Sailormoon Eclipse 6
http://hizashi.net/eclipse/
By: Jackie Miller

A Miracle

The senshi rode silently on the van, going to their next hotel in Louisville. They all sat silently, rocking slightly with the motion of the car. Usagi sat next to Mamoru, tears ran silently down her face, as she hid her face in his chest. The other senshi sat with their heads hanging sadly. Suddenly Artemis jumped up from his seat, "I can't take it anymore!" he screamed, grabbing his shirt. "Where is she, what are they doing to her!" he cried out, tears flying from his face as he shook violently, he slumped to the floor, holding his face in shame. Usagi gasped and jumped up from her seat, she knelt down beside him, and tried to comfort him. "Artemis, it will be all right!" she cried, hugging him tightly. Artemis looked up at her coldly, and shoved her viciously aside, "Get away from me! It's your fault they got her!" he cried, pointing at her, his hand trembling, "If you and Mamoru hadn't been so cruel, she would be with us." Usagi lowered her head in shame. She started to cry again, her heart breaking. Mamoru stood up next to her, "Artemis, don't say things like that, we said we we're sorry!" he said angrily. "There is nothing else we can do, but wait." he helped a shaking Usagi to her seat. "Iie! He's right, it is my fault." Usagi cried, she buried her head in Mamoru's shirt. "We must stick together, they will get us all if we don't stick together!" Minako cried. "Yes, we must be a team." Ami said, looking up, her eyes red and tear-stained, "A house divided upon itself, surely will not stand." she said, her voice shaking. Makoto stood up and went and sat next to Artemis, she hugged him and said, "Don't worry, Artemis, we'll get her back no matter what we have to do. We would die for her!" she said determinedly, making a fist. "Yes." the others said, nodding determinedly. "I would do anything for Luna." Usagi said, looking up, with tears in her eyes. Artemis lowered his head sadly, "I know, I...I'm sorry." he said, wiping his tears away. Usagi smiled softly and gave him a hug, "I'm sorry too." she said, wiping her tears as well....

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Wind appeared in front of Planet, in a burst of fog, "Hai, my queen?" she asked bowing grandly. "I want you to take care of what we discussed earlier." Planet said waving her hand, her wine sloshing, her eyes flashed a dark purple, Wind glanced over at Mistress Luna, who was sitting in a smaller throne next to planet, smiling coldly at her, languidly fanning herself. "Hai, my queen." she said, she disappeared in a swirl of mist.

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Karei sighed, brushing her emerald hair off her shoulder. She had agonized over her strange dreams over and over again, but what did they mean? She still had not come to an answer. She ran the brush over Demetria one more time. She quickly tacked her up, and vaulted into the saddle, she clucked and Demetria ambled forward. Karei looked up at the darkening sky and noticed the gathering clouds, "I hope it doesn't rain." she said aloud, stroking Demetria's neck. She trotted for a time and then urged Demetria into a gallop, as they galloped through the swaying trees, Karei had a strong sense of deja vu. Fierce winds quickly gathered, blowing leaves through the trees. Her emerald hair swirled violently around her, as Demetria's snowy mane blew in her face. She looked again up at the sky, clouds violently swirled and gathered, forming a tempest above her, lightning cracked across the sky, lighting the dark woods a eerie blue, and thunder rolled. Her eyes widened slightly and she turned Demetria and urged her back towards the barn. "Hayaku!" she cried to Demetria, the wind grew stronger and rain started. A ancient, colossal tree was struck by lightning, as they rode closer. There was a strange groaning from the oak, and there was a ear-splitting crack as it fell to the ground in their path. Karei gasped and steeled her jaw, "We can do it!" she cried, she clucked harder, and Demetria speed up, and they made a huge jump over the tree. Karei slowed Demetria, "Good!" she cried, patting her horse's neck. Suddenly Demetria snorted and tossed her head, her eyes rolling. Karei stopped her and stroked her neck comfortingly. She heard a strange laughter echoing through the trees, she looked frantically around, and then looked up. In the storming sky, a pale woman floated, her ash white hair floated around her head, and she seemed unaffected by the violent tempest. She saw Karei looking up at her with fear in her eyes and laughed harder. She raised a bracleted hand, the rain and wind surged harder, she snapped her fingers and a huge lightning bolt struck down from the heavens towards Karei. Karei and screamed in horror, covering her face with her gloved hand, suddenly her face hardened and she lowered her hand, she raised her hand to the sky and the bolt stopped and hovered in mid-air. The woman's ice blue eyes widened in shock. Karei's eyes seemed made of stone and turned her palms outwards. The hovering lightning bolt paused for a moment, and then streaked back up the way it had come and headed straight for the woman, who screamed and disappeared in a flash. Karei's eyes rolled back into her head and she slumped in the saddle. Demetria's eyes rolled and she cantered towards the barn.......

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The senshi arrived at their hotel, as they unpacked their bags in their rooms, they found that Luna had rented a whole floor again, and had pre-arranged their whole itinerary. Usagi had decided that she would sleep alone, and Mamoru and Artemis would sleep in a same room, as Luna had wanted. Usagi cried silently, as she painstakingly arranged her clothes in the drawers, trying to pre-occupy her mind. As she was getting ready to go to bed, she decided to see how Haruka and Michiru were doing. Usagi got up and quietly knocked on the door to their room. Haruka slowly opened the door and she smiled weakly when she saw who it was, "Ne Usagi-chan." she opened the door wider and Usagi walked in. She sat on the edge of Michiru's bed and picked the fuzzballs off her own pajama's, "How is she?" she asked softly, looking up. Haruka sighed and pulled up a chair, Usagi noticed that Haruka's eyes were red as if she had been crying. "She woke up a little while ago. Her wounds are getting better, but she is still very weak." she sighed, running a hand through her short platinum hair. Usagi frowned and gently stroked Michiru's soft cheek, and then sighed, "I didn't want to do this unless I had to, but I think it is necessary. It's been 3 days!" Usagi said with feeling. Haruka frowned, concerned. "Nani?" she asked worriedly. Usagi pulled out her eternal brooch, she looked uncertain for a moment, but she waved a hand over it. It glowed slightly and the cover disappeared with a flash of glitter, the silver crystal glowed softly and rose from it's place in the brooch. "You can't use it! You'll die or get weak." Haruka gasped, putting a hand on Usagi's arm. "Before...she left...I talked to Luna, it's not as bad as that. I can use it in small increments, and I'll only get a little weak. Don't argue, I've decided." she said firmly, nodding her head. Haruka sighed and nodded with resignation. "Only if it will help Michiru." She said worriedly, looking down at the tossing girl. Usagi waved a hand over the crystal, it started to shine iridescently, "Silver Crystal, onegai, help Michiru-san!" Usagi pleaded. The crystal flashed and a warm silver light flooded the room, permeating every thing, making a joyful glow come over the room. Haruka felt her depression and sorrow lift, her health restored. On the bed before them, Michiru's wounds faded before their eyes and she slowly opened her eyes. Usagi groaned and slumped over the bed, her hair spraying over the coverlet...

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Wind appeared before Planet in a whiff of cloud, "Planet-sama, the girl was more powerful than expected. She has injured me." Wind said nervously, bowing deeply. Her suit was burned in some spots, and her hair was slightly tinged on the ends. Mistress Luna laughed gaily, it was the tinkling sound of bells, pleasing to the ear. "You were hurt by a child?!" she ridiculed, flicking her fan open with a snap. "And she does not even have her powers yet!" she laughed more, the sound now cracked through the hall like a whip. Planet smirked and looked back at Wind. "Perhaps you should have Matter-san make you more powerful bracelets." she joked, her eyes shifting to a deep violet. Her smile faded and her eyes instantaneously to a evil black and she frowned viciously, "You have failed me twice now. You have only one more chance to destroy them. I want you to strike tomorrow." Planet said ominously, her eyes suddenly seemed to shift to a even darker, more evil color, if that is possible. "If you fail me, you don't want to think of your punishment." she warned. Mistress Luna smirked and flicked her fan closed with a snap and smiled evilly at Wind. Wind glared at her and disappeared in a burst of mist. "When she fails I will send you, Mistress." Planet smiled grimly at Luna, her eyes lighting slightly. Luna bowed her head and clutched her fan in front of her with long gold nails, 'This will be my chance to get rid of that onore Sailormoon.' She thought to herself, smiling grimly.....

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Haruka easily carried Usagi to her room, and Michiru walked next to her. "Will she be all right?" she asked worriedly, looking at Usagi, who's head was cradled weakly in Haruka's shoulder. "I think so, she's just sleeping, I hope she's better by tomorrow, we have a big day planned." Haruka said nervously, trying to hide her concern. Michiru smiled slightly to herself and opened Usagi's bedroom door and they walked in. Haruka gently lay Usagi on the bed, covering her with her blanket. "Do you think we should tell the others?" Michiru asked, sitting on the edge of the bed. "Iie, it would just worry them, besides it's late." Haruka said. She sat on the other side. Michiru sat Usagi up gently and leaned her against Haruka. She got a brush and undid Usagi's odangoes and started to gently brush her hair. Haruka smiled at Michiru, "Haruka, I never did tell you thank you for saving me. I remember what happened." Michiru said softly. She looked up and smiled at Haruka with her deep aquamarine eyes. Haruka blushed, "I...You're welcome." they just looked at each other for a moment, Haruka blushed again, "I wonder when the rest of you will get your eternal forms. I can't describe how it felt! I felt so powerful, like I could do anything." Haruka said enthusiastically. "I can imagine. That's how I feel when I'm with you." Michiru said softly. She blushed and looked at Haruka. Haruka leaned over the bed and Michiru leaned towards her, their faces were two inches apart, when suddenly, "What? What's going on?" a tired voice said. Michiru and Haruka gasped and blushed, leaning back quickly. Usagi's eyes were open and she was rubbing her eyes. "Oh! You're all right!" Michiru exclaimed. She gave Usagi a big hug, "I was so worried about you! Thank you so much for what you did! I feel 100% better now!" she said sincerely, brushing Usagi's hair from her brow. Haruka smiled and ruffled Usagi's hair. Usagi grinned and ducked her head, "Your welcome. It was the least I could do." she said bashfully. She touched her hair, "Did you brush it for me? Arigatou." Usagi said, a huge yawn cracked her jaw. Haruka and Michiru looked at each other. "Sa, you need to get your sleep Usagi-chan. We have a big day tomorrow." Michiru said, standing up, and helping Usagi's lay back down, and she tucked her blankets in. "What are we doing Michiru-mama?" Usagi said, half asleep, her eyes closed. Michiru looked taken aback and glanced at Haruka. A gentle smile came across her face. "You'll find out tomorrow." she said gently. She brushed some hair away from Usagi's face, and kissed her forehead. "Oyasumi Nasai." she whispered. She and Haruka tip toed out of the room. Once out Michiru laughed. "That was so cute, only Hotaru has ever called me that before." Haruka smiled. "I miss her and Setsuna. I feel empty somehow, but that's silly, it's not like they're dead or anything." Haruka said quietly. Michiru lowered her head, "I feel the same way.....but what if they are gone? How would we know?" she said quietly. "The both of them are the strongest on the team. Even if something had happened, they would have found a way to tell us." Haruka frowned, looking thoughtful. "But, the other day, I tried to call them and no one answered." Michiru said worriedly. Haruka frowned and put an arm around her shoulders......

To Be Continued