Uranus and Mercury's Excellent Adventure!!
Written by: Sailor Nimnard
Disclaimer: I do not own Sailor Moon, I'm just borrowing the characters for a bit. Also,
this is the first story I've written, so please be kind with comments.
On with the story:
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It had been nearly 50 years since the founding of Crystal Tokyo, and universal peace.
Mercury spent her time in her lab researching and inventing new technologies to better the
lives of inhabitants everywhere. It was during a typical day of work that Mercury was
interrupted by a certain senshi of the wind.
"Mercury!! Where's my Formula 1 simulator?!"
"Oh! Uranus! You startled me!" Mercury replied, grabbing a towel to clean up
the mess she created on the lab bench when she jumped, spilling the contents of
her test tube.
"Sorry." Uranus offered. "I was hoping you would have completed my simulator
by now. I am getting very agitated without being able to speed around the
countryside. I need something to do!"
"Have you tried hovercraft racing?" Mercury asked.
"Yes, but I don't get the same sensation of actually feeling the road.
I miss all the bumping and jerking that go with driving on the terrain.
You don't get that when you merely float over it." Uranus answered.
"Oh, I hadn't thought of that. Is that why you stole your original car
from the Memorial Museum?"
Uranus slightly blushed, then replied "Yes, I just had to feel what it
was like to be behind the wheel again. I'm still serving the community
service time Neo-Queen Serenity imposed."
Mercury stifled a giggle. "Yes, Usagi-chan was very embarrassed at
the action of one of her senshi. I believe she said that she wanted to
make an example of you so that the regular citizens wouldn't get any
bright ideas."
"Yes, yes she did." Uranus chuckled. "Part of my punishment has been
to help rebuild that section of the museum, as well as give presentations
to the museum patrons about being a champion racecar driver and sailor senshi."
"I understand it is one of the most popular exhibits in museum history. I don't
even get that many people at my weekly lectures."
"I find that unbelievable! You'd think people would line up for blocks to see
such a pretty soldier!" Uranus teased.
Mercury, by now redder than Mars' fuku, sheepishly replied "You're just saying that to be
nice, Haruka-san."
"No, Uranus has always been a flirt!"
Both senshi turned to the door to see the source of the new voice.
"Why, hello Setsuna." Uranus dryly replied. "Great timing, as always."
"Michiru would be upset if she knew you still patronized with the younger
senshi so." Setsuna answered coolly. "I've come to see Mercury, so, Uranus,
if you wouldn't mind..."
"I can take a hint. I'll just look around the lab until you are finished.
I, too, have business with Mercury."
"I'm sure you do."
Uranus flashed a smile at the profusely blushing Mercury and a slight glare at
Pluto, then turned to walk towards the back of the lab.
"There are several different projects back there, so please don't mess with
any of the equipment! I'll show you the progress on your simulator when I am
finished with Pluto!" Mercury shouted to Uranus' back.
Uranus simply waved her hand without turning, and proceeded on her way.
"Mercury, I've brought the key you requested. I hope that the project
is proceeding on schedule?" Pluto inquired.
"Why, yes, of course Setsuna-san! I've made it my utmost priority!"
"Good, good. That's nice to hear." Setsuna slightly smiled at the
younger senshi. "Please let me know when you will be ready to test it.
I would like to participate in the trials."
"I would be honored! I know you, too, have much experience in the lab!
I could always use a competent hand to help in my projects!"
"Fine, I'll report to the Queen on the status, then return to the
Gates of Time. You know how to reach me." Pluto nodded towards Mercury,
who nodded back, then turned to leave the room.
Meanwhile...
"I know that damn project is back here somewhere." Uranus muttered to no
one in particular.
Before her were numerous projects in various stages of completion. Towards the side of
the room, Haruka noticed several large, rectangular objects. Thinking one might possibly be
her simulator, she proceeded to that area.
Haruka quickly found her future simulator, since it said "Formula 1
Race Simulation" on the side. Upon looking into the interior of the device,
She noticed that it was only partially finished. The seat was in place, as
well as several of the dashboard components. It was, however, missing the
gear shifter, steering wheel, and floor pedals.
'Maybe I can "borrow" some from the museum. I'm sure they don't have
everything on exhibit.' Haruka thought, as a little smirk started to
appear on her lips. 'I'll just look around some more, before I venture
over there.'...
By this time, Mercury had made her way to the same area as Uranus. Her main
priority was to place the key given by Pluto into its reserved spot on her
most urgent project. Once doing so, she turned to scan the lab for any signs
of Uranus. Luckily, she wasn't too hard to find.
"Mercury! What little project do you have there?" Uranus asked.
"Oh, this? It's nothing, really. Just something I'm doing for Pluto."
"Is that so? Well, let me see."
Uranus gently shoved the smaller girl out of the way to get a better look at
the contraption.
"This appears to be some sort of simulator! Much larger than mine, too!"
"I guess you could call it that, if you wanted."
"This wasn't here when you started on my racecar one. Is this the reason
why my project has appeared to stall?"
"Well,...um...I...um..."
"I see it says 'Plutomaru' on the side. Is it a flight simulator? That could
explain why it's much larger than mine. Is it ready to use? I could test it
for you. I am a licensed pilot, you know. I am also experienced at testing
new vehicles."
"Well, it really isn't a flight simulator."
Uranus hadn't really heard the last thing Mercury said, as she was already
inside the object. What she saw amazed her. It was definitely larger than
what it appeared to be outside. 'Mercury must be able to manipulate space'
she mused. Directly in front of her were a large screen and two seats. In
front of the seats and below the screen were various buttons, knobs, and other
devices that appeared to be controls. 'This looks similar to those shuttle
craft that were in the American show 'Star Trek' except this has a steering
wheel, and foot control pedals' Uranus thought. She had liked that show very
much, especially the "Voyager" episodes, since it was a woman in command.
Without any hesitation, Uranus sat in the seat nearest her and proceeded to
scan what she believed to be the controls.
Mercury, upon recovering from her rude treatment, made her way into the
device. She heard the door shut behind her just as Uranus shouted "This
must start this thing!"
"No! Uranus! Don't use the key!"
Uranus turned briefly to see Mercury standing just inside the doorway, with a
Look of horror on her face.
Too late.
The machine immediately sprang to life. The screen in front of Haruka showed
the lab directly in front of their location. Various lights became visible on
the console before her. A slight, high-pitched hum could be heard all around.
Uranus turned to Mercury, a lop-sided grin visible on her face, and said "Well
Mercury, shall we see what your little machine can do!"
That said, Uranus grabbed the steering wheel, and slammed her foot down on
what she thought should probably be the accelerator. Numbers could be seen
flashing across the bottom of the view screen until they were replaced by
backward E's.
Suddenly, what appeared to be a vortex opened in front of them and the
machine went racing inside.
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Where did they go? What will happen to them? Find out later, when I write the
Next part of "Uranus and Mercury's Excellent Adventure!!"
Any comments or suggestions would be greatly appreciated!
Written by: Sailor Nimnard
Disclaimer: I do not own Sailor Moon, I'm just borrowing the characters for a bit. Also,
this is the first story I've written, so please be kind with comments.
On with the story:
***********************************************
It had been nearly 50 years since the founding of Crystal Tokyo, and universal peace.
Mercury spent her time in her lab researching and inventing new technologies to better the
lives of inhabitants everywhere. It was during a typical day of work that Mercury was
interrupted by a certain senshi of the wind.
"Mercury!! Where's my Formula 1 simulator?!"
"Oh! Uranus! You startled me!" Mercury replied, grabbing a towel to clean up
the mess she created on the lab bench when she jumped, spilling the contents of
her test tube.
"Sorry." Uranus offered. "I was hoping you would have completed my simulator
by now. I am getting very agitated without being able to speed around the
countryside. I need something to do!"
"Have you tried hovercraft racing?" Mercury asked.
"Yes, but I don't get the same sensation of actually feeling the road.
I miss all the bumping and jerking that go with driving on the terrain.
You don't get that when you merely float over it." Uranus answered.
"Oh, I hadn't thought of that. Is that why you stole your original car
from the Memorial Museum?"
Uranus slightly blushed, then replied "Yes, I just had to feel what it
was like to be behind the wheel again. I'm still serving the community
service time Neo-Queen Serenity imposed."
Mercury stifled a giggle. "Yes, Usagi-chan was very embarrassed at
the action of one of her senshi. I believe she said that she wanted to
make an example of you so that the regular citizens wouldn't get any
bright ideas."
"Yes, yes she did." Uranus chuckled. "Part of my punishment has been
to help rebuild that section of the museum, as well as give presentations
to the museum patrons about being a champion racecar driver and sailor senshi."
"I understand it is one of the most popular exhibits in museum history. I don't
even get that many people at my weekly lectures."
"I find that unbelievable! You'd think people would line up for blocks to see
such a pretty soldier!" Uranus teased.
Mercury, by now redder than Mars' fuku, sheepishly replied "You're just saying that to be
nice, Haruka-san."
"No, Uranus has always been a flirt!"
Both senshi turned to the door to see the source of the new voice.
"Why, hello Setsuna." Uranus dryly replied. "Great timing, as always."
"Michiru would be upset if she knew you still patronized with the younger
senshi so." Setsuna answered coolly. "I've come to see Mercury, so, Uranus,
if you wouldn't mind..."
"I can take a hint. I'll just look around the lab until you are finished.
I, too, have business with Mercury."
"I'm sure you do."
Uranus flashed a smile at the profusely blushing Mercury and a slight glare at
Pluto, then turned to walk towards the back of the lab.
"There are several different projects back there, so please don't mess with
any of the equipment! I'll show you the progress on your simulator when I am
finished with Pluto!" Mercury shouted to Uranus' back.
Uranus simply waved her hand without turning, and proceeded on her way.
"Mercury, I've brought the key you requested. I hope that the project
is proceeding on schedule?" Pluto inquired.
"Why, yes, of course Setsuna-san! I've made it my utmost priority!"
"Good, good. That's nice to hear." Setsuna slightly smiled at the
younger senshi. "Please let me know when you will be ready to test it.
I would like to participate in the trials."
"I would be honored! I know you, too, have much experience in the lab!
I could always use a competent hand to help in my projects!"
"Fine, I'll report to the Queen on the status, then return to the
Gates of Time. You know how to reach me." Pluto nodded towards Mercury,
who nodded back, then turned to leave the room.
Meanwhile...
"I know that damn project is back here somewhere." Uranus muttered to no
one in particular.
Before her were numerous projects in various stages of completion. Towards the side of
the room, Haruka noticed several large, rectangular objects. Thinking one might possibly be
her simulator, she proceeded to that area.
Haruka quickly found her future simulator, since it said "Formula 1
Race Simulation" on the side. Upon looking into the interior of the device,
She noticed that it was only partially finished. The seat was in place, as
well as several of the dashboard components. It was, however, missing the
gear shifter, steering wheel, and floor pedals.
'Maybe I can "borrow" some from the museum. I'm sure they don't have
everything on exhibit.' Haruka thought, as a little smirk started to
appear on her lips. 'I'll just look around some more, before I venture
over there.'...
By this time, Mercury had made her way to the same area as Uranus. Her main
priority was to place the key given by Pluto into its reserved spot on her
most urgent project. Once doing so, she turned to scan the lab for any signs
of Uranus. Luckily, she wasn't too hard to find.
"Mercury! What little project do you have there?" Uranus asked.
"Oh, this? It's nothing, really. Just something I'm doing for Pluto."
"Is that so? Well, let me see."
Uranus gently shoved the smaller girl out of the way to get a better look at
the contraption.
"This appears to be some sort of simulator! Much larger than mine, too!"
"I guess you could call it that, if you wanted."
"This wasn't here when you started on my racecar one. Is this the reason
why my project has appeared to stall?"
"Well,...um...I...um..."
"I see it says 'Plutomaru' on the side. Is it a flight simulator? That could
explain why it's much larger than mine. Is it ready to use? I could test it
for you. I am a licensed pilot, you know. I am also experienced at testing
new vehicles."
"Well, it really isn't a flight simulator."
Uranus hadn't really heard the last thing Mercury said, as she was already
inside the object. What she saw amazed her. It was definitely larger than
what it appeared to be outside. 'Mercury must be able to manipulate space'
she mused. Directly in front of her were a large screen and two seats. In
front of the seats and below the screen were various buttons, knobs, and other
devices that appeared to be controls. 'This looks similar to those shuttle
craft that were in the American show 'Star Trek' except this has a steering
wheel, and foot control pedals' Uranus thought. She had liked that show very
much, especially the "Voyager" episodes, since it was a woman in command.
Without any hesitation, Uranus sat in the seat nearest her and proceeded to
scan what she believed to be the controls.
Mercury, upon recovering from her rude treatment, made her way into the
device. She heard the door shut behind her just as Uranus shouted "This
must start this thing!"
"No! Uranus! Don't use the key!"
Uranus turned briefly to see Mercury standing just inside the doorway, with a
Look of horror on her face.
Too late.
The machine immediately sprang to life. The screen in front of Haruka showed
the lab directly in front of their location. Various lights became visible on
the console before her. A slight, high-pitched hum could be heard all around.
Uranus turned to Mercury, a lop-sided grin visible on her face, and said "Well
Mercury, shall we see what your little machine can do!"
That said, Uranus grabbed the steering wheel, and slammed her foot down on
what she thought should probably be the accelerator. Numbers could be seen
flashing across the bottom of the view screen until they were replaced by
backward E's.
Suddenly, what appeared to be a vortex opened in front of them and the
machine went racing inside.
*********************************************
Where did they go? What will happen to them? Find out later, when I write the
Next part of "Uranus and Mercury's Excellent Adventure!!"
Any comments or suggestions would be greatly appreciated!