MEET SAILOR SCOUTS

Eriza was walking along with her friends down to her yet unknown street of settlement, ready to meet Rini. She was very nervous because today, for the first time, she'll meet the Sailor Scouts.

It had past five days since she met Rini and from then, they meet each other every day at Erizas' place. Eriza had been teaching her how to play a Duel Monsters card game, while Rini had been talking her about Sailor Scouts. As she knew so far, she'll meet five Scouts: Sailor Moon, Sailor Mercury, Sailor Mars, Sailor Jupiter and Sailor Venus. Eriza felt it strange since she used their cards in her duel with Alexia. Coincidence?...

Regarding Rini, she was learning very quickly. She already knew each card in her new deck and knew the rules how to use them, but she needed more practice because she was panicking a lot when she was cornered by Erizas' move. Despite that, she was promising and had great talent for the game. Moreover, Arika, Shantell and Andoria adored her. All three of them called her 'Bunny' because of her hairstyle, but she didn't mind it at all. They went with her in a video arcade few times, where Arika showed her great passion for dance. Although Andoria was master in all games in arcade, Rini was able to win in some of them. Eriza also took her to meet her brother Alix in hospital. Alix also liked her because she was so cheerful and cute, yet very smart little girl.

Rini definitely had something in her. That something allowed her to befriend with various people without any problem, which Eriza could never do. And that's why she admired her...

- Eri! Where are you!? - suddenly asked Andoria.

- Sorry. What did you said?

- Oh my, you've been really absent – minded lately. - commented Shantell

- I asked if we were close. - repeated Andoria.

- I think we are... One of this buildings must be the place.

Andoria just nodded and kept walking. Now, when they were so close to their destination, Eriza had got chills. She had been nervous for the whole morning, but now she wanted to pop out of her skin.

Stop being so nervous! Rini said there will be no problems with them!, said ChibiChibi with a dose of humor in her voice.

Eriza wanted to believe in it, but still... It was all her fault they lost their powers, it would be surprise not to be angry with her.

- Eri, you're shaking. - said Arika, who walked beside her.

- I'm not... - said Eriza and shrugged.

- You're nervous because of this meeting, aren't you?

She knows you better than you know yourself, commented ChibiChibi with the giggle. Eriza just ignored her and said:

- Well, you can say so...

- O c'on, Eri! Everything will be fine! They can't be that bad! After all, if they start to blame you for all this, we're here to defend you!

Eriza wanted to answer her, but then she heard a familiar voice.

- Eriza! Girls! Over here!

When she turned her head in that direction, Rini was standing there, waving them and smiling. As Eriza knew, here was a flat where Sailor Jupiter lived.

When girls came closer, Andoria asked with smile:

- So this is the place?

- Yup! Came on! Girls are already waiting! - said Rini, pulling her and Erizas' hands. While they rode the elevator, Eriza became more nervous. Rini noticed it and asked:

- Eriza, what's wrong? Are you okay?

She's completely fine, don't you worry, Rini! She's just panicking, it's nothing abnormal for her!, said ChibiChibi while floating between Eriza and Rini. Eriza just frowned, trying not to react on ChibiChibis' provocations. She was always like this when Eriza was nervous about something. She had a feeling little spirit really enjoys teasing her while she's so labile...

- You don't have to be nervous, Eriza. Girls will understand and listen to you. - said Rini, taking her hand in hers. She does this pretty often...

But it helps you, doesn't it?,answered ChibiChibi with her thoughts and with cute smile on her face.

Girls, led by Rini, were in front of flat doors in no time. Rini then just entered the flat, telling them to wait for a few moments. She came back really fast and pushed them inside. It was too fast...

When they entered the living room, Eriza scanned everything there: room was full of flower pots and vases with various types of plants in them, windows were big and had brought a light into that not so small living room. But then she became aware that five pairs of eyes were staring at her.

One tall girl with brown hair tied in ponytail and with rose – shaped earrings stood up from flower- printed armchair and came closer to Eriza and her company.

- Welcome to my home! I'm Lita Kino! - said girl and lend her hand to Eriza.

This must be Sailor Jupiter! Wow, she's really tall!, said ChibiChibi, looking up at Lita. You said it right...Eriza now felt like an elf, not being even barely even to Litas' shoulders...

- Who is this little one? Rini, you told me only four girls are coming! - said Lita, obviously noticing ChibiChibi on Erizas shoulder.

- Well... I guess I forgot to tell you. - said Rini while scratching back of her head in embarrassment. Lita just smiled and said:

- It's okay. I'll be right back, I have to bring one more tea cup and more cookies.

Did she say cookies?!,asked ChibiChibi, jumping from Erizas' shoulder. Eriza covered her face with a palm, hoping other girls can't see her or she'll...

- Who is that cutie!? - asked a blond girl with a red ribbon on her head. Too late...

- Wow! I didn't see her coming in! - said another blond girl with her long hair tied in two ponytails with two buns on top of them while taking another cookie from the tea table. She must be Serena...

Hallo! I'm ChibiChibi!, said spirit while waving to girls. Eriza then noticed two very familiar cats: one white which was sitting near first blonde, and other black which was sitting in marine – blue – haired girls' lap. Both had gold crescent moon marks on their foreheads...

- Came on, guys! Sit next to us! - encouraged first blonde, showing free spot next to her and her cat. Arika nodded first and sat between her and black – haired girl dressed in shrine clothing who didn't seemed very satisfied with whole situation and didn't even looked the guests.

Shantell sat next to marine – blue – haired girl who smiled at her, while Andoria sat next to blonde with ponytails so she can grab a cookie. So typical...

Eriza was literally pushed down to sit next to Rini. She still felt anxiety, especially because all girls were staring at her, the black – haired one with a mean glare. In order to stop the nervous in the air, Rini introduced girls to Eriza and her friends.

The blonde with ponytails really was Serena, who waved her an ChibiChibi while chewing the cookie. The marine – blue – haired girl was Amy and the cat sleeping in her lap was Luna. Both of them nodded with restrained smile. Blonde with red ribbon on the head was Mina, her cat was Artemis and the black – haired girl was Raye. ChibiChibi was very cheerful as always and greeted them with same amount of joy. Arika, Shantell and Andoria tried to be polite and start conversation with the girls, but atmosphere was still full of tension. Eriza tried to guess which girl is which Sailor Scout, but she was interrupted by Lita who came back with another tea cup and more cookies.

This will be one long day...

Up there in the space, Princess snow Kaguya was furious. She didn't expect for Earth to have any kind of protection, but she wasn't surprised too much. After all, Earth was special jewel of Solar System, protected by other planets' warriors for centuries. But after she was send on a long journey in space, she heard the Silver Millenium, the major protector of Earth, was destroyed. She was so pleased with that information and couldn't wait to come back to that beautiful blue planet so she can conquer it.

But looks like a new generation of guardians is now protecting the planet and she had to act quickly. She had to find the source of their power so she can destroy them without fight and put them into eternal sleep under the ice...

- My lovely snow dancers, come to me!

In near moment, the women made of snow showed before her, in their beautiful white dance dresses. Their eyes were white and emotionless, just like hers. Dancers bowed before the Princess, professing to carry out their mission in destroying the Sailor Scouts.

- Go to the Earth and fight them. Find me the source of their power!

Dancers nodded and with a malicious laugh left the ice – blue comet. Princess was satisfied. Maybe they'll all be destroyed, but with her ice crystal, she can create as many snow dancers she wants. Of course, she'll watch their battle with Scouts and find their greatest weakness...

Only a half an hour later, intensive atmosphere was completely gone. Instead of that, Litas' place was filled with laugh and girl chit – chat. Serena was looking at their guests with smile of joy on her face. Girls were really great and each of them was special on their own way. She immediately befriended with red – haired girl with colourful bangs. Besides she was great food – lover like herself, Serena found her pretty witty and she liked her tomboyish style. She also befriended with Lita when she heard about her cooking skills.

There was that blond girl, Shantell, who befriended with Amy right away. As Serena could hear, they talked about books they read, chemistry, physics and chess. Man, what a pain... Two brainiacks found themselves after all. But as she heard, Shantell danced ballet so she can't be total nerd.

Here was also Arika, who befriended with Mina and Raye. They talked about fashion and shopping and Arika found amazing Rayes' desire to became a singer or model one day. She was also pretty goofy and boy – crazy, just like Mina.

However, the best impression on Serena left that short, long black – haired girl named Eriza. Her spirit protector, as ChibiChibi called herself, was sweet and goofy, but also gave Eriza a headache with her '' stupid'' questions. Eriza didn't speak much but when she saw her friends are having a good time, she tried to relax. Rini, in order to help her to relax, took out her new deck for Duel monsters. Serena heard about it and even watched few matches on television with Sammy and Rini, but she didn't understand a thing about that game. So much rules, cards, strategies... She also heard about most famous duelists, but she had forgotten their names. Rini was asking Eriza about some strategies she can use with her deck and Eriza explained it patiently. She was really good teacher. Girls were also interested in the card game, especially Amy and Lita, and Eriza promised them she'll teach them how to play when they made a deck.

She started to explain the rules how to build the deck, but then Luna stood up from Amys' lap and talked, for the first time:

- I think it's time to stop this chit – chat and get to work!

Shantell, Andoria and Arika gasped and stared at black talking cat and Serena could understand why. That was her first reaction too. Only Eriza and ChibiChibi seemed not surprised at all.

- I knew I saw you somewhere! - said Eriza, taking something out of her pocket. When she found what she was looking for, she put a card on the table. That was Lunas' card! No way! Luna and the others seemed to be surprised too.

After a short pause, Luna said:

- So this is that deck Rini told us about. You have the cards of Scouts, aren't you?

Eriza nodded and lied down six cards that represented all present scouts. Serena pack up her own card and studied it. Drawing was beautiful with so many colours. Who would think that her alter – ego, Sailor Moon, will be used in a card game. Serena felt pretty flattered, but other scouts seemed to be confused, except Rini, of course. That brat, she already saw her own card in action...

- Rini told us about scouts' power has been sealed in these cards. How is that possible? - asked Artemis, now standing by Lunas' side.

I can explain it to you, said ChibiChibi while lending her transparent body in the tea table, As we were inform by her highness, Queen Serenity of Silver Millenium, if this deck is complete, there wouldn't be any problems. But since it's not, the balance in time – space continuum was strained when Eriza played her first card in her duel with Alexia Roxelani one week ago.

- Why did she had to duel in the first place? - asked Raye.

- Because if I didn't, she would hurt my family.

Girls all gasped without seeing that coming. Why would she do something like that just to take possession of one deck of the cards?, wondered Serena.

- Do you all think she done this on purpose? - asker Rini with her voice raised.

- Besides, I think Alexia would not want to help you at all. She would say this all is nonsense or some hocus – pocus mind tricks. You're lucky she won. - said Arika with calm voice.

Serena knew she had a clue. She didn't wanted to depend on someone like Alexia Roxelani. She would probably made us her slaves!From just thinking about it, Serena felt sick.

Just when girls wanted to ask Eriza and ChibiChibi something else, they've heard screams from the outside. Lita jumped immediately on her feet, followed by others. What Serena saw through the window was terrible: people on the street turned into ice while strange – looking girls in white dresses were flying around.

- What are those things? - asked Mina, and Rini and Eriza looked each other, like they realised something. Serena then remembered Rini told them she had a fight with some kind of ice bear. Eriza must had helped her to transform!

- We have to do something! - said Lita, while putting her shoes on. Other girls done the same, only Rini and Eriza were staying in place.

- You two, what are you waiting for!? - asked Raye angrily, but Eriza them looked at them with strong determination.

- You can't fight them empty – handed. - Rini and ChibiChibi just nodded and Eriza kneeled down, sorting six cards on the floor in front of her. She then put her palms together and ChibiChibi had done the same. The garnet she wore around her neck suddenly started shining.

- Scout Power... Activate!

Serenas' brooch then glowed in the pocket of her jacked and Rinis' too. Lita, Mina, Raye and Amy took their transformation sticks which also started glowing. Serena then looked at Rini, who ran to scouts and said:

- Now we can transform!

- But how... - started Raye, but Luna cut her off and said:

- We don't have time for explanations now, we have a battle to fight!

- Luna's right! Go, me and girls will watch your back. - said Eriza, and three of her friends nodded.

Serena didn't know why, but she felt as those girls were part of their team from the start. After she nodded, Serena showed her thumb up and winked.

- Hurry up, meat – ball head! This is not time for being mushy! - shouted Raye, running down the stairs. Serena frowned from irritation and followed her four friends and her future daughter. Time to transform...

Before she got out on the street, Serena shouted:

- Moon Cosmic Power!

Her friends didn't wait long and done the same:

- Mercury Star Power!

- Mars Star Power!

- Jupiter Star Power!

- Venus Star Power!

- Mini Moon Prism Power!

The Scouts were back! But when they saw the situation on the street, they froze. All people who walked this street were turned into ice and they were still alive! On top of that, the strange creatures coloured in white appeared before them.

- Jeez, what are those creeps? - shouted Sailor Moon, pulling back in fear and disgust. Eyes of those creatures were completely cold and evil. She also saw Sailor Mini Moon shivering in horror, but she swallowed hardly and tried to stay calm.

- You disgusting creatures! How dare you terrorise this city!? - started Mini Moon, pointing her forefinger in them, but obviously shaking. Other scouts also saw it, but they tried to encourage her and started their own lines:

- That's right! We won't let you do this any more! I'm Sailor Mercury, protector of wisdom!

- I'm Sailor Mars, protector of passion! You'll see it's not wise to mess with fire!

- In the name of planet Jupiter, I'll crush you with my thunder and lightning! I'm Sailor Jupiter, protector of courage!

- You'll see I'm not just a beautiful blonde! I'm Sailor Venus, protector of love and beauty.

- And don't protect about us! I'm Sailor Moon...

- And I'm Sailor Mini Moon!

- And in the name of the Moon... we will punish you!

While girls were busy with their dramatical introduction, the leader of snow dancers, a dancer with purple crystal on her forehead, just smiled. There's no way they can defend the Earth. They are just frightened school girls. How pathetic...

- Are you done? -asked the dancer with malefic smile on her icy lips.

Sailor Moon gasped, but then remembered they have to fight. She hasn't need to wait for long. Sailor Mercury and Sailor Mars jumped forward, both using their attacks. Snow dancers done the same, throwing their blizzard attack on them. But that didn't stop her friends to attack:

- Shine Aqua Illusion!

- Burning Mandala!

A crystal clear water and rings of fire destroyed four dancers, but Scouts were still outnumbered. The real battle is just beginning.

One snow dancer attacked Sailor Jupiter from the back, but Jupiter kicked it right in her head and halved it. Although half of its face was gone, the dancer still laughed and tried to attack. That's when Jupiter lost her patience:

- Sparkling Wide Pressure!

A dancer's body broke into tiny little pieces, like it was made of glass. But Jupiter had full hands with another two dancers attacking her. Sailor Venus also had a problem with two dancers, but she attacked them and destroyed them:

- Venus Love – me Chain!

In all that mess, Scouts didn't even noticed they were separated from one another. While Mercury and Mars were fighting on the exact same place they stood before, the ferocity of fight brought Sailor Jupiter and Sailor Venus few blocks away. Sailor Moon and Mini Moon were trying to fight them, but there wasn't any good chance to use their scepters. The only thing they could was running away and scream. While they were running, a single snow dancer was chasing them, throwing her blizzard attack on them.

- My back feels so cold! - shouted Mini Moon.

- That's because an icy monster is blowing on to our neck! - almost screamed Sailor Moon.

- You can't just run, Sailor Moon! Pull yourself together and fight! - growled Luna, running by their side together with Artemis.

Sailor Moon knew Luna was right, but she didn't know what to do. She didn't had enough space for any maneuver and that thing threatened to freeze the in place. But on the other hand, she wasn't sports type and she'll soon be exhausted from all that running...

- Okay, I'm enough of this! - said Mini Moon and turned around to face a monster. Even she was exhausted and all pale from just one sight on that thing, she pointed her Sugar Stick in it.

- Pink Sugar Heart Attack!

Storm of hearts came from her stick, but except hitting the dancer's face, nothing had happened. Moreover, the dancer became annoyed and slapped Mini Moon with her icy cold hand and scratched her with her nails. The kick was so strong that Mini Moon was pushed back and knocked down Sailor Moon.

- Mini Moon! - shouted Sailor Moon, Luna and Artemis at the same time. When Rini looked at her with her red eyes barely opened, Sailor Moon glared at the dancer, which was licking her fingernails, removing Rinis' blood from them. Disgusting...

She then heard screams of her fellow Scouts. When she looked at them, a single tear of desperation fell on the ground. Sailor Mercury and Sailor Mars were trapped in corner, with their hands frozen, unable to use their magic. Sailor Jupiter and Sailor Venus were frozen from the shoulders down, struggling and trying to release themselves. The remaining snow dancers surrounded them, ready to finish them off. Sailor Moon embraced Mini Moon tighter, refusing to believe those icy monsters will destroy them. This can't be... We can't lose...

- So, are you ready to be devoured...

Leader was stopped in the middle of her sentence by screams of her subordinate dancers. When both leader and Sailor Moon looked at the same direction, Serena couldn't do anything else but to smile form relief, although the scene was pretty unusual.

Andoria was there, with two baseball bats she probably took from Litas' apartment, smashing heads of two dancers into pieces. She must be extremely strong to cause such damage, and above all, she was just ordinary human teenager. Behind her, Shantell was helping Mercury and Mars to release themselves with lighter and deodorant.

- What are you doing here?! You'll get yourself hurt! - yelled Mars while ice from her hands was melting rapidly.

- It looks to me like it's a completely opposite situation! - replayed Andoria between two hits.

- Don't worry, we'll get out of here as soon as we help you come back into the battle.

Soon after, Mars and Mercury were released, but it wasn't time for chit – chat. They just nodded to their saviours and continued to fight.

It was obvious the leader was furious, moreover because the human girls dared to interfere. She was ready to wreak her anger on Sailor Moon and Mini Moon, but suddenly, a strange creature came to their rescue. It was actually a fairy with long red curly hair in red short dress and red boots. Her wings were magnificent, so big and in colours of pure fire, throwing flames all over the place. The leader managed to escape from her fire, but other dancers weren't so lucky and melted in place. Sailor Moon then heard two familiar voices coming from behind her back.

- Come on! What are you waiting for! Jump! - persuaded Arika, lending her hand to Sailor Moon. Eriza was with her and took still weak Rini in her arms. Sailor Moon just glanced at her and noticed something changed about her, but it wasn't time for explanations. But Serena was very surprised when she saw what she has to ride. It was huge horse with blue and red colours on his body and red flames coming out from his wings, mane and hoofs.

- What the hack is that thing?!

- It's Tycho, a Flame Horse. He's a duel monster card. - explained Arika completely in relaxed manner, like it wasn't strange at all. When Sailor Moon took one step back ftom the horse, totally freaked out, Luna growled at her and jumped on horse:

- Quit gaping like a weakling and jump on it. It's our only chance!

Arike lent her hand once again to Serena who, after a moment of thinking, accepted it. When she was on horses' back, Eriza handed over Rini, who was now conscious. Before they flew away, Eriza had turned her back to them and ran off together with Artemis to find Venus and Jupiter. Serena then saw she's in completely different clothes then before, and her hair changed colour too...

When Tycho took of the ground, Serena and Rini held on tighter for Arika and screamed from fear.

- I hate height! Why we have to fly like this?! - asked Serena, but Luna just poked her with her claw to prevent her to say anything more stupid than that.

- Hey, who is that?! - asked Rini, noticing fire fairy flying beside them.

- That's Fione, the Fire Fairy. Both she and Tycho are monsters from my deck.

- So they are real? - asked Rini with astonishment.

- Yeah, looks like that. I didn't believe it it was possible for this monsters to be alive, but Eriza released those two from their cards in order to help you. And they listen every my order! - said Arika with pride.

Serena was astonished too. Who could know those cards have such power within them. She was very thankful to girls for jumping in, but main task is on her and only her.

Down there, Hikari followed Artemis and found Jupiter and Venus soon. Both Scouts were surprised to see her there and Jupiter shouted:

- Eriza! Get out of here! You'll get hurt!

Hikari didn't even blinked when three snow dancers looked at her with their cold eyes. Instead of that, she smiled and crossed her arms in front of her chest and lied her palms on one shoulder each. Her garnet started glowing and the energy from it caused her two – coloured hair to levitate around her. Her eyes glowed with bright blue colour and she pointed them into three snow dancers. Force of her energy wave knocked them back to the building, but it didn't killed them. Hikari then pointed her sight on Venus and Jupiter who were completely confused. The next energy wave broke the ice they were trapped in and they were ready for fight.

- Thank goodness you're all right! - said Artemis with relief, but Jupiter and Venus were focused on Hikari. When she smiled to them, Jupiter asked:

- You're not Eriza, aren't you?

- I am in one way.

- What do you mean? - asked Venus.

- Well, you see, this is my form when I'm in danger. ChibiChibi possesses my body in order to increase my level of power. You can call me Hikari, nice to meet you!

Jupiter shook hands with her, but she was still suspicious, but snow dancers came back.

- Better get away from here, Hikari. It will become hairy here.

- Yes, Sir! - said Hikari and took Artemis with her. Venus took last glance on them and smiled at her silly response.

Few buildings away, Tycho landed and Sailor Moon was glad she's on solid ground again. Any moment more in the air and she would threw out all those cookies she ate lately...

- You thought you can escape from me that easy?! - said leader of the dancers, coming from nowhere.

- You again! - said Sailor Moon, reaching her Moon Spiral Heart Rod.

- I hate when someone is interfering with our plans! I'll crush you and bring your head to my princess!

Before she noticed it, Sailor Moon raised her rod and performed her magic to vanquish that evil icy monster:

- Moon Spiral Heart... Attack!

Leader was destroyed by her healing powers and powers of her Silver Crystal, together with other dancers.

- Wooh, that was close. - said Arika, removing the sweat from her forehead in a sign of relief.

It's nice to be a Sailor Scout again, thought Sailor Moon while watching her rod. It seemed like centuries had passed since she fought with her friends like this, side by side. But now it's even better, they got a succor. Those four girls were amazing in battle, although they were ordinary humans. But, they're definitely welcome in their company and on the battle field with them, as their rightful allies.

Before she took of from the top of that building, she waved her friends Scouts and their new friends on the ground, happy to be Sailor Moon again...

- See you, guys! - waved Eriza along with her friends while leaving Litas' building. Serena and Rini were standing in front of Lita, Mina, Raye and Amy, waving them back.

- See you this weekend, Mina and Raye! We definitely have to go in shopping!

- Sure! I know just a perfect place! - replayed Mina, waving back. Raye just smiled and nodded.

- Is our deal for tomorrow still on, Eriza?! - shouted Rini, holding her deck in one hand.

- Sure, tomorrow at my place. Anyone who wants to learn Duel Monsters are invited. - answered Eriza with tender, but mysterious smile while ChibiChibi just smiled and winked from top of her head.

As Serena watched them leaving, she was pretty glad she met them. After the battle was over, Eriza, or Hikari in that moment, healed Rinis wounds with no hesitation. ChibiChibi then explained everything about Hikari and how Arikas' cards were alive:

You see, whenever Eriza releases your power from the cards, her garnet eases and she is able to use it for other purposes. She was also able to bring monsters from cards to life. She can do that if she releases two Scouts.

- But, how is possible those monsters are alive in the first place? - asked Artemis.

I don't know about it, but I know they are. It's not something what should concern you, it's important you have got a back-up.

- So, what do you think of this girls, Serena? - asked Luna who was on her shoulder.

- We're lucky to meet them. Now we can be Sailor Scouts again.

- That's true. It's good to be back in business. - said Lita stretching her arms.

- At least, now we know why we lost our powers. - said Amy, holding her mini computer in one hand.

Girls were staring at the sunset above town and took last glance on girls who were already far away and barely visible. In one moment, Rini stood in front of the others and with determined voice said:

- We have to help Eriza to find remaining two cards! That's how we'll get our powers back.

Scouts nodded with determination and Raye said:

- Meanwhile, we have to find out who that new enemy of ours is. He seems to be pretty powerful.

- I'm already on it. - said Amy, typing on her computer.

Scouts continued their conversation about their next moves against the enemy, but Serena didn't listen them at all. As much as she was happy she met new friends, she was concerned about what future brings to them. Especially to Eriza...