Title: Shades of Grey
Author: Moonlight Storm
E-mail: MoonlightStormSM@aol.com
Genre: Romance/Action/Adventure
Season: 1st
Rating: PG-13
Summary: Usagi is changed into a vampire a year before
becoming Sailor Moon. As her soulmate, Mamoru is
changed too but doesn't know why or how it's happening.
AN's at the bottom....
"Talking"
'Thinking'
Disclaimer: I wouldn't lie and tell you I owned Sailor
Moon if I was terminally insane and institutionalized.
Shades of Grey
Chapter 6
A soft nearly inaudible mewling brought Ami's
attention swiftly to her bedroom window. Or more
specifically, the midnight-colored cat with the ruby eyes
amazingly intelligent looking right outside her window,
balanced precariously on a slim branch.
"Kitty? What are you doing out there?" the girl
opened her window; thankful she had no screen outside it.
"It must be freezing, do you want to come inside?" Luna
took her cue and pounced through the open window and
then promptly sat down directly in front of Ami, her
slender tail curled in front of her paws.
"Ami-chan, I have something to tell you that will
change your life." Cobalt eyes widened in alarm, yet even
so she would never state the obvious as many would by
simply stating, "You talked." Ami, being the science-
oriented inquisitive person she is, could only say, "How?"
And so Luna set about telling her much the same things she
had told Usagi, the only notable difference being Ami was
told she is the Senshi of Wisdom, Sailor mercury as
opposed to the Senshi of Mystery, Sailor Moon.
"As of right now, Sailor Moon is presumably still
fighting the youma I had to leave her with to awaken you to
your duties. The vault door looked as if it would collapse
easily enough if you were to chill it with your attack
"Shabon Spray". Incidentally, Usagi is the one who alerted
me to your presence. She's in your new class. Fairly
unforgettable hairstyle-." Before Luna could continue Ami
took it upon herself to finish the description, " Golden
blonde hair, twisted into two buns atop her head with the
rest trailing out in a stream from them, aquamarine eyes,
just a little shorter than I am, correct?" "Hai, very accurate.
You'll be a very useful addition to the Sailor Senshi Ami-
chan. I'm glad we've found you."
Ami gave the cat a growing smile, "Me too."
"Ere, so… Tuxedo Kamen-sama?" He stared at her
coolly from behind his mask while lazily propping himself
up against the opposite wall. "Yes, Sailor Moon?" She
paced slowly, thoughtfully, around the room as would a
caged tiger. "You see, I've been thinking about all that
Luna has told me, and what I've discovered about this
whole fighting the bad guys fiasco. And I see no reason
why myself and Luna shouldn't know who you are in you
civilian form. It would actually be more helpful; we'd gain
someone else to discuss what the Dark Kingdom has been
doing and what our next action should be, we'd know
where to find you in case there was an emergency. It would
be, what's the word… bar, be-,"
An aggravated look settled itself across her usually
mild features. Tuxedo Kamen smothered a smirk,
"Beneficial?" he quipped. Sailor Moon either didn't notice
or chose to ignore his mocking tone in hope that he would
reveal his true self to her. "That's the word! I would reveal
who I am usually too, of course." He shook his head, "My
identity must remain unknown as of now Sailor Moon."
Sometime during their conversation the Senshi had
edged closer to the masked super-hero, so that now she was
within arms distance. She grabbed his sleeve in frustration
like a small child would, "But why?"
And suddenly there was nothing childish about the
action.
His eyes widened nearly imperceptibly while
hurriedly glancing down at the offending hand. She held its
position for a heartbeat more before snatching it to her side
so quickly she might have been burned. The very air
around them seemed stifled. 'You could cut the tension in
her with a knife.' Sailor Moon's emotions remained behind
the mask she used when times called for it, usually in her
other hidden identity.
A truer cliché was never thought. Yet before either
could speak, a grateful interruption came. "Sailor Moon?"
Are you still in there?" Luna's voice penetrated the barrier
between them. "Hai, there's a magical barrier around the
door. We're not sure when it will fade."
Luna nodded her head, even though the Senshi
couldn't see it. "I know. While we wait, I have news. I left
only to bring reinforcements." A confused and startled look
crossed the blonde's features. "Reinforcements, Luna?"
"I've found Sailor Mercury. Or rather, your earlier
suggestion led me to her." 'Ami? She's Sailor Mercury?'
Aloud, she spoke, "Mercury! It's good to know I have
another Senshi to count on now."
Mercury's navy head bobbed up and down in
agreement, 'I'm glad I'll be able to help. I admit, I was
rather curious about these strange youma attacks until Luna
explained everything to me."
As the said cat was about to intercede between the
two girls, a feeling of something being there and then not,
fell upon the quartet. After the initial moment of
disorientation, Luna shook her head mentally and took
charge of the situation. "Sailor Mercury, freeze the door
with your attack." Ami had formerly been given her
henshin stick just before she and Luna had left her home.
"Shabon Spray!" A light mist covered the area until
the vault door shattered scattering more debris throughout
the room.
Tuxedo Kamen took the time in the following
silence to analyze the newest addition to the Sailor Senshi.
She wore boots identical to Moon Senshi's excluding the
color; as Sailor Moon wore the deepest red and Mercury
was clad in cobalt. This newest Senshi also wore gloves
with blue edging. Her skirt was the same color along with
her front and back bow. The body suit was of purest white,
and her choker was again blue. His eyes skipped quickly
over her blue eyes to the aquamarine jeweled-tiara.
All this took only seconds before the stillness was
broken and Sailor Moon rushed forward to greet her team
member. "Sailor Mercury! I had no idea my feeling about
you would turn out like this!"
The masked man took this to be his exit cue. "Have
fun, ladies. Until next time," and leaped quickly out of the
building before a word or protest could reach his ears.
"Tuxedo Kamen-sama," the blonde mumbled under
her breath. "I believe I forgot to mention him, Mercury.
Meet Tuxedo Kamen, self-appointed protector of Sailor
Moon. He shows up in time to help her win the battle, but
dashes off immediately after. As such, we know next to
nothing about him. Before we continue this discussion, why
don't we leave to be sure to evade the press and police?"
Luna's monologue was followed by two nods, then
Sailor Moon scooped her up and the three hastened out of
the building.
Several hours had passes since the beginning of the
attack, making it mid-afternoon. The perfect time for a
visit to Crown Game Center.
"Interesting situation I have here now," red eyes
regarded and analyzed her position quickly. With a quick
flip of her head to get emerald hair out of her face, the
woman had come to a decision. "I have no other choice but
to step in. Time for Mei'oh Setsuna to make her debut."
"Why would I do that? If I had just told her who I
was it would have made things so much easier," Chiba
Mamoru cursed and berated himself at the same time over a
cup of coffee, black, at the Crown café.
His tirade was cut short by the appearance of his
friend Motoki. "Mamoru-kun! I didn't see you come in, did
Unazuki-chan get your coffee? The dark haired man gave
him a rare smile, "Hai. On break?" Motoki nodded and
took the seat across from him.
"So essentially Usagi has a masked, dashing, savior
who has, without failure, saved or encouraged her since she
became Sailor Moon?" The black cat cradled in Ami's
arms sighed heavily at the devilish expression on Usagi's
face. "Essentially, yes."
As the group approached the arcade door Usagi
turned toward Luna, "So we'll see you later? Don't worry,
I'll answer all of Ami-chan's questions." Luna nodded,
"Sometimes I hate the no pet policy here. Ja ne girls."
The cat lithely jumped out of Ami's arms and sped
down the sidewalk. Usagi gestured to the automatic doors,
"Come on Ami-chan. We can get a milkshake and play
some games for a while." The pair walked amiably in and
settled into a booth near the back with a window that
overlooked the street outside.
"Why don't I go order for us. You wanted a
milkshake?" Ami questioned while sliding out of her seat,
"Hai, chocolate. Arigato Ami-chan," Usagi told her while
sliding the other girl money for her milkshake.
With nothing else to do the blonde turned to the
fascinating pastime of people watching the pedestrians
hustling along outside. Men, women, children, all
rushing to some unknown destination. She noted absently
she would need to feed tonight, then continued watching.
Yet across the street, a lone woman stood unmoving. She
wore a pleasing business suit and her dark hair was swept
up in a half bun, while the rest cascaded down her back to
knee-length. Usagi noticed the woman watching her and
blinked, startled. The woman only smiled disarmingly, and
ambled along down the road.
'Strange,' Usagi's brows furrowed in bewilderment,
'I feel as if I know her somehow.' She shook off the feeling
at the return of her friend.
"Hey mom, I'm home!" Usagi's call was
answered from the living room. "In here dear! Come in and
meet our company." The blonde strode quickly in to be met
with the knowing eyes of the woman from across the street.
"Setsuna-chan, this is my daughter Usagi. Usagi-chan, this
is my old friend Mei'oh Setsuna." They greeted each other
formally, Setsuna casually while Usagi with wariness.
"Usagi-chan, you know of your father and I's upcoming
anniversary, right?" At Usagi's nod Ikuku continued,
"We've decided to take a vacation for about two weeks.
And with Setsuna showing up so perfectly here in Tokyo,
she'll be staying here watching over you while we're gone.
I'm sure you and Setsuna and Shingo will get along
wonderfully. Let me go get some refreshments."
As Ikuku left the room, Setsuna turned towards
Usagi with a pleasant smile, "Konnichi'wa
Usagi-chan. I can't wait to learn all your secrets."
End chapter 6
AN's: So? Was it an evil cliffhanger? Sorry it took so long,
I've been totally busy. But, I'm hoping the next chapter
will be up in no more than two weeks. Was it good? Bad?
Ugly? E-mail me and let me know! I can be reached at
MoonlightStormSM@aol.com, remember that,
MoonlightStormSM@aol.com, got it? Arigato,
minna-chan!
Author: Moonlight Storm
E-mail: MoonlightStormSM@aol.com
Genre: Romance/Action/Adventure
Season: 1st
Rating: PG-13
Summary: Usagi is changed into a vampire a year before
becoming Sailor Moon. As her soulmate, Mamoru is
changed too but doesn't know why or how it's happening.
AN's at the bottom....
"Talking"
'Thinking'
Disclaimer: I wouldn't lie and tell you I owned Sailor
Moon if I was terminally insane and institutionalized.
Shades of Grey
Chapter 6
A soft nearly inaudible mewling brought Ami's
attention swiftly to her bedroom window. Or more
specifically, the midnight-colored cat with the ruby eyes
amazingly intelligent looking right outside her window,
balanced precariously on a slim branch.
"Kitty? What are you doing out there?" the girl
opened her window; thankful she had no screen outside it.
"It must be freezing, do you want to come inside?" Luna
took her cue and pounced through the open window and
then promptly sat down directly in front of Ami, her
slender tail curled in front of her paws.
"Ami-chan, I have something to tell you that will
change your life." Cobalt eyes widened in alarm, yet even
so she would never state the obvious as many would by
simply stating, "You talked." Ami, being the science-
oriented inquisitive person she is, could only say, "How?"
And so Luna set about telling her much the same things she
had told Usagi, the only notable difference being Ami was
told she is the Senshi of Wisdom, Sailor mercury as
opposed to the Senshi of Mystery, Sailor Moon.
"As of right now, Sailor Moon is presumably still
fighting the youma I had to leave her with to awaken you to
your duties. The vault door looked as if it would collapse
easily enough if you were to chill it with your attack
"Shabon Spray". Incidentally, Usagi is the one who alerted
me to your presence. She's in your new class. Fairly
unforgettable hairstyle-." Before Luna could continue Ami
took it upon herself to finish the description, " Golden
blonde hair, twisted into two buns atop her head with the
rest trailing out in a stream from them, aquamarine eyes,
just a little shorter than I am, correct?" "Hai, very accurate.
You'll be a very useful addition to the Sailor Senshi Ami-
chan. I'm glad we've found you."
Ami gave the cat a growing smile, "Me too."
"Ere, so… Tuxedo Kamen-sama?" He stared at her
coolly from behind his mask while lazily propping himself
up against the opposite wall. "Yes, Sailor Moon?" She
paced slowly, thoughtfully, around the room as would a
caged tiger. "You see, I've been thinking about all that
Luna has told me, and what I've discovered about this
whole fighting the bad guys fiasco. And I see no reason
why myself and Luna shouldn't know who you are in you
civilian form. It would actually be more helpful; we'd gain
someone else to discuss what the Dark Kingdom has been
doing and what our next action should be, we'd know
where to find you in case there was an emergency. It would
be, what's the word… bar, be-,"
An aggravated look settled itself across her usually
mild features. Tuxedo Kamen smothered a smirk,
"Beneficial?" he quipped. Sailor Moon either didn't notice
or chose to ignore his mocking tone in hope that he would
reveal his true self to her. "That's the word! I would reveal
who I am usually too, of course." He shook his head, "My
identity must remain unknown as of now Sailor Moon."
Sometime during their conversation the Senshi had
edged closer to the masked super-hero, so that now she was
within arms distance. She grabbed his sleeve in frustration
like a small child would, "But why?"
And suddenly there was nothing childish about the
action.
His eyes widened nearly imperceptibly while
hurriedly glancing down at the offending hand. She held its
position for a heartbeat more before snatching it to her side
so quickly she might have been burned. The very air
around them seemed stifled. 'You could cut the tension in
her with a knife.' Sailor Moon's emotions remained behind
the mask she used when times called for it, usually in her
other hidden identity.
A truer cliché was never thought. Yet before either
could speak, a grateful interruption came. "Sailor Moon?"
Are you still in there?" Luna's voice penetrated the barrier
between them. "Hai, there's a magical barrier around the
door. We're not sure when it will fade."
Luna nodded her head, even though the Senshi
couldn't see it. "I know. While we wait, I have news. I left
only to bring reinforcements." A confused and startled look
crossed the blonde's features. "Reinforcements, Luna?"
"I've found Sailor Mercury. Or rather, your earlier
suggestion led me to her." 'Ami? She's Sailor Mercury?'
Aloud, she spoke, "Mercury! It's good to know I have
another Senshi to count on now."
Mercury's navy head bobbed up and down in
agreement, 'I'm glad I'll be able to help. I admit, I was
rather curious about these strange youma attacks until Luna
explained everything to me."
As the said cat was about to intercede between the
two girls, a feeling of something being there and then not,
fell upon the quartet. After the initial moment of
disorientation, Luna shook her head mentally and took
charge of the situation. "Sailor Mercury, freeze the door
with your attack." Ami had formerly been given her
henshin stick just before she and Luna had left her home.
"Shabon Spray!" A light mist covered the area until
the vault door shattered scattering more debris throughout
the room.
Tuxedo Kamen took the time in the following
silence to analyze the newest addition to the Sailor Senshi.
She wore boots identical to Moon Senshi's excluding the
color; as Sailor Moon wore the deepest red and Mercury
was clad in cobalt. This newest Senshi also wore gloves
with blue edging. Her skirt was the same color along with
her front and back bow. The body suit was of purest white,
and her choker was again blue. His eyes skipped quickly
over her blue eyes to the aquamarine jeweled-tiara.
All this took only seconds before the stillness was
broken and Sailor Moon rushed forward to greet her team
member. "Sailor Mercury! I had no idea my feeling about
you would turn out like this!"
The masked man took this to be his exit cue. "Have
fun, ladies. Until next time," and leaped quickly out of the
building before a word or protest could reach his ears.
"Tuxedo Kamen-sama," the blonde mumbled under
her breath. "I believe I forgot to mention him, Mercury.
Meet Tuxedo Kamen, self-appointed protector of Sailor
Moon. He shows up in time to help her win the battle, but
dashes off immediately after. As such, we know next to
nothing about him. Before we continue this discussion, why
don't we leave to be sure to evade the press and police?"
Luna's monologue was followed by two nods, then
Sailor Moon scooped her up and the three hastened out of
the building.
Several hours had passes since the beginning of the
attack, making it mid-afternoon. The perfect time for a
visit to Crown Game Center.
"Interesting situation I have here now," red eyes
regarded and analyzed her position quickly. With a quick
flip of her head to get emerald hair out of her face, the
woman had come to a decision. "I have no other choice but
to step in. Time for Mei'oh Setsuna to make her debut."
"Why would I do that? If I had just told her who I
was it would have made things so much easier," Chiba
Mamoru cursed and berated himself at the same time over a
cup of coffee, black, at the Crown café.
His tirade was cut short by the appearance of his
friend Motoki. "Mamoru-kun! I didn't see you come in, did
Unazuki-chan get your coffee? The dark haired man gave
him a rare smile, "Hai. On break?" Motoki nodded and
took the seat across from him.
"So essentially Usagi has a masked, dashing, savior
who has, without failure, saved or encouraged her since she
became Sailor Moon?" The black cat cradled in Ami's
arms sighed heavily at the devilish expression on Usagi's
face. "Essentially, yes."
As the group approached the arcade door Usagi
turned toward Luna, "So we'll see you later? Don't worry,
I'll answer all of Ami-chan's questions." Luna nodded,
"Sometimes I hate the no pet policy here. Ja ne girls."
The cat lithely jumped out of Ami's arms and sped
down the sidewalk. Usagi gestured to the automatic doors,
"Come on Ami-chan. We can get a milkshake and play
some games for a while." The pair walked amiably in and
settled into a booth near the back with a window that
overlooked the street outside.
"Why don't I go order for us. You wanted a
milkshake?" Ami questioned while sliding out of her seat,
"Hai, chocolate. Arigato Ami-chan," Usagi told her while
sliding the other girl money for her milkshake.
With nothing else to do the blonde turned to the
fascinating pastime of people watching the pedestrians
hustling along outside. Men, women, children, all
rushing to some unknown destination. She noted absently
she would need to feed tonight, then continued watching.
Yet across the street, a lone woman stood unmoving. She
wore a pleasing business suit and her dark hair was swept
up in a half bun, while the rest cascaded down her back to
knee-length. Usagi noticed the woman watching her and
blinked, startled. The woman only smiled disarmingly, and
ambled along down the road.
'Strange,' Usagi's brows furrowed in bewilderment,
'I feel as if I know her somehow.' She shook off the feeling
at the return of her friend.
"Hey mom, I'm home!" Usagi's call was
answered from the living room. "In here dear! Come in and
meet our company." The blonde strode quickly in to be met
with the knowing eyes of the woman from across the street.
"Setsuna-chan, this is my daughter Usagi. Usagi-chan, this
is my old friend Mei'oh Setsuna." They greeted each other
formally, Setsuna casually while Usagi with wariness.
"Usagi-chan, you know of your father and I's upcoming
anniversary, right?" At Usagi's nod Ikuku continued,
"We've decided to take a vacation for about two weeks.
And with Setsuna showing up so perfectly here in Tokyo,
she'll be staying here watching over you while we're gone.
I'm sure you and Setsuna and Shingo will get along
wonderfully. Let me go get some refreshments."
As Ikuku left the room, Setsuna turned towards
Usagi with a pleasant smile, "Konnichi'wa
Usagi-chan. I can't wait to learn all your secrets."
End chapter 6
AN's: So? Was it an evil cliffhanger? Sorry it took so long,
I've been totally busy. But, I'm hoping the next chapter
will be up in no more than two weeks. Was it good? Bad?
Ugly? E-mail me and let me know! I can be reached at
MoonlightStormSM@aol.com, remember that,
MoonlightStormSM@aol.com, got it? Arigato,
minna-chan!
