Anything in italics is what someone is thinking to themselves, or a word that has emphasis on it. The first sentence in a paragraph with a star (*) by it means that there is a double space there because it's set off from that scene for a number of different reasons. I'm sure you'll get the hang of all my weird ways of writing.
This chapter is dedicated to my friend Kara who inspired me to start writing. Without you, I would have never met a lot of the people I have or had as much fun. You are a great friend. Thanks.
The New Breeds
By: neoqueenserenityito1
Prologue
A blazing flame came down the elevator. "You're going down Zoisite!" Serena yelled. "Moon Prism Power."
"Yes, I am." Darien said as he held out a rose.
"No!" Sailormoon screamed. "Darien." She started to cry for a loved one lost, but found-an old friend she always had.
The Seven Rainbow Crystals glowed as they rose and floated to Serena. She stood as the crystals started to form the Imperium Silver Crystal. Her Crescent Moon Wand appeared to hold the crystal. As the crystal was revealed, so was the Moon Princess. Serena floated above the loved one she was losing as her memory returned.
"I remember," she said.
A glimmer of the Star Locket flashed before her and her love's eyes. This was a symbol of their love for each other.
"I remember the last time we were together," Darien said to his princess, "it was during the last battle with the Negaverse."
"Rei are you all right with this?" Ami asked.
"Yeah," Rei replied, "they were meant way before Darien and me."
"Cosmic Moon Power," Serena said to activate her wand to ward off Zoisite's attack. Serena passed out on top of Darien. When she opened her eyes, she was on Lita's back. "Where's Tuxedo Mask?" She asked. "Where's Darien? You didn't leave him?"
* Serena woke up in a cold sweat, wondering what her dream meant. "Darien," she whispered. Serena rolled over in bed smushing Luna's tail.
"Aaaahhhhhhh!" Luna screamed. "What did you do that for?"
"I'm sorry Luna," Serena apologized. "I just had a dream. It was a dream of the battle where I lost Darien, and I was revealed as the Moon Princess. What do you think it means Luna? Does it mean that something has come that will be a threat to Darien? Does it mean that I'm going to lose him again? If it does Luna I can't handle it. I can't take losing him again." Serena started to cry just at the idea of that.
"Serena, calm down." Luna soothed, with an ounce of worry of what the dream might mean. She didn't know if the dream meant what Serena said. If it did and that happened would Serena be strong, and try to rescue Darien-or would she break down like she says? Would she be able to handle that? Would she be able to set a good example for the other Scouts? "Serena go to sleep so you can get up early for school." For now, there was no answers to those questions.
Immediately Serena stopped crying and looked shocked. "School!" She screamed. "There's school in the morning. I forgot. Oh no, I have a test tomorrow and I forgot. I don't want to make another 48 on a test-another E for the books. What am I gonna do. If I don't pass Mom is going to be mad, and Darien will be even worse. Oh no!"
"Serena!" Luna screamed. "It'll be even worse if you are late again, and get detention. Go to sleep. You can sleep for three more hours."
Chapter 1
"Oh no, I'm going to be late again!" Serena cried as she ran into the kitchen. She hurriedly grabbed some toast and her lunch from the table. "I got to go Mom. See you later."
"Bye, Meatball Head." Sammy laughed as he walked out the door closing it in Serena's face.
Serena stood there, fuming for a moment, then ran out the door. That little brat! Serena thought. As she was running to school, she saw a figure move passed her. With no time to look or care, she kept running scared of getting detention. Just as she entered Miss H's class the bell rang.
"I see you're on time today, Serena." Miss H said. "I'm glad. Today we have a new student joining us from America."
"You're really lucky, Serena," Molly whispered. "You came really close to getting a week of detention again."
"Yeah," Serena agreed, nearly out of breath, "I know."
"Serena, Molly," Miss H yelled to get their attention. "Pay attention, please. As I was saying, today we have a new student joining us from America. She's fourteen. She gets to stay in what would be her appropriate level because of her advanced studies-she could rival Ami for valedictorian. I'm surprised she doesn't go to Mugen. Her name is India Present."
Miss H opened the door, in walked a light-skinned African American girl. She had black hair and dark brown eyes that sparkled like gems. She was about Serena's height and stature. Her jet black hair that gleam was as long as Serena's. The most surprising thing about her was the style in which her hair was done-it look exactly like Serena's. She was almost a mirror image. One thing, for sure, was that she didn't have Serena's clumsiness.
She held her posture, and walked with a nature grace unlike anyone had seen. She had a smile that lit up the room, and showed even straight teeth. It was as if she was perfect. She reminded Serena as herself in the Moon Kingdom.
"Hello," India said, and followed it with her one million dollar smile. "My name is India Present. I'm from the United States of America. I just move here a week ago. I'm fourteen years old. From what I see of Tokyo, it's beautiful. Tokyo reminds me of a crystal. I think I've said enough Miss H, may I sit down?" India had an accent that told she was different, but it was beautiful, maybe it was just because she was from a different country, though.
"Yes," Miss H responded. "There is an empty sit next to Serena."
"Thank you," India said.
"Wow, Serena!" Molly said. "She could almost be your twin. She even wears meatballs."
"No, she doesn't." Serena said with a touch of jealousy. "I'm much more, much more..."
"Clumsy." Molly finished for Serena.
"No, I'm not!" Serena protested.
India walked over to the desk next to Serena. She seemed to be floating on air. India looked at Serena, and sat down.
"Hi," India said. "I see I'm not the only one who likes this style."
"Hi," Serena said. As she looked at India more closely, a flash of resemblance came to her. She seemed so familiar. Then, Serena recognized her as the person who passed in front of her. No, it was something more than that-much more-but Serena couldn't put her hand on it. "I've always had my hair like this."
"Me, too," India said. "It just comes naturally. Are there any good arcades around here? I love to play Sailor V."
"Yeah!" Serena nearly screamed.
"Everyone get ready for the test." Miss H told her class, while looking directly at Serena.
"I'll show you after school Okay?" Serena asked.
"Sure," India said. "Good luck."
"I'm going to need it," Serena sighed.
* After school Serena and India walked to the arcade. Andrew was there and he waved hi.
"That's Andrew," Serena said. "He's nice. Well, there's Sailor V."
Andrew walked over to them. "Hi Serena," he said. "Who's your friend?"
"This is India Present," Serena introduced. "She's a new student at Crossroads."
"Hello Andrew," India said. "You're cute. I wonder why you aren't surrounded by girls."
Andrew blushed at the compliment. India just smiled and turn to play Sailor V. She was really good at it, too. She had gotten the highest score in only half an hour. Serena, Andrew, and a crowd of people stood around watching as this new girl just changed the high scores, and played the game to levels that were rarely seen in the arcade-all in one game. It was amazing, and in the middle of all the commotion Serena forgot everything.
"Hey!" Rei yelled, "Meatball Head. Did you forget something or are you just dumb? We had a meeting today! You are so irresponsible! Can't you do anything right? We were waiting for an hour before we came to look for you!"
Ignoring Rei's meanness, Serena said, "India, this is Rei. Rei has a bit of an attitude problem, so you'll have to excuse her rude behavior. Rei if you will shut up, this is India she goes to Crossroads."
"Wow," Rei said astonished. She looked at India amazed, at the resemblance between her and Serena. "She looks almost exactly like you."
Behind Rei stood Mina who was holding Artimis, Ami who was holding Luna, and Lita. Each one of them stared in disbelief of what their eyes saw. It seemed almost impossible in their eyes to find anyone who even favored Serena, except Mina, in their eyes.
"Mina, Amy, and Lita this is India," Serena said.
"We already know," Mina said, stating the obvious for Serena. "She's the one who could take Ami's place as valedictorian."
Ami blushed. She was also a little angry of all the work she did, and now this girl just comes readily to take it all away. In Amy's heart, she really didn't care because the work she did now was to achieve her dream of becoming a doctor.
"It's amazing how much you two look alike!" Lita exclaimed.
"We don't look that much alike." Serena said laughing. "Good looks like these can't be copied."
Everyone looked at Serena, then each other, and burst out laughing.
All of a sudden, India walked over to where Mina and Amy where standing. "Hello Luna and Artimis," she replied. She rubbed their soft fur and stood back.
"How did you know their names?" Rei asked uneasily.
"Serena introduced them," India said quickly. "She said this is Mina, Ami, Lita, Luna, and Artimis."
"Oh calm down, Rei." Serena said.
"I'm sorry, but I have to go Serena," India said. "My mom wants me home early."
"Okay," Serena said. "Bye."
"Oh, and tell Endymion I said hi," India whispered in Serena's ear as she walked by her.
Serena stood frozen, a look of shock on her face. Everyone watched India walk out and leave. Even through the weirdness that just happened, she kept her posture. Something was up, and everyone could tell.
"I don't trust her," Rei said. "I'm getting major vibes from her. We should be careful."
"I know," Luna said. "Central Control said a girl would come who could make or break the Scouts. She could just be that girl. She reminds me of someone, but with my memory gaps it's hard to tell. Be careful girls."
"Luna, remember my dream?" Serena asked Luna. "She might be what the dream was telling me."
"Serena she looks almost just like you, except for hair, eyes, and race," Ami said. "If I were you I'd worry about her meeting Darien. She could be a threat to your relationship. She's you except she has a lot more in common with him. Watch your back."
"Luna what did you mean about her making or breaking us?" Lita asked. "That is if she is the girl whom you're talking about."
"This girl will be a Scout that has the power to improve the Scouts, and help them," Luna answered, "but she also has the power to destroy all the Scouts-even Sailor Moon. Her power is like none other. She also will be able to destroy the bond between you and Darien, Serena. If she joins you we will be unstoppable, but if she doesn't and decides to side with evil we are all doomed. I don't know how she looks or who she is, but she does share a resemblance to the Moon Princess. This girl could be our ally or our foe. We must be careful."
"Luna, what do you mean side with evil?" Lita asked.
"Yeah, I thought all of that was gone." Mina added.
"I don't know." Luna answered. "But with the arrival of a new Sailor Scout, always comes the arrival of a new enemy."