Mayu tossed and turned all night thinking about Tuxedo Mask. Her eyes flew open and she jumped out of bed.
"How could he keep that from me," she thought out loud as she paced the floor. She bit her bottom lip and bounced back onto her bed. She grabbed her pillow and held it close to her. "Takashi and Tuxedo Mask," she shook her head then realized, "I'm in love with my brother." She thought long and hard about that realization then flung herself backwards on the bed.
"Mayu," Takashi knocked at her door, "are you awake?" Mayu jumped off her bed and ran to the door. She opened the door and stared at Takashi. "Would you like to go get breakfast?" Mayu closed one eye and looked at him.
"Would I be going with Tuxedo Mask or Taka-chan?"
"Taka-chan," he laughed as he shook his head. Mayu smiled at him.
"How about we just have breakfast here?" She suggested, "we can make it together." Takashi nodded and headed to the kitchen. "Taka-chan," she whispered her voice a little uneasy. Takashi turned and looked at her. "You're Tuxedo Mask, right?"
"Yes," he replied as he opened the cabinet and pulled out pancake batter.
"So then you know who I am," she said as she pulled out milk and eggs.
"Mhm." She thought quietly as she watched Takashi mix the batter, milk and eggs together.
"Takashi," she finally spoke, "did you really tell the news about the Silver Crystal?" Takashi stopped stirring the batter and looked into Mayu's green eyes.
"I did," he admitted, "I wanted to find the Crystal." Mayu turned her back to him,
"Are you our enemy?" Takashi laughed and shook his head then touched Mayu's shoulder. She turned around and faced him. Her green eyes burned deeply into his green eyes.
"I'm on your side. I always will be," he assured her. Mayu hugged him tightly and smiled. Her heart began racing wildly.
"I believed in you," she admitted, "I knew you couldn't be our enemy. Why did you do it?" Takashi pulled back from her embrace a little and stared into her eyes.
"To protect you," he smiled as he kissed her forehead. "I overheard that guy ask about it and figured if they had it they'd leave you alone."
"But Taka-chan," Mayu stared back, "if you give it to them they'll destroy the Earth." Takashi blinked slowly.
"I didn't know that," he hung his head, "I was only trying to protect you." He pulled her close and held her. "I don't want to lose you." Mayu felt her heart race again. "I don't know what I'd do if I lost you," he whispered to her, "I love you." Mayu closed her eyes and sighed contently. He continued to hold her close then he released her and smiled.
"Takashi," she giggled as she smiled back, "you're really great." She gave him a thumbs up. Takashi laughed and continued cooking the pancakes. "You're really great," she scolded herself in her head, "he says he loves you and that's all you can come up with?" Mayu shook her head and chuckled. She watched him as he cooked.
"Mayu," Takashi's voice broke through her thoughts, "do you want eggs to go with your pancakes?"
"And bacon too," she smiled as she handed him the bacon. He smiled at her and once again her heart began to race. She blushed and looked away from him.
"What's wrong," Takashi frowned a bit as he looked at Mayu. She shook her head and laughed. Takashi shrugged and scrambled the eggs. After they finished cooking they sat down on the sofa and ate in silence. "No cartoons today," he asked. Mayu shook her head then looked up at him.
"Takashi, sometimes I hear you at night," she continued to look at him, "and you're crying out for someone. Someone named Naiya." Takashi shook his head.
"It's just some name from my dream," he explained.
"A dream you have every night," she whispered as she felt her heart break. He nodded. "Tell me about the dream?"
"I don't ever remember much," he sighed, "just someone is looking for Naiya and there are a whole bunch of ruins around. People are screaming and crying. Usually I wake up after that." Mayu looked at Takashi and saw tears forming in his eyes. She slid close to him and wiped his eyes.
"A painful dream," she frowned. He nodded then plastered a smile on his face.
"More like a nightmare," he laughed lightly then looked at her. "Do you have any dreams like that?" Mayu shook her head.
"My dreams are usually happy and sweet," she smiled sweetly, "I am always dancing with some guy in them. He makes me feel warm and safe." Takashi hugged her.
"Those are the best dreams." His alarm sounded from his bedroom. "I forgot about that." Mayu watched as he walked to his room. "Mayu, I have to run some errands today," he called from his room, "would you like to go with me?"
"No," she called back, "I'm going to go to the shrine later."
"Alright," he called, "tell Toshio I said hi." A puzzled look plastered itself to Mayu's face.
"I will," she called back uncertain. A few moments later Takashi emerged from his room. Mayu waved at him as he left the apartment then she ran to her room and grabbed her jacket. She counted to 30 in her head then opened the front door, put on her shoes and rushed over to the shrine.
"Ren-senpai," she called out as she saw Ren sweeping the shrine steps. Ren looked up and smiled at her.
"Good morning," he smiled, "I'm glad to see you're alright." Mayu stared at him then nodded. "Luna wants all of us to meet her over at the arcade," he said as he set his broom down. He reached for her hand and waited.
"I can walk by myself," she smiled at him. "We shouldn't keep everyone waiting."
"Eclipse," Queen Beryl summoned and waited. Eclipse presented herself unto her queen. "Your behavior lately has been less than satisfactory," she gently scolded Eclipse. Eclipse didn't look up at Beryl. Beryl lifted herself from the throne and walked down to Eclipse. She lifted Eclipse's head and stared into her black eyes. "Come with me." Queen Beryl led Eclipse down the stairs to the place where Queen Metaria lay. Eclipse and Beryl bowed before the ominous aura and Beryl offered up more human energies.
"These human energies are not enough," Queen Metaria boomed. "Where is the Legendary Crystal?"
"My apologies," Beryl's voice trembled, "the Sailor Senshi have been getting in the way."
"The Sailor Senshi who defeated me in ancient times?" Her voice boomed again.
"Yes, my Queen," Beryl began to tremble. Eclipse lifted herself from the ground and exited the room.
"Beryl," Metaria said quietly, "the aura around Eclipse is not what it used to be." Queen Beryl looked up at Metaria's aura. "Something must be done about that." Beryl nodded. "Bring me the Legendary Crystal at once."
"Yes, my Queen," Beryl nodded then exited the room. Outside the door stood Eclipse. Beryl looked at Eclipse then walked past her and headed to the court. Eclipse looked back into the room where Metaria lay then closed the door and headed to her quarters. "Zoicite," Queen Beryl summoned.
"Yes, my Queen," Zoicite said as he entered the room.
"Sailor Moon may hold the key to finding the Silver Crystal," Beryl turned to him, "find him and take it." Zoicite nodded and disappeared from the court. In the hallway he spotted Eclipse. He smirked and opened his mouth to say something when Kunzite appeared. Kunzite shook his head disapprovingly and Zoicite shut up.
"Something is going on with her," Zoicite said to Kunzite.
"Our duty is to our queen," Kunzite replied. At the arcade Minoru and Akio waited for Ren and Mayu to show up. Toshio hammered away at the Sailor V game.
"Aw," he whined, "I always lose at this game."
"Here we are," Mayu called as she and Ren entered the arcade.
"Now that everyone is here," Luna smiled, "I want to talk to you all about our enemy." Luna's voice lowered to a hush and everyone crowded around. The arcade was empty except for Luna and the Sailor Senshi. "It's about time I show this to you." Luna pawed at the Sailor V game and a stairway opened up. "Follow me," she said as she headed down the stairs. Everyone followed behind Luna. "This is where I receive my information," she pointed at the control computer in the middle of the room.
"This is really cool," Toshio exclaimed, "it's like our own private hangout." Minoru nodded. Akio walked over to the computer and pulled up files of the Sailor Senshi and Tuxedo Mask. "Luna's on that stalker level," Toshio laughed as he looked up at the files.
"Tuxedo Mask's identity is still a mystery to us," Luna said as she stared at his profile. Mayu felt her heart race for a second then Luna looked over at her. "We don't know whether he is friend or foe," she said to Mayu, "so please be careful." Mayu nodded and looked at the screen. She began to wonder what errands Takashi had to run today.
"Hi, I have a question for you," Takashi said to the jewelry clerk. He pulled out a pocket watch and handed it to the clerk, "is there any way to fix this? It's a gift for someone." The clerk took the watch and nodded. "Thank you." Takashi looked up at the clock in the store and smiled brightly knowing Mayu was safe. After the clerk fixed his pocket watch he boxed it back up and stuck it in his pocket. On his way home he saw a movie shop. "Grand opening, Rental Shop Dark," he read the banner out loud. "Maybe I should stop in and get a movie to watch with Mayu," he thought, "might take her mind off everything." Kouki walked out of the shop slowly.
"Find Sailor Moon," he repeated in a monotone voice. Others came out of the movie shop exactly the same. Takashi backed away slowly then rushed toward the shrine. On his way to the shrine he saw Mayu and Toshio walking out of the arcade. He nodded to the guys then grabbed her Mayu and tugged her along.
"What's his problem?" Ren questioned looking at the others. They all said their goodbyes and starting walking home.
"I'll catch Sailor Moon before you do," a voice laughed in the alley.
"No, I'll catch him before you do," another voice laughed. Ren stopped and saw two women in the alleyway laughing with each other. Next to the alleyway was Rental Shop Dark. Ren looked up at the rental shop and glared at it.
"There's a dark presence here," he thought to himself. The next day at school Akio shoved his tablet into Toshio's face.
"Toshio, this is Sailor V," he said. Toshio nodded.
"He's the greatest superhero of all," Toshio smiled taking a bite of out his sandwich.
"Toshio, look at his forehead," Akio instructed. Toshio stared at Sailor V's forehead.
"A crescent mark," he gasped, "like the one on Luna's forehead. Do you think he's the prince we're looking for?" Akio nodded. Minoru peeked at the picture of Sailor V. Mei popped up behind Minoru.
"Are we looking at pictures of Sailor V?" She squealed causing Minoru to jump.
"Mei," Toshio gasped, "you can't be sneaking up on people like that." Mei wiggled her way between Minoru and Akio and looked at his tablet.
"Sailor V is a thing of the past," Mei laughed, "Sailor Moon is the talk of the town now." She giggled, "Everyone is looking for him, but I'm going to catch him first." Akio, Minoru and Toshio exchanged glances with each other. Mei dashed off laughing maniacally. Luna leaped out from the bushes and jumped on the bench where Akio and Minoru sat.
"Luna," Akio turned to her, "are you sure you don't know anything about Sailor V?" Luna shook her head and stared at the picture.
"I think he's the prince we're looking for," Toshio chimed in, "but how do we get in contact with him?" Minoru and Akio shrugged.
"Takashi," Mayu rubbed her eyes and looked around for him, "where are you?" She walked up to his door and knocked on it. The door crept open slowly and she peeked inside. "Takashi?" She looked around the room then frowned. On the bed she saw a white bow wrapped with a big red bow. She walked over to the bed and grabbed the box. Attached to it was a note that said,
"Good morning, Mayu. I'm sure you noticed the box and wondered if it was for you. Well, it is! I really hope you like it. It's been in the family for years. Love always, Takashi." Mayu smiled and pulled the bow off the box then opened it. Inside the box she saw a gold pocket watch. At the top of the watch was a blue background that held the moon and the stars.
"It's so pretty," she exclaimed as she stared at it. She held it over her heart and smiled. "I will wear it always." She heard the front door open and rushed out of Takashi's room. She smiled and held up the pocket watch to him. "I love it," she squealed. Takashi smiled softly at her.
"I'm glad you do." Takashi held out his arms for her and Mayu ran into them. Her heart began to race again as he held her close. She closed her eyes and smiled as she buried her face into his shirt.
"Tuxedo Mask," she thought to herself, "no, Takashi, I love you." Takashi kissed the top of her head gently then released her from his embrace.
"Toshio," Akio called out as he rushed up to him. "Something strange is going on with the people in the city."
"I know," he agreed, "everyone is suddenly looking for Sailor Moon." Toshio's watch beeped and Ren's face came across the screen.
"Is everyone looking for Sailor Moon over there too?" He inquired. Toshio nodded.
"This has got to be the work of the Dark Kingdom," Luna said leaping up on Toshio's shoulder.
"They're doing it over here too," Minoru chimed in over the watch.
"We haven't got a second to lose," Toshio said. "Let's transform!" Sailor Mars and Sailor Jupiter headed over to Sailor Moon and Mercury's location.
"Sailor Moon," a woman said.
"Get him," a man shouted. The mob began to rush at Sailor Moon. Sailor Mercury covered the mob with a thick mist and grabbed Sailor Moon. They escaped from one mob only to be faced by another mob.
"Sailor Moon," a guy said as he stumbled toward him.
"Moon Healing Escalation," Sailor Moon cried out as he held the Moon Stick in front of him. The golden healing glow from the stick showered over the mob of people and cleansed them from their brainwashing. Sailor Mercury nodded at Sailor Moon as the mob of people began to head back to their respective houses. Zoicite crashed through the air and kicked Sailor Mercury in his chest knocking him to the ground. "Sailor Mercury," Sailor Moon cried out. Zoicite knocked the Moon Stick from Sailor Moon's hand and kicked him in the chest.
"I know you have the Crystal," he said as he hovered over Sailor Moon. Sailor Moon searched for the Moon Stick. Finally he saw it and attempted to reach it, but Zoicite stepped on his hand. "I won't allow you to use this on me," he bent down and picked up the Moon Stick then tossed it to the side. He lifted Sailor Moon up into the air and began choking him. "Tell me where the Crystal is!" Sailor Moon cried out in pain as Zoicite choked him. The Sailor Senshi launched attacks at Zoicite trying to get Sailor Moon free. The more they attacked, the harder Zoicite squeezed. "Your attacks are useless," he laughed as he set up a shield around himself and Sailor Moon. They continued trying to attack and eventually their attacks were launched back at them knocking them to the ground. Zoicite lowered the shield and laughed at the Senshi.
"Zoicite," Sailor Earth called out to him, "put him down!" Zoicite turned and saw Sailor Earth standing there. Behind Sailor Earth stood Tuxedo Mask.
"I've taken down three of the strongest," he laughed, "what makes you think you'll be able to stop me?" Sailor Earth prepared to attack, but Tuxedo Mask ran and punched Zoicite in the face. Zoicite stumbled back letting go of Sailor Moon. Tuxedo Mask ran and saved Sailor Moon from hitting the ground. Sailor Earth stood in front of them prepared to defend them. Zoicite jumped to his feet and wiped the blood from his mouth. "I've had all I'm going to have from you," he growled.
"I'm not letting you hurting them," Sailor Earth shouted at him. Zoicite smirked at her.
"I'll take you down too," he laughed. Sailor Earth braced herself for his attack. Zoicite summoned an ice crystal and lifted it high above his head. "I'll kill three birds with one stone," he laughed. A white cat leaped through the air and knocked the crystal from his hand then something slashed him in the stomach tearing open his clothes. Zoicite dropped to his feet trying to cover his wound. Sailor Moon, Sailor Earth, and Tuxedo Mask looked and saw a figure standing in the darkness. The figure emerged from the darkness.
"Sailor V," Sailor Moon shouted. Sailor V nodded at Sailor Moon. The crescent mark shone on his forehead brightly. As Sailor Moon stared at Sailor V his crown began to change shape into a crescent moon. He touched the crown and looked at Sailor V. Zoicite turned in a pink stone and dropped to the ground. Eclipse appeared and collected his stone.
"Eclipse," Sailor Moon called out to her. Eclipse looked up at him holding Zoicite's stone in her hand. She shook her head then took him back to the Dark Kingdom.