Chapter 13- The Child's Power

Hiya! Well, I finally got my but in gear and typed up the next chapter. Usually I leave the Author note at the end but I wanted to explain things. First, a friend of mine asked about Serena and the village I mention a lot. Serena was reborn into the village of Summons, after the Silver Millennium. Queen Serenity sent her there so that if she showed signs of power, it would not be abnormal. After everyone was killed, Pluto came and took Serena and became her guardian. Pluto had to go to the time gates, so she left Serena with the Tsukinos. (Sorry, Jinjur, for confusing you.)

"The Princess of Darkness? Francis (an. You can use Hades if you want, I'm putting in Francis for his name instead of Francis/Hades.) You'll pay for doing this. How dare you corrupt her purity." Outer Moon said, her voice cold and violent.

Francis laughed, "No, little girl, you will pay for interfering."

"Francis, I am still weak. We cannot stay here and fight." Serenity said with a small smile.

Outer Moon gripped her scythe. Serenity's cold hard blue eyes and Outer Moon's Silver hardened one's met. Outer Moon stood up straight. Mini-Moon came up next to Outer Moon, not daring to go farther.

"Serena? I know that you are still there....please..." Mini-Moon said quietly, "DON'T GIVE UP! PLEASE MOMMY!" After yelling that she fell to her knees.

Serenity's eyes softened a bit but then grew hard. "Next time we meet Sailors, It will not be so easy. You lucked out this time." Serenity spoke something and both Francis and herself vanished. Outer Moon inwardly gasped at what she said. 'She's using magic? Not the dark crystal? Something is up' She sat down defeated and her scythe fell with an eerie clatter, causing the outers to jump.

"What's wrong with you guys?" Venus asked curious of their actions.

"Like me, when Outer Moon's scythe drops down to the ground and her power flows through it....Instead of destruction...death." Saturn explained.

Outer Moon glared at the outers. "Gee, thanks, I wasn't even powered up and you still thought that I was going to kill everyone." Her voice was sarcastic. "I failed..." She put her face into her hands. "I swore to protect her....but I failed."

Neptune walked over. She put her hand on Outer Moon's shoulder. Outer Moon looked up and jumped slightly. This was the first time that a outer sailor had voluntarily come up to her, except Saturn.

"Don't worry, we will get her back."

"You don't understand!" Outer Moon said jumping up and facing the scouts. "You completely do NOT understand! The moon is about to start to eclipse and when it is at full eclipse, my powers will start to be locked away. When it finishes, I am locked away. I have to merge with her by then..."

Mercury watched the sailors eyes turn hopeless. "Why don't you?"

"....She's evil and won't allow it. I split from her to help the outers but.." Outer Moon explained.

"Yes, but you have done it other times. Like when I needed to go to the time gate for short periods of time. You also defeated any monsters that were sent out to kill her." Pluto said to the saddened Sailor. "Why don't you stop the eclipse at it's maximum?"

The scouts looked at Pluto. "You're crazy. There is no way to stop it." Mercury said.

Outer Moon watched the sailor of time for some clue. her eyes widened when she remembered a vital part. "I can." She jumped up.

"The eclipse is because the shadow of the moon is covering up the Earth. So, in essence, the darkened moon, "Outer Moon" is the Sovereign's' shadow. I might..." Outer Moon exclaimed then turned and started to run. The scouts followed.

"Outer Moon! What are you going to do?" Uranus demanded.

Outer Moon inwardly chuckled, "I have exactly one day after the moon is shadowed for the eclipse to start undoing it's self. When that process starts I will be locked away, but...If I can awaken the sovereign of Death, she can keep the eclipse going. If we do this, I can merge with Serena and I can turn her good from the inside." Outer Moon said anticipating the reprimand from the sailor of time.

"No! Outer Moon, the only reason that the sovereign can stall the eclipse is because she keeps it there till she brings death to a planet!"

They came into a room with a column of dark energy. Outer Moon sighed and walked in. The group followed staring at the Pure negative energy right before them.

"What is this place? Princess Anastasia?" Malachite asked.

Outer Moon stood looking at each of the sailors. 'I will remember them all. Mercury, always studying and guiding us. Mars, fiery temper and best psychic I know. Jupiter, the strong willed and brave...always by Serena's side. Venus, the cupid of the group...always trying to get me a boyfriend. Pluto, the pain-in-the-neck-know-it-all and one of my most charished friends. Neptune, the graceful and beautiful sailor and Uranus's anger management guide. Uranus, the stubborn Queen...at least she will respect Sere now. Saturn, one of the few who knows my pain. Mini-Moon, my future daughter...mine and Serena's...a great Sailor in the making. Tuxedo Mask, a crutch to lean on and still not the right guy for me. Malachite, a strong leader and devoted guardian. Zoycite, a book work like Mercury and a great guy to talk to. Nephlite, the guy I go to for questions about the skies and the mysteries in it. Jedite, the comic relief and perfect match for Mars' temper. Luna, a perfect surrogate mother. Artimus, the sometimes serious comic. Diana, the cutest kitten alive. Serena, her loving heart and kindness. I will miss them all.'

Outer Moon gripped her scythe and walked over to Mars. "Princess Raye of Mars, I need you to hold this with every being in you and do not let anyone take it...even myself."

Mars looked confused, "Why?"

Outer Moon smiled, "I must awaken the sovereign and if I were to be holding the scythe at the time...I must use dark energy to awaken her. Once she is awakened she will stop the eclipse. Also to answer your question, Malachite, this is the center of Nemesis, the center of what was once my home."

Outer Moon handed her scythe to Mars and started to back up. Looking at each of the people in front of her, memorizing their faces, Outer Moon reached the edge of the floor next to the energy. Mini-Moon gasped and ran forward, only to be caught by Pluto.

"NO! You can't leave me too! OUTER MOON!!! I have already lost my mama!"

Outer Moon smiled, "Small Lady, Rini, I want you to know that both Serena and I love you and that you have become much more stronger then when we first saw you." Outer Moon let herself fall backwards into the energy. The dark energy made her float. The scouts watched helplessly. Mini-Moon was crying on Pluto's shoulder. The tiara on Outer Moon's forehead vanished leaving her symbol, a double cresent moon.

"By the powers of death, I call upon my master and god, Arawn. The time has come! The soveregin's shadow crosses the Earth and I summon the powers to awaken her. I, Princess Anastasia Crystal of Outer Moon command it to be!" Outer Moon changed into her princess dress. (an. Her dress is exactly like Serena's only the white is black and the gold is silver.) "Pluto, I guess that there will always be a next time to become as I once was. Don't worry, everything will be as it once was."

Anastasia smiled and started to glow. She felt out with her mind and found Serena. 'Got you.' She glowed bright and vanished, leaving a sparkle of silver behind. The scouts stood silent. Mini-Moon closed her eyes. She sobbed then let out an agonizing scream of pain.

In the throne room, Diamond and Serenity watched the scouts till Outer Moon collasped. Serenity frowned and waved away the image.

"Pathetic. They greive for their own mistakes. I can't belive I was one of them before." Serenity's eyes glowed a little. "Once the eclipse reaches the peak, I will stop it. Then I will retrive the scythe of the dark god and bring this world to ultaminte annialation."

Diamond smirked, "Yes, but what of Outer Moon? She is still a threat."

"She will soon be locked away for another 1,000 years. The eclispe is her own doom." Serenity said with an evil chuckle.

"Doesn't matter. She will come and she will attack. She is not like the other sailors. I don't think we should underestimate her." Pandora said icely. "Look how quickly Illanna and Colite were distroyed."

Serenity turned her gaze onto Pandora. Pandora gasped and put her hand to her neck. "You dare to question me? I suggest that you remember who you are to follow. She is no threat to me. Do NOT question me again." Pandora was realised and she gasped in some air.

"Yes, Princess" Pandora said quietly.

Diamond put a hand around Serenity's waist. "Serenity, we must activate the dark crystal to the fullest power. That way you can rise to your full power."

Serenity smiled, "Yes, M'lord, I will begin imeaditly." Her heals clicked as she walked to the crystal.

'NO! Please don't hurt them! I won't allow it!' Serenity gasped. (I canged her name to Serenity while she is evil so to be able to seperate her from the good Serena.) "How..." Serenity glowed and Serena's voice vanished. Serenity looked up at the crystal. Closeing her eyes, Serenity summoned power from the dark crystal to her. The energy started to flow from the crystal to her. A huge flash happened and Serenity stood shakeing violently.

"What...What happened....what's wrong with me? NO! NO!" Serenity collasped covering her ears. Diamond teleported next to her.

"Serenity, what's wrong?"

"I...I was pulling energy from the crystal and the planet when....Outer Moon merged with me through the energy. I can't think straight....so many memories... the scouts....Luna...Artimus...Rini...Darien, my love...NO!...Prince Diamond is my love... no. ...I can't think straight...I..." Serenity fainted and Diamond caught her.

"She's remembering?" Diamond thought out-loud.

Francis stepped forward. "Your Highness, I fear that Outer Moon found the energy core (an. DUH! This used to be her planet.) of the planet and used the energy flow to merge her self with Serenity. She must have done this when Serenity was transfering energy to herself. Because there was a connection, Outer Moon was able to merge with her. That is why I think her memories are coming back to her. WE have to distroy the spirt of Outer Moon that is inside of her in order to regain control of her."

Diamond stood up with Serenity in his arms. "I will not hear of such a thing. If we distroy Outer Moon then we kill her. I still need her."

{With the scouts} The scouts stood in shock at the place where Outer Moon, Princess Anastasia, had been a moment before. All of the scouts stood crying. Pluto looked around and regained her senses. She slammed the garnet rod against the floor. It made a loud crack sound and the scouts jumped.

"Listen, Outer Moon has merged with Serena somehow so, Mercury, you can track her down useing Outer Moon's signal." Mercury nodded and started to scan.

"That way." Mercury pointed down the hall.