Disclaimer: I don't own Sailor Moon. That credit goes to Naoko Takeuchi,
Kodansha, Bandai, DIC, and all the other companies (which I truly don't
know). Btw, I said this in the character list, but in case you've
forgotten, I also borrowed characters from Kaylienne and lady. The rest
are mine, as is this story line. Oh, look. I rhymed.
Author's Note: This fic is based off of Lady's story Soul Mates (It really gives a lot of information, but you don't have to read it. It's a great story, though.) which can be found at http://members.tripod.com/~Elsha/ Thanks elektra, Cyberpeachie, Mariel of Redwall, Selene, Sailor Universe, Serenity Aurora, Serena Lightner, shanabear, sweet-lord-esca, Meghanna Starsong, and Marni for reviewing my story. I'll continue writing just for you guys. If there is anyone out there who's read my fic (or any fic for that matter) and hasn't reviewed, please review. It's nice to know that people like your story, even when you think it is corny. Remember that are thoughts and ~~~~~ mean a time/place change. K, that's all. Happy reading and please REVIEW!
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Chapter 6: We Meet Again
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Darien watched Serena, who was just now beginning to show, like a hawk. It was June 15 and the whole group was going to help with the Senior Astronomy field trip to the Tokyo Astronomy Museum. Despite Darien and Andrew nagging her to rest and relax, Serena was going too. Not only was this the day of the field trip, it was also Serena's 24 birthday, on both Earth and the Moon. None of their friends new that she was pregnant except Amy, who was about to take over Andrew's patients while he went on his honeymoon with Ashley in two weeks. Serena's dreams were finally over. Her last dream was on the night before the field trip.
~~~~~ The Moon - the past, the last battle/ball ~~~~~
Fireworks exploded in space, casting a cheerful glow on the Moon Palace. Princess Serena stood on her balcony watching the spectacle through teary eyes. Just moments before the fireworks had started, her mother had told disturbing news. I cannot believe the outer princesses are dead. Who does Beryl think she is? First Uncle Asa, and now Amara, Trista, Michelle, and Hotaru. Didn't Mother say something about Earth? she asked herself. Looking up at the Earth, Serena sighed and whispered, "Oh, Darien. I hope you are safe." A voice called out to her from below.
"Serena!" came the soft call. The Moon Princess looked down and smiled. "Darien! I was beginning to think you were not coming." Darien scowled and replied, "I have some bad news for you, Serena." "You cannot come to the ball?" Serena asked. "If it were only that, My Princess. Evil forces have arrived on Earth. I must return and protect my family. But you know I might not return to Earth in time. I came to warn you and ." A scuffle on his left caused Darien to pause. Turning to run, he called up to Serena, "I have to go." Then he set off running, with three royal guards behind him. She heard one guard yell, "Stop him! He might be a spy!" Up on her balcony, Serena watched in terror, murmuring to herself, "Oh, they must suspect everyone from Earth."
After waiting five minutes more on her balcony for Darien to return, Serena slowly walked to the ballroom to make her appearance at the Masque. She had just reached the last step when a gloved hand grasped hers. Looking to find the owner, she found herself staring at Darien in a mask. "Princess, can I have this dance? It might our last," he asked her. Accepting, Serena replied, "I thought you'd never ask." While they danced, Darien relayed to her what Queen Serenity had told him. "This Beryl came out of nowhere. She is relentless and will do anything to rule the universe." Serena looked up at him worriedly and asked, "Even the Moon?" Darien looked down at his one true love sympathetically, replying, "Especially the Moon. Beryl wants to rule the universe. To do so, she must first conquer the Moon. Your mother knows I am not a spy. She has me to stay and defend her kingdom." The song ended and the couple walked out onto the terrace.
Turning to face her, Darien commented, "You must know I may not return." "I want you to have this." Serena told him, holding out her Star Locket. "As long as it is with you, you will remember me and our love," she explained. Darien took it while saying, "I'll treasure it. I'll return to you, My Princess. I love you." "And I love you." Serena replied. Then, they shared a passionate kiss. Suddenly, the ground began to tremble and angry shouts reached their ears. Looking at Serena, Darien said, "I have to go. I'll return to you." Then, he ran off into the battle.
A dark monster accompanied Beryl and her troops. The inner scouts transformed into the Sailor Scouts in hopes to defeat it. Aiming at the monster, the girls shouted simultaneously, "Mercury Bubbles Blast!" "Mars Fire Ignite!" "Jupiter Thunder Crash!" "Venus Crescent Beam Smash!" The four powers joined in the air, becoming a single power. The monster, however, deflected the scouts' powers and said, "Silly, humans. Now you will feel the power of the Negaverse!" Then, it sent a giant beam of raw energy towards them, raising the scouts. A blast of pure black power coursed through the four girls, killing them instantly.
Beryl, looking for a way to make Serenity give up the Silver Crystal, shimmered around the Moon Palace ruble until she found the princess. When the evil queen appeared, Serena gasped and clasped her hand to her mouth to keep from screaming. Beryl smirked at this reaction. "Well, if it isn't pitiful little Princess Serena. All dressed up and nowhere to go. Except OBLIVION!" she yelled. Then, with her arm outstretched, Beryl lunged at the princess. When she about a foot away from Serena's face, a red rose struck her arm. Startled, Beryl looked to the side. "What?" Somersaulting over to stand in front of Serena, Darien said, "I am Prince Darien. Sworn to defend the Moon Kingdom against evil."
A look of surprise crossed Beryl's face. "Prince Darien from Earth? You had great potential. I can see why she would cling to you. Why don't you come taste the joy of winning, Darien? We can rule the universe together." A look of disgust appeared on Darien's face. "Thanks, but no thanks. Why would I join sides with a snake like you? All twisted and ugly and full of bitterness." Appalled, the evil queen shouts, "Nobody speaks to Queen Beryl like that!" In an instant, the monster is at her side. A small energy beam strikes Darien, pulling him into the air. "Run, Serena. Run! Get away from here!" he called back to his princess. Serena began running towards him, saying, "No! I want to be with you, Darien!" Then, she jumped into the energy beam and is carried up towards her prince. They manage to link fingers before the monster shoots at them with dark power, killing them.
Queen Serenity saw this. "No!" she cried. "She has taken them both! How can this be?" Artemis looked at her sympathetically while Luna sobbed, "Not the Princess." Beryl, however, had a different reaction. She began to laugh hysterically when the young couple died. "Ha! The pretty twit and her prince are gone and the snake survived!" Unable to control her emotions, Serenity takes the Silver Crystal and begins to screw it on her Moon Wand, while mumbling, "No. I won't let them take away your happy future. You will be free!" Luna and Artemis turned to look at their queen when they heard this. "Majesty! Not the Silver Crystal. It will drain all of your energy." Luna protested. "It's the only way. I must sacrifice my kingdom if we are to regain peace." Serenity explained with tears in her eyes. Then she yelled, "Cosmic Moon Power!" Bright light burst out of the crystal and enveloped Beryl and her minions.
When the light dissipated, Artemis said, "You did it, Majesty. You defeated them!" Serenity looked at the Silver Crystal in her hand sadly. "I trapped them all, yes. If I had destroyed them, I would have destroyed Serena and the others as well. Now I must send them to a new future on Earth. I have just enough energy left to send all of you into the future." "But you saved if them, why are you so sad?" Luna asked. "Because, none of them will remember anything about this time or place. And I will never see my beautiful daughter again. Or you two either. It will be your job to watch them and teach them. You won't remember anything, but in case the Negaverse should attack again, you two will know what to do. Goodbye, Serena. (releasing the Silver Crystal) I love you. In the name of the Moon, you will be free again, I promise. Perhaps one day we'll meet again," the queen said before collapsing on an overturned pillar.
"Queen Serenity!" Luna and Artemis exclaimed together. Then, they were encased in time-release capsules and sent to Earth. As the crystal entered the atmosphere, it broke into the seven Rainbow Crystals. When it burst, it created a bright light, and in that bright light, Serena's dream- self could see a stone sitting somewhere on Earth. A familiar voice called out to her, "You have relived your past. Now, you must face it. Harness your fears; nothing will happen that hasn't been planned." Serena's dream- self called out tentatively, "Mother?" "Do not worry about me; I am fine. Do not set me free, for if you do, you will release her." Serenity said. "What? Mother? Who her?" Serena asked. "Remember our native language. Use it to save Earth!" came her mother's fading voice. "Mother!" Serena called.
A sudden shaking woke her up. Opening her eyes, Serena saw Darien looking at her with concern written all over his face. "Serena, what's wrong? Why were you calling for you mother?" he asked. Sitting up, she replied, "Mother contacted me. She told me to harness my fears, not to release her because I would release 'her', to remember our native language, and that I have to face my past. What could she mean?" Standing, Darien said puzzled, "I don't know. Since you insist on helping with the field trip, you should get dressed though." Getting out of bed, Serena questioned, "Why did you wait so long to wake me up?"
"I don't think you should come," he replied. Serena smiled, "The morning sickness is over. I'm not showing yet; okay well, not much anyway. Why shouldn't I come?" "I just don't want you to get weak or tired. Besides, there's still a chance you could lose the baby." Darien quipped. Shaking her head, Serena walked over to her closet and pulled out a pair of loose fit capris and a slightly oversized ¾ length button up top (pale stripes - blue, green, yellow, purple, etc.) and sandals (like Ariel's sandals w/ the flowers on them). While dressing, Serena commented to Darien, "I really don't think I lose the baby, considering Rini has visited us a couple of times before." Soon she was dressed and, after eating a healthy breakfast, the couple headed out the door to meet their friends in the lobby. When they reached the lobby, there were only the guys and the outer scouts present. They greeted each other and chitchatted while waiting for the others to show. Finally, the inner scouts arrived and the large group began the short walk to the Astronomy Museum.
~~~~~ Tokyo Astronomy Museum - 8:00A.M. , June 15, 2005 ~~~~~
Serena abruptly stopped in front of the museum. Darien, who was walking beside her, asked, "What's wrong, Serena?" Serena looked at the museum warily and said, "This place. It's." Unaware of her friend's wariness, Michelle commented, "It's beautiful. When I first saw it, I could hardly believe it was the same place where a building was demolished several years ago." "Huh?" everyone, except for Serena who wasn't listening, chorused. "It was in all the papers. About 8 or 9 years ago, the building that should be here today was destroyed. None of the authorities could elucidate it," Michelle explained. "What was the name of the building?" Ashe asked, voicing the question in everybody's heads. "I don't remember. I bet I'm the only one who even recalls the incident," Michelle answered.
"You're wrong," Serena said softly. Drake looked at her and queried, "What do you mean she's wrong?" Sighing, Serena began to explain to her friends, "I remember it and it wasn't a simple incident. I'm not surprised you don't remember; Luna planned it that way. My dreams released my locked memories, though, allowing me to remember everything that has ever happened in my life.
Mina had just joined the scouts the night before. Darien was going to fight Zoisite for the other Rainbow Crystals. We ran into each other on the sidewalk, and as he walked away, I noticed he was bleeding. So I followed him, and Zoisite captured us both. I guess Darien thought Zoisite was double crossing him, because when I woke up, Zoisite was yelling at Darien for cutting his face. He disappeared and icicles started falling, shattering the floor when they landed. We barely made it inside the elevator before the entire floor gave way. Then, the whole building underwent a transformation, becoming both a cave and negative space.
When the elevator stopped, we saw fire coming down at us from the roof. Neither Darien nor I knew each other's alter ego, but I made my identity known in order to save our lives. Once on the roof, we had boring chitchat with Zoisite, after which Darien transformed. Then, Darien made Zoisite promise they would have a fair fight and that I would be safe. No sooner had that Negaverse creep given his word, Darien was struck in the shoulder by an ice crystal. The scouts appeared on the roof at the same time I reached Darien's side. After crying one tear for Darien, the Rainbow Crystals flew towards me, merging as one and becoming the Silver Crystal. Once formed, the crystal took its place on my Moon Wand and I was revealed as the Moon Princess we had all been searching for.
After sending a blast of energy to stun Zoisite, I knelt by Darien's side. He opened his eyes and together we sorted out our jumbled memories that were flooding our brains. Then, Darien cringed in pain and passed out, and I fainted because I was not used to the exertion the crystal put on me. Kunzite suddenly appeared and, after helping Zoisite, he abducted Darien. A few hours later, we were still roaming through the tower when appeared again. He quickly rendered the scouts unconscious and prepared to battle me. He told me he blamed me for his friends' deaths, that he avenging them by defeating me. After a few verbal assaults against my friends and the Moon, I blasted him with my wand, using the crystal's power. The blast was so powerful, it demolished the Star Light Tower, but Kunzite got away."
Everyone looked at Serena, astonished. Darien thought for a moment before saying, "I vaguely remember that." "We don't recall it. How do you guys?" Lita asked. After seeing all the blank looks, Serena answered, "I have my dreams to thank. Darien remembered the Moon Kingdom without Luna and Artemis' help. If she was alive, Beryl wouldn't like to admit it, but she was never truly able to erase all of Darien's memories. Even if he didn't remember the past, his subconscious did. That's who the Moon Light Knight was." "I think I understand you, Serena. However, now is not the time to discuss this. It's 8:10 and we need to make our appearance."
Walking as a group, the 18 friends went into the museum. Dr. Williams saw them as the entered the museum. Walking towards them, he gave Serena a hug and shook Darien's hand. After he nodded a hello to everyone, he said, "Serena, I'm so glad you, Darien, and your friends were able to come and help." Smiling at her surrogate father, Serena replied, "Oh, we're just glad we can help you, Victor." "Dr. Williams, my dad won't be able to help today. He got an important call this morning. There was an emergency at the lab." Hotaru said timidly. Victor gave her fatherly look and quipped, "That's okay, Hotaru. We have an unexpected helper. It shouldn't be a problem."
"Who else is helping?" Amara asked. "Oh, well there are you guys, Joe, Molly, the owner's daughter and her fiancée, myself, Rhys (the owner), and a student's parents." Victor answered quickly. "How many students are coming?" Drake questioned. "About 60, unless there are some absent." Victor replied. Then, he added, "You know, Serena, Joe and Molly seem to be pretty chummy." "I've noticed that too. Who are the parents here?" Serena queried. Looking around at the small clusters of teenagers, Victor pointed and said, "They're over there. With the young lady with pink hair." His description drew Darien and when he looked where Victor was pointing, he saw a young teen with pink hair standing with here back to him. "That couldn't be, could it?" he asked Serena. "I think it is," his wife replied. Rini? If you can hear me, shift from one foot to another." Serena thought while she added, "If it's her, she'll shift from one foot to the other."
The pink haired teen shifted casually. "I guess that answers your question," Serena quipped. Rini, why are you here? she thought. Serena? I can't get back to the future! My time key won't work. Every morning just before 7 I try and I'm still here! Rini thought frantically. When this field trip is over, meet us at the temple, okay? Serena said telepathically. Okay. Rini agreed psychically. Victor tried to get everybody's attention, "Quiet, please! Quiet!" Seeing that wasn't working, Drake stuck his fingers in his mouth and whistled. The museum got silent immediately. Nodding towards Drake, Victor said, "Thank you." Then, to the students, he said "Listen up. Get in your assigned groups that I put together in your classes. And here you go," he said the last part while passing out the group assignments to the helpers.
There were 6 groups, 5 groups with four helpers in it, and 1 group with 5 helpers in it. Galen, Amara, Michelle, and Ashe were in charge of the second group. Rei, Justin, Ami, and Zachary were helping group 3. Lita, Nathan, Mina, and Kenjo were with group 4. Trista, Logan, Andrew, and Ashley were in charge of the fifth group. Serena, Darien, Drake, Frank, and Isabel were with group 6. And Rhys, Victor, Joe, and Molly were helping group 1. The helpers went to their students to take attendance. Group 6 was Hotaru and Sammy's group. Hotaru was ecstatic when she saw that Drake was helping her group. Serena was nervous because her parents and younger brother were in her group and they didn't know she was married.
"Alright, listen up! We will enter the exhibit room at the same time. Each group will visit a case for five minutes. When the time is up, we rotate to our right. After your group has seen all of the objects, meet in the picnic area for lunch. Then, we will go as one group to hear about the newest exhibit. Remember, students, you are representing Crossroads High, so be on your best behavior." Dr. Williams said to everybody. As soon as he finished, everyone walked into the exhibit room and separated into their small groups.
Group 6 went to see a Moon rock formation first. The kids became enthusiastic when Serena had them try to guess what it looked like. The other cases went along the same way. Her parents hadn't recognized her, because her hairstyle and taste in clothes had changed. Isabel had even had a conversation with Serena about Rhys and the book he wrote in the late '70s. "I hear they sell the book in the gift shop here," her mother had told her. When all of the students and helpers were assembled in the picnic area, Serena and Darien went to the gift shop while the others arranged their lunches.
"Okay, so why are we in here?" Darien asked her once they were in the small room. Serena answered him while she looked around for the book, "I'm looking for Rhys' book. There it is. (to the cashier) I'll take this." After paying the cashier, they went back to their friends. Ami looked up as they approached. Seeing the book, she queried, "Why did you buy a book?" At the same time Mina said, "Let me see that." The moment Serena sat down, Mina grabbed the book and began to read aloud from it. She didn't get very far, though, because she couldn't pronounce one of the words. "Once, long ago, there was a traveling band of 7 warriors called the De'.um, I can't say it." Kenjo, who was looking over her shoulder, quipped, "Why not say the other name." Mina gave him a sheepish look and replied, "I can't pronounce that word either, Kenjo."
"Why don't you pass the book around so we can all try," Galen suggested. All of them agreed with him, so the manuscript made its way around the circle; sometimes people took a longer time to look at the words before passing it on. When Trista handed it to Darien, Serena got a telepathic call from Rini. Serena, come down to the edge of the picnic area, where it is partially wooded. I'll answer your questions. I'm can't come to the temple today. Hurry. Oh! Tamara, come back here! Serena cringed in pain caused by the loud shout. Ouch! Rini, lunch is almost over. And please don't yell psychically. Ami, seeing her friend cringe, asked, "What's wrong?" Serena jumped and then said, "Headache. The kids are a little loud. Funny how I can tolerate toddlers screaming more than teens talking."
Before anyone else could say anything, Ashley and Andrew joined the group. "What's wrong, Serena?" Andrew queried, his doctor side kicking in. "She has a headache. I've already asked her. I think all the people here are pretty safe, since there are 2 doctors amongst them," Ami answered for Serena, giving Andrew a reproving look. Ashley noticed the book and commented, "I see you bought my dad's book. I don't think I ever got a traditional bedtime story. He always read aloud from his beloved book or told an excerpt from memory." Mina thought for a moment before questioning, "How do you pronounce the name of the warrior band?" The other girl gave Mini a wry smile and replied, "I never figured that out."
"Tamara! Get away from that! Come here!" a voice called from the newest exhibit room. The commotion drew everybody into the room, but the helpers, Hotaru, Sammy, Frank, Isabel, Victor, Robin, who had brought her husband lunch, and Rhys were at the front. At the far edge of the exhibit room, a large solid-looking stone with an inscription on all four sides was sitting. Inside the roped off section, two young girls were fighting. "No! Both of you get out of there!" Rhys shouted. Serena looked at the girls closely. Rini and Tamara? Who is she, Rini? she thought to her future daughter. Rini, however, was too caught up in her argument that she didn't acknowledge Serena's telepathic question.
"There is an evil force in the stone," Rei said, her senses on full alert. "What does the stone say?" Ami asked. "No one knows. It is in no known language," Victor answered. Serena looked at the stone and used all of her self-control to keep from gasping out loud. It's from the Moon. It says 'Do not open this safe, for evil is sealed in here. Any person with Royal Moon blood will unseal this evil if they touch the stone.' My dream! Mother tried to warn me about this. She must be trapped in there too. Oh no! Rini! At that moment, Rini stumbled and fell forward, catching herself on the edge of the stone. A rumbling noise began. The large stone cracked in two. Out rose a beautiful woman with crimson hair and a straight black dress. The two girls backed away quickly, but not fast enough. The newcomer blocked them off.
Then, the woman began mumbling something in another language, pointing at the stone from which she had come. Mother! Where are you? Serena screamed in her mind. Relax, Serena. I am safe. Who opened the safe? Queen Serenity replied in a calm voice. It's a long story, Mother. I cannot see you. Come out of the stone. her daughter said. One moment later, a small white bubble floated out of the stone and away from the now angry woman. "Very well, Serenity. If you want to play that way, then what do you think about this?" she yelled. A quickly muttered spell caused a force field to appear all around the students and helpers and some new people appeared.
"Huh? Mom, what are you doing here? You need to get out now." Lita asked. Her mom, Anna, turned around to face the large group with her five companions, looks of surprise on all of their faces. "We, I mean, Elizabeth, Grandpa, Dr. Tomoe, Robert, Emily, and I were having a picnic together here, since it is near where we all work, when suddenly we were here." Anna said. "Mom, you should really get out of here," Ami told her mother, Elizabeth. Rei added, "You too, Grandpa." Hotaru commented, "Dad, please leave. I don't want what happened to you last time to happen again." Dr. Tomoe smiled at his daughter, but before he could reply, Mina said, "Mom, Dad, it's nice to see you, but you need to leave." Emily shook her head while Robert replied, "Not without you, Mina." "That goes for me too, Ami," Elizabeth told her daughter. Anna and Grandpa nodded in agreement with Elizabeth, while Dr. Tomoe said, "I don't want you to get hurt either, Hotaru. I'm staying."
"Now, all young girls with long blonde, long black, medium brown, short blue, short black, medium blue, short blonde, or long green hair group together according to hair color. And all young men with long white, long black, short black, short blonde, long brown, long auburn, long blonde, or short brown hair group together according to hair color. No wait, group together so that at least one person of each hair color is in the group, except for blonde girls and then there should be two. If you don't obey, I'll kill these two young girls," the woman ordered. Not wanting anyone to get hurt, everybody complies with the stranger's wishes.
When all the groups were assembled, the true group was the only one with all the people in it. "Now, pick up a stick and say the name of your favorite planet in a phrase that will make you transform. You get TWO chances each!" the woman exclaimed. The first group she started with had no one transform. When they were all finished trying, people began to talk. "SILENCE! IF I TELL YOU ONCE MORE, I'LL KILL THE PINK HAIRED GIRL!" the evil woman shouted. Each group went by the same way, quickly with no transformations.
The woman was getting angry. "TRANSFORM!" she yelled at Serena and her friends. They joked around a bit, saying the wrong planet and transformation phrase. Before they could begin their 2nd try, Rhys shouted, "Who are you?" She looked down upon him, and said haughtily, "You will call me Empress." Again the scouts and generals said the wrong planet and phrase. "That's it. I'm killing the girl." All of the people gasped, not believing she would ever carry out her threat. "Why?" some one yelled. "If it will bring that pitiful princess out of hiding so I can fight her, I'd kill all of you!" the evil one shouted back. Through the silence that followed, everyone could hear Serena's gasp.
The woman looked surprised and said, "You aren't afraid of me. I can read minds, yet I sense no fear from you. Why?" Serena stared at her and quipped, "Why should I be afraid of you?" Empress looked appalled, "Why you insolent human! How dare you speak to me in such a way! If we were in my time, you would not be permitted to talk in your manner." Serena raised her eyebrows, "Oh really. When was your time?" Empress rolled her eyes, "Quiet, human, if you value your life!" Serena didn't falter, "Temper, temper." The evil Empress looked furious, "Human! It is in your best interest to fear me!" "Personally, I do not like being classified as a simple human. Come now! Be creative. You can think of a better nickname for me," Serena taunted. "Oh, you Twit! How dare you!" Empress exclaimed. Serena kept staring, "That's a little better. Your mother would be very disappointed in you." Dumbfounded, Empress asked, "What do you know of my mother?" Smiling, Serena said, "She was a snake. All twisted and ugly and full of bitterness. She gave me a good nickname, though." Empress' eyes bulged, "Insolent Human! No one speaks of Mother that way!" "I can and will!" Serena replied.
Empress' nerves snapped, "That's it. Any last words?" Serena merely looked her in the eyes and said, "Step away from the girls, Kale." "What? How do you know who I am?" Kale asked. Clasping her necklace, Serena shouted, "Moon Millennium Power Transform!" Within seconds, she was Sailor Moon. The others followed in suite. Discarding their sticks, the scouts pulled out their lacquer pens. "Mercury Star Power!" "Mars Star Power!" "Jupiter Star Power!" "Venus Star Power!" "Saturn Planet Power!" "Uranus Planet Power!" "Neptune Planet Power!" "Pluto Planet Power!" Pulling out a rose, Darien transformed into Tuxedo Max, while his generals closed their eyes and became Jadeite, Zoisite, Nephlite, and Kunzite. The Moon generals pulled out their daggers and shouted, "Shadow Falcon.Come Forth!" "Shadow Lynx.Come Forth!" "Shadow Wolf.Come Forth!" "Shadow Kodiak.Come Forth!"
Collective gasps were heard from their friends and families once their true identities were uncovered. "Hmm. I know for a fact that the scouts protect the Moon Princess and the generals protect Endymion and the Moon, so where are your princess and prince? Who released me? It had to be some one with Royal Moon Blood." Kale commented. Isabel, recognizing her daughter at last, said, "Serena?" while her husband yelled, "Serena, Rini, and Tamara! Get over here now!" "Dad, they won't listen. Rini and Tamara haven't listened since they got here in February and Serena is still hanging around that guy, so I guess she won't listen to you anymore than she did on Valentine's Day," Sammy said. "Hey, a cat just jumped out of the girl's backpack!" some one yelled. "No, you idiot! There are two cats now!" a classmate corrected.
Trista, looking at Rini and noticing Luna and Artemis, called out, "Rini, come here! It's not safe over there!" Rini, riffling through her bag, didn't respond, but the other girl did. "Hey, it's Ms. States the Obvious. Duh! We already knew it wasn't safe here!" she yelled back. "I found it!" Rini shouted exuberantly. "Oh, and what did the little twit find?" Kale quipped. "This! Moon Prism Power!" Rini replied defiantly. "What! Nothing happened! How come?" she uttered to herself. "Oh, I'm sooo scared!" Kale smirked. Looking at the cats, Rini whined, "Luna!" All the cat guardian said was, "Run, Rini!" "The cat talked!" Emily shrieked before fainting into Robert's arms. "Rini! Run! Come over here! You too, Luna and Artemis!" Mina shouted. "It's not gonna work. Rini and Tamara haven't listened to anyone since they've been here. How do you know them all anyway?" Sammy quipped.
Whirling around to face Sammy, Rei questioned, "What do you mean they haven't obeyed anyone?" "They won't do anything we tell them do. They say they don't have to listen to us," Isabel answered for her son. Galen, still trying to sort out all the facts, asked, "Who are the girls? How do you know the lady, Serena?" She didn't seem to hear him. Darien looked at her, "Serena, she is the snake's daughter?" Serena nodded. Galen repeated his question, "Earth to Serena! Who are the girls? Who is the snake?" Darien answered him, "The snake is Beryl. The pink haired girl is Rini. I don't know who the other one is." Looking at Serena, Darien asked, "Serena, do you know?" "Her name is Tamara. The time key won't work. We can't attack until they're safe!" Serena said fearfully. The Moon queen's spirit flew to them, followed closely by the others.
"How were we released? Why did you not heed my warning?" Serenity queried. "What warning?" the inner scouts chorused. Eavesdropping, Kale answered, "The one on the stone that says 'Don't free me for there is evil trapped too!'" Suddenly, a vortex opened in front of the high school students. A few of the girls screamed and stepped back, while the boys tried to form a protective line in front of them. A gray kitten appeared in the opening and jumped out just before the vortex closed. The teenage guys moved to grab it but it agilely avoided them, then jumped into Serena's open arms. "Diana! What are you doing here? How did you get here?" Serena asked. Bowing a little, the kitten replied, "I brought a letter from the king and queen for you. We can open the time portals at the palace but not here." Taking the note from under Diana's collar, Serena read it. So Rini was here to keep Mom and Dad from finding out about my marriage. "That's great. Now Rini and Tamara will get home safely," she said.
"Huh?" her friends and mother chorused. Smiling, Serena explained, "This letter tells me that the guardian of Elysian will come and take the girls home." "Just who is the guardian of Elysian?" Amara asked. "Yeah, how do you know you can trust him?" Logan added. Before Serena could answer, Michelle queried, "Is that all the note says?" "No, I summed it up. I know the guardian and trust him, that should be a sufficient answer for you two," Serena said. "Lets see this letter for ourselves," Galen suggested. "I'm sorry, but you can't. It was written in the ancient Moon language. Only royalty knows how to read it," Serena quipped. "The guardian hasn't changed, has he?" Darien asked. Shaking her head, Serena said, "No. Diana did you know about the plan?" "Not until now. I understand you two even though no one else does. Rini is dating the guardian. She visits him frequently," the kitten replied. "No surprise there. I thought I saw an attraction between them when they met," Serena commented.
"Oh no you don't! Nobody escapes from me!" Kale bellowed. Turning to see what the commotion was, the group was shocked. Kale had the two girls and cats cornered against the stone and she was moving in for the kill. Rini shouted, "No!" When she did, her moonbeam shot towards the sky. "Oh no! Rini, you must control you power!" Serena yelled to her future daughter. "What! How can you bear a crescent moon? You are too young to be from the Silver Millennium," Kale muttered. Regaining her evil composure, Kale renewed her attack while shouting, "This is only a portion of my revenge for you, Mother!" Before she could strike Rini, a red rose landed in front of her. "It takes more than a stupid little rose to defeat the power of the Negaverse, Tuxedo Mask. You should know that after all this time," Kale yelled. Then she added, "No matter how many roses you throw, I will kill this girl." "Not if I can help it," Serena said. Then, she mumbled a spell just loud enough for Kale to hear it. "Powers of the Moon, hear my plea! Protect Rini and Tamara from this evil." but before she could finish it, a bright light flew down and landed in front of the girls. When the glow had vanished, a young boy with white hair and wearing a white outfit was standing next to Rini, ready to protect her. "Helios!" Rini gasped, surprised but delighted all the same. "Thought I'd drop in, say hi, and then take the three of you back to the future," Helios said smiling.
Breaking the silence of the fieldtrip group, Hotaru uttered, "Who's that? He looks distinguished, but he has a horn in his head." "If all of you are trying to protect this girl, she must be the Moon Princess!" Kale shouted, creating a ball of energy. Seeing what was happening, Sailor Venus yelled, "Venus Love Chain Encircle!" while Sailor Jupiter shouted, "Jupiter Thunder Clap Zap!" Their attacks were just absorbed by the energy ball. "What?!" they cried. "Mars Celestial Fire Surround!" "Shine Aqua Illusion!" Mars and Mercury shouted. Again, the attacks had no effect on Kale. "Metamorphic Rocks Pulverize!" Jadeite yelled. Nothing happened. "Boreal Turbulence Encumber!" "Searing Molten Magma Blaze!" Nephlite and Kunzite shouted together. Again nothing. Their attacks were just making the ball more powerful.
"Say goodbye to your princess! Zoy!" Kale bellowed, gathering the remnants of power needed to destroy some one. "What are we gonna do?" Mars asked. "Yeah, none of our powers can stop her!" Venus panicked. "Don't panic. We'll think of something," Mercury said rationally. "Hey, what if the outer scouts attacked? They are more powerful than us," Jupiter suggested. "Won't work," Uranus replied. "Yeah, we could accidentally hit Rini and the others," Neptune added. "And I can't get close enough to attack. She would see me coming," Saturn said. "Then what do we do?" Lynx asked. "We need to clear the area first," Zoisite said logically. "After that?" Kodiak questioned. "Yeah. How do we defeat Empress?" Wolf queried. "There is one way to stop her," Sailor Moon said simply. "What?" nearly everyone chorused. "No, you can't. Think about it for a minute, Serena," Tuxedo Mask protested. "I agree with Darien. Do you know for certain it will work?" Falcon asked. "There is more at stake here than their lives. Earth is depending upon Serena. She has to try everything to save it," Serenity said.
"Goodbye, Moon brat!" Kale yelled. All of the scouts and Darien shouted, "Rini!" "NO!" Serena shouted. Unable to control her emotions, Serena let out a powerful pulse from the Silver Crystal. When the bright glow faded away, the energy ball had been destroyed. Serena looked for her daughter and found her behind a protective Helios. Rini, come here, now! Kale's distracted. Don't object. Do as I say. Serena thought. "What was that? None of your pathetic powers should be able to stop me!" Kale uttered. After Helios helped her up, he grabbed the two cats and she grasped Tamara's hand and together they ran to their friends from the past. When they arrived, the scouts chorused, "Rini! When did you get here? Why are you here?" Diana, who had jumped out of Serena's arms just before the pulse had gone out, ran to Rini. "Diana? Did Mom and Dad send you?" the future princess asked. "They told me to come and let you know how to get home," the kitten said, nodding a little. "The letter also told us why you were here," Serena added. "You're not mad, are you?" Rini queried tentatively. "Of course not. I just wish you had let me know you were here when you arrived," Serena answered. Rini, Tamara's parents are Hotaru and Drake, aren't they. she thought. Yeah. She looks like Hotaru, doesn't she. Rini answered telepathically. Serena nodded. She was about to say something else, but Kale interrupted her. "So sorry to break up this reunion, but WHO ARE YOU?!"
"What do you mean, who is she? She's Sailor Moon, champion of love and justice," Sammy said, defending his sister. Ignoring him, Kale asked, "Why do you two not have existence readings like everyone else? It's as though you two don't exist yet." "What are you talking about? Of course they exist," Andrew replied. "Who are you? You look familiar, as though I know you from somewhere," Ashley commented. Kale's face paled as she said, "Ashley? You don't remember me?" "No, she doesn't. I don't think anyone here remembers you other than Serenity and myself, Empress," Rhys uttered. "Oh, and how do you know all of this, Rhys? Have you been spying on these girls? I could hear you while I was trapped in that safe even though I couldn't see you," Kale retorted. Then she added haughtily, "I don't care who this girl is, but she bears the crescent moon, so I'm going to kill her. Maybe that'll bring your dear princess out of hiding or at least jog some one's memory of who I am."
"ENOUGH!" Serena shouted, stepping forward until she was three feet away from Darien, the scouts and generals, and their future friends. "Well, I think somebody is mad. Why are you angry? Nothing you say or do will keep me from killing this girl," Kale said. "Oh, really. What if I do this?!" Serena quipped, raising her crystal over her head and closing her eyes. Suddenly, a bright light enveloped Serena and when it dissipated she had become the Moon Princess. "What! You're the princess!" Kale gaped. "That is correct, Kale. You will kill no more while I live," the princess said. "Oh, so you remember me. What are you doing, playing Sailor Scout with your friends?" Kale snapped. "What, no pleasantries? I am appalled by your manners. What would Uncle Asa say if he were still alive, hmm?" Serena retorted. "Asa is dead? When did he die?" Kale asked, genuinely concerned. "Your mother murdered him six months before she attacked the Moon, killing us all," Serena replied.
"Well, that was a long time ago. I'm am here to avenge my parents' deaths." Kale said, regaining her evil composure. "You will have to go through me first," Serena retorted defiantly. "You don't really hope to stop me by yourself, do you? Who is going to help you? Your prince is nowhere to be seen," Kale quipped. "Is that what you think? I'd reconsider that, if I were you," Darien said as he walked to join Serena in front of the group. When he reached her side, the power of the Silver Crystal transformed him into Prince Endymion of Earth. "Well, well. An unexpected surprise. Tell me, Serena, why will you not address me with my title?" "Oh, I disowned you, Kale," the Moon princess replied. "Why?" Sammy called out. "Because she tried to kill Mother, isn't that right, Auntie?" Serena explained. "There is that nickname I always hated. You called me that just to spite me, I think," Kale commented.
"I never knew you were Sailor Moon, your highness," Tamara, who had walked over to them, said. "Rini, get Tamara and bring her over here!" Frank yelled. Rini just rolled her eyes. "I told you she wouldn't listen," Sammy quipped. "Rini, it is time for you and Tamara to return home with Helios and Diana," Serena said. "Okay," Rini replied. She and Helios walked over to Tamara with Diana. Suddenly, Rini felt the crystal pulling her to transform into her princess form. "Oh, no!" she cried. But it was too late. Despite her struggling, she changed into the Future Princess of Crystal Tokyo. The generals and Earthlings all gasped. "What? Why is she dressed like you, Serena?" Galen asked. "Well, she's." Serena began but Rini cut her off. "Serena! You knew this would happen!" "It was supposed to happen according to the letter your parents sent me. The people of Earth are to know that you are Small Lady, the princess in the 30th century and our daughter," Serena explained. "I'm glad my parents don't know about me. They don't, right?" Tamara commented. Laughing, Serena said, "No, they do not know and I will not tell them either. Now, go all of you. You will be safe with Helios."
"How do you know that? We don't know anything about him," Ashe questioned. "Where will they go?" Drake asked. "To Elysian where my palace is. From there we will travel to Crystal Tokyo, where they live," Helios answered. "Come on, Tamara. We need to go now. They are just trying to protect us," Rini said while opening her backpack for Diana to jump into. "Rini! Tamara! You will not go anywhere with him. I will not allow it! Your parents aren't even home yet!" Frank yelled. "Oh, it's okay. You don't have to worry about them. They're to be betro.mmm!" Tamara started but her words were muffled by Rini's hand over her mouth. "Oh really?" Serena quipped. "Would you look at the time. Come on, let's go," Rini said nervously. "But." Helios began. Rini gave him a look and he merely said, "Okay." Some of the generals laughed at this while Serena shook her head.
Closing his eyes, Helios began to shimmer and then he was Pegasus. "Huh!" the outer scouts and generals chorused. After the two girls climbed on his back, he took off towards the sky. "Wait! What about the force field?" Galen asked. "Just watch," Serena replied. Right before they reached the force field, they disappeared into thin air. "What happened?" Logan queried. "Helios is the guardian of dreams. That is how he can travel through time and into other worlds." Serena said. "Okay, but what did the younger girl try to tell us?" Hotaru questioned. "Oh, it was nothing really. Tamara was just trying to get back at Rini for parenting her," Serena explained. "But, what did she say?" Rei asked. "She just wanted to tell me that Rini and Helios are to be betrothed," Serena replied.
"You found out your daughter is engaged and you're not surprised," Mina gaped. "It was in the letter. Now, no more questions. We must defeat Kale before midnight or Earth is doomed," Serena said regally. "How do we do that?" Justin asked. "The Silver Crystal is our only hope," Trista answered. "Is anyone else hot?" Serena suddenly asked. When everyone shook their heads, she added, "I am. Back to Kale, will the crystal actually work? I know it .whoa! I think I've been out in the sun too long." Then she fainted. Darien caught her and Ami and Andrew rushed over to help. "I thought I told you not to over exert yourself. You've been doing too much," Andrew chided her. "Yeah, I agree with Andrew. You should rest for a while. There's no telling what would happen if you used the crystal in your state," Ami said. "We'll think of something and then tell you what we decided, okay?" Lita suggested to their fallen princess. Smiling, Serena weakly said, "Okay." The scouts and generals circled up and began to discuss the Kale issue while Serena rested.
Yet another Author's note: If you feel uncomfortable posting a review, feel free to email what you think of my story to silver_crescent3000@hotmail.com I'm not that great at fight scenes, so please bear with me. I'll update after I get 5 more reviews (counting emails). After chapter 7, though, I'll need help, because I've been stuck for a very long time. Feel free to make suggestions or criticize me in your review/email. Remember, I can't improve my writing unless you tell what you think needs improvement. Later,
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Author's Note: This fic is based off of Lady's story Soul Mates (It really gives a lot of information, but you don't have to read it. It's a great story, though.) which can be found at http://members.tripod.com/~Elsha/ Thanks elektra, Cyberpeachie, Mariel of Redwall, Selene, Sailor Universe, Serenity Aurora, Serena Lightner, shanabear, sweet-lord-esca, Meghanna Starsong, and Marni for reviewing my story. I'll continue writing just for you guys. If there is anyone out there who's read my fic (or any fic for that matter) and hasn't reviewed, please review. It's nice to know that people like your story, even when you think it is corny. Remember that are thoughts and ~~~~~ mean a time/place change. K, that's all. Happy reading and please REVIEW!
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Chapter 6: We Meet Again
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Darien watched Serena, who was just now beginning to show, like a hawk. It was June 15 and the whole group was going to help with the Senior Astronomy field trip to the Tokyo Astronomy Museum. Despite Darien and Andrew nagging her to rest and relax, Serena was going too. Not only was this the day of the field trip, it was also Serena's 24 birthday, on both Earth and the Moon. None of their friends new that she was pregnant except Amy, who was about to take over Andrew's patients while he went on his honeymoon with Ashley in two weeks. Serena's dreams were finally over. Her last dream was on the night before the field trip.
~~~~~ The Moon - the past, the last battle/ball ~~~~~
Fireworks exploded in space, casting a cheerful glow on the Moon Palace. Princess Serena stood on her balcony watching the spectacle through teary eyes. Just moments before the fireworks had started, her mother had told disturbing news. I cannot believe the outer princesses are dead. Who does Beryl think she is? First Uncle Asa, and now Amara, Trista, Michelle, and Hotaru. Didn't Mother say something about Earth? she asked herself. Looking up at the Earth, Serena sighed and whispered, "Oh, Darien. I hope you are safe." A voice called out to her from below.
"Serena!" came the soft call. The Moon Princess looked down and smiled. "Darien! I was beginning to think you were not coming." Darien scowled and replied, "I have some bad news for you, Serena." "You cannot come to the ball?" Serena asked. "If it were only that, My Princess. Evil forces have arrived on Earth. I must return and protect my family. But you know I might not return to Earth in time. I came to warn you and ." A scuffle on his left caused Darien to pause. Turning to run, he called up to Serena, "I have to go." Then he set off running, with three royal guards behind him. She heard one guard yell, "Stop him! He might be a spy!" Up on her balcony, Serena watched in terror, murmuring to herself, "Oh, they must suspect everyone from Earth."
After waiting five minutes more on her balcony for Darien to return, Serena slowly walked to the ballroom to make her appearance at the Masque. She had just reached the last step when a gloved hand grasped hers. Looking to find the owner, she found herself staring at Darien in a mask. "Princess, can I have this dance? It might our last," he asked her. Accepting, Serena replied, "I thought you'd never ask." While they danced, Darien relayed to her what Queen Serenity had told him. "This Beryl came out of nowhere. She is relentless and will do anything to rule the universe." Serena looked up at him worriedly and asked, "Even the Moon?" Darien looked down at his one true love sympathetically, replying, "Especially the Moon. Beryl wants to rule the universe. To do so, she must first conquer the Moon. Your mother knows I am not a spy. She has me to stay and defend her kingdom." The song ended and the couple walked out onto the terrace.
Turning to face her, Darien commented, "You must know I may not return." "I want you to have this." Serena told him, holding out her Star Locket. "As long as it is with you, you will remember me and our love," she explained. Darien took it while saying, "I'll treasure it. I'll return to you, My Princess. I love you." "And I love you." Serena replied. Then, they shared a passionate kiss. Suddenly, the ground began to tremble and angry shouts reached their ears. Looking at Serena, Darien said, "I have to go. I'll return to you." Then, he ran off into the battle.
A dark monster accompanied Beryl and her troops. The inner scouts transformed into the Sailor Scouts in hopes to defeat it. Aiming at the monster, the girls shouted simultaneously, "Mercury Bubbles Blast!" "Mars Fire Ignite!" "Jupiter Thunder Crash!" "Venus Crescent Beam Smash!" The four powers joined in the air, becoming a single power. The monster, however, deflected the scouts' powers and said, "Silly, humans. Now you will feel the power of the Negaverse!" Then, it sent a giant beam of raw energy towards them, raising the scouts. A blast of pure black power coursed through the four girls, killing them instantly.
Beryl, looking for a way to make Serenity give up the Silver Crystal, shimmered around the Moon Palace ruble until she found the princess. When the evil queen appeared, Serena gasped and clasped her hand to her mouth to keep from screaming. Beryl smirked at this reaction. "Well, if it isn't pitiful little Princess Serena. All dressed up and nowhere to go. Except OBLIVION!" she yelled. Then, with her arm outstretched, Beryl lunged at the princess. When she about a foot away from Serena's face, a red rose struck her arm. Startled, Beryl looked to the side. "What?" Somersaulting over to stand in front of Serena, Darien said, "I am Prince Darien. Sworn to defend the Moon Kingdom against evil."
A look of surprise crossed Beryl's face. "Prince Darien from Earth? You had great potential. I can see why she would cling to you. Why don't you come taste the joy of winning, Darien? We can rule the universe together." A look of disgust appeared on Darien's face. "Thanks, but no thanks. Why would I join sides with a snake like you? All twisted and ugly and full of bitterness." Appalled, the evil queen shouts, "Nobody speaks to Queen Beryl like that!" In an instant, the monster is at her side. A small energy beam strikes Darien, pulling him into the air. "Run, Serena. Run! Get away from here!" he called back to his princess. Serena began running towards him, saying, "No! I want to be with you, Darien!" Then, she jumped into the energy beam and is carried up towards her prince. They manage to link fingers before the monster shoots at them with dark power, killing them.
Queen Serenity saw this. "No!" she cried. "She has taken them both! How can this be?" Artemis looked at her sympathetically while Luna sobbed, "Not the Princess." Beryl, however, had a different reaction. She began to laugh hysterically when the young couple died. "Ha! The pretty twit and her prince are gone and the snake survived!" Unable to control her emotions, Serenity takes the Silver Crystal and begins to screw it on her Moon Wand, while mumbling, "No. I won't let them take away your happy future. You will be free!" Luna and Artemis turned to look at their queen when they heard this. "Majesty! Not the Silver Crystal. It will drain all of your energy." Luna protested. "It's the only way. I must sacrifice my kingdom if we are to regain peace." Serenity explained with tears in her eyes. Then she yelled, "Cosmic Moon Power!" Bright light burst out of the crystal and enveloped Beryl and her minions.
When the light dissipated, Artemis said, "You did it, Majesty. You defeated them!" Serenity looked at the Silver Crystal in her hand sadly. "I trapped them all, yes. If I had destroyed them, I would have destroyed Serena and the others as well. Now I must send them to a new future on Earth. I have just enough energy left to send all of you into the future." "But you saved if them, why are you so sad?" Luna asked. "Because, none of them will remember anything about this time or place. And I will never see my beautiful daughter again. Or you two either. It will be your job to watch them and teach them. You won't remember anything, but in case the Negaverse should attack again, you two will know what to do. Goodbye, Serena. (releasing the Silver Crystal) I love you. In the name of the Moon, you will be free again, I promise. Perhaps one day we'll meet again," the queen said before collapsing on an overturned pillar.
"Queen Serenity!" Luna and Artemis exclaimed together. Then, they were encased in time-release capsules and sent to Earth. As the crystal entered the atmosphere, it broke into the seven Rainbow Crystals. When it burst, it created a bright light, and in that bright light, Serena's dream- self could see a stone sitting somewhere on Earth. A familiar voice called out to her, "You have relived your past. Now, you must face it. Harness your fears; nothing will happen that hasn't been planned." Serena's dream- self called out tentatively, "Mother?" "Do not worry about me; I am fine. Do not set me free, for if you do, you will release her." Serenity said. "What? Mother? Who her?" Serena asked. "Remember our native language. Use it to save Earth!" came her mother's fading voice. "Mother!" Serena called.
A sudden shaking woke her up. Opening her eyes, Serena saw Darien looking at her with concern written all over his face. "Serena, what's wrong? Why were you calling for you mother?" he asked. Sitting up, she replied, "Mother contacted me. She told me to harness my fears, not to release her because I would release 'her', to remember our native language, and that I have to face my past. What could she mean?" Standing, Darien said puzzled, "I don't know. Since you insist on helping with the field trip, you should get dressed though." Getting out of bed, Serena questioned, "Why did you wait so long to wake me up?"
"I don't think you should come," he replied. Serena smiled, "The morning sickness is over. I'm not showing yet; okay well, not much anyway. Why shouldn't I come?" "I just don't want you to get weak or tired. Besides, there's still a chance you could lose the baby." Darien quipped. Shaking her head, Serena walked over to her closet and pulled out a pair of loose fit capris and a slightly oversized ¾ length button up top (pale stripes - blue, green, yellow, purple, etc.) and sandals (like Ariel's sandals w/ the flowers on them). While dressing, Serena commented to Darien, "I really don't think I lose the baby, considering Rini has visited us a couple of times before." Soon she was dressed and, after eating a healthy breakfast, the couple headed out the door to meet their friends in the lobby. When they reached the lobby, there were only the guys and the outer scouts present. They greeted each other and chitchatted while waiting for the others to show. Finally, the inner scouts arrived and the large group began the short walk to the Astronomy Museum.
~~~~~ Tokyo Astronomy Museum - 8:00A.M. , June 15, 2005 ~~~~~
Serena abruptly stopped in front of the museum. Darien, who was walking beside her, asked, "What's wrong, Serena?" Serena looked at the museum warily and said, "This place. It's." Unaware of her friend's wariness, Michelle commented, "It's beautiful. When I first saw it, I could hardly believe it was the same place where a building was demolished several years ago." "Huh?" everyone, except for Serena who wasn't listening, chorused. "It was in all the papers. About 8 or 9 years ago, the building that should be here today was destroyed. None of the authorities could elucidate it," Michelle explained. "What was the name of the building?" Ashe asked, voicing the question in everybody's heads. "I don't remember. I bet I'm the only one who even recalls the incident," Michelle answered.
"You're wrong," Serena said softly. Drake looked at her and queried, "What do you mean she's wrong?" Sighing, Serena began to explain to her friends, "I remember it and it wasn't a simple incident. I'm not surprised you don't remember; Luna planned it that way. My dreams released my locked memories, though, allowing me to remember everything that has ever happened in my life.
Mina had just joined the scouts the night before. Darien was going to fight Zoisite for the other Rainbow Crystals. We ran into each other on the sidewalk, and as he walked away, I noticed he was bleeding. So I followed him, and Zoisite captured us both. I guess Darien thought Zoisite was double crossing him, because when I woke up, Zoisite was yelling at Darien for cutting his face. He disappeared and icicles started falling, shattering the floor when they landed. We barely made it inside the elevator before the entire floor gave way. Then, the whole building underwent a transformation, becoming both a cave and negative space.
When the elevator stopped, we saw fire coming down at us from the roof. Neither Darien nor I knew each other's alter ego, but I made my identity known in order to save our lives. Once on the roof, we had boring chitchat with Zoisite, after which Darien transformed. Then, Darien made Zoisite promise they would have a fair fight and that I would be safe. No sooner had that Negaverse creep given his word, Darien was struck in the shoulder by an ice crystal. The scouts appeared on the roof at the same time I reached Darien's side. After crying one tear for Darien, the Rainbow Crystals flew towards me, merging as one and becoming the Silver Crystal. Once formed, the crystal took its place on my Moon Wand and I was revealed as the Moon Princess we had all been searching for.
After sending a blast of energy to stun Zoisite, I knelt by Darien's side. He opened his eyes and together we sorted out our jumbled memories that were flooding our brains. Then, Darien cringed in pain and passed out, and I fainted because I was not used to the exertion the crystal put on me. Kunzite suddenly appeared and, after helping Zoisite, he abducted Darien. A few hours later, we were still roaming through the tower when appeared again. He quickly rendered the scouts unconscious and prepared to battle me. He told me he blamed me for his friends' deaths, that he avenging them by defeating me. After a few verbal assaults against my friends and the Moon, I blasted him with my wand, using the crystal's power. The blast was so powerful, it demolished the Star Light Tower, but Kunzite got away."
Everyone looked at Serena, astonished. Darien thought for a moment before saying, "I vaguely remember that." "We don't recall it. How do you guys?" Lita asked. After seeing all the blank looks, Serena answered, "I have my dreams to thank. Darien remembered the Moon Kingdom without Luna and Artemis' help. If she was alive, Beryl wouldn't like to admit it, but she was never truly able to erase all of Darien's memories. Even if he didn't remember the past, his subconscious did. That's who the Moon Light Knight was." "I think I understand you, Serena. However, now is not the time to discuss this. It's 8:10 and we need to make our appearance."
Walking as a group, the 18 friends went into the museum. Dr. Williams saw them as the entered the museum. Walking towards them, he gave Serena a hug and shook Darien's hand. After he nodded a hello to everyone, he said, "Serena, I'm so glad you, Darien, and your friends were able to come and help." Smiling at her surrogate father, Serena replied, "Oh, we're just glad we can help you, Victor." "Dr. Williams, my dad won't be able to help today. He got an important call this morning. There was an emergency at the lab." Hotaru said timidly. Victor gave her fatherly look and quipped, "That's okay, Hotaru. We have an unexpected helper. It shouldn't be a problem."
"Who else is helping?" Amara asked. "Oh, well there are you guys, Joe, Molly, the owner's daughter and her fiancée, myself, Rhys (the owner), and a student's parents." Victor answered quickly. "How many students are coming?" Drake questioned. "About 60, unless there are some absent." Victor replied. Then, he added, "You know, Serena, Joe and Molly seem to be pretty chummy." "I've noticed that too. Who are the parents here?" Serena queried. Looking around at the small clusters of teenagers, Victor pointed and said, "They're over there. With the young lady with pink hair." His description drew Darien and when he looked where Victor was pointing, he saw a young teen with pink hair standing with here back to him. "That couldn't be, could it?" he asked Serena. "I think it is," his wife replied. Rini? If you can hear me, shift from one foot to another." Serena thought while she added, "If it's her, she'll shift from one foot to the other."
The pink haired teen shifted casually. "I guess that answers your question," Serena quipped. Rini, why are you here? she thought. Serena? I can't get back to the future! My time key won't work. Every morning just before 7 I try and I'm still here! Rini thought frantically. When this field trip is over, meet us at the temple, okay? Serena said telepathically. Okay. Rini agreed psychically. Victor tried to get everybody's attention, "Quiet, please! Quiet!" Seeing that wasn't working, Drake stuck his fingers in his mouth and whistled. The museum got silent immediately. Nodding towards Drake, Victor said, "Thank you." Then, to the students, he said "Listen up. Get in your assigned groups that I put together in your classes. And here you go," he said the last part while passing out the group assignments to the helpers.
There were 6 groups, 5 groups with four helpers in it, and 1 group with 5 helpers in it. Galen, Amara, Michelle, and Ashe were in charge of the second group. Rei, Justin, Ami, and Zachary were helping group 3. Lita, Nathan, Mina, and Kenjo were with group 4. Trista, Logan, Andrew, and Ashley were in charge of the fifth group. Serena, Darien, Drake, Frank, and Isabel were with group 6. And Rhys, Victor, Joe, and Molly were helping group 1. The helpers went to their students to take attendance. Group 6 was Hotaru and Sammy's group. Hotaru was ecstatic when she saw that Drake was helping her group. Serena was nervous because her parents and younger brother were in her group and they didn't know she was married.
"Alright, listen up! We will enter the exhibit room at the same time. Each group will visit a case for five minutes. When the time is up, we rotate to our right. After your group has seen all of the objects, meet in the picnic area for lunch. Then, we will go as one group to hear about the newest exhibit. Remember, students, you are representing Crossroads High, so be on your best behavior." Dr. Williams said to everybody. As soon as he finished, everyone walked into the exhibit room and separated into their small groups.
Group 6 went to see a Moon rock formation first. The kids became enthusiastic when Serena had them try to guess what it looked like. The other cases went along the same way. Her parents hadn't recognized her, because her hairstyle and taste in clothes had changed. Isabel had even had a conversation with Serena about Rhys and the book he wrote in the late '70s. "I hear they sell the book in the gift shop here," her mother had told her. When all of the students and helpers were assembled in the picnic area, Serena and Darien went to the gift shop while the others arranged their lunches.
"Okay, so why are we in here?" Darien asked her once they were in the small room. Serena answered him while she looked around for the book, "I'm looking for Rhys' book. There it is. (to the cashier) I'll take this." After paying the cashier, they went back to their friends. Ami looked up as they approached. Seeing the book, she queried, "Why did you buy a book?" At the same time Mina said, "Let me see that." The moment Serena sat down, Mina grabbed the book and began to read aloud from it. She didn't get very far, though, because she couldn't pronounce one of the words. "Once, long ago, there was a traveling band of 7 warriors called the De'.um, I can't say it." Kenjo, who was looking over her shoulder, quipped, "Why not say the other name." Mina gave him a sheepish look and replied, "I can't pronounce that word either, Kenjo."
"Why don't you pass the book around so we can all try," Galen suggested. All of them agreed with him, so the manuscript made its way around the circle; sometimes people took a longer time to look at the words before passing it on. When Trista handed it to Darien, Serena got a telepathic call from Rini. Serena, come down to the edge of the picnic area, where it is partially wooded. I'll answer your questions. I'm can't come to the temple today. Hurry. Oh! Tamara, come back here! Serena cringed in pain caused by the loud shout. Ouch! Rini, lunch is almost over. And please don't yell psychically. Ami, seeing her friend cringe, asked, "What's wrong?" Serena jumped and then said, "Headache. The kids are a little loud. Funny how I can tolerate toddlers screaming more than teens talking."
Before anyone else could say anything, Ashley and Andrew joined the group. "What's wrong, Serena?" Andrew queried, his doctor side kicking in. "She has a headache. I've already asked her. I think all the people here are pretty safe, since there are 2 doctors amongst them," Ami answered for Serena, giving Andrew a reproving look. Ashley noticed the book and commented, "I see you bought my dad's book. I don't think I ever got a traditional bedtime story. He always read aloud from his beloved book or told an excerpt from memory." Mina thought for a moment before questioning, "How do you pronounce the name of the warrior band?" The other girl gave Mini a wry smile and replied, "I never figured that out."
"Tamara! Get away from that! Come here!" a voice called from the newest exhibit room. The commotion drew everybody into the room, but the helpers, Hotaru, Sammy, Frank, Isabel, Victor, Robin, who had brought her husband lunch, and Rhys were at the front. At the far edge of the exhibit room, a large solid-looking stone with an inscription on all four sides was sitting. Inside the roped off section, two young girls were fighting. "No! Both of you get out of there!" Rhys shouted. Serena looked at the girls closely. Rini and Tamara? Who is she, Rini? she thought to her future daughter. Rini, however, was too caught up in her argument that she didn't acknowledge Serena's telepathic question.
"There is an evil force in the stone," Rei said, her senses on full alert. "What does the stone say?" Ami asked. "No one knows. It is in no known language," Victor answered. Serena looked at the stone and used all of her self-control to keep from gasping out loud. It's from the Moon. It says 'Do not open this safe, for evil is sealed in here. Any person with Royal Moon blood will unseal this evil if they touch the stone.' My dream! Mother tried to warn me about this. She must be trapped in there too. Oh no! Rini! At that moment, Rini stumbled and fell forward, catching herself on the edge of the stone. A rumbling noise began. The large stone cracked in two. Out rose a beautiful woman with crimson hair and a straight black dress. The two girls backed away quickly, but not fast enough. The newcomer blocked them off.
Then, the woman began mumbling something in another language, pointing at the stone from which she had come. Mother! Where are you? Serena screamed in her mind. Relax, Serena. I am safe. Who opened the safe? Queen Serenity replied in a calm voice. It's a long story, Mother. I cannot see you. Come out of the stone. her daughter said. One moment later, a small white bubble floated out of the stone and away from the now angry woman. "Very well, Serenity. If you want to play that way, then what do you think about this?" she yelled. A quickly muttered spell caused a force field to appear all around the students and helpers and some new people appeared.
"Huh? Mom, what are you doing here? You need to get out now." Lita asked. Her mom, Anna, turned around to face the large group with her five companions, looks of surprise on all of their faces. "We, I mean, Elizabeth, Grandpa, Dr. Tomoe, Robert, Emily, and I were having a picnic together here, since it is near where we all work, when suddenly we were here." Anna said. "Mom, you should really get out of here," Ami told her mother, Elizabeth. Rei added, "You too, Grandpa." Hotaru commented, "Dad, please leave. I don't want what happened to you last time to happen again." Dr. Tomoe smiled at his daughter, but before he could reply, Mina said, "Mom, Dad, it's nice to see you, but you need to leave." Emily shook her head while Robert replied, "Not without you, Mina." "That goes for me too, Ami," Elizabeth told her daughter. Anna and Grandpa nodded in agreement with Elizabeth, while Dr. Tomoe said, "I don't want you to get hurt either, Hotaru. I'm staying."
"Now, all young girls with long blonde, long black, medium brown, short blue, short black, medium blue, short blonde, or long green hair group together according to hair color. And all young men with long white, long black, short black, short blonde, long brown, long auburn, long blonde, or short brown hair group together according to hair color. No wait, group together so that at least one person of each hair color is in the group, except for blonde girls and then there should be two. If you don't obey, I'll kill these two young girls," the woman ordered. Not wanting anyone to get hurt, everybody complies with the stranger's wishes.
When all the groups were assembled, the true group was the only one with all the people in it. "Now, pick up a stick and say the name of your favorite planet in a phrase that will make you transform. You get TWO chances each!" the woman exclaimed. The first group she started with had no one transform. When they were all finished trying, people began to talk. "SILENCE! IF I TELL YOU ONCE MORE, I'LL KILL THE PINK HAIRED GIRL!" the evil woman shouted. Each group went by the same way, quickly with no transformations.
The woman was getting angry. "TRANSFORM!" she yelled at Serena and her friends. They joked around a bit, saying the wrong planet and transformation phrase. Before they could begin their 2nd try, Rhys shouted, "Who are you?" She looked down upon him, and said haughtily, "You will call me Empress." Again the scouts and generals said the wrong planet and phrase. "That's it. I'm killing the girl." All of the people gasped, not believing she would ever carry out her threat. "Why?" some one yelled. "If it will bring that pitiful princess out of hiding so I can fight her, I'd kill all of you!" the evil one shouted back. Through the silence that followed, everyone could hear Serena's gasp.
The woman looked surprised and said, "You aren't afraid of me. I can read minds, yet I sense no fear from you. Why?" Serena stared at her and quipped, "Why should I be afraid of you?" Empress looked appalled, "Why you insolent human! How dare you speak to me in such a way! If we were in my time, you would not be permitted to talk in your manner." Serena raised her eyebrows, "Oh really. When was your time?" Empress rolled her eyes, "Quiet, human, if you value your life!" Serena didn't falter, "Temper, temper." The evil Empress looked furious, "Human! It is in your best interest to fear me!" "Personally, I do not like being classified as a simple human. Come now! Be creative. You can think of a better nickname for me," Serena taunted. "Oh, you Twit! How dare you!" Empress exclaimed. Serena kept staring, "That's a little better. Your mother would be very disappointed in you." Dumbfounded, Empress asked, "What do you know of my mother?" Smiling, Serena said, "She was a snake. All twisted and ugly and full of bitterness. She gave me a good nickname, though." Empress' eyes bulged, "Insolent Human! No one speaks of Mother that way!" "I can and will!" Serena replied.
Empress' nerves snapped, "That's it. Any last words?" Serena merely looked her in the eyes and said, "Step away from the girls, Kale." "What? How do you know who I am?" Kale asked. Clasping her necklace, Serena shouted, "Moon Millennium Power Transform!" Within seconds, she was Sailor Moon. The others followed in suite. Discarding their sticks, the scouts pulled out their lacquer pens. "Mercury Star Power!" "Mars Star Power!" "Jupiter Star Power!" "Venus Star Power!" "Saturn Planet Power!" "Uranus Planet Power!" "Neptune Planet Power!" "Pluto Planet Power!" Pulling out a rose, Darien transformed into Tuxedo Max, while his generals closed their eyes and became Jadeite, Zoisite, Nephlite, and Kunzite. The Moon generals pulled out their daggers and shouted, "Shadow Falcon.Come Forth!" "Shadow Lynx.Come Forth!" "Shadow Wolf.Come Forth!" "Shadow Kodiak.Come Forth!"
Collective gasps were heard from their friends and families once their true identities were uncovered. "Hmm. I know for a fact that the scouts protect the Moon Princess and the generals protect Endymion and the Moon, so where are your princess and prince? Who released me? It had to be some one with Royal Moon Blood." Kale commented. Isabel, recognizing her daughter at last, said, "Serena?" while her husband yelled, "Serena, Rini, and Tamara! Get over here now!" "Dad, they won't listen. Rini and Tamara haven't listened since they got here in February and Serena is still hanging around that guy, so I guess she won't listen to you anymore than she did on Valentine's Day," Sammy said. "Hey, a cat just jumped out of the girl's backpack!" some one yelled. "No, you idiot! There are two cats now!" a classmate corrected.
Trista, looking at Rini and noticing Luna and Artemis, called out, "Rini, come here! It's not safe over there!" Rini, riffling through her bag, didn't respond, but the other girl did. "Hey, it's Ms. States the Obvious. Duh! We already knew it wasn't safe here!" she yelled back. "I found it!" Rini shouted exuberantly. "Oh, and what did the little twit find?" Kale quipped. "This! Moon Prism Power!" Rini replied defiantly. "What! Nothing happened! How come?" she uttered to herself. "Oh, I'm sooo scared!" Kale smirked. Looking at the cats, Rini whined, "Luna!" All the cat guardian said was, "Run, Rini!" "The cat talked!" Emily shrieked before fainting into Robert's arms. "Rini! Run! Come over here! You too, Luna and Artemis!" Mina shouted. "It's not gonna work. Rini and Tamara haven't listened to anyone since they've been here. How do you know them all anyway?" Sammy quipped.
Whirling around to face Sammy, Rei questioned, "What do you mean they haven't obeyed anyone?" "They won't do anything we tell them do. They say they don't have to listen to us," Isabel answered for her son. Galen, still trying to sort out all the facts, asked, "Who are the girls? How do you know the lady, Serena?" She didn't seem to hear him. Darien looked at her, "Serena, she is the snake's daughter?" Serena nodded. Galen repeated his question, "Earth to Serena! Who are the girls? Who is the snake?" Darien answered him, "The snake is Beryl. The pink haired girl is Rini. I don't know who the other one is." Looking at Serena, Darien asked, "Serena, do you know?" "Her name is Tamara. The time key won't work. We can't attack until they're safe!" Serena said fearfully. The Moon queen's spirit flew to them, followed closely by the others.
"How were we released? Why did you not heed my warning?" Serenity queried. "What warning?" the inner scouts chorused. Eavesdropping, Kale answered, "The one on the stone that says 'Don't free me for there is evil trapped too!'" Suddenly, a vortex opened in front of the high school students. A few of the girls screamed and stepped back, while the boys tried to form a protective line in front of them. A gray kitten appeared in the opening and jumped out just before the vortex closed. The teenage guys moved to grab it but it agilely avoided them, then jumped into Serena's open arms. "Diana! What are you doing here? How did you get here?" Serena asked. Bowing a little, the kitten replied, "I brought a letter from the king and queen for you. We can open the time portals at the palace but not here." Taking the note from under Diana's collar, Serena read it. So Rini was here to keep Mom and Dad from finding out about my marriage. "That's great. Now Rini and Tamara will get home safely," she said.
"Huh?" her friends and mother chorused. Smiling, Serena explained, "This letter tells me that the guardian of Elysian will come and take the girls home." "Just who is the guardian of Elysian?" Amara asked. "Yeah, how do you know you can trust him?" Logan added. Before Serena could answer, Michelle queried, "Is that all the note says?" "No, I summed it up. I know the guardian and trust him, that should be a sufficient answer for you two," Serena said. "Lets see this letter for ourselves," Galen suggested. "I'm sorry, but you can't. It was written in the ancient Moon language. Only royalty knows how to read it," Serena quipped. "The guardian hasn't changed, has he?" Darien asked. Shaking her head, Serena said, "No. Diana did you know about the plan?" "Not until now. I understand you two even though no one else does. Rini is dating the guardian. She visits him frequently," the kitten replied. "No surprise there. I thought I saw an attraction between them when they met," Serena commented.
"Oh no you don't! Nobody escapes from me!" Kale bellowed. Turning to see what the commotion was, the group was shocked. Kale had the two girls and cats cornered against the stone and she was moving in for the kill. Rini shouted, "No!" When she did, her moonbeam shot towards the sky. "Oh no! Rini, you must control you power!" Serena yelled to her future daughter. "What! How can you bear a crescent moon? You are too young to be from the Silver Millennium," Kale muttered. Regaining her evil composure, Kale renewed her attack while shouting, "This is only a portion of my revenge for you, Mother!" Before she could strike Rini, a red rose landed in front of her. "It takes more than a stupid little rose to defeat the power of the Negaverse, Tuxedo Mask. You should know that after all this time," Kale yelled. Then she added, "No matter how many roses you throw, I will kill this girl." "Not if I can help it," Serena said. Then, she mumbled a spell just loud enough for Kale to hear it. "Powers of the Moon, hear my plea! Protect Rini and Tamara from this evil." but before she could finish it, a bright light flew down and landed in front of the girls. When the glow had vanished, a young boy with white hair and wearing a white outfit was standing next to Rini, ready to protect her. "Helios!" Rini gasped, surprised but delighted all the same. "Thought I'd drop in, say hi, and then take the three of you back to the future," Helios said smiling.
Breaking the silence of the fieldtrip group, Hotaru uttered, "Who's that? He looks distinguished, but he has a horn in his head." "If all of you are trying to protect this girl, she must be the Moon Princess!" Kale shouted, creating a ball of energy. Seeing what was happening, Sailor Venus yelled, "Venus Love Chain Encircle!" while Sailor Jupiter shouted, "Jupiter Thunder Clap Zap!" Their attacks were just absorbed by the energy ball. "What?!" they cried. "Mars Celestial Fire Surround!" "Shine Aqua Illusion!" Mars and Mercury shouted. Again, the attacks had no effect on Kale. "Metamorphic Rocks Pulverize!" Jadeite yelled. Nothing happened. "Boreal Turbulence Encumber!" "Searing Molten Magma Blaze!" Nephlite and Kunzite shouted together. Again nothing. Their attacks were just making the ball more powerful.
"Say goodbye to your princess! Zoy!" Kale bellowed, gathering the remnants of power needed to destroy some one. "What are we gonna do?" Mars asked. "Yeah, none of our powers can stop her!" Venus panicked. "Don't panic. We'll think of something," Mercury said rationally. "Hey, what if the outer scouts attacked? They are more powerful than us," Jupiter suggested. "Won't work," Uranus replied. "Yeah, we could accidentally hit Rini and the others," Neptune added. "And I can't get close enough to attack. She would see me coming," Saturn said. "Then what do we do?" Lynx asked. "We need to clear the area first," Zoisite said logically. "After that?" Kodiak questioned. "Yeah. How do we defeat Empress?" Wolf queried. "There is one way to stop her," Sailor Moon said simply. "What?" nearly everyone chorused. "No, you can't. Think about it for a minute, Serena," Tuxedo Mask protested. "I agree with Darien. Do you know for certain it will work?" Falcon asked. "There is more at stake here than their lives. Earth is depending upon Serena. She has to try everything to save it," Serenity said.
"Goodbye, Moon brat!" Kale yelled. All of the scouts and Darien shouted, "Rini!" "NO!" Serena shouted. Unable to control her emotions, Serena let out a powerful pulse from the Silver Crystal. When the bright glow faded away, the energy ball had been destroyed. Serena looked for her daughter and found her behind a protective Helios. Rini, come here, now! Kale's distracted. Don't object. Do as I say. Serena thought. "What was that? None of your pathetic powers should be able to stop me!" Kale uttered. After Helios helped her up, he grabbed the two cats and she grasped Tamara's hand and together they ran to their friends from the past. When they arrived, the scouts chorused, "Rini! When did you get here? Why are you here?" Diana, who had jumped out of Serena's arms just before the pulse had gone out, ran to Rini. "Diana? Did Mom and Dad send you?" the future princess asked. "They told me to come and let you know how to get home," the kitten said, nodding a little. "The letter also told us why you were here," Serena added. "You're not mad, are you?" Rini queried tentatively. "Of course not. I just wish you had let me know you were here when you arrived," Serena answered. Rini, Tamara's parents are Hotaru and Drake, aren't they. she thought. Yeah. She looks like Hotaru, doesn't she. Rini answered telepathically. Serena nodded. She was about to say something else, but Kale interrupted her. "So sorry to break up this reunion, but WHO ARE YOU?!"
"What do you mean, who is she? She's Sailor Moon, champion of love and justice," Sammy said, defending his sister. Ignoring him, Kale asked, "Why do you two not have existence readings like everyone else? It's as though you two don't exist yet." "What are you talking about? Of course they exist," Andrew replied. "Who are you? You look familiar, as though I know you from somewhere," Ashley commented. Kale's face paled as she said, "Ashley? You don't remember me?" "No, she doesn't. I don't think anyone here remembers you other than Serenity and myself, Empress," Rhys uttered. "Oh, and how do you know all of this, Rhys? Have you been spying on these girls? I could hear you while I was trapped in that safe even though I couldn't see you," Kale retorted. Then she added haughtily, "I don't care who this girl is, but she bears the crescent moon, so I'm going to kill her. Maybe that'll bring your dear princess out of hiding or at least jog some one's memory of who I am."
"ENOUGH!" Serena shouted, stepping forward until she was three feet away from Darien, the scouts and generals, and their future friends. "Well, I think somebody is mad. Why are you angry? Nothing you say or do will keep me from killing this girl," Kale said. "Oh, really. What if I do this?!" Serena quipped, raising her crystal over her head and closing her eyes. Suddenly, a bright light enveloped Serena and when it dissipated she had become the Moon Princess. "What! You're the princess!" Kale gaped. "That is correct, Kale. You will kill no more while I live," the princess said. "Oh, so you remember me. What are you doing, playing Sailor Scout with your friends?" Kale snapped. "What, no pleasantries? I am appalled by your manners. What would Uncle Asa say if he were still alive, hmm?" Serena retorted. "Asa is dead? When did he die?" Kale asked, genuinely concerned. "Your mother murdered him six months before she attacked the Moon, killing us all," Serena replied.
"Well, that was a long time ago. I'm am here to avenge my parents' deaths." Kale said, regaining her evil composure. "You will have to go through me first," Serena retorted defiantly. "You don't really hope to stop me by yourself, do you? Who is going to help you? Your prince is nowhere to be seen," Kale quipped. "Is that what you think? I'd reconsider that, if I were you," Darien said as he walked to join Serena in front of the group. When he reached her side, the power of the Silver Crystal transformed him into Prince Endymion of Earth. "Well, well. An unexpected surprise. Tell me, Serena, why will you not address me with my title?" "Oh, I disowned you, Kale," the Moon princess replied. "Why?" Sammy called out. "Because she tried to kill Mother, isn't that right, Auntie?" Serena explained. "There is that nickname I always hated. You called me that just to spite me, I think," Kale commented.
"I never knew you were Sailor Moon, your highness," Tamara, who had walked over to them, said. "Rini, get Tamara and bring her over here!" Frank yelled. Rini just rolled her eyes. "I told you she wouldn't listen," Sammy quipped. "Rini, it is time for you and Tamara to return home with Helios and Diana," Serena said. "Okay," Rini replied. She and Helios walked over to Tamara with Diana. Suddenly, Rini felt the crystal pulling her to transform into her princess form. "Oh, no!" she cried. But it was too late. Despite her struggling, she changed into the Future Princess of Crystal Tokyo. The generals and Earthlings all gasped. "What? Why is she dressed like you, Serena?" Galen asked. "Well, she's." Serena began but Rini cut her off. "Serena! You knew this would happen!" "It was supposed to happen according to the letter your parents sent me. The people of Earth are to know that you are Small Lady, the princess in the 30th century and our daughter," Serena explained. "I'm glad my parents don't know about me. They don't, right?" Tamara commented. Laughing, Serena said, "No, they do not know and I will not tell them either. Now, go all of you. You will be safe with Helios."
"How do you know that? We don't know anything about him," Ashe questioned. "Where will they go?" Drake asked. "To Elysian where my palace is. From there we will travel to Crystal Tokyo, where they live," Helios answered. "Come on, Tamara. We need to go now. They are just trying to protect us," Rini said while opening her backpack for Diana to jump into. "Rini! Tamara! You will not go anywhere with him. I will not allow it! Your parents aren't even home yet!" Frank yelled. "Oh, it's okay. You don't have to worry about them. They're to be betro.mmm!" Tamara started but her words were muffled by Rini's hand over her mouth. "Oh really?" Serena quipped. "Would you look at the time. Come on, let's go," Rini said nervously. "But." Helios began. Rini gave him a look and he merely said, "Okay." Some of the generals laughed at this while Serena shook her head.
Closing his eyes, Helios began to shimmer and then he was Pegasus. "Huh!" the outer scouts and generals chorused. After the two girls climbed on his back, he took off towards the sky. "Wait! What about the force field?" Galen asked. "Just watch," Serena replied. Right before they reached the force field, they disappeared into thin air. "What happened?" Logan queried. "Helios is the guardian of dreams. That is how he can travel through time and into other worlds." Serena said. "Okay, but what did the younger girl try to tell us?" Hotaru questioned. "Oh, it was nothing really. Tamara was just trying to get back at Rini for parenting her," Serena explained. "But, what did she say?" Rei asked. "She just wanted to tell me that Rini and Helios are to be betrothed," Serena replied.
"You found out your daughter is engaged and you're not surprised," Mina gaped. "It was in the letter. Now, no more questions. We must defeat Kale before midnight or Earth is doomed," Serena said regally. "How do we do that?" Justin asked. "The Silver Crystal is our only hope," Trista answered. "Is anyone else hot?" Serena suddenly asked. When everyone shook their heads, she added, "I am. Back to Kale, will the crystal actually work? I know it .whoa! I think I've been out in the sun too long." Then she fainted. Darien caught her and Ami and Andrew rushed over to help. "I thought I told you not to over exert yourself. You've been doing too much," Andrew chided her. "Yeah, I agree with Andrew. You should rest for a while. There's no telling what would happen if you used the crystal in your state," Ami said. "We'll think of something and then tell you what we decided, okay?" Lita suggested to their fallen princess. Smiling, Serena weakly said, "Okay." The scouts and generals circled up and began to discuss the Kale issue while Serena rested.
Yet another Author's note: If you feel uncomfortable posting a review, feel free to email what you think of my story to silver_crescent3000@hotmail.com I'm not that great at fight scenes, so please bear with me. I'll update after I get 5 more reviews (counting emails). After chapter 7, though, I'll need help, because I've been stuck for a very long time. Feel free to make suggestions or criticize me in your review/email. Remember, I can't improve my writing unless you tell what you think needs improvement. Later,
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