Kagura-chan: how are ya'll? Welcome back to another amazing show of BSSM Gold! We have a guest star tonight. DUDE!
The Dumb lil' Sister (who's name is really Alli, but no one cares): Yo yo yo, dudes! WUZ UP?
Umi-chan: why me?
Kagura-chan: what do you think of our last story?
DLS (who's name is really Alli, but no one cares): Um…dude…it's like…totally…omg what was I saying?
Umi-chan: I think we should call in the Fat Over-paid Mascot!
Kagura-chan: I object. This chick rocks! (high fives w/ DLS)
DLS (who's name is really…aww screw it): Dude…
Umi-chan: I think we should…
DLS: Dude…
Kagura-chan: dude…
Umi-chan: we need to start…
DLS & Kagura-chan: DUDE…Duh!
Umi-chan: (sweat drop) Onto the Fic.
DLS & Kagura-chan: DUDE! LIKE…COOL!
BSSM Gold
Part Two: Silver
Episode four B: Feelings Exposed! Gabriel's Never Ending Love
"Dude," Himiko said, twirling her hair around.
"That's all you can say? Dude?" Tsunami choked.
Kaze smacked her. "Turn off the water-works, Tsunami."
* * *
Umi pulled fully away from Gabriel. "I need to Henshin. Silver Mercury Hime Power… Make-up!" Umi shouted calling the powers of Mercury to her.
* * *
Gabriel watched in awe as Umi henshined. Her body was almost completely transparent so while he couldn't really 'see' her just the beauty and power of the henshin was overwhelming. She finished her henshin with her sword being held horizontal in front of her. Her eyes were narrowed dangerously and her cape rustled despite the lack of wind. It was almost as if she were a different person entirely. "Mi-chan?"
Umi turned to him, her eyes glinting dangerously, "Not now Gabriel-san. We'll talk later." He watched as she ran off; her long braid bouncing as she went. He felt like killing something. In fact, he would.
* * *
Tai wandered aimlessly through the dark. He envisioned Umi walking with him, naked, throwing herself at him. He felt a mental smack, and could almost hear her say 'I don't think so.'
An overpowering presence caressed the back of his consciousness. He turned, not even having the time to react as the long, black blade clove through his ugly skull.
* * *
"Come, Umi-san. Come to me," Kagura hissed.
Umi pulled out her hilt, feeling the blade come into being. "You come to me, you foul bitch!"
Kagura's form slowly appeared to Umi through the mist. A black trench coat hung over her long black, business pants, boots, and halter-top. In her hands a great golden sword flashed. "I won't let you win anymore." She held out her hand, the silver pendant dangling from her fingers. "You are my servant."
Umi clutched herself in pain. The sign of Aquarius burned on her chest, melting away her fuku. In its place a skimpy, black bikini formed. Large black wings fell to the floor, encasing her in shadow. A being invaded her mind, pushing Umi away entirely.
Sailor Aquarius peeked out from the eyes. "Scorpio-sama?"
* * *
Gabriel knelt by the body of Tai, searching him for any useful gadgets. Looking through the shirt, he found a small, silver rose locket. On the back, inscribed with sapphire threads was the name 'Umi.' He turned it over, popping open the clasp. Umi's face frowned out at him. It must have been take several years ago, perhaps centuries. Her hair was shorter, falling around her shoulders. The face was sad, so sad. Umi obviously looked like she was not having fun. He brought the portrait to his lips, and kissed it tenderly. "Mi-chan," he whispered. He shouldn't have kissed Nyanko. The pain in Umi's eyes had shocked him, and now he realized. As he watched the picture, it changed to reveal a determined Umi, blood cascading down her shoulders, black wings hanging from her back. In the background was a golden sword. Gabriel gasped, jumping to his feet. "Onee-chan!"
* * *
Usagi felt her henshin disappear around her. "Silver Saturn…"
Silver Saturn watched Sailor Moon float away, and Usagi took her place. "Usagi," she cried, placing the Glaive in front of her. "Stay away."
Capricorn flipped her wavy, violet tri-tails. "Oh my daughter…when will you learn? Hotaru-chan already knows, you see. She's known for sometime. Why won't you accept what you are, and join in the family? Come back to me."
Silver Saturn longed to be with her family, longed to be apart of it. But it could not be, for she was a Silver Senshi. Sailor Capricorn's words were bringing down her thoughts and clouding her mind. She shook her head. "I refuse you."
The evil Senshi smiled. "Then I will give you back what you need, and maybe then you will accept my offer."
Saturn stepped back. "Nani?" she yelled.
A black, glittering scythe swept the darkness, piercing Saturn through the forehead. Things were returning to her- the palace where she had grown up, her training. A picture of a dark prince flashed through her mind. She winced. "Lucifer," she sighed.
In her mind's eye, a thought of their first night together formed. A moment of pure happiness and then it was gone. She could still feel his soft hands on her face, and the warmth of his breath upon her lips. But then he's decided to fight for another cause, and they now met on the field of battle. Her memories showed her a dying lover, clasped in her gloved arms. She hadn't even gotten a last kiss or a fond word. He had simply died, and left her to her pain.
* * *
"Sailor Aquarius," Kagura commanded. "You will go to Sailor Capricorn. You will kill Sailor Moon. Do you understand?"
"Hai."
"Go."
* * *
Tsunami leaned against the wall. Her face was a mess, her fingers grasping her skirt brought blood. She tilted her head forward. "Umi-chan, Umi-chan, Umi-chan," she repeated to herself. If Umi didn't come out alive, Tsunami would kill herself. "I'm going to kill myself," she spoke aloud.
Kaze marched to her friend, and with a quick swipe, pushed her face to the right. "How dare you? Have you no faith in our princess, or in our leader? Tenshi and Umi are risking their lives right now, and all you can say is you want to die? You are a coward, and a disgrace."
Himiko took offense for Tsunami. "I feel the same way. I don't know how Umi plans on doing this."
Kaze looked to the giant dome. "Umi-chan."
* * *
Usagi curled into a ball, trying to make the pain go away. Something had happened to a Senshi, and it was tearing her apart. They couldn't have died. It just wouldn't be fair.
* * *
Sailor Aquarius leaned over Usagi. This was so easy! The dagger flared wickedly in her hands. "Usagi," she whispered. "Now you must die."
Startled blue eyes looked up from the mane of gold. Reaching a finger up, Usagi touched Aquarius' chest. A burn filled her, spreading out from her symbol. She grasped, scraped, clutched at her chest. Her body was on fire. Umi was awakening.
* * *
Silver Saturn refused to believe what she had just heard. Her mother? Or was it father? She couldn't tell what this person was, not with the raspy voice. Who was Darth Vader anyway? She twirled the Glaive above her head, violet hair flying. "I won't allow you to play such tricks on a Sailor Senshi! Prepare yourself!"
Sailor Capricorn gave her an ominous smile. "I see. You think I'm lying? Well I'm not. Your sister is Tomoe Hotaru, daughter of Professor Tomoe, my husband from the Silver Millennium. I wield the Dark Scythe, first weapon forged by Hades, the Guardian of Hell. Do you believe me now?"
Silver Saturn began to reply, but was cut short by the horrified scream behind her. "Usa," She cried, stopping short. Five feet away stood Umi, dressed in the strangest outfit she'd ever seen. Himiko was right. Umi was definitely acting slutty lately. "Umi-chan?" but before she could save her friend, she disappeared.
* * *
The darkness before Gabriel flashed and twisted, and Umi dropped into his arms. She was unclothed. He saw her body, saw how her head dropped limply to the side. He smiled, and stroked her young features. She wouldn't put up a fight now. He reached into the space beside him, and disappeared to the Black Carousel.
* * *
Umi ran her hands over the well muscled back, not really understanding what was happening. The body on top of hers was warm and soft, yet rock solid. She'd never been exposed to sex before, and now that she thought about it, it wasn't so bad. Her body felt free and comfortable. Now if she only knew who was making love to her-and then she saw it.
Turning her head to the side, her hair crunching on the plump, black pillows, Umi saw a cute picture of Kagura and Gabriel as children. She immediately understood her surroundings, and felt her world collapse. How could she be the virgin warrior, fighting for justice, Silver Mercury? Her vision blurred, as she realized the man on top of her was Gabriel. Her beloved Gabriel, whom she had loved the first time they met, even with the scene earlier she loved him. He had been so gentle with her, so understanding of her need for purity, and now-he just threw it out. She was nothing more than his bitch, wasn't she? Why was he doing this to her, didn't she matter?
Her body jolted back and forth, as he made his advances on her, only making her tears come harder. Resist, her mind said. He thinks that you don't know. But she did. She felt every movement of his dark skin, the way his lips pressed her neck, their touch light and airy. His voice whispered her name, a silent reminder of what he wanted, and what she was allowing. Umi couldn't stop him, as her body froze underneath him. Her strength was gone, and all that remained was a broken girl. The girl, who was lost within herself, and who could not help her.
* * *
In his throes of passion, Gabriel heard words escape her trembling lips. He paused, momentarily, thinking she had spoken his name. But only silence answered him, so he halted, exhausted from his one-sided workout. In the stillness he slid his fingers across her firm breasts and stomach.
"Mi-chan, you were worth it, y'know? In my whole life, there was never really a woman that I loved until you. And now that I have you, I don't want anyone else. I wish you could hear me," he whispered leaning over her face, ready to administer a passionate kiss.
Umi's light blue eyes stared up into his emerald, and he saw the waterfalls of tears stream down her face. She gathered the silky sheets around her, and rolled away. Her body balled inside the flimsy barrier of cloth. "Why?" she moaned.
He reached for her trembling shoulder, but she cried out and moved away.
"I wanted it so badly, Mi-chan. I love you."
* * *
Nyanko and Kagura stood before Tsuki Hime, their heads bowed in defeat. "My Lady," Kagura said. "We were unable to capture Silver Mercury, or Sailor Moon. Gomen."
Tsuki Hime pressed her lips together, trying to suppress a smile. "I'm very disappointed with you, Scorpio-san. I thought I could trust you."
Kagura smirked. "You can, it's the others that you have to worry about."
Nyanko gave her a look, and turned her head away. "Ja ne."
* * *
Kagura slinked into the room she shared with her brother, listening to the soft voices coming from behind the curtain.
"Onegai, Mi-chan listen. I did it because I want to be yours."
A muffled sob escaped, and a softer voice answered. "I want to go home."
Kagura stiffened. That voice belonged to Umi. What was Gabriel doing with her, when he knew that she was not to be touched? Tsuki Hime had absolutely forbidden the defiling of Silver Mercury. She would be having a talk with Gabriel, not only because he broke the rules, but also because she was just a child. Umi was not equipped to handle the emotional pains of a sexual relationship.
* * *
Mamoru rolled onto his back, panting heavily. "Oh!" he yelped, turning to the girl, to Yuurei. "You were wonderful. How much do I owe you?"
"Not a thing. That was for my personal pleasure."
* * *
Hino Tenshi watched the girls walk away. The black dome had disappeared now, and they left for home. She knew that they were Senshi now, that their leader was Umi, and they thought she was dead. "I hope she is," she spoke to the stars. "It would be a welcome relief." She headed for her white convertible, and stopped. "So you can't just give up?"
"Never," said the girl. "I am Silver Saturn. Defeat is not in my vocabulary. Resign yourself."
Tenshi versus Tenshi-what an odd coincidence. She grasped the Silver pendant around her neck, the pendant with the sign of Aries. "Aries Celestius, Make-up!"
Silver Saturn held up her Glaive, protecting herself from the massive blow of fire. Sailor Aries stepped out from the firewall, her eyes burning angrily. Silver Saturn pushed back her hair and wiped away the sweat. "You are no match for me, Sailor Aries. I am stronger."
Sailor Aries smiled, dashing forward, her whip in hand. "Star Flame!"
Silver Saturn held the dangerous metal before her, gathering the power inside. "Death Whisper!"
Sailor Aries stopped dead in her tracks. A thousand whispers and wails gathered around her, one that she recognized quite well. Reaching out she grabbed. "Sailor Aquarius."
The spirit wailed angrily, and shot to the Glaive. Sailor Aries folded her arms around herself, readying for the blow. Then it came, and she felt the wind it created. She put out her hand. "Aries Fire Guard!"
Silver Saturn pushed the Glaive in, ripping at the ram that surrounded Sailor Aries. The wall held, pushing against the Glaive, but it was too late. The tip of the metal reached through the flames, scraping against Sailor Aries' cheek. She vanished.
Silver Saturn fell, her arms burned to the elbow, the Glaive lying uselessly at her side. "Umi-chan, I protected you." She fell to the dark ground of the parking lot. "Arigato, Umi-chan."
* * *
Umi lay, prostrate in Gabriel's bed. "Tenshi-Tenshi!"
Gabriel shook her. "Daijobu ka? Mi-chan speak to me!"
"Tenshi," she sobbed into the pillows. If Gabriel touched her now, she would kill him, and then herself.
"Mi-chan?"
"Why her? Why Tenshi?!" She sobbed, harder running rivers of tears down her face. "She never had a chance to live happily."
* * *
Gabriel reached out and touched her shoulder. "Mi-chan." His only response was a soft yelp and her moving out of his reach.
It was another moment before she spoke, "You've ruined me Gabriel. How could you do this to me?!" She whirled to face him her eyes blazing with hurt, anger and betrayal. "What am I to you? Your whore?"
Gabriel's viridian eyes widened, completely taken aback. "Mi-chan, do you know what you mean to me?" he asked his eyes desperately searching hers.
"Yes, another toy." Was her venomous reply.
He turned away his eyes mirroring his hurt for her to see. "Soka. I guess I wouldn't mean anything to you if I told you that you're my first and hopefully only love."
* * *
Kagura strained to hear Umi's reaction to this declaration, "What does that prove?! Gabriel, I'm 'sixteen' years old! According to the law you just 'raped' me!"
Kagura shook her head. It was just as bad as she thought. Walking over to the black curtain, she opened it and found a bawling Umi covered by a thin, dark sheet and Gabriel sprawled out next to her. Kagura's eyes sought out Gabriel's and gave him her worst death glare. She kneeled next to the bed, stretching out her hand to touch Umi's shoulder. Umi turned to face her. Blue eyes wide, she looked at Kagura both afraid and grateful at the same time. "Kagura-san?" Umi choked out.
Kagura gave Umi a wan smile and wrapped the sheet around Umi, so that it was covering her all the way. Kagura then helped Umi to stand and walk across the room to her own bed. She then walked over to Gabriel and smacked him. "You weren't supposed to touch her!"
"Onee-chan, let me explain…"
"There's nothing to explain! Now get out before I get the chance to tell Tsuki Hime what you've done."
Gabriel grabbed his pants and pulled them on. He walked over to Umi. Pulling her mouth to his, he kissed her with his all. "Ai shiteru Mi-chan. And I'm staying, Onee-chan." She watched him plop onto his warm bed, ignoring the crystal tears falling to his pillow.
* * *
Kagura crossed her legs on her white bed, handing Umi a nightgown. "Gomen nasai, Umi-chan," she whispered, hugging her shoulders. "Gabriel gets carried away."
Umi's face paled, and the area around her eyes was gray. Ai shiteru, Mi-chan…ai shiteru…ai… "I want to go home."
Untying her pigtails, Kagura firmly shook her head. "You're in no condition. You stay here tonight. You can have my bed, and I'll take Gabriel's. K?" she asked, stroking Umi's cerulean locks. "I'll be right over there if you need me." She pulled the silky curtains around the bed. "Night."
* * *
"How on earth could you do that?" Kagura said, falling onto her younger sibling's stomach. "That was a bit much. I mean, 'Ai shiteru, Mi-chan?' Come on-You didn't mean that, did you?"
"And if I did?"
Kagura twirled strands of her hair, one slender digit entangled in orange. "Oh, Gabriel, spare me. You've never truly loved anyone accept me. And I'm your sister. Umi's just a one time thing." She searched him. "Right?"
Gabriel turned over, dislodging her head. "Go to sleep."
* * *
Tsuki Hime moved her senses throughout the Black Carousel, searching. Yes, Silver Mercury was here, but where? She was being hidden.
* * *
Michiru clutched herself tightly; soft tears ran down her face as she mourned her partner, friend, and lover. The soft tears turned to heart wrenching sobs as she walked into Haruka's room and collapsed onto her blue comforter.
* * *
Himiko lowered Tenshi gently onto her bed. She frowned, Tenshi was burned very badly and Umi's condition and whereabouts were unknown at this moment. "This totally sucks!" she muttered. Himiko began to clean Tenshi's burn waiting for Hotaru to come and heal her sister. "Umi-chan, where are you?"
* * *
Tsunami was sobbing uncontrollably onto Kaze's shoulder. The pain of losing her best friend was almost unbearable. She dimly heard Kaze speak comfortingly to her, "Nami-chan, don't worry yet. Umi's been through worse than this and come out ok. Who says this will be different?"
Tsunami sniffed, "I guess your right. Demo if something happens to her I don't know what I'll do."
* * *
Umi's world was blanketed in darkness. Her life was shattered into a million pieces. She had run out of tears to cry and was currently down to her last option, suicide. It wouldn't be the first time she tried this, but it would hopefully be her last. She took out her obsidian dagger from her hyperspace pocket; she choked quietly on one last sob and brought the object to her wrists. It took almost no pressure on her part before the flesh split and red blood flowed freely from the wound. Smiling at the pain and actual feeling, she took the dagger in her injured hand and repeated the procedure. Sighing a soft sigh, she laid back and relaxed while waiting for the end.
* * *
Gabriel shot awake and pulling himself to a sitting position, he tried to sort out what woke him up. Grabbing Tai's locket, he opened it and stared intently at the portrait till the picture changed and instead revealed Umi lying on Kagura's bed. His eyes widened as he saw blood wash the portrait. Snapping the locket shut, he jumped from the bed and ran across the room to Kagura's bed. He pulled the curtain open almost ripping it from its post, but he didn't care. He focused his attention on the girl lying across the bed, blood flowing freely from her wrists. He cursed loudly and colorfully waking his sister up. "What's wrong Gabriel?" she asked, rubbing her eyes.
"Mi-chan slit her wrists!" Gabriel snapped sitting down next to her and pulling Umi into his arms.
* * *
"Shit!" Kagura jumped out of the bed and ran into the bathroom. She came out a minute later, carrying her Silver Star charm. Jumping onto the bed, she opened her mind and immediately snatched strips of cloth from her bed sheet. Kagura grabbed the gauze and began dabbing it over wounds to soak up the blood. That done she pulled the charm out and pressed it to Umi's wrists. Kagura cleaned the wound and bandaged it. Turning to Gabriel she scowled, "This isn't the first time she's done this."
"How can you tell?"
Kagura sighed, "She has scars in the same area of the same type. Where's the knife she used?"
Gabriel picked up the obsidian dagger and handed it to her. "Here."
Kagura whistled her astonishment, "That's a pure obsidian blade! Where did she get this?"
"I honestly don't care. All I care about at the moment is Umi."
"Sure, whatever. Anyway one of us should stay up and watch her."
"I'll do it!"
"That might not be a good thing. I'll stay up with her for now; you should go back to sleep."
"I should, but I won't," Gabriel said tightening his grip on Umi.
Kagura shook her head, "Then we're both staying up."
* * *
Hino Tenshi rested against the Black Carousel, watching the stars pass by. At this time of night, when Kagura was younger, she would come and sit here. She said her mother was in the stars, and would speak to her when she was afraid. After Galaxia had left them in Orion Star, Kagura never watched the stars anymore. Now Tenshi wanted it more than ever.
"Ouch," she croaked, wiping the blood from her cheek, noticing how black it seemed. "Ah, Kagura I miss you. I want us to be together."
She rustled around in her jacket pocket, searching deep within. Drawing her hand out, she held the ruby knife in both hands, weighing it. "Kagura. Ai shiteru."
She plunged the cold stone into her breast, watching the blood fall over her chest.
"Kagura."
* * *
Gabriel caught her before she could hit the bed. The charm slipped from Kagura's hand, falling onto Umi's sub-conscious body. Kagura held her hands over her breasts, gasping for air. "Gabriel, she rasped. "Tenshi, Tenshi."
He held her stomach, supporting her. "It can't be. Not Tenshi."
"Tenshi, Tenshi."
Gabriel hugged her. "Run to her, Onee-chan."
* * *
Usagi smiled through her tears. Tenshi was in a coma. She hadn't even felt it. Mamo-chan had left her, and now her friends were too. Didn't they care anymore? She tossed in her sleep, the faces of the Senshi moving along her closed eyelids.
"Ami-chan, Rei-chan, Mako-chan, Haruka-san." And now Michiru-san, who had died from her broken heart. Usagi had seen the crystal of her heart fly into the star spattered sky. "I wish I could be with you."
She wanted death now. It seemed the only way out. But no, Usagi had to go on. For the sake of life, Sailor Moon would strive for justice.
* * *
Umino Arashi stood atop the Carousel. Her light aqua hair fluttered and swirled around her pale cheeks. Tenshi's body lay in a beaten heap, shivering in the cold wind. Arashi swept down, her giant metallic wings creaking. She grabbed the other dark Senshi by the shoulder. "Tenshi-san," she whispered turning the girl over.
"Tenshi!"
Arashi turned around, stopping Kagura with a hand. "No, Milady, you should not see this."
Kagura shoved her aside. Falling to her knees, she hugged Tenshi close. "Tenshi, Tenshi."
Tenshi forced her red eyes open, her star forming on her forehead. "Onegai, Kagura. Take my soul, and give me life within you. Ai shiteru."
Kagura felt the star drop into her palm. "In me, always."
* * *
Tsuki Hime looked through the window, glaring down at Kagura. "Now your friend is gone. I am all that is left."
"Tsuki Hime!"
She turned around, her red hair dancing in the moonlight. "Sailor Pisces, what brings you to my throne room?"
"Spare me the courtly speech. I've come for my orders."
Tsuki Hime was greatly impressed. "My ladies will respect you."
Sailor Pisces stroked the sharp, black wings, listening to the sound of skin on metal. "How dare you call them yours? Senshi are free stars, floating through the galaxy. At least, that's what your mother said."
"Speak not of my mother, Cyborg. I have a heart, while you lack one. You should learn to hold your tongue."
"I will do as I please," hissed the metal Senshi. "Just give me my orders."
The Dumb lil' Sister (who's name is really Alli, but no one cares): Yo yo yo, dudes! WUZ UP?
Umi-chan: why me?
Kagura-chan: what do you think of our last story?
DLS (who's name is really Alli, but no one cares): Um…dude…it's like…totally…omg what was I saying?
Umi-chan: I think we should call in the Fat Over-paid Mascot!
Kagura-chan: I object. This chick rocks! (high fives w/ DLS)
DLS (who's name is really…aww screw it): Dude…
Umi-chan: I think we should…
DLS: Dude…
Kagura-chan: dude…
Umi-chan: we need to start…
DLS & Kagura-chan: DUDE…Duh!
Umi-chan: (sweat drop) Onto the Fic.
DLS & Kagura-chan: DUDE! LIKE…COOL!
BSSM Gold
Part Two: Silver
Episode four B: Feelings Exposed! Gabriel's Never Ending Love
"Dude," Himiko said, twirling her hair around.
"That's all you can say? Dude?" Tsunami choked.
Kaze smacked her. "Turn off the water-works, Tsunami."
* * *
Umi pulled fully away from Gabriel. "I need to Henshin. Silver Mercury Hime Power… Make-up!" Umi shouted calling the powers of Mercury to her.
* * *
Gabriel watched in awe as Umi henshined. Her body was almost completely transparent so while he couldn't really 'see' her just the beauty and power of the henshin was overwhelming. She finished her henshin with her sword being held horizontal in front of her. Her eyes were narrowed dangerously and her cape rustled despite the lack of wind. It was almost as if she were a different person entirely. "Mi-chan?"
Umi turned to him, her eyes glinting dangerously, "Not now Gabriel-san. We'll talk later." He watched as she ran off; her long braid bouncing as she went. He felt like killing something. In fact, he would.
* * *
Tai wandered aimlessly through the dark. He envisioned Umi walking with him, naked, throwing herself at him. He felt a mental smack, and could almost hear her say 'I don't think so.'
An overpowering presence caressed the back of his consciousness. He turned, not even having the time to react as the long, black blade clove through his ugly skull.
* * *
"Come, Umi-san. Come to me," Kagura hissed.
Umi pulled out her hilt, feeling the blade come into being. "You come to me, you foul bitch!"
Kagura's form slowly appeared to Umi through the mist. A black trench coat hung over her long black, business pants, boots, and halter-top. In her hands a great golden sword flashed. "I won't let you win anymore." She held out her hand, the silver pendant dangling from her fingers. "You are my servant."
Umi clutched herself in pain. The sign of Aquarius burned on her chest, melting away her fuku. In its place a skimpy, black bikini formed. Large black wings fell to the floor, encasing her in shadow. A being invaded her mind, pushing Umi away entirely.
Sailor Aquarius peeked out from the eyes. "Scorpio-sama?"
* * *
Gabriel knelt by the body of Tai, searching him for any useful gadgets. Looking through the shirt, he found a small, silver rose locket. On the back, inscribed with sapphire threads was the name 'Umi.' He turned it over, popping open the clasp. Umi's face frowned out at him. It must have been take several years ago, perhaps centuries. Her hair was shorter, falling around her shoulders. The face was sad, so sad. Umi obviously looked like she was not having fun. He brought the portrait to his lips, and kissed it tenderly. "Mi-chan," he whispered. He shouldn't have kissed Nyanko. The pain in Umi's eyes had shocked him, and now he realized. As he watched the picture, it changed to reveal a determined Umi, blood cascading down her shoulders, black wings hanging from her back. In the background was a golden sword. Gabriel gasped, jumping to his feet. "Onee-chan!"
* * *
Usagi felt her henshin disappear around her. "Silver Saturn…"
Silver Saturn watched Sailor Moon float away, and Usagi took her place. "Usagi," she cried, placing the Glaive in front of her. "Stay away."
Capricorn flipped her wavy, violet tri-tails. "Oh my daughter…when will you learn? Hotaru-chan already knows, you see. She's known for sometime. Why won't you accept what you are, and join in the family? Come back to me."
Silver Saturn longed to be with her family, longed to be apart of it. But it could not be, for she was a Silver Senshi. Sailor Capricorn's words were bringing down her thoughts and clouding her mind. She shook her head. "I refuse you."
The evil Senshi smiled. "Then I will give you back what you need, and maybe then you will accept my offer."
Saturn stepped back. "Nani?" she yelled.
A black, glittering scythe swept the darkness, piercing Saturn through the forehead. Things were returning to her- the palace where she had grown up, her training. A picture of a dark prince flashed through her mind. She winced. "Lucifer," she sighed.
In her mind's eye, a thought of their first night together formed. A moment of pure happiness and then it was gone. She could still feel his soft hands on her face, and the warmth of his breath upon her lips. But then he's decided to fight for another cause, and they now met on the field of battle. Her memories showed her a dying lover, clasped in her gloved arms. She hadn't even gotten a last kiss or a fond word. He had simply died, and left her to her pain.
* * *
"Sailor Aquarius," Kagura commanded. "You will go to Sailor Capricorn. You will kill Sailor Moon. Do you understand?"
"Hai."
"Go."
* * *
Tsunami leaned against the wall. Her face was a mess, her fingers grasping her skirt brought blood. She tilted her head forward. "Umi-chan, Umi-chan, Umi-chan," she repeated to herself. If Umi didn't come out alive, Tsunami would kill herself. "I'm going to kill myself," she spoke aloud.
Kaze marched to her friend, and with a quick swipe, pushed her face to the right. "How dare you? Have you no faith in our princess, or in our leader? Tenshi and Umi are risking their lives right now, and all you can say is you want to die? You are a coward, and a disgrace."
Himiko took offense for Tsunami. "I feel the same way. I don't know how Umi plans on doing this."
Kaze looked to the giant dome. "Umi-chan."
* * *
Usagi curled into a ball, trying to make the pain go away. Something had happened to a Senshi, and it was tearing her apart. They couldn't have died. It just wouldn't be fair.
* * *
Sailor Aquarius leaned over Usagi. This was so easy! The dagger flared wickedly in her hands. "Usagi," she whispered. "Now you must die."
Startled blue eyes looked up from the mane of gold. Reaching a finger up, Usagi touched Aquarius' chest. A burn filled her, spreading out from her symbol. She grasped, scraped, clutched at her chest. Her body was on fire. Umi was awakening.
* * *
Silver Saturn refused to believe what she had just heard. Her mother? Or was it father? She couldn't tell what this person was, not with the raspy voice. Who was Darth Vader anyway? She twirled the Glaive above her head, violet hair flying. "I won't allow you to play such tricks on a Sailor Senshi! Prepare yourself!"
Sailor Capricorn gave her an ominous smile. "I see. You think I'm lying? Well I'm not. Your sister is Tomoe Hotaru, daughter of Professor Tomoe, my husband from the Silver Millennium. I wield the Dark Scythe, first weapon forged by Hades, the Guardian of Hell. Do you believe me now?"
Silver Saturn began to reply, but was cut short by the horrified scream behind her. "Usa," She cried, stopping short. Five feet away stood Umi, dressed in the strangest outfit she'd ever seen. Himiko was right. Umi was definitely acting slutty lately. "Umi-chan?" but before she could save her friend, she disappeared.
* * *
The darkness before Gabriel flashed and twisted, and Umi dropped into his arms. She was unclothed. He saw her body, saw how her head dropped limply to the side. He smiled, and stroked her young features. She wouldn't put up a fight now. He reached into the space beside him, and disappeared to the Black Carousel.
* * *
Umi ran her hands over the well muscled back, not really understanding what was happening. The body on top of hers was warm and soft, yet rock solid. She'd never been exposed to sex before, and now that she thought about it, it wasn't so bad. Her body felt free and comfortable. Now if she only knew who was making love to her-and then she saw it.
Turning her head to the side, her hair crunching on the plump, black pillows, Umi saw a cute picture of Kagura and Gabriel as children. She immediately understood her surroundings, and felt her world collapse. How could she be the virgin warrior, fighting for justice, Silver Mercury? Her vision blurred, as she realized the man on top of her was Gabriel. Her beloved Gabriel, whom she had loved the first time they met, even with the scene earlier she loved him. He had been so gentle with her, so understanding of her need for purity, and now-he just threw it out. She was nothing more than his bitch, wasn't she? Why was he doing this to her, didn't she matter?
Her body jolted back and forth, as he made his advances on her, only making her tears come harder. Resist, her mind said. He thinks that you don't know. But she did. She felt every movement of his dark skin, the way his lips pressed her neck, their touch light and airy. His voice whispered her name, a silent reminder of what he wanted, and what she was allowing. Umi couldn't stop him, as her body froze underneath him. Her strength was gone, and all that remained was a broken girl. The girl, who was lost within herself, and who could not help her.
* * *
In his throes of passion, Gabriel heard words escape her trembling lips. He paused, momentarily, thinking she had spoken his name. But only silence answered him, so he halted, exhausted from his one-sided workout. In the stillness he slid his fingers across her firm breasts and stomach.
"Mi-chan, you were worth it, y'know? In my whole life, there was never really a woman that I loved until you. And now that I have you, I don't want anyone else. I wish you could hear me," he whispered leaning over her face, ready to administer a passionate kiss.
Umi's light blue eyes stared up into his emerald, and he saw the waterfalls of tears stream down her face. She gathered the silky sheets around her, and rolled away. Her body balled inside the flimsy barrier of cloth. "Why?" she moaned.
He reached for her trembling shoulder, but she cried out and moved away.
"I wanted it so badly, Mi-chan. I love you."
* * *
Nyanko and Kagura stood before Tsuki Hime, their heads bowed in defeat. "My Lady," Kagura said. "We were unable to capture Silver Mercury, or Sailor Moon. Gomen."
Tsuki Hime pressed her lips together, trying to suppress a smile. "I'm very disappointed with you, Scorpio-san. I thought I could trust you."
Kagura smirked. "You can, it's the others that you have to worry about."
Nyanko gave her a look, and turned her head away. "Ja ne."
* * *
Kagura slinked into the room she shared with her brother, listening to the soft voices coming from behind the curtain.
"Onegai, Mi-chan listen. I did it because I want to be yours."
A muffled sob escaped, and a softer voice answered. "I want to go home."
Kagura stiffened. That voice belonged to Umi. What was Gabriel doing with her, when he knew that she was not to be touched? Tsuki Hime had absolutely forbidden the defiling of Silver Mercury. She would be having a talk with Gabriel, not only because he broke the rules, but also because she was just a child. Umi was not equipped to handle the emotional pains of a sexual relationship.
* * *
Mamoru rolled onto his back, panting heavily. "Oh!" he yelped, turning to the girl, to Yuurei. "You were wonderful. How much do I owe you?"
"Not a thing. That was for my personal pleasure."
* * *
Hino Tenshi watched the girls walk away. The black dome had disappeared now, and they left for home. She knew that they were Senshi now, that their leader was Umi, and they thought she was dead. "I hope she is," she spoke to the stars. "It would be a welcome relief." She headed for her white convertible, and stopped. "So you can't just give up?"
"Never," said the girl. "I am Silver Saturn. Defeat is not in my vocabulary. Resign yourself."
Tenshi versus Tenshi-what an odd coincidence. She grasped the Silver pendant around her neck, the pendant with the sign of Aries. "Aries Celestius, Make-up!"
Silver Saturn held up her Glaive, protecting herself from the massive blow of fire. Sailor Aries stepped out from the firewall, her eyes burning angrily. Silver Saturn pushed back her hair and wiped away the sweat. "You are no match for me, Sailor Aries. I am stronger."
Sailor Aries smiled, dashing forward, her whip in hand. "Star Flame!"
Silver Saturn held the dangerous metal before her, gathering the power inside. "Death Whisper!"
Sailor Aries stopped dead in her tracks. A thousand whispers and wails gathered around her, one that she recognized quite well. Reaching out she grabbed. "Sailor Aquarius."
The spirit wailed angrily, and shot to the Glaive. Sailor Aries folded her arms around herself, readying for the blow. Then it came, and she felt the wind it created. She put out her hand. "Aries Fire Guard!"
Silver Saturn pushed the Glaive in, ripping at the ram that surrounded Sailor Aries. The wall held, pushing against the Glaive, but it was too late. The tip of the metal reached through the flames, scraping against Sailor Aries' cheek. She vanished.
Silver Saturn fell, her arms burned to the elbow, the Glaive lying uselessly at her side. "Umi-chan, I protected you." She fell to the dark ground of the parking lot. "Arigato, Umi-chan."
* * *
Umi lay, prostrate in Gabriel's bed. "Tenshi-Tenshi!"
Gabriel shook her. "Daijobu ka? Mi-chan speak to me!"
"Tenshi," she sobbed into the pillows. If Gabriel touched her now, she would kill him, and then herself.
"Mi-chan?"
"Why her? Why Tenshi?!" She sobbed, harder running rivers of tears down her face. "She never had a chance to live happily."
* * *
Gabriel reached out and touched her shoulder. "Mi-chan." His only response was a soft yelp and her moving out of his reach.
It was another moment before she spoke, "You've ruined me Gabriel. How could you do this to me?!" She whirled to face him her eyes blazing with hurt, anger and betrayal. "What am I to you? Your whore?"
Gabriel's viridian eyes widened, completely taken aback. "Mi-chan, do you know what you mean to me?" he asked his eyes desperately searching hers.
"Yes, another toy." Was her venomous reply.
He turned away his eyes mirroring his hurt for her to see. "Soka. I guess I wouldn't mean anything to you if I told you that you're my first and hopefully only love."
* * *
Kagura strained to hear Umi's reaction to this declaration, "What does that prove?! Gabriel, I'm 'sixteen' years old! According to the law you just 'raped' me!"
Kagura shook her head. It was just as bad as she thought. Walking over to the black curtain, she opened it and found a bawling Umi covered by a thin, dark sheet and Gabriel sprawled out next to her. Kagura's eyes sought out Gabriel's and gave him her worst death glare. She kneeled next to the bed, stretching out her hand to touch Umi's shoulder. Umi turned to face her. Blue eyes wide, she looked at Kagura both afraid and grateful at the same time. "Kagura-san?" Umi choked out.
Kagura gave Umi a wan smile and wrapped the sheet around Umi, so that it was covering her all the way. Kagura then helped Umi to stand and walk across the room to her own bed. She then walked over to Gabriel and smacked him. "You weren't supposed to touch her!"
"Onee-chan, let me explain…"
"There's nothing to explain! Now get out before I get the chance to tell Tsuki Hime what you've done."
Gabriel grabbed his pants and pulled them on. He walked over to Umi. Pulling her mouth to his, he kissed her with his all. "Ai shiteru Mi-chan. And I'm staying, Onee-chan." She watched him plop onto his warm bed, ignoring the crystal tears falling to his pillow.
* * *
Kagura crossed her legs on her white bed, handing Umi a nightgown. "Gomen nasai, Umi-chan," she whispered, hugging her shoulders. "Gabriel gets carried away."
Umi's face paled, and the area around her eyes was gray. Ai shiteru, Mi-chan…ai shiteru…ai… "I want to go home."
Untying her pigtails, Kagura firmly shook her head. "You're in no condition. You stay here tonight. You can have my bed, and I'll take Gabriel's. K?" she asked, stroking Umi's cerulean locks. "I'll be right over there if you need me." She pulled the silky curtains around the bed. "Night."
* * *
"How on earth could you do that?" Kagura said, falling onto her younger sibling's stomach. "That was a bit much. I mean, 'Ai shiteru, Mi-chan?' Come on-You didn't mean that, did you?"
"And if I did?"
Kagura twirled strands of her hair, one slender digit entangled in orange. "Oh, Gabriel, spare me. You've never truly loved anyone accept me. And I'm your sister. Umi's just a one time thing." She searched him. "Right?"
Gabriel turned over, dislodging her head. "Go to sleep."
* * *
Tsuki Hime moved her senses throughout the Black Carousel, searching. Yes, Silver Mercury was here, but where? She was being hidden.
* * *
Michiru clutched herself tightly; soft tears ran down her face as she mourned her partner, friend, and lover. The soft tears turned to heart wrenching sobs as she walked into Haruka's room and collapsed onto her blue comforter.
* * *
Himiko lowered Tenshi gently onto her bed. She frowned, Tenshi was burned very badly and Umi's condition and whereabouts were unknown at this moment. "This totally sucks!" she muttered. Himiko began to clean Tenshi's burn waiting for Hotaru to come and heal her sister. "Umi-chan, where are you?"
* * *
Tsunami was sobbing uncontrollably onto Kaze's shoulder. The pain of losing her best friend was almost unbearable. She dimly heard Kaze speak comfortingly to her, "Nami-chan, don't worry yet. Umi's been through worse than this and come out ok. Who says this will be different?"
Tsunami sniffed, "I guess your right. Demo if something happens to her I don't know what I'll do."
* * *
Umi's world was blanketed in darkness. Her life was shattered into a million pieces. She had run out of tears to cry and was currently down to her last option, suicide. It wouldn't be the first time she tried this, but it would hopefully be her last. She took out her obsidian dagger from her hyperspace pocket; she choked quietly on one last sob and brought the object to her wrists. It took almost no pressure on her part before the flesh split and red blood flowed freely from the wound. Smiling at the pain and actual feeling, she took the dagger in her injured hand and repeated the procedure. Sighing a soft sigh, she laid back and relaxed while waiting for the end.
* * *
Gabriel shot awake and pulling himself to a sitting position, he tried to sort out what woke him up. Grabbing Tai's locket, he opened it and stared intently at the portrait till the picture changed and instead revealed Umi lying on Kagura's bed. His eyes widened as he saw blood wash the portrait. Snapping the locket shut, he jumped from the bed and ran across the room to Kagura's bed. He pulled the curtain open almost ripping it from its post, but he didn't care. He focused his attention on the girl lying across the bed, blood flowing freely from her wrists. He cursed loudly and colorfully waking his sister up. "What's wrong Gabriel?" she asked, rubbing her eyes.
"Mi-chan slit her wrists!" Gabriel snapped sitting down next to her and pulling Umi into his arms.
* * *
"Shit!" Kagura jumped out of the bed and ran into the bathroom. She came out a minute later, carrying her Silver Star charm. Jumping onto the bed, she opened her mind and immediately snatched strips of cloth from her bed sheet. Kagura grabbed the gauze and began dabbing it over wounds to soak up the blood. That done she pulled the charm out and pressed it to Umi's wrists. Kagura cleaned the wound and bandaged it. Turning to Gabriel she scowled, "This isn't the first time she's done this."
"How can you tell?"
Kagura sighed, "She has scars in the same area of the same type. Where's the knife she used?"
Gabriel picked up the obsidian dagger and handed it to her. "Here."
Kagura whistled her astonishment, "That's a pure obsidian blade! Where did she get this?"
"I honestly don't care. All I care about at the moment is Umi."
"Sure, whatever. Anyway one of us should stay up and watch her."
"I'll do it!"
"That might not be a good thing. I'll stay up with her for now; you should go back to sleep."
"I should, but I won't," Gabriel said tightening his grip on Umi.
Kagura shook her head, "Then we're both staying up."
* * *
Hino Tenshi rested against the Black Carousel, watching the stars pass by. At this time of night, when Kagura was younger, she would come and sit here. She said her mother was in the stars, and would speak to her when she was afraid. After Galaxia had left them in Orion Star, Kagura never watched the stars anymore. Now Tenshi wanted it more than ever.
"Ouch," she croaked, wiping the blood from her cheek, noticing how black it seemed. "Ah, Kagura I miss you. I want us to be together."
She rustled around in her jacket pocket, searching deep within. Drawing her hand out, she held the ruby knife in both hands, weighing it. "Kagura. Ai shiteru."
She plunged the cold stone into her breast, watching the blood fall over her chest.
"Kagura."
* * *
Gabriel caught her before she could hit the bed. The charm slipped from Kagura's hand, falling onto Umi's sub-conscious body. Kagura held her hands over her breasts, gasping for air. "Gabriel, she rasped. "Tenshi, Tenshi."
He held her stomach, supporting her. "It can't be. Not Tenshi."
"Tenshi, Tenshi."
Gabriel hugged her. "Run to her, Onee-chan."
* * *
Usagi smiled through her tears. Tenshi was in a coma. She hadn't even felt it. Mamo-chan had left her, and now her friends were too. Didn't they care anymore? She tossed in her sleep, the faces of the Senshi moving along her closed eyelids.
"Ami-chan, Rei-chan, Mako-chan, Haruka-san." And now Michiru-san, who had died from her broken heart. Usagi had seen the crystal of her heart fly into the star spattered sky. "I wish I could be with you."
She wanted death now. It seemed the only way out. But no, Usagi had to go on. For the sake of life, Sailor Moon would strive for justice.
* * *
Umino Arashi stood atop the Carousel. Her light aqua hair fluttered and swirled around her pale cheeks. Tenshi's body lay in a beaten heap, shivering in the cold wind. Arashi swept down, her giant metallic wings creaking. She grabbed the other dark Senshi by the shoulder. "Tenshi-san," she whispered turning the girl over.
"Tenshi!"
Arashi turned around, stopping Kagura with a hand. "No, Milady, you should not see this."
Kagura shoved her aside. Falling to her knees, she hugged Tenshi close. "Tenshi, Tenshi."
Tenshi forced her red eyes open, her star forming on her forehead. "Onegai, Kagura. Take my soul, and give me life within you. Ai shiteru."
Kagura felt the star drop into her palm. "In me, always."
* * *
Tsuki Hime looked through the window, glaring down at Kagura. "Now your friend is gone. I am all that is left."
"Tsuki Hime!"
She turned around, her red hair dancing in the moonlight. "Sailor Pisces, what brings you to my throne room?"
"Spare me the courtly speech. I've come for my orders."
Tsuki Hime was greatly impressed. "My ladies will respect you."
Sailor Pisces stroked the sharp, black wings, listening to the sound of skin on metal. "How dare you call them yours? Senshi are free stars, floating through the galaxy. At least, that's what your mother said."
"Speak not of my mother, Cyborg. I have a heart, while you lack one. You should learn to hold your tongue."
"I will do as I please," hissed the metal Senshi. "Just give me my orders."