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"White Out"
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"Hey guys, come on!" yelled Usagi.
"Coming!" yelled Minako, as she and her friends left the kitchen with the snacks.
"I REALLY wish that 'Meatball head wouldn't be so impatient," Rei said, as she shook her head.
It is New Years Eve, circa 2003. It had been a while since Usagi Tsukino (aka "Sailor Moon") and the rest of her friends (aka "The Sailor Scouts") have gotten together for a party. Still, any time the semi-retired superhero and her friends could get together was always a party.
All the Scouts were there. There was Ami ("Sailor Mercury") Mizuno, the soon-to-be medical student, Minako ("Sailor Venus") Aino, the aspiring entertainer, Rei ("Sailor Mars") Hino, the Shinto-priestess-in-training, and Makoto ("Sailor Jupiter") Kino, the chief extraordinaire. Also with Usagi were her fiancée Momaru ("Tuxedo Mask") Chiba and their future daughter Usagi ("Sailor Mini-Moon") Chiba.
"I can't wait until the festivities begin!" said Diana the Moon Cat.
"You said it!" said Artemis the Moon Cat.
"Shh, the countdown is about to begin!" admonished the Luna the Moon Cat. Diana is the offspring of Artemis and Luna.
"It's too bad the Outers went on vacation," said Makoto.
"Hey, what can you do?" Minako replied.
"They said that they'll be back shortly," Ami said.
"Next year will be a good one!" said Usagi.
"I know, beloved," Momaru said.
"The countdown is starting!" yelled Little Usagi.
"5!"
"4!"
"3!"
"2!"
"1!"
"Happy-!"
Then, everything fades to WHITE.
Meanwhile, at the Time Gate…
"Setsuna, you should have warned the others!" yelled Heruka. She was upset that "The Event" was taken place.
"You know what would happen if I did," Setsuna replied. "Besides, this attack is essential if Crystal Tokyo is to be formed.
"So…we will see Little Usagi and the others again?" asked Hotoru. She was worried about what could happen to her best friend.
"I'm sure things will work out," Michiru replied assuredly.
"It will. According to my calculations, the next "Event" will strike again in forty years. Plus, our allies will be there for us if we need their assistance. Only then will we have a chance to bring back Sailor Moon and the others."
"I hope you know what you are doing," Heruka warned.
Setsuna looks at her friend and ally.
"Me, too."
Forty years later…
"This is the town of amnesia called Paradigm City, built on the ruins of a great metropolis that no ones knows about. For some strange reason, everyone's memories have been erased. For what purpose, I do not know. But I do hope to find out one day, while I am this city's top 'Negotiator'. Though, as a woman, it's difficult for me to be taken seriously."
Serena Smith sat down her tape recorder, as she brushed aside her shorn locks of hair. Having short hair and wearing white business suits compensated the fact that she was a woman after all.
"Mental note: a reminder for self to go to the hairstylist. I do want to keep SOME feminine traits after all."
"Your tea is ready, Madame."
"Thank you, Lyta," Serena said, as she accepted her drink from her housekeeper. While sipping tea at her desk, Serena turns to an old photo of herself when she was part of the Paradigm City military police. There, she was with her comrades, as well as her then-superior officer Major Raye Datsun. Back in the day, Serena sported a "pony tail" hairstyle.
Ah, the innocence of youth, Serena thought to herself.
Then, she heard the sound of piano playing.
Amy must be done with the modifications, Serena thought.
Since her rescue from the demented Mina Beck, Amy Anderson has done much to repay Serena for her kindness. While a journalist by trade, Amy was skilled in medicine and science, so she complimented Lyta Burg's engineering skills. Besides, Amy was an excellent sounding board for whatever ideas she develops during a case.
I had enough of this…stuffy house, Serena thought.
"Lyta, I going for a ride," Serena said, as she brushed aside her hair.
"I will have your dinner ready upon your return, of course."
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As Serena drove her pink Cadillac across the bridge to the main dome, she wondered what could have happened to create such a change to the environment. Then, she noticed a military police stopping point. Serena's eyes lit up, upon recognition of one of the officers.
"Well, well, well," Serena smirked, as she took off her shades. "I didn't know you had gotten demoted, Officer."
"You," said Raye, as she went up to the car. "I ought to book you for living in an illegal district!"
"You know your bosses only passed that ordinance as a 'suggestion', not a rule."
"Whatever. For your information, I'm on supervisory field duty with these cadets."
"I'm sure. Anyway, I'm for the Paradigm Corporation building on business. Ta!"
And Serena drives off.
"Grrr!"
At Paradigm Corp…
"Ah, Negotiator, I am glad that you made it," said the man in the black business suit, as he kissed Serena's hand.
"Forget it, Darien Rosewater. I'm not so easily persuaded by your charms."
"We'll see about THAT, Ms. Smith. Oh, have you met my daughter Rena?"
Serena looks at the pink-haired girl. She was impeccably dressed, which included her glasses.
"Oh, we already met."
"Charming girl, isn't she?" said Serena.
"I must run these files to Human Resources, Father."
"You do that, Angel."
When Rena leaves, Darien turns to Serena.
"I really wish that you tell Rena the truth about her mother, Serena."
"You and I both know we can't do that. We have a lot of history together, so cherish that."
Darien looks outside his office window. Then, he looks at Serena.
"There's only so much time I am willing to be patient with you. All this can be yours. After all, a King does need a Queen."
"I'll think about it. But for now, let's conduct business?"
"Let's, then."
Later that day…
"Ah, you have returned, Madame Serena."
"Yeah. I just needed to take care of business downtown."
"Oh, and there's someone here to see you in your office."
"Oh?"
A short time later…
"Thank you for seeing me," said the green haired woman.
"No problem. Normally, I see my clients at 'The Moonscape', but there are exceptions."
"Thanks."
"So, what seems to be the problem, Miss-?"
"Meioh. Setsuna Meioh, and I have a need for a Negotiator."
Tbc? Author's note: There. This is a Sailor Moon/Big O fusion story. Most of the Sailor Sailor Senshi will fulfill the principle roles of the "Big O" characters, but not in the way you would think. If this story is completed, you will learn a) who's behind 'The White Out', b) who are the allies are, and, c) how Crystal Tokyo will form. C & C are welcomed.If there's a next time: Serena tracks down a mad scientist who holds a terrible secret that involves…cats. Plus, Rena runs across someone claiming to be her best friend. Be here for "Terrible Reunion", next time on "Sailor Moon BO". See you then! Maybe…