***Part Nine***
Disclaimer: Sailormoon does not belong to me. (Gosh, how many times do I have to say this!?) It's copyrighted by Naoko Takeuchi. It was once a popular comic book and now…. Ugh…*Throws down bag* Forget it. You guys know the rest…
Note: Well, I know I usually overlap all the time spans, but I didn't do it much this time. Main reason, because they're all in the same room! I think I only did it a couple of times. So, I'm sorry, again, if this causes ANY confusion…
Usagi turned around. Along with the rest of the girls, she was looking for the origination of the voice. They couldn't seem to find it. Rei glared into a corner. "Anetka, are you…did you…do this?"
Anetka nodded. "Sure." She said. Nothing more to it, just sure. No why, no because…. just… 'Sure'.
Usagi wasn't crying. She was furious, and the anger was quiet clear in her face. Most of them, however, stood stunned at yet another lose. "So, you killed Minako too, didn't you?" Makoto asked, sounding shaking.
"Hai." Anetka replied. Bishonen was now visible behind his sister. They all stared, not knowing what to say.
"Why?" The girls asked in unison.
"Because…" Bishonen started, but found he could not finish. He never was very keen on this whole trip. Sure, he thought, they could finally get rid of the 'oh so legendary' pretty soldiers. But…as far as he could see, they didn't really stand in the way. All his people searched for was revenge. Not absolute power, not to control other countries…. just revenge. They had no reason for revenge…
"Because." Anetka said, aggravated that her brother could not finish. " We came to lower you ego a few notches. You walk around, defending the good. You know? Its annoying…"
Realizing that their identities were known, they all transformed. Announcing the respective planets that they stood in their poses.
Anetka rolled her eyes. "Here we go again."
"Again?" Moon asked. "What do you mean? We've never run into you before. If we would have…you woulda been dead along time ago, baka."
"I'm no idiot. I can see your power has risen since my mother last saw you. Fortunately, I have come prepared…" Anetka spoke.
"What are you talking about?" Mars asked, frustrated. "We have never seen you or your mother before!"
"Tch." Bishonen finally spoke up. "You shouldn't ask a question when you haven't heard all of the information…"
"What….are you talking about!?" Mars shouted.
"Our mother," Anetka Started. "Was Queen Nahelania. You've heard of her, I'm sure. Queen of Bad Dreams, she's often been called. We were her children, born and raised. You see, she never wanted power, no that's not what she wanted. Everlasting beauty, ah, that would be nice. Mother was foolish, however. She never went on her own will, she went with whatever anyone told her. Our people have no hunger for power, only thirst for revenge. And you, Sailormoon, took away the only thing she cherished in her life. Her beauty…and, being that she no longer exists, I guess we'll have to take it upon ourselves to deliver it!"
*** *** ***
Chibiusa opened one eye. Where was she? What was she doing? She didn't know. She saw a bookshelf and went to take a look at it, but her hand slide right through. What's going on, she thought to herself. There was nobody around her, and the silence was deafening. Silence scared her. It always made one unprepared and nervous, not expecting anything. Glancing around the room, she looked once more. There was lady, glancing out the window. Her hair was much similar too her mothers, but silver. Chibiusa gasped as she realized whom it was. Usagi's mother…her grandmother…Queen Serenity. She rushed up to the Queen and taped her on the shoulder. Queen Serenity turned around.
*** *** ***
Queen Serenity sighed deeply, gazing out the window. Over the years, she had watched chaos break out, not only on Earth. There were other planets that were having problems- Venus, for example. They had just found out that their future queen was dead. As people spoke, voices we're being raised. There were so many questions that were yet unanswered. Queen Serenity herself had just found out that her granddaughter had died. Tears came from her eyes and she sighed. She had seen the little girl only once, when the gods permitted her to. She was aloud to watch over certain people, one's that she held dear. The fact that she never saw her granddaughter kept her from watching over her. "She already has a guardian angel," the gods had said. They were, of course, talking about Helios. He watched over her carefully with each passing day.
She felt a tap on her shoulder that made her jump. As she turned around, her gaze caught the young lady's who stood before her. Pink hair, red eyes…she looked just like… It was! It was her! She smiled slightly, unsure of what to do.
The little girl looked up, curiosity shining brightly in her eyes. "You're Queen Serenity, aren't you?" She asked.
"Hai." Queen Serenity answered. "And you must be the little child of the future moon…." She whispered, still annunciating each and every word fully.
"That would be me." She said, confusion creeping into her voice. Pursing her lips together, she looked around the room once more, then back into Serenity's eyes. "I don't mean to be rude…but…my mother is…your daughter. That would make you my Grandmother…but I was told she died a very long time ago."
"She did…" Serenity spoke.
"Then please explain how I see her standing before me at this very moment."
Queen Serenity slid her index finger down Chibiusa's cheek. "I'm sorry. You don't even realize it, do you?"
"Realize what?" Chibiusa asked.
"You…are not…" Queen Serenity started, but found she could not find the right words to continue. "You are not of the same world…as you once were."
"What are you talking about?" She asked, annoyed.
"You're dead," came another voice, which was, to an extent, very familiar to Chibiusa.
Chibiusa spun around and saw a blonde. She was wearing a magnificent orange dress…lined with gold. Several flowers were entwined in her hair, and her sky blue eyes twinkled slightly.
"Mi…Minako?" The young girl asked, dazed.
"Hai, Chibiusa. This is the Land of the Dead. Don't be afraid, though. Everything here is peaceful…don't you remember what happened?"
"All I remember," Chibiusa said, "was waiting for Usagi to get back from Minako's…er…your funeral. I heard the door shut…and…I ran into two of Usagi's friends. They said…they wanted my life…and…" She sighed, realization dawning on her. "I really am dead, aren't?"
"Yes," Queen Serenity spoke softly, "But I don't think you'll have to worry about being alone."
"What do you mean?" Minako asked.
"The girls are…well…they aren't doing so well. Those friends of Usagi's… they were evil hearted."
"You can see Usagi and the girls?" Chibiusa asked, eyes widening.
"Yes. I can see everything they do. You two will soon be able to see what others do…watch over people. Waiting for that one time…that one time that really isn't right, and that's basically the only time you'll ever budge from this place." She sighed. "The two are planning to kill each…and everyone of them. Without two of you there, I don't think they have much of a chance."
"They can do it." Minako said confidently.
Queen Serenity shook her head slightly. "Possibly, but those two…are very strong."
Chibiusa shuffled back and forth several times. She felt a presence near by, but couldn't decipherer it. It was wonderfully strange. She turned around, eyes widening. "Helios!!" She jumped into his arms and slung her own arms around his neck. Without any reluctance, he took her into his arms and kissed her for-head gently.
"Hello, little lady." He spoke gently. Gazing up and down and Chibiusa, an ever so pleasant smile worked its way upon Helios' handsome face. "I suppose I cannot call you that any longer, hai?"
She nodded and sighed. "Yes. I guess." She turned around, blushing slightly. "Um…. what are we going to do about Usagi and the girls? We cant just…. let them die."
"There is nothing we can do, Chibiusa." Queen Serenity said sulkily.
*** *** ***
Mars glared at the demon that stood before her. Anetka and Bishonen had made Usagi's house a hellhole. There were yoma's (monsters) scattering in all directions. She summoned a huge ball of fire and charged it at the yoma. It burned and left a remainder of ashes. She spat before it and went on to the next one.
Jupiter threw yet another bolt of lightening at the yoma. "UGH!" Most of the monsters only needed one blast, and they disintegrated. This one was apparently different. "Omae o korosu!"* Jupiter shouted, throwing a humungous zap of lightening towards the monster. It screeched in pain, and then fell to the floor, fading out and disappearing. She dusted her hands of and looked around. There were so many…
"AAAH!!" Mercury shouted in pain. Her attacks were mostly defensive. The fight was not exactly to her advantage. For her, the yoma's took at least two hits. And for every hit, she always got one back. She was running out of energy more quickly then the others. She shot the yoma a third time and it finally went down. Turning around, she saw everyone else taking down the yoma's with much more ease…
Moon threw here tiara. "Woo-hoo!!" She shouted as five yoma's fell down. At this rate, they would be cleared in no time. To top this off, it didn't take much energy. She looked about the room. Noticing that she had cleared most of the yoma's in her area, Usagi ran towards Sailormercury, who seemed to be having trouble. She threw her tiara twice. It killed seven yoma's. "Thank you…" Mercury said, exasperated.
"Noda problem!" Moon said gleefully.
Sooner then expected to be, most of the yoma were gone. The girls stood, checking the house one last time. All clear. Anetka and Bishonen were no longer there. Mars heard a shrill laughter and ran outside. Bodies were scattered about the place. Anetka had drawn her bow again and let it go. It sailed until it hit a young boy. Taking one last breath, he fell to the ground.
Bishonen stood back more, watching chaos break out into the once so peaceful streets of Tokyo. Why is she doing this, he though, they have done nothing to her… He sighed. "ANETKA! Get down here!"
Anetka turned about and glared her cold stare. "Nani?"
"You heard me…" Bishonen said.
Anetka floated down, her silver hair floating across her face as she sailed through the air. "Brother, I swear, you are the most boring person ever…"
"At least, dear sister, I'm not skipping around, firing an arrow that was given to you by our deceased mother…. disusing it 'n all." Bishonen stated.
"Disusing?" Anetka questioned. "Don't let your jealousy get in the way of our mission. I'm only doing what our people do."
"Our people don't do this. They destroy the ones who need to be destroyed. This people did nothing to you."
"Sure they did. They have no fashion sense." Anetka said stubbornly.
"Ugh. Shut-up." Bishonen replied back, aggravation settling into his usually calm voice.
"Make me."
"Anet…" Bishonen started, then stopped. "Fine." He drew a dagger from his sleeve and threw it at his sister's face with stunning accuracy. Anetka slid to the side. The tip of the dagger just touched her face, leaving a large gash in its remembrance.
"Man…" Mars muttered, "I've heard of sibling rivalry, but this is ridiculous!"
Moon nodded in agreement. "Should we stop them?"
"Nah…" Mars said, "Maybe they'll fight to the death." At that comment, everyone's head turned, with the exception of Anetka's and Bishonen's. "Nani?! It's possible…"
"You…cut…my face, dear brother…" Anetka said, her eyes glowing a deep crimson.
"Oh, did I?" Bishonen asked, the sarcasm very clear in his voice.
"Hai." She replied, drawing her gold tipped arrow. "Destroying one's beauty, that should always be paid for."
"Come now, sister, you wouldn't."
"I would." Anetka said and let go of the arrow.
Bishonen's eyes widened. Trying his best to react quickly, he jumped in the air. It worked. The arrow sailed past just as he landed gracefully at the ground. The arrow was now heading on Moon's direction. Realization of the matter dawned on Jupiter. She tackled Moon to the ground as the arrow flew past them….making a 'fzz' sound in their ear. Jupiter exhaled. Mars glanced at the arrow. It was heading right for her chest. She gasped, and threw herself against the nearest secure place…a wall. "Ugh…"
Ami stood up after retrieving her henshin stick. It had somehow fallen out. She turned in time to see Moon and Makoto on the ground, and Mars severely smashed into a wall. The very last thing she saw was a beautifully golden tipped arrow. Something very sharp made its way through her heart. She gasped once, eyed bulging out…and fell to the ground.
***To Be Continued***
^ Well, so much for my theory. I said it would only take a one more chapter to finish this up. Apparently I was wrong. I'm not sure…do you think I'm getting any good on the cliffhanger thing? I don't know. ^_~ I'm so--- sorry that this chapter took my so long to come out with. I promise that the next one won't take so long! There was a star (*) in the story. Well…if any of you are a Gundam Wing fans…you should know what that means.
*Omae o korosu= I'll kill you. Heero says it all the time. ::Laughs:: I didn't want to ruin the moment, so I decided a footnote would be appropriate.
I'm thinking about doing a new format for the next, and most likely last chapter. So please, bare with me.
Disclaimer: Sailormoon does not belong to me. (Gosh, how many times do I have to say this!?) It's copyrighted by Naoko Takeuchi. It was once a popular comic book and now…. Ugh…*Throws down bag* Forget it. You guys know the rest…
Note: Well, I know I usually overlap all the time spans, but I didn't do it much this time. Main reason, because they're all in the same room! I think I only did it a couple of times. So, I'm sorry, again, if this causes ANY confusion…
Usagi turned around. Along with the rest of the girls, she was looking for the origination of the voice. They couldn't seem to find it. Rei glared into a corner. "Anetka, are you…did you…do this?"
Anetka nodded. "Sure." She said. Nothing more to it, just sure. No why, no because…. just… 'Sure'.
Usagi wasn't crying. She was furious, and the anger was quiet clear in her face. Most of them, however, stood stunned at yet another lose. "So, you killed Minako too, didn't you?" Makoto asked, sounding shaking.
"Hai." Anetka replied. Bishonen was now visible behind his sister. They all stared, not knowing what to say.
"Why?" The girls asked in unison.
"Because…" Bishonen started, but found he could not finish. He never was very keen on this whole trip. Sure, he thought, they could finally get rid of the 'oh so legendary' pretty soldiers. But…as far as he could see, they didn't really stand in the way. All his people searched for was revenge. Not absolute power, not to control other countries…. just revenge. They had no reason for revenge…
"Because." Anetka said, aggravated that her brother could not finish. " We came to lower you ego a few notches. You walk around, defending the good. You know? Its annoying…"
Realizing that their identities were known, they all transformed. Announcing the respective planets that they stood in their poses.
Anetka rolled her eyes. "Here we go again."
"Again?" Moon asked. "What do you mean? We've never run into you before. If we would have…you woulda been dead along time ago, baka."
"I'm no idiot. I can see your power has risen since my mother last saw you. Fortunately, I have come prepared…" Anetka spoke.
"What are you talking about?" Mars asked, frustrated. "We have never seen you or your mother before!"
"Tch." Bishonen finally spoke up. "You shouldn't ask a question when you haven't heard all of the information…"
"What….are you talking about!?" Mars shouted.
"Our mother," Anetka Started. "Was Queen Nahelania. You've heard of her, I'm sure. Queen of Bad Dreams, she's often been called. We were her children, born and raised. You see, she never wanted power, no that's not what she wanted. Everlasting beauty, ah, that would be nice. Mother was foolish, however. She never went on her own will, she went with whatever anyone told her. Our people have no hunger for power, only thirst for revenge. And you, Sailormoon, took away the only thing she cherished in her life. Her beauty…and, being that she no longer exists, I guess we'll have to take it upon ourselves to deliver it!"
*** *** ***
Chibiusa opened one eye. Where was she? What was she doing? She didn't know. She saw a bookshelf and went to take a look at it, but her hand slide right through. What's going on, she thought to herself. There was nobody around her, and the silence was deafening. Silence scared her. It always made one unprepared and nervous, not expecting anything. Glancing around the room, she looked once more. There was lady, glancing out the window. Her hair was much similar too her mothers, but silver. Chibiusa gasped as she realized whom it was. Usagi's mother…her grandmother…Queen Serenity. She rushed up to the Queen and taped her on the shoulder. Queen Serenity turned around.
*** *** ***
Queen Serenity sighed deeply, gazing out the window. Over the years, she had watched chaos break out, not only on Earth. There were other planets that were having problems- Venus, for example. They had just found out that their future queen was dead. As people spoke, voices we're being raised. There were so many questions that were yet unanswered. Queen Serenity herself had just found out that her granddaughter had died. Tears came from her eyes and she sighed. She had seen the little girl only once, when the gods permitted her to. She was aloud to watch over certain people, one's that she held dear. The fact that she never saw her granddaughter kept her from watching over her. "She already has a guardian angel," the gods had said. They were, of course, talking about Helios. He watched over her carefully with each passing day.
She felt a tap on her shoulder that made her jump. As she turned around, her gaze caught the young lady's who stood before her. Pink hair, red eyes…she looked just like… It was! It was her! She smiled slightly, unsure of what to do.
The little girl looked up, curiosity shining brightly in her eyes. "You're Queen Serenity, aren't you?" She asked.
"Hai." Queen Serenity answered. "And you must be the little child of the future moon…." She whispered, still annunciating each and every word fully.
"That would be me." She said, confusion creeping into her voice. Pursing her lips together, she looked around the room once more, then back into Serenity's eyes. "I don't mean to be rude…but…my mother is…your daughter. That would make you my Grandmother…but I was told she died a very long time ago."
"She did…" Serenity spoke.
"Then please explain how I see her standing before me at this very moment."
Queen Serenity slid her index finger down Chibiusa's cheek. "I'm sorry. You don't even realize it, do you?"
"Realize what?" Chibiusa asked.
"You…are not…" Queen Serenity started, but found she could not find the right words to continue. "You are not of the same world…as you once were."
"What are you talking about?" She asked, annoyed.
"You're dead," came another voice, which was, to an extent, very familiar to Chibiusa.
Chibiusa spun around and saw a blonde. She was wearing a magnificent orange dress…lined with gold. Several flowers were entwined in her hair, and her sky blue eyes twinkled slightly.
"Mi…Minako?" The young girl asked, dazed.
"Hai, Chibiusa. This is the Land of the Dead. Don't be afraid, though. Everything here is peaceful…don't you remember what happened?"
"All I remember," Chibiusa said, "was waiting for Usagi to get back from Minako's…er…your funeral. I heard the door shut…and…I ran into two of Usagi's friends. They said…they wanted my life…and…" She sighed, realization dawning on her. "I really am dead, aren't?"
"Yes," Queen Serenity spoke softly, "But I don't think you'll have to worry about being alone."
"What do you mean?" Minako asked.
"The girls are…well…they aren't doing so well. Those friends of Usagi's… they were evil hearted."
"You can see Usagi and the girls?" Chibiusa asked, eyes widening.
"Yes. I can see everything they do. You two will soon be able to see what others do…watch over people. Waiting for that one time…that one time that really isn't right, and that's basically the only time you'll ever budge from this place." She sighed. "The two are planning to kill each…and everyone of them. Without two of you there, I don't think they have much of a chance."
"They can do it." Minako said confidently.
Queen Serenity shook her head slightly. "Possibly, but those two…are very strong."
Chibiusa shuffled back and forth several times. She felt a presence near by, but couldn't decipherer it. It was wonderfully strange. She turned around, eyes widening. "Helios!!" She jumped into his arms and slung her own arms around his neck. Without any reluctance, he took her into his arms and kissed her for-head gently.
"Hello, little lady." He spoke gently. Gazing up and down and Chibiusa, an ever so pleasant smile worked its way upon Helios' handsome face. "I suppose I cannot call you that any longer, hai?"
She nodded and sighed. "Yes. I guess." She turned around, blushing slightly. "Um…. what are we going to do about Usagi and the girls? We cant just…. let them die."
"There is nothing we can do, Chibiusa." Queen Serenity said sulkily.
*** *** ***
Mars glared at the demon that stood before her. Anetka and Bishonen had made Usagi's house a hellhole. There were yoma's (monsters) scattering in all directions. She summoned a huge ball of fire and charged it at the yoma. It burned and left a remainder of ashes. She spat before it and went on to the next one.
Jupiter threw yet another bolt of lightening at the yoma. "UGH!" Most of the monsters only needed one blast, and they disintegrated. This one was apparently different. "Omae o korosu!"* Jupiter shouted, throwing a humungous zap of lightening towards the monster. It screeched in pain, and then fell to the floor, fading out and disappearing. She dusted her hands of and looked around. There were so many…
"AAAH!!" Mercury shouted in pain. Her attacks were mostly defensive. The fight was not exactly to her advantage. For her, the yoma's took at least two hits. And for every hit, she always got one back. She was running out of energy more quickly then the others. She shot the yoma a third time and it finally went down. Turning around, she saw everyone else taking down the yoma's with much more ease…
Moon threw here tiara. "Woo-hoo!!" She shouted as five yoma's fell down. At this rate, they would be cleared in no time. To top this off, it didn't take much energy. She looked about the room. Noticing that she had cleared most of the yoma's in her area, Usagi ran towards Sailormercury, who seemed to be having trouble. She threw her tiara twice. It killed seven yoma's. "Thank you…" Mercury said, exasperated.
"Noda problem!" Moon said gleefully.
Sooner then expected to be, most of the yoma were gone. The girls stood, checking the house one last time. All clear. Anetka and Bishonen were no longer there. Mars heard a shrill laughter and ran outside. Bodies were scattered about the place. Anetka had drawn her bow again and let it go. It sailed until it hit a young boy. Taking one last breath, he fell to the ground.
Bishonen stood back more, watching chaos break out into the once so peaceful streets of Tokyo. Why is she doing this, he though, they have done nothing to her… He sighed. "ANETKA! Get down here!"
Anetka turned about and glared her cold stare. "Nani?"
"You heard me…" Bishonen said.
Anetka floated down, her silver hair floating across her face as she sailed through the air. "Brother, I swear, you are the most boring person ever…"
"At least, dear sister, I'm not skipping around, firing an arrow that was given to you by our deceased mother…. disusing it 'n all." Bishonen stated.
"Disusing?" Anetka questioned. "Don't let your jealousy get in the way of our mission. I'm only doing what our people do."
"Our people don't do this. They destroy the ones who need to be destroyed. This people did nothing to you."
"Sure they did. They have no fashion sense." Anetka said stubbornly.
"Ugh. Shut-up." Bishonen replied back, aggravation settling into his usually calm voice.
"Make me."
"Anet…" Bishonen started, then stopped. "Fine." He drew a dagger from his sleeve and threw it at his sister's face with stunning accuracy. Anetka slid to the side. The tip of the dagger just touched her face, leaving a large gash in its remembrance.
"Man…" Mars muttered, "I've heard of sibling rivalry, but this is ridiculous!"
Moon nodded in agreement. "Should we stop them?"
"Nah…" Mars said, "Maybe they'll fight to the death." At that comment, everyone's head turned, with the exception of Anetka's and Bishonen's. "Nani?! It's possible…"
"You…cut…my face, dear brother…" Anetka said, her eyes glowing a deep crimson.
"Oh, did I?" Bishonen asked, the sarcasm very clear in his voice.
"Hai." She replied, drawing her gold tipped arrow. "Destroying one's beauty, that should always be paid for."
"Come now, sister, you wouldn't."
"I would." Anetka said and let go of the arrow.
Bishonen's eyes widened. Trying his best to react quickly, he jumped in the air. It worked. The arrow sailed past just as he landed gracefully at the ground. The arrow was now heading on Moon's direction. Realization of the matter dawned on Jupiter. She tackled Moon to the ground as the arrow flew past them….making a 'fzz' sound in their ear. Jupiter exhaled. Mars glanced at the arrow. It was heading right for her chest. She gasped, and threw herself against the nearest secure place…a wall. "Ugh…"
Ami stood up after retrieving her henshin stick. It had somehow fallen out. She turned in time to see Moon and Makoto on the ground, and Mars severely smashed into a wall. The very last thing she saw was a beautifully golden tipped arrow. Something very sharp made its way through her heart. She gasped once, eyed bulging out…and fell to the ground.
***To Be Continued***
^ Well, so much for my theory. I said it would only take a one more chapter to finish this up. Apparently I was wrong. I'm not sure…do you think I'm getting any good on the cliffhanger thing? I don't know. ^_~ I'm so--- sorry that this chapter took my so long to come out with. I promise that the next one won't take so long! There was a star (*) in the story. Well…if any of you are a Gundam Wing fans…you should know what that means.
*Omae o korosu= I'll kill you. Heero says it all the time. ::Laughs:: I didn't want to ruin the moment, so I decided a footnote would be appropriate.
I'm thinking about doing a new format for the next, and most likely last chapter. So please, bare with me.