This chapter is so dedicated to my friend Hiromi, where ever you are. Thanks for the idea on the characters. If you read this, please get in touch.
Chapter 6
Tears streamed down Sailor Moon's face as she tried to understand. "What do you mean?" Sailor Moon asked, with a confused smile on her face. "I'm the one you love. I'm the one you love!" She started to scream at Tuxedo Mask, and cry uncontrollably.
"I'm sure you remember," Tuxedo Mask replied sadly. "I'm sure you remember all the pain. If you don't, I do. I remember the pretending, the pain, everything. Our relationship was going nowhere, it was a sham! You were only a temporary crush, and because of that I lost the one person whom I have eternal love for."
By this time all the other Scouts had managed to stand up and return to Sailor Moon's side. All of them wore solemn faces as their memories returned slowly. Sailor Moon stood in the middle, crying tears of confusion. While the sad scene took place Nanashi stood off to the side with a look of satisfaction.
Mars silently spoke, "I remember fragments. I remember that India was the leader of all the Sailors-and she was my best friend. I also remember that Dark Moon was a bitch that was expelled from the kingdom!" Rei turned a hateful look on Dark Moon.
Luna and Artimus came running down the street. "Oh my God!" Luna exclaimed. Luna's crescent moon started to glow brightly. It blinded everyone for a few moments before calming down and stopping altogether.
"What's going on?" Venus asked Artimus.
"It's the princess," Artimus explained.
"She is Princess Neo," Luna said, "or shall I say Sailor Neo. I remember everything now. She was the second Princess of the Moon. She was a natural heir, but also not so."
"What do you mean, Luna?" Ami asked. "We still only have bits and pieces of the past."
"She and Nanashi, Sailor Dark Moon," Luna started, "were a scientific experiment to create the perfect Sailor Soldier. At the time, you were all just being born-you were all picked to be the Scouts from the day of your births. Peace was sacred then, and to keep that Queen Serenity approved the experiment.
"The experiment consisted of collecting DNA from all of the Moon Kingdom, and the surrounding areas, but most of the DNA was from the royal family of the moon. Even though you were young, merely babies, your DNA was also taken, this is what enables them to use your attacks as well as their own.
"Two babies were created from this experiment. The first one born was evil. Long before this, precautions were made for her kind, as I have told you, since she was a member of the royal family, but evil, she would live and rule on the Dark Moon. This baby was never given a name, so she was called Nanashi.
"The second baby, the youngest of the Scouts besides Sailor Saturn, was born. She was seen to be virtuous. She displayed all the features of a Princess of the Royal Court. At the age of one, Serenity recognized her as an heir to the throne and raised her alongside Princess Serenity. She was India, Princess Neo. Since she was not in direct descent to the throne she was allowed to be a Sailor Scout-as was her true purpose. When her training was complete she became the leader of the Sailors. After personal problems, she left and in her place Princess Venus was placed leader of the Scouts. Sailor Neo only returned once, during the battle with Queen Beryl."
"You mean they aren't even real, Luna?" Venus asked amazed.
"That's not what she is saying, Venus," Artimus explained. "These two Scouts far surpassed all of you. It was their purpose to do so. They are quite real. These two were and still are unmatched in power. The only way you have a chance at winning this fight is to get one of them on your side."
"Yes," Dark Moon laughed to herself, "you have to get one of us to win. As if that will ever happen. Also, you have overlooked our male friend, or shall I say Neo's love." She was trying to stir up trouble and doubt in Sailor Moon's confidence.
"You're saying all of our powers combined can't beat them?" Jupiter asked, getting more frustrated with Dark Moon by the minute.
"Yes," Luna whispered sadly.
"Why don't we quit the chatter and continue were we left off?" Dark Moon questioned, eager to start the battle, again.
"My pleasure," Jupiter replied. "Jupiter Thunder Crash." She released thunder and lightening into the sky. The thunder hit Dark Moon and she fell to the ground. "You don't look so tough now."
"Come on, you guys," Ami said, "we might me outmatched, but it doesn't hurt to try."
"You little bitch!" Dark Moon screamed, pulling herself up. "Dark Moon Blast." Jupiter went sailing into the air as she was hit with the blast, and landed on the sidewalk.
"Venus Love and Beauty Shock!" Venus yelled releasing her attack while Dark Moon was tending to Jupiter. The attack got its mark, but didn't slow Dark Moon down at all.
"You were once a friend of mind," Mars said, "but now you're an enemy. Mars Celestial Fire Surround." She sent huge amounts of fire towards Neo. Quickly, Tuxedo Mask jumped in front of the her and took the attack.
"Mi," Neo said, holding Tuxedo Mask in her arms, "are you all right?"
"I'm fine," he responded, standing up.
Sailor Moon took control of herself as the battle continued. She quickly focused all her anger on Neo. "Damn you!" She screamed, as she ran forward trying to attack Neo. Before she even reached Neo, Sailor Moon was abruptly pushed from the side. She fell to the ground and looked up to see Tuxedo Mask standing over her. He looked sad for a moment, then he changed his face into one of angry. Sailor Moon realized that to win this fight she would have to harden her heart for the time against Tuxedo Mask. She didn't know how she would handle doing that.
Neo looked for a moment at Tuxedo Mask and Sailor Moon, suddenly she turned and faced a wall of fire. She dodged the attack quickly and returned it with an attack. "Venus Love Chain Encircle." Neo caught Mars in her chain and held her tightly.
"Dark Moon Blast!" Dark Moon released her attack, taking out Venus and Mercury.
"Mars Fire Sniper!" Neo cried, releasing the attack on Mars, while she was still tied in the chain.
"Four down one to go," Dark Moon said as she looked at Sailor Moon who was now standing. "Dark Moon Blast." She released the blazing ball of black energy at Sailor Moon.
"Pink Sugar Heart Attack!" A familiar voice said as she deflected the attack on
Sailor Moon. Sailor Mini Moon stepped out of the shadows. "Moon Mama, are you all right?"
"I'm fine," Sailor Moon said, as she looked at Tuxedo Mask. "I'm fine now that you are here."
"Tuxedo Mask!" Mini Moon exclaimed happily. He looked down, sad that she would have to face all the problems that were still yet to come.
"This could be a problem," Dark Moon said to herself. "Dark Moon Revival. Come to me, Zoisite, arise." The ground started to shake as slowly the once fearsome foe appeared in front of the Scouts. "This is a little trick I learned. I hope you have fun playing with her. You should be happy to see her again. I raised her from the dead just for you. Maybe next time you can have some fun with Beryl."
Zoisite ran and attacked Mini Moon. The other Scouts were in shock from seeing an old enemy they thought had died.
"It's time for us to leave," Dark Moon said to Tuxedo Mask and Neo. "Be happy Scouts, for when I leave Zoisite will be gone!" She, Sailor Neo, and Tuxedo Mask, turned and left the battle.
Mini Moon tried to fight back against Zoisite. She kicked in the air and punched as much as she could. Then suddenly Zoisite disappeared and Mini Moon was left fighting the air.
"Are you guys all right?" Jupiter asked as she looked at Mini Moon.
"Yeah," Mini Moon answered, embarrassed to be seen fighting air.
"We should de-transform quickly," Mercury suggested. Everyone looked at each other and agreed.
"What just happened?" Rei asked.
"We got whipped that's what," Lita replied ashamed and angry. "They were just toying with us!"
"At least we know what to expect now," Mina replied.
"Where's Darien?" Rini asked looking around confused. "I could have sworn he was here."
"He left," Serena said, "he had something important to do."
"I agree," Mina whispered, "now is not the time to tell her."
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"Talk about a familiar face," Melanie said, happy to see her old friend again.
"Hi, Mel," Rini said. "I'm back from visiting my Mom and Dad." Rini took her usual seat next to Mel. It had been a long time since she had sat there.
"I hear there is this really cute guy joining today," Melanie whispered. "I wonder what he'll look like."
"I don't know," Rini responded, trying to imagine what he looked like.
"Attention class," the teacher said, "we would like to welcome back Rini from visiting her family. Also, we'd like to welcome two new students joining us today. Their names are Yukito and Meilin Present." The teacher walked over to the door and let in two kids about a year older than Rini. Both of them had a dark tint, like a tan, to their skin.
The boy was about an inch or so taller than the girl he stood next to. He had black hair and dreamy, dark blue eyes. He seemed to have an air of confidence surrounding him that made him seem almost arrogant. Besides his almost arrogant look, he reminded Rini of Darien.
Beside him, stood a girl with her dark, black hair in meatball ponytails that came to the middle of her back. She had dark brown eyes that seemed cheerful and confident. She already held her superiority over everybody in the class. The way she looked reminded Rini of someone she knew, but couldn't quite remember. Rini could already tell she didn't like her at all. On the girl's uniform bow, there was a small pendant of a star with a crescent moon in the middle.
"Hi," Yukito greeted the class. "My name is Yukito Present. This is my twin sister Meilin Present."
"Thank you all," Meilin said not really addressing the class, "we hope to make lots of friends here." They were the type that knew what each other thought, and finished sentences for one another.
"We're here for the rest of the school year visiting our cousins who recently moved here," Yukito explained. "We hope to get to know you better."
"Thank you," Meilin finished looking at the class now.
"Why don't you two sit behind Melanie and Rini?" The teacher suggested. They both walked over to their desks at the same time as if they were one instead of twins.
"Is he cute or what?" Melanie whispered across the walkway to Rini. "He seems nice to me."
"Yeah," Rini said, "I guess."
Yukito and Meilin took their seats across from each other and exchanged glances. It's her, Meilin thought.
I know, Yukito responded. This will be fun once we get started.
Why don't you start the conversation, Meilin suggested. These little chats can be so boring.
Fine, Yukito thought.
"Hi," Yukito said to Melanie and Rini. "How are you?"
"I'm fine," Melanie said. Now that you're here I am, Mel thought to herself, smiling.
"Fine," Rini said.
"That's great," Yukito said smiling. Rini and Melanie blushed at that heart-melting smile.
"Thank you," they said quickly.
Great, Meilin said, keep dishing out the comments and nice smiles.
I will sister dear, Yukito responded. Why don't you help me out a little here?
"Hello," Meilin greeted. "It's great to meet you. We almost have the exact same hairstyle."
Rini looked at Meilin again, "I guess we do."
"Your hair is great, too," Meilin said.
"Thanks," Melanie said smiling. "Rini's cousin Serena has the exact same hairstyle."
"Why don't you guys come with us after school to get some shakes?" Yukito said, still smiling.
"Sure," Melanie answered for both her and Rini. "I'm sure Rini would love to go since she just got back and all. It would be great for her to get use to the city, again."
"Okay," Rini said, not wanting to seem controlled.
She's ours now, Yukito thought. I can do this easily. We will be home sooner than we thought if it continues like this.
I know, Meilin said, I would have thought it would be much harder than this. But what about the other?
I can take care of her easily, Yukito responded, quite sure of himself.
Good, Meilin smiled, I can easily take care of our objective. I hope this will help Mother and Father.
Don't worry about that now. We only have one thing in mind now. Let's not get ahead of ourselves. We don't want too much trouble at one time.
You're quite right. I'm just really mad about having to leave home, this place is so boring.
Yukito looked at Meilin and gave her a reassuring smile, then he turned back to Rini and Melanie, "I guess it's a date." That little remark only made Melanie and Rini blush more.
You seem to have complete and utter control over them, Meilin remarked.
I know, Yukito responded. They are completely under my control. I guess brains are not as important as looks to these two. I won't have to do much thinking to outwit them.
Remember I get one and you get the other. You cannot hog all the fun. But, it is true that they do not seem to pose much of a threat to us.
I guess we will see after school, huh?
Indeed, we will, brother dear, indeed we will.