Alright here is chapter 9. Thanks to all who reviewed. Again I don't own anything. Enjoy.
The scouts were in a heated battle as three of the necks had shown up looking for some fun. "What's the matter you sailor dorks, can't you keep up?" taunted Karona as she sent Uranus flying back.
"Were not done yet," said Uranus as she got up.
"Your pathetic, you can't even stand on your two feet," said Reiko.
"Why are you doing this?" asked Mrs. Tsukino.
"Because we are Orochi na," said Nekoko as she punched Mars in the stomach.
"We won't stop until we destroy all of man kind," said Reiko.
"What about Makoto? She found a way to fight the orochi's power. There is nothing stopping you from doing the same," said Mercury as she struggled to get up.
"Makoto is currently out of service now," said a voice.
"It's you!" said Venus.
"You're the one that beat the yoma that took on the appearances of Usagi's mom," Ms. Haruna.
"What do you mean her mom?" asked Neptune.
"Worry about it later," said Mars.
"That's right, because now you have to deal with me," said the hooded figure as the hovered in the air for a while.
"Thank god. Please help them," pleaded Ms. Tsukino.
"Hey boss," said another person.
"Oh no its Girochi," said Pluto.
"I just couldn't wait to here what you did to the eighth neck," said Girochi.
"What did you do to Makoto?" screamed Mercury.
"I told you I took care of her," said the hooded figure.
"So you killed her?" asked Karona.
"No I didn't kill her. I want to torture her as much as possible before the end" said the hooded figure as they landed on the ground.
"Why didn't you kill her," yelled Girochi.
"There is no need for me to kill her right now. But mark my words I will," said the hooded figure.
"I'm starting to think you don't want us to destroy this world," said Girochi.
"Are you questioning my logic," said the hooded figure.
"Got that right," said Girochi as he moved closer to the hooded figure.
"Where is Makoto?" screamed Mercury.
"You want to see her? Fine" said the hooded figure. Using the Orochi's power they then snapped their fingers and Makoto appeared, still naked from when Usagi had raped her earlier.
"Makoto," yelled Mercury as she ran over to her girlfriend.
"What did you do to her?" yelled Mars.
"You big pervert. This is how you got the eighth neck out of the way? By rapping her?" said Girochi.
The scouts stared in shock. "I will never forgive you for this. Mercury Aqua Rhapsody" yelled Mercury as she fired her attack.
"I think not" said the hooded figure as the stop the attack right in its track.
"That's impossible" said Uranus as she backed away. For the first time in her life she knew that there was no way that they could beat this person. For the first time Uranus was truly afraid.
"The first neck is more powerful then anything you've ever fought na," said Nekoko.
"The…first… neck," stammered Uranus.
"Here, you can have this back," said the hooded figure as they sent Mercury's attack back at her.
"Usagi," said Makoto as she and Mercury were ready for impact. However Girochi had stepped in and blocked the attack before it even came remotely near them.
"Girochi, what gives? I thought you wanted them dead," said the hooded figure.
"I do, but the eighth neck is mine you pervert," said Girochi. Girochi then began to launch an attack of his own. However the hooded figure step in and stopped the attack. "What the hell," yelled Girochi in frustration. "Rape is for pervert's that don't have the heart to kill. That's all you are, a big pervert," said Girochi as he closed the gap between himself and the hooded figure. He then grabbed the hooded figure by their neck and lifted them into the air. "See you're not so tough. Maybe if you're lucky I'll let you watch as kill your precious eighth neck." The first neck retaliated by pulling out a knife and stabbed Girochi in the hand. Girochi stared at his as he dropped the first neck. "You bitch."
The other necks just stared in shock. "I'm not going to kill, but from this point on it's just Makoto and I. So don't interrupt us. Besides I have no use for traitors and weaklings," said the first neck.
"You bitch, don't mess around. It could coast you," said Girochi.
"You will become a silent stone," said the first neck as they slide the knife down threw Girochi's hand. Girochi screamed as he slowly turned to stone.
"You bitch. Were all supposed to destroy this world," said Karona.
"You've pissed me off," said Reiko.
"I hate you na," said Nekoko.
"Don't get so worked up because I'm about to take over all of your rolls," said the first neck as the orochi and lunar symbol appeared behind them.
"I'll kill you for what you did to Girochi na," said Nekoko as she charged the first neck.
"World…Shaking," said the first neck as they launched Uranus's attack at Nekoko.
The scouts stood in shock as the first neck managed to replicate Uranus's attack. The attack hit Nekoko and then the dust had cleared she too had turned to stone.
"Nekoko," said Karona as she stared at her fallen friend.
The first neck turned her sight on to Karona. "Mars…Flame…Sniper" said the first neck as the flaming arrow headed at Karona.
However the arrow never hit her. "Reiko," said Karona as Reiko took the arrow for her. Reiko slowly started to turn to stone and Karona gathered her into her arms. "Why?"
"Because I love you, Ms. 69th," said Reiko as she smiled at Karona before she too turned to stone.
"I love you too. Come back," said Karona as she cried. She then kissed the lips of her petrified lover.
"Don't worry you'll be joining her soon. Mars Flame Snipper" yelled the first neck.
Karona just watched as the arrow came at her. "Reiko," muttered Karona as she held on to Reiko as she turned to stone.
"They were on your side," yelled Saturn.
"How could you kill your own allies?" asked Venus.
"Usagi," said Makoto.
"Usagi?" questioned Tuxedo Mask.
"What happened to Usagi?" asked Ms. Haruna.
"As I said before, this is just between Makoto and I. Usagi Tuskino is no more," said the first neck. "Makoto, I'll be seeing you soon." The first neck then teleported back to the dark moon.
"Usako," said Mamoru as he and the scouts de-transformed.
"She can't be gone, she just can't" said Rei.
"Usako," cried Mamoru.
"With out her, how are we going to stop the orochi?" asked Minako.
"Will think of something," said Setsuna as she embraced her love.
"Makoto" said Ami as she held onto her girlfriend.
"Usagi," said Makoto.
"What happened," yelled a hysterical Mrs. Tsukino.
"I have a job for you Miyako," said Usagi as she arrived on her pillar.
"What would that be?" asked Miyako as she came over to Usagi.
"I want you to torture the 8th neck. I want her to wallow in the depths of hell. To feel the darkness of this hellish world before her final judgment," said Usagi.
"Consider it done," said Miyako as she gave a kiss to Usagi.
"You test like Strawberry's," said Usagi as she pulled away from Miyako.
"I'll get started on it right away," said Miyako with a blush on her face as she teleported back to earth.
The scouts, the Tsukino's and Ms. Haruna spent the next couple of days recovering, and morning the loss of Usagi. They spent most of their time trying to get Makoto to talk about what happened, but all she would say is Usagi. "What do you think happened?" asked Hotaru.
"I'm not sure, but Makoto won't say anything," said Ami.
"Poor Makoto," said Michiru.
"Ami, what's wrong?" asked Minako.
"I feel like I'm losing her. I know she loves me, but still" said Ami.
"Oh…Ami. It will be ok," said Ms. Haruna as she held her crying student.
"What smells so good?" asked Mamoru as a wonderful sent filled the room.
"I don't know but I'm going to find out," said Haruka.
"Good plain," said Michiru.
The group got up and headed to the kitchen. There they saw Makoto cooking. "You'll be their right? I know you will. You just have to be," said Makoto as she took the dish and put it into to separate lunch boxes. "Usagi."
"Makoto, are you alright?" asked Ami.
"Usagi, you'll be their" said Makoto as she backed up the lunch boxes.
"Makoto, Usagi…is gone," said Haruka.
"I'm coming for you Usagi," said Makoto as she headed for the door.
"Makoto," yelled Ami as the rest of them began to chase after her.
They chased her out side. Makoto was already headed down the steps. "Makoto wait," yelled Ami again. However Ami stopped realizing that she could not catch her lover. "Makoto," cried Ami.
"It will be alright Ami. I promise," said Ms. Haruna as she offered Ami a shoulder to cry on.
Makoto continued to run. She headed back to the Tsukino home with hopes to find Usagi. "Usagi," called Makoto as she entered the house.
"Sorry but Usagi, isn't here" said a voice.
"Miyako," said Makoto.
"So why don't you tell me what's bothering you 8th neck," said Miyako.
"How did you know I was the 8th neck," said Makoto.
"God knows everything, even how you became the 8th neck. So why don't you confess to the longings of your heart," said Miyako.
"Who are you?" asked Makoto.
"Sister Miyako, the third neck," said Miyako.
"Jupiter Crystal Power Make Up" yelled Makoto as she transformed.
"You don't want to fight me because that is not what you truly desire," said Miyako as pulled her self and Jupiter in the shadows.
"What desire," said Jupiter.
"What you truly desire is…" said Miyako.
"Makoto, can you make me a cake please?" begged an image of Usagi.
"Usagi," said Jupiter as she reached out to touch her.
"What you truly desire. Your head tells you that you love Ami, but heart says other wise," said Miyako. "You truly desire the moon princess."
"Makoto, my Makoto," said an illusion of Usagi as it wrapped its arms around Makoto.
"Usagi," said Jupiter as she blushed.
"Makoto, come play with me," said the illusion into Jupiter's ear.
"No this isn't her. She wouldn't do this. This is just an illusion," said Jupiter. "Your wrong, I love Ami. I don't have any hidden desires," said Jupiter. "Jupiter Oak" however Jupiter stopped when she noticed that a fire arrow had pierced through the heart of Miyako.
"Usagi I…" said Miyako before she turned to stone.
The sound of swords rang through out the dark moon. Usagi and Tsubasa had faced off against each. As of now the two were in a stalemate. Usagi and Tsubasa charged at each other. Their yoma were fighting in the back ground. Usagi's symbols had glowed behind her as she charged at Tsubasa. Tsubasa blocked the attack and Usagi had flipped before he could counter with an attack of his own. The yoma had destroyed each other. With one final charge they each gave a swing. However it was Usagi's swing that made contact. From that point Tsubasa began to turn to stone. "Interesting. An orochi has a deep seeded grudge against this world. It's a form of deep hopelessness, and dark hatred. It has a determination to destroy everything, including the human world. You moon princess are the orochi that embodies all of the other necks. It will be interesting to see what you do moon princess, the orochi princess" said Tsubasa before he turned to stone.
"The orochi is the darkness with in, the darkness of the human despair. We have been abandoned by God, we have been torn to pieces by war, we have been betrayed by broken dreams, we have been hurt in the name of success, we know no sympathy, we have killed our own parents, and we have been destroyed by love" said the voice of the Orochi as its power completely washed over Usagi. A sword then appeared in front of Usagi.
"Makoto are you alright," said Mercury as she and the rest of the scouts entered the Tsukino home.
"Yeah I'm fine. Sorry to have worried you," said Jupiter as she walked over and hugged her girlfriend. "I love you," said Jupiter automatically.
"Oh Makoto. I've missed you," said Mercury as she broke down in Jupiter's arms.
"Isn't that Miyako," said Venus as she pointed to the stone statue.
"It is," said Neptune.
"She was the third neck," said Jupiter.
"What?! Then…how…Usagi" stammered Mars.
"I was wondering the same thing, only with Reiko," said Neptune.
"Guys let's head back to the temple I'm sure the others are waiting," said Mercury after she composed herself.
"Were right here," said Mr. Tsukino.
"It's dangerous here," said Saturn.
"It's dangerous any were we go," said Ms. Haruna.
"True," said Venus.
"Besides were hoping that Usagi might…" said Mrs. Tsukino before she broke down.
"Guys I'm getting a huge energy rating," said Mercury.
In a flash a sword appeared in front of Jupiter. "What is this?" asked Jupiter as she grabbed the sword.
"It's the sword of Jupiter," said a voice.
"Who are you?" asked Jupiter.
"You know who I am, Jupiter" said the voice. From their Jupiter had a serious of flash backs however unlike Usagi's all she saw was Usagi covered in blood holding two swords. "That sword only appears when all of the necks that serve the orochi have been defeated. Which means the moon princess has done her job well," said the voice.
"Usagi is…she's" stammered Pluto.
"All that is left is the final ritual," said the voice.
"Final Ritual?" asked Mercury.
"So go on, Makoto, she is waiting for you," said the voice.
Jupiter then de-transformed and head out the door. The rest of the scouts followed suite. They walked along the road with silence between them. All were trying to figure out the connection between the necks that Usagi had talked to. They had eventually reached the shrine. Unable to take anymore Mamoru broke down, "Makoto, what happened to my Usako?"
"What's the connection between koneko and the necks?" shouted Haruka in frustration.
"Welcome back," said a voice from the top of the stairs.
"Usagi," said Makoto as she gazed up at the moon princess.
"Usako," said Mamoru.
"What is it Makoto," said Usagi with a smile.
"Usagi," yelled her parents as then ran up and hugged her.
The rest followed suit. They were also happy that Usagi had returned. Usagi was acting as if nothing had ever happened, the betrayal, the orochi, it was all gone for this moment. For that moment Makoto had even forgot that Usagi was an orochi. The rest of the day was spent talking at relaxing. Dinner was soon fixed and was enjoyed by all. The girls were getting ready for bed. Everyone was sleeping in the same room, all to afraid that Usagi, might disappear on them again. "Usagi," said Makoto.
"Yes," said Usagi with a smile.
"Would it…would it be alright if I slept with you?" asked Makoto. The rest of the group stared in shock.
"I think it would be best if I slept with my Usako. I can protect her better," said Mamoru.
"Sure," said Usagi.
For that moment Makoto and Usagi were so wrapped up within their own little world that they were unaware of the scout's existence. Makoto laid down next to Usagi, and Usagi cuddled close to her. The pair soon drifted off to sleep.
"What's going on?" asked Michiru.
"I'm not sure," said Hotaru.
"Makoto," muttered Ami sadly.
"Let's worry about it tomorrow. Tomorrow we can talk to Usagi about everything and the final ritual," said Setsuna.
"Good plane," said Mrs. Tsukino.
The next morning came and Makoto began to freak out when she awake and Usagi was no longer in her arms. "USAGI," screamed Makoto as she got up.
"What's wrong Makoto?" asked Sammy as he awoke.
"Where is Usagi?" asked Rei as she noticed that the blonde bunny was missing.
The group looked all around the inside of the shrine. "Maybe she's out here," stated Minako as the group walked out side.
"Usagi," cried Makoto again.
"What is it Makoto?" asked Usagi as she walked over to the group.
"Usagi," said Makoto as she embraced her. "Usagi don't ever leave me again. Your real right not an illusion created by the orochi?" asked Makoto.
"You can feel me, hear me and touch, so I'm real. Why did you miss me when I was gone?" asked Usagi as she returned the hug.
"Yeah," said Makoto.
"Usagi you had us all worried sick" said Mrs. Tsukino.
"Usako, everything is going to be alright. All that needs to be done is the final ritual," said Mamoru.
"That's right Makoto got the Jupiter blade," said Setsuna.
"So I take it that you still love me," said Usagi blocking out the rest of the scouts.
"What," said a shocked Minako.
"Minako, it's not that big of a deal. We all love koneko in one way or another," said Haruka.
"Yes," said Makoto.
"I see then" said Usagi as she shoved Makoto away from her.
"Usagi," said Makoto.
Usagi then stared at Makoto. "Makoto, Tomorrow night the dark moon will fade and the moon kingdom will surface once again before it falls into the depths of hell. And on the surface of the moon...I plain to kill you."
Alright that was chapter 9. Sorry for any grammar and spelling mistakes. So what did you think? Anyway the next chapter will be the last chapter for this fic. I will then pick up Heart of a Warrior. Again I ask those who have seen this anime to please not spoil it for everyone else. Well don't forget to review. I might have sometime to update again this weekend but will see how people react to this chapter first. Well later peace.