This segment alternates between first and third person. Please, feel free
to send all feedback (comments, suggestions and questions) to me at
Karyana@excite.com This is rated PG-13. This takes place after the first
part of SMR, with Ail and Ann (Selene is Queen Serenity of the Moon). My
knowledge of Japanese culture is practically non existent. All mistakes are
mine. Neither the concept of nor the Sailor Senshi themselves belong to me.
The main character, Karyana, however does. If you wish to use her, ask me
first. And a special thanks to my dear friend Meara for looking at this for
me. Also, give credit where it's due. To the wonderful creator of Sailor
Moon, Naoko Taekishi, arigato!
Sailor Echo: A Princess' Tale Chapter 2
It was really priceless, the looks on their faces as I told them who
I was.
I wish you could have seen it. Usagi especially. She looked so funny. I
can hardly believe that she was their leader. I thought she was a total
airhead. But she had a good heart. And that's what really counts. Let me
continue now…
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Karyana looked at the Senshi. They were in shock. They had met her
only a
few hours ago and now discovered that she was one of them.
"Sailor Moon… I want you to know that I am not your enemy. I am a
Senshi,
like you. I do not agree with you being leader, but I can do nothing." She
gazed at them, a serious look on her face. "We must find and protect the
Ginzuishou. If the enemy gets all of them, the universe will suffer an
eternity of darkness."
"Sailor Echo," Luna hopped onto a nearby car. "We've never heard of
a
Princess Karyana. How can you be a Moon child?"
A sad smile appeared on the girl's face. "When Beryl attacked, my
father
sent me into the future. He had all memory of me erased from the minds of
the people. It was for all of our protection. He then chose a member of
the House of Selene, his sister to be his heir."
Sailor Moon gasped. "You mean, you're my cousin?" *So cool! *
"No, I was born one thousand years before you. I believe I am you
twenty-first cousin. I've never really thought about it."
"Um, girls." Tuxedo Kamen cleared his throat. "I think we'd better
get
out of here."
They could here sirens in the distance.
"Alright," Artemis replied. "Let's meet tomorrow after school at
the
temple."
All the girls nodded. They said their good-byes and hurried home.
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Karyana and Makoto met Usagi and Ami after their last class. They
walked
to the temple together. Rei waved them inside. Mamoru and the cats were
already waiting.
"OK. Karyana, tell us about these Ginzuishou. We thought there was
only
one."
The lavender hared girl sat on a cushion. "There are a total of ten
Ginzuishou. The Crystal of Hope, the Crystal of Peace, the Crystal of Life,
the Crystal of Death, the Crystal of Love, the Crystal of Wisdom, the
Crystal of Light, the Crystal of Darkness, the Crystal of Fear and the
Crystal of Time. They each have separate powers. If used by evil, then
they are devastating weapons. I must find them before all hope is lost."
"But Beryl is dead. Surely they are safe?" Ami stated.
A shake of her head and Karyana continued. "No. There are other
evil
creatures. You will soon meet them. I would say more, but I cannot. Will
you help me?"
The girls looked at each other uncertainly. Finally, Makoto spoke.
"I
don't know. How do we know you are not trying to trick us?"
Karyana gazed at her friend. "If I were, then I would not be trying
so
hard to forget that I am no longer a princess."
Luna stood. "Karyana, until we know we can trust you, I don't think
it
would be a good idea for us to help you. We know so little about the time
before the Silver Millenium. I think it's best if we wait until we can
figure all of this out first."
It was obvious to the girl that they all felt that way. Her silvery
eyes
darkened. Turning away she said over her shoulder, "Then we are enemies.
My Guardian told me to go to you for help. But apparently he was wrong." A
burst of light and she was gone.
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Karyana sighed as she sat down on her bed. Maverick glanced up from
her
perch. "What's wrong, Princess?"
"It's the Sailor Senshi. They won't help. What should I do?" She
rolled
onto her side and stared out the window. She always loved to watch the Moon
and Stars.
"Sailor Moon has a guardian, correct?"
"A cat named Luna. Why?"
The great bird ducked his head in concentration. "Nothing. Nothing
at
all. You should get some rest."
"Good night, Maverick." She reached up and patted his head
tenderly.
"Sleep well Princess."
Once the girl had drifted away into dreamland, the bird used the
powers
that only the Royal Guardians had. He was able to transport himself to
Usagi's bedroom. Luna lay curled up on the bed. But as soon as he landed
on the open windowpane, she was wide-awake. Usagi still slept. It would
take a lot to wake her up!
"Maverick!" Impossible! "What…How?"
The bird chuckled. "You know me Luna. I never reveal my secrets."
"So it really is Princess Karyana." The cat stood and walked
towards her
old friend. "I thought it was a trick. But now I know… Maverick, how did
you get out of the Ginzuishou chamber? I thought you could never leave!"
"Unless the Princess needed me. Besides, when the Moon Kingdom was
attacked, Queen Selene freed me with her Ginzuishou. She knew that if Beryl
were to escape, Karyana would need me."
"The Senshi need to hear this! I'll tell Usagi to have the others…"
"Luna, wait." Maverick ducked his head. "Now is not the time.
Trust me.
Let it all come of its own accord."
The cat smiled at her friend…her mentor. "I trust you."
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The next day at school, Usagi couldn't help but notice the way
Karyana
ignored her. The girl went through her classes silently and alone. Even at
lunch.
"Konnichi wa." Usagi, Ami, and Makoto decided to join her. They
sat on
the grass next to her. But Karyana continued to ignore them.
"Um, Kary-chan? We're really sorry." Makoto bit her lip. "Demo…
we've
been through so much. First Beryl, then two aliens trying to take over… Now
this. We really have to be careful. And not just us. You too."
Karyana stood and picked up her lunch box. She turned a steely gaze
on
them. "I was sent here with a purpose. Since you refuse to help me, I
cannot allow you to interfere." She turned on her heel and walked away.
Once she had moved out of sight, her henshin bracelet began to beep.
Someone was in trouble. She raised her hand and shouted, "Echo Crystal
Power! Make Up!" In seconds, she had become Sailor Echo. She leaped onto
the roof of the school and started on her way.
Seeing her leave, Usagi turned to her friends. "I think we should
follow
her." She raised her transformation brooch. "Moon Crystal Power! Make
Up!"
"Mercury Star Power! Make Up!"
"Jupiter Star Power! Make Up!"
As soon as they were ready they rushed to catch up to Sailor Echo.
Mercury
called the other girls on her communicator. "They're on the way."
"Good. I hope nothing's wrong."
Mars and Venus found Echo first. She stood in the middle of the
park. A
handsome man with silvery hair was there with her.
"Mars! Venus!" Sailor Moon gasped as she realized whom they were
watching.
"What's going on?" Jupiter asked, ready for battle.
With a shake of her blond head Venus replied, "We don't know. We
just got
here."
The smooth voice of the young man caught their attention.
"Karyana-sama, I have seen a vision. About our future."
"Jaerite-sama… Is something wrong? Are we in danger?" Fear filled
her
beautiful eyes.
"No, my sweet one. It was a pleasant vision. I could see that we
will
spend the rest of our days together. And we shall have many children." He
smiled down at his beloved. "Just like you have always dreamed."
"Jaerite…" She rested her head on his shoulder. "You have no idea
how
happy I feel knowing that we shall always be together." A thought crossed
her mind. "Why use the emergency beacon? Maverick will be angry."
"It was he who told me to use it. He felt that it was important for
you to
know. Now our purpose is even clearer. We must find the Ginzuishou in
order to find happiness. Otherwise, our lives will be spent waiting for
children who shall never come."
Sailor Echo sighed. "The Senshi have refused to help. Without
them, it
will take longer. And my Ginzuishou is growing weaker. I don't know if I
can do it on my own."
"Karyana-sama, you must be strong." Jaerite sighed as well. "It
will be
hard. But we must…"
He was forced to stop when Sailor Echo suddenly collapsed.
"Karyana!"
He knelt by her. Her chest was throbbing painfully. "Jaerite… The
Ginzuishou… Its power is being drained!" She clutched her head as a
migraine came upon her.
An evil laugh sounded from above. Jaerite looked up at a face
similar to
his.
"Father!" It was impossible. Dessicus had died.
"I am merely a shadow of my former self. Once the Ginzuishou were
separated, I could be revived. I need all ten to return to my former glory.
Starting with hers!"
He lifted his arms and shouted, "Dark Kingdom Destruction!" Waves
of dark
energy lashed at towards the helpless princess.
"Burning…Mandala!" Mars sent her rings of fire straight for the
dark
energy cutting it off. It gave Jupiter time to knock Echo out of the way.
"Baka! I shall not be destroyed!" More dark energy headed for the
Senshi.
"Bubble…Spray!" Large bubbles caused the energy to lose its way and
evaporate into nothingness.
Echo watched as the Senshi fought to protect her. She had to help.
"Venus…Lovely Chain!"
"Supreme Thunder!" Using her first attack, Jupiter was able to
strengthen
Venus'.
*I have to help. * Echo stood slowly; her legs were shaking.
Jaerite
stared at her.
"Karyana, you're weak!"
"I am Sailor Echo!" She chose to ignore her beloved. Dessicus
turned to
face her, hatred in his eyes. "I am the Moon Princess and I shall fight to
protect this planet and its inhabitants! In the name of the Moon…I shall
vanquish you!" Crossing her arms over her chest she called upon all her
power. "Echo…Senshi…Attack!" The combined powers of the Senshi were joined
as one. Dessicus didn't even have a chance. His spirit was completely
absorbed by Echo's attack.
"Yatta!" Sailor Moon rushed to Echo. "You did it! You defeated
him! I
knew you were on our side!"
The other girls congratulated her as well. Jaerite smiled as he
watched
his beloved. She had overcome adversity.
Echo gripped her stomach and fell to her knees unconscious.
"Karyana!" Her friends couldn't believe it. She had seemed so
strong!
"She's very weak." Jaerite lifted her into his arms. "Her power
comes
from the Ginzuishou inside of her."
"Inside? Why is it inside of her?" Mercury asked.
"She was born with a heart defect on the Moon. It's the only thing
that
sustains her. My father… Dessicus somehow drained much of the energy from
the Ginzuishou. She needs to rest. She'll be fine." He gazed at her
lovingly. *The mother of my children… *
"When she awakens, tell her that we want to help her." Sailor Moon
clutched at her brooch. "I now know that she is on the side of Good."
Thoughtfully, Jaerite considered the leader of the Senshi. "When
she
awakens, you may tell her yourself, Princess Serenity."
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For the next few days, Karyana stayed home in bed. Her friends came
to
visit her and keep her up on her schoolwork. When she was feeling better
she met the girls at the temple and told them about the ten Ginzuishou.
They planned their strategy for finding the missing crystals. Time passed
quickly. Soon, Karyana had to tell her friends that she was leaving.
"Gomen nasai, minna." She nervously played with a lock of her hair.
"My
father has to go to France. His work. I don't want to go, but I have to."
"Kary-chan! We'll miss you!" Usagi threw her arms around her friend
sobbing.
"Usagi-chan… Don't worry. I may get to come visit. And you are all
invited to the wedding."
"Nani?!"
Laughing Karyana gently pulled away from Usagi. "I am seventeen.
Jaerite and I plan on getting married as soon as posible. Of course, we
still have to find the Ginzuishou. But Maverick feels that at least some of
them are in France."
"Well, I definitely plan on being at the wedding!" Rei smiled at
her
friends. "So cool!"
Karyana still had a few days before she had to go. She made certain
to
spend as much time as possible with her friends. When the day arrived, the
girls went to wish her luck and to say good bye.
Usagi looked about the now empty bedroom. Everything that made it
Karyana's was packed and on its way to their new home. "It's so… empty."
"I know," Karyana sighed. "But daddy promised us that we would be
able to
stay in France for awhile. Which means I won't have to keep packing."
"We got you something!" Usagi held out a brightly colored package.
"Open
it!"
Karyana carefully pulled the wrapping paper off the box. Lifting
the lid
she couldn't help but smile. "It's beautiful!"
She picked up the bracelet. It was silver with a butterfly upon it.
It had
all the colors of the Senshi. Pink, red, blue, orange, green…and lavender.
"It's even got a communicator." Ami blushed. "I spent my study
time
making it for you. You can call us whenever you need help."
Karyana smiled warmly at her friends. "You guys are the best!" She
hugged
each of them and then rushed off to get on the plane before tears could
come. *Well girl, time to start a new life! *
To be continued…
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to send all feedback (comments, suggestions and questions) to me at
Karyana@excite.com This is rated PG-13. This takes place after the first
part of SMR, with Ail and Ann (Selene is Queen Serenity of the Moon). My
knowledge of Japanese culture is practically non existent. All mistakes are
mine. Neither the concept of nor the Sailor Senshi themselves belong to me.
The main character, Karyana, however does. If you wish to use her, ask me
first. And a special thanks to my dear friend Meara for looking at this for
me. Also, give credit where it's due. To the wonderful creator of Sailor
Moon, Naoko Taekishi, arigato!
Sailor Echo: A Princess' Tale Chapter 2
It was really priceless, the looks on their faces as I told them who
I was.
I wish you could have seen it. Usagi especially. She looked so funny. I
can hardly believe that she was their leader. I thought she was a total
airhead. But she had a good heart. And that's what really counts. Let me
continue now…
----------------------------------------------
Karyana looked at the Senshi. They were in shock. They had met her
only a
few hours ago and now discovered that she was one of them.
"Sailor Moon… I want you to know that I am not your enemy. I am a
Senshi,
like you. I do not agree with you being leader, but I can do nothing." She
gazed at them, a serious look on her face. "We must find and protect the
Ginzuishou. If the enemy gets all of them, the universe will suffer an
eternity of darkness."
"Sailor Echo," Luna hopped onto a nearby car. "We've never heard of
a
Princess Karyana. How can you be a Moon child?"
A sad smile appeared on the girl's face. "When Beryl attacked, my
father
sent me into the future. He had all memory of me erased from the minds of
the people. It was for all of our protection. He then chose a member of
the House of Selene, his sister to be his heir."
Sailor Moon gasped. "You mean, you're my cousin?" *So cool! *
"No, I was born one thousand years before you. I believe I am you
twenty-first cousin. I've never really thought about it."
"Um, girls." Tuxedo Kamen cleared his throat. "I think we'd better
get
out of here."
They could here sirens in the distance.
"Alright," Artemis replied. "Let's meet tomorrow after school at
the
temple."
All the girls nodded. They said their good-byes and hurried home.
----------------------------------------------
Karyana and Makoto met Usagi and Ami after their last class. They
walked
to the temple together. Rei waved them inside. Mamoru and the cats were
already waiting.
"OK. Karyana, tell us about these Ginzuishou. We thought there was
only
one."
The lavender hared girl sat on a cushion. "There are a total of ten
Ginzuishou. The Crystal of Hope, the Crystal of Peace, the Crystal of Life,
the Crystal of Death, the Crystal of Love, the Crystal of Wisdom, the
Crystal of Light, the Crystal of Darkness, the Crystal of Fear and the
Crystal of Time. They each have separate powers. If used by evil, then
they are devastating weapons. I must find them before all hope is lost."
"But Beryl is dead. Surely they are safe?" Ami stated.
A shake of her head and Karyana continued. "No. There are other
evil
creatures. You will soon meet them. I would say more, but I cannot. Will
you help me?"
The girls looked at each other uncertainly. Finally, Makoto spoke.
"I
don't know. How do we know you are not trying to trick us?"
Karyana gazed at her friend. "If I were, then I would not be trying
so
hard to forget that I am no longer a princess."
Luna stood. "Karyana, until we know we can trust you, I don't think
it
would be a good idea for us to help you. We know so little about the time
before the Silver Millenium. I think it's best if we wait until we can
figure all of this out first."
It was obvious to the girl that they all felt that way. Her silvery
eyes
darkened. Turning away she said over her shoulder, "Then we are enemies.
My Guardian told me to go to you for help. But apparently he was wrong." A
burst of light and she was gone.
----------------------------------------------
Karyana sighed as she sat down on her bed. Maverick glanced up from
her
perch. "What's wrong, Princess?"
"It's the Sailor Senshi. They won't help. What should I do?" She
rolled
onto her side and stared out the window. She always loved to watch the Moon
and Stars.
"Sailor Moon has a guardian, correct?"
"A cat named Luna. Why?"
The great bird ducked his head in concentration. "Nothing. Nothing
at
all. You should get some rest."
"Good night, Maverick." She reached up and patted his head
tenderly.
"Sleep well Princess."
Once the girl had drifted away into dreamland, the bird used the
powers
that only the Royal Guardians had. He was able to transport himself to
Usagi's bedroom. Luna lay curled up on the bed. But as soon as he landed
on the open windowpane, she was wide-awake. Usagi still slept. It would
take a lot to wake her up!
"Maverick!" Impossible! "What…How?"
The bird chuckled. "You know me Luna. I never reveal my secrets."
"So it really is Princess Karyana." The cat stood and walked
towards her
old friend. "I thought it was a trick. But now I know… Maverick, how did
you get out of the Ginzuishou chamber? I thought you could never leave!"
"Unless the Princess needed me. Besides, when the Moon Kingdom was
attacked, Queen Selene freed me with her Ginzuishou. She knew that if Beryl
were to escape, Karyana would need me."
"The Senshi need to hear this! I'll tell Usagi to have the others…"
"Luna, wait." Maverick ducked his head. "Now is not the time.
Trust me.
Let it all come of its own accord."
The cat smiled at her friend…her mentor. "I trust you."
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The next day at school, Usagi couldn't help but notice the way
Karyana
ignored her. The girl went through her classes silently and alone. Even at
lunch.
"Konnichi wa." Usagi, Ami, and Makoto decided to join her. They
sat on
the grass next to her. But Karyana continued to ignore them.
"Um, Kary-chan? We're really sorry." Makoto bit her lip. "Demo…
we've
been through so much. First Beryl, then two aliens trying to take over… Now
this. We really have to be careful. And not just us. You too."
Karyana stood and picked up her lunch box. She turned a steely gaze
on
them. "I was sent here with a purpose. Since you refuse to help me, I
cannot allow you to interfere." She turned on her heel and walked away.
Once she had moved out of sight, her henshin bracelet began to beep.
Someone was in trouble. She raised her hand and shouted, "Echo Crystal
Power! Make Up!" In seconds, she had become Sailor Echo. She leaped onto
the roof of the school and started on her way.
Seeing her leave, Usagi turned to her friends. "I think we should
follow
her." She raised her transformation brooch. "Moon Crystal Power! Make
Up!"
"Mercury Star Power! Make Up!"
"Jupiter Star Power! Make Up!"
As soon as they were ready they rushed to catch up to Sailor Echo.
Mercury
called the other girls on her communicator. "They're on the way."
"Good. I hope nothing's wrong."
Mars and Venus found Echo first. She stood in the middle of the
park. A
handsome man with silvery hair was there with her.
"Mars! Venus!" Sailor Moon gasped as she realized whom they were
watching.
"What's going on?" Jupiter asked, ready for battle.
With a shake of her blond head Venus replied, "We don't know. We
just got
here."
The smooth voice of the young man caught their attention.
"Karyana-sama, I have seen a vision. About our future."
"Jaerite-sama… Is something wrong? Are we in danger?" Fear filled
her
beautiful eyes.
"No, my sweet one. It was a pleasant vision. I could see that we
will
spend the rest of our days together. And we shall have many children." He
smiled down at his beloved. "Just like you have always dreamed."
"Jaerite…" She rested her head on his shoulder. "You have no idea
how
happy I feel knowing that we shall always be together." A thought crossed
her mind. "Why use the emergency beacon? Maverick will be angry."
"It was he who told me to use it. He felt that it was important for
you to
know. Now our purpose is even clearer. We must find the Ginzuishou in
order to find happiness. Otherwise, our lives will be spent waiting for
children who shall never come."
Sailor Echo sighed. "The Senshi have refused to help. Without
them, it
will take longer. And my Ginzuishou is growing weaker. I don't know if I
can do it on my own."
"Karyana-sama, you must be strong." Jaerite sighed as well. "It
will be
hard. But we must…"
He was forced to stop when Sailor Echo suddenly collapsed.
"Karyana!"
He knelt by her. Her chest was throbbing painfully. "Jaerite… The
Ginzuishou… Its power is being drained!" She clutched her head as a
migraine came upon her.
An evil laugh sounded from above. Jaerite looked up at a face
similar to
his.
"Father!" It was impossible. Dessicus had died.
"I am merely a shadow of my former self. Once the Ginzuishou were
separated, I could be revived. I need all ten to return to my former glory.
Starting with hers!"
He lifted his arms and shouted, "Dark Kingdom Destruction!" Waves
of dark
energy lashed at towards the helpless princess.
"Burning…Mandala!" Mars sent her rings of fire straight for the
dark
energy cutting it off. It gave Jupiter time to knock Echo out of the way.
"Baka! I shall not be destroyed!" More dark energy headed for the
Senshi.
"Bubble…Spray!" Large bubbles caused the energy to lose its way and
evaporate into nothingness.
Echo watched as the Senshi fought to protect her. She had to help.
"Venus…Lovely Chain!"
"Supreme Thunder!" Using her first attack, Jupiter was able to
strengthen
Venus'.
*I have to help. * Echo stood slowly; her legs were shaking.
Jaerite
stared at her.
"Karyana, you're weak!"
"I am Sailor Echo!" She chose to ignore her beloved. Dessicus
turned to
face her, hatred in his eyes. "I am the Moon Princess and I shall fight to
protect this planet and its inhabitants! In the name of the Moon…I shall
vanquish you!" Crossing her arms over her chest she called upon all her
power. "Echo…Senshi…Attack!" The combined powers of the Senshi were joined
as one. Dessicus didn't even have a chance. His spirit was completely
absorbed by Echo's attack.
"Yatta!" Sailor Moon rushed to Echo. "You did it! You defeated
him! I
knew you were on our side!"
The other girls congratulated her as well. Jaerite smiled as he
watched
his beloved. She had overcome adversity.
Echo gripped her stomach and fell to her knees unconscious.
"Karyana!" Her friends couldn't believe it. She had seemed so
strong!
"She's very weak." Jaerite lifted her into his arms. "Her power
comes
from the Ginzuishou inside of her."
"Inside? Why is it inside of her?" Mercury asked.
"She was born with a heart defect on the Moon. It's the only thing
that
sustains her. My father… Dessicus somehow drained much of the energy from
the Ginzuishou. She needs to rest. She'll be fine." He gazed at her
lovingly. *The mother of my children… *
"When she awakens, tell her that we want to help her." Sailor Moon
clutched at her brooch. "I now know that she is on the side of Good."
Thoughtfully, Jaerite considered the leader of the Senshi. "When
she
awakens, you may tell her yourself, Princess Serenity."
----------------------------------------------
For the next few days, Karyana stayed home in bed. Her friends came
to
visit her and keep her up on her schoolwork. When she was feeling better
she met the girls at the temple and told them about the ten Ginzuishou.
They planned their strategy for finding the missing crystals. Time passed
quickly. Soon, Karyana had to tell her friends that she was leaving.
"Gomen nasai, minna." She nervously played with a lock of her hair.
"My
father has to go to France. His work. I don't want to go, but I have to."
"Kary-chan! We'll miss you!" Usagi threw her arms around her friend
sobbing.
"Usagi-chan… Don't worry. I may get to come visit. And you are all
invited to the wedding."
"Nani?!"
Laughing Karyana gently pulled away from Usagi. "I am seventeen.
Jaerite and I plan on getting married as soon as posible. Of course, we
still have to find the Ginzuishou. But Maverick feels that at least some of
them are in France."
"Well, I definitely plan on being at the wedding!" Rei smiled at
her
friends. "So cool!"
Karyana still had a few days before she had to go. She made certain
to
spend as much time as possible with her friends. When the day arrived, the
girls went to wish her luck and to say good bye.
Usagi looked about the now empty bedroom. Everything that made it
Karyana's was packed and on its way to their new home. "It's so… empty."
"I know," Karyana sighed. "But daddy promised us that we would be
able to
stay in France for awhile. Which means I won't have to keep packing."
"We got you something!" Usagi held out a brightly colored package.
"Open
it!"
Karyana carefully pulled the wrapping paper off the box. Lifting
the lid
she couldn't help but smile. "It's beautiful!"
She picked up the bracelet. It was silver with a butterfly upon it.
It had
all the colors of the Senshi. Pink, red, blue, orange, green…and lavender.
"It's even got a communicator." Ami blushed. "I spent my study
time
making it for you. You can call us whenever you need help."
Karyana smiled warmly at her friends. "You guys are the best!" She
hugged
each of them and then rushed off to get on the plane before tears could
come. *Well girl, time to start a new life! *
To be continued…
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