Chapter 4 - Secrets Revealed
"I'm guessing this is an alternate universe of the Earth I knew. I lived in Tokyo and protected the Earth from evil like I said before." Usagi said.
"You mean like you prevented wars and stuff?" Rileena asked.
"No, I actually fought evil forces that have evil powers. They turned ChibiUsa into Black Lady and turned her against me." Usagi said.
"ChibiUsa?" Duo questioned.
"ChibiUsa is that Pegasus with the pink mane and tail. She came from the future and helped us fight the evil that plagued my home." Usagi said.
"How bad is it there?" Duo asked.
"It was pretty bad at times. After we defeated Beryl, all of us died and were reborn thanks to the Silver Imperium Crystal. None of us remembered being scouts so we were able to just be normal for a while," Usagi said. "Then Ann and Allan came and attacked us. They tried to steal energy for their master the Doom Tree. In the end, I was able to save them and they left the planet." Usagi picked up the cup of tea and took a sip, setting it back down on the cup. "The next thing that came was the Black Moon Family. They were really bad news. They were the ones that changed ChibiUsa into Black Lady."
"Black Moon Family?" Rileena asked.
"Yes, they were the opposite of the White Moon Family. The White Moon Family was a pure hearted family that only wished for peace and happiness. Anyway, Rubius and the four sisters attacked us. I managed to heal the four sisters and then after the big battle with Rubius, his ship self-destructed with him still inside." She continued. "After that, we fought Emerald. I'll never forget that annoying laugh of hers. She was in love with Prince Demando, but he fell in love with Sailor Moon. She was jealous and tried to kill me. Demando managed to kidnap me when we went into the future and tried to brainwash me." Usagi shuttered as she remembered the third eye that he had used to try and change her. "Saffir, his brother, tried to go against the Doom Phantom and was killed in the end. The four sisters asked us to protect him and we did. The Doom Phantom ordered Black Lady to kill him and she succeeded in it.." Usagi preceded to tell the whole tale up until the enemy she had been fighting when she left. She left out all traces that she was the Princess of the Moon. She kept that a secret and intended to not tell anyone.
"Princess Rileena?" Usagi asked, standing next to Duo.
"Yes?" Rileena asked, looking at the blond girl.
"I was wondering by any chance if you had something I could wear?" Usagi asked. She looked down at her dirty clothes and glanced at Duo who was the same way.
"I guess we did get a little dirty down there." Duo said, a sweatdrop appeared on his forehead.
"Of course, follow me Miss Usagi." Rileena said.
"It's just Usagi." Usagi said, smiling at Rileena.
"Then it's just Rileena." Rileena said, returning the smile.
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Duo stepped out of the shower, quickly wrapping a towel around his naked body. He walked into the room attached grabbing another towel on the way out to dry his hair. He opened the closet door and saw a few things hanging in the closet. He pulled out one of Heero's old outfits that had been left behind and began to dress himself.
"Duo.." A voice whispered, causing him to stop. He stood there, in his boxers with one arm through his sleeve.
"What was that?!?" He asked, looking around the empty room. "Who's there?" He ran for his gun but stopped when a figure appeared in front of him.
"Duo.." The woman said again. He fell backwards, landing hard on his butt. He looked at the woman with long green hair. He could see right through her. She was dressed in an outfit similar to Usagi when Usagi had transformed. With a deep blue skirt and deep red bows. She held a staff in her hand that resembled a key and looked rather sad and lonely.
"Who are you?!?" Duo demanded, reaching behind him for his gun.
"You needn't worry. I've come to ask a favor of you. I cannot stay long though. My time is very limited," She said, taking a step closer. "I am Sailor Pluto, the keeper of Time. I guard the time gate and have come to ask you to protect the Princess. She may in very great danger."
"Danger? What kind of danger?" Duo asked, pulling his shirt on the rest of the way.
"An evil force has followed her into this time. Without the Sailor Scouts to protect her, I fear that she may not be strong enough to defeat them," Pluto said, her sad eyes on the ground. "I would do it myself, but I've been having trouble keeping the gate of Time closed. Something bad is trying to get through and if I let it, it will destroy your world as well as ours."
"Sure, I'll look after her." Duo said, nonchalantly.
"This is quite a big job. Please tell me that you won't let anything happen to her!" Pluto snapped, apparently not too thrilled with his reaction.
"All right, I'll protect her!" Duo snapped back. He watched as she began to fade and turned his attention back to getting dressed.
"Those two seem to have some sort of a connection," Pluto said to herself as she appeared back in front of the gate of Time. "He won't let anything happen to her." She appeared back at the Time Gate, a satisfied look on her face.
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"Good morning Duo." Usagi said cheerfully. She walked into the kitchen, sitting at the table across from Duo.
"What are you so happy about?" Duo asked, taking a drink from a glass in front of him.
"Nothing, just happy to have a semi-normal life for once." Usagi said, smiling.
"Well what do you want to do on the first day of your semi-normal life?" Duo asked, standing up.
"I don't really know. What do normal people do?" Usagi asked.
"I wouldn't know, I don't have a normal life." Duo said, shrugging his shoulders. Usagi crosses her arms over her chest, deep in thought.
"I don't even remember what I used to do." Usagi said more to herself than anyone else.
"Good morning Duo, Usagi," Rileena said, entering the kitchen. "Today I have to leave for outer space," Rileena informed. "It seems that OZ has reformed itself."
Chapter 5 - The New OZ
"What?!? No way!!" Duo shouted, slamming his hands on the table. Usagi jumped at his outburst.
"What?! What's OZ?!" Usagi asked, confusion running through her mind.
"Damn it!!" Duo shouted.
"OZ was an organization that tried to take over everything, the Earth and the colonies. They wanted to rule over everyone using military power to enforce their laws and wishes." Rileena explained.
"When was the last time you heard from Heero?!" Duo demanded.
"It was at least a few months ago. I don't remember the exact day." Rileena explained.
"Where was he?!" Duo demanded.
"He was on the Takada colony." Rileena said.
"I'm leaving now." Duo said.
"Wait, what about me?!" Usagi demanded, grabbing his arm when he turned to leave.
"Huh? You can't go, it's too dangerous." Duo said, brushing her off.
"I can handle it!" Usagi insisted. "I can fight as well as any of you can!"
"I can't put you at risk!" Duo cried, worry etched into his facial features. "I have to protect you!"
"What?" Usagi said, confused. "Why do you have to protect me? I told you that I could fight. I mean you heard what I've been facing where I come from."
"It's nothing," Duo said, shrugging his shoulders. The same careless expression came back to his face as he calmed down. "I guess you can tag along, but you have to stay out of my way."
"Don't worry about me. I can handle it." Usagi said.
"I hope so, I'd hate to see you get hurt or killed." Duo said.
"And why is that? Why would you care if I live or die?" Usagi asked, a little smirk on her face.
"I still have to get a rematch." Duo said arrogantly.
"Oh I see. If we did, I'd still kick your scrawny butt." Usagi said, smiling.
"That was just a little luck, that's all." Duo said.
"Skill is the word." Usagi said.
"Well, look at the time. See ya later Rileena." Duo said, opening the front door.
"It was nice meeting you, Princess Rileena." Usagi said, walking out the door.
"At least let me give you a ride." Rileena said as the two walked out the door.
"That's all right, we'll walk," Duo called back. "If you hear from Heero, tell him I'm looking from him."
"Of course." Rileena said, closing the door.
"Where exactly are we going?" Usagi asked.
"We're going to get the Deathscythe." Duo commented.
"Deathscythe? What's that?" Usagi asked.
"It's my Gundam." Duo replied.
"What exactly is a Gundam?" Usagi asked.
"It's hard to explain, you'll see when we get there." Duo said, taking her hand. Duo walked out into the street, waving his hand. A taxi stopped and the pair climbed into the back of the cab. Duo told him where to go and the driver took off in that direction.
"Where are we going?" Usagi asked.
"Right now, we're going to get a truck." Duo said.
"Okay, and after that?" Usagi asked.
"After that, we'll head out of town to the middle of nowhere." Duo said, relaxing against the seat.
"How long will it take?" Usagi asked.
"Why do you have to ask so many questions?" Duo asked, a touch of annoyance in his voice.
"I want to know." Usagi whined.
"It'll be a few hours at least." Duo said, looking into her eyes.
"Will I meet your other friends?" Usagi asked.
"Sooner or later, I'm sure we'll all get together," Duo said. "I'm not answering any more questions."
"But Duo.." Usagi whined. "This is the first time I've ever been here. I want o know more about this place."
"Let's see, you get one question per hour." Duo said, smiling.
"Jerk." Usagi commented, punching him playfully in the arm.
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"I wonder where everyone is," Quatre said, browsing around the internet. "I really miss the guys. I haven't heard from them in so long. I wonder if everyone is all right." Quatre said, wondering outloud.
"Master Quatre." A voice said, tapping lightly on the door.
"Yes, you may come in." Quatre said. The door creaked open and a man stood in the doorway. He held a gun in his hand with it pointed at Quatre.
"Hold it right there." The man said, cocking the gun.
"What's the meaning of this?!" Quatre demanded.
"You're under arrest." The man said. Several other men holding guns pushed their way into the large office on the top floor of the building.
"Under arrest? For what?!" Quatre demanded.
"You must surrender your Gundam immediately." The man said.
"Who are you?!" Quatre demanded.
"We're members of the new OZ." The man said calmly and proudly.
"New OZ!?!" Quatre demanded. "That's impossible!! What happened to Princess Rileena?!"
"That is non of your concern. Are you going to come along quietly or do we have to resort to violence?!" The man demanded. Quatre had no other choice but to do as they ordered. He let them snap the cuffs around his wrists and take him away to one of their bases.
Chapter 6 - Who Are You Really?
"Where are we now?" Usagi asked as they pulled the truck over to the side of the road.
"We're gonna go get my Gundam now." Duo said. He took Usagi's hand and lead her down a winding path, deep into the woods.
"Are we almost there?" Usagi asked, swatting a few bugs that flew around her head.
"Almost." He said. The path dead ended at a stone wall.
"Great, you lead us to a dead end." Usagi grumbled, smacking a mosquito that had been biting her arm.
"Just watch." He said, pulling out a remote controller of some kind. Usagi gasped as the rock lifted up and followed Duo into the passageway. They walked down a long flight of stairs, heading deep underground. Duo stopped at the door that the hallway ended at, punched in some sort of code and slowly the door opened, revealing what looked like a huge underground base of some sort.
"Wow, what is this place?" Usagi asked, looking around the room.
"This is one of Quatre's underground bases. He is rich, you know, so he put a few of these up on Earth. You know, so we can hide our Gundams easier." Duo said.
"What exactly is a Gundam?" Usagi asked, still wondering what the big deal about this thing was.
"That." Duo said. He flipped a switch a light came on, revealing a huge suit.
"You fight in that thing?" Usagi asked, gasping at it's size.
"Yup, they call me the God of Death." Duo said.
"And you're proud of that? You're proud to be a person that kills?!" Usagi demanded.
"I had to kill people, if I hadn't, we'd still be controlled by the Alliance!" Duo snapped.
"I'm sure there were other ways besides killing!!" Usagi cried.
"You sound like Rileena," Duo commented under his breath. "There was no other way, they tried everything and this was the only way that we ended up with peace!"
"Some good it did, all those lives lost and now this power has risen again! Now it's going to start all over again!" Usagi cried.
"You said that you fight! How can you fight and not kill anyone?!?" Duo demanded, starting to get a little mad.
"I have my ways! I have never taken a life, I've gone to great extents to save a life! I've died for people! I've died to save the entire Universe twice!!" Usagi cried. Immediately, she snapped her hands over her mouth.
"What do you mean you've died before?" Duo asked, confused. "If you died, how are you here?!"
"It's a long story and I really can't tell it." Usagi said quietly.
"Have you been holding back on me?!" Duo demanded.
"I told you where I was from and why I left. I did leave out one thing, though." Usagi said quietly, her eyes on the ground.
"And what's that?!" Duo demanded, his eyes narrowed.
"I didn't tell you who I am, or shall I say, who I used to be." Usagi said, gripping the broach in her pocket.
"Huh? What do you mean? You told me about Sailor Moon and stuff, what else is there?" Duo asked.
"I left out the most important detail of all," She said, closing her eyes. A crescent moon appeared on her forehead and her body began to glow. Pink ribbons surrounded her body, settling into a long white dress and shells on her shoulders. "I didn't tell you who I was. I was once known as Princess Serenity of the Moon Kingdom." She said, a very peaceful look was on her beautiful face.
"Huh? How'd you do that?!" He asked, looking very surprised.
"This is why I left. I was destined to be with a man. I thought he loved me, but I found out I was gravely mistaken," Usagi explained. "One night, I went to visit my best friend Rei and 'he' was there," She said, her voice dripping with venom when she said the word 'he'. "They were going to wait until the future and then take over. They never wanted me as their Princess. Mamoru only wanted me to stay around so our daughter would be born. Our daughter ChibiUsa."
"That girl you were talking about earlier is your daughter?" Duo asked.
"Not exactly. She would have been in the future. I couldn't stand it anymore so I wished to leave. Pegasus came and took me here, he took ChibiUsa into the dream world with him so that she would not fade from existence completely. I could not sacrifice her just so I wouldn't have to be the Princess anymore."
"Wow, why didn't you say anything before?" Duo asked.
"I didn't think you would understand. It's such a terrible story, I died for Mamoru twice and this is how he repays me." Usagi grumbled, her fists clenched. Duo eyes narrowed. 'If I ever see that guy, he'll die for what he did to Usagi' Duo vowed silently to himself. He noticed the tears that were streamed down her face and gently put his arms around her shaking body. He pulled her close and let her frail body lean against his. She was shivering and shaking from the coldness of the base and the reality of everything that had happened.
"It's all right, I won't let anyone hurt you again." Duo vowed quietly.
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"Trowa Barton, you're under arrest." A voice said. Trowa spun around to see a man holding a gun on him.
"May I ask on what charges?" Trowa asked, standing. He tossed the mask he wore to the ground and put his hands into the air.
"We will be holding you captive and you're ordered to hand over your Gundam." The man said, cocking the gun.
"And if you move just one inch, we'll shoot." Another voice said. Trowa looked behind him and saw several soldiers standing behind him wearing uniforms similar to the ones that the OZ troops had worn.
"Who are you people?" Trowa asked as the cuffs were snapped around his wrists.
"We are the New OZ." The man said plainly.
'I wonder if the other guys know what's going on.' Trowa thought , following the uniformed men.
"Trowa, we go on it two minutes!" A voice called. "Trowa!" Kathryn came around the corner to see Trowa in handcuffs with a few men in military uniforms.
"What do you think you're doing?" Kathryn demanded, trying to run to Trowa.
"This is none of your concern Kathryn!" Trowa shouted, following the men out of the ten.
"Oh Trowa, what have you gotten into this time?" She asked herself as she watched the truck pull away.
Chapter 7 - A Great Tragedy.
"Where are we going now?" Usagi asked as they climbed back into the truck.
"The airport, we've gotta catch a ride to outer space." Duo said, a smirk on his face. 'Just like old times' He thought to himself.
"You're not going to kill anyone are you?" Usagi asked, a serious look on her face.
"I'll try not to, but if I have to, I will," Duo said, pulling out a gun. "Here, I want you to take this." He said, pushing the gun into her hands. Usagi felt the cold metal object in her hand and suddenly began to shake.
"I'd never be able to use this, so why are you giving it to me?" Usagi asked, trying to hand it back to him.
"In case of an emergency." He said, pushing it away.
"I don't want it!" Usagi cried, dropping it to the floor.
"Please, keep it on you." Duo said, his eyes pleading.
"Okay, but don't expect me to use it." Usagi said, picking the gun up off the floor. She tucked it away, hidden from view. Duo seemed to be satisfied and fixed his eyes back on the road.
"Things are probably going to get pretty bad from here on in. I just want to make sure you can defend yourself." Duo said.
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"I have to get stronger." A boy about 15 or 16 said, pulling out a long sword. He was training really hard when he heard someone's voice.
"Hold it right there!!" The voice shouted. Wufei heard as several guns went off. The bullets headed for him, knocking the sword out of his hand.
"What?!" Wufei cried, looking around the room to see a bunch of men holding guns on him. They were wearing uniforms similar to those that OZ had once worn. "Who are you?!"
"You're under arrest!" One of the men yelled, a set expression on his face.
"Arrest? Under what charges?!" Wufei demanded.
"For being associated with the Gundams!" The man yelled in return. "We were ordered to arrest the pilots and confiscate their Gundams'. Are you going to come quietly or are we going to have to resort to violence?"
"I'm not the type to sit back and go willingly. I'll fight until the end. And I assure you, I'm not going any time soon." Wufei growled, getting into a fighting stance. He charged the man, narrowly dodging his bullets. He took one shot in the shoulder and kept right on coming, plowing him into a wall. Wufei felt a blunt object hit him on the back of the head. He slowly slumped to the floor, holding his head.
"Stop! They want them all alive!" The first man yelled, when one of the soldier's held a gun to Wufei's head. Wufei's eyes closed and he fell to the floor, unconscious.
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"Usagi?" A voice whispered.
"Huh? Who's there?" Usagi asked, her eyes darting around the darkened place she was in. Fog swirled around, blotting out everything in view.
"It's me, my child." The voice said.
"Queen Serenity?" Usagi asked, squinting into the dim light. "Is that you mother?"
"Yes, my child. I am here." She replied, stepping into Usagi's view. The white dress appeared on Usagi's frail body, complete with a pair of real white wings that stretched upward to the sky. Usagi ran towards the pale woman, jumping into her arms.
"Mother!" She cried, hugging the thin woman before her.
"I'm afraid, my dear, that you must return to your home. You do not belong here." Her mother said, putting her hands on Usagi's shoulders.
"But, I cannot go back. It's unbearable, I will not go!" Usagi cried, tears forming in her eyes. She twisted away from her mother, taking a few steps back.
"You're friends will be lost if you stay here." Her mother said softly.
"I do not care of them. They are traitors and were planning to overthrow Crystal Tokyo as soon as ChibiUsa was born!" Usagi cried, tears spilling down the front of her.
"You know what your destiny is and I'm sure in the end, you will make the correct decision." Queen Serenity said, before disappearing right before her very eyes.
"I will not go back Mother!" Usagi cried as her mother's form faded from view.
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Duo placed a hand on Usagi's shoulder, hearing her weep. The sound made him feel uneasy. 'I wonder what's so bad in her dreams, she cries in her sleep' He thought, pulling the truck over.
"Usagi," He whispered, gently shaking the girl. Her eyes popped open and darted around the truck. She sat up slowly, wiping her eyes. "Are you all right?" He asked, his face full of concern.
"I'm fine." She said, her normal smile reappeared on her face. Duo turned back to the road, pulling back out onto the street.
"Get ready, we're almost there." He said, a smirk appeared on his face.
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"No way!" A voice cried out. Heero had been surfing around the internet to find that OZ had reformed itself. He grabbed his gun that lay on the table next to him, tucking it into his shorts. He pulled a long, black trench coat over his clothes and headed for the door, forcing it open.
"Hold it right there!!" A voice cried. Heero turned to see a man in a military uniform pointing a gun at him.
"They've found me already!!" He cried, running in the opposite direction. He heard shots being fired behind him and picked up the pace. 'I have to get out of here' He thought, running for the fire exit at the end of the hall. He dove through the window of the door that lead to the fire exit, only to find that more OZ troops were stationed outside waiting for him. He saw them in the alley behind the building and began to climb up the escape ladder, heading for the roof.
"Halt!!" A voice shouted when he reached the roof.
"Impossible!!" Heero shouted, ducking away from them. He ran to the edge of the building, finding no where to go. He stepped up onto the ledge, turning to the men that were pursuing him. A smirk spread across his face as he fell straight backwards, plummeting to the ground below.
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Oh no!! Heero!! *big tears forming in eyes* what's gonna happen next?!? Stick around to find out… make sure you review or email me at pokahydee@hotmail.com