Chapter 12:
She grinned over at Amy, hoping the girl did not realize that anything was out of the ordinary.
"Where to?" Ami asked, smiling.
"The library," she replied. "But I need to get something from the mall first."
"The mall? What?"
"A book I promised I'd get my sister. I saw it when I was with Serena and Rini, but I never had a chance to get it."
"All right, to the mall then. Come on, there's a short cut going through the underground parking lot."
"Perfect," Ky replied, feelings of guilt washing through her. She was betraying Ami, she knew, but if she didn't, could she bear the cost? Could she handle losing this friend too, just for the mission?
"Something wrong?" Ami asked.
"Naw, I'm fine," she lied. Always lying. Never letting others know who she truly was. Why did she have to go through this, over and over again?
The parking lot was empty, which was abnormal. Ami tensed as she realized they were all alone.
"Ky, we'd better turn back. Something's wrong in here."
"Aw, it's fine, Ami."
"No, really, Ky. It's like this place has been abandoned and. . ." She screamed as the metal door slid down, blocking the only way out.
"I'm sorry, Ami, I really am," Ky whispered. She brought out a little crystal sphere, and she threw it at Ami. It exploded, wrapping around the girl.
"Who are you?" Ami cried, her face a look of horror. "Why are you doing this to me?"
"Are you the Moon Princess?" Ky demanded. Ami quailed, and tried to fight it. A low moan escaped her throat.
"No."
Ky stared at Ami in disbelief. Ami was not the Moon Princess? How could that be?
"Do you know who is?" she demanded, frustration seeping into her voice.
Again, Ami tried to fight it.
"Yes," she admitted, her voice weak. Tears were streaming down her face. Ky felt her heart wrench, but she had to know. The Silver Crystal had to be hers.
"Who is it?"
The field around Ami shattered as a bright ball of flame swept by. Ky jumped into Ami, knocking her to the ground, out of the way.
"You should be more careful when using your toys, Princess," Donald said, his voice dripping with venom. "And now your poor friend will die as well."
"Let the girl go, Earth. She is of no use to you."
"Or you'll what, Princess? Send us back to the void? So that we can escape again?" He was laughing. Ky clutched her transformation pen. She had no choice.
"If you hurt her, Earth, I will kill you."
"Oh, I will not hurt her. Master Hibroy wishes to speak to the one who can repel his powers."
Ky stood, pulling the pen out of her pocket. Ami stood up next to her.
"Ami, run. Get out of here while you still can."
"I am not leaving," the girl replied stubbornly. "And these Guardians are going to fall once and for all. Scouts! Come to me!"
"No one can get in," Donald laughed.
"Or out," Daniel added.
"Never under estimate the senshi. Not even Sailor Mercury. Mercury Crystal Power!"
Ky stared, amazed, as Ami became Sailor Mercury. Everything suddenly made sense.
"Kotanam Star Power!" she cried, hoping to take advantage of the sistuation.
"So, you have joined up with a lesser senshi," Donald observed with a little laugh. "Are you going to tickle me to death with your little bubbles, or splash me with your fearsome water?"
"I'm warning you both, step down, or we'll be forced to destroy you," Ami said. Daniel snorted, and raised his hands above his head, preparing for an attack. A rose came out of nowhere, and he screamed, clutching his hand.
Ky looked up. There were five senshis standing on a ledge, and the top hat-wearing Guardian known as Tuxedo Mask was on the ground below them.
"Stop right there!," Sailor Moon proclaimed, jumping down. The littlest senshi, who appeared to be no more then a child, followed her. "I am Sailor Moon," she proclaimed.
"And I am Sailor Chibi-Moon," the little one added. Ky felt her stomach drop. Two Moon Princesses?
"Together we will right wrongs and triumph over evil, and that means..."
"Shut up."
"Sailor Moon!" Ami called, "better end it now! These guys are powerful!"
"You got it, Mercury! Moon Healing Activation!!!"
Silver light filled the room, and Sailor Moon began to glow pink. Ky had to shield her eyes. She stumbled back, holding on to her staff. She could hear Daniel and Donald screaming. Suddenly, everything was quiet and calm once more. Daniel and Donald were on the ground, gasping. They looked up at her and smiled, relief in their eyes, blue and brown alike. Ky let out a sigh, and she ran to them, embracing them in a hug.
The other senshis were gone, even Mercury, but Ky wasn't worried. She knew where Ami was, and she knew how to track her down. Now all she had to figure out was why there were two Moon Princesses. She smiled at her friends.
"Kotanam," Donald said softly, "thank you." He handed her the staff. Ky stared in amazement at the green ribbon, her green ribbon, that was tied to the staff. She just shook her head. Mercury would never cease to amaze her.
