Deep within the ground, under the renowned Mugen Academy was a chamber with a fountain of water placed in the center. In front of the body of water loomed a large crystal structure that gave off a neon purple glow.
On the edge of the fountain sat a woman with orange hair that was pulled up into a ponytail, the woman's eyes were a deep purple; they certainly weren't the eyes of a human.
The woman scowled,
"It seems our creation failed." The woman's voice was filled with frustration and anger.
"It seems our Daimons need a proper host to survive. I will be sure to find proper hosts for our Daimons."
With a wave of her hand, a set of five cards appeared floating in front of the woman. The woman glanced at the cards briefly before turning her attention to the five women kneeling in front of her.
"However it is thanks to this failure that the ones protected by the planets have revealed themselves."
A cruel and dangerous smile grew on the woman's lips as she looked down upon the five women in front of her.
"You have a new mission. Find the ones protected by the planets and destroy them. Those who complete this task will be granted the power to speak with Master Pharaoh 90."
The woman paused before continuing,
"You must continue to find the correct hosts for our Daimons. Do not let these people who are protected by the planets get in the way of our continued survival!"
Upon hearing the woman's orders the five women who kneeled on the floor spoke all at once,
"Magus Kaolinite, we the Witches 5 will do as you wish." In an instant, the Witches 5 were gone leaving Magus Kaolinite alone.
Magus Kaolinite smiled, a sick twisted smile,
"Once the Master's vesselization is complete this planet shall become our second homeland."
_
Usagi stood in front of Mugen Academy, alongside her friends. The tall building loomed over her ominously and a nervous feeling grew in Usagi's stomach.
"So this is Mugen Academy? I sense a strange aura emanating from this place. We ought to be careful." Rei spoke, her eyes closed, and her dark purple hair blew in the wind.
Usagi looked turned and looked at her friends, and she noticed Ami frowning and staring at a device of some sort in her hands.
"This place has such a strange energy reading…it doesn't match the density of the area at all."
Usagi tilted her head in confusion, not sure what Ami meant by that. She didn't understand all those technical terms and such.
It was then that Usagi saw Minako stiffen and quickly turned around looking around the area. Usagi watched her friend curiously wondering what she could be looking for.
"Minako? Is something wrong?" Usagi asked with a curious look on her face.
Usagi watched as Minako turned to her, a strained smile on her face,
"Oh, it's nothing!"
Usagi looked at Minako curiously,
"Are you sure?"
Minako smiled at her, waving her hand in front of her face,
"Yeah! I'm sure!"
Usagi slowly nodded, not completely convinced but she decided to drop the subject.
But what were they supposed to do now? They needed to learn about Mugen Academy but there were security guards at the door. How were they supposed to get in? Usagi paused, thinking. Wait! That was it! Her transformation pen!
She could transform herself into a Mugen Academy student!
"Guys! Can get inside no problem!" Usagi spoke excitedly, pulling out her transformation pen.
Everyone looked at her curiously, but Usagi didn't mind. Instead, she held her transformation pen in the air and shouted,
"Moon Power! Turn me into a Mugen Academy Student!"
In a flash of light Usagi, now wore a female Mugen Academy uniform, she also wore a pair of circular glasses, and there were pink bows in her hair. Everyone else looked at her strangely but again Usagi didn't mind. She was going to help and get the information they needed.
"Alright! I'll be right back!" Usagi spoke running into the building. After Usagi left the girls stared at where their bubbly friend once stood. She'd be fine right?
_
Haruka barely resisted the urge to bury her hands in her face, and sigh. Her Princess was very reckless, wasn't she? What was she thinking transforming like that in public, and then going into Mugen? Then there were her guardians who didn't even stop her! Why must her Princess never think things through? She was throwing herself headfirst into danger without a second thought. Haruka hated it, but she also knew there was nothing she could do to stop it at the moment. Haruka really did have half a mind to chase after her Princess and bring her somewhere safe and keep her there. But Haruka knew she couldn't, she had to make sure the Inner Planets Senshi knew to stay out of this. Away from Mugen.
_
Usagi stopped at walking through the ornately decorated halls of Mugen Academy. She stopped at the enchanting sound of a violin. Slowly Usagi started to move again, wandering through the halls all while the sound of the violin grew closer. Usagi, slightly in a daze, walked and walked until she found herself outside surrounded by bushes and shrubbery. There Usagi saw her, playing the violin. Her long seaweed green hair blew elegantly in the wind and it looked almost as if she were a goddess that had descended from the heavens. Usagi took a step closer, but a snap was heard, and looking down, Usagi realized she stepped on a twig.
The music of the violin had stopped.
"Usagi." Came Michiru's voice and Usagi looked back up to see Michiru's eyes locked on her.
"You shouldn't be here, Usagi. It's dangerous, if you ignore the warning your fear gives you surely you will one day find yourself in danger."
Usagi tilted her head to the side, confused. She stared at Michiru and noted that her eyes lacked their usual warmth.
Usagi opened her mouth to say something but never did as a shout came from behind.
"Hey, you! What are you doing here? What's your class?" Usagi saw that another girl who also donned the Mugen Academy uniform was there.
Now would be a good time to leave. She thought, and so Usagi ran. She ran trying to find her way back outside. Not that she knew the correct path to take.
_
It was quiet. The only sound that could be heard was the familiar and slightly comforting sound of the wind. Haruka stood on the steps leading up to Mugen Academy, tall and imposing.
Haruka kept her face blank as she stared down at the four girls in front of the steps. These girls, the Inner Senshi, stared back a mix of shock, and confusion, and there may be little hostility hidden within their eyes. Haruka knew these girls did not trust her. They had no reason to. But to be honest she didn't trust them either. Especially when it came to the Princess. Mainly due to the fact that infuriated Haruka to end that they had been allowing their Princess to fight, instead of protecting her. If the Princess continued to fight she could get hurt. She'd be a larger target. Anyway, Haruka believed that both she and Michiru could protect the Princess much better than they had been doing.
Haruka took a small breath before speaking,
"You shouldn't be here putting yourself like this. Go home to where you will be safe. But if you get in our way don't expect me to show any mercy."
With those words uttered, Haruka gave one last glare at the Inner Senshi before turning and leaving.
_
Usagi stopped running to catch her breath. She stood there panting and she had no clue where she was. Usagi looked up, and she saw a large white sign.
Tomoe Laboratories
Usagi had never heard of such a place, and she had a sinking feeling that she wasn't supposed to be here. It was then Usagi heard a noise, and she looked around. The noise sounded like it came from a person, a person that was in pain.
After looking around for a moment Usagi spotted her, a girl with short dark purple hair kneeling on the ground. The girl was shaking and her hands were curled into fists. Alarmed Usagi quickly ran up, and stood in front of the girl. She slowly dropped to her knees and reached out, only for her hand to be smacked away.
"I…these c..coughing fits happen all the time…this place is a prohibited area you must leave." The girl spoke, and Usagi realized she recognized that voice. But where had she heard it before? Oh! That was it! At Mugen Academy! She had met her then! But what was her name again….?
Oh!
Her name was Hotaru, right?
Usagi stopped and looked at Hotaru, if she remembered correctly Hotaru had been in a similar pain when she had first met her. The Silver Crystal had healed her hadn't it?
Yes. It had.
Usagi slowly reached for her brooch, intent on removing the Silver Crystal to heal Hotaru. Just as she was about to open the brooch a massive roar was heard.
Usagi jumped to her feet, there not far in front of her was a monster like the one they had fought earlier! Though this one looked different, for one it had a tail and little cat-like ears on its head. Usagi wondered if that was normal for these creatures. Suddenly Usagi violently shook her head. Wait! No! She shouldn't be wondering about this right now! She needed to transform! She needed to protect Hotaru!
Taking a deep breath Usagi, raised her hand in the air,
"Moon Crystal Power Make Up!"
With a familiar warmth and flash of light, she was once again Sailor Moon. Just in time too as the monster swung its claw at her and Hotaru. Usagi quickly jumped and grabbed Hotaru pushing her out of the way.
Now a little dizzy, Usagi stood up, her Moon Stick clenched tightly within her hands. Straightening, Usagi stood before the monster, barely concealing the fear she felt.
"Moon Spiral Heart Attack!" Usagi screamed, unsure of why. It was more like an instinct like someone somewhere was telling her what to say.
Usagi stood there for a moment waiting. Huh, had nothing happened? Usagi stood there confused until a bright pink light burst from the Moon Stick. The light spun, forming pink hearts as it went before it unleashed itself on the monster.
Then the light disappeared, and the monster was gone, and in its place was a tiny, harmless little cat. Huh? Had the monster turned into this cat? How strange.
"Who are you?"
Usagi turned around and saw Hotaru staring at her. Usagi smiled at the girl, a kind and friendly smile.
"I'm Sailor Moon. But my actual name is Tsukino Usagi. I believe we've met before. You're Hotaru right?"
Hotaru looked at her and blinked,
"Oh…yes I believe I remember that. What happened to your Crystal?" Hotaru spoke, and Usagi smiled and pointed to her brooch.
"Oh, it's in my brooch. It's easier to protect that way."
Hotaru looked at her and slowly inched closer before placing a hand on her brooch. Hotaru closed her eyes,
"It's warm…your brooch."
Usagi smiled about speaking when a shadow passed overhead. Quickly Usagi turned, was it an enemy? But ultimately she was unprepared for what she saw. Above her were Michiru and Haruka in their Senshi uniforms, they were smiling at her. Usagi was about to reach out, to call after them, but they were already gone.
"Are you okay….Do you know those people?" Hotaru asked, bringing Usagi's attention back to the girl. Usagi gave Hotaru another smile, but this one was sad, and filled with pain.
"It's complicated."
Hotaru stepped back, away from Usagi.
"I see. Well, you better leave before the security guards catch you. I wouldn't say a word alright?"
Usagi nodded, and smiled at Hotaru one last time,
"Alright. Maybe I'll see you again Hotaru!"
_
That night Hotaru lay in bed struggling to breathe. She was so hot, why did these attacks keep happening? They had never happened when she was little. So why now?
"Hotaru." A deep voice spoke, and in the doorway stood a familiar face. In the doorway stood her Papa.
Hotaru's Papa was a man with silver hair and pale skin. He wore round glasses with the left lens having a symbol on it that Hotaru didn't understand. Most strikingly were her Papa's eyes; they were a deep purple, almost black. An eye color that seemed almost inhuman.
"Papa…" Hotaru rasped barely able to speak, and her Papa ran over and placed a hand on her head. Hotaru shivered at the touch…her Papa's hands were so cold.
"Hotaru? Are you alright? Have you taken your medicine?" Her Papa bombarded her with questions, his voice full of concern. Yet for some reason, Hotaru felt the concern wasn't for her. No, that was just silly.
"I…did…but it didn't work," Hotaru spoke slowly and had trouble.
It was then her Papa reached his free hand into his pocket and pulled out a flower-shaped jewel on a chain. The jewel was clear and transparent. Hotaru stared at it as it sparkled, something about this jewel was so alluring.
"This amulet has been a family heirloom for generations. It once belonged to your Mama. I'm sure with this you'll be able to sleep properly."
Hotaru's Papa spoke, as he handed her the amulet. Hotaru's eyes locked onto the amulet. Its presence calmed her.
"I'll be back to check on you later, good night." With those words Hotaru's Papa closed the door, leaving Hotaru alone in the dark.
Strange…the attack had stopped completely. Even though it had been so serious before. Hotaru closed her eyes and wondered if the attack stopped because of the amulet. She felt so strange and so weak. Her attacks never made her feel this way before. Hotaru was scared, how long could her body continue to take this?
As she drifted off to sleep, Hotaru's mind wandered back to her father. His hands had been so cold. Surely no human hand could be so cold.
_
Magus Kaolinite stood before a fountain and leaned over it staring at the clear water within.
"It's strange. I didn't think one of our creatures could escape our laboratory so easily," Kaolinite spoke, and in her hand was a chain with a flower-shaped jewel attached to the bottom. Kaolinite smiled and watched as the crystal swung back and forth on the chain.
"That Sailor Moon even destroyed the creature in front of that little girl, Hotaru. How interesting."
The smile on Kaolinite's lips grew into something more wicked and twisted. Sailor Moon was powerful. That girl held power far stronger than the Tiaron Crystal had ever been. A power that was oh so similar to the one that had shone from Tokyo Tower not so long ago. Yes…Master Pharaoh 90 would be pleased with her if she obtained this power for him. Kaolinite laughed, a dark sinister laughter, as she held the flower like a jewel over the water of the fountain. She needed to find the light that would guide them, the light their master had seen.
"Reflection on the water, show me what I seek."
The jewel swung slightly above the fountain's water, and Kaolinite watched eagerly as the water swirled, and slowly a light began to appear.
One…Two…Three…she could almost see the lights she was searching for.
Gather Them…
Find The Three Talismans…
Their Light…
Will Signal The Beginning of Destruction
Kaolinite paused, what was that? Had she heard something? Kaolinite leaned more closely over the fountain. She could almost see the lights, but then the lights vanished, and try as she might Kaolinite could not get them to appear again.
_
Awaken…
The Three Talismans…
Find Them…
For Their Light….
Will Signal The Beginning of Destruction
Usagi's eyes opened, and she shot up in bed. What was that just now? That voice? That voice had been calling for something. What had it said? The Three Talismans? Usagi shook her head, trying to clear it of all thoughts of that voice, and the dream she had just had. A dream of a destroyed, and barren Tokyo and a figure bathed in light looming over everything.
_
Michiru stood by the window, the sun shining on her. But Michiru was not paying attention to the sights of the bustling city or the sun's rays; instead, she stared down at her mirror, her Talisman.
"What's wrong?" A voice came from behind, and Michiru turned and looked to see Haruka standing there, her hair still wet and part of her shirt remaining unbuttoned.
"Oh I was going to do a mirror divination but it fogged up," Michiru spoke rather plainly, and she felt Haruka's arms wrap around her.
"All that we're doing could end up being for nothing."
Michiru sighed,
"That's true there may be nothing we can do. The wheels of fate are already in motion."
Michiru paused, before continuing
"The Three Talismans will activate soon. We don't have much time before her awakening."
_
Chiba Mamoru sat alone in his apartment. His eyes fixated on a clear case that held three cracked stones. Those stones…Jadeite, Nephrite, and Zoisite…were have they really stuck like that for all eternity? Or were they already dead? He couldn't stand the guilt he felt, he felt as though he was partly responsible for their fate. He needed to save them, but how?
It was then that Mamoru's thoughts went back to a familiar blonde girl with buns and a carefree expression. Serenity. Maybe that was the answer. Maybe she could help him, maybe the power of the ever-mysterious Silver Crystal could save them. Serenity had said they were friends right? Friends did help one another right? Maybe she could help him.
Mamoru hoped that she could.