on and Faith was going to find out what.
She dashed out of the palace and off the grounds. The streets were also deserted. In fact there was not a living soul in sight. There were cars on the street but no one was in them. It was like the world had ended and she was the only one left. Faith shuddered at that idea. "What happened," she called out. "Where is everyone?"
"They are all gone child," a cold voice behind her said.
Faith jumped and whirled around. A woman was standing there. "Who are you," she demanded.
"My name is Garnet," snarled the woman. "I am so glad to meet you Sailor Chibi Uranus."
"How do you know I am Sailor Chibi Uranus," shouted Faith.
"My comrades have taken care of your sister and the rest of the Chibi Scouts," Garnet replied. "Now I am here to take care of you."
"How dare you," screamed Faith and she flew at Garnet.
Garnet only laughed as she pushed Faith down. "You are no match for me," she laughed. "You are just a little girl."
Faith gritted her teeth. "What did all of you do to my sister and my friends," she asked. "Why are doing this to us?"
"All in good time my dear," laughed Garnet.
Faith could not take it. She pulled out her transformation pen and shouted, "URANUS POWER MAKE UP!" Wind whipped around her, melting her clothes into her Sailor Scout uniform. "I am the Chibi Scout of wind, Sailor Chibi Uranus and I will punish you in the name of Uranus."
"Go ahead," Garnet told her. "There is no one left for you once you destroy me."
"Where is everyone," screamed Chibi Uranus. "What did you do to them?"
"Everyone is gone," Garnet replied. "You are the only one left in this world."
"Liar," screamed Chibi Uranus.
"Am I," asked Garnet. "Look around child. There is not a soul around."
Chibi Uranus swallowed and looked around. There was no one else in sight. She was alone. "They will be back once I defeat you," she quivered.
"How can you be so sure," asked Garnet. "The world is deserted except for you. Are you absolutely positive that they will return?"
"Shut up," screamed Chibi Uranus and she powered up. "EARTHQUAKE TREMORS!" Her attack headed toward Garnet who only stepped out of the way. A bolt of energy flew out of her hand and Chibi Uranus got flung down on the ground. She hit her head against the pavement. Moaning in pain, Chibi Uranus pulled herself to her feet. She saw blood on the pavement.
"It's an unpleasant feeling isn't it," sneered Garnet. "Being all alone and the only one left in the world. You always say you are independent but your biggest fear is being alone. You cannot handle the loneliness and isolation."
"Shut up," choked Chibi Uranus as a tear rolled down her face. "They will come back."
"You don't know that for sure," Garnet's voice hissed at her. "You are alone. Your biggest fear came true."
Chibi Uranus screamed and ran. It was not true. She was not alone. She continued running hoping she would see someone. There was not a soul in sight. Chibi Uranus sat down and began to sob something she always scorned when her sister or the other children did it. "I am alone," she choked. "Why won't anyone help me?"
Hope was glad to be spending time with her five-year-old daughter Grace. Being a Sailor Scout took up a lot of her time and she did not spend as much time with Grace as she would like. Haruka and Michiru were wonderful grandparents and Grace adored them. For that Hope was grateful. Today she decided to take the day off and be with Grace who did not have school that day.
"Mama," Grace piped up. "Can we play the piano together?"
"Of course," Hope smiled down at her daughter. Together the two of them walked to the palace music room and sat down at the piano. Grace was learning how to play and was doing very well. Together the two of them played a simple song.
"That's wonderful," commented a voice. Hope looked up and saw Cosmic Pluto walking in.
"Aunt Maggie," squealed Grace as she jumped down off the stool and ran over to Cosmic Pluto.
"Hi little one," Cosmic Pluto scooped the child up and kissed her.
"Maggie it is so good to see you," said Hope. "Are you here to spend time with Rose?"
"Not this time," Cosmic Pluto replied. "Do you remember the battle with Sardonyx?"
"How could I forget," Hope shuddered. She had been put through a very painful ordeal involving music. Each Chibi Scout was and then there was the big battle with Sardonyx in the end.
"Did Faith ever tell you who helped her," asked Cosmic Pluto.
"Come to think of it, no," Hope replied.
"I am not surprised," Cosmic Pluto said. "It was you."
"Me," gasped Hope. "How come I don't remember?"
"Because for you that has not happened yet," Cosmic Pluto told her. "It is time for you to go and help you sister."
"I see," whispered Hope understanding. She sighed and looked down at Grace. She knelt down in front of the child. "Grace," she said. "Mama has to go and help someone for a little while. I am going to have to leave you with your grandparents."
"Will you be back Mama," asked Grace.
"I won't be long Darling," Hope pulled her child into her arms.
"Okay," sighed Grace.
Hope hugged her child and gazed at Cosmic Pluto. "Give me a few minutes and I will be there."
Chibi Uranus continued to walk the deserted streets of Crystal Tokyo trying to find a living soul. The quiet and still air was eerie. Chibi Uranus hated it. She grew up feeling loved and was always surrounded by the people who loved her. Garnet was right. She did fear being alone. It scared her. Chibi Uranus never told anyone her fear. She was tough and wanted everyone to believe she was tough. So she occasionally scorned Annika, Ariel, and Madelyn who all still cried if their parents were leaving for just one night. If Haruka and Michiru ever went out of town without the twins, Faith put on a bold face but deep down inside she was always afraid they would not come back.
Now here she was facing her biggest fear. The loneliness and isolation was overwhelming. What was it Lita always told her? People needed people. Chibi Uranus always scoffed at that but now she could see it was true. "Come on everyone," she choked as she furiously realized she was on the verge of tears. "I need someone. I am alone."
"You are not alone Faith," a voice from behind her said.
Chibi Uranus whirled around and saw a woman standing behind her. There was something familiar about this woman. "Do I know you," she asked.
"Yes you do," the woman replied. "I am your twin's future self."
"Hope," gasped Chibi Uranus. "You are all grown up."
"Yes I am," Hope replied. She pulled out her transformation stick. "NEPTUNE COSMIC POWER MAKE UP!" Chibi Uranus watched as her sister's future self transformed into Sailor Cosmic Neptune.
"Are you to here to help me," asked Chibi Uranus.
"Of course," replied Cosmic Neptune. "I always help my best friend."
"Hope I am so scared," Chibi Uranus admitted. "Everyone is gone. I am so alone."
"This is an illusion," Cosmic Neptune told her. "Once you defeat Garnet the illusion will disappear and you will be back with the people who love you."
"Then I will have to tell everyone how scared I was," choked Chibi Uranus angrily.
"It's nothing to be ashamed of," Cosmic Neptune knelt down in front of her. "I am your twin and I know you better than anyone else. You do not have to hide your feelings in front of me."
Chibi Uranus tumbled into Cosmic Neptune's arms. She was so lucky to have a twin who she could share her thoughts and fears with. "How are you going to help me," she asked.
Cosmic Neptune pulled her to a standing position. "Close your eyes," she instructed. Chibi Uranus did as she was told. Cosmic Neptune placed her finger on Chibi Uranus's tiara and it began to glow. Chibi Uranus felt a power she had never felt before flow into her.
"What did you do," she asked.
"I have temporarily loaned you my power," Cosmic Neptune told her. "I am stronger now than I was when I was a little girl. You can use this power to defeat Garnet."
"There is something I must ask you," Chibi Uranus said nervously. "Is it over after this?"
"No," replied Cosmic Neptune. "But each of you must remain strong in order to win."
"I will," promised Chibi Uranus. "And thank you."
Cosmic Neptune hooked her finger around Chibi Uranus's finger. "I know you and I know you will succeed. Good luck my best friend."
Chibi Uranus nodded and watched as her sister's future self faded out of sight. She turned and headed back in the direction Garnet was in.
Garnet was proud of herself. She managed to find this particular Chibi Scout's fear. With any luck she will be beaten and Garnet can triumph.
"There you are," Chibi Uranus came up to her. "How dare you create an illusion to make me crazy. I will not let you fool me anymore."
"You little brat," laughed Garnet. "This is not an illusion. You are all alone."
"No I am not," shouted Chibi Uranus and she powered up. "EARTHQUAKE TREMORS!" Garnet screamed as the attack hit her.
"Impossible," she shouted. "How did your attack get so powerful all of the sudden?"
"Someone very dear to me helped me," replied Chibi Uranus.
Garnet furiously powered up and threw a bolt of energy at Chibi Uranus. Chibi Uranus screamed as she hit the ground. She groaned in pain as her entire body scraped against the pavement. She shakily stood up and powered up again. Since Garnet had just used her power this was the best time to attack. "EARTHQUAKE TREMORS!" Garnet screamed in pain as the attack engulfed her. She vanished. Relieved Chibi Uranus sank to her knees. A tear fell down her face as she began to remember the loneliness and isolation. The illusion around her disappeared as signs of life returned.
"I am so glad you wanted to get out for a little while Darling," Setsuna told Maggie.
"Mom when am I going to feel better," asked Maggie. "I hate these nightmares I am having."
Setsuna knelt down and pulled Maggie into her arms. "Just keep cooperating and you will be all right," she assured. "Amy told me you are doing well but it will take time. Just be patient."
"I will Mom," Maggie replied as she returned the hug. She looked around the garden and saw a figure hunched on the ground. "Mom look," she gasped.
Setsuna turned and saw Chibi Uranus. "Oh dear," she murmured. She and Maggie rushed over to Chibi Uranus. "Are you all right Faith," she asked since she already knew what happened.
"Aunt Setsuna, Maggie," whispered Chibi Uranus. "It's really you."
"Faith," called another voice and Haruka came up to the group. "Are you all right?"
Chibi Uranus flung her arms around Haruka. "Haruka Papa," she cried as tears rolled down her face. She was so glad to see everyone that all she could do was cry.
Amy was not surprised when Faith was brought to her. There were numerous scratches all over the child but other than that she was physically okay. Faith tried to put on a front that she was emotionally okay too but Haruka and Michiru who knew her well could tell that she was disturbed. Faith had grown very hostile and did not want to cooperate with Amy. Raye recommended the massages so Haruka and Michiru made Faith go through them. Nightmares plagued Faith's sleep. Now both girls were crawling into bed with their parents' every night. Now Neo-Queen Serenity and the Sailor Scouts had one major question on their mind. What happened next?
In his lair Lord Sardonyx smiled in satisfaction. "Now all of you Chibi Scouts are traumatized," he laughed. "It is time for the final step. Prepare for your destruction little girls because it is near."