Uranus and Mercury's Excellent Adventure!! Part 4
Written by Sailor Nimnard
Disclaimer: I do not own Sailor Moon.
Key: " " = talking
' ' = thinking
~ ~ = talking over communicator
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"Iron Mouse! Did you escort our guests to their quarters?"
"Yes, Kaolinite! They are there now."
"Good. Call the others together. We need to decide how we will eliminate this little
infestation by the sailor senshi. I'm sure everyone will have several good ideas. Have them
report to the conference room in one hour!"
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"Mercury?"
"Yes, what is it?"
"Why do you suppose Chibi-Chibi is here?"
"I was wondering the same thing. It might be possible that it wasn't the real Chibi-
Chibi that we saw."
"I've tried to reach Pluto on the communicator, but something appears to be blocking
it. All I get is static."
"Yes, I've tried to take several general readings as well. There is some large power
source that is interfering with my computer. If we could find it, maybe we could disable it
so that we could send a signal."
"Could your computer give you an idea of where it is located?"
"Yes, it appears to be directly below this compound. It also appears to be a rather
dark energy. That might explain why the Deathbusters and AnimaMates are here."
"So, they aren't cured after all!"
"It would appear that way. If they aren't cured, then they are still our enemies, and
destroying their power source should also destroy them."
"Yes!! A fight! It has been so long since we've had a good fight!"
"I wouldn't get too excited yet, Uranus. There are only two of us, and there are
probably thousands of them. It is highly unlikely that we could win if it came to direct
warfare."
"Well, I am the strongest senshi!! I'm sure I could easily handle over half of those
youmas! Besides, we're both at the height of our powers!"
"Yes, but have you stopped to think that maybe the youmas are also at the height of their
power as well?"
"No! But,...that shouldn't make a difference!"
"It will make a very big difference. Two sailor senshi will not be able to defeat all of
the Deathbusters let alone the AnimaMates, too!"
"Well...you will just have to find someway for us to do it!"
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"Everyone! Can I have your attention?!"
An immediate hush fell over the gathered minions of evil as Kaolinite stepped to the
front of the room to address them.
"It seems that two of the sailor senshi have found their way to our world. We need to
learn how they got here and why! We have come too far with our plans to have them
jeopardized now. Does anyone have any suggestions as to how to deal with the sailor scum?"
Several voices were heard whispering throughout the crowd. Finally, Lead Crow stood
up to gather attention.
"Kaolinite..."
"Yes, do you have an idea?"
"I think we should kill the senshi outright, and send their bodies back to Neo-Queen
Serenity. We would have them escorted, of course, by our army of youma."
"That would be a fine plan, but you overlooked one thing. We do not know how they
arrived here in the first place. That reminds me, Viluy! What has your group found about
the craft in which the senshi arrived?"
"Umm...well...We haven't been able to actually get inside the craft as it appears to
be impenetrable. We can't even get too close to the craft now that we brought it back here.
The closer it got to our dark power source, the brighter the hull of the craft became. It
appears to contain some sort of material made of light energy. I would even go so far as to
say that it had parts of the Imperium Crystal itself throughout the exterior."
Several gasps were heard in the crowd as the murmur of several people talking at once
grew louder.
Kaolinite smiled her slight smile and said, "Well, that changes everything now, doesn't
it. Meeting adjourned!"
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"Uranus! Come over here! I think I may have found a tunnel under our room!"
Uranus, who had been bouncing the Luna P off of the nearby wall, jumped up and ran to
the side of the other girl.
"Could it lead to the outside?"
"I'm not sure. We need to find some way to get into it without them noticing. Could you
do a very low energy World Shaking? I'll try to find a weak spot in the floor where it may
break through to the tunnel. Anything too powerful maybe detected and alert our hosts."
"I could try. Tell me when you have found that weakness."
Uranus walked back to her previous position and resumed bouncing the Luna P.
~Uranus? Mercury?~
"Mercury! Did you say something?"
"No, why?"
~Uranus?~
Haruka stopped bouncing the Luna P, and examined the device.
~Mercury?~
"Pluto? Pluto, is that you?"
~Yes, Uranus! Where have you been?! You aren't at the coordinates we calculated!~
"I know! Shortly after we communicated with you we were caught up in a tractor beam.
We ended up on a planet inhabited by the Deathbusters and AnimaMates!"
~That is what happened. That clears up several questions.~
"What emergency did you have? You had Mercury and I rather worried as to why you had
to leave so suddenly."
~Well, we were attacked by an army of intruders from another dimension. Haruka, do you
know where the Plutomaru is?~
"Well...uh...yeah. We left it several kilometers from where we are currently located.
Mercury has the key, and I the Luna P."
~Have you been attacked?~
"No, not yet anyway. They are treating us as their honored guests. Supposedly they are
all cured of being evil, thanks in part to being treated by the Imperium Crystal. They are
preparing a party in our honor for this evening."
~Is that what they told you? Well, our invaders were the Deathbusters and AnimaMates.
They crashed through the time gates using the Plutomaru.~
"How can that be possible! Ami has the time key! There's no way they could run it!"
~Well, they must have found a way. Remember, it is a time machine. They have
apparently taken the time key from you to use the device. They have caused great destruction
here in Crystal Tokyo. A few of the senshi haven't made it.~
"Is Neptune okay?!"
~I'd better not discuss that now. I suggest that you and Mercury find a way to keep the
time key and the Plutomaru out of the hands of our enemy. You have the power to stop the
invasion of Crystal Tokyo from ever happening. And, you have the power to prevent the deaths
of Mars, Jupiter, and Neptune. I'm sorry, Haruka.~
"Oh. Well...I'd...um...better go now. I'll contact you again, later."
Mercury, having heard the conversation, approached Uranus with a worried look as tears
started to form in her eyes. "Rei and Makoto...are dead...because of us...Michiru, too."
"Yes, well, we can't dwell on that now! We have the ability to prevent their deaths
from even occurring! We need to make sure that the time key never gets into the hands of
our enemies!"
"Yes, I agree. I also wanted to tell you that I found the weakness I was looking for.
It is right over here."
Mercury walked to a corner of the room and pointed at the floor.
"WORLD SHAKING"
The golden sphere of energy ripped through the structure and revealed the tunnel
underneath. Suddenly, sirens began wailing within the room.
"Quick, Mercury! Let's find out where this thing goes!"
Both girls jumped into the tunnel, and ran off into the depths just as their door
burst open and several youma came rushing inside.
"Oh, wait a minute! WORLD SHAKING!"
Another golden sphere of energy was hurled towards the opening in which the two girls
had jumped. It's blast sealed the opening.
"Uranus! What if that is our only way out?!"
"We'll worry about that later. At least we don't have the youma on our tail!"
"I wouldn't be so confident." A voice in front of them in the darkness spoke.
"Who's there?!" Uranus yelled while summoning her talisman. Once the light from
the space sword was activated, Kaolinite was seen hovering in the tunnel before them.
"You two don't appreciate our hospitality?" Kaolinite asked.
Mercury blushed and said "No, it's not that we don't appreciate all that you have done
for us. It's just that we were trying to find our way to the banquet that you had prepared
for us."
Kaolinite chuckled then said "Is that how you explain the hole in the floor and your
entrance into this tunnel. My, Mercury, you certainly do have a vivid imagination. As for
you, Uranus, I wouldn't be surprised if this was all your idea."
Uranus just looked at the red-headed woman, then spoke "SPACE SWORD BLASTER!"
"Hahahahahahahaha! Your petty attacks are no match for my power! Youma! Seize these
two and bring them to the main hall. We'll have our scheduled feast, then dispose of the
guests of honor!"
Several youma emerged from all sides of the tunnel.
"SHABON SPRAY!"
"WORLD SHAKING!"
"HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA! You two never give up, do you? You might as well save your energy.
I have an unlimited number of youma, so you will be well exhausted before they are. Come,
let's enjoy your final hours of life!" Saying that, Kaolinite waved her hand, immediately
dispersing the fog created from Mercury's attack. "I have been trying to make this easy on
you, but if you keep being difficult, I will have to resort to force." Another wave of her
hand transported herself, Mercury, and Uranus into a great hall.
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The banquet hall was full to capacity with all of the DeathBusters, AnimaMates, and
their youma. A large table was placed up front, obviously the table for the guests of
honor. Uranus, Mercury, and Kaolinite. Others came in to fill the open chairs at the table.
Soon, Kaolinite stood to gather everyone's attention.
"Everyone! I am very pleased to present our two guests of honor. Most of you know at
least one or the other. They are vital members of the team that made it all possible for you
to be here tonight. May I present the smartest of the sailor senshi, Sailor Mercury! Along
with her we have the strongest of the senshi, excluding Sailor Moon of course, Sailor Uranus!
We will have a very special ceremony to show our appreciation of these two very distinguished
guests after we eat. Enjoy your meal, for some of you it will be your last! HAHAHAHAHAHHAH!"
The gathered crowd cheered wildly at the end of the speech, then quieted down as a
rather large and elaborate meal was served. Trying to be the proper hostess, Kaolinite tried
to make small talk with her guests.
"So, tell me Mercury. What have all of you been up to now that you have no one to
fight?"
Mercury thought for a moment before she answered. "Well, we've been promoting peace
throughout the galaxy. That has been the main focus of Neo-Queen Serenity and some of the
other senshi. I, myself, have been spending most of my time in my laboratory."
"Well, that sounds boring. Who is this Neo-Queen Serenity?"
Mercury, again, thought before she answered. She was extremely uncomfortable with her
situation. She glanced over to Uranus, who was not talking with anyone around her. Several
of the others at the table attempted to engage the stubborn women in idle chatter, but she
was not too hospitable at the moment. Mercury sighed, then turned to answer the question.
"You probably remember Neo-Queen Serenity as Sailor Moon."
"Oh, so the annoying little brat Sailor Moon is leading your galaxy as Neo-Queen
Serenity? HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAH! That has got to be one of the funniest things I've ever
heard! Sailor Moon is your great leader of peace?! HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAH!"
Several of the people seated around the main table heard this information and joined
Kaolinite in laughing at the strange information about their former home.
Mercury, who was very infuriated by the reaction of those around her, decided to
quiet the laughter. "Why do you find it so funny that Sailor Moon is also Neo-Queen Serenity,
our leader of peace?! She definitely kicked all of your asses to send you to this obscure
dimension! I'm sure it was her great kindness that enabled you to live here at all! You are
all nothing but evil, and if I had my way, you would all be burning in the depths of Hell!!"
This little tirade caught the attention of Uranus, who just looked wide-eyed at her
companion.
Kaolinite, not appearing to be offended by Mercury's outburst, again spoke for the
whole group. "What makes you think that we aren't already in Hell?! Do you think this is
some sort of paradise for all of us?! This is not a country club for retired villains! This
is a dimension cut-off from everything we value! Everyone here is just like us! We have no
sources of unlimited power to rule and destroy things as we see fit! In my opinion, it is
you and your precious Neo-Queen Serenity who are the true evil beings! You force your
precious peace on an entire galaxy, and banish all those who don't agree to a life of misery
in this god-forsaken dimension! It is you who are truly evil! You eliminate balance from
your world! Without us, there is no real peace! Let me ask you this, are you both really
happy to be living in a dimension that knows only peace? It would be very boring if you
asked me! Just as this dimension is boring because it holds only those who know evil!"
Uranus just made a sour face at the red-headed woman, then looked down at her plate.
Mercury, who's face was beet-red in color, just stared at Kaolinite.
"Well, Mercury! Don't you have anything to say?!"
Mercury, looking rather meek, replied "I thought you all enjoyed living here. I didn't
realize you thought it was that awful."
"Why do you think only the Death Busters and the AnimaMates are on this world? I'll
tell you why, we destroyed all of the others who lived here! Shortly after the defeat of
Galaxia, all of your former enemies lived here on this world. At first, it wasn't so bad.
We have never had to do without any of the necessities of life. We did, however, have to deal
with not having absolute power! It started out very small at first. Galaxia tried to force
her will on everyone living here. We did not want to be her minions, so a rather long battle
ensued. As you can probably guess, you are the smartest senshi after all, Galaxia was defeated
by us and sent to live on a neighboring planet. We found that we are all impossible to kill.
Galaxia now resides on a planet larger than this one, and she is all alone! She has attempted
to return here on a few occasions, but we keep defeating her and sending her back. Shortly
after the first defeat of Galaxia, Queen Beryl became restless. She, too, was eventually
defeated and sent to her own planet. We were nicer to her and also sent along Queen Metallia.
Pharaoh 90 and Dr. Tomoe soon followed. Eventually, we got to where it is just those you see
around us. Everyone else are living on their own private little worlds. Or as I like to call
them, they have their own private little Hells."
"What did you expect?!" Uranus finally answered. "I agree with Mercury, for the most
part, but I don't think you should be living at all!"
This little outburst caused Kaolinite to giggle softly. "I see that you are not up on
all of your scientific principles, Uranus! Maybe Mercury will be so kind as to enlighten
you on the first law of thermodynamics. It is, after all, a universal concept!"
Uranus looked at Kaolinite with great contempt. "I know all of the basic scientific
principles! Just because I'm one of the strongest senshi doesn't mean I'm one of the dumbest!
The first law of thermodynamics states that energy is neither created nor destroyed! It is
just converted from one form to another! It is very similar to the law of conservation of
matter where matter is neither created nor destroyed, it is just converted to other forms of
matter! What does this have to do with anything?!"
"Well, Uranus, it has to do with everything. Nice explanation, too, I might add. I
forgot that you had been an honor student at Mugen Gakeun. You do realize that every life
force consists of energy. That energy needs to go somewhere. When we were killed in your
dimension, we were transported here. That way, our energy was not destroyed, it was just
moved to another area."
"It's true that energy is neither created but destroyed, but the laws of thermodynamics
also go on to say that the entire universe is in a constant state of entropy meaning that
the energy is slowly being converted to heat energy, which is essentially waste energy."
"You are also correct, Mercury. Our energy, however, is not normal energy. When
normal people die, their energy is just absorbed into the cosmos. Our energy is tainted so
that it can't be absorbed. We are doomed to live out our existence here in this forgotten
dimension because we can not become one with the universe. Well, I've had enough of this
little science discussion. Everyone, eat, we will have our planned activity afterward!"
Mercury opened her mouth to speak again, but closed it after she received a stern
look from Kaolinite. Instead, she leaned over to Uranus and whispered "Have you heard
anything on the Luna-P?"
"Yes, Pluto has been attempting to contact us since we came into this hall. If you
distract them enough, I might be able to communicate with her."
"Wait, just eat some now, then try to contact her when everyone else is busy with their
dinner."
"Okay. Hey, nice going there in sticking up to our hostess with the mostest."
Mercury blushed again and said "Thank you. I'm usually not so forward, but I just
couldn't hold back. She shouldn't speak of Usagi that way."
"I know. Good job. It's nice to see you being assertive. You really should do it
more often. Just don't start acting like Rei, okay? Heheheheheh."
"Agreed. Hahahah!"
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Soon, everyone was finished eating and Kaolinite demanded the attention of everyone.
"Now, we will have our entertainment! Uranus, please come before us all!"
Uranus glanced quickly at Mercury, who slightly nodded at her fellow senshi, then
she got up to move in front of the red head.
"As everyone knows, Uranus is the strongest of the regular senshi. I think our task
for her will be to demonstrate her strength for us all. We will have her stand in the center
of the hall and defend herself against all of the AnimaMates and the youma. Anyone she kills
will be required to sit out 5 minutes before they can return to the attack. If Uranus dies,
however, we don't know what will happen. I guess we'll find out! HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAH! Oh!
But first, I'll take that communicator you have been using while you've been here. If you
haven't figured it out yet, we've intercepted all of your transmissions with your own
dimension. We've also scrambled the coordinates so that your fellow senshi will not be able
to rescue you in time. I also wish to offer my condolences on the deaths of Neptune, Mars,
and Jupiter. HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAH!"
Uranus glared at her tormentor, but didn't move as commanded. She simply stood in her
place, taking a defensive stance.
"I said hand over your communicator and go to the center of the hall! NOW MOVE!!"
Uranus continued to stare at Kaolinite. Finally, Kaolinite waved her hand, knocking
Uranus onto the floor. A second wave produced the Luna-P.
"Well, well, well. What do we have here? I think I remember that Chibiusa twit having
one of these. She always brought it with her when she came to visit that impossible child
of Dr. Tomoe's. You know her quite well, don't you Uranus? So, how does this stupid thing
work?"
"Do you think I'm going to tell you?!" Uranus snarled.
"Well if you don't I'm sure she will." Kaolinite waved toward Mercury, who immediately
grabbed her throat as though she were choking. "Oh, silly me! HAHAHAHAH! She can't talk if
she's dead! HAHAHAHAHAHAHAH!"
"STOP IT!! I'LL TELL YOU IF YOU LEAVE HER ALONE!!"
"Ohhh...this is surprising. I'm not used to the mighty Uranus showing any compassion
for any of her fellow senshi, not even Neptune. HAHAHAHAHAHAHAH!" All of the others in the
chamber joined in with Kaolinite's laughter. Kaolinite waved her hand again and Mercury
gasped for breath, but no longer struggled as if she were choking.
"Okay. I spared your little friend. Now...how does this work?!"
"Hit the button in the nose area and talk. The eyes should light up and you should
hear from Pluto."
"Oh, I get to talk with the mysterious senshi of time. Aren't I fortunate. Now, you
two just sit here and behave while I talk with Pluto." Kaolinite waved her hand and Uranus
and Mercury were bound and gagged in place.
Kaolinite studied the Luna-P, then she hit the button as directed and talked "Hello?
Is anyone out there? HEHEHEHEHEH!"
~Who is this?!~
"Is this Pluto?"
~Who are you?! Where are Uranus and Mercury?!~
"You could call me an old friend. I have Uranus and Mercury here with me as we speak,
but they are a little tied up now."
~Who are you and why are you using this communicator?! Where's Uranus?!~
"Calm down, she's just fine. I suppose you are a little upset since you've already
lost three senshi today. Really, what's two more?"
~Hello, Kaolinite.~
"Oh, you remember me. I'm touched. Now, I know you are the keeper of the time gates.
If you wish to see Uranus and Mercury again, you will open the gates to allow me and my
followers passage back to your dimension."
~I'm afraid that I can't do that. Uranus and Mercury realize that if it becomes
necessary, they are expendable. This would be one of those times.~
"WHAT?! You have the ability to save two of your friends!! Aren't their lives
worth anything to you?!"
~Of course they are. Haruka is like a sister to me and Ami has become quite a friend,
but my duty to protect this world and the time gates are more important. I'm sure they
realize that.~
"You know, you are a cold-hearted bitch!!"
~I could say the same to you. Now, I must go. The Queen has called us all to her
chamber. She wants to honor Apollo and all of the others. Goodbye.~
"WHAT!! I'm not finished talking with you yet!! Answer me!!"
Mercury and Uranus exchanged knowing glances. Kaolinite turned to Uranus, who was
still in front of her, and waved her hand. Uranus was slammed onto the ground as her arms and
legs were released, leaving her sprawled on the floor. Her gag, as well as Mercury's, were
also removed.
"Tell me, are you prepared to die today, Uranus?"
Haruka didn't hesitate at all when she answered "Yes!"
"Then so be it!" Kaolinite waved her hand again and black energy shot out to the fallen
senshi. Uranus attempted to struggle against it, but was quickly losing the battle.
"STOP IT! PLEASE!!" Mercury yelled at her tormentor.
Kaolinite turned to the other senshi, temporarily stopping her attack on Uranus. "Why
should I? You have nothing I need."
"I have a way for you to get to where you want to go."
"And what would that be?"
"I can give you what you need to use the machine that brought Uranus and I here."
"We have been wondering how your little device worked. We haven't even been able to
get inside of it. What is it?"
"The Plutomaru is a dimensional travelling machine that allows you to travel through
time and space. You can get back to our world with it."
"If that is possible, why didn't you go back in the first place?"
"I didn't have all of the materials to fix it at the time. I'm sure you would have them
or suitable replacements here. Just give me some time, and I'll fix it for you."
"You think I would trust you in that machine?! You would just leave us and Uranus here
to get back to your precious Queen!"
"No, I promise!"
"I'm not a child, Mercury. That line hasn't worked on me in centuries!"
"I would not just leave Uranus here to save myself. I give you my word as a senshi, I
will repair the Plutomaru so that you may use it. I assume you will kill Uranus and I anyway."
"Most likely. But, if you just give me what I need to get into the machine, I might see
to it that you two at least have a fighting chance of surviving here. I'm sure Viluy and her
scientists can do the rest."
"All you need is this key."
"Mercury! No! Don't give her the time key!" Uranus finally decided to join in the
conversation.
Kaolinite looked at Uranus, then back at Mercury. "So, you have one of Pluto's keys?
That means you can travel through time and space without that machine! Give it to me now!"
Kaolinite lunged towards Mercury, who dodged the larger woman by diving under the
banquet table. "First, there are some things I need to tell you!"
"No! Just give me the time key!" Kaolinite waved her hand, sending the banquet table
flying at Uranus. Mercury, who was defenseless, cautiously handed the key to her captor.
"Finally! Now, I will keep my word to you. I will leave you and Uranus here while the
rest of us make our preparations for our trip back to your world. You will have 4 hours
before I send my deadliest youma after you. If they catch you, they will kill you!"
Kaolinite waved her hand in a wide arc emptying the room of everyone but Uranus and
Mercury.
"Ami, you shouldn't have done that." Uranus managed to say before she collapsed onto
the floor.
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This seems like a good place to stop. I think that the next chapter will finish it
all up. Any comments or suggestions can be emailed to: i_am_evilus@yahoo.com.
Until next time...
Written by Sailor Nimnard
Disclaimer: I do not own Sailor Moon.
Key: " " = talking
' ' = thinking
~ ~ = talking over communicator
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"Iron Mouse! Did you escort our guests to their quarters?"
"Yes, Kaolinite! They are there now."
"Good. Call the others together. We need to decide how we will eliminate this little
infestation by the sailor senshi. I'm sure everyone will have several good ideas. Have them
report to the conference room in one hour!"
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"Mercury?"
"Yes, what is it?"
"Why do you suppose Chibi-Chibi is here?"
"I was wondering the same thing. It might be possible that it wasn't the real Chibi-
Chibi that we saw."
"I've tried to reach Pluto on the communicator, but something appears to be blocking
it. All I get is static."
"Yes, I've tried to take several general readings as well. There is some large power
source that is interfering with my computer. If we could find it, maybe we could disable it
so that we could send a signal."
"Could your computer give you an idea of where it is located?"
"Yes, it appears to be directly below this compound. It also appears to be a rather
dark energy. That might explain why the Deathbusters and AnimaMates are here."
"So, they aren't cured after all!"
"It would appear that way. If they aren't cured, then they are still our enemies, and
destroying their power source should also destroy them."
"Yes!! A fight! It has been so long since we've had a good fight!"
"I wouldn't get too excited yet, Uranus. There are only two of us, and there are
probably thousands of them. It is highly unlikely that we could win if it came to direct
warfare."
"Well, I am the strongest senshi!! I'm sure I could easily handle over half of those
youmas! Besides, we're both at the height of our powers!"
"Yes, but have you stopped to think that maybe the youmas are also at the height of their
power as well?"
"No! But,...that shouldn't make a difference!"
"It will make a very big difference. Two sailor senshi will not be able to defeat all of
the Deathbusters let alone the AnimaMates, too!"
"Well...you will just have to find someway for us to do it!"
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"Everyone! Can I have your attention?!"
An immediate hush fell over the gathered minions of evil as Kaolinite stepped to the
front of the room to address them.
"It seems that two of the sailor senshi have found their way to our world. We need to
learn how they got here and why! We have come too far with our plans to have them
jeopardized now. Does anyone have any suggestions as to how to deal with the sailor scum?"
Several voices were heard whispering throughout the crowd. Finally, Lead Crow stood
up to gather attention.
"Kaolinite..."
"Yes, do you have an idea?"
"I think we should kill the senshi outright, and send their bodies back to Neo-Queen
Serenity. We would have them escorted, of course, by our army of youma."
"That would be a fine plan, but you overlooked one thing. We do not know how they
arrived here in the first place. That reminds me, Viluy! What has your group found about
the craft in which the senshi arrived?"
"Umm...well...We haven't been able to actually get inside the craft as it appears to
be impenetrable. We can't even get too close to the craft now that we brought it back here.
The closer it got to our dark power source, the brighter the hull of the craft became. It
appears to contain some sort of material made of light energy. I would even go so far as to
say that it had parts of the Imperium Crystal itself throughout the exterior."
Several gasps were heard in the crowd as the murmur of several people talking at once
grew louder.
Kaolinite smiled her slight smile and said, "Well, that changes everything now, doesn't
it. Meeting adjourned!"
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"Uranus! Come over here! I think I may have found a tunnel under our room!"
Uranus, who had been bouncing the Luna P off of the nearby wall, jumped up and ran to
the side of the other girl.
"Could it lead to the outside?"
"I'm not sure. We need to find some way to get into it without them noticing. Could you
do a very low energy World Shaking? I'll try to find a weak spot in the floor where it may
break through to the tunnel. Anything too powerful maybe detected and alert our hosts."
"I could try. Tell me when you have found that weakness."
Uranus walked back to her previous position and resumed bouncing the Luna P.
~Uranus? Mercury?~
"Mercury! Did you say something?"
"No, why?"
~Uranus?~
Haruka stopped bouncing the Luna P, and examined the device.
~Mercury?~
"Pluto? Pluto, is that you?"
~Yes, Uranus! Where have you been?! You aren't at the coordinates we calculated!~
"I know! Shortly after we communicated with you we were caught up in a tractor beam.
We ended up on a planet inhabited by the Deathbusters and AnimaMates!"
~That is what happened. That clears up several questions.~
"What emergency did you have? You had Mercury and I rather worried as to why you had
to leave so suddenly."
~Well, we were attacked by an army of intruders from another dimension. Haruka, do you
know where the Plutomaru is?~
"Well...uh...yeah. We left it several kilometers from where we are currently located.
Mercury has the key, and I the Luna P."
~Have you been attacked?~
"No, not yet anyway. They are treating us as their honored guests. Supposedly they are
all cured of being evil, thanks in part to being treated by the Imperium Crystal. They are
preparing a party in our honor for this evening."
~Is that what they told you? Well, our invaders were the Deathbusters and AnimaMates.
They crashed through the time gates using the Plutomaru.~
"How can that be possible! Ami has the time key! There's no way they could run it!"
~Well, they must have found a way. Remember, it is a time machine. They have
apparently taken the time key from you to use the device. They have caused great destruction
here in Crystal Tokyo. A few of the senshi haven't made it.~
"Is Neptune okay?!"
~I'd better not discuss that now. I suggest that you and Mercury find a way to keep the
time key and the Plutomaru out of the hands of our enemy. You have the power to stop the
invasion of Crystal Tokyo from ever happening. And, you have the power to prevent the deaths
of Mars, Jupiter, and Neptune. I'm sorry, Haruka.~
"Oh. Well...I'd...um...better go now. I'll contact you again, later."
Mercury, having heard the conversation, approached Uranus with a worried look as tears
started to form in her eyes. "Rei and Makoto...are dead...because of us...Michiru, too."
"Yes, well, we can't dwell on that now! We have the ability to prevent their deaths
from even occurring! We need to make sure that the time key never gets into the hands of
our enemies!"
"Yes, I agree. I also wanted to tell you that I found the weakness I was looking for.
It is right over here."
Mercury walked to a corner of the room and pointed at the floor.
"WORLD SHAKING"
The golden sphere of energy ripped through the structure and revealed the tunnel
underneath. Suddenly, sirens began wailing within the room.
"Quick, Mercury! Let's find out where this thing goes!"
Both girls jumped into the tunnel, and ran off into the depths just as their door
burst open and several youma came rushing inside.
"Oh, wait a minute! WORLD SHAKING!"
Another golden sphere of energy was hurled towards the opening in which the two girls
had jumped. It's blast sealed the opening.
"Uranus! What if that is our only way out?!"
"We'll worry about that later. At least we don't have the youma on our tail!"
"I wouldn't be so confident." A voice in front of them in the darkness spoke.
"Who's there?!" Uranus yelled while summoning her talisman. Once the light from
the space sword was activated, Kaolinite was seen hovering in the tunnel before them.
"You two don't appreciate our hospitality?" Kaolinite asked.
Mercury blushed and said "No, it's not that we don't appreciate all that you have done
for us. It's just that we were trying to find our way to the banquet that you had prepared
for us."
Kaolinite chuckled then said "Is that how you explain the hole in the floor and your
entrance into this tunnel. My, Mercury, you certainly do have a vivid imagination. As for
you, Uranus, I wouldn't be surprised if this was all your idea."
Uranus just looked at the red-headed woman, then spoke "SPACE SWORD BLASTER!"
"Hahahahahahahaha! Your petty attacks are no match for my power! Youma! Seize these
two and bring them to the main hall. We'll have our scheduled feast, then dispose of the
guests of honor!"
Several youma emerged from all sides of the tunnel.
"SHABON SPRAY!"
"WORLD SHAKING!"
"HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA! You two never give up, do you? You might as well save your energy.
I have an unlimited number of youma, so you will be well exhausted before they are. Come,
let's enjoy your final hours of life!" Saying that, Kaolinite waved her hand, immediately
dispersing the fog created from Mercury's attack. "I have been trying to make this easy on
you, but if you keep being difficult, I will have to resort to force." Another wave of her
hand transported herself, Mercury, and Uranus into a great hall.
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The banquet hall was full to capacity with all of the DeathBusters, AnimaMates, and
their youma. A large table was placed up front, obviously the table for the guests of
honor. Uranus, Mercury, and Kaolinite. Others came in to fill the open chairs at the table.
Soon, Kaolinite stood to gather everyone's attention.
"Everyone! I am very pleased to present our two guests of honor. Most of you know at
least one or the other. They are vital members of the team that made it all possible for you
to be here tonight. May I present the smartest of the sailor senshi, Sailor Mercury! Along
with her we have the strongest of the senshi, excluding Sailor Moon of course, Sailor Uranus!
We will have a very special ceremony to show our appreciation of these two very distinguished
guests after we eat. Enjoy your meal, for some of you it will be your last! HAHAHAHAHAHHAH!"
The gathered crowd cheered wildly at the end of the speech, then quieted down as a
rather large and elaborate meal was served. Trying to be the proper hostess, Kaolinite tried
to make small talk with her guests.
"So, tell me Mercury. What have all of you been up to now that you have no one to
fight?"
Mercury thought for a moment before she answered. "Well, we've been promoting peace
throughout the galaxy. That has been the main focus of Neo-Queen Serenity and some of the
other senshi. I, myself, have been spending most of my time in my laboratory."
"Well, that sounds boring. Who is this Neo-Queen Serenity?"
Mercury, again, thought before she answered. She was extremely uncomfortable with her
situation. She glanced over to Uranus, who was not talking with anyone around her. Several
of the others at the table attempted to engage the stubborn women in idle chatter, but she
was not too hospitable at the moment. Mercury sighed, then turned to answer the question.
"You probably remember Neo-Queen Serenity as Sailor Moon."
"Oh, so the annoying little brat Sailor Moon is leading your galaxy as Neo-Queen
Serenity? HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAH! That has got to be one of the funniest things I've ever
heard! Sailor Moon is your great leader of peace?! HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAH!"
Several of the people seated around the main table heard this information and joined
Kaolinite in laughing at the strange information about their former home.
Mercury, who was very infuriated by the reaction of those around her, decided to
quiet the laughter. "Why do you find it so funny that Sailor Moon is also Neo-Queen Serenity,
our leader of peace?! She definitely kicked all of your asses to send you to this obscure
dimension! I'm sure it was her great kindness that enabled you to live here at all! You are
all nothing but evil, and if I had my way, you would all be burning in the depths of Hell!!"
This little tirade caught the attention of Uranus, who just looked wide-eyed at her
companion.
Kaolinite, not appearing to be offended by Mercury's outburst, again spoke for the
whole group. "What makes you think that we aren't already in Hell?! Do you think this is
some sort of paradise for all of us?! This is not a country club for retired villains! This
is a dimension cut-off from everything we value! Everyone here is just like us! We have no
sources of unlimited power to rule and destroy things as we see fit! In my opinion, it is
you and your precious Neo-Queen Serenity who are the true evil beings! You force your
precious peace on an entire galaxy, and banish all those who don't agree to a life of misery
in this god-forsaken dimension! It is you who are truly evil! You eliminate balance from
your world! Without us, there is no real peace! Let me ask you this, are you both really
happy to be living in a dimension that knows only peace? It would be very boring if you
asked me! Just as this dimension is boring because it holds only those who know evil!"
Uranus just made a sour face at the red-headed woman, then looked down at her plate.
Mercury, who's face was beet-red in color, just stared at Kaolinite.
"Well, Mercury! Don't you have anything to say?!"
Mercury, looking rather meek, replied "I thought you all enjoyed living here. I didn't
realize you thought it was that awful."
"Why do you think only the Death Busters and the AnimaMates are on this world? I'll
tell you why, we destroyed all of the others who lived here! Shortly after the defeat of
Galaxia, all of your former enemies lived here on this world. At first, it wasn't so bad.
We have never had to do without any of the necessities of life. We did, however, have to deal
with not having absolute power! It started out very small at first. Galaxia tried to force
her will on everyone living here. We did not want to be her minions, so a rather long battle
ensued. As you can probably guess, you are the smartest senshi after all, Galaxia was defeated
by us and sent to live on a neighboring planet. We found that we are all impossible to kill.
Galaxia now resides on a planet larger than this one, and she is all alone! She has attempted
to return here on a few occasions, but we keep defeating her and sending her back. Shortly
after the first defeat of Galaxia, Queen Beryl became restless. She, too, was eventually
defeated and sent to her own planet. We were nicer to her and also sent along Queen Metallia.
Pharaoh 90 and Dr. Tomoe soon followed. Eventually, we got to where it is just those you see
around us. Everyone else are living on their own private little worlds. Or as I like to call
them, they have their own private little Hells."
"What did you expect?!" Uranus finally answered. "I agree with Mercury, for the most
part, but I don't think you should be living at all!"
This little outburst caused Kaolinite to giggle softly. "I see that you are not up on
all of your scientific principles, Uranus! Maybe Mercury will be so kind as to enlighten
you on the first law of thermodynamics. It is, after all, a universal concept!"
Uranus looked at Kaolinite with great contempt. "I know all of the basic scientific
principles! Just because I'm one of the strongest senshi doesn't mean I'm one of the dumbest!
The first law of thermodynamics states that energy is neither created nor destroyed! It is
just converted from one form to another! It is very similar to the law of conservation of
matter where matter is neither created nor destroyed, it is just converted to other forms of
matter! What does this have to do with anything?!"
"Well, Uranus, it has to do with everything. Nice explanation, too, I might add. I
forgot that you had been an honor student at Mugen Gakeun. You do realize that every life
force consists of energy. That energy needs to go somewhere. When we were killed in your
dimension, we were transported here. That way, our energy was not destroyed, it was just
moved to another area."
"It's true that energy is neither created but destroyed, but the laws of thermodynamics
also go on to say that the entire universe is in a constant state of entropy meaning that
the energy is slowly being converted to heat energy, which is essentially waste energy."
"You are also correct, Mercury. Our energy, however, is not normal energy. When
normal people die, their energy is just absorbed into the cosmos. Our energy is tainted so
that it can't be absorbed. We are doomed to live out our existence here in this forgotten
dimension because we can not become one with the universe. Well, I've had enough of this
little science discussion. Everyone, eat, we will have our planned activity afterward!"
Mercury opened her mouth to speak again, but closed it after she received a stern
look from Kaolinite. Instead, she leaned over to Uranus and whispered "Have you heard
anything on the Luna-P?"
"Yes, Pluto has been attempting to contact us since we came into this hall. If you
distract them enough, I might be able to communicate with her."
"Wait, just eat some now, then try to contact her when everyone else is busy with their
dinner."
"Okay. Hey, nice going there in sticking up to our hostess with the mostest."
Mercury blushed again and said "Thank you. I'm usually not so forward, but I just
couldn't hold back. She shouldn't speak of Usagi that way."
"I know. Good job. It's nice to see you being assertive. You really should do it
more often. Just don't start acting like Rei, okay? Heheheheheh."
"Agreed. Hahahah!"
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Soon, everyone was finished eating and Kaolinite demanded the attention of everyone.
"Now, we will have our entertainment! Uranus, please come before us all!"
Uranus glanced quickly at Mercury, who slightly nodded at her fellow senshi, then
she got up to move in front of the red head.
"As everyone knows, Uranus is the strongest of the regular senshi. I think our task
for her will be to demonstrate her strength for us all. We will have her stand in the center
of the hall and defend herself against all of the AnimaMates and the youma. Anyone she kills
will be required to sit out 5 minutes before they can return to the attack. If Uranus dies,
however, we don't know what will happen. I guess we'll find out! HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAH! Oh!
But first, I'll take that communicator you have been using while you've been here. If you
haven't figured it out yet, we've intercepted all of your transmissions with your own
dimension. We've also scrambled the coordinates so that your fellow senshi will not be able
to rescue you in time. I also wish to offer my condolences on the deaths of Neptune, Mars,
and Jupiter. HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAH!"
Uranus glared at her tormentor, but didn't move as commanded. She simply stood in her
place, taking a defensive stance.
"I said hand over your communicator and go to the center of the hall! NOW MOVE!!"
Uranus continued to stare at Kaolinite. Finally, Kaolinite waved her hand, knocking
Uranus onto the floor. A second wave produced the Luna-P.
"Well, well, well. What do we have here? I think I remember that Chibiusa twit having
one of these. She always brought it with her when she came to visit that impossible child
of Dr. Tomoe's. You know her quite well, don't you Uranus? So, how does this stupid thing
work?"
"Do you think I'm going to tell you?!" Uranus snarled.
"Well if you don't I'm sure she will." Kaolinite waved toward Mercury, who immediately
grabbed her throat as though she were choking. "Oh, silly me! HAHAHAHAH! She can't talk if
she's dead! HAHAHAHAHAHAHAH!"
"STOP IT!! I'LL TELL YOU IF YOU LEAVE HER ALONE!!"
"Ohhh...this is surprising. I'm not used to the mighty Uranus showing any compassion
for any of her fellow senshi, not even Neptune. HAHAHAHAHAHAHAH!" All of the others in the
chamber joined in with Kaolinite's laughter. Kaolinite waved her hand again and Mercury
gasped for breath, but no longer struggled as if she were choking.
"Okay. I spared your little friend. Now...how does this work?!"
"Hit the button in the nose area and talk. The eyes should light up and you should
hear from Pluto."
"Oh, I get to talk with the mysterious senshi of time. Aren't I fortunate. Now, you
two just sit here and behave while I talk with Pluto." Kaolinite waved her hand and Uranus
and Mercury were bound and gagged in place.
Kaolinite studied the Luna-P, then she hit the button as directed and talked "Hello?
Is anyone out there? HEHEHEHEHEH!"
~Who is this?!~
"Is this Pluto?"
~Who are you?! Where are Uranus and Mercury?!~
"You could call me an old friend. I have Uranus and Mercury here with me as we speak,
but they are a little tied up now."
~Who are you and why are you using this communicator?! Where's Uranus?!~
"Calm down, she's just fine. I suppose you are a little upset since you've already
lost three senshi today. Really, what's two more?"
~Hello, Kaolinite.~
"Oh, you remember me. I'm touched. Now, I know you are the keeper of the time gates.
If you wish to see Uranus and Mercury again, you will open the gates to allow me and my
followers passage back to your dimension."
~I'm afraid that I can't do that. Uranus and Mercury realize that if it becomes
necessary, they are expendable. This would be one of those times.~
"WHAT?! You have the ability to save two of your friends!! Aren't their lives
worth anything to you?!"
~Of course they are. Haruka is like a sister to me and Ami has become quite a friend,
but my duty to protect this world and the time gates are more important. I'm sure they
realize that.~
"You know, you are a cold-hearted bitch!!"
~I could say the same to you. Now, I must go. The Queen has called us all to her
chamber. She wants to honor Apollo and all of the others. Goodbye.~
"WHAT!! I'm not finished talking with you yet!! Answer me!!"
Mercury and Uranus exchanged knowing glances. Kaolinite turned to Uranus, who was
still in front of her, and waved her hand. Uranus was slammed onto the ground as her arms and
legs were released, leaving her sprawled on the floor. Her gag, as well as Mercury's, were
also removed.
"Tell me, are you prepared to die today, Uranus?"
Haruka didn't hesitate at all when she answered "Yes!"
"Then so be it!" Kaolinite waved her hand again and black energy shot out to the fallen
senshi. Uranus attempted to struggle against it, but was quickly losing the battle.
"STOP IT! PLEASE!!" Mercury yelled at her tormentor.
Kaolinite turned to the other senshi, temporarily stopping her attack on Uranus. "Why
should I? You have nothing I need."
"I have a way for you to get to where you want to go."
"And what would that be?"
"I can give you what you need to use the machine that brought Uranus and I here."
"We have been wondering how your little device worked. We haven't even been able to
get inside of it. What is it?"
"The Plutomaru is a dimensional travelling machine that allows you to travel through
time and space. You can get back to our world with it."
"If that is possible, why didn't you go back in the first place?"
"I didn't have all of the materials to fix it at the time. I'm sure you would have them
or suitable replacements here. Just give me some time, and I'll fix it for you."
"You think I would trust you in that machine?! You would just leave us and Uranus here
to get back to your precious Queen!"
"No, I promise!"
"I'm not a child, Mercury. That line hasn't worked on me in centuries!"
"I would not just leave Uranus here to save myself. I give you my word as a senshi, I
will repair the Plutomaru so that you may use it. I assume you will kill Uranus and I anyway."
"Most likely. But, if you just give me what I need to get into the machine, I might see
to it that you two at least have a fighting chance of surviving here. I'm sure Viluy and her
scientists can do the rest."
"All you need is this key."
"Mercury! No! Don't give her the time key!" Uranus finally decided to join in the
conversation.
Kaolinite looked at Uranus, then back at Mercury. "So, you have one of Pluto's keys?
That means you can travel through time and space without that machine! Give it to me now!"
Kaolinite lunged towards Mercury, who dodged the larger woman by diving under the
banquet table. "First, there are some things I need to tell you!"
"No! Just give me the time key!" Kaolinite waved her hand, sending the banquet table
flying at Uranus. Mercury, who was defenseless, cautiously handed the key to her captor.
"Finally! Now, I will keep my word to you. I will leave you and Uranus here while the
rest of us make our preparations for our trip back to your world. You will have 4 hours
before I send my deadliest youma after you. If they catch you, they will kill you!"
Kaolinite waved her hand in a wide arc emptying the room of everyone but Uranus and
Mercury.
"Ami, you shouldn't have done that." Uranus managed to say before she collapsed onto
the floor.
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This seems like a good place to stop. I think that the next chapter will finish it
all up. Any comments or suggestions can be emailed to: i_am_evilus@yahoo.com.
Until next time...