Can you believe it? ANOTHER update!! YAY! :D I'm trying to get as much done as possible in the next couple of months because I will be going out of town for a course and after that I'm sure I'll have very little time for my writing. (Like I have a lot now!! LOL!) Please let me know if I am rushing or forgotten anything. Oh, yeah. I recently sold my Sailor Moon Videos to France, Sweden, Barbados, and New Brunswick, Canada. Gotta love Ebay. Wouldn't you know, I needed to look at them as soon as they were gone!! I hope I gave Molly a good eye colour!
rosa lunae - Don't choke!! I need all the reviewers I can get!! O.o!! Glad you appreciated it though. Hope I continue to please and amuse you! Feel free to e-mail any ideas or Mina sayings you'd like to see! (That goes for everybody!) And thanks for the nagging review too! It made both Jade and myself laugh! Oops, I hear pounding on the door ...
By the by, thanks for the advertising in your story! Allow me to return the favour ... EVERYBODY READ ESCAPING OBLIVION!!! :D
Mieco - Hee hee!! Another cliffy victim! I think that's the biggest review I've ever seen you leave ... and the spelling was very good too! I'm impressed! Bravo! As for Darien ... are you sure?
cyndaquil-babe - Yes, the typos were most distressing to me! That's what I get for rushing though! I shall endeavour to improve on that this chapter! Enjoy!
Venus Smurf - Thanks so much for sticking with me. I agree about others overlooking Nephrite's and Molly's anime ties, but there are a few rare ones that touch on it. I've never seen it like this though, so hopefully I've found something new. :) Don't worry about late updates. I know you'll review eventually. ;)
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Moonmore - Thanks for the enthusiasm and I'm glad you are enjoying the story. As for the cliffies - if I stopped using them, how would I entice a reader to come back? And is it really a cliffy anymore if the next chapter is already loaded?
Note: Everybody who waits with baited breath should take that gunk out of their mouths. It's a horrible way to catch fish unless you are a 'toon and it causes REALLY bad breath. On the other hand, bated breath is something to be anticipated! :D Just had to tease!
And just to let everybody know, I've written to complaining about the lack of borders. I hope you will do so as well. The more that complain, the more likely it will get done. Power of the People, my friends!
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Chapter 12
Meetings
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The yellow sports car skidded to a halt in the drive. Before it had even completed it's stop, three figures burst out and sped away in to the trees. Two more shadows followed closely behind.
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Molly opened her eyes and realised that she was lying on the sand with Serena on top of her. 'She shielded me,' she thought. 'I was shot at and she shielded me!' She glanced around fearfully for the figure that had attacked them. She hadn't gotten a good look at it; there was a bright light from some kind of blast and suddenly her breath was being knocked out of her. There. By the lake's edge. It's back was towards them. She looked at Serena.
"Serena," she whispered frantically. "Serena! Get up! We have to run!" She glanced back towards the lake. A second larger figure had joined the first. Molly didn't wait to see if Serena was going to get up under own power, she started to wiggle out from under her. If she couldn't carry her out, she'd drag Serena at least far enough that she'd have cover while Molly ran for help. She wondered who she would call as she freed herself enough to get a look at Serena.
Serena hadn't escaped unscathed as she had saved her friend. There was a small bruise on Serena's head where she'd hit a rock in the sand. and there was a wound on her shoulder from the shot itself. Molly felt tears coming to her eyes, but firmly told herself that now was not the time for tears. She glanced at the figures again, and clutched Serena's unconscious form closer to her.
They were staring at her.
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Oh, it is so tempting to stop there ... but that would be evil of me. Heh heh ... Oh, the Temptation!!! But, no, this is too short and I have my pride. At least I snuck a commercial in!
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The four girls transformed on the run. They were halfway to the lake when they were joined by three figures - Tuxedo Mask, Sailor Uranus and Sailor Neptune. Making a final leap through the foliage, they landed in battle poses in the sand. Except for Tuxedo Mask and Sailor Mars.
"SERENA!" Mars screamed, landing on her knees beside the unconscious girl and Molly. Tuxedo refrained from voicing his own concern as he carefully gathered his wife into his arms and freeing Molly from her weight.
"Careful," fretted Molly, "she's got a wound on her shoulder from shielding me from her." She gestured toward the woman. "She bumped her head when we landed."
The larger figure took a step forward. "What?! No boring little speeches? I'm impressed." He lobbed a ball of energy at the crouched group. Neptune and Uranus ran forward to place themselves between the attack and their future Monarchs. Venus, Jupiter and Mercury formed a semi circle behind Mars and the crouching Prince.
"SUBMARINE REFLECTION!"
The clash of power was blinding but the scouts stood firm, protecting Serena and Molly from flying debris. Uranus smirked and Neptune gave a mocking small.
"Maboroshi," Neptune called in that smooth, cultured voice, "if that's all it takes to impress you, then you are very easily impressed indeed." She cocked her head to the side, as if listening to something. "I hope you are prepared for further astonishment?"
A circle of light appeared in front of the two Outers. White light flowed up and out with the odd petal flowing here and there. Maboroshi took a small step back, standing between it and the woman with him, Frowning, he took a battle ready stance. From out of the light they appeared, staffs gleaming brightly as they stood back to back. Their eyes were carefully watching; determined to find any weakness for exploitation. The light dissipated and the two new figures took up their battle poses.
"Nice entrance," sneered Maboroshi.
Pluto smiled. "Thanks. I rather liked it myself.
Mars leaned discretely toward Tuxedo and Serena. "How much more time do you need?" she whispered. Molly glanced at Mars then Tuxedo Mask. She had been so intent on the arrival of the other two Senshi that she failed to notice that Tuxedo was now hunched over Serena, a pale, golden glow surrounding the two of them. Mars glanced at Molly and nodded at her that this is what was supposed to happen.
"Almost ... just a moment more." Tuxedo whispered back. "Her shoulder .. they injected her with something."
Mars glanced at Molly, hiding her surprise. It wasn't just an energy blast? It had been directed at Molly? What was Maboroshi hoping to accomplish? Mars started as the answers occurred to her. He hadn't meant to hit Molly, because he knew Serena would intercept it. But that meant ...
Mars put her hand on Tuxedo's shoulder. "Can you move her?" The glow faded and Tuxedo nodded. "Then take Molly with you when you go. We'll deal with this."
Tuxedo didn't waste anytime arguing. He knew that look when he saw it in a Sailor Scout's eyes. The Princess's safety was paramount. He shifted Serena so that he had a good grip with one arm and then put his other arm around Molly. Then he waited for the signal.
Mars caught Venus' eye. She pointed at the huddled group with her chin, then gave a small toss of her head. Venus nodded. She glanced at Mercury and Jupiter. They had noticed Mars's message as well. She glanced up and saw Uranus watching from the corner of her eye. Venus raised her eye brow. Uranus nodded and Venus knew the other Outers would follow Uranus' lead. She nodded again at Mars.
One distraction coming up.
Venus leapt into the air and landed a step ahead of the Outers. Mars, Mercury and Jupiter ran up and filled the spaces in the Outers ranks. Venus readied herself as she glared at Maboroshi.
"How dare you, Maboroshi! How dare you attack our friends! You will never be forgiven for what you have done here today! On behalf of Venus ..."
"On behalf of Uranus ..."
"On behalf of Mercury ..."
"On behalf of Pluto ..."
"On behalf of Mars ..."
"On behalf of Saturn ..."
"On behalf of Jupiter ..."
On behalf of Neptune ..."
"And on behalf of our Princess," continued Venus, and the Senshi joined in one voice to finish, "WE WILL PUNISH YOU!"
Maboroshi threw back his head and laughed. His fangs gleamed in the late sunlight as he snarled at them. "We'll see who shall punish whom,"
Calling on their crystals' powers, the Scouts tightened their ranks so that they completely shielded the Prince and the girls.
"PLANET POWER ATTACK!!"
Maboroshi smirked at the call and raised his palms up to deflect the blast. He grunted as it connected and felt himself being pushed back in the sand. He frowned and leaned into the blast.
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Tuxedo Mask held the girls tighter and disappeared and in a quiet flash of light.
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I must end the chapter a bit short, faithful readers. I actually had a longer fight scene planned out, but I've had to ... adjust it a bit. I promise to do better next time! I have to go to bed! It's going to be a long enough day tomorrow as it is! Have good days and I'll write more soon!
'Til next time! See ya!
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