Here's the epilogue. Enjoy:)
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The days continued on much like that one. More then once would Rini come home crying because the reporters and classmates had been asking her questions like "Your attacks are fairly weak, and don't make much of a difference. Do you think that maybe you just stay a scout because they don't want to hurt your feelings" or "Why is it you don't live with your parents all the time? Did something happen to them? Do you feel like you've been abandoned?". Naturally, Serena would comfort her, and silently swear that one day those reporters would pay. It was nearly four weeks before the newspapers started to back off a bit, although the tabloids still managed to keep the Sailor Scouts in their issues, but it had always been like that. Of course, Darien was found out a week after the scouts, which didn't help them. Luckily, the outer scouts stayed hidden, mostly because they weren't ever really around. Serena did eventually tell her parents who the outers were, but only because they really wanted to know.
Serena and the others did end up doing a tell-all, but it was done by one of her father's friends. Serena made it very clear at the beginning that Rini would not take part in it. the article ended up being extremely long, and covered the bases of why they're scouts, the enemy's they've fought, and anything else relevant. Obviously, a lot was left out; things like the Silver Millennium and Moon Kingdom, Crystal Tokyo and Rini from the future, the fact that they have died, any information about the Empirium Silver Crystal and Golden Crystal, and the fact that Luna, Artemis, and Diana could talk. Amy worked with the reporter to make sure that nothing was put in that could lead anyone else to believe that there was more to the story that they weren't telling. All in all, they considered it a success. Kenji did the photographs for the article, since it was his expertise.
Serena, with Luna's help, managed to pull her average up to a low B. Rini was probably the happiest person to see that, because that was another stepping stone to her becoming Neo-Queen. The temple benefited greatly from this, mostly because almost everyone wanted to have a charm blessed by Sailor Mars. Amy was a bit upset about all the attention she was getting, and quiet study time became hard to get for long periods of time. Mina, however, loved the attention. In her mind, this was the beginning of a star career, and her marks were even pulled up to an extremely low B average. Artemis was thrilled that at least she wasn't failing anymore, but still demanded that she study daily and work harder. Lita, despite the fact that people were scared of her, became popular, like the other girls. But, as she stated, she would rather be with the girls cooking then surround by the "Jupiter Fan Club". Darien became the center of most girls' daydreams, since they all wanted someone to come and save them at the last minute with a rose. Serena, however, was not at all pleased with that, and *everyone* knew it. Rini ended up becoming extremely popular with the kids, since she was the only eight and a sailor scout. Unfortunately, Rini was forced to endure teasing from some kids, things about how she was a "baby-scout" and that she had to live with her aunt and uncle while she was training, that is until Serena, Lita, and Raye told them to knock it off. Still, she refused to leave just yet, which Serena and Darien were secretly glad for.
About three weeks after the secret was exposed, Serena and the others received they're first royalties check. to quote Mina "My God, we make *that* much just because of the Sailor Scout merchandise?!" Needless to say, they were pleased. Unfortunately, they all found out later that the money had to be put in a bank account until they were eighteen. Darien didn't have to worry about that, since he was legal age and could use his money right away, Serena, Mina, Lita, Amy, and Raye were a bit upset that they couldn't start spending the money right away, but two years wasn't too long to wait. Rini was probably the most upset of all of them, but that was just because she would never get to spend the money. However, as Serena reminded her, she lived in the Crystal Palace, and was Neo-Princess of the Earth and Moon. That made Rini feel much better. They were all even more excited when they found out that got one of each of the Sailor Scouts products produced. Of course, that did mean that they all needed plenty of storage space, but it didn't bug them. And as they all commented, Rini had the best situation. She could send anything she wanted to Crystal Tokyo.
All in all, as they many years later agreed, it was better for at least their families and friends to know. Maybe not the whole world, but it was better then waiting until Crystal Tokyo to tell them. And, at least this way, if something were to happen to them, their parents and friends would know why it happened, and possibly how. Surprising how what can be considered one of the worst possible moments in your life can actually turn out to be for the best.
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*ducks flying objects* Hey, no watermelons. Those hurt. I'm going to guess that some of you wanted more? Well, I had planned on making this story longer, but then I decided to end it here. Reasons? Well...
1) My grades are starting to drop because I've spent so much time writing this story. And I have tons of projects to do now, so I really don't have time to work on this fanfic. Any spare time that I have now is going to be focused on my next fic (it's more fun and exciting).
2) I was starting to get bored of this fic. I actually started it in like March, but I didn't get alot of time to work on it until now.
3) If I did any more, it would become too boring. Believe me, I had lots of ideas of things to add to this story, but I realized that this story should center on one thing. All those ideas can be put into my other storys.
And finally...
4) I wanted to leave this story off at a point where my readers could still imagine what would happen next. And anyway, it is impossible to truly compleate a fic based on the secret getting out, because, lots of things will happen after, and if you put them all in, then the ending for your story could only come when they die. That's why fics like this are the start of a series.
Anyway, I hope that epilogue turned out okay. It's amazing how much you can write when you pull an all nighter. Once more, comments are greatly appreciated, and I look forward to having you read my next fic:) See you till then.
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The days continued on much like that one. More then once would Rini come home crying because the reporters and classmates had been asking her questions like "Your attacks are fairly weak, and don't make much of a difference. Do you think that maybe you just stay a scout because they don't want to hurt your feelings" or "Why is it you don't live with your parents all the time? Did something happen to them? Do you feel like you've been abandoned?". Naturally, Serena would comfort her, and silently swear that one day those reporters would pay. It was nearly four weeks before the newspapers started to back off a bit, although the tabloids still managed to keep the Sailor Scouts in their issues, but it had always been like that. Of course, Darien was found out a week after the scouts, which didn't help them. Luckily, the outer scouts stayed hidden, mostly because they weren't ever really around. Serena did eventually tell her parents who the outers were, but only because they really wanted to know.
Serena and the others did end up doing a tell-all, but it was done by one of her father's friends. Serena made it very clear at the beginning that Rini would not take part in it. the article ended up being extremely long, and covered the bases of why they're scouts, the enemy's they've fought, and anything else relevant. Obviously, a lot was left out; things like the Silver Millennium and Moon Kingdom, Crystal Tokyo and Rini from the future, the fact that they have died, any information about the Empirium Silver Crystal and Golden Crystal, and the fact that Luna, Artemis, and Diana could talk. Amy worked with the reporter to make sure that nothing was put in that could lead anyone else to believe that there was more to the story that they weren't telling. All in all, they considered it a success. Kenji did the photographs for the article, since it was his expertise.
Serena, with Luna's help, managed to pull her average up to a low B. Rini was probably the happiest person to see that, because that was another stepping stone to her becoming Neo-Queen. The temple benefited greatly from this, mostly because almost everyone wanted to have a charm blessed by Sailor Mars. Amy was a bit upset about all the attention she was getting, and quiet study time became hard to get for long periods of time. Mina, however, loved the attention. In her mind, this was the beginning of a star career, and her marks were even pulled up to an extremely low B average. Artemis was thrilled that at least she wasn't failing anymore, but still demanded that she study daily and work harder. Lita, despite the fact that people were scared of her, became popular, like the other girls. But, as she stated, she would rather be with the girls cooking then surround by the "Jupiter Fan Club". Darien became the center of most girls' daydreams, since they all wanted someone to come and save them at the last minute with a rose. Serena, however, was not at all pleased with that, and *everyone* knew it. Rini ended up becoming extremely popular with the kids, since she was the only eight and a sailor scout. Unfortunately, Rini was forced to endure teasing from some kids, things about how she was a "baby-scout" and that she had to live with her aunt and uncle while she was training, that is until Serena, Lita, and Raye told them to knock it off. Still, she refused to leave just yet, which Serena and Darien were secretly glad for.
About three weeks after the secret was exposed, Serena and the others received they're first royalties check. to quote Mina "My God, we make *that* much just because of the Sailor Scout merchandise?!" Needless to say, they were pleased. Unfortunately, they all found out later that the money had to be put in a bank account until they were eighteen. Darien didn't have to worry about that, since he was legal age and could use his money right away, Serena, Mina, Lita, Amy, and Raye were a bit upset that they couldn't start spending the money right away, but two years wasn't too long to wait. Rini was probably the most upset of all of them, but that was just because she would never get to spend the money. However, as Serena reminded her, she lived in the Crystal Palace, and was Neo-Princess of the Earth and Moon. That made Rini feel much better. They were all even more excited when they found out that got one of each of the Sailor Scouts products produced. Of course, that did mean that they all needed plenty of storage space, but it didn't bug them. And as they all commented, Rini had the best situation. She could send anything she wanted to Crystal Tokyo.
All in all, as they many years later agreed, it was better for at least their families and friends to know. Maybe not the whole world, but it was better then waiting until Crystal Tokyo to tell them. And, at least this way, if something were to happen to them, their parents and friends would know why it happened, and possibly how. Surprising how what can be considered one of the worst possible moments in your life can actually turn out to be for the best.
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*ducks flying objects* Hey, no watermelons. Those hurt. I'm going to guess that some of you wanted more? Well, I had planned on making this story longer, but then I decided to end it here. Reasons? Well...
1) My grades are starting to drop because I've spent so much time writing this story. And I have tons of projects to do now, so I really don't have time to work on this fanfic. Any spare time that I have now is going to be focused on my next fic (it's more fun and exciting).
2) I was starting to get bored of this fic. I actually started it in like March, but I didn't get alot of time to work on it until now.
3) If I did any more, it would become too boring. Believe me, I had lots of ideas of things to add to this story, but I realized that this story should center on one thing. All those ideas can be put into my other storys.
And finally...
4) I wanted to leave this story off at a point where my readers could still imagine what would happen next. And anyway, it is impossible to truly compleate a fic based on the secret getting out, because, lots of things will happen after, and if you put them all in, then the ending for your story could only come when they die. That's why fics like this are the start of a series.
Anyway, I hope that epilogue turned out okay. It's amazing how much you can write when you pull an all nighter. Once more, comments are greatly appreciated, and I look forward to having you read my next fic:) See you till then.