What are the girls going to do now that Setsuna is gone? Who is this new
Sailor-Suited Soldier?
Usual disclaimer applies.
Chapter 2
In Mamoru's apartment, everyone was huddled around a small dining
room table. Many empty Jack Daniel's bottles littered it, while the sad group
had a glass in hand, even conservative Ami. Mamoru slammed his glass onto
the table, shattering it. He ignored the broken shards of glass as he covered
his face with his hands. Usagi rushed to him and held him. "Mamo-chan!
What is it? What's wrong? Tell me, my love!" He rose and retrieved a
napkin to clean up his mess. "What are we going to do, everyone? What can
we do? We can't bring her back…we can't kill those Demons and we can't
protect—" Mamoru stopped and looked at Usagi. He concentrated on her
eyes, which were tearing up. "We can't protect my Bunny." He sat in his
seat and broke down. Everyone was stricken numb. Usagi fell to her knees
and tried to comfort him. "Stop it, Mamo-chan, stop it right now! It is
everyone's job to protect me. That is the reason why all of you are living. If
you could not protect me, you would not be here! I am not dying. I am not
going anywhere, but we do need to find out how to defeat these monsters!
Now, I am hurt that Setsuna is gone, but we must move forward. Sulking is
not going to make this situation any better." Everyone looked at Usagi,
amazed at her sudden vigor and show of leadership. Rei stood up and spoke.
"Usagi is right. We must defeat these evil beings. Not just for Usagi's sake,
but to assure Setsuna did not die in vain."
Days later, Mamoru and Usagi were walking in Tokyo Park when
they noticed a bench over-looking a large lake with the Sun setting in the
distance. They sat down and Usagi curled up under her Mamo-chan. In his
arms, she allowed many thoughts to race through her head. "Chibi-Usa did
not take Setsuna's death to well, hell, no one did. What am I to do now?
There is no one to keep the Gates of Time safe, and no one for Chibi-Usa to
confide in." A warm breeze blew, halting her train of thought. Cherry
blossoms danced through the air and one landed on her ordanga. Mamoru
lifted the beautiful pale pink flower from her hair, smelled its sweet
fragrance and released it back into the air. "Perhaps I should not dwell on
this. No more attacks have occurred. Let me just concentrate on my love and
I, and enjoy the moment." With that thought, Usagi looked into Mamoru
eyes and kissed him passionately. Surprised, he returned the kiss and held
her close to him.
Usagi again looked into his eyes, but before she could kiss him again,
she spotted something over his shoulder. "Mamo-chan! There's something
behind you!" Mamoru looked behind him. It was one of the Demons and it
looked darker and fiercer than before. Mamoru stood in front of Usagi,
shaking. "You will never have her, NEVER!" The Demon looked at them
with evil red and black eyes. It looked as if it were once human, but now
only resembles a person killed by third degree burns. Hot red liquid, not
unlike lava, spewed from the demon's skin. Mamoru stepped back slowly,
and the Demon followed every step. It was not letting them out of it's sight.
Mamoru looked to his left, then to his right. There was no one around and a
cherry tree to his immediate left. "Usako", he whispered," Make a dash for
that tree and transform, I'll hold this thing off." She looked over his shoulder
to spot the tree, then looked at the Demon. "Do it now!" With that, Usagi ran
for the tree and the Demon gave chase. With a spin, Mamoru transformed
into Tuxedo Kamen and greeted the Demon with a stomach-full of his cane.
It laughed and turned its hand into a red-hot poker. It hurled the poker at
Tuxedo Kamen, but he quickly blocked the strike. The Demon was by far
stronger than he was but he kept telling himself he had to hold out for
Usagi's sake. Suddenly, a cold chill ran down his spine. "Usagi!" He cried
franticly, but no one answered. The Demon was beginning to over power
him and just as it was preparing to give the final blow, a sparkling light blue
beam pummeled into its back, destroying it. Tuxedo Kamen dropped to his
hands and knees trying to catch his breath. He was about to thank Sailor
Moon for saving him, but when he looked up, he did not see Sailor Moon.
He saw a Sailor Suited Soldier with flowing brown hair tied with a rubber
band near the ends. She had a honey brown complexion and a light blue and
purple suit. Slowly, the strange Soldier walked over to Tuxedo Kamen and
held out her hand to help him up. He looked at her hand, then into her deep,
rich brown eyes, then took her hand. If he didn't know better, he'd swear he
was looking at Usagi with a deep tan and a slightly rounder nose. "Are you
OK?", the Soldier said with a deep, velvety, yet purely feminine voice. A
voice that reminded him of the one Setsuna tried to describe to him. "Yes, I
am fine, but where is Eternal Sailor Moon?" She looked at him, then pointed
to the tree he told her to run to. "If you mean Usagi, she is still behind the
tree. I instructed her to stay behind it, not to transform or make a sound until
I tell her to do otherwise." She had a commanding presence that Tuxedo
Kamen quickly recognized. "And why would she listen to you," he asked the
stranger Soldier. She merely smiled and commented, "Because she trusts
me." Tuxedo gave her an odd look. He looked into the strange Soldier's
eyes, eyes which somehow were very familiar to him.
"Usagi, come out here now, it is safe," commanded the bronzed
Senshi. Usagi sheepishly came from around the tree. When she finally
caught sight of Tuxedo Kamen, she ran and hugged him. He responded
slowly, relieved to see her, but continuously looking at the new Soldier,
wondering who she could be. She showed a hint of a smile as the couple
embraced. "Gods," he thought, "she could pass for Usagi's kin. And she has
such a familiar presence. But it just has to be coincidence…but it feels like
it's not." Tuxedo Kamen stopped his thought to look at Usako. She was
nearly crying, happy and scared at the same time. Suddenly, the light blue-
suited Soldier turned to leave, when Usagi interrupted her. "Wait," she said.
"Who are you? Please tell us." The Soldier turned back around to her, her
long brown hair flowing in the wind. "I am the Sailor Soldier of the Moon
called Triton, in the 40th century. I am here to assure that the earth does not
parish. I am glad to protect your earth, Usagi. You will know more in time,
but until then…" Just as quick as she could turn around, she was gone. Usagi
and Tuxedo Kamen just stood there, still in an embrace. "Well, what do you
know," said Usagi, nearly whispering, "a new Soldier from a time that not
even Setsuna had been to…came to protect the earth. But isn't that my job?"
Tuxedo Kamen slowly returned to his regular clothing, mind wondering in
thought. "Sailor Soldier of the Moon Triton…very, very interesting."
The Inner Soldiers sat around Rei's table, conversing over tea and
cookies, trying to figure out who this new Soldier could be. "Maybe she's
here to replace Setsuna," said Makoto, stuffing a cookie in her mouth. Usagi
sat back and placed her cup on the table. "No," she said, "the Soldier
mentioned nothing about that. She said something about protecting the
Earth." Minako sat up, smirking. "Ha, someone's out to take your job,
Usagi!" Usagi threw a pillow at her, but she dodged it with ease and
whipped it right back at her, hitting her square in the head, making her fall
back. Everyone laughed at the scene, as Usagi began to cry. She when she
finally stopped wailing, she pinched Minako. "Come on now, this is very
serious. We must figure out what it going on. I mean look, we have to figure
out who this chick is. Just because she said she's our ally, it doesn't mean
she is." Everyone nodded their heads, as Usagi got up. "So, has anyone
noticed a new girl in school recently," she asked," if so, it may be her." Ami
shook her head, as did Rei and Minako. "We haven't noticed anyone new,
besides, we don't even know what she looks like," said Ami. Usagi walked
over to a window, and looked out at the peaceful surroundings. She turned
around and walked back over the group. "Well, she was very pretty, about
my height, brown hair, light brown skin, brown eyes…" Usagi paused.
"Mamo-chan said she looked a lot like me, but I saw no resemblance. Do
you think the others may have seen her?"
Suddenly, there was a knock on the door and Rei rose to answer it. She
pushed the screen back and there stood Haruka, Michiru and Hotaru. Rei
greeted the other Soldiers. "Well, hello. I did not expect to see you all
anytime soon. Would you like to come in and join the conversation on this
new Soldier?" Haruka stepped closer to Rei and smiled.
"Of course we do, Pretty." Rei blushed wildly. Haruka might be a girl, but
she does have those manly charms.
The remaining of the Outer Soldiers found a place in the room and sat,
unspeaking. The silence reeked of animosity. The Outers' and the Inners'
never got along, but the death of Setsuna made matters even worse. The two
groups had not spoken since, and it didn't seem they would anytime soon.
Usagi decided to break the ice. "So, what brings you here?" The three Outers
looked at each other, then Haruka spoke again. "Well, this new girl is totally
our concern. If she is of the Moon called Triton, then she is an Outer. We
need to know who she is more than you. Besides, you might get this one
killed, too." Makoto rushed up and gave her a stinging slap. All of the girls
rose to either side of the room, the strongest of each group in the center of
the room. "Kino-san, how easily you forget your place," exclaimed Haruka,
holding her face. "Do not talk to me like that, we did not get Setsuna-chan
killed, and you know this. How can such words come out of your mouth,"
Makoto questioned, her chest heaving. With a burst of anger, Haruka
responded. "It is all of you Inners who is at fault, all you Inners! So weak
and unable to fight!" Makoto glared at Haruka. Hating her, wanting to hit
her badly. "Weak you say? I'll show you weak!" Makoto raised her hand to
strike her, but Rei intervened. "Stop it! Both of you," she said. "This is my
house and I will not have this foolishness. We are all Sailor Soldiers here,
we don't need to fight. Now either all of you sit down or get out!" Makoto
looked at Rei, nodded, then took her seat, the whole time, keeping one
hateful eye on Haruka, who took a seat as well. The whole room took a sigh
of relief and things started to settle down. "Now," Usagi said with a hint of
anger," can we please continue this meeting?" A quiet hum of "Yes's" filled
the room. "Good. Now, we were discussing what this Sailor looked like.
Brown skin, eyes, and hair…and very beautiful. So, Michiru and Haruka,
have you seen anyone recently who fits the bill?" The couple looked at each
other, as if speaking through with telepathy. For the first time, Michiru
spoke.
"Yes, we have seen a girl that fits the description. She's 18 or 19 and is from
Venezuela. This is not her first time in Tokyo though, she just left maybe 4
years ago and came back. She is very smart, and very pretty." She paused
and blushed. "She is also very strong. I have seen her lift weights during
gym time, she can lift over 150kg! She's kept to herself the whole time she's
been here, and she seems arrogant." Usagi rested her chin on the back of her
hand and thought out loud. "So…have you found out any interests or
anything about her," Usagi asked. "Well, she's always reading about moons
and stuff, and she carries around this folder with a blue crescent moon with a
small purple circle over it." Usagi's eyes widened. "I think we have her
guys. That's the symbol the Soldier had all over her fuku."
Everyone smiled. The Inners all gave each other high fives while the
Outers just watched them celebrate. Usagi raised her hand in the air to hush
everyone so she could speak. "Now see what we can do when we work
together. From now on remember that we must work as a team, it is the most
important thing. Now, we must disperse and find this girl, and decipher if
she is friend or foe."
Sailor-Suited Soldier?
Usual disclaimer applies.
Chapter 2
In Mamoru's apartment, everyone was huddled around a small dining
room table. Many empty Jack Daniel's bottles littered it, while the sad group
had a glass in hand, even conservative Ami. Mamoru slammed his glass onto
the table, shattering it. He ignored the broken shards of glass as he covered
his face with his hands. Usagi rushed to him and held him. "Mamo-chan!
What is it? What's wrong? Tell me, my love!" He rose and retrieved a
napkin to clean up his mess. "What are we going to do, everyone? What can
we do? We can't bring her back…we can't kill those Demons and we can't
protect—" Mamoru stopped and looked at Usagi. He concentrated on her
eyes, which were tearing up. "We can't protect my Bunny." He sat in his
seat and broke down. Everyone was stricken numb. Usagi fell to her knees
and tried to comfort him. "Stop it, Mamo-chan, stop it right now! It is
everyone's job to protect me. That is the reason why all of you are living. If
you could not protect me, you would not be here! I am not dying. I am not
going anywhere, but we do need to find out how to defeat these monsters!
Now, I am hurt that Setsuna is gone, but we must move forward. Sulking is
not going to make this situation any better." Everyone looked at Usagi,
amazed at her sudden vigor and show of leadership. Rei stood up and spoke.
"Usagi is right. We must defeat these evil beings. Not just for Usagi's sake,
but to assure Setsuna did not die in vain."
Days later, Mamoru and Usagi were walking in Tokyo Park when
they noticed a bench over-looking a large lake with the Sun setting in the
distance. They sat down and Usagi curled up under her Mamo-chan. In his
arms, she allowed many thoughts to race through her head. "Chibi-Usa did
not take Setsuna's death to well, hell, no one did. What am I to do now?
There is no one to keep the Gates of Time safe, and no one for Chibi-Usa to
confide in." A warm breeze blew, halting her train of thought. Cherry
blossoms danced through the air and one landed on her ordanga. Mamoru
lifted the beautiful pale pink flower from her hair, smelled its sweet
fragrance and released it back into the air. "Perhaps I should not dwell on
this. No more attacks have occurred. Let me just concentrate on my love and
I, and enjoy the moment." With that thought, Usagi looked into Mamoru
eyes and kissed him passionately. Surprised, he returned the kiss and held
her close to him.
Usagi again looked into his eyes, but before she could kiss him again,
she spotted something over his shoulder. "Mamo-chan! There's something
behind you!" Mamoru looked behind him. It was one of the Demons and it
looked darker and fiercer than before. Mamoru stood in front of Usagi,
shaking. "You will never have her, NEVER!" The Demon looked at them
with evil red and black eyes. It looked as if it were once human, but now
only resembles a person killed by third degree burns. Hot red liquid, not
unlike lava, spewed from the demon's skin. Mamoru stepped back slowly,
and the Demon followed every step. It was not letting them out of it's sight.
Mamoru looked to his left, then to his right. There was no one around and a
cherry tree to his immediate left. "Usako", he whispered," Make a dash for
that tree and transform, I'll hold this thing off." She looked over his shoulder
to spot the tree, then looked at the Demon. "Do it now!" With that, Usagi ran
for the tree and the Demon gave chase. With a spin, Mamoru transformed
into Tuxedo Kamen and greeted the Demon with a stomach-full of his cane.
It laughed and turned its hand into a red-hot poker. It hurled the poker at
Tuxedo Kamen, but he quickly blocked the strike. The Demon was by far
stronger than he was but he kept telling himself he had to hold out for
Usagi's sake. Suddenly, a cold chill ran down his spine. "Usagi!" He cried
franticly, but no one answered. The Demon was beginning to over power
him and just as it was preparing to give the final blow, a sparkling light blue
beam pummeled into its back, destroying it. Tuxedo Kamen dropped to his
hands and knees trying to catch his breath. He was about to thank Sailor
Moon for saving him, but when he looked up, he did not see Sailor Moon.
He saw a Sailor Suited Soldier with flowing brown hair tied with a rubber
band near the ends. She had a honey brown complexion and a light blue and
purple suit. Slowly, the strange Soldier walked over to Tuxedo Kamen and
held out her hand to help him up. He looked at her hand, then into her deep,
rich brown eyes, then took her hand. If he didn't know better, he'd swear he
was looking at Usagi with a deep tan and a slightly rounder nose. "Are you
OK?", the Soldier said with a deep, velvety, yet purely feminine voice. A
voice that reminded him of the one Setsuna tried to describe to him. "Yes, I
am fine, but where is Eternal Sailor Moon?" She looked at him, then pointed
to the tree he told her to run to. "If you mean Usagi, she is still behind the
tree. I instructed her to stay behind it, not to transform or make a sound until
I tell her to do otherwise." She had a commanding presence that Tuxedo
Kamen quickly recognized. "And why would she listen to you," he asked the
stranger Soldier. She merely smiled and commented, "Because she trusts
me." Tuxedo gave her an odd look. He looked into the strange Soldier's
eyes, eyes which somehow were very familiar to him.
"Usagi, come out here now, it is safe," commanded the bronzed
Senshi. Usagi sheepishly came from around the tree. When she finally
caught sight of Tuxedo Kamen, she ran and hugged him. He responded
slowly, relieved to see her, but continuously looking at the new Soldier,
wondering who she could be. She showed a hint of a smile as the couple
embraced. "Gods," he thought, "she could pass for Usagi's kin. And she has
such a familiar presence. But it just has to be coincidence…but it feels like
it's not." Tuxedo Kamen stopped his thought to look at Usako. She was
nearly crying, happy and scared at the same time. Suddenly, the light blue-
suited Soldier turned to leave, when Usagi interrupted her. "Wait," she said.
"Who are you? Please tell us." The Soldier turned back around to her, her
long brown hair flowing in the wind. "I am the Sailor Soldier of the Moon
called Triton, in the 40th century. I am here to assure that the earth does not
parish. I am glad to protect your earth, Usagi. You will know more in time,
but until then…" Just as quick as she could turn around, she was gone. Usagi
and Tuxedo Kamen just stood there, still in an embrace. "Well, what do you
know," said Usagi, nearly whispering, "a new Soldier from a time that not
even Setsuna had been to…came to protect the earth. But isn't that my job?"
Tuxedo Kamen slowly returned to his regular clothing, mind wondering in
thought. "Sailor Soldier of the Moon Triton…very, very interesting."
The Inner Soldiers sat around Rei's table, conversing over tea and
cookies, trying to figure out who this new Soldier could be. "Maybe she's
here to replace Setsuna," said Makoto, stuffing a cookie in her mouth. Usagi
sat back and placed her cup on the table. "No," she said, "the Soldier
mentioned nothing about that. She said something about protecting the
Earth." Minako sat up, smirking. "Ha, someone's out to take your job,
Usagi!" Usagi threw a pillow at her, but she dodged it with ease and
whipped it right back at her, hitting her square in the head, making her fall
back. Everyone laughed at the scene, as Usagi began to cry. She when she
finally stopped wailing, she pinched Minako. "Come on now, this is very
serious. We must figure out what it going on. I mean look, we have to figure
out who this chick is. Just because she said she's our ally, it doesn't mean
she is." Everyone nodded their heads, as Usagi got up. "So, has anyone
noticed a new girl in school recently," she asked," if so, it may be her." Ami
shook her head, as did Rei and Minako. "We haven't noticed anyone new,
besides, we don't even know what she looks like," said Ami. Usagi walked
over to a window, and looked out at the peaceful surroundings. She turned
around and walked back over the group. "Well, she was very pretty, about
my height, brown hair, light brown skin, brown eyes…" Usagi paused.
"Mamo-chan said she looked a lot like me, but I saw no resemblance. Do
you think the others may have seen her?"
Suddenly, there was a knock on the door and Rei rose to answer it. She
pushed the screen back and there stood Haruka, Michiru and Hotaru. Rei
greeted the other Soldiers. "Well, hello. I did not expect to see you all
anytime soon. Would you like to come in and join the conversation on this
new Soldier?" Haruka stepped closer to Rei and smiled.
"Of course we do, Pretty." Rei blushed wildly. Haruka might be a girl, but
she does have those manly charms.
The remaining of the Outer Soldiers found a place in the room and sat,
unspeaking. The silence reeked of animosity. The Outers' and the Inners'
never got along, but the death of Setsuna made matters even worse. The two
groups had not spoken since, and it didn't seem they would anytime soon.
Usagi decided to break the ice. "So, what brings you here?" The three Outers
looked at each other, then Haruka spoke again. "Well, this new girl is totally
our concern. If she is of the Moon called Triton, then she is an Outer. We
need to know who she is more than you. Besides, you might get this one
killed, too." Makoto rushed up and gave her a stinging slap. All of the girls
rose to either side of the room, the strongest of each group in the center of
the room. "Kino-san, how easily you forget your place," exclaimed Haruka,
holding her face. "Do not talk to me like that, we did not get Setsuna-chan
killed, and you know this. How can such words come out of your mouth,"
Makoto questioned, her chest heaving. With a burst of anger, Haruka
responded. "It is all of you Inners who is at fault, all you Inners! So weak
and unable to fight!" Makoto glared at Haruka. Hating her, wanting to hit
her badly. "Weak you say? I'll show you weak!" Makoto raised her hand to
strike her, but Rei intervened. "Stop it! Both of you," she said. "This is my
house and I will not have this foolishness. We are all Sailor Soldiers here,
we don't need to fight. Now either all of you sit down or get out!" Makoto
looked at Rei, nodded, then took her seat, the whole time, keeping one
hateful eye on Haruka, who took a seat as well. The whole room took a sigh
of relief and things started to settle down. "Now," Usagi said with a hint of
anger," can we please continue this meeting?" A quiet hum of "Yes's" filled
the room. "Good. Now, we were discussing what this Sailor looked like.
Brown skin, eyes, and hair…and very beautiful. So, Michiru and Haruka,
have you seen anyone recently who fits the bill?" The couple looked at each
other, as if speaking through with telepathy. For the first time, Michiru
spoke.
"Yes, we have seen a girl that fits the description. She's 18 or 19 and is from
Venezuela. This is not her first time in Tokyo though, she just left maybe 4
years ago and came back. She is very smart, and very pretty." She paused
and blushed. "She is also very strong. I have seen her lift weights during
gym time, she can lift over 150kg! She's kept to herself the whole time she's
been here, and she seems arrogant." Usagi rested her chin on the back of her
hand and thought out loud. "So…have you found out any interests or
anything about her," Usagi asked. "Well, she's always reading about moons
and stuff, and she carries around this folder with a blue crescent moon with a
small purple circle over it." Usagi's eyes widened. "I think we have her
guys. That's the symbol the Soldier had all over her fuku."
Everyone smiled. The Inners all gave each other high fives while the
Outers just watched them celebrate. Usagi raised her hand in the air to hush
everyone so she could speak. "Now see what we can do when we work
together. From now on remember that we must work as a team, it is the most
important thing. Now, we must disperse and find this girl, and decipher if
she is friend or foe."
