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Explanations and Plans.
The large group, the Scouts and Obsidian combined, arrived at the Temple in hardly anytime at all.
Raye invited everyone inside, and began making phone calls on everyone's behalf.
Then she called Chad and told him to get the guest rooms ready, and to fetch blankets and pillows for those who would have to sleep on the floor.
The group sat down in the sitting room and waited expectantly for someone to begin explaining.
"So, who's gonna explain it to us then?" asked Serena finally.
Charisma coughed and pointed at Zabadws. The rest of Obsidian also pointed at Zabadws. He sighed, then shrugged his shoulders, giving in to them.
"It's a long story," he began.
"We don't have that much time," said Amy.
"Well, the story of Obsidian begins just after the destruction of the Silver Millennium. However, that is the very first incarnation of Obsidian, and you're probably wondering about the current ones. We came here, to Tokyo, to find you. Our reason? Ask Jasmine, she's the one who had the vision," he said.
The group looked at Jasmine expectantly.
"Well, out of Obsidian, I'm the psychic one. I have telepathic and telekinetic powers, I can also shape shift into any animal I want, and I can manipulate the earth. I also have visions. Zabadws tells me that they come from Higher Forces trying to tell me something, and they hurt like hell when they happen. One of the latest visions I had was about you, the Sailor Scouts. You were going to be in trouble, the type of trouble Obsidian know how to deal with. So, when our schools announced the exchange program, we knew it was our fate to come to Tokyo, to help you."
"So we did," said Lee.
"So what are you meant to be helping us against? The Negaverse? Been there done that," said Serena.
"Got the t-shirt," said Mina.
"But you haven't faced who's in charge of them now. We have," said Charisma. "So who is in charge?" asked Amara.
"Her name is Celeste," said Zabadws.
"And she's an Angel. Or at least, she was an Angel," said Catalina.
Everyone stared at her.
"An angel?" asked Lita. "Aren't angels meant to be the good guys?"
"Not when they're Fallen Angels," said Kalista. "Which, Celeste is."
"You could say that she's a goddess of evil. Her usual base of operations is Fairview Valley, and Obsidian have been trying to stop her for quite some time now," said Zabadws.
"She was responsible for enslaving my people," said Jacen sadly. "She brainwashed my sister, made her a killer. Now we've reversed the brainwashing, she blames herself for everything Celeste made her do."
"I didn't even know centaurs really existed," said Amy.
"The same goes for werewolves and vampires," added Raye.
"Well, it's a good thing we showed up when we did," said Hope. "Or else, you'd have been in her realm right now."
"And the stuff that happens there is the stuff that even nightmares are scared of," said Kalista.
"You've been there?" asked Darien.
"We've been there, only a coupla times. It wasn't nice. At all," said Charisma, who shuddered at the thought of Celeste's Realm.
"So, how did Obsidian come to be? You said that the first incarnations were made just after the Silver Millennium. Who were they?" asked Amy.
"And did they actually exist in the Silver Millennium?" asked Serena.
"Well, the people who would later become the very first Obsidian did exist in the Silver Millennium, and they were formed several years after its destruction," said Zabadws.
"Perhaps Luna and Artemis remember them," he added.
"You know that we exist?" asked Luna.
"A talking cat?!" exclaimed Catalina.
"Yes Cat," said Zabadws.
"Hey I can talk too," said Artemis.
"TWO TALKING CATS???" said Catalina again.
"Cat, you fight vampires, werewolves, demons and the like for a living, and talking cats surprise you?" said Kalista.
"Good point," said Catalina in a small voice.
"Perhaps we will Zabadws," said Luna. "But you'll have to tell us the full story, or else we may never remember them."
"Well, the Silver Millennium was a time of happiness and peace. There was life on all the planets, and the Moon of the Earth. However, one planet did not have peace. Earth ."
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{Flashback}
Earth was the home of many creatures. Humans were the most populated species, but they were joined on the planet by centaurs, felinaurs, Elves, Elementals, Sprites, Angels and many others.
There were three main Kingdoms upon the Earth.
There was the Earth Kingdom, ruled by King Terra and Queen Marissa. They had a son, Endymion, who was their pride and joy.
Their court was fair and just, and many races felt that Terra was one of the greatest Kings that had ever walked upon Earth. Indeed, anyone could become a member of his Kingdom, regardless of their race. As a result, his courts were always an affair of mixed race.
There was the Jade Kingdom, ruled by the Elves. King Dryad and Queen Menthyl ruled it. They had a single daughter, Princess Galaxia. The Elves were taller than humans and their grace and beauty was legendary. They had mysterious healing powers, and some, it was said were psychic.
Their Kingdom was one with nature. The Elves, whilst not actually hating the Earth Kingdom itself, detested the way that they used and abused the planet, and as such, tried not to meddle in their affairs too much.
The final superpower of the time was called the Myst Realm. Emperor Fenix and Empress Oracene, who was rumoured to use dark magic, ruled it. They had two daughters, twins. The Sovereign Polaris took after her mother, and her sister, the Sovereign Skye, was more like their father.
They were Sprites, humanoids with wings as light as gossamer, and which looked like the wings of butterflies. They were able to change their size at will, either being the size of a normal human, or being as small as a mouse. When human sized, their wings would disappear.
There was a great deal of mistrust between the Superpowers. The Jade Kingdom tried to maintain peace between the Earth Kingdom and the Myst Realm, and for a small space of time, there really was peace upon Earth.
However, the rulers of the Superpowers perceived a growing evil that would consume all life upon the Planets, and set aside their differences to defend their planet.
The heirs of the rulers would be sent to the Moon Kingdom for protection. Accompanying the Prince Endymion would be two of his parents most trusted subjects, the Angel of Time, Cosmos, who had been the first person to alert the Earth Kingdom of the evil, and Infernia, the Fire Maiden, who had suggested that the heirs be moved from Earth. She was a fire elemental, able to switch between her true flame form and the form of a human.
Princess Galaxia would also be under the protection of the Earth Kingdom, but Empress Oracene demanded that her daughters would be under the protection of the Moon Guard, and not the subjects of the Earth Kingdom, so great was her hatred.
Before they left for the Moon Kingdom, tragedy struck the Jade Kingdom. Queen Menthyl was killed, poisoned by an arrow, and not even the skill of her own people could save her.
So it was in mourning that Princess Galaxia left.
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When they arrived at the Moon Kingdom, they found that they were not the only children of royalty there. The Kings and Queens of the other Planetary Kingdoms had also sent their children there.
Queen Serenity smiled warmly at the new arrivals. "Welcome, my dears, to the Moon Kingdom," she said.
Her daughter, Princess Serenity, curtsied and smiled. "This is my daughter Serenity," smiled the Queen.
Prince Endymion bowed to them, his black fringe swooping in front of his dark blue eyes.
"It is an honour to be here," he said. "And in the company of such pleasant hosts."
Cosmos and Infernia curtsied, Cosmos having some trouble due to her wings.
"Thank you, your Majesty, for helping our Kingdom in a time of such terrible need," said Cosmos.
"Thank you, your Majesty, please, if we can aid you in our stay here, please, do not hesitate to ask," said Infernia.
Princess Galaxia curtsied, tears in her eyes.
"Your Majesty, thank you for letting me stay here, and in a time of trouble too," she said. The Queen reminded her of her own mother, regal and beautiful.
"My child," began the Queen. "If you wish to talk my door is always open," she said.
Galaxia nodded her thanks, and the two Sovereigns stepped forward. They curtsied, and Polaris spoke.
"Your Majesty, we thank you for your help and you honour us both with your presence."
Skye continued.
"On behalf of the Myst Realm, we offer you our services should you ever require help in another time as difficult as this age now is."
The Queen nodded, then addressed the whole of the arrivals.
"It is an honour to help each of you, and whilst you are here, I hope your stay will be an experience for you all. Unfortunately, I cannot be with you every minute of every day, and if I were, I doubt if you would enjoy it. My daughter Serenity will make sure that everything is acceptable to you. If your require anything, please ask myself, my daughter, or one of my advisors, Luna and Artemis."
Turning to her daughter, she said "Serenity, why don't you introduce our guests to the other princesses?"
"Yes mother," answered Serenity.
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That night, there was a ball being thrown in order to celebrate the latest arrivals.
"Do you have things to wear?" asked Serenity.
"Yes," answered the arrivals.
"Alright then, I'd better get changed myself, I'll see you at the ball," said Serenity, and off she went.
The rest of them departed, heading for their chambers to get ready.
As she walked, Princess Galaxia met Princess Raye of Mars. She began talking to her, and they found that they had a great deal in common. The two had recently lost their mothers, both were psychic to some extent and the two of them were missing home greatly.
"I cannot wait for this ghastly war to end," said Raye.
"I know how you feel, Princess. I wish to return home, although the Moon Kingdom is a beautiful place, it just isn't home," answered Galaxia.
The Princess of Mars sighed. "If only." she said quietly.
Two men and a woman passed them by, and the two princesses noted little of them, save that one of the men had shoulder length white hair, and the other had dark blue hair. Of the woman, they noted that she had long green hair, and was carrying a fan.
"We should prepare for the ball," said Galaxia. "I will meet you there, yes?"
"Of course," said Raye.
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{The Present}
"So what happened then?" asked Lita.
"I don't think you need to know anymore right now," said Zabadws. "Artemis, Luna, do you remember them now?"
"I think so," said Artemis.
"I remember them now," said Luna. "And you're right, they don't need to know any more right now," she added.
"But there are things we do need to sort out," said Artemis.
"Like?" asked Mina.
"Well, after the fight at the school, I don't think you guys will be going back there anytime soon," said Artemis.
"And you will all have to train if you're going to stand a chance against Celeste's forces," said Zabadws.
"It's a pity that the Scouts and Obsidian can't stay in one place, instead of splitting up," said Luna.
"Perhaps we can," said Michelle.
"How?" asked Luna.
"Well, Amara and I have our own apartment, and Trista has her own place too," she said, looking around the group.
"And I've got my place," added Lita.
"All we'd have to do is decide where to stay and convince your parents," said Charisma.
"What about Jasmine and Lee?" asked Serena. "The rest of you are staying with Scouts, but you two aren't."
"I'm sure I can convince them," said Jasmine smiling. "After all, what's the point of having psychic powers if you don't use 'em," she added.
"And Jacen and myself were staying at a hotel anyway," said Zabadws.
"It'll be easy for us to cancel our rooms," said Jacen.
"So, where are we gonna stay?" asked Mina.
"Lita's, Trista's or with Amara and Michelle?" she said.
"Who's got the most room?" asked Darien.
"Well, we've got just one spare bedroom," said Amara.
"Same here," said Trista.
"I've got two spare bedrooms, and everything's on the same floor," said Lita.
"What floor are you on?" asked Charisma.
"The one just below the top floor," said Lita.
"Any neighbours?" asked Zabadws.
"Nope, one's on holiday for a month, and the other just moved out, she's trying to sell the apartment," said Lita.
"Would you be able to get hold of the keys to the empty apartment?" asked Zabadws.
"I already have them, I told her I'd make sure the place was clean so she could sell it quicker," said Lita.
"Okay," said Luna. "All in favour of going to Lita's?"
Everyone nodded.
"Well, at least that's decided," said Luna.
"All we need to do now is convince everyone," said Raye.
"That can wait till morning," said Luna. "We should all try to grab some sleep while we still can."
Explanations and Plans.
The large group, the Scouts and Obsidian combined, arrived at the Temple in hardly anytime at all.
Raye invited everyone inside, and began making phone calls on everyone's behalf.
Then she called Chad and told him to get the guest rooms ready, and to fetch blankets and pillows for those who would have to sleep on the floor.
The group sat down in the sitting room and waited expectantly for someone to begin explaining.
"So, who's gonna explain it to us then?" asked Serena finally.
Charisma coughed and pointed at Zabadws. The rest of Obsidian also pointed at Zabadws. He sighed, then shrugged his shoulders, giving in to them.
"It's a long story," he began.
"We don't have that much time," said Amy.
"Well, the story of Obsidian begins just after the destruction of the Silver Millennium. However, that is the very first incarnation of Obsidian, and you're probably wondering about the current ones. We came here, to Tokyo, to find you. Our reason? Ask Jasmine, she's the one who had the vision," he said.
The group looked at Jasmine expectantly.
"Well, out of Obsidian, I'm the psychic one. I have telepathic and telekinetic powers, I can also shape shift into any animal I want, and I can manipulate the earth. I also have visions. Zabadws tells me that they come from Higher Forces trying to tell me something, and they hurt like hell when they happen. One of the latest visions I had was about you, the Sailor Scouts. You were going to be in trouble, the type of trouble Obsidian know how to deal with. So, when our schools announced the exchange program, we knew it was our fate to come to Tokyo, to help you."
"So we did," said Lee.
"So what are you meant to be helping us against? The Negaverse? Been there done that," said Serena.
"Got the t-shirt," said Mina.
"But you haven't faced who's in charge of them now. We have," said Charisma. "So who is in charge?" asked Amara.
"Her name is Celeste," said Zabadws.
"And she's an Angel. Or at least, she was an Angel," said Catalina.
Everyone stared at her.
"An angel?" asked Lita. "Aren't angels meant to be the good guys?"
"Not when they're Fallen Angels," said Kalista. "Which, Celeste is."
"You could say that she's a goddess of evil. Her usual base of operations is Fairview Valley, and Obsidian have been trying to stop her for quite some time now," said Zabadws.
"She was responsible for enslaving my people," said Jacen sadly. "She brainwashed my sister, made her a killer. Now we've reversed the brainwashing, she blames herself for everything Celeste made her do."
"I didn't even know centaurs really existed," said Amy.
"The same goes for werewolves and vampires," added Raye.
"Well, it's a good thing we showed up when we did," said Hope. "Or else, you'd have been in her realm right now."
"And the stuff that happens there is the stuff that even nightmares are scared of," said Kalista.
"You've been there?" asked Darien.
"We've been there, only a coupla times. It wasn't nice. At all," said Charisma, who shuddered at the thought of Celeste's Realm.
"So, how did Obsidian come to be? You said that the first incarnations were made just after the Silver Millennium. Who were they?" asked Amy.
"And did they actually exist in the Silver Millennium?" asked Serena.
"Well, the people who would later become the very first Obsidian did exist in the Silver Millennium, and they were formed several years after its destruction," said Zabadws.
"Perhaps Luna and Artemis remember them," he added.
"You know that we exist?" asked Luna.
"A talking cat?!" exclaimed Catalina.
"Yes Cat," said Zabadws.
"Hey I can talk too," said Artemis.
"TWO TALKING CATS???" said Catalina again.
"Cat, you fight vampires, werewolves, demons and the like for a living, and talking cats surprise you?" said Kalista.
"Good point," said Catalina in a small voice.
"Perhaps we will Zabadws," said Luna. "But you'll have to tell us the full story, or else we may never remember them."
"Well, the Silver Millennium was a time of happiness and peace. There was life on all the planets, and the Moon of the Earth. However, one planet did not have peace. Earth ."
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{Flashback}
Earth was the home of many creatures. Humans were the most populated species, but they were joined on the planet by centaurs, felinaurs, Elves, Elementals, Sprites, Angels and many others.
There were three main Kingdoms upon the Earth.
There was the Earth Kingdom, ruled by King Terra and Queen Marissa. They had a son, Endymion, who was their pride and joy.
Their court was fair and just, and many races felt that Terra was one of the greatest Kings that had ever walked upon Earth. Indeed, anyone could become a member of his Kingdom, regardless of their race. As a result, his courts were always an affair of mixed race.
There was the Jade Kingdom, ruled by the Elves. King Dryad and Queen Menthyl ruled it. They had a single daughter, Princess Galaxia. The Elves were taller than humans and their grace and beauty was legendary. They had mysterious healing powers, and some, it was said were psychic.
Their Kingdom was one with nature. The Elves, whilst not actually hating the Earth Kingdom itself, detested the way that they used and abused the planet, and as such, tried not to meddle in their affairs too much.
The final superpower of the time was called the Myst Realm. Emperor Fenix and Empress Oracene, who was rumoured to use dark magic, ruled it. They had two daughters, twins. The Sovereign Polaris took after her mother, and her sister, the Sovereign Skye, was more like their father.
They were Sprites, humanoids with wings as light as gossamer, and which looked like the wings of butterflies. They were able to change their size at will, either being the size of a normal human, or being as small as a mouse. When human sized, their wings would disappear.
There was a great deal of mistrust between the Superpowers. The Jade Kingdom tried to maintain peace between the Earth Kingdom and the Myst Realm, and for a small space of time, there really was peace upon Earth.
However, the rulers of the Superpowers perceived a growing evil that would consume all life upon the Planets, and set aside their differences to defend their planet.
The heirs of the rulers would be sent to the Moon Kingdom for protection. Accompanying the Prince Endymion would be two of his parents most trusted subjects, the Angel of Time, Cosmos, who had been the first person to alert the Earth Kingdom of the evil, and Infernia, the Fire Maiden, who had suggested that the heirs be moved from Earth. She was a fire elemental, able to switch between her true flame form and the form of a human.
Princess Galaxia would also be under the protection of the Earth Kingdom, but Empress Oracene demanded that her daughters would be under the protection of the Moon Guard, and not the subjects of the Earth Kingdom, so great was her hatred.
Before they left for the Moon Kingdom, tragedy struck the Jade Kingdom. Queen Menthyl was killed, poisoned by an arrow, and not even the skill of her own people could save her.
So it was in mourning that Princess Galaxia left.
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When they arrived at the Moon Kingdom, they found that they were not the only children of royalty there. The Kings and Queens of the other Planetary Kingdoms had also sent their children there.
Queen Serenity smiled warmly at the new arrivals. "Welcome, my dears, to the Moon Kingdom," she said.
Her daughter, Princess Serenity, curtsied and smiled. "This is my daughter Serenity," smiled the Queen.
Prince Endymion bowed to them, his black fringe swooping in front of his dark blue eyes.
"It is an honour to be here," he said. "And in the company of such pleasant hosts."
Cosmos and Infernia curtsied, Cosmos having some trouble due to her wings.
"Thank you, your Majesty, for helping our Kingdom in a time of such terrible need," said Cosmos.
"Thank you, your Majesty, please, if we can aid you in our stay here, please, do not hesitate to ask," said Infernia.
Princess Galaxia curtsied, tears in her eyes.
"Your Majesty, thank you for letting me stay here, and in a time of trouble too," she said. The Queen reminded her of her own mother, regal and beautiful.
"My child," began the Queen. "If you wish to talk my door is always open," she said.
Galaxia nodded her thanks, and the two Sovereigns stepped forward. They curtsied, and Polaris spoke.
"Your Majesty, we thank you for your help and you honour us both with your presence."
Skye continued.
"On behalf of the Myst Realm, we offer you our services should you ever require help in another time as difficult as this age now is."
The Queen nodded, then addressed the whole of the arrivals.
"It is an honour to help each of you, and whilst you are here, I hope your stay will be an experience for you all. Unfortunately, I cannot be with you every minute of every day, and if I were, I doubt if you would enjoy it. My daughter Serenity will make sure that everything is acceptable to you. If your require anything, please ask myself, my daughter, or one of my advisors, Luna and Artemis."
Turning to her daughter, she said "Serenity, why don't you introduce our guests to the other princesses?"
"Yes mother," answered Serenity.
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That night, there was a ball being thrown in order to celebrate the latest arrivals.
"Do you have things to wear?" asked Serenity.
"Yes," answered the arrivals.
"Alright then, I'd better get changed myself, I'll see you at the ball," said Serenity, and off she went.
The rest of them departed, heading for their chambers to get ready.
As she walked, Princess Galaxia met Princess Raye of Mars. She began talking to her, and they found that they had a great deal in common. The two had recently lost their mothers, both were psychic to some extent and the two of them were missing home greatly.
"I cannot wait for this ghastly war to end," said Raye.
"I know how you feel, Princess. I wish to return home, although the Moon Kingdom is a beautiful place, it just isn't home," answered Galaxia.
The Princess of Mars sighed. "If only." she said quietly.
Two men and a woman passed them by, and the two princesses noted little of them, save that one of the men had shoulder length white hair, and the other had dark blue hair. Of the woman, they noted that she had long green hair, and was carrying a fan.
"We should prepare for the ball," said Galaxia. "I will meet you there, yes?"
"Of course," said Raye.
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{The Present}
"So what happened then?" asked Lita.
"I don't think you need to know anymore right now," said Zabadws. "Artemis, Luna, do you remember them now?"
"I think so," said Artemis.
"I remember them now," said Luna. "And you're right, they don't need to know any more right now," she added.
"But there are things we do need to sort out," said Artemis.
"Like?" asked Mina.
"Well, after the fight at the school, I don't think you guys will be going back there anytime soon," said Artemis.
"And you will all have to train if you're going to stand a chance against Celeste's forces," said Zabadws.
"It's a pity that the Scouts and Obsidian can't stay in one place, instead of splitting up," said Luna.
"Perhaps we can," said Michelle.
"How?" asked Luna.
"Well, Amara and I have our own apartment, and Trista has her own place too," she said, looking around the group.
"And I've got my place," added Lita.
"All we'd have to do is decide where to stay and convince your parents," said Charisma.
"What about Jasmine and Lee?" asked Serena. "The rest of you are staying with Scouts, but you two aren't."
"I'm sure I can convince them," said Jasmine smiling. "After all, what's the point of having psychic powers if you don't use 'em," she added.
"And Jacen and myself were staying at a hotel anyway," said Zabadws.
"It'll be easy for us to cancel our rooms," said Jacen.
"So, where are we gonna stay?" asked Mina.
"Lita's, Trista's or with Amara and Michelle?" she said.
"Who's got the most room?" asked Darien.
"Well, we've got just one spare bedroom," said Amara.
"Same here," said Trista.
"I've got two spare bedrooms, and everything's on the same floor," said Lita.
"What floor are you on?" asked Charisma.
"The one just below the top floor," said Lita.
"Any neighbours?" asked Zabadws.
"Nope, one's on holiday for a month, and the other just moved out, she's trying to sell the apartment," said Lita.
"Would you be able to get hold of the keys to the empty apartment?" asked Zabadws.
"I already have them, I told her I'd make sure the place was clean so she could sell it quicker," said Lita.
"Okay," said Luna. "All in favour of going to Lita's?"
Everyone nodded.
"Well, at least that's decided," said Luna.
"All we need to do now is convince everyone," said Raye.
"That can wait till morning," said Luna. "We should all try to grab some sleep while we still can."