Adventure 6: The Second Princess is Revealed
From our last adventure............
I got up but Darien had slammed against the wall and struggled to get up. Then out of fun the two of them sent another blast at me. Right before the blast hit me Darien jumped in front.
"No, Darien!"
I just stood there for a minute then rushed to his side.
"Darien what did you do that for?"
"I had to protect you."
"But you're seriously wounded."
"It doesn't matter. I want you to know that I truly care for you.", he said with the last of his strength.
"No. You two are going to pay this! How dare you try to kill the Prince I won't forgive you!"
Just after I said that I was transformed into my princess gown with my staff in hand. My hair was as long as it was when I was a princess and my staff was my full height. I also had the crescent moon mark on my forehead rather than the sign of Phebos.
"Who is that?", asked JunJun.
"Don't know but we have to get rid of her.", answered CereCere.
"You can't. I will make sure that you never harm anyone in this world again. MOON FIRE ATTACK!"
"Let's get out of here while we can. Come on JunJun!"
"Fine. You haven't won yet. I'll be back."
I watched them leave and saw that everyone was waking up from the he spell. I took Tuxedo Mask up into the balcony so no one could see.
"Darien, please be alright. Don't leave me."
"Princess....."
"Are you alright?"
"Why are you crying?"
"I thought you had left me for good."
"Princess Asuka."
"Huh? Who's there?", I asked grabbing my staff.
"There's no need to worry. I am not an enemy."
"Then who are you?"
Then a hologram appeared of a lady in a white gown.
"Do you remember me, Asuka?"
"I do, Queen Serenity."
"The ruler of the Moon Kingdom and Silver Millennium."
"Why did you name me Asuka?"
"I gave you that name but the scouts always called you by your middle name Maria. The time has come for you to learn the truth about your past."
"What about the prince? He's seriously injured and I cannot leave him."
"Alright. I very little time to explain so you must listen carefully."
"Okay."
"You know how you are the Sailor Scout of the moon Phebos. You are also the leader of a group of Scouts."
"More scouts?"
"Yes. There were two groups of Sailor scouts in the Silver Millennium. The planetary and the planetary moon scouts. The scout of the planets are the ones that everyone knows about but the other group of Sailor Scouts were never talked about much. Your other scouts are on the Earth I sent you to but when everything is at peace in Tokyo then you can go back to look for your fellow scouts. Prince Darien will be fine so don't worry over him. I wish you the best, my daughter. Remember one thing, you have unbelievable power inside of you the scouts in your world will be the ones to unseal it. Good-bye, Asuka."
"Bye Queen Serenity."
"Maria, who was that?"
"Queen Serenity. I'll tell you later right now we have to get you to a doctor."
"Okay."
"How will be able to get out of here without anyone seeing us? If we do get out of here but then what will we tell the doctors at the hospital how you sustained your injuries?"
"If we go back to Tokyo tonight we can have Amy's mom take a look."
"Ok. I have my stuff in my locker. I had a feeling I had to bring it so I did. Let's go to the park so we can go home."
"Alright. Rather than go to the park why don't we use one of the empty classrooms?"
"Ok."
So we went to my locker and got my bag. I got my communicator out to contact Serena and the others.
"Serena come in."
"Yeah."
"Serena ask Rini what we have to say to get back to Tokyo."
"Rini here."
"Rini, is everyone else there?"
"They sure are."
"Good. Have Amy waiting for us."
"Why?"
"Just tell her. What do I have to say to get back?"
"The same thing you said to get there but reverse it. We'll be waiting for you."
"See you later Rini. Key of Time take us back to our home in Tokyo safely guide us through the passage of space. Take us back to Tokyo!"
When we got back all of them were waiting for us. Once they got to take a good look at the two of us they ran to help us stand up.
"What happened to you two?", asked Mina.
"Yeah. You two are beat up pretty well.", added Lita.
"Small problem at the dance with two of the Quartet.", I answered.
"We need to get you two to a doctor fast."
"I'm alright Amy. It's Darien who needs the help."
"You haven't seen how you look have you Maria?", yelled Raye.
"Stop yelling at the two of them Raye. Help me get them to a doctor."
"Amy, is your mom on call today?", asked Serena.
"Yeah she is. I'll have her look you two over.", answered Amy.
"One more thing before we leave. Maria your hair is really long and your staff is longer why?", asked Serena.
"I forgot to undo my transformation."
"Transformation?"
"Yes. This is my princess gown and my hair is as long as it was when I was still considered a princess of the moon and not of Phebos."
"That would explain why you have the crescent moon mark on your forehead.", said Lita.
"She can explain all of this later but they need to be looked over.", said Amy.
All eight of us walked to the hospital. When we walked in Amy's mom was at the front desk talking to someone when she saw all of us.
"Amy what are you doing here?"
"Two of friends need help badly. Could you take a look at them?"
"Sure. There's an empty room down this way. I'll be back in a sec."
"Maybe we should have Darien lay down until my mom comes back. Darien maybe you should take your jacket off."
"Alright."
When Darien took his jacket off his shirt sleeves were ripped and where the rips were there were cuts.
"Darien how bad was this fight?", asked Serena.
"Amy maybe you should take Serena out of here. Seeing her younger sister and me like this won't help.", said Darien.
"Okay. Serena let's go get something to eat and we can talk.", said Mina leading Serena out of the room.
"But Darien how bad was the fight?", asked Lita.
"There was a school dance and one of the members of the Quartet showed up and crashed the party. After awhile I was forced to transform which lead to JunJun calling upon one of her friends for help, CereCere. The two of them then tried to kill both Darien and I by sending numerous energy blast at us. That blast knocked the two of us to the ground but I got up. Then the two enemies decided they were going to finish me off but then Darien jumped in front of the blast to protect me. The shock of almost losing Darien was enough for me to transform into my princess gown so that I would have more power to fight. I then used the most powerful I had at the two of them forcing them to retreat back to wherever their hideout is.", I answered.
"That's some story.", said Raye.
"My mom will be in shortly.", said Amy walking in.
"Maria maybe you should get checked over yourself.", said Lita.
"I'm fine."
"But your shoulder looks like it's bleeding. Let me move the sleeve over a bit so I can see. It looks bad.", said Raye.
"It does. I will have my mom look over you.", added Amy.
A few minutes later Amy's mom walked in with a tray of medical stuff. Then a nurse walked in a bit later.
"Could I asked all of you to leave except for Maria and Darien. Darien I'll look over you first. How did you get these injuries?"
"Small accident at a friend's school.", he answered.
"It had to have been bad for you to have sustained these injuries. None of these need stitches but you have to change the dressing on them everyday for a week."
"Alright."
"Now for your friend. Let me take a look at your back. Your shoulder looks bad but let's clean it. This may hurt a bit."
"Okay. So will Darien be alright?"
"Yep. He needs to rest and it looks like you may join him."
"Why?"
"This shoulder looks bad. I saw your left leg and I'll have to take a look at that."
So Amy's mom finished with me and stepped out of the room.
"Did you enjoy the dance? You think that's funny?"
"Sure do. Of all the things to ask me Darien you asked that.", I said laughing.
"It's good to see you laugh. Who would've known that the battle would've been that bad. While I was down I thought I heard another voice besides yours who was that?"
"Queen Serenity. She came to explain my past and that there are a group of scouts in my world that I have to find but she said something about having unbelievable power inside of me that only the scouts of my world could unseal. I don't understand what she meant by that."
"Maybe you have something like the Imperium Silver Crystal inside of you and only when your group of scouts gather only then can you use that power."
"Maybe you're right."
"Hey could we come back in?", asked Lita.
"Yeah."
"So when can you go home?", asked Raye.
"In a little while but the doctor said we have to rest a little more.", answered Darien.
"It's going to be weird being back in Tokyo for a few days because I got used to being home."
"Did you get all the things you wanted?", asked Lita.
"I did."
"How are you two feeling?", asked Raye.
"Pretty good but I think we may have put Maria's world in danger."
"How so Darien?", asked Amy.
"Well having Maria and I fight the Quartet in her world they may want to find Maria and finish her off."
"So you mean to tell me that because I wanted to visit home that I may have put my friends and family in danger?"
"Yes. The Quartet will not be able to go back to your world for some time for two reasons. First it takes a lot of energy to travel back and forth from your world and here. Second, they'll be to busy with the Scouts here to worry about finding you.", explained Darien.
"There's no sure way to test this theory though.", said Amy.
"There is. The Quartet will try to take out the scouts here first so that there is no way for me to receive any help."
"Well what can we do? The next few battles will be a real test of strength with the Quartet. We have to make sure that no one else becomes a victim to the Quartet.", said Lita.
"Do you guys know where Rini is?", I asked.
"Yeah sitting in the lobby.", answered Lita.
"I have to talk to her."
"Wait a minute. You can barely stand up with your ankle being bad as it is. You can talk to her later.", said Raye.
"Alright. If you guys wouldn't mind I'd like to go home and rest there."
"Okay let me go get my mom.", said Amy leaving the room.
"Do you think we're ready to face the Quartet? If only the other four scouts were here they would help us fight them.", asked Raye.
"We won't know until we do. I've seen how strong you are as a team so you shouldn't worry about anything. If the outer scouts were here who knows how'd you fight. You guys have defeated numerous enemies on your own without the Outers. I'll come with you for the final battle when it comes."
"Thanks Darien."
"You guys just need to believe in yourselves again."
"You're right. We've defeat people much tougher than them. Let's go kick some butt.", said Lita with confidence.
"We will eventfully but right now two comrades are injured and need to up to full strength before we can go into such a big battle.", cautioned Amy.
"You two can go home if you want, but you need to rest for a few days.", said Amy's mom.
"Alright. Thank you for what you've done."
"Maria want a ride home?"
"No. I'd like to walk around Tokyo for awhile."
"There are two reasons not to do that. First, Dr. Mizuno told you that you have to rest and second don't you have homework to do?"
"Yes I do have homework. Lita do you guys still have homework?"
"Yeah. Wanna go over to Raye's to do it?"
"Yeah if that's okay with Raye."
"It is. Let's go find Serena, Rini, and Mina. Then we'll head over to my place."
"Sounds like a plan.", Lita added.
So the five us set out to find Rini, Serena and Mina. We found the three of them at a small restaurant a few blocks from the hospital.
"Are you guys okay?", asked Rini.
"Yeah. Just have to rest up for a few days. Hey guys let me know if I'm going crazy but I think I saw Amara's car on the way here.", I said.
"But those two haven't been seen since after that fight they had with Sailor Moon.", said Raye.
"One thing to remember though. They could have come back because they heard of the danger we're in. Just because we had that one fight with them doesn't mean that they don't care about us as scouts.", said Amy.
"If they are back Trista could be with them as well.", said Rini.
"Maybe even Hotaru.", said Serena.
"We don't know what happened to Trista or Hotaru all Maria saw was Amara's car so that probably means that Michelle is the only other person with her.", said Darien.
"Hopefully I get to meet them."
"Hopefully they'll fight with us as a team this time."
"How'd you mean?", I asked.
"Well, when we fought the heart snatcher they didn't exactly cooperate with us. Then there's that fight they had against Sailor Moon then left town. They don't know about you as a Sailor Scout and they'll need to be filled in when they let us know they're here.", answered Lita.
"Let's worry about that when it comes. What we need to do is to find if Amara and Michelle are indeed back. If we are going to do our homework let's get going.", said Amy trying to get down to business.
So we all started for Raye's temple. On the way to the temple I thought I saw Amara's car again. I had to check it out.
"Hey Maria where are you going?", asked Lita.
"I want to get something to eat. I'll do my homework at the house. I do better on my own."
"Alright. Let us know if you need anything, ok?"
"Yeah."
So they kept walking to Raye's temple and I walked into the restaurant. I looked around for Amara and Michelle but I couldn't find them. The waitress led me to my table and handed me a menu. I was a little disappointed because I thought for sure they would be in here. I heard a conversation between the people behind me and they were talking about how good it was to back in Tokyo. I really wanted to find the two of them and get a chance to talk to them. After I ate I paid my check and left. I sat outside of the restaurant for a few minutes and thought about everything. I watched people walk in and out of the restaurant and I thought I saw Amara and Michelle. I decided I would play a few games at the arcade to blow off some steam. When I walked into the arcade I went right to the racing games. I am fairly good driver if I play by myself. Right before I started my race another girl sat next to me to race against me. I tried to ignore her as I raced but she got a huge lead and I knew that I had lost.
"Nice race.", said the girl.
"Yeah you, too. How did you learn to drive so well in the game? I'm fairly good but I could never race like you.", I asked.
"I normally race actual race car but since I have some extra time to kill today I decided to try to race against someone.", she answered.
"You mean you actually race against people in competition
"Yeah. My name's Amara. What's yours?"
"Mine's Maria. I think I heard you and another girl talking in the restaurant a few blocks from here."
"You probably heard right. The girl I was talking to was my cousin, Michelle. She'll be along in a few minutes if you want to stick around."
"Alright I will. When did you guys come back to Tokyo?"
"A few days ago. We've been looking for some friends of ours. When we left Tokyo almost 6 months ago they didn't know where we went."
"What are their names?"
"Serena, Amy, Lita, Mina, Raye, and Rini."
"And not to forget Darien.", said Michelle walking in.
"Yeah I forgot you had a small crush on him before we left.", said Amara jokingly.
"Who's this?", asked Michelle.
"Her name is Maria and she been the best racing opponent in a long time. Should we try to find them?"
"Yes but we don't know where they are."
"I know all of them and I know where they went.", I said.
"You do? Alright. Could you give us directions to where they are?"
"Sure. Could I have a ride?"
"Yeah and on the way we can talk some more.", answered Michelle.
So all three of us jumped into the car.
"Hey Maria where are they?", asked Amara.
"They're all at Raye's temple, Cherry Hill."
"Oh I know where that is. We've passed that place lots of times."
So Amara had to turn the car around to go to the temple. I was excited because I finally met the two of them but I wanted to tell them that I was a scout and I knew who they were. Amara pulled up and parked the car.
"Hey guys I have a cool idea. Why don't I act like everything's normal and then start talking about you two and then you come in. What about that?"
"Alright we'll play along. So we'll wait until then.", answered Amara.
I walked over to Raye's room and walked in.
"So did you find them?", asked Mina.
"No. What stories do you have about them?", I asked.
"Well Serena and Mina met them first and not soon after that we met them. We found out they were actually Sailor Uranus and Sailor Neptune. We also found that they held two of the three pure heart crystals. That's about when Trista or Sailor Pluto showed up. That's when the purity chalice showed up. Serena want to continue?", asked Lita.
"Sure. After we had the purity chalice we knew we had a chance to defeat the heart snatchers. As time went on they seemed to grow more and more distant. Came the final battle with Mistress 9 and Dr. Tomoe only Uranus and Neptune came to help me fight my battle. After the huge battle they found out that I had saved little baby Hotaru. They were furious and later that day came back for a final fight between me and them. When they lost they left Tokyo and we don't know where they went or where they are now.", finished Serena.
"I know where they are.......come on in.", I said.
Then both Amara and Michelle walked into the room.
"Amara, Michelle? When did you get back?", asked Serena with surprisement
"Don't look so shocked Meatball head. We got back a few days ago.", said Amara.
"All we can say is we're glad to see you all again. Not to be mean but why did you tell Maria what our scouts identities are?", said Michelle.
"She's a scout just like all of you.", answered Darien.
"My scout identity is Sailor Phebos. I am also another heir to the throne of the Silver Millennium. I know that this is confusing for you but that is what happened while you were gone."
"Alright. Do we have a new enemy to fight or is it all peaceful?", asked Amara.
"No we're in the middle of a huge battle with a group of people called the Amazon Quartet. You'll catch on as you fight. That's if you want to fight with us as a team this time.", said Lita.
"Lita! What you say that for?", said Rini.
"They didn't exactly fight with us before and we don't know if they will this time around."
"I don't blame you for saying that. You're right we didn't fight with you like a team.", said Amara.
"We have a different outlook on our mission. We promise that we will fight as a team.", added Michelle.
"Come on guys just because you had bad experiences in the past doesn't mean that will repeat. I know how they acted but give them another chance.", I said.
"I up on giving them another chance. What about you?", asked Darien.
"Yeah. Come on we should try to get to know each other again. A fresh start.", said Serena.
"Right.", said everyone else.
"It's getting late plus Michelle and I have had a busy day so we have to going."
"Would you mind if I came with to get to know you two better?"
"Sure Maria. Let's go then."
Amara and Michelle wanted to do some star gazing so we all headed to a spot they had always gone to. As we sat there and looked at the stars I thought about how people at home wonder how I'm doing. After a while I thought I heard some screaming from the park.
"Michelle did you hear that?"
"Sure did. Better transform to help. Maria ya coming?"
"Yeah. PHEBOS CRYSTAL POWER!"
"URANUS PLANET POWER!"
"NEPTUNE PLANET POWER!"
"Where did you hear the screaming?"
"From the park. It sounded like a girl."
As we ran to the park the screams got louder. That's when we saw VesVes trying to go after a girl.
"Stop it right there, you Amazon bozo. In the name of Phebos I shall punish you!"
"Not again you silly Sailor Pumpkins. You always ruin our plans but not this time."
"What?"
"You 3 fell right into my trap. I knew you would come the minute you heard screaming so I set a trap. Just as usual you fell for it! Ha ha ha. Gremlist go get one of those Sailor Scouts.", said VesVes.
"Damn it. They set a trap just like Dr. Tomoe did. Split up it harder to find us if we're not together."
"Right Uranus."
So the three of us headed in different directions to confuse the monster. Uranus and Neptune had already found a spot to hide but the monster was hot on my trail. I had to think quick but the monster would follow me. I was starting to get tired from all the running so I knew it was time to try to call the scouts for help. I couldn't find my communicator and on top of that I had come to a dead end path.
"Shoot. What am I going to do?"
"You thought you could escape but you're as good as captured. I'll also get your dream mirror."
"But not with out a fight from me."
"You have no where to go and you don't know where your two other sailor friends are so you're as good as mine. Gremlist, tie her up."
"What? I can't move."
"Good job. Now time to see that dream mirror."
"Not so fast."
"We won't let you hurt a fellow scout."
"We're the sailor scouts."
"And we stand for love and justice."
"I'm Sailor Moon."
"And I'm Sailor Mini Moon."
"And in the name of the moon, we shall punish you."
"So there you are scouts. I wouldn't do anything to try to hurt me or it's lights out for Sailor Phebos here. Now if you look to the right you'll see a bunch of knifes aimed right at her so don't try to do anything rash."
"Guys get rid of VesVes don't worry about me."
"Where are Uranus and Neptune?", asked Venus.
"I told you things haven't changed between us and them.", said Jupiter.
"Gremilst shut these scouts up. While I check on Phebos' mirror."
Amara, Michelle where are you? The scouts need your help. You have to make them believe in you again. Please help them., I thought.
"WORLD SHAKING!"
"Ouch! Who's there?", said VesVes.
"Enough is enough. I'm Sailor Uranus."
"In the name of Neptune I won't allow you to hurt our friend."
"Hum. Two more Sailor Pumpkins to get rid of great. If Phebos' life is so important lets have a battle to decide her life. If you win I'll let her go but if you lose she's as good as dead."
"Uranus don't do it. It's not worth it.", I told her.
"Yes it is. Don't worry I'll win this one no sweat."
"Btu what happens if you don't I'm dead!"
"Just trust me and Neptune."
"Alright."
So Uranus and Neptune started their battle with VesVes.
"DEEP SUBMERGE! It didn't phase her."
"Just to add a little fun to this battle. Those knifes will go off in 5 minutes. Gremlist tie up Sailor Uranus and Sailor Neptune."
"What? I can't move"
"Me neither."
"Now time to look at that dream mirror of yours. It's no use to struggle your just making it harder on yourself."
"I won't go down without a fight. If I do die the Sailor Scouts will avenge my death."
"How can they if they're all tied up. It's a shame to lose a person with so much courage but all well.", said VesVes taking aim at me.
I knew that my hope was dead if the scouts couldn't get untied. Right before she could hit me I dodged the attack.
"Damn you! How could you dodge that attack?"
"Don't underestimate your enemies."
"Gremlist tie her feet as well. I'm sure she is the one who has the golden mirror."
So the Gremlist did just as she said and tied my feet. VesVes took aim once again. Right before that attack hit me Tuxedo Mask cut the ropes and got me out of there.
"Nice timing."
"Are you alright?"
"Yes. You have to get the other girls free. I would help but VesVes is looking for me."
"Just stay up here."
As Tuxedo Mask was uniting the other scouts VesVes found me and attacked.
"Watch it!"
"So you got free and so did the others but for us to have a battle I have surrounded us in a barrier. If you lose I get your life. If you win I'll let you go."
"Sailor Phebos don't agree to it."
"I have no choice Sailor Moon. I'm tough. So come on VesVes lets go."
"You actually think you can beat me in my own reality. Hope you said bye to all your little scout friends because you'll never see them again."
"PHEBOS FIRE SURROUND!"
The attack didn't even touch VesVes. She just stood there like nothing had happened.
"I call forth the staff of Phebos. PHEBOS FIRE ATTACK!"
"What? Did you say something? I thought I told you I have the advantage in this world and you cannot defeat me here."
"What do you think you're doing VesVes?", asked CereCere.
"Yeah and why are you using so much energy?", asked JunJun.
"Just finishing off one of those Sailor Pumpkins that's all." ,she answered.
"VesVes, that's not fair! Three against one."
"Who said I was going to fight fair in this reality, who?"
"Since you're the one who reined my plans back in your world and now it's pay back time!"
"And you'll get for cutting my arm!"
"We have to do something to help her. She can't last much longer by herself.", said Uranus.
"Yes and she doesn't know how to fight more than one person at once. What about it scouts?", asked Neptune.
"I'm with them on this one. We have to help so let's go.", said Sailor Moon.
"Good idea Sailor Moon but one problem all of our powers are drained it would be dangerous for us to try anything like that now. If Phebos can hang on a bit longer we can help.", said Sailor Mercury.
"So we have to wait for who knows how long to help?", Mars rather angrily.
"Maria try to hang on a little longer and we'll help as soon as we can.", Rini said next to the barrier.
"PHEBOS FIRE SURROUND!"
"Ouch, that burned. How could she attack us even though she's so weak?", said CereCere.
"Because my friends believe in me. I was taught to fight until the very end and never give up hope."
"Sorry to disappoint you but we can kill you with our next blast if we wanted to.", said VesVes.
"You see if we kill you now that wouldn't be any fun to us." , added CereCere.
"And besides you're too weak to stand up so what makes you think you can continue to fight? Now I can finish you off from a few days ago. GEM VINE!", said JunJun.
"You're not getting me that easily. PHEBOS FIRE ATTACK!"
unfortunately my attack did nothing and I was trapped. The scouts watched with concern and all of them knew that they couldn't do a thing but watch.
"That's it I can't just sit here anymore! Neptune come on help me. WORLD SHAKING!"
"DEEP SUBMERGE!"
"Come on let's help Uranus and Neptune. MARS FLAME SNIPER!"
"MERCURY AQUA RHAPSODY!"
"JUPITER OAK EVOLUTION!"
"VENUS LOVE AND BEAUTY SHOCK!"
"Please, Pegasus help protect dreams. CRYSTAL TWINKLE BELL!"
"MOON GORGEOUS MEDIATION!"
I looked at the scouts trying to break the barrier but I knew it was almost impossible. A few minutes later the barrier broke.
"How could they.....? PallaPalla get out here now!"
"Yes VesVes."
"Trap the scouts in you jelly."
"Okay. GEM JELLY!"
"what is this stuff?", asked Venus.
"I don't know but we're all stuck.", answered Jupiter.
"Good job PallaPalla."
"Wait one minute before praises CereCere.", said JunJun.
"Why?"
"There are two scouts missing so where did they go?", said VesVes.
"We're up here you Amazon bozos.", answered Uranus.
"Your attack was too slow.", added Neptune.
"Gremlist get rid of those scouts!", commanded VesVes.
While the monster was trying to fight Uranus and Neptune Sailor Moon managed to get free.
"Sailor Moon get rid of that monster!", yelled Jupiter.
"Right. MOON GORGEOUS MEDIATION!"
"What ya do that for?! Oh, now you're going to pay! Come on girls help me get rid of these Sailor Brats!"
"Alright VesVes. GEM VINE!"
"GEM JELLY!"
"Guys watch it!", yelled out Tuxedo Mask.
"We have to stay on our toes if we're going to get out of here in one piece. Split up they'll have a harder time capturing us.", said Uranus.
"Amazon Quartet, come back now!", said Grand Zirconia.
"Darn it the Zircmister wants us back. Come on let's go.", said CereCere.
"Alright.", said JunJun teleporting.
"Wait for me. VesVes come on.", said PallaPalla.
"I'm coming. This isn't over Sailor Snoops.", said VesVes teleporting.
"Whew. Glad that's over.", said Sailor Moon.
"They'll be back. If it hadn't been for their boss they would have finished us off.", said Sailor Uranus looking up at the sky.
"That doesn't matter now we have Uranus and Neptune back and we all know for sure that they are indeed on our side, right?", I asked.
"We still don't know for sure though.", said Jupiter looking the other way.
"What ya say that for?", I yelled.
"Maria, you didn't know us when they were here the first time otherwise you would understand.", answered Mercury.
"I don't believe you guys. A few mistakes in the past doesn't mean that they are always going to be like that. All I have to ask you guys is please give them another chance."
"Phebos, you can't make the choice for them.", said Neptune.
"But I know how you guys really are and if they could find in themselves to give you another chance I know you guys would be the best of friends."
"I'll give you guys another chance. I know the ideas the scouts have of you are not true because Pluto was friends with you and she only has good true friends.", said Mini Moon.
"Alright we'll give you two another chance.", said Sailor Mars.
"Let's start over with one another.Things may have been shaky in the past but the past is in the past."
"Well said Serena you're brain is working today.", said Mars.
"Just like old times right Michelle?"
"Yeah. You guys want to get a bite to eat?"
"Sure.", answered everyone.
So we all walked to the restaurant where Elizabeth worked. She sat us all down at tables next to each other. Everyone order some drinks but Serena and Rini ordered almost everything on the menu. As we waited for our order to come Amara looked out the window with a concerned look on her face. I knew she had to be worried about something or thinking really hard. Michelle payed no attention to Amara's concern.
"Amara...."
"Yeah."
"You looked worried about something is there anything we can do to help?"
"No nothing's wrong, but there is one little thing though."
"What is that?", asked Rini from across the aisle.
"It's how strong that Amazon Quartet is. We haven't been up against something like them since the heart snacthers and Dr. Tomoe. We have to make sure we finish them off come our final showdown."
"What or who was that who helped you Rini back in the battle?", asked Michelle.
"From what I know his name is Pegasus and when I call on him he helps me and Serena."
"Here are you're drinks guys. So who are those two girls Serena?", asked Elizabeth.
"Their names are Amara and Michelle. They moved away about a year ago and just moved back."
"What school do you guys go to?"
"The high school.", answered Amara.
"And what year are you two?"
"Second year.", answered Michelle.
"I have to be getting back to work. I'll talk to all of you later."
There wasn't much talk while everyone was eating or drinking. I guess all of our minds were on the battle. We were all surprised at how fast and strong the Quartet was in battle.
"Serena, I hope you don't find us rude but we have to be going. Thanks for taking us out.", said Amara.
"Alright, we'll talk to you later.", said Serena.
"So when do we have to take the entrance exams?", I asked.
"Right after winter break. That's the original reason why we started the study group in the first place but it hasn't gone the way."
"What do you mean by that Amy?", asked Mina.
"Well, you guys turned it into a type of social hour rather than studying like your suppose to."
"I'm with Amy. In the short time I've known you guys you haven't studied at all. Serena, Mina if you guys would just pay attention in your classes you could be passing and it wouldn't hurt to study a little bit before a test. You know like study before a huge math exam, and you guys know who I'm talking to."
"Maria, you're starting to become as mean as Raye is.", said Serena.
"And what is that suppose to mean, Meatball Head?", asked Raye.
"Raye you know I hate it when you call me that. So will you stop calling me that!"
"Oh, great here goes yet another argument with those two.", said Lita.
"Hey Serena."
"What is it Rini?"
"You're giving everyone a headache so will you shut your yap!"
"Oh great now it's Serena, Rini, and Raye fighting.", said Mina.
"Amy, I need help with my homework so will you help me?"
"Yeah sure Maria but where will we go to study in peace and quiet?"
"We can go to my place.", answered Mina.
We started to head over to Mina's place when Serena, Rini, and Raye noticed we were walking away from them.
"Hey guys wait up!"
"Well, we thought you three were more interested in arguing than studying with us."
"Not true. Is it my fault that Serena can't keep her mouth shut?", asked Raye.
"I agree completely.", added Rini.
"Well, both of you should shut up because you're not perfect little angels yourselves."
"All of you sound worst than my sister and I. Grow up a little.", I said.
Everyone looked at me with surprise. We then continued to Raye's to study for the entrance exams which would be a week or so after winter break. We all knew we had to get down to work if we wanted in to the high school of our choice. Raye, lucky her, didn't have to take an entrance exam for high school because her school also has both a junior high and high school in the same building plus she also went to a private school. We all had some homework to do and as we did it I thought about if we were strong enough to handle the Quartet and Zirconia.
"Maria, anything wrong? Do you need help on a problem?", asked Amy.
"Huh? No nothings the matter. I think we have to think about a final confrontation with the Quartet or it will never end."
"That is true but we also have to think about entrance exams. Is that what's been bugging you lately?", asked Raye.
"I just don't know if I can handle a huge battle. All of you have been in at least two huge battles but I haven't been in any. I have never had the fate of a planet rest on me before. I'm sorry for going on like this."
"Look we didn't know what we were up against with Queen Beryl but she's gone for a long time.", said Lita.
"Yeah and Wiseman didn't stand a chance with us as a team.", added Mina.
"And that final heart snacther is gone and that was the end of them.", said Raye.
"You see we didn't know what we up against but if we pull together as a team we can defeat anyone.", added Serena.
"I know about all of those but we have more than one person to defeat this time.", I said.
"She's right. We may have been in one battle but we were against one person each time. This time we have at least four to go up against. This may be the hardest battle we've been in our entire lives.", added Darien.
Rini looked around at everyone and noticed that we were down. She knew she had to say something so she got up from her chair and said, "You guys have to cheer up. You're all forgetting that we have one more scout with us as well as Uranus and Neptune."
"They said they had to go out of town for a few days so they won't be around.", I said.
"So you mean we may have to fight without them again?", asked Mina.
"Yeah. That's what they told me when they left the restaurant."
"I told you those two haven't changed since the first time we met them.", said Lita.
The study session was over and we turned it into a scout meeting. We tried to come up with a plan to get rid of the Quartet but the Quartet never fights together. We had to think of some way to get all of them together so we could get rid of them.
"I say we challenge all of them to a final battle tomorrow night.", said Rini.
"That's the best way. It's going to be tough but we can do it. So is everyone up to this because if one of you guys does not want to will we not do it. Who's in?", asked Raye.
"I think I speak for everyone when I say yes.", said Mina getting up.
"Alright. Where should we meet for this battle?", I asked.
"We can meet here if you would like. Make sure you all have your transformation wands with you and are ready to fight.", answered Raye.
To be continued in number 7....................