Crystal Princess Trilogy
Kurisutaru Ohimesama Rubi Ichibu Ichi: Kurai Fantomu Joushou
Crystal Princess Ruby Part One: Dark Phantom Rising
EPISODE 110:
"THE SINISTER SHADOW"
Penname: The Crystal Knight
AIM: Eccadairius
Rated: PG-13
Based On: The Original Series "Ruby Crystal Sailors Part 1"
Notes: This takes place after "Crystal Princess Ultra Part Two: The Birth
of Ultra Sailor Moon," if you haven't read it yet, then go back and
read it. Now on to the story!
EPISODE 110: THE SINISTER SHADOW
The Phantom Knight presented his plan to the Dark Phantom.
"Sire, there is a monster that will bring the Princess of Rage out."
The Phantom Knight announced. The Dark Phantom looked very interested and
curious.
"Oh? Is that so?"
The Dark Phantom asked.
"Yes sire. He is called The Phantom Sniper. He will keep hitting Tsukino
Usagi until she gets angry. He won't kill her, but wound her enough that
it will make her angry."
The Phantom Knight revealed.
"Very well. Make it so."
The Dark Phantom agreed. At the Crystal Moon Palace, Mamoru spoke to Nitara.
"I would like to take Usagi out for awhile. I want Usagi to feel relaxed."
Mamoru asked her. Nitara was a bit hesitant about allowing Usagi to go.
Then she spoke up.
"I am not sure it will be safe for her Mamoru. The enemy is already had been
targeting her."
Nitara spoke. She didn't like the idea of Usagi leaving the palace. Then Comet
spoke up.
"Please allow her to go. I know you want her to be safe, however let her enjoy
some time with the guy she loves."
Comet suggested. Nitara gave the nod to Mamoru for him to take Usagi out
for awhile. Usagi was not awake yet. She had slept for ages Ami had thought,
however Usagi had only been asleep for a few hours. Ami had monitored Usagi
carefully. ChibiUsa sat nearby in silence. She was amazed that Usagi could
sleep so sound without making any noise or being disturbed by anyone else
for that matter. About another hour later Usagi slowly woke up. Ami greeted
her.
"Good morning Usagi. I hope you slept well."
Ami told her. Usagi sat up and looked at Ami and wondered if Ami had been there
all night.
"I slept fine. Have you been here all night?"
Usagi asked as she sat up. Tsuki, Luna, Artemis, and Diana all watched Usagi
talk with Ami. Usagi walked over to where Ami sat.
"Yes, I have been here all night. I wanted to make sure you are okay."
Ami explained.
"I see. You are determined to keep me safe."
Usagi told her.
"I think Nitara wanted to see you."
Ami spoke up once more. Usagi nodded that she understood. Usagi walked
to where Nitara was. She was talking to Comet, Neeblix, and the others.
"My maiden. Good morning. I hope you rested well?"
She asked.
"I slept fine."
Usagi answered. Nitara smiled and spoke again.
"Good, Usagi. Mamoru here would like to take you out. I want you
to have fun and have a good time. Just be safe, alright?"
Nitara told Usagi. Then Usagi heard a woman's voice in her head speak
to her.
'Go with him.'
Then Usagi spoke.
"Very well, I will go. I am in good hands."
Usagi answered.
"Usako, shall we be off?"
He asked her. She nodded and he held out his hand and she gladly accepted
it. Mamoru took Usagi out of the palace. Nitara wanted to follow her but
she was stopped by Crystal Sailor Comet.
"No, you must not interfere with the Nucleus! She will have a new appearance
this afternoon at three P.M. We must let fate take its course!"
Comet told Nitara. Nitara wanted to follow, but was unable to due to Comet's
command. Neeblix stood by too. he came and comforted Nitara.
"She will be the same person, just a different appearance."
Neeblix explained. Meanwhile, Mamoru walked Usagi down the street.
"Where do you wish to go?"
Mamoru asked.
"How about we visit mom and dad, and Shingo?"
Usagi asked.
"very well. As you wish."
Mamoru answered. They walked towards the direction of the Tsukino Household
and they were there in no time flat. Mamoru knocked on the door. Ikuko opened
the door.
"Mamoru and Usagi. Good to see you. Come inside."
Ikuko told them. Mamoru and Usagi went inside and they sat on the couch.
Ikuko was very happy to see them again.
"Hello Usagi and hello Mamo-Kun. How are you two doing these days?"
Ikuko asked.
"I have been busy lately. There's a new villain out there that has been targeting
me."
Usagi answered as she thought about the recent troubles she had been in.
"Oh, things have been getting rough lately. I wonder what the plan of the enemy
is... what they plan on doing with me. They have already transported me to the
United Kingdom... there I met the queen."
Usagi recalled what had happened to her lately. Shingo stood up in surprise
and spoke.
"How did you meet Queen Elizabeth II?"
Shingo asked being very curious.
"It wasn't my choice. It seems the Dark Phantom transported me there to try
to kill me I guess."
Usagi answered.
"It must have been awesome to meet the queen."
Shingo commented. Usagi thought about the recent events that led to her capture
by the Dark Phantom. She wondered what will happen to her now.
"Usagi, are you okay? You seem to be in deep thought."
Ikuko asked.
"Oh, it's nothing really. I think I should be going."
Usagi spoke as she stood up.
"You just got here Usagi."
Ikuko protested a bit.
"I know, however something tells me I must keep moving as something will happen
today. Mamo-Chan? Shall we go? I will return soon."
Usagi told them and turned to Mamoru.
"Usako, are you sure?"
Mamoru asked.
"Yes, I got to keep going. I don't really know why. Bye mom, dad, Shingo. be
back soon!"
Usagi spoke again. Then Usagi and Mamoru left the Tsukino Household and walked
towards the Juuban District. They talked as they went.
"Why did you leave so suddenly, Usagi?"
Mamoru asked.
"I really don't know why I left so suddenly, I am told to keep moving.
I really don't understand it. I want to go to Game Crown Arcade."
Usagi explained.
"I see. If that is where you wish to go, I cannot argue with you."
Mamoru told her as they walked. They arrived at the Game Crown Arcade
and Motoki greeted them.
"Mamoru and Usagi-Chan. Welcome back!"
Motoki greeted them.
"Hello Motoki-San!"
Usagi greeted him.
"I guess Mamoru you want coffee, black and Usagi you want the usual?"
Motoki asked.
"Yes."
Mamoru answered.
"You're absolutely correct!"
Usagi replied cheerfully. Mamoru sat Usagi down. Then suddenly
Usagi felt a bit down. She didn't know why. Mamoru saw that
she looked a bit down.
"Usako, what's wrong?"
He asked.
"I don't know. Something is about to change, I don't understand it."
Usagi asked. Mamoru put his arm around Usagi's shoulders and massaged
them gently and he spoke.
"Cheer up. Learn from this change, okay?"
Mamoru told her.
"Very well."
Usagi answered. She still felt uncomfortable about the upcoming change.
Motoki brought their food.
"Thank you."
Mamoru and Usagi thanked him.
"You're welcome!"
Motoki answered them and he walked away. Usagi and Mamoru stayed there
for at least an hour.
"Mamo-Chan, it's time to go."
Usagi told him.
"Where to now?"
Mamoru asked.
"Azabu Park."
She replied.
"Why there?"
Mamoru asked suddenly.
"Don't know. I have to go there. I don't understand it myself."
Usagi answered. Mamoru then remembered about what Comet and Nitara
had told him. That Usagi was per-programmed to become the Princess of
Rage at a set time. He realized that the time was getting near. He agreed
to take her there. They walked to Azabu Park. Mamoru looked at Usagi
and spoke.
"What now?"
Mamoru impatiently asked.
"Wait."
Usagi answered like she knew what was going on, however she didn't.
"Wait?"
He asked.
"Yes, wait."
Usagi answered once more. In the shadows was the Inner Senshi watching
and monitoring Usagi. Mercury stated to the others that there was no change
in Usagi's anger as of yet. Nearby, a sinister shadow appeared. It was Phantom
Sniper. He was ready to make his move. He fired a shot from his bow and a small
dart hit Usagi on her arm.
"Ouch! That hurt!"
Usagi yelled in pain suddenly. Mamoru embrace Usagi carefully and spoke as he
saw the wound. He saw the dart on the ground. He picked it up and he saw it was
very sharp.
"That dart is very sharp. I didn't know the dart could hurt you."
Mamoru told Usagi.
"That means the Pink Crystal is not as strong as it used to be."
Usagi answered. Then Phantom Sniper fired another dart at Usagi. The
dart hit her in the same place and some of her blood came out of the
wound.
"Usako!? Are you alright?"
Mamoru asked.
"Yes," Usagi answered and then continued. "Who is doing this to me?"
Usagi questioned him however, even Mamoru didn't know the answer to the
question. Mercury, Venus, Jupiter, and Venus watched Usagi. The Nucleus
was about to change as Comet had predicted. Phantom Sniper fired once
more and Usagi was able to step away and miss the oncoming dart that was
targeted towards her. Mamoru then transformed into Tuxedo Kamen and then
into the Crystal Knight to guard Usagi from this threat.
"DRAT! He is now guarding her! I will have to use a larger dart to wound
him. Maybe if I wound him, she will become angry knowing that he is wounded
and she cannot do anything to save him!"
The Phantom Sniper resolved within himself. He got out a larger dart and fired
it. The dart hit the Crystal Knight in his left arm. This made Usagi upset to
see Mamoru wounded.
"Mamo-Chan, are you okay?"
Usagi asked as she saw the dart in his arm. He used all his strength and pulled
out the dart and threw it on the ground and he spoke.
"Yes, I am fine. I am in pain. I will do anything to keep you safe Usako!"
Mamoru replied. He vowed to keep her safe no matter the cost. Phantom Sniper
wasn't pleased. This made Usagi a bit angry, but not enough to release the Princess
of Rage. He got his largest dart and prepared to use it.
"This will kill him for sure and this will bring out the Princess of Rage once
and for all!"
The Phantom Sniper spoke to himself again and fired the dart and the dart hit
Mamoru in the chest and he fell to the ground in pain. Usagi spoke to him as
she came to his side.
"Mamo-Chan? Are you okay? Speak to me!"
Usagi asked as she huddled over Mamoru. Mamoru looked at Usagi and spoke.
"Usako... I am glad I could protect you..."
Mamoru told her and he fell unconscious. Usagi feared that she had finally lost him.
"No..."
Usagi spoke in a sad calm voice. Then she spoke again in a more agitated tone.
"No..."
Usagi yelled even more. Then a sudden outburst of anger came from her and she
spoke again!
"NOOOOO..."
She yelled being extremely outraged by the monster that hurt Mamoru. Energy
was released from Usagi. Mercury saw that Usagi's rage had reached the point
for the Princess of Rage to come forth out of Usagi. At the Crystal Moon Palace,
the Ruby Crystals which Princess Rea held suddenly took off fly towards Usagi's
location. Comet then spoke up.
"It is time. Let's go!"
Comet instructed. All the other Crystal Sailors, Nitara, Neeblix, and Comet
transported where Usagi was. The Ruby Crystals appeared in the air. Usagi
was in tears. She had thought she had lost Mamoru. The Ruby Crystals was about
to transform Usagi into Princess Rubystar, however that is a story for another
time!
TO BE CONTINUED...
Next on Crystal Princess Ruby Part One, The Ruby Crystals transforms Usagi into
the Princess of Rage, Princess Rubystar, however Nitara finds out that Princess
Rubystar's consciousness has taken over! Can they convince her to let Usagi have
control? Find out next time!
This episode was completed on: 08/06/2014
CRYSTAL PRINCESS RUBY PART 1: DARK PHANTOM RISING is developed
from the original series by The Crystal Knight entitled: "Ruby Crystal Sailors Part One."