Episode 2: Anna's Transformation

Serena flunked another test and walked shamefully toward her house. How can someone be smart and a superhero at the same time? Well, Amy proved that the moment she became Sailor Mercury.

Serena "Oh, gosh. Mom's gonna lock me out of the house again."

Just then, she realized that she was walking in the direction of Game Crown. And Game Crown meant Andrew. All of Serena's misery washed away and she ran into the arcade.

Serena "Hey, Andrew!!"

Andrew, the arcade employee, was glad to see Serena's cheery face, as always. Serena had a knack of playing video games all the time.

Andrew "Hey, Serena. What's shakin'? Do ya wanna play Sailor V for a while?

Serena "Sure!!"

Playing some Sailor V could get Serena's mind off of her grades. Serena conquered most of the time she played video games. She played for about an hour until Andrew checked his watch with worry. Serena seemed to notice.

Serena "Something wrong?"

Andrew turned to her with his worried face.

Andrew "Darien and Anna haven't come by yet. They usually come to chat around this time."

The thought of Darien angered Serena but was curious of something else.

Serena "Who's Anna?"

Andrew "Oh, that's right. You never met her. She's a transfer student from America and staying with Darien while she's studying. She's pretty good at video games, too.

Probably better than me."

Serena "Wow. I wanna meet her. Is she fun?"

Andrew "Yeah, lots. But at first…"

Serena listened.

Andrew "… she acted as if she came from an alien planet. Totally shy and didn't know much about Tokyo."

Serena "But she's a student! She's supposed to know!"

Andrew "That's what I thought, too. But she's adjusted now, so it's alright."

Serena looked concerned.

Andrew "Nothing to worry about. I'm sure it's all right."

Minions were thrown across the stadium with Darien's strength. Anna was huddled in a corner with fear.

Darien "These are just scratches."

But everyone can see that Darien was about to collapse.

Darien (I can get to full strength if I turn into Tuxedo Mask. But then Anna will discover who I am. Grr. What can I do?)

Anna shivered as she watched her only friend defend her. She was ashamed; she couldn't do anything to help him, let alone save him. She thought of her past mistakes and wished to repent for all of them. But she failed so many times, Anna believed it wasn't enough. But…

Friendship meant more to her than gold or silver. And Darien gave her friendship the moment their eyes crossed paths.

Anna's eyes swelled with tears. Part of her wanted to stay and weep while the other part wanted to jump next to Darien and assist him. Anna belittled herself until she broke.

More minions charged at Darien with brute force. Darien didn't think he can handle that many. All at once, his muscles dropped when he needed them the most.

Darien (No! I have to protect Anna. I don't know why, but I feel like I have to protect her, like it's my life's duty! I haven't been wrong when I protect the sailor scouts. Something about her that I want to save.)

The minions came closer.

Darien (If my instincts tell me to protect her, then I will!)

The horde was a foot away before Anna jumped between them and Darien and got into a defensive position.

Darien "Anna!!"

Anna "This time, I'll protect you!"

Darien was shocked, but moved quickly. He grabbed Anna by the shoulder and threw her out of the way. The minions were far enough to give her some room before they tackled Darien to the ground. Within 5 seconds, Anna got up to see her friend get beaten up.

Anna (NO!! I failed!! I lost! Why!? Why an I such a failure!? I'm no good to anyone!!)

But then a new thought filled her head.

Anna (No, they're not taking him away from me! I've lost enough friends, and I'm not losing him!!)

Darien was almost unconscious. He still had enough strength to survive.

Anna "YOU'RE NOT TAKING HIM AWAAAAYY!!!"

Anna was standing with great strength and screamed with pain and courage. A bright shine surrounded her and attracted the minions. Darien glanced at her and saw a symbol on her forehead.

Darien (How can this be!? Is she really a sailor scout!?)

Anna's energy flowed through her. Memories of the distant past came to her mind: memories of the moon kingdom, her family, her friends, and her duty. Through the racing memories, she was able to shout a single phrase:

"SOLAR POWER!!!"

A wand that appeared in her hand activated as she held it in the air. Spheres came out and covered her. White, pink, aquamarine, red, green, yellow, black, marine blue, gold, and purple. A flash cam and she was seen in an entirely new outfit. Dark blue laced-up boots, gloves worn with a perfect fit, a sailor suit with a dark blue skirt, and a tiara with a light gray jewel in the middle. Shades of dark blue and purple were shown in areas of her outfit.

Neflyte, from a distance, saw it all.

Neflyte "No way! Sailor Galaxy was under my nose this whole time!? Queen Beryl's not going to like this!"

Darien (Anna… is a solar scout!!)

The minions' lust for energy drew them closer to Sailor Galaxy. But the newly transformed scout had energy powered up for a move.

Galaxy "You want energy? You got some!"

"SOLAR METEOR STRIKE!!!"

She summoned a meteor in the palm of her hand and directed it at the rushing horde.

Galaxy "This is for Darien."

At once, she released the sphere and extinguished the minions. Such force and power was used! Darien couldn't believe it. But she saw that there were still some minions remaining. Now was the time to transform into Tuxedo Mask. And so he did.

Anna (Huh? No way! Darien has powers, too?)

With a tuxedo, mask, and cape in hand, Darien became Tuxedo Mask, the mysterious savior of Sailor Moon. Now back at full strength, Tuxedo Mask was ready to fight side by side with Sailor Galaxy against the Negaverse. And so they did.

Neflyte watched in anger as the amount of minions was diminished by the duo.

Neflyte "Grr! Those blasted punks. Queen Beryl mustn't know about this."

Once again, Neflyte opened the portal of darkness and engulfed the arena with it. Tuxedo Mask and Sailor Galaxy can only see each other in the dark space. In a moment, they were back in the alleyway prior to the Pit of Despair.

Galaxy "We're back."

Tuxedo Mask was relieved, but still had some questioning to do.

Mask "How can you be a sailor scout? THE solar scout? All of them are united already."

Galaxy "I can't believe you forgot, Prince Darien. I thought we trusted each other."

They were shocked at that statement. PRINCE Darien!? Forgot!? What was that?

Galaxy "I'm sorry. I don't know what I'm saying."

There was a moment of silence, and Sailor Galaxy changed the subject.

Galaxy "So we have to help Sailor Moon and the other sailor scouts, right?"

Mask "Huh? How did you know?"

Galaxy "Some of my old memories came back when I changed. Do I have to join them?"

Mask "Well, it's your choice."

She thought for a moment.

Galaxy "I think I'll stay with you."

Mask "Huh?"

Galaxy "When I'm with you, I don't feel alone. I feel like I actually belong."

Mask "All right. We have a mission to do. And we mustn't tell anyone."

Galaxy "Got it. (looks up) The moon's so pretty tonight, don'cha think?"

He looked up with her.

Mask "Yeah."

As they stared, they both knew from that day forth, EVERYTHING was going to change.