Bishoujo Senshi Sailor Moon Sailor Stars: Chaos Theory
Act 7: Mizuno Ami
By: Sora Kazeno
Hmm I do believe this act is going to focus on Ami more. I believe it is time for all the Inner Senshi to be reunited together. Usagi and Mamoru? We'll have to wait and see what is in store for them. But I really want to know why Usagi isn't trying harder for Mamoru's memories to be awakened. Speaking of being awakened… who is hiding Chaos? Maybe it's Ami. Let's find out!
"Another beautiful morning. What do you think Haruka?" Michiru asked her companion with a smile.
"Hmm." Haruka said as she nodded her head in agreement. Her focus was on the short black haired girl looking in the window of a store window. The girl seemed focused on the program that was being aired on the television set. Haruka smiled at her behavior. It was typical for a girl of that age and she had never truly been able to enjoy her childhood. "I can't help but wonder why they are after starseeds again."
"In a way they are helping the others remember," Michiru added. "If I wasn't attacked I don't think my memories would have returned so quickly. But it concerns me what will happen when they find the starseed they are searching for."
"I agree," said Haruka as she continued to watch the young girl. "But they are running out of targets. It makes me wonder what will happen if they run out of targets. Isn't there any way we can figure out what they want with the starseeds?" Haruka asked in frustration.
"Setsuna-san is unsure of what they are after. I assumed after Galaxia we would at peace for a while. But then Queen Beryl attacked and now these other senshi," Michiru said as she placed a hand under her chin. "And there are the Starlights."
Haruka narrowed her eyes at her partner's last words. "What if they are the ones this new enemy is after? They mind be endangering our world." Haruka thought out loud.
A gasp from the black haired girl disrupted their conversation. She was excited by what she saw on the television. Haruka walked over to her. "What are you watching there Hotaru?"
"It's part of a concert Michiru-san was in with some other musicians a few days ago. This other group is really good! Especially the one in the red suit!" Hotaru said as she pointed at Seiya on the screen.
Haruka stopped there with her jaw dropped. She couldn't believe what she was seeing. Michiru laughed at the entire situation and thought it was comical.
Hotaru turned back to the television set to continue watching for a few moments but then she turned around from the television set as if in a trance. "Chaos. They are after Chaos," she said. Hotaru then shook her head for a moment as if to clear her head. She seemed back to normal.
Haruka looked over worried at Michiru. "Chaos? But Sailor Moon banished Chaos after it had consumed Galaxia."
"She may have banished Chaos…" Michiru said as a realization began to hit her. "But to where? Do you know Haruka? Only Sailor Moon and the Starlights were alive when Galaxia was defeated. You don't think…"
"I don't know Michiru. But it is entirely possible that Chaos could have been reborn in anyone's starseed before we reappeared in front the princess," Haruka said as she continued Michiru's train of thought.
"Princess?" Hotaru said as she looked up at the two confused.
"We promised to take you somewhere today, didn't we little one?" Haruka asked as she turned her direction to Hotaru. Hotaru beamed in response.
Ami put her pencil down triumphantly. She had been working on a math equation for a while and she just completed the equation correctly. She felt proud of her accomplishment.
"Ami-chan!" Minako exclaimed as she made her way over to her desk.
Ami looked up and saw Minako hovering over her desk. "Hi Minako-chan," Ami said with smile. "Did you need something?"
"I was thinking the other day, I had a lot of fun at the concert with you even if we weren't able to go back stage," Minako said with a lot of enthusiasm. "And I'm sorry I seemed to disappear when there was that commotion backstage. I didn't want you to get in trouble for trying to go back stage with me and I used the commotion to sneak back stage…" Minako whispered the last part.
Ami laughed at Minako's story. "I figured as much," she said cheerfully. "I was actually thinking of going to a science museum after school today if you are interested."
Minako didn't want to go to a museum but she knew she needed to keep an eye on Ami. "Sure!" Minako said with as much cheerfulness she could muster. "Actually I know some others that would want to join us if you don't mind!"
"The more the merrier!" Ami replied happily as she began to put her books into her book bag.
A short time later all five girls stood in front of a science museum that just happened to be a planetarium. The girls exchanged looks at each other. It was clear they hoped that by the time they left the museum Ami might have some of her memories back. The enemies were showing up more frequently and together. They needed all the help they could get.
"There is a new exhibit about the comet that was landed on. I've been really anxious to see it," Ami said as she walked inside. The girls followed Ami throughout the museum and did their best to be interested. The girls interest seemed to spark when they arrived at exhibits about the inner planets of the solar system.
Ami spent extra time looking over the display on Mercury. "I wonder what it would be like to live that close to the sun," she joked. "It would be too hot, I'm sure."
"Wouldn't it be nice if we could visit other planets?" Rei wondered out loud trying to start a conversation with Ami.
"I know it's this way!" Hotaru exclaimed as she ran past the girls. "Saturn is over here!" She exclaimed jubilantly when she found what she had searched for.
"Hotaru…chan? Hotaru-chan!" Minako exclaimed as she recognized the little girl.
The little girl looked over at her confused. "I don't think I've met you before."
"It's been a while Minako-chan," Michiru said as she and Haruka walked up to them.
Ami gasped when she saw Michiru. "You're Kaiou Michiru-san! I was at your concert a few days ago. You play so beautifully!"
Michiru smiled at Ami's rewards. She looked slightly over Ami's heads to the other girls behind her. Rei and Makoto shook their heads as to say she didn't have her memories back yet. "Ah. Well you should come to my next concert since you are such good friends of Usagi-chan."
Ami became very excited by Michiru's invitation. "I would love to!"
"Haruka-san! Michiru-san! Saturn has such a big ring around it. How come the other outer planets don't have rings around them?" Hotaru asked as she examined the other planets in the room.
The other girls followed Michiru and Haruka over to where Hotaru stood.
"Say hi to them," Haruka said as she gestured to the girls behind her.
Hotaru looked at them confused for a moment and looked at Usagi with an inquisitive glance. "Where is the pink haired girl?"
Usagi's mouth dropped open. Rei, Makoto and Minako gasped. Ami looked at the others confused by their reactions.
"What pink haired girl?" Ami asked Hotaru as she took a few steps closer.
"I don't know," Hotaru said slowly. "For some reason I remember seeing her with a pink haired girl." Hotaru explained as she pointed at Usagi.
Ami directed the girls to her favorite room in the planetarium. "In here you can see all of the stars throughout the world. It is really neat! You can actually set a certain time and location to see various constellations you would never see in Japan," Ami explained as she opened the door. "It makes me wonder what else is out there and if there is life in other galaxies." Ami stopped talking when she realized there where three more people in the room.
Taiki and Yaten began to laugh at Ami's remarks.
"Yo, Odango!" Seiya greeted her.
Ami walked over to Taiki and Yaten. "Why do you think it is so funny that there might be other life forms in other galaxies?" Ami asked. "A lot of people believe that Earth is not the only planet that is inhabited."
Rei, Makoto, Minako and Usagi were speechless. Each had a teardrop to side of their head as they watched this display. "If only she knew…" Rei whispered to the other girls. They nodded their heads in complete agreement.
"Umm… forgive them. We were talking about something else before you came in and I guess they can't stop laughing?" Seiya said as he tried to cover up the fact that everyone except Ami knew the Three Lights were from another galaxy.
"I think they went this way!" Hotaru said with glee as she wandered into the room. Hotaru walked into the room and immediately recognized the Three Lights from the television clip of the concert. She ran over to them. "You were in a concert with Michiru-san the other day and you were really good!"
The Lights looked at each other trying to figure out who this little girl is. Taiki noticed Haruka and Michiru and looked back at the little girl. "You're the other one with the glaive." Taiki stated as he looked at her.
"A what?" Hotaru asked as she tilted her head to the side in confusion.
It became clear to the Three Lights that Hotaru hadn't awakened yet. Taiki dropped the subject.
"It seems you three are everywhere," said Haruka as she began to walk forward in order to keep a better eye on Hotaru.
"Let it be," said Michiru as she looked over at the other girls. She had noticed how Usagi's body seemed to change once she seen Haruka and herself enter the room. "I believe we do owe them some debt of gratitude for…. everything." Michiru said as she gave Haruka a stern look.
Haruka shrugged her shoulders in response.
Hotaru lost her innocent child look once more and seemed to be in a trance. "The darkness is coming and Galaxia wouldn't be able to stop it or your Princess."
The Three Lights stared at the little girl.
"What?" Yaten exclaimed incredulously. "How do you know this?"
"Hotaru can see premonitions," Haruka said as she thought about what Hotaru had just told the Three Lights.
Hotaru's cheerful smile returned. "I want to go explore the place more!" Hotaru said as she started to leave the room.
"So she doesn't even realize she has them," Taiki said as he thought about what he had just seen.
"Hotaru, wait for us," Haruka said as she turned to leave with Michiru.
"What was that little girl talking about?" Asked a very confused Ami.
"Sometimes kids say the darnest things!" Minako said with a laugh trying to cover for Hotaru's behavior.
"We should be leaving as well," Taiki said as he looked at the other two Lights. Yaten nodded his head in agreement but Seiya didn't seem to agree with him.
"I believe we're supposed to keeping an eye on them," Seiya said quietly to Taiki and Yaten.
Taiki sighed in response to Seiya's words. Those were the directions they were given by their Princess. He knew better than to question her words. He looked at the watch on his wrist. "It's not as late as I thought. Perhaps we do have some time we can spend here."
The group of eight remained at the planetarium for another hour.
The sun was beginning to set when everyone left the planetarium. No one talked for a few minutes. Each was lost in their own little world.
"We should get something to eat," said Minako as she tried to spend more time with everyone.
"Dinner plans will have to be on hold."
The sound of her voice made everyone turn around. It was Sailor Lethe. Next to her stood Sailor Mnemosyne along with Sailor Phi. It was clear what was about to happen next.
"Mars Crystal Power, Make Up!"
"Venus Crystal Power, Make Up!"
"Moon Eternal, Make Up!"
"Jupiter Crystal Power, Make Up!"
"Fighter Star Power, Make Up!"
"Maker Star Power, Make Up!"
"Healer Star Power, Make Up!"
Ami looked at the Starlights in complete disbelief. "Whaaat?" She said out loud. She looked over at the other girls in their sailor fukus. She seemed to be focused on Sailor Moon. She closed her eyes for a moment and rubbed her temple. She saw an image of another senshi in a blue uniform with long blue boots but her back was facing Ami and she couldn't see her face.
Sailor Star Maker walked in front of Ami. "We will protect her," she said as she looked at the other two Starlights. They nodded their head in agreement.
"I will deal with Mercury," Sailor Phi said as she headed toward the Starlights. She smirked as she walked towards the three Starlights. She waved her right wrist around in a circle as energy gathered in it. "Galactica Plants Blizzard!"
The Starlights quickly moved Ami to the side which allowed her to avoid the attack.
The Inner Senshi were about to help the Starlights but Sailor Mnemosyne had other plans. "Don't forget about us!" She shouted at them. She raised her right hand to summon black lighting. She swiped her hand to the side and several bolts charged forward at the senshi.
Sailor Mars and Sailor Venus moved to the left side while Sailor Moon and Sailor Jupiter moved to the right side.
This placed Sailor Moon and Sailor Jupiter closer to the Sailor Starlights. Sailor Mnemosyne charged forward at them. Sailor Lethe summoned a few black balls of energy and they flew forward at Sailor Mars and Sailor Venus.
The Sailor Starlights had a disadvantage having to protect Ami from Sailor Phi. It became clear that Sailor Phi was the strongest of the three animates.
"Jupiter Oak Evolution!" Sailor Jupiter quickly spun in a circle attacking Sailor Mnemosyne.
Sailor Mnemosyne created what looked like an umbrella out of black glowing energy and used it to shield the attack. The attack had an unexpected affect that even she could not predict. The energy bounce off the dark umbrella and headed toward Sailor Moon and Sailor Jupiter.
Sailor Jupiter quickly summoned her lighting to deflect some of the energy that was heading her way, "Sparkling Wide Pressure!"
Sailor Moon wasn't so quick to think on her feet.
Sailor Star Fighter saw what happened and did what came nature to her. She protected Sailor Moon. She took several steps to the side to line herself up perfectly. "Star Serious Laser!" The blast of energy she emitted blocked the energy before it could hit Sailor Moon.
However, Sailor Star Fighter's actions caused an opening for Sailor Phi to attack her original target. Sailor Phi did not hesitate and blasted Ami with her bracelets. Ami yelled out in pain as the energy hit her.
"Fighter, how could you leave her vulnerable like that?" Sailor Star Healer asked her with anger in her voice.
Fighter was silent and turned her attention to Sailor Phi whom was in the process of collecting Ami's star seed.
Sailor Phi glared at the starseed. "This is still not the right one!" With her left hand she sent the starseed hurling to the ground.
Sailor Star Maker was the closest to Sailor Phi and the starseed. Sailor Star Maker dove for the starseed and caught it before twisting her body into a roll to avoid scrapping herself in the process. Sailor Star Maker returned the starseed to Ami.
Ami opened her eyes as she felt her energy return. In her mind the girl in the blue fuku turned around and Ami was clearly able to see her face for the first time. It was herself. The symbol of Mercury illuminated on her forehead as hundreds of images flashed in her mind. Ami slowly sat up with her crystal wand in her hand. She didn't waste any time. "Mercury Crystal Power, Make Up!" Sailor Mercury was focused on Sailor Phi with her eyes narrowed. She was angry.
Sailor Phi looked at the senshi before and left out a short laugh. "You will need all the help you can get when we are done with you," she taunted them.
"We are more than enough to deal with you," Sailor Star Maker retorted.
Sailor Star Maker's remarks only lead to Sailor Phi laughing louder. "Nothing will be enough! Just wait and see!" She exclaimed as she continued to laugh. She vanished but her laugh seemed to linger for a few moments.
"So there are at least four of them," Sailor Star Healer said as she looked over at the others. "It makes me wonder how many more there might be."
"She is their leader," said Sailor Star Maker. "She was the one giving the orders and I have feeling the others wouldn't dare disobey her."
"Ami-chan!" Sailor Mars exclaimed as she rushed over to Sailor Mercury. "I'm so glad you're back!" The other Inner Senshi quickly crowed around Sailor Mercury and discussed how much they missed her.
A few red butterflies caught the attention of the Sailor Starlights and headed for the space between the Sailor Starlights and the Earth Senshi.
"Princess…" Sailor Star Fighter said as the butterflies began to materialize into Prince Kakyuu's form. She was using the butterflies to contact them again.
"Everyone…" said Princes Kakyuu as she appeared before them.
The Inner Senshi turned around to see the Starlight's Princess. Nobody spoke.
Princess Kakyuu turned her focus to her senshi. "Help is on the way," she told them.
"We don't need her help after everything she has done to our planet!" Sailor Star Maker said angrily.
"We've finally been able to rebuild our planet. All the destruction was her doing," Sailor Star Healer added.
"I understand your feelings but she is a great asset. You are also forgetting she was controlled by Chaos and since our enemy is Chaos it is us whom seek her guidance. She knows more about Chaos than any of us. I ask you to treat her with respect as you would treat any of the Earth Senshi," she said to them in a stern voice. She then turned her direction to Sailor Moon, "in my abstinence please continue to watch over the Starlights," she pleaded with Sailor Moon. She added with a smile, "I know they can be a handful at times." She finished with a wink. She turned her direction back to the Sailor Starlights. "Take care. I will see you soon." She turned into several red butterflies once more and disappeared.
The Starlights reverted back to their Earth's formed and talked quietly among themselves. "I don't understand why the Princess told Sailor Moon to look after us," said Taiki with irritation in his voice.
"We might as well make the most of it," said Yaten as he looked over at the other girls.
Seiya took a slightly different approach, "Odango, what is your bidding?"
Usagi looked at him completely clueless because she didn't understand the reference.
Taiki and Yaten laughed.
Sailor Lethe, Sailor Mnemosyne, Sailor Heavy Metal Papillon and Sailor Phi stood before Sailor Chi.
Sailor Lethe had become irritated at the constant lack of success. "We are running out of time and targets. There are only so many places the starseed can be."
Sailor Heavy Metal Papillon spoke up quietly, "Sailor Moon has never had her starseed check or the Sailor Starlights. They were the last ones alive with Chaos."
"You have an interesting point," said Sailor Chi and as spoke with an unwavering voice. "But I have our next target for now. I will be handling it personally since she is very powerful. She would be an ideal candidate for Chaos. She already has a dark past."
"Tell us what you need us to do," Sailor Phi said as she took a few steps forward.
Usagi focused on something Princess Kakyuu and said. She had mentioned Chaos and the other Starlights didn't want someone's help. It seemed really odd to her. She wanted to talk to them about Galaxia. Usagi felt like she knew Sailor Galaxia fairly well after their interactions when she freed all of the starseeds when they last met. The girls were walking a few steps ahead of Usagi as she thought things over.
"Let's go to Crown! I'm really in the mood for some snacks!" Minako said happily as she looked at the other girls. They nodded their heads in agreement. Usagi wasn't paying attention to them. Her pace was slowing down.
"Are you coming Usagi?" Rei asked when she noticed Usagi was not walking with them.
Usagi didn't respond for a moment. "I'm going to pass."
"Usagi-chan?" Minako asked as she looked at her confused.
"I need to talk to Seiya…" Usagi began said as she turned around and headed towards the treating backs of the Three Lights.
"Usagi-chan we were going to get something to eat…" said Makoto as she tried to redirect Usagi's attention.
Usagi didn't respond. The four girls stood their dumbfounded. Within a few minutes Usagi had caught up to the Three Lights but they were out of earshot of their discussion.
"Why can't the three of you get along with Sailor Galaxia? If she can help us we should welcome her help!" Usagi pleaded with the three of them. They didn't say anything so she continued. "Galaxia couldn't help what she was doing because of Chaos. Once Chaos was released she guided all the starseeds back to their rightful owners. She returned the starseeds to all the senshi..."
"And our Princess…" Seiya finished and he realized what Usagi meant by her outburst.
Taiki and Yaten didn't say anything as they considered her words.
A distance away the Rei, Makoto, Ami and Minako watched the scene unfold before them. They didn't realize that Haruka, Michiru and Hotaru had exited the planetarium.
"I'm surprised to see you still here," Haruka said as she greeted the other girls.
No one responded to her remarks but shifted nervously as their eyes looked over to Usagi as she talked to the Three Lights.
"Them again." Haruka said as she narrowed her eyes. "Come on Michiru, Hotaru." She directed the two to follow her as she approached the Three Lights with Usagi.
The group was oblivious to the small group heading toward them. As they came closer they were able to hear parts of the conversation.
Usagi had said something to the Three Lights and there was a pause until Seiya was the next one to respond. "According to Princess Kakyuu you're the substitute princess."
"Get out of here. Now."
The voice was unmistakable. The group turned around and saw Haruka, Michiru and Hotaru.
"Haruka-san! We were just—"
Haruka cut off Usagi. "I don't care. You are spending too much time with them and not enough with the senshi that have been protecting you for years. I'm taking you home."
"Why are you so afraid to have her talk to us?" Seiya asked as he stood up to her.
"This doesn't concern outsiders. And especially you. Let's go Usagi-chan," Haruka said as she pulled her by the wrist.
Usagi did know what to say as she was pulled away from the Three Lights.
Sailor Mercury is back! I wonder who their next target will be? Someone that is really powerful and has a dark past. Everyone is causing so much friction for Usagi because they don't like her spending time with the Starlights despite how much they have done. But they seem to keep running around into each other without trying. Chaos will be revealed soon! A few more key events need to happen first.
Stay tuned for the next part. Act 8: Tomoe Hotaru. I guess we know who is powerful and has a dark past after all. What if it is Hotaru? A creepier version of Mistress 9? Also where is Mamoru? Find out on April 4th!
