Chapter 4:


She blinked back the tears as Donald was sucked back into the dark abyss that she had created.

"Wake up, sister Senshi, Sailor Mercury," she urged. She gently shook the other scout awake.

"Where's the Guardian?" asked Sailor Mercury, looking about bewildered.

"He's gone, for now. Hopefully he won't get away."

"Who are you?"

"I already told you, I am Sailor Kotanam." She helped the other girl to her feet.

"I've never heard of you before," Mercury said, giving her an appraisal. She had great intelligence in her eyes.

"I am not surprised. I am not from this universe, but from an alternate one. I am Princess of the Kandar people."

"Then why are you called Sailor Kotanam ?" She smiled at the bewildered Senshi.

"It is who I am. Kotanam is the place where all universes collide. I am the keeper of the gate, born in a new universe every lifetime."

A memory, most unexpected, came into her mind. She had to fight to get through it. She had so many past lives, and memories from all of them, that it became difficult for her to stay focused sometimes.

"Princess of Mercury, why are you on Earth? Who is guarding your people? Your mother and father?" The senshi gave her a blank look that told her all and nothing. It was a look of deep frustration and total loss. Sailor Mercury had no clue what she was talking about!

"I was born here. The Silver Millennium is long over. Earth is my home now." The senshi stood.

"They'll notice us soon," Mercury said. "We should get into cover."

"Tomorrow, then, after you matches, but before supper, meet me in the ally over there," she commanded. "Then, we will talk, Sister Senshi to Sister Senshi. I'll tell you everything you need to know."

Without another word, she raised her staff above her head. She transported herself away, where she would not be seen by Mercury, or any normal human. Hibroy's army was making too much progress. If they were breaking her seal then she had only one choice. She had to get Serenity's Crystal, the Silver Imperial Moon Crystal. She only hoped that the Moon Princess would be willing to hand it over to her. If not, there was always force. A whole universe was at stake, maybe more.!




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Ami returned to her room. Her head pounded. She hoped she wasn't bleeding. Ky was in their room when she returned.

"Where've you been? asked Ky. "It's almost time for supper."

"I took a walk, and got lost," replied Ami truthfully. Ky smiled.

"No sense of direction in that brilliant mind of yours, Ami?" Ami smiled back, but the pounding in her head was almost too much.

Ami followed Ky to the cafeteria.

"How'd you do?"

"I won. You did too, I see. Well done, Ami."

"Thanks," she replied, trying to ignore her colossal headache.

"Did you hear about those girls?" asked Ky. Ami shook her head. "Two girls were mugged. They took them to the hospital, but they seem to be fine now. They were found not to far from the main building."

"Geeze, it's not safe anywhere is it?" Ami murmured. She had a strong suspicion that the girls were the ones the Guardian had attacked.

"No, unfortunately," answered Ky. "Come one."

"I've got to go to the bathroom," lied Ami. "Any near here?"

Ky showered her the way.

"Can you find your way back? Ky asked.

"Easy," replied Ami.

"Ok then. I'll save you a spot in line."

"I won't be long," Ami promised. She enter the rest room.

Ami checked all three stalls, then she locked the door. Ami opened up her communicator.

"Anyone there?" she asked quietly. The screen went fuzzy, then Rei's face appeared in the little screen.

"What's up girl?" she asked. "How's your trip?"

"Weird," replied Ami. "There's a Scout here. She seems to know a bit about us. Keep watch out there. I'll report with more tomorrow."

"Thanks for the head's up," replied Rei. "Careful up there girl. There's not enough of us to teleport if you need help."

"I know. See you, Rei. Say hi to the others. I should have word"

"Will do. Bye Ami." Ami slipped her communicator back in her pocket. She felt better now that one of the girls knew what was happening