Silver Dreams
Chapter 6 :: "We Meet Again"
A/N: This one's pretty long. ^_^ Hope you like it!
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"How long has she been lying there like that, Reizo-san?" Hiroshi questioned his superior as he too stepped up to the doorway and observed the girl inside.
Aislinn, now a girl of 15 lay quietly atop her bed, a pillow hugged tightly to her chest. She had been like that for quiet some time. The gentle movements of her back showed that she was still breathing. She was healthy, but something was upsetting her.
Reizo turned his watchful gaze to Hiroshi, "It seems she has been like this ever since she climbed out of bed." The man whispered quietly in response. He stepped away from the door then and out into the hall, shaking his head and rubbing his brow.
"She isn't happy.. I don't know if she can stay here like this much longer... I need to make a phone call." He turned to Hiroshi, nodding his head a moment and then headed off down the halls.
[One Week Later]
"Are you all ready Aislinn-chan?" Reizo questioned his charge, holding both of her hands as he asked the question.
Aislinn smiled softly and nodded her head. The man let go of her hands turning to the other monks and taking two small items from them. One a long length of indigo coloured ribbon, and the other, a folded white walking stick. Coming back to the girl he placed the walking stick in her hand.
"You'll be travelling through the city. Would you like your blindfold?" He asked, knowing that such a collection of bright auras could irritate her.
"Hai..." She answered quietly, taking the walking stick and holding it tightly in her hand. Looking straight ahead, she saw her Sensei step around behind her and then felt the smooth ribbon over her eyes as he tied it around the back of her head.
Aislinn stood quietly as each of the monks: Benjiro, Kazuo, Shen and Hiroshi each stepped forwards to say their farewells. With one last tight hug from Hiroshi and a few whispered words, Aislinn and Reizo stepped from the room and out of the Dojo.
[On Route]
"Aislinn.. We are almost there.. Are you nervous to see him again?" The voice of an elder woman reassured the girl with a soft touch to the arm.
The girl smiled to herself and lightly brushed a hand through her long, dark purple hair. "I don't know, Hino Obaasan. It's been such a long time... I feel... Restless." She leaned back in her seat and listened to her surroundings. Things had quieted some as they had moved away from some of the more busy areas. The blackness could be enjoyable as opposed to such a mixture of bright colours, but they had moved away from the most populated areas and Aislinn felt she could comfortably remove her blindfold.
Reaching back behind her head, the girl undid the knot in the wide piece of ribbon and brought it back down with her hands. She blinked her hazy grey eyes a few times, then turned towards the direction Hino Obaasan was. A bright aura filled the space where the old woman sat. All else was dark.
"How much longer?" Aislinn questioned the woman.
She got a laugh as a reply, "You really are restless... but you do not have to wait much longer." There was a small jolt as the taxi the two women were in started to slow. The vehicle slowly decelerated until it came to a complete stop. Aislinn sat quietly, listening as the driver turned off the car and climbed out. Another few clicks and the door beside the elder woman opened and she was being helped out. The girl gripped a long stick she had placed beside her and then started to shuffle over in the backseat so she too could be helped out the door. Once again she blinked her almost unseeing eyes and straightened out her sky blue kimono while the car door was shut behind her.
"Come Aislinn, the steps are just ahead. This kind man will take care of your luggage." The elder woman waved the Taxi driver up the steps. He had just pulled two suitcases from the trunk.
"The steps..." The girl let out a quiet groan remembering those long steps. They had been easy to navigate when last she was here, but it would be much more difficult this time around.
Hino Obaasan gripped the girls elbow and started slowly towards the steps, taking them one at a time as Aislinn used her walking stick to indicate how high and how deep each step was. They had started at a slow pace, but it sped up a little as Aislinn got into the rhythm of steps. The older woman quickly told her about any steps that were deeper or higher and they eventually made it to the top without any major problems.
"That's all of them right?" Aislinn questioned with a forced laugh, Grandma Hino had stopped.
"Yes that's all." She was informed. The girl sighed in relief... then paused raised her head. Off in front of her she could see several colourful auras. She thought she could make out two females, one shining with an orange glow and another with a light blue. She would have spent more time contemplating the meaning of these colourful auras when a bright, familiar red came into view. The girl gripped her walking stick tightly and watched the glowing red aura.
Aislinn's gaze was still directed in front of her. The blue and orange girl had both run off after she had heard two voices yell out some sort of phrase. She quickly took a glance around the area... There was another aura, grey... almost silver in colour. It was another male (Kibo). Not knowing exactly what to make of this male she turned back to look in the previous direction. With the two girls gone she could see his aura better, "Rei-kun." The blue girl came into her vision again standing beside the male. He was coming closer though.
"Yume-chan" She felt a soft touch on her shoulder. The girl smiled hearing him call her that again. He ran his hand down her arm and then held onto her hand, "It's... good to see you again, Aislinn."
Aislinn leaned her walking stick against her shoulder and then slowly reached up towards the figure before her. Her hand met his chest. "You've grown so much" She laughed. Gently she moved her hand to his shoulder, then to his neck, until she could let herself feel the features of his face. As she ran her fingers across his brow she felt a small bump. It was quite small, but she remembered when he had received it, falling into one of the small tables while they were playing. Finally, she ran her hand through his short hair and then rested her hand on his shoulder.
"It is good to be in your presence once again," She said quietly, squeezing his hand.
Feeling the gentle squeeze of Aislinn's hand on his own, Rei smiled and laughed softly. "Obaasan," he said, then direction his gaze to his Grandma, who was still staring at where the fight was.
*Shimatta,* Rei thought. *She's a witness to it. How are we going to explain it?*
"Obaasan, you're best to go into the house with the others." Rei said.. "Excuse me for a second, Yume-chan." Rei said, then slipping his hand out from hers and walking over to the others. He looked over to Usagi and Luna, giving Luna that gaze just said 'we need to talk'.
Aislinn listened to Rei's soft laugh and closed her eyes, lowering her head for a moment. He had started talking to his Grandma and Aislinn let her stronger sense of hearing inform her of his movements. She thought he sounded uneasy.
Luna nodded, then turned to Usagi, "Usagi, Minako, Ami, Makoto, into the temple now, time for us to get into some Silver business." She turned to Rei. "And what about our watchers there?"
Rei smiled, "The girl in technically blind. Her name is Aislinn and she's an old friend of mine. She poses no threat. My Grandma on the other hand, we'll have to tell her. If I leave you all to speak with her, I'll keep Aislinn company."
Luna nodded, then ran into the Temple home.
Usagi crawled over to Mamoru's side, she touched his cheek softly... "Chiba- san... What about him?"
Rei looked to Usagi and Mamoru, then looked at Makoto. "Can you handle him?" Rei asked. Makoto nodded. Rei nodded back then turned to Minako and Ami, he didn't say a word to them, not just yet. He then turned and went back to Aislinn and Grandma.
"Hino Obaasan... was my luggage brought up alright?" Aislinn asked Grandma quietly.
"Yes, the bags are both here.. Rei will take care of them for you." The older woman answered.
The girl still had her eyes closed, but she heard approaching footsteps.
"Obaasan, follow the others into the house, they will speak to you," Rei said to Grandma Hino.
Grandma raised a brow. "Did I just see those cats talk?" she asked.
"Trust me, Obaasan. Go with them. I'll take care of Yume-chan," Rei replied, then looked at Aislinn again. He couldn't help but smile when he looked at her. He did, though, have a lot of questions to ask his Grandma.. like why she had gone to run errands, just to come back with Aislinn, someone he hasn't seen since he was nine.
Grandma Hino looked up to the two, smiling as Rei seemed to be lost in Aislinn's presence. She knew her bringing Aislinn back to the temple after so many years would spark up something between them... they were good friends, but perhaps now she would no longer have to look for a wife for Rei... maybe the perfect one was right under her nose all the while. She then skiddadled off to the group and into the temple.
Rei took Aislinn's hands into his own again. "Why are you here?" he asked. "It's such a surprise, after so long..." He paused, not being able to clearly explain the thoughts that ran through his mind.
"Sensei thought it would be good for me to come back here. He was worried..." The girl paused and opened her eyes again. It was the same red aura... but there seemed to be something different there.. something there that wasn't supposed to be. Aislinn shook her head and looked away for a moment. "I didn't think I could stay in that place any longer." She finished.
Rei nodded. "I understand. So, you're going to be staying?" Rei asked, then noticed the two suitcases on the ground behind her. "Guess so, you're already packed. How about we get you comfortable? I'm sure I know which guest room Obaasan made up for you, she's been cleaning it up for days and now I know why."
Aislinn smiled, giggling a bit, "That sounds good to me.. I'll let you lead." She winked and then smiled again.
Rei then picked up the suitcases with one arm, holding one under his arm and the other he held by the handle. He then let Aislinn slip her arm into his free one and he led the way. "What have you been up to these past years, Yume-chan?" Rei asked her while they walked.
"Learning things from Sensei, helping take care of the shrine, meeting other priests and priestesses, answering many questions... Being stuck in the temple. You know I didn't get out very often." She explained, following Rei's lead. She had folded up her walking stick and held it my her side.
"They were always very protective of you. Even as a child they would watch you. I, on the other hand, would always sneak you to the outside so we could play," Rei said, then laughed, remembering those days. "Sometimes they wouldn't even notice you were gone. At times, you'd sleep at the temple with me. We always thought we'd won against them. But it was always Obaasan that warned them off, told them you needed to be a child as long as you could, and that it was for the best. She was right..."
Aislinn bowed her head, listening to Rei's words and smiled with their childhood memmories. "I've missed those days... I haven't had anyone to play with a talk to as I used too... The victories we had shared over them." She too started to laugh.
They laughed together. Then, when they reached the guest room that Grandma Hino had been setting up. He had to release himself from Aislinn to slide open the authentic japanese door for her. He then walked in, flicked on the light, and placed the suitcases down beside the bed. Rei turned to look at Aislinn. "Well, this is it," he said, "Do you want to sit and talk or go somewhere else. It's completely up to you, Yume-chan."
"Hmmmm.." She paused for a moment to think, "Where else can we go?"
"How about the arcade? Or maybe even the mall? I'll treat you to a milkshake, for old time sakes," Rei said, then looked down to what he was wearing and what Aislinn was wearing. "Although, I think I should get out of these robes. Can't go in public wearing my temple robes all the time." He laughed softly. "What do you say?"
"Mmmm, Milkshakes." A grin spread across Aislinn's face, "I'd love a milkshake." She thought for a moment, *I don't know if I should wear my blindfold or not though..*
Rei smiled. "Just give me a moment to change and I'll be right back," he said, then leaving the room and going to his own, where he undressed from his robes and dressed in black pants and a large red muscle shirt. The key that was his transformation item still hung around his neck on its gold chain, he knew it would be best to keep it on, just in case they met up with any trouble during their travels. He then rushed to put on his socks and sneakers, patting on a little cologne and brushing his hair back, before leaving his room and going back to see Aislinn. He leaned against the door, relaxing to a calm and cool state as he smiled at her. "Ready to go, my lady?"
Aislinn waited quietly, running her hands along the walls and furniture so she could try and make a mental picture of the layout of the room. Most things seemed to be set up against the wall. Not too much in the centre. She had just found a dresser, or wardrobe of sorts where she could put her clothes when she heard and smelt Rei by the doorway. "If you, good Sir, are ready to take me, Then I am ready" She answered turning towards the doorway and giving a small curtsey.
Rei walked up to Aislinn and took her hand, placing her arm around his elbow as he lead her out of the room. "So, where did you want to go first?" he asked.
Aislinn took his arm. "How about the milkshake.. I am a little hungry." She told him.
"Then, a milkshake it is, possibly topped with a pizza and desert! Strawberry still is your favorite, isn't it?" Rei asked.
"Pizza, Dessert and a Milkshake. Oh I've missed this stuff. and Of course it's still strawberry" The girl giggled.
Rei smiled and looked down at Aislinn as they walked along. "What else have you missed?" he asked.
Aislinn raised an eyebrow giving her a moment to think about all the things. "I've missed junk food, new music, hot springs, conversations, games, swings, people my age.. Hino Obaasan, Rei-kun.. I didn't get much.. or any of these things.." She dawned a more thoughtful expression.
"I've missed you too, Aislinn," Rei said, reaching his other hand over to gently rub upon Aislinn's that was around his arm.
When they reached the arcade diner, the automatic doors opened to their presence and Rei led Aislin to a seat in a booth just beyond the large diner window, so that passing people wouldn't bother her with their 'aura's. Rei let Aislinn sit first before taking a seat across from her. As if on cue, a waitress came up, chewing bubble gum, and asked them what they wanted.
Aislinn heard the waitress come up to them, asking what it was they'd like to have. "I'd like a strawberry milkshake." She quietly ordered and watched infront of her. The girl wasn't sure what Rei was going to order so she waited, brushing her fingers through her hair.
"I'll have chocolate, and add to that a medium pepperoni and two slices of your banana cream pie," Rei ordered the rest. The waitress then nodded and went off to start their order. Rei looked around and noticed the aqua- haired beauty along with the blonde guy and the Usagi look-alike... *What are they doing here?* He wondered.
Aislinn was about to comment on Rei's food choices when she looked up and saw more of those colourful auras. They were like the ones at the temple.. but they weren't the same people. Four girls: Purple, Aqua, Gold and a very bright pink. "Rei-kun..?... Do you know those girls over there..?" She questioned, eyes fixed on the colourfull energies.
"In a way," Rei replied, fixating his eyes on the Usagi look-alike. "But let's just ignore them. I'm sure they're just here to eat too."
Aislinn cocked her head to the side, a little confused with his answer. "Alright.. So what have you been up to lately, Rei?"
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Aislinn and Rei were enjoying their food and milkshakes, talking and laughing amongst eachother when the twins came in and went to the counter. Rei took no notice of them and put his attention completely to Aislinn... then, a flash of light occurred...
With a flash of light the two had changed back into youma and got on both sides of Unazuki. "Yes, you can give us your energy!" A woman said, releasing a beam of ice to trap the girl.
A waitress (Unazuki) behind the counter screamed as the ice hit her.
The blonde haired girl and the aqua haired girl ran out of the shop with others following, running away from the action as the diner was abandoned, leaving only Unazuki there being the innocent in distress and her brother Motoki in the back.
Rei knew he -had- to get Aislinn out of there and transform to fight the monsters. So he took her by the hand, saying, "Aislinn, don't be scared." As he led her out of the diner and to a back alley where she would be safe.
"Rei-kun..?" Aislinn didn't know what was going on. She felt a little choked up for a moment as her gaze focussed on two dark energies. Rei had grabbed her hand though and she was being pulled out of there.
"Rei.. What are you going to do?" She questioned feeling that he wasn't going to be staying out there with her.
"I - uhm.. I'm going to help to get the others out of there. Stay here, I'll be right back. Promise," he said, kissing her lips softly...
He then pulled back, amazed at what he did. He didn't know why he did it, but he stepped back. "I... I'll be right back, Yume-chan. Don't move."
He then ran from the alley, behind a set of bushes where he stopped and looked back at Aislinn in the alley. He shook the idea off of thinking only about the feel of her lips against his, touching the key upon his neck and raising his hand. "Mars Star Power, Make Up!"
Aislinn wasn't expecting what had just happened. Rei was just there, and he ran off to help the others. She brought a hand up to her lips, gently brushing a finger across them and staring blindly ahead of her.
By the time Rei had transformed, Uranus and Neptune were already at the scene.
"WORLD SHAKING!" Uranus yelled, releasing a golden orb of power.
It smashed into Hyouga, ending the ice flow. Kaen turned and looked. "Who are you?!" she screeched out.
"Guarded by Uranus, the planet of the skies. I am the soldier of flight, Sailor Uranus."
"Guarded by Neptune, the planet of the deep sea. I am the soldier of affinity, Sailor Neptune."
"Two soldiers, invited by the new age, have arrived!"
While they introduced themselves, Mars ran to the back door and pryed it open to have back access to the diner. Slipping in, he saw Motoki watching his sister being held by the two youma. "Hey, you!" Mars said to him.
Motoki turned his head to look at Mars. "Who are you?"
"Someone who's going to help to save that girl in there, but you can't be here!" Mars replied, stepping to Motoki and pulling him to the back door.
"But that's my sister!" Motoki rebuttled.
-- happening out front --
Haruka's eyes narrowed to slits. "Let the girl go," she demanded.
"Not on your life. Her energy will serve Metallia well. We will not let her go!" Hyouga said as she stood back up.
"Guarded by Saturn, the planet of silence. I am the soldier of death, Sailor Saturn!" Another voice introduced herself...
-- happening in the back --
"Don't worry, we'll make sure she's not harmed, but having you here isn't going to help! Now leave!" Mars then pushed Motoki out and slammed the door shut to lock Motoki out. Then running to the scene, Silver Mars appeared in the door of the back room, staring at the Gemini twins. "Hey, the lady said 'Let the girl go!'" he shouted.
"Now who are you?" Hyouga asked, simply annoyed by all the interruptions.
"I am Silver Mars, and that's all you have to know," Mars said, then narrowing his deep red eyes, as he crossed the silver arm bands in front of him, powering his first attack. "Now, like the lady said before... Let the girl go, or you will feel the burn of the Fire of Mars!"
From behind Sailor Uranus and Sailor Neptune, Sailor Moon made her entrance. "I am Sailor Moon and in the name of the moon I shall punish you! How dare you interfere with couple in love! Honey Moon Therapy Kiss!" She yelled as the beam of light shot at the twins.
Haruka sweatdropped at hearing Eternal Sailor Moon's cry. "Umm, Sailor Moon, that's his sister, not his lover," she whispered to Sailor Moon.
Hyouga screamed as the purifying light washed over her. It felt like fire was running through her veins. As the brightest part of the light hit her, she exploded into dust.
Kaen looked at Eternal Sailor Moon. "ONORE!" she shouted, pointing at Sailor Moon. "You killed my sister! You are dead!"
She leapt into the air and before any of the senshi could hit her with an attack she landed on Sailor Moon, pushing her to the ground. She began to pound furiously at Sailor Moon. "I will kill you myself!" she screamed out.
Fire surrounded her fists as they crashed down. Haruka looked at the others. "We've got to do something! My attacks are too large to pinpoint just the youma," she shouted.
"Mine too. Shimatta, of all the times we need the Inners it had to be now, when they can't get here!" Michiru cried out.
"Mine aren't, and I am here," Mars shouted, as he raised his hand and in it a flaming red aura spun into a spear shape. "Mars Flame Spear, Strike!" he chanted, then hurdling the fire spear at Kaen, knocking her off of Sailor Moon.
Mars then ran over to Sailor Moon and took her by the arms. "Come on, let's get out of here..." he said, then pulled her up and dragged her out of the way, towards Neptune and Uranus. "I don't know who you two are, but it's good that you're here."
"Mars!" a familiar voice shouted from behind him. There came running Silver Moon with Silver Jupiter, where Venus and Mercury were not even Moon knew. "Is she alright?" Moon asked, looking at her look-alike. "I think she'll be fine. Right now, it's time for you guys to get in there and fight!"
Moon nodded, then looked to Jupiter. "Let's go!" she said, running into the diner with him.
"Glistening Thunder..." Jupiter chanted, crossing his arms in the 'X' style and charging two lightning balls in his hand. "Smash!" he threw them foreward and watched as they hurdled towards Kaen.
Kaen had started to stand up from the spear that Mars had thrown when the attack from Jupiter came. She flew back into the wall. When she lifted her head up, both her eyes were completely red. She floated up off the ground. She extended her right hand and dust began to rise off the ground and swirl around her.
The dust began to settle onto Kaen, changing her. Her uniform began to melt into a purple shade. Part of her hair changed to blue while others remained red. One of her eyes changed to be blue. "We will not be stopped by you!" she shouted, her voice having a dualty to it now.
"This... doesn't look good," Moon said, taken back by the change. "What do we do? What do we do?" she whined.
A ring of blue flame leapt from her hand and circled around the senshi, trapping all who were there. Haruka walked near the flame. "There's no heat, but there is an intense cold within these flames," she said.
Moon screamed as the flame circled them. Then when Uranus walked up to it, and said it was 'cold', she blinked. "Cold?" Moon asked.
Michiru powered up. "DEEP SUBMERGE!" she shouted, releasing the globe of water. The water smashed into the flames, but froze instantly and fell to the ground, shattering completely. "What could do that to water?" she asked, amazed at the results.
"Ice cold?" Mars said, looking to Neptune. He then crossed the silver arm bands. "Let me give this a shot," he said, then chanting, "Mars Fire..." as his attack was powered up. "Bomber!" he sent a bombardment of fire orbs at the wall of cold flame.
The wall seemed to absorb the attack, that part of the wall turning bright yellow with red tips. A crack was heard as the wall started to break. A second later the wall collapsed completely. Gemini looked at them angrily. "Fine you want to play this the rough way," she said. "TWIN STARS!"
Two blasts emerged from her hands, each looking like a heart crystal. They swirled around each other as they flew towards the senshi.
Silver Moon was awestruck as the attack went at them. Mars' eyes widened and he stepped in front of Moon to protect her, holding her close to him as his body shielded her. One of the stars of Kaen's attack struck him dead-on in the back and he shouted out in pain, so much of it went through him that he fell unconscious into Moon's arms. Moon couldn't take his weight and they both fell to the ground. "Mars... Mars!" Moon cried, but Mars wouldn't wake up...
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[ In the Alley ]
Aislinn stood quietly in the alley, crossing both arms over her chest and trying to find the wall so she wouldn't be standing so lost. She found the solid structure and leaned her back against it, closing her eyes. She heard footsteps close by, nearing her and when she opened her eyes again she saw a bright icey-blue, almost blue silver aura approaching her. It was a male. He was at the temple earlier.
He made his way to Ainslinn, standing next to her his hands in his pockets, "Greetings, you're name is Aislinn, yes? I am Mizukeji Kibo, I am a friend o' Rei's as well...Since Rei is of helping keep things in order, seriously some people just can't keep the peace and have to fight in public..."he said, hoping to lead her away from what was really happening...
Aislinn watched his bright aura for a moment, but after that she remembered that not many could always handle her empty gaze and looked away. "Yes. My name is Aislinn, and you are a friend of Rei's..? It is nice to meet you Mizukeji Kibo.." She paused, closing her eyes and lowering her head.
A few moments later two others had rushed into the alleyway and Aislinn had to open her eyes to find out what it was that was happening. Ami, a girl with a bright blue aura and Minako with bright orange had run in and started giving orders, "Go join the fight i'll protect her!" Was among the phrases uttered at this time. The Orange girl seemed to pull Kibo away leaving the blue girl before her. She felt the other taking her hand and trying to comfort her in some way, "You're going to be ok.I'm here to protect you." Ami took note of the worried expression showing on Aislinn's features, "Rei will be alright.".
This girl made her uncomfortable. Aislinn didn't know who she was and there was something about her that was different. It was dark. With her eyes open and watching the female figure for a moment she saw the blue energy... But there was something dark wrapped around her. She stood uneasily with this unknown girl. Suddenly she heard someone scream out in pain. It was a male voice. "Rei-Kun!" Aislinn cried, gripping her hands into fists and leaning most of her weight against the wall. There was a tugging somewhere within her chest. It was as if there was something that was trying to pull her somewhere... or trying to get out. The girl turned around leaning her forehead up against the wall as she tried to suppress the feeling inside.
Ami looked at her. "Are you ok?" She questioned stepping closer to Aislinn placing a hand on her shoulder. Hearing the screams she quickly decided that she should go as well.
Aislinn found herself alone again. Who were those others that had appeared? Was that Rei that she had heard scream? Where did they drag Mizukeji Kibo off to? and... What was this tugging feeling she felt inside of her? She wasn't prepared for all of this on her first day back at the temple.
There were no others around so she was now blind to her environment, she couldn't use their auras to help her know the placement of any nearby objects. She couldn't go anywhere without her walking stick. The girl placed her hands against the wall, resting them loosely and slowly let herself slide down to a crouching position against the wall. The rough surface lightly scraping her forehead. "Rei-kun.. you promised you'd come back." She quietly whispered into the wall. She had increased the pressure at which she held her hands against the wall, her knuckles starting to turn white.
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[ Back in the Diner ]
"Oh no!" Sailor Moon gasped. She ran up to Silver Moon. "Maybe I can help him. Moon Halatation!" She said. Her hands glowed pink as the light flowed through Mars healing him. "Finish it while its down. I'll help him." She took Mars in her arms and supported his head.
Silver Moon wiped the tears from her face, looking at Sailor Moon. "But we're trapped in here... the fire... what are we supposed to do? I can't attack the monster from in here!"
With Sailor Moon's halation power surging through Mars' body, healing his wounds, the other entity within him felt the power. The flame of Mars surged around him, growing in power and turning black and red as it intensified around him. The Fire tatoos on his upper arms surged with evil energy as his costume changed to that of Fire.
Fire's deep red, fiery eyes shot open and immediately he went upon Sailor Moon, one of his hands around her neck as he stood up and brought Sailor Moon with her. "Thanks for healing me, brat," he hissed.
"Mars!" Silver Moon shouted, but before she could say more, Fire's other hand went to her neck and grabbed her in the same way. His hand grasping her neck, choking the both of them.
"Oh look, I got two Moon brats, how lucky of me," he said with slight humour, then raised them further off the ground. "This will be a sweet victory, Queen Beryl..." he growled, as hot flames circled around his body and both of Sailor Moon and Silver Moon's, burning their skin but not his own.
Silver Moon screamed out in pain as the flames touched her bare skin. Fire closed his eyes, a great sensation running through him as he enjoyed the screams of pain. It was pleasuring him in one sense - he was causing this pain... and he loved it!
Sailor Moon felt her skin burning. She cried out in deep pain. "Haruka!" She screamed. She felt her body go lifeless for a moment.
Silver Moon collapsed to the floor. She had fainted from the surge of pain and heat from her skin, which wasn't burned as badly as she had thought it to be. She just wasn't strong enough to withstand it...
"Venus Love Chain..." A voice yelled, as a flash appeared in a chain before Fire's eyes.
"Glacier Avalanche!" A voice yelled. It was Silver Mercury, sending an attack towards Fire. A moutain of ice fell down on top of Fire making him loose his grip on Sailor Moon and Silver Moon. A blue ring appeared around Mercury's neck. The ring sucked away her energy. The attack caused a defect in her power source causing her to lose immence amounts of energy. She then collapsed.
Soon enough though, the ice which held Fire at bay was melting and had a red glow to it. He was heating up inside - from anger and from evil - and about to break out.
Sailor Moon was still out. The ice made her slide. She landed at Uranus and Neptunes feet lifeless.
Venus looked at Ami amazed. "Oh my god!" She then looked over at Fire as he just broke out. "Venus binding chain of love!" An attack she had never used before erupted. Suddenly a chain of hearts wrapped itself around Fire giving him a shock of energy drainage.
Mercury looked up at Rei weakly his eyes were dark and firey. She closed her eyes again hoping she wouldn't die.
Uranus felt a surge of anger, but used it to channel her sword forth. She grabbed the bound Mars and put the sword to his throat. "Who are you and what have you done with Silver Mars?" she hissed in his ear.
Neptune bent down to Sailor Moon. She felt for a pulse and breathed a sigh of relief when she found one. She looked up to Fire, anger flashing in her eyes. "Be careful Uranus. We don't know what tricks he has up his sleeve," she warned.
Gemini shook off the last of the light from her eyes. "YOU WILL PAY FOR HURTING US!" she screamed in rage. "FREEZING HEAT!"
The same fire as before sprung to life, only this time it wasn't in the shape of a ring, it was in the shape of a fireball and headed straight for Silver Venus. Just before the ball hit Venus a rose sliced through the air, dissipating it. Lady Rose jumped down and walked over to Silver Moon. "If you stand together, nothing can take you down. Teamwork is the key to defeating such a horror," she said softly, yet sternly.
Her eyes wandered over to Eternal Sailor Moon and widened for a moment. Something inside her told her to protect both girls. In that moment, she knew that she would have to help both in their time of need. She accepted it with her whole being and drew out her sword. "So let's take out this creature," she hissed.
Fire laughed a soft, evil laugh in response to Uranus. He saw the anger in Neptune's eyes and smirked, "You've got the advantage. Kill me now. You know you have it in you. Can't you just taste it? The cold energy of your blade slitting against my neck, my dying scream and the blood just running down... com'n, you know you want to. Do it... do it now..."
Silver Moon awakened slowly. "No," she said weakly. Although it pained her, she used her arms to pull her up and looked to Uranus holding Fire. "Rei's still in there, and Rei isn't evil..." she paused, wincing in pain but still keeping herself up. "Rei... I know you're in there. Please... can you hear me?" She looked up at Fire with tears welling in her eyes, slowly falling from her face. The tears were not only from the pain she felt, but from concern for Rei.
Fire's eyes widened at the girls tears, his eyes were slowly turning from the fiery red, darkened with the evil of Beryl, to the calm crimson of Rei's... "No!" he shouted, as he had almost lost control. "I will serve Beryl, and only Beryl," he growled, "Gemini! Attack!"
Fire's eyes then shot to Mercury as he was still bound, still held by Uranus... 'Icey,' his voice rang through her head, 'You too serve Beryl, why haven't you taken over the body? It is weakened. Use it to your advantage! Help us! Help Beryl!'
Sailor Saturn glared at Gemini, she then turned just in time to see Silver Mars become something else, "Nantekutou!". She the raised her Silence Glaive some,
"Saturn..." she said, as violet energy began to flow around her, and up to her Glaive.
"Death..."she continued, clasping her Silence Glaive with both hands, and shifting it to her side.
"Ribbon..."she said, as the rest of the energy pulled to the tip of her Glaive making a sort of orb.
"REVOLUTION!"she shouted finally, as she swung her Glaive in a sort of upward arch, send an array of energy after Gemini. She hoped it would do something.
Kibo was gladly not stuck within the ring, it seemed that he was now th only one able to do a lot. He jumped into the air,
"Morning Star Crystal Power..." he shouted, as he ran his hand over the crystal on his bracelet,
"Make-UP!"he finally said, as blue and yellow ribbons began to shoot out from all over him. He quickly transformed, landing on the ground as Morning Star. Morning Star looked around, trying to figure out a way to get them free, she then stepped back seeing Saturn attack, maybe if they destroyed the youma they will be able to do more.
Suddenly her symbol appeared floating toward her right hand, a swirl of blue energy surround it, and it became a glowing sphere, "Star..."she began as she balanced the orb on her three center finger some. She then arched her back, pulling the orb with her,
"Glorious..."she continued as she spun around some, still balancing the orb, she was now standing upright, slowly bending over, as if she were to throw a bowling ball. She then raised the orb up to her head some, standing upright, she then dropped the orb in front of her.
Energy began to swirl around her like a little tornado.
"Rythym!" she shouted, as she pulled both of her hands in an 'X' over her head, then back to her side, and back into an 'X' pulling the energy into her hands, shotting out several rays of blue light out. They slowly combined, making a sort of joined stream, a small bright light at the tip, zipping out, above Saturn's attack.
Uranus pressed the blade a bit into Fire's neck, causing a small trickle of blood to appear. "Don't tempt me. First things first, though. Who are you and what did you do to Mars?" she hissed.
Neptune looked at Silver Moon. "If that is Rei, then we may be doing him a favor," she said before turning back to Gemini. She saw two powers already flying at the youma, and decided to add her own. "DEEP SUMBERGE!" she cried, releasing the aqua colored orb.
Lady Rose nodded and threw a rose to join with the others. 'It may not be much, but the power in that rose will help some,' she thought.
The combined forces of magic smashed into Gemini, making her scream. Her body seemed to freeze in place. Slowly it turned to stone. "Only the light of the moon can shatter this vile creature," Lady Rose said.
Fire could feel the trickle of his own blood drip down his neck. Shimatta, I wouldn't have expected it from this one, Fire thought. "I am Fire, and the one you call 'Mars' is sleeping," is all he said in reply.
Silver Moon could feel a gentle hand on her shoulder, but the tears still ran. "Don't let the forces of darkness blind you. Let the eternal flames of your spirit overcome this evil," Lady Rose said to Fire.
Moon looked up to Uranus and saw that she had actually cut Fire's neck a bit. "Please, don't hurt him!" Moon cried... her tears and screaming were so much, that from her tiara came a silver light upon which touched the ground...
Light from the tears and the silver beam created a tiny, silverish figure that was Queen Serenity. "Don't cry, Silver Moon," her angelic voice dictated.
Silver Moon opened her teary eyes to see the tiny figure. "Who... who are you?" she asked through tears.
"I am Queen Serenity, Ruler of the Moon Kingdom," Serenity replied. "Silver Moon. You mustn't lose hope. Take this wand and use its power to further yourself down the path of destiny. Your heart is strong and your power growing. Use the wand when the time is right... goodbye, Silver Moon."
Just then, between them, the Cosmic Crescent Wand appeared in a sparkle of light. Silver Moon's eyes widened at it, and it floated towards her. She grabbed it. "But?" she tried to ask Serenity something, by that time Serenity was gone.
Holding onto her new wand, Moon's eyes went to the stone-frozen Gemini. She didn't yet know how to use the wand, but she knew she had to get rid of this creature. "Silver Twilight FLASH!" she chanted, as the light from her tiara began to glitter, and sends its rays of silver and pink hearts at the youma... striking its heart and turning its stone body into star dust.
Fire witnessed the destruction of Gemini. His eyes darkened and narrowed... he was in a rough position, still captured, still able to die. He didn't care though. He'd die for the better of Beryl, for the NegaVerse. "You going to use that attack on me as well, Silver brat?" he asked, laughing softly.
"No," Silver Moon replied, looking to Fire. "I want Mars back! I want Rei!"
Fire closed his eyes and laughed heartidly. "You want, you want. You don't think I'm going to give him back just because you say 'you want'? No.." he said, still laughing.
Silver Moon pointed the crescent wand at him. Although she was trembling, she tried to seem serious. "Give him back!" she cried.
"Do you even know how to use that thing?" Fire asked.
"Ye-Ye-... Of course!" Moon replied, then the power flowing through her, the words coming to mouth... "Silver Healing... Escalation!"
From around the cresent part of the wand, a silver and pink power circled, then collecting into a beam and pouring its healing power over Fire. "No!" he screamed, feeling the power run through him. "You have not won! The war is still ours!" were his last words before the dark clothes of Fire washed away, leaving the body in the clothes Rei had worn before. The tatoos on his upper arms seemed to glow black and solidify, then cracking and turning into dust. The tatoos still stayed but the evil that tainted it was gone.
Rei's eyes weakly closed as he tried to stay up and conscious. He didn't know what had happened. All he could feel was someone behind him, holding a sword to his neck, as a pain seared from it. "What's going on here!?" he shouted.
Silver Moon smiled. "Let him go," she whispered. She then let herself relax on the floor, exhausted from the day and the new power she had used.
Venus turned her attention to the blue haired senshi. She propped Amis head up. "Can somebody offer me a hand?" She asked.
All the images of Icey washed into Amis mind. She remembered. Suddenly a bright symbol of the negaverse started to glow on her forehead. She sat up.
Minako jumped back. "Who are you!?" She ran over to Silver Moon. "Were still not done!" Ami transformed into Icey. Her eyes were cold and so was her voice. "I will only serve Queen Beryl." Her voice was cold. She turned her attention to Silver Moon. She gave an evil smile and began to walk over to her. She grabbed her by the collar of her neck. "Cosmic Ice Blast!" She yelled. A blast of ice blasted Silver Moon against the wall.
"No stop this!" Said a weak voice. Sailor Moon began to crawl over toward Icey. Her broach lightly flickered. "Dont do this! You are a senshi! You fight on the side of good not evil!"
"I only fight for the nega verse!" She screamed. Another ball of ice started to form in her hand. "Cosmic Ice Blast!" She yelled. The ball went right for Sailor Moon.
Sailor Moon's eyes widened. Then she felt somebody push her out of the way. It was Venus. Venus was struck and broke the glass of the restaurant landing outside. She was bloody and beaten up with peices of glass sticking out of her.
"Good Two senshi down! Only a few more to go!" said Icey. Sailor Moon looked at Icey. Icey aimed two more ice balls at Uranus and Neptune. Sailor Moon took the hit. She hit the wall with full force. The crystal's light began to glow brightly.
"No!" yelled Icey. Suddenly a bright pink light headed for Mecury's locket. She screamed out. Both her locket and herself were purified. Ami fell back in her normal clothes falling down. She fell unconscious, as did Sailor Moon.
Silver Moon detransformed, unconscious from the hit, the power drainage prior,as she lay against the wall. Luna ran up to her and put a paw to her hand. "Usagi, wake up!" she hollered, but knew that a cat couldn't do much to make sure she was okay. "Someone see if Venus is okay, and Ami too! Let's get going guys!"
Rei's eyes widened. "Yume-chan!" He remembered, then struggling to get out of Uranus's grip without causing her to cut him. "Yume-chan! I have to see if she's alright, Yume-chan!" He pushed Uranus's arm off from around him and ran out of her grip. Though the cut that she had given Fire was still on him, he didn't care about it, and instead ran to where he had left Aislinn.
"Aislinn!" he shouted, seeing her against the wall of the alley.
He fell before her, on both knees, as he wrapped her arms around her to embrace her. "I'm sorry..." he said, in near tears. "I came back. I'm so sorry..."
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Chapter 7 :: "A Melody of Memories"
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Chapter 6 :: "We Meet Again"
A/N: This one's pretty long. ^_^ Hope you like it!
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"How long has she been lying there like that, Reizo-san?" Hiroshi questioned his superior as he too stepped up to the doorway and observed the girl inside.
Aislinn, now a girl of 15 lay quietly atop her bed, a pillow hugged tightly to her chest. She had been like that for quiet some time. The gentle movements of her back showed that she was still breathing. She was healthy, but something was upsetting her.
Reizo turned his watchful gaze to Hiroshi, "It seems she has been like this ever since she climbed out of bed." The man whispered quietly in response. He stepped away from the door then and out into the hall, shaking his head and rubbing his brow.
"She isn't happy.. I don't know if she can stay here like this much longer... I need to make a phone call." He turned to Hiroshi, nodding his head a moment and then headed off down the halls.
[One Week Later]
"Are you all ready Aislinn-chan?" Reizo questioned his charge, holding both of her hands as he asked the question.
Aislinn smiled softly and nodded her head. The man let go of her hands turning to the other monks and taking two small items from them. One a long length of indigo coloured ribbon, and the other, a folded white walking stick. Coming back to the girl he placed the walking stick in her hand.
"You'll be travelling through the city. Would you like your blindfold?" He asked, knowing that such a collection of bright auras could irritate her.
"Hai..." She answered quietly, taking the walking stick and holding it tightly in her hand. Looking straight ahead, she saw her Sensei step around behind her and then felt the smooth ribbon over her eyes as he tied it around the back of her head.
Aislinn stood quietly as each of the monks: Benjiro, Kazuo, Shen and Hiroshi each stepped forwards to say their farewells. With one last tight hug from Hiroshi and a few whispered words, Aislinn and Reizo stepped from the room and out of the Dojo.
[On Route]
"Aislinn.. We are almost there.. Are you nervous to see him again?" The voice of an elder woman reassured the girl with a soft touch to the arm.
The girl smiled to herself and lightly brushed a hand through her long, dark purple hair. "I don't know, Hino Obaasan. It's been such a long time... I feel... Restless." She leaned back in her seat and listened to her surroundings. Things had quieted some as they had moved away from some of the more busy areas. The blackness could be enjoyable as opposed to such a mixture of bright colours, but they had moved away from the most populated areas and Aislinn felt she could comfortably remove her blindfold.
Reaching back behind her head, the girl undid the knot in the wide piece of ribbon and brought it back down with her hands. She blinked her hazy grey eyes a few times, then turned towards the direction Hino Obaasan was. A bright aura filled the space where the old woman sat. All else was dark.
"How much longer?" Aislinn questioned the woman.
She got a laugh as a reply, "You really are restless... but you do not have to wait much longer." There was a small jolt as the taxi the two women were in started to slow. The vehicle slowly decelerated until it came to a complete stop. Aislinn sat quietly, listening as the driver turned off the car and climbed out. Another few clicks and the door beside the elder woman opened and she was being helped out. The girl gripped a long stick she had placed beside her and then started to shuffle over in the backseat so she too could be helped out the door. Once again she blinked her almost unseeing eyes and straightened out her sky blue kimono while the car door was shut behind her.
"Come Aislinn, the steps are just ahead. This kind man will take care of your luggage." The elder woman waved the Taxi driver up the steps. He had just pulled two suitcases from the trunk.
"The steps..." The girl let out a quiet groan remembering those long steps. They had been easy to navigate when last she was here, but it would be much more difficult this time around.
Hino Obaasan gripped the girls elbow and started slowly towards the steps, taking them one at a time as Aislinn used her walking stick to indicate how high and how deep each step was. They had started at a slow pace, but it sped up a little as Aislinn got into the rhythm of steps. The older woman quickly told her about any steps that were deeper or higher and they eventually made it to the top without any major problems.
"That's all of them right?" Aislinn questioned with a forced laugh, Grandma Hino had stopped.
"Yes that's all." She was informed. The girl sighed in relief... then paused raised her head. Off in front of her she could see several colourful auras. She thought she could make out two females, one shining with an orange glow and another with a light blue. She would have spent more time contemplating the meaning of these colourful auras when a bright, familiar red came into view. The girl gripped her walking stick tightly and watched the glowing red aura.
Aislinn's gaze was still directed in front of her. The blue and orange girl had both run off after she had heard two voices yell out some sort of phrase. She quickly took a glance around the area... There was another aura, grey... almost silver in colour. It was another male (Kibo). Not knowing exactly what to make of this male she turned back to look in the previous direction. With the two girls gone she could see his aura better, "Rei-kun." The blue girl came into her vision again standing beside the male. He was coming closer though.
"Yume-chan" She felt a soft touch on her shoulder. The girl smiled hearing him call her that again. He ran his hand down her arm and then held onto her hand, "It's... good to see you again, Aislinn."
Aislinn leaned her walking stick against her shoulder and then slowly reached up towards the figure before her. Her hand met his chest. "You've grown so much" She laughed. Gently she moved her hand to his shoulder, then to his neck, until she could let herself feel the features of his face. As she ran her fingers across his brow she felt a small bump. It was quite small, but she remembered when he had received it, falling into one of the small tables while they were playing. Finally, she ran her hand through his short hair and then rested her hand on his shoulder.
"It is good to be in your presence once again," She said quietly, squeezing his hand.
Feeling the gentle squeeze of Aislinn's hand on his own, Rei smiled and laughed softly. "Obaasan," he said, then direction his gaze to his Grandma, who was still staring at where the fight was.
*Shimatta,* Rei thought. *She's a witness to it. How are we going to explain it?*
"Obaasan, you're best to go into the house with the others." Rei said.. "Excuse me for a second, Yume-chan." Rei said, then slipping his hand out from hers and walking over to the others. He looked over to Usagi and Luna, giving Luna that gaze just said 'we need to talk'.
Aislinn listened to Rei's soft laugh and closed her eyes, lowering her head for a moment. He had started talking to his Grandma and Aislinn let her stronger sense of hearing inform her of his movements. She thought he sounded uneasy.
Luna nodded, then turned to Usagi, "Usagi, Minako, Ami, Makoto, into the temple now, time for us to get into some Silver business." She turned to Rei. "And what about our watchers there?"
Rei smiled, "The girl in technically blind. Her name is Aislinn and she's an old friend of mine. She poses no threat. My Grandma on the other hand, we'll have to tell her. If I leave you all to speak with her, I'll keep Aislinn company."
Luna nodded, then ran into the Temple home.
Usagi crawled over to Mamoru's side, she touched his cheek softly... "Chiba- san... What about him?"
Rei looked to Usagi and Mamoru, then looked at Makoto. "Can you handle him?" Rei asked. Makoto nodded. Rei nodded back then turned to Minako and Ami, he didn't say a word to them, not just yet. He then turned and went back to Aislinn and Grandma.
"Hino Obaasan... was my luggage brought up alright?" Aislinn asked Grandma quietly.
"Yes, the bags are both here.. Rei will take care of them for you." The older woman answered.
The girl still had her eyes closed, but she heard approaching footsteps.
"Obaasan, follow the others into the house, they will speak to you," Rei said to Grandma Hino.
Grandma raised a brow. "Did I just see those cats talk?" she asked.
"Trust me, Obaasan. Go with them. I'll take care of Yume-chan," Rei replied, then looked at Aislinn again. He couldn't help but smile when he looked at her. He did, though, have a lot of questions to ask his Grandma.. like why she had gone to run errands, just to come back with Aislinn, someone he hasn't seen since he was nine.
Grandma Hino looked up to the two, smiling as Rei seemed to be lost in Aislinn's presence. She knew her bringing Aislinn back to the temple after so many years would spark up something between them... they were good friends, but perhaps now she would no longer have to look for a wife for Rei... maybe the perfect one was right under her nose all the while. She then skiddadled off to the group and into the temple.
Rei took Aislinn's hands into his own again. "Why are you here?" he asked. "It's such a surprise, after so long..." He paused, not being able to clearly explain the thoughts that ran through his mind.
"Sensei thought it would be good for me to come back here. He was worried..." The girl paused and opened her eyes again. It was the same red aura... but there seemed to be something different there.. something there that wasn't supposed to be. Aislinn shook her head and looked away for a moment. "I didn't think I could stay in that place any longer." She finished.
Rei nodded. "I understand. So, you're going to be staying?" Rei asked, then noticed the two suitcases on the ground behind her. "Guess so, you're already packed. How about we get you comfortable? I'm sure I know which guest room Obaasan made up for you, she's been cleaning it up for days and now I know why."
Aislinn smiled, giggling a bit, "That sounds good to me.. I'll let you lead." She winked and then smiled again.
Rei then picked up the suitcases with one arm, holding one under his arm and the other he held by the handle. He then let Aislinn slip her arm into his free one and he led the way. "What have you been up to these past years, Yume-chan?" Rei asked her while they walked.
"Learning things from Sensei, helping take care of the shrine, meeting other priests and priestesses, answering many questions... Being stuck in the temple. You know I didn't get out very often." She explained, following Rei's lead. She had folded up her walking stick and held it my her side.
"They were always very protective of you. Even as a child they would watch you. I, on the other hand, would always sneak you to the outside so we could play," Rei said, then laughed, remembering those days. "Sometimes they wouldn't even notice you were gone. At times, you'd sleep at the temple with me. We always thought we'd won against them. But it was always Obaasan that warned them off, told them you needed to be a child as long as you could, and that it was for the best. She was right..."
Aislinn bowed her head, listening to Rei's words and smiled with their childhood memmories. "I've missed those days... I haven't had anyone to play with a talk to as I used too... The victories we had shared over them." She too started to laugh.
They laughed together. Then, when they reached the guest room that Grandma Hino had been setting up. He had to release himself from Aislinn to slide open the authentic japanese door for her. He then walked in, flicked on the light, and placed the suitcases down beside the bed. Rei turned to look at Aislinn. "Well, this is it," he said, "Do you want to sit and talk or go somewhere else. It's completely up to you, Yume-chan."
"Hmmmm.." She paused for a moment to think, "Where else can we go?"
"How about the arcade? Or maybe even the mall? I'll treat you to a milkshake, for old time sakes," Rei said, then looked down to what he was wearing and what Aislinn was wearing. "Although, I think I should get out of these robes. Can't go in public wearing my temple robes all the time." He laughed softly. "What do you say?"
"Mmmm, Milkshakes." A grin spread across Aislinn's face, "I'd love a milkshake." She thought for a moment, *I don't know if I should wear my blindfold or not though..*
Rei smiled. "Just give me a moment to change and I'll be right back," he said, then leaving the room and going to his own, where he undressed from his robes and dressed in black pants and a large red muscle shirt. The key that was his transformation item still hung around his neck on its gold chain, he knew it would be best to keep it on, just in case they met up with any trouble during their travels. He then rushed to put on his socks and sneakers, patting on a little cologne and brushing his hair back, before leaving his room and going back to see Aislinn. He leaned against the door, relaxing to a calm and cool state as he smiled at her. "Ready to go, my lady?"
Aislinn waited quietly, running her hands along the walls and furniture so she could try and make a mental picture of the layout of the room. Most things seemed to be set up against the wall. Not too much in the centre. She had just found a dresser, or wardrobe of sorts where she could put her clothes when she heard and smelt Rei by the doorway. "If you, good Sir, are ready to take me, Then I am ready" She answered turning towards the doorway and giving a small curtsey.
Rei walked up to Aislinn and took her hand, placing her arm around his elbow as he lead her out of the room. "So, where did you want to go first?" he asked.
Aislinn took his arm. "How about the milkshake.. I am a little hungry." She told him.
"Then, a milkshake it is, possibly topped with a pizza and desert! Strawberry still is your favorite, isn't it?" Rei asked.
"Pizza, Dessert and a Milkshake. Oh I've missed this stuff. and Of course it's still strawberry" The girl giggled.
Rei smiled and looked down at Aislinn as they walked along. "What else have you missed?" he asked.
Aislinn raised an eyebrow giving her a moment to think about all the things. "I've missed junk food, new music, hot springs, conversations, games, swings, people my age.. Hino Obaasan, Rei-kun.. I didn't get much.. or any of these things.." She dawned a more thoughtful expression.
"I've missed you too, Aislinn," Rei said, reaching his other hand over to gently rub upon Aislinn's that was around his arm.
When they reached the arcade diner, the automatic doors opened to their presence and Rei led Aislin to a seat in a booth just beyond the large diner window, so that passing people wouldn't bother her with their 'aura's. Rei let Aislinn sit first before taking a seat across from her. As if on cue, a waitress came up, chewing bubble gum, and asked them what they wanted.
Aislinn heard the waitress come up to them, asking what it was they'd like to have. "I'd like a strawberry milkshake." She quietly ordered and watched infront of her. The girl wasn't sure what Rei was going to order so she waited, brushing her fingers through her hair.
"I'll have chocolate, and add to that a medium pepperoni and two slices of your banana cream pie," Rei ordered the rest. The waitress then nodded and went off to start their order. Rei looked around and noticed the aqua- haired beauty along with the blonde guy and the Usagi look-alike... *What are they doing here?* He wondered.
Aislinn was about to comment on Rei's food choices when she looked up and saw more of those colourful auras. They were like the ones at the temple.. but they weren't the same people. Four girls: Purple, Aqua, Gold and a very bright pink. "Rei-kun..?... Do you know those girls over there..?" She questioned, eyes fixed on the colourfull energies.
"In a way," Rei replied, fixating his eyes on the Usagi look-alike. "But let's just ignore them. I'm sure they're just here to eat too."
Aislinn cocked her head to the side, a little confused with his answer. "Alright.. So what have you been up to lately, Rei?"
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Aislinn and Rei were enjoying their food and milkshakes, talking and laughing amongst eachother when the twins came in and went to the counter. Rei took no notice of them and put his attention completely to Aislinn... then, a flash of light occurred...
With a flash of light the two had changed back into youma and got on both sides of Unazuki. "Yes, you can give us your energy!" A woman said, releasing a beam of ice to trap the girl.
A waitress (Unazuki) behind the counter screamed as the ice hit her.
The blonde haired girl and the aqua haired girl ran out of the shop with others following, running away from the action as the diner was abandoned, leaving only Unazuki there being the innocent in distress and her brother Motoki in the back.
Rei knew he -had- to get Aislinn out of there and transform to fight the monsters. So he took her by the hand, saying, "Aislinn, don't be scared." As he led her out of the diner and to a back alley where she would be safe.
"Rei-kun..?" Aislinn didn't know what was going on. She felt a little choked up for a moment as her gaze focussed on two dark energies. Rei had grabbed her hand though and she was being pulled out of there.
"Rei.. What are you going to do?" She questioned feeling that he wasn't going to be staying out there with her.
"I - uhm.. I'm going to help to get the others out of there. Stay here, I'll be right back. Promise," he said, kissing her lips softly...
He then pulled back, amazed at what he did. He didn't know why he did it, but he stepped back. "I... I'll be right back, Yume-chan. Don't move."
He then ran from the alley, behind a set of bushes where he stopped and looked back at Aislinn in the alley. He shook the idea off of thinking only about the feel of her lips against his, touching the key upon his neck and raising his hand. "Mars Star Power, Make Up!"
Aislinn wasn't expecting what had just happened. Rei was just there, and he ran off to help the others. She brought a hand up to her lips, gently brushing a finger across them and staring blindly ahead of her.
By the time Rei had transformed, Uranus and Neptune were already at the scene.
"WORLD SHAKING!" Uranus yelled, releasing a golden orb of power.
It smashed into Hyouga, ending the ice flow. Kaen turned and looked. "Who are you?!" she screeched out.
"Guarded by Uranus, the planet of the skies. I am the soldier of flight, Sailor Uranus."
"Guarded by Neptune, the planet of the deep sea. I am the soldier of affinity, Sailor Neptune."
"Two soldiers, invited by the new age, have arrived!"
While they introduced themselves, Mars ran to the back door and pryed it open to have back access to the diner. Slipping in, he saw Motoki watching his sister being held by the two youma. "Hey, you!" Mars said to him.
Motoki turned his head to look at Mars. "Who are you?"
"Someone who's going to help to save that girl in there, but you can't be here!" Mars replied, stepping to Motoki and pulling him to the back door.
"But that's my sister!" Motoki rebuttled.
-- happening out front --
Haruka's eyes narrowed to slits. "Let the girl go," she demanded.
"Not on your life. Her energy will serve Metallia well. We will not let her go!" Hyouga said as she stood back up.
"Guarded by Saturn, the planet of silence. I am the soldier of death, Sailor Saturn!" Another voice introduced herself...
-- happening in the back --
"Don't worry, we'll make sure she's not harmed, but having you here isn't going to help! Now leave!" Mars then pushed Motoki out and slammed the door shut to lock Motoki out. Then running to the scene, Silver Mars appeared in the door of the back room, staring at the Gemini twins. "Hey, the lady said 'Let the girl go!'" he shouted.
"Now who are you?" Hyouga asked, simply annoyed by all the interruptions.
"I am Silver Mars, and that's all you have to know," Mars said, then narrowing his deep red eyes, as he crossed the silver arm bands in front of him, powering his first attack. "Now, like the lady said before... Let the girl go, or you will feel the burn of the Fire of Mars!"
From behind Sailor Uranus and Sailor Neptune, Sailor Moon made her entrance. "I am Sailor Moon and in the name of the moon I shall punish you! How dare you interfere with couple in love! Honey Moon Therapy Kiss!" She yelled as the beam of light shot at the twins.
Haruka sweatdropped at hearing Eternal Sailor Moon's cry. "Umm, Sailor Moon, that's his sister, not his lover," she whispered to Sailor Moon.
Hyouga screamed as the purifying light washed over her. It felt like fire was running through her veins. As the brightest part of the light hit her, she exploded into dust.
Kaen looked at Eternal Sailor Moon. "ONORE!" she shouted, pointing at Sailor Moon. "You killed my sister! You are dead!"
She leapt into the air and before any of the senshi could hit her with an attack she landed on Sailor Moon, pushing her to the ground. She began to pound furiously at Sailor Moon. "I will kill you myself!" she screamed out.
Fire surrounded her fists as they crashed down. Haruka looked at the others. "We've got to do something! My attacks are too large to pinpoint just the youma," she shouted.
"Mine too. Shimatta, of all the times we need the Inners it had to be now, when they can't get here!" Michiru cried out.
"Mine aren't, and I am here," Mars shouted, as he raised his hand and in it a flaming red aura spun into a spear shape. "Mars Flame Spear, Strike!" he chanted, then hurdling the fire spear at Kaen, knocking her off of Sailor Moon.
Mars then ran over to Sailor Moon and took her by the arms. "Come on, let's get out of here..." he said, then pulled her up and dragged her out of the way, towards Neptune and Uranus. "I don't know who you two are, but it's good that you're here."
"Mars!" a familiar voice shouted from behind him. There came running Silver Moon with Silver Jupiter, where Venus and Mercury were not even Moon knew. "Is she alright?" Moon asked, looking at her look-alike. "I think she'll be fine. Right now, it's time for you guys to get in there and fight!"
Moon nodded, then looked to Jupiter. "Let's go!" she said, running into the diner with him.
"Glistening Thunder..." Jupiter chanted, crossing his arms in the 'X' style and charging two lightning balls in his hand. "Smash!" he threw them foreward and watched as they hurdled towards Kaen.
Kaen had started to stand up from the spear that Mars had thrown when the attack from Jupiter came. She flew back into the wall. When she lifted her head up, both her eyes were completely red. She floated up off the ground. She extended her right hand and dust began to rise off the ground and swirl around her.
The dust began to settle onto Kaen, changing her. Her uniform began to melt into a purple shade. Part of her hair changed to blue while others remained red. One of her eyes changed to be blue. "We will not be stopped by you!" she shouted, her voice having a dualty to it now.
"This... doesn't look good," Moon said, taken back by the change. "What do we do? What do we do?" she whined.
A ring of blue flame leapt from her hand and circled around the senshi, trapping all who were there. Haruka walked near the flame. "There's no heat, but there is an intense cold within these flames," she said.
Moon screamed as the flame circled them. Then when Uranus walked up to it, and said it was 'cold', she blinked. "Cold?" Moon asked.
Michiru powered up. "DEEP SUBMERGE!" she shouted, releasing the globe of water. The water smashed into the flames, but froze instantly and fell to the ground, shattering completely. "What could do that to water?" she asked, amazed at the results.
"Ice cold?" Mars said, looking to Neptune. He then crossed the silver arm bands. "Let me give this a shot," he said, then chanting, "Mars Fire..." as his attack was powered up. "Bomber!" he sent a bombardment of fire orbs at the wall of cold flame.
The wall seemed to absorb the attack, that part of the wall turning bright yellow with red tips. A crack was heard as the wall started to break. A second later the wall collapsed completely. Gemini looked at them angrily. "Fine you want to play this the rough way," she said. "TWIN STARS!"
Two blasts emerged from her hands, each looking like a heart crystal. They swirled around each other as they flew towards the senshi.
Silver Moon was awestruck as the attack went at them. Mars' eyes widened and he stepped in front of Moon to protect her, holding her close to him as his body shielded her. One of the stars of Kaen's attack struck him dead-on in the back and he shouted out in pain, so much of it went through him that he fell unconscious into Moon's arms. Moon couldn't take his weight and they both fell to the ground. "Mars... Mars!" Moon cried, but Mars wouldn't wake up...
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[ In the Alley ]
Aislinn stood quietly in the alley, crossing both arms over her chest and trying to find the wall so she wouldn't be standing so lost. She found the solid structure and leaned her back against it, closing her eyes. She heard footsteps close by, nearing her and when she opened her eyes again she saw a bright icey-blue, almost blue silver aura approaching her. It was a male. He was at the temple earlier.
He made his way to Ainslinn, standing next to her his hands in his pockets, "Greetings, you're name is Aislinn, yes? I am Mizukeji Kibo, I am a friend o' Rei's as well...Since Rei is of helping keep things in order, seriously some people just can't keep the peace and have to fight in public..."he said, hoping to lead her away from what was really happening...
Aislinn watched his bright aura for a moment, but after that she remembered that not many could always handle her empty gaze and looked away. "Yes. My name is Aislinn, and you are a friend of Rei's..? It is nice to meet you Mizukeji Kibo.." She paused, closing her eyes and lowering her head.
A few moments later two others had rushed into the alleyway and Aislinn had to open her eyes to find out what it was that was happening. Ami, a girl with a bright blue aura and Minako with bright orange had run in and started giving orders, "Go join the fight i'll protect her!" Was among the phrases uttered at this time. The Orange girl seemed to pull Kibo away leaving the blue girl before her. She felt the other taking her hand and trying to comfort her in some way, "You're going to be ok.I'm here to protect you." Ami took note of the worried expression showing on Aislinn's features, "Rei will be alright.".
This girl made her uncomfortable. Aislinn didn't know who she was and there was something about her that was different. It was dark. With her eyes open and watching the female figure for a moment she saw the blue energy... But there was something dark wrapped around her. She stood uneasily with this unknown girl. Suddenly she heard someone scream out in pain. It was a male voice. "Rei-Kun!" Aislinn cried, gripping her hands into fists and leaning most of her weight against the wall. There was a tugging somewhere within her chest. It was as if there was something that was trying to pull her somewhere... or trying to get out. The girl turned around leaning her forehead up against the wall as she tried to suppress the feeling inside.
Ami looked at her. "Are you ok?" She questioned stepping closer to Aislinn placing a hand on her shoulder. Hearing the screams she quickly decided that she should go as well.
Aislinn found herself alone again. Who were those others that had appeared? Was that Rei that she had heard scream? Where did they drag Mizukeji Kibo off to? and... What was this tugging feeling she felt inside of her? She wasn't prepared for all of this on her first day back at the temple.
There were no others around so she was now blind to her environment, she couldn't use their auras to help her know the placement of any nearby objects. She couldn't go anywhere without her walking stick. The girl placed her hands against the wall, resting them loosely and slowly let herself slide down to a crouching position against the wall. The rough surface lightly scraping her forehead. "Rei-kun.. you promised you'd come back." She quietly whispered into the wall. She had increased the pressure at which she held her hands against the wall, her knuckles starting to turn white.
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[ Back in the Diner ]
"Oh no!" Sailor Moon gasped. She ran up to Silver Moon. "Maybe I can help him. Moon Halatation!" She said. Her hands glowed pink as the light flowed through Mars healing him. "Finish it while its down. I'll help him." She took Mars in her arms and supported his head.
Silver Moon wiped the tears from her face, looking at Sailor Moon. "But we're trapped in here... the fire... what are we supposed to do? I can't attack the monster from in here!"
With Sailor Moon's halation power surging through Mars' body, healing his wounds, the other entity within him felt the power. The flame of Mars surged around him, growing in power and turning black and red as it intensified around him. The Fire tatoos on his upper arms surged with evil energy as his costume changed to that of Fire.
Fire's deep red, fiery eyes shot open and immediately he went upon Sailor Moon, one of his hands around her neck as he stood up and brought Sailor Moon with her. "Thanks for healing me, brat," he hissed.
"Mars!" Silver Moon shouted, but before she could say more, Fire's other hand went to her neck and grabbed her in the same way. His hand grasping her neck, choking the both of them.
"Oh look, I got two Moon brats, how lucky of me," he said with slight humour, then raised them further off the ground. "This will be a sweet victory, Queen Beryl..." he growled, as hot flames circled around his body and both of Sailor Moon and Silver Moon's, burning their skin but not his own.
Silver Moon screamed out in pain as the flames touched her bare skin. Fire closed his eyes, a great sensation running through him as he enjoyed the screams of pain. It was pleasuring him in one sense - he was causing this pain... and he loved it!
Sailor Moon felt her skin burning. She cried out in deep pain. "Haruka!" She screamed. She felt her body go lifeless for a moment.
Silver Moon collapsed to the floor. She had fainted from the surge of pain and heat from her skin, which wasn't burned as badly as she had thought it to be. She just wasn't strong enough to withstand it...
"Venus Love Chain..." A voice yelled, as a flash appeared in a chain before Fire's eyes.
"Glacier Avalanche!" A voice yelled. It was Silver Mercury, sending an attack towards Fire. A moutain of ice fell down on top of Fire making him loose his grip on Sailor Moon and Silver Moon. A blue ring appeared around Mercury's neck. The ring sucked away her energy. The attack caused a defect in her power source causing her to lose immence amounts of energy. She then collapsed.
Soon enough though, the ice which held Fire at bay was melting and had a red glow to it. He was heating up inside - from anger and from evil - and about to break out.
Sailor Moon was still out. The ice made her slide. She landed at Uranus and Neptunes feet lifeless.
Venus looked at Ami amazed. "Oh my god!" She then looked over at Fire as he just broke out. "Venus binding chain of love!" An attack she had never used before erupted. Suddenly a chain of hearts wrapped itself around Fire giving him a shock of energy drainage.
Mercury looked up at Rei weakly his eyes were dark and firey. She closed her eyes again hoping she wouldn't die.
Uranus felt a surge of anger, but used it to channel her sword forth. She grabbed the bound Mars and put the sword to his throat. "Who are you and what have you done with Silver Mars?" she hissed in his ear.
Neptune bent down to Sailor Moon. She felt for a pulse and breathed a sigh of relief when she found one. She looked up to Fire, anger flashing in her eyes. "Be careful Uranus. We don't know what tricks he has up his sleeve," she warned.
Gemini shook off the last of the light from her eyes. "YOU WILL PAY FOR HURTING US!" she screamed in rage. "FREEZING HEAT!"
The same fire as before sprung to life, only this time it wasn't in the shape of a ring, it was in the shape of a fireball and headed straight for Silver Venus. Just before the ball hit Venus a rose sliced through the air, dissipating it. Lady Rose jumped down and walked over to Silver Moon. "If you stand together, nothing can take you down. Teamwork is the key to defeating such a horror," she said softly, yet sternly.
Her eyes wandered over to Eternal Sailor Moon and widened for a moment. Something inside her told her to protect both girls. In that moment, she knew that she would have to help both in their time of need. She accepted it with her whole being and drew out her sword. "So let's take out this creature," she hissed.
Fire laughed a soft, evil laugh in response to Uranus. He saw the anger in Neptune's eyes and smirked, "You've got the advantage. Kill me now. You know you have it in you. Can't you just taste it? The cold energy of your blade slitting against my neck, my dying scream and the blood just running down... com'n, you know you want to. Do it... do it now..."
Silver Moon awakened slowly. "No," she said weakly. Although it pained her, she used her arms to pull her up and looked to Uranus holding Fire. "Rei's still in there, and Rei isn't evil..." she paused, wincing in pain but still keeping herself up. "Rei... I know you're in there. Please... can you hear me?" She looked up at Fire with tears welling in her eyes, slowly falling from her face. The tears were not only from the pain she felt, but from concern for Rei.
Fire's eyes widened at the girls tears, his eyes were slowly turning from the fiery red, darkened with the evil of Beryl, to the calm crimson of Rei's... "No!" he shouted, as he had almost lost control. "I will serve Beryl, and only Beryl," he growled, "Gemini! Attack!"
Fire's eyes then shot to Mercury as he was still bound, still held by Uranus... 'Icey,' his voice rang through her head, 'You too serve Beryl, why haven't you taken over the body? It is weakened. Use it to your advantage! Help us! Help Beryl!'
Sailor Saturn glared at Gemini, she then turned just in time to see Silver Mars become something else, "Nantekutou!". She the raised her Silence Glaive some,
"Saturn..." she said, as violet energy began to flow around her, and up to her Glaive.
"Death..."she continued, clasping her Silence Glaive with both hands, and shifting it to her side.
"Ribbon..."she said, as the rest of the energy pulled to the tip of her Glaive making a sort of orb.
"REVOLUTION!"she shouted finally, as she swung her Glaive in a sort of upward arch, send an array of energy after Gemini. She hoped it would do something.
Kibo was gladly not stuck within the ring, it seemed that he was now th only one able to do a lot. He jumped into the air,
"Morning Star Crystal Power..." he shouted, as he ran his hand over the crystal on his bracelet,
"Make-UP!"he finally said, as blue and yellow ribbons began to shoot out from all over him. He quickly transformed, landing on the ground as Morning Star. Morning Star looked around, trying to figure out a way to get them free, she then stepped back seeing Saturn attack, maybe if they destroyed the youma they will be able to do more.
Suddenly her symbol appeared floating toward her right hand, a swirl of blue energy surround it, and it became a glowing sphere, "Star..."she began as she balanced the orb on her three center finger some. She then arched her back, pulling the orb with her,
"Glorious..."she continued as she spun around some, still balancing the orb, she was now standing upright, slowly bending over, as if she were to throw a bowling ball. She then raised the orb up to her head some, standing upright, she then dropped the orb in front of her.
Energy began to swirl around her like a little tornado.
"Rythym!" she shouted, as she pulled both of her hands in an 'X' over her head, then back to her side, and back into an 'X' pulling the energy into her hands, shotting out several rays of blue light out. They slowly combined, making a sort of joined stream, a small bright light at the tip, zipping out, above Saturn's attack.
Uranus pressed the blade a bit into Fire's neck, causing a small trickle of blood to appear. "Don't tempt me. First things first, though. Who are you and what did you do to Mars?" she hissed.
Neptune looked at Silver Moon. "If that is Rei, then we may be doing him a favor," she said before turning back to Gemini. She saw two powers already flying at the youma, and decided to add her own. "DEEP SUMBERGE!" she cried, releasing the aqua colored orb.
Lady Rose nodded and threw a rose to join with the others. 'It may not be much, but the power in that rose will help some,' she thought.
The combined forces of magic smashed into Gemini, making her scream. Her body seemed to freeze in place. Slowly it turned to stone. "Only the light of the moon can shatter this vile creature," Lady Rose said.
Fire could feel the trickle of his own blood drip down his neck. Shimatta, I wouldn't have expected it from this one, Fire thought. "I am Fire, and the one you call 'Mars' is sleeping," is all he said in reply.
Silver Moon could feel a gentle hand on her shoulder, but the tears still ran. "Don't let the forces of darkness blind you. Let the eternal flames of your spirit overcome this evil," Lady Rose said to Fire.
Moon looked up to Uranus and saw that she had actually cut Fire's neck a bit. "Please, don't hurt him!" Moon cried... her tears and screaming were so much, that from her tiara came a silver light upon which touched the ground...
Light from the tears and the silver beam created a tiny, silverish figure that was Queen Serenity. "Don't cry, Silver Moon," her angelic voice dictated.
Silver Moon opened her teary eyes to see the tiny figure. "Who... who are you?" she asked through tears.
"I am Queen Serenity, Ruler of the Moon Kingdom," Serenity replied. "Silver Moon. You mustn't lose hope. Take this wand and use its power to further yourself down the path of destiny. Your heart is strong and your power growing. Use the wand when the time is right... goodbye, Silver Moon."
Just then, between them, the Cosmic Crescent Wand appeared in a sparkle of light. Silver Moon's eyes widened at it, and it floated towards her. She grabbed it. "But?" she tried to ask Serenity something, by that time Serenity was gone.
Holding onto her new wand, Moon's eyes went to the stone-frozen Gemini. She didn't yet know how to use the wand, but she knew she had to get rid of this creature. "Silver Twilight FLASH!" she chanted, as the light from her tiara began to glitter, and sends its rays of silver and pink hearts at the youma... striking its heart and turning its stone body into star dust.
Fire witnessed the destruction of Gemini. His eyes darkened and narrowed... he was in a rough position, still captured, still able to die. He didn't care though. He'd die for the better of Beryl, for the NegaVerse. "You going to use that attack on me as well, Silver brat?" he asked, laughing softly.
"No," Silver Moon replied, looking to Fire. "I want Mars back! I want Rei!"
Fire closed his eyes and laughed heartidly. "You want, you want. You don't think I'm going to give him back just because you say 'you want'? No.." he said, still laughing.
Silver Moon pointed the crescent wand at him. Although she was trembling, she tried to seem serious. "Give him back!" she cried.
"Do you even know how to use that thing?" Fire asked.
"Ye-Ye-... Of course!" Moon replied, then the power flowing through her, the words coming to mouth... "Silver Healing... Escalation!"
From around the cresent part of the wand, a silver and pink power circled, then collecting into a beam and pouring its healing power over Fire. "No!" he screamed, feeling the power run through him. "You have not won! The war is still ours!" were his last words before the dark clothes of Fire washed away, leaving the body in the clothes Rei had worn before. The tatoos on his upper arms seemed to glow black and solidify, then cracking and turning into dust. The tatoos still stayed but the evil that tainted it was gone.
Rei's eyes weakly closed as he tried to stay up and conscious. He didn't know what had happened. All he could feel was someone behind him, holding a sword to his neck, as a pain seared from it. "What's going on here!?" he shouted.
Silver Moon smiled. "Let him go," she whispered. She then let herself relax on the floor, exhausted from the day and the new power she had used.
Venus turned her attention to the blue haired senshi. She propped Amis head up. "Can somebody offer me a hand?" She asked.
All the images of Icey washed into Amis mind. She remembered. Suddenly a bright symbol of the negaverse started to glow on her forehead. She sat up.
Minako jumped back. "Who are you!?" She ran over to Silver Moon. "Were still not done!" Ami transformed into Icey. Her eyes were cold and so was her voice. "I will only serve Queen Beryl." Her voice was cold. She turned her attention to Silver Moon. She gave an evil smile and began to walk over to her. She grabbed her by the collar of her neck. "Cosmic Ice Blast!" She yelled. A blast of ice blasted Silver Moon against the wall.
"No stop this!" Said a weak voice. Sailor Moon began to crawl over toward Icey. Her broach lightly flickered. "Dont do this! You are a senshi! You fight on the side of good not evil!"
"I only fight for the nega verse!" She screamed. Another ball of ice started to form in her hand. "Cosmic Ice Blast!" She yelled. The ball went right for Sailor Moon.
Sailor Moon's eyes widened. Then she felt somebody push her out of the way. It was Venus. Venus was struck and broke the glass of the restaurant landing outside. She was bloody and beaten up with peices of glass sticking out of her.
"Good Two senshi down! Only a few more to go!" said Icey. Sailor Moon looked at Icey. Icey aimed two more ice balls at Uranus and Neptune. Sailor Moon took the hit. She hit the wall with full force. The crystal's light began to glow brightly.
"No!" yelled Icey. Suddenly a bright pink light headed for Mecury's locket. She screamed out. Both her locket and herself were purified. Ami fell back in her normal clothes falling down. She fell unconscious, as did Sailor Moon.
Silver Moon detransformed, unconscious from the hit, the power drainage prior,as she lay against the wall. Luna ran up to her and put a paw to her hand. "Usagi, wake up!" she hollered, but knew that a cat couldn't do much to make sure she was okay. "Someone see if Venus is okay, and Ami too! Let's get going guys!"
Rei's eyes widened. "Yume-chan!" He remembered, then struggling to get out of Uranus's grip without causing her to cut him. "Yume-chan! I have to see if she's alright, Yume-chan!" He pushed Uranus's arm off from around him and ran out of her grip. Though the cut that she had given Fire was still on him, he didn't care about it, and instead ran to where he had left Aislinn.
"Aislinn!" he shouted, seeing her against the wall of the alley.
He fell before her, on both knees, as he wrapped her arms around her to embrace her. "I'm sorry..." he said, in near tears. "I came back. I'm so sorry..."
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Chapter 7 :: "A Melody of Memories"
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