Falling Rose Petals
Chapter 5: When Rain Falls From the Sky
rated: PG
date started: March 21, 2005
date finished: June 22, 2005
date edited: June 22, 2005
date re-edited: November 15, 2005
Kayla woke up refreshed on a bright and beautiful Saturday morning. Destiny was coming home today and she was going to surprise her at the airport. Over the past 2 weeks, Serena, Darien, and Kayla had become
the best of friends. When Serena and Darien wanted to go out, Kayla covered for them with their friends. When Kayla needed some info on the Negaverse, Serena and Darien were there to answer her questions. Also in the past week, Jakku had shown her more of her locked memories, like their first kiss, their first "offical court" meeting, where she got to see his finace' for the first time and she was disguised as the Lady Catherine from Venus, their first fight, and their first battle together.Jakku had been by her side ever since they had met in the Silver Millennium and she couldn't help but wish that they could meet in this life time.
She got out of bed and turned the radio up. Mina Aino's, a new superstar singer from Tokyo, song "C'est la Vie" was playing. Kayla loved Mina Aino. She seemed to know her feelings through her songs. Kayla started dancing around the room, singing. As she was getting ready for school, the phone rang. Kayla danced her way over to it and answered.
"Hello? "
" Kay-Kay! "
" Des! Great to hear from you! When's your arrivial time? "
" That's the thing. It is storming over here and my plane is delayed until further notice! I guess that means sleeping in this airport tonight. "
" Oh no! I'm sorry, Des. Is your mom staying with you at the airport? "
" Yes, her and Dad are. Sorry, Kay. Looks like it'll be another day before you can fill in on all the latest news. "
" I'll fill you in the minute you walk in the door, Des. I promise. Listen, I gotta go. I am meeting Serena and we are walking to school together. "
" Well, don't be late, girl! Love ya! "
" Love ya, Des! Get home soon! "
Kayla hung the phone up and looked at the time. It was nearly 7:00a.m. She quickly put on her school uniform and hurried into the kitchen. She decided to have cereal and quickly ate so that she could hurry to meet Serena at her house. As soon as she was finished, she placed her bowl in the sink and grabbed her briefcase. Walking fast to the door, she grabbed her apartment keys and locked the door. As soon as she closed the door, she ran down the hall to the elevator and pushed the lobby button.
" Good morning, Mom! ", Serena said as she walked the stairs.
Elaine Tsukino nearly fainted at the sight of her oldest child walking down the stairs at 7:00a.m.
" Good morning, dear. May I ask why you are up early? "
Serena smiled, " Kayla is walking with me to school and she and Ami are going to tutor me for the English test today. "
Elaine smiled at her daughter. For about two and half-months, her daughter had been changing. She got early (sometimes), ate better, grades got better, and she was always smiling about something. Really smiling when she finished talking on the phone every night. Elaine knew what was the change. Serena was seeing a guy and Elaine couldn't help but be happy for her daughter.
" Ok, dear. Good luck! Here is your breakfast. Now hurry and eat if Kayla and you are walking to school together. "
Serena smiled and sat down. She downed the cereal in under 3 minutes and as she placed the bowl in the sink, the doorbell rang.
" Kayla's here. I'm gone, Mom. See ya later. ", Serena said as she grabbed her school stuff and walked to the door. She opened the door to see a smiling Kayla standing there.
" Morning, Sere. "
" Morning, Kay-Kay. "
After school, Serena, Kayla, and Amy walked to the Crown to meet Raye and Molly. Earlier that day, thanks to Kayla and Amy, Serena had scored a 84 on the English test and was slowly bringing her F to a low C. The girls were very proud of Serena and were going to celebrate at the Crown.
Kayla walked behind the others, thinking of earlier today. She smiled a little. She was slowly getting closer to completing her mission.
Flashback to 2nd period
Kayla and Serena were passing notes in class, talking about meeting Darien later at his apartment for another one of their secert meetings when someone knocked on the door. Miss H sighed and went to open the door. After talking to someone for a few minutes , she walked back into the classroom with a young girl. Kayla looked up as soon as Miss H had walked back in with the new girl. She couldn't help but stare. The new girl had shoulder-length brown hair with blonde hairlights, had hazel green eyes, was slim, looked to be 5'8, and had a sweet smile on her face. Kayla shook her head as the Senshi in her looked at the new girl.
' It's her, Angel. ', Jakku's voice filled her head.
' Rin. ', Kayla thought.
' Yes, that is Rin. I felt her power nearing you. You do remember your memory lessons about Rin correct? '
Kayla nodded, ' Yes. Rin is the Princess of Aphrodite Terra on Venus and is cousin to Princess Minako of Venus, who is Sailor Venus, leader of the Inner Senshi. Rin is also...Sailor Rain! '
Jakku laughed, ' Yes, my love. Your Senshi is here and now all you have to do is become her friend
again. '
Kayla shook her head, " Easier said than done, honey. "
Serena looked over at Kayla, " Did you say something? "
" Oh, no I didn't, Sere. "
Miss H smiled at the class and pointed to the new girl, " Class, I would like you to meet Lynze Carmela Aino. She is new and will need your help getting around the school. Lynze, just ask any of your classmates or me if you need any help. Now, there is a sit behind Amy where you can sit. Amy, wave your hand. There you go, dear. "
Lynze smiled at Miss H and took her seat. Kayla looked back at her then turned back around and smiled,
" Hello, Sailor Rain ", she whispered to herself.
' It's like she found me. Oh, well, it made my job easier. ', Kayla thought as she walked into the Crown to hear Serena and Darien agruing at each other, keeping their relationship still a secert. Kayla sighed and started playing her part.
" Can't you two get along sometime in this millennium? People are staring. ", Kayla said, stepping inbetween them.
Serena and Darien smiled quickly at each other and then looked at Kayla. Darien hugged her and said, " I can, but I don't think Meatball-Head could be nice without running someone over. "
Serena made to say something, but Raye put her hand to Serena's mouth as she walked by them and dragged Serena away from the fuss. Kayla looked up at Darien and smiled, " She got an 84 on the English test. "
Darien smiled at her as she walked to the other girls. He paid Andrew then walked out, not noticing two figures watching him as he walked down the street.
" That's him, isn't it, V? ", a voice said, watching Darien walk down the street.
The one called V nodded, " Yes, it is, Rin. This is great. Find him and we find her and the others. Then the plan starts. "
Rin smiled, " Let's just hope that the plan works. I saw Keira today, by the way. "
V turned around quickly, " Keira is already revived? "
" Looks that way. Do you think she remembers who she is? "
" I don't know. We'll just have to see at the next battle. If she is awake, you know you'll have to join her, right? "
Rin nodded, " Yes, I know. I would do anything for Keira. She is my best friend, besides you, of course. "
Kayla sat in the Crown, smiling as the others played the Sailor V video game. Things were so peaceful, but she knew that would never last.
' The Negaverse hasn't attacked in two weeks. They are waiting on something. I just need to figure out what. '
" Hey Kayla! ", Melvin said as he ran up to her and sat down in front of her.
Kayla smiled at Melvin, " Oh, hey Melvin. What's up? "
" Check it out! I found a rare picture of Princess D of D-Land! "
" Oh, isn't that the Princess the town is having a party for tonight? "
Melvin nodded, " Yup, that's her. "
Serena and the others walked up them as Melvin started explaining about the party and the D-Land Crystal Treasure.
" What's up, Melvin? ", Serena asked, sitting next to Kayla.
" Look at this picture of Princess D! ", Melvin held up the Princess and everyone nearly fainted.
" She looks like you, Melvin. ", Raye said, trying not to laugh.
Melvin looked at the picture, " No, she doesn't. "
Amy shook her head, " Never mind, Melvin. Anyway, what time is that party tonight? I want to see what this Princess D looks like. "
Raye and Amy shared looks and nodded at each other. Kayla noticed this and decided that is Sailors Mercury and Mars were going to be there, she would be there as well.
Serena leaned over to Kayla, " I'll see you there at 8:00p.m. Call Darien and you two go on in. I'll be with Mercury and Mars. I'll see you two as soon as I can get away from Mercury and Mars. I'll get them to guard the grounds. "
Kayla nodded and Serena let Kayla out of the booth.
" Well, I'll talk to you all later. Destiny is coming home soon and I need to see if she called me while I was at school. I'll see you all later. "
" Bye Kayla! "
Darien walked to his door to open it. He wasn't really expecting anyone but Serena for their date, but it wasn't for another three hours. He was really surprised to see Kayla McGinnis standing there.
" Hey, Kayla. What are you doing here? ", he asked as he let her in.
Kayla walked in and took her shoes off. She walked over to the balcony and leaned on the railing, " We have a problem. The Negaverse is going to strike tonight. "
Darien looked at her confused, " How do you know that? "
" You've heard about Princess D right? Well, she has something called the D-Land Crystal Treasure. Guess what the Negaverse is going to think is the Silver Crystal? "
Darien nodded in agreement, " Well, what's Serena's plan? "
Kayla turned to look at him, " She, Mercury, and Mars are going to be there at 8:00p.m. She said not to worry about her. She will find a way in, without Mercury and Mars. She is going to get them to stay outside and guard the grounds. She said for me and you to get in and check this crystal out. She'll meet us in the ballroom as soon as she can get in. "
Darien nodded and looked at his watch. It was 4:00p.m. They had four hours before the party started.
" Listen, to keep Mercury and Mars from seeing you at the party, you will need to disguise yourself. I'll pick you up at your apartment at 7:30p.m. "
Kayla nodded and gathered her things as Darien walked her to the door.
" I'll see you at 7:30p.m. "
Serena walked into the ballroom at 8:15p.m. She was wearing a beautiful white dress with a floral design. It reached the floor and flared out at her hips. She sighed. She had the toughest time getting away from Raye and Amy, but finally managed to get away from them. She looked around for Darien and Kayla, but couldn't find them.
She looked toward the dance floor and caught a glimpse of Darien dancing with a beautiful black haired, blue eyed girl. Darien wore his black tuxedo, of course. The girl wore a long-flared-out dress of the deepest blue she had ever seen. Serena walked slowly over and noticed that Darien was whispering something in the girl's ear, which made Serena mad. She quickened her pace and tapped Darien on the shoulder.
" Hey honey. Miss me? I guess not. "
Darien laughed and so did the girl. Serena looked closely at the girl and her eyes widened, " Kayla? "
Kayla giggled, " Hey, Sere. I know that Raye and Amy are here, so this is so that they can't tell I am me. "
Serena smiled, " That's a great idea, but I want to steal my boyfriend from you. "
" Go right ahead. Have fun, you two. While you two are keeping an eye on things out here, I'll see if I can go see the Crystal Treasure. "
Serena and Darien nodded at her and Kayla walked off. She walked toward the exit and looked down the hallway. There were about six guards guarding the last door on the end of the hallway. Kayla slammed her hand against the wall.
' Well, there goes that idea. Now what? '
She looked around the ballroom and smiled as she saw Serena and Darien dancing and laughing together. They truly were in love. She started to look around again and noticed Amy and Raye had come inside along with about 50 other people. ' Must be time to show the Crystal Treasure off. I'll wait in the shadows. '
As Kayla made her way to far cornor of the room near the balcony, the ballroom doors to the left, which led to the Princess' waiting room, burst open. Kayla turned around at the noise and noticed Princess D carrying the Crystal Treasure, running toward the balcony. As she neared, Kayla noticed her eyes; they were clouded over and purple.
' The Negaverse is controlling her! I've got to stop this! ' Her mind made up, she slowly made her way toward the hallway to transform.
Serena and Darien watched the Princess run across the room and toward them on the balcony. They had stepped out to enjoy the Moon before the viewing of the Crystal Treasure. Princess D came out on the balcony and tried to throw the Treasure down to someone. Serena gasped and ran over the Princess. She looked down and noticed Nephrite standing there with a smile on his face. Serena turned back around and grabbed the Princess.
" Princess D! Stop! Don't throw that to him! "
Princess D and Serena struggled for a few minutes until Serena lost her footing and fell over the edge. Darien quickly jumped over to where Serena was hanging and grabbed her hand. He tried pulling her up, but he too lost his footing and they plunged to the ground below. Serena, thinking quickly, pulled out the Luna Pen and made it into an umbrilla, which floated them to the ground. As soon as their feet touched the ground, the Luna Pen disappeared and Serena looked around to see if there were any people around. Seeing no one, she threw her hand in the air and shouted, " Moon Prism Power! "
Darien transformed into Tuxedo Mask and kissed Sailor Moon's head before disappearing. Sailor Moon, noticing why he disappeared, looked up to see Sailor Mercury and Sailor Mars standing on the balcony. She motioned them down and wondered if Kayla was ok. As soon as they reached the ground, they started to formulate some-what of a plan before running back into the building to fight.
Once out in the hallway, Kayla threw her hand in the air, " Earth Power! "
Earth ran back into the ballroom and looked at all the people on the ground, whose energy Princess D stole. Near her feet, she noticed Mr. Tsukino, Serena's dad, out cold, " Princess D! Stop it! "
Princess D turned around to look at her and laughed, " Why? Their energy is great for our great leader! First, I think I'll get rid of you, you bothersome Sailor Brat! "
Earth smiled as she sensed which Shittenou was behind this. This would be an easy fight.
" Nephrite, why don't you come out a fight me? ", Sailor Earth asked , as the other Sailor Senshi ran into the ballroom.
" Nephrite? ", Sailor Mars asked.
Nephrite chose that moment to appear and grab Sailor Mars around her neck. She stiffened and looked toward Sailor Earth.
" Good evening, Earth. How are you? Do you mind if I hold the Senshi of Mars while we fight ? "
" Yes, I do mind, Nephrite. She is not part of this fight. It is between you and me. "
Nephrite laughed and pulled a blade out of nowhere. Earth's eyes widened at the sight of the blade. Princess D walked over to Nephrite and handed out the Crystal Treasure. Nephrite looked at it and closed his eyes. A minute later, his eyes snapped open and Princess D fell to the ground as the youma that had been in her body appeared. Nephrite looked at the Treasure and cursed.
" This isn't the Silver Crystal, you fool! Trash it and destroy Sailor Moon and her brat friend. "
The youma threw the Treasure aside and Earth dove and caught it. She placed it on the ground and stood back up, looking over at the others. Moon and Mercury were fighting very hard, but it wasn't hard enough. Earth looked over at Nephrite and Sailor Mars. She closed her eyes, ' Please Goddess Gaia, please send me some of your power to give Sailor Moon a stronger attack! '
Power surged through Sailor Earth's body and she snapped her eyes open, looking toward Sailor Moon, " Sailor Moon! Catch! "
Sailor Moon turned around and Sailor Earth threw a ball of energy toward Sailor Moon. Moon caught it and the ball of energy burst and sent energy to her tiara, changing it to have a few jewels around her red jewel in the middle.
" Sailor Moon, to conquer darkness, use the power of light! ", Tuxedo Mask shouted to her from the balcony.
Sailor Moon nodded and searched for the words for her new attack. She touched the tiara's jewel with her thumb and first finger, " Moon Twilight Flash! "
The youma screamed as it turned into dust and wind carried the dust away. Moon and Mercury looked over to Nephrite, victorious looks on their faces. Nephrite laughed and looked at Sailor Earth, who was very weak from the energy loss to Sailor Moon. She looked up to Nephrite, " It's over, Nephrite. "
He laughed again and tightened his hand around Mars' throat. Mars' eyes filled with tears, fearing for her life, ' Please someone! Help us! '
" Raindrop Heart Deadly Storm! ", a voice shouted from the doorway.
A rush a water and a rolling heart came soaring toward Nephrite. He turned and disappeared as the water and heart neared him. He dropped Mars and she hit the floor as the heart kept going toward Sailor Earth. Earth looked at it and was too tried to move out of the way. Suddenly she was in someone's arms as the heart and water hit the wall behind her. She looked up to see a man smiling down at her. She smiled back and he leaned down to whispered, " Name's Knight Io, my dear Sailor Earth. "
She looked at his chest and noticed he was wearing armor. It was greenish-black with silver designs on it, like the Prince of Earth's in her dreams. He wore a black cape with deep green lining, black knee boots, and a black mask over his eyes.
Sailor Earth looked over toward the doorway as Knight Io stood her up. Her eyes widened a bit as she noticed who had saved them, " Sailor Rain?"
The girl smiled at her and started to walk toward her. She wore the same style Senshi suit as the rest of them with different hues. Her bodysuit was white, her skirt was dark blue, and the bows on the suit were light blue. She wore knee high dark blue boots. Her tiara, like Earth's, was silver, but instead of the Earth symbol, this senshi had the Venus planet symbol. Her gloves were white with dark blue glove bands. Her collar was dark blue with two white lines and her choker was light blue with a dark blue Venus symbol. In her ears were dark blue rose earrings. Her hair was shoulder length light brown and was hanging down around her shoulders beautifully. In her right hand was a wand made of what look liked gold. It was taller than the Senshi by at least 3 feet and had a gold heart at the top with a light blue Venus symbol in the middle of the heart. Her eyes were hazel and held a soft glow. Her smile widened as she near Sailor Earth and Knight Io. Once at Sailor Earth, she went down on one knee and looked up at her best friend.
" Hello, Sailor Earth. Yes, it is I, Sailor Rain, back in action and ready to protect this planet from the evil forces of the Negaverse. May I join you in your mission to protect Earth? "
Sailor Earth felt tears come to her eyes as the Senshi in her started to cry. She nodded and Sailor Rain jumped up and hugged her best friend for over a thousand years.
Knight Io smiled at them, as the others stared at them in shock. ' Another Senshi and another warrior? ', Mercury asked herself, staring at the new arrivals.
As soon as the hug ended, Sailor Earth found Knight Io's arms around her waist as he whispered in her ear, " Until next time, my dear Sailor Earth. " He kissed her cheek and backed away from her. He turned and ran for the balcony, jumping over the side and disappeared.
Sailor Earth stared after him, wondering who he was until she remembered Rain was standing next to her, smiling. She then remembered Sailor Moon and the others were also there. She turned around and smiled at Sailor Moon and noticed that Tuxedo Mask was standing in the shadows, waiting to see who the new Senshi was.
" Sailor Moon, Sailor Mercury, and Sailor Mars, I would like you to meet a new member of my team. This is Sailor Rain, a senshi of the planet Venus. " Sailor Rain bowed and then stood back up. She nodded to Sailor Earth and started walking toward the balcony. Sailor Moon started to call after her but Earth stopped her,
" Don't, Sailor Moon. She has other things to tend to. Now, we all need to work together, " she looked over at Mercury and Mars, " and make sure these people are ok. Sailor Mercury, you check the Princess. "
They were soon noticing that the people were just asleep and would soon wake up, so they made a quick exit; Earth, by the balcony, and the Inners by the doors.
30 minutes later, Serena, Darien, and Kayla were standing in the shadows, far away from Raye and Amy, watching the viewing of the D-Land Treasure, which was a 2000 caret staute of Princess D herself. Kayla fought back a laugh. She was very glad that wasn't the Silver Crystal. After the viewing, Kayla bid Serena and Darien good-bye and walked out of the building. Once out of sight and far from the party, she snapped her fingers and became herself again. She smiled and walked toward her home. When she entered the park, she noticed a girl sitting on the bench over looking the lake. She neared the girl and leaned against a tree, " Hello, Lynze, or should I call you Rin? "
Lynze looked up and smiled, " Hello, Kayla. Lynze is my name now. I see you remember things. "
Kayla nodded, " Some things, not everything. Like the identities of the royals we are looking for, I can't remember them. "
' I can't tell her that I'm Keira yet. I still need to remember everything. '
Lynze nodded and stood up, " Look, it's been a thousand years since we've talked. How about we go somewhere and catch up on what's been going on the past few years. "
" That sounds like a good idea. Let's go to my apartment. I'll fix us something to eat and we can talk, just like we used to on the Moon. "
The two girls linked arms and laughed as they headed toward Kayla's apartment, neither noticing a guy smiling at them as he disappeared.