Chapter 11- The Second Quest

"Can we rest for a minute? I have something in my shoe!" Serene hopped around trying to get her high heel off. She was in her Sailor Moon outfit. "Ahhhh!" Serena tripped over a large stump.

Zoicite began to laugh along with Malachite and Nephlyte. Jadeite rushed to help her up. "Jadeite, what's with being a gentleman? She is a big girl and I'm sure you are the last person she wants helping her up." Zoicite said between laughs.

Jadeite steadied Serena and then walked over to Zoicite with large strides. "I don't know, maybe because she is the princess and she spared our lives. She could have killed us back there but she has a pure heart and believes in second chances. Do you forget how you tried to kill her?"

Zoicite was stunned. Her eyes became glossed over. "Shut up Jadeite! You know that we were all under Beryl's spell! You are the one that betrayed his own heart! If anything she should have killed you because you had more to go on than just your stupid duty! If you would have just followed your heart-" Zoicite was cut off by Jadeite's hand slapping here across the face.

Malachite stepped forward. "No one hit's a woman especially my woman. Back off now Jadeite or the journey ends here for you." Malachite pulled out his sword. Jadeite backed away. He bowed his head and mumbled a sorry to Zoicite. Zoicite just nodded between her sobs. Malachite took her into his arms and tried to calm her down.

"So much love in the group I feel but anger buried deep plagues many here. I can sense the purest of hearts is near. Save - my children - she can." A voice spoke to them in a horse, raspy voice but they could tell it was a woman's voice.

"Who's there?" Nephlyte called out, drawing his sword. Serena walked to him and pushed it down.

"Don't worry, I think I know who it is." Serena walked up to the largest tree around and placed her hand on it.

"Oh, it is the touch of a pure heart. A heart that only one princess of the galaxy could have. Is that you Sailor Moon?" The tree began to glow.

"It's me. Where are Alan and Ann? Are they in trouble?" Serena asked with worry in her voice. The generals had no idea who she was talking to or what about but they could all hear the voice that spoke to Serena.

"Their minds - consumed by - evil. No longer do they - care for me. I am dying - Sailor Moon - you must save them."

"I will. Just hold on please. I will see if I can do anything for you. " Serena took out her wand and held it high above her head. "Moon Healing Activation!" The crystal in the wand began to glow and the trees glow became brighter. The voice let out a sigh of relief.

"Thanks you Sailor Moon for your assistance. I believe I can hold on much longer now but you must find Alan and Ann before it is to late. There is some who can guide you but she is a hand full." The tree let one of it's branches lower to the ground and a pink pod opened up to reveal a little girl about 12 sleeping. Her eyes opened and when she saw all of the people around she became startled and scrambled up the tree. "Angel, it's ok. Come down. I promise these people won't hurt you. "

The little girl stroked the tree. "Grandma, you sound so much better. Did these people help you?"

"Yes, they helped me."

"Then that means she is -" The little girl turned to look at Serena. "Sailor Moon!" Angel jumped and landed in Serena's arms knocking her to the ground. "Oh my gosh! I can't believe it's you! Grandma told me all kinds of stories about how you got tricked by my parents and how they almost had you but you reached out for your prince's hand and then you had the strength to save everyone and make them all better!" The little girls face became sad now. "Can you save them again for me? I don't think they love me any more." Angel laid her head on Serena's chest and let out a few sniffles.

"I will save them Angel, don't you worry, but we have to hurry." Serena called Zoicite over to help the Angel off of her so that she could get up. Serena got up and dusted her self off.

"Please, Sailor Moon, take good care of my grandchild and save my children."

Serena nodded and gave her a reassuring smile.

"Come on! We don't have time to waste!" Angel ran off through the woods. The generals followed her and Serena and Jadeite followed close behind.