Good-bye
Author: Well guys, here it is! I got only good reviews asking me to continue, so I am! I know I said this one was gonna be short, but I changed the order of some things and made it longer. This one starts out almost funny and kinda seesaw with emotions. I apologize to you non-dub fans, but these are the only names I know.
Disclaimer: I own nothing! Even the clothes I'm wearing belong to someone else. The idea is the only thing that's mine, and I got it from some depressing stuff a friend wrote after her boyfriend committed suicide. So, don't sue me!
"Where is she?" worried Serena's mother. "It's not like her to miss a meal."
"Don't worry about. I'm sure she just got busy with her friends," comforted her father.
"Not exactly," came a voice.
"Holy CRAP!" Sammy shrieked. "Luna can talk." This announcement was followed by various screams from the mother and mumbling by Dad.
Luna sighed and leapt gracefully onto the table. "That's correct, Sammy. I can talk. Always have and always will."
"Does- does Serena know?" asked a still-shaking mother.
"Of course she knew!" Luna exclaimed. "What would the point have been if she didn't?"
"What point?" asked Sammy.
Luna sighed again. "There are some things you should know about Serena. Please finish your dinner then come into the family room." With that, Luna jumped off the table and left the room.
Ten minutes later, the entire household, minus one meatball-head, was sitting on various pieces of furniture around the family room. Luna was perched on the table in the middle, looking slightly uncomfortable. The cat cleared her throat and launched into an explanation.
"This may come as a shock to you, but everything I tell you is true," she began. "As of late, you have really begun to, well, hassle Serena. She doesn't spend much time on her schoolwork and is out late many evenings. There is a reason for all of this." Luna looked everyone in the eyes, then continued. "Serena had many secrets. One of them being… she's Sailor Moon."
There were gasps and expressions of disbelief from those in the room. Once they had calmed down, Luna continued. She explained about the Silver Millennium, Princess Serenity, the Sailor Scouts, and Tuxedo Mask.
"So," concluded Serena's father, "Serena is Sailor Moon and the Moon Princess, her friends are the Sailor Scouts, and her boyfriend, Darien, is Tuxedo Mask and the Earth Prince? One word: wow."
"But where IS Serena?" asked her mother. "When will she be home?"
Luna lowered her head. "I- I'm afraid she won't be coming home."
"What!" exclaimed Sammy. "Does this mean I get her room?"
"Luna, why isn't she coming home?" asked Mom, near tears.
Luna sighed again and a single tear fell from her eye. "There was an attack downtown. Naturally, the Scouts appeared to get rid of the monster. But this one was stronger than most. We fought for a while and it seemed we were finally gaining the upper hand. Sailor Moon was checking up on the victim of the attack. The monster was facing Sailor Mars; both were forming their next attack. Then the monster turned and fired at Sailor Moon. We yelled for her to move, but she shielded the unconscious woman. We tried to help her out. Then the monster released another attack. Jupiter tried to block it but was too late. We managed to destroy the creature, but…" Luna's voice broke and the tears were flowing freely. "But it was too late. The young woman who was the initial target was fine. Serena had given her life to protect her."
Serena's family took a moment to absorb what they had just been told. Then they dissolved into tears. "My poor baby," sobbed Serena's mom.
Luna turned and left the room. She knew the grieving family needed to be alone right now. Besides, there was something she needed to do…
Author: Well, what do you think? I'll post the next chapter as soon as I get at least five more reviews. All reviews welcomed. It's my first fan fic so I need encouragement.
Preview: What is Luna up to? How will the Scouts choose a leader? There's a bit of a surprise. And the sob-fest continues…