Gomenasai (I'm sorry) for the late update. I hate having nothing to write. Well, I'm back. I'm doing my best to finish the Super arc. Here's the episode with a certain man's crystal taken…
Episode: Heart of Earth
Sailor Uranus and Sailor Neptune caused a stir in the group. They were scouts, yet no one heard of them or met them before, not even Luna or Artemis.
Darien "Maybe they're possessed or something."
Anna (sarcastically) "Oh, yeah. They're possessed scouts that go against their own kind. Real smart, Darien."
They chuckled at the joke. It was a while since they were able to laugh like that. So much can happen between best friends. But they laughed as if nothing occurred; everything was normal…sort of. Serena's crystal popped into their minds again.
Darien "So Serena didn't transform at the temple?"
Anna "She didn't. The crystal just didn't respond. Maybe the new scouts have something to do with it."
Darien "It's possible. The crystal couldn't work without the royal court before. The new scouts won't join, so it remains dormant."
Anna "Whatever the case, we're in a knot if Sailor Moon's gone."
He agreed. But they had high hopes that they would solve the problem, no matter what the obstacles.
As they walked through the Tokyo streets, a sweet tune came to their ears. A violin was being played.
Darien "That sounds good. I wonder who's playing."
Anna "It's coming from the park. Come on, let's check it out."
They found the aisle to the park and walked in. Chairs were set up neatly around a small gazebo. A single person played a violin in the gazebo. Her school uniform matched the calm melody she played: a dark red sweater with a green checkered skirt. Michelle Kaioh!
Someone else sat in the chairs watching Michelle play her violin. A red jacket and green pants…Amara Tenoh!
Anna "Michelle. Amara."
Darien "So you know them."
Anna nodded.
The two watched as Michelle finished her piece and curtsied to Amara. Out of the blue, Darien began clapping.
Michelle/Amara "Huh?"
They turned around. Darien stopped clapping and walked up to them. Anna followed him.
Darien "That was a nice piece. Do you play as a career?"
Michelle "No, not really. I just play the violin on my spare time."
Anna "You play like you're in high ranks. You should take it up as a career."
Michelle and Amara looked at her with surprise.
Amara "Anna. What brings you here?"
Anna "I'm here with Darien. I'm staying at his place during my transfer. This is Darien Shields."
Darien "Hello."
Amara "Hey, I'm Amara. This is my friend, Michelle."
Michelle gave a slight bow.
Amara "So, Darien, you like arts, huh?"
Darien "Yup. Do you play an instrument as well?"
Amara looked down and chuckled.
Michelle (smiling) "No, she doesn't. Amara doesn't bother to learn music. All she learns about is racing cars and motorcycles."
Amara "Yeah. I almost devote all my time to racing. Being behind the wheel of a car makes me feel relaxed and hyper simultaneously."
Anna "That's cool. Do you have your own bike?"
Amara "Actually, yeah, I do. I enter in all the tournaments. Maybe you should come watch me sometime."
Anna "Really!? That'd be so cool!"
Michelle "What about you, Mr. Shields? Do you have any pastime events that keep you up and running?"
Darien "Well, not really. My devotions aren't as materialistic as yours. What really satisfies me is the fact that I can help people."
Michelle and Amara listened with indifferent faces while Anna stood proudly by her best friend.
Anna "Darien likes to help others as much as he can. He's the kind of person you can count on to be there when someone needs help."
Michelle "So, you're the big time protector for people around you?"
Darien "That's right. I guess you can call me the mystery helper in town."
He and Anna gave a little smile. Michelle and Amara kept watching with indifferent faces.
Darien "Anyway, I think we've taken too much of your time. We should probably go."
Amara "Not at all. It was nice meeting you. We'll see you again soon, Anna."
Anna "Sure. And Amara, don't forget that 'thing' you owe me."
Amara chuckled.
Amara "I won't. Until the time comes…"
Anna nodded. Michelle packed her violin in its case and they left. Darien and Anna left the park and continued their walk.
Darien "What's that 'thing' she owes you?"
Anna "Oh, it's nothing. Just a little joke between us."
Darien "So, what's your favorite thing to do?"
Anna gave a smirk.
Anna "Straight out action. Especially video games. You need strategies and ideas, and you need them fast. So, I guess you can say it sort of sharpens my fighting instincts."
Darien "Is that so? Maybe that's why you've been reacting to things faster…and oddly…lately."
She chuckled at the 'compliment'.
Anna "But deep down, I have another ambition."
Darien "Hm?"
Anna "Being with everyone, seeing them live happy lives; that's what I wish for above anything else. Everyone gets to smile, every single day. And I want to keep it that way. No one deserves to suffer. But this is probably Sailor Galaxy talking."
Darien denied it. Although it was true that Sailor Galaxy was the actual protector to say those words, they came purely from Anna's heart. He was glad his best friend was able to overcome the ideals of destiny, no matter how important they were.
Darien "Heh…maybe."
Anna completely minded her own business until something different happened. A sudden wind pushed her hair forward, but not Darien's. She looked behind her, but no one was there. For a moment, Anna believed she felt something skid against her neck.
Anna (A bug, maybe?)
The weird feeling stayed on her neck. She placed her hand on the spot on her neck to stop the bizarre sensation she felt. Something must have went flying past, skimming her neck as it passed by. The encounter made Anna feel uneasy until the next bizarre thing happened.
People ran quickly past them and almost knocked the duo down. Their faces were filled with fear and terror.
Darien "What's going on?"
Anna "Looks like trouble."
They ran ahead and saw the cause of commotion. A policeman sat on the ground, staring terrified at a floating police cane. It began to sprout arms and legs. A head popped out on the tip and it wore a police hat. A whistle stayed in its mouth. The police suit around it began to take a body figure shape. The cane turned into a monster!
Anna "The enemy!"
Darien "Come on! We gotta help these people!"
"SOLAR STAR POWER!!"
The monster advanced towards the frightened policeman.
Police "Someone! What is that thing!? Help me!"
Mask "Stop!!"
The monster looked to the side. Tuxedo Mask ran up and whacked the monster in the head with his cane.
Galaxy "My turn!"
Tuxedo Mask moved to the side so Sailor Galaxy could punch the atrocious fiend.
"SOLAR METEOR STRIKE!!"
A meteor drove straight to the monster. But it took its own cane and blocked the upcoming meteor.
Mask "It's shielding itself!"
It wasn't only shielding itself. The monster used only little force to repel the meteor and send it back to Sailor Galaxy.
The solar scout couldn't defend with numbing surprise. The meteor collided with her and sent Sailor Galaxy flying backwards out of sight.
Mask "No!" (This is bad!)
But Tuxedo Mask didn't take notice of the monster's new target: himself.
Monster "You're in violation of law code: my ass! You're under arrest!"
It shot cuffs at Tuxedo Mask on his wrists and ankles. Tuxedo Mask was pushed back against the side of a building and held in place. He struggled to break free, but it was futile.
Monster "Anything you say will be held against you, or whatever you lousy humans say!"
It took out a gun and pointed it towards Tuxedo Mask as he stared in fear.
Monster "Just give me your heart crystal!"
BAM!!
The shot didn't send a bullet but rather a black beam to Tuxedo Mask's chest. He yelled in agony as a crystal appeared before him.
Galaxy "NO!!"
Sailor Galaxy ran as fast as she could to restore her partner's heart. But the monster was one step ahead. It shot cuffs at the scout's ankles and wrists, causing her to stumble. She scraped to the ground as she fell.
Galaxy "Leave him alone!!"
She struggled to break free, but the law was strong. As the crystal finally materialized, Tuxedo Mask dropped his head with his lifeless eyes as the mask on his face fell off. He didn't move a single inch.
Galaxy "Give it back!!"
Mars "Sailor Galaxy!"
Sailor Galaxy tried to look behind. The scouts came! Well, the scouts and Serena.
Venus "Who is it this time!?"
But Serena pushed the scouts aside and saw the victim.
Serena "DARIEN!!"
The monster charged at the scouts. Sailor Galaxy tried to get up.
Monster "You're all under arrest!"
Galaxy rolled to the side while the scouts entered the battle with the monster. Kicks and punches were thrown around.
Serena slowly walked up to Darien's body. His head still dropped and stayed motionless. Sailor Galaxy walked up to them and tried to console her.
Galaxy "I'm sorry. I tried."
The princess held his head preciously. She placed her head over his and tightened her grip. Now that Serena was no longer Sailor Moon, she couldn't help the one she loved. She trembled in anguish.
Serena "DON'T GO!! PLEASE!!"
As the scouts fought the stronger monster, the crystal in its hand began to glow.
Monster "What's this?"
It glowed brighter that it blinded the monster. The scouts watched in amazement. They looked over to Serena as her locket glowed as well.
Galaxy "Serena?"
Her locket flashed and changed its shape into a red heart with a crown on top. Darien's crystal slowly darkened back to its original color.
Serena opened the locket and the crystal changed as well. It gleamed as red as a ruby.
Mars "Serena!"
Venus "Go on!"
Jupiter "Try it!"
Mercury "You can do it!"
Serena looked over to Sailor Galaxy. The scout nodded with encouragement and Serena nodded back.
"MOON COSMIC POWER!!"
She stood in the middle of a horizontal heart as she spun around. Surrounding hearts formed her suit, gloves, and boots. A choker with a crescent moon surrounded her neck and a tiara with the same symbol covered her forehead. She became Sailor Moon again!
Scouts "Sailor Moon!"
Galaxy "It's great to have you back."
A scepter materialized next to Sailor Moon as she took it with her hand.
Galaxy "Finish him…with the spiral heart moon scepter."
The upgraded Sailor Moon twirled the scepter and activated its amazing power.
"MOON SPIRAL HEART ATTACK!!"
Streams of pink hearts sped out of the scepter and collided with the monster. The power struck the monster and turned it back into a police cane. As Darien's crystal fell softly to the ground, an eggshell abandoned from inside the cane and cracked open. A dark cackling shadow disappeared once it left the shell. Sailor Galaxy and Darien's cuffs disappeared, leaving Darien to fall to the ground.
Mars "Excellent work, Sailor Moon."
But the leader didn't pay attention to the compliments. She picked up the crystal and held it dearly.
Mercury "Go on. Return it."
Uranus "Hold it."
Uranus and Neptune came up from behind them. Neptune forcefully grabbed the crystal from Sailor Moon's care and observed it.
Moon "Hey! Give it back!!"
Galaxy "What do you want with Darien's crystal!?"
Sailor Uranus held them back as Neptune observed the crystal.
Neptune "You can save your breath. We just want to see if it's pure or not."
Jupiter "Is that your goal or something?"
Sailor Uranus nodded.
Uranus "We have a mission to find the crystals of pure heart. No one can stand in our way."
Venus "How can you tell if a crystal's pure or not?"
But Sailor Neptune shook her head.
Neptune "This isn't it. Take it."
She gave it to Sailor Moon. The two new scouts walked away while the Inner Scouts watched them leave. But Sailor Moon could care less. She walked up to Darien's body.
Moon (Please…)
She held the crystal close to his chest. Everyone waited as Darien's eyes slowly became filled with life again. He looked up to a tearful Sailor Moon and smiled.
Darien "Thanks…Meatball Head."
Sailor Moon's face lit up as fast as a roadrunner.
Moon "Darien!!"
She threw her arms around him and held him tighter than ever before. Sailor Moon was glad that her prince's heart was restored.
Mars "He's all right."
Mercury "Thank goodness."
Sailor Galaxy watched with swelled eyes at the destined prince and princess.
Darien's dream was fulfilled by Sailor Moon. And Sailor Galaxy's ambition was fulfilled as well. She looked around at the scouts' faces. They all smiled as the team became peaceful again…for now.