The Trials, by Boyce
Chapter 2 : Awakening Teams
/ 1st Team - Beginning \
(The 1st Zone was like a cavern. Lots of rocks everywhere, and some water was coming down from the walls. There was not much light, and you could hear some weird noises in the distance. But instead of looking at the background, let's look at the 1st person who is awakening)
Mars : Ohhhhhhhhh Where am I? Huh? Looks like a cavern...
(Mars got up and looked around a little, and her look was caught by another person who was asleep a little further from her)
Mars : Who's there?
(No Response. She started to advance in the direction of the body. After a dozen of steps, she heard some words, but could not hear them well. She continued. And then, she heard it)
: OH DARIEN! WE'RE FINALLY MARRIED!
Mars : (Tear Drop) SERENA! How can she dreams in a time like this?
(Mars ran the few steps that were separating her from Sailor Moon)
Mars : Oh great, I had to be teamed up with her. Sailor Moon, wake up, Sailor Moon! Come on!
Moon : Hmm Not today Mom. It's Saturday. There's no School.
Mars : (Losing patience) GET UPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPP!
(And then it happened. The High Jump record was beaten, as Sailor Moon jumped 15 meters into the air)
Moon : Are you crazy? Why did you do that?
Mars : (Angry look) Because you wouldn't wake up you MeatBall Head!
Moon : Oh! It was such a beautiful dream.
Mars : Come On! You dream about Darien every night!
Moon : (Big Smile) Well Yeah! So?
Mars : Oh Never Mind! We better look around, if we want to complete this stupid game!
Gamex : Be careful to what you're saying Sailor Mars. I can see and hear everything. Hahahahahaha
Mars : What? Oh that's just great.
Gamex : Yes Hahahaha. Well Good luck to you two. I have to check the other teams. Hahahahaha...
Moon : I hate this place. Why did he chose me?
Mars : Because you are the leader of the Sailor Scouts... The most powerful heroine on Earth, and the Universe. I'm glad to be with you Sailor Moon. We'll beat these trials together, ok?
Moon : Do you really mean it Mars?
Mars : Of course. I'm your friend, and I'll always be there for you. I have to put confidence in her
Moon : (Crying and hugging Mars) Oh Thank you Raye.
Mars : (Hugging back) Now, let's start this thing. There is a path over there. At least, it's the only one, so we can't make a mistake!
Moon : Alright, let's go then. (She starts running in the direction of the path)
Mars : Sailor Moon.. Wait! Maybe I put too much confidence (She runs after her)
(They enter the path, and pass under a pannel that none of the two saw... A Pannel that said "Fire Zone")
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/ 2nd Team - Beginning \
(The 2nd Zone was different. There were lots of glass on the walls, and the ground was made of glass too! The ceiling was made of rocks, so it was like a mix of a glass and rock castle... )
Mercury: Hmm My head... What happened? Huh? Whats this? (She looked at herself in the glass, and she saw that she was wearing her swimsuit she put earlier for her swim in the pool) How come I'm not in my Scout uniform anymore? This is really weird.
: Ohhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh...
Mercury: What? Who's there?
: Mercury? Is that you?
Mercury: Venus! Good, at least I'm not alone!
Venus : Well Yeah... What just happened?
Mercury: I don't know... I remember our little speech in group, and then this bright light... And then, I was here, lying on the ground.
Venus : Yeah, That's pretty much what I remember too... I was wondering... WHAT THE? (She discovered what Mercury discovered not too long ago. She was wearing her bright orange swimsuit also) Where's my Scout outfit?
Mercury: I don't know! I'm in my swimsuit I had earlier today.
Venus : Me too... What does it mean?
Mercury: Well, maybe that's the answer? (She points to the pannel on the wall)
Venus : "Water Zone"... I dont like the looks of this. How am I suppose to fight in a swimsuit? I can't use my CRESCENT BEAM in a...
(Before she ended her phrase, a powerful beam emerged from her finger, and passed right by Mercury)
Mercury: AHHHHHHHHHH!
Venus : (Tear Drop) What? I still have my Scout's power! How come?
Gamex : Because I just switched you outfits. You're in the WaterZone, so a swimsuit goes better on you, Venus!
Venus : WHAT? You better not have touched me, you pervert!
Gamex : Hahahahaha Do not worry. I only look, I do not get involved!
Venus : I sure hope for you, pal...
Mercury: Yeah, well Venus, please be more careful.
Venus : (Tear Drop) Oh I'm sorry Mercury. I didn't know I still had my powers.
Mercury: That's Ok. I know you didn't want to do that!
Venus : Right. Thanx Mercury (Smiles)
Mercury: (Smiles back) Just forget about it. We have to go on now.
Venus : Yeah... But not even shoes to walk. I hate this guy! At least, we can walk on the glass.
Mercury: Yes. It will be soft for our feet. Anyway, I guess we don't have the choice, and must go in that path.
Venus : I'm right behind you Mercury! Let's go!
(The 2 Scouts entered the path, and started their little trial in the "Water Zone")
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/ 3rd Team - Beginning \
(The 3rd Zone was very bright... There was light coming from little holes in the walls, and the ceiling. It was again a cavern like place, but with all the light, it was easy to see the only way out of it)
TMask : Ow My head... Huh? Why is it so bright here?
: Hmmmmmmmmmmmmmm...
TMask : Is that you Sailor Moon?
: No, I'm not Sailor Moon.
TMask : Jupiter! Are you ok?
Jupiter: I guess so... But why is it so bright in here?
TMask : I don't know... My eyes will melt at this rate.
Jupiter: (Giggles) Hehe. I wonder if the others are all right...
TMask : Yeah, I hope that Serena and the others are ok too...
Jupiter: Well, they know how to fight. They are part of the Sailor Scouts after all. I guess that if we are 2 here, the others may be in teams too. Anyway, who ever is with Sailor Moon will protect her at any cost.
TMask : Yeah I know... You really care about her, don't you?
Jupiter: Of course, she's our leader. We can't let anything happen to her. But I know that you would do the same. You always protect her.
TMask : (Smiles) Yeah... But you know how a major flake she can get sometimes.
Jupiter: Yeah, but she's solid when it counts.
TMask : You're right Jupiter. I'll stop getting worried about her, and concentrate on our trial here.
Jupiter: All right Darien! I'm with you.
Gamex : Ahhhhhhh! I see that you are awake too!
TMask ??? You again! Where are the others?
Gamex : Hahaha Relax. They are just fine. They are in other zones I prepared for my entertaining...
Jupiter: I'll show you entertaining... Come out here, if you dare!
Gamex : How rude! Hahaha. You'll hear news from your friends soon enough though Jupiter. Good Luck!
TMask : WAITTTTTT! ... ... ... Gamex? ... Damn.
Jupiter: Hey Darien, do you have pockets?
TMask : What kind of question is that Jupiter?
Jupiter: Well, I just find a pair of cool sunglasses in my pocket! (Puts the glasses on) Ah Much better!
TMask : What? I don't have any pockets... But I have this thing hitting on my head since I woke up (Gets his hat off) Well what do you know? I had sunglasses in my hat (Puts them on) OH YEAH! I can see again!
Jupiter: (Laughing) Wow, I didn't know that humoristic side of yours Darien!
TMask : (Smiles) Hehe, well everybody has surprises! Now what do you say we get this over with?
Jupiter: Now you're talking!
TMask : Alright then let's get a move on!
Jupiter: Now I know why it's so bright... Look over the path, there is a pannel.
TMask : "Light Zone" Well, it sures explain lots of things!
Jupiter: Yeah...
(As Jupiter said that, they entered the only path they could find to start their trial)
End Chapter 2