Author's Note: k, well, here's chapter 10 for ya^_^ Arigatou to Venus
Smurf for reviewing so much on my story! ~^_^~ (*blush w/ happiness*) k,
well, you finally get to see about the sword and what's goin' on^_^ gomen
nasai on the fact that I haven't written in so long, I've been swamped w/
homework! *grumble grumble* damn teachers *grumble grumble*-_- k, well,
happy reading^_^
~venusgirl ^._.^
~*~Chapter 10~*~
Everyone sat in a circle together on the floor of Serena's bedroom.
"You really think so, Amy?" Lita asked a little skeptically. "I mean, I guess, but..."
Amy sighed. "I know it seems odd, but what's it hurt to try?" Lita said nothing, only nodded her head.
"Alright then, why not?" she said.
"Yeah!" Mina smiled. "Like the saying goes, now what is it, again? Oh yeah! No pain is lame!"
Everyone sweat-dropped and face-faulted.
"What an embarrassing partner," Artemis muttered. Mina glared at him.
"Um, exactly...I think," Amy said. "No pain, no gain. We've gotta remember that."
"Well, that's almost as good as mine," Mina said. "Almost."
Everyone shook their heads. It was pointless trying to tell Mina her faults, especially when it came to her proverbs.
"Well, anyway, why don't you get it out, Serena?" Luna asked.
"Oh, right," Serena said, digging around in her backpack for her brooch. "Uh...got it!" she said, holding up her brooch with pride.
Luna nodded her head. "Now, Mina, take out the sword, please."
Mina dragged over her bag with the sword still in it.
"Hey, a body bag!" Lita and Serena shouted in unison. Mina scowled but took the sword out nonetheless.
"It's not a body bag," she pouted quietly under her breath (u_u0). She snapped out of it when she heard a bashing sound.
"Serena!" Raye shrieked. "You can't do it like that, Meatball Head!"
"How do you know, Miss Psychic?! If you're so clever do it yourself!"
"I don't know how, but you can't just BEAT the crystal on the sword!" (^_^0)
"Hmph!" Serena exclaimed. "Then what do we do?"
"Try to connect the sword and the crystal with your power," Luna suggested. "Obviously since it involves the Imperium Silver Crystal only you can do this. Extend yourself and make the crystal and the sword one in the same."
"I'll try," Serena said, sounding unconvinced that this would actually work. She held the sword in one hand and the crystal in the other. She closed her eyes and tried to concentrate her power into making the sword and the crystal join. Nothing. "Ah, man this ain't working!"
"Just try again," Luna said.
Serena sighed, but nodded. "Alright, Luna, if you say so." She closed her eyes and her whole body shook with energy. *Please Imperium Silver Crystal, I need your power for the sword! Please lend me the power I need! Please!* Suddenly the crystal and the jewel on the sword started blinking simultaneously. Serena's eyes flew open at the same time the jewel did. A light shot out of the Imperium Silver Crystal still held in Serena's hands. Serena gasped as the light flew to the opening of the sword.
The sword shook violently and rose into the air, glowing warmly.
"Ah! It's possessed!" Serena shrieked, jumping back. Luna hushed her and everyone continued watching the sword. Everyone sat mesmerized by the object before them. They all gasped and put a hand up to shield their eyes as the sword shone brilliantly.
Serena recovered and took her hand down and gasped again. "It worked!" she yelled joyously. "Yay!" She jumped up and down and was finally stopped when Raye grabbed hold of the hem of her skirt and dragged a screaming Serena to the ground. Serena sat up and tears welled up in her eyes. "How cruel, Raye!" she exclaimed, holding her chin (that's what hit the floor^_^).
"No, cruel is watching our Princess jump up and down like a monkey around the room," Raye retorted. Serena broke out into a full-blown wail.
"Is this the way every meeting has to turn out?" Luna asked under her breath.
"Never a bore," Amy pointed out. Luna only shook her head in response.
"Check it out, everybody!" Mina shouted excitedly. Everyone turned their heads towards the blonde. She was kneeling down next to what used to be only one sword. Now there were four all lying in a neat row on the floor. The other four walked over to Mina and knelt down as well. They all gasped and looked at the swords in front off them.
"The Senshi Swords," Artemis said in shock. "Of course!"
"The Senshi Swords?" Lita asked, confused. "What're they?"
"They were the swords of the inner Senshi used to protect the Princess of the Moon, Serenity," he explained. Everyone nodded their heads and motioned for him to continue. "When the battle with generals, Malachite, Zoicite, Nephrite, and Jadeite, began Queen Serenity unlocked the mystery of the Legendary Stone Sword for the four of you to use." He motioned to Mina, Lita, Raye, and Amy. "With these swords you took a vow to use these weapons to defeat the enemy. She made you promise to forget the past and protect Princess Serenity."
"Forget our past?" Amy asked. "What do you mean?"
Artemis looked confused. "I have no idea. This memory of the conversation just popped into my mind. I don't remember what she meant." He shook his head, a look of confusion still on his face.
The attention turned back towards the swords that lay before them. They all looked at them closely and tried to figure out which belonged to whom and how to use them.
Mina moved forward and inspected one sword in particular. "I think this one must be mine," she declared. She picked it up and looked at it closely. It was straight and long, just as the Legendary Stone Sword had been. The hilt turned upwards at the ends and in the middle an orange topaz gleamed. On either side of the hilt were two carvings of the sign of Venus. The handle of the sword was very complex. Standing on the hilt were two crescent moons back to back. On top of the hilt was the actual handle (think Moon Kaleidoscope Wand handle how it has that half circle thing on one side). At the bottom of the sword was a heart, which made up the piercing tip.
Mina sat mesmerized by the sword in her hand. It truly was a beauty. An elegant weapon of death (A/N: cheery, ne?). "Wow," was all Mina could manage to gasp out. She turned it over in her hands many times.
Lita leaned forward and looked closely and examined one sword. "I think this one belongs to me." She picked it up and took in the design. The actual sword was jagged, much like a lightning bolt. On the hilt in the middle was an exotic emerald. Along with emerald was an intricate design of a vine with leaves carved magnificently into it. She breathed in sharply in awe at the sheer beauty. She gazed at the handle, which seemed lame in comparison for it was only a normal handle. She sat back on her heels and whistled through her teeth. "My God," was all she said.
Raye grabbed one and turned it over and over. "Yes, this one's definitely mine," she said confidently. The blade curved like the ones she had seen people swallow in the circus as a child. On the center of the hilt was a beautiful ruby, which shone so brightly it appeared a fire kindled inside its very core. On either side was the sign of Mars. The handle as well was in the shape of the sign of Mars, the arrow being where one would grip. She just sat speechless, taking everything in.
Amy picked up the only sword left. "I guess this one is mine." It was a rather short sword, maybe only two feet at best, that got fatter as it went down. At the center of the hilt lay a sparkling sapphire. On the rest of the hilt was a design that looked like waves that was carved onto the surface. The handle, like Lita's, was nothing spectacular. "These will be a real asset to us," was all she said.
Luna and Artemis sat back and said nothing, letting the girls enjoy their new items.
Serena said nothing, for she had gotten nothing. "Hey, why does everyone else get something besides me?" she whined.
"Because," Luna explained, "if you'll remember, on the Moon Kingdom you were not Sailor Moon nor were you a Champion of Justice. You were a Princess and the Princess was to be kept away from the ensuing battle and, therefore, had no need for a weapon. That was the Guardian Senshi were for."
"Well, that's a fine howdy do," Serena pouted.
"Yes, well, be that as it may, it's the way it is. You still have your scepter and your Senshi to help you and that will be more than enough," Luna said, closing the matter.
Serena sat another moment and then realized something. "Hey, Luna," she started.
"The conversation is over with, Serena," Luna sighed.
Serena shook her head. "No, it has nothing to do with that." Luna looked up. "I got a letter from Rini saying she wanted to come and visit. Is it really a good idea for her to come right now with this going on? Wouldn't it be safer for her to came after all this has blown over?" Luna sat and thought about it for a while.
"On the contrary, we need all the help we can get." Serena sat with her jaw hanging to the floor.
"But... It's too dangerous for her!" Serena exclaimed.
"No, she has a transformation now and is, therefore, a member of the group. She too is a Senshi. She should be here. Besides, you know she'll figure out what's going on and come anyway."
"Yeah, I guess so," Serena admitted. "I'd never be able to keep her away..." She still sounded doubtful.
Luna smiled warmly. "It's wonderful that you're worried for her, Serena. That shows maturity."
Serena beamed. "Ya hear that, Raye? I've got maturity!" Raye only sniggered and shook her head. "Hey, what's all that about!" Serena yelled.
"Okay, let's not start up again," Luna warned. "It's late and we should all be getting home." Everyone nodded in agreement and headed out the door with a wave over the shoulder.
"See ya tomorrow, Serena!" Mina yelled, popping her head back in the doorway for a moment, them leaving again with a wink and she flashed a victory (peace) sign, puckering her lips in a kiss.
Serena smiled and copied the action. "See ya 'round!" She undressed and slipped on her nightclothes. Luna hopped up on the bed as Serena snuggled up under the blankets. "I guess I'll pick Rini up tomorrow, is that good?" she asked.
Luna nodded. "Yes, that would be best. She should get here as soon as possible so we can fill her in on all the events that have gone on in the past couple days." Luna paused. "I was serious about the maturity thing, Serena. It really shows that you're growing up putting her on top of your list of worries."
Serena smiled sleepily. "G'night, Luna," Serena yawned.
"Goodnight, Serena," Luna said, reflex making Luna yawn as well.
2nd A/N: hey, sorry it was kinda short and that it's been so long... *sigh*
~*~Chapter 10~*~
Everyone sat in a circle together on the floor of Serena's bedroom.
"You really think so, Amy?" Lita asked a little skeptically. "I mean, I guess, but..."
Amy sighed. "I know it seems odd, but what's it hurt to try?" Lita said nothing, only nodded her head.
"Alright then, why not?" she said.
"Yeah!" Mina smiled. "Like the saying goes, now what is it, again? Oh yeah! No pain is lame!"
Everyone sweat-dropped and face-faulted.
"What an embarrassing partner," Artemis muttered. Mina glared at him.
"Um, exactly...I think," Amy said. "No pain, no gain. We've gotta remember that."
"Well, that's almost as good as mine," Mina said. "Almost."
Everyone shook their heads. It was pointless trying to tell Mina her faults, especially when it came to her proverbs.
"Well, anyway, why don't you get it out, Serena?" Luna asked.
"Oh, right," Serena said, digging around in her backpack for her brooch. "Uh...got it!" she said, holding up her brooch with pride.
Luna nodded her head. "Now, Mina, take out the sword, please."
Mina dragged over her bag with the sword still in it.
"Hey, a body bag!" Lita and Serena shouted in unison. Mina scowled but took the sword out nonetheless.
"It's not a body bag," she pouted quietly under her breath (u_u0). She snapped out of it when she heard a bashing sound.
"Serena!" Raye shrieked. "You can't do it like that, Meatball Head!"
"How do you know, Miss Psychic?! If you're so clever do it yourself!"
"I don't know how, but you can't just BEAT the crystal on the sword!" (^_^0)
"Hmph!" Serena exclaimed. "Then what do we do?"
"Try to connect the sword and the crystal with your power," Luna suggested. "Obviously since it involves the Imperium Silver Crystal only you can do this. Extend yourself and make the crystal and the sword one in the same."
"I'll try," Serena said, sounding unconvinced that this would actually work. She held the sword in one hand and the crystal in the other. She closed her eyes and tried to concentrate her power into making the sword and the crystal join. Nothing. "Ah, man this ain't working!"
"Just try again," Luna said.
Serena sighed, but nodded. "Alright, Luna, if you say so." She closed her eyes and her whole body shook with energy. *Please Imperium Silver Crystal, I need your power for the sword! Please lend me the power I need! Please!* Suddenly the crystal and the jewel on the sword started blinking simultaneously. Serena's eyes flew open at the same time the jewel did. A light shot out of the Imperium Silver Crystal still held in Serena's hands. Serena gasped as the light flew to the opening of the sword.
The sword shook violently and rose into the air, glowing warmly.
"Ah! It's possessed!" Serena shrieked, jumping back. Luna hushed her and everyone continued watching the sword. Everyone sat mesmerized by the object before them. They all gasped and put a hand up to shield their eyes as the sword shone brilliantly.
Serena recovered and took her hand down and gasped again. "It worked!" she yelled joyously. "Yay!" She jumped up and down and was finally stopped when Raye grabbed hold of the hem of her skirt and dragged a screaming Serena to the ground. Serena sat up and tears welled up in her eyes. "How cruel, Raye!" she exclaimed, holding her chin (that's what hit the floor^_^).
"No, cruel is watching our Princess jump up and down like a monkey around the room," Raye retorted. Serena broke out into a full-blown wail.
"Is this the way every meeting has to turn out?" Luna asked under her breath.
"Never a bore," Amy pointed out. Luna only shook her head in response.
"Check it out, everybody!" Mina shouted excitedly. Everyone turned their heads towards the blonde. She was kneeling down next to what used to be only one sword. Now there were four all lying in a neat row on the floor. The other four walked over to Mina and knelt down as well. They all gasped and looked at the swords in front off them.
"The Senshi Swords," Artemis said in shock. "Of course!"
"The Senshi Swords?" Lita asked, confused. "What're they?"
"They were the swords of the inner Senshi used to protect the Princess of the Moon, Serenity," he explained. Everyone nodded their heads and motioned for him to continue. "When the battle with generals, Malachite, Zoicite, Nephrite, and Jadeite, began Queen Serenity unlocked the mystery of the Legendary Stone Sword for the four of you to use." He motioned to Mina, Lita, Raye, and Amy. "With these swords you took a vow to use these weapons to defeat the enemy. She made you promise to forget the past and protect Princess Serenity."
"Forget our past?" Amy asked. "What do you mean?"
Artemis looked confused. "I have no idea. This memory of the conversation just popped into my mind. I don't remember what she meant." He shook his head, a look of confusion still on his face.
The attention turned back towards the swords that lay before them. They all looked at them closely and tried to figure out which belonged to whom and how to use them.
Mina moved forward and inspected one sword in particular. "I think this one must be mine," she declared. She picked it up and looked at it closely. It was straight and long, just as the Legendary Stone Sword had been. The hilt turned upwards at the ends and in the middle an orange topaz gleamed. On either side of the hilt were two carvings of the sign of Venus. The handle of the sword was very complex. Standing on the hilt were two crescent moons back to back. On top of the hilt was the actual handle (think Moon Kaleidoscope Wand handle how it has that half circle thing on one side). At the bottom of the sword was a heart, which made up the piercing tip.
Mina sat mesmerized by the sword in her hand. It truly was a beauty. An elegant weapon of death (A/N: cheery, ne?). "Wow," was all Mina could manage to gasp out. She turned it over in her hands many times.
Lita leaned forward and looked closely and examined one sword. "I think this one belongs to me." She picked it up and took in the design. The actual sword was jagged, much like a lightning bolt. On the hilt in the middle was an exotic emerald. Along with emerald was an intricate design of a vine with leaves carved magnificently into it. She breathed in sharply in awe at the sheer beauty. She gazed at the handle, which seemed lame in comparison for it was only a normal handle. She sat back on her heels and whistled through her teeth. "My God," was all she said.
Raye grabbed one and turned it over and over. "Yes, this one's definitely mine," she said confidently. The blade curved like the ones she had seen people swallow in the circus as a child. On the center of the hilt was a beautiful ruby, which shone so brightly it appeared a fire kindled inside its very core. On either side was the sign of Mars. The handle as well was in the shape of the sign of Mars, the arrow being where one would grip. She just sat speechless, taking everything in.
Amy picked up the only sword left. "I guess this one is mine." It was a rather short sword, maybe only two feet at best, that got fatter as it went down. At the center of the hilt lay a sparkling sapphire. On the rest of the hilt was a design that looked like waves that was carved onto the surface. The handle, like Lita's, was nothing spectacular. "These will be a real asset to us," was all she said.
Luna and Artemis sat back and said nothing, letting the girls enjoy their new items.
Serena said nothing, for she had gotten nothing. "Hey, why does everyone else get something besides me?" she whined.
"Because," Luna explained, "if you'll remember, on the Moon Kingdom you were not Sailor Moon nor were you a Champion of Justice. You were a Princess and the Princess was to be kept away from the ensuing battle and, therefore, had no need for a weapon. That was the Guardian Senshi were for."
"Well, that's a fine howdy do," Serena pouted.
"Yes, well, be that as it may, it's the way it is. You still have your scepter and your Senshi to help you and that will be more than enough," Luna said, closing the matter.
Serena sat another moment and then realized something. "Hey, Luna," she started.
"The conversation is over with, Serena," Luna sighed.
Serena shook her head. "No, it has nothing to do with that." Luna looked up. "I got a letter from Rini saying she wanted to come and visit. Is it really a good idea for her to come right now with this going on? Wouldn't it be safer for her to came after all this has blown over?" Luna sat and thought about it for a while.
"On the contrary, we need all the help we can get." Serena sat with her jaw hanging to the floor.
"But... It's too dangerous for her!" Serena exclaimed.
"No, she has a transformation now and is, therefore, a member of the group. She too is a Senshi. She should be here. Besides, you know she'll figure out what's going on and come anyway."
"Yeah, I guess so," Serena admitted. "I'd never be able to keep her away..." She still sounded doubtful.
Luna smiled warmly. "It's wonderful that you're worried for her, Serena. That shows maturity."
Serena beamed. "Ya hear that, Raye? I've got maturity!" Raye only sniggered and shook her head. "Hey, what's all that about!" Serena yelled.
"Okay, let's not start up again," Luna warned. "It's late and we should all be getting home." Everyone nodded in agreement and headed out the door with a wave over the shoulder.
"See ya tomorrow, Serena!" Mina yelled, popping her head back in the doorway for a moment, them leaving again with a wink and she flashed a victory (peace) sign, puckering her lips in a kiss.
Serena smiled and copied the action. "See ya 'round!" She undressed and slipped on her nightclothes. Luna hopped up on the bed as Serena snuggled up under the blankets. "I guess I'll pick Rini up tomorrow, is that good?" she asked.
Luna nodded. "Yes, that would be best. She should get here as soon as possible so we can fill her in on all the events that have gone on in the past couple days." Luna paused. "I was serious about the maturity thing, Serena. It really shows that you're growing up putting her on top of your list of worries."
Serena smiled sleepily. "G'night, Luna," Serena yawned.
"Goodnight, Serena," Luna said, reflex making Luna yawn as well.
2nd A/N: hey, sorry it was kinda short and that it's been so long... *sigh*
