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SailormoonT: Tragedy
Written By Neko Athena^o,o^
Rating: PG-13
Comments, Rants, Etc.: supremethunder4@bolt.com,
RE: SailormoonT!
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~ Author's Notes :
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Episode 4
Time is disturbed! The end of Alecto.
Rei "So, what is the important news?"
::In a private waiting room at Juuban Hospital, the Inner
Senshi face the Outers with looks of concern. Michiru and
Haruka look at Setsuna, who nods.::
Set. "There has been a great disturbance in the course of Time.
Someone has changed the future drastically, and it MUST be
repaired, or even this time could be affected."
Rei "I don't guess you know who changed it, do you?"
Set. "No, I don't. But I do know that it was someone from this
time, because I felt it so dramatically."
Rei "Usagi-chan, Mako-chan, and Minako-chan are fighting a new
enemy right now, it must be them!"
Har. "Then we must find them and destroy them immediately, we
don't have time to wait for them to reveal themselves again!"
Mic. "Ami, you're being very quiet. Do you think you can start
work on tracking this enemy down?"
::All turn to stare at the blue-haired girl. Ami has suddenly
turned quite pale, and is starring at the floor. She looks up
slowly to Setsuna and takes a deep breath.::
Ami "Do you know... HOW time was changed, Setsuna-san?"
Set. "No, I don't. Why?"
Ami, looks to floor, voice a whisper "I think I do..."
Rei "What, but how?"
Set. "Do you know something we don't, Ami?"
Ami, after deep breath "I hope I'm wrong..."
Mic. "Tell us, Ami! What's the matter?"
Ami, looking up "You see, earlier today, Chibi-usa-chan went
missing. Unless she found the others at the battle... I'm
afraid..."
::A heavy silence descends on the group. Their eyes fall to
the floor, and they contemplate Ami's words. Finally, Haruka
looks up.::
Har. "Hey, we don't know that she's GONE, she might be out, or
with a friend... we can't just assume..."
::Her words help, but only a little. The door to the room
opens, and Dr. Mizuno, Ami's mother walks in. All turn to her,
praying for some good news.::
DrM. "Excuse me, everyone. Chiba-san is doing quite well and
has woken up. If you'd like to go in to see him, I think I can
bend the rules and let you all in together."
Ami "Thank you, Mother. That's wonderful news."
DrM. "But you all still look so sad! Maybe talking with
Chiba-san will cheer you all up."
::The group follows Dr. Mizuno out of the room and down the
hall to Mamoru's room. They file in somberly, each deciding
that it is best not to tell Mamoru about the time crisis.::
Mam., quietly "It's good to see all of you, thank you for
coming so late. Where is Usa-ko?"
Rei "Usagi-chan is with Mako-chan and Minako-chan. There is a
new enemy."
Mam., almost to himself "Oh..."
Mic. "Did they find out what was wrong?"
Mam. "They said it was some sort of anxiety attack rather than
a heart attack. But it was more severe than any case ever
documented."
Rei "How strange."
Mam. "I feel fine now, physically, at least."
::Suddenly, Ami blurts out what everyone is longing to ask.::
Ami "Mamoru... where is Chibi-usa-chan?"
::Everyone holds their breath, waiting for his answer, praying
he will tell them she is still in existence.::
Mam., squeezes eyes shut "Chibi-usa... she... disappeared when
the... pain struck..."
::Ami and Rei gasp and fight back tears. Haruka curses under
her breath, while Michiru squeezes her hand, trying to remain
calm for the younger girls' sake. Setsuna stares, not seeing,
letting his words sink in slowly.::
*~*~*
::The de-transformed Senshi walk down the street from the scene
of the battle. Artemis is draped over Minako's shoulder, and
she managed to scoop up some of the perfume in question and put
it in her pack for safekeeping until it could be delivered to
Ami for analysis. After the battle, Makoto had updated her
friends of Mamoru's condition. The three girls approach a
street corner; Minako and Makoto turn to the left, while Usagi
turns to the right. Minako and Makoto stop and turn toward
their friend.::
Min. "Hey, Usagi! Where do you think you're going? The
hospital is in this direction."
Usa., not turning "Yes, but my house is this way."
Art. "But, don't you want to see Mamoru-san?"
Usa. "No, I think I'll be in the way if I go... Besides, we all
couldn't go in to see him, there's too many of us. It's best
if I just go on home."
Mak. "Usagi, I bet he's dying to see you, PLEASE COME!"
Usa. "No, I don't want to put anymore stress on Mamoru-san.
He'll be happier that way... Goodnight!"
::Usagi walks down the street on her way home. Minako and
Makoto continue on to the hospital, bewildered and worried.::
Min. "She's been acting so strange, lately..."
Mak. "I just hope she isn't keeping something from us, she
should know that she can tell us anything!"
???, from behind "It's about time I found somebody!"
::The girls look up to see Luna standing on a fence, looking
down at them angrily.::
Mak. "Luna, what's wrong?"
Luna, jumping to sidewalk "I've been looking for you girls all
evening! Where have you all been?"
::Minako and Makoto relate the entire story to Luna, much of
the time talking at once. Finally, Luna gets the story
straight and sits to think it over.::
Luna "I do hope Mamoru-san's all right! This just isn't the
time for this! Right when we've got a new enemy and Usagi's
acting strange."
Art. "So you've noticed, too!"
Luna "Yes, that was why I wanted to find one of you girls; to
talk to you about Usagi. She came home early from her outing
with Mamoru and Chibi-usa-chan and was laying on her bed. I
think she was crying, but she said she was just tired."
Min. "That's what she told us when we saw her. She was on her
way home, then. And she called Rei-chan 'Rei-sama'!"
Mak. "Ami told us at the hospital she refused to see Mamoru-san
because she thought she'd get in the way."
Luna "I think this could be serious. Why would she refuse to
see Mamoru? Something must be horribly wrong. I'll go
home and try to figure out what happened to Usagi, you two go
on to the hospital and inform the other girls. First thing
tomorrow, we'll all meet at the Hikawa Shrine to figure out a
course of action."
Mak. and Min. "Right. See you tomorrow, Luna!"
Luna "Bye, girls! And be careful!"
::They part ways, and as Luna runs, she tries to find a
rational reason why Usagi is acting so strange.::
*~*~*
::In a cave near the main temple complex, Alecto sips some red
wine from a glass and contemplates Centaur's defeat. It didn't
go over to well with her boss, and she is concocting a plan
that wouldn't be a disappointment. She is seated on a cracked
marble throne, and a small fire burns in a hearth. It, along
with a few torches on the wall, gives the only light.::
Ale. Those Senshi are more powerful than anticipated. It will
be difficult eliminating the Neo-Queen's guards, after all.
No matter, it will be done. She cannot be allowed to build
Crystal Tokyo, I will not allow it! I must defeat them myself,
to ensure the same mistakes won't be made.
::In the corner, a small black, marble bowl full of water begins
to stir. She immediately gets up and walks over to the bowl.::
Ale. "Yes, My Lord?"
::A evil voice begins to issue from the spinning dark water.::
??? "Alecto, you have one last chance to destroy the Senshi. I
cannot tolerate failure, there is no time... we must spread
as much hate as we can before the Senshi catch on."
Ale., gulping "Yes, My Lord, I know. I will not fail you."
??? "One last chance, go tomorrow..."
Ale. "Yes, My Lord."
::The voice fades, and Alecto squeezes the glass hard enough to
break it. Wine runs down her hand and drips to the floor.::
Ale. "Hear me, Sailor Senshi, I will not allow you to make a
fool of me in front of My Lord! You will pay for my
humiliation! Mark my words!"
*~*~*
Usa. "I told you, Luna, I was just tired, please, there's
nothing wrong."
Luna "You're not acting yourself, and we are ALL worried,
Usagi-chan!"
::Usagi slumps down on her bed, already in her bunny pajamas,
her hair is hanging behind her, freed from the pigtails and
odango. Luna is sitting on the table next to her bed, so that
she can be on eye level with her mistress.::
Usa. "I would think you would all be glad that I'm acting
different..."
Luna "What is that supposed to mean? Usagi, the man you love
is in the hospital, injured, and you refuse to go? You know
he needs you more than anything right now! Tell me what's
wrong, please!"
Usa., sighing "If he is hurt, the last thing he needs is
someone like me around to pester him. It's better if I stay
away."
Luna "What do you mean, 'someone like you'?"
Usa., voice faltering "Oh, Luna... I'm just an 'Odango Atama',
remember? A little immature, selfish loud-mouth..."
Luna, gasps "Usagi-chan, that's not true!"
Usa. "But you've said so yourself, Luna. I'm just not fit to
be around someone like Mamoru-san. Much less be a queen.
That's why I DO have to change. I've got to be more mature,
even I can't stand myself anymore. I don't know how you and the
others have managed to put up with me for so long. But I really
am trying, I am!"
Luna "Oh, Usagi-chan... don't you know we love you the way you
are? We don't say 'Odango Atama' to hurt you, it's just a term
of affection. It's a part of who you are, and we like you that
way."
Usa., reaching for perfume bottle next to Luna "That's why
Mamoru doesn't need me around. It is better for both of us this
way. Please, believe me. My only true wish in my heart is to
see all of you and Mamoru-san be happy."
::Usagi squirts some of the perfume into the air. Strangely,
she finds the scent comforting. Luna recoils, a look of disgust
on her face.::
Luna "Ugh! Usagi, that perfume smells horrible! Where did you
get that, you should get your money back!"
Usa., dreamily "It was a gift... from the old woman..."
::Luna jumps down from the table and walks toward the door, to
escape the smell. She wants to comfort Usagi, but the perfume
is making her sick.::
Luna "Usagi-chan... if you need anything, don't be afraid to
ask. We all care about you very much, especially Mamoru-san.
We want to see you happy."
::Usagi doesn't answer, but stares out into space, still holding
the bottle of offensive perfume. Luna turns and leaves the
room with a heavy heart.::
Luna That perfume smells like rotten water! Like filthy, fishy
river-water! How can she spray it on without gagging? There
is something VERY wrong around here, and I have a feeling it
has something to do with this new enemy.
*~*~*
::He has been released due to the fact that there isn't much the
hospital can do for his condition. Ami's Mother gave him
strict instructions to rest for at least a week, but he plans
on attending class anyway. The Senshi wait outside Mamoru's
room while he dresses. Michiru and Haruka went back to their
apartment to stay with Hotaru, and Setsuna stayed behind so
they could discuss a course of action in regards to the time
crisis. As they all sit, each deep in thought, Minako and
Makoto come around the corner. The Senshi stand to greet
them.::
Rei "Hey, guys, how did it go?"
Mak. "The enemy was defeated, or one of them, at least."
Min. "There was another one with yellow hair who seemed to be
the master over the Centaur."
Mak. "Also, Usagi came to help us fight, and was still acting
strange. She wouldn't come with us, and we ran into Luna. She
wants to meet at Hikawa first thing tomorrow to discuss
strategies and-"
Set. "I'm afraid the situation has become more complicated..."
Mak. and Min. "Huh?"
::The sadness returns to the faces of the Senshi, and all are
reluctant to say the words. Finally, Setsuna composes
herself.::
Set. "Someone has changed the future... and if we do not fix
this ripple in time quickly, it may remain permanent."
Mak. "What has changed, Setsuna-san?"
Set., shakily "We believe... Chibi-usa-chan may have...
disappeared."
::Makoto and Minako gasp in shock and the other Senshi proceed
to explain everything that has occurred. Ami's Mother
approaches just as Mamoru comes out of his room. The Senshi
discontinue the conversation.::
DrM "Well, it seems there's only one way to get better,
Chiba-san, and that is plenty of rest. I think it's just
wonderful that you girls came to support him, what excellent
friends."
Mam., distant "Yes, they are..."
DrM "I--"
*BEEP BEEP BEEP, BEEP BEEP BEEP!*
DrM "Oh, pardon me..."
::Dr. Mizuno looks down to check her beeper. A voice on the
intercom calls all available doctors to the emergency room and
to intensive care. Phones begin to ring all over the hospital
with requests for more beds and rooms.::
Ami "Mother, what's happening?"
DrM "I don't know, it looks like there's been some sort of
accident! Patients are coming in from the park district left
and right! I must leave, take care, girls, Chiba-san!"
::Dr. Mizuno dashes down the hall and around the corner. Two
more doctors rush past the group.::
Dr1 "I heard it's some crazy woman down there dressed up like
Halloween blasting people!"
Dr2 "God, can't the police contain these maniacs?!"
::The Senshi look at each other suspiciously.::
Min. "Alecto!"
Mam. "You girls go on, I'll be fine getting home."
::The Senshi dash to the elevators and head into battle once
more. Mamoru longs to go with them and fight, to take his mind
off the problems he has to face, but he knows that for his own
health, he couldn't.::
*~*~*
Ale. "OHOHOHOHOHOHOHOHOHOHO!"
::The people who had gathered in the park that evening hadn't
planned on being attacked. Now, they scattered here and there,
screaming and desperately trying to avoid the woman's blasts.
Alecto laughed maniacally as she shot red hot bolts of energy at
the crowd."
Ale. "If this doesn't get the Senshi's attention, at least it
was fun!"
Sen. "Stop right there!"
Ale. "Oh, you finally decided to arrive... you're just in time
to die!"
Mars "No, you're the one who will be defeated!"
Ven. "You've hurt our friends, and we won't let you escape!"
Mer. "This crime cannot go unpunished!"
Jup. "And you're gonna pay up right now!"
Sen. "We will punish you to save the future!"
Ale. "You already caught on, my, how impressive..."
::Super Sailor Pluto steps from the shadows behind the Inner
Senshi.::
Plu. "As the Guardian of Time, I cannot allow you to disturb its
flow. The taboo you have broken has but one punishment, and
that is DEATH! DEAD SCREAM!"
::The other Senshi step aside as Pluto attacks, trying to
control her rage at the loss of Chibi-usa. Alecto is hit with
the blast, and knocked from the air to the ground. She lands
with a thud, then quickly stands, groaning.::
Ale. "Why you..."
Mars "If you can't accept the consequences, then don't mess with
the Sailor Senshi!"
Ale., smiles "But I haven't done a thing!"
Mer. "You were the one who changed history, weren't you?"
Ale. "Of course not! Neo-Queen Serenity saw to that. It was
her WISH to change history! I hardly had to lift a finger."
Ven. "How dare you say such a thing!"
Jup. "She would never do a thing like that!"
Ven. "VENUS LOVE AND BEAUTY SHOCK!"
Jup. "JUPITER OAK EVOLUTION!"
::Their attacks combine, and a large heart with leaves swirling
around crashes into Alecto, smashing her through a tree.
Again, she stands immediately, only angered by their attack.::
Ale. "Now it's time to destroy you troublesome Senshi, and erase
Crystal Tokyo's love from history! YAAAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHH!"
::Alecto fires a yellow beam into the middle of the Senshi,
catching them by surprise. They fly in all directions, burnt
and bruised badly. They struggle to their feet.::
Mer., groaning "So that's... what they are up to..."
Mars "To erase Crystal Tokyo..."
Ven. "To destroy its love..."
Jup. "And eliminate it from history..."
Plu., standing "We cannot allow that!"
::The Senshi stand and walk towards Alecto in a group. Alecto
folds her arms and waits until they are in front of her.::
Ale. "Just as I cannot allow the formation of Crystal Tokyo.
But if you wish to blame someone for the erasure of Princess
Serenity, blame the Queen, herself. She wished it!"
Plu., tearfully "That's a lie!"
::Alecto meets Pluto as she rushes at her, and a blade of
energy materializes in her hand. In one swift motion, Pluto
is struck down, the blade sinking deep into her stomach. She
falls and moans in pain and grief and slips from consciousness
as her blood runs into the grass, making a dark stain. All
Senshi rush at the yellow-haired woman, and one by one, are
beaten and thrown to the side. Alecto stands in the midst of
the fallen Senshi, chuckling. She looks up at the newly
arrived Super Sailor Moon, who has stopped in shock at the
sight of her friends lying injured.::
Ale. "Yes, now it's clear who this other Sailor Moon is... she
and Neo-Queen Serenity are one and the same. SHE is the one
to blame for all your grief, for it is she who wished for it!"
Moon "What are you... talking about?"
::The Senshi try to recover and stand to help Moon fight.
Mars, weakly "Don't listen to her, Super Sailor Moon, she just
lies..."
Mer., also weak "Just destroy her..."
Ale. "No, she knows what I am talking about. Why don't you
share your wish with your friends, Queen? The wish you made to
eliminate the Princess!"
Moon, beginning to cry "NO! I didn't wish that! I only meant
to..."
Ale. "But you always seem to get things wrong, don't you."
Moon "I didn't want that, I just... wanted everyone to be
happy!"
Ale. "But that's not true. That wasn't your REAL wish. Not
the one in your heart. Why don't you tell us what your wish
was?"
::Super Sailor Moon, bursting into tears, falls to her knees on
the grass.::
Moon "I... wished that... Mamoru wouldn't be bothered by me so
much... I wished... that he... would never be with me again!"
::As Moon cries bitterly, the Senshi struggle to understand
what is happening. They are confused and scared. Jupiter and
Mercury attend to Pluto while Mars and Venus confront Moon.::
Mars, gently "Come on, that's not true, is it?
You can't be falling for her lies, too."
Ven. "It is a lie, it has to be, right?"
Moon, through sobs "No, it's... it's true..."
Mars, clenching fists "How could you do something so dumb?
Didn't you realize? You silly Odango Atama..."
Ven. "But why? There has to be a reason... that could never
happen."
::Both Senshi turn to face Alecto. Jupiter and Mercury stand
from where Pluto has fallen, hanging on barely. They stare
at Alecto with hate in their eyes.::
Ven., quietly "You did this."
Ale. "Depression can keep you up at night... isn't that right,
Queen? You just can't sleep sometimes because you feel guilty.
You grew to hate yourself, and so you made your wish. All I
did was make her AWARE of her true feelings. I opened her eyes
to how she's treated by her friends and loved ones. I helped
her see that you were better off without her, without Crystal
Tokyo. You should be THANKING ME!"
Mer. "You are right..."
Jup. "And now, we will repay you for you efforts..."
::The Senshi attack Alecto with their most powerful attacks,
strengthened by their grief. Alecto tries to block, but
realizes she underestimated the power of their emotions. In
a brilliant, multi-colored flash, Alecto is torn apart by the
force of their attacks. All that is left of her is her scream,
echoing off the trees in the park. In Usagi's bedroom, the
crystal bottle of perfume begins to crack, then shatter; the
shards of glass and its contents evaporate immediately into the
air. Super Sailor Moon, still sobbing, suddenly feels an
enormous pressure lifted from her chest, and her lungs expand,
breathing in the fresh air. She stands shakily, feeling dazed
and suddenly very sleepy. The Senshi turn to her, but she is
already back on the ground, fast asleep.::
*{End Episode 4}*
[[N.A. "I know, I'm late in updating, but I had to complete
a project due on the first day of school (I like to wait until
the last minute), and it took priority over the story. But
I'm finished with it now, and shouldn't have any other projects
for a while. Please don't be too angry!!! Ja ne!"]]
SailormoonT: Tragedy
Written By Neko Athena^o,o^
Rating: PG-13
Comments, Rants, Etc.: supremethunder4@bolt.com,
RE: SailormoonT!
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~ Author's Notes :
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Episode 4
Time is disturbed! The end of Alecto.
Rei "So, what is the important news?"
::In a private waiting room at Juuban Hospital, the Inner
Senshi face the Outers with looks of concern. Michiru and
Haruka look at Setsuna, who nods.::
Set. "There has been a great disturbance in the course of Time.
Someone has changed the future drastically, and it MUST be
repaired, or even this time could be affected."
Rei "I don't guess you know who changed it, do you?"
Set. "No, I don't. But I do know that it was someone from this
time, because I felt it so dramatically."
Rei "Usagi-chan, Mako-chan, and Minako-chan are fighting a new
enemy right now, it must be them!"
Har. "Then we must find them and destroy them immediately, we
don't have time to wait for them to reveal themselves again!"
Mic. "Ami, you're being very quiet. Do you think you can start
work on tracking this enemy down?"
::All turn to stare at the blue-haired girl. Ami has suddenly
turned quite pale, and is starring at the floor. She looks up
slowly to Setsuna and takes a deep breath.::
Ami "Do you know... HOW time was changed, Setsuna-san?"
Set. "No, I don't. Why?"
Ami, looks to floor, voice a whisper "I think I do..."
Rei "What, but how?"
Set. "Do you know something we don't, Ami?"
Ami, after deep breath "I hope I'm wrong..."
Mic. "Tell us, Ami! What's the matter?"
Ami, looking up "You see, earlier today, Chibi-usa-chan went
missing. Unless she found the others at the battle... I'm
afraid..."
::A heavy silence descends on the group. Their eyes fall to
the floor, and they contemplate Ami's words. Finally, Haruka
looks up.::
Har. "Hey, we don't know that she's GONE, she might be out, or
with a friend... we can't just assume..."
::Her words help, but only a little. The door to the room
opens, and Dr. Mizuno, Ami's mother walks in. All turn to her,
praying for some good news.::
DrM. "Excuse me, everyone. Chiba-san is doing quite well and
has woken up. If you'd like to go in to see him, I think I can
bend the rules and let you all in together."
Ami "Thank you, Mother. That's wonderful news."
DrM. "But you all still look so sad! Maybe talking with
Chiba-san will cheer you all up."
::The group follows Dr. Mizuno out of the room and down the
hall to Mamoru's room. They file in somberly, each deciding
that it is best not to tell Mamoru about the time crisis.::
Mam., quietly "It's good to see all of you, thank you for
coming so late. Where is Usa-ko?"
Rei "Usagi-chan is with Mako-chan and Minako-chan. There is a
new enemy."
Mam., almost to himself "Oh..."
Mic. "Did they find out what was wrong?"
Mam. "They said it was some sort of anxiety attack rather than
a heart attack. But it was more severe than any case ever
documented."
Rei "How strange."
Mam. "I feel fine now, physically, at least."
::Suddenly, Ami blurts out what everyone is longing to ask.::
Ami "Mamoru... where is Chibi-usa-chan?"
::Everyone holds their breath, waiting for his answer, praying
he will tell them she is still in existence.::
Mam., squeezes eyes shut "Chibi-usa... she... disappeared when
the... pain struck..."
::Ami and Rei gasp and fight back tears. Haruka curses under
her breath, while Michiru squeezes her hand, trying to remain
calm for the younger girls' sake. Setsuna stares, not seeing,
letting his words sink in slowly.::
*~*~*
::The de-transformed Senshi walk down the street from the scene
of the battle. Artemis is draped over Minako's shoulder, and
she managed to scoop up some of the perfume in question and put
it in her pack for safekeeping until it could be delivered to
Ami for analysis. After the battle, Makoto had updated her
friends of Mamoru's condition. The three girls approach a
street corner; Minako and Makoto turn to the left, while Usagi
turns to the right. Minako and Makoto stop and turn toward
their friend.::
Min. "Hey, Usagi! Where do you think you're going? The
hospital is in this direction."
Usa., not turning "Yes, but my house is this way."
Art. "But, don't you want to see Mamoru-san?"
Usa. "No, I think I'll be in the way if I go... Besides, we all
couldn't go in to see him, there's too many of us. It's best
if I just go on home."
Mak. "Usagi, I bet he's dying to see you, PLEASE COME!"
Usa. "No, I don't want to put anymore stress on Mamoru-san.
He'll be happier that way... Goodnight!"
::Usagi walks down the street on her way home. Minako and
Makoto continue on to the hospital, bewildered and worried.::
Min. "She's been acting so strange, lately..."
Mak. "I just hope she isn't keeping something from us, she
should know that she can tell us anything!"
???, from behind "It's about time I found somebody!"
::The girls look up to see Luna standing on a fence, looking
down at them angrily.::
Mak. "Luna, what's wrong?"
Luna, jumping to sidewalk "I've been looking for you girls all
evening! Where have you all been?"
::Minako and Makoto relate the entire story to Luna, much of
the time talking at once. Finally, Luna gets the story
straight and sits to think it over.::
Luna "I do hope Mamoru-san's all right! This just isn't the
time for this! Right when we've got a new enemy and Usagi's
acting strange."
Art. "So you've noticed, too!"
Luna "Yes, that was why I wanted to find one of you girls; to
talk to you about Usagi. She came home early from her outing
with Mamoru and Chibi-usa-chan and was laying on her bed. I
think she was crying, but she said she was just tired."
Min. "That's what she told us when we saw her. She was on her
way home, then. And she called Rei-chan 'Rei-sama'!"
Mak. "Ami told us at the hospital she refused to see Mamoru-san
because she thought she'd get in the way."
Luna "I think this could be serious. Why would she refuse to
see Mamoru? Something must be horribly wrong. I'll go
home and try to figure out what happened to Usagi, you two go
on to the hospital and inform the other girls. First thing
tomorrow, we'll all meet at the Hikawa Shrine to figure out a
course of action."
Mak. and Min. "Right. See you tomorrow, Luna!"
Luna "Bye, girls! And be careful!"
::They part ways, and as Luna runs, she tries to find a
rational reason why Usagi is acting so strange.::
*~*~*
::In a cave near the main temple complex, Alecto sips some red
wine from a glass and contemplates Centaur's defeat. It didn't
go over to well with her boss, and she is concocting a plan
that wouldn't be a disappointment. She is seated on a cracked
marble throne, and a small fire burns in a hearth. It, along
with a few torches on the wall, gives the only light.::
Ale. Those Senshi are more powerful than anticipated. It will
be difficult eliminating the Neo-Queen's guards, after all.
No matter, it will be done. She cannot be allowed to build
Crystal Tokyo, I will not allow it! I must defeat them myself,
to ensure the same mistakes won't be made.
::In the corner, a small black, marble bowl full of water begins
to stir. She immediately gets up and walks over to the bowl.::
Ale. "Yes, My Lord?"
::A evil voice begins to issue from the spinning dark water.::
??? "Alecto, you have one last chance to destroy the Senshi. I
cannot tolerate failure, there is no time... we must spread
as much hate as we can before the Senshi catch on."
Ale., gulping "Yes, My Lord, I know. I will not fail you."
??? "One last chance, go tomorrow..."
Ale. "Yes, My Lord."
::The voice fades, and Alecto squeezes the glass hard enough to
break it. Wine runs down her hand and drips to the floor.::
Ale. "Hear me, Sailor Senshi, I will not allow you to make a
fool of me in front of My Lord! You will pay for my
humiliation! Mark my words!"
*~*~*
Usa. "I told you, Luna, I was just tired, please, there's
nothing wrong."
Luna "You're not acting yourself, and we are ALL worried,
Usagi-chan!"
::Usagi slumps down on her bed, already in her bunny pajamas,
her hair is hanging behind her, freed from the pigtails and
odango. Luna is sitting on the table next to her bed, so that
she can be on eye level with her mistress.::
Usa. "I would think you would all be glad that I'm acting
different..."
Luna "What is that supposed to mean? Usagi, the man you love
is in the hospital, injured, and you refuse to go? You know
he needs you more than anything right now! Tell me what's
wrong, please!"
Usa., sighing "If he is hurt, the last thing he needs is
someone like me around to pester him. It's better if I stay
away."
Luna "What do you mean, 'someone like you'?"
Usa., voice faltering "Oh, Luna... I'm just an 'Odango Atama',
remember? A little immature, selfish loud-mouth..."
Luna, gasps "Usagi-chan, that's not true!"
Usa. "But you've said so yourself, Luna. I'm just not fit to
be around someone like Mamoru-san. Much less be a queen.
That's why I DO have to change. I've got to be more mature,
even I can't stand myself anymore. I don't know how you and the
others have managed to put up with me for so long. But I really
am trying, I am!"
Luna "Oh, Usagi-chan... don't you know we love you the way you
are? We don't say 'Odango Atama' to hurt you, it's just a term
of affection. It's a part of who you are, and we like you that
way."
Usa., reaching for perfume bottle next to Luna "That's why
Mamoru doesn't need me around. It is better for both of us this
way. Please, believe me. My only true wish in my heart is to
see all of you and Mamoru-san be happy."
::Usagi squirts some of the perfume into the air. Strangely,
she finds the scent comforting. Luna recoils, a look of disgust
on her face.::
Luna "Ugh! Usagi, that perfume smells horrible! Where did you
get that, you should get your money back!"
Usa., dreamily "It was a gift... from the old woman..."
::Luna jumps down from the table and walks toward the door, to
escape the smell. She wants to comfort Usagi, but the perfume
is making her sick.::
Luna "Usagi-chan... if you need anything, don't be afraid to
ask. We all care about you very much, especially Mamoru-san.
We want to see you happy."
::Usagi doesn't answer, but stares out into space, still holding
the bottle of offensive perfume. Luna turns and leaves the
room with a heavy heart.::
Luna That perfume smells like rotten water! Like filthy, fishy
river-water! How can she spray it on without gagging? There
is something VERY wrong around here, and I have a feeling it
has something to do with this new enemy.
*~*~*
::He has been released due to the fact that there isn't much the
hospital can do for his condition. Ami's Mother gave him
strict instructions to rest for at least a week, but he plans
on attending class anyway. The Senshi wait outside Mamoru's
room while he dresses. Michiru and Haruka went back to their
apartment to stay with Hotaru, and Setsuna stayed behind so
they could discuss a course of action in regards to the time
crisis. As they all sit, each deep in thought, Minako and
Makoto come around the corner. The Senshi stand to greet
them.::
Rei "Hey, guys, how did it go?"
Mak. "The enemy was defeated, or one of them, at least."
Min. "There was another one with yellow hair who seemed to be
the master over the Centaur."
Mak. "Also, Usagi came to help us fight, and was still acting
strange. She wouldn't come with us, and we ran into Luna. She
wants to meet at Hikawa first thing tomorrow to discuss
strategies and-"
Set. "I'm afraid the situation has become more complicated..."
Mak. and Min. "Huh?"
::The sadness returns to the faces of the Senshi, and all are
reluctant to say the words. Finally, Setsuna composes
herself.::
Set. "Someone has changed the future... and if we do not fix
this ripple in time quickly, it may remain permanent."
Mak. "What has changed, Setsuna-san?"
Set., shakily "We believe... Chibi-usa-chan may have...
disappeared."
::Makoto and Minako gasp in shock and the other Senshi proceed
to explain everything that has occurred. Ami's Mother
approaches just as Mamoru comes out of his room. The Senshi
discontinue the conversation.::
DrM "Well, it seems there's only one way to get better,
Chiba-san, and that is plenty of rest. I think it's just
wonderful that you girls came to support him, what excellent
friends."
Mam., distant "Yes, they are..."
DrM "I--"
*BEEP BEEP BEEP, BEEP BEEP BEEP!*
DrM "Oh, pardon me..."
::Dr. Mizuno looks down to check her beeper. A voice on the
intercom calls all available doctors to the emergency room and
to intensive care. Phones begin to ring all over the hospital
with requests for more beds and rooms.::
Ami "Mother, what's happening?"
DrM "I don't know, it looks like there's been some sort of
accident! Patients are coming in from the park district left
and right! I must leave, take care, girls, Chiba-san!"
::Dr. Mizuno dashes down the hall and around the corner. Two
more doctors rush past the group.::
Dr1 "I heard it's some crazy woman down there dressed up like
Halloween blasting people!"
Dr2 "God, can't the police contain these maniacs?!"
::The Senshi look at each other suspiciously.::
Min. "Alecto!"
Mam. "You girls go on, I'll be fine getting home."
::The Senshi dash to the elevators and head into battle once
more. Mamoru longs to go with them and fight, to take his mind
off the problems he has to face, but he knows that for his own
health, he couldn't.::
*~*~*
Ale. "OHOHOHOHOHOHOHOHOHOHO!"
::The people who had gathered in the park that evening hadn't
planned on being attacked. Now, they scattered here and there,
screaming and desperately trying to avoid the woman's blasts.
Alecto laughed maniacally as she shot red hot bolts of energy at
the crowd."
Ale. "If this doesn't get the Senshi's attention, at least it
was fun!"
Sen. "Stop right there!"
Ale. "Oh, you finally decided to arrive... you're just in time
to die!"
Mars "No, you're the one who will be defeated!"
Ven. "You've hurt our friends, and we won't let you escape!"
Mer. "This crime cannot go unpunished!"
Jup. "And you're gonna pay up right now!"
Sen. "We will punish you to save the future!"
Ale. "You already caught on, my, how impressive..."
::Super Sailor Pluto steps from the shadows behind the Inner
Senshi.::
Plu. "As the Guardian of Time, I cannot allow you to disturb its
flow. The taboo you have broken has but one punishment, and
that is DEATH! DEAD SCREAM!"
::The other Senshi step aside as Pluto attacks, trying to
control her rage at the loss of Chibi-usa. Alecto is hit with
the blast, and knocked from the air to the ground. She lands
with a thud, then quickly stands, groaning.::
Ale. "Why you..."
Mars "If you can't accept the consequences, then don't mess with
the Sailor Senshi!"
Ale., smiles "But I haven't done a thing!"
Mer. "You were the one who changed history, weren't you?"
Ale. "Of course not! Neo-Queen Serenity saw to that. It was
her WISH to change history! I hardly had to lift a finger."
Ven. "How dare you say such a thing!"
Jup. "She would never do a thing like that!"
Ven. "VENUS LOVE AND BEAUTY SHOCK!"
Jup. "JUPITER OAK EVOLUTION!"
::Their attacks combine, and a large heart with leaves swirling
around crashes into Alecto, smashing her through a tree.
Again, she stands immediately, only angered by their attack.::
Ale. "Now it's time to destroy you troublesome Senshi, and erase
Crystal Tokyo's love from history! YAAAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHH!"
::Alecto fires a yellow beam into the middle of the Senshi,
catching them by surprise. They fly in all directions, burnt
and bruised badly. They struggle to their feet.::
Mer., groaning "So that's... what they are up to..."
Mars "To erase Crystal Tokyo..."
Ven. "To destroy its love..."
Jup. "And eliminate it from history..."
Plu., standing "We cannot allow that!"
::The Senshi stand and walk towards Alecto in a group. Alecto
folds her arms and waits until they are in front of her.::
Ale. "Just as I cannot allow the formation of Crystal Tokyo.
But if you wish to blame someone for the erasure of Princess
Serenity, blame the Queen, herself. She wished it!"
Plu., tearfully "That's a lie!"
::Alecto meets Pluto as she rushes at her, and a blade of
energy materializes in her hand. In one swift motion, Pluto
is struck down, the blade sinking deep into her stomach. She
falls and moans in pain and grief and slips from consciousness
as her blood runs into the grass, making a dark stain. All
Senshi rush at the yellow-haired woman, and one by one, are
beaten and thrown to the side. Alecto stands in the midst of
the fallen Senshi, chuckling. She looks up at the newly
arrived Super Sailor Moon, who has stopped in shock at the
sight of her friends lying injured.::
Ale. "Yes, now it's clear who this other Sailor Moon is... she
and Neo-Queen Serenity are one and the same. SHE is the one
to blame for all your grief, for it is she who wished for it!"
Moon "What are you... talking about?"
::The Senshi try to recover and stand to help Moon fight.
Mars, weakly "Don't listen to her, Super Sailor Moon, she just
lies..."
Mer., also weak "Just destroy her..."
Ale. "No, she knows what I am talking about. Why don't you
share your wish with your friends, Queen? The wish you made to
eliminate the Princess!"
Moon, beginning to cry "NO! I didn't wish that! I only meant
to..."
Ale. "But you always seem to get things wrong, don't you."
Moon "I didn't want that, I just... wanted everyone to be
happy!"
Ale. "But that's not true. That wasn't your REAL wish. Not
the one in your heart. Why don't you tell us what your wish
was?"
::Super Sailor Moon, bursting into tears, falls to her knees on
the grass.::
Moon "I... wished that... Mamoru wouldn't be bothered by me so
much... I wished... that he... would never be with me again!"
::As Moon cries bitterly, the Senshi struggle to understand
what is happening. They are confused and scared. Jupiter and
Mercury attend to Pluto while Mars and Venus confront Moon.::
Mars, gently "Come on, that's not true, is it?
You can't be falling for her lies, too."
Ven. "It is a lie, it has to be, right?"
Moon, through sobs "No, it's... it's true..."
Mars, clenching fists "How could you do something so dumb?
Didn't you realize? You silly Odango Atama..."
Ven. "But why? There has to be a reason... that could never
happen."
::Both Senshi turn to face Alecto. Jupiter and Mercury stand
from where Pluto has fallen, hanging on barely. They stare
at Alecto with hate in their eyes.::
Ven., quietly "You did this."
Ale. "Depression can keep you up at night... isn't that right,
Queen? You just can't sleep sometimes because you feel guilty.
You grew to hate yourself, and so you made your wish. All I
did was make her AWARE of her true feelings. I opened her eyes
to how she's treated by her friends and loved ones. I helped
her see that you were better off without her, without Crystal
Tokyo. You should be THANKING ME!"
Mer. "You are right..."
Jup. "And now, we will repay you for you efforts..."
::The Senshi attack Alecto with their most powerful attacks,
strengthened by their grief. Alecto tries to block, but
realizes she underestimated the power of their emotions. In
a brilliant, multi-colored flash, Alecto is torn apart by the
force of their attacks. All that is left of her is her scream,
echoing off the trees in the park. In Usagi's bedroom, the
crystal bottle of perfume begins to crack, then shatter; the
shards of glass and its contents evaporate immediately into the
air. Super Sailor Moon, still sobbing, suddenly feels an
enormous pressure lifted from her chest, and her lungs expand,
breathing in the fresh air. She stands shakily, feeling dazed
and suddenly very sleepy. The Senshi turn to her, but she is
already back on the ground, fast asleep.::
*{End Episode 4}*
[[N.A. "I know, I'm late in updating, but I had to complete
a project due on the first day of school (I like to wait until
the last minute), and it took priority over the story. But
I'm finished with it now, and shouldn't have any other projects
for a while. Please don't be too angry!!! Ja ne!"]]