Disclaimer - I do not own the rights to the characters in this fanfic, nor do I claim them. The idea, however, is mine. Enjoy!
AN - I think this will be the second to last part, you guys!! Wow, I can't believe it … It will have to be broken up into two parts, however. -_-* But, I will get the next part out within the next couple of days, so keep an eye out for that!
I have just a few notes. Girl-chama, yep, Uranus needed to be put in her place at least once in the story. 90%DC, don't yell at me, Chibi-chan! ^_^* I had to stop there. Kei…Sorry, I was too lazy to write out your whole name! *sweatdrops* Thank you for telling me Saturn's moves. I always heard that Silence Glaive Surprise killed her, which is why I didn't have her use the entire move. Sailor Gaia, I don't understand how individuals can take human life so lightly, either. What happened really was a tragedy. Callisto Star, gomen! *sweatdrops* I can't apologize enough times for all the cliffies I write. ^_^* Nina de majia, I e-mailed you already about Krillin and 18's daughter's name being different. But for anyone else that was wondering about that, the reason I named her Masumi instead of Marron is because I didn't want anyone to get confused once I revealed who she really was. And everyone else, thank you for the continuing support and the wonderful reviews! Here's the next part.
Whatever It Takes
Chapter 10: Savior, Part 1
The eight Sailor Senshi floated together in a white, cloudy void. As they were suspended seemingly in midair, Sailor Saturn was the first to return to her senses. Slowly, the cloudy surroundings began to dissipate. The white substance stayed gathered around Sailor Moon, however, and Saturn narrowed her eyes.
"What," she asked out loud. "Where are we?" She stood up, and looked down at her feet. "It's solid ground?" Walking carefully, Saturn made her way to Sailor Chibi-moon's side, as she and the other Senshi began to stir. Sailor Pluto, Neptune, and Uranus regained consciousness, and looked towards Sailor Moon as a soft light emanated from her. As it faded away, Chibi-moon gasped.
"Momma," she whispered. "Is that… is that you?" Beside her, Sailor Saturn gasped and kneeled down to one knee. The other three Outers, who also noticed the figure, followed Saturn's lead.
"Princess," the Outers exclaimed in unison, bowing their heads. Sailor Chibi-moon looked at the figure closer, and then smiled.
"You're the former princess, Serenity," she stated.
"That's correct, Small Lady," Princess Serenity replied, returning a warm smile. The scenery around them changed, and they found themselves within the domain of the former Moon Kingdom.
"Why are we here," Chibi-moon asked in awe, taking in the sight of the beautiful view. She smiled once again upon Serenity, however her smile faded as she noticed a small frown on Serenity's face. "Did I say something wrong?"
"No," she replied, a sad smile reappearing on her face. "It is in this form, that I am most useful to you, my Senshi." She walked to where Saturn knelt down. Taking the girl's hands in her own, she forced her to stand.
"Serenity-hime," Saturn asked uncertainly.
"You have made a very strong request of me, Sailor Saturn," Serenity began.
"I apologize, Serenity-hime! Please forgive me," Saturn exclaimed. "I have acted selfishly, and I deserve…" Her sentence was cut off as Serenity placed a finger to her lips.
"You've said enough, Sailor Saturn," she stated. "There's no need for you to defend yourself any longer. It's time for you to finally be granted your one, true wish." She turned back towards the three Outer Senshi, a mixed expression on her face. Her attention was diverted momentarily as Sailor Mars and Jupiter finally regained consciousness. They took notice of Princess Serenity almost immediately, and bowed down out of respect.
"Serenity-hime," they exclaimed in union. Serenity acknowledged them with a nod of her head, and then she turned her attention back towards the three Outers.
"Your actions have greatly disappointed me, Sailor Pluto, Sailor Neptune, and Sailor Uranus," Serenity began, causing the three to lower their heads in shame. "I can not condone your actions, nor can I overlook the pain you've caused to your fellow Senshi, Sailor Saturn."
"You must try to understand our position, Serenity-hime," Neptune began. "We were only looking to protect our future."
"What I understand is that you have strayed from days past, when all of the Senshi acted as sisters, protecting one another," Serenity shot back in a firm, calm tone. "You, Sailor Pluto, are the worst, for you know the pain of solitude."
"All too well, Majesty," Pluto stated bitterly. "But please, do not punish or blame the others for my faults."
"You are all to blame, including the Inner Senshi," Serenity stated.
"How are we to blame," Chibi-moon demanded. "That's not fair! We were trying to protect Sailor Saturn!"
"Hush, Sailor Chibi-moon," Jupiter stated. "Serenity-hime is right; we fought against each other, against Usagi-hime's wishes. We all should have listened to her; it's our duty. That's why this is as much our fault as the Outers."
"Those are wise words, Sailor Jupiter," Serenity complimented, causing Jupiter to blush slightly. "You were all once a unified team, and you will be so again." She cupped her palms together, and the Ginzuishou materialized there. A glow surrounded the Senshi, except for Sailor Saturn and Pluto, and the girls were returned to their civilian clothing.
"Serenity-hime," Rei exclaimed in alarm, as a sphere reflecting their Senshi powers surrounded them each.
"I'm simply returning you to your own time," Serenity explained. "Do not be alarmed. The others will follow shortly."
"Serenity-hime," Chibi-usa exclaimed. "I want to stay with Sailor Saturn. Don't take Hotaru away from me, please!" The Ginzuishou glowed once again and Chibi-usa, Rei, Makoto, Michiru, and Haruka fell asleep inside of the spheres.
"I'm sorry, Small Lady," Serenity stated as the orbs disappeared, taking the sleeping Senshi back to their own time. "You would only interfere with what has to be done."
"And what is that, Princess," Pluto asked. Serenity turned and smiled at the two remaining Senshi, who were still knelt down.
"You'll know what action to take when the time comes," Serenity replied. She spread out her arms, extending her hands out. "Take my hands." Pluto and Saturn stood, and as they touched each one of Serenity's hands, the trio disappeared.
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Sailor Pluto slowly opened her eyes, and found herself lying on the ground in a strange, new environment. She sat up, and looked around. "This place," she thought to herself, "it's so strangely familiar."
"So, you're finally awake," a voice said from her side. She turned her head, and saw a strange, blue little… man? On his shoulder, sat what looked like a grasshopper, and beside him, a monkey sat, scratching its' head.
"You…" she trailed.
"I found you here just like this," the figure replied. "But funny, you don't look dead to me. Have you come here for training?" They all turned as two glowing figures suddenly appeared near them, and Sailor Pluto quickly stood up.
"I may not be dead now, but I will be, if I don't do something fast," she replied. Timing herself, carefully, she spun around, sending out her attack. As the light around the figures dissipated, she sent her attack flying towards one of the two figures. It hit him, sending him flying in the air.
"Get down," the other figure exclaimed. He ran in their direction, knocking them all to the ground. As he covered them with his own body, a huge explosion rocked the area, blowing wind violently across the terrain.
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"Sailor Moon!"
Sailor Moon's eyes fluttered slightly, however her eyes remained closed. She felt so tired; so weak. She tried once again to open her eyes, however she was too drained of energy. "Why can't I open my eyes," she asked herself silently.
"Sailor Moon, you have to get up," the voice repeated.
"Sailor… Saturn," she wondered. "Yes, that's who it is." She mustered all the energy she could, and slowly began to open her eyes. As she looked ahead of her, Sailor Saturn came into focus. "Hotaru," she stated weakly. "What happened? Where are we?"
"You don't remember," Saturn asked. "You turned into the Princess." She helped her leader stand, filling her in on what had taken place.
"So, your wish has been granted," Sailor Moon asked uncertainly.
"I don't know, honestly," Saturn replied, shaking her head. "I don't know how it could have been granted. Something must have to be done…" She allowed her voice to trail, as the duo finally took in their surroundings.
"Where are we," Sailor Moon asked, a tint of horror filling her voice. "What happened here?" All around them, the landscape was torn up, as if some sort of battle had taken place.
Saturn felt her throat constrict as she tried to form words. "I…I think I know," she said hoarsely. "Come with me, Sailor Moon!" She took off running in one direction, and Sailor Moon quickly followed. They ran across a barren hillside, and Sailor Moon crashed into Saturn as she stopped suddenly.
"Hey, what's wrong, Saturn," Sailor Moon asked. When she didn't get a reply, she looked in the direction that Saturn was staring in, and gasped. Tears began to cloud her vision, and she swallowed back a sob. "This is horrible!"
"No," Saturn stated calmly. "We're not too late. I know that Sailor Pluto succeeded in her own mission." She smiled, causing Sailor Moon to look at her strangely.
"What are you talking about," Sailor Moon demanded. She looked back at the sight before her. She shook her head sadly as her eyes shifted from a woman laying motionless on the ground, to a young man convulsing on the ground while others stood around him hopelessly, and finally to where two figures fought in the air. The thing that horrified her the most was that she recognized almost every single person there. "They're losing the battle!"
"We'll see; don't give up hope so easily," Saturn stated. "Let's just go see what we can do." The two slowly made their way towards where the group stood around the man on the ground. One of the figures heard their approach, and spun around.
"Who are you," he demanded, surprising the group of men. They got into fighting stances, relaxing slightly as they saw that it was only two girls.
"It's too dangerous for you two to be here," one of the men stated, his arm dangling at an awkward position. He winced in pain, as he jarred it slightly. "You need to leave right away if you don't want to die."
Saturn smiled slightly, looking the group over. "Piccolo-san, Yamcha, Tien," she thought, her eyes shifting to the figure lying on the ground. "Mirai Trunks ... I've heard so much about you." She frowned slightly, and knelt down beside Trunks, placing her hands over his wound.
"Hey," Tien protested, as her hands began to glow. As he stepped forward, Sailor Moon stopped him, placing her hands against his chest.
"Please, Tien, we're only here to help," she exclaimed. "Let us help!"
"How do you know my name," he asked suspiciously. Sailor Moon's face turned red, and quickly moved her hands.
"W-well, you see…it's a long story, really," she replied, laughing nervously. "You wouldn't believe me if I told you!" Tien opened his mouth to say something, however it never came out, as Trunks suddenly sat up, gasping for air.
"I'm… alive," he stated in awe, glancing down at his chest wound, which was completely healed. He looked over towards Sailor Saturn, who smiled at him before she stood up. She walked over to Yamcha, healing his arm.
"Who are you girls," Yamcha asked, flexing his arms, and throwing a few experimental punches. "Thanks for all your help, but you really shouldn't be here right now."
Saturn smiled sadly. "So, they really don't remember who we are," she reflected. She walked to the edge of the cliff they stood on, looking down to where Gohan, Krillin, and 18 were.
"Where's my father," Trunks asked suddenly, noticing that Vegeta was missing. They all looked up into the air, as they heard the unmistakable screams of pain and agony. A figure went spinning away uncontrollably from the battle sight in the air, however regained control of his body. "Father," Trunks exclaimed.
His shouts went unnoticed, as Vegeta charged his opponent once again, obviously using the last of his energy to turn Super Saiya-jin. As he approached the other figure, his opponent shot a massive ki blast at him, knocking him away and out of Super Saiya-jin status. As Vegeta crashed into the ground near the group, Trunks rushed to his side.
Sailor Saturn clenched her fists angrily as she glared up at the figure in the air. Her knuckles turned white, as she saw the arrogant smile on his face as he sneered down upon them. That smile disappeared momentarily, as he noticed Trunks was still alive, however it came back almost immediately. "Cell," Saturn stated in a low voice.
Sailor Moon joined Saturn's side, looking up at the figure as well. "That's Cell," she asked, swallowing nervously. "That's who did all this?"
Saturn nodded grimly. "Yes," she stated. "He's the reason we're here." She looked away from Cell, and at Sailor Moon. "Princess, I'm sorry to put your life in danger."
"I'm beginning to remember some of the things Serenity was saying," Sailor Moon replied, placing a hand on Saturn's shoulder. "We're in this thing together. Let's beat Cell!"
"What the hell do you think you're talking about," Piccolo demanded. "Neither one of you is a match for Cell. He'll kill you in the blink of an eye. But if you want to waste your lives, then go ahead."
"I'm doing this for Gohan, Piccolo-san," Saturn stated, causing Piccolo's brow to shoot up in surprise. "And in the end, it won't matter to me. Just don't any of you interfere." She nodded her head, and then began to climb down the side of the cliff, with Sailor Moon close behind her.
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"How long have I been lying here like this," Sailor Pluto wondered. "I have to get up. Usagi-hime and Sailor Saturn may need my help."
Sailor Pluto opened her eyes, smiling slightly as she felt a weight against her back. "He's still alive," she thought, relief washing over her. The figure shifted suddenly, and rolled off of her. She realized that she, too was laying on someone, and sat back on her knees as she studied the figure. Good, there was no halo.
"Are you alright," she asked, offering a hand to help him stand. As she pulled him up, she noticed that he had been lying on the other two occupants of the place. The monkey had swirls in his eyes, and the grasshopper had a huge bump on his head.
"I'm fine," the figure replied. "I've heard of being sandwiched, but this is ridiculous!" He dusted himself off, and then began to laugh, snorting in between his chuckles. "Being sandwiched! That's a good one!" He suddenly stopped laughing, and his face began to turn red.
"Are you sure you're alright," Pluto asked.
"My planet," he exploded. His face turned pale as he noticed that part of Snake Way had been destroyed, too. With steam rising from the top of his head, he stomped over towards the man that stood near the jagged edge of what used to be part of the planet. "Goku," he exclaimed, causing the man to jump. "Look what you've done!"
"S-sorry, Kaiou-sama," Goku apologized. "But Cell was about to blow up, and I had to save the earth. This was the only place I could bring him!" He laughed nervously, scratching the back of his head. "I thought for sure we'd all be dead, though." He looked up as Sailor Pluto approached them.
"You would have been dead, but I prevented that," she stated. "However, your fight isn't over just yet." She turned towards the ruler of the broken planet, kneeling down in front of him. "Kaiou-sama, allow me to introduce myself. I am Sailor Pluto, and I have come here to help in the fight against Cell."
"Well, Goku, you can learn a thing or two about respect from her," he exclaimed. "I bet she doesn't take people to other planets so they can blow up!!"
"I-I was under pressure," Goku stated, waving his hands. "At least we're not dead!" He frowned slightly, staring at the place Cell had blown up. "But it's strange. I can still sense Cell."
"That's because he's not dead, Son Goku," Pluto replied. "He's already back on Earth as we speak." Goku looked at her, as a sense of deja vu washed over him, however shook his head.
"Then I shouldn't be here," he exclaimed, his seriousness taking over him. "I have to help the others." He placed his fingers against his forehead, smiling at his former mentor. "Sorry about your planet, Kaiou-sama! I'll fix it somehow, when this is all over."
"Wait, Son Goku," Pluto stated. "I must return with you. You'll need all the help you can get to defeat Cell!" Goku studied her, and then slowly nodded his head in agreement. Wrapping an arm around her waist, he concentrated once again, and the two disappeared.
To Be Continued . . .