Chapter 16: The Search Begins
Maxfield was getting used to being the Guild's bartender. Much of the guild still didn't trust him, however word was quickly spreading about his shoulder injury.
"Hey Maxfield!" said Cana.
"Hey Cana, what can I get you?" asked Maxfield.
"The usual…" said Cana.
"Sure…" sighed Maxfield.
However Cana looked at his shoulder, which was still heavily bandaged.
"Oh right… how about just a few bottles of wine today." Said Cana.
"Thank you." Said Maxfield realizing that Cana was being nice to him.
He managed to grab a few bottles.
"SO is it true?" asked Cana, "That you got injured saving Lisanna?"
"Yeah, it's true." Said Maxfield.
Cana smiled at him.
Meanwhile Luna on the other hand crossed off another list from her list her eye began to twitch. There were only tow names left…
Cana's and Evergreen's…
And she was positive that it wasn't Evergreen (as she was never at the guild).
"Oh no…" said Luna.
That was when Loke approached her from behind, he had the biggest smile on his face.
"You knew didn't you?" asked Luna.
"Not the entire time only pretty recently." Said Loke.
"Let's talk outside." Said Luna.
They went out and Luna tackled him in the stomach.
"Why?" asked Loke.
"I felt like it." Muttered Luna.
After Loke recovered, he explained how he found.
"Wait she awakened her powers already?" asked Luna.
Loke nodded, "It was when you went on that job." He explained.
"I see…" said Luna, "I honestly didn't think taking just a simple job would do so much…"
"Yeah." Agreed Loke.
"Well I minds as well tell the others." Said Luna.
Meanwhile in the Dark Kingdom, Queen Beryl stood in a chamber. While it hasn't been mentioned much, the reason why they needed energy was so that it could be given to their true ruler Queen Metaria.
They had managed to gain enough energy just enough to awaken her.
"Please Queen Metaria take this energy." Said Queen Beryl, "And awaken once more."
The tomb of Queen Metaria flared up.
"It's good to see you again Beryl." Said Queen Metaria, "However even with this energy I feel that I might fall back to sleep soon and only the Silver Crystal will truly awaken me."
"Yes my Queen." Said Queen Beryl.
"However I know how to find it." Said Queen Metaria, "You must find the Rainbow Crystals and awaken the 7 Great Monsters."
"Oh yes I remember that." Said Queen Beryl.
"Once you find the 7 Rainbow Crystals only then will the Silver Crystal appear." Said Queen Metaria.
Not too long later, Queen Beryl called both Zoisite and Kunzite.
"I want Zoisite to find the Rainbow Crystals and awaken the 7 Great Monsters." Said Queen Beryl.
"The Rainbow Crystals?" asked Zoisite.
"So the 7 Great Monsters." Said Kunzite.
"Yes, many years ago Queen Serenity fought the 7 Great Monsters and sealed them into the Silver Crystal, 7 pieces of the Silver Crystal split off and disappeared into Earthland. When they did they were reborn into 7 humans with no memories of their past life." Explained Queen Beryl, "By removing the Rainbow Crystal you re-awaken the Monster. "
"How do I awaken them?" asked Zoisite.
A black Crystal appeared from Queen Beryl's Crystal ball.
"I have prepared this just in case the day came." Said Queen Beryl.
Zoisite chanced energy into the Crystal. That was when glowed and an image appeared.
That image was one of Wakaba.
"That man is a member of Fairy Tail." Said Kunzite.
"Perfect." Said Queen Beryl, "Now go."
"Yes my Queen." Said Zoisite.
Meanwhile at Fairy Tail, Luna was telling the three about Cana being the next Guardian.
"So Cana?" asked Lisanna.
"That's right." Said Luna.
"Why didn't you figure it out sooner?" asked Erza.
"I don't want to talk about it." Said Luna.
That just made them all sweat drop.
"Look, I need to find a time to talk to her." Said Luna, "I'll figure it out…"
Just outside of Fairy Tail, Zoisite peaked in and saw Wakaba having a drink with Macao.
"I'll have to wait until he leaves, I don't want anyone in Fairy Tail know what I'm doing." Thought Zoisite.
Inside Luna walked over to the bar.
"Oh hey Luna." Said Maxfield.
"Hello Maxfield." Said Luna.
Maxfield stared at Luna.
"Is something wrong?" asked Cana.
"Not at all!" said Maxfield.
"No!" said Luna.
OF course they were thinking about the conversation that they had not too recently. Since Maxfield knew their identities after all.
(Flashback)
They had the discussion in the Master's office.
"So wait you're the real enemies of the Dark Kingdom?" asked Maxfield.
"Yes." Answered Luna, "But most of the Guild is unaware of it."
"The rest of the Guild was dragged not it." Said Erza.
"Don't put it that way Erza." Said Makarov, "I'm sure if everyone knew the truth then they would still want to fight the Dark Kingdom."
Erza nodded.
"Natsu and Happy are aware but no one else is." Said Erza.
Maxfield looked at Lisanna.
"I didn't tell him." Said Lisanna knowing what he was thinking.
"Happy found out about after a Natsu talked in his sleep." Said Levy.
"I see." Said Maxfield.
In his mind "Note to self, finally make that bet."
He then looked at Luna. That was when he remembered something.
"Is something wrong?" asked Lisanna.
"No… not at all." Said Maxfield.
(End of Flashback)
"Hey Cana…" said Maxfield.
"Yeah." Said Cana.
"Is okay to place money for the bet." Said Maxfield.
"It's about time!" said Cana slapping Maxfield shoulder…
The shoulder that was impaled.
Luna sweat dropped as Cana began to apologize.
"This is going to be a long day…" thought Luna.
That night as everyone left the guildhall that day. Luna and the other three were following Cana home.
"This is a really bad idea." Said Lisanna.
"I didn't want to pull aside during the day." Sighed Luna.
"So it's true." Said Levy, "You didn't want to have be a Guardian."
"Well that's not entirely true…" said Luna.
The other three just sweat dropped as response.
"You know…" said Erza, "She's been here the longest out of all of us."
"What?" asked Luna.
"Out of anyone in our age group she was the first to join." Said Lisanna.
"How old was she here again?" asked Levy.
"I didn't know that." Said Luna, "Maybe we should pull her aside and tell her."
Meanwhile Wakaba was walking home alone.
"Wakaba Mine, I've been looking for you." Said a voice.
Wakaba turned to where the voice came from and saw Zoisite.
"Oh you're from the Dark Kingdom, aren't you?" asked Wakaba.
"How did you know?" asked Zoisite.
"I helped fight that Jadeite guy." Said Wakaba with a smirk.
Back Cana.
"Hey! Cana!" called out Lisanna.
Cana turned around and saw Lisanna, Levy, Erza and Luna.
"There's something we need to talk about." Said Luna.
"what?" asked Cana.
That was when they saw noticed a lot of smoke coming from a few streets over.
"That smoke…" said Lisanna.
"That's from Wakaba." Said Erza.
"Is he fighting someone?" asked Levy.
"Must be the Dark Kingdom." Said Luna.
They all ran towards where the smoke was coming from.
They weren't the only ones who saw it though.
Back with Wakaba and Zoisite, Wakaba has made duplicates out of smoke.
Zoisite was blasting each of them/
"I'll find you eventfully!" yelled Zoisite.
That was when he managed to hit the real Wakaba sending him flying.
Zoisite took out the Dark Crystal (as it was called) and was about to use when he had to dodge an attack.
He turned to see it was Maxfield.
"Well, well isn't it Maxfield." Mocked Zoisite.
"Is this seriously how you're going to get energy?" asked Maxfield.
"What?" asked Zoisite, "Oh, I'm not after his energy…"
Zoisite poured energy energy into the crystal, it showed a bright light on Wakaba and a red crystal appeared in a hole in his chest. The crystal flew into Zoisite's hand and Wakaba was covered in smoke.
"What's going on?" asked Cana.
"You're friend was never truly a member of your guild." Said Zoisite.
"What!" yelled Erza.
"Oh no… he can't be…" whispered Luna.
The smoke cleared and where Wakaba was a male monster constantly emitting smoke.
"Now Smokra, deal with them!" ordered Zoisite who disappeared.
"Oh no…" whispered Lisanna.
"We have to transform now!" said Erza.
"Okay…" said Levy.
"I know." Said Lisanna.
"Moon Prism Power!" called out Lisanna.
"Mercury Power!" called out Levy.
"Mars Power!" called out Erza.
"Make-up!"
All three of them transformed shocking Cana.
"You guys are the Sailor Guardians?" asked Cana.
"I am the pretty sailor-suited guardian of love and justice Sailor Moon! In the name of the moon I will punish you!" called out Sailor Moon.
"I am the pretty sailor-suited guardian of love and intelligence Sailor Mercury! Douse your head in water and repent!" called out Sailor Mercury.
"I am the pretty sailor-suited guardian of Fire and Passion, Sailor Mars! In the name of Mars, I will chastise you!" called out Sailor Mars.
Cana sweat dropped.
"What were those speeches?" she asked.
"We can't control them!" said Sailor Moon blushing.
That was when the air suddenly filled with smoke.
"You think you can stop me!" yelled the monster now dubbed Smokra.
"Heaven, Wind." Called out Cana, "Wind Edge!"
This blew the smoke away and knocked away Smokra.
"Wait before you counties!" said Luna.
She took out a green transformation wand.
"Cana you're a Sailor Guardian as well." Said Luna, "You Sailor Jupiter!"
"Really?" asked Cana looking at Luna, "Why didn't you find out sooner?"
"well you weren't here during the final battle with Jadeite and other reasons…" said Luna, "And I wasn't avoiding you because of your reputation…"
"Seriously…" thought Cana.
"That doesn't matter! Say "Jupiter Power! Make-up!"" said Luna.
"All right… if you think this will help…" said Cana.
"Jupiter Power! Make-up!" called out Cana.
That was when her clothes turned into lighting and turned into the usual Sailor Uniform. However her main color was green while the color of the ribbons were pink. Her shoes were different as well being short lace up boots.
She was Sailor Jupiter.
Of course there was also the speech.
I am the pretty sailor-suited guardian of love and courage Sailor Jupiter! I'll make you feel so much regret it will be make you feel numb!"
There was an awkward silence as even the monster stared at her.
"What was that!" yelled Sailor Jupiter.
"We already said it just happens." Said Sailor Mercury.
"I still say it's fun." Said Sailor Mars.
"That's Erza for you…" sighed Sailor Jupiter.
However that was when Smokra was started creating more smoke.
"All right! Sailor Jupiter your magic on Thunder and Lighting!" said Luna, "If I remember correctly your spell is Supreme Thunder!"
"Fine I'll try it…" mumbled Sailor Jupiter.
"Supreme Thunder!" she called out as lighting rod appeared from her tiara gem and gathered lightening which she used to zap the monster.
"Fire Soul!" called out Sailor Mars setting him on fire.
"Mercury!" said Luna.
"Okay." Said Sailor Mercury, "Bubble Spray!"
"Moon!" said Luna taking out another wand.
It was much different than the transformation want, it had a crystal crescent moon and a pink handle. She tossed at Sailor Moon.
"I knew one day this would happen." Said Luna, "With this you can turn him back human."
"Really?" asked Sailor Moon breathing a sigh of relief.
"That's right!" said Luna, "Now say Moon Healing Escalation!"
Sailor Moon nodded as the fog began to dissipate.
"Moon Healing Escalation!" called out Sailor Moon.
Light emerged from the wand covering Smokra.
"Refresh!" he yelled as he turned back into Wakaba.
Sailor Moon, Sailor Mars and Sailor Mercury all breathed a sigh of relief.
"You did much better than I you would." Said Luna.
"What's that supposed to mean?" asked Sailor Jupiter.
"Now, now it's not the time to fight." Said Sailor Moon.
"You're right." Said Luna.
She turned to Sailor Moon, "Now the Moon Stick is not only a powerful magical item, but also a symbol that you are the leader of the Sailor Guardians…"
"What?" asked Sailor Moon in shock.
"You know you should really retransform before Wakaba wakes up." Said Maxfield.
"Oh right." Said Sailor Mercury.
"Just focus on turning back." Sailor Moon told Sailor Jupiter.
They all turned back.
"Oh this is just weird." Said Cana.
Soon enough Wakaba woke up.
"What happened?" asked Wakaba.
As they were explaining Zoisite decided to do a check up on them.
"They found a way to turn him back." Cursed Zoisite before teleporting away.
Back on the street.
"Seriously!" yelled Wakaba, "I don't' remember anything."
"That's probably a good thing." Said Erza.
"So do you know anything?" asked Cana to Maxfield.
"A little…" said Maxfield.
"Looks like the Dark Kingdom is no longer after energy." Sighed Luna.
"Great…" muttered Wakaba.
"I don't think they're going to come after you again." Said Luna.
"Oh… yeah." Said Wakaba with a sweat drop.
And so the search for the Rainbow Crystal began... not knowing it was going to one of the most difficult things they have done yet.
Next Time: With the Guardians knowing about the Rainbow Crystals, they realize that they have to find the other carriers before the Dark Kingdom can arrive. What will happen? Find out next time!
A/N: All right I'm going to give hints about the Rainbow Crystal Carriers: All human (sorry for those wanting a kitty), all but one are Mages, two members of Fairy Tail (you'll see who the second is later), one from Phantom Lord, one from Blue Pegasus, two outright villains (though ones a little iffy in the anime), two women, five men and one's anime only...
And current standing is:
Red: Wakaba.
Let's see if you can guess correctly...