Note: I do not own Sailor Moon or anything associated with Sailor Moon. I
do, however own the following Characters - Diana/Guardian Winter, Hades,
Monica/Guardian Crystan, Crysta, Diamond/Crystal Knight, Midnight,
Beth/Star Dancer, and Starry.
Chapter Five: New Guardian; Famine's End
"Everyone, we have a new student joining us today. She's from the Jr. High. Everyone please welcome Ms. Diana Carols," Mr. Jones, the band teacher of Crescent High, smiled. Hotaru Tomoe, recently transferred from Japan, looked up from her notes to see the new girl. She was about 5'2" with long blue hair done in a fancy braid and deep blue eyes. She was very pale and seemed very shy. Hotaru looked around her to see if there was a seat free. Right next to her was an opened chair. Nodding to her self she raised her hand.
"Mr. Jones, there is a seat next to me if she needs a spot," Hotaru said. Mr. Jones pointed to the chair and slowly the teen walked over. She sat down and kept her eyes on the floor.
"Good then. Would you like to tell us what instrument you play Ms. Carols?" Mr. Jones asked.
"Flute and harp," the girl breathed. Mr. Jones winked at Hotaru and told them they could begin to practice for the test next week. Hotaru turned to Diana who was slowly getting out her flute.
"I'm Hotaru Tomoe. I just transferred from Tokyo, Japan. You're Diana right?" Hotaru smiled.
"Yes. I'm Diana Carols," the girl said softly.
"We have a lot in common I think. I use to be quiet and shy too. But I learned, through a very good friend, that sometimes you have to open up to meet new people," Hotaru said. She smiled at the memory of Rini from the 30th century. Diana looked up at her.
"Really? Then I'll open myself up to you Ms. Tomoe," Diana said. She faced Hotaru. "I can see things in water. I have visions and freak out a lot. I have attacks and sometimes I can hurt a lot of people. Do you still want to get to know me?" Diana asked sharply.
"Yes," Hotaru said simply. Diana went wide-eyed.
"R-Really?" she whispered. Hotaru smiled.
"I have power to heal and I sometimes hurt people without knowing it. Don't worry about me. I'm willing to help whom ever needs it. Now how about practicing. I can help you warm up. I play the piano," Hotaru said standing. Diana smiled and rose. They walked over to the upright piano and Hotaru sat down. She began to play a simple Beethoven piece to warm up and suddenly realized that Diana was playing it on her flute as well.
"Wow you are really good," Hotaru smiled. Diana smiled back and began to play something else. Hotaru was captivated by the beautiful sound. Diana finished with a bow. "Amazing! Who wrote it?" she asked.
"I did. I love to write my own pieces. I also draw a lot," Diana smiled. She turned and ran back to her belongings. She came rushing back with a sketchbook. Proudly she presented it to Hotaru. Carefully Hotaru opened the book. Inside were beautiful landscapes, portraits and mythical creatures.
"You have a lot of talent. Have you ever sold anything?" Hotaru asked.
"No. Grown-ups don't like my work. They say it lacks.maturity I think," Diana sighed.
"I think these are some of the best pieces I've ever seen," Hotaru smiled. Diana beamed as the bell rang.
"Oh.I've got to head back to my classes. The principal signed me up to attend advanced classes here in band and art. All my others are next door at the Jr. High. So.I'll see you around Hotaru," Diana smiled as she took back her book. Hotaru waved good-bye as Diana gathered her things and ran out. Mr. Jones walked over to her.
"Good job. I was told that she had no friends for some odd reason. I'm glad you two were able to connect," he laughed.
"Well we have a lot in common sir. More then even she knows," Hotaru smiled back. Three hours later the last bell rang and Hotaru gathered her book bag. She sighed as she heaved it onto her bag and headed out of the school. Trista Meioh was already waiting to take her home. Hotaru smiled as she thought back to three years ago when she never would have been able to lift the heavy backpack.
"I said get away!" someone screamed. Trista met Hotaru's eyes and nodded. Without hesitation Hotaru turned towards the direction of the cries and took off in a run. Trista spun her car around and took off for the voice as well. They rounded the bend seconds apart to see a woman in fur standing before Diana.
"Diana! Get out of there!" Hotaru shouted. Diana turned and tried to take off.
"Not so fast! Death! She's all yours!" the woman roared.
"Famine! Hotaru look out! That's the enemy!" Trista cried as she raced to aid Diana. Hotaru stared at the dark little girl. Her dress, skin and hair were all black. Without another word Hotaru swung her book bag at the child. Famine reached out and snatched it away. Hotaru sprawled to the ground with a grunt.
"You are stronger girl. Much stronger then I was told," Famine sneered. Hotaru stared up at her. Without warning Hotaru grabbed a fistful of snow and smashed it into the woman's face.
"At least you got that right. Saturn Crystal Power!" Hotaru cried. She threw up her arm and her uniform appeared.
"Death! Get the target, I'll handle the child," Famine sneered.
"Saturn Silence Galive Surprise!" Hotaru shouted. Famine jumped to the side and stared at her. "You move fast for what your name stands for. I am Super Sailor Saturn, warrior of this world. Now wake up from this dream you are in or die," Hotaru snapped.
"Oh I'm not the one who's going to die.hahahahaha!" Famine laughed and pointed at Hotaru. A heart shaped ring shot out. Hotaru tried to dodge it but it caught on her wrist and yanked her into the air. As her arm began to burn with pain she heard Trista cry out.
"Trista! Let me go!" Hotaru cried. Famine laughed again.
"Open up, soul reveal!" Famine cried. Hotaru screamed in pain as something was yanked from deep within. Vaguely aware of what was happening her body went limp and her galive dropped to the snow below. Before her floated a white mirror. Famine turned to Trista and Diana; both suspended in the air with the same heart shaped ring that held Hotaru. "Open up, soul reveal!" Famine shouted. Trista made no sound as the same white mirror was yanked from inside her, but Diana shouted and passed out as her white mirror appeared. Hotaru's eyes focused on something. Upon Diana's forehead burned a blue snowflake with Pluto's symbol in the center.
"Lady.there is no silver mirror. What you want done?" Death asked.
"Get rid of the mirrors. We can't have the silver soul travel to any of them," Famine snapped. Death nodded and pointed to Diana's mirror. A black beam smashed it to pieces and the bright symbol seemed to nearly vanish as it turned gray. Seconds later Trista's mirror fell in shards. Hotaru felt the burning pain as the mirror before her shattered. The rings vanished and they fell to the ground.
"Come.we have more searching to do," Famine sighed. The child and Famine vanished. The three lay still and pale in the snow. The wind began to whip as a white pegasus descended.
"We're too late! Oh what do we do now Neptune?" a voice asked.
"I don't know! Star Dancer?" another voice sobbed.
"Only a guardian's touch can repair a shattered mirror. Hurry Crystan! You've got a lot of work," a third voice ordered. Someone landed by Hotaru. There was an intense white glow and the mirror became whole. It floated back into Hotaru's body and she woke up. Beside her knelt a silver haired teen.
"Welcome to the land of the living Saturn. I'm Guardian Crystan, knight and lady of Uranus. Rest while I heal the others," the girl said. She stood and ran over to Trista. Seconds later Trista groaned and sat up. Hotaru watched the girl move onto to Diana. She touched the shards of the mirror, but nothing happened. She looked over at a pink haired teen in wide-eyed terror.
"She must be a guardian!" the teen smiled. She ran over with a clear crystal in her hand. "A detection device.because I don't recognize her," she said.
"I do. That's Winter," a blue haired teen said. She walked over with a black crystal. They dropped it onto the shards and there was a flash of blue. The shards melted into a mirror made of ice. The mirror went back into Diana's body. The gray simple flashed twice until it was a solid shade of blue. It's color surrounded Diana's body and then began to dim as the girl sat up with a moan, her skin turning a shade of pink.
"That.really.hurt," she grumbled. Crystan laughed.
"Good to know that you are okay lady," the blue haired teen smiled.
"Huh.oh now I remember you. Thank you Crystal Knight.is Saturn all right? I saw them get her.speaking of them.where are they?" Diana asked as she got up.
"They ran cause they didn't find the silver soul. Hotaru is fine and so is your charge.but I think she needs something," Crystan said.
"What happened to her transformation wand?" Diana asked walking over to Trista.
"It got shattered. We've been searching for you.and since you came to me.I'm going to guess that you are my guardian?" Trista asked. Diana gave a swift nod.
"Yes. I'm Lady Diana, knight and guardian of Pluto, Guardian Winter. Here on earth I was called Mistress Winter. Now I go by Diana Carols," Diana said as she knelt before Trista.
"Since I'm from the future I'll introduce myself.later," The pink haired teen said as she looked over her shoulder. People were starting to run over. The white pegasus created a snow screen and they took off. Hotaru stared in wonder at Diana. They reached Trista's apartment, where Hotaru and Trista stayed, very quickly. Hotaru sat on the couch as the four strangers lined up before her and the other scouts.
"I am Diana Carols, lady and knight of Pluto. Guardian Winter, and upon earth, Mistress Winter," Diana said bowing to Hotaru. Hotaru nodded.
"Monica Kells, lady and knight Nica of Uranus. Guardian Crystan and on earth, Mistress Crystan," the silver haired girl said with a deeper bow. Hotaru nodded to her as Amara beamed.
"Diamond Fields, knight and lady of the Silver Millennium earth. I go by the name of Crystal Knight," the blue haired girl bowed. The pink haired girl stared at them.
"I'm Beth Dugan of Crystal Tokyo. The knight and lady Star Dancer," she smiled as she too bowed.
"It is a pleasure to meet you all," Hotaru smiled brightly. Diana knelt before her, head bowed.
"I must thank you, your majesty, for being so kind to me," the girl breathed.
"First off, don't call me that. My name is Hotaru and second, that's what I learned when Rini was here so you don't have to thank me," Hotaru laughed. Diana nodded.
"Now for more important business. The people of earth can not find out your true identities so you've got to stop bowing to us all the time and treating us like you do," Trista spoke up. The four teens looked at her.
"But it is our way of showing respect princess," Diana said from her spot on the floor.
"Yes, but everyone knows you as one person and you can't just start acting like someone else. It is fine when it is just us but in public act like you use to," Michelle agreed.
"We've got to keep a low profile until the center appears," Beth noted. Diana stood sharply.
"You mean she isn't here yet? But she was said to be the one to have escaped the dark crystals," the girl argued.
"We know. But she has chosen to stay hidden until the time is right or she is needed. It is not our choice to make. If it was the enemy wouldn't be here," Diamond put in. Diana sighed and nodded her head.
"Very well then. I'm sure we can fight without the center. I just hope that we can find everyone before the main invasion happens. We'll defiantly need her for that," Diana grumbled. Monica nodded slowly, almost as if she were trying to figure something out. Hotaru looked at her.
"What's wrong Nica?" she asked. Monica jumped and smiled softly.
"Please call me Monica princess.if we are going to be so informal," Monica smiled.
"Okay then.what's wrong Monica?" Hotaru repeated.
"I was just thinking about something. I had the strangest dream just a couple nights ago when Amara was attacked. I heard a voice that was strangely familiar and yet.I didn't know it at all," the teen murmured as she grew serious. Her frustrated face made them all worry.
"Could it have been the enemy?" Amara offered.
"No I don't think so. I asked who she was and she told me not to worry about that.just that Amara was in trouble and I needed to get there. Then I felt really awake and when I looked at my communicator I saw that Trista was trying to reach me," Monica explained.
"Could it be.her?" Diana asked sitting down.
"Maybe.but I don't know," Monica groaned.
"I do! Death they're all yours!" Famine's voice echoed throughout the room. A black beam shot in a bounced all around the room. Monica lunged and covered Amara with her body while Diana created an ice shield around Trista.
"We've got to get out of here!" Beth shouted above the noise. The others nodded. Diana glowed as she drew the snowstorm from outside inside and signaled for them to go. As they leapt through the window Death appeared and watched them fall. Rolling to a stop they jumped up and took off through the courtyard.
"The snow's thick enough to transform! Go!" Diana shouted as she held her crystal up. "Winter Crystal Power!" The others held their arms up and transformed. The snow eased up as they stopped and turned to face the enemy.
"We've had enough of your games Famine!" Monica, now Crystan, shouted.
"We won't stand for your horrid torture anymore," Diana, now Winter, agreed.
"Together we form a formidable team. We are the guardians of the planetary scouts, righters of wrongs and your worst night mare!" they shouted together.
"Yeah right! Death!" Famine snickered. The girl appeared before them. Winter lunged at the tiny child; her fists ready to go. With a small giggled the girl picked her up by her wrist and threw her against the building. There was a deafening crack as Winter hit. Crumbling to the ground, Winter groaned.
"No!" Trista, now Pluto, gasped. The child pointed at her and sent her flying into another wall. Hotaru, now Saturn, faced the little girl.
"Saturn Silence Galive Surprise!" she cried. Again the child giggled and pointed. A black beam shot through Saturn's shoulder. Crying out in pain Saturn's attack was stopped cold and she dropped to her knees in the snow. The two knights, two remaining scouts, and Crystan stood firm.
"Try this on for size. Crystal Reflection!" Crystan shouted. The mirror's bright light only hid the child's attack. Crystan went flying into a huge oak tree nearby. The girl screamed as she hit the tree hard enough to shake snow from the top branches. Amara, now Uranus, and Michelle, now Neptune, stared in horror at the child. The two knights attacked. With a loud, echoing laugh the child buried them beneath the snow. Now Uranus and Neptune stood alone in the middle of the courtyard.
"Gotcha brats," Famine laughed. The heart shaped rings appears from no where and caught their wrists. Both filled the courtyard with cries of pain as their mirrors were revealed and shattered. Famine stared at the group.
"Pathetic if you ask me," Famine sneered. She turned to go and stood facing Saturn. "Extremely pathetic," Famine sneered again. Saturn held her galive steady despite the numb arm hanging at her side.
"Wake up you evil witch! This isn't your world and you aren't going to take it so easily!" Saturn spat.
"Who's going to stop me? You?" Famine laughed.
"Maybe not me, maybe not anyone in this courtyard, but I know one who will. Her name is Eternal Sailor Moon and she will cut you down to size. I, Sailor Saturn, stand before you in her place. I'll cut you down to size first!" Saturn coughed as her whole body ached with pain.
"She's not alone. I shall stand by her," Pluto groaned as she rose and pointed her staff at the woman.
"Together we are strong enough to over come anything," Crystan grumbled. Famine turned sharply to see if Winter was coming up behind her. The small warrior lay still in the snow and the two knights were still buried beneath the snow.
"Three against my power.ha! I doubt that you'll be able to defeat me," Famine laughed. Crystan smiled wickedly as she knelt down and touched the two shattered mirrors. Uranus and Neptune sat up with a groan.
"Five to two, not bad odds if I say so myself," Pluto smiled. Famine glared.
"Death! Let's have some fun. Take the brat by the wall and bury her in the snow. We'll see how long it takes them to save her," Famine laughed. Death turned, pointed and Winter fell beneath the snow. None of the scouts made a move for her.
"Nice trick," Uranus spat out.
"I'd hurry if I were you. She won't last long under that snow," Famine grinned. Her mind was working franticly as she tried to comprehend why they weren't going to save their little friend.
"You have really forgotten the source of our powers haven't you witch?" Crystan snapped as she stepped forward. Famine felt the ground shaking and turned towards the wall where Winter had lain just seconds before. The girl rose from the snow, glaring hard at Famine.
"Fool! She's the warrior of winter itself! You only healed her!" a voice boomed. Famine went snow white and shook visibly.
"M-My lord! Please help me stop them!" Famine pleaded.
"Too late. You had your chance woman. Now suffer the consequences," the voice echoed.
'Now!' a softer voice followed. Winter held her hands out in front of her, palms up. She spun once and glared at Famine.
"Ice Bubbles.Blind!" she shouted. A clear bubble appeared on her hands. She smiled and blew on the bubble. It floated out and exploded into a dense fog. "Attack from all sides!" Winter ordered.
"Deep Submerge!" Neptune shouted.
"Uranus World Shaking!" Uranus followed.
"Pluto Deadly Scream!" Pluto said.
"Saturn Silence Galive Surprise!" Saturn echoed. The four attacked hit the two enemies. Death vanished in a puff of smoke, but the injured Famine remained.
"Our turn sister!" Crystan shouted.
"On it girl!" Winter laughed.
"Crystal Reflection!" Crystan cried.
"Shine Snowfall!" Winter followed, using another attack. Famine screamed her fury as she vanished in a shower of moon dust. The fog slowly faded and the group stared at each other. Crystal Knight and Star Dancer jumped from the roof and applauded them.
"Good job guys!" Crystal Knight smiled.
"But.I thought." Saturn choked out.
"Oh she only thought she'd caught us like that. Actually we used my charm from Neo-Queen Serenity to escape with an illusion. Then we decided to leave you guys to your duties. Kind of chicken of us.but." Star Dancer giggled.
"Yeah, yeah, yeah. Same old story. Lets get Hotaru inside and patched up," Pluto sighed as she returned to her street clothes. The others followed her example.
"I can heal my self," Hotaru argued.
"Not on your life! I may not be your guardian but I can still do my part. All I need is a little bit of water and it will be all better," Diana mumbled and she looked around.
"How about this lady?" a small purple cat asked as he appeared.
"Who are you?" Amara asked as she dropped to her knees.
"I am Hades, Lady Diana's guardian and advisor. I think this will be enough," the cat said as it nosed a small bottle of water to Diana. Diana bent down and lifted it carefully. Opening the bottle she dumped it over Hotaru's wound. Then she closed her eyes and held her hands over the wound. A pale blue light surrounded her and when she removed her hands the wound was healed completely. Hotaru bowed in thanks and then they walked inside, Hades riding upon Diana's shoulder.
Chapter Five: New Guardian; Famine's End
"Everyone, we have a new student joining us today. She's from the Jr. High. Everyone please welcome Ms. Diana Carols," Mr. Jones, the band teacher of Crescent High, smiled. Hotaru Tomoe, recently transferred from Japan, looked up from her notes to see the new girl. She was about 5'2" with long blue hair done in a fancy braid and deep blue eyes. She was very pale and seemed very shy. Hotaru looked around her to see if there was a seat free. Right next to her was an opened chair. Nodding to her self she raised her hand.
"Mr. Jones, there is a seat next to me if she needs a spot," Hotaru said. Mr. Jones pointed to the chair and slowly the teen walked over. She sat down and kept her eyes on the floor.
"Good then. Would you like to tell us what instrument you play Ms. Carols?" Mr. Jones asked.
"Flute and harp," the girl breathed. Mr. Jones winked at Hotaru and told them they could begin to practice for the test next week. Hotaru turned to Diana who was slowly getting out her flute.
"I'm Hotaru Tomoe. I just transferred from Tokyo, Japan. You're Diana right?" Hotaru smiled.
"Yes. I'm Diana Carols," the girl said softly.
"We have a lot in common I think. I use to be quiet and shy too. But I learned, through a very good friend, that sometimes you have to open up to meet new people," Hotaru said. She smiled at the memory of Rini from the 30th century. Diana looked up at her.
"Really? Then I'll open myself up to you Ms. Tomoe," Diana said. She faced Hotaru. "I can see things in water. I have visions and freak out a lot. I have attacks and sometimes I can hurt a lot of people. Do you still want to get to know me?" Diana asked sharply.
"Yes," Hotaru said simply. Diana went wide-eyed.
"R-Really?" she whispered. Hotaru smiled.
"I have power to heal and I sometimes hurt people without knowing it. Don't worry about me. I'm willing to help whom ever needs it. Now how about practicing. I can help you warm up. I play the piano," Hotaru said standing. Diana smiled and rose. They walked over to the upright piano and Hotaru sat down. She began to play a simple Beethoven piece to warm up and suddenly realized that Diana was playing it on her flute as well.
"Wow you are really good," Hotaru smiled. Diana smiled back and began to play something else. Hotaru was captivated by the beautiful sound. Diana finished with a bow. "Amazing! Who wrote it?" she asked.
"I did. I love to write my own pieces. I also draw a lot," Diana smiled. She turned and ran back to her belongings. She came rushing back with a sketchbook. Proudly she presented it to Hotaru. Carefully Hotaru opened the book. Inside were beautiful landscapes, portraits and mythical creatures.
"You have a lot of talent. Have you ever sold anything?" Hotaru asked.
"No. Grown-ups don't like my work. They say it lacks.maturity I think," Diana sighed.
"I think these are some of the best pieces I've ever seen," Hotaru smiled. Diana beamed as the bell rang.
"Oh.I've got to head back to my classes. The principal signed me up to attend advanced classes here in band and art. All my others are next door at the Jr. High. So.I'll see you around Hotaru," Diana smiled as she took back her book. Hotaru waved good-bye as Diana gathered her things and ran out. Mr. Jones walked over to her.
"Good job. I was told that she had no friends for some odd reason. I'm glad you two were able to connect," he laughed.
"Well we have a lot in common sir. More then even she knows," Hotaru smiled back. Three hours later the last bell rang and Hotaru gathered her book bag. She sighed as she heaved it onto her bag and headed out of the school. Trista Meioh was already waiting to take her home. Hotaru smiled as she thought back to three years ago when she never would have been able to lift the heavy backpack.
"I said get away!" someone screamed. Trista met Hotaru's eyes and nodded. Without hesitation Hotaru turned towards the direction of the cries and took off in a run. Trista spun her car around and took off for the voice as well. They rounded the bend seconds apart to see a woman in fur standing before Diana.
"Diana! Get out of there!" Hotaru shouted. Diana turned and tried to take off.
"Not so fast! Death! She's all yours!" the woman roared.
"Famine! Hotaru look out! That's the enemy!" Trista cried as she raced to aid Diana. Hotaru stared at the dark little girl. Her dress, skin and hair were all black. Without another word Hotaru swung her book bag at the child. Famine reached out and snatched it away. Hotaru sprawled to the ground with a grunt.
"You are stronger girl. Much stronger then I was told," Famine sneered. Hotaru stared up at her. Without warning Hotaru grabbed a fistful of snow and smashed it into the woman's face.
"At least you got that right. Saturn Crystal Power!" Hotaru cried. She threw up her arm and her uniform appeared.
"Death! Get the target, I'll handle the child," Famine sneered.
"Saturn Silence Galive Surprise!" Hotaru shouted. Famine jumped to the side and stared at her. "You move fast for what your name stands for. I am Super Sailor Saturn, warrior of this world. Now wake up from this dream you are in or die," Hotaru snapped.
"Oh I'm not the one who's going to die.hahahahaha!" Famine laughed and pointed at Hotaru. A heart shaped ring shot out. Hotaru tried to dodge it but it caught on her wrist and yanked her into the air. As her arm began to burn with pain she heard Trista cry out.
"Trista! Let me go!" Hotaru cried. Famine laughed again.
"Open up, soul reveal!" Famine cried. Hotaru screamed in pain as something was yanked from deep within. Vaguely aware of what was happening her body went limp and her galive dropped to the snow below. Before her floated a white mirror. Famine turned to Trista and Diana; both suspended in the air with the same heart shaped ring that held Hotaru. "Open up, soul reveal!" Famine shouted. Trista made no sound as the same white mirror was yanked from inside her, but Diana shouted and passed out as her white mirror appeared. Hotaru's eyes focused on something. Upon Diana's forehead burned a blue snowflake with Pluto's symbol in the center.
"Lady.there is no silver mirror. What you want done?" Death asked.
"Get rid of the mirrors. We can't have the silver soul travel to any of them," Famine snapped. Death nodded and pointed to Diana's mirror. A black beam smashed it to pieces and the bright symbol seemed to nearly vanish as it turned gray. Seconds later Trista's mirror fell in shards. Hotaru felt the burning pain as the mirror before her shattered. The rings vanished and they fell to the ground.
"Come.we have more searching to do," Famine sighed. The child and Famine vanished. The three lay still and pale in the snow. The wind began to whip as a white pegasus descended.
"We're too late! Oh what do we do now Neptune?" a voice asked.
"I don't know! Star Dancer?" another voice sobbed.
"Only a guardian's touch can repair a shattered mirror. Hurry Crystan! You've got a lot of work," a third voice ordered. Someone landed by Hotaru. There was an intense white glow and the mirror became whole. It floated back into Hotaru's body and she woke up. Beside her knelt a silver haired teen.
"Welcome to the land of the living Saturn. I'm Guardian Crystan, knight and lady of Uranus. Rest while I heal the others," the girl said. She stood and ran over to Trista. Seconds later Trista groaned and sat up. Hotaru watched the girl move onto to Diana. She touched the shards of the mirror, but nothing happened. She looked over at a pink haired teen in wide-eyed terror.
"She must be a guardian!" the teen smiled. She ran over with a clear crystal in her hand. "A detection device.because I don't recognize her," she said.
"I do. That's Winter," a blue haired teen said. She walked over with a black crystal. They dropped it onto the shards and there was a flash of blue. The shards melted into a mirror made of ice. The mirror went back into Diana's body. The gray simple flashed twice until it was a solid shade of blue. It's color surrounded Diana's body and then began to dim as the girl sat up with a moan, her skin turning a shade of pink.
"That.really.hurt," she grumbled. Crystan laughed.
"Good to know that you are okay lady," the blue haired teen smiled.
"Huh.oh now I remember you. Thank you Crystal Knight.is Saturn all right? I saw them get her.speaking of them.where are they?" Diana asked as she got up.
"They ran cause they didn't find the silver soul. Hotaru is fine and so is your charge.but I think she needs something," Crystan said.
"What happened to her transformation wand?" Diana asked walking over to Trista.
"It got shattered. We've been searching for you.and since you came to me.I'm going to guess that you are my guardian?" Trista asked. Diana gave a swift nod.
"Yes. I'm Lady Diana, knight and guardian of Pluto, Guardian Winter. Here on earth I was called Mistress Winter. Now I go by Diana Carols," Diana said as she knelt before Trista.
"Since I'm from the future I'll introduce myself.later," The pink haired teen said as she looked over her shoulder. People were starting to run over. The white pegasus created a snow screen and they took off. Hotaru stared in wonder at Diana. They reached Trista's apartment, where Hotaru and Trista stayed, very quickly. Hotaru sat on the couch as the four strangers lined up before her and the other scouts.
"I am Diana Carols, lady and knight of Pluto. Guardian Winter, and upon earth, Mistress Winter," Diana said bowing to Hotaru. Hotaru nodded.
"Monica Kells, lady and knight Nica of Uranus. Guardian Crystan and on earth, Mistress Crystan," the silver haired girl said with a deeper bow. Hotaru nodded to her as Amara beamed.
"Diamond Fields, knight and lady of the Silver Millennium earth. I go by the name of Crystal Knight," the blue haired girl bowed. The pink haired girl stared at them.
"I'm Beth Dugan of Crystal Tokyo. The knight and lady Star Dancer," she smiled as she too bowed.
"It is a pleasure to meet you all," Hotaru smiled brightly. Diana knelt before her, head bowed.
"I must thank you, your majesty, for being so kind to me," the girl breathed.
"First off, don't call me that. My name is Hotaru and second, that's what I learned when Rini was here so you don't have to thank me," Hotaru laughed. Diana nodded.
"Now for more important business. The people of earth can not find out your true identities so you've got to stop bowing to us all the time and treating us like you do," Trista spoke up. The four teens looked at her.
"But it is our way of showing respect princess," Diana said from her spot on the floor.
"Yes, but everyone knows you as one person and you can't just start acting like someone else. It is fine when it is just us but in public act like you use to," Michelle agreed.
"We've got to keep a low profile until the center appears," Beth noted. Diana stood sharply.
"You mean she isn't here yet? But she was said to be the one to have escaped the dark crystals," the girl argued.
"We know. But she has chosen to stay hidden until the time is right or she is needed. It is not our choice to make. If it was the enemy wouldn't be here," Diamond put in. Diana sighed and nodded her head.
"Very well then. I'm sure we can fight without the center. I just hope that we can find everyone before the main invasion happens. We'll defiantly need her for that," Diana grumbled. Monica nodded slowly, almost as if she were trying to figure something out. Hotaru looked at her.
"What's wrong Nica?" she asked. Monica jumped and smiled softly.
"Please call me Monica princess.if we are going to be so informal," Monica smiled.
"Okay then.what's wrong Monica?" Hotaru repeated.
"I was just thinking about something. I had the strangest dream just a couple nights ago when Amara was attacked. I heard a voice that was strangely familiar and yet.I didn't know it at all," the teen murmured as she grew serious. Her frustrated face made them all worry.
"Could it have been the enemy?" Amara offered.
"No I don't think so. I asked who she was and she told me not to worry about that.just that Amara was in trouble and I needed to get there. Then I felt really awake and when I looked at my communicator I saw that Trista was trying to reach me," Monica explained.
"Could it be.her?" Diana asked sitting down.
"Maybe.but I don't know," Monica groaned.
"I do! Death they're all yours!" Famine's voice echoed throughout the room. A black beam shot in a bounced all around the room. Monica lunged and covered Amara with her body while Diana created an ice shield around Trista.
"We've got to get out of here!" Beth shouted above the noise. The others nodded. Diana glowed as she drew the snowstorm from outside inside and signaled for them to go. As they leapt through the window Death appeared and watched them fall. Rolling to a stop they jumped up and took off through the courtyard.
"The snow's thick enough to transform! Go!" Diana shouted as she held her crystal up. "Winter Crystal Power!" The others held their arms up and transformed. The snow eased up as they stopped and turned to face the enemy.
"We've had enough of your games Famine!" Monica, now Crystan, shouted.
"We won't stand for your horrid torture anymore," Diana, now Winter, agreed.
"Together we form a formidable team. We are the guardians of the planetary scouts, righters of wrongs and your worst night mare!" they shouted together.
"Yeah right! Death!" Famine snickered. The girl appeared before them. Winter lunged at the tiny child; her fists ready to go. With a small giggled the girl picked her up by her wrist and threw her against the building. There was a deafening crack as Winter hit. Crumbling to the ground, Winter groaned.
"No!" Trista, now Pluto, gasped. The child pointed at her and sent her flying into another wall. Hotaru, now Saturn, faced the little girl.
"Saturn Silence Galive Surprise!" she cried. Again the child giggled and pointed. A black beam shot through Saturn's shoulder. Crying out in pain Saturn's attack was stopped cold and she dropped to her knees in the snow. The two knights, two remaining scouts, and Crystan stood firm.
"Try this on for size. Crystal Reflection!" Crystan shouted. The mirror's bright light only hid the child's attack. Crystan went flying into a huge oak tree nearby. The girl screamed as she hit the tree hard enough to shake snow from the top branches. Amara, now Uranus, and Michelle, now Neptune, stared in horror at the child. The two knights attacked. With a loud, echoing laugh the child buried them beneath the snow. Now Uranus and Neptune stood alone in the middle of the courtyard.
"Gotcha brats," Famine laughed. The heart shaped rings appears from no where and caught their wrists. Both filled the courtyard with cries of pain as their mirrors were revealed and shattered. Famine stared at the group.
"Pathetic if you ask me," Famine sneered. She turned to go and stood facing Saturn. "Extremely pathetic," Famine sneered again. Saturn held her galive steady despite the numb arm hanging at her side.
"Wake up you evil witch! This isn't your world and you aren't going to take it so easily!" Saturn spat.
"Who's going to stop me? You?" Famine laughed.
"Maybe not me, maybe not anyone in this courtyard, but I know one who will. Her name is Eternal Sailor Moon and she will cut you down to size. I, Sailor Saturn, stand before you in her place. I'll cut you down to size first!" Saturn coughed as her whole body ached with pain.
"She's not alone. I shall stand by her," Pluto groaned as she rose and pointed her staff at the woman.
"Together we are strong enough to over come anything," Crystan grumbled. Famine turned sharply to see if Winter was coming up behind her. The small warrior lay still in the snow and the two knights were still buried beneath the snow.
"Three against my power.ha! I doubt that you'll be able to defeat me," Famine laughed. Crystan smiled wickedly as she knelt down and touched the two shattered mirrors. Uranus and Neptune sat up with a groan.
"Five to two, not bad odds if I say so myself," Pluto smiled. Famine glared.
"Death! Let's have some fun. Take the brat by the wall and bury her in the snow. We'll see how long it takes them to save her," Famine laughed. Death turned, pointed and Winter fell beneath the snow. None of the scouts made a move for her.
"Nice trick," Uranus spat out.
"I'd hurry if I were you. She won't last long under that snow," Famine grinned. Her mind was working franticly as she tried to comprehend why they weren't going to save their little friend.
"You have really forgotten the source of our powers haven't you witch?" Crystan snapped as she stepped forward. Famine felt the ground shaking and turned towards the wall where Winter had lain just seconds before. The girl rose from the snow, glaring hard at Famine.
"Fool! She's the warrior of winter itself! You only healed her!" a voice boomed. Famine went snow white and shook visibly.
"M-My lord! Please help me stop them!" Famine pleaded.
"Too late. You had your chance woman. Now suffer the consequences," the voice echoed.
'Now!' a softer voice followed. Winter held her hands out in front of her, palms up. She spun once and glared at Famine.
"Ice Bubbles.Blind!" she shouted. A clear bubble appeared on her hands. She smiled and blew on the bubble. It floated out and exploded into a dense fog. "Attack from all sides!" Winter ordered.
"Deep Submerge!" Neptune shouted.
"Uranus World Shaking!" Uranus followed.
"Pluto Deadly Scream!" Pluto said.
"Saturn Silence Galive Surprise!" Saturn echoed. The four attacked hit the two enemies. Death vanished in a puff of smoke, but the injured Famine remained.
"Our turn sister!" Crystan shouted.
"On it girl!" Winter laughed.
"Crystal Reflection!" Crystan cried.
"Shine Snowfall!" Winter followed, using another attack. Famine screamed her fury as she vanished in a shower of moon dust. The fog slowly faded and the group stared at each other. Crystal Knight and Star Dancer jumped from the roof and applauded them.
"Good job guys!" Crystal Knight smiled.
"But.I thought." Saturn choked out.
"Oh she only thought she'd caught us like that. Actually we used my charm from Neo-Queen Serenity to escape with an illusion. Then we decided to leave you guys to your duties. Kind of chicken of us.but." Star Dancer giggled.
"Yeah, yeah, yeah. Same old story. Lets get Hotaru inside and patched up," Pluto sighed as she returned to her street clothes. The others followed her example.
"I can heal my self," Hotaru argued.
"Not on your life! I may not be your guardian but I can still do my part. All I need is a little bit of water and it will be all better," Diana mumbled and she looked around.
"How about this lady?" a small purple cat asked as he appeared.
"Who are you?" Amara asked as she dropped to her knees.
"I am Hades, Lady Diana's guardian and advisor. I think this will be enough," the cat said as it nosed a small bottle of water to Diana. Diana bent down and lifted it carefully. Opening the bottle she dumped it over Hotaru's wound. Then she closed her eyes and held her hands over the wound. A pale blue light surrounded her and when she removed her hands the wound was healed completely. Hotaru bowed in thanks and then they walked inside, Hades riding upon Diana's shoulder.