"If you are who you say you are, Usagi, then you should have the Legendary Silver Crystal." Chibi-Usa said.
"And as such, you, Kumiko, must have the Legendary Golden Crystal." Chibi-Kumi added.
"Hurry up and hand them over, now or we'll shoot."
"We're not kidding." Chibi-Kumi stated, "These guns are loaded."
"Give us the Legendary Crystals or we'll take them by force." I saw Chibi-Kumi's finger twitch, but suddenly, she was lifted from the ground as two gunshots rang through the air. I yelped as small flowers appeared in the barrels of each of the guns. Mamarou stood in between us, holding the two girls in the air by the back of their shirts.
"They were just toy guns?" I asked hysterically.
"You two should be ashamed of yourselves." Mamarou scolded, "You scared the hell out of us." The two girls managed to get out of Mamarou's grip. They picked up their balls and ran off.
"Wait, girls!" I called, "Get back here!" The girls ignored me as they ran out of the park.
"Who were they?" Mamarou asked.
"I have no idea." I replied, "But they said their names were Usagi and Kumiko." I looked over at Usagi and saw her lying on the floor still. "Usako!" I gasped. I crawled over to her. She gasped and sat upright, finally conscious. "Are you alright Usako?"
"I'm still alive?" Usagi asked, "I thought she'd shot me!" Usagi looked up to me, "I thought the other one shot you! Those little girls, the Chibi-Usagi and the Chibi-Kumiko! Where did they go?"
"I'm sorry." Mamarou spoke up, "I had them but they ran away."
"Those brats. Pretending those toy guns were real and demanding we hand over our Crystals."
"How did those two know we were in possession of them in the first place?" I asked.
"I don't know." Usagi said as she stood, "We have to go find her, what if she's our new enemy." I stood as well, placing my hand on Usagi's shoulders,
"Take a breath Usako, let's not jump to any conclusions yet."
"I'm sorry, but I have somewhere to be, I just came to drop this off." Mamarou told me, "I didn't think you wanted to wait to get it." Mamarou pulled out a bracelet with four charms on it. Each was a broken piece of stone. One silver, one white, one red and one green. I smiled softly and took it from my brother,
"Thank you." Mamarou nodded before turning and walking away.
"What's this?" Usagi asked, her fingers gently my bracelet once it was on my wrist.
"The Four Kings." I replied, placing my hand on hers. "Kunzite, Nephrite, Zoisite and Jadeite. They gave their lives for me. My brother has his four halves of the stones embedded into a pen. Now, let's find these girls."
TIMESKIP
The sun was setting by the time we found Chibi-Usa and Chibi-Kumi. They were sitting by themselves on a swing. They had their balls with them. One looked like Luna and the other looked like Topaz, but that could just be my imagination. They looked so sad. "Mummy…" Chibi-Usa muttered.
"Mamma…" Chibi-Kumi echoed. I handed my bookbag to Usagi before calmly approaching the two.
"Hey, little ladies." I greeted softly. Chibi-Usa and Chibi-Kumi looked up to me. "Did you want to tell us where you live? We can take you home." I reached towards the two girls with my hand. They stared at them for a second before placing their smaller hands into mine. When our skin touched, I saw a flash of a Palace made of Silver and Gold. Was that a vision?
"We're sorry." Chibi-Usa whispered.
"It's all our fault." Chibi-Kumi whimpered.
"What do you mean?" I asked sweetly. The two looked up at me.
"Nothing!" They chorused, launching themselves into me and latching onto my torso.
"Hey! Back off!" Usagi shouted. I gave her a look. "Uh, I mean, are your names really Usagi and Kumiko just like ours? And can you tell us how you knew about the Silver and Gold Crystals?" The Chibi's turned and looked at Usagi before burying their heads in my stomach again. "Geez, kids, what's your problem?"
TIMESKIP
Chibi-Usa and Chibi-Kumi refused to walk without someone holding their hands. So, unfortunately, I was given the task of bending down the entire walk back to the Tsukino household. Chibi-Usa was holding her Luna ball on my left while Chibi-Kumi was holding her Topaz ball on my right. We soon made it to Usagi's house where Luna was resting on the fence. "Hey, Luna." Usagi greeted. Luna sat up.
"Welcome home." Luna said. She then noticed the pink and green-haired girls clinging onto my hands, "Who are those little girls?"
"Well, we were at the park and they kind of fell out of the sky."
"Usagi! Is that you!" A voice called. Chibi-Usa and Chibi-Kumi ripped their hands from my own and burst through the front gate just as the door opened. Mrs Tsukino stood there with who I assume to be Usagi's brother. "Well hello there."
"Honey, I'm home." Another voice said.
"Hi dad." Usagi greeted as Mr Tsukino walked into the front area.
"Oh, we've got company."
"Are they your sisters?" Mrs Tsukino asked me.
"N-No." I stuttered, "I don't have any sisters."
"My name is Usagi!" Chibi-Usa declared.
"And I'm Kumiko!" Chibi-Kumi added.
"Usagi, that's my daughter's name." Mrs Tsukino said, "And her name is Kumiko, right?" I nodded in response to the question directed at me.
"With her hair in buns and the other in a ponytail, they do kind of look like Kumiko and our Usagi." Mr Tsukino added.
"I think your right dear, what precious little things!" Chibi-Usa and Chibi-Kumi shared a look.
"I think…" Chibi-Usa trailed off. The two then turned to us. "We're gonna stay a while and keep an eye on you!" Chibi-Usa slammed her Luna-Ball to the floor and it created a pink smoke, causing us to cough. When the smoke cleared she and Chibi-Kumi were behind us, both holding an umbrella. They started to spin it and the world got dizzy.
"Oh no you don't!" Luna declared. "Snap out of it Usagi! You too Kumiko!" I felt paws on my face as Luna jumped on me, snapping me out of my daze. When Chibi-Usa and Chibi-Kumi were done, they jumped forward to stand in front of Usagi's parents.
"You can stay with us as long as you like!" Mr Tsukino said as he and his wife knelt down,
"That's right little ones, we want you to think of this as your home from now on." Mrs Tsukino added.
"Are you nuts!" Usagi exclaimed, "They can't stay here!" The two Chibi's turned to us and gave us the stink eye. "What!? Your gonna get it now kids!"
"I need to go, Usako." I said apologetically, "Mamo is expecting me back home soon."
"But Kumi!" Usagi turned to me. I placed a finger to her lips,
"I'll be by first thing tomorrow morning to walk you to school, ok?" I gave Usagi a small smile. "I love you, Usako, I'll see you tomorrow." I pressed a gentle kiss to Usagi's forehead before turning and walking back home. "I'm home!" I declared as I closed the door behind me.
"Hey Kumi, what happened to those girls?" Mamo asked, setting our dinner on the dining table.
"Girls?" Topaz questioned, leaping onto the table next to Malachite.
"Two girls fell out of the sky." I started to explain, setting my bookbag down and slipping off my shoes. I undid my tie and let it hang on the coat hook next to my blazer. "Their names are Usagi and Kumiko, which was strange, but they're staying to Usagi and her family for now."
"Well, we haven't met them, but we know Luna can make an educated guess to what these girls intentions are." Malachite decided.
"I want you guys to keep an eye on the two as well." I said to my feline companions, "Luna could need the eyes she can get on these kids." My phone then started to ring. "Hello?" I greeted, putting it in between my shoulder and ear as I went to help Mamo finish setting out dinner.
"Kumiko, it's Luna."
"Oh, hey Luna, what's up?"
"Do youstill hve the Golden Crystal, right?"
"Yeah. I've got it right here." I held the phone in my hand as I walked over to my blazer. I pulled the green broach out of my pocket. I opened it and gazed at the Legendary Gold Crystal in it's spot. "It's on me at all times. I've had this Crystal for a while, no one's noticed it's power unless I transform."
"That's good, keep it close, whatever you do, don't lose it."
TIMESKIP
The next morning I was true to my word and picked Usagi up from her house. She told me what Luna had told her last night, that she didn't think these new girls were enemies, and she wanted to keep an eye on the kids. "Well, if Luna doesn't think these two are enemies, I trust her." I said after Usagi had finished her recount of the night before. "For all we know these two can be little...adorable...ticking time bombs."
"You think?" Usagi asked me,
"Mamo and I will do some research of our own and we'll report back to you with what we can find. They're just kids, I'm sure their parents somewhere have filed a missing person report. I really don't think their names are Usagi and Kumiko."
TIMESKIP
Since I was a Sailor Guardian, I was automatically invited to every outing Usagi had with her friends. They had been friends for some time and they wanted to add me into the fold. That afternoon, we were all sitting around a table eating some sweet desserts...well...everyone else was. I was stirring a cup of tea as we talked. Usagi had scooted her chair so close to mine that our legs brushed against each other under the table, "Not having to fight anyone is awesome." Mako sighed, stretching out in her chair. I can agree with her there. I dyed my hair again recently, so I again had my iconic green tips.
"It's not awesome for me at all!" Usagi whined, slamming her fists onto the table.
"That's right, I forgot about your little problems. So, who are is these Chibi-Usa and Chibi-Kumi."
"A secret love child perhaps." Rei suggested,
"I vote for long lost sister." Ami added.
"I doubt it." I countered, putting my spoon down. I took a hold of my handle and lifted my cup, "These kids just fell out of the sky and almost broke my neck." I took a sip of my tea.
"You guys!" Usagi groaned. "Look! They've got my mum and dad wrapped around their little fingers!"
"This weird spell only affects them in regards to Chibi-Usa and Chibi-Kumi." Ami said, "So everything else is normal, right?"
"I guess so. Shingo's still his bratty self."
"Rei, are you ok?" I asked the priestess after I noticed her staring at her cherries.
"Sorry, zoned out for a sec." Rei apologised. I looked in between her and Mako as two cats leapt onto the table. Luna and Topaz perched themselves on the table. I set my cup back on the table as the felines did very human-like coughs into their paws.
"Everyone." Luna said, "We come bearing gifts. New Transformation Pens for Mars, Jupiter, Venus and Mercury."
"And we made new communicators for everyone!" Topaz added,
"Thank you." Minako said.
"Now that the Moon Castle has been restored, these pens should give you even more power than before." Luna announced. I watched as Topaz picked up one of the communicators in her mouth and padded over to me. She set it down in front of me and looked up at me with expectant eyes. It was a dark green one similar to my broach.
"For me?" I muttered picking it up from the table.
"Of course Kumiko, your part of the team now!" Topaz declared. I smiled softly,
"It's nice to be welcomed."
"Hey, Mokoto!" A familiar voice called. I looked up to see a boy dressed in the Moto Azabu Middle-School uniform. His name was Ittou Asanuma, I've met him a couple of times.
"Oh, hey Asanuma." Mako greeted, walking over to the shorter blonde and wrapping her arm around his shoulder, "Watch you been up to?"
"Not much."
"Meet Ittou Asanuma. From Moto Azabu Middle-School. I always seem to run into him when I come here."
"So is he the reason you've got a sweet tooth all of a sudden?" Minako asked.
"Can't fool you."
"Good afternoon Asanuma." I said,
"K-Kumiko!" Asanuma gasped.
"See the girl sitting next to her." Mako said, pointing at Usagi, "The pretty one with buns in her hair, that's Kumiko's girlfriend. Asanuma here thinks Kumiko is the greatest thing since sliced bread."
"He knows you from school?" Usagi muttered, leaning towards me. "What's Kumiko like there?" Usagi asked the other blonde.
"N-No!" I yelped, "We don't need to know-" Asanuma ignored me and stood up straighter.
"Kumiko is the best of the best!" He declared, "Not only is she the smartest girl in the whole school but she's the top female athlete too! Plus she's super nice. Even to middle schoolers like me. Everyone at school wishes they could be half as cool as the Chiba siblings!"
"So cute, he has a little crush." Mako cooed. I slunk in my seat, it's like I wasn't even here!
"So what if I do!" Asanuma turned to me and Usagi, "Nice to meet you." Asanuma bowed and walked away swiftly. Everyone turned to me.
"I didn't know you were so popular." Usagi teased,
"Yeah, I don't like talking about it." I stated.
"I think I better leave too." Rei said, causing us to look up at her. "I have to go and get things ready for the School Fair. One of the clubs asked me to participate."
"In what way?" Mako asked.
"As a fortune teller. I wonder why? You girls should all come." So it was decided, the entire group, all six of us, were going to Rei's School Fair.
TIMESKIP
The day of the fair rolled around. I dressed in my most comfortable, yet stylish clothes. I wore black jean shorts, a green siglet and a white cardigan. I had my brown clutch across my chest that held my phone, wallet, and my Broach. I slipped my shoes into a pair of brown sandals and I was off. I met up with Usagi, Ami, Mako and Mina at the front of the school and together, we went from booth to booth enjoying the fair. It was getting retty late, and we hadnt seen Rei yet, so we took a little stroll outside. "Does anyone smell that?" Mina asked, plugging her nose.
"Yeah, it smells like something burning." Mako complained.
"Let's go see what it is." I said. "Someone might be in trouble!" We made a run for it, following our noses until we saw a familiar head of raven hair.
"Rei!" Usagi shouted. We approached our friend, who gently set one of her classmates on the ground.
"It's bad." Rei told us. "It would seem we have a new enemy."
"I never thought we'd be using these so soon." Ami commented, pulling out her new Transformation Pen alongside the rest of the Guardians.
"Once more. The battle begins." Mako added.
"At least we're all here, you ready?" Mina asked.
"Let's do this." Usagi ordered. I nodded, pulling out my Broach.
"Moon Crystal Power!"
"Mercury Star Power!"
"Mars Star Power!"
"Jupiter Star Power!"
"Venus Star Power!"
"Earth Crystal Power!"
"Make Up!" We chorused. Vines wrapped around my torso, feet and arms to create my Sailor Uniform, heels and gloves. The planetary symbol for the Earth appeared on my forehead shining green. It changed into my golden tiara with a green gem in the centre. My skirt and cape were brown, whereas the bow's on my skirt and chest are green as well as the cuffs of my gloves and choker. I was also wearing green heels that crossed over the front of my feet and over my ankles. My green bow kept my hair in its high ponytail, letting it fall down my back. My staff appeared in my hand and I gripped it tight.
The Nuns that were standing around became static for a second before their outer image faded. They became creatures with black bodies with white faces, a black upside down crescent mark displayed for all to see. "Well they just went from Holy to Creepy." Venus commented.
"I am the Pretty Guardian! Who fights for Love and for Justice! I am Sailor Moon! And now, in the name of the Moon, I'll punish you!" The creatures advanced.
"Mercury Aqua Mist!"
"Supreme Thunder!"
"Venus Love Me Chain!" A laugh sounded behind us, and we all turned.
"Is that all you've got?" Someone asked. A girl wearing Rei's uniform stood in front of the creatures, entirely unbothered by their presence.
"You again." Mars growled.
"That's right." The woman took her cloak off and her outfit changed. She had a pink bodysuit with black pin-stripes, a large purple skirt, and wore a large gem on her forehead as if she was wearing a tiara. She had purple hair, a black upside-down cresent moon on her forehead and black crystal earings. "But for those of you who don't know, I am Koan, the youngest and most extreme of the four Spectre Sisters."
"That mark again...tell me, why are you here? What do you want?"
"The Legendary Silver Crystal and the Legendary Gold Crystal." Sailor Moon gasped softly, and I grit my teeth in anger, slowly dropping into a defensive stance.
"If you want the Legendary Crystals, you're gonna have to go through me first!" Mars declared. "I am the Pretty Guardian! Who fights for Love and for Passion! I am Sailor Mars! In the name of Mars, I'll chastise you! Burning Mandala!" Mars' attack managed to take out a handful of the creatures, but Koan lept into the air and managed to doge.
"Time to fight fire with fire." Koan commented. She sent a large wave of blue fire towards Mars' attack, and the two were stuck in a standstill for a moment, before Koan's attack managed to overpower Mars', and our friend was engulfed in blue flames.
"Mars! No!" Sailor Moon exclaimed.
"I thought she'd put up more of a fight."
"Moon Tiara Boomarang!" Sailor Moon shot her Tiara at Koan, but the purple-haired woman sent it back encased in blue flames.
"Sailor Moon!" I shouted, leaping in front of her. "Earthan Strike!" With a quick flick of my staff, the tiara was knocked off course by a wage of green energy.
"Shine Aqua Illusion!" Mercury went to dispel Koan's flames, but the effort was futile, Mars was still trapped.
"Mars!" Sailor Moon cried. "Oh no, it didn't work!"
"It's ok, Sailor Moon." I assured. Reaching over and taking her hand in mine. "We can't give up, not now." When our hands joined, a bright light shone, and a wand appeared in Sailor Moon's grasp. It was about the same size as her Moon Stick, maybe a little bigger. It held an orb at it's end that was shaped like a crescent moon and was held up bu a little winged heart.
"Did this appear because you and I combined our powers?" Sailor Moon wondered. "It's the Moon Rod…Moon Princess Halation!" Sailor Moon shouted. In a bright flash of light, Koan and the creatures disappeared. "I guess that...was my new attack."
"Well done, Sailor Moon." Another voice complimented.
"Who said that?!" I demanded, "Show yourself!" A man dropped down from somewhere. He wore combat boots, camo pants and a black sleeveless shirt. He had red hair, and a matching crescent mark and earings as Koan had.
"Crimson Rubeus, of the Black Moon, commander of the Spectre Sisters."
"Black Moon? What's that?"
"I don't care who you are, let Mars go." Venus ordered. My eyes kept on flicking over to Mars who was still trapped in a fiery cage.
"Even though you've destroyed Koan, her Flame Barrier can never be extinguished." Rubeus paused, as if he was being spoken to. "Rodger that, I read you loud and clear." Either someone was speaking with him through telepathy or he was just crazy. "Heading back to base right now." A green portal opened above us. Rubeus and Mars floated up and into it.
"Wait!" Sailor Moon cried. "Where are you taking her?!" The light then wavered, and shot away. "No! Mars!"