You Never Got To Know Me...
Now You Will Never Be Able To
Chapter 4
By Namida no Hikari
namidanohikari@aol.com
"Stupid youma! Don't they know that we girls need our beauty sleep?!" Minako whined.
"Shut up and fight, damned!"
"Oww! That hurt! This is gonna be marred for life!"
A feminine outline could be seen through the shadows of the night. The figure was crouching on a high branch, watching the senshi argue with amusement even as they were losing.
Near one of the run-down buildings hidden in the dark were two shapes, one with a broad figure and the other with a more slender one.
"Take care of these pests and should she show up, you know what to do."
The smaller figure of the two bowed and said, "Hai, your highness."
With a nod of acknowledgement, the other shadow faded into nothing, leaving not a trace behind.
Back to the fight, it was definitely not progressing well, especially for the senshi, even any half fool could see that.
"Hotaru!"
Tired eyes drifted back to the fight as the senshi of death and rebirth was taken out. On the ground, bodies of the senshi and youma alike were scattered around. From what could be seen, Mercury and Mars were slumped on the ground, their fuku torn and deep slashes could be seen on their bodies. Not too far were the senshi Venus, Neptune, and Jupiter, unconscious and bathed in their own blood. A hole was created where Saturn was thrown, her glaive lying on the ground, useless without its mistress.
"Dead Scream...."
The only ones left standing were Uranus, Pluto, and Tuxedo Mask, all whom were not fairing well with their enemies. With a swift change of its form, the youma managed to encase Tuxedo Mask in a dome filled with dark magic to turn a person's powers against themselves. The two left standing went back-to-back and watched the youma wearily. A dozen youma were sent and half was left standing with almost all of the senshi taken down.
Before any can make a move, a rope was hurled toward the two remaining senshi, bounding them together tightly, leaving them no escape as they were jerked roughly to the ground. Out of the shadows stepped out a woman reeking of evil, even as her eyes held a glint of madness.
"Where is Sailor Moon?"
The two senshi shared a look before turning back to the woman before them.
"Who the hell are you?! And what do you want Sailor Moon for?"
The woman snorted, looking down at the senshi with contempt.
"Pitiful waste of power, though it isn't much. What we want with Sailor Moon is none of your business, but as for who I am, you'll have to find out. Though that's not likely, since you are of no more use." Turning to the youma around her, the woman commanded in a firm voice filled with malice, "Finish up with these two and get rid of all the bodies." With those parting words, she faded into the night.
Having seen enough, the figure leapt from the trees right into the center of the circle that had formed around the two helpless senshi who were about to be attacked by the youma. Not expecting the newcomer, the youma stopped and sent perplexed looks to one another, giving enough time for the person to release the senshi from the ropes before the youma could recover.
The two senshi stood unsteadily as they were pushed outside the circle of youma. The youma, having a new interest in the person before them, paid no heed to Pluto and Uranus as they stumbled towards their fellow senshi who were all still out.
'Stupid youma! Made me leave him hanging on! And we were having such a nice conversation too.... Urrggg...! Baka youma are gonna pay! Dearly....'
Cupping her hands into a ball of cackling energy, she raised it over her head and brought it down on the youma closest to her. "DARK LIGHTNING!" 'Ha! Teaches you to interrupt me!'
Clenching her hands into a fist, she cried, "FIERY LASH!" A black whip appeared in her hands, bursting into flames as she turned to deal with the youma behind her. Whirling her weapon around her, the youma dared not to go closer for fear of being burned alive.
'Scared now, huh? Too bad, 'cuz you haven't seen anything yet.' A smirk graced her lips as her eyes wandered away from those before her to the senshi. Half of them were unconscious even as the ones who were up, were getting to their feet unsteadily.
'Lets cool things down.'
Throwing her hands up to the sky, the whip disappeared from her hand as snowflakes danced around her like a lover's caress. Her eyes drifted close even as she wrapped her arms around her body as though to warm herself. The snow surrounding her suddenly stopped.
Opening her eyes a bit, she whispered, "Frozen Shards...."
The frozen snow hardened and flew at the youma at a speed that even Uranus wondered if she could've dodged. As soon as the shards hit their victims, it encased them in a block of ice.
She smiled in satisfaction at her handiwork. Every youma was frozen, including those lying on the ground. 'Now, for the finishing touch....'
A long, thin staff materialized before her as she held it in front of her sideways. The staff was black with gravings of crimson and silver at the top.
Standing near the youma, she raised the staff, only to bring it down hard on the ground. Dark energy could be seen leaving the staff and covering the frozen youma, yet not touching them.
"Moonlight...."
Light burst from the staff, racing towards the youma, mingling with the other energy already there.
"ECLIPSE!" Both energy crashed through the ice to the youma that laid within. Some of the ice that previously held the youma turned into a soft bubble that gently floated to the ground before fading away. People lay on the ground where the bubble had faded. The other ice that did not change exploded and showered them with fading snow.
By the time the battle was over, all the senshi had been able to witness the last attack and were watching with awe. Some even with jealousy and fear.
Seeing this, she smirked as she walked over with a grace that the senshi could've sworn she was hovering instead.
"Healing Eclipse!"
The senshi watched as all their injuries were healed and sighed in relief as the pain was replaced with a comforting warmth. Coming out of their trance, the stared at the person before them.
"Who are you?"
The figure stepped out into the light, allowing them a clear view of her. The woman was definitely a dark beauty with silky black hair pulled back with a black ribbon. Her crimson eyes gave nothing away as she watched them study her. Her clothing was that of a sailor senshi, but unlike any they've seen before. More elegant and silky... fit for royalty.
"Are you a senshi?" Asked Pluto.
"Hai."
"Who the hell are you?! And when did we ask for help?" Uranus asked, more than a little annoyed that this girl before her was able to bet the youma that had taken them down without breaking a sweat.
With a cold glare directed at the speaker, she answered in an icy tone. "Who I am is none of your business. Although you may not have asked for help, I couldn't stand there watching you all get beaten. After all, it would dampen a senshi's reputation, and don't think you're the only senshi around."
Seeing Uranus shrink back from her, the other senshi didn't know what to make of the new senshi.
Turning around, she said, "Now, if you're quite finished, I would suggest that you all get some rest and prepare for your next attack." Without another glance at them, she leapt onto the trees, leaving the senshi with unanswered questions.
"-a date! Whether I'm gonna be getting detention for the day depends on that."
"Hm.... Interesting teacher, although that's not very fair to you, is it?" Daimon asked, looking at the girl sitting across from him.
"Uh huh." Usagi nodded as she took another sip of her milkshake.
*Ding*
Hearing the arcade doors open, Usagi, being the curious bunny she was, turned slightly to see who it was. Upon seeing the people on her least favorite list, she stiffened and turned back to Daimon quickly.
"Is everything okay?" Daimon asked, seeing her tense after she saw a group of girls walk through the arcade door. Eyeing those girls, he asked, "You know them?"
"Maybe." Not giving a definite answer, she turned her attention back to her drink, hoping that they wouldn't come over to critize her. It wasn't that she couldn't handle it, it was that Daimon was there and it might give him a bad impression about her.
Looking at her worriedly, he put his hand over hers in reassurance to whatever that may be causing her distress. "You want to talk about it?"
"What's there to talk about?" She muttered, still no lifting her eyes from the table.
"You know, it's not healthy for a person to keep everything on their chest."
'Stupid senshi. They had to show up during our date.' Blinking, she asked herself, 'When was this a date?!' Sneaking a discreet glance at the boy sitting across from her, she reprimanded herself. 'You just had to dwell on it and ruin this outing. It wasn't his fault for trying to help.' Having her conscience eating at her, she squirmed a bit on her side of the bench.
Looking at her curiously, he asked, "Are you bored?"
Detecting the hurt in his voice, she quickly said no.
"Then why are you fidgeting?"
"Um... I gotta use the bathroom!" Inwardly, she was smacking herself, 'Bathroom?! Where did I dig that one from?'
"If you need to go then by all means."
Sighing in relief for having the excuse accepted, she slipped from the bench and headed towards the restrooms. Freezing in her tracks, she abruptly turned and walked as quickly as she dared to without making a scene. She plopped back on the bench before turning her attention back to her milk shake.
Blinking in confusion, Daimon asked, "Didn't you say you had to use the bathroom?"
Running through her head, she gave him the first thing that came to her mind. "It was too crowded!"
"Then why didn't you just wait?"
"'Cuz I didn't feel like it?"
Giving her a wry smile, he asked, "Are you telling me or asking it?"
Looking at him, she giggled, "How about both?"
Rolling his eyes, he asked, "So what was it that caught your attention?"
Stiffening, she decided to play safe. "What are you talking about?"
Wagging his forefinger at her, he said, "Now, now, don't play dumb with me. What do you take me to be? A fool?" Narrowing his eyes at her, he continued, "I do have eyes just like you, or don't you see them?"
Shooting him an annoyed look, she retorted, "And what about me? A baby or an ignorant child?"
"Neither." Bringing his face in front of her, he said huskily, "Or else I wouldn't be sitting next to such a beautiful woman, ne?"
Blushing, she muttered, "Charmer."
Flashing a smile that melted her insides, he said, "If it weren't for my charms, I wouldn't happen to be sitting next to you and instead be oggling you from afar."
"Hmph." Though she crossed her arms and turned away from him, she couldn't hide the pleased look on her face. One of giddiness that she'd never felt before.
That's it for now. Just remember to leave your mail on the way out. Heh heh.... Bai bai! ^.~
Now You Will Never Be Able To
Chapter 4
By Namida no Hikari
namidanohikari@aol.com
"Stupid youma! Don't they know that we girls need our beauty sleep?!" Minako whined.
"Shut up and fight, damned!"
"Oww! That hurt! This is gonna be marred for life!"
A feminine outline could be seen through the shadows of the night. The figure was crouching on a high branch, watching the senshi argue with amusement even as they were losing.
Near one of the run-down buildings hidden in the dark were two shapes, one with a broad figure and the other with a more slender one.
"Take care of these pests and should she show up, you know what to do."
The smaller figure of the two bowed and said, "Hai, your highness."
With a nod of acknowledgement, the other shadow faded into nothing, leaving not a trace behind.
Back to the fight, it was definitely not progressing well, especially for the senshi, even any half fool could see that.
"Hotaru!"
Tired eyes drifted back to the fight as the senshi of death and rebirth was taken out. On the ground, bodies of the senshi and youma alike were scattered around. From what could be seen, Mercury and Mars were slumped on the ground, their fuku torn and deep slashes could be seen on their bodies. Not too far were the senshi Venus, Neptune, and Jupiter, unconscious and bathed in their own blood. A hole was created where Saturn was thrown, her glaive lying on the ground, useless without its mistress.
"Dead Scream...."
The only ones left standing were Uranus, Pluto, and Tuxedo Mask, all whom were not fairing well with their enemies. With a swift change of its form, the youma managed to encase Tuxedo Mask in a dome filled with dark magic to turn a person's powers against themselves. The two left standing went back-to-back and watched the youma wearily. A dozen youma were sent and half was left standing with almost all of the senshi taken down.
Before any can make a move, a rope was hurled toward the two remaining senshi, bounding them together tightly, leaving them no escape as they were jerked roughly to the ground. Out of the shadows stepped out a woman reeking of evil, even as her eyes held a glint of madness.
"Where is Sailor Moon?"
The two senshi shared a look before turning back to the woman before them.
"Who the hell are you?! And what do you want Sailor Moon for?"
The woman snorted, looking down at the senshi with contempt.
"Pitiful waste of power, though it isn't much. What we want with Sailor Moon is none of your business, but as for who I am, you'll have to find out. Though that's not likely, since you are of no more use." Turning to the youma around her, the woman commanded in a firm voice filled with malice, "Finish up with these two and get rid of all the bodies." With those parting words, she faded into the night.
Having seen enough, the figure leapt from the trees right into the center of the circle that had formed around the two helpless senshi who were about to be attacked by the youma. Not expecting the newcomer, the youma stopped and sent perplexed looks to one another, giving enough time for the person to release the senshi from the ropes before the youma could recover.
The two senshi stood unsteadily as they were pushed outside the circle of youma. The youma, having a new interest in the person before them, paid no heed to Pluto and Uranus as they stumbled towards their fellow senshi who were all still out.
'Stupid youma! Made me leave him hanging on! And we were having such a nice conversation too.... Urrggg...! Baka youma are gonna pay! Dearly....'
Cupping her hands into a ball of cackling energy, she raised it over her head and brought it down on the youma closest to her. "DARK LIGHTNING!" 'Ha! Teaches you to interrupt me!'
Clenching her hands into a fist, she cried, "FIERY LASH!" A black whip appeared in her hands, bursting into flames as she turned to deal with the youma behind her. Whirling her weapon around her, the youma dared not to go closer for fear of being burned alive.
'Scared now, huh? Too bad, 'cuz you haven't seen anything yet.' A smirk graced her lips as her eyes wandered away from those before her to the senshi. Half of them were unconscious even as the ones who were up, were getting to their feet unsteadily.
'Lets cool things down.'
Throwing her hands up to the sky, the whip disappeared from her hand as snowflakes danced around her like a lover's caress. Her eyes drifted close even as she wrapped her arms around her body as though to warm herself. The snow surrounding her suddenly stopped.
Opening her eyes a bit, she whispered, "Frozen Shards...."
The frozen snow hardened and flew at the youma at a speed that even Uranus wondered if she could've dodged. As soon as the shards hit their victims, it encased them in a block of ice.
She smiled in satisfaction at her handiwork. Every youma was frozen, including those lying on the ground. 'Now, for the finishing touch....'
A long, thin staff materialized before her as she held it in front of her sideways. The staff was black with gravings of crimson and silver at the top.
Standing near the youma, she raised the staff, only to bring it down hard on the ground. Dark energy could be seen leaving the staff and covering the frozen youma, yet not touching them.
"Moonlight...."
Light burst from the staff, racing towards the youma, mingling with the other energy already there.
"ECLIPSE!" Both energy crashed through the ice to the youma that laid within. Some of the ice that previously held the youma turned into a soft bubble that gently floated to the ground before fading away. People lay on the ground where the bubble had faded. The other ice that did not change exploded and showered them with fading snow.
By the time the battle was over, all the senshi had been able to witness the last attack and were watching with awe. Some even with jealousy and fear.
Seeing this, she smirked as she walked over with a grace that the senshi could've sworn she was hovering instead.
"Healing Eclipse!"
The senshi watched as all their injuries were healed and sighed in relief as the pain was replaced with a comforting warmth. Coming out of their trance, the stared at the person before them.
"Who are you?"
The figure stepped out into the light, allowing them a clear view of her. The woman was definitely a dark beauty with silky black hair pulled back with a black ribbon. Her crimson eyes gave nothing away as she watched them study her. Her clothing was that of a sailor senshi, but unlike any they've seen before. More elegant and silky... fit for royalty.
"Are you a senshi?" Asked Pluto.
"Hai."
"Who the hell are you?! And when did we ask for help?" Uranus asked, more than a little annoyed that this girl before her was able to bet the youma that had taken them down without breaking a sweat.
With a cold glare directed at the speaker, she answered in an icy tone. "Who I am is none of your business. Although you may not have asked for help, I couldn't stand there watching you all get beaten. After all, it would dampen a senshi's reputation, and don't think you're the only senshi around."
Seeing Uranus shrink back from her, the other senshi didn't know what to make of the new senshi.
Turning around, she said, "Now, if you're quite finished, I would suggest that you all get some rest and prepare for your next attack." Without another glance at them, she leapt onto the trees, leaving the senshi with unanswered questions.
"-a date! Whether I'm gonna be getting detention for the day depends on that."
"Hm.... Interesting teacher, although that's not very fair to you, is it?" Daimon asked, looking at the girl sitting across from him.
"Uh huh." Usagi nodded as she took another sip of her milkshake.
*Ding*
Hearing the arcade doors open, Usagi, being the curious bunny she was, turned slightly to see who it was. Upon seeing the people on her least favorite list, she stiffened and turned back to Daimon quickly.
"Is everything okay?" Daimon asked, seeing her tense after she saw a group of girls walk through the arcade door. Eyeing those girls, he asked, "You know them?"
"Maybe." Not giving a definite answer, she turned her attention back to her drink, hoping that they wouldn't come over to critize her. It wasn't that she couldn't handle it, it was that Daimon was there and it might give him a bad impression about her.
Looking at her worriedly, he put his hand over hers in reassurance to whatever that may be causing her distress. "You want to talk about it?"
"What's there to talk about?" She muttered, still no lifting her eyes from the table.
"You know, it's not healthy for a person to keep everything on their chest."
'Stupid senshi. They had to show up during our date.' Blinking, she asked herself, 'When was this a date?!' Sneaking a discreet glance at the boy sitting across from her, she reprimanded herself. 'You just had to dwell on it and ruin this outing. It wasn't his fault for trying to help.' Having her conscience eating at her, she squirmed a bit on her side of the bench.
Looking at her curiously, he asked, "Are you bored?"
Detecting the hurt in his voice, she quickly said no.
"Then why are you fidgeting?"
"Um... I gotta use the bathroom!" Inwardly, she was smacking herself, 'Bathroom?! Where did I dig that one from?'
"If you need to go then by all means."
Sighing in relief for having the excuse accepted, she slipped from the bench and headed towards the restrooms. Freezing in her tracks, she abruptly turned and walked as quickly as she dared to without making a scene. She plopped back on the bench before turning her attention back to her milk shake.
Blinking in confusion, Daimon asked, "Didn't you say you had to use the bathroom?"
Running through her head, she gave him the first thing that came to her mind. "It was too crowded!"
"Then why didn't you just wait?"
"'Cuz I didn't feel like it?"
Giving her a wry smile, he asked, "Are you telling me or asking it?"
Looking at him, she giggled, "How about both?"
Rolling his eyes, he asked, "So what was it that caught your attention?"
Stiffening, she decided to play safe. "What are you talking about?"
Wagging his forefinger at her, he said, "Now, now, don't play dumb with me. What do you take me to be? A fool?" Narrowing his eyes at her, he continued, "I do have eyes just like you, or don't you see them?"
Shooting him an annoyed look, she retorted, "And what about me? A baby or an ignorant child?"
"Neither." Bringing his face in front of her, he said huskily, "Or else I wouldn't be sitting next to such a beautiful woman, ne?"
Blushing, she muttered, "Charmer."
Flashing a smile that melted her insides, he said, "If it weren't for my charms, I wouldn't happen to be sitting next to you and instead be oggling you from afar."
"Hmph." Though she crossed her arms and turned away from him, she couldn't hide the pleased look on her face. One of giddiness that she'd never felt before.
That's it for now. Just remember to leave your mail on the way out. Heh heh.... Bai bai! ^.~