"Fate" - A Bishoujou Senshi Sailor Moon Series
Fire Angel

AUTHOR'S NOTE 1: Okay guys, this series is just a little thing I thought up, but each story is
only a one-part fan fic, and they are all separate stories (ie. Their outcomes do not affect the
other stories). Their outcomes will not reflect on my future fan fictions. Any comments? E-mail
me at rinoa_heartilly86@hotmail.com

AUTHOR'S NOTE 2: I was writing 'Eternal Melody' when I came up with this idea. This story
actually links up with Part 4, 'I Want to Become the Wind'. I know, I said above that each story
is a one part, but I'm a hypocrite, I guess! And besides, I couldn't find a way to write a whole
twelve-page story about dreams and battles! I had to do it in two parts, the first about Michiru,
the second about Haruka, otherwise it wouldn't have worked. So there we go. If you want to flame
me, go ahead, I don't think one fan fiction author gets through without a flame of some type :o)


Fate
Part 3: Fate So Beautifully

PROLOGUE
She was dreaming of a peaceful place and a beautiful song. The violin's tune filled her mind as
she looked around at the aquamarine rivers and oceans, the sapphire and the emerald trees.
Dolphins chattered, birds sung and waterfalls gurgled. Far away, a tall, aquamarine castle stood
tall. She could feel the light spring rain dancing on her naked body, and the wind as it tousled
her aqua hair. She called out, but no one was there. In a way, she was glad. This was her private
place from now on, a place that no one could enter. She picked up her own violin and joined the
other in the beautiful melody. She swam with the dolphins and sung with the birds. She lived in
peace.

Somehow, she knew that the dream was telling her something, but what? She didn't know, and
somehow, she could not wait to find out.


CHAPTER 1
Kaiou Michiru was awoken by a motorcycle engine. She leapt out of bed, and clutching her
nightgown to her shivering body, and ran to the front door of the large house. Meiou Setsuna and
Tomoe Hotaru, two of the three girls she lived with, were already there. The other, Teno'u
Haruka, had gone on a training camp with the running team. She was just arriving, riding her
motorcycle.

She took off her helmet and walked inside, holding her arms out. Her hair was neatly slicked back
and she looked more handsome than ever. Michiru smiled at her, dying to tell her about the
dreams, but she knew they would have to wait. She flung herself into Haruka's arms, with Setsuna
and Hotaru just watching in amusement.

"So, how was the camp?" Michiru asked, looking up at Haruka. Haruka looked happy to be home, but
at the mention of the camp her blue eyes turned a dull grey. "Haruka! What is it?"
"I have some bad news, Michiru… there's a new enemy approaching Tokyo. A powerful one. We're
going to have to go into the mountains and stop them before they arrive."

Setsuna's eyes widened.
"No…" she whispered. "I thought everything would end with the destruction of Chaos!"
"So did I," Haruka said grimly. "Put it this way: we were wrong. And we're going to go check it
out. I think we should discuss this with the Inner Senshi."
"Yeah, I think so," Hotaru said, nodding her head.
"I'll call Rei," Michiru said softly. "If they really are powerful, Haruka, then you're right and
we'll have to stop them before they get here. This could be tough," she said, gritting her teeth.
"Very tough."


CHAPTER 2
A short while later, the Inner Senshi were gathered at the Hikawa Shrine. Ami had her nose buried
in a math textbook, Usagi was reading too, although it was a manga comic and Rei, Minako and
Makoto were serving the temple customers. They all looked up as the Outer Senshi walked up the
stairs of the shrine. Rei had Grandpa take over her job as the nine girls headed out the back of
the shrine.

Haruka quickly explained what was going on.
"I won't explain the entire thing now; it's too long and complicated. Put it this way: there have
been enemies in the mountains for ages, preparing to attack Tokyo. When I went on the camp, I saw
their leader… and she was telling one of her generals that the time is right. We have to get up
there at the first opportunity."

Michiru nodded thoughtfully.
"Is everyone free to go now?"
"No! We can't all go!" Ami said suddenly. "Some of us have to stay here unless some of these new
enemies arrive here before we can stop them."
"She's right," Minako agreed. "Some of us have to stay here. I say bring a group of five to the
mountains. That way, four of us are left here, just in case… Haruka, you'll have to go, to show
whoever goes where they are hiding out."

"In that case, I'm going," Michiru said. "I'm not letting Haruka face danger on her own."
"Right…" Rei said quietly. "So our team so far is Haruka, Michiru…"
"Ami, you should go. They may need you," Usagi said.
"Yes, I'll go too," Ami agreed.
"Right, that's three then," Makoto said. "Who else is going to go? Personally, I'd rather stay
here."
"Ditto," Minako agreed.

"I'll go," Rei said. "I've been itching for a battle since we got rid of Galaxia."
"Right. We need one more person then… Setsuna? Do you want to come?" Michiru asked.
"No. I'd rather stay. If the enemy attacks, I can stop time… even if it is only for a few
minutes. It will give the other senshi time to transform and prepare… also to warn you." Setsuna
replied.
"I'm staying," Usagi said. "I'm behind on my studies."
"Right. I guess I'm coming then," Hotaru said. "My powers might be useful for our cause," she
said.

"Cool," Haruka said. "We'll go now, before it's too late. We won't be there for long. Let's
transform and teleport! Uranus Crystal Power, Make Up!"
"Neptune Crystal Power, Make Up!"
"Mars Crystal Power, Make Up!"
"Mercury Crystal Power, Make Up!"
"Saturn Crystal Power, Make Up!"

The five girls quickly transformed, and then joined hands, standing in a circle.
"Sailor Teleport!"
In a flash of brilliant white light, they were gone.


CHAPTER 3
She opened her eyes and looked around. She was on her own; the others had disappeared. She looked
at her surroundings. She was back in that place; the place that only existed in her dreams. She
looked up at the castle, now in front of her. She heard violins playing, dolphins leaping, birds
singing. She opened her mouth and joined their song once more, as she entered the castle. The
crystal clear notes came from her to join the voices of the animals, the voices of the spirits,
the voices of the ocean. She was at peace.

She knew that when she woke up, she had to tell the others about her bizarre dreams… maybe they
were connected to these enemies in some way… Haruka or Rei would know, and maybe Ami could
analyse it… maybe even Hotaru would be of some help… she was pretty smart, for a little girl.

Finally, she felt the dream fading away, and she opened her eyes…

* * * *

"Michiru! Michiru, wake up! Why won't she wake up?!" Sailor Uranus asked Sailor Mars. Tears were
streaming down her face. Sailor Neptune had been unconscious, and only barely breathing for
nearly an hour. The other four girls were sitting in the clearing that Haruka's camp had been in.
On all sides, forest or mountains surrounded them. There was no way they could get help.

"Sailor Uranus. Give it a little longer. If she doesn't wake up, some of us can go back for
help…" Sailor Mars said softly.
"There's no time to go back for help!" Sailor Uranus cried. "She'll die!"
"Haruka…" a single word issued from Sailor Neptune's lips. Then there were more… "Haruka, stop
being so loud…"
"Michiru! You're okay!" Sailor Uranus flung her arms around Sailor Neptune's stirring body.
"Haruka, I said SHUT UP!" Sailor Neptune said, now fully awake. "I have something important to
tell you!"

She sat up, impatiently attempting to push her clinging friend from her small figure. Sailor
Uranus finally pulled away, looking dumbfounded.
"But… but…" she stuttered.
"Hang on, Uranus," Sailor Mercury said gently. "Give her a moment to wake up properly. Don't just
jump on her from all angles."
"You should have told her that before she squished me," Sailor Neptune grunted, and everyone
laughed.

"So, Sailor Neptune," Sailor Saturn said. "What were you going to tell Haruka… or is it one of
those 'I can only tell my lover' things?"
Sailor Neptune laughed warmly and replied, "Oh no! I can tell you guys too… actually, I believe
it's rather important… but I don't know why…" she laughed again. "It sounds stupid, doesn't it?"
"Well, it sounds stupid at the moment," Sailor Mars admitted. "But why don't you finish the
story? It might make more sense then."
"Yes, I will," Sailor Neptune agreed. "But can we do it over dinner? I'm starving."

* * * *

"It's a pity Mako-chan isn't here," Haruka sighed. The girls had de-transformed and were munching
on a couple of fish they'd caught from a nearby stream.
"Talk about it," Rei agreed. "We need her here to make nice food!"
"Oh well, we're on a mission, so this will have to do for now," Hotaru said, sighing sadly. "But
when we get back, Mako-san will have to throw a party for us!"
Everyone laughed, and then Ami said, "Michiru-san, would you like to tell us your story now?"

Michiru nodded, and put her fish down for a moment.
"Well, this is going to sound very strange," she admitted. "But I've been having these weird
dreams…" It only took a few minutes for her to explain everything. "I don't understand it," she
said, sighing dejectedly. "What can it all mean?"
"I don't know, Michiru," Haruka sighed. "It all sounds very bizarre to me… you said the place was
beautiful?"
"Yes. More beautiful than anything I have ever seen… more beautiful than even the Moon Kingdom."

Ami, who had been listening very intently up to this point, had begun frantically typing on her
computer.
"Nothing seems to match up with the place you've described, Michiru… maybe it was just a
meaningless dream."
"It felt more meaningful…" Michiru said, shaking her head in confusion. "Like… Oh, I don't know…
just powerful."

"Also," Rei added. "It's pretty unusual to black out during a teleport, and then stay unconscious
for the next hour. It has to mean something…"
"I have to see this place," Michiru said softly. "I just have to."
"Michiru," Hotaru said. It was the first time she had spoken. "Why don't we all go to sleep? It's
getting late. If the dream comes again, you can tell us in the morning. Then we have to go and
find those enemies," she added.
"Hotaru's right," Haruka agreed. "It's getting late. In the morning I'll show you where the
enemies are hiding, and we'll attack them before they can say… umm…"
"Forget it, Haruka-san," Rei said gently. "Come on, let's go to sleep."

Huddling together for warmth, the five girls curled up and went to sleep.


CHAPTER 4
"Michiru…" the voice was calling her… calling her from inside the castle. But hadn't she already
stepped inside?
It seemed not. Although she was through the doors of the castle, there was a barrier to cross. A
deep pool of water was the entrance to the main room of the castle. She knew she wouldn't
survive… but it was only a dream, and she needed to find out what was going on.

She flung her naked body into the cold water, and swam down in strong, swift strokes. She wasn't
shocked to find she could breathe… it was, after all, a dream; and besides, wasn't she the
princess of the ocean planet?
She reached the bottom of the pool and swum through a small tunnel there. When she reached the
end she hoisted herself out and looked around. She was in a beautiful hallway. The walls were
white marble. Hanging on one wall was an aquamarine gown, with silver and blue lining. She gently
removed it and quickly clothed herself. Then she proceeded further into the hall.

She walked for a while before coming into a grand ballroom of some type. It was empty, but on the
far wall was a tapestry of a man and a woman. The woman looked like an older form of Michiru
herself. The man had long black hair and beard. In his hand he held a trident.
"But who… who are these people?" Michiru asked, shaking her head.

"Michiru… Michiru… Michiru!"
Suddenly it seemed that the tapestry was reaching for her. Spirits swirled around her, swallowing
her whole.
She screamed, but the spirits were choking her, suffocating her. There was nothing she could do.

Suddenly, a huge tidal wave of water washed upon her, and everything went black.

* * * *

"Michiru, wake up!"
Michiru opened her eyes and groggily sat up.
"Haruka, I had another dream…"
"I know," Haruka said moodily. "It's the middle of the night, and all of a sudden you decide to
wake the entire forest with your cries for help! You gave poor Rei a heart attack; she thought
the monster was attacking you!"
"Oh Rei, I'm sorry," Michiru said suddenly. "I didn't realise… hey, Haruka, why am I all wet?"
"Sorry," Ami said suddenly. "We didn't want you letting the enemy know we were here, so we flung
the water on you… actually, I did… but…"
"Ami-chan, it's okay," Michiru said. "Don't worry… I'm fine."

"Well, while we're all awake, why don't you tell us…" Haruka began, but a shrill voice stopped
her.
"She's not going to have time to tell you anything, boy."
"Did she say boy?" Rei hissed to Hotaru as a woman walked into the clearing. The woman hadn't
seen Rei, Ami or Hotaru. The three of them were hidden in the shadows.
"A youma!" Haruka whispered to Michiru, letting her hand slide onto her transformation pen.
Michiru did the same, and she hoped that the others had noticed and were following suit.

"What do you want?" Haruka said, putting on a masculine voice. She was hoping that if she could
fool the woman, when she transformed… well, it would give them the benefit of surprise, put it
that way.
"Your energy!" she screamed. Before Haruka could do anything, a tentacle shot from the woman's
stomach and circled around Haruka.
"She's draining my strength!" Haruka yelled.
"Haruka!" Michiru cried, running and trying to pull the tentacle away.
"Michiru, get out of here! Don't let her get you too!"


CHAPTER 5
The tentacle tightened around Haruka. She was wearing a baggy shirt, but it immediately
tightened. As the youma's face twisted into one of surprise, Haruka thanked to God the fact that
she looked like a guy, that she wasn't completely flat, and that a youma was attempting to kill
her by smashing her stomach.
"Michiru, get me out of here!" Haruka yelled.

"I don't think so," the youma snarled. "You're staying right there, girl-boy. To think… a man
with breasts!"
"Oh my God. I'm a girl, you idiot! Get over it! Michiru, hurry up and transform!" Haruka gasped.
She was weakening.
"Neptune Crys…" Michiru cut off, screaming as the youma shot another tentacle in her direction.
"Michiru, no!" a voice suddenly yelled, and Sailor Mars came running from the shadows. "Akuryo
Taisan!"

With a cry, the woman let the tentacle fall to the ground, limp, as the anti-evil charm hit it.
"Shabon Spray!" Sailor Mercury cried, and a heavy fog immediately covered the area. "Michiru,
transform! We'll get Haruka!"
"Right! Neptune Crystal Power, Make Up!"

The woman howled, and started sending blasts randomly to hit the girls.
"Silent Wall!" Sailor Saturn cried, leaping in front of Sailor Mercury, as she shot a stream of
ice at the tentacle. The youma, still holding onto Haruka, pulled her tentacles into the air.
Then she looked at the girls, and fled, yelling, "If you want her back you'll have to catch me!"

Sailor Mars cried, "Come on! We have to save Haruka-san!"
The four of them ran silently into the forest.

* * * *

They found the woman standing on one of the tall mountains, with Haruka suspended over the edge.
If she fell, they could all tell by looking at the craggy rocks, she would not survive.
"Let her go, you old hag!" Sailor Saturn yelled.
"I don't think so," the woman replied. "Unless…" her features twisted into an evil smile.
"Unless what?! I'll give you anything!" Sailor Neptune cried hysterically. "Just give me Haruka
back, and you can have anything you want!"
"Anything?" the woman questioned.
"Michiru, don't!" Haruka cried.
"Anything," she promised, her head held defiantly.

"Fine." The youma set Haruka down. The girls embraced, but then the woman said, "Her life in
exchange for yours."
"Michiru!" Haruka said, clutching onto her friend. "I won't let you go!"
"I have to. I promised. I'd rather die than see you suffer, Haruka…"
"But Michiru… when I used to talk about sacrifices… I didn't mean it to be like this…"
"Oh, I know, Haruka. But fate drew our paths together, and now I'm entwining my destiny eternally
with yours, by sacrificing myself for you. I won't let you die. Besides," she said, with a sad
smile, "Maybe I was dreaming of heaven."

"Michiru!" Haruka cried, as Sailor Neptune pulled away and walked bravely towards the chuckling
youma. "Why did we have to be Sailor Senshi?! Why do we have to live through the pain?!"
"I warned you, Haruka. I told you to leave the pen alone… maybe if you had, we wouldn't be so
close today… maybe you wouldn't have cared if I died. But destiny chose this path for us." She
ran back and gave Haruka a fleeting kiss. "Don't worry. I'll be all right. Remember me always;
I'll always remember you. I love you, Haruka."

Haruka turned away and let out a howl of despair. The other senshi watched helplessly as Michiru
flung herself from the cliff.


EPILOGUE
She looked around. She was in the castle again. Except this time, there were people with her. As
she walked into the ballroom and approached the king and queen… the people in the painting… she
suddenly knew where she was. Although she was dead, she had gone back to her own heaven. Her own
planet. Neptune.
"I'm sorry, Haruka," she called silently. "It was best for both of us. I miss you, but I'll love
you for all eternity."

* * * *

They killed the youma soon after, and it wasn't long before there was a huge thunderstorm.
"We have a lot more to do… there are probably a lot more of them," Hotaru said. But her heart
wasn't in it.
No one answered her. She looked up, trying to meet Haruka's eye, but the elder girl just looked
away.
Finally, Haruka stood up and said, "I'm going for a walk."
No one protested, and so she got up. They listened and watched as her footsteps, and her shadow,
disappeared into the pelting rain.


~To Be Continued~