Phew! Last chapter just kind of flew out of me! I even misspelled my own penname. Did anyone notice that? I was in such a hurry to finish it, such a hurry to post it… gah. There were soo many type-o's.
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Whoops. This has been based on the Manga, but now, I have to turn away from it completely. Here's where it forks, minna. Hold on! This will be a fairly short transition chapter, not only for the characters to form a plan, but also for me to figure out what I'm doing! Plus, we need a break from all the action. But I hope you enjoy it anyway, cuz lots of important info comes up here
Chapter Eight: RevealedInconsolable.
That's what Serenity was. But the Senshi, huddled around her, were more concerned by the manner with which she displayed her grief. It was frightening, considering who they knew her to be.
Tsukino Usagi would have given loud, ear-splitting wails, and tears that were playful.
Bishoujo Senshi Sailor Moon would not have cried. Not on the outside. Her eyes would have shown it, but she would have remained silent.
But Princess Serenity was on her knees, her face buried into her slender, pale hands. Her cries were soft, filled with more sorrow than should be allowed to exist in one person. Her body quivered like an autumn leaf in the breeze.
Sailor Venus was the first to approach her, remembering her duty as leader on the Moon. There were still holes in her memory, that only Serenity could fill, but now was not the time.
Sailor Venus knelt before her, and with one fist over her heart, bowed as Sailor Moon had done only days before. "As the leader of your guardians, Princess, I pledge my loyalty to you and your crown. I sweat to protect you if it means my life." Symbolically, she repeated the very vow Sailor Moon had given her.
The Princess raised her head. It was unnaturally pale, and her eyes were dull with unimaginable mourning. She gripped the Silver Crystal fiercely in one hand, and used the other hand to push herself from the ground.
"Sailor Venus, you should never bow to me," she whispered. "Long have we been friends and equals." She reached down to take Venus's hand, and pulled her gently to her feet again.
She closed her eyes, and began to glow softly. White light hid her for a moment, and when it faded, she was Sailor Moon again.
"It is more wonderful and more terrible than I could have imagined," she whispered, making eye contact with every Senshi, one by one. Then, the Silver Crystal still buried in her fist, she fainted, not hearing the gasps, not seeing Venus dive to catch her, not feeling the comforting touches of all her friends.
When she opened her eyes again, she found herself on the moon. The ruins of the palace were so familiar to her eyes, that they almost didn't surprise her. She walked around them, remembering which columns had gone where, who had stayed in each room, which balcony had Endymion climbed to see her. She had no more tears to cry, even in a dream.
She approached the Prayer Room. The prayer column had been over 80 feet tall, as there was no ceiling in this room. It was just an opening, allowing the wind to surround the tower. It was broken, and now, one half lay off to the side, while the part still standing was just over 8 feet tall, she guessed.
"Hello, Serenity."
The Princess was still as the long dead queen of the Silver Millennium stepped out from behind the tower.
But that lasted for the breath of a moment.
She rushed to her mother, and buried herself into the arms she'd forgotten. "Oh, mother, it feels like it was only yesterday that Endymion died in my arms, and now he's injured and in the enemy's hand."
The Queen gave a smile fitting to her name, and stroked her daughter's hair, slowly, soothingly. "And you are making me proud by remaining calm. You've been through so much, my darling. I've longed to see you again, so much… I have so much to ask you, so much to tell you, but I must remain silent for you must find your own destiny."
Serenity pulled slightly away, just enough so she could peer up into her mother's face. "Can you explain the prophecy? Tell me what to do?"
"No, dear, those are your own missions to discover. However, I can tell you what no one else has."
"What's that?"
Queen Serenity's smile was slow, wistful, heartbroken at her daughter's hurt like it was her own. "My dear Serenity, you are not to blame. For anything."
Serenity's eyes fell, and the resolve she held for all but Endymion and her mother, crumbled. Her tears began to rise in her eyes. "How can you say that? Everything comes back to me. Beryl escapes because of my incompetent seal. Endymion dies protecting me. The Senshi and the Generals fight to the death because the Generals are brainwashed and want to kill me but Senshi are obligated to keep me safe. I am despicable, mother!"
The Queen's intense aura commanded silence. "Darling, the Senshi did not fight the men they love because of obligation or duty. They loved you… they still do. You were the best thing that ever happened to them, not to mention others, and they fell protecting their true friend, knowing you would someday avenge them."
The Princess's eyes hardened with determination. "I will, Mother. I will make everything right again."
The Queen smiled. "You've said that before, and I believe you every time."
"I, Princess Serenity of the Moon Kingdom, will right all the wrongs done today when I return! You will all be avenged in the name of the Moon! Peace will come to us! Never, never give up hope!"
The Princess remembered the words, now as her own. "Yes. I am to bring hope to all, but none is left for me."
A mischevious smile lit the Queen's eyes. "No? Well, that's why you have Endymion and the Senshi. Just as you give them hope, they give hope to you. Do not worry much about Endymion, dearest. You know him to be a strong-willed man, and very capably of defending himself. Don't insult his honor by believing that Beryl could get the best of him a second time!"
Serenity was startled. "I never thought of it that way."
Another serene smile. "I know."
The Queen's image began to fade. "I'm afraid my time with you is about up, darling," she said, sadly, touching Serenity's face. "However, I have a gift for you."
She slowly opened her palm, finger by finger, to reveal the Silver Imperium Crystal. "Once this crystal followed my heart, but now, it follows yours. It is your blessing, it is your curse, and that's all you need to know. With it, and your love, you can do anything. That's all that you need to know about it. Now, I pass it to you." She smiled tearfully, and kissed her daughters forehead, fading away into the soft breeze before as her lips left her daughter's skin.
"Everyday, I become more proud of you, Serenity! I love you so much!" The murmur floated to her, even as her own eyes closed.
"Usagi?"
Usagi found herself in Rei's bed at the temple, and four very worried, antsy Senshi were huddled around her. Slowly, she blinked a few times, getting her bearings, and sat up slowly. The voice was Rei's. It was uncertain, worried, held restrained anger directed elsewhere.
She felt the cool salve they'd placed on her wound. It felt marvelous, but she wondered how she'd explain this particular injury.
Unsure of what to say to the girls at this point, she stood slowly, gracefully, and walked over to the two cats watching silently in the corner. She knelt before them, to get on eye level.
"Did you know it was me, Luna? Artemis?" she asked, her voice expressionless and dull.
"No! I had no idea!" Luna's regal voice was raw with pain and self-loathing. "Our memories were partially wiped as well through the process of time warp and the capsules your mother put is in. But now, much is explained."
Usagi's eyes were rueful, but she smiled anyway. "Yes. Much."
She stood, and turned again to face her Senshi. For a moment, she was not Tsukino Usagi.
"Even though we've all discovered my hidden identity to be Princess Serenity of the White Moon, I don't want you to think of me any differently. Perhaps you don't remember, but you, my friends were also Princesses of your own planets, so we are equals in all respects."
All four moved to protest, even Rei, but she raised a hand for silence. They weren't used to it, but remained quiet anyway. Startled, they missed the slight lightening of her eyes.
"You all have orders, you know."
They looked curious, eager, even.
"You have to help me kick some Dark Kingdom butt so we can save Mamo-chan! Who's with me?!"
The girls were silent for a moment, but then, all four burst into laughter. It appeared they hadn't lost the Usagi they loved so much after all. The mood lightened finally as the felines rolled their eyes, but were relieved to see her smile.
"YEAH!" they cried.
The, Rei froze. A playful glare filled her eyes. "What?! You mean Tuxedo Kamen and Prince Endymion, are Chiba Mamoru?!"
Usagi's eyes filled with pain at the mention of his name, but she hid it well, knowing her girls needed her to be lighthearted for them now. "Why, yes, is that a problem?" she said, sweetly.
Rei huffed. "Sheesh, you get everything. The title, the kick-butt dress, AND the guy!"
Usagi smiled, but her thoughts were dark. Not to mention the blame of a crumbled Kingdom and the responsibility to change history.
The other Senshi were relieved to see the atmosphere become playful again, and they joined in, and eagerly whisked Usagi off to the mall, in an attempt (futile, but appreciated by Usagi) to get her mind off of everything for an hour or so. The time to be serious would come very soon, but not now. Not right after… everything.
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It came sooner than Usagi would have wanted, but actually, she initiated it. Luna and Artemis, who'd snuck form Minako's room the moment she fell asleep.
Usagi had many questions.
"When do I give them the rest of their memories?" she asked, very, very softly.
Luna's eyes were sympathetic. "Only you can decide such things, Usagi. You know more that even we do."
Artemis nodded. "It's up to you, kiddo."
Usagi crossed her arms good-naturedly. "What isn't?"
Luna was distasteful, but Artemis laughed heartily. "Not much."
Usagi sobered fully, speaking with her eyes painfully shut. "What do we do now? They have Endymion. They have the Generals still under their spell. And the Senshi would kill them without a second thought."
Luna's voice was hard, sure. "They don't have you or the Crystal, and that's how it must stay."
Artemis rolled his cat eyes at the utterly insensitive remark from his wife of multiple millennia. "As to Tuxedo Kamen, Usagi, we can decide nothing until we see the enemy's next move."
Usagi said nothing more. She closed her eyes, and began to pray, bravely fighting her tears.
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Kunzite wandered the halls of the Dark palace, trying to sort out the next move in his plan.
He'd failed to do what Beryl had wanted, but he'd turned in his former Master to her. She was so pleased it was sickening. However, he knew Endymion to be in no immediate danger; Beryl was infatuated with him, and when he awoke, she would not harm him. For now, Endymion remained safe. Beryl had even healed the wound inflicted on him.
Kunzite turned his thoughts towards the Princess. His heart ached at the pain he'd caused her, but at the time, it was best. It kept him in Beryl's good graces, and still kept his Prince safe. He was however, worried about her safety. Now, with the Prince in her hands, Beryl would begin to stalk Serenity again with a vengeance.
Serenity had been like his sister. And her guards…
Nothing. The memory was beyond his reach. His comrades were right; her purity had freed him from Metallia's influence, but though they were fighting it, his men were still under it. And only she could finish his memories. He had to somehow get the four of them, and Endymion out somehow.
Actually, it wouldn't be up to him, he decided. There was no way to go about it. But he knew one person who could, and he trusted her with his life.
He hurried to the dungeon to inform the others, and then, he had someone to visit.
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Tuxedo Kamen opened his eyes cautiously. His body was weak, and his head was killing him.
The past slammed back into him full-force.
Serenity sighed as her strength slowly returned. She rolled slightly, the grass staining her clothes, to face the Prince. "I wonder what will happen now, when this is over. I wonder what could have happened between us. What will become of us, Endymion?" She traced his cheek, fondly, with the back of her fingers.
Endymion grabbed her fingers and kissed them one by one. "We'll be together. We'll always be together. I know it." He took a deep breath.
"Serenity... I've wanted to tell you this ever since I saw you in the rose garden. I... I love you."
The prince glared daggers at the witch as he stepped protectively in front of the princess.
"Ah, none other than the Prince of Earth graces us with his presence. How… perfect. I'll offer you one last chance to join me and reign at my side, or else watch all you love be destroyed."
The prince snarled. "Never."
"Well, then, die. Die with the knowledge that you failed her in the very end."
With that, the evil woman sent a deadly blast towards them. Instinctively, the prince shoved the princess out of the way. She screamed, and watched as he crumbled. She crawled over to him, oblivious to the war that surrounded her, and cradled his body.
Wordlessly, she began to weep.
He couldn't speak. Blood filled his mouth and soaked the pure white gown of the princess, oozing from the wound in his chest. He reached up a trembling hand to trace her lips and then cup her cheek.
I'm sorry, he mouthed. I love you. Then, the hand fell limply to the surface of the moon, already stained red.
"Yes. I love you, Tsukino Usagi… Sailor Moon…" Tuxedo Kamen whispered, tracing the corner of her lips very tenderly with his finger.
Sailor Moon reached very slowly up, and took his mask in both hands, slowly pulling it away from his face
"How could have I not known it?" she sobbed. "Mamoru!" She fell into his arms, crying out her relief and joy into his chest. He pulled her closer, burying his face into her hair.
Finally, Tuxedo Kamen could stand it no longer. "Usako…" he whispered, tipping her chin so he could gaze into her eyes. "Tell me what you feel."
A smile began in her eyes, clearing the tears, and moving to her lips, spreading them in a delightful crescent. "I love you until the stars fall from the sky."
Time slowed for Mamoru. He could hear his cape rustling in the wind he created by running. He could hear his heart pounding in his chest; he could see Sailor Moon's delicious blonde tendrils waving in the air, moved by the narrow energy beam that was approaching her.
He understood that consequences would follow his next action, but he ignored that. He only knew that the woman he loved was in danger.
This has happened before, he realized, as he stepped in front of her thin frame, wishing he could have the chance to heal the wound on her face.
Time resumed its normal flow. Tuxedo Kamen crumpled to the ground and Sailor Moon let out a bone-chilling scream.
Wordlessly, she began to weep. And he remembered her.
"Serenity…!" he whispered, amazed, oblivious to the pain. He traced her cheek, awed, then his eyes closed, and his body went limp.
Tears ran down his face. Tears that were thrilled that Usagi, Sailor Moon, and Serenity were one and the same, terrified that she might be in danger and that he was not there protect her, grieved at the times he had failed her in the past, amazed that the strong, courageous, gentle, loving woman could possible hold any feelings toward him, and finally, confident that she did and always would.
He removed his mask, scrubbed away the tears, and then replaced it. He began to study where he was. He was lying on a stone block for a bed—not very charming. He sensed that Beryl was near. His breath caught as it finally clicked.
He was in the Dark Kingdom.
Suddenly, a clicking of heels sounded. "Why, hello, Prince Endymion."
He turned. "Beryl." The word was statement, blank and emotionless.
Her smile revealed fangs. "I see you remember me. Well, now that you've spent enough time in Metallia's presence, you should be fairly comfortable with me, and your allegiance to me."
It took every drop of his self-control to keep his face neutral. She believed that she'd brainwashed him, he realized! Well, he could play along, despite how sickening it was. But he'd have to get a message to Usagi and the girls that he was doing so.
"Yes, my queen," he replied, tonelessly. He slowly, deliberately, and inwardly repulsed, he took her hand and kissed it, bowing over it.
She was as pleased as a fat child. "Good. Feel free to explore your new home, Endymion, until I require your services again."
With that, she turned on the heel she'd come in on, and practically floated out of the room. Her evil very slowly left, and the room warmed slowly.
"Now," he said to himself. "To find someway to contact the Senshi without raising her suspicions."
Only a single way to do that.
Tuxedo Kamen set a course to the dungeon, hoping it was on the path he was choosing.
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Kunzite entered the dungeon, and his comrades immediately rose, defiance rising in their eyes. He had to smile wanly at that display of Metallia's remaining hold on them. Normally, they'd never defy him, even in their eyes.
"Don't look so anxious," he whispered, a true smile in his eyes. "I've wonderful news."
They were startled, and the fire calmed in their eyes.
"I went to challenge the 'Princess'. However, Sailor Moon protected her, and I ended up fighting her. Just as I was about to kill her--" The Generals sucked in a breath… "Tuxedo Kamen jumped in front of the blast."… and let it out again.
"Don't look so relieved. Tuxedo Kamen is Prince Endymion."
"What?!" they demanded.
"And Sailor Moon is Princess Serenity."
"WHAT?!"
Kunzite had to give anther smile. It was slow, compassionate, patient, but determined. There was no malice. And his comrades noticed.
"What's happened to you, Kunzite?" Zoisite asked, cautiously.
It took about an hour for him to explain what had transpired in the past night. The Generals were stunned, but eager to receive the same cleansing that Kunzite had. The idea of Prince Endymion being in Beryl's hand wasn't near as terrifying to them as it was to Kunzite since they didn't have their memories, but they swore their allegiance to the plan he outlined to them.
Suddenly, a knock sounded on the dungeon door.
Kunzite stiffened, but turned to answer the door, dread seeping into his eyes.
He pulled it open slowly, then hit his knees.
Tuxedo Kamen's cape rustled as the door shut behind him. His face was stoic and emotionless, but Kunzite's fears that his Prince had suffered the same fate as his comrades was calmed quickly when Tuxedo Kamen removed his mask. His eyes were bright and alert, filled with emotion. Worry. Very extreme, subdued worry at that. And recognition.
"Lord Endymion…" Kunzite whispered lowering his eyes.
"Kunzite." There was a strained smile in the Prince's voice. "It's been too long, my friend." Tuxedo Kamen took Kunzite's hand firmly, and lifted the man to his feet, then pumped his arm formally.
"Forgi—," Kunzite began, but the Prince lifted a hand for silence, just as the Princess had.
"There is nothing to forgive, Kunzite. Besides, we have no time for that. Beryl thinks that I've been brainwashed, but it didn't work. I'm playing along, trying to get information and trying to keep her from killing me, but I need someone to let the Princess know without Queen Beryl becoming suspicious. Who will go?"
Kunzite straightened eagerly to his full height, just a hair shorter than the six foot two Prince. "Prince, I've been healed by the Silver Crystal, but by bringing you here, in an effort to keep you safe without having to bring the Princess here, I've remained the Queen's good graces. I'll go to her and volunteer to go threaten Sailor Moon with you as leverage when she is alone, but instead, I'll warn her of your plan, while making it appear that I am harassing her."
Tuxedo Kamen nodded his approval, not bothering to stop the fierce apprehension from clouding his eyes. "I fear Queen Beryl's plans for Serenity…"
The Generals found they could say nothing to reassure him.
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Sailor Moon sat, legs dangling at the top of the Tokyo Tower. Ami had stayed the night to keep watch over her, but when the girl finally gave into sleep, Usagi stopped faking slumber, and came here.
She was restless, for many reasons. Mamoru was in the hands of the enemy. But not only that, but also, she sensed that soon, someone would come to talk with her, but their intentions escaped her. She feared the worst for Mamoru, but knew in her heart that he was stronger than anything the enemy could try on him.
She was being watched.
She knew it. Probably Beryl had a lock on her transformation signature. She was being watched. The thought unnerved her, made her hands shake. But she had to appear calm, undisturbed. So she did.
She didn't have to wait long.
"Sailor Moon."
She looked up. Kunzite's heart broke at the look in her eyes. This woman had been a mentor, a friend, like a sister to him, and she was in more pain that could be imagined. But her eyes were still bright and resolute.
"Where is he, Kunzite?" The voice was small, the tone bordering on the line between demand and plea.
He fought to keep his face neutral. "Queen Beryl can see us, Sailor Moon. But she can't hear us. I want you to look as if I'm threatening to kill Endymion."
Understanding calmed her, but she began to cry for good measure. Besides, it wasn't just an act. She needed to get this out.
The expression on Kunzite's face was malicious, but his voice was kind. "Princess, last night, when the Silver Crystal let loose all that power, you healed me unconsciously. I'm free of Metallia's influence."
Her tears continued, making it hard for Kunzite to judge her thoughts. He continued nonetheless.
"You heard my orders were to kidnap you and seize the Crystal. However, I don't wish to know what Beryl would do to you when you got to the Dark Kingdom. But, I knew she had a fetish with the Prince in the past, and would not harm him if he were taken to her. So I took Endymion instead, in an effort to keep the both of you as safe as possible, and to keep me in good standing with her."
She looked up, for a moment, and the pride he saw in her eyes was directed at him, and it made his chest puff out. "Beryl tried to brainwash Tuxedo Kamen, but his subconscious must have resisted, because he awoke and the spell had failed. But he's decided to pretend that it worked in an effort to placate her for a while and to learn of her plans. He wanted you to be warned, so that in case you met in battle, you'd know the circumstances weren't what they were designed to seem."
She quit crying, and the amused anger he saw in her eyes made him want to laugh, but he restrained himself.
"Well, Kunzite," she said, her face as emotionless as possible but her voice facetious, "Tell Endymion that I am glad he is safe, but that as soon as this is all over, I'm going to kill him myself for taking such a risk. But thank you so much for keeping him safe. Now, play this well, friend. I'm going to kiss your cheek, because I must show my gratitude, but you are going to slap me, and we're going to fight, I'll 'lose' and you will leave arrogantly. I hope your acting skills are good!"
Kunzite had to grin, but hardened his face as she kissed his cheek for Beryl's benefit. He slapped her cheek, exaggerating the appearance of the force, and she staggered back though he'd hit her lightly. They dueled for a few minutes, then Sailor Moon stumbled, giving Kunzite the opportunity to fake a violent kick to her stomach. She threw herself artfully back, and Kunzite put the point of his sword to her throat. She began to cry for good measure.
"Until we meet again, Sailor Moon!" he said, with a laugh that was no more malicious than the woman he spoke to. Then, he disappeared.
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Kunzite stepped into the throne room to report to Beryl. He stormed in, appearing disgusted.
"Kunzite, report." She said it as if she had not seen what had transpired.
"My Queen, it was pathetic. I told her we would destroy the Prince if she did not cooperate in the future, and she just began to cry like a whiny schoolgirl. Of course, she has no idea that we are not going to harm him, but the display was pitiful. Then, that…that… WHORE kissed me as if Endymion was nothing! Trying to seduce me into joining her side. I taught her a thing or two, then. Her fighting was disgraceful. Without Tuxedo Kamen, Sailor Moon is nothing."
The voice came like the hiss of a serpent. "Well done, Kunzite. It is good to warn the pitiable Princess of what she has coming towards her."
Dread chilled him to the bone, but he forced himself to sound eager. "What method of torture do you have in mind, my Queen?"
"I will make Sailor Moon suffer in the worst way for her. I will take everything she loves from her for my own, and then, I'm going to kill her slowly, painfully, and I am going to enjoy every moment of it. She will wish she'd never crossed the path of Queen Beryl!"
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