Author Notes:
Story: A Secret No Longer Masked
Chapter: Disaster-- Part 1
Rating: PG-13
Genre: Action, Drama
Comments: A little bloody, the final battle finally gets under way.
PLEASE REVIEW
Character Name Translations:
Usagi~ Serena.
Ami~ Amy.
Rei~ Raye.
Makoto~ Lita.
Minako~ Mina.
Aikan~ sadness and joy
Tuxedo Kamen~ Tuxedo Mask
Mamoru~ Darien
Japanese Word Translations:
Arigato~ Thank you.
Gomen~ Sorry.
Baka~ Fool, Silly, Dumb, etc. (used sometimes at the end of someone's name).
Minna~ Everyone.
Senshi~ Soldier, Scout.
-chan~ friend (used at the ending of someone's name).
Iie~ no
Hai~ Yes, alright, etc.
ki~ life energy, power
Ja ne~ bye
Ohayo~ hello
E-mail me at marcie@stny.rr.com with comments, suggestions, etc.
Disclaimer: Oh, you mean those funny people who created the characters, etc.? Yeah, kind wish I was them, but they get
full credit for creating Bishougi Sailor Moon. However, this story is mine. If you would like to BORROW anything e-mail
me. Don't take, it's not nice ;)
::When there are words in these things that means ppl are thinking::
*This puts extra emphasis on certain word(s)*
"Means someone is talking, but you knew that, right?^_^"
~~*~~*~~*~~*~~*~~The thing to the left means a scene change.
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Rei stood outside the temple with a broom in her hands. She had known what the letter had meant.
She had known for so long. Yet, she never knew exactly how to bring it out.
Usagi was a beautiful person, inside and out. She always seemed to fulfil the need of the moment. Then, after all was said and done, she would drop back into her 'ditzy blonde' act.
Rei had known it was an act after she found out Usagi was Princess Serenity. It just seemed so obvious after that. The way she would try to act cheerful after she lost Mamoru, when he turned traitor, when she beat Queen Beryl. Rei sighed. It had taken a lot of courage and power to defeat Queen Beryl. She knew how difficult it was of a battle it was for Usagi. Even as Princess Serenity, it drained her. It drained her very being and gave her maturity she had never wanted. All Usagi ever desired was being a normal teenage girl. Unfortunately, that was not what her destiny called for.
A destiny unlike others, Usagi was the destinied savior of the universe. And she had proved it time and time again.
Rei shook her head, she knew others would be thrilled to have such a title because they did not know the work that went into it, but Usagi did.
"Poor Usagi-chan," Rei murmured. She also knew about Usagi's father. When Usagi told her about her dream, Rei did another fire reading when she was alone. Then, her questions were answered. But she almost wished they weren't.
Rei may not know what it is like to be the sole savior of the universe, but she does know what it is like to know too much. It is just as painful.
***
In the deep fabrics of time, the lone Keeper of Time nodded her head with a sad smile.
"It's even harder with no one to share it with."
***
Setting her broom down, Rei went back into the temple. Sadness griped her, she hadn't been able to defend her friend the other night. Her best friend, had entrusted her with the sacred duty of protecting the princess. And she had failed.
Tears silently made their way to the senshi of fire's eyes but didn't spill.
"Next time." The raven-haired priestess vowed. "Next time I will protect her."
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"Kuso..." Usagi sat up in bed holding her hands to her head. "This headache kills."
"Hai it does and almost did." Luna jumped on the next to her senshi.
"What do you mean?"
"You used too much power last night. Your body couldn't handle it. You almost died."
Not detered by the fact that she almost died, Usagi smiled. "But, I got rid of that monster."
"True." Luna looked at the ground sadly. ::But at what cost did you almost have to pay?::
"Just be more careful next time."
"I'll try." She said climbing out of bed. "Do you know if they are letting us back in the school?"
"I was watching the news and it said you would need to start going to school again tomorrow."
"Everyone knows who I am." She whined. "They'll make fun of me and the people that never looked at me before will try and be my friend. All only because I'm Sailor Moon!" She shook her head distastefully.
"Usagi-chan, do not let them get you down." Luna jumped next to her and purred playfully. "Besides, you are Sailor Moon, the klutz of the universe!"
Usagi's eyes bugged. "LUNA!" The cat went flying off the bed and landed un the floor. With the grace of a cat, however, she landed on her feet. Growling, Usagi made her way to Luna.
"Now...Usagi-chan...I was only kidding...you know that, right? Right?!" Luna yelped and dashed through Usagi's legs.
Growling then smiling, Usagi nodded her head. "Of course, I know that. Which is why I'm going to let you off this time." She walked smugly down stairs.
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Mamoru paced his room. "What is going on? This isn't adding up!" He frowned. "This man, he can't be...No!" His sharp voice pierced the room. "Would he really do this? To her?" His eyes glared out the window. "I can't always protect her." Sadness came over Mamoru. "I'm sorry, but you will have to find out on your own." He stepped toward the window.
"Please, don't cry too many tears. I'm not sure if I will be able to stop them." He whispered.
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Aikan stood in front of the lake. Watching. Waiting. Drawing slow breaths. He gazed at the sky. Night would come soon. The truth would come soon. The whole truth.
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"I am Sailor Moon! The Champion of Justice! And in the name of the Moon!" Usagi moved to her final pose as the moonlight reflected on the park's lake. "I will punish you!" The monster laughed. He was the same one as the other night. She only hoped she had enough power.
Stepping behind her, the other sailors arrived. "We are the Sailor Senshi!" They each struck a pose as the monster continued to laugh.
"Do you honestly think you silly twits can beat me?"
Jupiter chuckled. "Of course we can. We have dealt with plenty like you before."
"No." The monster spoke slowly. "No. You have never dealt with a being like myself."
Sailor Moon looked at him. She felt something. Something hidden deep. Deep inside of darkness. A light. She felt it. She felt it through the despair in his words. What did it mean?
A bright green disc soared through the air towards the monster. The monster smiled, its plan was being set into motion. Raising a hand the lightning was absorbed into its palm. Jupiter gasped and suddenly fell to her knees.
"No..." She choked out. She felt her power weakening. "Minna...help..." She fell to the ground. Her lips moved slowly. "My power..." The soldier of thunder closed her eyes. Her body became wrapped in ribbons before returning to her civilian form.
"Sailor Jupiter!" Moon ran over to her fallen friend. "Makoto!" She held the limp body in her arms. "Makoto-chan!" Mercury rushed over and took Jupiter from her.
"Go, fight, Sailor Moon." Mercury took Makoto. "I'll watch her. The others will need you."
Standing slowly, she nodded. "Take care of her." Mercury nodded and tapped her ear and her visor came over her eyes.
::Mako-chan...:: Sailor Venus looked at Sailor Jupiter. ::I have to be careful. That monster didn't even touch her and she went down so fast. I can't attack directly.:: As she worked out the plan in her head, Venus watched the monster carefully. ::I got it!::
She rushed toward the monster. The monster grinned thinking it had an easy shot, but at the last moment she jumped over its head.
"Venus Love and Beauty SHOCK!" Surprise caught it as it whirled around in time to get smashed in the face with her attack.
The monster covered its eyes and screamed in pain. Statisfied, Venus looked at the monster. It didn't seem strong enough to attack anymore.
Sailor Moon watched the monster writhe in pain. ::That's so weird...It looks like it is in pain. But I can't feel it. I normally feel another's pain::
As Sailor Venus stood there vulnerable, it siezed its opportunity. With a war cry, it jumped on top of Sailor Venus pinning her arms and legs down. She yelled in pain as it quickly drove a spikey hand into her side.
Her screams echoed through the nearby woods. Sailor Mars and Sailor Moon gasped but couldn't get to her. A forcefield held them back. Sailor Mercury still couldn't revive Makoto and gasped in horror at the scene.
Venus struggled weakly. It was difficult to move her limbs. They were getting so heavy. ::So heavy...:: The words echoed in her mind. ::What's going on? I can't move. This monster...can it really defeat me? The Senshi of Love?:: She shook her head. ::I shouldn't have done that. This headache could kill...blackness...why is everything going black?:: She slowly closed her eyes. ::Darkness...such a dark world:: Her eyes closed completely and Sailor Moon yelled in pain at the loss of her friend.
"Minako-chan!" She yelled her name desparately. She began to run, run to her friend when a strong soldier's arms stopped her.
"Sailor Moon!" Sailor Mars held back the Senshi of Justice. "Snap out of it!" She shook her friend.
"NO! NO! NO! NO!" She cried in despair. Her friend laid on the ground. The wound on her side bleeding freely. Sailor Moon struggled against Mars. "I need to get to her!"
"You can't do anything! Not now..." Her eyes hardened. "We need to take care of the monster! Sailor Mo-" Her sentence fell short as the monster stabbed her in her shoulder blade. Sailor Moon gasped as her friend fell on top of her.
"Sailor Mars!" Her tears flowed freely. The monster stepped back and grinned.
"My work is almost complete." It said quietly. It watched Sailor Moon hold her friend.
"Usagi..chan.." Mars stuggled to speak. "Let go..." She moved her arm to try and get Usagi off her. "Let me stand."
Usagi let go but remained on her knees. "Rei-chan..." She said quietly, her voice barely audible. She watched as Rei stood up painfully. She watched her turn around and face the monster.
"You." She hissed. "No. You won't hurt her." The words slithered off her lips as she prepared for her attack.
::NO!:: Sailor Mercury laid Makoto on the ground. ::I can't let Mars attack. It will destroy her!:: She stood up. It was her turn, as the Senshi of Ice, it was her turn.
She raised her arms in front of her and spread them apart. "Shabon Spray!" The area became clouded and cold. But Mercury didn't feel it. She never did. Not when it concerned her friends.
Walking towards the monster she stopped when she was a few feet in front of it.
"It's not nice, is it?" Her voice echoed. "To feel cold and alone?" She put two hands on her chest and prepared for a second attack.
"Shine Aqua Illusion!" she directed it at the monster. She heard it groan and saw it fall to its knees. The fog began to clear and the monster could see her. She knew it could. Just like she could see it.
She glared at it. Pissed. She had never been so furious. The monster had nearly killed two of her friends and was going after a third. But she wouldn't let it. Not today. Not anyday. She was taking it down- or at least a damn big chunk of it.
The monster looked at the senshi. Its vision had been restored. Now, it was also pissed. Instead of destroying the fighters, it was going after the healer.
In a rage, it leaped at her. She didn't move. She couldn't. Not enough time. She felt a dagger be plunged into her stomach. She keeled over, the pain unbearable. The monster took the dagger out of her stomach raised it to her face. The pain evident in her eyes, the monster ran the dagger gently across her cheek. A trail of her own blood on her cheek.
Then, it leaned over and whispered in her ear. "Thank you. Thank you for aiding me in my plan. Now, I'm sure it will be successful. I have no use of you now." It raised a hand to her and sent her flying twenty feet away. She landed with a loud thump. She attempted to move but found blackness instead. Wishing silently, a tear ran down her cheek. ::I'm sorry, minna. I couldn't damage it:: The blackness began to deepen. ::Usagi-chan, you have the power. Discover it.:: Mercury's vision faded completely and blue ribbons soon left her in civilian form.
"Mercury." The blonde senshi sobbed. The monster looked at her, hurt visible in its eyes only for a second. But Mars caught it. She was right. She knew the truth and what she had to do.
She stood shakily between the monster and Usagi. Usagi slammed her fists on the ground and cried.
Mars' heart ached. She couldn't protect her friend. Not from her emotions. But, at the very least, she would help her friend. She had to help her discover the dormant power.
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Hey people, this is just part one. I know, it is a little bloody, sorry about that. But, if it makes you feel any better, the second part of this chapter is going to help kick this story up even more. I hope you liked this, sorry it took so long to get this out. Please review!
Thanks for reading.
Story: A Secret No Longer Masked
Chapter: Disaster-- Part 1
Rating: PG-13
Genre: Action, Drama
Comments: A little bloody, the final battle finally gets under way.
PLEASE REVIEW
Character Name Translations:
Usagi~ Serena.
Ami~ Amy.
Rei~ Raye.
Makoto~ Lita.
Minako~ Mina.
Aikan~ sadness and joy
Tuxedo Kamen~ Tuxedo Mask
Mamoru~ Darien
Japanese Word Translations:
Arigato~ Thank you.
Gomen~ Sorry.
Baka~ Fool, Silly, Dumb, etc. (used sometimes at the end of someone's name).
Minna~ Everyone.
Senshi~ Soldier, Scout.
-chan~ friend (used at the ending of someone's name).
Iie~ no
Hai~ Yes, alright, etc.
ki~ life energy, power
Ja ne~ bye
Ohayo~ hello
E-mail me at marcie@stny.rr.com with comments, suggestions, etc.
Disclaimer: Oh, you mean those funny people who created the characters, etc.? Yeah, kind wish I was them, but they get
full credit for creating Bishougi Sailor Moon. However, this story is mine. If you would like to BORROW anything e-mail
me. Don't take, it's not nice ;)
::When there are words in these things that means ppl are thinking::
*This puts extra emphasis on certain word(s)*
"Means someone is talking, but you knew that, right?^_^"
~~*~~*~~*~~*~~*~~The thing to the left means a scene change.
--------------------
Rei stood outside the temple with a broom in her hands. She had known what the letter had meant.
She had known for so long. Yet, she never knew exactly how to bring it out.
Usagi was a beautiful person, inside and out. She always seemed to fulfil the need of the moment. Then, after all was said and done, she would drop back into her 'ditzy blonde' act.
Rei had known it was an act after she found out Usagi was Princess Serenity. It just seemed so obvious after that. The way she would try to act cheerful after she lost Mamoru, when he turned traitor, when she beat Queen Beryl. Rei sighed. It had taken a lot of courage and power to defeat Queen Beryl. She knew how difficult it was of a battle it was for Usagi. Even as Princess Serenity, it drained her. It drained her very being and gave her maturity she had never wanted. All Usagi ever desired was being a normal teenage girl. Unfortunately, that was not what her destiny called for.
A destiny unlike others, Usagi was the destinied savior of the universe. And she had proved it time and time again.
Rei shook her head, she knew others would be thrilled to have such a title because they did not know the work that went into it, but Usagi did.
"Poor Usagi-chan," Rei murmured. She also knew about Usagi's father. When Usagi told her about her dream, Rei did another fire reading when she was alone. Then, her questions were answered. But she almost wished they weren't.
Rei may not know what it is like to be the sole savior of the universe, but she does know what it is like to know too much. It is just as painful.
***
In the deep fabrics of time, the lone Keeper of Time nodded her head with a sad smile.
"It's even harder with no one to share it with."
***
Setting her broom down, Rei went back into the temple. Sadness griped her, she hadn't been able to defend her friend the other night. Her best friend, had entrusted her with the sacred duty of protecting the princess. And she had failed.
Tears silently made their way to the senshi of fire's eyes but didn't spill.
"Next time." The raven-haired priestess vowed. "Next time I will protect her."
~~*~~*~~*~~*~~*~~
"Kuso..." Usagi sat up in bed holding her hands to her head. "This headache kills."
"Hai it does and almost did." Luna jumped on the next to her senshi.
"What do you mean?"
"You used too much power last night. Your body couldn't handle it. You almost died."
Not detered by the fact that she almost died, Usagi smiled. "But, I got rid of that monster."
"True." Luna looked at the ground sadly. ::But at what cost did you almost have to pay?::
"Just be more careful next time."
"I'll try." She said climbing out of bed. "Do you know if they are letting us back in the school?"
"I was watching the news and it said you would need to start going to school again tomorrow."
"Everyone knows who I am." She whined. "They'll make fun of me and the people that never looked at me before will try and be my friend. All only because I'm Sailor Moon!" She shook her head distastefully.
"Usagi-chan, do not let them get you down." Luna jumped next to her and purred playfully. "Besides, you are Sailor Moon, the klutz of the universe!"
Usagi's eyes bugged. "LUNA!" The cat went flying off the bed and landed un the floor. With the grace of a cat, however, she landed on her feet. Growling, Usagi made her way to Luna.
"Now...Usagi-chan...I was only kidding...you know that, right? Right?!" Luna yelped and dashed through Usagi's legs.
Growling then smiling, Usagi nodded her head. "Of course, I know that. Which is why I'm going to let you off this time." She walked smugly down stairs.
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Mamoru paced his room. "What is going on? This isn't adding up!" He frowned. "This man, he can't be...No!" His sharp voice pierced the room. "Would he really do this? To her?" His eyes glared out the window. "I can't always protect her." Sadness came over Mamoru. "I'm sorry, but you will have to find out on your own." He stepped toward the window.
"Please, don't cry too many tears. I'm not sure if I will be able to stop them." He whispered.
~~*~~*~~*~~*~~*~~
Aikan stood in front of the lake. Watching. Waiting. Drawing slow breaths. He gazed at the sky. Night would come soon. The truth would come soon. The whole truth.
~~*~~*~~*~~*~~*~~
"I am Sailor Moon! The Champion of Justice! And in the name of the Moon!" Usagi moved to her final pose as the moonlight reflected on the park's lake. "I will punish you!" The monster laughed. He was the same one as the other night. She only hoped she had enough power.
Stepping behind her, the other sailors arrived. "We are the Sailor Senshi!" They each struck a pose as the monster continued to laugh.
"Do you honestly think you silly twits can beat me?"
Jupiter chuckled. "Of course we can. We have dealt with plenty like you before."
"No." The monster spoke slowly. "No. You have never dealt with a being like myself."
Sailor Moon looked at him. She felt something. Something hidden deep. Deep inside of darkness. A light. She felt it. She felt it through the despair in his words. What did it mean?
A bright green disc soared through the air towards the monster. The monster smiled, its plan was being set into motion. Raising a hand the lightning was absorbed into its palm. Jupiter gasped and suddenly fell to her knees.
"No..." She choked out. She felt her power weakening. "Minna...help..." She fell to the ground. Her lips moved slowly. "My power..." The soldier of thunder closed her eyes. Her body became wrapped in ribbons before returning to her civilian form.
"Sailor Jupiter!" Moon ran over to her fallen friend. "Makoto!" She held the limp body in her arms. "Makoto-chan!" Mercury rushed over and took Jupiter from her.
"Go, fight, Sailor Moon." Mercury took Makoto. "I'll watch her. The others will need you."
Standing slowly, she nodded. "Take care of her." Mercury nodded and tapped her ear and her visor came over her eyes.
::Mako-chan...:: Sailor Venus looked at Sailor Jupiter. ::I have to be careful. That monster didn't even touch her and she went down so fast. I can't attack directly.:: As she worked out the plan in her head, Venus watched the monster carefully. ::I got it!::
She rushed toward the monster. The monster grinned thinking it had an easy shot, but at the last moment she jumped over its head.
"Venus Love and Beauty SHOCK!" Surprise caught it as it whirled around in time to get smashed in the face with her attack.
The monster covered its eyes and screamed in pain. Statisfied, Venus looked at the monster. It didn't seem strong enough to attack anymore.
Sailor Moon watched the monster writhe in pain. ::That's so weird...It looks like it is in pain. But I can't feel it. I normally feel another's pain::
As Sailor Venus stood there vulnerable, it siezed its opportunity. With a war cry, it jumped on top of Sailor Venus pinning her arms and legs down. She yelled in pain as it quickly drove a spikey hand into her side.
Her screams echoed through the nearby woods. Sailor Mars and Sailor Moon gasped but couldn't get to her. A forcefield held them back. Sailor Mercury still couldn't revive Makoto and gasped in horror at the scene.
Venus struggled weakly. It was difficult to move her limbs. They were getting so heavy. ::So heavy...:: The words echoed in her mind. ::What's going on? I can't move. This monster...can it really defeat me? The Senshi of Love?:: She shook her head. ::I shouldn't have done that. This headache could kill...blackness...why is everything going black?:: She slowly closed her eyes. ::Darkness...such a dark world:: Her eyes closed completely and Sailor Moon yelled in pain at the loss of her friend.
"Minako-chan!" She yelled her name desparately. She began to run, run to her friend when a strong soldier's arms stopped her.
"Sailor Moon!" Sailor Mars held back the Senshi of Justice. "Snap out of it!" She shook her friend.
"NO! NO! NO! NO!" She cried in despair. Her friend laid on the ground. The wound on her side bleeding freely. Sailor Moon struggled against Mars. "I need to get to her!"
"You can't do anything! Not now..." Her eyes hardened. "We need to take care of the monster! Sailor Mo-" Her sentence fell short as the monster stabbed her in her shoulder blade. Sailor Moon gasped as her friend fell on top of her.
"Sailor Mars!" Her tears flowed freely. The monster stepped back and grinned.
"My work is almost complete." It said quietly. It watched Sailor Moon hold her friend.
"Usagi..chan.." Mars stuggled to speak. "Let go..." She moved her arm to try and get Usagi off her. "Let me stand."
Usagi let go but remained on her knees. "Rei-chan..." She said quietly, her voice barely audible. She watched as Rei stood up painfully. She watched her turn around and face the monster.
"You." She hissed. "No. You won't hurt her." The words slithered off her lips as she prepared for her attack.
::NO!:: Sailor Mercury laid Makoto on the ground. ::I can't let Mars attack. It will destroy her!:: She stood up. It was her turn, as the Senshi of Ice, it was her turn.
She raised her arms in front of her and spread them apart. "Shabon Spray!" The area became clouded and cold. But Mercury didn't feel it. She never did. Not when it concerned her friends.
Walking towards the monster she stopped when she was a few feet in front of it.
"It's not nice, is it?" Her voice echoed. "To feel cold and alone?" She put two hands on her chest and prepared for a second attack.
"Shine Aqua Illusion!" she directed it at the monster. She heard it groan and saw it fall to its knees. The fog began to clear and the monster could see her. She knew it could. Just like she could see it.
She glared at it. Pissed. She had never been so furious. The monster had nearly killed two of her friends and was going after a third. But she wouldn't let it. Not today. Not anyday. She was taking it down- or at least a damn big chunk of it.
The monster looked at the senshi. Its vision had been restored. Now, it was also pissed. Instead of destroying the fighters, it was going after the healer.
In a rage, it leaped at her. She didn't move. She couldn't. Not enough time. She felt a dagger be plunged into her stomach. She keeled over, the pain unbearable. The monster took the dagger out of her stomach raised it to her face. The pain evident in her eyes, the monster ran the dagger gently across her cheek. A trail of her own blood on her cheek.
Then, it leaned over and whispered in her ear. "Thank you. Thank you for aiding me in my plan. Now, I'm sure it will be successful. I have no use of you now." It raised a hand to her and sent her flying twenty feet away. She landed with a loud thump. She attempted to move but found blackness instead. Wishing silently, a tear ran down her cheek. ::I'm sorry, minna. I couldn't damage it:: The blackness began to deepen. ::Usagi-chan, you have the power. Discover it.:: Mercury's vision faded completely and blue ribbons soon left her in civilian form.
"Mercury." The blonde senshi sobbed. The monster looked at her, hurt visible in its eyes only for a second. But Mars caught it. She was right. She knew the truth and what she had to do.
She stood shakily between the monster and Usagi. Usagi slammed her fists on the ground and cried.
Mars' heart ached. She couldn't protect her friend. Not from her emotions. But, at the very least, she would help her friend. She had to help her discover the dormant power.
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Hey people, this is just part one. I know, it is a little bloody, sorry about that. But, if it makes you feel any better, the second part of this chapter is going to help kick this story up even more. I hope you liked this, sorry it took so long to get this out. Please review!
Thanks for reading.