Bishoujo Senshi Sailor Moon: Eternal
Book 6: Chapter 18 'Mystery'
e-mail [kisaki@tds.net]
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Kisaki sat quietly in the back corner of the outers' living room. She hoped that no one would notice her. If they did, they would start asking questions she didn't want to answer. Things were getting complicated. Okugi was gone – and so was Hino Rei a.k.a. Sailor Mars. And Sailor Luna – she didn't even want to think about that. What next? Have Chibi-Usa taken? Not possible. But what could she do?
"Kisaki?"
"Huh?" Kisaki glanced up. The others hovered around her in curiosity.
"What did you do to Okugi?" "Did you kill your parents?" "Who are you?" "What are you?" "Who is Okugi?"
A myriad of questions was hurtled at her until Chibi-Usa jumped out and yelled at them for silence. "She'll tell you when she's ready to tell! Can't you guys leave her alone?!" A hand that gently rested on her shoulder stopped her. Chibi-Usa glanced behind her.
"Chibi-Usa, it's okay." Kisaki smiled to her friend. "They deserve to know – at least the things I can tell." She stepped around Chibi-Usa and glanced up to the others. "I will answers all of your questions if I can, but only one at a time."
"I'll start." Minako said. When the others finally agreed, she continued. "Who and what is Okugi?"
"Okugi…" Kisaki sighed sadly. "The Okugi you know is an illusion I created ten years ago. I created him to think and act like a real person. He had no memory of me making him and thought of himself as a real being. I used him for… spying purposes."
"He wasn't a real person?" Ami asked.
"Well… not quite. I got the idea of his personality, characteristics, and appearance from a real person."
"Sargent Kanshisha Okugi." Minako suggested.
"You've done your homework." Kisaki remarked with a nod. "Yes. I got the image from the police officer who died ten years ago when trying to arrest my father and stepmother."
"Did you kill your parents?" Haruka inquired.
"No. I didn't."
"Then who?" Michiru wondered.
"I… I can't tell you that."
"Then who and what are you?" Haruka persisted.
"I am what you see."
"That wasn't what I meant."
"I am just a girl with an extra ability." Kisaki glanced to each of them. "Just like you."
Silence crept through the room until Mamoru gained his senses and asked her another puzzling mystery. "What was that crystal that fell out of him?"
"A piece of a Heart Crystal."
"What do you mean 'spying purposes'?" asked Kouhi.
"…"
"I can explain that." Everyone glanced at the person who had spoken – Hotaru.
"What do you mean?"
"A legend from long ago." Kouhi nodded. "I remember that story."
* * *
"Sir?" Castor walked up to his lord.
"Yes?" Morpheus turned around.
"I have the crystal piece Sage talked about."
"Where did it come from?"
"One of our students' Pure Hearts apparently. It appeared instead of his Heart Crystal."
"Interesting." Morpheus walked over to Castor and he relinquished his prize. "Sage wants this, does she not?"
"Yes, sir. She does."
"Then we will find out why." Morpheus walked over to the window. "And until then we will keep this crystal piece."
"Yes, sir."
Morpheus turned around and stared at Castor. "Don't worry. You will gain your brother back. And I will find my daughter. When Sage is gone, you will have your brother back. And when the Pure Heart that contains the Lunar Heart if found, I will find my daughter."
Castor smiled slightly and a touch of warmth added to it. "You're right. We will get our family back."
* * *
"Kaylyn?" Mars looked at the mirror across from her.
Kaylyn turned around and tilted her head slightly. "Yes?"
"What does that stone say? The one next to you."
"It tells of a prophecy." Kaylyn explained as she glanced toward it.
* * *
"What is the story?" Usagi asked.
"It tells of how our universe was created…"
* * *
"A prophecy?" Mars questioned.
"It tells of the beginning of our universe. And that a goddess created that it when she cast her power onto the universe, forming the galaxies and peoples whom lived on them. She created the Cauldron to sort the Star Seeds and Pure Hearts. But an evil phantom appeared and started to control the people. And when this happened, she fought this great evil and sealed it away. In her weakened state, she sent her guardian angels to protect the mortal people from the other evils that would come until she returned with her strength anew. But the seal of the evil creature could be broken only with a special key. A key that contains a special crystal within it."
"I don't understand…"
"Nor does anyone else. But there is a litany that went with it. The goddess told them how to fight it back in case she could not aid them. Supposedly a person from that time wrote down the way of resealing it."
* * *
"Sound familiar?" Setsuna asked.
"Like what happened to the Silver Millennium!"
"Yes, something like that."
"What was the litany?" Ami asked.
Kisaki stepped forward. "No one alive remembers it, unfortunately."
* * *
"It's all so confusing, Mother." Ami explained.
"Don't worry, dear, you'll figure something out. I have faith in you." Her mother hugged her tightly. "You'll win this. I promise."
"I just wish I had that much faith in myself."
* * *
"At least now the queen can transform." Houshu said brightly.
"But what about Mars?" Hana asked.
Irori sighed. "Nothing. I haven't found a trace of her."
"And Sailor Luna?" Kei wondered.
"No data." Hana shook her head. "She doesn't exist. Even as a Star Senshi. Nor as an Elite, Asteroid, Solar, Inner, Outer, or even the Future! She's not real!"
"We need to let the other know somehow." Houshu pointed out.
"Not yet – not unless we have to. The princess isn't ready for us yet. We're not supposed to be here, remember?" Kei waved a finger.
The others sighed in disappointment.
"But who is she, then?"
* * *
"Are you sure you're okay?" Haruka asked for the third time to her partner.
"I'm fine!" Michiru chuckled. "You're the one who was hurt more, you know. Are you going to be ready for your race this week?"
"Yeah. I'll be fine with a good night's sleep."
"Alright, then." Michiru looped an arm around hers. "Let's not worry about actions that have already been set in motion."
"Hey!" Haruka exclaimed suddenly. "'Your enemies are your friends'!"
"What?"
"That's what Kaylyn meant!" Haruka explained. "The Akuma – they aren't really evil!"
"Ah… you're right! That must be what she meant!"
* * *
"Do you think… we'll be needed? We've never truly been needed." Asked the worried Hotaru. "Not all four of us together!"
"Not unless Sailor Somnus appears. I believe we'll be safe until then." Setsuna reassured the worried child.
"But Sailor Somnus… she…" Kouhi protested. "Isn't she… dead?"
"Then that's good… right?"
"Huh?"
"She can't appear if she's dead. And therefore, if she doesn't appear, there isn't a problem with her dimension and all four dimensions."
"True…"
"I wish she didn't have to die in order for the dimensions to be safe…" Hotaru sighed wistfully, looking up to the sky.
* * *
"I've had enough of this!" Makoto yelled suddenly and thumped her fist on the table. The other Senshi, who had just finished writing up their entrance form, glanced up at her.
"What is it?" Minako asked.
"When we go and get our uniforms this afternoon, were changing and going to go find Rei! She got to be in the Hikawa Academy somewhere, and we're going to find her!"
"Yeah!" Ami agreed readily.
"Right!" Chibi-Usa nodded.
Usagi and Minako jumped up and called together. "We're with you!"
"Are you sure this is safe?" asked Luna.
"No…" Artemis sighed. "But you know we can't stop them."
"You're right…"
* * *
"Thank you for dropping me off, Mamoru-san." Kisaki bowed in appreciation.
"Not a problem." Mamoru assured. He waved a hand as he drove off in his car. "I'll see you later!"
"Good bye! And thank again!" She waved back and watched the car turn the corner and disappear around the bend. She opened to door to her apartment and turned on the recording of the news from yesterday's show.
The tape played and the news broadcaster spoke. "The Hikawa Academy Principal has announced that the elementary and jr. high grades that have been under construction for the past year have opened this Monday and will be accepting transfer students to every grade for the next three weeks. The principal agreed to the idea of making each group more like an independent school than a private school and therefore, each section has its own uniform. Each different grade grouping – Elementary, Jr. High, High, College and Activity – has received a special name for convenience to the students, parents, and teachers. Each is named after one of the five elements.
"The elementary school is known as the Hayashi Elementary, or Forest Elementary, runs the normal elementary grades consisting of grades 1 through 6. The girls' uniform consists of a one-piece tan dress with white short-sleeves and a white pocket with a blue collar. And the boys' uniform is a white T-shirt with a blue-trimmed white pocket and brown pants. Any coat following school rules can be worn in the winter.
"The junior high section is known as the Hono Junior High, or Flame Junior High, runs grades seven, eight, and nine. The girls' uniform is the usual – a white blouse with a blue collar and blue sleeves. A brown, knee-length jumper with four buttons forming a square on the chest goes over the blouse. And a thin white ribbon is tied around the collar as a bow. In the spring, the long-sleeved blouse is changed to a T-shirt with the same design. The boys' uniform carries the usual pattern for Male Jr. High Uniforms. The pants and tops are blue and a white pocket trimmed in tan is attached to the top. The uniform is outlined in white, also.
"The Taiga High, or River High, deals with the high school area of grades 10 through 12. The ladies uniform is the well-known white blouse with the sleeves and collar trimmed in blue, short-sleeved in the spring, and long-sleeved in the winter. The brown vest around the chest has a pocket on the side with the school's emblem. A blue skirt that reaches the length of a few inches past the knees is worn in the winter while a blue skirt that came halfway down the knees is worn in the spring. Tied around the collar is a white bow. The men's uniform if a white button-up shirt with a blue tie and blue pants. In the winter, a brown coat is worn over it.
"The collage is known as Yama Collage, or Mountain Collage. No uniform is necessary in the collage but a Student ID Badge is required to be worn at all times while on school the grounds.
"The fifth and final section of the school known as Katana Activity Center, or Sword Activity Center, deals with after school activities – which is open to anyone at anytime who wishes to participate in the activity and passes the exam that deals with the activity. Although each activity has its own uniform, varying from track to art, these are only mandatory to wear during competition…"
"So they're widening the school, hmm? I guess it's now or never…" Kisaki pressed the stop button on the VCR and grabbed her coat as she ran out the door.
* * *
"Usagi, are you sure they BEGGED you to join?" Mrs. Tsukino looked skeptically at her daughter and tapped her foot.
"Uh… yeah! They said they wanted someone that was cheerful and can be friends with anyone for the tour-guide! I thought it fit me perfectly!" Usagi insisted.
"Well… I guess it kind of does…" Her mother sighed. "Alright… But if things don't go well, you're going back to Juuban."
"Yes, ma'am!" Usagi saluted happily and raced out the door before she could change her mind.
"Me too!" Chibi-Usa yelled as she followed Usagi out the door.
"Oh, no you d…" Ikuko paused then sighed. "Forget it. She'll never listen…"
* * *
"Look at all those ignorant humans!" Sage laughed at the Viewing Mirror then turned to look at Sailor Mars. "See how stupid they are? They're walking right into my trap!"
"What are you planning to do with all those Pure Hearts anyway?" Mars countered.
"All in due time, my dear…" she chuckled again. "You'll find out soon enough."
"The human race knows more than you think, Sage. Their hearts are pure for a reason!" Kaylyn interjected with a touch of passion in her voice. "Just you wait!"
"We'll see about that!"
"That we will." Kaylyn agreed.
"Lady."
Sage twisted to Pollux's voice. "What?"
"I think you should see this." He pointed to a crystal in his hand.
"Ah! Wonderful!" Sage grinned as she snatched it out of his hand. "And this was found in the boy – just as predicted?"
"Yes, Lady."
"And Morpheus has the fake?"
"Yes, Lady."
"Perfect." She stalked over to Kaylyn and held it out slightly. "Do you know where this crystal piece came from?"
"Why do I care?" Kaylyn responded coldly.
"Because it is a part of THAT." Sage pointed to the glowing scarlet crystal pieces on the stand in the center of the room.
"Oh no…" She groaned.
"I told you I would find them. It's just a matter of time."
* * *
"I'm getting worried about Okugi." Hinshi said to Hidama as they walked along the Tokyo International Airport. "He hasn't reported in or talked to anyone all weekend."
"That's not like him." Hidama remarked.
"Yeah. The last I heard of him, he was going to some birthday party at the beach for a friend. After that – nothing."
"Then let's find out who the party was for and get some answers." Hidama glanced at her partner, worried.
"Already done." Hinshi grinned.
"Then who?"
"Those same kids that we keep having trouble with." He grumbled.
"There's lots of those." She pointed out.
"But not many that keep appearing in the 'unsolved crime' section."
"Oh, those kids." Hidama sighed. "You know… I really don't think that they're bad kids, I…"
"You what?" Hinshi ventured.
"It's strange… I feel as if they are actually helping us – but secretly."
"I have to admit… they've never really broken the law – at least anything serious. But nobody would believe a gut instinct – especially yours." He teased.
"Hinshi!" Hidama rebuked with an elbow into his ribs.
"Oof! All right! I yield!" He coughed slightly.
"Good. Now, as for Okugi…" She continued.
"Hinshi!" A voice called from one of the gates. "I'm so glad to see you!" A red-haired teen leaped out of the tight crowd of fans and hugged the unsuspecting officer.
"Kyo!" Hinshi laughed happily. "It's been a long time!"
"No kidding, cousin!" Giggled the girl. She brushed back one of the two strands of hair falling from her forehead, replacing bangs. Her ponytail was held in place by a gold band that wrapped around her ruby hair. The ponytail had been split down the middle and tied together by a smaller gold band, one for each of the two sections of hair witch had been cut below the shoulder. Her dark emerald eyes matched Hinshi's even though the hair didn't.
"Seijaku, Kyo – the teen idol." Hidama welcomed the girl.
"Seishou Hidama – the Senshi detective." Kyo grinned in response.
"Welcome to Tokyo." Hinshi smiled.
"Thanks! It sure has been a long time since I've been here!"
"I guess, then, we'll have to show you around!"
"I guess so!"
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Bishoujo Senshi Sailor Moon: Eternal
Book 6: Chapter 18 'Mystery'
e-mail [kisaki@tds.net]
Book 6: Chapter 18 'Mystery'
e-mail [kisaki@tds.net]
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Kisaki sat quietly in the back corner of the outers' living room. She hoped that no one would notice her. If they did, they would start asking questions she didn't want to answer. Things were getting complicated. Okugi was gone – and so was Hino Rei a.k.a. Sailor Mars. And Sailor Luna – she didn't even want to think about that. What next? Have Chibi-Usa taken? Not possible. But what could she do?
"Kisaki?"
"Huh?" Kisaki glanced up. The others hovered around her in curiosity.
"What did you do to Okugi?" "Did you kill your parents?" "Who are you?" "What are you?" "Who is Okugi?"
A myriad of questions was hurtled at her until Chibi-Usa jumped out and yelled at them for silence. "She'll tell you when she's ready to tell! Can't you guys leave her alone?!" A hand that gently rested on her shoulder stopped her. Chibi-Usa glanced behind her.
"Chibi-Usa, it's okay." Kisaki smiled to her friend. "They deserve to know – at least the things I can tell." She stepped around Chibi-Usa and glanced up to the others. "I will answers all of your questions if I can, but only one at a time."
"I'll start." Minako said. When the others finally agreed, she continued. "Who and what is Okugi?"
"Okugi…" Kisaki sighed sadly. "The Okugi you know is an illusion I created ten years ago. I created him to think and act like a real person. He had no memory of me making him and thought of himself as a real being. I used him for… spying purposes."
"He wasn't a real person?" Ami asked.
"Well… not quite. I got the idea of his personality, characteristics, and appearance from a real person."
"Sargent Kanshisha Okugi." Minako suggested.
"You've done your homework." Kisaki remarked with a nod. "Yes. I got the image from the police officer who died ten years ago when trying to arrest my father and stepmother."
"Did you kill your parents?" Haruka inquired.
"No. I didn't."
"Then who?" Michiru wondered.
"I… I can't tell you that."
"Then who and what are you?" Haruka persisted.
"I am what you see."
"That wasn't what I meant."
"I am just a girl with an extra ability." Kisaki glanced to each of them. "Just like you."
Silence crept through the room until Mamoru gained his senses and asked her another puzzling mystery. "What was that crystal that fell out of him?"
"A piece of a Heart Crystal."
"What do you mean 'spying purposes'?" asked Kouhi.
"…"
"I can explain that." Everyone glanced at the person who had spoken – Hotaru.
"What do you mean?"
"A legend from long ago." Kouhi nodded. "I remember that story."
* * *
"Sir?" Castor walked up to his lord.
"Yes?" Morpheus turned around.
"I have the crystal piece Sage talked about."
"Where did it come from?"
"One of our students' Pure Hearts apparently. It appeared instead of his Heart Crystal."
"Interesting." Morpheus walked over to Castor and he relinquished his prize. "Sage wants this, does she not?"
"Yes, sir. She does."
"Then we will find out why." Morpheus walked over to the window. "And until then we will keep this crystal piece."
"Yes, sir."
Morpheus turned around and stared at Castor. "Don't worry. You will gain your brother back. And I will find my daughter. When Sage is gone, you will have your brother back. And when the Pure Heart that contains the Lunar Heart if found, I will find my daughter."
Castor smiled slightly and a touch of warmth added to it. "You're right. We will get our family back."
* * *
"Kaylyn?" Mars looked at the mirror across from her.
Kaylyn turned around and tilted her head slightly. "Yes?"
"What does that stone say? The one next to you."
"It tells of a prophecy." Kaylyn explained as she glanced toward it.
* * *
"What is the story?" Usagi asked.
"It tells of how our universe was created…"
* * *
"A prophecy?" Mars questioned.
"It tells of the beginning of our universe. And that a goddess created that it when she cast her power onto the universe, forming the galaxies and peoples whom lived on them. She created the Cauldron to sort the Star Seeds and Pure Hearts. But an evil phantom appeared and started to control the people. And when this happened, she fought this great evil and sealed it away. In her weakened state, she sent her guardian angels to protect the mortal people from the other evils that would come until she returned with her strength anew. But the seal of the evil creature could be broken only with a special key. A key that contains a special crystal within it."
"I don't understand…"
"Nor does anyone else. But there is a litany that went with it. The goddess told them how to fight it back in case she could not aid them. Supposedly a person from that time wrote down the way of resealing it."
* * *
"Sound familiar?" Setsuna asked.
"Like what happened to the Silver Millennium!"
"Yes, something like that."
"What was the litany?" Ami asked.
Kisaki stepped forward. "No one alive remembers it, unfortunately."
* * *
"It's all so confusing, Mother." Ami explained.
"Don't worry, dear, you'll figure something out. I have faith in you." Her mother hugged her tightly. "You'll win this. I promise."
"I just wish I had that much faith in myself."
* * *
"At least now the queen can transform." Houshu said brightly.
"But what about Mars?" Hana asked.
Irori sighed. "Nothing. I haven't found a trace of her."
"And Sailor Luna?" Kei wondered.
"No data." Hana shook her head. "She doesn't exist. Even as a Star Senshi. Nor as an Elite, Asteroid, Solar, Inner, Outer, or even the Future! She's not real!"
"We need to let the other know somehow." Houshu pointed out.
"Not yet – not unless we have to. The princess isn't ready for us yet. We're not supposed to be here, remember?" Kei waved a finger.
The others sighed in disappointment.
"But who is she, then?"
* * *
"Are you sure you're okay?" Haruka asked for the third time to her partner.
"I'm fine!" Michiru chuckled. "You're the one who was hurt more, you know. Are you going to be ready for your race this week?"
"Yeah. I'll be fine with a good night's sleep."
"Alright, then." Michiru looped an arm around hers. "Let's not worry about actions that have already been set in motion."
"Hey!" Haruka exclaimed suddenly. "'Your enemies are your friends'!"
"What?"
"That's what Kaylyn meant!" Haruka explained. "The Akuma – they aren't really evil!"
"Ah… you're right! That must be what she meant!"
* * *
"Do you think… we'll be needed? We've never truly been needed." Asked the worried Hotaru. "Not all four of us together!"
"Not unless Sailor Somnus appears. I believe we'll be safe until then." Setsuna reassured the worried child.
"But Sailor Somnus… she…" Kouhi protested. "Isn't she… dead?"
"Then that's good… right?"
"Huh?"
"She can't appear if she's dead. And therefore, if she doesn't appear, there isn't a problem with her dimension and all four dimensions."
"True…"
"I wish she didn't have to die in order for the dimensions to be safe…" Hotaru sighed wistfully, looking up to the sky.
* * *
"I've had enough of this!" Makoto yelled suddenly and thumped her fist on the table. The other Senshi, who had just finished writing up their entrance form, glanced up at her.
"What is it?" Minako asked.
"When we go and get our uniforms this afternoon, were changing and going to go find Rei! She got to be in the Hikawa Academy somewhere, and we're going to find her!"
"Yeah!" Ami agreed readily.
"Right!" Chibi-Usa nodded.
Usagi and Minako jumped up and called together. "We're with you!"
"Are you sure this is safe?" asked Luna.
"No…" Artemis sighed. "But you know we can't stop them."
"You're right…"
* * *
"Thank you for dropping me off, Mamoru-san." Kisaki bowed in appreciation.
"Not a problem." Mamoru assured. He waved a hand as he drove off in his car. "I'll see you later!"
"Good bye! And thank again!" She waved back and watched the car turn the corner and disappear around the bend. She opened to door to her apartment and turned on the recording of the news from yesterday's show.
The tape played and the news broadcaster spoke. "The Hikawa Academy Principal has announced that the elementary and jr. high grades that have been under construction for the past year have opened this Monday and will be accepting transfer students to every grade for the next three weeks. The principal agreed to the idea of making each group more like an independent school than a private school and therefore, each section has its own uniform. Each different grade grouping – Elementary, Jr. High, High, College and Activity – has received a special name for convenience to the students, parents, and teachers. Each is named after one of the five elements.
"The elementary school is known as the Hayashi Elementary, or Forest Elementary, runs the normal elementary grades consisting of grades 1 through 6. The girls' uniform consists of a one-piece tan dress with white short-sleeves and a white pocket with a blue collar. And the boys' uniform is a white T-shirt with a blue-trimmed white pocket and brown pants. Any coat following school rules can be worn in the winter.
"The junior high section is known as the Hono Junior High, or Flame Junior High, runs grades seven, eight, and nine. The girls' uniform is the usual – a white blouse with a blue collar and blue sleeves. A brown, knee-length jumper with four buttons forming a square on the chest goes over the blouse. And a thin white ribbon is tied around the collar as a bow. In the spring, the long-sleeved blouse is changed to a T-shirt with the same design. The boys' uniform carries the usual pattern for Male Jr. High Uniforms. The pants and tops are blue and a white pocket trimmed in tan is attached to the top. The uniform is outlined in white, also.
"The Taiga High, or River High, deals with the high school area of grades 10 through 12. The ladies uniform is the well-known white blouse with the sleeves and collar trimmed in blue, short-sleeved in the spring, and long-sleeved in the winter. The brown vest around the chest has a pocket on the side with the school's emblem. A blue skirt that reaches the length of a few inches past the knees is worn in the winter while a blue skirt that came halfway down the knees is worn in the spring. Tied around the collar is a white bow. The men's uniform if a white button-up shirt with a blue tie and blue pants. In the winter, a brown coat is worn over it.
"The collage is known as Yama Collage, or Mountain Collage. No uniform is necessary in the collage but a Student ID Badge is required to be worn at all times while on school the grounds.
"The fifth and final section of the school known as Katana Activity Center, or Sword Activity Center, deals with after school activities – which is open to anyone at anytime who wishes to participate in the activity and passes the exam that deals with the activity. Although each activity has its own uniform, varying from track to art, these are only mandatory to wear during competition…"
"So they're widening the school, hmm? I guess it's now or never…" Kisaki pressed the stop button on the VCR and grabbed her coat as she ran out the door.
* * *
"Usagi, are you sure they BEGGED you to join?" Mrs. Tsukino looked skeptically at her daughter and tapped her foot.
"Uh… yeah! They said they wanted someone that was cheerful and can be friends with anyone for the tour-guide! I thought it fit me perfectly!" Usagi insisted.
"Well… I guess it kind of does…" Her mother sighed. "Alright… But if things don't go well, you're going back to Juuban."
"Yes, ma'am!" Usagi saluted happily and raced out the door before she could change her mind.
"Me too!" Chibi-Usa yelled as she followed Usagi out the door.
"Oh, no you d…" Ikuko paused then sighed. "Forget it. She'll never listen…"
* * *
"Look at all those ignorant humans!" Sage laughed at the Viewing Mirror then turned to look at Sailor Mars. "See how stupid they are? They're walking right into my trap!"
"What are you planning to do with all those Pure Hearts anyway?" Mars countered.
"All in due time, my dear…" she chuckled again. "You'll find out soon enough."
"The human race knows more than you think, Sage. Their hearts are pure for a reason!" Kaylyn interjected with a touch of passion in her voice. "Just you wait!"
"We'll see about that!"
"That we will." Kaylyn agreed.
"Lady."
Sage twisted to Pollux's voice. "What?"
"I think you should see this." He pointed to a crystal in his hand.
"Ah! Wonderful!" Sage grinned as she snatched it out of his hand. "And this was found in the boy – just as predicted?"
"Yes, Lady."
"And Morpheus has the fake?"
"Yes, Lady."
"Perfect." She stalked over to Kaylyn and held it out slightly. "Do you know where this crystal piece came from?"
"Why do I care?" Kaylyn responded coldly.
"Because it is a part of THAT." Sage pointed to the glowing scarlet crystal pieces on the stand in the center of the room.
"Oh no…" She groaned.
"I told you I would find them. It's just a matter of time."
* * *
"I'm getting worried about Okugi." Hinshi said to Hidama as they walked along the Tokyo International Airport. "He hasn't reported in or talked to anyone all weekend."
"That's not like him." Hidama remarked.
"Yeah. The last I heard of him, he was going to some birthday party at the beach for a friend. After that – nothing."
"Then let's find out who the party was for and get some answers." Hidama glanced at her partner, worried.
"Already done." Hinshi grinned.
"Then who?"
"Those same kids that we keep having trouble with." He grumbled.
"There's lots of those." She pointed out.
"But not many that keep appearing in the 'unsolved crime' section."
"Oh, those kids." Hidama sighed. "You know… I really don't think that they're bad kids, I…"
"You what?" Hinshi ventured.
"It's strange… I feel as if they are actually helping us – but secretly."
"I have to admit… they've never really broken the law – at least anything serious. But nobody would believe a gut instinct – especially yours." He teased.
"Hinshi!" Hidama rebuked with an elbow into his ribs.
"Oof! All right! I yield!" He coughed slightly.
"Good. Now, as for Okugi…" She continued.
"Hinshi!" A voice called from one of the gates. "I'm so glad to see you!" A red-haired teen leaped out of the tight crowd of fans and hugged the unsuspecting officer.
"Kyo!" Hinshi laughed happily. "It's been a long time!"
"No kidding, cousin!" Giggled the girl. She brushed back one of the two strands of hair falling from her forehead, replacing bangs. Her ponytail was held in place by a gold band that wrapped around her ruby hair. The ponytail had been split down the middle and tied together by a smaller gold band, one for each of the two sections of hair witch had been cut below the shoulder. Her dark emerald eyes matched Hinshi's even though the hair didn't.
"Seijaku, Kyo – the teen idol." Hidama welcomed the girl.
"Seishou Hidama – the Senshi detective." Kyo grinned in response.
"Welcome to Tokyo." Hinshi smiled.
"Thanks! It sure has been a long time since I've been here!"
"I guess, then, we'll have to show you around!"
"I guess so!"
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Bishoujo Senshi Sailor Moon: Eternal
Book 6: Chapter 18 'Mystery'
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