Never Again - Part Six
By: PhoenixStAr
Rating: Pg-13
Disclaimer: Sailormoon not mine. However, Saikoushidousha attacks,
Sailor Phoenix, Fenikkusu Kirei, the Platinum Guard, the Platinum Star,
concept and story line *are* mine. Please ask before you use them.
My email: kireiphoenix@hotmail.com
My site : http://takeoff.to/platinumphoenix
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Narrator's P.O.V.
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In the next six years of Usagi's absence, the Senshi fell apart
with their leader's absence.
Mamoru, depressed like hell over his love's disappearance,
hid in the shadows of work and school to slightly dull the pain. He
slipped deeper into his depression when he felt the link between him
and Usagi nullify. He had tried suicide many times, but somehow, he
always lived through it. He was put in a support group because of his
suicide attempts.
Ami and Makoto finished Juuban Junior High, and Juuban High
together. Ami left for Germany to work on doctor's degree. Makoto
skipped college and worked her way up in restaurants. When Ami returned,
the Inner senshi tried to keep in touch for Usagi's sake. Strangely enough,
when Usagi left, there were no longer any youma attacks, leaving the
Senshi no reason to stay together.
Setsuna immersed herself within the twists and turns of the
Time Stream, standing at her eternal post at the Time Gate. She had
tried, time after time to find Usagi, but had always failed. This
confused her to no end. She was the Guardian of Time! She should've seen
this coming! She should *know* where her princess is! And just WHY had
she played along with Luna's plan?
Haruka indulged herself at the track, yet again, trying to dull
the pain and guilt she felt. Many times had she swerved off the track
because her thoughts were on the odangoed one.
To Michiru, this was all her fault. She should've known that the
plan wasn't going to work. She should've used her mirror to see the faults
in the plan, she should've done SOMETHING!
Hotaru spent her days staring at blank walls at thinking about
Usagi. This was the girl who had saved her life! How could she have just
turned her away like that? One of the most important times in her
princess' life..when she needed her the most...
While the Senshi were in their deep depression, Usagi was in
Toronto, Canada. She was 22 now, and was a famous interior decorator.
She was mature, beautiful, smart, and sophisticated. Her silver hair
symbolized her development. (AN: I like the theory that I got from this
other fanfic. It said that on the moon, whenever a Serenity had fully
matured, she would grow into her true goddess form, and the silver hair
symbolized it.)
She had the confidence that she never had in Tokyo.
Usagi had finished school, minoring in law and majoring in interior
design, graduating at the top of the country's graduates. Whenever she
thought of the Senshi, she would smile sadly. 'Proved you all wrong,
didn't I? I *can* best you all. I just wish it didn't take all this
heartbreak on my part to do it.' She remembered how she had asked her
mother to hide her location from the supposed 'all-knowing' Guardian
of Time and to temporarily cut off the link between Mamoru and herself
until she wished it. On her way to the top, she had met
Fenikkusu Kirei. Their meeting had shocked Usagi, but had brought
many good things into her life.
~^*^~ Flashback ~^*^~
Usagi was up late working on a design when a portal
opened in her room. She jumped up, "What the hell? Didn't I
conceal my location to you?"
"Relax, Serenity. I'm *not* Sailor Pluto. Don't you
remember me? It's me, Kirei!"
"Kirei? Who? I'm sorry but I have *no* clue who you are.
Who are you, and *how* do you know me as Serenity? Don't tell
me that the evil villains have followed me to Canada."
As she spoke, Kirei came into view. A girl- no, woman,
stood in front of Usagi. She had light brown hair, apparently soft,
apparent even from where Usagi was standing, and was held up by a
claw clip. Soft wisps of hair that had escaped the clip framed her
heart-shaped face. Her eyes were a warm, comforting brown that had
a kind twinkle that reminded Usagi of her mother. Her skin was
a tan bronze, and was apparently soft as well. She was wearing a
Senshi uniform, except it was all white and tinted platinum at the
edges. The only exception to the 'all white' was that there was
a platinum brooch on her chest bow. The crystal in the brooch
was gorgeous. She was wearing boots that were like
Sailormoon's, except they were white and ended mid-thigh.
Instead of the crescent moons, platinum arrows were curved
in the shape of a heart. (AN: My symbol for Phoenix. I guess
that should go in the Disclaimer too.) The
white band that Sailormoon had on the top of her boots was
platinum on hers. In her hand was a staff, not unlike Pluto's.
The shaft was black and the head, which was a
shaped platinum arrow, was, well, platinum.
"Sheesh, Usa. Chill! You really don't remember me? Sailor
Phoenix at your service, your highness!" Kirei bowed mockingly
and looked up at Usagi through her eyelashes and flashed a grin.
"~sigh~. You really don't remember me, do you, Onee-chan?"
Usagi shook her head, dumbfounded. "Well then, let me tell
you a story." Phoenix twirled her glaive between her hands, obviously
bored at the concept of retelling her story, yet again. "Back in the
Silver Millennium, there was the Silver Alliance. I trust you know
about that, Usa?" Phoenix stopped briefly to see if Usagi was listening.
Usagi nodded.
"Well, this included each of the nine planets, the asteroid
belt, a few stars, and of course, the Earth moon. I was found, as a baby,
in a basket at the front gates of the castle. I suppose whoever my
biological parents were; they wanted me to live a high and royal life,
thinking that a kind queen like Queen Serenity would have the heart
to take me in. But that didn't happen at first. The palace chef saw me
first, and took me in.
"But as time passed, Queen Serenity had an experiment and
was trying to find a willing volunteer who was around the age of
her daughter, Princess Serenity. The chef, not necessarily known
for his smarts, didn't think of what the experiment would involve,
volunteered me, and I was taken in immediately.
"The experiment? It was to combine the powers and talents of
each planet and star included in the Silver Alliance into one
Ultimate Senshi. Of course, you, Princess Serenity, were pretty close
to the Ultimate Senshi. You *can* call on everyone's powers if needed,
but it would be painful for you. So, they got me. Bits of each planet
and star crystal were melded together and bestowed upon me. The
crystal is the one that's on my chest right now. This is why I am
called Sailor Phoenix. The Phoenix is often considered as a legendary
bird with ultimate powers. Key words being *ultimate powers*. So, I'm
one of the minor goddesses. It's quite ironic, actually, how I died.
Beryl, knowing that I would defeat her easily, sent in a hit man to
poison me with centaur's blood. With all my telekinetic powers and
training, I should've sensed it. But I didn't, unfortunately, and I
died. The Ultimate Senshi died of food poisoning. Don't get me wrong,
I'm not getting egotistic. I just think that it's ironic. Days after
I died, the final battle took place. I don't think I need to recap that."
Phoenix leaned against her staff. (AN: By the way, FYI, I call it the
Staff of Legends. Cool name, eh?)
"How did you know about the final battle? Weren't you dead?"
"Physically, yes. Spiritually, no. Anyway, let me finish. Back
to the ultimate powers, yada yada yada. I have some powers of each
and every known senshi. This includes the Inners, the Outers,
the Starlights, Galaxia even. And yeah, this includes Earth. I think it
*is* quite pointless to have Earth's power. I mean, oh wow. I can make
flowers! Beware my powerful flowers, I'll pollenate you to death!" Usagi
giggled. "Now, I've been watching you ever since I was awakened five
years or so ago. Yeah, I got my powers when I was seven. I guess the
Platinum Star just thought I was mature enough. Anyway, can't say
I'm not proud of you, sis! That was way to tell off the senshi!"
Usagi suddenly hushed. "No, they didn't deserve it. They may
have been wrong, but they didn't need to know about my pain."
"Oh, Onee-chan, you're too kind, but you've always been like
that. I agree. What do you say we just try and forget them for now?
You still don't fully remember me, do you?"
"I remember a little...bits and pieces..." Usagi waved her
hands randomly.
"Then close your eyes...I'll unlock all your memories from
the Silver Millennium." As Usagi closed her eyes, she unconsciously
changed into Sailormoon. Sailor Phoenix closed her eyes soon after
as well.
An hour later...
"Endy..." Usagi wiped a tear from her eye.
"Gomen, I knew there were both good and bad memories, but
you need to remember them all." Sailor Phoenix blinked away her
tears, because as she revived Usagi's memories, she relived those
moments as well.
"It's okay."
"Anyway, this is getting a bit depressing...wanna get your
new powers?" Kirei grinned.
"Are you serious? New powers? Sugoi!"
"Okay, take out the ginzouishou. Got it? Great. Now,
concentrate on the crystal and nothing else. Yeah, I know it's a
lot of power, but you'll get used to it. Now, concentrate on the
power, and your need to protect the innocent."
A silvery white flash filled the room. Where Sailormoon once stood,
now stood, well, Sailormoon, but in much different clothing. "You are now
Saikoushidousha Sailormoon. In easier to pronounce words, you are Ultimate
Sailormoon. You have bonded with your crystal. This is your most powerful
form as a Senshi. The next form for you is when you become the Neo-Queen. You
no longer have to yell out your transformation or attack words. All you
have to do is think it. Will it. And it will happen. Your attacks, they
are limited only to your imagination. Each attack will be created by you,
and you only. The only attacks you have to yell is your basic attack and
your maximum attack. Your basic attack is the Moon Silent Eclipse. You've
already used it once, from what I know, and I'm really surprised that
you were able to call on it without uniting yourself with the ginzuishou."
Saikoushidousha Sailormoon felt warmth all over. Power, love,
and kindness overwhelmed her senses. "When can I start training? Oh yeah,
and what's that brooch?"
"Oh, this brooch? It's the Platinum Star. The surrounding circle is
made of platinum, but the crystal in the centre is the Phoenix Crystal that
I told you about earlier. As for your training, it starts as of now."
Phoenix opened a portal. "Follow me."
USM (Ultimate Sailormoon) stepped into the portal. A cold feeling
washed over her body, but it disappeared almost as quickly as it had
appeared. When she opened her eyes, she saw nothing. A void consisting
of a small amount of light, and nothing else other than Phoenix and
herself. "Where are we?"
"We're at my private training grounds. No one has access to
these grounds except me, and now, you as well. Oh hai, I forgot to
tell you. While I was waiting for you to come, I got bored, so I found
the Earth Generals and the Platinum Guard as well. You can meet them later,"
Phoenix winked. "I'll leave you to train now. Don't worry, with your power,
you'll be able to create a portal back to your room. I can't tell you how
though. If you *really* can't, then search me out with your mind. I think
you're smart enough to figure it out yourself though." And Phoenix
disappeared.
~^*^~ End of Flashback ~^*^~
After that day, Usagi invited Kirei to live with her at her apartment.
Kirei, on the other hand, dropped her 'ultimate warrior' façade and
acted like the kid she was, though the façade *did* reappear more and more
often as she grew up. (AN: She's 15 while Usagi's 22. They met while Kirei
was 13. A bit young, but hey, it's my story.) Days after Usagi turned into
Saikoushidousha Sailormoon; Kirei introduced Usagi to the Earth Generals
and the Platinum Guard. Now, they were all living in a large apartment in
Downtown Toronto.
~^*^~ Flashback ~^*^~
Usagi's apartment, 11:30 a.m.
"Guards, Generals, may I present you to my wonderful Onee-san,
Tsukino Usagi, also known as Princess Serenity from the Silver Millennium,
also known as Sailormoon, Eternal Sailormoon, Super Sailormoon,
Saikoushidousha Sailormoon, future Neo-Queen Serenity of Crystal Tokyo-"
"Okay, Ki-chan, I think they've got it."
"Just wanted to give you a brilliant introduction, Onee-chan,"
Kirei winked.
"Your highness." Eight men got down on one knee and bowed to
their princess.
"Oh please, I *know* you have your memories back. And if
you'll remember, I *hate* being bowed to! I don't want that type of
princess-y respect!"
"Ah, but you deserve the annoyance of the respect, Sereni-"
"Call me Usagi, please."
"Usagi. After all, you're Princess Serenity."
"In my past life, yes. But now, I am Tsukino Usagi."
"Nonetheless, you were, and still are Serenity."
"So?"
"So, you deserve respect."
"Why?"
"Ugh, I'm not even going to bother trying to explain to you
while you're like this. The *last* time I tried, ~sigh~."
A tall, broad-shouldered man with parted orange hair (AN: Think Nick
Carter hairstyle.) grinned.
"Ahem, as I was saying," Kirei continued.
"I think Miss Almighty-Phoenix is mad at us for interrupting
her big fancy formal introduction," whispered a sandy blonde haired
man with piercing ice blue eyes. Usagi giggled.
Kirei was trying to do a fancy introduction, yes, but the
Guards, Generals and Usagi were ruining it. They remembered each other,
and before Kirei had started this introduction, Usagi had flung herself
at each one of them. They were talking about the times during the Silver
Millennium and about what had happened to the other Senshi before Kirei
had interrupted them.
"*Anyway*," Kirei shot a glare at the sandy blonde haired man,
"as I was saying before I was so *rudely* interrupted, I present
before you Princess Serenity, the Platinum Guard and the Earth
Generals." Smothered laughter was heard throughout the room.
"Commander of the Earth Generals, General Kunzite, known as
Celestia Kris." (AN: Remember? They're speaking in Japanese, so last
names first.) A man with long white hair and blue eyes looked up and
saluted mockingly with a smile.
"His first in command, General Jadeite, known as Blaze Justin."
The sandy blonde haired man swept his hair out of his eyes and winked.
"Second in command, General Nephrite, known as Bolt Nicholas."
A man with long wavy dark red hair yawned.
"Lastly, the third in command and tactician, General Zoisite,
known as Ice Zachary." A man with long strawberry blond hair that
was tied up in a low ponytail smiled.
"Of the Platinum Guard, *my* guard," Kirei grinned while
the Guard groaned, "Commander, Onyx, controller of the power of
snow. He's known as Sirocco Owen in this lifetime." A man with dark
spiky navy hair and light green eyes glanced up and cracked a lopsided
grin. He was tall, taller than Mamoru, perhaps.
'Hehe,' Usagi thought. 'Won't Hotaru be surprised...but...
I won't be seeing her...'
"His first in command, Black Pearl, with the power of
electricity. He is known as Ember Brian." A man with pure black
hair winked at Usagi. His eyes, though black, radiated warmth
and pure kindness.
'Ruka-chan...'
"Second in command, Amethyst, with the power of water
and fog. He is known as Myst Armand." A man with silvery purple hair a
nd dull grey eyes glanced up.
'Michi-chan...'
"And last, but not least, Flint, specialist of the magical
forces both dark and pure. He is known as Wikka Daniel." The orange
haired man from before (AN: Above.) yawned.
'Suna-chan...'
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Author's Notes: Sorry that this is a bit long, but...how'd you like?
Comments, suggestions, flames, death threats, send them all
to kireiphoenix@hotmail.com
My site: http://takeoff.to/platinumphoenix
By: PhoenixStAr
Rating: Pg-13
Disclaimer: Sailormoon not mine. However, Saikoushidousha attacks,
Sailor Phoenix, Fenikkusu Kirei, the Platinum Guard, the Platinum Star,
concept and story line *are* mine. Please ask before you use them.
My email: kireiphoenix@hotmail.com
My site : http://takeoff.to/platinumphoenix
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Narrator's P.O.V.
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In the next six years of Usagi's absence, the Senshi fell apart
with their leader's absence.
Mamoru, depressed like hell over his love's disappearance,
hid in the shadows of work and school to slightly dull the pain. He
slipped deeper into his depression when he felt the link between him
and Usagi nullify. He had tried suicide many times, but somehow, he
always lived through it. He was put in a support group because of his
suicide attempts.
Ami and Makoto finished Juuban Junior High, and Juuban High
together. Ami left for Germany to work on doctor's degree. Makoto
skipped college and worked her way up in restaurants. When Ami returned,
the Inner senshi tried to keep in touch for Usagi's sake. Strangely enough,
when Usagi left, there were no longer any youma attacks, leaving the
Senshi no reason to stay together.
Setsuna immersed herself within the twists and turns of the
Time Stream, standing at her eternal post at the Time Gate. She had
tried, time after time to find Usagi, but had always failed. This
confused her to no end. She was the Guardian of Time! She should've seen
this coming! She should *know* where her princess is! And just WHY had
she played along with Luna's plan?
Haruka indulged herself at the track, yet again, trying to dull
the pain and guilt she felt. Many times had she swerved off the track
because her thoughts were on the odangoed one.
To Michiru, this was all her fault. She should've known that the
plan wasn't going to work. She should've used her mirror to see the faults
in the plan, she should've done SOMETHING!
Hotaru spent her days staring at blank walls at thinking about
Usagi. This was the girl who had saved her life! How could she have just
turned her away like that? One of the most important times in her
princess' life..when she needed her the most...
While the Senshi were in their deep depression, Usagi was in
Toronto, Canada. She was 22 now, and was a famous interior decorator.
She was mature, beautiful, smart, and sophisticated. Her silver hair
symbolized her development. (AN: I like the theory that I got from this
other fanfic. It said that on the moon, whenever a Serenity had fully
matured, she would grow into her true goddess form, and the silver hair
symbolized it.)
She had the confidence that she never had in Tokyo.
Usagi had finished school, minoring in law and majoring in interior
design, graduating at the top of the country's graduates. Whenever she
thought of the Senshi, she would smile sadly. 'Proved you all wrong,
didn't I? I *can* best you all. I just wish it didn't take all this
heartbreak on my part to do it.' She remembered how she had asked her
mother to hide her location from the supposed 'all-knowing' Guardian
of Time and to temporarily cut off the link between Mamoru and herself
until she wished it. On her way to the top, she had met
Fenikkusu Kirei. Their meeting had shocked Usagi, but had brought
many good things into her life.
~^*^~ Flashback ~^*^~
Usagi was up late working on a design when a portal
opened in her room. She jumped up, "What the hell? Didn't I
conceal my location to you?"
"Relax, Serenity. I'm *not* Sailor Pluto. Don't you
remember me? It's me, Kirei!"
"Kirei? Who? I'm sorry but I have *no* clue who you are.
Who are you, and *how* do you know me as Serenity? Don't tell
me that the evil villains have followed me to Canada."
As she spoke, Kirei came into view. A girl- no, woman,
stood in front of Usagi. She had light brown hair, apparently soft,
apparent even from where Usagi was standing, and was held up by a
claw clip. Soft wisps of hair that had escaped the clip framed her
heart-shaped face. Her eyes were a warm, comforting brown that had
a kind twinkle that reminded Usagi of her mother. Her skin was
a tan bronze, and was apparently soft as well. She was wearing a
Senshi uniform, except it was all white and tinted platinum at the
edges. The only exception to the 'all white' was that there was
a platinum brooch on her chest bow. The crystal in the brooch
was gorgeous. She was wearing boots that were like
Sailormoon's, except they were white and ended mid-thigh.
Instead of the crescent moons, platinum arrows were curved
in the shape of a heart. (AN: My symbol for Phoenix. I guess
that should go in the Disclaimer too.) The
white band that Sailormoon had on the top of her boots was
platinum on hers. In her hand was a staff, not unlike Pluto's.
The shaft was black and the head, which was a
shaped platinum arrow, was, well, platinum.
"Sheesh, Usa. Chill! You really don't remember me? Sailor
Phoenix at your service, your highness!" Kirei bowed mockingly
and looked up at Usagi through her eyelashes and flashed a grin.
"~sigh~. You really don't remember me, do you, Onee-chan?"
Usagi shook her head, dumbfounded. "Well then, let me tell
you a story." Phoenix twirled her glaive between her hands, obviously
bored at the concept of retelling her story, yet again. "Back in the
Silver Millennium, there was the Silver Alliance. I trust you know
about that, Usa?" Phoenix stopped briefly to see if Usagi was listening.
Usagi nodded.
"Well, this included each of the nine planets, the asteroid
belt, a few stars, and of course, the Earth moon. I was found, as a baby,
in a basket at the front gates of the castle. I suppose whoever my
biological parents were; they wanted me to live a high and royal life,
thinking that a kind queen like Queen Serenity would have the heart
to take me in. But that didn't happen at first. The palace chef saw me
first, and took me in.
"But as time passed, Queen Serenity had an experiment and
was trying to find a willing volunteer who was around the age of
her daughter, Princess Serenity. The chef, not necessarily known
for his smarts, didn't think of what the experiment would involve,
volunteered me, and I was taken in immediately.
"The experiment? It was to combine the powers and talents of
each planet and star included in the Silver Alliance into one
Ultimate Senshi. Of course, you, Princess Serenity, were pretty close
to the Ultimate Senshi. You *can* call on everyone's powers if needed,
but it would be painful for you. So, they got me. Bits of each planet
and star crystal were melded together and bestowed upon me. The
crystal is the one that's on my chest right now. This is why I am
called Sailor Phoenix. The Phoenix is often considered as a legendary
bird with ultimate powers. Key words being *ultimate powers*. So, I'm
one of the minor goddesses. It's quite ironic, actually, how I died.
Beryl, knowing that I would defeat her easily, sent in a hit man to
poison me with centaur's blood. With all my telekinetic powers and
training, I should've sensed it. But I didn't, unfortunately, and I
died. The Ultimate Senshi died of food poisoning. Don't get me wrong,
I'm not getting egotistic. I just think that it's ironic. Days after
I died, the final battle took place. I don't think I need to recap that."
Phoenix leaned against her staff. (AN: By the way, FYI, I call it the
Staff of Legends. Cool name, eh?)
"How did you know about the final battle? Weren't you dead?"
"Physically, yes. Spiritually, no. Anyway, let me finish. Back
to the ultimate powers, yada yada yada. I have some powers of each
and every known senshi. This includes the Inners, the Outers,
the Starlights, Galaxia even. And yeah, this includes Earth. I think it
*is* quite pointless to have Earth's power. I mean, oh wow. I can make
flowers! Beware my powerful flowers, I'll pollenate you to death!" Usagi
giggled. "Now, I've been watching you ever since I was awakened five
years or so ago. Yeah, I got my powers when I was seven. I guess the
Platinum Star just thought I was mature enough. Anyway, can't say
I'm not proud of you, sis! That was way to tell off the senshi!"
Usagi suddenly hushed. "No, they didn't deserve it. They may
have been wrong, but they didn't need to know about my pain."
"Oh, Onee-chan, you're too kind, but you've always been like
that. I agree. What do you say we just try and forget them for now?
You still don't fully remember me, do you?"
"I remember a little...bits and pieces..." Usagi waved her
hands randomly.
"Then close your eyes...I'll unlock all your memories from
the Silver Millennium." As Usagi closed her eyes, she unconsciously
changed into Sailormoon. Sailor Phoenix closed her eyes soon after
as well.
An hour later...
"Endy..." Usagi wiped a tear from her eye.
"Gomen, I knew there were both good and bad memories, but
you need to remember them all." Sailor Phoenix blinked away her
tears, because as she revived Usagi's memories, she relived those
moments as well.
"It's okay."
"Anyway, this is getting a bit depressing...wanna get your
new powers?" Kirei grinned.
"Are you serious? New powers? Sugoi!"
"Okay, take out the ginzouishou. Got it? Great. Now,
concentrate on the crystal and nothing else. Yeah, I know it's a
lot of power, but you'll get used to it. Now, concentrate on the
power, and your need to protect the innocent."
A silvery white flash filled the room. Where Sailormoon once stood,
now stood, well, Sailormoon, but in much different clothing. "You are now
Saikoushidousha Sailormoon. In easier to pronounce words, you are Ultimate
Sailormoon. You have bonded with your crystal. This is your most powerful
form as a Senshi. The next form for you is when you become the Neo-Queen. You
no longer have to yell out your transformation or attack words. All you
have to do is think it. Will it. And it will happen. Your attacks, they
are limited only to your imagination. Each attack will be created by you,
and you only. The only attacks you have to yell is your basic attack and
your maximum attack. Your basic attack is the Moon Silent Eclipse. You've
already used it once, from what I know, and I'm really surprised that
you were able to call on it without uniting yourself with the ginzuishou."
Saikoushidousha Sailormoon felt warmth all over. Power, love,
and kindness overwhelmed her senses. "When can I start training? Oh yeah,
and what's that brooch?"
"Oh, this brooch? It's the Platinum Star. The surrounding circle is
made of platinum, but the crystal in the centre is the Phoenix Crystal that
I told you about earlier. As for your training, it starts as of now."
Phoenix opened a portal. "Follow me."
USM (Ultimate Sailormoon) stepped into the portal. A cold feeling
washed over her body, but it disappeared almost as quickly as it had
appeared. When she opened her eyes, she saw nothing. A void consisting
of a small amount of light, and nothing else other than Phoenix and
herself. "Where are we?"
"We're at my private training grounds. No one has access to
these grounds except me, and now, you as well. Oh hai, I forgot to
tell you. While I was waiting for you to come, I got bored, so I found
the Earth Generals and the Platinum Guard as well. You can meet them later,"
Phoenix winked. "I'll leave you to train now. Don't worry, with your power,
you'll be able to create a portal back to your room. I can't tell you how
though. If you *really* can't, then search me out with your mind. I think
you're smart enough to figure it out yourself though." And Phoenix
disappeared.
~^*^~ End of Flashback ~^*^~
After that day, Usagi invited Kirei to live with her at her apartment.
Kirei, on the other hand, dropped her 'ultimate warrior' façade and
acted like the kid she was, though the façade *did* reappear more and more
often as she grew up. (AN: She's 15 while Usagi's 22. They met while Kirei
was 13. A bit young, but hey, it's my story.) Days after Usagi turned into
Saikoushidousha Sailormoon; Kirei introduced Usagi to the Earth Generals
and the Platinum Guard. Now, they were all living in a large apartment in
Downtown Toronto.
~^*^~ Flashback ~^*^~
Usagi's apartment, 11:30 a.m.
"Guards, Generals, may I present you to my wonderful Onee-san,
Tsukino Usagi, also known as Princess Serenity from the Silver Millennium,
also known as Sailormoon, Eternal Sailormoon, Super Sailormoon,
Saikoushidousha Sailormoon, future Neo-Queen Serenity of Crystal Tokyo-"
"Okay, Ki-chan, I think they've got it."
"Just wanted to give you a brilliant introduction, Onee-chan,"
Kirei winked.
"Your highness." Eight men got down on one knee and bowed to
their princess.
"Oh please, I *know* you have your memories back. And if
you'll remember, I *hate* being bowed to! I don't want that type of
princess-y respect!"
"Ah, but you deserve the annoyance of the respect, Sereni-"
"Call me Usagi, please."
"Usagi. After all, you're Princess Serenity."
"In my past life, yes. But now, I am Tsukino Usagi."
"Nonetheless, you were, and still are Serenity."
"So?"
"So, you deserve respect."
"Why?"
"Ugh, I'm not even going to bother trying to explain to you
while you're like this. The *last* time I tried, ~sigh~."
A tall, broad-shouldered man with parted orange hair (AN: Think Nick
Carter hairstyle.) grinned.
"Ahem, as I was saying," Kirei continued.
"I think Miss Almighty-Phoenix is mad at us for interrupting
her big fancy formal introduction," whispered a sandy blonde haired
man with piercing ice blue eyes. Usagi giggled.
Kirei was trying to do a fancy introduction, yes, but the
Guards, Generals and Usagi were ruining it. They remembered each other,
and before Kirei had started this introduction, Usagi had flung herself
at each one of them. They were talking about the times during the Silver
Millennium and about what had happened to the other Senshi before Kirei
had interrupted them.
"*Anyway*," Kirei shot a glare at the sandy blonde haired man,
"as I was saying before I was so *rudely* interrupted, I present
before you Princess Serenity, the Platinum Guard and the Earth
Generals." Smothered laughter was heard throughout the room.
"Commander of the Earth Generals, General Kunzite, known as
Celestia Kris." (AN: Remember? They're speaking in Japanese, so last
names first.) A man with long white hair and blue eyes looked up and
saluted mockingly with a smile.
"His first in command, General Jadeite, known as Blaze Justin."
The sandy blonde haired man swept his hair out of his eyes and winked.
"Second in command, General Nephrite, known as Bolt Nicholas."
A man with long wavy dark red hair yawned.
"Lastly, the third in command and tactician, General Zoisite,
known as Ice Zachary." A man with long strawberry blond hair that
was tied up in a low ponytail smiled.
"Of the Platinum Guard, *my* guard," Kirei grinned while
the Guard groaned, "Commander, Onyx, controller of the power of
snow. He's known as Sirocco Owen in this lifetime." A man with dark
spiky navy hair and light green eyes glanced up and cracked a lopsided
grin. He was tall, taller than Mamoru, perhaps.
'Hehe,' Usagi thought. 'Won't Hotaru be surprised...but...
I won't be seeing her...'
"His first in command, Black Pearl, with the power of
electricity. He is known as Ember Brian." A man with pure black
hair winked at Usagi. His eyes, though black, radiated warmth
and pure kindness.
'Ruka-chan...'
"Second in command, Amethyst, with the power of water
and fog. He is known as Myst Armand." A man with silvery purple hair a
nd dull grey eyes glanced up.
'Michi-chan...'
"And last, but not least, Flint, specialist of the magical
forces both dark and pure. He is known as Wikka Daniel." The orange
haired man from before (AN: Above.) yawned.
'Suna-chan...'
~^*^~ End Flashback ~^*^~
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Author's Notes: Sorry that this is a bit long, but...how'd you like?
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