Okay. I'm guessing that the last preview was a big spoiler, so this next chapter's probably a no-brainer. This arc has a lot of twists, the plot's different from the original. But I'm trying to keep it clean and simple. soo...let's go!
Episode: Heart of Space
There was a big commotion in downtown Tokyo. But Anna never got a chance ro see it. Darien tried to persuade her into leaving.
Darien "Come on. It's only going to be there for a few days. You're gonna miss out on fun things."
Anna set some heavy boxes by the door.
Anna "I'm gonna take longer to get out of your hair. It's better to finish quickly. The payment will be bigger if Aoshi stays here."
Darien "I'll finish the rest. Look, the girls invited you to see Mrs. Baker's blowout sale on the jewelry. If you stay any longer, they're gonna chew my head off."
Aoshi walked out of Anna's bed room and placed his hand on her shoulder.
Aoshi "Just go. There's not that much left. I'll pack it all and wait for the cab."
Anna "Yeah, but..."
The boys smiled to give encouragement. Anna felt sorry to make them try so hard to make her go. Spending all her money on jewelry seemed reckless to her. But Mrs. Baker's diamonds were the best in town. She made a lot of money every day.
But Anna gave in and nodded.
Anna "Fine..."
The boys chuckled at their accomplishment.
Anna "I'll go..."
She smiled up at them.
Anna "...AFTER I finish packing."
SLAM!!
Anna stumbled as they pushed her out the door. She turned to try and go back, but Darien slammed the door, locking it shut. Anna pounded on the door, but it refused to open.
Anna (whining) "Come on! It's only a few more things! Let me in! I'll go once I'm done!"
She shifted her right side until a sharp pain rose up her body. Anna held her abdomen and it began to sting more than before. She forgot to be more careful with her wound. It probably meant that she couldn't fight for a while.
Darien sighed as Aoshi crossed his arms. She became as stubborn as ever.
Darien "This reminds me of when Serena had that dream."
Aoshi "How long does she keep this up?"
Darien "Anna's been like this lately. When I first met her, all she cared about was protecting Serena."
Aoshi "What changed her to be so carefree?"
Darien scratched his head and thought for a moment. When the truth came to him, he was surprised it wasn't obvious.
Darien "I guess it was you. When she suddenly remembered you, Anna acted as if she was a regular 15 year old."
Aoshi chuckled and walked back to Anna's room.
Aoshi "That's how Anna is: courageous and strong, yet soft about her feelings."
Darien "Yeah..."
He looked at the door and sensed that Anna's presence disappeared.
Darien "...she's got a good heart."
Anna walked out of the apartments and pouted.
Anna "Might as well go if they're locking me out. It's pretty late, though."
She walked down several blocks to reach Mrs. Baker's sale. There wasn't as much customers as Anna expected. perhaps she arrived a bit too late.
Mrs. Baker "Hello, Anna. It's almost closing time. Where have you been?"
Anna "I'm sorry, Mrs. Baker. I needed things taken care of."
Mrs. Baker "Well, while you're here, look at any diamonds that interest you."
Anna "Thank you, I will."
She left Anna to talk with other customers. The young student walked through the rows of expensive and priceless jewels and admired their shining beauty. As they gleamed, a thought came into her head.
Anna (What if one of THESE is a pure heart crystal?)
Anna looked closely in one of them. She tried to find something different...abnormal compared to the others. As she searched, she didn't notice the upperclassmen in front of her. Her head softly bumped into their side and they looked.
Anna "Oh, I'm sorry! I didn't loo..."
They smiled down at Anna's clumsiness. Amara! Michelle! Why do they always show up together???
Michelle "Good afternoon, Anna. I'd expect you to be with Serena and your other friends."
Anna "Well, I needed to move some things out of Darien's apartment."
Amara "Oh, yeah. Your friend just came recently, right?"
Anna "Yeah. We're gonna live in another apartment together."
Michelle "How do you plan on paying the landowner? Surely, your job at Game Crown won't keep you up for long."
Anna "He got a job at Raye's temple. He's excellent in swordsmanship, so we're turning it into a dojo."
Michelle "That sounds wonderful."
Amara snorted.
Amara "About time you did something with that worthless temple."
Anna looked back at the jewels and stared coldly. If only Amara hadn't brought back the terrible incident at the temple...
Anna "I'm still not forgiving you about that."
Amara "I remember. We'll fight, someday."
Michelle "Anyway, how long have you known your friend?"
Anna's stare softened and she blushed.
Anna "Well, I've known him for almost 3 years. But he's more than a friend to me. We've made promises to each other: to protect, to help, to support...to be there for one another. But lately, I haven't kept any of my promises. I'm trying my best to repay him for everything. Just recently, he had a big crisis. And now I have to do everything in my power to give back."
Amara "Even if the debt is huge, you'll pay it? Even if it costs you your life?"
Anna "Definitely."
Amara "Hmm...you're strong. And brave, too. You got a lot of courage. Are you sure you're not some superhero?"
Anna's heart raced faster. Would Amara know her true identity? She tried to keep her cool and answer casually.
Anna "There's no way I could be a hero. You forgot one thing that I have: spunk."
Michelle nodded.
The shop suddenly grew darker. They looked around and saw the entrances being locked up tight. No one was operating them; they were moving on their own. The iron bars and doors slid down in the warehouse.
Anna "What's going on? Mrs. Baker?"
No one responded. They were alone in the shop.
Michelle "Something's wrond. Everyone's left."
Amara "I can't find another exit."
Anna sensed some bad vibes similar to before. She looked around for the enemy or Kaori Knight. If she did find the enemy, how would she hide their identites from Amara and Michelle?
Anna "Let's split up. Maybe we'll find something."
Amara "All right. Call for us if you find anything."
They nodded at each other and went separate ways. Anna looked through the stacks while Amara and Michelle searched around the display cases.
Anna (It's gonna be bad if heart snatchers show up. My side still hurts. I can't fight like this.)
The wound throbbed again as she held it. One wrond move could be fatal.
A rustle behind the stacks made Anna freeze. She looked towards them and waited for an enemy. Being prepared to transform and attack...
Michelle "Anna? Are you still there?"
Michelle and Amara waited in front for Anna's reply. If she didn't return, they would get suspicious.
Anna "Yeah. Hold up."
She quickly ran out of the stacks and rushed towards them.
Anna "Go check somewhere else. Um...I got this place covered, so explore the store and whatnot."
Amara "Wait. What's the rush?"
Anna "I can't really explain. Listen...please, just go."
They were confused by her sudden eagerness. But Michelled noticed that Anna was holding her abdomen.
Michelle "Anna, are you all right? Have you seen a doctor lately?"
She reached out a hand to Anna, but the wounded girl slapped it away.
Anna "I'm fine! Just listen to me and get out of here!!"
CRASH!!
Behind them, in the stacks, jewels scattered and footsteps were heard. The glares blinded the girls for a moment. A figure emerged and growled with hunger. Crystals covered its entire body. The eyes gleamed as they looked upon the three girls.
Monster "Crystal..."
Anna "Run!!"
The girls ran the opposite direction. The monster warmed up its legs and chased them throughout the store.
Michelle "What are we gonna do?"
Amara "How are we gonna fight something like that?"
As she listened to their 'desperate' cries, Anna felt their true feelings were kept up inside. They were pretty fast, too.
Anna "Huh?"
Amara "What is it, Anna!?"
Anna "Oh...nothing!"
For a moment, Anna thought she just had deja vu. She was positive that Amara and Michelle helped replay a past event involving Lita's crystal...
Anna looked behind for the monster that craved for her crystal.
Anna (So far, so good. But I gotta get...)
She looked ahead and stopped abruptly. Michelle and Amara were gone!! Anna ended at a fork in the stacks, which split into two seperate paths.
Anna (Shit! They're goners without me!)
"CRYSTAL!!"
The monster was coming up to her fast! Her mind panicked and made a quick decision. Anna chose the left path and ran for her life. Hopefully, she had time to transform and fight...but all was a failure! Dead end!!
Anna wheeled around at the upcoming fiend. Her hand itched to grab her transformation wand at the right moment...until Michelle grabbed her arm.
Amara "Get her out of here!"
Michelle and Anna ran to some crates while Amara took her place as the monster's target.
Anna "Amara, don't!"
Amara "Don't worry about me! Just go!"
Her reassuring voice convinced Michelle, but not Anna. The young friend couldn't risk someone's safety for her to succeed an escape. Anna had a plan, but it was risky.
Michelle worried over her friend's well being, but no civilian should be involved in their mission. She ran as fast as she could to escape with Anna.
Amara waited for the right moment as the monster came closer with jewels in its hand. Although she anticipated to know whether or not Anna's crystal was pure, Amara had to protect everyone.
Anna (She can't handle it! I have no choice!)
She tugged and broke free of Michelle's grip. Anna turned to Amara and took out her wand.
Michelle (Oh, no!)
Anna (Time to...)
Amara (Transform!)
"SOLAR STAR POWER!!"
"URANUS STAR POWER!!"
"NEPTUNE STAR POWER!!"
Girls (WHAT!?)
As Anna's orbs came into play, Michelle created a wall of water that enclosed her, changing her into Sailor Neptune. Amara created a golden energy circle that enclosed her as well, changing her into Sailor Uranus. Anna's spheres circled aorund and changed her into Sailor Galaxy. Their transformations left each other shocked.
Galaxy (They're...)
Neptune & Uranus (A sailor scout!?)
Someone knocked on Darien's door as the boys finished packing. Darien opened the door and Serena appeared. Aoshi was surprised by her lonely appearance.
Darien "Hey. How was the sale?"
Serena "It was filled. Mrs. Baker had to close for a while because of the crowd. I was there all morning."
Aoshi "Did you happen to see Anna?"
Serena and Darien turned to him. Their faces became worried.
Serena "I didn't. Not once today."
Darien "She left for the sale this morning."
Serena "And she's not back yet?"
Aoshi hurried out the door silently, followed by Serena and Darien.
Sailor Galaxy stared with shock and disbelief. Amara and Michelle were...Sailor Uranus and Sailor Neptune!!
Galaxy (All this time...they were next to us the whole time!!)
Their stillness gave the monster an advantage. It pulled out a star with a black star on it. It was arduous to choose which heart to take, so it aimed at the one in the middle. The monster chuckled and unleashed a black beam at Sailor Galaxy's chest.
Pain and anguish swiftly coursed through the solar scout's body. She couldn't breathe as she stared off into oblivion.
Galaxy "Ggh...ah...AAAHHH!!!"
Sailor Galaxy leaned forward as the pain traveled to her chest. A crystal slowly materialized in front of the scout.
Her pupils became solid blue. The squirming arms hung loosely at her side. Once the crystal was shown clearly, Sailor Galaxy's body dropped and slouched on the wall behind her.
Sailor Uranus and Sailor Neptune stared as the crystal beckoned to the monster. Along with Anna's truth, they had a crystal to check and an enemy to defeat.
Neptune "Sailor Galaxy..."
Uranus "Come on. Let's get her crystal."
Sailor Neptune nodded. They faced the monster with confident faces and prepared for battle. It chuckled with delight as it held the crystal.
Uranus was the first to attack. She ran and attempted a downward punch at the monster. It was successful, but not strong enough. That's when Neptune came into action. The monster's head faced down, not knowing of the upcoming scout. Her high heels came up and impacted with the fiend's visage, permanently scarring it.
Monster "My face!"
It covered its appearance to endure the pain.
Uranus "We're gonna do more than that."
Monster "What?"
It looked to see the scouts' power raging towards him.
"URANUS WORLD SHAKING!!"
"NEPTUNE DEEP SUBMERGE!!"
Their anger engulfed the creature as it cried in anguish. Its shape slowly reverted to a priceles jewel and fell next to Sailor Galaxy's crystal.
Sailor Neptune was about to casually take the crystal until she remembered the original carrier.
Neptune "What do we do?"
Uranus "What we always do. Just make sure that it's pure."
Neptune reluctantly looked at the crystal for any purity. Her heart lightly fluttered when there was none, but she didn't dare tell her partner about her hope.
Neptune "Give it back."
She gave it to Sailor Uranus and they walked up to Sailor Galaxy. They casted their gaze upon her motionless self, waiting to give it life again. Sailor Uranus bent down and held the crystal next to her chest, making it slowly return to its carrier.
BAM!!
The doors of the store were banged on with might.
Uranus "Let's go."
They ran off deeper into the department, finding a means of escape.
The scouts busted down the door to come upon the closed sale. Aoshi rushed and searched the stacks for any sign of humans.
Aoshi "Anna."
Her body began to slowly stir as he ran up to her. Sailor Galaxy looked up to see his worried blue eyes.
Galaxy "Aoshi..."
Aoshi "You're okay."
Aoshi held her close while she still regained consciousness. Sailor Galaxy placed her hand on his arm and sorted out her thoughts. Only one memory came to her head.
Galaxy (Sailor Neptune...and Sailor Uranus...Amara and Michelle...are one and the same.)
Whew! The secret's out! Anyway...
Next time on Sailor Galaxy Chronicles:
Aoshi "I'd talk to them about it, making sure it's nothing big or crucial."
Galaxy "Give it back...Sailor Uranus."
Uranus "So, nothing's changed, then?"
Galaxy "No matter what you do, we're gonna stop you."
Ooooooooooo...