Disclaimer: "Sailor Moon", "Street Fighter" and other genres belongs to their respective owners.
Note: This is a semi-fusion, alternate crossover story. It takes place during the "Doom Tree" saga.
"Homecoming"
"Okay, class," Miss Heruna said, as she started the day at Crossroads Middle School. "We would all like to welcome back our FAVORITE student, Usagi. Hello, Usagi!"
"Hello, Miss Heruna," Usagi said calmly. She was dressed in her school uniform, sat properly, and was paying attention to every word that Heruna had said. "I am glad to be back."
Heruna frowned but said nothing. She remembered that Usagi used to be bubbly and flighty. THIS Usagi was calm, and very much in control. And she had a look that said "I can KILL you at any time, and at any place of MY choosing". Then again, the fact that she was reportedly kidnapped for a year may have something to do with this "new" Usagi.
"Okay, then," Heruna said. "Now, lets get on with today's lesson…"
Meanwhile, Ami Mizuno, Makoto Kino and Minako Aino were looking at each other, while trying to look at Usagi. A few weeks ago, a new, yet still unknown, alien menace had come to Juuban Azabuu district, Tokyo, Japan. As a result, the Moon Guardian cat Luna D'Mus was forced to reawaken their memories, including their friend and team-mate Rei Hino. Together, they were "The Sailor Scouts", and have fought hard against "the Cardians" and their mysterious masters. So far, the Scouts, along with the mysterious "Moon Light Knight", have won their battles. Still, these battles were getting harder, and the Scouts know that as long as their leader "Sailor Moon" was missing, the Cardians remained an ever present threat.
And now, things may have changed for the better.
It was only the day before that the news of the so-called "Missing Tsukino Girl" turned up. They couldn't get to Usagi due to the police presence, who was investigating the situation. So they opted to confront Usagi, find out what's going on, and then report back to Luna. Luna wanted to see Usagi right away, but was asked to wait until the Scouts investigate her.
While this was going on, two new students were observing the situation. In spite of their human appearance, they were the alien masters behind the Cardian, whose purpose was only known to them. They also noticed how potent the missing Usagi Tsukino was, as her aura indicated. "Ann" looked at "Alan", and both nodded. The girl bares investigating.
During lunch, Usagi was on the roof of the building of her school. She was in a lotus position, and was expanding her awareness.
Suddenly, her awareness spiked. She immediately leaped out of her position, and got into a fighting stance.
"Well, Alan," a girl said, as she leaned against the side of the access way. "She's a bit jumpy."
"I agree, Ann," the boy said. Both the girl and the boy, in spite of their wild expression, were dressed in standard school clothes. "Hi, my name is Alan, and she's Ann. We just wanted to introduce ourselves to you."
Usagi's eyes flickered red, though neither Alan nor Ann noticed. She could "see" that the two were more than human. In fact, they appeared to her decidedly non-human. As much as the "Demon Rage" within her burned, Usagi decided NOT to deal with them…just yet.
"Nice to meet you…Ann…Alan," Usagi said, as she calmed down. "My name is Usagi."
"Pleased to meet you, Usagi," Alan said, as he gently gave Usagi's hand a peck.
Ann rolled her eyes.
"Would like to join us at the Arcade after school? Our treat."
Usagi thought for a moment.
"Sure."
"Great! Be seeing you."
Ann glared at Usagi, as she and Alan went back downstairs.
Usagi grinned evilly. She might have found worthy foes to fight, but something disturbed her about them. They appeared to be too shallow to be "boss characters". No, there has to be someone bigger than they. So for now, Usagi will pretend to be their friend. And when the time comes- well, first things first.
Later, Usagi was walking home from school. She had a decent time at the arcade, but grew bored quickly. In fact, since coming home, she was decidedly bored. On the way home, though, was a different story. There was that shape-shifting, pigtailed martial artist. Then there was this sword-wielding teenaged boy and his "girlfriends". And then there was this dog-demon and his girlfriend. And THEN there was this…
"Usagi!"
Usagi woke up from her reverie, and was confronted by a small, black cat. The cat had a crescent moon mark on her forehead.
Usagi frowned.
"What do you want…Luna?"
"You…you remember me?"
"Yes, yes I do. I also remember the rest of you. So you four can come on out!"
From their hiding places, Ami, Minako (with Artemis), Rei and Makoto came on out.
"What do you guys want?"
"We want to know if you are okay, Usagi," Ami said.
"Yeah, we're worried sick about you!" Minako said.
"I agree!" said Artemis the Moon cat.
"You could have called, you know!" Rei fumed.
"Just talk to us, please?" Makoto said.
Usagi looked at each and everyone of them. And for a moment, she had a sad expression. As much as she wanted to, she could not tell them how she feels, or what she had gone through the past year.
"No."
And with that Usagi turned to leave.
"What about your duties as 'Sailor Moon'?" Luna cried.
"Find someone else. For reasons I cannot explain, my…destiny lies elsewhere."
"Usagi!"
Rei was fuming at this point. Without thinking, she stepped forth and grabbed Usagi's shoulder.
Big mistake.
Usagi back-handed Rei, knocking her to the ground.
"Don't…ever…touch…me…AGAIN," Usagi said with gritted teeth. "Is that clear?"
In her anger, Usagi's eyes glowed red.
Makoto, catching this, got into a fighting stance. She was more than ready to protect her friend Rei-
"Don't!" Ami said.
"But-"
"Let her go," Minako said. "We can't deal with Usagi HERE."
As the acting leader of the Sailor Scouts, Makoto complied.
"If you four want to challenge me, simply let me know. Now, if you excuse me…"
Usagi, using the lessons learned from her Master, teleported away.
"What was THAT?" Rei said, as she got up.
"I've been taking readings of Usagi. She's…filled with dark energy."
"Great, just great!"
"What are we going to do?" Makoto said.
"Luna should we-" Artemis began
"We might have to, old friend," Luna said sadly.
"What are you talking about?" Minako asked.
Luna looked at the girls.
"A long time ago, in times of crisis, a commoner is chosen to protect the House of Serenity. I believe it's time to bring back the Steward of the Moon Kingdom."
"What do you mean, Luna?" Rei asked.
"It's time to bring in a new Sailor Moon!"
Fools, Usagi thought, as she masked her presence. She was watching the girls from the trees. At least they'll leave me alone now.
As she left her hiding place, she was caught in a chi-based attack. Usagi quickly recovered and got in a stance.
"You," Usagi said simply.
"Yes, me," Usagi's attacker said. "And you will pay for what you did to my Tenchi!"
Thus, the battle between the Dark Bunny and Ryoko the Space Pirate was on.
Tbc.