Chapter 5: The Test
"No," Sailor Pluto told them.
"Surely this is an exception," Mercury beseeched her.
"Yes, Ami, I realize that if I don't take Serenity back in time there may be no future to protect."
"Then why not, Sailor Pluto?" Venus asked.
"Because there are two exceptions to the rare exceptions. You see, girls, if one of you dies I cannot change that (before, Rini got to you before you really lost the war in the future). Also, Diamond is from a future after his own death-that is destiny. At some point, there had to be a test of Serenity's love, and Prince Earth's. Diamond administered the first test to you, Serena, when he hypnotized you in the future-you passed. Your heart fought. Now you must help Darien. You have to find a way to show him that your combined love is too strong to ever be persuaded otherwise." Pluto sighed deeply.
"I get it," Mercury started; "he's hurt so bad he can't even hear or see the truth. As if he has fallen asleep, and you have to wake him."
"I understand," Serena stated as if she had just woken up herself. "Alright then, all of you go home and take care of Neo-Queen Serenity and King Earth's daughter."
"But-" Jupiter, Mercury, and Mars began.
"Now." They all nodded and left without another sound. "Sailor Pluto."
"Yes, Sailor Moon?"
"When he passes-"
"If."
Serenity turned and looked at Sailor Pluto, completely expressionless, "When Darien passes this test, then you will erase this."
"You don't understand."
"Let us remember, if you are so inclined, that this is my life you and your precious destiny are messing with. But I want this little tryst erased from our memories and I want my virginity back. Do you understand?" Serena began to leave; as far as she was concerned, she was the ruler of the universe and this conversation was over.
"What if I told you Rini was never Darien's child?" Serena stopped, her stomach felt cold.
"She has his eyes." She was determined to be unphased.
"So did Prince Diamond a few hours ago."
"Well, well, we used a condom."
"He took it off."
Serena shook her head fiercely; she couldn't think straight. She became suddenly viciously sick and vomited on the floor. After she regained herself, "IOs this another part of the test?"
"It is. Are you willing to take the chance of erasing your daughter. Can you choose between them?"
Serena began to weep uncontrollably, "How can I know for sure now that she's Darien's?"
"Look to the child and she will show you her real father. Then see if you can ask me to change the past. Good luck, Sailor Moon."
Surprisingly, Serena gave her a confident smile, winked, and strolled out.