Bold – action within speaking form
Italics – flashbacks
"…" – talking
'…' – thinking
Bold/Italics – change of scenery
Bold/Underline/Italics – more emphasis when someone says something or something is realized by another person
Underline/Italics – minor Japanese words used within the story (also, lazy to translate XP)
Disclaimers: This is a crossover between Sailor Moon and Danny Phantom. I do not own these two shows. Sailor Moon is written by Naoko Takeuchi in manga form and aired as a series by Toei Animation and TV Asahi in Japan and by Kodansha Comics in North America. Danny Phantom is created by Butch Hartman and aired as an American animated action adventure television series by Nickelodeon in 2004.
"Ugh," groaned Danny while plopped on top of a bed.
It was finally the end of the planning phase to end King Endymion IV once and for all. Actually, they were going to try to save the king from the actual enemy… Queen Metalia. The Senshi, however, weren't forthcoming about the information they had, but with just one glare from everyone else, they knew they were outnumbered. It was Ami that actually showed them photos through her Mercury mini supercomputer being hooked up to the monitor by Frostbite. He could remember how Hotaru looked like as well…
- Flashback –
"First, we need to KNOW our enemy," pointed out Jazz.
"All we have is the ghost ones," said Tucker.
"Not necessarily, tech-brat," said Skulker, "The Senshi should also have SOMETHING to help with identifying their enemies."
When Skulker pointed that out, the others thought back to the Senshi also knowing about their latest enemy… the Heart Snatchers. All eyes suddenly turned to the uncomfortable seven Sailor Senshi as said Senshi shifted their weight around. Of course the Senshi had ways to show them their enemies, but did they want to? They were already reluctant to know that their hime was the attendant of another. Did they have to share their enemies as well? Once the Reincarnates, Jazz, and the ghosts that were assembled figured out their looks, it was Pandora who pointed their reluctance. "So, you are going to let us battle YOUR ghosted enemies while you seven try to sneak in to save only YOUR so-called prince," asked a very disapproving Pandora.
"It's not like that," said Minako.
"Then, what is it," asked Dorathea.
"We're… um…" started Makoto.
"…Just concern that Hotaru-chan would react to the photos given about the Heart Snatchers," said Rei quickly.
The others had doubt about that, but they didn't point it out. Of course, they didn't know if Hotaru would be affected by anything from her so-called second life, but all of them were prepared. The Reincarnates had SOME experience helping to reduce the panic with Serena already. It wasn't until Clockwork pointed out that if they didn't come forth with the information than HE will. It wouldn't be that hard to create a mirror to show them all who they were dealing with. The Senshi, especially the Outers, still looked uneasy, but they couldn't do anything about it. They were hoping for Saturn to NOT be reawakened once more. "Okay," said Ami slowly as she produced a mini supercomputer, "We will show you."
"Mizuno-san," questioned Setsuna.
"The better we all are prepared," said Ami, "The better it would be in the long run. Unlike you all, I do NOT want to die another time, only to be reincarnated once more."
"Reincarnate," questioned Skulker.
"Don't ask," said the Reincarnates, Jadeite, and Jazz.
"It's a LONG story that we'll fill you in before we confront King Endymion IV," said Dash.
"I look forward to hearing this then," said Skulker.
Carefully, Frostbite went to Ami and took the mini supercomputer from her gently. He brought it back to his side where a different compartment opened up. Grabbing a wire, he plugged in the mini supercomputer and started to type fast, for a ghost Yeti. A ding sounded around everyone before a visual opened up to every Youma and Heart Snatcher that the Senshi went up against. It wasn't until Hotaru got a good look at the one with scientists that she turned very pale and fainted on the spot. "Hotaru," exclaimed Kwan as he ran to her side, Serena and Danny doing the same.
"I KNEW that she would do that once she saw Kaolinite," grumbled Rei.
"Who IS this Kaolinite," questioned Fright Knight.
"She is one of the scientists that we recently defeated, along with her Heart Snatchers," explained Makoto.
Since Danny HAD to stay, he left Kwan and Serena to get Hotaru to a room for her to rest. He knew that Hotaru would want someone to be with her when she woke up. It wasn't long that his suspicion on WHO would stay with Hotaru was confirmed when Kwan came back to the meeting. He knew that Serena and Hotaru would be alright as he got everyone back on track. "Now that we have the faces on whom and what we are dealing with, let's get to planning," said Danny.
- End Flashback –
Danny could see the worry that Kwan still had when he came back to the meeting as well. Sprawling on top of the bed given to him, he couldn't help but wonder if they will be alright. It wasn't until a knock on his door got him out of his thoughts. The knock, however, sounded gentle. Danny couldn't help but smile when the knock was followed by his girlfriend's gentle voice. "Come in," said Danny with a smile.
- With Hotaru –
"Who is it," questioned Hotaru.
Once Kwan came back, Serena was relieved of staying with Hotaru. Kwan was actually relieved that Hotaru was just resting and had some color back on her face. Seeing that his little sister was now subjected to memories long past made him wonder how Danny and Dash dealt with Serena's. He knew that Danny wouldn't let Serena stay by herself after an episode, and he was going to stay with Hotaru. He was surprised, however, when Hotaru sat up straight and asked who it was. "Hotaru," questioned Kwan.
"Onīchan (Older brother)," said Hotaru as she turned to him.
"Phew," said Kwan, "For a minute there, I thought that you forgotten about me when you fainted."
"I fainted, "questioned Hotaru.
"Un," nodded Kwan, "When Frostbite pulled up photos of the scientists that command the Heart Snatchers, one of the photos made you faint."
"Like Serena," questioned Hotaru.
Before Kwan could respond, a bright light shone to the side of the siblings. Both blinked as they saw the shine in their side peripheral and turned towards it. Both were surprised to hear Hotaru's voice saying Wake Up from the bright light. They were even more surprised to see a transparent outline of Sailor Saturn emerging from wherever she came from. Kwan was quick to push down his overprotective big brother tendencies when he saw Sailor Saturn. He knew that the Senshi wore skimpy outfits to fight evil, but this WAS his baby sister, even though said baby sister was transparent. "Wake up," said Saturn, "The time has come for us to awaken."
"Sailor Saturn," questioned Kwan as he looked back and forth between the two.
"Hai (Yes)," said Saturn, "I am Sailor Saturn. I am Hotaru's protector."
"Mine," questioned Hotaru.
"The time is drawing near," said Saturn, "You, Hotaru, must awaken now."
Kwan couldn't do anything as Sailor Saturn floated towards Hotaru. With a small warm light upon Sailor Saturn's left index finger, said light went forward and touched Hotaru's forehead. Kwan could only watch as Hotaru closed her eyes and started to wince. Memories about her life that wasn't connected to Kwan in anyway started to pour into her mind. Kwan was alarmed to see Hotaru forming tears that were now streaming down her face. Whatever memories that Sailor Saturn was showing Hotaru looked unpleasant, but as a big brother, he would be there to comfort Hotaru. Kwan continued to watch over Hotaru just as Sailor Saturn's transparent image disappeared. "I…," started Hotaru as she opened her eyes, her Saturn insignia flaring.
"Hotaru," asked Kwan gently.
"I remember, onīchan," said Hotaru.
"You recovered all of your memories from that second life," questioned Kwan.
"Hai," said Hotaru, "Even back then, Serena became a close friend of mine."
"Shall we tell the others," questioned Kwan.
"Un," nodded Hotaru, "The darkness is approaching."
- With Danny & Serena –
"How's Hotaru," asked a concern Danny.
Once Serena came into his room, Serena was quick to flop to one side of Danny, her face facing his. Danny was fine with Serena being close to him. It meant that he could also protect her much better. When both settled down on the bed, Danny was still concerned about Hotaru and how she was. Serena, once she heard Danny's question, smiled and answered. "She was still resting when Kwan relieved me," said Serena.
"So, she's fine," said a relieved Danny.
"Un," said Serena, "She was gaining color back into her cheeks before I left."
"That's good," said Danny.
"It was kind of scary," said Serena, "I know that I was the one to worry you all the other times, but being the one to watch…"
Danny could see the fear in Serena's eyes before pulling her towards him. He placed Serena's head gently against his chest as Serena had tears gathering in her eyes. However, she didn't want to cry in front of Danny once more. She knew that Danny wouldn't judge, but she didn't want to worry him anymore than he already was. Danny, on his part, knew that Serena was trying to hold everything together. He just held Serena as she tried to calm herself. He, however, just couldn't understand why the Senshi were so secretive, but it wasn't the time to talk with Serena about it. "Hey, Beautiful," said Danny, "You don't need to hold back on my account."
"Don't want to be a burden to you," said Serena.
"Now, why would you say that," questioned Danny.
"I'm not the best fighter," said Serena as her eyes took a faraway look, "I mean, the memories that I DID receive showed that I was mostly a burden to the Senshi. So, maybe I'm a burden to you as well?"
"Serena," said Danny seriously, making Serena's faraway look become more focus, "You are and have never been a burden. Even in the Silver Millennium, I could tell that you WANTED to learn how to fight to protect yourself. In this life, you are never a burden as well! You are slowly remembering bits and pieces of memories from a different life. And… Danny smirks …you are also saving my bacon when it comes to Dash."
"Dash isn't THAT bad," giggled Serena slightly.
"He is too, especially to me," said Danny, "But even more so because he's looking out for you."
Serena giggled a bit as a gentle smile graced her face. Even though Danny could still see that Serena was far from calm still, it relaxed him to see that smile on her face. He could and would never feel right with Serena about to cry or being upset. He rather have Serena smile than to show those negative emotions. It wasn't long that Serena and Danny slowly fell into sleep, Danny's arms around Serena's waist while Serena nestled into Danny's body. Both, however, didn't know that it would be the last time they could do this until the final battle ends.
- With King Endymion IV –
"Eudial," called out King Endymion.
A female with shoulder-length red hair that was tied off into two loose ponytails appeared before King Endymion IV. Her name was Eudial, the first scientist from the Death Blusters that was defeated by the Sailor Senshi. Eudial was also wearing a sleeveless crop top, a pair of red baggy gym pants, and a pair of red, cross-laced high heels. Although Eudial was peeved at King Endymion IV for pulling out of her eternal resting place, she couldn't help but feel gleeful for another chance at the Sailor Senshi. "You called," questioned Eudial.
"Hai," said King Endymion, "Gather up a small little army that will distract those wretched Sailor Senshi while you get my son's fiancée back from that no-good second son of mine."
"Of course, your highness," said a smirking Eudial before disappearing from her spot.
AN: Well, I'm going to leave it here. I know for a fact that I need Serena to remember her past, but I don't know how to do that just yet. (≡ε≡;) That's the problem with my writer's block for this story. ㅠㅠ Though, at least, this chapter shows Hotaru reawakening. ( ^^)/▽ Actually, Hotaru's reawakening is similar to that of Sailor Moon Stars Ep. 168 where Hotaru DOES reawaken that way. I just added Kwan since he IS Hotaru's big brother. (^-^)v Anyways, happy reading and see ya when my writer's block is smashed once more. |ω・`)
