Mars is up! This will be hard, because as I've said countless times, Rei
is my least favorite character. But if I didn't put her in this, I'd be
flamed more times than I care to be. I'm going to try my best to keep her
from seeming like a bitch. I seem to have a penchant for doing that. Okay
this is a combination of Mars' chapter and the fall of the Silver
Millennium. But nothing is mine, except for Hematite, Marcasite, and the
Senshi's parents. That said, enjoy!
Mars
"Princess Reiana, I just wanted to talk to you!"
"Well I don't feel like talking!" Conversations like these were becoming quite common, ever since the ball. Jadeite kept trying to strike up a conversation with Reiana, but she always managed to find some place to be. Jadeite kept trying though, ignoring any and all other girls, which impressed Rei. About a month after the ball, Jadeite found Rei when she was walking down the Saturn wing of the palace. He pushed her gently up against the wall and kissed her. Then he walked off without another word, leaving a very furious Rei. She swore to her friends that she wouldn't even speak his name anymore. When she got to her room she heaved a love-struck sigh, a little unusual for someone who swore never to speak Jadeite's name again.
The next day, Setsuna cornered her. "Rei, I need to talk to you. It's important." Rei followed Setsuna into a nearby room. Setsuna folded her arms and looked Rei straight in the eyes. "Give him a chance. That's all I'm saying." Then she turned and walked out the room. Rei frowned. Did Setsuna mean Jadeite? That arrogant skirt-chaser? She shrugged and walked out of the room. She made her way to her quarters. A single flame red rose was at her doorstep. Picking it up, she read the note attached. "I wish you would give me a chance." Read the only thing on the note. She tore it up and threw the rose out of the window. She cast a mental line to Mina, only to find that she was quite occupied. Blushing furiously, she decided to ask the Sacred Fire how to get rid of Jadeite. She changed into her robes and set off for the fire. She went to the room and sat down. She began the chant and then asked the question. "Sacred Fire, how can I ever get rid of Jadeite?" A flash of something was her answer. Looking at the flash again, she realized it was all of the Senshi, standing in the teleportation rooms, saying good bye to someone. She assumed that it was the time Endymion and the Generals were leaving. Sighing, she got up and left the room. She ran into Ami, who was just coming back from the library.
"Hello Rei-chan." Ami said cheerfully, balancing her pile of books. Rei giggled and grabbed some from her.
"Hi, Ami-chan. Where are you going?"
"To Zoicite's room. He promised to tell me everything about Earth. I'm just dropping these books off at my room. Thanks for helping me."
Ami and Rei walked to the Mercury wing in relative silence. "You do know that a woman named Beryl is causing trouble on Earth?" Ami asked.
"Yes, I'd heard. I hope my aunt and uncle are alright. I understand that Beryl is a very dangerous and cunning woman."
"I'd heard the same from Zoicite. Let's hope that they can contain the problem. She could easily become a galaxy-wide threat." They reached Ami's room. Rei dropped her friend's books off and headed for her room. Another rose and note were at her doorstep. She took them into her room and tossed them into a trash can.
She cast out a mental line to Serenity. {Sere, what are you doing right now?}
{Endy-chan and I are about to go on a picnic. Do you want to come?}
{That's okay.}
Rei didn't see very much of Jadeite over the next month. As their visit drew to a close, Rei found herself thinking about what could have happened between her and Jadeite. A knock on the door interrupted one of her thinking sessions, about a week before the Princes were to leave. She opened the door. "Endymion! What's wrong?"
"Beryl has killed my parents." He said, tears running down his face.
Rei turned pale and began to cry. "Aunt Terryn? Uncle Endy?"
"They're dead. We're leaving tomorrow for earth. You have to stay here and protect Serenity. We'd leave tonight; only a meteor shower is causing interference. Oh, Rei, my parents are dead." Endymion began to shake in helpless fury. Rei pulled him into a chair and began to whisper condolences to him. Knowing it would never be alright.
"What about Jadeite and the other generals?" Rei asked suddenly.
"They're coming too. They'll be needed as well. Beryl has gone over to the Negaverse. We need all the help we can get. But you will stay here. I don't want to lose any more family members. Please, protect Usako." He whispered. Rei cast out a mental message to Serenity and within minutes, Serenity was there, calming Endymion. She led him out of Rei's room, to allow her friend time to adjust. After everyone left her room, Rei sank down to her knees and began to sob. She didn't stop until around midnight, when she fell asleep.
The next morning, everybody except Rei was in the teleporter room, saying goodbye. Mina and Kunzite were being formal and traditional, but then Mina broke down and flew into his arms. "Don't you dare get killed! If you do I'll never talk to you again, I swear." She sobbed. Kunzite held her silently and inhaled her sweet scent, trying to make a memory of it.
Serenity and Endymion were locked in a kiss. When they broke apart, Serenity gave Endymion the locket. "Keep hold of it until you come back." She whispered.
Lita was shaking in a mixture of fury and despair. Nephrite pulled her close and placed a gentle kiss on her forehead. "I'll come back. I promise. Then we'll get married. We'll live happily ever after, forever." He swore, tilting her head up so they were eye to eye.
"I'll take you to Earth, when all this is over." Zoicite promised. Ami kept her head high, but her eyes were filled with so much pain, a tear ran down Zoicite's cheek. He pulled her to him in a soul-shaking kiss.
Setsuna and Marcasite were holding each other tightly. The normally emotionless Setsuna was crying so hard, she shook. Hotaru and Hematite were locked in a kiss that held the force of the very gods themselves behind it.
Jadeite stood straight and silent. His eyes were filled with remorse. Serenity came over and slipped a hand into his. "She loves you, even if she doesn't know it yet. She'll be here."
"Thank you Princess, but I know a lost cause when I see one. Maybe I should move on. I can't keep chasing her like this." Endymion signaled to his Generals and they stepped to the teleporters. Michiru ran up to Hematite and hugged him hard. Haruka did the same to Marcasite. The seven men stepped into the teleporters. At that exact moment, Rei came bursting through the doors.
"Jadeite! Wait!" Jadeite turned around. Rei walked up to him and looked him in the eyes. Her lower lip trembled and she whispered something.
"I'm sorry Princess; I didn't quite catch that." Jadeite said softly.
"I love you." She whispered. Jadeite stared at her.
"Why'd you lead me on like that?"
"I was scared of you. I was afraid you'd leave me, and that's what you're doing." She whispered.
"If you really love me, then I'll never leave." Jadeite grabbed her around the waist and kissed her long and hard. He let her go and walked into the teleporter. Endymion nodded to Queen Selenity and they were gone, leaving nine heartbroken women. Rei ran from the room, sobbing. Lita and Ami followed her.
The next two days were passed with nervousness and anxiety. All the girls were on pins and needles with worry. Three days after the Princes had left; Serenity was in her room, brushing her hair, when a rock struck her balcony window. Puzzled, she opened the balcony window. "Endy-chan!? What are you doing here? What's happened?"
"The Earth has fallen. My Generals were taken. I need to see Queen Selenity. Now! I think that Beryl is coming here." Endymion climbed up Serenity's trellis and was in her room within minutes. They ran to Selenity's room.
"Mother! Mother!" Selenity opened the door quickly.
"Serenity! What's wrong?!"
"Queen Selenity, the Earth has been taken over and Queen Beryl is destroying the other planets. She may turn here next."
Queen Selenity grabbed her Ginzuishou. At that exact moment, Michiru and Haruka ran in. "Queen Selenity, Neptune, Pluto, and Uranus have fallen, with our parents. Setsuna is at the Time Gates with Hotaru. We need to know what to do."
"Gather the other Scouts and meet me in the Throne Room." Michiru and Haruka took off. A little while later, everyone was in the Throne Room. Lita was shaking. "Jupiter and Saturn have fallen along with Mercury and Venus."
"What are your orders, Your Majesty?"
"We will meet this threat as soon as it gets here." Queen Selenity said firmly.
Rei swayed. "Mars has fallen. Beryl is destroying life on all of the planets. She's coming here next." She said weakly. Everyone powered up and formed a protective circle around Serenity, Endymion and Selenity.
"We will fight here." Minako stated. "The Princess is important. She can't get hurt." The doors and roof blew off. Six figures stood in the doorway. Rei gasped and ran to one of them.
"Jadeite! We thought you'd been..." She trailed off as Jadeite calmly stuck a sword in her waist. Rei's lips moved. Jadeite knelt down beside her. "Why, Jadeite? I thought you loved me."
"Fool. I never loved you." Rei's eyes burned and she whispered something else. Jadeite leaned closer. "What's that, Princess?" She thrust up with the sword.
"I hate you." She gasped with her dying breath. But it was too late for Jadeite to hear her.
Ami stood stock still, her eyes filling with horror. She turned to Zoicite, who was still coming toward her. She took out her computer and began typing furiously. Her eyes widened and she gasped. "They're filled with dark energy! We might have to destroy them." Mina set her mouth resolutely. "We'll just have to deal with it." She unwrapped her chain of hearts and let them fly towards Kunzite. He smirked, caught the chain and jerked. Mina was thrown back against the wall. The other Senshi looked towards her worriedly, but held their ground.
Lita snarled at Nephrite. "Why are you doing this?"
Nephrite grinned. "Because I can." He let loose a bolt of dark energy. It hit Lita squarely in the chest. She went flying into the wall across from Mina. She immediately let a lightning bolt fly at Nephrite. He grinned and waved his hand. The bolt vanished. He aimed another blast at Lita. This one hit home. Lita lay dead.
Haruka glared at her cousin. "I can't believe you betrayed Setsuna's trust like that. What made you turn to Beryl?" She put up her sword in a fighting stance.
"Beryl simply set me straight. If you'd just see the light, I wouldn't have to kill you." Marcasite said, taking his own sword. They began to fight. All of a sudden, Haruka gave a gasp and fell to her knees. Dumbly she stared at the red stain spreading across her stomach. Marcasite looked over her shoulder. "Hematite, I didn't know you cared."
"Shut up and keep fighting." Hematite said, before turning to Michiru. Michiru ran past him and picked up Haruka's sword. She plunged it into Marcasite's body before ramming it straight through her heart. Both Marcasite and Michiru lay dead in pools of their own blood.
Ami set her mouth. She looked at Zoicite. "Zoicite, did all the time we spent together mean nothing to you?"
"Oh, you're just so smart. You were just a mousy little girl that I used so I wouldn't get cold at night." He said, aiming cherry blossoms at her chest. She leapt out of the way and hit Zoicite with a spear that had been lying around. It left a gash across his cheek. Green blood welled up in the cut. Ami's eyes widened. "You're not even human!" He disappeared, only to reappear right next to her. "That's right sweetheart." He whispered before plunging an ice dagger into her heart.
Mina got up, only to find Kunzite staring at her. A sword of crystal formed in her hands. "Just when you think you love somebody. Oh well. I'll protect the princess or die trying!"
"You air-headed blonde, you can't even protect yourself!" A sword formed in his hands and they went at it. Mina saw an opening and rammed the sword in his throat. Kunzite grabbed it and stared behind her. Mina turned around, but not in time. Hematite's sword flashed once, and Mina's head thudded to the ground. Hematite, Nephrite, and Zoicite turned towards Serenity and the others, but an imperious voice stopped them.
"That will be enough. I'll handle it." Beryl floated down to right above Endymion. "Endymion, will you not reconsider ruling by my side?"
"I will never rule by your side, bitch." Endymion ground out.
"Fine. Then die." Beryl waved her hand almost lazily. A huge black energy blast hit the Earth prince. It was over in seconds, but his agonizing cries lingered on. Beryl laughed and disappeared, but not before saying, "I'll return for the two of you later."
Serenity screamed. It was too much for her, losing all her friends and her love in one day. She snatched Endymion's sword and thrust it through her chest. She fell gracefully on top of her beloved, her life-blood mixing with his. Queen Selenity fell to her knees and wept. Then, drying her eyes, she got up. Taking the Crystal, she held it over her head and yelled, "Silver Crystal; give my daughter, her court, and their loves a chance to be reborn in the future! Seal the Negaverse away!" The souls of Serenity, the Senshi, and Endymion flew up into the air and sped off towards Earth. Selenity fell to the ground. A portal opened and Hotaru stepped out. Looking at Hotaru, Selenity nodded once. Hotaru raised her Silence Glaive. "Death Reborn Revolution!" She whispered. All life left on the Moon was wiped out instantly. Hotaru's soul flew to join the others.
Inside the Time Gates, a guardian, guilt-ridden by not being able to protect her friends, dropped to the ground and sobbed.
Okay, that's it! Review please, but absolutely no flames. Peace!
Isis Aurora Tomoe
Mars
"Princess Reiana, I just wanted to talk to you!"
"Well I don't feel like talking!" Conversations like these were becoming quite common, ever since the ball. Jadeite kept trying to strike up a conversation with Reiana, but she always managed to find some place to be. Jadeite kept trying though, ignoring any and all other girls, which impressed Rei. About a month after the ball, Jadeite found Rei when she was walking down the Saturn wing of the palace. He pushed her gently up against the wall and kissed her. Then he walked off without another word, leaving a very furious Rei. She swore to her friends that she wouldn't even speak his name anymore. When she got to her room she heaved a love-struck sigh, a little unusual for someone who swore never to speak Jadeite's name again.
The next day, Setsuna cornered her. "Rei, I need to talk to you. It's important." Rei followed Setsuna into a nearby room. Setsuna folded her arms and looked Rei straight in the eyes. "Give him a chance. That's all I'm saying." Then she turned and walked out the room. Rei frowned. Did Setsuna mean Jadeite? That arrogant skirt-chaser? She shrugged and walked out of the room. She made her way to her quarters. A single flame red rose was at her doorstep. Picking it up, she read the note attached. "I wish you would give me a chance." Read the only thing on the note. She tore it up and threw the rose out of the window. She cast a mental line to Mina, only to find that she was quite occupied. Blushing furiously, she decided to ask the Sacred Fire how to get rid of Jadeite. She changed into her robes and set off for the fire. She went to the room and sat down. She began the chant and then asked the question. "Sacred Fire, how can I ever get rid of Jadeite?" A flash of something was her answer. Looking at the flash again, she realized it was all of the Senshi, standing in the teleportation rooms, saying good bye to someone. She assumed that it was the time Endymion and the Generals were leaving. Sighing, she got up and left the room. She ran into Ami, who was just coming back from the library.
"Hello Rei-chan." Ami said cheerfully, balancing her pile of books. Rei giggled and grabbed some from her.
"Hi, Ami-chan. Where are you going?"
"To Zoicite's room. He promised to tell me everything about Earth. I'm just dropping these books off at my room. Thanks for helping me."
Ami and Rei walked to the Mercury wing in relative silence. "You do know that a woman named Beryl is causing trouble on Earth?" Ami asked.
"Yes, I'd heard. I hope my aunt and uncle are alright. I understand that Beryl is a very dangerous and cunning woman."
"I'd heard the same from Zoicite. Let's hope that they can contain the problem. She could easily become a galaxy-wide threat." They reached Ami's room. Rei dropped her friend's books off and headed for her room. Another rose and note were at her doorstep. She took them into her room and tossed them into a trash can.
She cast out a mental line to Serenity. {Sere, what are you doing right now?}
{Endy-chan and I are about to go on a picnic. Do you want to come?}
{That's okay.}
Rei didn't see very much of Jadeite over the next month. As their visit drew to a close, Rei found herself thinking about what could have happened between her and Jadeite. A knock on the door interrupted one of her thinking sessions, about a week before the Princes were to leave. She opened the door. "Endymion! What's wrong?"
"Beryl has killed my parents." He said, tears running down his face.
Rei turned pale and began to cry. "Aunt Terryn? Uncle Endy?"
"They're dead. We're leaving tomorrow for earth. You have to stay here and protect Serenity. We'd leave tonight; only a meteor shower is causing interference. Oh, Rei, my parents are dead." Endymion began to shake in helpless fury. Rei pulled him into a chair and began to whisper condolences to him. Knowing it would never be alright.
"What about Jadeite and the other generals?" Rei asked suddenly.
"They're coming too. They'll be needed as well. Beryl has gone over to the Negaverse. We need all the help we can get. But you will stay here. I don't want to lose any more family members. Please, protect Usako." He whispered. Rei cast out a mental message to Serenity and within minutes, Serenity was there, calming Endymion. She led him out of Rei's room, to allow her friend time to adjust. After everyone left her room, Rei sank down to her knees and began to sob. She didn't stop until around midnight, when she fell asleep.
The next morning, everybody except Rei was in the teleporter room, saying goodbye. Mina and Kunzite were being formal and traditional, but then Mina broke down and flew into his arms. "Don't you dare get killed! If you do I'll never talk to you again, I swear." She sobbed. Kunzite held her silently and inhaled her sweet scent, trying to make a memory of it.
Serenity and Endymion were locked in a kiss. When they broke apart, Serenity gave Endymion the locket. "Keep hold of it until you come back." She whispered.
Lita was shaking in a mixture of fury and despair. Nephrite pulled her close and placed a gentle kiss on her forehead. "I'll come back. I promise. Then we'll get married. We'll live happily ever after, forever." He swore, tilting her head up so they were eye to eye.
"I'll take you to Earth, when all this is over." Zoicite promised. Ami kept her head high, but her eyes were filled with so much pain, a tear ran down Zoicite's cheek. He pulled her to him in a soul-shaking kiss.
Setsuna and Marcasite were holding each other tightly. The normally emotionless Setsuna was crying so hard, she shook. Hotaru and Hematite were locked in a kiss that held the force of the very gods themselves behind it.
Jadeite stood straight and silent. His eyes were filled with remorse. Serenity came over and slipped a hand into his. "She loves you, even if she doesn't know it yet. She'll be here."
"Thank you Princess, but I know a lost cause when I see one. Maybe I should move on. I can't keep chasing her like this." Endymion signaled to his Generals and they stepped to the teleporters. Michiru ran up to Hematite and hugged him hard. Haruka did the same to Marcasite. The seven men stepped into the teleporters. At that exact moment, Rei came bursting through the doors.
"Jadeite! Wait!" Jadeite turned around. Rei walked up to him and looked him in the eyes. Her lower lip trembled and she whispered something.
"I'm sorry Princess; I didn't quite catch that." Jadeite said softly.
"I love you." She whispered. Jadeite stared at her.
"Why'd you lead me on like that?"
"I was scared of you. I was afraid you'd leave me, and that's what you're doing." She whispered.
"If you really love me, then I'll never leave." Jadeite grabbed her around the waist and kissed her long and hard. He let her go and walked into the teleporter. Endymion nodded to Queen Selenity and they were gone, leaving nine heartbroken women. Rei ran from the room, sobbing. Lita and Ami followed her.
The next two days were passed with nervousness and anxiety. All the girls were on pins and needles with worry. Three days after the Princes had left; Serenity was in her room, brushing her hair, when a rock struck her balcony window. Puzzled, she opened the balcony window. "Endy-chan!? What are you doing here? What's happened?"
"The Earth has fallen. My Generals were taken. I need to see Queen Selenity. Now! I think that Beryl is coming here." Endymion climbed up Serenity's trellis and was in her room within minutes. They ran to Selenity's room.
"Mother! Mother!" Selenity opened the door quickly.
"Serenity! What's wrong?!"
"Queen Selenity, the Earth has been taken over and Queen Beryl is destroying the other planets. She may turn here next."
Queen Selenity grabbed her Ginzuishou. At that exact moment, Michiru and Haruka ran in. "Queen Selenity, Neptune, Pluto, and Uranus have fallen, with our parents. Setsuna is at the Time Gates with Hotaru. We need to know what to do."
"Gather the other Scouts and meet me in the Throne Room." Michiru and Haruka took off. A little while later, everyone was in the Throne Room. Lita was shaking. "Jupiter and Saturn have fallen along with Mercury and Venus."
"What are your orders, Your Majesty?"
"We will meet this threat as soon as it gets here." Queen Selenity said firmly.
Rei swayed. "Mars has fallen. Beryl is destroying life on all of the planets. She's coming here next." She said weakly. Everyone powered up and formed a protective circle around Serenity, Endymion and Selenity.
"We will fight here." Minako stated. "The Princess is important. She can't get hurt." The doors and roof blew off. Six figures stood in the doorway. Rei gasped and ran to one of them.
"Jadeite! We thought you'd been..." She trailed off as Jadeite calmly stuck a sword in her waist. Rei's lips moved. Jadeite knelt down beside her. "Why, Jadeite? I thought you loved me."
"Fool. I never loved you." Rei's eyes burned and she whispered something else. Jadeite leaned closer. "What's that, Princess?" She thrust up with the sword.
"I hate you." She gasped with her dying breath. But it was too late for Jadeite to hear her.
Ami stood stock still, her eyes filling with horror. She turned to Zoicite, who was still coming toward her. She took out her computer and began typing furiously. Her eyes widened and she gasped. "They're filled with dark energy! We might have to destroy them." Mina set her mouth resolutely. "We'll just have to deal with it." She unwrapped her chain of hearts and let them fly towards Kunzite. He smirked, caught the chain and jerked. Mina was thrown back against the wall. The other Senshi looked towards her worriedly, but held their ground.
Lita snarled at Nephrite. "Why are you doing this?"
Nephrite grinned. "Because I can." He let loose a bolt of dark energy. It hit Lita squarely in the chest. She went flying into the wall across from Mina. She immediately let a lightning bolt fly at Nephrite. He grinned and waved his hand. The bolt vanished. He aimed another blast at Lita. This one hit home. Lita lay dead.
Haruka glared at her cousin. "I can't believe you betrayed Setsuna's trust like that. What made you turn to Beryl?" She put up her sword in a fighting stance.
"Beryl simply set me straight. If you'd just see the light, I wouldn't have to kill you." Marcasite said, taking his own sword. They began to fight. All of a sudden, Haruka gave a gasp and fell to her knees. Dumbly she stared at the red stain spreading across her stomach. Marcasite looked over her shoulder. "Hematite, I didn't know you cared."
"Shut up and keep fighting." Hematite said, before turning to Michiru. Michiru ran past him and picked up Haruka's sword. She plunged it into Marcasite's body before ramming it straight through her heart. Both Marcasite and Michiru lay dead in pools of their own blood.
Ami set her mouth. She looked at Zoicite. "Zoicite, did all the time we spent together mean nothing to you?"
"Oh, you're just so smart. You were just a mousy little girl that I used so I wouldn't get cold at night." He said, aiming cherry blossoms at her chest. She leapt out of the way and hit Zoicite with a spear that had been lying around. It left a gash across his cheek. Green blood welled up in the cut. Ami's eyes widened. "You're not even human!" He disappeared, only to reappear right next to her. "That's right sweetheart." He whispered before plunging an ice dagger into her heart.
Mina got up, only to find Kunzite staring at her. A sword of crystal formed in her hands. "Just when you think you love somebody. Oh well. I'll protect the princess or die trying!"
"You air-headed blonde, you can't even protect yourself!" A sword formed in his hands and they went at it. Mina saw an opening and rammed the sword in his throat. Kunzite grabbed it and stared behind her. Mina turned around, but not in time. Hematite's sword flashed once, and Mina's head thudded to the ground. Hematite, Nephrite, and Zoicite turned towards Serenity and the others, but an imperious voice stopped them.
"That will be enough. I'll handle it." Beryl floated down to right above Endymion. "Endymion, will you not reconsider ruling by my side?"
"I will never rule by your side, bitch." Endymion ground out.
"Fine. Then die." Beryl waved her hand almost lazily. A huge black energy blast hit the Earth prince. It was over in seconds, but his agonizing cries lingered on. Beryl laughed and disappeared, but not before saying, "I'll return for the two of you later."
Serenity screamed. It was too much for her, losing all her friends and her love in one day. She snatched Endymion's sword and thrust it through her chest. She fell gracefully on top of her beloved, her life-blood mixing with his. Queen Selenity fell to her knees and wept. Then, drying her eyes, she got up. Taking the Crystal, she held it over her head and yelled, "Silver Crystal; give my daughter, her court, and their loves a chance to be reborn in the future! Seal the Negaverse away!" The souls of Serenity, the Senshi, and Endymion flew up into the air and sped off towards Earth. Selenity fell to the ground. A portal opened and Hotaru stepped out. Looking at Hotaru, Selenity nodded once. Hotaru raised her Silence Glaive. "Death Reborn Revolution!" She whispered. All life left on the Moon was wiped out instantly. Hotaru's soul flew to join the others.
Inside the Time Gates, a guardian, guilt-ridden by not being able to protect her friends, dropped to the ground and sobbed.
Okay, that's it! Review please, but absolutely no flames. Peace!
Isis Aurora Tomoe