End of Days

Co-written by: Moon Mage Goddess and The Goddess Jynx

This Chapter written by:
Moon Mage Goddess

Hello, everyone! I'm back! Things really start to heat up and get interesting here, so hang on tight! You're in for a whirl-wind adventure!

Dedication: This goes to my good friend, FallenFromGRace, aka Sam. I love you! You're the only one who's reviewed! So this chapter is for you!

Disclaimer: Sailor Moon is owned by the genius Naoko Takeuchi. However, the two original characters are myself and Jynx. They are not to be taken, used, or copied without our permissions, or you will feel our wrath, blah blah blah….yadda yadda….and now—the story. PS – I am not going to keep posting disclaimers, so this stands for the rest of the story! Know it well! You have been warned!

Chapter 3: First Appearances Really Are Everything!

A lone figure was floating in the dead of night over Tokyo Tower, her long silver hair being whipped in the cool winds as the moonlight seemed to fall on her and only her. The pale young woman raised her folded hands to hold against her heart, an up-turned crescent moon on her forehead flashing in its mirrored moonlight.

A green flash alerted her to the presence of her best friend. "You're over-analyzing the situation again." Came the older woman's wise words.

"I know." She said after a sigh. "It is time. They will be appearing soon." The silver-glad woman spoke.

Her green-dressed companion sighed, and floated next to her, her flaming locks also lashing out in the wind. "So the first test begins, does it? After all this time, they are back."

Her sister-like figure nodded, her blue eyes flashing fiercely. "Only this time, the outcome shall be different. We are going to fight on our grounds, with our terms."

The red head nodded, before both disappeared in respected silver and green lights.

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Word had spread quickly around Usagi's high school. "Ms. Moon," or "Sandreline," as she was asked to be called, had gone from being Usagi's distant relative, to cousin, to favored one-year-older sister that stole all the genius genes in the family and leaving none for Usagi.

At this point, the blonde was fuming. She couldn't even deny that they weren't related, because even she was starting to think that they were. They looked exactly the same, only she had longer, silver hair! Even their last names meant 'Moon'! As for the red-headed teacher, she was labeled the hottest psychologist in history.

Usagi walked into class, and her friends smiled as they greeted her. "Hey Usagi!" Minako greeted, which was then chorused by Makoto and Ami.

"I have to say, this is the most fun I have ever had in class." Ami said as Usagi sat down.

"Yeah, despite how freaky the whole situation is, Ms. Moon is my favorite teacher!" Makoto agreed. "Maybe she likes food like Usagi? I brought a little extra…"

"It sounds like you're trying to be a teacher's pet." Minako accused with playful eyes.

"I am not!" Makoto argued back.

"Guys, please." Ami began, still not looking up from her book.

"I just thought it would be a nice gesture! How many of our other teachers let us play games and don't give us homework!" Makoto stated in defense.

"She has a point, and I do love to eat." Came the melodious voice from the doorway. Sandreline smiled brightly in her kimono-styled black and red dress as she slid the door shut behind her. "I am glad to hear that I have students that like me."

Half of the class began talking about how cool she was… though it somehow turned into her looks, which again brought up how she and Usagi were related.

Sandreline just gave a secretive smile, looking into Usagi's eyes pointedly before she turned to the board. "Today, we are going to watch a movie about Gladiators to help you envision how they lived. Traditionally, I would show Ben Hur. However, those are all so old and dull… how about a look into the life of Sparta and watch, '300'?" She asked, pulling out her DVD.

The classroom erupted into cheers. However, Sandreline had to hide the wince as she received a mental thought from her best friend. (What? You're going to watch that without me? That's not fair!) Came Jynx's whine.

(Put a cork in it.) She replied, smiling evilly.

(That's it. I'm making sure that you get no chocolate for a week!) Jynx threatened.

Sandreline laughed, before a chill ran down her spine. While she was mind talking, she had turned to put the DVD in the DVD player. Only it had just vanished before her eyes.

It was here.

Sandreline quickly took a few steps back, before turning around. "It would appear that there is no DVD player in this room… is there a screen we can watch it on in the auditorium?"

(Jynx!) She called out.

(Taking them to the larger screen will get them out of there pronto. Just make sure that they don't suspect anything.)

(Duh.)

The class had immediately jumped up and already filed out of the room. Sandreline followed, stopping at the door to look back for a moment. On top of the DVD player, now the whole front row of desks was missing. Her eyes lowered before she turned and following the others to the auditorium.

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Usagi had to say that this hottie-wanna-be look-a-like was pretty cool. Games, movies on the giant auditorium screen, no homework or tests… she was beginning to love high school! Maybe she should change her major to history like Ms. Moon…

Usagi shook her head to shake herself out of it, causing her hair to shake around. No, it was just some freaky coincidence. However, it wouldn't hurt to ask her parents about the matter.

Usagi smiled as the Crown Arcade came into view. The sun was beginning to set, and she and the girls were meeting up for a shake and some gaming. She walked in, her shorts and blue kimono top shirt looking perfect. The moment she walked in, she was greeted by her friends and Mamoru and Andrew. Quickly, the group of friends was engulfed in eating large pizzas, giant ice cream sundaes, and all the arcade games they could claim.

About an hour later, Sandreline and Jynx walked through the doors.

"Quit your whining. You said you didn't want to stay at the dance club anymore. I know you want to play some games." The silver-haired woman said in exasperation. She was dressed in a black halter dress that made her silver hair and blue eyes stand out. The dress stopped at her knees, but had lengthy slits on the sides. A silver moon amulet was hugging her neck on a black thong.

"Actually, that's you. I wanted to go to Barnes N' Noble and read the new manga that came out…" The red-head half growled. She was dressed in a dark purple dress that was sleeveless on one side and hung over her shoulder on the other. There was a gold belt around her hip, and a golden symbol hanging between her bosom.

The entire arcade quieted and stared at the two striking women.

"Who is that?" Andrew whispered, causing Minako to pout.

"Those are the new teachers at our high school." Ami supplied.

"You're kidding, right? They look to same age! And she looks like Usa-ko!" Mamoru spoke, his eyes on the silver-haired woman. That is, of course, until Usagi elbowed him.

"Yeah, the shorter one is 19, and the other girl is 21." Rei supplied. "You guys weren't kidding when you said she looked like Usagi!"

"I didn't know we were being talked about."

The group gave a freighted shriek to find the two women standing just a few feet away from them. The one who has spoken was Jynx, her red hair shining under the artificial lights.

"It would appear we get talked about a lot, Jynx." The Usagi-look alike replied.

Andrew stepped forward, his eyes shinning in appreciation. "Hello, ladies, and welcome to the Crown Arcade! I'm Andrew, the owner."

The two bowed in greeting, smiling. "I am Sandreline, and this is my best friend Jynx." Said the girl with silver hair. "Would you mind us bothering you for a drink?" She asked.

Andrew blushed at the smile the Usagi-look-alike gave him. "Not at all!" Andrew immediately ran off, before coming back. "What would you lovely ladies like?"

Jynx gave a coy smile. "A lemonade for me, and Sandreline will want an iced tea."

Andrew's blush deepened as a dreamy look came into his eyes and he went off to fetch the drinks. Sandreline rolled her eyes at her best friend. Men just seemed to swoon at her feet, and the red-head had no complaints.

"So, you teach at Usagi's school?" Mamoru asked as he placed an arm around the said blonde's waist.

"Yes." Sandreline answered with a smile.

"You're both so young!" Rei answered.

"You go to a different school, don't you? Yes, we both graduated years early. What can we say, we are geniuses." Jynx replied, smiling brightly and waving a hand.

"Did we interrupt your night?" Sandreline asked in concern.

"Don't worry about it! You're our age, even though you are our teacher!" Makoto laughed. "Have fun!"

"Wanna race?" Minako asked.

Sandreline's eyes sparkled with the challenge. "Only if you brace yourself for the loss."

Minako's eyes fired with adrenaline. "Sorry, but around here, I'm the Circuit Pro!"

"Actually, that would be Amara." Ami piped up with a giggle.

Minako pouted. "You're so mean, Ami!"

Suddenly, the lights at the arcade went out, leaving only the emergency lights left on. Then, deathly screaming could be heard from the street.

Immediately, Usagi and the others ran outside. To their horrific findings, people were running away from the sidewalk on the other side of the street. As they moved, the girls and Mamoru could see what appeared to be a black ghost. Tattered black robes were floating about two feet off the ground, appearing to be a faceless Grim Reaper. However, from the black mist flowing were its feet should have been, was dirt. It was somehow taking everything that was too close and turning it into nothing – it was like the ground – and the light post and a car – were dissolving and disappearing.

Usagi's eyes were wide as she slapped her hands over her mouth. She held the scream that was in her throat. Whatever it was that was turning to face them was destruction in physical form.

"Transform!" Came Rei's shout of horror as it turned to them. She could feel nothing; no aura or being, and it frightened her.

Instantly, shouts were heard on the now empty street.

"Mercury Crystal Power!"
"Mars Crystal Power!"
"Jupiter Crystal Power!"
"Venus Crystal Power!"
"Moon Eternal Power Make Up!"

Flashes filled the scene, and they now had the strange creature's attention. Mamoru had shifted into Tuxedo Kamen, and now stood beside Eternal Sailor Moon's side.

"Hey, you Grim Reaper Wanna-be! How dare you start to destroy everything that we hold dear! I am Eternal Sailor Moon, Princess of the Moon Kingdom, and in the name of the Moon I will punish you!"

There was no reply: no noise, not a sound as it began to float towards them. As it did, the concrete and everything else that was within the reach of the strange black mist that mingled around the bottom would seem to suck in all matter that it touch before it ceased to exist.

Rei took a step forward, fire swirling around her form as she summoned her attack. "Mars Firebird Sound!" She cried. A flaming phoenix rose from the fire and hurled itself at the creature.

However, as the roaring firebird hit its target, it only seemed to be absorbed. The enemy had not even flinched, and it slowly continued its way towards them.

"Jupiter Oak Evolution!"
"Venus Love Me Chain!"

Once again, both attacks did nothing as the energies just seemed to be absorbed. They had to take a few steps back now as the creature continued to walk forward. Mercury came forward, ready to take a stand.

"Mercury Ice Bubbles Freeze!"

Sailor Moon was in panic mode as the only effect that her friend's attack had on the creature was that the area around them grew cold. She summoned her wand; however, the monster lunged at them. It would appear that its patience had run out.

The scouts leapt to the side, Tuxedo Kamen wrapping his arms around Sailor Moon as they moved away from the new enemy. They turned around for another round of attacks, only to find that most of the wall where the creature was standing was now gone, suffering from the same malady as their attacks.

"What is this thing?" Mars called out.

Mercury had been trying to scan the creature, using both her goggles and her Mercurial computer. "I can't get anything on it – it's almost like it doesn't exist!" She replied. "It's not just zapping energy, either! It's taking everything around it and turning it from matter to nothing!"

"Well that's wonderful!" Venus bit out.

Sailor Moon raised her wand over her head, ready to end this. However, as she did, Tuxedo Kamen once again wrapped his arms around her and leapt straight up to safety.

"There's more of them?" Jupiter cried.

Four other creatures, each identical to the first had surrounded them and were beginning to move forward. The scouts had formed a circle, facing the creatures. Sailor Moon instantly raised her wand, summoning on her powers.

"Starlight Honeymoon Therapy Kiss!"

Lights flashed, and this attacked seemed to hurt them somewhat. The creatures shuttered as they were hit by Sailor Moon's attack, and momentarily stopped their march towards the warriors. However, that was the extent, and it seemed that it seemed to enrage the creatures that they were hurt. They moved to lunge.

Immediately, the sky was filled with dark, thundering clouds as the rest of the street lights and building lights in the area went out. Not a single star could be seen, however the Moon cut through the clouds with fury. In the space of several seconds, the moon did an eclipse. And then, all of its light seemed to shine like a spot light on the street.

Lightning flashed around as a green light arose to reveal a red-headed figure in a formal green and gold halter-top gown on the street, her hair whipping in an invisible wind. The lightning crawled over her skin and flashed in her eyes with all the anger of the planet. She had a gold symbol on her brow that was revealed by her flowing red bangs as her eyes narrowed in fury. Out of the single moonbeam another figure appeared in a swirl of what seemed to be moon dust, adorned with a white and silver gown that hung off her shoulders elegantly as she seemed to emit her own light. Her long silver tresses also waved in an unfelt wind as her cold blue eyes landed on the creatures, and the scouts could not ignore the up-turned crescent moon on her forehead.

"Mother?" Sailor Moon whispered in awe. Before the Sailor Scouts stood the two newest teachers at their school, and both had unimaginable power radiating off of them.

The creatures immediately turned on the two women in an almost desperate flurry. The charged immediately, but the two stood their ground.

Jynx raised one of her arms to the sky as a bright, bold beam of lightening flew to her hand, a boom of thunder sounding as she directed it to one of the creatures. Instantly it perished, disintegrating to a pile of black power before it vanished.

Sandreline gave a soft growl, before she held out both hands, her palms facing the creatures. Silver light flew together to gather in her hands, before it shot out, each beam taking out a creature as they also turned to black ash and blew away.

Jynx lowered both hands to her side, before raising both out before her. As she did, the earth below one of two remaining creatures rose and swallowed it, enveloping the monster before it sunk back to the lands original form. As the last of them turned to flee, Sandreline and Jynx held hands, and both joined their powers and silver fire and gold lightening raced after it. It encased the creature in a glowing cage, before it, too, met the fate as the others.

The Sailor Senshi watched in awe as they stood, and the clouds slowly dispersed and the moon returned to its original serene glow. Sandreline and Jynx shared a relieved glance, before the slowly walked towards the group of warriors. They stopped about five feet away, scanning over the faces of the Senshi.

Sandreline's eyes locked on Sailor Moon's, and she smiled.

"Hello, Princess." She said, her melodious voice rolling over them all.

"Prince Endymion." Jynx added as her eyes locked with his.

"Who are you, and how do you know who we are? Why do you look like me?" Sailor Moon cried.

Sandreline looked at Jynx, who shrugged her shoulders. Sandreline returned to look at Sailor Moon, and smiled. Her crescent moon flashed in the moon beams, and she took a single step forward, her elegant dress making no noise.

"I look like you because you are my descendant, just as your Prince is the descendant of Jynx. We are Goddesses, and we are here because there is something you need to know."

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Goddess Bless, this is over 8 pages long!
I hope that you all enjoyed it, though.
Well, that Sam did, anyway – she's the only one that has reviewed, so as far as I know she's the only reader!
But to those of you that do read, I hope you enjoy!
Thank you so much!

Sandreline