Chapter 2 : Without You

:: Fairview Park::

"Girls, Transform" Luna called as the scouts stared at the monster attacking the playground.

"Jupiter Star Power"
"Mars Star Power"
"Mercury Star Power"
"Venus Star Power"
"Moon Cosmic Power"

When the transformation was complete, the Sailor Scouts stood ready to fight. (and unless you've never seen the show or read the manga you know what they look like)

"Hey Creep", Sailor Moon called to the monster. At the sound of her voice it stopped destroying the playground.
"This is a place for children to play safely. You ruined that" Mercury said.
"If you think we're gonna let you get away with that." Mars started.
"You're nuts." Jupiter concluded.
"We're the Sailor Scouts" Venus added.
Sailor Moon finished the speech. "And, in the name of the Moon, we shall punish you."

Suddenly, evil laughter filled the air and a man descended in front of the monster. He looked at them and laughed harder.

"What's so funny?" Sailor Moon demanded.
"This is it? These are the Sailor Scouts? You are the reason my sister and everyone else failed? YOU?" He laughed again.
"Your sister?" Venus asked.
"You may have known her as Queen Beryl. I know she was stupid but how could she have been beaten by you?" He laughed once more.
"You think it's funny, huh? Laugh at this! Sparkling Wide Pressure." Sailor Jupiter's attack kicked up a lot of dust. The laughter stopped. "Was that so funny?" She asked triumphantly.

When the dust settled he was still there grinning. "Yes, actually, it was. Buballa," he called to the monster at his side. "Forget trashing the playground. I have a better job for you. Complete stage one of our plan." He commanded and phased out.

The monster sent an unexpected blast that knocked everyone to the ground. Then it caught Mars and Mercury in black bubbles and vanished. Sailor Moon looked up just in time to see them disappear.

"NO!" She cried, jumping to her feet. "You won't get away with this, whoever you are. We'll get them back."