Sorry that I haven't updated lately you guys. I'll try to be more on time with my chapters and stuff. My scheduling and all has just become so hectic. Hope you guys forgive me though.



The Weaker Sex

Chapter 10

Allegiance



After the Scouts had awakened there was much to explain to them. But as soon as they were all filled in on the 'Masked Hero' and the defeat of the youma they set guards to the reconstruction of their previous battle site.

"Man, am I looking forward to a nice long bath," sighed Venus.

"You said it," agreed Jupiter.

"I'm afraid you're going to have to take a rain-check on that Scouts," came Lunas' voice as she bounded towards them. "There is a meeting you all must attend immediately."

"A meeting?" questioned Sailor Moon.

"Yes. One of the few things we were unable to tell you before you all rushed to the battle."

"Go on,"

"Well, the Queen had called forth all rulers of each planet to come to the Hall of Voices. This is a very serious matter Scouts. Not only is Beryl unleashed, but we have no idea how she will strike. All we know for sure is that she will come for the Moon Kingdom. And preparations must be set."

"Right," agreed Mercury, "We'd better be going then."



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The Scouts were unprepared for the sight that met them upon entering the Hall of Voices. As always the seating was that of a crescent moon with large oaken benches that rose ten levels. Housing not only the galaxies rulers but also that of many other galaxies outside their system. Each were there. If not the rulers then an ambassador of their planet. Serena was startled to find that Darien sat in the seat for Earth. Calm and undisturbed as chaos went on about him. All the leaders were arguing as the Queen of the Moon sat upon her throne in the dip of the crescent moon straight across from the entryway. Desperately she tried to calm them civilly. But to no avail they did not listen. Upon seeing her daughter her eyes asking her to calm them, to stop them somehow. Walking forward of the Scouts and Luna still gawking she stood in the center of the room, calm and still. Outstretching her arms an energy flowed forth from her body like a volcano. The rulers cried in surprise at the sudden blinding of light and nearly fell to the ground in fear. Just as soon as it came it disappeared. A strange silence fell upon the room.

Her hands now at her side she looked at each and every one of them. "You are a disgrace....to imagine such rulers, one's I thought to be noble bickering like children. We are here to solve a crisis if you have not noticed."

"And who are you to tell us what to do," argued the ambassador of planet Ktar.

Slowly she turned her head towards him, looking him dead on; "I am Sailor Moon. Defender of the Moon Kingdom....Princess Serenity."

They all looked on in shock. Especially the Prince.

'That was her?' he thought.

"I am heir to the Universe, hear me..we must come together as one to defeat Beryl!"

"You did it on your own before," shouted a voice, "Why can't you do it again!?"

"Because we do not know what she is capable of. You forget she was intrapped in a time warp of darkness and released herself from its grasp. That gives us enough proof that she IS a force to contend with." She looked about the room, catching eyes with each leader and ambassador drawing them in. "The Moon Kingdom is surely to be the place where she will take her revenge. And if she has done so then she will take each planet, each galaxy, and each solar system one after the other. The Moon Kingdom needs your assistance," she pleaded, "And most of all..I need you."

The room was quiet. All in awe of this powerful being needing them. None knew what to think. Until Enymion stood,

"The Earth is with you!"

She looked upon him and smiled in thanks.

Lita walked towards the Princess and placed her hand in front of Sailor Moon face down, "Don't forget Jupiter."

"And Venus," Mina placed her hand upon Lita's.

"And Mercury," Ami nodded to the others and placed her hand upon the pile as well.

"And Mars," Rei smiled as she also placed her hand atop the pile.

The four girls looked upon Sailor Moon and smiled.

Sailor Moon added her hand as well. And as she did all members of the Hall stood and added their allegiance to her.

Smiling upon all she spoke, "We are all in this together."



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Sorry that it's so short you guys. I've had major writers block. But now I'm getting back into the grove of things. Also, I will be taking a trip to Japan Nov. 23, 2002. So I'll try to put out as many chapters as possible. But don't expect anything from the 21st of Nov. to Dec. 2nd ok?! But.this is more like a short prelude to the BATTLE!!! WHOO HOO!!! And the loooooove scene. *^-^*