Mommy Dearest

DisclaimerI don't own Sailor Moon.  Serena would get more

                     respect if I did.

          Tears just kept streaming down my face.  I wanted to die!  It should've been me to take that blast, not poor Serena.  Why had she saved me?  Why did she do that?  I was an evil little brat.  I was so cruel and unfair to her.  Didn't she hate me?  Oh, why did she save me?

          I looked around.  Everyone was bawling.  Darien collapsed to the ground and pouted at Serena's feet. 

          "Oh my sweet princess, why did this have to happen?"  Darien sobbed. 

          "She was my responsibility.  I failed her.  I'm sorry, Serenity."  Luna cried.

          "Damn!  I could've stopped this from happening.  Why did I just stand there!"  Uranus cried.

          That was it.  I couldn't take it anymore.  "This wasn't anybody's fault, but mine!"  I cried.  "I was the one who caused her to dump Darien and run away!  I was the one who made things worse instead of better when I finally saw her.  I am the one who was supposed to take that attack.  I'm the one who ruined her life!  It was me!  Nobody else but me!!!"

                   It was quiet.  Nobody else said anything.  I just lied there and cried. 

          "Oh, Serena!  Why did you have to leave me?"  I asked through my tears. 

Suddenly, I saw a figure standing in front of me.  She sat down next to Serena.  Her eyes were bloodshot from crying and her face was wet from tears.  She looked at me and smiled a very grim smile.

          "Sailor Mercury?"  I asked when my vision cleared from drowning in tears long enough to recognize her.

          "Yes, Mini Moon."  Amy said in a voice barely above a whisper.  She put on her computer visor and leaned over Sailor Moon.

          "W-What are you going to do?"  I asked very curiously.

          "I want to check Serena over."  Mercury replied.  "We don't know if Sailor Moon is dead, for sure."

          "Who could survive a blast like that?"  Sailor Mars asked through her tears.

          Mercury looked at Sailor Mars with determined eyes.  "I won't let it end like this."  Amy said in an angry tone.

          Mars nodded.  Everyone gathered around Serena's motionless body.  Mercury began to pick up Serena's palm, as if to check for a pulse.  That's when I heard a noise.  It sounded like a low-pitched laugh.  I gasped.

          "D-Did anyone else hear that?"  I asked.

          "Hear what?"  Sailor Jupiter asked.

          "Everyone, please be quiet.  I need peace and quiet in order to do this."  Mercury insisted.

          Once again, everyone shut up.  I looked down at Serena's body again and felt uneasiness inside of me.  Why did I feel this way?   I began to get nervous.  That's when I glanced over at Hotaru.  She had an intense look in her eyes.  I was unsure of the look on her face.  Even Trista looked worried. 

          "Saturn, Pluto, what's wrong?"  I asked.

          Pluto shrugged and Hotaru turned to me with a look of confusion. 

"I'm not sure."  She said quietly.

          No sooner than Sailor Saturn say those words; a huge explosion took place.

          "What's going on!?"  I heard Sailor Venus shout.

          "I don't know!"  I heard Sailor Neptune answer her.  Suddenly, we were all covered in thick smoke.

          When the smoke cleared, a voice could be heard.  The person was laughing. 

          "What's wrong, brats?  Did you lose a friend?"  The voice laughed insanely. 

I turned to the direction that I heard the voice and screamed.  The youma rematerialized before my very eyes!

          "What the hell?!"  I heard Uranus exclaim.

          "W-We killed you!"  I stuttered.

          "Oh, is that what you thought?"  The youma laughed, "Well, think again, losers!  I'm back and better than ever!  And now, it's time I plot my revenge!"

          "You disgusting monster!"  I heard Darien shout.  Darien had pulled his hat and mask off and I could see tears pouring down his red cheeks.  "I will destroy you for causing harm to the woman I love!"  He shouted.  (A/N: Yeah, it sounds corny, but this is Tuxedo Mask were talking about. ^_^)

          "I'd like to see you try!"  The youma laughed maniacally. 

          Suddenly, Tuxedo Mask lunged at the youma at full-force.  He threw at least 5 roses at the thing, but the youma simply shrugged them off.  Tuxedo Mask gasped and tried to fight the youma head on.  For a second, it looked as if Tuxedo Mask was winning, but then the youma powered up.  A blue energy shield surrounded him.  He began to glow and pointed his hand at Darien and blasted him.  Darien was flung into the ground and was knocked out cold.

          "Darien!"  I cried.

          "You'll pay for that!"  Sailor Venus cried.

          "Oh, really?"  The youma laughed.

          "Yeah."  Venus replied.  I noticed that the other scouts were circling the youma.

          "Venus Love Chain Encircle!"  Venus chanted.  The chains wrapped around the youma.

          "Now, guys!"  Venus shouted.

          "Right!"  Replied the others.

          "Mars Celestial Fire Surround!"  Shouted Mars.

          "Mercury Aqua Rhapsody!"  Called Mercury.

          "Jupiter Oak Evolution!"  Shouted Jupiter.

          "Silence Glaive Apply!"  Called Saturn.

          "Pluto Deadly Scream!"  Pluto chanted.

          "Neptune Deep Submerge!"  Neptune shouted.

          "Uranus World Shaking!"  Uranus called.

          All of the attacks hit the youma at the same time.  There was a huge explosion.  'Did that finish him?'  I thought to myself.  Then, I heard laughing.  I watched as the smoke cleared to reveal that the youma didn't have a scratch on him.

          "No way!"  Sailor Mars gasped.

          "What are we going to do?!"  Jupiter panicked. 

          "Prepare to die, that's what you can do!"  The youma giggled evilly.

          The youma glowed crimson red and pointed his finger at the ground.  Suddenly, the ground began to crack and shake violently.  Rocks and sand flew everywhere.  Some of the scouts were coughing, some were screaming.  Some were gasping for breath.  I just watched, unsure of what to do.  In the corner of my eye, I saw Serena's lifeless body lying on the ground.  'What would Sailor Moon do?'  I asked myself. 

          The laughing became louder and louder.  I covered my ears in hopes that I could drown out the hideously loud laughter.  It didn't work.  The earthquakes finally stopped.  When the smoke cleared, I saw all of the scouts lying on the ground, covered in sand and dust.  They were beaten and bruised.  No one was moving.  I stood up realizing that I was the only scout left that was able to fight. 

          "Well, well."  The youma grinned.  "There's one annoying little pumpkin left.  Whatever should I do?"

          "You can prepare to be moon dust, that's what you can do."  I said nervously, clutching to my scepter.   

          The youma laughed.  "Oh, do you think you're Sailor Moon now, brat?"  It asked.

          "No," I answered sadly, "I could never be Sailor Moon.  Sailor Moon was a hero, I'm a failure."

          Then, the youma fell into hysterics, laughing like nobody had ever laughed before.  I cringed at the sound of his laughing.  How could he?  How could such a monster laugh?  How could he laugh at what he did?  How could he laugh about killing Sailor Moon and injuring the other scouts, not to mention poor Darien?  How could he do that?  He had hurt my friends and Darien.  He had killed mama.  How could he hurt the only people who actually cared about me, huh?  How could he?  I began to shake.  I could feel my face turn red and hot.  Tears began burning in my eyes.  That's when I lost it.  I just couldn't take it anymore.

          "How dare you!!!"  I screamed as I came charging at the youma.  "You'll die, monster!  So help me, you'll die!"

          The youma stopped laughing and ducked.  "Why you insolent little insect.  You're about to receive a long awaited death wish!"  The youma said angrily.

          I felt cold chills run down my back.  My fears of the youma were coming back.  The youma suddenly picked me up by my collar.  Tears poured down my cheeks.  'I guess this is finally the end.'  I thought, and that's when I saw all of the scouts lying there, covered in sand.  I had failed them.  I saw Darien lying on the ground in the corner of my eyes.  I had failed my father as well.  Then, my eyes fell upon a certain sailor scout who was destined to be the Moon Queen lying not too far from Darien.  I had failed her too.  'Oh what would Sailor Moon do if she were me?'  I thought.  That's when I closed my eyes to wait for my death. 

          'I would never turn my back on my friends.  They are my life.  I won't let them die.  No matter what.'  I remembered Sailor Moon say once to an enemy. 

I gasped.  'Sailor Moon would do whatever it took to keep her friends alive, even if it meant her own death.' I thought.  My eyes plunged open.

          "No!!!  I won't fail my friends.  And I won't fail mama!"  I cried as I raised my moon scepter high into the air.  "Pink Sugar Heart Attack!"  I shouted and my attack hit the youma right in the face.

          "Ouch!!!"  The youma cried as he dropped me to cover his face.  "You'll pay for this!"  He shouted as he squinted his eyes to see.  I began to run.

          I ran as fast as my legs could take me.  I had to get away and think of a plan.  I began to feel a strange feeling, you know, like when someone's following you.  That's when I turned around and saw that the youma was right behind me.

          "Aaack!"  I cried as I began to run faster.  I ran faster and faster.  I thought I could outrun the nasty youma until my foot got caught on a piece of loose concrete.  I tripped and fell to the ground, hard.  The youma began to laugh again. 

          "Oops, looks like you tripped."  The youma said with a smirk.

          "Shut up!"  I shouted while I held my pounding head.

          "How rude!"  said the youma as he scooped me up in his arms.

          "What are you going to do?"  I asked.

          "I'm going to kill you, that's what."  The youma laughed and then we teleported back to where the other scouts were.  They were still lying on the ground, motionless.

          "Why'd you bring me back here?"  I asked fearfully.

          "Because I wanted them to watch you die."  The youma said with a cocky giggle.

          The youma then threw me and I hit the side of a building.  I screamed in pain.  It took everything in me to stay alert and I tried to get up, but found that I couldn't move.

          "This is the end of the road, for you."  The youma smirked as he pointed his finger at me.

          I prepared myself for death and closed my eyes when I heard something.

          "Jupiter Oak Evolution!"  Cried a voice.

          "Uranus World Shaking!"  Cried another.

          "Mercury Aqua Rhapsody!"  Cried the third.

          The youma fell over.  My eyes flung open and I scrambled to see what had happened.  That's when I saw the scouts standing right behind the youma.  Sailor Jupiter, Sailor Uranus, and Sailor Mercury were all standing together.  The other scouts were still struggling to stay on their feet.  Even Darien had managed to get up.

          "Y-You're okay."  I smiled weakly as I tried to sit up.

          "Yeah, barely."  Jupiter said with a smile.

          "Yeah, well, not for long."  Said an evil voice.  My eyes focused on the youma who stood back up.

          The youma raised his hand up in the air.  Then, his eye glowed red.  (A/N: It looked like a Cyclops, remember?)

          "What's he doing?"  asked Sailor Mars.

          "I'm not sure."  answered Sailor Mercury.

          All of a sudden, all of the scouts screamed out in pain and collapsed to the ground.

          "I-I can't move!"  cried Tuxedo Mask.

          "Neither can I!"  cried Sailor Saturn.

          "He's paralyzed us!"  cried Sailor Mercury.

          They were all screaming.  It was horrible.  It had to end.

          "Stop it!  Let them go, you big green freak!"  I shouted.

          The youma turned to me.  "I don't think so, sweetheart."  The youma shouted with glee.   He pointed his finger at me.  "And now," he smirked, "it's time for you to meet your maker."

          I gasped.  "You big jerk!"  I screamed.  "Eat this!"  I raised my wand.  "Pink Sugar Heart Attack!"  I cried, but nothing happened.  I began to shake my wand.  "Come on, you stupid thing, work!"  I cried, but still nothing.  I began to panic and silently prayed for a miracle.

          "Sailor Mini Moon, get out of there now!"  Cried Darien.

          I tried, but my fear paralyzed me.  I couldn't do anything.  I just stood there, watching as the youma gaied more and more power.  "Please work."  I pleaded to my stupid wand, but still, there was nothing.  That's when I noticed that the youma's power turned into a big red ball of energy.

          "Say goodbye, insect!"  yelled the youma as he aimed the ball at me. 

          "No! Rini!"  I heard the scouts and Darien cry.  I closed my eyes, yet again, realizing that there would be no one to save me this time.  This was the end.  I opened my eyes again to glance at my friends and loved ones one last time.  The youma threw the ball and then there was a flash of light.  I shielded my eyes.

          I heard a loud clash.  It sounded distant.  I opened my eyes to see a very surprised youma and a very confused group of scouts.  I looked down at my hands.  "Am I still alive?"  I asked myself.  I saw that the youma turned to a distant mountainside that stood about a mile behind us.  There was a cloud of smoke rising from the mountain. 

          "Mini Moon, are you okay?"  asked Pluto who was still lying down behind the youma with the other scouts and Darien.

          "I don't know."  I said with uncertainty.  The blast had hit the mountain.  But how?  The youma was aiming straight at me.

          "Who did that?"  the youma grimaced.  "Who deflected my attack?!"

          I looked around to see if the scouts could've saved me.  But they were still paralyzed. 

          "Who did it?!"  the youma demanded.

          "I did it, you oversized freak!"  said a voice.

          The voice had a certain familiarity about it.  A familiarity that brought tears to my eyes.  I heard everyone gasp.

          "What?!"  yelled the confused youma as the familiar person who saved me was revealed.

          "You!"  shouted the youma, "But you're dead.  This is impossible.  I killed you!" 

          "In your dreams."  The person smirked as she walked up to the youma and raised her scepter.

          "Sailor Moon!"  Everyone cried.

          "You're alive!"  I cheered as tears ran down my cheeks.

          "Now, release my friends."  Sailor Moon said furiously.

          "No way."  Said the youma.

          "Then, die."  She said simply.

          "You can't kill me.  I'm invincible."  The youma said happily.

          "We'll see about that."  Sailor Moon said with a smirk.

          "Rainbow Moon Heart Ache!"  she cried.  The energy then collided into the youma and he fell to the ground and exploded.

          "No!!!!"  I heard him say before he became moon dust. 

          Everyone was then released from the youma's spell.  I just stood there, crying tears of joy.  Was it finally over?  I noticed Sailor Moon was just standing there, too.  I saw everyone get back on their feet.   

          "Good work, Serena!"  I heard someone cheer.

          I watched as Sailor Moon just stood there, smiling.  I noticed that her smile was a weak one, though.  Suddenly, Sailor Moon collapsed to the ground.

          "Serena!"  I heard everyone scream.  Darien ran to her side and caught her in time.

          "Serena! Serena?  Please, honey.  Please be okay."  I heard Darien plead as he stroke her hair.  I ran to their side too.

          "What's wrong?"  I asked.

          "Don't worry Darien."  I heard Serena say with a smile, "I'm okay."

          "Thank goodness."  Darien said with a smile of relief.

          I noticed that Amy was checking Serena over.  Everyone crowded around us, anxious to see if Serena truly was okay.

          "Don't worry, guys."  Amy said with tear-filled eyes.  "She's just worn out, that's all."

          "Thank heavens."  I heard everyone say.

          "Why is everyone crying?"  Serena asked weakly.

          "Because, you scared us back there, Moon-girl." Said Amara, who was crying, herself.

          "We thought you were dead."  Said Raye, through her tears.

          "Oh."  Said Serena, and then she looked up into Darien's eyes.  His cheeks were also wet with tears.

          "I'm so sorry for running away."  Serena said looking into Darien's eyes.

          "Don't apologize, Serena.  I was being a jerk.  I'm so very sorry.  I don't know what I would do if something terrible would have happened to you."  Darien said sadly.

          "It's okay, Darien.  I know you mean it."  Serena said happily.  Then their lips joined for a very sweet kiss.

          "Awwwe," Everyone smiled.  I smiled too, but I was still bawling.

          After they were finished, Serena sat up and looked straight at me.

          "Why are you crying so hard?"  Serena asked kindly.

          "Because I almost lost you."  I sobbed.  Then, I fell to my knees and cried some more. 

          "You didn't lose me.  I'm right here."  Serena said gently.  That's when I picked myself up and ran into Serena's arms.  She embraced me as well with her motherly arms and stroked my hair.

          "It would've been all my fault.  Because I am a stupid brat and I can't keep my mouth shut.  Oh, Serena, why did you save me?"  I asked,  "Why did you risk your life?"

          "I guess it's because I love you."  Serena said kindly.  "You are my daughter, after all."

          I buried my head in her shoulder and cried.  "I'm so sorry for making you hate me and for saying nasty things to you.  I love you too, mama.  I was very mean.  I understand, if you never forgive me."

          "Rini, you never made me hate you and I'm sorry that I told you that I did.  And I forgive you, Rini.  So cheer up and stop crying, okay?"  Serena smiled.

          "Okay," I smiled.  "I promise that I'll be nicer and I'll ask you if I can come with you and Darien on dates next time."

          "Thank you, Rini."  Serena said happily.  Then, I broke her embrace, realizing that the other scouts wanted to hug their friend, too.

          All of the scouts piled in for a big group hug.  Then, they let her go, realizing that Serena was still very weak.  That's when we all went home.  The battle was truly over.

*******Later that night*************************************************************88

          I walked into Serena's room and saw that the poor thing was fast asleep.  We were both exhausted and needed some sleep.  I kissed Serena on the cheek and pulled the covers over her. 

          "I love you, mama."  I whispered.  Then I went up to my room and went to bed. 

A few hours later:  I felt cold.  I felt someone pull the covers over me and I felt warmer.  Someone kissed me on my forehead.

          "I love you too."  The person said sweetly.

The End

A/N: Well, how was that?  Real mushy, huh?  I know it turned out to be fluffy, but I

           can't help it.  I'm a sap for stuff like that.  I would've had this up sooner, but

          I had to write a term paper on "The Effects of Global Warming In Antarctica."

         And a book report on "The Odyssey."  So, I've been busy and FFN was down

         for awhile.  I watched Sailor Moon R on CN Friday night, and it inspired me

         to finish this.  Now that this is done, I think I'll try my hand at some CCS, Gundam

        Wing, and AAML fics.  I have some ideas for some more Sailor Moon fics too.

        Anyway, I know that a ton of people was hoping that I'd kill off Rini and the

        the thought definitely crossed my mind.  So, I wrote "The Fate That Never Ends"

        and Rini does die in it, several times actually.  Well, sayonara!.  Thanks for reading

       my story.  You guys are great!  Remember to R&R!!! ^_^