Love, Betrayal, and Redemption
Disclaimer: Uhh, Grrr, huuhh. *Scene with Comet Moon struggling with three bullies...I mean girls.* "Sam, Dizzy, Stef, you can't make me do it." Sweating, and swearing (But don't tell her parents) Dizzy-Chan growls, "Com'on, stop being a weenie. You have to." Puffing and red face Stef-Chan glares, "Yeah, Nii-chan it's not like you got a choice." Having his neck in full nelson, Sam-Chan coolly states, "Right, it's standard procedure." Growling, Comet Moon glares at his three friends. "Fine, Fine. I don't own any of them, OK." Releasing him to fall on his tail, the three tormentors...err...Ladies grinned at each other, exchange high fives, and suddenly and mysteriously vanish to whence they came. Grumbling about pushy Imouto's, Comet Moon gets back to his story. "Just wait, pay backs a b$%^*."
AN: Note. This fic may seem a little dark now. But I guarantee that there will be humor in it. You can read the chapter on my main page to see that I do put some into my work. On it is a revised scene I wrote for Kichigai Joshi's Usagi, a Saiya-jin child. When I wrote the original, I was a bit rushed. That is the revised chapter. Much funnier ending I think. Also read anything by Kichigai Joshi (Dizzychick), Stefanie (Stef-chan), and Samantha (Sam-Chan). Great writers, despite Stef's cold hearted murdering of Billions of lives. (I tried to stop her, honest). Also Stormbringer and et4jEagle have two GREAT fics currently out as well. And on with the story.
Chapter Two: Hey, Who's betraying who here?
As Sailor Moon reached the apex of the stairs leading to the temple, the sight she beheld was nothing like the tranquility this place of worship usually emitted.
The place looked like a war zone, and that was exactly what it was. Several fires were burned and the smoke heavily covered the area. Sections of the once peaceful place of worship in shambles.
As she looked around, her horror grew. Neptune had been thrown though the wall of one of the temples, one of her arms twisted in an unnatural position. Meanwhile Jupiter lay sprawled over the main steps, the blood that ran down her face mixed with the rain leaving a diluted puddle next to her. Mercury lay on top of Venus, obviously having shielded her with her own body from some attack. Her back was scorched and smoldering, while Venus had a metal rod sticking out of her leg.
Over near the temple gong, the horror had continued. Even worse in her view point. Grandpa Hino lay in the arms of the bloody Sailor Mars, and Sailor Moon couldn't tell who's blood was who that drenched the fiery priestess fuka as the arm that wasn't supporting her grandfather hung limply at her side.
Uranus, Saturn, and Pluto were the only Senshi left capable of fighting, and even they had worn red badges of honor.
Uranus fighting on despite the gaping wounds on her back that looked like some wild beast had raked across it. Looking at the two Droids that they combated it was a fairly accurate assessment.
Pluto, for once her face having lost its impassive nature, seemed to display a fear of the unknown that the guardian of time had never shown before. As if she had had no clue that this was to happen, and it had shaken her badly. All but forgotten were the burns that marred the otherwise flawless skin of her legs.
Saturn was the least injured, a slight scrape was on her knees, but her in eyes was the fear that she felt, being the least experienced of the Senshi, both in this time and the past, and her young age were putting her metal to the test. But she valiantly held on, knowing her friends needed her to be strong.
But what horrified her the most was a sight that would haunt her for years to come.
There, near the pond of the temple, lay her best friend, Naru, in the arms of Tuxedo Kamen, while a battered and bleeding Luna and Artemus stood before them, hair raised, hissing and growling at the monsters that had attacked them.
Blood streamed down Naru's face, and for the temporary field dressing on her chest that Tuxedo Kamen had made with his Cape.
Her heart broke as she realized that Tuxedo Kamen was injured himself. His back had been scorched and bleeding, mask torn from his face. His hat long since lost. Unbeknownst to her, it had been vaporized by a huge blast, never to reform (YAAAAYYY, It's finally dead. Now to destroy that D#%* green jacket. Eh-hem. Back to the story.) The left side of his face showed signs of the intense blast that had hit him.
Her every instinct urging her to jump into the fray, but for once allowing common sense to rule. Knowing that she couldn't battle as she normally did, she decided to use stealth to attack her foes from behind. This went against her nature, but given her condition, and the shape of her Senshi, it had been unavoidable.
Well, almost. Mars catching glimpse at her teammate, hollered out.
"Odango Attama, don't just stand there, help out!!!"
Sailor Moon groaned as all eyes, including the Droids flew to her, and an irritation at Mars lack of insight started to grow.
Growling under her breath, she glared at Mars. "Thanks a lot Mars, there goes the element of surprise."
All the Senshi glared at her for the spineless remark. Here they fighting for their lives, and all she cared about was whether SHE was safe or not. They're faith in her significantly decreased. All of them, even Saturn started to believe the decision they had made had indeed been the correct one.
*Flashback*.
It all really started with the appearance of the new enemy a month ago.
They had all been free to live their lives as they saw fit. But, the bond formed between them kept them together.
The time was one of magic, friendship and peace. Often you'd find the girls spending a lazy day at the mall, playing at the park. Gossiping about cute boys. Even Haruka was drag along, much to her horror on the trips to the mall and boy gossiping. But she paid them back by flirting with them till they blushed red.
Michiru and Haruka were finally free from their need to be separated from their fellow Senshi. Hotaru no longer being the Senshi that must not awaken was blessed with a second chance at her child hood. And Setsuna sensing that she would be needed outside of the time-gate, believing that it was to help guide Hotaru, sealed the gate from outside influences and joined her fellow Outers in raising Hotaru with her father.
And Mamoru enjoyed the taste of family that he had never even imaged possible. In the Senshi he found little sisters, and a big sister in Setsuna. And in Usagi, he found a happiness he never even dreamed. The summer was a time of healing and joy for him.
The only trouble he had was around Naru, Usagi's best friend. Whenever she was around, he found himself ignoring Usagi and focusing on her. This was the one small wrinkle in their relationship.
But, as school started, so did the threat of a new enemy. More powerful then any they had faced before. Where they came from was a mystery. All they knew was that they were after the Ginzuishou.
But with this new threat came fears and doubts. All observed how Sailor Moon seemed to fail to take anything seriously. Her fighting skills had become near non-existent. The simplest of attacks drained her. She couldn't concentrate on her studying. She ate MORE then ever. Failed to get anywhere on time. Plus everyone started to feel as if she felt wrong. As if there was a darkness inside her.
The worst ones of course were Mamoru, Luna, and Rei. Constantly they were on her case. Pointing out each fault. All of them were repelled by something that their senses were telling them.
Mamoru also began having strange dreams again. About a beautiful Princess begging him to free her. Each time he woke up in a sweat. At first he was able to ignore them. But with each misstep of Usagi's. Each time he was near her, and sensed the wrongness, the impurity of her aura, he wondered if she was indeed the Princess of his soul.
Rei also had visions of Naru in the fire. Seeing her in a fuka that left no doubt in her mind that she was one of them. Her empathic senses also went haywire around Usagi. Each time she was near her of late, she felt a revulsion. A wrongness, but her past friendship with her fought these feeling all the way.
And Luna, was the worst of them all. She had an image of the perfect princess in her mind, and Usagi just never measured up. And sleeping in her bed, it felt as if maggots and worms were crawling up and down her spine. Making sleep impossible, and her temper even more volatile then ever.
Michiru also sensed something wrong with Usagi, and a feeling of connection with Naru. She shared this with Haruka, Hotaru, and Setsuna. Hearing this, Setsuna tried to find answers from the time-gate, but to her horror, her ability to access it, as well as her ability to communicate with her past and future forms had been completely blocked. She could learn nothing, and this led her to believe that there had been a mistake made in the Space-Time continuum.
During this time, Usagi came to them asking that she be allowed to tell Naru the truth about them, but this horrified all. Especially, Mamoru, Setsuna, Luna, and Rei. They all felt the need to keep her away from Usagi. Feeling that the darkness in her should not be exposed to her.
That was the first true break between them. Their unwillingness not to let her share her dreams and life with her first and best friend had hurt her greatly.
The last break however started two weeks after the first battle. All were at their wits end at how to take their leaders actions. Her weakness and klutziness were driving them nuts.
Luna had called an emergency Senshi meeting, and none were surprised that Usagi was not invited.
Luna, looked sternly at the gathered warriors. What she was about to discuss with them would alter their fate, the fate of the Earth, and of the entire Universe itself.
Clearing her throat to get their attention, she began.
"I called you all here for a reason. As you know Usagi's performance as a Senshi has been pitifully inadequate."
Murmurs of agreement met that comment, but there was one voice that objected. Though many were surprised that the voice was not Mamoru's.
"That's not completely true Luna. She is the one that always destroys the Droids."
All turned their heads to the Soldier of Silence. Her being the only disagreeing member of the group, she felt as if she had to defend her beliefs.
"Well, she is. And she always has been there for us in times of need. Either with her powers or just her heart, she has stood beside us."
Frowning at her outburst, Luna continued.
"That may be, but her performance has been lacking in this latest attack. Plus I've been getting very bad readings from her. There is a huge amount of dark energy in her."
Rei spoke up at that. "I felt it too. She reeks of Negative energy. Plus I have seen and felt something regarding Naru in the scared fire."
All start at that. They have all felt the same feeling to a lesser extent.
Mamoru spoke up then. "I too have felt something in Naru. Plus my bond with Usagi has been growing fainter by the day."
Ami, checking her computer, added her opinion on the subject. "My latest scans of Usagi have been blurred. Something is interfering with them. But there is defiantly Nega-energy in her."
Haruka frowned at the information that has been going between them, her mind trying to get the information into a pleasing scenario. But there was only one that came to her mind. But being Haruka, she voiced it, refusing to give into her softer side that rebelled at the thought.
"Then it must mean she isn't the princess. The princess's soul was one of purity. No Negative energy could have invaded that sanctuary of that peace."
If Usagi had been there, she would have been horrified. Not just what Haruka had said. But that no one defended her. No one believed that she was wrong.
But the thoughts of the Senshi and Mamoru were in turmoil at the thought. All of them loved her. But each felt her true duty was to the real Moon Princess. And Mamoru felt he had to be true to the soul of his Princess, that had reached out to him when he was at his lowest when he grew up. Shunned and scorned for his differences, he treasured the link that he always had with her. But it also was one side this link. Never did he reach back, to used to being the lone wolf.
Mamoru stood. Sighing he addressed the dazed group. "I too feel that we have made a mistake on Usagi. She isn't fighting as a true Senshi should. She isn't as intelligent, obedient, or graceful as the princess was. Serenity never shouted at us, or failed to follow our wisdom. True, Usagi managed to help us defeat our former foes, but she refused to follow us. She cared about Ali and Ann and risked us all in a foolhardy maneuver to save beings of evil. As if she were attracted to them."
Hotaru frowned at this. She was one of those EVIL beings they spoke of.
Seeing her anger at the statement, Michiru tried to stave off the arguments she was about to make.
Michiru, placing a hand on Hotaru's shoulder added, "And even though she aided Hotaru, she also gained from it by stealing her power for her own."
Makoto, looking to the ground, added. "Plus Naru was always the target of attacks. Like the enemies were after something from her."
Setsuna sighed. "I can't tell what is to happen. My connection to the gate is barred and I cannot communicate with my future and past selves. Or any of the other Pluto's since the gate was formed. That is how I was able to see the flow of time. Through their eyes. That is also why I had to remain in the time stream, so I could maintain my connection with the different time periods, and the Pluto's of the past and future. But something has disrupted the flow of information."
All are silent at this. None can find an argument that could refute the facts being presented.
Luna, heart broken at the realization that Usagi was not their Princess, and that they had failed their TRUE princess, calls the group to attention.
"This is what we'll do. NO ONE informs Usagi of this. If she is the enemy we must prevent her from finding out Naru is the true Moon Princess. Second, tomorrow we will have Naru come to the temple and confirm our suspicions. After that..." She looked to the ground, hardly believing what she was about to say. "After that, we relieve Usagi of her broach and the Ginzuishou. And we must force her out of the group and to stay away from all of us. Principally the Princess, we can't have her darkness contaminate her."
All look up in horror at the thought. Usagi, no longer one of them. It torn at each and every one of their souls.
Mamoru, his heart bleeding, hardens his features, becoming the stone face man he was before meeting Usagi, and nodded his head.
After agreeing to meet again in the morning, they departed for home. Each trying to come to terms with what has been said that evening.
The next day all the Senshi and Mamoru avoided Usagi like she had the plague. Despite her lack of knowledge of the events of the last night, she felt the widening gap between them and herself.
Ami and Makoto were able to easily convince Naru to come to the temple the next evening. They arrive on time at the temple.
Mamoru, Rei, Ami, Setsuna, Luna, And Michiru all preformed scans of her. Computer scans, fire readings, Michiru's mirror, Luna's empathy, and Setsuna's senses. All confirmed a connection between them. They had their answer. This was the Moon Princess.
She had surprisingly taken the news fairly well. She had sensed as well that something was different about her. Plus she had felt a connection with the girls, and even more powerfully with Mamoru, but she too regretted that they must leave out Usagi from there alliance. But the safety of the Earth was the most important thing.
Deciding to confront her the next day, they had informed her to meet them at the temple the next afternoon after school. They had even tried to lessen the blow with her favorite treats.
But yet again she was late, this time longer then ever before. After an hour of waiting, the upset group decided to call her on her communicator. But even as the choice was made, an attack occurred at the temple itself.
They didn't call her immediately due to the fact they no longer trusted her. But two Droids appeared, and the battered warriors were desperate for help. The decisions to have Naru gain the power of the moon back, more inevitable then ever. They needed the Moons power to enhance their own.
As each Senshi fell, they became more and more frantic. And the attacks were laced with a fiery toxin that their powers stove to compensate for. But even so, the pain was mind numbing with each additional scratch. After Naru was injured, Mars realized that Sailor Moon was needed for one last battle.
She called her on her watch, and shouted at her to get there as soon as possible.
But twelve minutes had passed since the call, and to Rei's horror, her Grandfather was injured in the attack. Crawling to him, she passed out temporally due to her own wounds.
Tuxedo Kamen used her communicator to hurry Sailor Moon up. None to nicely at that.
Finally she arrived, but to all's horror, she seemed to fear for herself more then for the team as a whole.
*End Flashback*.
The Droids, sensing the power level coming from the newest Senshi, altered their attacks to focus on her. Not giving her time to even start her attacks.
By now, the only Senshi left standing were Saturn and Uranus. All others had collapsed due to injuries they sustained.
Sailor Moon, unable to get enough time to focus her attack, ended up hopping around the temple grounds like a ping-pong ball. Despite her friend's shouts to attack, she refused to stand still long enough to even try. She just kept running, trying to put herself out of the range on any danger.
Several of the missed blasts however had managed to hit the Senshi. Including Tuxedo Kamen, who was unable to avoid the blast and protect Naru at the same time.
Finally, Sailor Moon managed to at least lure the Droids away from the rest, when she twisted her foot, landing wrong on her high heel.
The Droids, powering an attack launched it directly at her in a wide attack from both sides so she couldn't have avoided it, the blue and red energy beam cut through the night directly at its intended target.
But Sailor Moon catapulted herself with her hands over a stunned Saturn, knowing she was the least injured and her Senshi form should be able to withstand the attack.
Anger welled in all the Senshi's heart as her cowardly act severely injured the youngest of the Senshi.
Uranus, blinded by fury, lashed out herself at the guilt stricken hero. Landing a punch to her jaw, the Moon warrior fell to the ground. Her anger yet unsatisfied, Uranus hauled her to her feet, about to hit again, when Sailor Moon twisted them around, so the attack coming at them would hit Uranus, rather then herself.
No one felt anything but fury and disgust at her by this point. But the Droids didn't give any time to react, as they persisted in their quest to kill Sailor Moon.
Drained, physically and emotionally at what she was forced to do, Sailor Moon urgently struggled to come up with a plan to defeat the Droids.
Eye's filled with disappointment, pain, and fury, Tuxedo Kamen hollered at her.
"FIGHT DAMN YOU. QUIT YOUR'RE RUNNING AND WHINING AND FIGHT."
His tone and disgust were not lost on Sailor Moon, and tears entered her eyes at his lost of what little faith he had left in her vanished. But his words conjured up a plan of action in her mind.
Falling to her knees, Sailor Moon threw her head back and started crying, wailing at the top of her lungs, much to the repugnance of her fellow warriors.
But this time they were not wails of defeat. She called upon an attack she had only used once before. The jewels in her odango's reverberated with the sounds amplifying and creating a wall of pure sound, knocking all away from her, and the Droids of their feet, momentarily stunned.
Finally having enough time to conjure her attack (It takes longer for her as her power must be focused through her Heart Moon Dojo, or the energies could run out of control and create a blast big enough to level Tokyo, or blow off her arm.), she took aim and fired destroying the Monsters in a single blast.
Yet again she collapsed to the ground. The three battles she had fought and the power needed to destroy four Droids too much for her with her problem.
Slowly the rest of the Senshi got to their feet, helping each other up. They stalked over to the prone Sailor Moon, eyes hard, anger in every step they took.
Sailor Moon, sensing Jupiter standing near, was overjoyed that she was not as injured as she thought. Holding out hand, hoping for a lift up, she was shocked as Jupiter savagely dragged her from the ground, hitting her in the stomach as she did, knocking the wind out of her.
None of the Senshi, or Tuxedo Kamen said anything as she staggered into Mars.
Clutching her stomach, she looked up only to see Mars fist coming as it landed on her chin. Throwing her back into the gentle Saturn, who threw back her own fist, punching her in the eye.
But still she wasn't given either the opportunity to explain, protest, or defend herself as a furious Neptune hit her from behind. Only to be kicked in the side by Venus.
Crying out, still protecting her stomach, Sailor Moon whimpered as Pluto picked her up over her head and tossed her across the grounds to Mercury's feet.
Mercury held her hand out to Sailor Moon, stunning her and giving her hope that all of them had not turned on her. But gaining her feet she saw Mercury throw back her hand, and brutally slapped her across the face.
Not able to even think straight anymore, she was thrown into the arms of Tuxedo Kamen.
She looked up at him, pleading in her eyes, for any kind of kindness or support. But all the pain and agony that had been running through all the Senshi since they started to question her had reared its ugly head. All were injured and in severe pain from the wounds and the toxins that their systems now battled. Given that and their vehemence at her actions, no caring or mercy was felt justified. Pushing her away, he turned his back on her.
She sobbed as she reached out to him, placing her small hand on his back, unknowingly setting the burns on fire.
"Please, liste..."
She got no further as Tuxedo Kamen twisted around with a round house kick to her stomach, throwing her yet again to the ground."
Horror as yet another blow was delivered to her abdomen, she curled up on the ground, and focused her healing power to her stomach in a frantic manor.
This just served to anger the Senshi more. They tried to stop her, but she had used the crystal to form a shield around herself as well.
Mars, blood dripping from face and arm, yelled. "YOU BAKA. YOUR NOT THAT HURT. THAT ENERGY NEEDS TO BE USED TO HELP MY GRANDFATHER AND NARU CHAN."
Completely ignoring her, she used the Ginzuishou to finish healing herself, not even acknowledging her FRIENDS.
Luna stalked up to her then.
"Give us the crystal Usagi. You are not the rightful wielder of it. Not the True Senshi of the Moon, or it's Princess."
Usagi just glared at her, not saying a word.
Pluto glared at her former friend. "It's true," turning to Naru, who stood next to Cape Boy, supported by him and Venus. "Naru is the true Princess. All of us sensed it. Mamoru's dreams, Michiru's mirror, Luna's empathic powers, the great fire, and my own senses confirmed it."
Uranus, Neptune and an injured Hotaru who was supported by her two unique parents glared at her.
Uranus, "You TRULY..."
Neptune, "Are not fit..."
Saturn, "to be Queen"
Still no response came from the fallen girl.
Cracking her knuckles, Jupiter glowered at her. "Give the crystal up, or there's going to a lot more pain than that."
Trying to use her computer to find a hole in the shield, Mercury was again hampered by the crystal's energy and some other outside force. "It would be illogical for you to attempt anything. We will not let you leave."
Venus glared at her former friend, year's worth of trust and friendship, thrown to the winds. "Give us the crystal Usagi. We the Senshi of this system command it."
Artemus, his hair raised hissed, "We'll hurt you far more if we have to. Kill you even to protect this system."
His terming shook more then a few of the team, but a silent Usagi noticed that none had objected to the ruthless warning.
Seeing no response, Naru glared at her one time friend. All the secrets, all the lies, and the pain she endured tonight fueling her fire.
"Give it up Usagi. No one could ever truly believe that you are the REAL Moon Princess. You're just a crybaby, klutz, and whining brat. To selfish to even care about injured friends."
Having healed all her injuries, Usagi looked up into the eyes of the only one left who had yet to verbally attack her.
As he stared into her eyes, feeling only slightly guilty at attacking her, Tuxedo Kamen growled. "Who would want to love you anyway?"
A gasp came from all at this cruel taunt, but Usagi said nothing still, a single tear the only sign that their words had affected her at all.
Shield still in place, Usagi rose to her feet, eyes now dry, and a look on her face that the Senshi never seen directed at them. The same look she got when a Yoma attacked an innocent. Despite themselves they all backup a step.
Going into the motions of her speech and gestures, Usagi finally and proudly responded.
"You claim friendship and love. You pledge to protect and guard. You say you respect and honor me by being my guard. But in the time of truth, you fail to hold true to your pledges. Ai no Senshi. The true Pretty Sailor Suited Senshi of Love and Justice, Sailor Moon. And in the name of the Moon, I shall punish you."
Stunned by the speech, infuriated by her belief that they had wronged her, the Senshi prepared to attack her yet again, and get the crystal by whatever means needed.
But Sailor Moon wouldn't let them have a chance. Summoning the crystal, she used the oaths they had sworn to the moon as a catalyst to use their own powers against them. Sending out energy bands, she trapped and gagged them, pinning their arms and legs, while they floated above the ground.
While she threw this power out at them, she sent a portion of her energy to Grandpa Hino. Healing his wounds, and the damage to his heart she found there from the congested heart failure he was experiencing even as they spoke.
'Lucky him. Baka should have seen a doctor months ago.'
Her head held high, with righteous fury in her eyes, she addressed the prisoners.
"For crimes against my empire, for betraying my trust and love, I here by find you all guilty of high treason. Your punishment will be handed out immediately. You are here by stripped of all ranks and titles as part of my empire, and banished from the moon. Your rights to wield my colors, and be sailors of this solar system are stripped from you. You are Celestial Avatars only."
Calling on her power, she unleashed it at the Senshi, altering their Fuka's so that the silver of the gloves, boots, and shirt turned to a muted shade of their primary color (Their skirt.). On Luna and Artemus's brow, the symbol of the moon faded from sight, and they grew in stature to a human form. As well healing the wounds that they had suffered in the battle.
"Consider yourselves lucky for your service to my mother that I leave you the ability to even speak. But you can also still achieve your feline form."
As she spoke, she walked over to Naru. She addressed her, even as Naru glared back at her.
"You, I give the power to transform into a Senshi. But, it will be power you shall share with Mamoru, and a spell forbidding you to call yourself Sailor Moon. You have no right to be called the champion of love and justice. And since that's the case, Sailor Luna would be a good name for you," She said glaring at the now human Luna. "You two deserve each other. But for what its worth, I'm sorry about the lies. But I don't owe you any thing else anymore."
Then she turned to Tuxedo Kamen. Glaring, she said nothing. Calling on her power she severed the bond between the two of them, strengthening the bond she felt he had with Naru, but still knowing she was indeed the Moon Princess.
Both threw their heads back in agony, and Sailor Moon yet again fell to her knees.
Struggling to her feet, she glared at them once more.
"The spell will prevent any from finding me. The fire. Your senses. Computers, and I wouldn't try to use them. They'll self-destruct, including the computers at central control. And as for your talismans, they were destroyed and reabsorbed into the crystal when I stripped you of your ranks and titles. You Pluto are the Guardian of time no more. And the silence glaive is no more. As well as your mirror and sword." She said glaring at the group.
"But so you can still protect this planet with out me, I used the excess energy from them to increase your powers. But now, I'm through with you. You'll never see me again."
Stepping away from the vengeful, dangling, puppets, Usagi calls on the crystal one last time.
"Ginzuishou, Please. Send me to somewhere I'll be safe, and loved for who I am, not what people want me to be."
A bright silver light emitted from the precious jewel, blinding all. And when their eyes clear, they found themselves free of the binds that held them, and Usagi gone.
Mamoru, going over to the spot he last saw Usagi, found a single red rose in the spot. The first one he had given her, that she had kept, despite her anger at him, abandoned in the dirt.
As he touched it, it turned black and crumpled in to dust to blow away in the wind.
One thought went through the minds of all left conscious.
'We will meet again. Then we will have Justice.'
AN: Wow. Heavy huh? Who will win the next battle? Where has Usagi gone? What do you mean she's not on Earth or the Moon? Who will she meet as she continues her odyssey of growth that will take her from child to adult? Stay tuned and find out. Same Sailor Time. Same Sailor Channel.
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Disclaimer: Uhh, Grrr, huuhh. *Scene with Comet Moon struggling with three bullies...I mean girls.* "Sam, Dizzy, Stef, you can't make me do it." Sweating, and swearing (But don't tell her parents) Dizzy-Chan growls, "Com'on, stop being a weenie. You have to." Puffing and red face Stef-Chan glares, "Yeah, Nii-chan it's not like you got a choice." Having his neck in full nelson, Sam-Chan coolly states, "Right, it's standard procedure." Growling, Comet Moon glares at his three friends. "Fine, Fine. I don't own any of them, OK." Releasing him to fall on his tail, the three tormentors...err...Ladies grinned at each other, exchange high fives, and suddenly and mysteriously vanish to whence they came. Grumbling about pushy Imouto's, Comet Moon gets back to his story. "Just wait, pay backs a b$%^*."
AN: Note. This fic may seem a little dark now. But I guarantee that there will be humor in it. You can read the chapter on my main page to see that I do put some into my work. On it is a revised scene I wrote for Kichigai Joshi's Usagi, a Saiya-jin child. When I wrote the original, I was a bit rushed. That is the revised chapter. Much funnier ending I think. Also read anything by Kichigai Joshi (Dizzychick), Stefanie (Stef-chan), and Samantha (Sam-Chan). Great writers, despite Stef's cold hearted murdering of Billions of lives. (I tried to stop her, honest). Also Stormbringer and et4jEagle have two GREAT fics currently out as well. And on with the story.
Chapter Two: Hey, Who's betraying who here?
As Sailor Moon reached the apex of the stairs leading to the temple, the sight she beheld was nothing like the tranquility this place of worship usually emitted.
The place looked like a war zone, and that was exactly what it was. Several fires were burned and the smoke heavily covered the area. Sections of the once peaceful place of worship in shambles.
As she looked around, her horror grew. Neptune had been thrown though the wall of one of the temples, one of her arms twisted in an unnatural position. Meanwhile Jupiter lay sprawled over the main steps, the blood that ran down her face mixed with the rain leaving a diluted puddle next to her. Mercury lay on top of Venus, obviously having shielded her with her own body from some attack. Her back was scorched and smoldering, while Venus had a metal rod sticking out of her leg.
Over near the temple gong, the horror had continued. Even worse in her view point. Grandpa Hino lay in the arms of the bloody Sailor Mars, and Sailor Moon couldn't tell who's blood was who that drenched the fiery priestess fuka as the arm that wasn't supporting her grandfather hung limply at her side.
Uranus, Saturn, and Pluto were the only Senshi left capable of fighting, and even they had worn red badges of honor.
Uranus fighting on despite the gaping wounds on her back that looked like some wild beast had raked across it. Looking at the two Droids that they combated it was a fairly accurate assessment.
Pluto, for once her face having lost its impassive nature, seemed to display a fear of the unknown that the guardian of time had never shown before. As if she had had no clue that this was to happen, and it had shaken her badly. All but forgotten were the burns that marred the otherwise flawless skin of her legs.
Saturn was the least injured, a slight scrape was on her knees, but her in eyes was the fear that she felt, being the least experienced of the Senshi, both in this time and the past, and her young age were putting her metal to the test. But she valiantly held on, knowing her friends needed her to be strong.
But what horrified her the most was a sight that would haunt her for years to come.
There, near the pond of the temple, lay her best friend, Naru, in the arms of Tuxedo Kamen, while a battered and bleeding Luna and Artemus stood before them, hair raised, hissing and growling at the monsters that had attacked them.
Blood streamed down Naru's face, and for the temporary field dressing on her chest that Tuxedo Kamen had made with his Cape.
Her heart broke as she realized that Tuxedo Kamen was injured himself. His back had been scorched and bleeding, mask torn from his face. His hat long since lost. Unbeknownst to her, it had been vaporized by a huge blast, never to reform (YAAAAYYY, It's finally dead. Now to destroy that D#%* green jacket. Eh-hem. Back to the story.) The left side of his face showed signs of the intense blast that had hit him.
Her every instinct urging her to jump into the fray, but for once allowing common sense to rule. Knowing that she couldn't battle as she normally did, she decided to use stealth to attack her foes from behind. This went against her nature, but given her condition, and the shape of her Senshi, it had been unavoidable.
Well, almost. Mars catching glimpse at her teammate, hollered out.
"Odango Attama, don't just stand there, help out!!!"
Sailor Moon groaned as all eyes, including the Droids flew to her, and an irritation at Mars lack of insight started to grow.
Growling under her breath, she glared at Mars. "Thanks a lot Mars, there goes the element of surprise."
All the Senshi glared at her for the spineless remark. Here they fighting for their lives, and all she cared about was whether SHE was safe or not. They're faith in her significantly decreased. All of them, even Saturn started to believe the decision they had made had indeed been the correct one.
*Flashback*.
It all really started with the appearance of the new enemy a month ago.
They had all been free to live their lives as they saw fit. But, the bond formed between them kept them together.
The time was one of magic, friendship and peace. Often you'd find the girls spending a lazy day at the mall, playing at the park. Gossiping about cute boys. Even Haruka was drag along, much to her horror on the trips to the mall and boy gossiping. But she paid them back by flirting with them till they blushed red.
Michiru and Haruka were finally free from their need to be separated from their fellow Senshi. Hotaru no longer being the Senshi that must not awaken was blessed with a second chance at her child hood. And Setsuna sensing that she would be needed outside of the time-gate, believing that it was to help guide Hotaru, sealed the gate from outside influences and joined her fellow Outers in raising Hotaru with her father.
And Mamoru enjoyed the taste of family that he had never even imaged possible. In the Senshi he found little sisters, and a big sister in Setsuna. And in Usagi, he found a happiness he never even dreamed. The summer was a time of healing and joy for him.
The only trouble he had was around Naru, Usagi's best friend. Whenever she was around, he found himself ignoring Usagi and focusing on her. This was the one small wrinkle in their relationship.
But, as school started, so did the threat of a new enemy. More powerful then any they had faced before. Where they came from was a mystery. All they knew was that they were after the Ginzuishou.
But with this new threat came fears and doubts. All observed how Sailor Moon seemed to fail to take anything seriously. Her fighting skills had become near non-existent. The simplest of attacks drained her. She couldn't concentrate on her studying. She ate MORE then ever. Failed to get anywhere on time. Plus everyone started to feel as if she felt wrong. As if there was a darkness inside her.
The worst ones of course were Mamoru, Luna, and Rei. Constantly they were on her case. Pointing out each fault. All of them were repelled by something that their senses were telling them.
Mamoru also began having strange dreams again. About a beautiful Princess begging him to free her. Each time he woke up in a sweat. At first he was able to ignore them. But with each misstep of Usagi's. Each time he was near her, and sensed the wrongness, the impurity of her aura, he wondered if she was indeed the Princess of his soul.
Rei also had visions of Naru in the fire. Seeing her in a fuka that left no doubt in her mind that she was one of them. Her empathic senses also went haywire around Usagi. Each time she was near her of late, she felt a revulsion. A wrongness, but her past friendship with her fought these feeling all the way.
And Luna, was the worst of them all. She had an image of the perfect princess in her mind, and Usagi just never measured up. And sleeping in her bed, it felt as if maggots and worms were crawling up and down her spine. Making sleep impossible, and her temper even more volatile then ever.
Michiru also sensed something wrong with Usagi, and a feeling of connection with Naru. She shared this with Haruka, Hotaru, and Setsuna. Hearing this, Setsuna tried to find answers from the time-gate, but to her horror, her ability to access it, as well as her ability to communicate with her past and future forms had been completely blocked. She could learn nothing, and this led her to believe that there had been a mistake made in the Space-Time continuum.
During this time, Usagi came to them asking that she be allowed to tell Naru the truth about them, but this horrified all. Especially, Mamoru, Setsuna, Luna, and Rei. They all felt the need to keep her away from Usagi. Feeling that the darkness in her should not be exposed to her.
That was the first true break between them. Their unwillingness not to let her share her dreams and life with her first and best friend had hurt her greatly.
The last break however started two weeks after the first battle. All were at their wits end at how to take their leaders actions. Her weakness and klutziness were driving them nuts.
Luna had called an emergency Senshi meeting, and none were surprised that Usagi was not invited.
Luna, looked sternly at the gathered warriors. What she was about to discuss with them would alter their fate, the fate of the Earth, and of the entire Universe itself.
Clearing her throat to get their attention, she began.
"I called you all here for a reason. As you know Usagi's performance as a Senshi has been pitifully inadequate."
Murmurs of agreement met that comment, but there was one voice that objected. Though many were surprised that the voice was not Mamoru's.
"That's not completely true Luna. She is the one that always destroys the Droids."
All turned their heads to the Soldier of Silence. Her being the only disagreeing member of the group, she felt as if she had to defend her beliefs.
"Well, she is. And she always has been there for us in times of need. Either with her powers or just her heart, she has stood beside us."
Frowning at her outburst, Luna continued.
"That may be, but her performance has been lacking in this latest attack. Plus I've been getting very bad readings from her. There is a huge amount of dark energy in her."
Rei spoke up at that. "I felt it too. She reeks of Negative energy. Plus I have seen and felt something regarding Naru in the scared fire."
All start at that. They have all felt the same feeling to a lesser extent.
Mamoru spoke up then. "I too have felt something in Naru. Plus my bond with Usagi has been growing fainter by the day."
Ami, checking her computer, added her opinion on the subject. "My latest scans of Usagi have been blurred. Something is interfering with them. But there is defiantly Nega-energy in her."
Haruka frowned at the information that has been going between them, her mind trying to get the information into a pleasing scenario. But there was only one that came to her mind. But being Haruka, she voiced it, refusing to give into her softer side that rebelled at the thought.
"Then it must mean she isn't the princess. The princess's soul was one of purity. No Negative energy could have invaded that sanctuary of that peace."
If Usagi had been there, she would have been horrified. Not just what Haruka had said. But that no one defended her. No one believed that she was wrong.
But the thoughts of the Senshi and Mamoru were in turmoil at the thought. All of them loved her. But each felt her true duty was to the real Moon Princess. And Mamoru felt he had to be true to the soul of his Princess, that had reached out to him when he was at his lowest when he grew up. Shunned and scorned for his differences, he treasured the link that he always had with her. But it also was one side this link. Never did he reach back, to used to being the lone wolf.
Mamoru stood. Sighing he addressed the dazed group. "I too feel that we have made a mistake on Usagi. She isn't fighting as a true Senshi should. She isn't as intelligent, obedient, or graceful as the princess was. Serenity never shouted at us, or failed to follow our wisdom. True, Usagi managed to help us defeat our former foes, but she refused to follow us. She cared about Ali and Ann and risked us all in a foolhardy maneuver to save beings of evil. As if she were attracted to them."
Hotaru frowned at this. She was one of those EVIL beings they spoke of.
Seeing her anger at the statement, Michiru tried to stave off the arguments she was about to make.
Michiru, placing a hand on Hotaru's shoulder added, "And even though she aided Hotaru, she also gained from it by stealing her power for her own."
Makoto, looking to the ground, added. "Plus Naru was always the target of attacks. Like the enemies were after something from her."
Setsuna sighed. "I can't tell what is to happen. My connection to the gate is barred and I cannot communicate with my future and past selves. Or any of the other Pluto's since the gate was formed. That is how I was able to see the flow of time. Through their eyes. That is also why I had to remain in the time stream, so I could maintain my connection with the different time periods, and the Pluto's of the past and future. But something has disrupted the flow of information."
All are silent at this. None can find an argument that could refute the facts being presented.
Luna, heart broken at the realization that Usagi was not their Princess, and that they had failed their TRUE princess, calls the group to attention.
"This is what we'll do. NO ONE informs Usagi of this. If she is the enemy we must prevent her from finding out Naru is the true Moon Princess. Second, tomorrow we will have Naru come to the temple and confirm our suspicions. After that..." She looked to the ground, hardly believing what she was about to say. "After that, we relieve Usagi of her broach and the Ginzuishou. And we must force her out of the group and to stay away from all of us. Principally the Princess, we can't have her darkness contaminate her."
All look up in horror at the thought. Usagi, no longer one of them. It torn at each and every one of their souls.
Mamoru, his heart bleeding, hardens his features, becoming the stone face man he was before meeting Usagi, and nodded his head.
After agreeing to meet again in the morning, they departed for home. Each trying to come to terms with what has been said that evening.
The next day all the Senshi and Mamoru avoided Usagi like she had the plague. Despite her lack of knowledge of the events of the last night, she felt the widening gap between them and herself.
Ami and Makoto were able to easily convince Naru to come to the temple the next evening. They arrive on time at the temple.
Mamoru, Rei, Ami, Setsuna, Luna, And Michiru all preformed scans of her. Computer scans, fire readings, Michiru's mirror, Luna's empathy, and Setsuna's senses. All confirmed a connection between them. They had their answer. This was the Moon Princess.
She had surprisingly taken the news fairly well. She had sensed as well that something was different about her. Plus she had felt a connection with the girls, and even more powerfully with Mamoru, but she too regretted that they must leave out Usagi from there alliance. But the safety of the Earth was the most important thing.
Deciding to confront her the next day, they had informed her to meet them at the temple the next afternoon after school. They had even tried to lessen the blow with her favorite treats.
But yet again she was late, this time longer then ever before. After an hour of waiting, the upset group decided to call her on her communicator. But even as the choice was made, an attack occurred at the temple itself.
They didn't call her immediately due to the fact they no longer trusted her. But two Droids appeared, and the battered warriors were desperate for help. The decisions to have Naru gain the power of the moon back, more inevitable then ever. They needed the Moons power to enhance their own.
As each Senshi fell, they became more and more frantic. And the attacks were laced with a fiery toxin that their powers stove to compensate for. But even so, the pain was mind numbing with each additional scratch. After Naru was injured, Mars realized that Sailor Moon was needed for one last battle.
She called her on her watch, and shouted at her to get there as soon as possible.
But twelve minutes had passed since the call, and to Rei's horror, her Grandfather was injured in the attack. Crawling to him, she passed out temporally due to her own wounds.
Tuxedo Kamen used her communicator to hurry Sailor Moon up. None to nicely at that.
Finally she arrived, but to all's horror, she seemed to fear for herself more then for the team as a whole.
*End Flashback*.
The Droids, sensing the power level coming from the newest Senshi, altered their attacks to focus on her. Not giving her time to even start her attacks.
By now, the only Senshi left standing were Saturn and Uranus. All others had collapsed due to injuries they sustained.
Sailor Moon, unable to get enough time to focus her attack, ended up hopping around the temple grounds like a ping-pong ball. Despite her friend's shouts to attack, she refused to stand still long enough to even try. She just kept running, trying to put herself out of the range on any danger.
Several of the missed blasts however had managed to hit the Senshi. Including Tuxedo Kamen, who was unable to avoid the blast and protect Naru at the same time.
Finally, Sailor Moon managed to at least lure the Droids away from the rest, when she twisted her foot, landing wrong on her high heel.
The Droids, powering an attack launched it directly at her in a wide attack from both sides so she couldn't have avoided it, the blue and red energy beam cut through the night directly at its intended target.
But Sailor Moon catapulted herself with her hands over a stunned Saturn, knowing she was the least injured and her Senshi form should be able to withstand the attack.
Anger welled in all the Senshi's heart as her cowardly act severely injured the youngest of the Senshi.
Uranus, blinded by fury, lashed out herself at the guilt stricken hero. Landing a punch to her jaw, the Moon warrior fell to the ground. Her anger yet unsatisfied, Uranus hauled her to her feet, about to hit again, when Sailor Moon twisted them around, so the attack coming at them would hit Uranus, rather then herself.
No one felt anything but fury and disgust at her by this point. But the Droids didn't give any time to react, as they persisted in their quest to kill Sailor Moon.
Drained, physically and emotionally at what she was forced to do, Sailor Moon urgently struggled to come up with a plan to defeat the Droids.
Eye's filled with disappointment, pain, and fury, Tuxedo Kamen hollered at her.
"FIGHT DAMN YOU. QUIT YOUR'RE RUNNING AND WHINING AND FIGHT."
His tone and disgust were not lost on Sailor Moon, and tears entered her eyes at his lost of what little faith he had left in her vanished. But his words conjured up a plan of action in her mind.
Falling to her knees, Sailor Moon threw her head back and started crying, wailing at the top of her lungs, much to the repugnance of her fellow warriors.
But this time they were not wails of defeat. She called upon an attack she had only used once before. The jewels in her odango's reverberated with the sounds amplifying and creating a wall of pure sound, knocking all away from her, and the Droids of their feet, momentarily stunned.
Finally having enough time to conjure her attack (It takes longer for her as her power must be focused through her Heart Moon Dojo, or the energies could run out of control and create a blast big enough to level Tokyo, or blow off her arm.), she took aim and fired destroying the Monsters in a single blast.
Yet again she collapsed to the ground. The three battles she had fought and the power needed to destroy four Droids too much for her with her problem.
Slowly the rest of the Senshi got to their feet, helping each other up. They stalked over to the prone Sailor Moon, eyes hard, anger in every step they took.
Sailor Moon, sensing Jupiter standing near, was overjoyed that she was not as injured as she thought. Holding out hand, hoping for a lift up, she was shocked as Jupiter savagely dragged her from the ground, hitting her in the stomach as she did, knocking the wind out of her.
None of the Senshi, or Tuxedo Kamen said anything as she staggered into Mars.
Clutching her stomach, she looked up only to see Mars fist coming as it landed on her chin. Throwing her back into the gentle Saturn, who threw back her own fist, punching her in the eye.
But still she wasn't given either the opportunity to explain, protest, or defend herself as a furious Neptune hit her from behind. Only to be kicked in the side by Venus.
Crying out, still protecting her stomach, Sailor Moon whimpered as Pluto picked her up over her head and tossed her across the grounds to Mercury's feet.
Mercury held her hand out to Sailor Moon, stunning her and giving her hope that all of them had not turned on her. But gaining her feet she saw Mercury throw back her hand, and brutally slapped her across the face.
Not able to even think straight anymore, she was thrown into the arms of Tuxedo Kamen.
She looked up at him, pleading in her eyes, for any kind of kindness or support. But all the pain and agony that had been running through all the Senshi since they started to question her had reared its ugly head. All were injured and in severe pain from the wounds and the toxins that their systems now battled. Given that and their vehemence at her actions, no caring or mercy was felt justified. Pushing her away, he turned his back on her.
She sobbed as she reached out to him, placing her small hand on his back, unknowingly setting the burns on fire.
"Please, liste..."
She got no further as Tuxedo Kamen twisted around with a round house kick to her stomach, throwing her yet again to the ground."
Horror as yet another blow was delivered to her abdomen, she curled up on the ground, and focused her healing power to her stomach in a frantic manor.
This just served to anger the Senshi more. They tried to stop her, but she had used the crystal to form a shield around herself as well.
Mars, blood dripping from face and arm, yelled. "YOU BAKA. YOUR NOT THAT HURT. THAT ENERGY NEEDS TO BE USED TO HELP MY GRANDFATHER AND NARU CHAN."
Completely ignoring her, she used the Ginzuishou to finish healing herself, not even acknowledging her FRIENDS.
Luna stalked up to her then.
"Give us the crystal Usagi. You are not the rightful wielder of it. Not the True Senshi of the Moon, or it's Princess."
Usagi just glared at her, not saying a word.
Pluto glared at her former friend. "It's true," turning to Naru, who stood next to Cape Boy, supported by him and Venus. "Naru is the true Princess. All of us sensed it. Mamoru's dreams, Michiru's mirror, Luna's empathic powers, the great fire, and my own senses confirmed it."
Uranus, Neptune and an injured Hotaru who was supported by her two unique parents glared at her.
Uranus, "You TRULY..."
Neptune, "Are not fit..."
Saturn, "to be Queen"
Still no response came from the fallen girl.
Cracking her knuckles, Jupiter glowered at her. "Give the crystal up, or there's going to a lot more pain than that."
Trying to use her computer to find a hole in the shield, Mercury was again hampered by the crystal's energy and some other outside force. "It would be illogical for you to attempt anything. We will not let you leave."
Venus glared at her former friend, year's worth of trust and friendship, thrown to the winds. "Give us the crystal Usagi. We the Senshi of this system command it."
Artemus, his hair raised hissed, "We'll hurt you far more if we have to. Kill you even to protect this system."
His terming shook more then a few of the team, but a silent Usagi noticed that none had objected to the ruthless warning.
Seeing no response, Naru glared at her one time friend. All the secrets, all the lies, and the pain she endured tonight fueling her fire.
"Give it up Usagi. No one could ever truly believe that you are the REAL Moon Princess. You're just a crybaby, klutz, and whining brat. To selfish to even care about injured friends."
Having healed all her injuries, Usagi looked up into the eyes of the only one left who had yet to verbally attack her.
As he stared into her eyes, feeling only slightly guilty at attacking her, Tuxedo Kamen growled. "Who would want to love you anyway?"
A gasp came from all at this cruel taunt, but Usagi said nothing still, a single tear the only sign that their words had affected her at all.
Shield still in place, Usagi rose to her feet, eyes now dry, and a look on her face that the Senshi never seen directed at them. The same look she got when a Yoma attacked an innocent. Despite themselves they all backup a step.
Going into the motions of her speech and gestures, Usagi finally and proudly responded.
"You claim friendship and love. You pledge to protect and guard. You say you respect and honor me by being my guard. But in the time of truth, you fail to hold true to your pledges. Ai no Senshi. The true Pretty Sailor Suited Senshi of Love and Justice, Sailor Moon. And in the name of the Moon, I shall punish you."
Stunned by the speech, infuriated by her belief that they had wronged her, the Senshi prepared to attack her yet again, and get the crystal by whatever means needed.
But Sailor Moon wouldn't let them have a chance. Summoning the crystal, she used the oaths they had sworn to the moon as a catalyst to use their own powers against them. Sending out energy bands, she trapped and gagged them, pinning their arms and legs, while they floated above the ground.
While she threw this power out at them, she sent a portion of her energy to Grandpa Hino. Healing his wounds, and the damage to his heart she found there from the congested heart failure he was experiencing even as they spoke.
'Lucky him. Baka should have seen a doctor months ago.'
Her head held high, with righteous fury in her eyes, she addressed the prisoners.
"For crimes against my empire, for betraying my trust and love, I here by find you all guilty of high treason. Your punishment will be handed out immediately. You are here by stripped of all ranks and titles as part of my empire, and banished from the moon. Your rights to wield my colors, and be sailors of this solar system are stripped from you. You are Celestial Avatars only."
Calling on her power, she unleashed it at the Senshi, altering their Fuka's so that the silver of the gloves, boots, and shirt turned to a muted shade of their primary color (Their skirt.). On Luna and Artemus's brow, the symbol of the moon faded from sight, and they grew in stature to a human form. As well healing the wounds that they had suffered in the battle.
"Consider yourselves lucky for your service to my mother that I leave you the ability to even speak. But you can also still achieve your feline form."
As she spoke, she walked over to Naru. She addressed her, even as Naru glared back at her.
"You, I give the power to transform into a Senshi. But, it will be power you shall share with Mamoru, and a spell forbidding you to call yourself Sailor Moon. You have no right to be called the champion of love and justice. And since that's the case, Sailor Luna would be a good name for you," She said glaring at the now human Luna. "You two deserve each other. But for what its worth, I'm sorry about the lies. But I don't owe you any thing else anymore."
Then she turned to Tuxedo Kamen. Glaring, she said nothing. Calling on her power she severed the bond between the two of them, strengthening the bond she felt he had with Naru, but still knowing she was indeed the Moon Princess.
Both threw their heads back in agony, and Sailor Moon yet again fell to her knees.
Struggling to her feet, she glared at them once more.
"The spell will prevent any from finding me. The fire. Your senses. Computers, and I wouldn't try to use them. They'll self-destruct, including the computers at central control. And as for your talismans, they were destroyed and reabsorbed into the crystal when I stripped you of your ranks and titles. You Pluto are the Guardian of time no more. And the silence glaive is no more. As well as your mirror and sword." She said glaring at the group.
"But so you can still protect this planet with out me, I used the excess energy from them to increase your powers. But now, I'm through with you. You'll never see me again."
Stepping away from the vengeful, dangling, puppets, Usagi calls on the crystal one last time.
"Ginzuishou, Please. Send me to somewhere I'll be safe, and loved for who I am, not what people want me to be."
A bright silver light emitted from the precious jewel, blinding all. And when their eyes clear, they found themselves free of the binds that held them, and Usagi gone.
Mamoru, going over to the spot he last saw Usagi, found a single red rose in the spot. The first one he had given her, that she had kept, despite her anger at him, abandoned in the dirt.
As he touched it, it turned black and crumpled in to dust to blow away in the wind.
One thought went through the minds of all left conscious.
'We will meet again. Then we will have Justice.'
AN: Wow. Heavy huh? Who will win the next battle? Where has Usagi gone? What do you mean she's not on Earth or the Moon? Who will she meet as she continues her odyssey of growth that will take her from child to adult? Stay tuned and find out. Same Sailor Time. Same Sailor Channel.
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