Umi-chan: Doesn't Gabriel-kun make your heart flutter, Kagura-chan?
Kagura-chan: UUURRRGGG! He's such a womanizer. PS, minna! For those of you
who have seen Shojo Kakumei Utena, when you think of Kagura, you should be
seeing Juri w/ yellow eyes and pigtails. They also have the same fighting
style. Kagura is SUGOI! (Umi stinks)
Umi-chan: (glares) At least I don't talk to swords.
BSSM Gold
Part one: Celestial
Episode three: Three souls! Usagi's friend possessed
'Mi-chan'
Umi-chan rubbed the back of her head, wincing as her fingers swept over a
raw spot.
'I'm still here'
She shot up. "Nani?"
* * *
Kagura wiped a tear from her pale cheek. "Namida…"
"She's free, Kagura-chan," Gabriel said, grasping her shoulder. "Tsuki Hime
can't hurt her anymore."
Kagura smacked him. "How dare you say that, about our princess of all
people?"
"She's a bitch, Kagura. The bastard of a shining queen, and she wants
revenge? That's evil, Kagura-chan. We used to be…"
"Don't say anything. If you remember, I too am like her."
"Gomen."
* * *
Usagi glanced over to the empty seat. "Ami-chan, where are you now?"
The moment Usagi had felt the death wave, the Henshin brooch had gone black.
It was strange, and when she had told the others, they had just been upset
about Ami-chan. The fact that Usagi's brooch was behaving oddly didn't seem
to bother them.
"Usagi-chan!"
"Hai!"
* * *
Tsuki Hime looked down on Usagi, and sighed. "Onee-san…how are you? Sailor
Aries!"
* * *
"Hai!" Tenshi walked forward, tipping her head, to face the rays of the sun.
"I have found her Tsuki Hime."
Kagura pulled her hand from Tenshi's. "I don't like the way Sagittarius
died. It must have been painful to watch. Was Tsuki Hime so violent, that
she couldn't have mercy?"
Tenshi turned her face away, avoiding her dear-heart's gaze. "Tsuki Hime
felt it was better to dispose of her, and keep her from suffering. I'm just
glad I didn't have to do it," Tenshi murmured, nuzzling Kagura's long
pigtails. "Your hair smells nice."
Kagura put a hand to the top of her head, pushing Tenshi away. "Concentrate.
There she is!"
"Hai," Tenshi yelled, catching the flash of pink hair. "Chibi-Usa!"
"Would you, be more discrete? Er…"
* * *
Chibi-Usa tugged on a book, trying to avoid the people following her. The
library had seemed a good place to hide. Chibi-Usa turned around, startled
by the rustle of paper she heard. "Nani kuso? Who are you?"
* * *
Kagura grabbed Chibi-Usa by the pigtail, and laughed. "My hair is much
better."
"Let me go! Usagi!"
Tenshi swirled the space around them, and transferred them to the Black
Carousel. "You will cooperate!"
* * *
Himiko shook her head, dispelling the images gathering in her mind.
"Chibi-Usa…"
"Ohayo!"
She turned and smiled. "Ohayo, Gabriel-kun! Mi-chan, it's your boyfriend!"
Kaze was by Umi's side. "Your hair is behaving nicely. It would give me
great pleasure to play with it!"
Umi grinned evilly, holding up a glimmering razor. "One more word,
Kaze…where are we going today, Gabriel?"
"School!"
* * *
Sailor Cancer blinked through red eyes, wondering at her location.
"Aries-sama?"
"You're home, Yuurei-san," Aries said coldly. "Report to Tsuki Hime!"
Yuurei's evil flashed across Chibi-Usa's eyes. "I don't have to, if I don't
want to. I don't want to see Oba-san. She's annoying!"
Sailor Scorpio emerged from the shadows. "You will do as we say! You may be
defiant of our princess, demo do not cross me!"
"So where will you be?" Yuurei asked, tossing her long pink hair.
Scorpio melted into Kagura and smirked at her two companions. "I'm off to
school."
* * *
"Shino-sensei," Kaze called. "How are you today? May I say that your hair is
looking very nice today?"
Umi smiled at her friend, turning into the girls' lockers. Her first class
of the day was fencing, and it was her best subject. "Ah, this is going to
be so relaxing!"
"I'm glad you feel that way."
Umi turned to her right. "Kagura-san! You attend here too?"
Kagura flipped an elegant strand of hair away. "Of course. And, I'm the best
fencer at the school!"
"We'll have to see about that!"
"I'm looking forward to it! Ja ne!"
* * *
Gabriel looked around the gym, and smiled to himself. All of these girls in
one room…it was heaven! "We'll be starting out with a demonstration! Any
volunteers?"
Kagura snapped to attention, and noticed Umi, across the gym, stand. She
gave the younger girl a challenging smile, and rested her foil on her
shoulder. "If she's not a coward, I'll fight Yukino-san."
Umi blushed, as Gabriel's eyes fell on her. "Yukino-san?"
She nodded and thrust her sword out. "I'll fight you…anno…what's your
surname?"
Kagura flipped the tip of her blade around. "Surname's are not important."
"Hai!"
* * *
Himiko sat up on the rafters, nurturing her chocolate cone. She watched the
two girls flash around each other, a blinding whirl of swords, blue and
orange. "GO, Kagura-san! Beat her ass!"
* * *
Umi frowned as she heard Himiko's voice, but she decided to kill her
afterwards. Umi swept her sword in a fluid right stroke and met Kagura's
blade. Frowning she pulled her sword out of the lock and thrust forward
swiftly careful not move her torso and give away her movements. Kagura
jumped back to avoid the blow and then went on the assault striking Umi with
short and fast thrusts and strokes. At one point Umi tripped forward, but
was caught by her opponent and thrown back. It was a blow to her pride,
having to be helped like that. But it only fueled her fire. Umi blocked the
rest and thrust out her sword again only to have it lock with Kagura's.
Kagura then proceeded to slide her own blade down, till the swords met hilt
to hilt. Umi's frown deepened; Kagura was stronger then her and when swords
met like this it was usually the stronger person who won.
"Ne, Yukino-san! Is this the style of the fencing captain, or the style of
the timid rhino?" Kagura whispered, flashing an alluring smile.
Growling she slid her sword up Kagura's and jumped back to avoid getting
hit. Umi quickly placed the tip of her own blade at the base of Kagura's
neck and scowled when she realized Kagura had struck her chest at the same
second.
* * *
Himiko fell off her seat surprised; no one had ever tied with Umi before.
"Kiseki! Someone tied with Umi!"
* * *
Sailor Taurus grasped Makoto by the throat and threw her against the wall.
Makoto's Eternal Crystal shot from her chest and in to Taurus's open palms.
"Kiare, Makoto-san. The Eternal crystal of Jupiter is more than I expected
from you."
* * *
Michiru handed Umi a hand towel and smiled down at her, "I want you to be
careful of that girl, Umi-chan. I don't trust her."
"What do you mean Michiru-san?" Umi queried.
"Just trust me on this one alright," Michiru replied walking over to Haruka.
"Did you feel that?"
"Hai, I think Koneko-chan is in trouble."
* * *
Sailor Taurus waited on the top of Tokyo Tower, watching the light of the
setting sun. "Kagura-san," she whispered, seeing the girl. "It was so
painful, having to do this."
A short Senshi glared out on the city. "This is boring," she grimaced,
pulling on her purple tri-tails.
Taurus touched the star on her forehead, allowing her civilian form to show
through. "Nyanko-chan, you're such a party pooper!"
Sticking her tongue out, Nyanko tapped her star and followed suit. Kagura
reached the top, and frowned. "You two, we're not keeping this together.
Sailor Aries and myself are doing all of the work. It's a rather large
strain."
Nyanko snorted. "You act as if this is supposed to be simple. We can't all
attack at the same time, and we can't all be in the same place. How are we
supposed to do anything?"
Kagura smiled. "Glad you asked!" she giggled, handing out flyers. "There's
this Battle of the Bands on Friday. I think we should go!"
Sakura (Taurus) studied the poster. "Why do I have this feeling? Are we
going to be entertaining?"
Kagura smiled. "You are so perceptive, my friend! Demo, this is a good
chance to gather the eternal crystals."
* * *
Usagi and Bara skipped along the halls, looking for Makoto. They slowed to a
walk, and Usagi commented, "Makoto's been very sleepy lately. I wonder if it
has something to do with that woman?"
Bara inclined her head. "Rurouni-sensei has been pushing her. That's it!"
"What's what?"
"Mako-chan's in tutoring with Rurouni-sensei!"
Bara shot down the hallway. Usagi looked at her. "Anno, Bara-chan? We're
right outside the door!"
She turned around. "Oh…right!"
Usagi slid the door aside and laughed lightly. "Mako-chan, Mak…Kami-sama!"
Bara gaped at the broken body, as it lay against the far wall. "Onee-chan?
ONEE-CHAN!"
* * *
Haruka looked out the window, her face a mix of desperation and anger.
"Another, Michiru, and another. I don't know if we should allow this to
continue."
"Your responsibilities are to yourself, not to them. Mercury and Jupiter
died of stupidity! The Senshi of the inner planets are fools."
Her lover was beginning to frighten Haruka. Michiru could be cold, but she
was never this icy. "Demo, I think my turn's coming."
Michiru searched depths of Haruka's eyes, wondering, wondering… "I don't
know."
* * *
Usagi could only stare down at the body, and watch Bara cradle it in her
arms. She was somehow detached from it; she did not know what it meant.
Sure, she was sad, who wouldn't be? She didn't even know her enemy, let
alone her allies. Silver Mercury-tachi were very headstrong, and didn't want
help; Haruka-tachi were very independent, insisting upon controlling the
movements of all the Senshi.
'Usagi-chan? You have to find who did this.'
"I can't. I just can't, Mako-chan."
* * *
Umi walked down the west hall of Mugen Gauken. School was over but she
stayed behind for a few moments looking for Haruka and Michiru, who usually
took her to ice skating practice. Realizing they weren't there, she left
momentarily in her own thoughts. She was at the entrance to the school gates
when she heard a voice behind her, "Mi-chan!"
Whirling she saw Gabriel running to catch up with her. When he had she
smiled, "Konichi wa Gabriel-kun, how are you?"
"Umi-chan!" Cried a voice behind them.
Turning around to see the speaker, Umi gasped, "Bara-chan," she whispered
eyes going wide. Bara was a mess. Her shoulder length green hair was
disheveled, her eyes were red and puffy from many tears, and her uniform was
drenched in blood. "Kami-sama! What happened?" Umi queried, choking from the
stench of blood.
Bara just collapsed into Umi's arms sobbing once again. "Onee-chan…" she
whimpered between choking sobs, "Onee-chan's dead!"
Umi's eyes widened again as she gripped her friend; Gabriel's presence
temporarily forgotten, "Kami-sama! Gomen Nasai!"
Umi turned as she heard a car drive up beside them. "Oi! Umi-chan, you need
a ride to practice?" Haruka called.
"Hai, demo what about Bara-chan?"
"She can come along as well. Looks like she needs the support right now,"
Michiru said, as though she knew.
"And, maybe a shower," Gabriel muttered.
"Is that alright with you?" Umi asked Bara.
"Hai, I like watching you skate. It reminds me of… Onee-chan," she sniffed
back a dry sob, finally out of tears.
Umi turned to Gabriel, "Oi, I have to go now."
"I thought you were going home with the rest of your friends."
"Masaka, I always have practice of some kind or another and Haruka-chan is
kind enough to take me. I'm usually never home till after six." She got into
the car with Bara, "Sayonara."
* * *
3 hours later
Umi waded ankle deep in the low tide surf. Gabriel was confusing her, and
when she became confused she went down to the ocean to clear her mind. The
cold water had just begun to make her feet tingle when she heard a stony
voice behind her. "Konban wa, Umi-chan."
Umi turned surprised. Usagi had never used that tone of voice before.
"Daijobu ka Usagi-chan?"
"Iie, Mako-chan is gone."
"Hai I heard that from Bara earlier," Umi looked at her friend and gasped as
she saw her brooch, "Usagi-chan the Ginzuishou?!"
"You mean you can see it?!"
"Of course I can see it, demo what happened to it?"
"I can explain it," said a malicious voice.
* * *
Kagura watched the little gathering, and her face twisted in disgust. "She's
so pure Gabriel. I think we found her. Now is the time."
"I don't think that's advisable."
"Quit letting your dick do the thinking and do what I say!"
Gabriel glared down on her, and turned his face away. "I can't believe I'm
doing this."
* * *
Both senshi turned to face the voice only to find a black crystal floating
there instead, "Who are you?!" Umi shouted reaching for her sword hilt.
The voice laughed, "Don't even bother trying to henshin, Mercury-san. I'm
not really here."
Usagi took a step backwards, "What do you want?"
"Why to explain your problem of course!"
"How do you even know who we are?! Are you the new enemy?" Umi said also
taking a step backwards.
"My, my so many questions Mercury-san! Maybe I should introduce my self,"
the person seemed to be pondering this while Umi shook with impatience,
"Let's just say I'm the bastard of a shining Queen here to take revenge."
"What's that supposed to mean?!" Umi snarled, taking a protective stance in
front of Usagi.
"You'll see later Mercury-san," the voice responded haughtily, "Now as to
the Ginzuishou, the answer is simple. You're getting weaker because your
friends are dying, and every time a new senshi dies your Ginzuishou will
flash black to tell you that it's weakening. When the Ginzuishou stays
black, then all, except for you Moon Princess, will be dead." With another
cackle the crystal shattered and the presence faded.
Umi scowled deeply, moving away from Usagi. "Do you know what's odd about
this new enemy?" she asked.
"Besides the fact that they're killing our Senshi, and getting away with
it!" Usagi replied, with angry and sarcastic note in her voice.
"Yes, besides that."
"I don't know; why don't you tell me."
"They're not using Youma; not of any kind." Umi stared out into the ocean
thinking deeply.
Usagi frowned, "You're right about that, demo why is it significant?!" she
screamed the last word out, and watched as Umi winced and instantly
regretted her tone, "Gomen Umi-chan, this is just one horrible day."
"I understand. The significance is, they aren't thinking like the normal
enemy. They're different and dangerous. We need to be careful," Umi turned
to Usagi, "And you need to go home, you're a wreck, you know. Come on, I'll
give you a ride." Umi grabbed Usagi's arm and pulled her to the car. Putting
her in and shutting the door, Umi got in herself and drove off.
* * *
Nyanko strummed her bass guitar. "Sakura-chan?"
Sakura looked up from her synthesizer, and grimaced. "Nani?"
Music flowed from Nyanko's fingers as she strummed again. "Gomen, demo where
is Kagura?"
* * *
'Konban wa'
Umi slapped at her face, smiling as Usagi gave her a questioning look. "Just
a fly."
'Get out of the car Umi'
'Why, Sagittarius?'
'Kagura's here, and if I'm not mistaken, something bad is about to happen.'
'What do you mean?'
"Watch the road!" Usagi screamed! "You're going to hit her!"
Umi looked forward, only catching the glistening yellow eyes and fiery hair.
"Kagura-chan!"
'I told you it was bad.'
* * *
"Yukino-san! What were you trying to do? Kill me?! Watch where you're
going!"
The three girls stood in the feeble beams of Umi's headlights. Kagura glared
into the icy blue orbs, eyes that were stricken with fear. She glanced to
the side, where another girl stood next to Umi. The face was stony. "YOU!
What are you yelling for? You shouldn't have been walking down the middle of
the road!" the girl yelled.
Kagura's smile flashed into place, and she turned on her charm. "Konichi wa,
Odango-san. Yukino-san, you have such kawaii friends."
Usagi blushed, losing herself in the gold. "Anno…watashi wa…anno…"
Umi slapped Usagi to the ground. "Baka, Usagi! She's Usagi. Period. End of
discussion."
Kagura helped Usagi up. "You shouldn't hit your friends. Isn't that right?"
she said, smiling at Usagi. She grasped Usagi's hand. "Watashi wa, Kagura."
"Don't you have somewhere to be?" Umi asked, tapping her feet impatiently.
"As a matter of fact, I do. Could you give me a ride?"
Usagi looked to Umi, who was not pleased with the idea. Her eyes pleaded
with Umi's, asking her to allow this. Kagura-chan was sugoi!
* * *
Aquarius sat next to Gabriel, and they watched the trio. "Kagura should stop
flirting," Aquarius grimaced. "I don't know how that girl can be enjoying
this."
"You know what to do?"
She smiled. "With my power, how can she resist it?"
"Go."
* * *
"I refuse to give her a ride."
Kagura just stared at her. "Why?"
"Umi-chan, that's not very nice," Usagi cried. "Anno," she murmured,
painfully. "I have to pee. I'll be right back." She darted into the woods.
There was an uncomfortable silence about the whole place. Umi studied the
ground, trying to keep from making eye contact. Kagura made her very
nervous.
'Get out, now'
'Why'
'Just do it'
'I'm not listening'
'Mi-chan, onegai'
'Go away'
The voice within her, sighed. 'It's too late'
"Kouri! Nani?"
The last thing she saw before collapsing, were the black pupils of Kagura's
eyes. They glared at her from under the orange bangs, and peered out from
the pallor of an unfeeling china doll.
* * *
Aquarius jumped from the tree as Usagi ran off. "This is so easy," she
giggled. Flicking her wrist, a shiny dagger appeared. "With this beautiful
weapon, your body shall be mine. Gabriel will love me again."
Kagura looked up suddenly. "Kouri! Nani?"
Aquarius paused at the use of the familiar. Nobody was supposed to call her
that! Kagura was her friend, but this was not acceptable. "SHI-NE!" she
screamed, flipping the knife to slice it across Umi's spine.
She watched as Umi stiffened. Aquarius would take the opportunity now, and
possess what she could before the host began to fight.
"Kouri-chan, yamete!" Kagura sobbed. "Iie…"
Aquarius plunged the dagger into her bared chest, gasping as the icy blade
tore at her flesh. Before her life force could leak out fully, she hugged
Umi's paralyzed body to her. Flesh and blood melted together in an icy swirl
of power. But most amazing of all, was the merging of souls. Aquarius had
barely gotten halfway through, when something bright threw her back. Closing
her eyes she concentrated on the force.
In her minds eye, an image took shape. A beautiful girl with shining hair of
gold floated forward, bearing silver bow and arrow. "I command you, ice star
Senshi, vacate this body or I will destroy you!"
Aquarius gritted her teeth against the power. "Never, Sagittarius! I am
stronger than you!"
"Leave!"
"Never!"
The host screamed in pain, watching the scars of lightning burn into her
flesh. Sagittarius was still in there, still fighting for Umi's heart.
"Sagittarius…"
Aquarius thrust her mind forward. "She is…MINE!"
Sagittarius shut her eyes, admitting her defeat, allowing Aquarius to enter.
"I am with you,
Mi-chan. Onegai, avenge me upon Aries."
* * *
Kagura reached down to the girl lying in the road. First of all, she was
amazed that Kouri had
the guts to do this. Second of all, she wondered, how did Sagittarius gain
so much power? Perhaps, it was Yukino-san. The girl obviously had the power
to force Kouri back, alone. But how did she manage to combine that energy
with Sagittarius? Wasn't she dead?
"What happened?"
Kagura only looked over her shoulder, slightly. "Kouri-chan did it. She did
it. Shit," she swore. "Screw it all! I don't want my friends to keep doing
this."
"It's all in Tsuki Hime's plan…"
"Just like Namida's death? Or did you feel it was personally your duty?"
unfortunately, Kagura had heard it all.
Sailor Aries diverted her gaze. Kagura's eyes were too intense. "Onegai, I
felt it was my duty, and…"
Kagura growled out in anguish. "Duty! I'll show you duty, Tenshi-sama!"
Kagura's sword hand pointed itself at Sailor Aries. A golden sword shot from
the palm, stretching about five feet before stopping. "Cleaver-chan knows
duty! Aquarius knows duty! The Sailor Senshi know duty! You are a heartless
bitch, doing things for your own pleasure!" she howled.
"Kagura…" Aries whispered, dropping to her knees. "It's true. It's my fault.
Demo, I did it for you. I love everything about…"
Kagura held out her hand. "No more. I don't want to hear it."
"Demo…"
Kagura's eyes softened, and she placed a hand over Aries protesting mouth.
"Not now," she whispered. "Later. There will be time later. I'll deal with
it later."
* * *
Umi felt heavy and groggy, as though she had a hangover. "Uh, Kami-sama,
what happened?"
"You are within," a voice spoke. "Or rather, 'she' is within. The three are
one."
Umi itched her nose. "Uhh…nani? Who are you?"
"Baka!" yelled the voice, appearing as a giant floating Umi. "I am the
Wizard of Oz. Just kidding," the voice chuckled. "I am all that remains of
you, Yukino Umi. I am all that stands between you and the entities that now
control you."
"Uhhhhh…Okay!"
The voice sighed, heavily. "Umi-chan, I can't be with you much longer."
"Why?"
"My power is a little drained. Give me a month or so, and I can regain it."
That caught her attention. "What do you mean 'a month?'"
"I am weak. How do you expect me to protect you without power?"
Umi stamped her foot. "UUURRRRGGHHGHGH!"
"Sayonara!"
"Matte, you, you…matte, Umi."
"Nani?"
Umi cocked her head to the side. "Who's the Wizard of Oz?"
* * *
Usagi waddled to the road, feeling very undignified. "Gomen, gomen…I had no
paper." She looked around, taking in the fallen Umi, and Kagura. "Huh?"
Kagura ran over and clutched her arm. "Odango-san, she collapsed. I think
it's this terrible heat!"
"Sure," Usagi said, looking at Kagura's long, black coat and pants. "The
heat…"
Umi stirred. "Kagura?"
The girl rushed to her side. "Umi-chan, Daijobu ka?"
Umi's face struggled with itself, trying to decide something. A dark and
cunning look filled her eyes. "I'm fine. Remind me to hurt you."
"Don't talk like that, Umi-chan. I don't have that much patience right now."
* * *
Rei straightened in her place. The fire flared and flamed, screaming of the
powerful flow of energy. "Oh!"
The door behind her slid open. "You are my last one, Rei-san. STAR FLAME!"
* * *
Himiko let her head drop to her chest. "Sayonara, onee-chan. Sayonara,
Haruka-san."
* * *
Taurus ground her hands into the gory hole. "My, my, this one put up quite a
fight!" she examined the crystal. "Ah…Uranus…"
* * *
Kaze covered her head with the blanket, and wept bitterly. "This is the end.
Usagi's fate…"
'It's not entirely hopeless. You can still fight.'
"It is hopeless, onee-chan. I can't fight without you. Usagi can't fight
without you."
'Usagi will never know.'
* * *
Tsuki reached out for the crystals, her eyes not entirely visible under the
hood of her cloak. "Uranus, Mars…the Senshi I hate the most. Next to my
onee-chan, these two proved to be a problem. What about…"
Kagura moved between Sailor Aries and Sailor Taurus. "May I introduce,
Sailor Shadow Mercury."
Tsuki Hime gestured to the girl standing behind them. "My sister…what did
you do with her, Kagura?"
"We dropped her off somewhere, her home I guess."
"Where was it?"
Kagura hesitated. "Uh…I forget! But it won't let it happen again."
They watched their leader rise and walk to the window. She threw back her
hold, allowing her head to show. Red odango's were held in place by yellow
ribbons, and crimson strands fell to her shoulder in messy tails. "Make sure
you don't. I trust you, Kagura…Sailor Scorpio."
Everyone gave Kagura a look of distaste, as they left. Taurus gave her a
particularly dirty glare. "Pet…"
Kagura glowered at her. "Go play with your dolls."
When they had all left, Kagura stepped to her lady's side. "Nova-chan, why
are you so harsh on the other Senshi? They don't treat me with respect when
you're nice to me."
"Are you saying that you don't wish to be friends with me?"
"Iie. Demo, don't always be so nice. If I mess up, you can say so."
"Call me Nova, again," she whispered, resting her cheek on Kagura's
shoulder. "I think I am ready to go."
"To Earth? Nova-chan…"
"Don't question me, onee-chan. I want to go."
"About Usagi," Kagura muttered. "Why don't we just tell the other Senshi?"
Tsuki Hime nestled herself against her friend. "If they knew who she was,
this wouldn't be as fun. Once two Senshi have died, she can't feel the loss
anymore. Our job becomes ever easier. A few deaths at a time are safer."
"Whatever you say."
* * * * * * * * * * * *
Kagura-chan: How was that? I thought it was good! I want to clear up one
thing though. Kagura is not a lesbian. 'k?
Kagura-chan: UUURRRGGG! He's such a womanizer. PS, minna! For those of you
who have seen Shojo Kakumei Utena, when you think of Kagura, you should be
seeing Juri w/ yellow eyes and pigtails. They also have the same fighting
style. Kagura is SUGOI! (Umi stinks)
Umi-chan: (glares) At least I don't talk to swords.
BSSM Gold
Part one: Celestial
Episode three: Three souls! Usagi's friend possessed
'Mi-chan'
Umi-chan rubbed the back of her head, wincing as her fingers swept over a
raw spot.
'I'm still here'
She shot up. "Nani?"
* * *
Kagura wiped a tear from her pale cheek. "Namida…"
"She's free, Kagura-chan," Gabriel said, grasping her shoulder. "Tsuki Hime
can't hurt her anymore."
Kagura smacked him. "How dare you say that, about our princess of all
people?"
"She's a bitch, Kagura. The bastard of a shining queen, and she wants
revenge? That's evil, Kagura-chan. We used to be…"
"Don't say anything. If you remember, I too am like her."
"Gomen."
* * *
Usagi glanced over to the empty seat. "Ami-chan, where are you now?"
The moment Usagi had felt the death wave, the Henshin brooch had gone black.
It was strange, and when she had told the others, they had just been upset
about Ami-chan. The fact that Usagi's brooch was behaving oddly didn't seem
to bother them.
"Usagi-chan!"
"Hai!"
* * *
Tsuki Hime looked down on Usagi, and sighed. "Onee-san…how are you? Sailor
Aries!"
* * *
"Hai!" Tenshi walked forward, tipping her head, to face the rays of the sun.
"I have found her Tsuki Hime."
Kagura pulled her hand from Tenshi's. "I don't like the way Sagittarius
died. It must have been painful to watch. Was Tsuki Hime so violent, that
she couldn't have mercy?"
Tenshi turned her face away, avoiding her dear-heart's gaze. "Tsuki Hime
felt it was better to dispose of her, and keep her from suffering. I'm just
glad I didn't have to do it," Tenshi murmured, nuzzling Kagura's long
pigtails. "Your hair smells nice."
Kagura put a hand to the top of her head, pushing Tenshi away. "Concentrate.
There she is!"
"Hai," Tenshi yelled, catching the flash of pink hair. "Chibi-Usa!"
"Would you, be more discrete? Er…"
* * *
Chibi-Usa tugged on a book, trying to avoid the people following her. The
library had seemed a good place to hide. Chibi-Usa turned around, startled
by the rustle of paper she heard. "Nani kuso? Who are you?"
* * *
Kagura grabbed Chibi-Usa by the pigtail, and laughed. "My hair is much
better."
"Let me go! Usagi!"
Tenshi swirled the space around them, and transferred them to the Black
Carousel. "You will cooperate!"
* * *
Himiko shook her head, dispelling the images gathering in her mind.
"Chibi-Usa…"
"Ohayo!"
She turned and smiled. "Ohayo, Gabriel-kun! Mi-chan, it's your boyfriend!"
Kaze was by Umi's side. "Your hair is behaving nicely. It would give me
great pleasure to play with it!"
Umi grinned evilly, holding up a glimmering razor. "One more word,
Kaze…where are we going today, Gabriel?"
"School!"
* * *
Sailor Cancer blinked through red eyes, wondering at her location.
"Aries-sama?"
"You're home, Yuurei-san," Aries said coldly. "Report to Tsuki Hime!"
Yuurei's evil flashed across Chibi-Usa's eyes. "I don't have to, if I don't
want to. I don't want to see Oba-san. She's annoying!"
Sailor Scorpio emerged from the shadows. "You will do as we say! You may be
defiant of our princess, demo do not cross me!"
"So where will you be?" Yuurei asked, tossing her long pink hair.
Scorpio melted into Kagura and smirked at her two companions. "I'm off to
school."
* * *
"Shino-sensei," Kaze called. "How are you today? May I say that your hair is
looking very nice today?"
Umi smiled at her friend, turning into the girls' lockers. Her first class
of the day was fencing, and it was her best subject. "Ah, this is going to
be so relaxing!"
"I'm glad you feel that way."
Umi turned to her right. "Kagura-san! You attend here too?"
Kagura flipped an elegant strand of hair away. "Of course. And, I'm the best
fencer at the school!"
"We'll have to see about that!"
"I'm looking forward to it! Ja ne!"
* * *
Gabriel looked around the gym, and smiled to himself. All of these girls in
one room…it was heaven! "We'll be starting out with a demonstration! Any
volunteers?"
Kagura snapped to attention, and noticed Umi, across the gym, stand. She
gave the younger girl a challenging smile, and rested her foil on her
shoulder. "If she's not a coward, I'll fight Yukino-san."
Umi blushed, as Gabriel's eyes fell on her. "Yukino-san?"
She nodded and thrust her sword out. "I'll fight you…anno…what's your
surname?"
Kagura flipped the tip of her blade around. "Surname's are not important."
"Hai!"
* * *
Himiko sat up on the rafters, nurturing her chocolate cone. She watched the
two girls flash around each other, a blinding whirl of swords, blue and
orange. "GO, Kagura-san! Beat her ass!"
* * *
Umi frowned as she heard Himiko's voice, but she decided to kill her
afterwards. Umi swept her sword in a fluid right stroke and met Kagura's
blade. Frowning she pulled her sword out of the lock and thrust forward
swiftly careful not move her torso and give away her movements. Kagura
jumped back to avoid the blow and then went on the assault striking Umi with
short and fast thrusts and strokes. At one point Umi tripped forward, but
was caught by her opponent and thrown back. It was a blow to her pride,
having to be helped like that. But it only fueled her fire. Umi blocked the
rest and thrust out her sword again only to have it lock with Kagura's.
Kagura then proceeded to slide her own blade down, till the swords met hilt
to hilt. Umi's frown deepened; Kagura was stronger then her and when swords
met like this it was usually the stronger person who won.
"Ne, Yukino-san! Is this the style of the fencing captain, or the style of
the timid rhino?" Kagura whispered, flashing an alluring smile.
Growling she slid her sword up Kagura's and jumped back to avoid getting
hit. Umi quickly placed the tip of her own blade at the base of Kagura's
neck and scowled when she realized Kagura had struck her chest at the same
second.
* * *
Himiko fell off her seat surprised; no one had ever tied with Umi before.
"Kiseki! Someone tied with Umi!"
* * *
Sailor Taurus grasped Makoto by the throat and threw her against the wall.
Makoto's Eternal Crystal shot from her chest and in to Taurus's open palms.
"Kiare, Makoto-san. The Eternal crystal of Jupiter is more than I expected
from you."
* * *
Michiru handed Umi a hand towel and smiled down at her, "I want you to be
careful of that girl, Umi-chan. I don't trust her."
"What do you mean Michiru-san?" Umi queried.
"Just trust me on this one alright," Michiru replied walking over to Haruka.
"Did you feel that?"
"Hai, I think Koneko-chan is in trouble."
* * *
Sailor Taurus waited on the top of Tokyo Tower, watching the light of the
setting sun. "Kagura-san," she whispered, seeing the girl. "It was so
painful, having to do this."
A short Senshi glared out on the city. "This is boring," she grimaced,
pulling on her purple tri-tails.
Taurus touched the star on her forehead, allowing her civilian form to show
through. "Nyanko-chan, you're such a party pooper!"
Sticking her tongue out, Nyanko tapped her star and followed suit. Kagura
reached the top, and frowned. "You two, we're not keeping this together.
Sailor Aries and myself are doing all of the work. It's a rather large
strain."
Nyanko snorted. "You act as if this is supposed to be simple. We can't all
attack at the same time, and we can't all be in the same place. How are we
supposed to do anything?"
Kagura smiled. "Glad you asked!" she giggled, handing out flyers. "There's
this Battle of the Bands on Friday. I think we should go!"
Sakura (Taurus) studied the poster. "Why do I have this feeling? Are we
going to be entertaining?"
Kagura smiled. "You are so perceptive, my friend! Demo, this is a good
chance to gather the eternal crystals."
* * *
Usagi and Bara skipped along the halls, looking for Makoto. They slowed to a
walk, and Usagi commented, "Makoto's been very sleepy lately. I wonder if it
has something to do with that woman?"
Bara inclined her head. "Rurouni-sensei has been pushing her. That's it!"
"What's what?"
"Mako-chan's in tutoring with Rurouni-sensei!"
Bara shot down the hallway. Usagi looked at her. "Anno, Bara-chan? We're
right outside the door!"
She turned around. "Oh…right!"
Usagi slid the door aside and laughed lightly. "Mako-chan, Mak…Kami-sama!"
Bara gaped at the broken body, as it lay against the far wall. "Onee-chan?
ONEE-CHAN!"
* * *
Haruka looked out the window, her face a mix of desperation and anger.
"Another, Michiru, and another. I don't know if we should allow this to
continue."
"Your responsibilities are to yourself, not to them. Mercury and Jupiter
died of stupidity! The Senshi of the inner planets are fools."
Her lover was beginning to frighten Haruka. Michiru could be cold, but she
was never this icy. "Demo, I think my turn's coming."
Michiru searched depths of Haruka's eyes, wondering, wondering… "I don't
know."
* * *
Usagi could only stare down at the body, and watch Bara cradle it in her
arms. She was somehow detached from it; she did not know what it meant.
Sure, she was sad, who wouldn't be? She didn't even know her enemy, let
alone her allies. Silver Mercury-tachi were very headstrong, and didn't want
help; Haruka-tachi were very independent, insisting upon controlling the
movements of all the Senshi.
'Usagi-chan? You have to find who did this.'
"I can't. I just can't, Mako-chan."
* * *
Umi walked down the west hall of Mugen Gauken. School was over but she
stayed behind for a few moments looking for Haruka and Michiru, who usually
took her to ice skating practice. Realizing they weren't there, she left
momentarily in her own thoughts. She was at the entrance to the school gates
when she heard a voice behind her, "Mi-chan!"
Whirling she saw Gabriel running to catch up with her. When he had she
smiled, "Konichi wa Gabriel-kun, how are you?"
"Umi-chan!" Cried a voice behind them.
Turning around to see the speaker, Umi gasped, "Bara-chan," she whispered
eyes going wide. Bara was a mess. Her shoulder length green hair was
disheveled, her eyes were red and puffy from many tears, and her uniform was
drenched in blood. "Kami-sama! What happened?" Umi queried, choking from the
stench of blood.
Bara just collapsed into Umi's arms sobbing once again. "Onee-chan…" she
whimpered between choking sobs, "Onee-chan's dead!"
Umi's eyes widened again as she gripped her friend; Gabriel's presence
temporarily forgotten, "Kami-sama! Gomen Nasai!"
Umi turned as she heard a car drive up beside them. "Oi! Umi-chan, you need
a ride to practice?" Haruka called.
"Hai, demo what about Bara-chan?"
"She can come along as well. Looks like she needs the support right now,"
Michiru said, as though she knew.
"And, maybe a shower," Gabriel muttered.
"Is that alright with you?" Umi asked Bara.
"Hai, I like watching you skate. It reminds me of… Onee-chan," she sniffed
back a dry sob, finally out of tears.
Umi turned to Gabriel, "Oi, I have to go now."
"I thought you were going home with the rest of your friends."
"Masaka, I always have practice of some kind or another and Haruka-chan is
kind enough to take me. I'm usually never home till after six." She got into
the car with Bara, "Sayonara."
* * *
3 hours later
Umi waded ankle deep in the low tide surf. Gabriel was confusing her, and
when she became confused she went down to the ocean to clear her mind. The
cold water had just begun to make her feet tingle when she heard a stony
voice behind her. "Konban wa, Umi-chan."
Umi turned surprised. Usagi had never used that tone of voice before.
"Daijobu ka Usagi-chan?"
"Iie, Mako-chan is gone."
"Hai I heard that from Bara earlier," Umi looked at her friend and gasped as
she saw her brooch, "Usagi-chan the Ginzuishou?!"
"You mean you can see it?!"
"Of course I can see it, demo what happened to it?"
"I can explain it," said a malicious voice.
* * *
Kagura watched the little gathering, and her face twisted in disgust. "She's
so pure Gabriel. I think we found her. Now is the time."
"I don't think that's advisable."
"Quit letting your dick do the thinking and do what I say!"
Gabriel glared down on her, and turned his face away. "I can't believe I'm
doing this."
* * *
Both senshi turned to face the voice only to find a black crystal floating
there instead, "Who are you?!" Umi shouted reaching for her sword hilt.
The voice laughed, "Don't even bother trying to henshin, Mercury-san. I'm
not really here."
Usagi took a step backwards, "What do you want?"
"Why to explain your problem of course!"
"How do you even know who we are?! Are you the new enemy?" Umi said also
taking a step backwards.
"My, my so many questions Mercury-san! Maybe I should introduce my self,"
the person seemed to be pondering this while Umi shook with impatience,
"Let's just say I'm the bastard of a shining Queen here to take revenge."
"What's that supposed to mean?!" Umi snarled, taking a protective stance in
front of Usagi.
"You'll see later Mercury-san," the voice responded haughtily, "Now as to
the Ginzuishou, the answer is simple. You're getting weaker because your
friends are dying, and every time a new senshi dies your Ginzuishou will
flash black to tell you that it's weakening. When the Ginzuishou stays
black, then all, except for you Moon Princess, will be dead." With another
cackle the crystal shattered and the presence faded.
Umi scowled deeply, moving away from Usagi. "Do you know what's odd about
this new enemy?" she asked.
"Besides the fact that they're killing our Senshi, and getting away with
it!" Usagi replied, with angry and sarcastic note in her voice.
"Yes, besides that."
"I don't know; why don't you tell me."
"They're not using Youma; not of any kind." Umi stared out into the ocean
thinking deeply.
Usagi frowned, "You're right about that, demo why is it significant?!" she
screamed the last word out, and watched as Umi winced and instantly
regretted her tone, "Gomen Umi-chan, this is just one horrible day."
"I understand. The significance is, they aren't thinking like the normal
enemy. They're different and dangerous. We need to be careful," Umi turned
to Usagi, "And you need to go home, you're a wreck, you know. Come on, I'll
give you a ride." Umi grabbed Usagi's arm and pulled her to the car. Putting
her in and shutting the door, Umi got in herself and drove off.
* * *
Nyanko strummed her bass guitar. "Sakura-chan?"
Sakura looked up from her synthesizer, and grimaced. "Nani?"
Music flowed from Nyanko's fingers as she strummed again. "Gomen, demo where
is Kagura?"
* * *
'Konban wa'
Umi slapped at her face, smiling as Usagi gave her a questioning look. "Just
a fly."
'Get out of the car Umi'
'Why, Sagittarius?'
'Kagura's here, and if I'm not mistaken, something bad is about to happen.'
'What do you mean?'
"Watch the road!" Usagi screamed! "You're going to hit her!"
Umi looked forward, only catching the glistening yellow eyes and fiery hair.
"Kagura-chan!"
'I told you it was bad.'
* * *
"Yukino-san! What were you trying to do? Kill me?! Watch where you're
going!"
The three girls stood in the feeble beams of Umi's headlights. Kagura glared
into the icy blue orbs, eyes that were stricken with fear. She glanced to
the side, where another girl stood next to Umi. The face was stony. "YOU!
What are you yelling for? You shouldn't have been walking down the middle of
the road!" the girl yelled.
Kagura's smile flashed into place, and she turned on her charm. "Konichi wa,
Odango-san. Yukino-san, you have such kawaii friends."
Usagi blushed, losing herself in the gold. "Anno…watashi wa…anno…"
Umi slapped Usagi to the ground. "Baka, Usagi! She's Usagi. Period. End of
discussion."
Kagura helped Usagi up. "You shouldn't hit your friends. Isn't that right?"
she said, smiling at Usagi. She grasped Usagi's hand. "Watashi wa, Kagura."
"Don't you have somewhere to be?" Umi asked, tapping her feet impatiently.
"As a matter of fact, I do. Could you give me a ride?"
Usagi looked to Umi, who was not pleased with the idea. Her eyes pleaded
with Umi's, asking her to allow this. Kagura-chan was sugoi!
* * *
Aquarius sat next to Gabriel, and they watched the trio. "Kagura should stop
flirting," Aquarius grimaced. "I don't know how that girl can be enjoying
this."
"You know what to do?"
She smiled. "With my power, how can she resist it?"
"Go."
* * *
"I refuse to give her a ride."
Kagura just stared at her. "Why?"
"Umi-chan, that's not very nice," Usagi cried. "Anno," she murmured,
painfully. "I have to pee. I'll be right back." She darted into the woods.
There was an uncomfortable silence about the whole place. Umi studied the
ground, trying to keep from making eye contact. Kagura made her very
nervous.
'Get out, now'
'Why'
'Just do it'
'I'm not listening'
'Mi-chan, onegai'
'Go away'
The voice within her, sighed. 'It's too late'
"Kouri! Nani?"
The last thing she saw before collapsing, were the black pupils of Kagura's
eyes. They glared at her from under the orange bangs, and peered out from
the pallor of an unfeeling china doll.
* * *
Aquarius jumped from the tree as Usagi ran off. "This is so easy," she
giggled. Flicking her wrist, a shiny dagger appeared. "With this beautiful
weapon, your body shall be mine. Gabriel will love me again."
Kagura looked up suddenly. "Kouri! Nani?"
Aquarius paused at the use of the familiar. Nobody was supposed to call her
that! Kagura was her friend, but this was not acceptable. "SHI-NE!" she
screamed, flipping the knife to slice it across Umi's spine.
She watched as Umi stiffened. Aquarius would take the opportunity now, and
possess what she could before the host began to fight.
"Kouri-chan, yamete!" Kagura sobbed. "Iie…"
Aquarius plunged the dagger into her bared chest, gasping as the icy blade
tore at her flesh. Before her life force could leak out fully, she hugged
Umi's paralyzed body to her. Flesh and blood melted together in an icy swirl
of power. But most amazing of all, was the merging of souls. Aquarius had
barely gotten halfway through, when something bright threw her back. Closing
her eyes she concentrated on the force.
In her minds eye, an image took shape. A beautiful girl with shining hair of
gold floated forward, bearing silver bow and arrow. "I command you, ice star
Senshi, vacate this body or I will destroy you!"
Aquarius gritted her teeth against the power. "Never, Sagittarius! I am
stronger than you!"
"Leave!"
"Never!"
The host screamed in pain, watching the scars of lightning burn into her
flesh. Sagittarius was still in there, still fighting for Umi's heart.
"Sagittarius…"
Aquarius thrust her mind forward. "She is…MINE!"
Sagittarius shut her eyes, admitting her defeat, allowing Aquarius to enter.
"I am with you,
Mi-chan. Onegai, avenge me upon Aries."
* * *
Kagura reached down to the girl lying in the road. First of all, she was
amazed that Kouri had
the guts to do this. Second of all, she wondered, how did Sagittarius gain
so much power? Perhaps, it was Yukino-san. The girl obviously had the power
to force Kouri back, alone. But how did she manage to combine that energy
with Sagittarius? Wasn't she dead?
"What happened?"
Kagura only looked over her shoulder, slightly. "Kouri-chan did it. She did
it. Shit," she swore. "Screw it all! I don't want my friends to keep doing
this."
"It's all in Tsuki Hime's plan…"
"Just like Namida's death? Or did you feel it was personally your duty?"
unfortunately, Kagura had heard it all.
Sailor Aries diverted her gaze. Kagura's eyes were too intense. "Onegai, I
felt it was my duty, and…"
Kagura growled out in anguish. "Duty! I'll show you duty, Tenshi-sama!"
Kagura's sword hand pointed itself at Sailor Aries. A golden sword shot from
the palm, stretching about five feet before stopping. "Cleaver-chan knows
duty! Aquarius knows duty! The Sailor Senshi know duty! You are a heartless
bitch, doing things for your own pleasure!" she howled.
"Kagura…" Aries whispered, dropping to her knees. "It's true. It's my fault.
Demo, I did it for you. I love everything about…"
Kagura held out her hand. "No more. I don't want to hear it."
"Demo…"
Kagura's eyes softened, and she placed a hand over Aries protesting mouth.
"Not now," she whispered. "Later. There will be time later. I'll deal with
it later."
* * *
Umi felt heavy and groggy, as though she had a hangover. "Uh, Kami-sama,
what happened?"
"You are within," a voice spoke. "Or rather, 'she' is within. The three are
one."
Umi itched her nose. "Uhh…nani? Who are you?"
"Baka!" yelled the voice, appearing as a giant floating Umi. "I am the
Wizard of Oz. Just kidding," the voice chuckled. "I am all that remains of
you, Yukino Umi. I am all that stands between you and the entities that now
control you."
"Uhhhhh…Okay!"
The voice sighed, heavily. "Umi-chan, I can't be with you much longer."
"Why?"
"My power is a little drained. Give me a month or so, and I can regain it."
That caught her attention. "What do you mean 'a month?'"
"I am weak. How do you expect me to protect you without power?"
Umi stamped her foot. "UUURRRRGGHHGHGH!"
"Sayonara!"
"Matte, you, you…matte, Umi."
"Nani?"
Umi cocked her head to the side. "Who's the Wizard of Oz?"
* * *
Usagi waddled to the road, feeling very undignified. "Gomen, gomen…I had no
paper." She looked around, taking in the fallen Umi, and Kagura. "Huh?"
Kagura ran over and clutched her arm. "Odango-san, she collapsed. I think
it's this terrible heat!"
"Sure," Usagi said, looking at Kagura's long, black coat and pants. "The
heat…"
Umi stirred. "Kagura?"
The girl rushed to her side. "Umi-chan, Daijobu ka?"
Umi's face struggled with itself, trying to decide something. A dark and
cunning look filled her eyes. "I'm fine. Remind me to hurt you."
"Don't talk like that, Umi-chan. I don't have that much patience right now."
* * *
Rei straightened in her place. The fire flared and flamed, screaming of the
powerful flow of energy. "Oh!"
The door behind her slid open. "You are my last one, Rei-san. STAR FLAME!"
* * *
Himiko let her head drop to her chest. "Sayonara, onee-chan. Sayonara,
Haruka-san."
* * *
Taurus ground her hands into the gory hole. "My, my, this one put up quite a
fight!" she examined the crystal. "Ah…Uranus…"
* * *
Kaze covered her head with the blanket, and wept bitterly. "This is the end.
Usagi's fate…"
'It's not entirely hopeless. You can still fight.'
"It is hopeless, onee-chan. I can't fight without you. Usagi can't fight
without you."
'Usagi will never know.'
* * *
Tsuki reached out for the crystals, her eyes not entirely visible under the
hood of her cloak. "Uranus, Mars…the Senshi I hate the most. Next to my
onee-chan, these two proved to be a problem. What about…"
Kagura moved between Sailor Aries and Sailor Taurus. "May I introduce,
Sailor Shadow Mercury."
Tsuki Hime gestured to the girl standing behind them. "My sister…what did
you do with her, Kagura?"
"We dropped her off somewhere, her home I guess."
"Where was it?"
Kagura hesitated. "Uh…I forget! But it won't let it happen again."
They watched their leader rise and walk to the window. She threw back her
hold, allowing her head to show. Red odango's were held in place by yellow
ribbons, and crimson strands fell to her shoulder in messy tails. "Make sure
you don't. I trust you, Kagura…Sailor Scorpio."
Everyone gave Kagura a look of distaste, as they left. Taurus gave her a
particularly dirty glare. "Pet…"
Kagura glowered at her. "Go play with your dolls."
When they had all left, Kagura stepped to her lady's side. "Nova-chan, why
are you so harsh on the other Senshi? They don't treat me with respect when
you're nice to me."
"Are you saying that you don't wish to be friends with me?"
"Iie. Demo, don't always be so nice. If I mess up, you can say so."
"Call me Nova, again," she whispered, resting her cheek on Kagura's
shoulder. "I think I am ready to go."
"To Earth? Nova-chan…"
"Don't question me, onee-chan. I want to go."
"About Usagi," Kagura muttered. "Why don't we just tell the other Senshi?"
Tsuki Hime nestled herself against her friend. "If they knew who she was,
this wouldn't be as fun. Once two Senshi have died, she can't feel the loss
anymore. Our job becomes ever easier. A few deaths at a time are safer."
"Whatever you say."
* * * * * * * * * * * *
Kagura-chan: How was that? I thought it was good! I want to clear up one
thing though. Kagura is not a lesbian. 'k?