Hey everyone, I found a laptop. (I'm borrowing it from an 11 year old girl, she's really sweet and seems to find my broken Spanish hilarious)
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I would like to say a big Thank you to Puffgirl1952 Mercury's new powers come from her brilliant imagination and creativity.
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Mina, paced restlessly in front of them as Serena and Darien sat on the love seat watching.
"What the hell is going on with the scouts?" she asked.
The couple who had been speaking mentally trying to figure out what to tell her jumped slightly at her sudden outburst.
"Were not sure, Darien thinks its to do with their tests," Serena answered the still pacing Mina.
"You know about the tests?" she asked.
"When Luna found me and I accepted my destiny as Sailor Moon in this life I passed my test so did Darien when he again took on the role as my protector. We had a dream telling us about the tests and that we couldn't tell the others what we knew not even Luna," Serena explained.
Mina nodded in understanding. After Luna explained Sailor moon's role she understood what a hardship accepting such responsibility was for a teenager.
"The scouts, Mars especially, They are not the same," she sighed sadly.
"I don't know what to do, I know I'm not the best scout, Darien has to rescue me a lot and I'm not very good at fighting. Its just that Raye seems to hate me and I don't know what I've done to deserve it," Serena said sadly.
Mina frowned looking at Serena sadly she knew exactly why Mars was so mean, the pure jealously in the red scouts aura had told her all she needed to know.
"What I don't get is you are more powerful then a moonlight knight?" Artemis chimed in looking towards Darien.
"I wasn't always a knight of the Moon, I became one when I married Serena. My sole purpose as a knight was to protect her, in fact its how I died. When she became Sailor moon I had to protect her so my powers allowed me to become Tuxedo mask," Darien said.
"Your powers?" Mina asked.
Artemis was right the moonlight knights were capable of small spells and some mind powers but would have not been able to destroy a monster with a flick of a wrist.
Darien just shrugged. pretending not to know where his powers came from.
"I guess we just have to wait till we remember more," Mina said sitting down with a sigh.
The subject was dropped quickly after that and Mina turned to Serena with a bright smile.
"I swear you give a team a thousand year break and this is what happens, Serena I would like to start the scouts on a training program again, I noticed today there powers are in there most basic forms. I know that to advance they need to pass there tests as I have, but until then," Mina said seriously.
She pulled out her transformation pen showing the couple how hers was more advanced then the others, just as Luna padded into the living room.
"Your running on star power already?" the black cat asked seeing the pen for what it was.
"Yes the others will gain their pens when they are ready as I did," Mina answered automaticly.
She had practised that, not knowing if she could really lie to her scouts. Luna jumped onto Serena's lap purring.
"I'm sorry about earlier, are you ok?" she asked her charge softly.
Serena smiled and nodded scratching Luna behind the ears.
"No need to apologise Luna, you have done nothing wrong, and Raye was right in some respects," she said sheepishly.
"You do have some flaws Serena but Raye was not right. She was callous and selfish in her actions today and you did not deserve that," Luna replied curtly.
"I'm sure it will all work out Luna, don't worry your furry little head about me," Serena said smiling happily now.
It wasn't very often Luna stuck up for her or even comforted her. The cat usually complained about her grades or spending time with Darien instead of training. Now she felt like she had the old Luna back, the woman she would cry to when her mother had been seemingly harsh or she was in trouble as a child on the Moon. Until now she had not realised how much she had missed her old friend.
She sighed happily resting her head against Darien shoulder.
"We were just talking about getting the scouts back into training Luna," Artemis said.
Luna looked up she had been quite comfortable being petted. She blushed slightly at being caught off guard again.
"After today I don't think they will be willing to take orders from me so I would like to hand leadership back to Venus," Serena said.
Mina gasped in shock. She had no expectations when she learnt of Sailor Moon leading the scouts and it humbled her how Serena seemed to trust her already.
"I wouldn't be to sure of that Serena, Amy and Lita were both very angry with Raye also" Luna commented remembering how the meek girl had stood up to Raye.
"Be that as it may Luna, Mina here has memory's of the past. She knows the scouts inside and out. Plus the fact her powers are more advanced, Tuxedo mask and I will still be there to heal the monsters but Mina is far more equipped to lead," Serena said.
Luna looked up at Serena proudly. It amazed her how much Serena had taken into account when she made her decision. She then turned to Mina and Artemis.
"This is the girl I chose to be the leader, not for her fighting skills or her ability to use the Moon wand. I chose her because this is who she is, she has a true Sailor spirit and heart and I stand by my decision," she said.
Serena's eyes were welled up at Luna's new found faith in her. Studying the cat she smiled as Luna shared a meaningful look with Artemis. It was as if her soul mates new presence had lifted all of Luna's worries.
"Serena, Luna is right, I can see why she chose you, so for now I decline your offer, if its ok with you though I would like to oversee training?" Mina said.
Darien who had been listening quietly until now leaned forward.
"I think training is a good idea," he said.
Mina Artemis and Luna all look at him having forgotten he was still there. Serena simply smiled.
"The scouts are not much of a team at the moment. In fact sometimes it seems like Serena and I, the girls and the bad guys are in completely different corners. Today is the first time I've seen them work together and that was following orders from me," Darien explained.
Mina nodded, her face suddenly that of a leader again.
"We will wait till the next battle, I need to see all of you in action before I can come up with a training program, my Memories of the scouts basic powers are very limited," she said decisively.
"What exactly do you remember? Do you know where the princess is?" Luna asked a little suspiciously.
"I remember my parents, my home on Venus and the scouts. I do remember the princess, how much we loved her but I can't remember what she looks like or how she sounded. I also remember."
Mina stopped talking suddenly her voice hollow and tears springing to her eyes as she tried in vain to escape the pain of that particular memory. She felt a warm comfort and looked up only to find Serena was hugging her. She laughed all traces of sorrow gone.
Serena was comforting her. She had only just met the girl properly and Serena took it upon herself to give her comfort for no reason other then she needed it.
Yes, she thought in reflection. Luna had made the right choice.
"SERENA, I'M HOME!" Sammy shouted as he walked through the front door.
"In here Sammy, no need to shout. I thought you were staying at mike's?" Serena asked as he wondered into the room.
"Mike's mum said something about him having to do homework if he wanted to come to the party tomorrow. Oh by the way I didn't like the whole sleepover thing. I scrubbed it off the invites. Hey Darien. Who's your new friend? Whoa another cat? Please don't tell me that's another birthday gift?" Sammy said seemingly not taking a breath.
"Sammy, this is my new friend Mina and HER cat Artemis. You should have told us sooner about not wanting the sleepover. We wouldn't have brought the snack and movies. Speaking of homework if mike has some so do you, get started and I'll let you stay up and play your video games for an extra hour," Serena replied in exactly the same manner.
"Wow, you two are defiantly related, what's this party?" Mina asked laughing again.
"Which reminds me I better go get the pool ready," Darien said standing.
Sammy followed with his school bag in tow sitting at the table while Darien went through the patio doors to the control panel by the side of the pool.
The task itself wasn't hard the filter for the pool just had to run over night as before today the pool had been covered and was recently cleaned and sterilised for the upcoming party.
Serena explained the party and events to Mina making sure to invite her and Artemis.
"I'd really like to but I have a few things to get done tomorrow, need to sign up for school, and my parents want to go shopping for supplies come on Artemis," Mina smiled waiting for the cat to jump on her shoulder.
He seemed reluctant, surprising Mina before a look of understanding settled across her features. She turned to Serena again seeing the same understanding look on her face smiled.
"I think Artemis should stay here the night?" she said.
Serena was already nodding.
"They should be together, for now. They can spend tomorrow night at yours?" She said with a grin looking to Mina for confirmation.
Mina grinned making her famous v pose she allowed Serena to show her out. Feeling light on her feet skipped all the way home. She was of course the goddess of love and being around two pairs of soul mates had lifted her spirits.
Serena and Darien settled down to watch a film once Sammy had gone to bed. Snuggled up together on the sofa they sighed content. Their anniversary hadn't been perfect but the fact they were together now was.
"Wake up! party day! come on!" Sammy shouted through the house effectively jolting the couple on the sofa awake.
"Cool it Sammy the party doesn't start till 2," Serena yawned.
Darien grinned down at her unable to resist he swooped down for a short kiss. He loved waking up next to her ad he allowed himself to fantasise what it would be like when they were married.
Serena blushed before Sammy walked in and proceeded to make gagging noises before demanding breakfast.
The couple sight before getting up. Darien made breakfast, much to Sammy's relief as Serena showered. They ate together and Darien took his shower before setting up the grill and music station outside.
Serena made fruity drinks adding ice and prepared the food, snacks on the long table they had set up outside and the food for the grill in a cooler surrounded by ice.
As party time rolled around Sammy started barking out orders like a drill Sargent, he insisted Serena and Darien dress in there swimwear so they wouldn't look to much like adults at the party. And mostly because he knew some of his friends had a huge crush on his older sister.
Darien was forced to go home to retrieve his swim gear, he kept a spare set of clothes at Serena's but never thought about swimming there.
Serena smiled as she greeted each one of Sammy's friends in her dusty pink two piece and sarong wrap that tied to the side of her hips.
She frowned when she noticed one of Sammy's friends looked older then the rest of the party go-ers .
"That's Jack's brother, I said Jack could bring him because jack was saying that my party was going to be lame compared to his brothers," Sammy explained.
"Sammy if you don't like Jack why did yo invite him?"she asked frowning down at her brother.
"Duh! Because if he didn't come he wouldn't know how cool this party was," Sammy replied as if it should have been obvious.
Serena just shook her head before walking back into the kitchen to make more drinks. She didn't notice that while she and Sammy had been talking she had gained some extra attention.
"Hey, your Sam's sister?" the boy that was apparently 'Jacks brother' made her jump as he seemed to just appear in the kitchen behind her.
"Serena, and yes I am," she replied once she had gotten her composure.
"I'm James, Jacks brother, sorry for crashing, my brother insisted I come. Though this party is defiantly looking up," he responded allowing his eyes to roam her body shamelessly.
Serena still making drinks didn't notice. She shrugged telling him it wasn't a problem and accepted his offer to help carry the drinks out.
The kids were in and out of the pool and dancing to the music. Sammy moved around mingling like a pro and making sure all his guests were having a good time.
James was currently dodging his annoying little brother as he attempted to flirt with Serena. He grinned to himself as again he checked her out. He knew he wasn't bad looking and that girls Serena's age usually had a thing for older guys. The fact that she was perhaps the hottest girl he had ever met made him determined to at least get a date by the end of the party. All he really had t do was turn on the charm and she would melt.
Sammy, unlike Serena had noticed her new shadow and walked up to Jack knowing Darien would be back any second.
"Uh dude you better get your bro away from my sister," he said warningly.
Jack laughed, turning towards Sammy he shoved him playfully.
"No way man I heard him say your sister was hot, if were lucky they'll start going out and we can hang out more, unless your saying my brothers not good enough for your airhead sister?" he sneered back at Sammy.
"She isn't an airhead, I was just warning you because her boyfriend will be here soon," Sammy said angrily.
As if by luck Darien's car pulled up just as he said it. Just as Serena noticed she had been caged against the table by James.
Darien sensed her distress as soon as he got out of the car. He had changed at home and brought another spare set of clothes. Leaving them in the car he quickly made his way to Serena clenching his fist when he caught sight of her.
James had grabbed her arm roughly as she tried to move away from him and was leaning over her saying something. She didn't listen feeling Darien's anger she caught his eye past Jame's shoulder silently asking for his help.
"I tried to warn you," Sammy said as they watched Darien stalk over to where James had caught Serena.
"Excuse me, would you mind letting go of my girlfriend?" Darien said tensely.
"And what if I do?" James asked laughing until he turned.
When Serena had told him her boyfriend would be here any minute he had expected someone her age and therefore easy to get rid of. As he turned and saw Darien who was a good few inches taller then him and in his swimming trunks made him looks like a weedy stump in comparison. He stumbled.
Darien glared at the boy daring to touch his Serena. Grabbing her hand he wrenched her out of Jame's grip. He rubbed her arm soothingly checking she was ok before looking towards the boy angrily.
"I think you had better leave," he growled.
James looked left and right realising he was being watched he puffed out his chest.
"Cool it man we were just talking, beside I think Serena was enjoying herself there. why don't you run along and do something useful while we finish our conversation, " James grinned at him reaching around to grab Serena again.
Darien's hand shot out grabbing him by the throat and slamming him into the table. Jame's eyes widened as he scratched at the hand cutting off his air supply.
"Don't touch her. Don't even think about touching her, I ever see you anywhere near my girlfriend again I WILL HURT YOU," Darien whispered seriously looking James in the eye.
He removed his hand before turning back to Serena checking again she was ok.
James coughed, his eyes watering he quickly spotted his brother. Hurrying over to him he packed up his stuff and made Jack leave.
"Come on, you can take that guy, god your such a wimp, why can't I have a cool older sibling like Sammy does?" Jack complained incessantly as the two left.
Serena sighed in relief allowing herself to be wrapped up in his arms she relaxed against him before he went over to start the grill.
The very few girls Sammy had invited sighed saying how romantic it was Darien had gotten all jealous and Sammy rolled his eyes.
Serena had just finished clearing up when her communicator started beeping.
She checked Sammy wasn't around before answering. Amy's face appeared on screen.
"Serena, you have to come quickly Zoisite is after my friend Greg, were in the park. I'm going to call the others then transform. Please hurry," she said quietly.
Serena frowned noticing how Amy had winced saying Zoisite's name. She called for Darien telling Sammy she had to see a friend. He agreed to go over to his friends for a few hours until they got back.
Venus, Mars and Jupiter were already there when they arrived. Amy wasn't transformed and talking to the daemon. For a moment it seemed like she was getting through to it as it turned and started attacking Zoisite.
Forgoing her speech Moon landed by Amy partly to cover her and so she had a clear view of Zoisite.
"Venus, status report?" she said sternly.
Mars scoffed turning away and pointedly ignoring her.
"We have the crystal, the civilian refuses to leave, apparently she knows the victim," Venus replied seriously.
Moon nodded looking back at Amy she silently told her to transform but the blue scout shook her head.
"Greg, please let Sailor Moon heal you," she shouted to the daemon earnestly.
The daemon turned at the sound of her voice, its features seemed to soften slightly. Zoisite took the moment to attack with a blast of dark energy.
The daemon roared and began attacking the scouts again.
"Ha ha ha ha ha, you foolish human did you actually believe he would turn against his true nature for you?" Zoisite laughed incessantly.
"What's the matter Zoisite, jealous?" Amy asked staring the general down.
Serena and Mina both looked at Amy, shocked they were thrown back by the daemon as they were distracted.
"How dare you insignificant bug I'll squash you," Zoisite replied.
"I don't think so, because Zoisite or whoever you are, now I'm steamed ,Mercury star power," Amy called.
Everyone stopped, Moon and Venus both gasping as they realised what had happened and Mars and Jupiter looking on in shock. Venus took point turning to Mercury she grinned.
"You remember how to use that Mercury?" she asked.
"Of course, you guys handle Greg, leave Zoisite to me I owe this bitch," Mercury grinned back at Venus.
"You think you can take me, all by yourself Mercury," Zoisite taunted.
She would have left but one of the scouts had the rainbow crystal. If she could just capture Mercury , who had proven to be the weakest yet smartest of the group. The scouts would hand over the crystal easily.
Mercury just smirked before casting her bubbles. The heavy fog inadvertently also helped Moon heal Greg.
After getting him to safety Mars and Jupiter raced to help Mercury.
"Stop, she's got this," Moon said stopping them both as they readied there attacks.
"You're insane, Mercury's attacks are defensive she's a sitting duck out there," Mars shouted at Moon.
"I said she's got this, you should have more faith in your team mate Mars," Moon dismissed her coldly.
Zoisite laughed once again realising the scouts weren't running in to rescue Mercury she grinned gleefully.
"Enjoy that laugh Zoisite, its the last one you will ever have," Mercury said strongly appearing from the fog.
Zoisite glared angrily before summoning an energy ball, she through it directly at Mercury causing Mars and Jupiter to try and jump in.
"Mercury Ice Owl," Mercury said twisting her body till the form of an owl flew from her, the owl flew around freezing everything in its tracks including Mars and Jupiter who had been to close.
Zoisite was frozen from the waist down, her energy ball frozen inches from Sailor Mercury who stepped around it. Casting a quick apologetic look to Jupiter and Mars she looked back towards Zoisite.
"How? Your not supposed to be this powerful," the blonde general screamed struggling against her icy bonds.
Mercury smirked back at the general then turned her attention to her two trapped comrades.
"Mercury Snowflake Chain Encircle," she cast.
A long snowflake linked chain glittered as it wrapped around the two trapped scouts. Mercury tested the bond before yanking Mars and Jupiter free from her ice.
"Mercury, finish this," Venus commanded.
Moon smiled happily, seeing Venus and Mercury's old selves shining through brightly.
Mercury nodded turning back to Zoisite. The general was slowly hacking away at the ice around her legs with a sharp black crystal.
"I don't think so creep, Mercury Arctic Gaze …. freeze," she said softly not taking her eyes off Zoisite.
The general had enough time to see Mercury's eyes glow a wintry blue before her vision was clouded in ice.
"Nooooooooooooooooooo!" a voice bellowed.
Mercury snapped her fingers and the ice encompassing Zoisite shattered melting as they hit the ground.
A sudden gust of wind sent shivers down the scouts spine's as a man appeared catching the ice remains around him.
"Malachite," Venus gasped painfully.
Mercury was weak she had seriously over used her power in that last attack and she wouldn't be able to stand much longer let alone face another general.
Sailor Moon jumped in front of Mercury protectively. Tuxedo mask landed behind her.
"Venus snap out of it," Moon called as Jupiter and Mars joined her in facing Malachite.
Venus sobbed painfully before steeling herself against her emotions and walking to join her scouts. Malachite sneered at them casting out his hands he surrounded the scouts and Tuxedo mask in a dark bubble.
Venus gasped only narrowly escaping the trap by jumping away. The scouts and Tuxedo mask groaned in pain as malachite laughed manically.
"Pathetic scouts you'll pay for what you've done," he shouted shrinking the bubble and suffocating its occupants.
"You are not my love, Venus love and beauty shock,"
Venus then winked and kissed her hand, making a golden heart appear above her palm. She flung out her hand and the heart spilt into smaller hearts which spun in a circle around her for a moment before joining making one heart again. The heart flew through the air and struck.
It hit Malachite dead on. He was forced to grab his mid section in pain breaking his concentration on the bubble the scouts were freed.
Mercury was out cold Jupiter leaning over her protectively as Sailor Moon and Tuxedo mask faced Malachite.
The white haired general straightened. He glared at the scouts and Tuxedo mask before throwing a strong wind at them and disappearing.
Tuxedo mask picked up Mercury. Mars was screaming her state was all Sailor moon's fault and Jupiter was fussing over her worriedly.
"Enough, Mercury knows her limits and she stretched them, Tuxedo mask I will follow you and Sailor Moon if that's ok? Jupiter, Mars go home we will have a meeting later this week," Venus said.
Her voice was serious but weak. The attack on Malachite had drained her not only physically but emotionally.
"No Venus, Mercury is fine but will probably be sleeping for the night now. You can talk to her tomorrow but for now I want you to go home and rest," Sailor Moon commanded.
Venus made to argue before hanging her head and nodding slightly relieved. She had just yesterday agreed Sailor Moon should lead and she smiled realising Sailor Moon had seen her state for what it was and acted accordingly. She nodded again firm in her earlier decision, Sailor Moon was a good leader.
Tuxedo mask smiled towards Sailor Moon sending Mars a warning glare before jumping up leaving her to face the rest of the scouts.
Mars suddenly screeched in rage before turning and leaving herself muttering angrily. Jupiter grimaced apologeticly and shrugged leaving herself.
"Are you ok getting home?" Moon asked Venus softly.
Venus nodded and grinned brightly before spinning to wink with her victory sign.
"I'll be just fine, go look after Mercury and if she wakes up please tell her how proud I am she passed," she giggled lightly leaving Sailor Moon to make her own way home.
Sailor Moon smiled casting one last look at the setting sun she followed Tuxedo mask's path home.
Malachite punched the wall of his chamber. His wounds were healing fast but the blood on his uniform and gloves was enough to tell him how much Venus had actually wounded him.
He closed his eyes in anger vowing to avenge Zoisite.
"Malachite report," Beryl ordered in his mind.
He sneered choosing to change before answering the queen. He didn't care that it would anger her, he knew the woman was of little importance compared to Metalia and frankly Beryls voice grated on him so badly it was all he could do not to shut her up.
He bowed stiffly when he finally entered the thrown room.
"Malachite, you test my patience. I do not like to be kept waiting," Beryl shouted venomously at him.
Her winced at her nasal voice bowing again so she could not see him rolling his eyes at her.
"Forgive me, my queen Zoisite has been destroyed by the Sailor scouts and I was severely injured when I attacked them," he said still bowed.
"Zoisite was a failure, she should be glad the Sailor scouts were her end and not me. Malachite I have found the remaining shadow warriors, your mission is to gather them and retrieve there crystals understood," Beryl commanded.
"Yes my queen," Malachite answered looking up at her.
"Oh and Malachite, I want you to capture Tuxedo mask and bring him here, he will make a great addition to my kingdom," a snake like smile played on her lips as he left to start planning his next attack.
So thoughts?
When I looked up Mercury's powers she didn't seem to have many and I was disappointed. So a big thank you again to Puffgirl1952 this chapter is dedicated to her amazing creativity.
Next chapter, hum time Raye gets a talking too, her grandfathers crystal and Humm lets throw in some training.