Sailor Moon Aeons.
Book 3: Crystal City.
Act 1: Generations.
Episode 6: Legendary creatures.

By Razor Knight
Last update: February 26, 2019


Minako Aino was quite famous. Even after becoming one of Crystal Tokyo's "rulers," she was still very popular world-wide, both as an actress (even though she had not been in a movie for decades now,) and a Senshi. So it was not strange that she had taken care of the "public relationships" for the city. Keeping false rumors at bay and spearheading any announcement from the city was something she had grown to enjoy.

And today was no exception. It was almost a war zone, on one side, three Senshi, on the other, a few dozen reporters, from many different countries. But it wasn't Minako who was leading the 'battle' this time - she was there just to help her friends.

Ami cleared her throat and gave the room a polite, if calculated, smile. "Good afternoon, I don't think I need to introduce myself, everyone knows who we are nowadays. But not many outside our city know what we do when not fighting evil. My job, between alien invasions, is to lead the city's research department, founded by both me and my husband "

"That would be me," Terry said from besides her.

"So, the reason we called this press meeting is: We had a meeting with the lead research entities of other countries weeks ago, and as we expected, rumors have been started about it. So we want to make what we're working on public knowledge, to minimize the usual conspiracy theories. We Senshi have a mission to protect mankind, though in this century that term doesn't quite work anymore. Humans, youma, technically immortal aliens, and even humans who started as something else, are all part of the 'mankind' we protect."

Terry smiled at that last bit. "The thing is, this planet is not healthy enough. Mankind has always dreamed of reaching the stars, but can we really think about expanding, when we can't even keep our own home clean?"

"So this is our current project." As Ami said that, a hologram appeared floating in front of her, a satellite. "This machine will be put on orbit and, slowly but relentlessly, clean the atmosphere."

"How much will that cost-"

Minako stood up, looking at the man who had just interrupted her friend. The glare only lasted a split second, but it was effective. "Please wait until they are done explaining. They'll answer your questions gladly."

Terry smiled. "Cost? We were getting there. The cost for Crystal Tokyo will be relatively high, but we won't charge for the service."

Ami continued. "As I said, our mission is to protect the people of this world. We won't be able to do that if everyone dies from pollution. If this satellite works, we'll start working on ways to dispose of other forms of contamination. In fact, even Senshi have a limit - we wouldn't survive in a fully polluted world, either."

"Make no mistake, we're not asking for permission, nor will we care if a country does not want their part of the atmosphere cleaned, and we will know if anyone tries to disrupt the satellite in any way. It will be launched next month, and it will start cleansing the atmosphere as soon as it reaches its intended orbit."

"So, that is the announcement," Minako said. "Questions?" A reporter rose her hand, and Minako nodded. "Go ahead."

"You said the satellite will be launched, but how? Crystal Tokyo has no shuttle launching facilities."

"I think 'launching' is the wrong term," Ami admitted. "The satellite will be carried up and set into orbit by my very good friend Makoto Kino, Sailor Jupiter."

Another reporter rose his hand. "She'll fly up there carrying a satellite and then place it in orbit?"

"The satellite will make all adjustments needed for a low orbit. Jupiter just needs to get it up there."

Minako smiled. "I know what the problem is. Yes, she is just that strong. I once saw her stop a falling building and prop it back into place. All ten floors of it. With one arm."

Ami sighed at that. Yes, Makoto was almost too strong to believe.


The younger Usagi knew the day would arrive eventually, but it was still surprising. Standing there, in front of her, was Younger Saturn. Her daughter, Kyouko. A Senshi at the age of eight. "Congratulations, Kyouko."

Hotaru looked at the young girl. A part of her mind found the combination of violet skirt and bow, and dark pink hair, to be weird. She told that part of her mind to shut up. "Can you only use Saturn's power?"

Kyouko turned back to normal, and smiled as her suit appeared again, only this time the skirt and bows were pink (not blue, she liked her mother's version of that suit better.) And then she went back to normal again, and called her powers again, this time wearing a suit with gray skirt and bows. "Look mom, I'm like Taka."

Usagi smiled as she summoned both her Earth and Moon powers. "And like me. But remember, using more than one at a time could be dangerous."

The young girl nodded and went back to normal. "So, now I can go train-"

"Are you really ready for that?"

"Grandma told me you trained a lot when you were young, and that's why you're so strong. I want to be as strong as you are."

Hotaru frowned. "Sure, ignore me."

Usagi looked at her daughter. "Hotaru is also a very strong Senshi."

Kyouko realized why Hotaru was upset. "Oh, I... I want to be as strong as both of you."

Hotaru patted her daughter's hair. "And you will be."


Rei saw Hisako was in a sour mood as she walked in. Thankfully their house's door was built to resist being slammed by a Senshi. "Hisa, what's wrong?"

"Today at school... I was having lunch with Hikaru, and she kissed me."

Rei smiled at that. "She's just reckless. Did you get in trouble for it?"

Hisako sighed. "It may sound silly, but the reason I'm upset is that we didn't even get a warning. I've seen other students get suspended for a few days, for more innocent kisses."

More innocent? Rei didn't dare asking. "I see. It's not silly, I understand. Do you really want them to punish you for that?"

"Not really, but my classmates were glaring at me for the rest of the day, and Hikaru told me her classroom was also like that. I hate when people plays favorites. It's why I got bullied before. I don't want to have to play another round of 'dodge the morons.'"

"I'll talk to the principal. I don't think he'll ignore a request from me. But are you sure? This is going to be your last year in school. You won't see Hikaru at school after that."

"We're going to go to the same college."

"But you'll be two years ahead."

"No, I'll wait for her."

Rei sighed. "Let's pretend I agree with that. What are you two going to study?"

"We've both liked videogames since we were kids, so we thought we could start our own studio and make games for a living."

"I see." Rei looked at her. "Being a Senshi is far from a full time job, so it's nice to know you already know what to do. But taking two years off-"

"I'll get a job in the meantime."

Rei could see her daughter was serious. "Hisa, you still haven't told me the real reason why you want to wait."

"I want us to go through college together. I am always two steps ahead of her, in everything we do, and most of the time it's not my fault. For once, I would like to walk side by side with her. To be her equal, not someone she needs to catch up with."

Rei blinked at that. "I... Didn't know you felt that way. Have you told her about this, about waiting?"

"We decided on our goal, but I didn't want to tell her until I knew I was allowed to do it. Didn't want to bring her hopes up in vain."

"Well, with what you just told me, I don't see a reason to forbid you to do it, as long as you don't slack around."

"Thanks, mom!"

"But your father may disagree with me on this."

"I..."

"Don't worry. You know he's the 'good cop' in this family."

Hisako chuckled at that. "Yeah."


The day had finally come. The Star Eater was about to reach the outer 'dwarf planets.' The Senshi had to risk detection by the Nemesians. It could be bad for the timelines if the creature ate the planet Nemesis. Not to mention it would be very bad for Naru and Tsuki.

But there was still one small issue to take care of, and as usual, Younger Moon was the one dealing with it. "Hisako, Hikaru, Takamaru, you're coming with us. Tsuki, Kyouko, stay here."

"But mom-"

"Kyouko Tsukino, stop it."

Kyouko sighed. "Why? Am I not training for this?"

"Yes. But you aren't strong enough yet."

"It's not fair!"

Saturn was glad she had decided to tag along. "Please, we would love to see you fight too, but this monster is... It could kill any of us. It could even be immune to our attacks. We can't bring you two there."

Kyouko sighed. "I... Can you promise me you'll be back?"

Moon looked at her. "I never break my promises, so... I can't promise you that. But we'll protect you and this world." She hugged her daughter and then looked up. "We can't waste much more time."

Saturn looked at Tsuki. That girl was quite the silent type, hardly ever complaining, or showing her feelings. "You okay?" The girl nodded. "You know, I don't think you should just bottle up your feelings. I was like you, when I was your age. It's okay to cry."

Kyouko looked at her. "Mom..."

"We can't stay here any longer. We need to go kill that thing." Moon looked at her daughter. "I... Promise we'll all make it back. Us, the other Youngers, everyone."

"Usagi?"

Moon looked at Saturn. "It may be okay to cry, but I want to see them smile instead."

Saturn looked at the two young girls. "We'll be right back."

As the two vanished, Kyouko saw Tsuki's eyes watering, and hugged her. "Don't worry, your mom and dad will be fine."

"How can you be sure?"

"Because mom never breaks her promises."


Younger Venus looked at the creature slowly making its way to the outermost planetoids. It was hard to see the orange gas cloud as a creature, but they had both heard enough about it. To think a "baby" of that species had - as legends said - made Sailor Galaxia struggle, was frightening. To know what they were facing now was an adult, was-

She blinked as Younger Mars kissed her. "For good luck," her girlfriend said, but she knew what the real goal had been, it had taken her out of her pessimistic train of thoughts. No, they could beat this bug, they had to. She wanted to keep her own promise.

The two Plutos appeared right then. "We'll soften that monster up for you." True, the two Pluto were at Holy level, but they were much stronger than most Senshi at their level. Setsuna was, obviously, an ancient Senshi, but few knew that her daughter was a few centuries older than she looked. And fewer still knew Younger Pluto was, as far as combat went, more powerful than her mother.

The wave of energy the two shot was nearly invisible, but its effects were clear. A rather large hole was pierced through the creature's body. Elder Pluto looked at the other Senshi. "I know the legends, but no legend is ever a hundred percent true. When Galaxia fought a World Eater, she was an Eternal Senshi, as were most of her allies. And Star Eaters aren't much more powerful than their 'baby' forms. They just grow bigger and need to eat bigger things."

The creature had finally noticed its foes. Or, to be precise, it had realized they were a threat. And threats were bad for it, so it reacted as it always did when threatened.

"Don't let those things catch you," Mercury warned.

Serenity was worried. Despite the warning, those tendrils were massive, and moved way faster than they should. Several Senshi were caught, and not even Jupiter could break free from them. In this last decade, Ami had shown her the legends, she had read them. She knew that thing could eat even their souls. All the Senshi - along with Aiko, Hana and Yuki who had tagged along - were shooting at the creature, but the damage they were doing wasn't stopping it. Even heavily injured, its survival instinct kept it going.

'So, you're going to do something reckless and selfless again, aren't you?'

Serenity smiled. 'You know me, Gin.' She looked at the creature. "I won't let some orange blob eat my friends."

Moon had been trying to attack a tendril that had caught Saturn, but heard her mother's words, and sensed the massive power spike. "Mom, what are you doing?"

"My job," Serenity said with a smile. "Holy Planet Attack!"

Moon heard what sounded like a scream at first, as the creature was hit by the usual multi-colored beam. But no, that was no scream, it was the sound of the creature's body slowly exploding from within.

"Usagi!" Moon heard her father's shout and winced. Was she dead? No, but she could she her energy was dangerously low.

Saturn went to check on her. "Shit. Terry, Takamaru, I'll need help for this."

Younger Mars slowly floated to Moon. "I know it must hurt a lot to see her like that, but she saved me and Hikaru, and everyone else. Hikaru was close to being carried inside that thing, and I thought I would lose her..."

Moon gave the younger girl a hug as she sobbed, then saw Younger Venus float to them. "She's all yours."

Serenity woke up right then. "That hurt a lot more than I expected."

Elder Mars floated to her, not hiding her worry. "You just killed that thing in one shot. That was impressive. Don't ever do it again."

"I second that."

Serenity looked to the side, to Endymion who was smiling at her. "I just couldn't let anyone die. You know me."

"I do," Endymion said. "You were always foolishly selfless." He let those words hang enough to make Serenity frown at him, then smiled. "It's one of your best qualities."

Moon looked at Saturn, then at Serenity. "Well, time to go see if Kyouko dehydrated herself crying yet."

Nemesis sighed. "How was Tsuki?"

"Putting up a front, as usual," Saturn said. "I'm sure she started crying as soon as we left."

Dragon Lilith nodded. "Sounds like her."


A few months had passed since that battle. While Rei liked peace, there were still things to take care of outside her two jobs. She was sitting in a table at Mako's main restaurant, trying to figure out what to do about Hisako. Just like it happened to her in the past, Hisako knew most job offers she got were because of her title, not her skills. Even within Crystal Tokyo, people would hire a Senshi in a blink. So Hisako had been 'slacking off' for a few months now, but Rei could not blame her for it.

Mako walked out of the kitchen and noticed her friend's brooding. She was pretty sure she knew the reason, and, she realized, there was a way to fix both their problems. "Hey Rei, is your girl still looking for a job?"

"Yeah. It's just like when I was looking. Some music store wanted to hire her last week, even though Hisako cares little about music unless it's from a game."

"I see. So they want her because a Senshi brings in customers. Well, I had one of my waiters quit last week - going to be a model, she said - so I was looking for someone to fill in."

"I'll tell her about it."

"If she wants to, I'll even teach her some cooking. She'll be the perfect wife for Hikaru."

"From what I've seen, she's going to be the husband," Rei joked.

"Nothing wrong with a husband who can cook. Kage takes care of the north restaurant, and he's quite good."


"Is that the planet?"

"Yes. The other two ships sent their final transmission from there. The planet has plenty of resources, and millions of slaves waiting to be enslaved.

"And yet, two of our ships were lost there. Let's observe it from a safe distance for the time being."


A/N: Another alien invasion incoming. How unexpected.