Chapter 20

"Why hello, Princess Serenity," the young man said eyeing her.
Serena crossed her hands over her bosom and glared at him. "Who are you?" she hissed.
"You don't remember me? My dear princess, I was the one who delayed you from getting to the fight that would have killed your friends if your knight in shining armor hadn't showed up," he said. "My name is Jordan. I am the leader of the death squad. Your family killed my parents."
A scene flashed into Serena's mind. There before her stood a young man with long black hair. He engaged her in battle and wasted her time until it was too late. Serena grabbed her head and glared at him.
"You monster," she hissed. "I thought you were dead."
"You can't kill me," he laughed. "I have something of yours by the way that I think you might want back."
There was a scream and then Rini appeared. Gagged and tied. "I found her wandering in the park a couple days ago and thought she was so cute," he said, "I just had to have her for myself."
Jordan turned to Rini and grabbed her still developing breast. The small pink haired child squeezed her eyes shut. "Rini!" cried Serena falling to her knees. "Stop it! Leave her alone!"
He released the young girl and smiled. "I'll give her back if you and only you meet me at Tokyo tower tonight at midnight," he said wrapping his hand around her shoulders. "If you come with anyone. I'll do worse than what you have seen."
The black orb closed its top and left the apartment through the window. The room once again went cold and everyone was back in their street cloths. Serena broke down in tears and was overwhelmed with both anger and fear.
The room was silent for a long time before anyone spoke. Darien scooped Serena into his arms and took her to their bedroom. Soon she was sound asleep with tear streaks down the sides of her face.
"We've got to do something," said Mina, when Darien emerged from the bedroom. "If we don't then we may never see Rini again."
Kacy and Hotaru were standing at the window when Hotaru noticed something about the small child. Her eyes were not the dark blue that they had always been, but now they were a silvery blue color. Hotaru stared into the silvery blue eyes and saw someone other than Kacy inside the body of the small child.
"Who are you?" whispered Hotaru.
"My name is Lexi," said the small child. "I am the protector of mankind. Born into this vessel to help you in your quest for peace."
"I see," said Hotaru. "What is your first move?"
"Go wake up the princess, I must speak with you all before anything goes further than it already has," she said. "Once you have Serena up and seated, transform into Sailor Saturn."
"Of course," Hotaru said standing up.
Kacy, or should I say Lexi, moved to the center of the room and waited for Serena and Hotaru. A few minutes later, Hotaru emerged from the bedroom with Serena. Once Serena was seated, Hotaru transformed into Sailor Saturn.
"Hotaru, why did you transform?" squawked Amara.
"It was at my request," said Lexi.
"Kacy, what are you talking about?" asked Serena.
"I am not Kacy at the moment, Serenity," Lexi said as she transformed into a young lady of sixteen with long curly blond hair and silvery blue eyes. "My name is Lexi. I am the Protector of Mankind."
Lexi was dressed in a silver dress with blue trim that brushed the top of her kneecaps. The chest of the dress was laced up with a blue cord. She wore a pair of silver high heals.
"I know you," said Trista. "Your name is Madam Lexi. But no one has ever seen you in your true form."
"That's because I have not true form," Lexi said. "I am born in a new body each time I am needed."
"But why were you born in the body of our daughter?" asked Darien.
"I chose you because of who you are," said Lexi. "Please, would all of you transform."
"Of course," said Serena.
Each scout transformed and returned to their seat. "We're going to need the rest of the Zodiacs and the Star Lights," said Lexi, closing her eyes and drawing a star with her finger. "Bring forth the rest of the Zodiacs and Star Lights to increase our numbers."
Suddenly, the remaining eight Zodiac scouts and three Star Lights appeared before them. "Where are we?" asked Sarah.
"Your all in Darien's apartment," said Kei.
"Why?" asked Yaten.
"Rini has been kidnapped," said Seiya.
"We have to save her," said Mina.
"If you all take your seats, I will be glad to explain what we are going to do in order to save a young life," said Lexi.
Everyone took their seats and listened as Lexi explained how to get Rini back. After about an hour of explaining the plan, they were ready to go. "Does everyone understand what they have to do?" asked Lexi.
"Yes," everyone said.
"All right," she said. "Let's go. Everyone gather around me and hold hands."
After all of the scouts had transformed, they joined hands and formed a circle around Lexi. Once again she drew a star with her finger and said, "Heavens above send us to Tokyo Tower and let our appearance be unnoticed."
The floor below them disappeared and was replaced with concrete. With a blink of an eye, they went from the apartment to Tokyo Tower. The cold night breeze played with their hair and uniforms as they stood there.
"Okay, Serenity, now go inside and we'll attack when he makes his move," Lexi said.
"All right," said Serena, as she walked into Tokyo Tower.
The darkness engulfed Serena as she entered the Tower. A soft dinging sound came from her left as the elevator opened. Quickly, she entered the elevator and waited for whatever came next.