Chapter 19: Rei and Setsuna
Grandpa Hino stepped into Rei's room.

Where's Seiya? I told him to sweep the temple steps, and now he's gone, he said.

I don't know either. Maybe we should look for him together, Rei answered. They started to search the grounds. Unfortunately, that beam of light shot out of the tree and captured Rei. Yuuichirou saw this and screamed.

That's what happened to Seiya!

Meanwhile, Setsuna was sipping her green tea in the Outers' family room. What did the enemy mean by talking about them being anime characters, she thought. She thought about the Sailor V manga. She also remembered that there was some merchandise with the Senshi on it as well. Maybe that's what they were talking about? Or was it something different? But then there was the question of those alien Senshi, the Sailor Starlights and their princess. How did those girls know about them? And if those girls were from that Kinmoku place, then it wouldn't make sense for them to have known about the Earth Senshi. Setsuna was thinking too hard to notice the light beam that shot out of her tea cup.

The next thing she knew, she was at an ice cream stand with Rei. Outside was a park area, green and beautiful. Suddenly someone grabbed her from behind.

It's Setsuna! My idol! I wish I could be just like you! the stranger squealed.

Then don't grab people from behind; Setsuna wouldn't--OOF! Rei gasped as someone else grabbed her.

Get off of me! she demanded.

No! I want to hold you forever, my Rei, my beautiful tempermental priestess!

EWWW!!! Ashley, why are you hugging Rei?! She's so mean. Setsuna's better because she's so sweet and lonely, the first girl shouted. Setsuna rolled over on the grass and flinched as a drop of chocolate ice cream fell on her eye.

If you like her so much, don't drip your ice cream on her face! the girl who was apparently named Ashley retorted.

Look, what's going on here?! And GET OFF OF ME!!! screamed Rei, shoving Janine off of her back.

Krystle started it! whined Ashley, rubbing her sore bottom.

Started what?! I hugged Setsuna because she's my favorite Senshi; what's wrong with that? And you were doing the same thing to Rei! snapped Krystle.

Look, I don't want to be hugged by you right now. I'd like to know how you know about us, Setsuna demanded.

We watch you on the TV show, Pretty Senshi Sailor Moon! Of course, it should be called Fiery Soldier Sailor Mars, answered Ashley, looking at Rei for support. No such luck, Rei seemed to be just as puzzled as her green-haired ally.

We've never seen this TV show. Are you sure you don't have it confused with Sailor V? Rei asked.

Of course not! Sailor V's just a manga, but Sailor Moon is the show that's an anime, answered Krystle, speaking to the two Sailor Senshi as if they were little kids and she was a schoolteacher. Rei glared at her, not liking being condescended to.

Look, I don't know what this place is, but in our world, Sailor V is BOTH a TV show and manga, and there is no Sailor Moon anime, she snapped, pulling out her transformation wand. Ashley squealed with delight when she saw it, and she lunged at Rei in an attempt to grab the object that would make her the most special and famous Sailor Mars fan.

Rei, they're just overexcited fans. They don't have superpowers, so we shouldn't fight them, Setsuna warned her.

Ha, I don't like you anyway. You're the boring one with no life anyway, snorted Ashley. Krystle turned on her.

How dare you insult the great Time Guardian! It's much better to be reserved than have a temper! she shouted.

Then calm down; you're the one acting quick-tempered, smirked Ashley. At that remark, Krystle flung her ice cream cone at Ashley, who ducked, and it hit Rei.

Haven't your parents told you not to throw food?! she scolded.

Look, you're the LAST person who should be telling me to keep my temper! I've had it with you, Sailor Mars! Take this! screamed Krystle, and, as she glowed a blue color, her clothing changed into an entirely blue version of Sailor Pluto's outfit. Ashley did the same thing, only her outfit was yellow, and resembled Sailor Mars's more. The two real Sailor Senshi gaped for a moment, then sprang into action.

Mars Crystal Power, Make Up!

Pluto Crystal Power, Make Up! Ashley faced off against Sailor Pluto, and Krystle opposed Sailor Mars. Attacks flew through the air.

Mars Flame Sniper!

Yellow Fanatic Strike!

Dead Scream.

Blue Fanatic Shock!

There was a huge explosion. Sailor Mars and Sailor Pluto blacked out, unconscious.