Opposing Protectors
Disclaimer: Guess what??? I still don't own Sailor Moon. (What? You thought I had some kind of big announcement or something...nope, sorry.)
Once again, thank you to my wonderful reviewers. I really appreciate the reviews and I hope you keep them coming. Thanks again. =(
Chapter 6: Decision Time
Mina and Lita looked around at their surroundings. They seemed to be in some of kind of Grand Canyon imitation. From where they stood, they weren't able to see anything at the top of either side of the canyon and it seemed to go on forever in either direction.
"Where are we? What is this place?" asked a still slightly dazed and confused Mina.
"I have no idea. But I'm not looking forward to having to climb our way out of here." Lita stated as she noticed just how high up the top was and the fact that she couldn't see an end to the canyon either way she looked.
Mina took a moment to take in the whole situation before letting out a moan/groan of disappointment and disgust at the thought of what it would take to get out of this wretched canyon. Several moments later she let out a sigh and said: "Okay, so we're going to have to climb so as to get a good vantage point, but which side should we climb?"
"Well, looking at both of them, I would normally suggest the easier side. But considering the fact that it was Akuma who sent us here, we'd probably be better off taking the more difficult one."
"Why did I some how already know that that's what you were going to say? Arrgggghhhh!!! This is so frustrating! I know, why don't we each take a side to climb and then shout across to each other what we find and what to do next once we get up there, sound good to you?"
"Mina! Have you absolutely lost it girl? I can't believe you just said that!"
"What, what'd I say?"
"We are NOT splitting up!" she stated simply (more like yelled actually). "We are going to consider our options, make a decision, and continue on from there...TOGETHER!!!"
"Alright, alright...sheesh, it was just an idea, get off my case." Mina complained.
"Fine. Now, we need to find the quickest and safest way out of here. But we have to be careful so as not to walk into a trap."
"I say we go for whichever side of the canyon that is the easiest to climb."
Lita just stood there and contemplated the situation at hand. On the one side there was an easy climb and a very high possibly of a trap, on the other side there was a difficult and dangerous climb and a lot less likelihood of a trap. Should they risk getting caught in a trap or should they face the extremely dangerous risks of the harder climb? Either way, they needed to get out of this canyon. She mentioned her thoughts to Mina, also voicing the fact that sooner or later they were going to need food and water. They'd last longer than most because of their heritage, but not being able to transform would hinder their resilience slightly. So the two girls stated discussing their options, although both of them were leaning towards the easier climb.
"Hellooooo!?" The two girls heard a strangely familiar voice echo through the canyon. Not knowing which direction it had come from or whether or not it was safe to respond, they stood in silence as they waited to see if the person would say anything else. A few moments later, the voice called out again, "Anybody?".
Lita gave a small start in surprise as she finally realized and recognized who the owner of the voice was. "Wait a second, that sounded like Raye!"
"Yeah, and it came from that direction!" Mina said as she pointed to the side of the canyon with the easier climb. "Do you think it could be a trap?"
"Maybe, but there's no way we can know for sure. But I'm willing to take the chance if you are. You with me?"
"All the way."
"Alright then lets go!"
Both girls started running towards the side of the canyon and were both relieved that it was the easier side that they were going to have to climb. Mina especially was glad that she wasn't going to have to over- exert herself for the climb...she was a gymnast after all, not a rock climber.
"Hold on, we're coming!" Lita shouted back.
Standing in the middle of nowhere, in a desert-like place, were Amy and Raye. And Raye was not happy with the situation and predicament at all. She had been yelling for at least a good five minutes now.
"Raye give it up. There's obviously no one else around or within hearing distance." Amy told her as she let out a heavy sigh.
"Fine." Raye eventually said, giving into defeat. "So what do we do now? I know we have to find the others, but we have no idea where they are, we're in the middle of nowhere and we can't even transform!
"Well, maybe we should head towards those mountains. At least they could provide us with some shelter from the elements, plus, we might be able to find some food or at least water."
"Maybe, but what if we find something else, like...I don't know, lets say maybe NEGA-MONSTERS!"
"Well, we can't just stand here and do nothing. And for the moment, those mountains are our best bet for food and shelter."
"Fine, I guess. Considering we don't exactly have any other options or better plans to go with."
They had just started walking towards the mountains they heard a voice cry out: "Hold on, we're coming!"
"Who was that?" Amy asked in surprise.
"Don't know, but it came from over there." she replied while pointing towards the canyon, which just happened to be in the opposite direction. "Lets go see who it is, it could be one of the others."
Raye had a broad smile of victory playing around her lips, she had been right and Amy the genius had been wrong...there had been somebody who had heard her. But due to the severity of the situation, she kept her mouth shut (for once) and just let the grin, which she just couldn't hold back any longer, speak for itself.
Lita and Mina were carefully and diligently making their way out of the canyon. Considering how dangerous and difficult the climb was (even if it was the easier side, they still didn't have any gear or anything), the two girls were making excellent time. Finally, after what seemed like forever, they reached the top of the cliff. As they stood up, they looked around to get a good look at their new surroundings. They were standing at the edge of what looked to be a barren wasteland desert. When they looked across to see what was on the other side of the canyon, they saw a huge forest filled the entire expanse.
I knew there was a reason as to why that side was harder to climb than this on. Lita thought to herself.
They returned their gaze to the empty land mass before them and noticed that two figures were running towards them. Not being sure if they were friend or foe, they got ready to fight...although they knew it would be a short fight if the figures happened to be from the Negaverse. To their relief, it was Amy and Raye that came into view and they started running over to meet them.
"Lita! Mina!" Amy cried out in joy as she recognized that the two figures they were approaching were their friends.
"Boy... are we... glad... to see you!" Mina managed to day as she gasped for air. All the climbing and running had been exhausting. Even Lita was breathing heavily.
"I see you guys got detransformed too. Any luck in retransforming?" Lita asked, already knowing the answer, but she thought she should ask anyway.
"Nope. Same with you I take it?" Raye replied, and just as she suspected, they hadn't been able to transform either.
"So what do we do now?" Mina asked.
"Well, Amy and I were about to head over to those mountains in the distance when we heard you respond to my calls. She thinks they'll provide shelter and there could possibly be food and water."
"Well then, what are we waiting for? Lets go!" Lita said impatiently.
And with that, the four girls started heading towards the mountains, hoping that the rest of their friends were safe and that they would meet up with them soon.
Meanwhile..........
Akuma, sat in his self-appointed throne, a happily smug smile on his face. Nagare'boshi was his and everybody was serving him. As long as he had the Silver Crystal, nobody could stand up against him. Those who dared to refuse his rule and rebel were instantly punished and received their punishment (whether it be death or otherwise) by way of the Crystal. He found the power of the Crystal to be intoxicating and he loved it. He would use it every chance he got, whether it be for punishment on the population or for some whimsical desire he had...and it was beginning to take its toll on Serena.
In the darkness of her prison, Serena (who had been drifting in and out of consciousness) felt her life slowly slipping away from her as Akuma drained her energy to power up the Crystal for all his wisps and whims. I hope Darien and the others are all right, and that they get here soon, or otherwise there may be nothing left of me to save. "Darien, I love you." she whispered to no one in particular. Then, with one last thought of her one true love, she blacked out and returned to the world of unconsciousness.
Disclaimer: Guess what??? I still don't own Sailor Moon. (What? You thought I had some kind of big announcement or something...nope, sorry.)
Once again, thank you to my wonderful reviewers. I really appreciate the reviews and I hope you keep them coming. Thanks again. =(
Chapter 6: Decision Time
Mina and Lita looked around at their surroundings. They seemed to be in some of kind of Grand Canyon imitation. From where they stood, they weren't able to see anything at the top of either side of the canyon and it seemed to go on forever in either direction.
"Where are we? What is this place?" asked a still slightly dazed and confused Mina.
"I have no idea. But I'm not looking forward to having to climb our way out of here." Lita stated as she noticed just how high up the top was and the fact that she couldn't see an end to the canyon either way she looked.
Mina took a moment to take in the whole situation before letting out a moan/groan of disappointment and disgust at the thought of what it would take to get out of this wretched canyon. Several moments later she let out a sigh and said: "Okay, so we're going to have to climb so as to get a good vantage point, but which side should we climb?"
"Well, looking at both of them, I would normally suggest the easier side. But considering the fact that it was Akuma who sent us here, we'd probably be better off taking the more difficult one."
"Why did I some how already know that that's what you were going to say? Arrgggghhhh!!! This is so frustrating! I know, why don't we each take a side to climb and then shout across to each other what we find and what to do next once we get up there, sound good to you?"
"Mina! Have you absolutely lost it girl? I can't believe you just said that!"
"What, what'd I say?"
"We are NOT splitting up!" she stated simply (more like yelled actually). "We are going to consider our options, make a decision, and continue on from there...TOGETHER!!!"
"Alright, alright...sheesh, it was just an idea, get off my case." Mina complained.
"Fine. Now, we need to find the quickest and safest way out of here. But we have to be careful so as not to walk into a trap."
"I say we go for whichever side of the canyon that is the easiest to climb."
Lita just stood there and contemplated the situation at hand. On the one side there was an easy climb and a very high possibly of a trap, on the other side there was a difficult and dangerous climb and a lot less likelihood of a trap. Should they risk getting caught in a trap or should they face the extremely dangerous risks of the harder climb? Either way, they needed to get out of this canyon. She mentioned her thoughts to Mina, also voicing the fact that sooner or later they were going to need food and water. They'd last longer than most because of their heritage, but not being able to transform would hinder their resilience slightly. So the two girls stated discussing their options, although both of them were leaning towards the easier climb.
"Hellooooo!?" The two girls heard a strangely familiar voice echo through the canyon. Not knowing which direction it had come from or whether or not it was safe to respond, they stood in silence as they waited to see if the person would say anything else. A few moments later, the voice called out again, "Anybody?".
Lita gave a small start in surprise as she finally realized and recognized who the owner of the voice was. "Wait a second, that sounded like Raye!"
"Yeah, and it came from that direction!" Mina said as she pointed to the side of the canyon with the easier climb. "Do you think it could be a trap?"
"Maybe, but there's no way we can know for sure. But I'm willing to take the chance if you are. You with me?"
"All the way."
"Alright then lets go!"
Both girls started running towards the side of the canyon and were both relieved that it was the easier side that they were going to have to climb. Mina especially was glad that she wasn't going to have to over- exert herself for the climb...she was a gymnast after all, not a rock climber.
"Hold on, we're coming!" Lita shouted back.
Standing in the middle of nowhere, in a desert-like place, were Amy and Raye. And Raye was not happy with the situation and predicament at all. She had been yelling for at least a good five minutes now.
"Raye give it up. There's obviously no one else around or within hearing distance." Amy told her as she let out a heavy sigh.
"Fine." Raye eventually said, giving into defeat. "So what do we do now? I know we have to find the others, but we have no idea where they are, we're in the middle of nowhere and we can't even transform!
"Well, maybe we should head towards those mountains. At least they could provide us with some shelter from the elements, plus, we might be able to find some food or at least water."
"Maybe, but what if we find something else, like...I don't know, lets say maybe NEGA-MONSTERS!"
"Well, we can't just stand here and do nothing. And for the moment, those mountains are our best bet for food and shelter."
"Fine, I guess. Considering we don't exactly have any other options or better plans to go with."
They had just started walking towards the mountains they heard a voice cry out: "Hold on, we're coming!"
"Who was that?" Amy asked in surprise.
"Don't know, but it came from over there." she replied while pointing towards the canyon, which just happened to be in the opposite direction. "Lets go see who it is, it could be one of the others."
Raye had a broad smile of victory playing around her lips, she had been right and Amy the genius had been wrong...there had been somebody who had heard her. But due to the severity of the situation, she kept her mouth shut (for once) and just let the grin, which she just couldn't hold back any longer, speak for itself.
Lita and Mina were carefully and diligently making their way out of the canyon. Considering how dangerous and difficult the climb was (even if it was the easier side, they still didn't have any gear or anything), the two girls were making excellent time. Finally, after what seemed like forever, they reached the top of the cliff. As they stood up, they looked around to get a good look at their new surroundings. They were standing at the edge of what looked to be a barren wasteland desert. When they looked across to see what was on the other side of the canyon, they saw a huge forest filled the entire expanse.
I knew there was a reason as to why that side was harder to climb than this on. Lita thought to herself.
They returned their gaze to the empty land mass before them and noticed that two figures were running towards them. Not being sure if they were friend or foe, they got ready to fight...although they knew it would be a short fight if the figures happened to be from the Negaverse. To their relief, it was Amy and Raye that came into view and they started running over to meet them.
"Lita! Mina!" Amy cried out in joy as she recognized that the two figures they were approaching were their friends.
"Boy... are we... glad... to see you!" Mina managed to day as she gasped for air. All the climbing and running had been exhausting. Even Lita was breathing heavily.
"I see you guys got detransformed too. Any luck in retransforming?" Lita asked, already knowing the answer, but she thought she should ask anyway.
"Nope. Same with you I take it?" Raye replied, and just as she suspected, they hadn't been able to transform either.
"So what do we do now?" Mina asked.
"Well, Amy and I were about to head over to those mountains in the distance when we heard you respond to my calls. She thinks they'll provide shelter and there could possibly be food and water."
"Well then, what are we waiting for? Lets go!" Lita said impatiently.
And with that, the four girls started heading towards the mountains, hoping that the rest of their friends were safe and that they would meet up with them soon.
Meanwhile..........
Akuma, sat in his self-appointed throne, a happily smug smile on his face. Nagare'boshi was his and everybody was serving him. As long as he had the Silver Crystal, nobody could stand up against him. Those who dared to refuse his rule and rebel were instantly punished and received their punishment (whether it be death or otherwise) by way of the Crystal. He found the power of the Crystal to be intoxicating and he loved it. He would use it every chance he got, whether it be for punishment on the population or for some whimsical desire he had...and it was beginning to take its toll on Serena.
In the darkness of her prison, Serena (who had been drifting in and out of consciousness) felt her life slowly slipping away from her as Akuma drained her energy to power up the Crystal for all his wisps and whims. I hope Darien and the others are all right, and that they get here soon, or otherwise there may be nothing left of me to save. "Darien, I love you." she whispered to no one in particular. Then, with one last thought of her one true love, she blacked out and returned to the world of unconsciousness.