Hi Everyone. Here is part five to the "Crystal scouts." I am not starting on the outer scouts. As I mentioned before Rini's granddaughter will be the last part.
Just to answer some questions about Elysian Venus. Yes I know she is mean. Why did I make her mean? Well I have several answers for that. First of all I am leading that up to another story after this series is written. So we will definitely be seeing Tiffany again and don't worry folks but she will find happiness. Another reason is I wanted to bring out Gloria's softer side. We all know that if Tiffany had been a happy self-confident child then Gloria's soft side would not have been seen. Finally I wanted to give Mina a chance to mother a child who she is not going to have to punish all the time.
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The Crystal Scouts
Part Five: The Neptune Crystal
By Angel Raye
Michiru was in the middle of cleaning up her paints. She was so busy painting a picture that she lost track of time. Now she only had a few minutes before Hope arrived with Grace. Today was a big day for the Neptune Scouts. Michiru was excited.
"There," Michiru said to herself. "That should do it."
There was a knock at the door. Michiru answered it. There stood one of her adopted daughters Hope with her daughter Grace. They were also known as Cosmic Neptune and Elysian Neptune.
"Michiru-mama," Hope kissed Michiru on the cheek.
"Hi darling," Michiru replied. She then turned and gave Grace a hug. "How are you Grace?"
"I am well Michiru-nana," Grace replied.
"So what's up," asked Hope. "You look excited."
"I am," Michiru replied as she offered a cup of tea to the two women. "Luna and Artemis scanned Chasity and found the aura of Neptune in her."
"That's wonderful," Hope exclaimed. "She will be joining us."
"She is only six," Grace gasped. "Do you really think she is ready?"
"Ashley is only five," Michiru reminded her.
"You're right," Grace replied. "Well I knew it wouldn't be her brother."
"Speaking of siblings," Michiru turned to Hope. How is Aya?"
"She's fine," Hope replied as she thought of her younger daughter. "She is thinking of coming over for a visit.
"That would be wonderful," Michiru stated. She turned back to Grace. "You know Chasity will have to go back to the past to find the Neptune crystal don't you?"
"Yes," sighed Grace. "I'm very apprehensive about this. She is so young."
"Don't worry," Hope rested a reassuring hand her daughter's shoulder. "She will be fine. Now I remember who this mysterious visitor was and I remember Michiru-mama and Haruka-papa took good care of her."
"Then I guess we need to get permission from their majesties and the Venus scouts," Grace concluded.
"They are waiting for us," Michiru replied. The three women pulled out their transformation wands and transformed.
Elysian Venus was scowling darkly as she hurried to her meeting. She did not want another meeting and had protested loudly but Chelsea ordered her there. She walked into the meeting room and bowed before Neo-Queen Serenity and Neo-Princesses Rini and Chelsea. "Reporting as ordered," she stated in a sour voice.
"Thank you please take your seat," Serenity replied. Elysian Venus took her place by her mother and grandmother.
"I wanted to ask you," Cosmic Venus stated. "How about if Tiffany spent the night with me tonight?"
"She doesn't deserve any treats right now," Elysian Venus replied. "I grounded her."
"For what," asked Cosmic Venus.
"She was five minutes late for Scout practice yesterday," Elysian Venus told her.
"Unbelievable," Cosmic Venus gasped. "You will find anything you can to punish her."
"Mind your own business," Elysian Venus snapped.
"Don't start you two," Venus ordered. "The Neptune Scouts will be here soon. Let's act like commanders."
At that moment Neptune, Cosmic Neptune and Elysian Neptune all came in. They bowed down before their majesties.
"We have a formal request your majesties," Neptune stated getting right to the point. She was never one for pleasantries.
"We're ready Neptune," Serenity replied.
"The aura of Neptune has been found in Chasity," Neptune informed her. "It is time for her to go back into the past so that she can retrieve the Neptune crystal."
"You will of course give her all of the instructions she needs," Rini asked.
"Of course," Neptune replied.
"Then permission is granted," Serenity stated.
"Your majesties," Elysian Neptune stepped forward. "She will be all right won't she? After all she is only six."
"She will be fine," Chelsea assured her. "But Elysian Venus will watch over her through the spear I gave her."
"Nani," shrieked Elysian Venus jumping to her feet. "Can't you get one of the Outer Elysian Scouts to do it?"
"We have been through this before Elysian Venus," Venus patiently explained. "You will be in charge of their training so you must be the one to watch over them." Elysian Venus scowled darkly as she sat back down.
"Oh joy," Elysian Neptune muttered.
"Come," Cosmic Neptune placed a hand on her daughter's shoulder. "Go and get Chasity and bring her to us." Elysian Neptune nodded her head and powered down. Then she headed back to her quarters to fetch her daughter.
"Come on Basho," six-year-old Chasity demanded to her seven year old brother. "It's your move."
"I know," Basho sighed. They were playing a game and Chasity was clearly winning but Basho determined he was not going to be beat by his sister.
"I'm going to win you know," Chasity pointed out. Basho glared at her. Although he would never admit to his friends, he loved his younger sister very much. Since they were only a year apart they were very close.
The door opened and Grace walked in. She smiled when she saw her two children playing so nicely. "Hi kids," she said.
"Mama," Chasity squealed as she jumped into Grace's arms. Basho got up and ran to his mother too.
"You're back early today Mama,' Basho stated.
"I know but I had to come and get Chasity," Grace replied. "Grandma and Michiru-nana want to see you."
"Really," Chasity squealed in excitement. "About what?"
"You'll see when you get there," Grace smiled. She turned to Basho. "I think Haruka-papa was going to take some of the others for a ride in her car. Why don't you go and see. She said you were welcome to come."
"Cool," Basho took off at light speed. Chasity and Grace headed for Michiru's quarters.
Hope was quietly gazing out the window at Crystal Tokyo. Even after all these years she still marveled at its beauty.
"What's on your mind Hope," asked Michiru.
"I'm just remembering Chasity's visit," Hope replied. "Faith and I didn't know who she was and you and Haruka-papa wouldn't tell us anything."
"We wanted you to shape your own future," Michiru pointed out. "We weren't too happy to have all these visitors from the future but we quietly accepted them."
The door opened and Grace came in with Chasity. Michiru gazed at her great-granddaughter. Her bluish green hair hung to her shoulders. She was so pretty. "Grandma, Michiru-nana," Chasity squealed as she jumped into Hope's arms.
"Hi Darling," Hope hugged the little girl. Michiru smiled and picked up the little girl.
"How are you little one," she asked.
"Good," Chasity replied. She leaned over and whispered, "I beat Basho at another game of Checkers."
"Good for you," Michiru laughed. "Well Chasity we have some important news for you."
"What is it," asked Chasity as she settled down in Michiru's lap.
"Luna and Artemis found the Neptune aura in you," Michiru replied. "You are to be the next Scout of Neptune."
"Like you, Mama and Grandma," asked Chasity in excitement.
"Yes," Hope said.
"Yeah," Chasity squealed. Then she grew serious. "What about Basho?"
"What about him," asked Grace.
"He won't become one," Chasity replied. "That means he won't live forever."
"That's right," Grace replied sadly.
"Poor Basho," Chasity sniffed.
"It's okay Sweetie," Michiru stated. "Basho will be all right but you now have an important mission."
"Mission," Chasity questioned.
"Yes," Michiru replied. "We are going to send you back to the past so that you can retrieve the Neptune crystal."
"I know that," Chasity rolled her eyes. "Ashley told me all about it."
"Your mother and Sailor Venus will give you the instructions you need," Hope told her. "Listen to them carefully."
"I will Grandma," Chasity replied. She gave Michiru and Hope a hug.
"Good luck Chasity," Michiru called as Grace and Chasity both left. Hope smiled and closed her eyes. She thought of that time when she was only eight and Chasity came into her life.
"Mirage," Lady Daphne called. "I am counting on you."
"I will do my best," Mirage replied. "The Inner Crystal Scouts may have awakened but the Outer Crystal Scouts won't"
"See to it," snapped Lady Daphne. "Take care of that brat going to the past now. See to it that she doesn't get the Neptune crystal."
"I promise I will not let you down," Mirage declared as she disappeared.
During the time of the Chibi Scouts...
"Thank you so much for letting me come with you today Aunt Hotaru," Ariel said as she, Madelyn and Hotaru returned from the movies. Amy had told Ariel to remember to thank Hotaru.
"You are welcome Ariel," Hotaru replied. "Madelyn and I always like it when you come with us."
"Mama that was such a good movie," Madelyn stated. "I want the video when it comes out."
"We'll see," laughed Hotaru patting Madelyn on the head. They got out of the car and headed toward the palace entrance. Suddenly there was a burst of light and a child of about six fell down to the ground in front of them.
"Ouch," she wailed. "Couldn't I have landed on a bed?"
"Excuse me," Hotaru said politely as she pushed Madelyn and Ariel behind her. "What are you doing here young lady?"
"I'm Chasity," the little girl replied as she pushed back her hair. "My mama sent me here."
A sudden feeling of déjà vu overcame Hotaru. "Girls go inside," she told Madelyn and Ariel.
"Why Aunt Hotaru," asked Ariel as she eyed this little girl with interest.
"No questions just go," Hotaru demanded. Madelyn and Ariel took off. Hotaru turned back to Chasity. "I want you to come with me."
"Yes Ma'am," Chasity replied and she followed Hotaru inside.
"Another one," Haruka complained. "Why do we have do get all of these future visitors?"
"I don't know but you will want to know who this child is related too," Amy replied.
"Who," asked Michiru.
"Hope and Faith," Amy informed them. "I scanned her and she has the same genetic sequences as the twins. I am not sure which twin she is directly descended from but she is definitely related to both."
"Nani," Haruka gasped in amazement.
"You heard right," Raye pointed out. "Now the question is what are you going to do with this child?"
"She seems to be a nice, polite child," Hotaru supplied.
"That's always good to know," Mina sighed. Tiffany had left a few days ago and Mina was missing her terribly.
"Well this child is here and Michiru and Haruka I think she should stay with you," Serenity stated. "In the meantime there is that chance that Chasity could be in danger like the others were. We need to protect her."
"Of course," Lita agreed. "And we must continue to keep this information from the children."
"Right," everyone agreed.
"I'll get the child while you tell the twins," Michiru said.
"Very well," Haruka sighed. "I'm not sure what I am going to tell them."
"I think all the inner Scouts just told their daughters that their visitors were distant relatives," Michiru stated. "I suggest you tell them that."
"That will work," Haruka agreed and she headed off in the direction of their quarters. She opened the door and found the twins bickering about something. "What is going on," Haruka demanded.
"I can't find my watercolors," Hope wailed. "And I bet Faith took them."
"I didn't," snapped Faith angrily. "What do I want with your stupid watercolors?"
"Hope," Haruka said. "Did you check the music room? That is where you used them last night while Michiru-mama was playing for us?"
"No," Hope muttered as a sweat drop appeared on her head. She ran into the music room and came back a few minutes later with her watercolors in her hands.
"I think you owe Faith an apology," Haruka stated
"Sorry," mumbled Hope.
"Now girls," Haruka said sitting down on the couch and gesturing the twins to sit beside her. "I need to tell you something."
"What is it Haruka-papa," asked Faith as she sat down.
"We have a visitor staying with us for a few days," Haruka replied. "Her name is Chasity and she is six-years-old. She is a distant reletive."
"Where is she going to sleep Haruka-papa," asked Hope.
"You can be so dumb Hope," Faith snapped. "There is a sofa bed in the music room. She'll stay there."
"I'm not dumb," Hope snapped back. "I get better grades then you."
"Enough," Haruka ordered and the squabbling stopped. "Yes she will sleep in the music room. "Now I want both of you to get along with her."
"Yes Haruka-papa," both girls replied.
At that moment Michiru walked in with Chasity. The child looked around nervously. Her eyes rested on Hope. "Grandma" she thought. She wanted to run over and hug her but she held back.
Hope walked over to her. "I like your dress," she gasped. "It is so pretty."
"Thank you," Chasity replied. "I love dresses. That's all I wear."
"Me too," Hope squealed.
"I know Grandma," Chasity thought.
"Great," muttered Faith. "Another prissy."
"I think I know who Chasity might be descended from," Michiru murmured to Haruka who nodded in agreement.
That night Chasity lay in the music room trying to sleep. She had a fun day with her grandmother. She and Hope painted a couple of pictures together. Tonight they had dinner in the quarters so Michiru had cooked a wonderful meal for them. Chasity knew that tomorrow she would go to school with the other children.
But right now Chasity was feeling lonely. She missed her mother, father and her brother. She also missed her room. The music room, although a familiar place, was a large, empty room. "Mama," she choked as a tear rolled down her face. "Mama, Papa, I miss you both."
The door opened and Michiru came in. "Chasity," she said. "Are you okay honey?"
"I miss my mama and papa," Chasity sobbed as Michiru sat down on the bed beside her.
"It's hard to be so far away from your parents when you are so young," Michiru stated as she pulled Chasity into a comforting embrace. "But you are safe here with us."
"I know Michiru-nana," Chasity thought. "I always feel safe with all of you."
"Would you like me to stay in here with you tonight," asked Michiru and Chasity nodded her head. "Very well." Michiru lay down next to Chasity. "Pleasant dreams little one."
"Goodnight," Chasity replied. "Michiru-nana."
The next day Michiru took Chasity to school and enrolled her. She was placed in the first grade. To Chasity's dismay none of the other palace children were in the same grade she was. Even though Ariel was the same age as her she was in the third grade. Chasity couldn't wait until school let out so that she could be with the other palace kids.
After school Chasity found she was bored. Faith had baseball practice and Hope had art class with Annika and Daisy. Maggie had gone off the Gates of Time to visit her mother. Gloria was grounded for something she had done in school earlier that week. That left Rini, Madelyn and Ariel. Chasity went off to look for one of them. She found Madelyn and Ariel squatting down behind some bushes. "Hi," Chasity squealed as she bounded up to them.
"Hush," Ariel hissed motioning Chasity to sit down next to them.
"What are you doing," asked Chasity.
"Spying on Rini and her boyfriend Helios," Madelyn replied with a giggle.
"Ooh they are going to kiss," Ariel gasped. "Yucky!"
The three girls watched as Helios and Rini shared a passionate kiss.
"Oh gag," giggled Chasity.
"Uh oh," moaned Madelyn. "There's Aunt Raye. If she catches us she's tell for sure."
"Let's split up in different directions," Ariel suggested. "We'll meet over at the pond." The other two girls nodded and took off.
Mirage was keeping an eye on her target. Chasity ran off in a separate direction from the other two girls. "Perfect," Mirage thought. "She's alone. Now I'll make my move."
Chasity headed for the pond. She was glad that Ariel and Madelyn were fun as children. They were so serious when they're adults. Chasity had been to both of them as doctors. As much as she loved them she did not like visiting them in the doctor's office.
"Hello there Chasity," a voice said. Chasity looked up and saw a woman with blue hair standing over her.
"Who are you," Chasity asked. "And how do you know my name?"
"My name is Mirage and you are my assignment," Mirage replied as she jumped right in front of Chasity. "My mission is to destroy you."
"No," cried Chasity in fright. She tried to get away but Mirage grabbed her. Chasity let out an ear-shattering scream.
"You can scream all you want my dear but it won't help," laughed Mirage.
"Then we can," shouted a voice. Mirage looked over and saw Cosmic Moon standing there with Chibi Mercury and Chibi Saturn. "How dare you interrupt my date to kidnap a child. We are the agents of love and justice, pretty soldiers in Sailor Suits. In the name of the moon we will punish you."
"You can't stop me little girls," laughed Mirage.
"We'll see about that," called Chibi Mercury and she powered up. "MERCURY ICY..."
Mirage held Chasity up in front of her. "One move and this child gets hit," she shouted. Chibi Mercury gasped and did not finish her attack. Cosmic Moon and Chibi Saturn also froze. "That's better," snarled Mirage. She held up her hand and an energy bolt came out. She hit Cosmic Moon and the two Chibi Scouts. They all screamed in pain as the attack engulfed them.
"No," Chasity shouted in anguish. Mirage laughed.
"Sorry we can't protect you Chasity," Cosmic Moon gasped before she went unconscience. Chibi Mercury and Chibi Saturn lay still.
"Now," stated Mirage. "I have got the pests out of the way so I can not destroy you."
"JUPITER OAK EVOLUTION!"
"TIDAL WAVE!"
The two attacks flew out and hit Mirage who dropped Chasity. Sailor Mars jumped over and caught her.
"It was a good thing I had just got back from picking the kids up from Art class," Sailor Jupiter called.
"And I was outside enjoying the nice day," added Sailor Mars as she held Chasity in her arms.
"You leave her alone," Chibi Neptune shouted angrily. Chibi Mars and Chibi Jupiter were checking over their fallen comrades.
"Very well," Mirage growled. "I'll bide my time but I will be back for that child and I will destroy her." With that Mirage disappeared.
"Are you all right Sweetie," Mars asked Chasity. The little girl nodded her head in response. She was very shook up. "Don't worry we won't let that woman get you." She turned to Jupiter who was checking out Cosmic Moon, Chibi Mercury and Chibi Saturn. "How are they?"
"We need to get them to Amy," Sailor Jupiter replied.
"Chibi Mars and Chibi Jupiter go and get Aunt Amy," Mars ordered. The two girls nodded and took off.
"How are they Michiru-mama, Haruka-papa" Hope asked anxiously when Michiru and Haruka returned from a Scout meeting.
"Rini, Ariel and Madelyn are all fine," Haruka replied. Faith, Hope and Chasity all heaved a breath of relief.
"All three of them are resting in their own quarters," Michiru added.
"Why did that woman want to kill you Chasity," asked Hope.
"I don't know," Chasity murmured.
"Well don't worry," Haruka patted Chasity on the head. "We will do what we can to protect you."
"Thank you," Chasity replied in relief.
"Now that we have taken care of that," Michiru stated. "I need to talk to you about spying on Rini and Helios."
"How did you know," gasped Chasity.
"You three might have thought you escaped before Raye saw you but you didn't," Michiru replied. "Never try to escape from someone who is a psychic."
Chasity sighed and got ready to listen to a lecture.
A couple of days later Chasity and Hope were walking around outside. They saw Annika and Gloria sneaking around. "Let's see what they're up too," Hope whispered. "With Gloria it will probably be good."
Chasity nodded in agreement. She always loved hearing about the stuff Cosmic Venus did as a child. She and Hope ran and caught up with Annika and Gloria. "What are you doing," asked Hope.
"We're going to spy on Rini and Helios," giggled Gloria. She held up a camera. "I have an instant camera and I am going to get a picture of them kissing."
Hope giggled. "And what are you going to do with the picture?"
"Hang it up for everyone to see," Gloria replied.
"Are you sure that's a good idea," asked Hope.
"I think it will be funny," Gloria told her.
"Can you see the look on the king and queen's faces when they see it," Annika giggled.
"Ooh look they're kissing," Chasity hissed. With giggles the girls watched. Gloria took the picture.
"Now for some more fun," Gloria pulled some water balloons out of the bag she was carrying. "I am going to throw them at the two lovers right now."
"I'll help," Chasity took a couple of the water balloons from Gloria.
"How about you others," asked Gloria. "Come on Annika you know you can do it."
"Well," Annika murmured hesitantly. She did not want to get into trouble.
"Come on," Gloria pleaded and Annika reluctantly took a water balloon from her.
"I'll help just this time," Hope stated as she took a water balloon. Quietly the four girls crept over toward Rini and Helios.
"Hey Rini," Gloria called. Rini and Helios broke away from the kiss and turned toward the girls. Immediately they were bombarded with water balloons. The four girls took off laughing.
"You brats," Rini shouted. "You just wait until I tell your parents."
"That was funny," Chasity laughed.
"But it won't be for long," a voice behind them said. All four girls jumped. Lita was standing behind them. "Poor Rini must feel like she has a lot of little sisters around. Let's go to your parents now ladies."
"Busted," muttered Gloria while Annika started wailing.
"Hope I'm shocked at you," Michiru stated. "You don't usually pull jokes like that."
"Did you forget about the safety pins at the party Michiru-mama," Faith piped in.
"You took part in that too," Haruka reminded her and Faith clamped her mouth shut.
"Chasity I don't know how you behave at home but here I expect you to follow our rules," Michiru added.
"Yes Ma'am," Chasity murmured. She was used to playing jokes because she and Basho usually played them together on their cousin. However Basho was very good at eluding the adults so they never got caught.
"We won't punish you too this time but next time you will be," Haruka informed them. "Do you understand?" Both girls nodded their heads.
That night everyone had dinner in the dining room. Gloria was grumbling because she got spanked for her little joke on Rini. Chasity smiled. She didn't like Celine but she loved her mother. Even as an adult Gloria made people laugh. Chasity was glad she got to see Gloria as a child.
"Michiru-mama," Chasity ran over to Michiru. "I forgot something in your quarters. May I go and get it?"
"What did you forget honey," asked Michiru.
"I borrowed something from Ariel today and I told her that I would bring it back to her at dinner," Chasity replied. Michiru nodded her head. Chasity ran upstairs and toward the quarters of her family. She opened the door and turned on the light. Then she gave a gasp of surprise. Celine was standing right there.
"I figured I should nip this in the bud early," Celine snapped angrily.
"Nani Aunt Celine," gasped Chasity.
"Misbehavior," Celine replied in a cross voice. "I am getting sick and tired of having to come back here and deal with you kids. I am watching you so I know you are taking part in spying and playing tricks on Neo-Princess Serenity."
"Michiru-mama already talked to me so I don't need you too," snapped Chasity.
"Just stop playing around and find that damn crystal," Celine snapped back. "I swear I have to remind all of you except Ashley what your mission is. And with Ashley her behavior was so appalling I had to go back and deal with that."
"I'm looking but I haven't found it," yelled Chasity.
"Watch your tone and stop making excuses," Celine shouted. "I am going back now. I do not want to come back here again." With that Celine activated the time key and disappeared.
"I don't want you to come back," Chasity thought. "Poor Tiffany."
Mirage was angry. She could have destroyed Cosmic Moon and two Chibi Scouts along with that brat if the other Scouts hadn't appeared. "I have to destroy that kid," she thought. "I am not going to fail like my doomed comrades." Mirage kept a lookout for Chasity. She was hoping the child would come out of the Crystal Palace in a moment. And when she did Mirage would be ready.
"Hope," Chasity asked as she and Hope walked outside. "Do you know any grown-ups who are really mean?"
"Why," asked Hope.
"I was just wondering," Chasity replied as she thought of Celine. "This friend of mine has a really mean mama and I don't know how anyone could have a mama so mean."
"I don't know anyone with mean mothers," Hope told her. "But when I was in Kindergarten there was a lady at the palace named Ms. Ito. She was really mean."
Chasity did not answer. She had heard about Ms. Ito. Her grandmother told her how she destroyed some artwork of hers.
"Well, well there you are," Mirage commented as she appeared in front of the girls. "I have been waiting for you."
"Get away," cried Chasity in terror.
"Leave her alone," shouted Hope. But Mirage held up her hand and Hope was flung out of the way.
"Hope," screamed Chasity but Mirage grabbed her.
"Now let's deal with you," Mirage laughed and Chasity screamed.
Hope crawled over to some bushes and hit her communicator. "Everyone," she called. "That lady is back for Chasity. Please hurry." A chorus of responses came back to her. Hope pulled out her transformation pen. "NEPTUNE POWER MAKE UP!" Swirls of watery ribbons came out and Hope's clothing melted into her Sailor uniform. She ran over and saw Mirage with her hands clamped around Chasity's neck. Chibi Neptune powered up. "TIDAL WAVE!" The attack flew out and hit Mirage causing her to drop Chasity. The child fell to the ground, unconscious.
"Leave her alone," shouted Chibi Neptune.
"Get lost brat," Mirage shouted. She held up her hand a beam of light came out and went right through Chibi Neptune. She began to scream in pain.
"Chibi Neptune," Chibi Uranus shouted as she came running up with Neptune and Uranus. She was about to power up when Uranus stopped her.
"Wait," she commanded.
"Nani," screeched Chibi Uranus angrily.
"I have a feeling about this," Uranus told her as Cosmic Moon, Chibi Mercury, Mercury, Chibi Venus and Venus all came up. They watched as something emerged from Chibi Neptune. It took the shape of a mirror.
"It's a talisman," gasped Mercury as Chibi Neptune fell to the ground. Neptune ran over to her.
"Chibi Neptune are you all right," she asked.
"I think so," gasped Chibi Neptune. She reached up and grabbed her mirror. She stood up. "Don't do anything," she told the others. "This one is mine."
"And what are you going to do little girl," laughed Mirage who had Chasity in her arms again. Quick as the wind Uranus grabbed the child out of her arms. "Stop interfering," Mirage shouted angrily.
Chibi Neptune held up her mirror. A new power came over her. "STREAM REFLECTION!" A watery attack flew out from the mirror and hit Mirage who screamed.
"Now Cosmic Moon," shouted Venus.
"Right," called Cosmic Moon. She pulled out her scepter. "MOON PRINCESS HEALING KISS!"
"No," Mirage screamed as the attack hit her. She screamed as she disappeared.
"Good job Cosmic Moon and Chibi Neptune," called Mercury who was checking over Chasity.
Chibi Neptune fell into Neptune's arms. Her mirror was in her hands. Neptune picked the child up. "Good job my little Hope," she whispered. She glanced down at the mirror. Something was coming out of it. Neptune reached out and took hold of it. It was a crystal.
Chasity moaned as she came too in Amy's office. She opened her eyes and saw Amy, Michiru, and Haruka all sitting around her.
"Well it's about time," Haruka stated. "You've been out for two days."
"Two days," gasped Chasity in horror as she sat up.
"Take it easy," Amy ordered.
"Don't worry about being out for so long," Michiru smiled. "Everyone is fine and are waiting for you to be up again." Michiru pulled something out of her pocket. "I believe this is yours."
Chasity held out her hand and Michiru placed a crystal in it. She felt a surge of power. "NEPTUNE CRYSTAL POWER MAKE UP!" She felt her clothes melt away and a Sailor uniform was replaced. When the transformation was done she stood there in a greenish uniform with a blue bow. "I am Sailor Chibi Crystal Neptune," she stated. "I will be joining the Sailor Scouts in protecting Crystal Tokyo."
"You are Hope's granddaughter," Michiru concluded.
"Yes," Chasity replied as she powered down. "She, my mother and my great-grandmother, which is you, all sent me back to find the Neptune crystal. My mama and Sailor Venus both gave me the instructions I needed."
"You are a very wise little girl," Haruka stated.
"Thank you," Chasity replied. "I had fun here but I have to go back now."
"We know you do," Michiru said as she hugged the little girl. "We enjoyed having you."
"I want to say good-bye to Hope and Faith first," Chasity stated softly.
"Of course," Michiru replied.
"I wish you didn't have to leave," Hope told Chasity. "It was fun having you here."
"I had fun too Hope," Chasity replied.
"Will I see you again," asked Hope.
"Well," Chasity murmured.
"You will Darling," Michiru assured her and Hope beamed.
"Take care little one," Haruka patted the child on the head.
"I will Haruka-papa," Chasity replied. She gave Haruka and Michiru a hug.
"Good-bye Chasity," Faith called. "Learn how to play baseball. It's fun."
Chasity made a face. "No way," she cried out and she and Faith laughed. Chasity turned to Hope and gave her a hug. "Goodbye Hope," she said. "Grandma."
"Goodbye," Hope replied. Chasity stepped back and headed toward her destination. When she disappeared Hope turned to her parents. "Who was she?"
"Just a distant relative," Michiru replied as she hugged Hope.
Chasity ran through the Time Portal. She saw her mother, grandmother and great-grandmother waiting with Mina, Gloria and Celine. "Mama," she shouted as she jumped into Grace's arms.
"Welcome home Darling," Grace replied as she kissed her daughter.
"Welcome to the team Chasity," Mina stated. "I know you will make us proud."
"Of course she will," Hope said. "She is a Scout of Neptune now."
"And we will all do our jobs," added Michiru. Together everyone headed toward the Crystal Palace. Chasity smiled at Hope. They had a wonderful time in the past but Chasity was glad to be home.
In her lair Lady Daphne glowered in anger. "Mirage failed me," she said. "But never mind. The Crystal Scout of Uranus will not be awakened."
Just to answer some questions about Elysian Venus. Yes I know she is mean. Why did I make her mean? Well I have several answers for that. First of all I am leading that up to another story after this series is written. So we will definitely be seeing Tiffany again and don't worry folks but she will find happiness. Another reason is I wanted to bring out Gloria's softer side. We all know that if Tiffany had been a happy self-confident child then Gloria's soft side would not have been seen. Finally I wanted to give Mina a chance to mother a child who she is not going to have to punish all the time.
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The Crystal Scouts
Part Five: The Neptune Crystal
By Angel Raye
Michiru was in the middle of cleaning up her paints. She was so busy painting a picture that she lost track of time. Now she only had a few minutes before Hope arrived with Grace. Today was a big day for the Neptune Scouts. Michiru was excited.
"There," Michiru said to herself. "That should do it."
There was a knock at the door. Michiru answered it. There stood one of her adopted daughters Hope with her daughter Grace. They were also known as Cosmic Neptune and Elysian Neptune.
"Michiru-mama," Hope kissed Michiru on the cheek.
"Hi darling," Michiru replied. She then turned and gave Grace a hug. "How are you Grace?"
"I am well Michiru-nana," Grace replied.
"So what's up," asked Hope. "You look excited."
"I am," Michiru replied as she offered a cup of tea to the two women. "Luna and Artemis scanned Chasity and found the aura of Neptune in her."
"That's wonderful," Hope exclaimed. "She will be joining us."
"She is only six," Grace gasped. "Do you really think she is ready?"
"Ashley is only five," Michiru reminded her.
"You're right," Grace replied. "Well I knew it wouldn't be her brother."
"Speaking of siblings," Michiru turned to Hope. How is Aya?"
"She's fine," Hope replied as she thought of her younger daughter. "She is thinking of coming over for a visit.
"That would be wonderful," Michiru stated. She turned back to Grace. "You know Chasity will have to go back to the past to find the Neptune crystal don't you?"
"Yes," sighed Grace. "I'm very apprehensive about this. She is so young."
"Don't worry," Hope rested a reassuring hand her daughter's shoulder. "She will be fine. Now I remember who this mysterious visitor was and I remember Michiru-mama and Haruka-papa took good care of her."
"Then I guess we need to get permission from their majesties and the Venus scouts," Grace concluded.
"They are waiting for us," Michiru replied. The three women pulled out their transformation wands and transformed.
Elysian Venus was scowling darkly as she hurried to her meeting. She did not want another meeting and had protested loudly but Chelsea ordered her there. She walked into the meeting room and bowed before Neo-Queen Serenity and Neo-Princesses Rini and Chelsea. "Reporting as ordered," she stated in a sour voice.
"Thank you please take your seat," Serenity replied. Elysian Venus took her place by her mother and grandmother.
"I wanted to ask you," Cosmic Venus stated. "How about if Tiffany spent the night with me tonight?"
"She doesn't deserve any treats right now," Elysian Venus replied. "I grounded her."
"For what," asked Cosmic Venus.
"She was five minutes late for Scout practice yesterday," Elysian Venus told her.
"Unbelievable," Cosmic Venus gasped. "You will find anything you can to punish her."
"Mind your own business," Elysian Venus snapped.
"Don't start you two," Venus ordered. "The Neptune Scouts will be here soon. Let's act like commanders."
At that moment Neptune, Cosmic Neptune and Elysian Neptune all came in. They bowed down before their majesties.
"We have a formal request your majesties," Neptune stated getting right to the point. She was never one for pleasantries.
"We're ready Neptune," Serenity replied.
"The aura of Neptune has been found in Chasity," Neptune informed her. "It is time for her to go back into the past so that she can retrieve the Neptune crystal."
"You will of course give her all of the instructions she needs," Rini asked.
"Of course," Neptune replied.
"Then permission is granted," Serenity stated.
"Your majesties," Elysian Neptune stepped forward. "She will be all right won't she? After all she is only six."
"She will be fine," Chelsea assured her. "But Elysian Venus will watch over her through the spear I gave her."
"Nani," shrieked Elysian Venus jumping to her feet. "Can't you get one of the Outer Elysian Scouts to do it?"
"We have been through this before Elysian Venus," Venus patiently explained. "You will be in charge of their training so you must be the one to watch over them." Elysian Venus scowled darkly as she sat back down.
"Oh joy," Elysian Neptune muttered.
"Come," Cosmic Neptune placed a hand on her daughter's shoulder. "Go and get Chasity and bring her to us." Elysian Neptune nodded her head and powered down. Then she headed back to her quarters to fetch her daughter.
"Come on Basho," six-year-old Chasity demanded to her seven year old brother. "It's your move."
"I know," Basho sighed. They were playing a game and Chasity was clearly winning but Basho determined he was not going to be beat by his sister.
"I'm going to win you know," Chasity pointed out. Basho glared at her. Although he would never admit to his friends, he loved his younger sister very much. Since they were only a year apart they were very close.
The door opened and Grace walked in. She smiled when she saw her two children playing so nicely. "Hi kids," she said.
"Mama," Chasity squealed as she jumped into Grace's arms. Basho got up and ran to his mother too.
"You're back early today Mama,' Basho stated.
"I know but I had to come and get Chasity," Grace replied. "Grandma and Michiru-nana want to see you."
"Really," Chasity squealed in excitement. "About what?"
"You'll see when you get there," Grace smiled. She turned to Basho. "I think Haruka-papa was going to take some of the others for a ride in her car. Why don't you go and see. She said you were welcome to come."
"Cool," Basho took off at light speed. Chasity and Grace headed for Michiru's quarters.
Hope was quietly gazing out the window at Crystal Tokyo. Even after all these years she still marveled at its beauty.
"What's on your mind Hope," asked Michiru.
"I'm just remembering Chasity's visit," Hope replied. "Faith and I didn't know who she was and you and Haruka-papa wouldn't tell us anything."
"We wanted you to shape your own future," Michiru pointed out. "We weren't too happy to have all these visitors from the future but we quietly accepted them."
The door opened and Grace came in with Chasity. Michiru gazed at her great-granddaughter. Her bluish green hair hung to her shoulders. She was so pretty. "Grandma, Michiru-nana," Chasity squealed as she jumped into Hope's arms.
"Hi Darling," Hope hugged the little girl. Michiru smiled and picked up the little girl.
"How are you little one," she asked.
"Good," Chasity replied. She leaned over and whispered, "I beat Basho at another game of Checkers."
"Good for you," Michiru laughed. "Well Chasity we have some important news for you."
"What is it," asked Chasity as she settled down in Michiru's lap.
"Luna and Artemis found the Neptune aura in you," Michiru replied. "You are to be the next Scout of Neptune."
"Like you, Mama and Grandma," asked Chasity in excitement.
"Yes," Hope said.
"Yeah," Chasity squealed. Then she grew serious. "What about Basho?"
"What about him," asked Grace.
"He won't become one," Chasity replied. "That means he won't live forever."
"That's right," Grace replied sadly.
"Poor Basho," Chasity sniffed.
"It's okay Sweetie," Michiru stated. "Basho will be all right but you now have an important mission."
"Mission," Chasity questioned.
"Yes," Michiru replied. "We are going to send you back to the past so that you can retrieve the Neptune crystal."
"I know that," Chasity rolled her eyes. "Ashley told me all about it."
"Your mother and Sailor Venus will give you the instructions you need," Hope told her. "Listen to them carefully."
"I will Grandma," Chasity replied. She gave Michiru and Hope a hug.
"Good luck Chasity," Michiru called as Grace and Chasity both left. Hope smiled and closed her eyes. She thought of that time when she was only eight and Chasity came into her life.
"Mirage," Lady Daphne called. "I am counting on you."
"I will do my best," Mirage replied. "The Inner Crystal Scouts may have awakened but the Outer Crystal Scouts won't"
"See to it," snapped Lady Daphne. "Take care of that brat going to the past now. See to it that she doesn't get the Neptune crystal."
"I promise I will not let you down," Mirage declared as she disappeared.
During the time of the Chibi Scouts...
"Thank you so much for letting me come with you today Aunt Hotaru," Ariel said as she, Madelyn and Hotaru returned from the movies. Amy had told Ariel to remember to thank Hotaru.
"You are welcome Ariel," Hotaru replied. "Madelyn and I always like it when you come with us."
"Mama that was such a good movie," Madelyn stated. "I want the video when it comes out."
"We'll see," laughed Hotaru patting Madelyn on the head. They got out of the car and headed toward the palace entrance. Suddenly there was a burst of light and a child of about six fell down to the ground in front of them.
"Ouch," she wailed. "Couldn't I have landed on a bed?"
"Excuse me," Hotaru said politely as she pushed Madelyn and Ariel behind her. "What are you doing here young lady?"
"I'm Chasity," the little girl replied as she pushed back her hair. "My mama sent me here."
A sudden feeling of déjà vu overcame Hotaru. "Girls go inside," she told Madelyn and Ariel.
"Why Aunt Hotaru," asked Ariel as she eyed this little girl with interest.
"No questions just go," Hotaru demanded. Madelyn and Ariel took off. Hotaru turned back to Chasity. "I want you to come with me."
"Yes Ma'am," Chasity replied and she followed Hotaru inside.
"Another one," Haruka complained. "Why do we have do get all of these future visitors?"
"I don't know but you will want to know who this child is related too," Amy replied.
"Who," asked Michiru.
"Hope and Faith," Amy informed them. "I scanned her and she has the same genetic sequences as the twins. I am not sure which twin she is directly descended from but she is definitely related to both."
"Nani," Haruka gasped in amazement.
"You heard right," Raye pointed out. "Now the question is what are you going to do with this child?"
"She seems to be a nice, polite child," Hotaru supplied.
"That's always good to know," Mina sighed. Tiffany had left a few days ago and Mina was missing her terribly.
"Well this child is here and Michiru and Haruka I think she should stay with you," Serenity stated. "In the meantime there is that chance that Chasity could be in danger like the others were. We need to protect her."
"Of course," Lita agreed. "And we must continue to keep this information from the children."
"Right," everyone agreed.
"I'll get the child while you tell the twins," Michiru said.
"Very well," Haruka sighed. "I'm not sure what I am going to tell them."
"I think all the inner Scouts just told their daughters that their visitors were distant relatives," Michiru stated. "I suggest you tell them that."
"That will work," Haruka agreed and she headed off in the direction of their quarters. She opened the door and found the twins bickering about something. "What is going on," Haruka demanded.
"I can't find my watercolors," Hope wailed. "And I bet Faith took them."
"I didn't," snapped Faith angrily. "What do I want with your stupid watercolors?"
"Hope," Haruka said. "Did you check the music room? That is where you used them last night while Michiru-mama was playing for us?"
"No," Hope muttered as a sweat drop appeared on her head. She ran into the music room and came back a few minutes later with her watercolors in her hands.
"I think you owe Faith an apology," Haruka stated
"Sorry," mumbled Hope.
"Now girls," Haruka said sitting down on the couch and gesturing the twins to sit beside her. "I need to tell you something."
"What is it Haruka-papa," asked Faith as she sat down.
"We have a visitor staying with us for a few days," Haruka replied. "Her name is Chasity and she is six-years-old. She is a distant reletive."
"Where is she going to sleep Haruka-papa," asked Hope.
"You can be so dumb Hope," Faith snapped. "There is a sofa bed in the music room. She'll stay there."
"I'm not dumb," Hope snapped back. "I get better grades then you."
"Enough," Haruka ordered and the squabbling stopped. "Yes she will sleep in the music room. "Now I want both of you to get along with her."
"Yes Haruka-papa," both girls replied.
At that moment Michiru walked in with Chasity. The child looked around nervously. Her eyes rested on Hope. "Grandma" she thought. She wanted to run over and hug her but she held back.
Hope walked over to her. "I like your dress," she gasped. "It is so pretty."
"Thank you," Chasity replied. "I love dresses. That's all I wear."
"Me too," Hope squealed.
"I know Grandma," Chasity thought.
"Great," muttered Faith. "Another prissy."
"I think I know who Chasity might be descended from," Michiru murmured to Haruka who nodded in agreement.
That night Chasity lay in the music room trying to sleep. She had a fun day with her grandmother. She and Hope painted a couple of pictures together. Tonight they had dinner in the quarters so Michiru had cooked a wonderful meal for them. Chasity knew that tomorrow she would go to school with the other children.
But right now Chasity was feeling lonely. She missed her mother, father and her brother. She also missed her room. The music room, although a familiar place, was a large, empty room. "Mama," she choked as a tear rolled down her face. "Mama, Papa, I miss you both."
The door opened and Michiru came in. "Chasity," she said. "Are you okay honey?"
"I miss my mama and papa," Chasity sobbed as Michiru sat down on the bed beside her.
"It's hard to be so far away from your parents when you are so young," Michiru stated as she pulled Chasity into a comforting embrace. "But you are safe here with us."
"I know Michiru-nana," Chasity thought. "I always feel safe with all of you."
"Would you like me to stay in here with you tonight," asked Michiru and Chasity nodded her head. "Very well." Michiru lay down next to Chasity. "Pleasant dreams little one."
"Goodnight," Chasity replied. "Michiru-nana."
The next day Michiru took Chasity to school and enrolled her. She was placed in the first grade. To Chasity's dismay none of the other palace children were in the same grade she was. Even though Ariel was the same age as her she was in the third grade. Chasity couldn't wait until school let out so that she could be with the other palace kids.
After school Chasity found she was bored. Faith had baseball practice and Hope had art class with Annika and Daisy. Maggie had gone off the Gates of Time to visit her mother. Gloria was grounded for something she had done in school earlier that week. That left Rini, Madelyn and Ariel. Chasity went off to look for one of them. She found Madelyn and Ariel squatting down behind some bushes. "Hi," Chasity squealed as she bounded up to them.
"Hush," Ariel hissed motioning Chasity to sit down next to them.
"What are you doing," asked Chasity.
"Spying on Rini and her boyfriend Helios," Madelyn replied with a giggle.
"Ooh they are going to kiss," Ariel gasped. "Yucky!"
The three girls watched as Helios and Rini shared a passionate kiss.
"Oh gag," giggled Chasity.
"Uh oh," moaned Madelyn. "There's Aunt Raye. If she catches us she's tell for sure."
"Let's split up in different directions," Ariel suggested. "We'll meet over at the pond." The other two girls nodded and took off.
Mirage was keeping an eye on her target. Chasity ran off in a separate direction from the other two girls. "Perfect," Mirage thought. "She's alone. Now I'll make my move."
Chasity headed for the pond. She was glad that Ariel and Madelyn were fun as children. They were so serious when they're adults. Chasity had been to both of them as doctors. As much as she loved them she did not like visiting them in the doctor's office.
"Hello there Chasity," a voice said. Chasity looked up and saw a woman with blue hair standing over her.
"Who are you," Chasity asked. "And how do you know my name?"
"My name is Mirage and you are my assignment," Mirage replied as she jumped right in front of Chasity. "My mission is to destroy you."
"No," cried Chasity in fright. She tried to get away but Mirage grabbed her. Chasity let out an ear-shattering scream.
"You can scream all you want my dear but it won't help," laughed Mirage.
"Then we can," shouted a voice. Mirage looked over and saw Cosmic Moon standing there with Chibi Mercury and Chibi Saturn. "How dare you interrupt my date to kidnap a child. We are the agents of love and justice, pretty soldiers in Sailor Suits. In the name of the moon we will punish you."
"You can't stop me little girls," laughed Mirage.
"We'll see about that," called Chibi Mercury and she powered up. "MERCURY ICY..."
Mirage held Chasity up in front of her. "One move and this child gets hit," she shouted. Chibi Mercury gasped and did not finish her attack. Cosmic Moon and Chibi Saturn also froze. "That's better," snarled Mirage. She held up her hand and an energy bolt came out. She hit Cosmic Moon and the two Chibi Scouts. They all screamed in pain as the attack engulfed them.
"No," Chasity shouted in anguish. Mirage laughed.
"Sorry we can't protect you Chasity," Cosmic Moon gasped before she went unconscience. Chibi Mercury and Chibi Saturn lay still.
"Now," stated Mirage. "I have got the pests out of the way so I can not destroy you."
"JUPITER OAK EVOLUTION!"
"TIDAL WAVE!"
The two attacks flew out and hit Mirage who dropped Chasity. Sailor Mars jumped over and caught her.
"It was a good thing I had just got back from picking the kids up from Art class," Sailor Jupiter called.
"And I was outside enjoying the nice day," added Sailor Mars as she held Chasity in her arms.
"You leave her alone," Chibi Neptune shouted angrily. Chibi Mars and Chibi Jupiter were checking over their fallen comrades.
"Very well," Mirage growled. "I'll bide my time but I will be back for that child and I will destroy her." With that Mirage disappeared.
"Are you all right Sweetie," Mars asked Chasity. The little girl nodded her head in response. She was very shook up. "Don't worry we won't let that woman get you." She turned to Jupiter who was checking out Cosmic Moon, Chibi Mercury and Chibi Saturn. "How are they?"
"We need to get them to Amy," Sailor Jupiter replied.
"Chibi Mars and Chibi Jupiter go and get Aunt Amy," Mars ordered. The two girls nodded and took off.
"How are they Michiru-mama, Haruka-papa" Hope asked anxiously when Michiru and Haruka returned from a Scout meeting.
"Rini, Ariel and Madelyn are all fine," Haruka replied. Faith, Hope and Chasity all heaved a breath of relief.
"All three of them are resting in their own quarters," Michiru added.
"Why did that woman want to kill you Chasity," asked Hope.
"I don't know," Chasity murmured.
"Well don't worry," Haruka patted Chasity on the head. "We will do what we can to protect you."
"Thank you," Chasity replied in relief.
"Now that we have taken care of that," Michiru stated. "I need to talk to you about spying on Rini and Helios."
"How did you know," gasped Chasity.
"You three might have thought you escaped before Raye saw you but you didn't," Michiru replied. "Never try to escape from someone who is a psychic."
Chasity sighed and got ready to listen to a lecture.
A couple of days later Chasity and Hope were walking around outside. They saw Annika and Gloria sneaking around. "Let's see what they're up too," Hope whispered. "With Gloria it will probably be good."
Chasity nodded in agreement. She always loved hearing about the stuff Cosmic Venus did as a child. She and Hope ran and caught up with Annika and Gloria. "What are you doing," asked Hope.
"We're going to spy on Rini and Helios," giggled Gloria. She held up a camera. "I have an instant camera and I am going to get a picture of them kissing."
Hope giggled. "And what are you going to do with the picture?"
"Hang it up for everyone to see," Gloria replied.
"Are you sure that's a good idea," asked Hope.
"I think it will be funny," Gloria told her.
"Can you see the look on the king and queen's faces when they see it," Annika giggled.
"Ooh look they're kissing," Chasity hissed. With giggles the girls watched. Gloria took the picture.
"Now for some more fun," Gloria pulled some water balloons out of the bag she was carrying. "I am going to throw them at the two lovers right now."
"I'll help," Chasity took a couple of the water balloons from Gloria.
"How about you others," asked Gloria. "Come on Annika you know you can do it."
"Well," Annika murmured hesitantly. She did not want to get into trouble.
"Come on," Gloria pleaded and Annika reluctantly took a water balloon from her.
"I'll help just this time," Hope stated as she took a water balloon. Quietly the four girls crept over toward Rini and Helios.
"Hey Rini," Gloria called. Rini and Helios broke away from the kiss and turned toward the girls. Immediately they were bombarded with water balloons. The four girls took off laughing.
"You brats," Rini shouted. "You just wait until I tell your parents."
"That was funny," Chasity laughed.
"But it won't be for long," a voice behind them said. All four girls jumped. Lita was standing behind them. "Poor Rini must feel like she has a lot of little sisters around. Let's go to your parents now ladies."
"Busted," muttered Gloria while Annika started wailing.
"Hope I'm shocked at you," Michiru stated. "You don't usually pull jokes like that."
"Did you forget about the safety pins at the party Michiru-mama," Faith piped in.
"You took part in that too," Haruka reminded her and Faith clamped her mouth shut.
"Chasity I don't know how you behave at home but here I expect you to follow our rules," Michiru added.
"Yes Ma'am," Chasity murmured. She was used to playing jokes because she and Basho usually played them together on their cousin. However Basho was very good at eluding the adults so they never got caught.
"We won't punish you too this time but next time you will be," Haruka informed them. "Do you understand?" Both girls nodded their heads.
That night everyone had dinner in the dining room. Gloria was grumbling because she got spanked for her little joke on Rini. Chasity smiled. She didn't like Celine but she loved her mother. Even as an adult Gloria made people laugh. Chasity was glad she got to see Gloria as a child.
"Michiru-mama," Chasity ran over to Michiru. "I forgot something in your quarters. May I go and get it?"
"What did you forget honey," asked Michiru.
"I borrowed something from Ariel today and I told her that I would bring it back to her at dinner," Chasity replied. Michiru nodded her head. Chasity ran upstairs and toward the quarters of her family. She opened the door and turned on the light. Then she gave a gasp of surprise. Celine was standing right there.
"I figured I should nip this in the bud early," Celine snapped angrily.
"Nani Aunt Celine," gasped Chasity.
"Misbehavior," Celine replied in a cross voice. "I am getting sick and tired of having to come back here and deal with you kids. I am watching you so I know you are taking part in spying and playing tricks on Neo-Princess Serenity."
"Michiru-mama already talked to me so I don't need you too," snapped Chasity.
"Just stop playing around and find that damn crystal," Celine snapped back. "I swear I have to remind all of you except Ashley what your mission is. And with Ashley her behavior was so appalling I had to go back and deal with that."
"I'm looking but I haven't found it," yelled Chasity.
"Watch your tone and stop making excuses," Celine shouted. "I am going back now. I do not want to come back here again." With that Celine activated the time key and disappeared.
"I don't want you to come back," Chasity thought. "Poor Tiffany."
Mirage was angry. She could have destroyed Cosmic Moon and two Chibi Scouts along with that brat if the other Scouts hadn't appeared. "I have to destroy that kid," she thought. "I am not going to fail like my doomed comrades." Mirage kept a lookout for Chasity. She was hoping the child would come out of the Crystal Palace in a moment. And when she did Mirage would be ready.
"Hope," Chasity asked as she and Hope walked outside. "Do you know any grown-ups who are really mean?"
"Why," asked Hope.
"I was just wondering," Chasity replied as she thought of Celine. "This friend of mine has a really mean mama and I don't know how anyone could have a mama so mean."
"I don't know anyone with mean mothers," Hope told her. "But when I was in Kindergarten there was a lady at the palace named Ms. Ito. She was really mean."
Chasity did not answer. She had heard about Ms. Ito. Her grandmother told her how she destroyed some artwork of hers.
"Well, well there you are," Mirage commented as she appeared in front of the girls. "I have been waiting for you."
"Get away," cried Chasity in terror.
"Leave her alone," shouted Hope. But Mirage held up her hand and Hope was flung out of the way.
"Hope," screamed Chasity but Mirage grabbed her.
"Now let's deal with you," Mirage laughed and Chasity screamed.
Hope crawled over to some bushes and hit her communicator. "Everyone," she called. "That lady is back for Chasity. Please hurry." A chorus of responses came back to her. Hope pulled out her transformation pen. "NEPTUNE POWER MAKE UP!" Swirls of watery ribbons came out and Hope's clothing melted into her Sailor uniform. She ran over and saw Mirage with her hands clamped around Chasity's neck. Chibi Neptune powered up. "TIDAL WAVE!" The attack flew out and hit Mirage causing her to drop Chasity. The child fell to the ground, unconscious.
"Leave her alone," shouted Chibi Neptune.
"Get lost brat," Mirage shouted. She held up her hand a beam of light came out and went right through Chibi Neptune. She began to scream in pain.
"Chibi Neptune," Chibi Uranus shouted as she came running up with Neptune and Uranus. She was about to power up when Uranus stopped her.
"Wait," she commanded.
"Nani," screeched Chibi Uranus angrily.
"I have a feeling about this," Uranus told her as Cosmic Moon, Chibi Mercury, Mercury, Chibi Venus and Venus all came up. They watched as something emerged from Chibi Neptune. It took the shape of a mirror.
"It's a talisman," gasped Mercury as Chibi Neptune fell to the ground. Neptune ran over to her.
"Chibi Neptune are you all right," she asked.
"I think so," gasped Chibi Neptune. She reached up and grabbed her mirror. She stood up. "Don't do anything," she told the others. "This one is mine."
"And what are you going to do little girl," laughed Mirage who had Chasity in her arms again. Quick as the wind Uranus grabbed the child out of her arms. "Stop interfering," Mirage shouted angrily.
Chibi Neptune held up her mirror. A new power came over her. "STREAM REFLECTION!" A watery attack flew out from the mirror and hit Mirage who screamed.
"Now Cosmic Moon," shouted Venus.
"Right," called Cosmic Moon. She pulled out her scepter. "MOON PRINCESS HEALING KISS!"
"No," Mirage screamed as the attack hit her. She screamed as she disappeared.
"Good job Cosmic Moon and Chibi Neptune," called Mercury who was checking over Chasity.
Chibi Neptune fell into Neptune's arms. Her mirror was in her hands. Neptune picked the child up. "Good job my little Hope," she whispered. She glanced down at the mirror. Something was coming out of it. Neptune reached out and took hold of it. It was a crystal.
Chasity moaned as she came too in Amy's office. She opened her eyes and saw Amy, Michiru, and Haruka all sitting around her.
"Well it's about time," Haruka stated. "You've been out for two days."
"Two days," gasped Chasity in horror as she sat up.
"Take it easy," Amy ordered.
"Don't worry about being out for so long," Michiru smiled. "Everyone is fine and are waiting for you to be up again." Michiru pulled something out of her pocket. "I believe this is yours."
Chasity held out her hand and Michiru placed a crystal in it. She felt a surge of power. "NEPTUNE CRYSTAL POWER MAKE UP!" She felt her clothes melt away and a Sailor uniform was replaced. When the transformation was done she stood there in a greenish uniform with a blue bow. "I am Sailor Chibi Crystal Neptune," she stated. "I will be joining the Sailor Scouts in protecting Crystal Tokyo."
"You are Hope's granddaughter," Michiru concluded.
"Yes," Chasity replied as she powered down. "She, my mother and my great-grandmother, which is you, all sent me back to find the Neptune crystal. My mama and Sailor Venus both gave me the instructions I needed."
"You are a very wise little girl," Haruka stated.
"Thank you," Chasity replied. "I had fun here but I have to go back now."
"We know you do," Michiru said as she hugged the little girl. "We enjoyed having you."
"I want to say good-bye to Hope and Faith first," Chasity stated softly.
"Of course," Michiru replied.
"I wish you didn't have to leave," Hope told Chasity. "It was fun having you here."
"I had fun too Hope," Chasity replied.
"Will I see you again," asked Hope.
"Well," Chasity murmured.
"You will Darling," Michiru assured her and Hope beamed.
"Take care little one," Haruka patted the child on the head.
"I will Haruka-papa," Chasity replied. She gave Haruka and Michiru a hug.
"Good-bye Chasity," Faith called. "Learn how to play baseball. It's fun."
Chasity made a face. "No way," she cried out and she and Faith laughed. Chasity turned to Hope and gave her a hug. "Goodbye Hope," she said. "Grandma."
"Goodbye," Hope replied. Chasity stepped back and headed toward her destination. When she disappeared Hope turned to her parents. "Who was she?"
"Just a distant relative," Michiru replied as she hugged Hope.
Chasity ran through the Time Portal. She saw her mother, grandmother and great-grandmother waiting with Mina, Gloria and Celine. "Mama," she shouted as she jumped into Grace's arms.
"Welcome home Darling," Grace replied as she kissed her daughter.
"Welcome to the team Chasity," Mina stated. "I know you will make us proud."
"Of course she will," Hope said. "She is a Scout of Neptune now."
"And we will all do our jobs," added Michiru. Together everyone headed toward the Crystal Palace. Chasity smiled at Hope. They had a wonderful time in the past but Chasity was glad to be home.
In her lair Lady Daphne glowered in anger. "Mirage failed me," she said. "But never mind. The Crystal Scout of Uranus will not be awakened."