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Chapter 16
- The Chase -
''So let me get this straight,'' Mamoru sat down against the wall, putting his hand through his hair. ''Some Hattori person pretended to be me and cheated on Usagi. Then you won't tell me what happened to my girlfriend so I assume she's either with another guy right now or she turned evil. And now you're all stuck in some...'' Haruka rolled her eyes before cutting the man off.
''Yeah, yeah blardiblah. You've got it all right. And for your information Usagi isn't with another guy she's with...'' Setsuna quickly covered the blonde;s mouth, smiling nervously.
''Like I said, she woke up on the wrong side of the bed.'' She lied, hoping both Mamoru as Haruka would drop the subject.
''And how do you know on which side she woke up?'' Mamoru raised an eyebrow as Haruka pulled away from Setsuna.
''She's a stalker, she's been spying on me ever since...''
''Shut up Haruka! Shut up! Oversexed maniac!'' Setsuna yelped covering her ears.
Both Haruka and Mamoru sweatdropped. Ever since they've gotten here Setsuna had started to act weird. ''Losing it.'' Haruka mused before she decided to act serious again. Michiru had to be somewhere around here to. She would forever blame herself if her girlfriend would get hurt because she couldn't protect her.
''I've got a plan.'' The black haired man spoke, ignoring Haruka's comment. Instead of giving their prince a chance Setsuna and Haruka just shrugged and gazed around as if hoping on finding an answer like that. ''H-hello...your prince is talking.'' He tried again although the two senshi pretended not to hear him. He wasn't their prince anymore and everyone knew it. Atleast they hoped. They hoped Usagi would pick Rei in the end.
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Minako who had done as Rei asked her had started to run towards the huge black palace. It was probably the most logical place for the others to show up as well. Plus, it was always better than just sitting there, doing nothing. 'I just hope Rei was wrong, please let Usagi be alright.'
The blonde goddess of love was too busy with her thoughts that she didn't even notice a brunette and a bluenette standing across the road, standing in front of two unconscious bodies. ''Minako!'' Makoto yelled causing the blonde to finally snap out of her thoughts.
''Makoto, Ami.'' Minako blinked a few times, wondering if she was seeing things. ''Thanks god you are alright. Where are the others?''
Ami shrugged.''We honestly don't know. We woke up a few minutes ago. Our communicators won't work either. How about you, are you alright?''
The blonde nodded, staring at the two unconscious bodies. ''What happened here and who are they?''
''They called themself the crazy pair, something about generals.'' Makoto replied. ''They seemed strong but even without our powers we knocked them out.''
Ami giggled. ''Well to be honest, they knocked themselfs out. They ended up fighting of who got to kill one of us first.''
Makoto muttered something inaudible. Not liking the fact that they were indeed weak without their powers. ''Anyway Mina, did you woke up alone in this world too? Have you seen the others?''
''I woke up in the middle of a gree field, not so far from here.'' The blonde replied. ''Rei was with me but she went back to find Usagi. She suddenly had the feeling Usagi was in need of help.''
Ami and Makoto nodded in silence. They really didn't know what to say. Minako talked for them instead, bursting out into a hysterical laughter. ''I so hope she runs into the real Mamoru!'' The two others blinked in confusion. ''We all know what will happen if she does, right?''
''No, not really...'' Makoto sighed, sweatdropping.
Minako pretended to be disappointed in her friends before she started to tell them, what in her opinion, would happen when Rei would run into Mamoru.
''Well, it would go something like this...''
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Rei stepped closer to the frightened man in front of her. ''But you had to leave me for Usagi.'' She said. ''Why in gods name do you think I started to date you?''
''I-I don't know.'' The man known as Mamoru Chiba cried.
''Because I was afraid you'd end up dating my Usagi.'' Rei hissed, playing with the knife she held in her hands.''But eventually I guess you can't change destiny.'' She sighed as if she was disappointed in something next to the fact Mamoru had really won Usagi's heart. ''I should've tried to win Usagi's heart myself instead of clinging to you like a little weak puppy.''
Mamoru wasn't really listening. All he could think of was the knife in Rei's hands and what she could possibly be planning to do with it. ''A-are you going to kill me?''
''Much likely, yes.'' The raven haired girl replied.
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Both Ami and Makoto blinked a few times, trying to hide their amusement. That made absolutely no sense at all. ''Rei isn't some serial killer. Besides, it could be a good explanation for why Rei used to date Mamoru and then gave him up that easily but,''
''There's just no logic in your story.'' Ami finished for the brunette who nodded in agreement.
Minako just shrugged.''Well if you have another theory, let me know.''
''Later.'' Makoto said when she noticed that one of the youma's was waking up. ''We'd better get going. I assume we'll follow the most logical trail.''
Ami nodded.''To that palace.'' The other two shook their heads, agreeing with the senshi of mercury. With that they started to run towards the huge palace. It had seemed to be so close at first but the more they run the more they began to realize it was a long way up.
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''Usagi!'' Michiru yelled when Sakura knocked the blonde princess to the ground. Quickly she ran over to Usagi's side, making sure she was ok. Luckily, Usagi hadn't hit the ground as hard as she first thought. ''Quickly stand up,'' Michiru hissed as she offered Usagi her hand. It was now that a black building caught her eye. It certainly hadn't been there before, she would've noticed if it had.
''Just give it up and surrender.'' The pink haired youma yelled, playing with a knife she held in her hands. ''You can't win from me, especially not without your powers. I am disappointed though. I thought they almighty and great sailor senshi would atleast be able to beat little 'ol me.''
Michiru clenched her fists. Although she wanted to prove that youma nothing but wrong she knew that she was right. Without their powers they didn't stand a chance at all. She had to think of something and quickly. ''Michiru, what will we do now?'' Usagi whispered in a soft tone so only the aqua haired girl could hear her.
''You're doing nothing.'' Michiru whispered. After all, it was still her job to protect her princess. Powers or no powers. ''You see that building behind you?'' She then questioned the blonde who looked up at the palace on the hills and nodded. ''I want you to go there. All senshi would probably gather there. It's the most logic place for us to go. There could be an escape route there.''
''B-but...''
''Don't complain just do it!'' Michiru hissed, pushing the princess away when she noticed Sakura had started to attack them with a rainstorm of knifes.
''DIE!'' Sakura yelled as she raised her hands up in the air. The whole sky began to change, losing it's blue and clear colour, changing into a dark shade of grey. ''Prepare yourselfs for the power of an element general!''
''Not good.'' Michiru and Usagi said in unison. Staring at the grey sky with shocked and scared looks on their faces. This surely couldn't be good. The only time they had seen the sky change like this was when sailor jupiter called out a thunder storm. No this was much worse than a thunder storm.
''Flame sniper!'' A forth voice suddenly yelled. Imidiately the sky cleared up. Both Michiru and Usagi looked up in shock, seeing how Sakura suddenly got surrounded by flames. Then, a figure landed in front of them. Sailor Mars.
''How's that possible...'' Sakura stammered as the flames disappeared, also revealing her attacker to her. ''You shouldn't be able to transform.''
Sailor Mars shrugged. She couldn't really explain it either but the moment she saw how close Usagi was to being harmed she just transformed without any further warning. ''I guess it was a reflex.'' She said out loud, more to herself than anyone else.
''R-rei...'' Usagi stated, suddenly breaking down into tears. She was so glad to see the raven haired girl.
''I can still easily beat you.'' Sakura hissed, raising her hands in the air. Slowly she started to create a dark energy ball which was much a like as the one Hattori had used to sent them to this alternative world.
''If you think I'll wait for you to finish that attack you're crazy!'' Sailor Mars yelled before attacking the girl with another one of her attacks. This time the pink haired girl easily dodged it.
''I wasn't prepared before.'' She laughed. ''I am now.''
Michiru also straightened up now. She had to help the senshi of fire. It was obvious Rei couldn't do this alone. ''Neptune planet power make up!'' She yelled. Nothing happened. ''Neptune planet power, make up!'' She tried again, her voice getting desperate. She tried a few more times but without any success. Disappointed in herself, Michiru fell down on her knees to the ground.
''It's alright, Rei is strong.'' Usagi said, her voice full of confidence.
(100 years from now, Future -Crystal Tokyo-)
Serenity stood on the balcony staring down at the city beneath her. ''I won't be mad at you.'' Suddenly someone whispered. Serenity turned around in shock. In front of her was standing her fourteen year old daughter.
''Chibi-Usa, you scared me.'' The blonde queen stated, placing a hand on her heart.''Now, what did you just say?''
''That I won't be mad at you.'' The pink haired princess replied, looking at her mother with a smile on her lips. Serenity seemed confused. Chibi-Usa wouldn't be mad about what? ''You leaving him.'' The fourteen year old went on as if reading her mother's thoughts. ''I know you love her more.''
''W-what... are you talking about?'' Serenity had decided to acknowlegde of her daughter's words although she knew Chibi-Usa was aware of her true feelings by now. Quickly she turned around again, gazing at the city lights beneath her once again. A blush had appeared on her face now mixed with the feeling of guilt.
''Puu told me about...'' Chibi-Usagi paused for a moment. ''She told me some stories about the past. About the time you and the senshi were still normal girls. For as far normal is normal. She told me a certain story about a youma called Hattori. He caused for a lot of trouble.''
Serenity smiled sadly upon the memory. ''True. But we won eventually.''
The pink haired girl hung her head down, suddenly feeling embarrassed. ''Mom, I know you gave up your true love to be with Mamoru. I know why you did it as well. You didn't want to sacrifice me. You didn't want to sacrifice the future and all you've worked for so hard but...''
The blonde queen turned around again, facing her daughter once more. ''But?''
''I am here now.'' Chibi-Usa finally said. At first she was staring back into her mother's eyes but then her eyes fell on the city beneath them. ''And Crystal Tokyo is here too.''
Serenity sighed. ''I guess.''
''Mom, everything is here. Everything you fought so hard for, except for one thing.''
''What?''
''The feeling of happiness. How can you be with Mamoru when your heart desires someone else?''
''I just,'' Serenity started but decided to shut her mouth again. She felt so ashamed.
''Why don't you go back in time? Setsuna will help you. I ordered her to. Go to the one you love and make sure your past self doesn't make the same mistake.'' Chibi-Usa whispered, knowing what it meant to her.
Serenity also seemed to know. ''But you'll disappear! I can't act that selfish, never!'' She cried.
''Mom, don't cry.'' The pink haired girl begged. ''I am fully aware of what it means. I'll never be born. But it's ok.''
Serenity blinked. ''How can you say it's ok?!'' She then cried desperately. ''You're my daughter and I love you! I would never sacrifice you!''
''Setsuna said I'll be born anyway. In the city.'' Chibi-Usa went on. ''She told me I would live as a normal girl until the day I turn fifteen. I'll meet a senshi called Saturn and fall in love with her. She'll show me her world and I'll meet you again.''
''B-but...'' Serenity stammered. Once again her daughter interrupted her.
''Please mom, for the sake of yourself, sailor mars and me... follow your heart. Althrough your life you've never acted selfish even once. Today you can. Today it's ok.''
''B-but...'' Serenity tried again but before she could her daughter had already pulled her into a tight hug.
''I'll get a second change mom and so do you. It's not like we're saying good-bye forever.'' With that said the blonde queen put her arms around her daughter, crying openly. What was she going to do now?
To Be Continued...
Sorry it took me so long to update. Next chapter will probably be the last. Let me know what you think so far!