Serenity Goes to the Dark Moon Part 1
Everyone is stunned by the sight of the devastated Crystal Tokyo. None of them can believe that the future will be so dark and desolate. The sight of her home in ruins is too much for Chibi-Usa, and she runs into the fog crying out for her mother. The others set out in pursuit of her, telling her not to run away and saying they must catch her before she gets hurt. Looking for Chibi-Usa, everyone pauses on a foggy path, calling out her name. Suddenly, they spy a figure slowly walking away. They all follow the ghostly figure, unaware that they are under observation by Dimando and the others. Saffir is amazed that they have reached Crystal Toyko. Dimando has already realized the connection between Neo-Queen Serenity and Sailor Moon. Unnoticed by either, Esmeraude is enraged. She realizes that Dimando is in love with Sailor Moon. Saffir orders her to finish the Senshi before they reach the Crystal Palace, but Dimando cancels that order. He will capture the Rabbit and defeat the Senshi himself. Esmeraude weakly acknowledges his command and Dimando vanishes. After he is gone, Esmeraude throws her fan at the image of Sailor Moon and curses her for bewitching Dimando's heart. Suddenly, the fog vanishes, and the room fills with Dark Power. Dimando appears above them. Looking at Sailor Moon he sees her as Neo-Queen Serenity. "Those eyes are the same that greeted me." His Dark Moon sigil on his forehead becomes a third eye, and its power transfixes Sailor Moon (holding Chibi-Usa) and leaves the other helpless. Sailor Moon starts to float upwards towards him. Tuxedo manages to pull his cane and throw it at Dimando, which distracts him long enough for Sailor Moon to drop Chibi-Usa. Tuxedo catches her. Dimando seizes Sailor Moon. "I had wanted to capture the child as well, but you are what I really came for." He vanishes, taking Sailor Moon with him. Tuxedo is barely in control of himself as he orders the Senshi to take care of Chibi-Usa. Endymion appears. "There is no need to try and follow them. I know where he is taking her." Usagi (not Sailor Moon) slowly regains consciousness. "My head hurts." She finds herself lying on a bed wearing Neo-Queen Serenity's dress, and realizes that outside of her transformation she's vulnerable. She finds her transformation brooch lying beside her. "Where am I?" She realizes Dimando is standing across the room. He is surprised that she as awakened so soon considering the amount of Dark Energy her body absorbed. He introduces himself "I am Dimando of the Dark Moon Family. This is your palace from now on and you will be my queen forever" He uses his power to lift her from the bed into the air. She tries to transform, "Moon Cosmic Power!", but nothing happens! Dimando teleports before Usagi. "You cannot use your crystal while so close the Evil Black Crystal." He puts his hand on her shoulder but she knocks it away, wearing a look of defiance. Dimando recognizes it as the same one she gave as Neo-Queen Serenity...even the eyes. He use his powers to stun her and takes her face into his hand, saying again that from now on she will be his Queen. Usagi asks Dimando why he attacked her kingdom. He says they came for her crystal. With its power added to their own Black Crystal, they can conquer all time and space. Tuxedo, in a glider, approaches the Dark Moon Citadel on the outskirts of the city. Usagi tries to turn away from Dimando but he uses his third eye to paralyze her again. "Now Neo-Queen Serenity, I finally have you within my grasp." He pulls her closer. Tuxedo has reached the fortress and running inside calls out "Usaki!" Usagi senses him but feels he is too far away to help her. She wishes he were there and knows she is about to cry because she does not wants to kissed by anyone other than Mamo-chan. Dimando moves to kiss her, when a red streak flashes by, breaking his hold on her. A rose embeds itself in the floor and Usagi tumbles back down to the bed. Tuxedo appears above at a broken window. "A being that uses Dark Power to take what he wants..Tuxedo Kamen will not forgive you!" Dimando, not impressed, tells him not to speak so arrogantly. His third eye releases a blast, and Tuxedo uses his cape to shield himself from it. But suddenly, Dimando is caught up in a storm of Dark Power. While he's distracted, Tuxedo uses his expandable cane to pull Usagi up to him. Dimando calls after them " I'll get you Neo-Queen Serenity no matter what I have to do!!!" Usagi and Tux embrace, and then flee. Outside, Esmeraude watches as Tuxedo and Usagi escape in the glider. Saffir appears behind her and asks if she was responsible for Sailor Moon escaping. She feigns innocence and proclaims that Dimando has her love and loyalty. Saffir states that means they are in the same position. They both care for his brother and hate Sailor Moon. Tuxedo and Usagi have made it back to the Palace grounds. Tuxedo reminds her that Endymion said they will have many more challenges to face. Usagi says she doesn't care. She will face them as long as he is with her. They kiss as it begins to snow.