Makoto decided to go home with Mel that night. When they got to Mel's loft Makoto spun around and faced Mel. "I know damn well you didn't pull any stitches. Unlike the others I KNOW you're Reyu. So let's get those wounds cleaned up."
Mel hung her head. "Ya think I liked lying to them? I knew ya knew who I was the second ya said my name. I don't care if ya or any of the other girls know who I am. We're all fightin' on the same team right?"
Makoto looked at Mel and smiled warmly. "As much as I've missed that accent I like your soft New York accent better ai. But your right we're all fighting on the same team. Now get you ass in the bedroom and take your shirt off."
Mel smiled softly and masked her accent once again. "Hai, okasa."
Makoto kicked Mel in the butt as she walked past her. "Smart ass"
"Hai, I am. You of all people should know that."
Makoto shook her head and smiled as she gathered what she needed to dress Mel's wounds. Makoto washed and dressed the 4 gashes from the beast's claws. "There now take it easy with the fighting ok Mel." Makoto stood up and brushed Mel's bangs from her eyes. "You know you still look damn sexy in your knight uniform."
Mel chuckled as she put her shirt back on. "I do huh? Well princess your way sexier than I. Care to join me for a smoke?"
Makoto smiled "Sure, why not."
The two girls walked out to Mel's balcony. Mel's German shepherd was right behind them. Makoto snuggled up next to Mel and as they smoked they watched the snow fall. Just as Mel leaned in to kiss Makoto there was a knock on her door. Mel growled in annoyance as her, Makoto and her dog all walked in. Mel walked to the door and answered it.
When she opened the door Haruka and Michiru were standing there. Mel swallowed hard and took a step back when she saw the look on their faces. Makoto walked over and stood next to Mel. "Haruka-san, Michiru-san what are you doing here?"
Haruka angrily grabbed Makoto's arm and pulled her out the door. "I don't know who you really are, but you're NOT the same girl I met in Spain. You stay away from Mako-chan. You come near her again and I'll kill you."
Makoto broke away from Haruka and glared at her. "What in the fuck is the matter with you Ten'ou-san?"
Haruka looked at Makoto somewhat stunned. "You're my friend Mako-chan and I don't want to see you hurt. That person standing there isn't the same Melanie Chase I met it Spain. Just trust me on this ok."
Makoto looked at Mel and hung her head. "Give me a minute Mel. I'll be back in a few ok."
Mel nodded and closed her door. She walked back to her room and changed into a pair of faded baggy jeans and a white muscle shirt and went out and sat on her sofa in her dark living room and listened to soft music.
Makoto walked with Haruka and Michiru to their car. Haruka looked at Makoto and spoke softly. "Look it's like this Mako-chan Rei got some mixed vibes coming from her. She felt both good and intense evil. When she did a fire reading on her she got nothing. Until we figure out who or what she is I want you to stay away from her."
Makoto glared at Haruka. "How dare you Haruka-san. How dare you tell me how to live my life. I know damn well who and what Mel is. She's on our side ok so back off." Makoto turned to walk away but Haruka grabbed her again.
"Who is she Mako-chan?" Makoto remained silent. "Damn it Makoto who is she."
"A friend. That's all you need to know right now. When the time is right she can tell you herself. Now if you don't mind I'm going back to be with my girlfriend now." Makoto pulled her arm away from Haruka again and walked back inside Mel's building.
"Mako-chan..." Haruka sighed heavily.
Michiru put a hand on her lovers shoulder and smiled warmly. "Let her go Haruka she's a Sailor Senshi and can take care of herself."
"But-"
"No buts Haruka. You know as well as I do the strength of that girl. Come now let's go home."
Makoto walked back into Mel's loft and saw her sitting in the dark on the couch holding a pillow close to her. Makoto frowned and walked into the room and sat down next to Mel and put a comforting hand on her shoulder, then pulled Mel into a tight embrace. Mel closed her eyes and rested her head on Makoto's shoulder and allowed herself to be held by the younger the girl. Softly Makoto began to speak. "I'm sorry for the way Haruka acted. Don't take what she says to heart."
Mel left her head where it rested as she spoke. "Don't be sorry Mako-chan. She's only trying to protect you." Mel looked up at Makoto with teary eyes. "I don't blame her. Being a demon and all-"
"Stop that Mel. You and I both know that I don't need protecting from you"
Mel smiled softly and tossed the pillow aside and wrapped her arms around Makoto and held her back just as tight as she was holding her.
Haruka paced her living room angrily. Michiru sat in the window sill and shook her head. "Wearing out the carpet won't solve matters Haruka. Face it no matter what you do Makoto won't turn her back on Mel. Makoto deserves to be happy-"
Haruka stopped her pacing and spoke in a harsh voice. "I know she deserves to be happy Michiko. I know how to get Makoto to listen to me and to see Mel is totally wrong for her."
"And how will you do that without jeopardizing your friendship with Mako-chan?"
"You'll see. We'll pay a visit to Mel again tomorrow morning." Haruka's eyes glistened with a sinister twinkle.
Mel was awakened by a loud knocking on her door. She slowly and carefully slipped out of Makoto's arms and rubbed the sleep from her eyes as she walked to her door in her green flannel pj pants and sports bra. "I'm coming hold on a sec." Mel rubbed her eyes one last time before opening the door. Before she could see who it was a fist flew forward and hit her in the face sending Mel staggering back into her apartment. Haruka and Michiru walked in closing the door behind them. "Go get Mako-chan Michiko. I'll take care of Mel."
Michiru had a worried look on her face as she walked back to Mel's bedroom. She saw Makoto curled up cuddling a pillow and smiled slightly. The sounds of the fight in the other room quickly brought Michiru crashing back to reality. She walked over to Makoto and shook her arm gently. When she saw Makoto open her eyes she spoke quickly. "Mako-chan get up hurry Haruka is out in the living room fighting with Mel. I swear if I knew she had this in mind I never would have agreed to let her come here."
Makoto jumped out of Mel's bed and the two girls went tearing into the living room. There were papers and coushins scattered everywhere. The thick oak coffee table that sat in front of Mel's sofa was now broken. "Where are they Michiru-san?" The worry showing on her face. Before Michiru could answer they heard the sound of glass breaking. They quickly ran to the front room.
Makoto saw Haruka holding Mel against the railing of her balcony. "Fight me damn it." Haruka's voice was cold and full of anger. An anger that was growing with every minute Mel refused to fight back.
Mel looked at Haruka. Her face, arms and back bleeding from the beating she was receiving from Haruka and glistened with specks of glass from being thrown threw her glass doors. "I'm not going to fight you. So if you're gonna kill me do it all ready. If not stop turning me on." Mel's deep emerald eyes were fixed on Haruka's cold slate ones. "Well Ten'ou-san what are you waiting for?"
Haruka growled and punched Mel in the face one last time before letting her fall to her knees on her balcony. When Haruka turned around she was introduced to Makoto's left hook. Haruka hit the door jam hard then shook her head and looked at the person who just punched her. Rubbing her jaw Haruka spoke softly. "Mako-chan...You can't honestly tell me you don't feel the emence evil that girl possesses."
Makoto spoke through clenched teeth. "I told you last night I'm well aware of who and what Mel is. Why couldn't you just leave well enough alone? Why couldn't you just fuckin trust me Haruka-san? Why?"
Haruka watched as Makoto walked past her in similar pjs as Mel and help Mel to her feet and help her back into the apartment. Upon entering Mel used magick to fix the door. Makoto took Mel into the kitchen and sat her down in a chair. Michiru and Haruka followed Makoto into the room. Makoto glared at Haruka. "Answer me now Ten'ou-san."
Haruka looked at her feet. "I was worried about you Mako-chan. I know you can take care of yourself but I look at you like a younger sister. Gomen nasai I was only trying to keep you from being hurt."
Mel stood up and glared at Haruka. "I would NEVER fuckin hurt Mako-chan. NEVER! You don't know the first fuckin thing about me so how do you know I would hurt her?"
Haruka looked at Mel. "Your right I don't know anything about you other than what you told me. But in Spain you weren't dripping with such evil"
Makoto sat Mel back down and turned to Haruka and Michiru. "You asked me last night who Mel was and because I didn't tell you, you came here and kicked her ass. If I tell you what you need to know will you finally trust me and see I know what I'm doing?" Haruka nodded her agreement and so did Michiru. "Ok fine sit down in here and I'll tell you while I pull the glass out of her wounds." Makoto told them the story leaving out the fact Mel possessed the demon warrior goddess of the stars Reyu within herself. "There now that you know all that are you happy."
Haruka looked at Makoto and frowned. "I'm deeply sorry both of you. If I would have known all that I would have backed off sooner. Please forgive my behavior Mako-chan, I hurt you and betrayed your trust."
Makoto looked at Haruka. "This time I will. But if you EVER do anything like this again you'll be sorry."
Mel winced every time Makoto pulled shards of glass from a wound. Haruka and Michiru left quietly. "Mako-chan please that really hurts. Just leave um."
"You're such a baby. I can't leave them they'll get infected. So be that strong gallant knight I know you are." Makoto smiled warmly at Mel and finished pulling the glass from her wounds. "Well you'll defiantly have a few more scars. But only one on your face looks like it will leave a scar." Makoto pulled the last piece of glass from a deep cut on her left cheek.
The girls got dressed and started cleaning Mel's apartment. After about an hour Makoto's communicator went off. Makoto went into the kitchen and opened it. Sailor Venus's face appeared on the screen. "Mako-chan we really need your help at the park now! There is 4 yoma's hurry!" Makoto nodded and went back to tell Mel she had to go. "I'll go with you."
"No your hurt stay here I'll be fine I promise. I'll be back when we get rid of the yoma's." At that Makoto kissed Mel softly and left. Transforming in a nearby alley.
Dortia walked out of Mel's bedroom and yawned. "Here take this." The cat dropped a henshin stick at Mel's feet.
"What's that?"
"Hold in the air and say Super Nova Guardian Power. And you will transform into your true warrior form"
"What about you?"
"I already do. Don't worry. But lets get to the park they'll need your help."
Mel nodded and her and Dortia left transforming along the way. When they got there Sailor Moon was tied to a tree and a yoma each had an Inner Senshi in its grips. The Outers were scattered around hurt.
"SUPER NOVA..."
The yoma's looked around to see where the voice came from.
"RAINBOW STAR..."
Sailor Moon weakly opened her eyes to see what was going on.
"EXPLODE!"
The attack hit the yoma holding Jupiter surrounding it in rainbow light. When the dust from the explosion settled Jupiter stood there stunned and the yoma lay at her feet dead. Jupiter quickly attacked with her thunder dragon killing the yoma that held Venus. Mercury yelled out in pain as the yoma that held her squeezed her around the waist tightly. Super Nova growled and ran at the yoma drawing the sword from the sheath on her back. Super Nova cut the beast across the wrists. As she attacked that one a large black panther attacked the one that held Sailor Mars. Venus ran to where Sailor Moon was and quickly untied her. Jupiter turned her attention to the new Senshi trying to get Mercury free. Finally Nova cut its wrists deep enough to where it let Mercury go and focused its attention on Nova. Nova smirked and readied another attack. Before she could release it the beast swiped at her with razor sharp claws. Nova saw it swipe and turned her back to the attack. Nova felt the sting of the beast's claws as it ripped through the flesh of her back. It then grabbed her and was about to break her neck. Before any of the others could ready an attack, the black panther roared and lunged at the yoma grabbing it around the throat. The yoma stunned dropped Super Nova. She landed face down on the ground hitting it hard; the back of her fuku was rapidly turning red. The panther fought with the yoma till it was tossed away. Jupiter readied her supreme thunder as Mars readied her flame sniper the combined attacks killed the final yoma. Super Nova groaned as she tried to get up.
"You shouldn't move those wounds are pretty deep." Mars rested a gentle hand on Super Nova's shoulder.
Super Nova chuckled and spoke with a soft cockney accent. "Oi I'm fine really." Super Nova stood up slowly wincing in pain. Her fuku was metallic silver with metallic green, blue and purple streaks in the skirt. The bows were metallic green, and in the center was a pentacle. She had knee high combat style boots. The left boot held a boot knife. Her thick rainbow hair was pulled back into a high ponytail. She had a scar that ran vertical down her left eye. Super Nova picked her sword up and put it back in the sheath. "If you're all ok we'll be going." Super Nova and the panther turned to leave.
Sailor Moon called out to Super Nova. "Wait please."
Super Nova stopped and looked at Sailor Moon, her deep emerald eyes fixed on Sailor Moon's bright blue ones. "Please who are you? I thought there wasn't anymore Senshi out there."
Super Nova smiled. "I'm Sailor Super Nova and this is Ahriman, my partner." The panther nodded in Sailor Moon's direction. The whole time Sailor Moon talked to Super Nova Jupiter and Uranus never took their eyes off of her. Ahriman looked at Super Nova. Her tone gruff as she spoke. "We should get going and get your wounds taken care of."
"Oi, Oi all right. Maybe I'll see you guys around." Super Nova smiled and as she turned to leave black dragon like wings sprung from her's and Ahriman's back. They got a running start then flew off.
"Did you guys see that?" Sailor Venus looked at Mercury.
"See what?" Mercury looked confused.
"Her wings."
"What about them Venus?" Uranus looked at Venus intensely
"They were the same as Reyu's. Black dragon wings."
"Who!" Pluto ran over to Venus and grabber her shoulders. "Please tell me you didn't say Reyu. Venus please tell me I heard you wrong."
Venus raised an eyebrow and looked at Pluto. "You heard me right Pluto why? Who is Reyu anyways?"
Pluto released Venus and took a few steps backwards. "Reyu is the demon warrior goddess of the stars. If she's around so are the other Night Goddesses."
Jupiter looked at Pluto funny. "You act like it's a bad thing."
"Makoto what part of demon did you miss? We must find the girl who possesses Reyu and kill her. She can't be aloud to meet up with the others."
Jupiter walked over to Pluto her bright emerald eyes reflecting nothing but anger. She grabbed the front of Pluto's fuku and lifted her just off the ground. "You even think about hurting her and I'll kill you myself got it."
Pluto blinked a few times. "Makoto you know who holds Reyu?"
"Yes she was my royal guard on Jupiter. Both her sword and Reyu's belong to me. They swore to protect me and now I'm swearing to protect them." Jupiter looked at the Outer Senshi "That goes for all of you. If you don't believe me just try something." Jupiter detransformed and turned and started to walk away when she felt a hand grab her. She turned around, her emerald eyes meeting Uranus's slate ones. "What Haruka-san?"
"How do you know she is still loyal to you?"
Makoto pulled her arm away from Uranus. "Yesterday we were attacked by a yoma and she helped us and told me herself as long as I still breathe her sword is mine." Makoto's eyes narrowed and her tone got an icy edge to it. "Don't think for one second I won't keep my word. Any of you try to hurt her you'll answer to me. Inner Senshi included." Makoto turned and walked away.
Venus detransformed and ran after Makoto. "Mako-chan what the hell has gotten into you? I've never seen you this upset and serious before."
Makoto looked at Minako and her expression softened. For some reason no matter how mad Makoto was looking at Minako's innocent face made her forget about whatever it was that made her mad in the first place. "Mina-chan..." Makoto hung her head. "Gomen ne I'm just sick of all this fighting between us. This morning Haruka-san came over to Mel's and beat the hell out of her. Mel jus stood there and took it. Even after she was tossed threw glass doors she still didn't fight back."
"Is she ok? Why would Haruka-san do that?"
"I guess she's ok. Do you wanna go to her place with me and see her? I don't know why she did it but she's lucky I wasn't more awake when I decked her."
Minako's eyes got wide. "You decked Haruka-san! Yea I'll go see Mel with you."
Ahriman was just finishing up dressing Mel's wounds when she heard a key turn in the lock. In flash of silver light Ahriman transformed back into Dortia. Makoto and Minako walked into Mel's apartment and headed for the living room. "Damn Mel got this place clean. Couldn't tell WWE Smack Down took place in here." Makoto chuckled and looked at Minako who made herself comfortable on Mel's soft leather sofa. "Stay here I'll go find Mel." As Makoto walked down the hall towards Mel's bedroom her dog trotted up to her wagging her tail. Makoto knelt down and started to pet the dog. "Hey girl. I take it Mel's in the bedroom huh." The German shepherd barked happily and trotted back into Mel's room with Makoto right behind her.
When Makoto walked in she saw Mel lying on her stomach sleeping. Makoto smiled and kissed Mel's cheek gently. When she saw Mel open one eye she smiled. "Told ya I'd be back ai. Come on get up Mina-chan is here to see ya."
Mel blinked a few times and groaned. She was sore from the battle earlier but did as she was told. "Mina-chan? Huh? Wha? Never mind I'm not awake." Mel chuckled as she stood up and stretched. Tensing every muscle in her body before relaxing them. Mel smiled softly and embraced Makoto kissing her playfully. After the kiss Mel smirked and walked out of her bedroom leaving the dog and cat lying on the bed. Mel walked into her living room and saw Minako on the sofa and smiled then flopped down next to her. "Hey Mina-chan what are you doing here?"
Minako's smile faded from her lips when she looked at Mel. There were about 12 to 15 cuts on her face. "I can't believe Haruka-san would do this to someone she doesn't even know. Mako-chan doesn't she know you guys are an item?"
Makoto shook her head and chuckled. "Well yea she does now. But you best keep that lil blonde trap of yours closed. I'll clue the others in when the time is right ok." Minako nodded. "I'm trusting you to keep this secret Mina-chan."
"You can trust me Mako-chan I won't tell..." Minako drifted off and looked at Mel. "Hey you have a scar on your eye."
Mel raised her left eyebrow. "Yea so tell me something thing I don't know."
Minako smiled. "You have cat fur stuck to the end of your nose."
Mel chuckled and wiped the fur off her nose. "There, gomen nasai you guys hungry?"
Minako's stomach growled and she blushed heavily. "A little bit yea."
"Come on I'll make summin." Mel motioned towards the kitchen as she stood up and walked away.
"We'll be right in Mel-chan." Minako smiled and as soon as Mel was out of sight she turned and spoke softly to Makoto. "That new Senshi had a scar over her left eye too Mako-chan."
Makoto looked at Minako confused. "Yea but the Senshi's was longer than Mel's so calm down. Let's go get summin to eat ok."
When Makoto and Minako walked into the kitchen Mel was just cooking the last hamburger. "Here ya go you two." Mel set the plate on the table and smiled softly. Dortia wandered into the kitchen and purred up against Mel's leg. When Mel bent down to pick her up she ran. Mel got a very confused look on her face and followed the cat out of the kitchen. She finally caught up to the cat in her studio. "Dortia what's up? Why you running like that?"
"I was afraid of this Mel."
"Afraid of what?" Mel's look of confusion stayed on her face.
"That your scar over your eye would stay when you transformed. That blonde told Makoto about it. So that means she's a Senshi along with Makoto. You better watch yourself Mel."
"Dortia we're all fighting on the same side. If Minako figures out who I am so what. I better get back before they wonder. Come on I'll break you up a burger ok."
The cat purred happily and jumped onto Mel's shoulder. When they walked back into the kitchen Minako had her head in Mel's fridge. "Dr. Pepper, beer, and Coke. Doesn't she drink water?"
Mel smirked. "It's in the mini fridge behind the bar sexy."
Minako jumped and blushed heavily. "Gomen Mel-chan I was thirsty."
"It's ok Mina-chan. The bottled water is behind the bar in the mini fridge please help yourself."
After the girls ate Minako yawned and looked at the clock. "Damn it's after 6 already. I gotta get home and study for that psychology test tomorrow. You guys are so lucky you were suspended. You get longer to study for the tests."
Mel chuckled. "Mina-chan they gave us the tests to take at home. So if you wanna hang here for the night we can all study for it."
Minako smiled. "You took psychology Mel-chan? Well I need my books and stuff so I have to go home anyways."
"Well I can take you home so you can get you stuff then bring you back if you want."
Minako smiled. "Arigotu Mel-chan."
While Mel sat in her jeep Minako and Makoto went in to get Minako's stuff. Makoto smiled softly and waved at Mrs. Aino as she walked by. Upon entering Minako's room Makoto sighed heavily. "Your mom really doesn't like me huh."
"Ignore her she doesn't like anybody."
Mel turned the heavy metal music she was listing to up and sighed as she waited. While Minako and Makoto were gathering Minako's thing Makoto's communicator went off. When she opened it Sailor Mercury appeared on the screen. "Get to the park now!"
Makoto looked at Minako and nodded. "Mina-chan we'll have Mel take us to the park. We can transform when we get there"
"But-"
"It's the only way to get there fast enough to help. Let's go."
The two girls ran to Mel's jeep and hopped in. "Mel can you take us to the 7th street Park now." Makoto looked at her with a worried look on her face.
"Hai. Buckle up I'll get ya there as fast as I can."
When they got there they saw the light from Sailor Mars's attack. "Stay here Mel we'll be right back." Minako and Makoto went running towards the battle transforming as they ran. When they got there they saw a dragon like yoma. In its left hand it held Sailor Uranus tightly squeezing her harder every time she struggled. Neptune was hunched over on the ground. Blood dripping from her mouth and nose. Pluto, Saturn, Mars, and Mercury were standing in front of Sailor Moon. Venus looked at Jupiter and readied her attack.
"VENUS...LOVE AND BEAUTY..."
"SUPREAME THUNDER..."
"SHOCK!"
"CRASH!"
The combined attacks didn't even faze the yoma. With a mighty swing it knocked Sailor Jupiter and Venus half way across the park.
Mel sat in her jeep and watched the battle. Finally she clenched her henshin pen and transformed. Dortia sensed everything and as she ran to the park she transformed into Ahriman. Super Nova ran up to the other Senshi and studied the yoma. Sailor Mars went to attack. "Don't, fire makes it stronger." Super Nova looked at Mars.
Mercury pulled out her computer and scanned the yoma. "How did you know fire makes its stronger?"
"Oi 'e's a dragon type creature. All dragon types thrive on fire. Now let me think ok. We gotta get your friend outta there without 'urting 'er. Now I take it with every attack it counters and then 'olds 'er tighter." Mercury nodded. "Ok then that means Senshi attacks will only piss it off. 'ave you tried physical attacks?"
Pluto looked at Super Nova. "Our physical attackers are injured and in its grasp."
Super Nova looked and saw Jupiter and Venus laying face down in the soft dirt and Neptune was hunch over against a tree. Ahriman lunged at the beat out of no where. Stunned the yoma released Uranus. Black dragon wings sprung from Super Nova's back and she flew up and caught Uranus in mid air. She set her softly on the ground next to Neptune. She then turned her attention back to the yoma. The yoma swatted the large black panther away like she was a fly. Super Nova clenched her fist. Anger running high as she saw her friends and partner scattered about hurt. A red light surrounded Super Nova, her fuku changed into a black sports bra and camo pants tucked into the combat boots. A sword hung on her right hip. She had brown leather bracers on both of her arms and red fingerless fighting gloves. Her hair fell from the high ponytail it was in and faded to snow white. Her blood red eyes glowed intensely. Her left arm bore a tribal dragon tattoo. Her black dragon like wings were in a ready position. Reyu cracked her neck then knuckles before charging at the beast drawing her sword as she ran. The beast swiped at Reyu. Reyu flew up and over the beast to dodge his claws. The beast quickly swung its razor sharp tail striking the demon in the back. Reyu growled and raised her sword.
"Supreme thunder crash!"
The lightning attack struck Reyu's sword powering it with lightning as she lunged at the yoma. Reyu buried the thunder sword deep in the yoma's chest then removed it. Seeing the wound heal after she removed her sword Reyu dropped it in disbelief. Reyu narrowed her eyes in anger. As she spoke her voice was mechanical and echoed. "All things dark gather before me. Ashes upon ashes, blood for blood! Let this beast feel your pain and suffering!" Reyu balled up her left fist and drew it back. "DEMON STORM!" Reyu then lunged forward and punched the beast where she stabbed. Once she touched it red lightning showered from the sky killing the yoma.
Reyu landed next to Jupiter and knelt down before her, and hung her head. Jupiter smiled. "Reyu please stand you don't have to bow."
Pluto watched as Reyu stood and smiled softly at Jupiter. "Jupiter how did you get Reyu to obey you?"
"I told you yesterday Pluto she swore her loyalty to me. Reyu take Ahriman and go. Take care of your wounds." Reyu nodded and her and the demon panther left.
When they got to Mel's jeep Reyu transformed back into Mel. Mel winced in pain as she leaned against her car seat. Jupiter and Venus detransformed. "Mel's waiting for us in the parking lot we better go." Minako and Makoto walked back to Mel's jeep.
Mel was acting like she had been sleeping. So when the two girls got in the warm jeep she moaned and opened her left eye. Seeing who it was she smiled. "You guys ready?"
Makoto nodded "Yea let's go."
Pluto walked over to where Neptune and Uranus lay and examined them. Uranus moaned and coughed as she came to. "W-what happened?"
"You charged the yoma and it grabbed you. You don't remember?"
"No Plu I don't."
"Some new Senshi saved you."
"What happened to the yoma? Did Sailor Moon defeat it?"
"No, the new Senshi changed into Reyu and destroyed it."
Sailor Mars looked over at them. "Pluto can they stand? We gotta crowd forming here."
Uranus and Neptune stood up slowly and the Senshi left.
Mel parked her jeep and the 3 girls walked to Mel's loft. Minako stopped and bent down to tie her shoe when she looked back up she saw what looked like fresh drops of blood on the ground. She shook her head and hopped in the elevator with her friends. Minako set her books on the floor of the elevator and stretched. While stretching her leg Minako lost her footing and fell into Mel's back. Mel growled in pain and spoke through clenched teeth. "A-are you ok Mina-chan."
Minako stood up quickly "Gomen nasai Mel-chan I didn't..." Minako's eyes got wide when she saw blood on her hands. "You're bleeding Mel. What happened?" Minako looked at Mel then Makoto for answers.
The 3 girls walked into Mel's apartment and Mel shrugged her leather jacket off and left it where it fell on the floor. She felt dizzy and tried to shake it off. Mel hung her head and rubbed her forehead with her hand then looked up and shook her head. She pealed off the blood soaked shirt and dropped it to the floor. She looked at Makoto unsure if she could make it to her room.
"Mel are you alright?" Makoto looked at Mel her expression dripping with worry. Mel went to speak but found she had no voice. She looked at Makoto and shook her head no.
"I've managed to stop all the internal bleeding but she's lost a lot of blood and those wounds were really deep. We won't know anything till she comes to. If she makes it through the night I'll be impressed." Dr. Mizuno looked at the group of girls and sighed. "I'm sorry I couldn't give you better news. Why don't you girls go home I'll call Ami with any news."
Makoto stood up. "Can I please see her?"
"I'm sorry I can't allow that. ICU visitors can be immediate family only. I'm so sorry Makoto. Go get some rest. We've contacted her home, I'm sure her parents will be here soon."
"That'll be one hell of a trick seeing how they died when she was 2. Friends are the only family she has."
Dr. Mizuno blinked "I'll see what I can do wait here."
Minako looked at Makoto then ran after Ami's mother. "Dr. Mizuno wait." The older woman turned around and looked at Minako. "Makoto is in love with Mel, they've been dating awhile now. If anything make sure Makoto can see her please."
Dr. Mizuno smiled softly. "I'll see what I can do Minako. Just keep an eye on Makoto ok, she looks like she's ready to pass out. Give me 20 minutes ok"
Minako nodded and walked back to her friends. Minako looked at Makoto and smiled softly. "Why didn't you tell us Mako-chan?"
Makoto looked at Minako confused. "Tell you what Mina-chan?"
"About Mel-chan."
"What about her?" Makoto's look got more confused.
"That she was Reyu."
Makoto blinked a few times and looked at Minako. "You guys never asked." A nervous chuckle escaped Makoto's lips as she rubbed the back of her neck.
Haruka, Michiru, and Setsuna walked into the hospital and saw Ami talking to a doctor who was leaning against the nurse's station. "Hey Ami." Michiru smiled "Where are the others?"
"They're in ICU. Go to the 2nd floor. Turn left, after the turn just walk straight down that hall. You'll see the others."
Michiru nodded and the three Outer Senshi left. When they finally reached the ICU unit they saw Makoto sitting in a chair with her head in her hands and Minako and Usagi trying to comfort her. Setsuna walked over and put her hand on the back of Makoto's head. Makoto looked up and smiled softly then hung her head again. Setsuna frowned and walked over to Mel's room and looked in the door. She walked to her office and grabbed her lab coat and walked back into Mel's room. "Makoto has had enough heartbreak for one life time You better pull through." Setsuna sighed heavily and looked at Mel's chart. Her eyes got wide as she read it. Setsuna closed the chart and walked back out in the hall. She grabbed Makoto by the front of her coat and pulled her to her feet. "How long have you known Makoto?"
Makoto pushed Setsuna away. "Known what?"
"That Melanie was Reyu."
Makoto glared at Setsuna. "I've known since I was on Jupiter. She was my guard there. So I've known quite a long time. Just remember what I said Setsuna."
Haruka's eyes got wide. "You mean to tell us Mako-chan that she's Reyu. So that means she's that new Senshi."
"Yea Haru-chan that's what I'm saying. And since you now know who is the holder of Reyu any of you try anything you'll answer to me."
"I owe her my life Mako-chan I'm not gonna do anything. You have my word."
Dr. Mizuno walked back to the group of girls and saw Makoto glaring at Setsuna. "Dr. Meiou when did you get here? Anyways girls you're all okayed to go into her room."
Makoto looked at Ami's mother and smiled. "Arigotu." She then turned and walked into Mel's room. Minako and Haruka following close behind her. Rei, Ami, Usagi and Michiru walked in a few minutes later to let Setsuna and Ami's mother talk.
After about two weeks Mel woke up. She opened her eyes and saw Makoto in the chair next to the hospital bed asleep. Mel smiled and reached over and held Makoto's hand and slowly drifted back to sleep. A few hours later Makoto woke up and squeezed Mel's hand and sighed. "I'll be back ai. I'm in need of coffee." Makoto leaned over and kissed Mel softly. When she stood up Mel grabbed Makoto hand and squeezed it softly.
"Get me one too ok heavy on the sugar." Mel chuckled weakly and sat up. Embracing Makoto in a tight hug pulling her down to the bed.
"Mel..." Makoto smiled at Mel and kissed her softly then embraced her tightly as she cried.
Setsuna and Dr. Mizuno walked in and saw Mel sitting up hugging Makoto. "I'll go tell the girls she's awake you can check her out Dr. Mizuno." Setsuna walked to the nurse's station and called Hotaru. "Firefly you and Chibi-usa get the girls and get to the hospital ok I need to talk to them. Oh and make sure Haruka and Michiru come too ok."
Within a half hour everyone was at the hospital. Setsuna told them the news and Minako ran to Mel's room and smiled when she saw her and Makoto still hugging. Minako walked up next to Makoto and smiled. "Mind if I cut in?"
Makoto released Mel and looked at Minako and smiled. "Mina-
chan..." Makoto stood up and let Minako hug Mel. The others made there way to Mel's room and hugged Makoto then Mel.
Rei hugged Mel then smiled. "You're lucky you pulled through girl. Cuz Mako-chan has been a major wreck fer two weeks. We really wouldn't be able to handle her like that 24/7." Rei chuckled at the groggy look on Mel's face. "Did anything I jus said stick girl?"
Mel blinked a few times and looked at Rei blankly. "Huh?"
"I'd take that as a no Rei-chan." Haruka chuckled and shook her head. Haruka closed the door to Mel's room. "I owe you my life Mel-chan, arigotu."
Mel looked over at Haruka and nodded. "Doo itashimashite Haru-chan." Mel rubbed her head. She was still very dizzy.
"Ok everyone out I need to perform a check up." Dr. Mizuno smiled.
"We'll be back Mel I'm gonna go get that cup of coffee now." Makoto smiled warmly and the Senshi left the room.
Mel sat on her couch with her feet up on the table, her arms were crossed behind her head, and her Yankees cap was pulled over her eyes. Makoto walked into the loft with Minako and Usagi. Minako saw Mel and smiled. Since the TV was on Minako thought Mel was watching it. She skipped into the front room and threw herself on the couch with her head in Mel's lap. Mel jumped and tossed her hat on the floor. Minako looked at Mel and smiled softly seeing the angry look on Mel's face. "Gomen ne Mel-chan the TV was on, and I thought you were watching it. I didn't mean to scare you." Minako looked up at Mel her sky blue eyes twinkling.
Mel's look softened and she smiled softly at Minako. "I'll fergive ya this time Mina-chan, but next time it'll cost ya." Mel winked at Minako. She then picked up the CD player remote and turned it on. Soft music began to play.
Now and forever, you are a part of me And the memory cuts like a knife Didn't we find the ecstasy, didn't we share the daylight When you walked into my life
Now and forever, I'll remember All the promises still unbroken And think about all the words between us That never needed to be spoken
Minako blushed and sat up. "Don't you listen to anything other than sappy love songs Mel-chan?"
Mel smirked and changed the genera of music. Stupify by: Disturbed began to play. Mel turned it up loud. "That better Mina-chan?"
Minako laughed. "Now this is the music I expected you to listen to."
Usagi laughed and her and Makoto walked into the front room. Usagi tried to head bang but fell over. Mel smiled and caught Usagi. "Damn Usagi-chan take it easy. Here if your gonna head bang do it right." Mel took the pink ribbons out of Usagi's hair and let the long golden strands fall from the ponytails. Mel smiled. "There now that your hair is down."
Makoto chuckled. "Go easy on her Mel; Usagi-chan is a huge klutz."
"Thanks alot Mako-chan."
"It's ok if she's a klutz you don't have to be perfect to head bang." Mel chuckled and ruffled Usagi's hair. "Ready to get REALLY dizzy real fast."
Usagi smiled. "You bet I am."
Mel smirked and changed the song. Sick of Life began to play and Mel turned it up louder while Minako and Makoto went into the kitchen. After about 25-30 minutes Mel and Usagi walked into the kitchen laughing. Minako laughed when she saw Usagi's hair. "Usagi you look like you jus came in from a wind storm." She went off in a fit of giggles looking at her two friends. "Your hair is beyond messed up Usagi-chan."
Makoto went to look over her shoulder to see what had Minako laughing so hard. As soon as she turned her head her lips met Mel's in a soft kiss. "What you cookin angel it smells great." Mel smiled as Makoto blushed. "You know you sure blush alot girl." Mel chuckled and wrapped her arms around Makoto's waist and lifted her up.
"Put me down you lug." Makoto chuckled.
"Oi, now I'm a lug 'uh. Well jus fer that princess." Mel let Makoto go and walked around in front of her and held her again lifting her up and flopping her over her shoulder.
Minako and Usagi laughed. "Mako-chan looks so damn embarrassed."
Makoto flipped her friends off. "Mel come on put me down. Please Mel. Come on I'm trying to cook."
Mel chuckled. "Oi your jus lucky we 'ave company. But I'm not lettin' ya down till ya say you're sorry."
"For what?"
"Callin' me a lug." Mel chuckled
"I will not apologize for that. The truth hurts Mel." At that Makoto ran her hand along the healing wound on Mel's back.
Mel growled in pain and carried Makoto into the front room and flopped her down on her back on the soft leather sofa. Masking her accent again "That was really low you know that. You have any idea how bad that just hurt?"
Makoto made a pouty face and stood up wrapping her arms around Mel's neck. "Don't be mad at me ai. I'm sorry I did that it was low." Makoto leaned in a kissed Mel deeply.
When they broke for air Mel chuckled. "You cheat you know that. Let's get back before you burn what you're cooking."
"You can't really burn chili but yea let's get back."
When they walked into the kitchen Minako and Usagi oooed at them childishly. Makoto turned about 13 shades of red. Mel smirked. "You guys are just jealous."
Minako and Usagi stopped laughing and turned red. "N-n-no w-w-we're not." Minako stuttered.
"Yea you are. If you weren't you wouldn't have stuttered."
"Mel-chan we're not jealous."
Mel smirked and played with her tongue ring. "Yea well you ain't been kissed till you kiss someone with a tongue ring." Mel laughed at the three red faced girls standing before her.
After dinner Mel offered to take Minako and Usagi home. Half way to Usagi's house her communicator went off. When she opened it Sailor Mercury appeared. "Get to 7th street Park now there are 4 yoma's."
"Mel get us to 7th street park now yoma attack."
"You got it Usagi-chan." Mel did a U-turn in the middle of the street and sped to the park. Once there they all transformed and went running to find the others. When they got there Ahriman, the Outer Senshi and Mars and Mercury were battling 4 yoma's with razor sharp spines on their back.
"Are we glad to see you guys." Mars said somewhat out of breath.
Super Nova looked at the yoma's and sighed. "More? Don't these things ever give up?" Super Nova whistled for her panther. Instead from the sky the Senshi heard a mighty roar. They looked at the sky and saw a hunter green dragon. It's belly and wings were silver. Super Nova looked at Ahriman. "W-why tha 'ell is that dragon 'ere?"
"He's yours. Super Nova's partner in crime so to speak. Say hello to Blaze. He'll come when you whistle. Only as Super Nova of course. With him comes the fire sword."
"Cool so like 'e could get rid of the yoma's then?"
Ahriman shook her head. "Alas you must still do that. Blaze can only defend against air attacks."
Super Nova sighed heavily. "Looks like we 'ave to do it the 'ard way." Super Nova scratched her head. I wish Meteor and Universe were 'ere.
"...Meteor...Shower!"
"Universe...black hole..."
Super Nova's eyes got wide. "You guys run!"
"...SURROUND!"
The yoma's were sucked into the black hole and Super Nova sighed. "Oi, Oi Universe you gotta work on your aim." Super Nova smiled as she hugged the shorter girl.
Universe took step back and looked at the taller girl and smiled. "Well I see your still the same old Super Nova." Universe looked at the group of Senshi behind Super Nova her midnight blue eyes twinkled slightly in the moonlight. Her eyes fell on the brunette dressed in the green fuku. "And I see you still fight for your princess." Universe smiled at her friend.
Super Nova looked at Universe. She stood no taller than Sailor Venus and her bows paled to her midnight blue eyes. They accented her silver fuku beautifully though. "Now and forever."
Meteor cleared her throat and spoke in a proper British accent. "Forgetting someone aren't we?"
Super Nova walked over to the brunette. Her gold fuku accentented with bows of sea green. Her boots were identical to Sailor Moons only sea green. Super Nova smiled. "'ow could I ferget ya Meteor." Super Nova pulled the medium sized girl into a tight hug then released her. "Come 'ere I'll introduce you to the others." They walked over to the others. "Meteor, Universe, theses are the Senshi of the white moon. Sailor's Mercury, Mars, Jupiter, Venus, Uranus, Neptune, Pluto, Saturn, Chibi-moon, and Sailor Moon a.k.a. Neo-Queen Serenity." Meteor and Universe bowed respectively. "And you guys these are Sailor's Meteor and Universe. Like me they are sworn to protect the universe. But I dunno about you guys but I'm starving." The others laughed and detransformed and walked to Crown Café for food and to sit and talk to the two new Senshi.