Ranma Half Moon chapter 119 "A Tomorrow Never Known" Part 2

Author's note: This arc happens around the same as Sailor Moon Episodes 45-46 and is the last arc of season one.

Ranma-ko, Michiru, and Haruka meet at the foot of the stairs that lead to the roof of the school. Haruka is wearing her Rose Bride outfit and Haruka is wearing her dueling outfit. The stairs, as it is custom, are lined with red roses, a testament to the dedication of Haruka's fan club.

The music starts playing. They ascend the steps.

"You know, the enemy would have a serious element of surprise if it attacks during your sword fight."

Michiru nods. "Is that why you transformed?"

Ranma-ko nods. "It is as Haruka said. We need to be ready at all times."

They reach the door to the roof. Suddenly, Michiru holds them back. "Something is wrong."

Haruka nods. "We should be able to hear the fan club."

Ranma-ko puts her ear to the door. "It's like there is nothing on the other side."

Michiru steps back. "Transform."

The Haruka and Michiru transform into Sailor Uranus and Sailor Neptune.

Sailor Neptune grabs the door handle. "Let's go!"

...

Sailor Mercury continues to look at Sailor Jupiter in the ice sculpture. Mako-chan, it's ironic that your final resting place is ice, after you shone so brightly in the ice skating rink. Ami remembers Makoto's dashing figure, skating backwards and forwards and doing jumps.

Usagi's Sailor Moon slides off the ice sculpture to the ground and weeps. "I can't continue. Queen Beryl! I quit! You can have the Silver Crystal."

Sailor Venus helps Usagi's Sailor Moon to her feet, her face a study of concern.

Sailor Mercury walks over to Usagi's Sailor Moon and shoves her to get Usagi's Sailor Moon to look at her.

BLAM!

Sailor Mercury hauls off and slaps Sailor Moon as hard as she can in the face. "I will not let you insult Sailor Jupiter's memory like this. She told you to complete the mission, not to roll over and surrender like a coward."

Sailor Venus helps Usagi's Sailor Moon back to her feet, but now looks at Sailor Mercury with concern as well.

Suddenly Usagi's Sailor Moon shoves Sailor Venus away. "Sailor Mercury, I wish I was strong like you."

Sailor Mercury looks at her handheld. "You better stop wishing to be strong and start being strong. They're back."

The Sailor Warriors strike a fighting pose as the three remaining Yoma Monsters appear in the distance.

"Wait. You guys have stronger attacks than me. You should advance while I hold them off."

Usagi's Sailor Moon's eyes double in size. "Are you crazy? There are three of them."

"Usagi, you have to trust me. I'm not going to die."

"But ..." Usagi's Sailor Moon's objections are overruled as Sailor Mars and Sailor Venus drag her towards the volcanic mound.

Sailor Mercury focuses on the monsters with her handheld. Mako-chan, how could I have had that romance without you being there?

The Yoma Monsters form a ball of energy around them and start heading for Sailor Mercury.

Sailor Mercury studies her handheld. It's an illusion, but it can cause great damage. The source of the illusion is the tiara of the middle monster. Unless I prevent them from making more illusions, they will be impossible to beat.

The Yoma Monster's energy ball approaches.

Here goes nothing. "Shabon Spray!" Sailor Mercury turns her power inwards to set up a shield of bubbles around herself.

The energy ball engulfs Sailor Mercury, but she is uninjured.

The three Yoma Monsters pounce on Sailor Mercury and engulf her in branches. "Time for some roast Sailor Warrior!"

Sailor Mercury feels horrible searing heat. She works one of her arms, the arm that holds the handheld, free. Sorry handheld, we had some good times together. Sailor Mercury uses the handheld to strike and shatter the crystal on the lead Yoma Monster's tiara.

The energy ball disappears.

"My illusions! You dog! Die!"

The Yoma Monsters increase the heat, then dump Sailor Mercury's dead body on the ground.

Several hundred yards ahead Usagi's Sailor Moon looks back and sees Sailor Mercury's lifeless body. She falls to the ground. "This cannot be happening! It can't!"

Sailor Venus sees the ground underneath Usagi's Sailor Moon start to glow. "No!" Sailor Venus shoves Usagi's Sailor Moon out of harm's way but the Yoma Monster's branches engulf her.

The three Yoma Monsters drag Sailor Venus up into the sky.

"I can't do this! I quit!"

Sailor Venus looks down on Usagi's Sailor Moon in rage. "Sailor Moon, say that one more time and I will beat you within an inch of your life and then cut off all of your hair!"

Usagi's Sailor Moon looks at Sailor Venus, stunned.

Sailor Venus works an arm free and puts her finger on the forehead of one of the Yoma Monsters. "Crescent Beam." Sailor Venus obliterates the Yoma Monster. An energy ball forms around Sailor Venus and explodes, knocking the two remaining monsters far away. The explosion causes another ice sculpture to form with Sailor Venus hanging lifeless some thirty feet in the air on it.

"Oh, no."

...

Michiru sees two full stands of fans on the roof. She is wearing her sword dueling outfit. She sees her opponent. "Ranma, so you wanted a rematch? Fine by me. Don't expect me to take it easy on you."

Michiru goes over to Haruka and pulls a real sword out of Haruka's chest.

Ranma-ko waves a real sword around as well. "I wouldn't expect you to. I will get my finance back! You know that she secretly wants me the best."

Michiru looks shocked, then her eyes darken.

Haruka raises her hands. "Let the battle begin!"

The crowd cheers.

Michiru looks at the bleachers. That's odd. Must be the light. I can barely see anyone's face in the crowd.

Ranma-ko charges and swings with a vicious slice. The slice cuts part of Michiru's outfit and draws blood on Michiru's arm.

"So that's how it is? You know that this means that I will now go all out."

"Bring it on!"

Michiru charges Ranma-ko.

...

Usagi's Sailor Moon stares straight forward. "I can't take this." She mumbles.

Sailor Mars runs over to Usagi's Sailor Moon to comfort her. "Usagi, we have to get going!"

"Rei, you should go back. I'll take it from here. I can't have all my friends dying."

"No. We need you to be fresh for when you fight with Queen Beryl. I can take out the two remaining Yoma Monsters."

"Rei, I don't think I can do this."

Sailor Mars smiles. "You can. Mako-chan, Ami-chan, and Mina-chan's spirits want you to continue."

"But, they might have died with regrets."

Sailor Mars nods. "You mentioned that before, about me not kissing the one that I loved."

"Rei, I'm sorry you didn't kiss Yuichiro."

Sailor Mars grabs Usagi's Sailor Moon and gives her a passionate kiss on the lips.

To be continued!