Karasu : Hello Mina! This is my first attempt at a fanfiction so please be kind. If you like what you see, review it, by all means! ... Onegai? If this story is supported, than I'll write it quicker, I promise! Anyways, yeah, this is a GW/SM crossover and there will be a certain inter-anime coupling. It seems that this particular pairing is very popular so I'll try to put my own little twist on things to make it more interesting. I'll be using the original names and attacks in SM... Hopefully I won't mess them up too bad (_) Um, for Sailor moon, the timeline will be set in the Stars series and for GW, the timeline will be set after Endless Waltz. This first part will be mostly Sailor Moon but don't worry, things will become more Gundam involved in the nest chapters.
Disclaimer: I don't own Gundam Wing or Sailor Moon, I wish I did, but I don't. This story is mine though! MINE! I wrote it!
Shattered Reflection
Dazedly, the broken Soldier of the Moon wondered if Setsuna was tampering with time again - for it seemed as if everything were moving in slow motion. She could sense the power building in the Youma before her, in preparation for the strike that would extinguish the life from the Moon senshi's body forever, but Usagi could do nothing. Her arms and legs her streaked with blood that flowed freely from many lacerations and her upper torso was so bruised that every breath was a painful struggle. Her sailor fuku, once proud and crisp, was now torn and strained with blood. Usagi's head was pounding and she felt nauseated. The girl could only lie helplessly on the cold concrete of the empty parking lot, blinking back tears as she devoted her last thoughts to her loved ones.
Minna...Rei-chan...Ami-chan...Makoto-chan...Minako-chan...Mamo-chan...Aishiteru. Good-bye.
The crumpled sensei felt her breath catch in her throat as the Youma let forth a cry of triumph and unleashed her energy assault. Emotionally and physically crushed, the Moon Senshi squeezed her eyes shut even as a single silver tear ran down her bruised cheek.
"USAGI!" Screamed a voice, female and heart-breakingly familiar. The blonde soldier felt a shadow fall over her as strong arms encircled her and hold her tight - even as the energy attack struck. Agonized Shrieks echoed throughout the parking lot that had once been near-deserted and the body shielding Usagi jerked with the impact and then began trembling. Usagi herself felt only a slight tingling of power roll over her as she realized that the woman holding her had taken the damage that was meant for her. A lock of thick dark hair dropped onto the Moon Senshi's face and fearing what she would find, Usagi slowly opened her eyes, the sapphire depths now awash with tears.
"Rei-chan!" croaked the blonde, her own voice betraying her. Sailor Mars looked down at her Princess with a look of utter anguish etched into her face, her body still going through tremors. Rei's eyes were wide with grief and when she spoke, her voice seemed laboured with every word.
"Usagi... Daijoubu ka?" Tears began to well up in the Senshi of fire's eyes and Usagi nodded her head mutely, an expression of sheer terror on her face. All of her own pain seemed to have numbed in the face of Rei's own pain but her mind was moving at a frenzied pace.
Rei-chan... Rei-chan and... the others. They're here. They came to save me. But the Youma...those screams. The Youma is too strong!
"Rei-chan!" cried Usagi. "Please don't cry! Please! Leave here!" She struggled to push Mars off her but a surge of pain in her left abdomen stopped her with a sharp gasp. "The Youma is too powerful! Onegai!" But the Senshi of fire wouldn't budge.
"I will protect you even if it means my life, Princess! The others can take care of the Youma. I-" Rei's words were abruptly cut off as the earth beneath the two girls quivered and a huge blast sounded somewhere close. Mars jerked again, pain shooting like lighting through her body. Through huge tear-clouded eyes Usagi watched as her friend spasmed over her, mouth open and dark eyebrows knit together in despair and pain. If only she could move - if only she could get Rei out of the way!
What about.... thought the senshi of the Moon after her attempts to move had failed, what about the others? Are they ok? With Mars over her, the blonde soldier couldn't know. They must be ok! But... Usagi hiccupped as her thoughts led her back to the screams she'd heard when Rei-chan had come to protect her, and she shook her head almost involuntarily, wincing as she provoked the ache in her neck. No! NO! I know they're all right! I would feel it if... if they were-
The Youma laughed then, a harsh metallic sound as she grazed down had the bodies that struggled so pathetically to their feet, and an amused smile curving onto her lips. What fun! Did these simpering girls think they could actually have any effect on this battle? What a farce!
Nothing will stop me from coveting the Ginzuishou! I will have all the powers of the Universe in the palm of my hand! Thought the Youma, laughing again. All I need is one more blast. The monster's smirk broadened as she willed forth her power.
Jupiter was the first on her feet, and from her decidedly awkward stance it was painfully obvious that she was favouring her right leg. Her fuku was rumpled and a trail of blood ran from her left temple down to her cheek. After directing a swift glance to her rear at her beloved Princess and the other senshi, Makoto settled her bearing and glared at the Youma with narrowed eyes, jaw set.
"Is that all you can do?!" She yelled to the monster. "Is that all you've got?"
Some feet away, Usagi's breath caught in her throat and she froze. Sailor Mars, still shielding her friend with herself, broke into a glorious smile - only to succumb to another spasm and cry out hoarsely. Flicking her eyes back to the woman over her, the blonde's brow furrowed slightly.
"Don't worry, Rei-chan." The soldier of the Moon said, "I know the others can beat the Youma! And then they'll come to get us and you and me will be as good as new! Believe. We'll be ok. Shinjite. " Usagi gave her friend a nod of finality and above her, Mars looked deep into the blue depths that shone so powerfully, a feeling of awe coming into her mind as she considered the power her friend held over her.
Suddenly, the blonde soldier's expression changed and her eyes widened slightly. She could feel something; a delicate pulsing that resonated within her mind. It began slowly and weakly, but it gained rapidity and it grew strength and soon it was hammering through Usagi's head, and she feared she would go mad. Her breathing became irregular as she realized what was going on.
It was... power. Something here was accumulating energy at a ferocious pace, like a vacuum. Someone here was about to...
The Youma.
"MINA!" Shrieked the moon soldier as the attack was released, but even as she spoke, she knew it was too late.
She was dying.
The part of her that enjoyed studying and achieving good marks in school was dying. The part of her that loved the thrill of the fight and who perversely embraced the art of cooking was dying. The part of her who loved video games and volleyball was dying.
Above her, the senshi of fire stiffened and fell in a motionless lump to Usagi's side. The moon senshi, unable to move, could only stare frozen at her friend's tormented face as Rei spoke her last words:
"Be strong, Usagi."
The part of her that was fire died.
When she was finally about to react, a scream ripped through Sailor Moon's throat:
"GINZUISHOU!"
* * *
From the shadowy realm where she reigned, Sailor Pluto observed quietly as the Inner Senshi fell, one by one, until only their Princess was left, an empty husk by the loss of her friends and her love. The Keeper of Time's eyes were glassy and her face was set resolutely, her mouth a thin line. She had already shed all the tears she could produce, she had already raged and screamed and begged for a different future, but to no avail. As the Keeper of Time she knew exactly how destiny was going to unfold, but yet was powerless to intercede. She knew, long ago - minutes ago? Days ago? Centuries ago? In the Realm of Time one could never be sure- that the Inner were going to die protecting their Princess from a Youma too strong for them.
But... Pluto's brows furrowed as she leaned forward towards the great portal were she could watch the horror repeat itself a million times, something was disrupting the flow of time. The image that was the Inner senshi's death suddenly hazed over, with one last reflection of Usagi's horrified features as her mouth opened to scream...
"Ginzuishou?!" whispered Setsuna, garnet eyes wide and voice laboured. This was the first time the portal had ever left her with this last implication. As if this new revelation was a great blow, the Keeper of Time suddenly felt herself grow weak, and clung to her Time Staff for balance.
Yes... The Ginzuishou had power... but if the Soldier of Pluto knew her Princess as well as she thought from watching her all those lonely moments from her shadowy realm, then she knew what Usagi would do.
Usagi would try to bring them all back, Mars, Mercury, Jupiter and Venus All of them, all at once.
The Ginzuishou had power, but not enough power to reincarnate 5 whole people, people with royal bloodlines and special powers that the senshi had. But, with the princess willing it to be so, the Ginzuishou could only comply, even if it killed Usagi and destroyed the Universe.
No, that wouldn't happen, it couldn't, Setsuna shook her head numbly. Yes, the crystal would grant Usagi's wish, but it would also...
The Keeper of Time gasped and tightened her grip on her Staff, expression mingled with horror.
If this was true... Then it was going to hurt the Princess. Split her mind into more pieces then she would be able to handle. She would be shattered like a broken mirror.
Numbed with shock, Sailor Pluto watched as the image before her began to clear.
End of Prologue
CNZ: Well Mina? Was it worth the read? I hope that cliffhanger is enough to keep you guys coming back! Ja ne!
Disclaimer: I don't own Gundam Wing or Sailor Moon, I wish I did, but I don't. This story is mine though! MINE! I wrote it!
Shattered Reflection
Dazedly, the broken Soldier of the Moon wondered if Setsuna was tampering with time again - for it seemed as if everything were moving in slow motion. She could sense the power building in the Youma before her, in preparation for the strike that would extinguish the life from the Moon senshi's body forever, but Usagi could do nothing. Her arms and legs her streaked with blood that flowed freely from many lacerations and her upper torso was so bruised that every breath was a painful struggle. Her sailor fuku, once proud and crisp, was now torn and strained with blood. Usagi's head was pounding and she felt nauseated. The girl could only lie helplessly on the cold concrete of the empty parking lot, blinking back tears as she devoted her last thoughts to her loved ones.
Minna...Rei-chan...Ami-chan...Makoto-chan...Minako-chan...Mamo-chan...Aishiteru. Good-bye.
The crumpled sensei felt her breath catch in her throat as the Youma let forth a cry of triumph and unleashed her energy assault. Emotionally and physically crushed, the Moon Senshi squeezed her eyes shut even as a single silver tear ran down her bruised cheek.
"USAGI!" Screamed a voice, female and heart-breakingly familiar. The blonde soldier felt a shadow fall over her as strong arms encircled her and hold her tight - even as the energy attack struck. Agonized Shrieks echoed throughout the parking lot that had once been near-deserted and the body shielding Usagi jerked with the impact and then began trembling. Usagi herself felt only a slight tingling of power roll over her as she realized that the woman holding her had taken the damage that was meant for her. A lock of thick dark hair dropped onto the Moon Senshi's face and fearing what she would find, Usagi slowly opened her eyes, the sapphire depths now awash with tears.
"Rei-chan!" croaked the blonde, her own voice betraying her. Sailor Mars looked down at her Princess with a look of utter anguish etched into her face, her body still going through tremors. Rei's eyes were wide with grief and when she spoke, her voice seemed laboured with every word.
"Usagi... Daijoubu ka?" Tears began to well up in the Senshi of fire's eyes and Usagi nodded her head mutely, an expression of sheer terror on her face. All of her own pain seemed to have numbed in the face of Rei's own pain but her mind was moving at a frenzied pace.
Rei-chan... Rei-chan and... the others. They're here. They came to save me. But the Youma...those screams. The Youma is too strong!
"Rei-chan!" cried Usagi. "Please don't cry! Please! Leave here!" She struggled to push Mars off her but a surge of pain in her left abdomen stopped her with a sharp gasp. "The Youma is too powerful! Onegai!" But the Senshi of fire wouldn't budge.
"I will protect you even if it means my life, Princess! The others can take care of the Youma. I-" Rei's words were abruptly cut off as the earth beneath the two girls quivered and a huge blast sounded somewhere close. Mars jerked again, pain shooting like lighting through her body. Through huge tear-clouded eyes Usagi watched as her friend spasmed over her, mouth open and dark eyebrows knit together in despair and pain. If only she could move - if only she could get Rei out of the way!
What about.... thought the senshi of the Moon after her attempts to move had failed, what about the others? Are they ok? With Mars over her, the blonde soldier couldn't know. They must be ok! But... Usagi hiccupped as her thoughts led her back to the screams she'd heard when Rei-chan had come to protect her, and she shook her head almost involuntarily, wincing as she provoked the ache in her neck. No! NO! I know they're all right! I would feel it if... if they were-
The Youma laughed then, a harsh metallic sound as she grazed down had the bodies that struggled so pathetically to their feet, and an amused smile curving onto her lips. What fun! Did these simpering girls think they could actually have any effect on this battle? What a farce!
Nothing will stop me from coveting the Ginzuishou! I will have all the powers of the Universe in the palm of my hand! Thought the Youma, laughing again. All I need is one more blast. The monster's smirk broadened as she willed forth her power.
Jupiter was the first on her feet, and from her decidedly awkward stance it was painfully obvious that she was favouring her right leg. Her fuku was rumpled and a trail of blood ran from her left temple down to her cheek. After directing a swift glance to her rear at her beloved Princess and the other senshi, Makoto settled her bearing and glared at the Youma with narrowed eyes, jaw set.
"Is that all you can do?!" She yelled to the monster. "Is that all you've got?"
Some feet away, Usagi's breath caught in her throat and she froze. Sailor Mars, still shielding her friend with herself, broke into a glorious smile - only to succumb to another spasm and cry out hoarsely. Flicking her eyes back to the woman over her, the blonde's brow furrowed slightly.
"Don't worry, Rei-chan." The soldier of the Moon said, "I know the others can beat the Youma! And then they'll come to get us and you and me will be as good as new! Believe. We'll be ok. Shinjite. " Usagi gave her friend a nod of finality and above her, Mars looked deep into the blue depths that shone so powerfully, a feeling of awe coming into her mind as she considered the power her friend held over her.
Suddenly, the blonde soldier's expression changed and her eyes widened slightly. She could feel something; a delicate pulsing that resonated within her mind. It began slowly and weakly, but it gained rapidity and it grew strength and soon it was hammering through Usagi's head, and she feared she would go mad. Her breathing became irregular as she realized what was going on.
It was... power. Something here was accumulating energy at a ferocious pace, like a vacuum. Someone here was about to...
The Youma.
"MINA!" Shrieked the moon soldier as the attack was released, but even as she spoke, she knew it was too late.
She was dying.
The part of her that enjoyed studying and achieving good marks in school was dying. The part of her that loved the thrill of the fight and who perversely embraced the art of cooking was dying. The part of her who loved video games and volleyball was dying.
Above her, the senshi of fire stiffened and fell in a motionless lump to Usagi's side. The moon senshi, unable to move, could only stare frozen at her friend's tormented face as Rei spoke her last words:
"Be strong, Usagi."
The part of her that was fire died.
When she was finally about to react, a scream ripped through Sailor Moon's throat:
"GINZUISHOU!"
* * *
From the shadowy realm where she reigned, Sailor Pluto observed quietly as the Inner Senshi fell, one by one, until only their Princess was left, an empty husk by the loss of her friends and her love. The Keeper of Time's eyes were glassy and her face was set resolutely, her mouth a thin line. She had already shed all the tears she could produce, she had already raged and screamed and begged for a different future, but to no avail. As the Keeper of Time she knew exactly how destiny was going to unfold, but yet was powerless to intercede. She knew, long ago - minutes ago? Days ago? Centuries ago? In the Realm of Time one could never be sure- that the Inner were going to die protecting their Princess from a Youma too strong for them.
But... Pluto's brows furrowed as she leaned forward towards the great portal were she could watch the horror repeat itself a million times, something was disrupting the flow of time. The image that was the Inner senshi's death suddenly hazed over, with one last reflection of Usagi's horrified features as her mouth opened to scream...
"Ginzuishou?!" whispered Setsuna, garnet eyes wide and voice laboured. This was the first time the portal had ever left her with this last implication. As if this new revelation was a great blow, the Keeper of Time suddenly felt herself grow weak, and clung to her Time Staff for balance.
Yes... The Ginzuishou had power... but if the Soldier of Pluto knew her Princess as well as she thought from watching her all those lonely moments from her shadowy realm, then she knew what Usagi would do.
Usagi would try to bring them all back, Mars, Mercury, Jupiter and Venus All of them, all at once.
The Ginzuishou had power, but not enough power to reincarnate 5 whole people, people with royal bloodlines and special powers that the senshi had. But, with the princess willing it to be so, the Ginzuishou could only comply, even if it killed Usagi and destroyed the Universe.
No, that wouldn't happen, it couldn't, Setsuna shook her head numbly. Yes, the crystal would grant Usagi's wish, but it would also...
The Keeper of Time gasped and tightened her grip on her Staff, expression mingled with horror.
If this was true... Then it was going to hurt the Princess. Split her mind into more pieces then she would be able to handle. She would be shattered like a broken mirror.
Numbed with shock, Sailor Pluto watched as the image before her began to clear.
End of Prologue
CNZ: Well Mina? Was it worth the read? I hope that cliffhanger is enough to keep you guys coming back! Ja ne!