Chapter 20- Rini's and Hotaru's New Friend
A couple of weeks later, Rini and Hotaru were on their way to school. When they reach their destination, Hotaru suddenly stopped Rini.
"Rini, I've been thinking. Because you still exist means that your parents married right? That must mean that Serena is still alive. Maybe…"
Rini lead them to a bench and the sat down. The pale Senshi of Saturn sat thinking.
"Hotaru, what are you thinking?"
Hotaru looked at Rini. "When I used my powers against Pharaoh Ninety, I was reborn. Maybe she was reborn too."
Rini smiled, "Ya, but where is she? Amy's computer can't find her. Raye's fire, Trista's time powers, and even Michelle's mirror couldn't find her."
"Yes, but maybe she doesn't want to be found…." The bell rang cutting Hotaru off and the two girls went into the classroom and sat down. When the teacher came in the class quieted.
"Class, I have a surprise for you. We have a new student. She is from England and is going to be living in the general area. Please make her feel welcome. Her name is Selene Lunara."
A small girl walked in. She had silvery-blonde hair and deep silver eyes that had a blue tint to them. She wore the standard school uniform. She bowed and looked around. At seeing Hotaru and Rini, Selene's hope soared.
'I hope that they recognize me.'
The teacher smiled and looked at the class. "Selene will need a guide until she is used to the school." Every one raised their hands. The teacher smiled and pointed at Hotaru. "You, Hotaru, can lead her around."
Selene walked over and sat next to Hotaru and Rini. "Hi."
"Hi, um….after class, would you like to go to the park with me and Rini?" Hotaru asked the girl, slightly unnerved about the sense of familiarity.
"Sure. It would be awesome."
After school, the trio headed to the park but stopped to get a ball and some snacks from Hotaru's house. They went to the park and started to play catch with the ball. They were laughing hard.
"Rini! Catch!" yelled Hotaru.
The pink haired girl caught the ball and looked at Selene. "Selene, here!"
Selene caught it laughing and then sent it back to Hotaru. She gasped suddenly, very quietly and looked around. She saw a figure in the bushes behind Hotaru. Her eyes narrowed and a symbol flashed briefly as she sensed who it is.
'Nightshade? But…Hotaru…NO!'
Selene broke out into a run and tackled Hotaru just as an arrow pierced the spot the girl had been standing on a moment later. Rini paled and instinctively grabbed her broach. Hotaru looked at the arrow.
"What?"
"So, you saw me little girl. And you were able to save your friend, impressive." Nightshade jumped down and crossed her arms. (Think of Nightshade as a female assassin and you have her description) "Now, for your interruption, you have to face my friend here."
A bird-human creature appeared and squeaked. "Destroy them, Wraith." Nightshade vanished moments later. Rini and Hotaru looked at each other. They both thought,
'Now what I can't transform.'
Selene solved this problem by yelling out, "Galaxy Moon POWER!" The two girls looked shocked as the friend turned out to be their Princess/mother. Galaxy Moon, still in her younger form/age, glared at the monster.
"I am the sailor of life and death, the reborn Senshi, Sailor Galaxy Moon, and on behalf of the Moon and all life, I shall punish you."
The two girls looked at her then at each other and high-fived. "She's BACK!"
Galaxy Moon smiled, " I could use help from Mini-Moon and Sailor Saturn." The two girls willingly transformed. The Wraith charged them but Saturn knocked it back with her glaive. Mini Moon pulled out her bow and put a arrow into it.
"Moonlight Arrow Strike!"
The arrow pierced the monster's arm and it screamed as the pure-light arrow burned it. Saturn pointed her scythe.
"Silence Glaive Surprise."
The monster flew a couple feet and started to get back up again. Galaxy Moon held up her hand and the scythe of Outer Moon appeared.
"Final Eternal Revolution."
The monster screamed and vanished. Galaxy Moon turned and smiled.
"Hello Saturn, Mini Moon."
Saturn smiled, "I think we need to talk."
Galaxy Moon grinned and they de-transformed. Finding a secluded place, Rini hugged Selene tight.
"Mama, I missed you."
Selene smiled, "Me too little one."
"Well, Princess, Why the disguise? And why did you not contact us?"
Selene turned, "Well, I really can't face the others quite yet. We can't tell the others, so, around them I am Selene Lunara from England. Privately, you two can call me Serena. I also won't be helping unless necessary."
"Why?" Rini looked at Selene, or Serena.
Selene sighed, "I am still transitioning into my new powers and identity."
Hotaru nodded, "As you wish, Princess."
Later, the trio ran up to the temple. Rini and Hotaru knew that all the scouts and knights would be there. Hotaru took a deep breath while she was running and yelled loudly,
"Amara, Trista, Michelle, guys. We have a new friend, Selene Lunara."
The group turned. Hotaru ran up along with Rini. Behind them was a small girl.
"It's a pleasure to meet you." The girl said bowing. Selene shook everyone's hands. When she touched Trista's hand, a jolt of energy and sense of a familiar soul went up Trista's arm.
'What was that? I have never felt that type of energy before.'
Selene sat down next to Rini and looked at everyone.
'They're depressed.'
The group started to talk and suddenly Rini asked, "hey, how about we go to the park?"
"Not right now. " Amara said to the pink haired girl. Selene stood up. Hotaru noticed a serious look on her face. Raye also noticed it.
"Selene?"
Suddenly, she jumped out of the way, missing yet another arrow. The scouts jumped to their feet.
"What the Heck?" Amara said angry.
Nightshade walked out of the shadows. Selene paled.
'No…hopefully, they will transform….I can't….not yet.'
"So, I see that ALL of the scouts are together. Well, I will have to get rid of the smallest first." Her eyes glowed red and she put out her hand. It was gloved (think of Tifa's gloves from Final Fantasy 7) and energy collected and fired straight past the scouts and at Selene. Hotaru turned.
"NO!"
----I won't be helping unless necessary…even at my own peril.---
"NO!" Hotaru transformed into Saturn and jumped in the way of Selene. "Silence Wall!" The blast was blocked easily.
"Saturn, you shouldn't have done that." whispered Selene harshly.
Nightshade laughed, "Poor Saturn…Are you weak? I mean after that battle today…." She fired another blast. Saturn put up the shield again. This time though, the blast broke through and Saturn and Selene were both knocked down. Selene sat up and looked at Saturn, who was unconscious.
"Saturn? SATURN?!?" Selene cried, "Nightshade, you have gone too far. I vowed that I would wait and not fight in front of the scouts. I CAN NOT let this go unpunished." Selene stood up. "I will finish this here and now. Galaxy Moon POWER!"
The scouts stood dumfounded.
"I am the scout of life and death, Reborn as a whole soul, I have a mission of destroying all evil. I am the soldier of light, Sailor Galaxy Moon, and on behalf of everything I stand for and all good…..I will wipe you off of this planet and send you to the darkest realms for all eternity."
Ok….I'm on an official roll here. I have posted a total of FOUR chapters in two days. I decided to split this chapter so I might have the next part out soon. Oh, Jinjur, I have discovered the power of a Spell check….hehe, I'm taking my time with these chapters. Well, see you all later and please review!!!!!!
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