A Day at the Amusement Park! Callisto's Return

The nine original senshi, the Sailor Starlights, and Jirian were all sitting in a room at Rei's temple. All wore serious expressions.

"Well, now we know why they took Peiti. To get the Ginzushou." Haruka frowned as she continued thinking. "But why take Sesshou as well?"

"Peiti said something about 'not letting us take Sesshou from her.' Maybe the enemy is using him similar to the way they are using her," Usagi suggested.

"That seems the most likely," Luna put in. "Especially if they know that those two like each other." Everyone nodded. "Which means that no one should be alone right now, especially not Usagi. Everyone should be with at least one other person at all times." The senshi voiced their agreement.

"Jirian, too. She definitely needs to be with someone else at all times since she's Peiti's best friend." Ami looked over at the American and sighed. She was just sitting there between Usagi and Yaten, not saying anything.

"I agree," Setsuna said, the other senshi echoing their agreement once more. Yaten leaned towards Jirian.

"Don't worry, Jiru...we'll get them back," he whispered in her ear. "I promise."

(Cut)

Peiti sat under a tree, leaning against Sesshou. "I just don't know how I'm going to get the Silver Crystal now. I'm at a loss." Sesshou smiled at her and kissed her forehead.

"Don't worry; we'll think of something I'm sure."

Nan watched the couple from a distance. For some reason, he was uneasy when the two were together. It wasn't because he didn't trust Magasasu to control Peiti, but for some entirely different reason. But just what that reason was eluded him.

He growled under his breath, then turned away from the scene. He had to make preparations for the next battle.

(Cut)

"Usagi-chan!" Minako, Rei, Ami, and Mako-chan pounded on the blonde's front door, their faces determined. Her mother answered, eyes big.

"C-can I help you girls?"

"We need to see Usagi and Jirian. It's an emergency!" Minako declared, leaping forward.

"They're upstairs..." she said faintly and the four girls wasted no time in running up the stairs and bursting into Jirian's room.

The two blondes turned sharply, surprise clearly evident on their faces. Jirian's eyes, however, still held a note of sadness that hadn't left since Peiti had been taken.

"Everyone...what are you doing here?" Usagi asked, standing.

"Operation 'Cheer up!'" Rei grabbed Jirian's arm, yanking her to her feet and started pushing her out the door.

"Operation Cheer up?" she repeated, looking back at the purple-haired woman.

"You've been spending too much time in here! We're all going out for a day of complete and utter fun! We're going to the amusement park!" Mako-chan cried, pushing Usagi after the American. Jirian managed to duck away and turned to face the other five girls, her face twisted with sadness.

"I'm not going. It's not right to have so much fun when Peiti..." she choked on her words and bowed her head. Ami stepped forward, placing a hand on her arm.

"Jiru-san...think about it? Would Peiti-san really want you to sit in your room all day, moping?" The American looked up slowly, blue eyes swimming with unshed tears.

"We're all sorry she's gone," Minako added, also stepping forward. "And we WILL get her back."

"But you need to distract yourself for a little while," Mako-chan said, touching the girl's arm.

"If you just sit in there all day, crying, you won't be ready to fight when the time comes," Rei commented.

"So let's go have some fun!" Usagi cried, leaping forward and grabbing Jirian's arms, a big smile on her face. Jirian looked from one face to the other and, slowly, a smile spread across her features and the sadness in her eyes diminished.

"Everyone...arigato..." she said quietly. Then, suddenly, her smile turned sly and a spark of her old spirit flared. "Now just see if you guys can keep up with me!" She turned and dashed down the stairs, the five girls clambering behind, laughing.

(Cut)

Nan cleared his throat quietly to alert Sesshou and Peiti to his presence. "Lord Ma—Sesshou, I believe I have found away to get the Silver Crystal from Sailor Moon. She is currently at what is known as an amusement park. I believe she will have her guard down sufficiently so that Peiti-sama or I can get the Silver Crystal from her." Sesshou smiled.

"Good work, Nan." He turned to Peiti. "Will you go for me?"

"Of course! Shall I henshin?" He nodded.

"Yes. I think it will be quite the surprise for them to see Sailor Callisto again." She smiled back coldly and kissed him again before henshining.

"CALLISTO CRYSTAL POWER MAKE UP!" Sailor Callisto stood in front of Nan and Sesshou, her costume modified. Her bows were no longer completely navy blue, but navy blue and black streaked. Her tiara had patterns in black running across the silver and her brooch had the black eight-pointed star over top of her symbol. She inspected her new fuku and smiled.

"I like it."

(Cut)

"Hey, Jirian! Do you want to try the roller coaster?" She grinned at Mako-chan.

"Sure!" The six girls walked through the park towards the roller coaster. They were laughing and having a good time. Just as they promised. Secretly Jirian felt a little guilty, but she knew that the girls were right. Peiti wouldn't want her to just sit around and mope. So she just did her best to enjoy herself.

The girls stood in line for the ride and got on two to a seat. Ami and Minako in one, Makoto and Rei in another and finally Usagi and Jirian. The cars began to move and the girls chatted excitedly. They went over a few small hills, then began to climb the big one. As they reached the top the cars jerked to a halt. Everyone on the ride started talking, wondering out loud what was wrong. Suddenly, a giant youma of flame appeared. It started burning the track, melting the metal.

The six senshi gasped. If they didn't do something, everyone would die! Jirian frowned. She could feel Nan somewhere nearby. Which meant Peiti would be around too. "Everyone! Transform!" All the girls nodded.

"VENUS CRYSTAL POWER!"

"MARS CRYSTAL POWER!"

"MERCURY CRYSTAL POWER!"

"JUPITER CRYSTAL POWER!"

"MOON ETERNAL POWER!

"OBERON CRYSTAL POWER!"

"MAKE UP!"

All six senshi stood there, ready to fight. The monster cocked his head at them, seeming confused. Eternal Sailor Moon opened her mouth to start her pre-battle tirade, but Sailor Oberon put a hand on her shoulder.

"Let's skip it today. Nan is here so Peiti probably is too." She nodded.

"Sailor Mercury! Can you stop this hot bag of air? The Senshi of water and knowledge nodded.

"Hai! Mercury Aqua Rhapsody!" Water sprayed at the youma, destroying it. The senshi jumped down, looking for Nan and Peiti.

"I'm impressed, Sailor Senshi." Nan stepped out from behind a nearby pillar, a slight smile on his face.

"Where is Peiti?" Oberon demanded, stepping forward.

"Right here." The six girls whirled and their eyes went wide when they saw the changes in their friend. Her green eyes were dark with an evil light and that cold smile played about her lips.

"Peiti-san...no...Sailor Callisto. What have they done to you?" Venus asked, taking a little step forward.

"They have opened my eyes to your trickery! Now give me the Silver Crystal and I'll consider letting you live," Callisto said, holding out her gloved hand.

"What are you talking about?" Jupiter demanded.

"Don't play dumb! You know exactly what I'm talking about!"

"No, Peiti...we don't," Oberon said, moving to the head of the group.

"You...all of you...you're trying to take Sesshou away from me! But I won't allow it," Callisto hissed, her hands clenching to fists by her sides. "As soon as I get the Silver Crystal, we can be together...always." She looked at the group and her eyes flashed. "Now give it to me!"

"You're being brainwashed!" Eternal Sailor Moon cried. "No one is going to take Sesshou away from you!"

"Hear the lies they tell, Callisto?" Nan said, walking forward to stand next to the girl.

"Yes...lies..." Callisto's eyes flashed darker and her teeth clenched. "I won't let you take him! CALLISTO RAINBOW BEAM SPRAY!" The Senshi cried out, shielding their faces with their arms. Even so, they were thrown back quite a distance.

"Everyone! Protect Sailor Moon!" Oberon said, staggering forward and calling down her sword. She raised it, once again pointing the tip at her best friend. "I don't want to fight you," she said in a quiet voice, her eyes swimming with tears. "But I will if you force me to."

"Give me the Silver Crystal and maybe it won't come to that."

"Never. I will die before I let you take it for that bastard, Magasasu. I know it is he who's done this to you! He's polluting your mind!"

"Magasasu? He has nothing to do with this! And funny you should say that you'd die first because that's exactly what I was planning! CALLISTO STORM ARCHER!" Imbued with a dark energy, the arrow streaked towards the blonde scout.

"OBERON HAILING WIND!" For a moment, it looked like the attack would stop the arrow. But Nan, at the last moment, sent forth a blast of fire that broke through Oberon's defense. Both arrow and flame struck her and she flew backwards with a scream, her sword flying away.

"Oberon!" Jupiter raced forward, catching the girl before she could hit the ground and cause further injury to herself.

"Jiru-chan!" Eternal Sailor Moon turned, her face angry. "I won't forgive even you, Peiti-san, for this!" Her scepter appeared in her hand and she held it out. "I'm sorry to have to do this, Peiti, but it's for your own good. Maybe it'll clear your mind from the poison Magasasu has planted there. STARLIGHT HONEYMOON THERAPY KISS!"

Sailor Callisto threw up her arms, blocking the energy with her bracers. She began shaking as it continued and she finally lost control. The cleansing energy rolled over her knocking her off her feet, throwing her to the ground. Nan lunged for the Silver Crystal, but was halted by Sailor Venus and Sailor Mars in his way.

He smirked, then raised his hand. "We'll get it yet...remember, we still have her friend. Ta ta, Sailor Brats!" And he was gone.

"Peiti-chan!" Usagi knelt next to the girl whose fuku was back to normal. Mercury turned her head to see that the star was gone from her neck. Jirian—who had finally come around—went over to her friend.

"Peiti?" The brunette's eyes fluttered then opened.

"J-Jiru? What's going on?" She looked around, confused, as Jirian hugged her, crying.

(Cut)

"You idiot! You just left her there! How could you?!"

"I couldn't get to her! Sailor Moon used the Silver Crystal to heal her!"

"You didn't even try! Nan. You are turning into a disappointment."

"Gomen nasai, my lord...please...one more chance."

"One more. Then, if you fail again, you are finished."

"Of course, my lord."

(Cut)

Yaten and Jirian sat out on the front steps of Usagi's home. "So...how's Peiti doing?"

Better. She still doesn't remember exactly what happened between the time she was possessed and the time she was healed."

"Don't expect her to. Possessed people rarely do."

Jirian nodded, plucking at a few blades of grass beside her leg. "I know. I just wish she could tell us SOMETHING. We know nothing about this Magasasu guy." She sighed heavily, resting her chin on her raised knees. "And, to top it all off, he STILL has Sesshou, which gives him an upper hand."

"Jiru-san...has anyone ever told you you worry too much?" Yaten smiled a little, brushing back a strand of blonde hair from her face.

"Only about everyone I've ever met. I just can't help it! I mean—" Yaten cut her off by pressing his mouth gently to hers. Jirian was still for a moment before relaxing and kissing back.