Hey, people! Yay for me, Chapter 5 is here. Please enjoy, and don't
forget to let me know what you think!
Thanks (as always) to the charter members of my fan club Mary Ann and
Corie. I love you guys! Skott- you are the best. Herm- Yes, I owe you.
And thanks to the people who have e-mailed me!
Disclaimer: I am a hard-core criminal. I am using the characters from
Sailor Moon without permission of Naoko or Bandai or Pioneer or DiC or
ANYBODY!! I am such a rebel. Makes me feel all warm and tingly.
Rainbow Eclipse
PG13 (mild language and violence)
Chapter 5
Lunar Eclipse
The Scouts watched, unable to prevent the imminent collision of
power and human flesh. Uranus scrambled away from Eclipse, staggered
to her feet and rushed for Sailor Moon, aware that the distance was
too great.
"NOOOOO!!" Tuxedo Mask howled, fighting his restraints. He turned
pleading eyes toward a silent Sailor Eclipse. Sailor Moon closed her
eyes in acceptance of her fate and braced herself for the pain.
"Pluto Deadly Scream!"
Bright aqua met deep purple. The two attacks neutralized each other,
exploding only 2 feet in front of Sailor Moon. Sailor Moon was thrown
backward with its force. Sailor Uranus crossed her arms in front of her
face and held her ground for a few moments before being tossed away from
the explosion. Sailor Uranus hit the ground hard, skidding a few more
feet on the soft grass before stopping. Shaken and bruised, Sailor Moon
lay still for a few moments before turning her head to the side. A wall
of pearly mist had formed directly to her left and a dark shape was
moving towards them. Sailor Eclipse gave a wry smile and stood straight,
holding her scepter with confidence. Out of the sterling light stepped
Sailor Pluto, Garnet Rod in hand. Calmly she walked toward Sailor
Eclipse, fearlessly meeting her steady gaze. Pluto walked with poise and
infinite grace toward the rainbow Sailor. When Pluto halted, only two feet
separated them.
"Sailor Pluto." Eclipse inclined her head slightly.
Pluto responded with a slight bow, "Sailor Eclipse."
For several moments, neither moved. Woman to woman, Scout to Scout,
they faced off. A breeze blew Pluto's hair out to the side, and caused
the rainbow cape that Eclipse wore to ripple slightly. They made a
striking picture, these two solitary Sailors.
Eclipse broke the silence. "I am surprised to see you, Pluto. You do
not usually involve yourself in these matters."
"My friends are not usually challenged by an enemy they cannot hope
to defeat without my help," Pluto replied, her tone grave.
"Touché." Eclipse murmured the ghost of a smile haunting her lips.
They were silent. Sailor Pluto spoke first.
Pluto glanced over at the paralyzed Scouts. "Release them."
"No."
"Why not?" Sailor Pluto questioned, her face serene and her eyes
as calm as ever.
"They interfered. I warned him," Eclipse stated, gesturing toward
Darien with her free hand. "He chose not to tell them anything. I must
keep them confined so that I am not forced to harm them."
"You need not harm anyone!" Pluto exclaimed. "Can you harm them? Can
you harm those you loved more than anything in this galaxy? Can you harm
your students?"
At that statement, Sailor Eclipse inhaled sharply. She took a step
back, a grief beyond human endurance showing briefly on her beautiful face. The cold mask of
her face cracked, then solidified. Indigo eyes cast around, falling once
more on each individual Scout. Venus shivered and Jupiter tightened her
hands into fists. Sailor Eclipse paused for a moment on Jupiter, and
Jupiter felt a flash of recognition.
I know those eyes, that challenging stare. Jupiter thought.
Eclipse moved her gaze to the other Scouts. Neptune and Saturn
received a long look, but when her gaze fell on Sailor Uranus, a glassy
sheen appeared in her eyes. A single crystal tear slid down one porcelain
cheek as the frozen mask of Eclipse's face melted away. Eclipse tipped her
head back to look at the waning moon, longing and grief transforming this
Scout into the very picture of tragedy and loss. Memory seemed to overtake
the rebel warrior and she sighed slightly, closing her eyes. Uranus, who
had struggled to her feet for the second time, moved to attack, only to
halt abruptly when Pluto sliced the air with her hand. Darien, whose
anguished eyes had been on Serena, turned to look at Eclipse.
Worry had dropped from her face entirely. Eclipse's face was placid,
comforting, and her spellbinding beauty struck Darien once more. The
other Scouts waited, silently watching Eclipse for any hint of kindness.
Sailor Moon pulled herself up and knelt on the soft grass, watching
the silent tableau.
She looks so happy, so calm. She's beautiful, and I can feel her
power. But she wants to hurt Darien...or does she? thought Sailor Moon,
her conflicting emotions becoming hard to contain. A police siren sounded
in the distance, and Eclipse snapped back to the present. Fury shone in
her eyes once more, and an angry mask slid over her features.
"His blood is mine, Sailor Solider." Eclipse stated " I have waited
for one thousand years to have my revenge. Do not force me to confine you
as well."
"Please..." Pluto extended her hand. Eclipse stared at it, and the
longing returned to her eyes. Pluto's gloved hand seemed to be a bridge
to happiness and peace, an offer of friendship and comfort. Eclipse stared,
tears forming in her eyes once again. Slowly, slowly, Eclipse extended her
hand, reaching for Pluto and the aid she wanted so desperately. The park
was silent.
"Darien!" Sailor Moon whispered. Tearing her eyes away from the
poignant scene, she rose and ran toward Darien once again. The sudden
movement caught Eclipse's eye. Glancing around, the softness in her stance
faded away to nothing. Her gaze flew from Sailor Pluto to Sailor Moon. Her
lips curved upward and the gleam of triumph lit her eyes.
"Indigo Mist!" Eclipse yelled. The star stone glowed the same
blue-purple color as Eclipse's eyes, and a thick, shimmering fog blanketed
the park. Sailor Moon looked around, disoriented.
"Tuxedo Mask!" she cried, near tears. A sudden sound made Sailor Moon
whirl around. A hand closed over her shoulder. Turning toward it, Sailor
Moon looked into eyes the same color as pansies. Mesmerized, she didn't
see the scepter come racing toward her. A blinding pain ripped through
Sailor Moon's head. Dimly, she noticed the ground rushing up to meet her.
It was her last conscious thought.
The other scouts tried to peer through the mist while fighting
desperately to free themselves.
"Sailor Moon?! Tuxedo Mask?! Uranus?! Pluto?!" came the anxious
cries.
As suddenly as it had come, the mist vanished. Pluto froze and Uranus
collapsed. All of a sudden, the Scouts and Darien were free. Darien fell
to the ground, spread eagle. All the scouts dropped to they're knees,
taking a moment to rest their tired limbs before springing into action.
Mercury and Mars rushed to Darien's side, while Neptune and Saturn made a
beeline for Uranus. Jupiter, Venus and Pluto all gazed around the park,
Sailor Moon was no where in sight. Mercury and Mars turned Darien over,
trying not to hurt him. But even the minimal movement caused stabs of
pain throughout his body. Darien moaned, closing his eyes. When he opened
them again, he saw two anxious faces staring down at him.
"How badly is he hurt?" Sailor Mars inquired.
"I'm scanning him now." Mercury replied. "Seems like he's got a mild
concussion, a few third-degree burns. Other than that, mild cuts and
scrapes and he is horribly bruised. All that should heal in a few weeks
though."
"What about Uranus?"
"Virtually the same. I know that this is going to sound odd, but it's
almost like that woman didn't really want to hurt Uranus. She could have
killed Uranus, she had the opportunity, but she didn't."
Mars and Jupiter looked at Mercury incredulously, realizing slowly
that she was right. Darien groaned again and all thoughts concerning
Uranus's marked lack of injuries were put aside.
"Serena." Darien gritted out "Where is she?"
Horror settled over Mars's features. "Scan for her, Mercury!"
Mercury began typing furiously. Moments later, she looked up, confused.
"She isn't in a five mile radius."
"No," Darien whispered.
Oh, Endymion! trilled a voice inside Darien's head. He grabbed his
skull with both hands, clenching his teeth in agony. All the Scouts came
rushing over to him, Uranus leaning on Neptune. I have decided that I
don't want to kill your body. After all, that wouldn't be very satisfying
for me in the long run. When I think about it, that is so sudden and even
if I made you death as painful as I could, it still wouldn't make up for
the centuries of loneliness and grief. I want to destroy the very
foundations of your soul, like you did to me. And I have found the
perfect way to do it. Better get used to life without your
meatball head of a sweetheart.
"NOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!" Darien screamed "Give her back, give her back...," he
moaned brokenheartedly as a single tear crept beneath his tightly closed
eyelids. Just before the waves of grief, guilt and pain became too much for him,
Darien heard mocking laughter echoing in his mind.
THE END. Kidding, kidding. Well, I think I'm funny. I am still conducting
my poll. No conclusive results as yet. Again, the question is:
Who is your favorite Sailor Senshi/Scout?
Mail me and let me know.
skiangel_sv@lycos.com
forget to let me know what you think!
Thanks (as always) to the charter members of my fan club Mary Ann and
Corie. I love you guys! Skott- you are the best. Herm- Yes, I owe you.
And thanks to the people who have e-mailed me!
Disclaimer: I am a hard-core criminal. I am using the characters from
Sailor Moon without permission of Naoko or Bandai or Pioneer or DiC or
ANYBODY!! I am such a rebel. Makes me feel all warm and tingly.
Rainbow Eclipse
PG13 (mild language and violence)
Chapter 5
Lunar Eclipse
The Scouts watched, unable to prevent the imminent collision of
power and human flesh. Uranus scrambled away from Eclipse, staggered
to her feet and rushed for Sailor Moon, aware that the distance was
too great.
"NOOOOO!!" Tuxedo Mask howled, fighting his restraints. He turned
pleading eyes toward a silent Sailor Eclipse. Sailor Moon closed her
eyes in acceptance of her fate and braced herself for the pain.
"Pluto Deadly Scream!"
Bright aqua met deep purple. The two attacks neutralized each other,
exploding only 2 feet in front of Sailor Moon. Sailor Moon was thrown
backward with its force. Sailor Uranus crossed her arms in front of her
face and held her ground for a few moments before being tossed away from
the explosion. Sailor Uranus hit the ground hard, skidding a few more
feet on the soft grass before stopping. Shaken and bruised, Sailor Moon
lay still for a few moments before turning her head to the side. A wall
of pearly mist had formed directly to her left and a dark shape was
moving towards them. Sailor Eclipse gave a wry smile and stood straight,
holding her scepter with confidence. Out of the sterling light stepped
Sailor Pluto, Garnet Rod in hand. Calmly she walked toward Sailor
Eclipse, fearlessly meeting her steady gaze. Pluto walked with poise and
infinite grace toward the rainbow Sailor. When Pluto halted, only two feet
separated them.
"Sailor Pluto." Eclipse inclined her head slightly.
Pluto responded with a slight bow, "Sailor Eclipse."
For several moments, neither moved. Woman to woman, Scout to Scout,
they faced off. A breeze blew Pluto's hair out to the side, and caused
the rainbow cape that Eclipse wore to ripple slightly. They made a
striking picture, these two solitary Sailors.
Eclipse broke the silence. "I am surprised to see you, Pluto. You do
not usually involve yourself in these matters."
"My friends are not usually challenged by an enemy they cannot hope
to defeat without my help," Pluto replied, her tone grave.
"Touché." Eclipse murmured the ghost of a smile haunting her lips.
They were silent. Sailor Pluto spoke first.
Pluto glanced over at the paralyzed Scouts. "Release them."
"No."
"Why not?" Sailor Pluto questioned, her face serene and her eyes
as calm as ever.
"They interfered. I warned him," Eclipse stated, gesturing toward
Darien with her free hand. "He chose not to tell them anything. I must
keep them confined so that I am not forced to harm them."
"You need not harm anyone!" Pluto exclaimed. "Can you harm them? Can
you harm those you loved more than anything in this galaxy? Can you harm
your students?"
At that statement, Sailor Eclipse inhaled sharply. She took a step
back, a grief beyond human endurance showing briefly on her beautiful face. The cold mask of
her face cracked, then solidified. Indigo eyes cast around, falling once
more on each individual Scout. Venus shivered and Jupiter tightened her
hands into fists. Sailor Eclipse paused for a moment on Jupiter, and
Jupiter felt a flash of recognition.
I know those eyes, that challenging stare. Jupiter thought.
Eclipse moved her gaze to the other Scouts. Neptune and Saturn
received a long look, but when her gaze fell on Sailor Uranus, a glassy
sheen appeared in her eyes. A single crystal tear slid down one porcelain
cheek as the frozen mask of Eclipse's face melted away. Eclipse tipped her
head back to look at the waning moon, longing and grief transforming this
Scout into the very picture of tragedy and loss. Memory seemed to overtake
the rebel warrior and she sighed slightly, closing her eyes. Uranus, who
had struggled to her feet for the second time, moved to attack, only to
halt abruptly when Pluto sliced the air with her hand. Darien, whose
anguished eyes had been on Serena, turned to look at Eclipse.
Worry had dropped from her face entirely. Eclipse's face was placid,
comforting, and her spellbinding beauty struck Darien once more. The
other Scouts waited, silently watching Eclipse for any hint of kindness.
Sailor Moon pulled herself up and knelt on the soft grass, watching
the silent tableau.
She looks so happy, so calm. She's beautiful, and I can feel her
power. But she wants to hurt Darien...or does she? thought Sailor Moon,
her conflicting emotions becoming hard to contain. A police siren sounded
in the distance, and Eclipse snapped back to the present. Fury shone in
her eyes once more, and an angry mask slid over her features.
"His blood is mine, Sailor Solider." Eclipse stated " I have waited
for one thousand years to have my revenge. Do not force me to confine you
as well."
"Please..." Pluto extended her hand. Eclipse stared at it, and the
longing returned to her eyes. Pluto's gloved hand seemed to be a bridge
to happiness and peace, an offer of friendship and comfort. Eclipse stared,
tears forming in her eyes once again. Slowly, slowly, Eclipse extended her
hand, reaching for Pluto and the aid she wanted so desperately. The park
was silent.
"Darien!" Sailor Moon whispered. Tearing her eyes away from the
poignant scene, she rose and ran toward Darien once again. The sudden
movement caught Eclipse's eye. Glancing around, the softness in her stance
faded away to nothing. Her gaze flew from Sailor Pluto to Sailor Moon. Her
lips curved upward and the gleam of triumph lit her eyes.
"Indigo Mist!" Eclipse yelled. The star stone glowed the same
blue-purple color as Eclipse's eyes, and a thick, shimmering fog blanketed
the park. Sailor Moon looked around, disoriented.
"Tuxedo Mask!" she cried, near tears. A sudden sound made Sailor Moon
whirl around. A hand closed over her shoulder. Turning toward it, Sailor
Moon looked into eyes the same color as pansies. Mesmerized, she didn't
see the scepter come racing toward her. A blinding pain ripped through
Sailor Moon's head. Dimly, she noticed the ground rushing up to meet her.
It was her last conscious thought.
The other scouts tried to peer through the mist while fighting
desperately to free themselves.
"Sailor Moon?! Tuxedo Mask?! Uranus?! Pluto?!" came the anxious
cries.
As suddenly as it had come, the mist vanished. Pluto froze and Uranus
collapsed. All of a sudden, the Scouts and Darien were free. Darien fell
to the ground, spread eagle. All the scouts dropped to they're knees,
taking a moment to rest their tired limbs before springing into action.
Mercury and Mars rushed to Darien's side, while Neptune and Saturn made a
beeline for Uranus. Jupiter, Venus and Pluto all gazed around the park,
Sailor Moon was no where in sight. Mercury and Mars turned Darien over,
trying not to hurt him. But even the minimal movement caused stabs of
pain throughout his body. Darien moaned, closing his eyes. When he opened
them again, he saw two anxious faces staring down at him.
"How badly is he hurt?" Sailor Mars inquired.
"I'm scanning him now." Mercury replied. "Seems like he's got a mild
concussion, a few third-degree burns. Other than that, mild cuts and
scrapes and he is horribly bruised. All that should heal in a few weeks
though."
"What about Uranus?"
"Virtually the same. I know that this is going to sound odd, but it's
almost like that woman didn't really want to hurt Uranus. She could have
killed Uranus, she had the opportunity, but she didn't."
Mars and Jupiter looked at Mercury incredulously, realizing slowly
that she was right. Darien groaned again and all thoughts concerning
Uranus's marked lack of injuries were put aside.
"Serena." Darien gritted out "Where is she?"
Horror settled over Mars's features. "Scan for her, Mercury!"
Mercury began typing furiously. Moments later, she looked up, confused.
"She isn't in a five mile radius."
"No," Darien whispered.
Oh, Endymion! trilled a voice inside Darien's head. He grabbed his
skull with both hands, clenching his teeth in agony. All the Scouts came
rushing over to him, Uranus leaning on Neptune. I have decided that I
don't want to kill your body. After all, that wouldn't be very satisfying
for me in the long run. When I think about it, that is so sudden and even
if I made you death as painful as I could, it still wouldn't make up for
the centuries of loneliness and grief. I want to destroy the very
foundations of your soul, like you did to me. And I have found the
perfect way to do it. Better get used to life without your
meatball head of a sweetheart.
"NOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!" Darien screamed "Give her back, give her back...," he
moaned brokenheartedly as a single tear crept beneath his tightly closed
eyelids. Just before the waves of grief, guilt and pain became too much for him,
Darien heard mocking laughter echoing in his mind.
THE END. Kidding, kidding. Well, I think I'm funny. I am still conducting
my poll. No conclusive results as yet. Again, the question is:
Who is your favorite Sailor Senshi/Scout?
Mail me and let me know.
skiangel_sv@lycos.com
