Silver and Rubies
By: Princess Ashley
*Jumps up and down in glee. * Yeah! I got my Hershey bar back! Aren't you so proud of me? ^_^ Anyways, wow, thanks for all the reviews. Seems I get more reviews from making longer chapters. Chapter 8 was a whole 10 pages long! Took me a while, hugh? Well, I guess I could keep that record going. I'll let ya know how many pages you've gotten at the end of the chapters, k? Thankies 4 your reviews! As always!
Warning: There is some HIGH fluff in this chapter. Yep, finally some Rubius and Usagi bonding. You don't like, we'll you should have thought about that BEFORE you started to read the story. ^_^
Ruki knight: Don't worry, I'm going to finish this, of course I am. The first chapter fic I'm going to finish as well. ^_^
Kage-Shadow-of-Darkness: Well, ur probably right, but seeing as the majority wants Makoto AND Ami to join, well, I'll see. I'm being greedy today so I might just forget about ya'll and make my own story! Hehehe, I'm jus kiddin.
Katana moon princess: Well, ur gonna have to wait N see.
AMYANGEL: Yep, took a while. I gotta do something about Rei's depressive state. Wanna help me out?
ChibiChaos: watch ur language girl.j/k, anywho, glad 2 have sum new reviews comin in. And thanks for the BOOMING entrance. ^_^
Celestial Nymph: I can agree with you on that. I kinda want Usagi to get rid of all of em, cept Rei, I like her. If you've read my other fic, Five Times Five, I really do NOT like Minako, but I went easy on her in that fic. This one is going to be TOTALLY MINAKO BASHING INCLUDED!!!
Zpan Sven: Yep, I defiantly am going to get Rubius over here to totally dismember Mamo-baka PERSONALLY!!!!! ^_^
Lady love: Maybe.find out soon!
mi-chan: I'm updating, but you can't except me to give longer chapters in the timing I have. ^_^
serenityyue: I KNOW nobody's done it before! That's why I OWN this couple! Cool ne? ^_^
Authoress*Crest: I'll think bout it, not making no guarantees of course. I love you all dearly but I gotta stick to my needs as well, and I seriously need to have a fic that makes the majority of the inners get their asses kicked! Ami's smart but that's what Wise Man is for, he IS the advisor you gotta remember. I mean basically, there isn't one thing that the sailor scouts have that they don't already have, so it would be kinda pointless. Ami is loyal, she wouldn't turn her back on her Queen, Makoto gets switched too often, I'm thinking that Rei is the only scout to switch sides. Ain't makin no promises though, just pray and hope really hard, and I might get an idea that has Ami in it. ^_^
KrazyKira: Jus wait N c, read Authoress*Crest's comments right up there ^, I don't feel like typing that all over again. ^_^
LitoTenshi: Whaddyu mean it didn't sound good! Ya got sumthin against little ol me? YOU WANT A PIECE OF ME!!!! ...jus kiddin ya, don't get offended. ^_^ *bows* I accept your praise willingly. ^_^
Uranusknight: Oh, I'll mail ya when I need sum ideas. Sounds good so far, jus wait N c.
Jean-Hime: We already got an advisor here. (Wise Man waves hands frantically, trying to get Jean's attention) Hehehe, yep, Luna and Artemis are gonna get a part soon.
Bunni V: I completely and totally agree, to many GOOD Usagi fics around here. Need sum evil. Just keep hopin and I'll c what I can come up with as far as Ami and Makoto joining. ^_^ Oh yeah. I'll punish him, I'll get him good, hehehe.
MB: makes since doesn't it? Always gotta have SOME logic in the story or else there is no point N writin it.
Ai: Well, here's your other chapter! Ur new, nice 2 c ya! Hope you enjoy!
Moon-neko-princess: Maybe maybe maybe.
_________: okie dokie? What's that supposed 2 mean?
Usagi Serenity Yui Cosmos: Thankx, I'll read them some time when I'm not busy writing the next chapter to this story. ^_^ Yep, I LOVE Usa and Mamoru couplings, but you really couldn't tell from that one fic, Another Dumb Blonde I wrote. Actually I really DO think Mamoru's jacket it tacky. He needs a different wardrobe, but he's still a hottie!
Chapter 9: Serenity
Her golden hair blew in the wind, waterfalls of gold fell over her shoulders. Her eyes were beautiful elegant sapphires. She was the vision of a goddess. Who wouldn't want her? She was perfect, more perfect than all the goddesses put together. The day someone would turn her down would be the day that Athena fell in love with a mortal.
Rubius thought all of this audaciously as he watched his goddess turn into the wind from the green overhang she sat on. She faced the sun, and watched the green waves of the sea become bigger and bigger as the wind blew stronger and colder than before.
And here Rubius was, clad in jeans and a silvery black speckled fleece, and an extra black leather jacket than hung over her shoulder, the same colored winds tousled his red pelt. He could only watch as the divinity shivered slightly with the cooling wind, wrapping her arms around herself to settle in her own body heat. Her eyes were sweet and sparkling. He could hardly resist.
He thought about what had possessed him to follow her. *Only her beautiful scent and the fact that I haven't gotten time to tease her in practically a week. * He agreed with his mental thoughts, and slowly started forward to her; careful to make sure he didn't startle her.
"If you think you're going to scare me, you're out of luck. I know you've been standing there watching me for the last hour and a half." She had acknowledged him, now why was he here again?
"Well, you could have humored me for the remainder of my time till I at least got closer than 4 yards from you." He laughed a bit and the smug sneer appeared on her face, as it always did, resenting his remark in her own way.
"Maybe." She turned away from him, letting the sun settle on her face, he stepped closer.
"What are you thinking about? It isn't often I find you being so quiet, unless we're in another meeting where you're too preoccupied doing your nails." He said, sitting next to her.
She looked over to him, and his eyes looked deep into hers. "I guess I was thinking about how far we've come. I mean, now we have Small Lady, and even a former Sailor Scout on the team, as well as the 'loyal' advisors to the queen in her day. I'm just starting to wonder.lately I've been called the same name rater frequently. And I'm beginning to get some visions. I don't know how, but I'm starting to think that I could possibly be this, 'Serenity' they always call me."
Rubius smiled. "Well, out of all the things I've heard you being called, Serenity must have never crossed their minds. Tell me about these visions." He had made himself comfortable on the grass, and was turned to look straight at her.
Usagi smiled as well. "Well, I have a dream, that I'm at a grand ball, an orchestra is playing, and there is this man, he looks like no other I have ever seen, but he comes to me on the palace grounds, looking up at me on a balcony, and I'm looking down at him, and he calls me, 'Princess, Princess Serenity, come to me.' I decide not to go, but then he changes, and all the sudden another form appears, someone, someone who looks very familiar, but I can't place him. I am hesitant go with this man, and then I wake up. Have you ever had a dream like that?"
Rubius took in her words. Truthfully, he had never heard of a dream like that before. He scratched the back of his neck as he thought. Then his mind kicked in, and he knew just what to say. "Well, it seems to me that this dream, or vision, is pointing you to the man you're supposed to be with. And from the looks of it, you have more than one choice, but you already know who you want to be with, but not really, if that makes any sense." Usagi nodded, for him to continue. "Well, I guess it's just getting you ready for your choice, you know who your choices are, and you know who you want to be with, but will you 'truly' know who before the time comes? I think that's what you have to figure out." He said, hoping his words would help her a bit.
She smiled, and nodded. "Thanks Rubius, never knew one so cynical could be so serious. You helped me, thanks a lot." She said in spot on gratitude.
"No prob." He said, and looked at her, as her eyes started to sparkle with mischief, as she looked back into his. Their smiles disappeared, and serious looks took their faces. They were too lost in each other's eyes to notice that they were impassive; all they saw was the opposing pair of eyes starring into theirs. Star-crossed.
(AN: is it true? Am I going to make them kiss in this chapter?)
They were unconsciously moving closer; there was nothing between them to stop them. They were being towed to each other by an uncontrollable source, making them forget everyone and everything. Their eyes were closed, and they were pulling together, and then..
(AN:????)
"Hey you two! What do you think you're doing? I've been telepathy you for the last 15 minutes. Dinner is ready, and Wise Man has an announcement to make!" They turned to Rei's mocking voice behind them. She was standing in red boots, a pair of black shorts, and a red tank top, tapping her foot impatiently, a mysterious and shrewd smile on her face.
(AN: HAHAHAHAHA!!!! AM I CRUEL OR WHAT!?!?!?!)
Usagi and Rubius smiled at each other, knowing how close they were to doing something they would sooner regret. They stood up.
"Okay, coming Rei-chan."
They stood and walked to Rei, where they vanished instantly.
***
Indeed, Rei was right. Wise Man did have an announcement when they sat down to dinner, but didn't mention it until after they had eaten, and they sat patiently for him to address the conflict that was troubling him. Usagi sat next to her father, waiting for him to speak, when finally he did.
"I have been under the impression that the sailor scouts are planning something to get Small Lady back," Rini shuddered from the middle of Usagi and Rubius, and clung to Rubius' arm, in which he patted her head, and tried to calm her down. "And try to get back Crystal Tokyo. You have closed off all the passages to the future, correct?" He looked at Usagi pointedly.
"All are sealed, and I've disposed of the time guardian." Usagi said, certainly.
"Well, I do believe that with the silver crystal, they will be able to open it again, I need to set some positions for you all so we can protect Small Lady. Lady Rei, you will be needed to help with this operation." He looked at Rei.
She nodded. "I will help. What must I do?" She asked.
"Well, I need you to pretend to go back to their side, seeing the error of your ways. You will lead them to the time warp, where Usagi and Emerald will be waiting. You two will make sure that Aulley does a good job of keeping them lost in the time warp forever. If she fails, you will take over, since you two know the time warp as well as the genie does."
Emerald and Usagi looked at each other. Then back at Wise Man, they nodded sternly.
Wise Man turned to Rubius. " I need you to look after Small Lady with the four sisters, if help is needed, you will wait for the scouts, if for any reason they get past the time warp. Small Lady will guard the Dark Crystal. We need that silver crystal, but if the scouts are lost in the time warp, then the silver crystal will be useless if it stays in the time warp to long. If anything else is needed, then Prince Diamond, will you and Sapphire help them?" He asked the two.
They nodded. "Of course. The sooner we get the crystal the better." Sapphire said. But Diamond was thinking of something else. He was looking at Usagi. *And the sooner I can get Usagi to be my Queen. * His eyes filled with lust and adoration of the woman before him, but then his eyes traveled to Emerald, whom Usagi was talking to. *Why do I suddenly have to be torn between love for one woman or the other? * He fought with himself, frustrated.
Wise Man read his thoughts, and chuckled. *This is going to be quite the show. *
Everyone went to their positions, and waited for Rei to make her move.
***
Luna thought for a moment, Minako and Mamoru were once again making out, Makoto was trying to focus on something else, and Ami was thinking guiltily about what had just become of their former friend.
"You guys, I feel really guilty, do you really think we should have said those things to Rei? I mean she is our friend."
"What do you mean? She was a hot-head who thought she was always right, we're better without her." Minako was delayed then went right back to kissing Mamoru.
This disgusted Makoto. "Geez, is that all you ever do? Kiss? I mean, c'mon. We should be thinking about how to get poor Rini back. Think of what they could be doing to her right now!"
Ami nodded, agreeing with Makoto, but Minako and Mamoru were still preoccupied.
"You guys?"
***
Everyone was shocked at who they found at the temple door. None other than Rei Hino herself. She was battered and bruised, her hair was tousled, and her eyes had dark sakes under them, as if she hadn't slept in days.
"Rei!" Makoto and Ami hurried to their friend, who smiled apologetically.
"I'm sorry, they hurt me. I was wrong, I'm really sorry." She sobbed on Ami, as she rubbed her back, feeling the comfort of her old friends already.
"Oh, Rei. I'm sorry for what I said, really I am. I didn't mean it, but you know. We have to protect Minako, she's the princess." She leaned in to whisper to Rei. "Even if she's a worthless bitch who does nothing but kiss up on her boyfriend. It's disgusting really."
Rei smiled at them. She knew they were really glad to see her. *Too bad I have to hurt them. Unless. * an idea struck her. *Maybe I can do what Usagi said. Ami and Makoto obviously didn't like Minako or Mamoru for that matter. Maybe they can join us! Rule the world with us! * She was so happy by her idea that she smiled genuinely at them, and they smiled back, not knowing what she was smiling about, but smiled anyways.
(AN: Well, are you happy now? Took me a while, but I got an idea last night, so I'm going to write it. You are lucky, VERY lucky. ^_^)
"What makes you think we're going to take you back?" Minako swaggered over, almost tripping over herself, drunk on Mamoru's lips.
"Because, I can lead you to their castle. I can guide you to them so we can get rid of them once and for all." Rei said, determination in her voice. She would not fail this mission.
Minako's eyes flashed. "And I get to get rid of that blonde who dared challenge the future Queen! HAHAHA!!!" She laughed insanely. "Okay, let's go now. I wanna get rid of her and those other pests now! NOW! C'mon, we haven't got all day!"
They all transformed, and they used sailor teleport to get to the clouds. Immediately, the time gates reappeared. They looked at each other. Rei just shrugged, a secret smile on her face.
*With any luck, I can get Usagi and Emerald and Aulley to loose Minako and Mamoru in this time warp, maybe I can persuade Ami and Makoto to come with us. * She grabbed Minako's hand, and Makoto's hand. They all grabbed each other's hand, and they disappeared into the time warp.
***
They appeared in the time warp; the fierce wind was whipping their hair around.
"Now what!?" Minako tried to talk over the wind that was howling in the scouts' ears.
"Just keep a good keen thought on our destination. We should be able to get to the door on the other side of this passage way. Unless something happens. Just remember to keeps thoughts on your destination, it should take you there, wherever you are in the time warp." Mars explained, hoping that Minako and Mamoru would forget, but she had to get them to trust her before she could betray them and get Ami and Makoto on her side.
"Well, well, well, look who decided to show up. I REALLY hope you're enjoying this time warp!" The hyena's laughter rang through the warp around them as Emerald appeared above them, upside down, and Usagi was there beside her, right side up.
"About time, we were wondering when you would get them here, Mars. We almost thought you decided to come back to their side. That would have disastrous." Usagi laughed at the shocked looks on the scouts' faces.
"You were going to betray us! How could you!" Tuxedo Mask shouted at her, as Mars let go of their hands and started forward.
"I didn't betray all of you, only you and Minako. I believe Usagi, Emerald and I have some business to discuss with Mercury and Jupiter."
"Aulley!" Usagi shouted.
"Yes, Madame?" Aulley appeared, holding her hands as if to pray for them.
"Get rid of these clowns, and make sure they stay lost in the time warp for a long while." Usagi said, smirking at the horrified faces of Tuxedo Mask and Venus.
Without a question, Aulley hurled them in different directions, Venus screaming for Tuxedo Mask, and he was screaming for Venus.
"Hormones, disgusting really." Emerald commented, and then they all turned to look at Mercury and Jupiter, who looked a bit unsure.
"We aren't going to hurt you, we just wanted to talk to you for a few minutes." Usagi said, and then started forward.
But then, Jupiter started to run at her, trying to harm her, but then Aulley hurled her out of the way, and into the time warp zone.
"Aulley! What was that for!?" Mars said.
"She was going to hurt my lady. I couldn't allow that." Aulley hissed. She turned to Usagi, who was a bit thankful, but she still wanted to the chance to talk with Jupiter.
"Hmmm, oh well. Mercury, come with us." Usagi disappeared, Emerald not that far behind her.
Mercury looked unsure at Mars. Mars nodded at her, and she took Mercury's hand and they disappeared after Usagi and Emerald's example.
***
Well, I guess you'll just have to wait for the next chapter to find out what happens next! ^_^
~PA
*Jumps up and down in glee. * Yeah! I got my Hershey bar back! Aren't you so proud of me? ^_^ Anyways, wow, thanks for all the reviews. Seems I get more reviews from making longer chapters. Chapter 8 was a whole 10 pages long! Took me a while, hugh? Well, I guess I could keep that record going. I'll let ya know how many pages you've gotten at the end of the chapters, k? Thankies 4 your reviews! As always!
Warning: There is some HIGH fluff in this chapter. Yep, finally some Rubius and Usagi bonding. You don't like, we'll you should have thought about that BEFORE you started to read the story. ^_^
Ruki knight: Don't worry, I'm going to finish this, of course I am. The first chapter fic I'm going to finish as well. ^_^
Kage-Shadow-of-Darkness: Well, ur probably right, but seeing as the majority wants Makoto AND Ami to join, well, I'll see. I'm being greedy today so I might just forget about ya'll and make my own story! Hehehe, I'm jus kiddin.
Katana moon princess: Well, ur gonna have to wait N see.
AMYANGEL: Yep, took a while. I gotta do something about Rei's depressive state. Wanna help me out?
ChibiChaos: watch ur language girl.j/k, anywho, glad 2 have sum new reviews comin in. And thanks for the BOOMING entrance. ^_^
Celestial Nymph: I can agree with you on that. I kinda want Usagi to get rid of all of em, cept Rei, I like her. If you've read my other fic, Five Times Five, I really do NOT like Minako, but I went easy on her in that fic. This one is going to be TOTALLY MINAKO BASHING INCLUDED!!!
Zpan Sven: Yep, I defiantly am going to get Rubius over here to totally dismember Mamo-baka PERSONALLY!!!!! ^_^
Lady love: Maybe.find out soon!
mi-chan: I'm updating, but you can't except me to give longer chapters in the timing I have. ^_^
serenityyue: I KNOW nobody's done it before! That's why I OWN this couple! Cool ne? ^_^
Authoress*Crest: I'll think bout it, not making no guarantees of course. I love you all dearly but I gotta stick to my needs as well, and I seriously need to have a fic that makes the majority of the inners get their asses kicked! Ami's smart but that's what Wise Man is for, he IS the advisor you gotta remember. I mean basically, there isn't one thing that the sailor scouts have that they don't already have, so it would be kinda pointless. Ami is loyal, she wouldn't turn her back on her Queen, Makoto gets switched too often, I'm thinking that Rei is the only scout to switch sides. Ain't makin no promises though, just pray and hope really hard, and I might get an idea that has Ami in it. ^_^
KrazyKira: Jus wait N c, read Authoress*Crest's comments right up there ^, I don't feel like typing that all over again. ^_^
LitoTenshi: Whaddyu mean it didn't sound good! Ya got sumthin against little ol me? YOU WANT A PIECE OF ME!!!! ...jus kiddin ya, don't get offended. ^_^ *bows* I accept your praise willingly. ^_^
Uranusknight: Oh, I'll mail ya when I need sum ideas. Sounds good so far, jus wait N c.
Jean-Hime: We already got an advisor here. (Wise Man waves hands frantically, trying to get Jean's attention) Hehehe, yep, Luna and Artemis are gonna get a part soon.
Bunni V: I completely and totally agree, to many GOOD Usagi fics around here. Need sum evil. Just keep hopin and I'll c what I can come up with as far as Ami and Makoto joining. ^_^ Oh yeah. I'll punish him, I'll get him good, hehehe.
MB: makes since doesn't it? Always gotta have SOME logic in the story or else there is no point N writin it.
Ai: Well, here's your other chapter! Ur new, nice 2 c ya! Hope you enjoy!
Moon-neko-princess: Maybe maybe maybe.
_________: okie dokie? What's that supposed 2 mean?
Usagi Serenity Yui Cosmos: Thankx, I'll read them some time when I'm not busy writing the next chapter to this story. ^_^ Yep, I LOVE Usa and Mamoru couplings, but you really couldn't tell from that one fic, Another Dumb Blonde I wrote. Actually I really DO think Mamoru's jacket it tacky. He needs a different wardrobe, but he's still a hottie!
Chapter 9: Serenity
Her golden hair blew in the wind, waterfalls of gold fell over her shoulders. Her eyes were beautiful elegant sapphires. She was the vision of a goddess. Who wouldn't want her? She was perfect, more perfect than all the goddesses put together. The day someone would turn her down would be the day that Athena fell in love with a mortal.
Rubius thought all of this audaciously as he watched his goddess turn into the wind from the green overhang she sat on. She faced the sun, and watched the green waves of the sea become bigger and bigger as the wind blew stronger and colder than before.
And here Rubius was, clad in jeans and a silvery black speckled fleece, and an extra black leather jacket than hung over her shoulder, the same colored winds tousled his red pelt. He could only watch as the divinity shivered slightly with the cooling wind, wrapping her arms around herself to settle in her own body heat. Her eyes were sweet and sparkling. He could hardly resist.
He thought about what had possessed him to follow her. *Only her beautiful scent and the fact that I haven't gotten time to tease her in practically a week. * He agreed with his mental thoughts, and slowly started forward to her; careful to make sure he didn't startle her.
"If you think you're going to scare me, you're out of luck. I know you've been standing there watching me for the last hour and a half." She had acknowledged him, now why was he here again?
"Well, you could have humored me for the remainder of my time till I at least got closer than 4 yards from you." He laughed a bit and the smug sneer appeared on her face, as it always did, resenting his remark in her own way.
"Maybe." She turned away from him, letting the sun settle on her face, he stepped closer.
"What are you thinking about? It isn't often I find you being so quiet, unless we're in another meeting where you're too preoccupied doing your nails." He said, sitting next to her.
She looked over to him, and his eyes looked deep into hers. "I guess I was thinking about how far we've come. I mean, now we have Small Lady, and even a former Sailor Scout on the team, as well as the 'loyal' advisors to the queen in her day. I'm just starting to wonder.lately I've been called the same name rater frequently. And I'm beginning to get some visions. I don't know how, but I'm starting to think that I could possibly be this, 'Serenity' they always call me."
Rubius smiled. "Well, out of all the things I've heard you being called, Serenity must have never crossed their minds. Tell me about these visions." He had made himself comfortable on the grass, and was turned to look straight at her.
Usagi smiled as well. "Well, I have a dream, that I'm at a grand ball, an orchestra is playing, and there is this man, he looks like no other I have ever seen, but he comes to me on the palace grounds, looking up at me on a balcony, and I'm looking down at him, and he calls me, 'Princess, Princess Serenity, come to me.' I decide not to go, but then he changes, and all the sudden another form appears, someone, someone who looks very familiar, but I can't place him. I am hesitant go with this man, and then I wake up. Have you ever had a dream like that?"
Rubius took in her words. Truthfully, he had never heard of a dream like that before. He scratched the back of his neck as he thought. Then his mind kicked in, and he knew just what to say. "Well, it seems to me that this dream, or vision, is pointing you to the man you're supposed to be with. And from the looks of it, you have more than one choice, but you already know who you want to be with, but not really, if that makes any sense." Usagi nodded, for him to continue. "Well, I guess it's just getting you ready for your choice, you know who your choices are, and you know who you want to be with, but will you 'truly' know who before the time comes? I think that's what you have to figure out." He said, hoping his words would help her a bit.
She smiled, and nodded. "Thanks Rubius, never knew one so cynical could be so serious. You helped me, thanks a lot." She said in spot on gratitude.
"No prob." He said, and looked at her, as her eyes started to sparkle with mischief, as she looked back into his. Their smiles disappeared, and serious looks took their faces. They were too lost in each other's eyes to notice that they were impassive; all they saw was the opposing pair of eyes starring into theirs. Star-crossed.
(AN: is it true? Am I going to make them kiss in this chapter?)
They were unconsciously moving closer; there was nothing between them to stop them. They were being towed to each other by an uncontrollable source, making them forget everyone and everything. Their eyes were closed, and they were pulling together, and then..
(AN:????)
"Hey you two! What do you think you're doing? I've been telepathy you for the last 15 minutes. Dinner is ready, and Wise Man has an announcement to make!" They turned to Rei's mocking voice behind them. She was standing in red boots, a pair of black shorts, and a red tank top, tapping her foot impatiently, a mysterious and shrewd smile on her face.
(AN: HAHAHAHAHA!!!! AM I CRUEL OR WHAT!?!?!?!)
Usagi and Rubius smiled at each other, knowing how close they were to doing something they would sooner regret. They stood up.
"Okay, coming Rei-chan."
They stood and walked to Rei, where they vanished instantly.
***
Indeed, Rei was right. Wise Man did have an announcement when they sat down to dinner, but didn't mention it until after they had eaten, and they sat patiently for him to address the conflict that was troubling him. Usagi sat next to her father, waiting for him to speak, when finally he did.
"I have been under the impression that the sailor scouts are planning something to get Small Lady back," Rini shuddered from the middle of Usagi and Rubius, and clung to Rubius' arm, in which he patted her head, and tried to calm her down. "And try to get back Crystal Tokyo. You have closed off all the passages to the future, correct?" He looked at Usagi pointedly.
"All are sealed, and I've disposed of the time guardian." Usagi said, certainly.
"Well, I do believe that with the silver crystal, they will be able to open it again, I need to set some positions for you all so we can protect Small Lady. Lady Rei, you will be needed to help with this operation." He looked at Rei.
She nodded. "I will help. What must I do?" She asked.
"Well, I need you to pretend to go back to their side, seeing the error of your ways. You will lead them to the time warp, where Usagi and Emerald will be waiting. You two will make sure that Aulley does a good job of keeping them lost in the time warp forever. If she fails, you will take over, since you two know the time warp as well as the genie does."
Emerald and Usagi looked at each other. Then back at Wise Man, they nodded sternly.
Wise Man turned to Rubius. " I need you to look after Small Lady with the four sisters, if help is needed, you will wait for the scouts, if for any reason they get past the time warp. Small Lady will guard the Dark Crystal. We need that silver crystal, but if the scouts are lost in the time warp, then the silver crystal will be useless if it stays in the time warp to long. If anything else is needed, then Prince Diamond, will you and Sapphire help them?" He asked the two.
They nodded. "Of course. The sooner we get the crystal the better." Sapphire said. But Diamond was thinking of something else. He was looking at Usagi. *And the sooner I can get Usagi to be my Queen. * His eyes filled with lust and adoration of the woman before him, but then his eyes traveled to Emerald, whom Usagi was talking to. *Why do I suddenly have to be torn between love for one woman or the other? * He fought with himself, frustrated.
Wise Man read his thoughts, and chuckled. *This is going to be quite the show. *
Everyone went to their positions, and waited for Rei to make her move.
***
Luna thought for a moment, Minako and Mamoru were once again making out, Makoto was trying to focus on something else, and Ami was thinking guiltily about what had just become of their former friend.
"You guys, I feel really guilty, do you really think we should have said those things to Rei? I mean she is our friend."
"What do you mean? She was a hot-head who thought she was always right, we're better without her." Minako was delayed then went right back to kissing Mamoru.
This disgusted Makoto. "Geez, is that all you ever do? Kiss? I mean, c'mon. We should be thinking about how to get poor Rini back. Think of what they could be doing to her right now!"
Ami nodded, agreeing with Makoto, but Minako and Mamoru were still preoccupied.
"You guys?"
***
Everyone was shocked at who they found at the temple door. None other than Rei Hino herself. She was battered and bruised, her hair was tousled, and her eyes had dark sakes under them, as if she hadn't slept in days.
"Rei!" Makoto and Ami hurried to their friend, who smiled apologetically.
"I'm sorry, they hurt me. I was wrong, I'm really sorry." She sobbed on Ami, as she rubbed her back, feeling the comfort of her old friends already.
"Oh, Rei. I'm sorry for what I said, really I am. I didn't mean it, but you know. We have to protect Minako, she's the princess." She leaned in to whisper to Rei. "Even if she's a worthless bitch who does nothing but kiss up on her boyfriend. It's disgusting really."
Rei smiled at them. She knew they were really glad to see her. *Too bad I have to hurt them. Unless. * an idea struck her. *Maybe I can do what Usagi said. Ami and Makoto obviously didn't like Minako or Mamoru for that matter. Maybe they can join us! Rule the world with us! * She was so happy by her idea that she smiled genuinely at them, and they smiled back, not knowing what she was smiling about, but smiled anyways.
(AN: Well, are you happy now? Took me a while, but I got an idea last night, so I'm going to write it. You are lucky, VERY lucky. ^_^)
"What makes you think we're going to take you back?" Minako swaggered over, almost tripping over herself, drunk on Mamoru's lips.
"Because, I can lead you to their castle. I can guide you to them so we can get rid of them once and for all." Rei said, determination in her voice. She would not fail this mission.
Minako's eyes flashed. "And I get to get rid of that blonde who dared challenge the future Queen! HAHAHA!!!" She laughed insanely. "Okay, let's go now. I wanna get rid of her and those other pests now! NOW! C'mon, we haven't got all day!"
They all transformed, and they used sailor teleport to get to the clouds. Immediately, the time gates reappeared. They looked at each other. Rei just shrugged, a secret smile on her face.
*With any luck, I can get Usagi and Emerald and Aulley to loose Minako and Mamoru in this time warp, maybe I can persuade Ami and Makoto to come with us. * She grabbed Minako's hand, and Makoto's hand. They all grabbed each other's hand, and they disappeared into the time warp.
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They appeared in the time warp; the fierce wind was whipping their hair around.
"Now what!?" Minako tried to talk over the wind that was howling in the scouts' ears.
"Just keep a good keen thought on our destination. We should be able to get to the door on the other side of this passage way. Unless something happens. Just remember to keeps thoughts on your destination, it should take you there, wherever you are in the time warp." Mars explained, hoping that Minako and Mamoru would forget, but she had to get them to trust her before she could betray them and get Ami and Makoto on her side.
"Well, well, well, look who decided to show up. I REALLY hope you're enjoying this time warp!" The hyena's laughter rang through the warp around them as Emerald appeared above them, upside down, and Usagi was there beside her, right side up.
"About time, we were wondering when you would get them here, Mars. We almost thought you decided to come back to their side. That would have disastrous." Usagi laughed at the shocked looks on the scouts' faces.
"You were going to betray us! How could you!" Tuxedo Mask shouted at her, as Mars let go of their hands and started forward.
"I didn't betray all of you, only you and Minako. I believe Usagi, Emerald and I have some business to discuss with Mercury and Jupiter."
"Aulley!" Usagi shouted.
"Yes, Madame?" Aulley appeared, holding her hands as if to pray for them.
"Get rid of these clowns, and make sure they stay lost in the time warp for a long while." Usagi said, smirking at the horrified faces of Tuxedo Mask and Venus.
Without a question, Aulley hurled them in different directions, Venus screaming for Tuxedo Mask, and he was screaming for Venus.
"Hormones, disgusting really." Emerald commented, and then they all turned to look at Mercury and Jupiter, who looked a bit unsure.
"We aren't going to hurt you, we just wanted to talk to you for a few minutes." Usagi said, and then started forward.
But then, Jupiter started to run at her, trying to harm her, but then Aulley hurled her out of the way, and into the time warp zone.
"Aulley! What was that for!?" Mars said.
"She was going to hurt my lady. I couldn't allow that." Aulley hissed. She turned to Usagi, who was a bit thankful, but she still wanted to the chance to talk with Jupiter.
"Hmmm, oh well. Mercury, come with us." Usagi disappeared, Emerald not that far behind her.
Mercury looked unsure at Mars. Mars nodded at her, and she took Mercury's hand and they disappeared after Usagi and Emerald's example.
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Well, I guess you'll just have to wait for the next chapter to find out what happens next! ^_^
~PA