Act 5: Just How Many Senshi Are There?
Miraaju
6-25-01
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Usagi thought, looking at the two senshi before them. Judging by
their
fuku's it was evident why they were mistaken.
"Who are you?" Usagi asked. For some reason the two looked familiar, but she
couldn't
place from where.
Ignoring the question, Sailor Neptune said, "Stay away, is that understood"
Not taking the threat lightly, Healer and Maker stood in a fighting stance ready
for
anything.
"Matte!" Usagi shouted. It didn't make sense... everything was happening so
quickly w
ithin the blink of an eye... 'Think Usagi think'
A shrill scream rung out in the still of the night across town, unheard by most.
Sailor Uranus' eyes narrowed. Something deep inside her pulled, urged her to
venture
miles from where she presently stood. Looking towards her partner, Neptune, she
boar the same
expression. She felt it too.
The beginning of silence...
No matter what time one walked the streets of Tokyo, the sidewalks where
littered with
people running to their destination. Car horns honked, school girls ran by
giggling, birds
chirped.
Silence. Everything became hazy... gray and colorless. A lone silhouette stood
animated.
Her magenta eyes blazed... Is she too late? Pushing a stand of emerald hair
behind her
ear, she continued her journey. She had to reach them in time.
Her name is Setsuna Meiou, known as Sailor Pluto, the keeper of time. For her to
appear
on earth, time was out of balance... she prays she can restore the present to
peace before the
apocalypse.
A dried rose drifted to the ground. The flower was dying from neglect.
Staring at the happy couple in the crack frame he sighed.
'It doesn't add up. If I stay with Usako I out her in danger ... yet not being
with her
puts her in danger with because of the Black Moon.' Shaking his head, Mamoru
stood up and walked
out to his balcony.
The answer was out there, somewhere... and he was determined to find it. Looking
at the
shades of the setting sun, a lone tear slide down his cheek.
"They're in a hurry," Healer said. She couldn't believe what was happening. One
minute
she's ready to fight two senshi, the next they left. 'Earth senshi'
"Odd," Maker added, "perhaps for the better"
"Someone has to explain this to me... Sailor Galaxia? You mean there are more
senshi?"
Usagi asked the Starlights.
"There are hundreds of senshi throughout the galaxies," Fighter explained as she
powered
down into Seiya. The other two Starlights did the same.
" ... hun... hundreds?" Usagi repeated. She never would have guess there were
so many.
"Were," Taiki corrected. His voice had an icy tone, one that would their
starseeds ...
galaxy by galaxy ... Earth is the only planet in the universe still inhabited
with senshi"
Usagi gasped.
Standing up she was confused. Where was she? Her surrounds were unfamiliar. "Chibi?"
"Rei-chan, are you sure Usagi-chan said she would meet us here?" Ami asked
moving from
the window front. "It's been nearly half an hour. I'm really starting to worry,"
said Ami
staring out the window again.
"Ami-chan, please sit down. You're getting me nervous!" Minako said. Her
expression
matched the others in the room. Sighing, Ami sat down next to the other three
girls. Minako sat
next to her and Makoto on the other side.
"This IS Usagi after all, you know how she always late." Rei joked trying to
light up
the atmosphere.
"Rei you're so mean"
Four heads snapped around when they heard Usagi's voice.
"So, it was them all along"
"Hai. You've see the capabilities of the their powers, have you not"
"Yes ... I still can't believe this. We have three enemies to deal with at once?
The
Black Moon, Deathbusters, and ... Sailor Galaxia"
"Hai. We must watch the Starlights carefully. Especially, the one called Sailor
Star
Fighter, rather Seiya. He is getting too close to the Princess"
Haruka and Michiru nodded their heads in agreement.
"It's agreed upon then. Tomorrow we shall go to the Hino Shrine to talk to the
Princess
and the other senshi." Setsuna concluded.
"Three... three lights?" Minako said disbelieving. She rubbed her eyes to make
sure she
wasn't dreaming.
"Seiya, Taiki-san, and Yaten-kun agreed to join us. On the way here we were
attacked by
another senshi, named, Sailor Iron Mouse." Explained Usagi. She took her
seat besides the others.
"You ... " Rei murmured.
".. were attacked... " Makoto continued.
" .. by other ..." added Ami.
" .. senshi?" Minako finished. Jumping to her feet she shouted, "YOU MEAN THERE
ARE
MORE SENSHI OUT THERE"
"Yes," Taiki softly spoke. Frowning for a moment he continued, "If you would
take a seat
I will explain"
Minako gulped and plopped down next to Ami to listen.
"Wow," Makoto said as she slowly exhaled the breath she was holding. "Sailor
Galaxia is
that powerful"
"Yes." Responded Taiki. Glancing at his watch he said, "it's about time we
left." Yaten
nodded his head, a few moments passed before Seiya finally nodded his head as
well in agreement.
"It's getting late, and you still have school tomorrow," Luna said turning her
gaze to
the girls.
"Luna's right. All of us are exhausted, tomorrow we can come up with a plan of
action on
how to address the issues." Ami added thoughtfully.
"Okay," Mina said standing up. "Let's go Artemis."
"Seiya, let's go," Yaten urged.
"I'll be there in a minute. Why don't you and Taiki go ahead, I'll catch up with
you,"
said Seiya.
Yaten was about to protest, but Taiki stopped him. "Be along in a few minutes or
we're
coming back," he warned.
"Fine," Seiya said with a hint on annoyance in his voice.
"You wanted to talk to me Seiya?" Usagi asked.
Leaving Haruka and Michiru' apartment, Setsuna closed the door behind her. 'Why
didn't I
see this sooner?' she argued with herself.
All though it was near midnight, there were as people out as there had been a
mere few hours
prior. The moon hung low in the sky.
A little girl ran by Setsuna. 'Hmm, were are you parents?' She pondered. Turning
around
she the saw the girl with the heart shaped odango's run into an alley.
"That... that was Chibi Chibi?" Setsuna's heart slammed in her chest. 'Galaxia
has
appeared on earth? But how can that be'
A chill went up her spine, as she realized what happened. "Seiya," she murmured
with
anger her voice. "Stay away from the Princess."
"These Sailor Senshi are bit more powerful that I thought." Esmerado sneered.
"For the time being, I want you to cease any attacks on them... " Prince Demando
began
to explain before Esmerado interrupted him.
"But Sir"
"Quiet Esmerado. Let me finish." Demando continued. Satisfied she stopped, he
spoke
again, "Now there are two more senshi that have emerged. Making the total seven,
these two new
senshi seem to be more powerful then the others. I want to try to learn a lit
bit more about the
senshi before we attack again." Setting down his wine glass, he stared into her
emerald eyes.
"Is that clear"
"Crystal." Esmerado said.
"Good, you are dismissed."
'If he thinks I'm giving up just like that, he has another thing coming to him.'
Esmerado thought, leaving the room. 'I will have my revenge!' With that final thought, she let out another cackle.
Usagi still couldn't believe Seiya. She touched her cheek and giggled, her laugh
was
short lived.
When she came home she found it on her desk. A sigh escaped Usagi's lips. The
same
object that has been haunting her past weeks. It a symbol of everlasting love,
or so she
thought. Moonbeams reflects of its shiny surface. She turned away, she couldn't
look at it any
longer. If only offered pain, unbearable pain.
Grabbing her pajamas she headed towards the bathroom to change.
"What a day," Chibi Usa said walking into the room. "Usagi?" She called out. She
was
surprised by the lack of response. "Hm."
Walking over to retrieve her own nightclothes she froze. An object on Usagi's
desk
caught her eye. It was a locket her mother has had ever since she was a little
baby. She walked
up to item, almost afraid to touch. Afraid it would disappear much like the
Ginzuishou.
Shakily raising a hand, she placed a hand on the locket. It was the same.
Usagi came back into the room, immediately noticing Chibi Usa at her desk.
"Chibi Usa,
what are you doing?" Usagi asked getting ready to club her.
"This locket, how did you get it?" questioned Chibi Usa.
Usagi shook her head, "Forget about the locket Chibi Usa."
Chibi Usa stared at the locket. 'That's the same one my mom has! I have to find
out
about it'
Taking a breath Chibi Usa asked, "Usagi, were you royalty at one time?"
A sad expression appeared on Usagi face. "That was a long time ago"
"Really?" Chibi Usa asked excitedly. "What was your title"
Usagi looked at Chibi Usa a bit surprised by her questions. Chibi Usa was
princess in
her own timeline... was she getting at? "Last question, then go to bed?"
Chibi Usa eagerly nodded her head.
"Princess Serenity."
Chibi Usa dropped her clothes she was holding. Quickly snapping out the daze,
she
picked them up to throw them in a pile with Usagi's clothes. "Which kingdom"
"Chibi Usa ..." Usagi warned.
Resting her head on her pillow, Usagi sighed. She couldn't stop thinking about happened earlier... Seiya kissed her on the cheek.
"You wanted to talk to me Seiya?" Usagi asked. Usagi waited for Seiya to at
least say
something, but he stood there like a statue.
"Seiya"
"Oh, Odango, listen to me this is really important," Seiya said grabbing Usagi's
attention. "Be careful of the Sailor Animates, out of all the evils here, they
are the most
powerful"
Usagi nodded her head, listening to him talk. "I just don't want to see you
hurt, or
have your starseed taken." Usagi gasped. Before leaving, Seiya kissed her on the
cheek.
Usagi stood there in shock watching his retreating form.
the Following Day
Esmerado watched the people of Tokyo go on there merry way down Tenth Street. "Baka. The Sailor Senshi are down there some where... on their way to school... I think I'll go check on them." Esmerado vanished and re-appeared above the school in the Juuban district. 'Forget what Prince Demando wants!' Vanishing from school she re-appeared fifty feet above the school. 'What driod should I use? Or rather... what driods?'
Ami dropped her book bag next to her desk and sat down. So how had happened
during the
past twenty-hours it was unbelievable. Out of the corner of her eye she noticed
Taiki, Yaten,
and Seiya walk in. 'Usagi-chan is late again.' She thought noticing her vacant
seat.
The bell rang was about to ring in a few minutes. Due to the attack yesterday,
the
students where moved to a different classroom, a few floors lower then their
original one.
Skidding into the room Usagi made into the room just before the bell rang.
Letting out a
small sigh she plopped down into her desk. She winced. Pain shot up her side,
she bite her lip
from stopping herself from saying anything.
"Glad to see you're on time for once, Tsukino-san," said Ms. Haruna without
looking up
from her attendance book. Quickly running threw the names of the pupils she
began class. "Due
to the events that happened yesterday, we're going to have class outside"
Several students cheered upon hearing the news. Ms. Haruna waited a few moments
for the
cheering to cease before she continued. "However, we will be doing work, so
bring your
textbooks and the other nights homework, we will be checking answers once her go
outside"
Silently the students grabbed their possessions and followed Ms. Haruna outside.
"Usagi-chan, are you okay?" Naru asked.
"Hmm? Oh Naru-chan," Usagi said trying to give her a smile. "I'm just worried
about
everything that's been happening"
"Yeah, me too. You know, it's really weird that Sailor Moon happened to show up
when
she did. I think she goes to this school! She might even be in our class"
Usagi paled slightly. "Who knows?"
"I wouldn't do that Esmerado," Saffir said appearing in the air next to her. "We
get
the senshi soon enough. Besides, Prince Demando is waiting for you to report
in"
With a sneer she replied, "tomorrow... that's it... I'm not waiting any
longer." With
that she vanished from sight. A smile appeared across Saffir's face.
"The silence is coming Haruka," Michiru softly spoke, her voice full of concern
and
worry.
Haruka frowned. There was so such to be done at once ... the added appearance of
the
Starlights bothered her the most. "Setsuna-san mention a tear in the fabric of
time .. what did
she mean by that?" Haruka thought out loud.
"One can only guess," said Michiru as she sat down next to Haruka. "I have this
feeling
we will find out soon enough."
Her head throbbed. She was used to the pain... she accepted that she was born
different.
It always went a way within a few minutes.
Once it passed, she slowly stood. The pain was finally gone. She waking over to
the
mirror and sighed. She turned around and walked to her bed to change out of her
school uniform
and into casual clothes.
She neatly folded her school uniform and left on her bed. Hotaru left her room
and
closed the door behind her.
Seiya stood at the piano frozen, staring at the black and white keys. Finally giving in he sat down and began to play... he really wasn't sure what he was playing, all he knew was this: it had a beautiful melody.
Taking a breath Setsuna walked up to the shrine steps. It was time to confront Usagi about Seiya.
Heh heh... that's it for this reeeeeeeeeeeally short part. More next month!
Sora -