Queen of the Cosmos-Part 2
AN: In this part we find out a little more about Helena's and Heero's pasts. Thanks for everybody who
reviewed.
Disclaimer: Don't own SM or GW. The only characters I own are the ones I created, like Helena.
Rini giggled and Lena looked at her sharply. "You're a wise one, aren't you?"
Shrugging, Rini said, "Mama told me all about you. You and your brother were really powerful Scouts
and you died saving the Earth. She said it really sadly and Papa always flinches when she says it. I did
some research and found out all about you."
"That so, kid? I'm a Scout, huh? Now, that's funny. And I died? Hmmm..."
The three walked the rest of the way in silence with Lena brooding. They finally reached the home
Setsuna shared with Haruka, Michiru, and Hotaru only to find it empty. Lena went into Setsuna's room
and looked around. "Yes, she's definitely at the Time Gate. I'm taking a little trip. You two wanna
come?"
"As long as I'm home in time for supper," Rini told her.
"It's not gonna take that long, kid. I just need to speak with her."
"Sure, why not," Haruka said.
Lena took out a knife with an ornate handle and made a slicing motion in the air from the top of her head
to the floor. Suddenly, the air split open a little, revealing the mists of time. She walked through,
followed by Haruka and Rini.
They had only walked a few feet when Setsuna, still invisible in the mist yelled, "Stop! You may not pass
through here! Dead Scream!"
Lena rolled her eyes and held up a hand. Light flew out forming a barrier between them and the attack.
"Pluto, don't you ever wait and see who's coming before attacking?"
"Helena!" Pluto exclaimed when the mist cleared between them. "I...am sorry."
"I need your help, Guardian of Time. I believe I have found the dimension my brother is in. The problem
is that he's not in the parallel time period and I do not possess the ability to travel through time, as you
know."
"How do you know it's your brother's dimension?"
"I found the Sanq Kingdom. That witch managed to separate us during the attack. What better way to
torture my brother for what she felt were his wrongs than by sending him to the same dimension she sent
the universe's most annoying pacifist. I told my grandfather that it was wrong to let her have so much
power but he just didn't want to hear it. Anyway, I'm almost positive that's where he was sent."
"Mmmm, you could be right. All right but only this once. We'll do it tonight."
Helena nodded. "Yes, that's fine. I just want to ask you one more thing. Rini told me I'm dead in her
time. Is that true?"
Pluto hesitated for a moment then said, "Yes, it is."
Nodding again, Lena absently bit a nail. "I don't suppose you're going to tell me how?"
"No, but I don't believe I really have to. You suspect how, already."
Lena grinned. "Guess I do. All right. Let's go, you two. See you later, Pluto."
Pluto watched the three disappear into the mist and sighed. "Helena, finally come. That means the evil is
not far behind."
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Darien, in the meantime, had entered the arcade as soon as Haruka, Helena, and Rini were out of his
sight. Striding over to the Scouts' table, he said, "Did I just see Haruka leave here holding hands with
some girl?"
"Yes," Michiru said. "That was Helena. She's a longtime friend of ours."
Darien nodded then looked at Bunny, who was still staring at the drawing Helena had left behind, a frown
of concentration on her face. "Bun? What's that?"
"It's a picture of Helena's brother. She's looking for him. He...looks familiar, like I knew him...before."
"Bunny was right when she said that he looks a little like you, Darien," Raye said, looking from the
picture to Darien.
Darien frowned. "You don't think I -"
"No," Michiru interrupted. "You're not Heero. Heero and Helena share a bond. In an odd way you could
say they're twins. They were born on the same day at the same hour to different mothers. Heero was
premature but he's a fighter. I probably shouldn't be telling you this but his mother cast him out as soon
as she saw his cold eyes and he grew up with his father and Helena. Helena, by the way, split her time
between her parents. Heero and Helena are the best of friends. Heero left home when he was 13 but he
shares a bond with Helena and it keeps them close. Because of that bond, Helena and Heero can tell when
the other is close by."
"So, what exactly are you saying?" Lita asked.
"Lena knew her brother wasn't here. She was just asking because she didn't want to be rude. The subject
had been brought up and she didn't feel she could just say she knew he wasn't here. Anyway, she's here
right now looking for a certain person who she knows can help her find Heero."
"Where is she from?" Mina asked. "I remember reading an article on her but I don't remember it saying
where she was from."
"She's been living in the New York for awhile now but she moves around a lot."
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"So, you want an ice cream cone, Rini?" Lena asked.
"Absolutely!" the girl shouted, jumping up and down in excitement.
They walked to the nearest ice cream vendor and stood on line. Just as they were about to order Lena's
head jerked in the direction of the park. "Um, girls? I think you're gonna be needed. You'd better call
the others. I'll get the ice cream and wait for you here."
"Why don't you come? You're the strongest of us all," Rini asked.
"I should really find my brother before showing myself, Rini. Now, go and help those people."
Haruka and Rini nodded and ran off towards the park. On their way they called the other Scouts. The
others arrived to the scene only minutes behind the two. People were running out of the park as fast as
they could. Inside it a young girl was being attacked by a man with green tinted skin and green hair in a
braid that reached to his waist. He was holding her in the air, a very long and sharp fingernail at her
throat. "Where is it?" he hissed, shaking the girl. "Where is Mount Olympus? Where is the Guardian?"
"I am the protector of love and justice. I am Sailor Moon and on behalf of the moon and innocent girls
everywhere I will punish you."
The man laughed. "You don't have the power to defeat me. Why don't you go find some human criminals
to play with. I'm too busy."
"They may not be powerful enough but I am," said a female's voice.
Everybody looked up to see a young woman perched in a tree. She jumped down and they all saw that her
face was concealed by the hood of her deep purple cloak. Underneath, they could see a light blue gown.
In her right hand she held a weapon. A handle about two feet long was in the middle of two enormous,
and wicked looking curved blades. All together the thing looked like it was about six feet tall, taller than
the girl who held it.
"Aah, there you are."
"Yes, here I am. I won't let you hurt innocent people while looking for me. Otherwise, you're not worth
my time. Now, since you want me so bad come and get me."
The man dropped the girl and charged at the mysterious woman, who calmly stood there. He held out his
hand with his enormous nails in front of him and struck. In a motion so quick the Scouts couldn't see it,
the woman swung her weapon around, cutting off all of his nails. The man's jaw dropped open as he
gaped at his hand.
"You know, those things could be dangerous...to somebody other than me. Got anything else?"
He let out an outraged yell and threw a blast of energy at her. Holding her weapon horizontal in front of
her a shield of light appeared. The blast hit it and disappeared.
"Anything else or are you giving up?"
Glaring at her, he said, "I'll be back."
"Ummmhmmm. Get some new tricks before you come back, huh?"
He vanished and the woman backed away, prepared to leave when Sailor Moon shouted, "Wait! Who are
you?"
"I am the ruler of this universe, the Queen of the Cosmos. That is all you need to know."
"Are you on our side? Are you a Scout?"
"I am a Goddess, not a Scout. I suppose I am your ally…for now, Serenity. Yes, I know your true
identities. I have been watching you for a long time. You will be joined soon by others like me. Most of
you are only half goddess while the majority of the ones who join you are full. I would advise you not to
make them mad. Us full goddesses have nasty tempers."
She turned, began to walk away, then jumped into the air, turning into a hawk and flying out of the park.
"She's like us, a goddess. She can't be bad, can she?" Bunny asked as they all detransformed.
Raye snorted. "Haven't you ever read the myths? The gods and goddesses were often very cruel,
sometimes without even meaning to be."
"Some of us are half? What did she mean by that?" Lita asked.
"I know," Mina said. "I'm half and so's Bunny. Our fathers were citizens of the Moon Kingdom and
they were brothers but not gods."
"I don't know anything about my parents," Darien told them. "The only parts of the Silver Millennium I
really remember are the parts where I'm with Bunny."
"Oh, who cares who's half and who's full? What we have to worry about now is who was that man?"
Haruka declared.
"Why is he here?" Michiru said.
"And what is he looking for?" Hotaru asked.
Rini nodded in agreement then her eyes widened. "Haruka! Helena is gonna be wondering where we
are!"
"You're right. Let's go."
"Okay, guys. Scout meeting later this afternoon at the temple," Raye called out.
Darien walked over to Haruka. "Do you mind if I tag along? I want to meet this girl."
Haruka snickered. "Fine with me."
The three walked to the ice cream vendor, only to find Helena missing. "Hey, where did she go?" Haruka
said, looking around.
Rini shrugged. "I'm gonna ask the ice cream man if he knows."
She ran over and talked with him for a couple of minutes before yelling, "Haruka! C'mere!"
Haruka ran over and when the two walked back to Darien they were carrying three cones and a letter.
"Where is she?" Darien asked.
"She told the man she had rehearsal and had to get going," Rini told him, licking her cone then handing
the extra one to Darien, who took it. "Here, she bought one for you, too."
Haruka saw Darien's confused expression and said, "She does that some time. Nothing to worry about.
I'll be right back. Just wanna read this letter she wrote to me."
She walked over to a nearby bench and sat down. Opening the folded letter, she read:
Dear Annoying Ruka,
Would you quit it already? You're a real pain in the butt, you know that? Think I wouldn't realize who
was coming back with you? Anyway, I'll be at your house later today. Only you Outers and, of course,
Rini had better be there. Don't forget—I'm stronger and faster than you so you better not try anything!
Love ya,
Lena
Haruka snorted. "Stubborn braggart."
"C'mon Haruka! Darien's taking me to the mall," Rini shouted. When Haruka didn't immediately
respond, Rini ran over, grabbed her hand, and pulled her along.
AN: In this part we find out a little more about Helena's and Heero's pasts. Thanks for everybody who
reviewed.
Disclaimer: Don't own SM or GW. The only characters I own are the ones I created, like Helena.
Rini giggled and Lena looked at her sharply. "You're a wise one, aren't you?"
Shrugging, Rini said, "Mama told me all about you. You and your brother were really powerful Scouts
and you died saving the Earth. She said it really sadly and Papa always flinches when she says it. I did
some research and found out all about you."
"That so, kid? I'm a Scout, huh? Now, that's funny. And I died? Hmmm..."
The three walked the rest of the way in silence with Lena brooding. They finally reached the home
Setsuna shared with Haruka, Michiru, and Hotaru only to find it empty. Lena went into Setsuna's room
and looked around. "Yes, she's definitely at the Time Gate. I'm taking a little trip. You two wanna
come?"
"As long as I'm home in time for supper," Rini told her.
"It's not gonna take that long, kid. I just need to speak with her."
"Sure, why not," Haruka said.
Lena took out a knife with an ornate handle and made a slicing motion in the air from the top of her head
to the floor. Suddenly, the air split open a little, revealing the mists of time. She walked through,
followed by Haruka and Rini.
They had only walked a few feet when Setsuna, still invisible in the mist yelled, "Stop! You may not pass
through here! Dead Scream!"
Lena rolled her eyes and held up a hand. Light flew out forming a barrier between them and the attack.
"Pluto, don't you ever wait and see who's coming before attacking?"
"Helena!" Pluto exclaimed when the mist cleared between them. "I...am sorry."
"I need your help, Guardian of Time. I believe I have found the dimension my brother is in. The problem
is that he's not in the parallel time period and I do not possess the ability to travel through time, as you
know."
"How do you know it's your brother's dimension?"
"I found the Sanq Kingdom. That witch managed to separate us during the attack. What better way to
torture my brother for what she felt were his wrongs than by sending him to the same dimension she sent
the universe's most annoying pacifist. I told my grandfather that it was wrong to let her have so much
power but he just didn't want to hear it. Anyway, I'm almost positive that's where he was sent."
"Mmmm, you could be right. All right but only this once. We'll do it tonight."
Helena nodded. "Yes, that's fine. I just want to ask you one more thing. Rini told me I'm dead in her
time. Is that true?"
Pluto hesitated for a moment then said, "Yes, it is."
Nodding again, Lena absently bit a nail. "I don't suppose you're going to tell me how?"
"No, but I don't believe I really have to. You suspect how, already."
Lena grinned. "Guess I do. All right. Let's go, you two. See you later, Pluto."
Pluto watched the three disappear into the mist and sighed. "Helena, finally come. That means the evil is
not far behind."
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Darien, in the meantime, had entered the arcade as soon as Haruka, Helena, and Rini were out of his
sight. Striding over to the Scouts' table, he said, "Did I just see Haruka leave here holding hands with
some girl?"
"Yes," Michiru said. "That was Helena. She's a longtime friend of ours."
Darien nodded then looked at Bunny, who was still staring at the drawing Helena had left behind, a frown
of concentration on her face. "Bun? What's that?"
"It's a picture of Helena's brother. She's looking for him. He...looks familiar, like I knew him...before."
"Bunny was right when she said that he looks a little like you, Darien," Raye said, looking from the
picture to Darien.
Darien frowned. "You don't think I -"
"No," Michiru interrupted. "You're not Heero. Heero and Helena share a bond. In an odd way you could
say they're twins. They were born on the same day at the same hour to different mothers. Heero was
premature but he's a fighter. I probably shouldn't be telling you this but his mother cast him out as soon
as she saw his cold eyes and he grew up with his father and Helena. Helena, by the way, split her time
between her parents. Heero and Helena are the best of friends. Heero left home when he was 13 but he
shares a bond with Helena and it keeps them close. Because of that bond, Helena and Heero can tell when
the other is close by."
"So, what exactly are you saying?" Lita asked.
"Lena knew her brother wasn't here. She was just asking because she didn't want to be rude. The subject
had been brought up and she didn't feel she could just say she knew he wasn't here. Anyway, she's here
right now looking for a certain person who she knows can help her find Heero."
"Where is she from?" Mina asked. "I remember reading an article on her but I don't remember it saying
where she was from."
"She's been living in the New York for awhile now but she moves around a lot."
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"So, you want an ice cream cone, Rini?" Lena asked.
"Absolutely!" the girl shouted, jumping up and down in excitement.
They walked to the nearest ice cream vendor and stood on line. Just as they were about to order Lena's
head jerked in the direction of the park. "Um, girls? I think you're gonna be needed. You'd better call
the others. I'll get the ice cream and wait for you here."
"Why don't you come? You're the strongest of us all," Rini asked.
"I should really find my brother before showing myself, Rini. Now, go and help those people."
Haruka and Rini nodded and ran off towards the park. On their way they called the other Scouts. The
others arrived to the scene only minutes behind the two. People were running out of the park as fast as
they could. Inside it a young girl was being attacked by a man with green tinted skin and green hair in a
braid that reached to his waist. He was holding her in the air, a very long and sharp fingernail at her
throat. "Where is it?" he hissed, shaking the girl. "Where is Mount Olympus? Where is the Guardian?"
"I am the protector of love and justice. I am Sailor Moon and on behalf of the moon and innocent girls
everywhere I will punish you."
The man laughed. "You don't have the power to defeat me. Why don't you go find some human criminals
to play with. I'm too busy."
"They may not be powerful enough but I am," said a female's voice.
Everybody looked up to see a young woman perched in a tree. She jumped down and they all saw that her
face was concealed by the hood of her deep purple cloak. Underneath, they could see a light blue gown.
In her right hand she held a weapon. A handle about two feet long was in the middle of two enormous,
and wicked looking curved blades. All together the thing looked like it was about six feet tall, taller than
the girl who held it.
"Aah, there you are."
"Yes, here I am. I won't let you hurt innocent people while looking for me. Otherwise, you're not worth
my time. Now, since you want me so bad come and get me."
The man dropped the girl and charged at the mysterious woman, who calmly stood there. He held out his
hand with his enormous nails in front of him and struck. In a motion so quick the Scouts couldn't see it,
the woman swung her weapon around, cutting off all of his nails. The man's jaw dropped open as he
gaped at his hand.
"You know, those things could be dangerous...to somebody other than me. Got anything else?"
He let out an outraged yell and threw a blast of energy at her. Holding her weapon horizontal in front of
her a shield of light appeared. The blast hit it and disappeared.
"Anything else or are you giving up?"
Glaring at her, he said, "I'll be back."
"Ummmhmmm. Get some new tricks before you come back, huh?"
He vanished and the woman backed away, prepared to leave when Sailor Moon shouted, "Wait! Who are
you?"
"I am the ruler of this universe, the Queen of the Cosmos. That is all you need to know."
"Are you on our side? Are you a Scout?"
"I am a Goddess, not a Scout. I suppose I am your ally…for now, Serenity. Yes, I know your true
identities. I have been watching you for a long time. You will be joined soon by others like me. Most of
you are only half goddess while the majority of the ones who join you are full. I would advise you not to
make them mad. Us full goddesses have nasty tempers."
She turned, began to walk away, then jumped into the air, turning into a hawk and flying out of the park.
"She's like us, a goddess. She can't be bad, can she?" Bunny asked as they all detransformed.
Raye snorted. "Haven't you ever read the myths? The gods and goddesses were often very cruel,
sometimes without even meaning to be."
"Some of us are half? What did she mean by that?" Lita asked.
"I know," Mina said. "I'm half and so's Bunny. Our fathers were citizens of the Moon Kingdom and
they were brothers but not gods."
"I don't know anything about my parents," Darien told them. "The only parts of the Silver Millennium I
really remember are the parts where I'm with Bunny."
"Oh, who cares who's half and who's full? What we have to worry about now is who was that man?"
Haruka declared.
"Why is he here?" Michiru said.
"And what is he looking for?" Hotaru asked.
Rini nodded in agreement then her eyes widened. "Haruka! Helena is gonna be wondering where we
are!"
"You're right. Let's go."
"Okay, guys. Scout meeting later this afternoon at the temple," Raye called out.
Darien walked over to Haruka. "Do you mind if I tag along? I want to meet this girl."
Haruka snickered. "Fine with me."
The three walked to the ice cream vendor, only to find Helena missing. "Hey, where did she go?" Haruka
said, looking around.
Rini shrugged. "I'm gonna ask the ice cream man if he knows."
She ran over and talked with him for a couple of minutes before yelling, "Haruka! C'mere!"
Haruka ran over and when the two walked back to Darien they were carrying three cones and a letter.
"Where is she?" Darien asked.
"She told the man she had rehearsal and had to get going," Rini told him, licking her cone then handing
the extra one to Darien, who took it. "Here, she bought one for you, too."
Haruka saw Darien's confused expression and said, "She does that some time. Nothing to worry about.
I'll be right back. Just wanna read this letter she wrote to me."
She walked over to a nearby bench and sat down. Opening the folded letter, she read:
Dear Annoying Ruka,
Would you quit it already? You're a real pain in the butt, you know that? Think I wouldn't realize who
was coming back with you? Anyway, I'll be at your house later today. Only you Outers and, of course,
Rini had better be there. Don't forget—I'm stronger and faster than you so you better not try anything!
Love ya,
Lena
Haruka snorted. "Stubborn braggart."
"C'mon Haruka! Darien's taking me to the mall," Rini shouted. When Haruka didn't immediately
respond, Rini ran over, grabbed her hand, and pulled her along.