BSSM Gold
Part Two: Silver
Episode Four A: Usagi's Darkness! Sailor Capricorn's Miraculous Secret
"Tenshi, hand me that vile, will you?"
Tenshi reached for the small container, wondering what strange experiment Umi was cooking up now. "Ne, Umi-chan, what's with you lately? You seem very preoccupied."
"Why do you say that?"
Himiko bounced over. "Oh, I don't know. Demo, I would like to know one thing…"
"Nani?"
She scooted to Umi's side. "Are you still a virgin?"
"HI-CHAN!" Umi exploded. "Yes, I'm a virgin. I'm not a slut…like you…"
Tenshi shook her dark head, surprised when she saw who had entered the room. Immediately, she was cool and bored. It was not unusual for her to get like this. Tenshi was your average, Goth-chick student. "Ohayo, Hotaru-chan."
Hotaru smiled at her. "Ohayo, Tenshi-san. I'll pretend that I don't know you. 'K?"
Tenshi merely smiled. Meanwhile, Umi studied Hotaru's movements carefully. 'So this is the Senshi of Death and Rebirth, Sailor Saturn.'
'Hai' Umi's mind responded. She'd been fighting this new voice all morning. Now, practicing for the science test, she couldn't hold against it. Even fencing had been annoying. The voice constantly whispered to her, taunting her movements. Kagura had nearly struck, and if the voice hadn't pulled her back she would have been done for.
* * *
2 hours earlier
Kagura lifted Umi to her feet, and smirked. "Like I said, 'timid rhino'…"
Umi had been so dejected she hadn't even heard her. "Gomen, my mind just wasn't in it."
"Not your mind, your heart. Never fight with your mind. It is a dangerous weapon."
Umi studied her. "What about you? You don't seem to use either. Though it may be because you're lacking both."
Kagura was confused. "You don't say that sarcastically. Are you trying to tell me something? Or, are 'you' trying to tell me something?"
Taken aback, Umi shivered. 'She doesn't know. She can't know'
"Well, I have to be going," Kagura said. She turned. "Would you and Odango-san meet me after school? Here. I want a rematch."
"Anno…I guess I could persuade her. She likes to watch me fence. Maybe you could bring someone for her."
"Believe me. I have someone in mind."
* * *
The girls' locker room was extremely empty after school, allowing its only occupant to dress slowly. Umi flipped her soft hair over her shoulder, tying the blue strands into a neat braid. She spun around, taking in her bright appearance. Usually, she wouldn't have worn white, but she felt it was a good color for a duel. Her white pants were tight about her muscular legs and hips, leading up to a silver chain belt, holding her sword hilt. Her small feet were shod in light brown leather with blue ribbons. She straightened the white midriff shirt and wriggled her arms in the taut sleeves. Smiling, she pulled on her brown gloves, also accented by blue. She looked every inch, the pure, strong warrior. Someone clapped behind her. "Kiare, Umi-chan," Usagi said.
"It's okay, demo should I wear the mask?"
"I don't think so. Kagura-san isn't wearing hers."
"You mean she's already there?" she cried, grabbing Usagi's hand. "Why didn't you say something?"
* * *
Hino Tenshi glided around the gym, lighting the brass lanterns carefully. She stopped next to Kagura. "Ne, Kagura, are you really so serious about this?"
Kagura fretted over her hair, orange fire cascading down her back. "Hai. Anno…am I too dressed up?"
Tenshi giggled, her wide red eyes crinkling. Kagura was certainly very professional. High black boots covered long, tight black pants. A black sweatshirt covered her black halter-top, her black-gloved fingers poking from the long ends. "Come here," Tenshi said, squinting at her. "Let me set it to normal."
Kagura sat before her friend. The older girl pulled the black ribbon from her neck, stretching it out. Gathering Kagura's hair, she pulled it tight, allowing only the bangs to hang down. She tied the black ribbon into the tresses, and sighed. "Done."
Kagura's hair fell in two, elegant pigtails, but she still whimpered a bit. "I feel as if I have no hair! It's so tight. I never wear my hair this tight, and this is my usual style! I probably look like I've had a face lift."
"Iie, you look almost as good as me."
* * *
Umi stared in astonishment at Kagura. She looked so much more…experienced, like a trick fighter. Equally impressive, was the woman behind her. Pure white hair brushed dainty shoulders of alabaster, shrouding the bloody eyes in snow.
Meanwhile, Usagi was having trouble holding in her excitement. "AH, Kagura-san! You look as pretty as ever!"
"HAI!" screamed four other voices!
Umi turned, the horror on her face truly visible. "Minna…"
Himiko ran forward, grabbing Kagura's hand. "I remember you! You're the one from the duel. Minna, she beat Umi."
"Actually," Kagura started. "It was…"
"Tie. I know, demo, demo…you're sugoi!"
Kaze simply waved. She remembered Kagura, but it wasn't any of her business. She could only look at her hair. "You're hair is inferior to Umi-chan's, demo it will do."
Kagura's companion rose from her seat, and walked toward Usagi. "I don't believe we've met. Watashi wa, Hino Tenshi."
"Wow!" Tsunami choked. "And you're allowed to be friends with the students?"
Hino Tenshi laughed, her tinny voice ringing in their ears. "I've known Kagura-san since she was a child. We're 'good' friends."
Kagura turned red. "Hino-chan…"
Usagi released her hand from Hino-san's. She felt cold all through, as though she had just grabbed a handful of snow. This girl felt oddly familiar; the unfeeling eyes, sharp features, and diminutive form…they were the exact traits that bothered her about Rei-chan…who was dead. "That's nice." She turned to Shino Tenshi, who only lounged around in the shadows. Ooh, She could be creepy. But she was the only person who would really understand the feeling Usagi had.
Kagura tapped her foot impatiently. "Excuse me, we have a duel to get to." She turned her charismatic smile on Usagi. "Odango-san, how should we do this?" Everyone couldn't help noticing the angry look that came over Hino-san's face.
Usagi looked around, blushing furiously. "With…with swords?"
Kagura sauntered over to her, throwing a slender, white arm around Usagi's shoulders. "I mean, Odango-san, should we fight to first or third blood?"
Himiko looked up, the words echoing in her mind. 'First or third blood…blood…blood' Why did this phrase sound familiar? "Why does it have to be blood?"
Umi fingered the hilt of her sword. "If this is a true duel," she said looking at Kagura, " then we must fight to the blood. Not deep cuts, but slices, made on the duelist's chest or cheek. It is a symbol of the victor."
"It is a symbol of disgrace, if you lose," Kagura snarled, taking up a stance, and nodding at Hino-san.
She returned the gesture. "Okay kids, you get to hang out somewhere, particularly where you can't be seen. I believe Himiko-san can show you a place, considering she spends most of Shino Nyanko-sensei's class there."
Himiko turned several shades of red, and led the way to the rafters. "H-hai."
"Matte!" Umi called. "We need a referee!"
Shino Tenshi turned and sneered. "I'd love to."
* * *
Kagura looked at Umi's friend. There was no use trying to hide it, the girl was watching her intently. Tenshi spun. "I'll do it."
'Shino-san' Kagura thought. That was the girl's name. "Let her do it Hino-chan. It would be my pleasure to 'show her'."
"Hai!"
Tenshi looked back at Kagura. "Am I not an acceptable ref?"
"Iie," Kagura said, trying to keep her voice quiet. She watched her friend usher the girls out. "I just wanted someone more experienced."
"I'm experienced, enough."
Kagura felt the sweat trickle down her brow. "That's not what I meant. Hino-chan knows my fighting style, and would be able to call me on it."
"Well, I know Umi's 'style', and I think that should be sufficient."
Umi looked at Kagura, and shrugged her shoulders. "Shall we?"
Kagura touched her palms together. "Gladly."
* * *
Hino-san allowed Himiko to lead the way up to the top of the fencing building. She noticed however, that the girls happened to be talking excitedly.
"I hope Kagura isn't too surprised that Umi can do it. This will be fascinating to watch!"
Tenshi shifted her gaze to Kaze-san, who just barely managed to look the other way. She knew who Umi-san was, but she couldn't give it away. 'These must be her fellow Senshi' she thought. 'If this is the defense for earth, we have an extremely easy job.' Still, she wondered why…why couldn't she attack them? The feelings inside told her no.
* * *
Umi felt the hair rise on her neck, as the flash of light cleared. "GOMEN!" yelled her friends. "You looked SUGOI!"
'Cameras should be abolished'
'I don't need this right now, Sagittarius'
The voice tittered lightly. 'Sagittarius? I'm not that twit! Aquarius owns you now'
'Can I please just enjoy my fight?'
'I don't think so…Hey!'
Umi looked up to see Kagura slipping a silver amulet off her neck, taking note of the squiggly lines. She held it in her hand momentarily. Looking up, she smiled. "No interruptions, 'k?"
"Hai," Umi said. This was becoming all too weird. 'Are you there?' No response came. "Arigato," she whispered.
"I know I'm great, demo praying to Kami-sama won't increase your chances of beating me."
"Pah! And pah! I need no prayers."
Kagura grinned. "Onegai, don't be too surprised; I know what happened, and after this you'll probably never forgive me."
"Nani?"
Kagura walked to the bleachers, stretching to pick up her scabbard. Tenshi took note of the runes encircling the clear stone, the jewel fixed to the handle of the sword. Kagura snickered. "It's just a diamond, Shino-san."
Tenshi glowered at her. Umi just watched; this was getting a little old. "Uhh…can we start?"
"HAI," Kagura yowled. "Demo, I don't think you will survive."
"Your vote of confidence is inspiring."
* * *
Mamoru rolled over in his sleep. The body next to him was so warm he could barely resist snuggling closer. "Usako," he murmured.
Soft hands grasped his face. "Usako," she breathed over his face. "Hai. That is who I am. Usako."
Eyes popping wide, Mamoru peered through the darkness and into her face. It couldn't be Usagi…she was supposed to be at home. "You can't be her."
"Why not," She said, pressing her bare chest to his.
Since when did he sleep in the nude?
"I can be so many people, and I'd do it all for you…Mamo-chan."
He stroked the silky contours of her young body. He pulled her close, kissing the soft lips, pressing her into his mouth. The taste was like Usagi's, but the voice was wrong. It had the same familiar childishness to it. He melted his mouth to hers, their bodies smashing together. Hard. "Chibi-Usa…" but he could not continue. The hand grasping his muscular thigh was tightening ever so slightly, and massaging his butt. He felt himself 'harden up'. Only one thing could happen now, and he had to act on his emotions, or he would be in immense pain. The feelings rushing through him said everything was going to be pure ecstasy.
The screams of pleasure flew through the building. Everyone knew it was that handsome
young man. He was finally doing something useful.
* * *
The two stood, swords poised and ready. Flipping around her hair, Umi bowed. Kagura stood still, like some stone statue brought to life.
'Warriors' Tenshi thought. She knew Umi was, but Kagura's ornate sword and glamorous signs made it quite clear. She was planning on beating Umi-chan. "Begin!"
The golden blade rushed forward, the tip shining in the light of the lanterns. In the hands of an expert, this sword would bring down even the most experienced master. Umi brought her arm forward, parrying the blow, wincing at the screech of steel upon steel. The two sliced apart momentarily, Kagura taking the advantage. She lunged in, pushing the tip of Umi's blade up. The rapier flew from her hands.
"Shimatta!" Umi growled, bending back, as her opponent sliced over. The rapier skittered across the floor, arriving with a 'shink' at Tenshi's feet. Tenshi could only look on in anger; she wasn't allowed to directly interfere in the duel.
Kagura slashed down, up, sideways. There was no escape, not from Kagura. "Having fun, are we," she whispered. "I thought you were serious about this duel."
Umi flipped backward, spreading her legs into the splits. She smiled triumphantly, as Kagura stepped between them. Swinging together, Umi's legs tripped the over-confident Kagura. She toppled down onto Umi, the blade of her sword flying away. "I am very serious," Umi gritted back.
She saw the gaze enter into her eyes and stopped. Kagura pushed herself over Umi, bringing their faces close. "Come on, Aquarius," came her malicious hiss. "The dagger is more than qualified to take me out." She bent her head to the side. "Or maybe you will show your face, Namida-chan."
With terror, Umi stared into those eyes. Kagura knew.
* * *
Himiko nearly screamed. "Nani kuso?! I knew it! I knew it all along! She gets good looking guys 'and' girls! She's not a lesbian! She's bi-sexual!"
Kaze was busy playing cards with Usagi, watching with an occasional glance to the girls' hair. "Nothing interesting," she sighed. "I fold, Usagi-chan."
Usagi beamed with triumph. "What will three aces and a queen get me?"
Hino-san dangled her legs around, turning an occasional glance to the other girls. "A pat on the back, if you ask me." She fixed her eyes back on Kagura, watching the way her slim body, and silky hair moved. "Kiare, my love."
Usagi snuck to her side. "Ah…I see. You are Kagura's lover."
Hino-san smiled, folding her hands in her lap. "Well… not yet. She knows how I feel, demo…I can't ask her to be my lover."
Kaze looked up. "You can too. My sister…" she faltered, and pressed on. "My sister loved someone a lot. Even though they both knew it would be hard, they shared each other's pain, eventually coming to know each other. Their love only brought them closer."
Tsunami hugged Kaze's shoulders, her leather jacket squeaking. "Onee-chan will love her forever, and when she dies, their souls will be united."
Usagi wiped away a tear. "Hey, you should both come to the Crown." Kaze gave her a warning look. "Actually, you should all come. We can make it into a party…a match-maker party." Usagi wiggled her eyebrows. "Whatcha' say, Hino-san?"
Tenshi sighed, "Why not."
* * *
Gabriel looked up from his lesson plan for tomorrow's fencing class and opened the door to the gym. Walking down the hall, Gabriel heard the arduous moans, and screams of two girls. "AH," he chuckled. "Now this is interesting. I've been waiting years to see something like this. And I don't have to pay money!" He brushed back his wispy golden hair, and straightened his black dress pants and black shirt. Gabriel slinked to the door of the gym, pushing back the red door. "I'm here!"
"SHUT UP!"
The scene that he beheld was hilarious. He looked from Kagura to Umi and back again. Kagura sat atop Umi, pinning the girl to the shiny floor. He laughed. "Onee-chan! Remember, she doesn't do THAT!"
"Itouto-san, can't you see we're busy?" Kagura screamed.
"Oh yeah. I can see you're busy."
Umi growled. "Not like that, you hentai bishonen!"
"Okay, so now I'm girly?"
Kagura and Umi glared at him. "Not like that!"
Tenshi cleared her throat from across the gym. "Ladies…aren't you forgetting something?"
"HAI!" Umi choked, lifting up her foot. "Get…off!" she yelled, solidly kicking Kagura in the stomach.
Kagura grunted and held her abs. "Bitch!"
Gabriel watched the girls scramble for their weapons, admiring Umi's shapely backside.
* * *
"ONEE-CHAN?!"
Himiko ground her teeth together. "This is very complicated."
Tenshi laughed out loud. "You mean you didn't know? How could you not see the similarities?"
Tsunami nodded thoughtfully. "The golden appearance, their build…I can see it now. They look very similar."
"It gets better. They aren't just related like that."
Usagi looked up. "Nani?"
"Gabriel has a little…sister complex."
Himiko's face fell. "Sister…complex?"
"Hai. He's very passionate about it, too."
Tsunami rubbed her temples. "So what? He's using her for…"
"Sex?" Himiko wept.
"Of course. What man doesn't do that?" Tenshi asked.
Usagi tugged on the tails of her odangos. "I don't get that from him. I think he genuinely likes her."
Tenshi grimaced. She wanted her friends away from these girls.
* * *
Umi grimaced. She was weakening and Kagura if anything was gaining strength in her attacks. 'Damn this sucks!'
Kagura grinned as she lunged at Umi, "Having fun yet Umi or maybe it's really Namida or Aquarius."
"Chikuso?! Who the Hell are you?!" Umi screamed as she blocked the vicious blow, "How do you know about that?!"
"I know many things Umi-san." She thrust her palm forward -still holding the pendant- and hit Umi at the base of her throat, imprinting the Aquarius symbol there.
* * *
The door swung open behind Gabriel. He turned purposefully toward Nyanko and grabbed her hand. "Konichi wa," he said, seductively nuzzling her neck. He didn't seem to notice Umi's surprised gasp. " Love, are you alright? You seemed a little off last night."
* * *
Umi held her slashed cheek glaring not at Kagura but at the traitorous Gabriel, "I can't believe I trusted you, Bastard! You're just like every other guy I know! I hate you Kono Yaro!" She walked up to him and slapped him across the cheek with her blood-covered hand. "I should kill you!"
The girl beside him looked up. "For that I'll have to kill you."
"I honestly don't care, bitch."
"You should."
Usagi squealed at the soap opera scene unfolding before her and slipped off the rafters. Screaming, she plummeted to the ground and winced, as her butt hit Tenshi, knocking her over. Umi looked over at her and rolled her eyes. "So Umi do you give up on finding another man and realize that I'm the only one for you?" A voice said from the shadows behind her.
Turning she came face to face with a twenty year old young man with indigo eyes and pure black hair. She growled, "Go to hell Tai!"
* * *
"Only if you go with me," he said walking forward. Grasping her chin he brought his lips to hers in a kiss that was supposed to be gentle, but turned out to be a bad idea entirely. A fist flew out from nowhere and connected with the side of his face. Staggering he turned to look at his assailant. Green eyes clashed with indigo, "Who the hell are you?" Tai demanded.
" Don't you dare touch her!" Gabriel yelled raising his fist.
* * *
Umi glowered at both of them. "Neither of you have a right to touch me!" Gabriel looked at her about to speak, but she held up a hand, "Don't say a thing Gabriel. Personally I hate you - both of you- and I wish I could die for my stupidity in trusting you." She lowered her head to hide any tears that might spill.
Nyanko cleared her throat and Umi turned to her and gasped. Standing in Nyanko's place was a celestial senshi only this one she didn't recognize, "Shit! What the Hell is going on?!"
"I am the senshi of the star-death, Sailor Capricorn!"
Gabriel grabbed Umi around the waist, pulling her back. "I'll take care of this."
"Leave me alone," Umi cried, fighting against his strong grasp.
* * *
"Yeah! Take your hands off her!" Silver Mars yelled.
"I won't allow you to play with the heart of an innocent girl!" Someone cried. "An agent of love and justice, Sailor fuku bishojo senshi, Sailor…"
"Shut up!" Sailor Capricorn shouted, waving her hand around the group. Sailor Moon ran forward, dragging Silver Saturn with her. It was too late. A black shroud swept over the people on the dueling floor. Umi, Gabriel, Kagura, Saturn, Sailor Moon, Tai, and Sailor Capricorn vanished from sight.
Himiko dashed forward, slamming her fists against the barrier. "Umi-chan, Umi-chan!"
* * *
Umi pushed herself back against Gabriel's strong chest, forgetting that she REALLY hated him at the moment. He only hugged her tighter, trying to protect her from what was happening. They huddled together in the darkness, huddled together in the stillness. Umi looked up at him, at the way his face was set with that look of defiance. It was incredibly reassuring to be with him. But she still had things to resolve, and she didn't fell happy in his embrace. "Let me go," she murmured into his shoulder.
"Never."
* * *
Kagura watched her brother and Umi, fascinated by their intensity. She grasped Sailor Capricorn's Dark Scythe, wondering at their love. Gabriel was a player; he'd slept with everyone of the Black Carousel Senshi, including herself (but only because she was the only one who could bring him back). Umi, on the other hand, was very naïve. She'd been lured to him, like a moth to a flame. Yet she fought him at every turn, never allowing his passes to advance any further than her hands.
"Scorpio-sama," Capricorn asked. "What do I do?"
Kagura looked at her friend. "Dispose of the Moon senshi, and Silver Saturn. Leave my brother and Umi-san alone."
"Hai, Scorpio-sama."
"Itouto-san," Kagura whispered.
* * *
"Iie!" Umi whimpered, struggling from Gabriel. "I don't want you!"
Gabriel put his face next to hers. "Are you sure? Do you really want me to leave?"
She battled the emotions rising within her. She didn't know anymore. Gabriel had entangled himself inside her heart. She began to cry. "I don't know. I can't understand you at all."
Gabriel wrenched back, afraid of what he'd done. Umi really loved him; no one had ever loved him. Kagura loved him as a brother, and he'd slept with an insane number of women. He watched the tears fall from her eyes, unable to stop them. HE wanted to stop them.
* * *
Tenshi eyed Capricorn suspiciously, "Who are you?" she asked, wielding her glaive with practiced ease, at the woman's neck.
Capricorn laughed, "Do you really think you can defeat me my child?" She laughed again, " Luke…I mean Tenshi…I am your father… mother, mother!"
"Oh no," Usagi whispered. "She's been possessed by the spirit of Darth Vader (takes on breathy voice)."
End part A
Part Two: Silver
Episode Four A: Usagi's Darkness! Sailor Capricorn's Miraculous Secret
"Tenshi, hand me that vile, will you?"
Tenshi reached for the small container, wondering what strange experiment Umi was cooking up now. "Ne, Umi-chan, what's with you lately? You seem very preoccupied."
"Why do you say that?"
Himiko bounced over. "Oh, I don't know. Demo, I would like to know one thing…"
"Nani?"
She scooted to Umi's side. "Are you still a virgin?"
"HI-CHAN!" Umi exploded. "Yes, I'm a virgin. I'm not a slut…like you…"
Tenshi shook her dark head, surprised when she saw who had entered the room. Immediately, she was cool and bored. It was not unusual for her to get like this. Tenshi was your average, Goth-chick student. "Ohayo, Hotaru-chan."
Hotaru smiled at her. "Ohayo, Tenshi-san. I'll pretend that I don't know you. 'K?"
Tenshi merely smiled. Meanwhile, Umi studied Hotaru's movements carefully. 'So this is the Senshi of Death and Rebirth, Sailor Saturn.'
'Hai' Umi's mind responded. She'd been fighting this new voice all morning. Now, practicing for the science test, she couldn't hold against it. Even fencing had been annoying. The voice constantly whispered to her, taunting her movements. Kagura had nearly struck, and if the voice hadn't pulled her back she would have been done for.
* * *
2 hours earlier
Kagura lifted Umi to her feet, and smirked. "Like I said, 'timid rhino'…"
Umi had been so dejected she hadn't even heard her. "Gomen, my mind just wasn't in it."
"Not your mind, your heart. Never fight with your mind. It is a dangerous weapon."
Umi studied her. "What about you? You don't seem to use either. Though it may be because you're lacking both."
Kagura was confused. "You don't say that sarcastically. Are you trying to tell me something? Or, are 'you' trying to tell me something?"
Taken aback, Umi shivered. 'She doesn't know. She can't know'
"Well, I have to be going," Kagura said. She turned. "Would you and Odango-san meet me after school? Here. I want a rematch."
"Anno…I guess I could persuade her. She likes to watch me fence. Maybe you could bring someone for her."
"Believe me. I have someone in mind."
* * *
The girls' locker room was extremely empty after school, allowing its only occupant to dress slowly. Umi flipped her soft hair over her shoulder, tying the blue strands into a neat braid. She spun around, taking in her bright appearance. Usually, she wouldn't have worn white, but she felt it was a good color for a duel. Her white pants were tight about her muscular legs and hips, leading up to a silver chain belt, holding her sword hilt. Her small feet were shod in light brown leather with blue ribbons. She straightened the white midriff shirt and wriggled her arms in the taut sleeves. Smiling, she pulled on her brown gloves, also accented by blue. She looked every inch, the pure, strong warrior. Someone clapped behind her. "Kiare, Umi-chan," Usagi said.
"It's okay, demo should I wear the mask?"
"I don't think so. Kagura-san isn't wearing hers."
"You mean she's already there?" she cried, grabbing Usagi's hand. "Why didn't you say something?"
* * *
Hino Tenshi glided around the gym, lighting the brass lanterns carefully. She stopped next to Kagura. "Ne, Kagura, are you really so serious about this?"
Kagura fretted over her hair, orange fire cascading down her back. "Hai. Anno…am I too dressed up?"
Tenshi giggled, her wide red eyes crinkling. Kagura was certainly very professional. High black boots covered long, tight black pants. A black sweatshirt covered her black halter-top, her black-gloved fingers poking from the long ends. "Come here," Tenshi said, squinting at her. "Let me set it to normal."
Kagura sat before her friend. The older girl pulled the black ribbon from her neck, stretching it out. Gathering Kagura's hair, she pulled it tight, allowing only the bangs to hang down. She tied the black ribbon into the tresses, and sighed. "Done."
Kagura's hair fell in two, elegant pigtails, but she still whimpered a bit. "I feel as if I have no hair! It's so tight. I never wear my hair this tight, and this is my usual style! I probably look like I've had a face lift."
"Iie, you look almost as good as me."
* * *
Umi stared in astonishment at Kagura. She looked so much more…experienced, like a trick fighter. Equally impressive, was the woman behind her. Pure white hair brushed dainty shoulders of alabaster, shrouding the bloody eyes in snow.
Meanwhile, Usagi was having trouble holding in her excitement. "AH, Kagura-san! You look as pretty as ever!"
"HAI!" screamed four other voices!
Umi turned, the horror on her face truly visible. "Minna…"
Himiko ran forward, grabbing Kagura's hand. "I remember you! You're the one from the duel. Minna, she beat Umi."
"Actually," Kagura started. "It was…"
"Tie. I know, demo, demo…you're sugoi!"
Kaze simply waved. She remembered Kagura, but it wasn't any of her business. She could only look at her hair. "You're hair is inferior to Umi-chan's, demo it will do."
Kagura's companion rose from her seat, and walked toward Usagi. "I don't believe we've met. Watashi wa, Hino Tenshi."
"Wow!" Tsunami choked. "And you're allowed to be friends with the students?"
Hino Tenshi laughed, her tinny voice ringing in their ears. "I've known Kagura-san since she was a child. We're 'good' friends."
Kagura turned red. "Hino-chan…"
Usagi released her hand from Hino-san's. She felt cold all through, as though she had just grabbed a handful of snow. This girl felt oddly familiar; the unfeeling eyes, sharp features, and diminutive form…they were the exact traits that bothered her about Rei-chan…who was dead. "That's nice." She turned to Shino Tenshi, who only lounged around in the shadows. Ooh, She could be creepy. But she was the only person who would really understand the feeling Usagi had.
Kagura tapped her foot impatiently. "Excuse me, we have a duel to get to." She turned her charismatic smile on Usagi. "Odango-san, how should we do this?" Everyone couldn't help noticing the angry look that came over Hino-san's face.
Usagi looked around, blushing furiously. "With…with swords?"
Kagura sauntered over to her, throwing a slender, white arm around Usagi's shoulders. "I mean, Odango-san, should we fight to first or third blood?"
Himiko looked up, the words echoing in her mind. 'First or third blood…blood…blood' Why did this phrase sound familiar? "Why does it have to be blood?"
Umi fingered the hilt of her sword. "If this is a true duel," she said looking at Kagura, " then we must fight to the blood. Not deep cuts, but slices, made on the duelist's chest or cheek. It is a symbol of the victor."
"It is a symbol of disgrace, if you lose," Kagura snarled, taking up a stance, and nodding at Hino-san.
She returned the gesture. "Okay kids, you get to hang out somewhere, particularly where you can't be seen. I believe Himiko-san can show you a place, considering she spends most of Shino Nyanko-sensei's class there."
Himiko turned several shades of red, and led the way to the rafters. "H-hai."
"Matte!" Umi called. "We need a referee!"
Shino Tenshi turned and sneered. "I'd love to."
* * *
Kagura looked at Umi's friend. There was no use trying to hide it, the girl was watching her intently. Tenshi spun. "I'll do it."
'Shino-san' Kagura thought. That was the girl's name. "Let her do it Hino-chan. It would be my pleasure to 'show her'."
"Hai!"
Tenshi looked back at Kagura. "Am I not an acceptable ref?"
"Iie," Kagura said, trying to keep her voice quiet. She watched her friend usher the girls out. "I just wanted someone more experienced."
"I'm experienced, enough."
Kagura felt the sweat trickle down her brow. "That's not what I meant. Hino-chan knows my fighting style, and would be able to call me on it."
"Well, I know Umi's 'style', and I think that should be sufficient."
Umi looked at Kagura, and shrugged her shoulders. "Shall we?"
Kagura touched her palms together. "Gladly."
* * *
Hino-san allowed Himiko to lead the way up to the top of the fencing building. She noticed however, that the girls happened to be talking excitedly.
"I hope Kagura isn't too surprised that Umi can do it. This will be fascinating to watch!"
Tenshi shifted her gaze to Kaze-san, who just barely managed to look the other way. She knew who Umi-san was, but she couldn't give it away. 'These must be her fellow Senshi' she thought. 'If this is the defense for earth, we have an extremely easy job.' Still, she wondered why…why couldn't she attack them? The feelings inside told her no.
* * *
Umi felt the hair rise on her neck, as the flash of light cleared. "GOMEN!" yelled her friends. "You looked SUGOI!"
'Cameras should be abolished'
'I don't need this right now, Sagittarius'
The voice tittered lightly. 'Sagittarius? I'm not that twit! Aquarius owns you now'
'Can I please just enjoy my fight?'
'I don't think so…Hey!'
Umi looked up to see Kagura slipping a silver amulet off her neck, taking note of the squiggly lines. She held it in her hand momentarily. Looking up, she smiled. "No interruptions, 'k?"
"Hai," Umi said. This was becoming all too weird. 'Are you there?' No response came. "Arigato," she whispered.
"I know I'm great, demo praying to Kami-sama won't increase your chances of beating me."
"Pah! And pah! I need no prayers."
Kagura grinned. "Onegai, don't be too surprised; I know what happened, and after this you'll probably never forgive me."
"Nani?"
Kagura walked to the bleachers, stretching to pick up her scabbard. Tenshi took note of the runes encircling the clear stone, the jewel fixed to the handle of the sword. Kagura snickered. "It's just a diamond, Shino-san."
Tenshi glowered at her. Umi just watched; this was getting a little old. "Uhh…can we start?"
"HAI," Kagura yowled. "Demo, I don't think you will survive."
"Your vote of confidence is inspiring."
* * *
Mamoru rolled over in his sleep. The body next to him was so warm he could barely resist snuggling closer. "Usako," he murmured.
Soft hands grasped his face. "Usako," she breathed over his face. "Hai. That is who I am. Usako."
Eyes popping wide, Mamoru peered through the darkness and into her face. It couldn't be Usagi…she was supposed to be at home. "You can't be her."
"Why not," She said, pressing her bare chest to his.
Since when did he sleep in the nude?
"I can be so many people, and I'd do it all for you…Mamo-chan."
He stroked the silky contours of her young body. He pulled her close, kissing the soft lips, pressing her into his mouth. The taste was like Usagi's, but the voice was wrong. It had the same familiar childishness to it. He melted his mouth to hers, their bodies smashing together. Hard. "Chibi-Usa…" but he could not continue. The hand grasping his muscular thigh was tightening ever so slightly, and massaging his butt. He felt himself 'harden up'. Only one thing could happen now, and he had to act on his emotions, or he would be in immense pain. The feelings rushing through him said everything was going to be pure ecstasy.
The screams of pleasure flew through the building. Everyone knew it was that handsome
young man. He was finally doing something useful.
* * *
The two stood, swords poised and ready. Flipping around her hair, Umi bowed. Kagura stood still, like some stone statue brought to life.
'Warriors' Tenshi thought. She knew Umi was, but Kagura's ornate sword and glamorous signs made it quite clear. She was planning on beating Umi-chan. "Begin!"
The golden blade rushed forward, the tip shining in the light of the lanterns. In the hands of an expert, this sword would bring down even the most experienced master. Umi brought her arm forward, parrying the blow, wincing at the screech of steel upon steel. The two sliced apart momentarily, Kagura taking the advantage. She lunged in, pushing the tip of Umi's blade up. The rapier flew from her hands.
"Shimatta!" Umi growled, bending back, as her opponent sliced over. The rapier skittered across the floor, arriving with a 'shink' at Tenshi's feet. Tenshi could only look on in anger; she wasn't allowed to directly interfere in the duel.
Kagura slashed down, up, sideways. There was no escape, not from Kagura. "Having fun, are we," she whispered. "I thought you were serious about this duel."
Umi flipped backward, spreading her legs into the splits. She smiled triumphantly, as Kagura stepped between them. Swinging together, Umi's legs tripped the over-confident Kagura. She toppled down onto Umi, the blade of her sword flying away. "I am very serious," Umi gritted back.
She saw the gaze enter into her eyes and stopped. Kagura pushed herself over Umi, bringing their faces close. "Come on, Aquarius," came her malicious hiss. "The dagger is more than qualified to take me out." She bent her head to the side. "Or maybe you will show your face, Namida-chan."
With terror, Umi stared into those eyes. Kagura knew.
* * *
Himiko nearly screamed. "Nani kuso?! I knew it! I knew it all along! She gets good looking guys 'and' girls! She's not a lesbian! She's bi-sexual!"
Kaze was busy playing cards with Usagi, watching with an occasional glance to the girls' hair. "Nothing interesting," she sighed. "I fold, Usagi-chan."
Usagi beamed with triumph. "What will three aces and a queen get me?"
Hino-san dangled her legs around, turning an occasional glance to the other girls. "A pat on the back, if you ask me." She fixed her eyes back on Kagura, watching the way her slim body, and silky hair moved. "Kiare, my love."
Usagi snuck to her side. "Ah…I see. You are Kagura's lover."
Hino-san smiled, folding her hands in her lap. "Well… not yet. She knows how I feel, demo…I can't ask her to be my lover."
Kaze looked up. "You can too. My sister…" she faltered, and pressed on. "My sister loved someone a lot. Even though they both knew it would be hard, they shared each other's pain, eventually coming to know each other. Their love only brought them closer."
Tsunami hugged Kaze's shoulders, her leather jacket squeaking. "Onee-chan will love her forever, and when she dies, their souls will be united."
Usagi wiped away a tear. "Hey, you should both come to the Crown." Kaze gave her a warning look. "Actually, you should all come. We can make it into a party…a match-maker party." Usagi wiggled her eyebrows. "Whatcha' say, Hino-san?"
Tenshi sighed, "Why not."
* * *
Gabriel looked up from his lesson plan for tomorrow's fencing class and opened the door to the gym. Walking down the hall, Gabriel heard the arduous moans, and screams of two girls. "AH," he chuckled. "Now this is interesting. I've been waiting years to see something like this. And I don't have to pay money!" He brushed back his wispy golden hair, and straightened his black dress pants and black shirt. Gabriel slinked to the door of the gym, pushing back the red door. "I'm here!"
"SHUT UP!"
The scene that he beheld was hilarious. He looked from Kagura to Umi and back again. Kagura sat atop Umi, pinning the girl to the shiny floor. He laughed. "Onee-chan! Remember, she doesn't do THAT!"
"Itouto-san, can't you see we're busy?" Kagura screamed.
"Oh yeah. I can see you're busy."
Umi growled. "Not like that, you hentai bishonen!"
"Okay, so now I'm girly?"
Kagura and Umi glared at him. "Not like that!"
Tenshi cleared her throat from across the gym. "Ladies…aren't you forgetting something?"
"HAI!" Umi choked, lifting up her foot. "Get…off!" she yelled, solidly kicking Kagura in the stomach.
Kagura grunted and held her abs. "Bitch!"
Gabriel watched the girls scramble for their weapons, admiring Umi's shapely backside.
* * *
"ONEE-CHAN?!"
Himiko ground her teeth together. "This is very complicated."
Tenshi laughed out loud. "You mean you didn't know? How could you not see the similarities?"
Tsunami nodded thoughtfully. "The golden appearance, their build…I can see it now. They look very similar."
"It gets better. They aren't just related like that."
Usagi looked up. "Nani?"
"Gabriel has a little…sister complex."
Himiko's face fell. "Sister…complex?"
"Hai. He's very passionate about it, too."
Tsunami rubbed her temples. "So what? He's using her for…"
"Sex?" Himiko wept.
"Of course. What man doesn't do that?" Tenshi asked.
Usagi tugged on the tails of her odangos. "I don't get that from him. I think he genuinely likes her."
Tenshi grimaced. She wanted her friends away from these girls.
* * *
Umi grimaced. She was weakening and Kagura if anything was gaining strength in her attacks. 'Damn this sucks!'
Kagura grinned as she lunged at Umi, "Having fun yet Umi or maybe it's really Namida or Aquarius."
"Chikuso?! Who the Hell are you?!" Umi screamed as she blocked the vicious blow, "How do you know about that?!"
"I know many things Umi-san." She thrust her palm forward -still holding the pendant- and hit Umi at the base of her throat, imprinting the Aquarius symbol there.
* * *
The door swung open behind Gabriel. He turned purposefully toward Nyanko and grabbed her hand. "Konichi wa," he said, seductively nuzzling her neck. He didn't seem to notice Umi's surprised gasp. " Love, are you alright? You seemed a little off last night."
* * *
Umi held her slashed cheek glaring not at Kagura but at the traitorous Gabriel, "I can't believe I trusted you, Bastard! You're just like every other guy I know! I hate you Kono Yaro!" She walked up to him and slapped him across the cheek with her blood-covered hand. "I should kill you!"
The girl beside him looked up. "For that I'll have to kill you."
"I honestly don't care, bitch."
"You should."
Usagi squealed at the soap opera scene unfolding before her and slipped off the rafters. Screaming, she plummeted to the ground and winced, as her butt hit Tenshi, knocking her over. Umi looked over at her and rolled her eyes. "So Umi do you give up on finding another man and realize that I'm the only one for you?" A voice said from the shadows behind her.
Turning she came face to face with a twenty year old young man with indigo eyes and pure black hair. She growled, "Go to hell Tai!"
* * *
"Only if you go with me," he said walking forward. Grasping her chin he brought his lips to hers in a kiss that was supposed to be gentle, but turned out to be a bad idea entirely. A fist flew out from nowhere and connected with the side of his face. Staggering he turned to look at his assailant. Green eyes clashed with indigo, "Who the hell are you?" Tai demanded.
" Don't you dare touch her!" Gabriel yelled raising his fist.
* * *
Umi glowered at both of them. "Neither of you have a right to touch me!" Gabriel looked at her about to speak, but she held up a hand, "Don't say a thing Gabriel. Personally I hate you - both of you- and I wish I could die for my stupidity in trusting you." She lowered her head to hide any tears that might spill.
Nyanko cleared her throat and Umi turned to her and gasped. Standing in Nyanko's place was a celestial senshi only this one she didn't recognize, "Shit! What the Hell is going on?!"
"I am the senshi of the star-death, Sailor Capricorn!"
Gabriel grabbed Umi around the waist, pulling her back. "I'll take care of this."
"Leave me alone," Umi cried, fighting against his strong grasp.
* * *
"Yeah! Take your hands off her!" Silver Mars yelled.
"I won't allow you to play with the heart of an innocent girl!" Someone cried. "An agent of love and justice, Sailor fuku bishojo senshi, Sailor…"
"Shut up!" Sailor Capricorn shouted, waving her hand around the group. Sailor Moon ran forward, dragging Silver Saturn with her. It was too late. A black shroud swept over the people on the dueling floor. Umi, Gabriel, Kagura, Saturn, Sailor Moon, Tai, and Sailor Capricorn vanished from sight.
Himiko dashed forward, slamming her fists against the barrier. "Umi-chan, Umi-chan!"
* * *
Umi pushed herself back against Gabriel's strong chest, forgetting that she REALLY hated him at the moment. He only hugged her tighter, trying to protect her from what was happening. They huddled together in the darkness, huddled together in the stillness. Umi looked up at him, at the way his face was set with that look of defiance. It was incredibly reassuring to be with him. But she still had things to resolve, and she didn't fell happy in his embrace. "Let me go," she murmured into his shoulder.
"Never."
* * *
Kagura watched her brother and Umi, fascinated by their intensity. She grasped Sailor Capricorn's Dark Scythe, wondering at their love. Gabriel was a player; he'd slept with everyone of the Black Carousel Senshi, including herself (but only because she was the only one who could bring him back). Umi, on the other hand, was very naïve. She'd been lured to him, like a moth to a flame. Yet she fought him at every turn, never allowing his passes to advance any further than her hands.
"Scorpio-sama," Capricorn asked. "What do I do?"
Kagura looked at her friend. "Dispose of the Moon senshi, and Silver Saturn. Leave my brother and Umi-san alone."
"Hai, Scorpio-sama."
"Itouto-san," Kagura whispered.
* * *
"Iie!" Umi whimpered, struggling from Gabriel. "I don't want you!"
Gabriel put his face next to hers. "Are you sure? Do you really want me to leave?"
She battled the emotions rising within her. She didn't know anymore. Gabriel had entangled himself inside her heart. She began to cry. "I don't know. I can't understand you at all."
Gabriel wrenched back, afraid of what he'd done. Umi really loved him; no one had ever loved him. Kagura loved him as a brother, and he'd slept with an insane number of women. He watched the tears fall from her eyes, unable to stop them. HE wanted to stop them.
* * *
Tenshi eyed Capricorn suspiciously, "Who are you?" she asked, wielding her glaive with practiced ease, at the woman's neck.
Capricorn laughed, "Do you really think you can defeat me my child?" She laughed again, " Luke…I mean Tenshi…I am your father… mother, mother!"
"Oh no," Usagi whispered. "She's been possessed by the spirit of Darth Vader (takes on breathy voice)."
End part A