By: Silver Nights
Chapter 23
Here I'm standing in the night
My crescent wand, the only light
"Do not give up, I can do this" thought Princess Serenity as she used the crescent wand against Queen Beryl.
Queen Beryl was pretty strong, both Queen Beryl and Princess Serenity looked into each others eyes. They both knew that they were both determined to win the battle. Queen Beryl grunted and used more energy against the crystal.
Alone against my darkest fears
But I sense my friends are near I'll draw from each the power I need
Evil Queen we will defeat.
Princess Serenity grunted as she was starting to struggle against Queen Beryl's power. She winced her eyes and focused her power on putting Beryl away for good.
"Serenity" a voice spoke in Princess Serenity's mind. Her eyes widen, "D..Duo?" she asked.
"You can do it, I'm by your side. Don't give up. The Scouts, Heero and the others are all counting on you. We believe in you" spoke Duo's voice.
Princess Serenity's eyes began to water as she heard Duo's voice, "I am not letting you win Beryl! My friends are counting on me!" softly spoke the Princess.
Give me the strength to carry on
With all our love we can't go wrong
Only together we face the fight
Nothing can stand against our might
"C'mon Usagi lets work together" spoke Sailor Mercury in the Princess's mind.
"Yeah we can all help you" giggled Sailor Mars
"We can do it Usagi!" cheered Sailor Jupiter
"We haven't known each other long, but still let us help" laughed Sailor Venus
Tears rolled down Princess Serenity's rosy cheeks, "Please, I need all of you to help me" Princess Serenity then felt her friends spirits by herself helping her fight. She then felt confident in herself and knew Beryl was going to be gone.
"Mercury Power!"
"Mars Power!"
"Jupiter Power"
"Venus Power!"
"Cosmic Moon Power!" echoed Princess Serenity's voice. The crescent moon on her forehead began to shine and sparkle. A gigantic pink bubble formed together and blasted away heading towards Queen Beryl.
With all our strength the battle's won
With all our love we can't go wrong
We have the strength to carry on
"This can't be!" cried out Queen Beryl as she saw what was coming towards her. As the bubble came closer, Shinigami's spirit appeared in front of her holding a scythe. Queen Beryl gasped, "S..Shingiami" she stuttered.
Shinigami chuckled, "Time to meet your maker lady" and he raised his scythe and at the same time the bubble destroyed Queen Beryl for good.
Princess Serenity saw the explosion right in front of her and her eyes rolled back and she fell backwards and pink ribbons surrounded her petite body. The crescent moon on her forehead flashed and then disappeared and turned back into her terra. She was once again Sailor Moon. She gasped for air and looked up into the dark sky. It was finally over, Queen Beryl was defeated.
"Beryl is gone, thanks to all of you" whispered Sailor Moon. She closed her eyes and a tear rolled down her cheek, she knew her time was up, Usagi used all of her strength to save the world and her friends.
"Usagi.." whispered a voice.
Sailor Moon weakly opened her eyes, she saw Shinigami right in front of her. She weakly smiled, "D-Duo"
Shinigami shook his head, "I am Shinigami now, this is my spirit"
Sailor Moon's eyes watered, "You're dead aren't you?"
Shinigami chuckled, "Yes, so this is my job now in the after life, but" he paused and looked at his scythe and then looked at Sailor Moon. "I hate to do this to you, but its my job"
Sailor Moon tried to smile, "How are the others?" she asked.
"They're all safe and sound, they're very happy and you'll soon join them and everyone will be together once again" calmly spoke Shinigami.
Sailor Moon looked into Shinigami's eyes, she had trust in him, "OK Shinigami, take me away if you must" and she closed her eyes.
Shinigami's eyes watered, he couldn't take her away, but he had to. He raised his scythe until a voice echoed in the area around them.
"Stop!"
Little bubbles were starting to appear and they came together as one. Sailor Moons eyes widen as she saw a familiar figure in the small bubble. It was her Mother, Queen Serenity.
"Queen Serenity?" asked Sailor Moon looking at the tiny women in the bubble, she felt her Mothers warm light.
"Darling" greeted Queen Serenity with a smile, "You did great, I'm so proud of you".
Sailor Moon grinned, "Thank you, but I'm afraid I don't have any energy left to live on"
"That's why I'm here, to ask you what you want" smiled Queen Serenity.
"What do you mean?" asked Shinigami.
"I'm giving my daughter a wish, she can leave the earth and be with you and her friends in the after life, or you guys can all be reunited here on earth" sternly spoke Queen Serenity.
"I already know the answer to that" weakly chuckled Sailor Moon, "I would like all of us, to be happy on Earth"
"However, I'm afraid your memories will be erased once again" sadly stated the Queen.
"What!" gasped Shinigami, "You mean to tell me I'm going to have no memories of Usagi? Or any of this?"
"I'm afraid not, you'll have your normal life back and no more 'Shinigami' for you. You would return as the Gundam Pilot that you are and as for Usagi, she will be just a normal teenager" explained Queen Serenity.
"No way, I want to remember Usagi! I want to remember everything!" grunted Shinigami.
"Wait!" jumped Sailor Moon, "Luna and Artemis, if there's any evil in the world again, they would bring back our memories, right?"
Queen Serenity nodded her head, "Correct, if evil is ever on Earth again, your memories will return and the two of you will be reunited again along with all of your friends"
"But.." started Shinigami, but he felt Sailor Moons hand touch him. He turned and looked into Sailor Moon's big cerulean blue eyes.
"Don't worry, it will only be for a while until we are brought back together, you live your life with Heero and all of the pilots while I live mine. I promise you, we'll be together again. Trust me" softly spoke Sailor Moon with watery eyes.
Shinigami returned the smile and gave into his love. "Queen Serenity, bring everyone back with no memory"
"Your wish is granted, you'll be brought back into your beds and will wake up living your ordinary lives" softly spoke Queen Serenity.
There was a flash of light that shined through out the whole artic and both Sailor Moon and Shinigami vanished.