Chapter Three – Revelations

Chapter Three – Drugs & Revelations

"Good morning, Luna." Luna looked absolutely shocked, as Usagi was up before she was.

"Usagi, what are you doing up?"

"Didn't Artemis tell you? We're going to sneak into Murchinov's hideout, and get rid of any information regarding us."

"No, he didn't tell me about such a thing. What about Minako? Does she have any say in this?"

"She works for the police. She's got all the search warrants, all the legal stuff saying that we can enter his hideout."

"Usagi – it's seven thirty in the morning."

"I'm going to walk down to the Police HQ, and get everything sorted out."

"Wait – I'm coming with you. I want to know what's going on."

At Police HQ.....

"The Russians should be at church around ten. We'll sneak into his hideout, find anything regarding the Sailor Senshi – including what he plans to do with us, and get out quickly."

"What if they come back before we get out?"

"We have a contingency plan if that happens. If Eternal Sailor Moon is in danger....."

Usagi then interrupted. "Excuse me, but with this thing right here, I won't be in danger – they'll even think that I'm one of them. Disguise Power, turn me into a gangster!" A few seconds later, Usagi looked just like one of Murchinov's henchmen. Her odangoes were replaced with hair that spread down to her waist.

"That's better," Usagi said, with an unmistakable Russian accent.

"Now, you told us not to get the Outer Senshi involved, right?"

"Yes, Minako – that's right."

"I'm sorry, but I had to bring Haruka into this mess. She's the best driver in Tokyo." Enter Haruka Tenou, who didn't recognise Usagi in that Russian disguise.

"Seems like I just brought the Outer Senshi into this."

"Is there a problem, Usagi?"

"You guys weren't there when Naru died, right?"

"I didn't know Naru died. I'm sorry to hear that, Usagi...."

"Thank you, Haruka. But you shouldn't be involved with what we're about to do."

"Of course I should! I'm one of the best getaway drivers in Tokyo!"

"Well.... okay."

10am came, and Usagi arrived outside the hideout of Gregory Murchinov, the fugitive leader of the Russian Mafia.

"Haruka, stay put. I should only be five minutes."

"Okay, Usagi. Be careful." She started walking into the office. There was no one at the reception desk, so it made her job easier. She closed the door behind her, heading straight for the file cabinet.

"Okay, let's see… S….S…. ah.. Sailor Senshi." She grabbed the documents, closed the file cabinet, and was about to head out the door, until she noticed something on the desk. "What's this about?" It was a message to Mamoru, regarding the latest shipment of dope to arrive in Japan, and to make sure that no one else gets the stuff. "Dope? He distributes dope for a Russian Mafia? This time, he's sunk to an all time low." She took the message, placed it in the folder with the other information, and left the office.

Outside….

"You were quick!"

"It's a neat office. It didn't take me long to find what I was looking for. Drop me off at HQ."

"So, what stuff did he have?"

"Anything regarding the Inner Senshi. I also picked this up." She handed the note to Haruka.

Haruka started reading the note. "Mamoru, please make sure that the pot gets into our hands only. We need to sell it for a high price. Come to the docks at 8pm on Monday night. Why would Mamoru Chiba, your ex-boyfriend, want to start dealing dope?"

"He's a desperate man, Haruka, and desperate men in times like these sell drugs like that."

Back at HQ….

"So, meatball head, did your plan work?" asked Rei.

"As planned, plus a little bit on the side."

"What do you mean?" asked Ami.

"I found out that Mamoru Chiba is one of the main sources of dope for Murchinov."

"Dope? Why would Mamoru do such a thing?" Being the Amazon of the group, she'd know a fair bit about what people Mamoru's age would be up to, but still, Makoto was in as much shock as the rest of the Senshi.

"I don't know. But there's one thing for sure, on Monday night, we're intercepting that shipment. Right, Mina?"

"Damn right." Minako then stepped out of the office, wearing her old Sailor-V outfit, which she totally disregarded for over a year. "Murchinov's on INTERPOL's……" She was then interrupted by Usagi, who had a fair amount of questions to ask.

"Wait a minute…. you're still Sailor-V? I thought she died in an explosion in London."

"I was dead, only to the minds of the London Metropolitan Police. INTERPOL knew that I still existed as Sailor-V. As I was saying, he's on INTERPOL's most wanted list. He's been up to drug dealing in Russia, even much so that there's an international warrant for his arrest. And his recent escape isn't doing any good to his reputation. I suggest we get the drugs, before he does any more damage."

"Does the chief know that you're working with INTERPOL?"

"Everyone in the department."

The Russians had returned from church a while ago.

"Mamoru, where are those documents?" asked Murchinov, who was basically ramsacking his office.

"I… I don't know. They must be in here somewhere…" And then he thought of what happened last night. "Actually, I think they've been stolen. By those brats."

"How do you know about this?"

"I was held at gunpoint."

"By who?" Then, the vision of that angel winged heroine crossed his mind. "That bitch!"

"By the way, do you want me to run any errands?"

"There's a shipment I want you to get for me. It contains dope. It'll be in at 8pm tomorrow night."

"Not a problem."

"Usagi, do your parents know about what you've been up to?"

"Well…" That answer made Luna concerned.

"Maybe you should tell them. After all, they don't even know who you really are."

"Okay." She headed downstairs, with Luna following her.

"Hey, Dad, could I have a word with you?"

"Sure thing, Usa."

"Well, the reason that I've been late out at night is because I've become involved in the investigation in regards to the escape of Gregory Murchinov."

"How – you're not Sailor Moon!"

Luna interrupted. "No, she is."

"You're kidding me."

"No. I'll show you. MOON ETERNAL POWER!" Usagi transformed into Eternal Sailor Moon, right in front of a disbelieving Kenji Tsukino. And the only thing running through his mind was "This girl, this angel winged heroine, cannot be my daughter."

"For Love and Justice, I am the Pretty Suited Soldier, Eternal Sailor Moon. Do you believe me now, Dad?"

"Still.. no." He then passed out on the couch.

"Shingo – go get me a bucket of water. Filled to the brim. I'm going to need it to wake him up."

A few minutes later….

"What was that for? I was having one of the most beautiful……" He stopped talking, upon the sight of Usagi, still as Eternal Sailor Moon. "Am I still dreaming, or is my daughter really a heroine?"

"She's a heroine, all right," answered Luna.

"Dad, could I please continue doing my job?"

"Well….. if it's to keep Russian gangsters off our streets, that's fine with me."

"Thanks, Dad." Usagi detransformed, and headed back into her bedroom. "Good night."

"At least that's off my chest."

"You did the right thing, Usagi. Well, at least that's my opinion. The others might not think that that was such a good idea."

"I just hope that tomorrow goes to plan." She undressed herself, changed into her nightgown, got into bed, and fell asleep.

"Good night, Usagi." Luna curled up beside Usagi, and soon fell asleep herself.

The next morning…..

"Good morning, Luna."

"Usagi, what time is it?" Once again, Luna had seemed to sleep longer than her human companion.

"8:30 am. I've got to head down to Police HQ."

"Oh yeah – I forgot. You and Venus are running that drug bust."

"Yeah. I've also got to look at the other stuff we got yesterday. I'll see you later, Luna."

"Oh, Usagi – good luck."

"Thank you, Luna."

At Police HQ.....

"Artemis, you wouldn't know whether Luna is coming, would you?"

"I'm not sure whether she's coming or not. But there's one thing for sure, Usagi's definitely coming. She would dearly love to see her ex- get in trouble."

"That's exactly what I was thinking." Just then, Ami and Makoto walked into her office.

"Mina, that man was at the restaurant. Again."

"Makoto, did you get a picture of him?"

"Yeah. It's on this roll of film." Makoto handed over the unfinished roll of film to Mina.

"Thanks. Greg Murchinov, watch out – your picture is going to be on every single reward poster in Tokyo."

"Mina, can we be of any help?"

"Yeah – I'm going to need some help drawing up these plans. And Ami would be an expert at that."

"Not a problem, Mina." Mina handed the map of the docks to her partnering duo.

"From what the note says, the shipment's coming in at Wharf 9. I've done some research, and this isn't far from the airport."

Ami then looked at the map, and easily drew up a plan. "Right, what we do, is we have a couple of task force trucks outside the wharf, about 200ft away, and make sure that the truck doesn't give away who we are. Usagi, once again, is going to have to act as a Russian, and accept the dope. She loads it onto the back of our truck, and we take it to the station. Meanwhile, we get into the other truck, and head towards Murchinov's hideout. We go around the back, and get him before he finds out that the drugs aren't there."

Meanwhile, Murchinov had Mina's office bugged.

"I know exactly what they'll be up to. Chiba, warn the guys at the docks. If there's a truck, and a young lady in a Russian disguise walks out, get her. She's Eternal Sailor Moon, in disguise as one of our own."

"I would be glad to. Usagi, that'll teach you to barge in on me."

At Police HQ, one hour before the drug bust, the Sailor Senshi were preparing themselves.

"If anyone is in danger, we'll have SWAT teams for backup. Now, Usagi, I'm sorry, but you're going to have to wear this vest. We'll be able to hear everything that goes on."

"Listen, if I feel that I'm in danger, I'll just transform."

"Well, fair enough." Enter the chief.

"All right – we've also got military backup. These Russians are wanted men, and the military's offered its assistance. Helicopters will be no more than 500ft away. Ground troops will be 1 mile away. If anything happens to either Usagi or the drugs, follow the trucks. Let's move!"

"Excuse us for a second, chief. We have to do something." The chief left Minako's office, just as they were about to transform.

"MERCURY POWER!"

"MARS POWER!

"JUPITER POWER!"

"Disguise Power, turn me into a Russian gangster!"

The Sailor Senshi transformed, while Usagi transformed into that all-too familiar Russian disguise. As they headed into the first truck, Usagi pulled Makoto aside to talk to her.

"Makoto, If I don't come back, I'm putting you in charge."

"Thanks, Usagi. Trust me, if you're held hostage, we'll get you back."

"Okay, let's get in the truck." Makoto headed into the back, while Usagi took the front seat.

"I hope this works. Or it's your ass, Mina."

At the docks.....

"Okay. Stay put. I'm going to collect the shipment, then be right back." Usagi had a feeling of uncertainty, as she walked out of the car, heading towards the wharf, the ship, and the marijuana.

"I'm here for the shit."

"No, you're not."

"Yes, I am."

"No, you're not."

At Police HQ.....

Minako was throwing something into the bin underneath her desk, when she finally noticed the bug.

"What the...? Oh, no....." She quickly ran into the command office. "Abort, now! They know everything!"

Inside the truck......

"Let's move!" shouted Rei, who had a reason – her friend was just about to become Murchinov's hostage. But when they came to Usagi's aid, it was too late.

At the wharf....

"MOON ETERNAL POWER!" Usagi transformed into Eternal Sailor Moon, but didn't notice the continuous gunshots being aimed at her head. Luckily, every single one of them missed. However, a man was right behind her - with a cloth, soaked in chloroform. He held it to her face, tightly. She gasped for air, but drifted off, slowly, into unconsciousness. The man carried her body into the back of a van, and headed for Murchinov's hideout.

"Mina, we've got a friendly down! I repeat, friendly down! Eternal Sailor Moon has been captured!"

"Dammit!"

And Rei was absolutely livid! Usagi's plan almost worked, if it hadn't been for Mamoru Chiba.

"You son of a bitch!"

Inside the car....

"That'll teach you to even think about barging in on me." Mamoru let out a chuckle, as he drove towards Murchinov's hideout, with an unconscious Eternal Sailor Moon lying across the back seat, still transformed.

And there's chapter three. Some of it isn't too bad, whilst some of it is excellent. I tried to add a bit more of Mako-chan in this chapter, and she's going to play an integral part in the next chapters. I'm not finished with this yet, I can tell you now! It's just only getting started.

The Adelaide Fanfic Writer

October 10, 2001